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LEMONT – Those who watched the televised memorial for Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks last Saturday may have seen a bugler playing taps. What some Lemont residents may not know is that the man behind the bugle, Staff Sgt. Kyle Rinke of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Unit, is a 2004 Lemont High School graduate. Rinke, who now lives in Lockport and is a band director at a New Lenox school, is one of several buglers as-

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Lemont residents SNOW DAY Morgan Hatton, (top) Lauren Ortiz, and Mikaela Egan, (bottom), all 14, almost run into their friends Monday as they sled down the hill off of East Division Street in Lemont.

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signed by the U.S. Military’s Midwest Public Affairs Office to play at funerals of former military members. Banks, who was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany from 1951 to 1953, qualified to have a bugler. “I happened to be the person who said that I could do it,” Rinke said. He said playing at the memorial meant a lot to him because he grew up a Cubs fans, hearing stories about Ernie Banks from his father. Rinke’s father, Tom, said both he and his wife, Diann, had tears in their

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eyes watching their son on TV playing at the memorial. “Seeing Kyle honor one of my childhood sports heroes was great by itself, but to do it as a member of our military is special,” Tom Rinke said. Kyle Rinke said he played taps at funerals with media coverage before, but none were the same as playing at this memorial. He said the event was a who’s who of Chicago Cubs and baseball legends. “[Baseball Hall-of-Famer] Hank Aaron was a pallbearer,” he said. “You can’t get much bigger than that.”

NEWS BRIEF Old Quarry Middle School principal resigning June 30 LEMONT – Old Quarry Middle School principal Bill Caron submitted his resignation, effective June 30, during the Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education meeting Wednesday. “We wish Dr. Caron the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his service to the district,” Superintendent Courtney Orzel said in an email sent to parents in the district. According to the email, the district will be posting the vacancy to replace Caron.

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St. Patrick School, originally called St. James Academy, opened in Lemont in 1883.

“We had the best time, the best teachers. I had nothing but fond memories of it.” Rose Yates Lemont Area Historical Society vice president the reason for moving out of the original building. The pastor assigned to the parish in 1959, David Fullmer, was the principal investigator of the Our Lady of Angels School fire that killed 92 students and three nuns in 1958 in Chicago. Yates said she believes the limited number of escapes routes from the second floor in case of a fire concerned him. “I think in his mind, [moving the students] was more of a safety issue,” she said. Even after the students moved out, the school and parish continued to use the building. St. Patrick School held its library and some physical education classes there. Donahue said the parish would host its Show of Shows fundraiser in the

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building and allowed rummage sales to take place there. Yates said the church choir and youth ministry also would meet in the building. However, she said the archdiocese closed the building 12 years ago after an inspection determined the roof of the building was failing. The archdiocese said its best option is to demolish the building because the repair costs are too great. Donahue said the parish and the community should have done more to keep the building from deteriorating to this point. “Sometimes you get so used to seeing something being there, you kind of take it for granted,” she said. “I think people just assumed it would always be there.”

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classes started moving upstairs, she said. “We had the best time, the best teachers,” she said. “I had nothing but fond memories of it.” Donahue said, as the name St. Patrick would suggest, many of the students who went there were of Irish descent. “You were identified by your name, so you went to a certain school because of your nationality,” she said. The parish continued to hold classes in the school until 1962, when the students moved to a new building nearby on Cass Street. Classes were held in that building until 2003, when St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick combined their classes into one building. Yates said that as much as outgrowing the building, safety concerns were

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The Archdiocese of Chicago is expected to make its case to demolish the former St. Patrick School on Illinois Street during the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Because the building is in a historic district, the archdiocese needs the village’s permission to tear it down.

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LEMONT – Members of the Archdiocese of Chicago and historical preservationists in Lemont are debating whether the original St. Patrick School on Illinois Street should be saved. The archdiocese has filed a petition to demolish the building, which will be heard by the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission Thursday. However, it is not debatable that the nearly 132-year-old building has a long history in Lemont. “St. Patrick’s has always had a special place in my heart,” said Lemont Historical Museum coordinator Sue Donahue, who attended the school. “It’s almost like a second home.” The school, initially called St. James Academy, was built in 1883 by St. Patrick Parish’s first pastor, Father James Hogan. According to the parish, there are no written records on why the school was called St. James, although speculation is that it was named in honor of Hogan. The building is a 50-by-60-foot, two-story structure built in an Italian style from Lemont quarry stone. In the book “Lemont and It’s People,” by Sonia Kallick, Kallick said the back portion of the building contains stones from the first stone residence built in Lemont by Joel Wells. St. James Academy was the first school in Lemont to offer secondary education, teaching students in grades one to 12. According to Kallick’s book, Lemont public schools did not offer post eighthgrade education until 1887 and did not offer a full four-year program until the early 1900s. By the 1900s, the academy became St. Patrick School and taught first grade through eighth grade. Lemont Area Historical Society Vice President Rose Yates, who attended St. Patrick during the 1950s, said it was a typical old school, with four classrooms on the ground floor and two grades per room, separated by dividers. As the number of students grew,

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Feb. 13, at the door of the school’s MORP dance Saturday and at the door before LEMONT – Lemont Township is offering with a benefit play written by a has-been Lemont VFW, Knights of Columbus the winter play from Feb. 12 to 14. hosting blood drive Saturday Teens for Jeans helps donate jeans appointments from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs- Broadway director. LEMONT – Lemont Veterans of Foreign for kids in need through local homeless day to help residents with the Low Income Tickets can be bought at the door for $10 for adults and $7 for children, seniors Wars Post 5819 and the Lemont Council shelters and charities. Home Energy Assistance Program. Knights of Columbus are hosting a blood The program, provided by the Commu- and students with a valid ID. drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Lemont Park District hosting nity and Economic Development AssociLemont dog sled group to visit 15780 New Ave., Lemont. father-daughter date night ation of Cook County, helps low income Walk-ins are welcome, but appointLEMONT – Fathers and daughters age residents with their heat and electric bills. Brookfield Zoo on Sunday BROOKFIELD – The Brookfield Zoo, ments can be made by calling 6304 and older can attend My Prince and I, a To schedule an appointment and learn 8400 31st St., will host a FREEze Day, 257-9859. For information, visit www. date night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at the what documents are needed, call the featuring Lemont’s Green Valley Dog vfwlemont.com. Lemont Park District CORE, 16028 127th St. township’s human services department Drivers, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event includes a catered dinner, DJ, at 630-257-2522. During the free attendance day, visitors Lemont High School National crafts, photos and fresh flowers. can learn musher talk and play games with Honor Society collecting jeans The event costs $30 for one adult Lemont High School presents the dog-sled teams. There also will be a LEMONT – Lemont High School’s resident and child and $45 for nonresi‘Footlight Frenzy’ performance winter weaving craft at the Hamill Family chapter of the National Honor Society is dents. Each additional child costs $15 for LEMONT – The Lemont High School Play Zoo and a Bird of Prey Zoo Chat at 11 hosting a local drive for Teens for Jeans residents and $25 for nonresidents. Drama Club will perform the slapstick during the next two weeks. To register, call 630-257-6787 or visit comedy “Footlight Frenzy” at 7 p.m. Feb. a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m. on the West Mall. For information on zoo events, visit www. Members will be collecting gently used www.lemontparkdistrict.org. 12 to 14 at the school’s Performing Arts czs.org. For information on the Green Val- jeans during all lunch periods through –Suburban Life Media Center, 800 Porter St.

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Check out video of kids braving the jump on a sledding hill in Lemont. Visit tout.com/m/fp9rzv. Castro said the large snowfall is a result of an “unseasonably high amount of moisture” being carried from the tropics of the Pacific Ocean. That, combined with the fact the system was slow moving and the weather was cold enough for snow, resulted in the large snowfall. According to the National Weather Service, Chicago O’Hare International Airport had 19.3 inches of snow, which set the record for the snowiest day in February. That ranks as the fifth-largest snow storm in Chicago’s history. Pukula said Lemont was able to dodge most of the snow the rest of the Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com week. Lemont residents Morgan Hatton, (top) Lauren Ortiz and Mikaela Egan (bottom), all 14, Sledding on Lemont hills is likely sled down a hill Monday off East Division Street in Lemont. Many area schools were closed to continue this weekend as temperabecause of the snowstorm during the weekend, which allowed kids to enjoy the snow. tures are expected to stay in the 20s and 30s, with a possibility of freezing gist with the National Weather Service seeing over the two days is 15 to 19 rain or snow Sunday. in Chicago, said the snowfall totals for inches,” he said. Staff writer Evan Shields contributDuPage County have surpassed 1 foot. Winfield had the highest recorded ed to this story. “Some of the high amounts we’re snow in the county at 19.2 inches.

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LEMONT – Monday morning quarterbacks had a lot of shoveling to do after a Super Bowl Sunday snowstorm dropped more than 1 foot in Lemont. As of Sunday evening, the village was covered in 13 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, prompting schools in Lemont to close Monday. While the snow has made for highspeed fun on local sledding hills, it created a lot of work for the Lemont Public Works. Director Ralph Pukula said plow truck drivers were working 12hour shifts from last Friday to Monday. He said the village used 220 tons of salt during the 60-hour period. Lemont Police Chief Marc Maton said there were no weekend incidents to report on the roads, which he said were relatively clear compared to other towns he had driven through. Lemont Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Ballard said there were a couple of cable lines down Sunday on Main Street, but otherwise the roads were in good shape. Snow began falling Saturday evening and continued through late Sunday night. Ricky Castro, a meteorolo-

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Gov. Rauner unveils broad agenda By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in his first State of the State address laid out a broad agenda to revitalize Illinois’ economy that focuses significantly on stripping the power and influence of labor unions. Rauner, in his 40-minute speech to state lawmakers Wednesday afternoon, called his proposals “bold” and “aggressive” but “necessary and very doable” to repair the state’s deep financial troubles and make Illinois more competitive with other states. “The time is now for all of us, Republicans and Democrats, to do big things – the right things – for the people of our great state,” Rauner said. “Now is the time for bold and decisive action. It is make or break time for the Land of Lincoln.”

But while Rauner preached the need for bipartisan cooperation to stop what he repeatedly called on the campaign trail the state’s downward spiral, he almost certainly will find a number of his proposals, especially those blunting organized labor, a very hard sell to Democratic lawmakers who hold House and Senate supermajorities. He outlined some of his proposals in his address and others in an accompanying list of priorities he called “The Illinois Turnaround.” He told lawmakers they should consider the plan as a whole rather than a list of separate initiatives and that while they would find things they don’t like, they will find a number of things they do. Among his top priorities for economic growth are implementing more significant workers’ compensation reform, tort reform, implementing true

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is awaiting an Illinois Supreme Court ruling regarding its constitutionality – his priorities list included a proposal to move state employees into a new tier of benefits or into 401(k)s while protecting the pension benefits they have accumulated to date. Another proposal seeks to give state government employees merit-based raises. A number of Rauner’s proposals are aimed at the local level, such as lowering the property tax burden on Illinois homeowners. Besides the right-towork and prevailing wage reforms he said will decrease local government’s costs, he wants a two-year freeze on property taxes and an increased emphasis on consolidating local units of government – Illinois at almost 7,000 has far more than any other state. “Our property taxes are out of control and are crushing middle-class families,” Rauner said. “Illinois’ high property taxes have skyrocketed because state and local governments have been unable or unwilling to control their own spending. We must empower taxpayers to take control of their property tax bills by giving them greater ability

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The $2.3 billion cost for the plan includes purchasing additional buses, the construction of three garage facilities, and technology that allows buses to communicate with traffic signals. Pace has a pilot program with Illinois Department of Transportation in Chicago’s south suburbs where buses communicate with traffic signals – much in the same way firetrucks and emergency vehicles can – to allow buses to pass through traffic signals if a bus is running late or to clear a bus from a busy intersection after

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Obstructing police officer Laurie Regalado, 34, of 9400 S. 84th Court, Hickory Hills, was charged with obstructing a police officer, driving while license suspended and disobeying a traffic control device at 12:33 p.m. Jan. 28 at Archer Avenue and Derby Road.

Dominick Zmeico, 25, of 35 Stephen St., Lemont, was charged with aggravated domestic abuse, resisting/ Drug paraphernalia possession obstructing an officer and domestic Adam Vlach, 21, and Paul Romanowski, violence at 12:25 a.m. Jan. 19 in the zero 41, both of 218 Main St., Lemont, were

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No insurance Alexander Hudson, 22, of 2344 S. 19th Ave., Broadview, was charged with no insurance and speeding at 9:53 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 17300 block of 127th Street.

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Burglary • Ray Ban sunglasses and money were stolen from a vehicle between 9:30 p.m. Jan. 25 and 6 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 1200 block of Country Lane. • A battery was stolen from a vehicle between Jan. 8 and 29 in the zero to 50 block of Stephen Street.

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LEMONT – Lemont police detectives charged a former Lemont resident with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child younger than 13, according to a Lemont Police Department news release. Brandon Harris, 30, was located in Sedalia, Mo., Jan. 29 after a two-week investigation that stemmed from allegations of a sexual assault that occurred in Lemont in 2013, according to the release. After an extradition hearing Jan. 30, Harris was transported to the Lemont

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Rauner’s leadership could revive Illinois Following years of fiscal mismanagement that has led to a crippling state budget, rising unemployment and record-high outmigration rates, Gov. Bruce Rauner laid out his agenda for Illinois in Wednesday’s State of the State address. He wants to “make Illinois the most competitive and compassionate state in America.” Branding his initiatives as The Illinois Turnaround, COMMUNITY the governor stressed his VOICE commitment to passing bold Christine reforms that address revenue Radogno shortfalls, taxes, the state deficit, workers compensation, minimum wage, unemployment and education. It’s exciting to have a governor whom wants to work with lawmakers on long-term solutions to the state’s problems. For years, Republicans have proposed fiscal initiatives that gained little traction in a Democrat-controlled state government. Now, we have a Republican governor whom outlined a bold plan to advance an agenda that mirrors our proposals to grow jobs and stimulate economic growth. His plans to establish minority small business investment startups and job training programs, and to implement competitive tax rates to entice more businesses to Illinois, could provide a much needed boost to Illinois. Gov. Rauner emphasized reforming state government to make it more “efficient and compassionate.” I am confident that he will work with Republicans and Democrats to reverse the years of corruption and lack of transparency in the budget process. As a suburban resident, I know many property owners will share my interest in his plan to provide property tax relief. Gov. Rauner cited property tax rates as “one of the biggest impediments to growth.” I’m interested to learn how he plans to empower taxpayers to take control of their property tax obligations. Gov. Rauner stressed the importance of giving local governments the power to decide how to allocate their resources, whether they’re considering collective bargaining issues or government consolidation. This emphasis on local control could be a key component of “turning Illinois around.” Lastly, the governor touched on one of the most important topics that affects all of Illinois, and that is education. He emphasized the need to invest more in technical and vocational training – giving students more opportunities for success, as well as providing families a choice in where they send their children to school. For too long, Illinoisans have been without a strong and capable leader who will make hard decisions. Gov. Rauner has already showed signs of strong bipartisan leadership and I look forward to working with him.

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The Sean P. Murphy Foundation, a music charity started by the family of the late musician, recently relocated to Lemont.

Not many things connect us together like music does. That’s why this seems like a fitting way for a new Lemont family to continue honoring the life of their late son, who was a talented musician before dying at age 23. The Sean P. Murphy Foundation’s mission is to build confidence in children by paying for music lessons for families who cannot afford them. That sounds like music to our ears. It appears voters in Lemont won’t have an opportunity to choose any new Village Board members in April after both challengers were ruled ineligible because of clerical errors on their election filing forms. This is not to say that the three incumbents don’t deserve to keep their seats or that the would-be challengers are more qualified. Nor are we criticizing the election board, which appears to be justified in its ruling. Our disappointment rests solely in the loss of a potentially healthy debate among candidates vying to shape Lemont’s future. David Good, managing editor dgood@shawmedia.com 630-427-6270

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Signs at college too gaudy College of DuPage should not erect a sign in honor of the much reviled Robert Breuder. COD already has way too many gaudy white building signs that look like advertising for fast food joints, not an institution of higher learning. But those were [Robert] Breuder’s idea, too.

Save historic Edwards house The people of Downers Grove need to advocate for the historic Edwards House at 942 Maple Ave. We will soon lose this beautiful house to the wrecking ball. Five members of the Village Council will not listen to the majority of the people in Downers Grove that want to save this house. The opportunity to move the house was given but five council members choose not to listen. They chose to listen to a citizen [who] gave false facts

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Chicago blues legend Corky Siegel performs his harmonica concerto with orchestra, in an amazing American mix of music. Also featured: Jennifer Higdon’s popular blue cathedral, the best of George Gershwin and Duke Ellington, and a rousing overture by Aaron Copland.

February 15, 3:30 pm at Lemont High School Performing Arts Center 425 Julia Street, Lemont $22 ($20 seniors, $5 teens, kids free)

about the trees on Maple. April 7 is Election Day. We need to have a council that represents the majority. Email the council to voice your opinion, or it’ll be too late to save this beautiful historic house.

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Change color of squad cars Lately, I have become aware of Downers Grove and DuPage County Sheriff cars in black. This color is intimidating. As a taxpayer, I would appreciate it if this black color was replaced by a more optimistic color: like green, orange, white. Anything but black with dark tinted windows and excessive lighting. The lights are definitely way over the line. I am referring to the lights they turn on when they are pulling someone over. There are dangerous criminals out there, but come on police, most of us are law-abiding. Isn’t a gun intimidating enough?

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COD trustees listed accomplishments by [Robert] Breuder and claimed the payout is justified. Consider this: Dr. Taub, director of the Columbia University Mesothelioma Center, has been passionate in raising money for research and patient care of those inflicted by this awful form of cancer. This month, N.Y. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty of various charges including engaging in a sweetheart deal with Taub. Dr. Taub referred patients to Silver’s private law firm and in turn, Silver allotted public money in form of grants to the Mesothelioma Center. I suppose, though, this is where Illinois and New York diverge. The university immediately fired Dr. Taub and Silver resigned. In Illinois, you get a building named after you and you walk away with $762,000. Where is Lisa Madigan?

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Intersection needs to be addressed Three weeks ago, Commissioner David Olsen sat with me in my car at the corner of Downers Drive and Ogden Avenue for about an hour and a half. He witnessed the extreme hazards that cars encountered trying to either enter Downers Drive from Ogden or from Downers Drive on to Ogden. He was in total agreement about the hazards I have been telling the village for more than 30 years. One takes their lives in their hands at this intersection. As gracious as Mr. Olsen was to take time out to witness this horrible intersection, nothing forthcoming has been done, I have not heard from him since.

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Again the Lemont Police Department is using church property, the St. Pat’s parking lot, to catch speeders in Lemont. In the mid 1990s, the same practice was being done, and the village told the police department not to use church property to do surveillance on State Street. Why is it happening again? Do police officers have no idea what church property means to the community? We’re a community of churches, and we shouldn’t have police cars in our parking lots.

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EDUCATION NOTES GRADUATES Universal Technical Institute LEMONT: Raul Garza, automotive, diesel and industrial programs

Lewis University LEMONT: Malgorzata Bednarz, bachelor’s in nursing Bethany Conrad, bachelor’s in psychology Amanda Farej, bachelor’s in psychology Sylvia Jablonska, bachelor’s in biology Mark Kornacker, bachelor’s in finance Daniel Koscielniak, bachelor’s in aviation administration Jennifer Rusco, master’s in nursing Mark Sandrzyk, bachelor’s in nursing Scott Smyth, bachelor’s in computer information systems Andrew Wojnarowski, bachelor’s in aviation administration

STUDY ABROAD Earlham College student Brianne Cody of Lemont studied in Tibet during the fall semester.

Northern Illinois University LEMONT: Michael McParland, master of advanced studies

Lemont High School, first semester HIGH HONOR ROLL SENIORS: Nicholas Abboud, Mario Aguinaga, Kathryn Atherton, Simon Batistich,

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other states” and keep the state’s flat tax over a progressive one based on inContinued from page 6 come, he wants to extend the state sales tax to include a number of services. He likely will find pushback from members to control local government spending.” Rauner also echoed previous calls of his own Republican caucus, some of for constitutional amendments for whom oppose any attempt to find more term limits and merging the offices of revenue over cutting spending. treasurer and comptroller. Lawmakers will meet again in two Local lawmaker react weeks when Rauner delivers his proRauner’s speech earned high praise posed 2016 budget, which will give a from local Republican legislators and more complete picture as to how he even received positive words from the plans to pay for initiatives such as in- other side of the aisle. creased funding for K-12 education and Illinois Senate Republican Leader at the same time what needs to be cut. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, said Besides a multibillion-dollar backlog of she’s encouraged by Rauner’s early unpaid bills, the state faces a $6 billion signs of bipartisan leadership. budget shortfall for the next fiscal year “It’s exciting to have a governor beginning July 1. A much-criticized 2011 who wants to work with lawmakers on increase in the state income tax was al- long-term solutions to the state’s problowed to expire Jan. 1 as promised. lems,” she said. While Rauner said he wants to keep Radogno is particularly intrigued income taxes “low and competitive with by the governor’s plan to freeze prop-

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success witnessed in DuPage County. “The DuPage County model has achieved an estimated $100 million in taxpayer savings,” Sandack said, “and I hope to see that effort extended statewide so that taxpayers everywhere can experience tax relief.” State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, said she was “especially encouraged” by the governor’s pledge to consolidate units of government after she was part of the bipartisan effort in DuPage County. Conroy also agreed with Rauner’s focus on the state’s fiscal crisis. She said she’s committed to working with Republicans to pass a “fiscally responsible budget while preserving funding for education and other vital services.” “I look forward to hearing the specifics of Gov. Rauner’s plan and will continue to work with my colleagues in the House and Gov. Rauner to find balanced solutions to our state’s fiscal problems,” Conroy said.

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• EDUCATION Continued from page 12 Spenser Bailey, Amanda Baker, Nicole Bakovich, John Bellisario, Bradley Bendle, Anthony Biancofiori, Taylor Biggs, Victoria Brier, Rachel Brunory, Kimberly Burns, Marisa Burton, Eristida Butkeviciute, Taylor Campos, Charlie Cannon, Misbah Chagpar, Jakub Cikowski, Erin Cliff, Hope Conway, Madeline Coules, Timothy Cruz, Rory Cunningham, Paulina Cygan, Eric Deubler, Lauren Devlin, Colleen DeVries, Brian Dohse, Anthony Dominic, Mallory Douglass, Allison Dowling, Joy Drassler, Allison Egan, Anne Ernst, Jaron Fay, Jeremy Fejedelem, Nicholas Feltz, Maciej Filar, Brook Finger, Justin Fischer, Hannah Freese, Claire Gagen, Claudia Galica, Daniel Garczek, Jacob Gasienica, Zachary Gembara, Gabriella Gentile, Dylan Glosa, Maddison Gould, Mackenna Grelck, Tiffany Gunia, Elizabeth Gurosh, Jason Hackiewicz, Barry Haggerty, Kayla Halter, Leah Hanson, Dennis Healy, Melissa Herrera, Olivia Hetrick, Carly Holzner, Kayla Irwin, Thomas Jachec, Ankit Joshi, Samantha Jurgeto, Dana Kahle, Jacklyn Kampa, Alexis Kelley, Colette Kelly, Gina Klaff, Lawrence Kluga, Natalie Knoepfle, Jessica Kobylak, Christopher Konicki, Zachary Konieczka, Natalia Kowalczyk, Nicholas Kowalczyk, Jakub Krzeptowski-Mucha, Addison Kwasigroch, Gian Angelo Lacanlale,

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WHERE: Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York St., Elmhurst WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 21 and 28, and Friday, Feb. 27; 6 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 22 and March 1 COST & INFO: $50, with reservations at www. greenmantheatre.org; 630-464-2646 ABOUT: GreenMan Theatre’s original, murder-mystery dinner will parody TV’s “The Brady Bunch.” When a family member witnesses a crime, they all enter the Witness Protection Program as Gradys. Singing, dancing, improv, comedy and audience interaction will highlight “A Very Grady Murder.”

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WHERE: 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn WHEN: Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 COST & INFO: Music fest costs $15, and optional dinner $17; advance dinner reservations required at www.ticketweb.com; www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com, 708-788-2118 ABOUT: A debut Door County fish boil will flavor FitzGerald’s concerts by the Celtic soul duo Switchback and Washington Islander Julian Hagen. Cooking dinner at the bubbling cauldron will be Islander Ken Koyen, aka “The Fish Mortician.”

WHERE: Oak Brook WHEN: Daytime and evening events Saturday, Feb. 7 COST & INFO: Free open house; $10 per couple for night hike, register at 630-850-8110; www.dupageforest.org ABOUT: Families can enjoy horse-drawn hayrides, snowshoeing, ice fishing, geocaching, s’mores, birds of prey and indoor fun at the “Wonders of Winter” open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate. In “Romantic Night Hike,” couples follow lantern-lit paths through the forest and roast marshmallows from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods.

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Lemont’s Flynn Nagel runs the ball Nov. 29, 2014, during the first half of the IHSA class 3A state championship game at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After originally committing to Duke, Nagel switched to Northwestern after a scholarship became available.

Lemont’s Nagel selects Northwestern over Duke By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The lead up to National Signing Day on Wednesday was expected to be a relaxed time for Flynn Nagel. That was until he received a phone call on Monday afternoon, which would soon drastically change his future plans. With Northwestern losing a wide receiver recruit to Michigan, a scholarship suddenly became available at the last minute and the Wildcats first pick was the Lemont senior, whom had previously committed to play football for Duke University. So after discussing the situation with his family and then sleeping on it, Nagel made the decision to switch his commitment from Duke to Northwest-

ern and head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Nagel’s older brothers Aaron and Brett also attended the school. “Obviously it was a tough decision, the hardest decision of my life,” Nagel said. “I was totally sold on Duke, and I was shocked when [Northwestern] did offer. It just got me to thinking, and it is definitely a blessing that a spot opened up. I do think things happen for a reason, and I definitely think that this happened for a reason.” The reasons for ultimately deciding on Northwestern were aplenty. “It had a lot to do with the coaching staff,” the senior said, “and a lot to do with the opportunity; I can get an opportunity to hopefully play early on. The academics obviously were a big thing, my brothers going there was a big piece of it and then the proximity

to home. My friends and family will be able to come to games and I don’t have to worry about being far away.” With all that said, having to make the call to Duke head coach David Cutcliffe wasn’t easy. “It was really tough,” Nagel said. “But he was extremely first class about it. He wanted the best for my family and I and this is definitely the best decision I can make for my family.” Having the ability to talk to his brothers about Northwestern also went a long way. “As soon as Northwestern did offer, I called both of them,” he said. “It was cool to be able to go to them and ask specific questions, and there weren’t many bad things they could say. They both loved their experience there and their input really helped me.”

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More signings For a full recap of National Signing Day, visit mysuburbanlife.com/sports Once in Evanston, Nagel will join a talented young core that includes local players Justin Jackson [Glenbard North], Clayton Thorson [Wheaton North], Matt Harris [Lyons Township] and Parrker Westphal [Bolingbrook]. “They have a couple of kids that are unbelievable players who are very young,” Nagel said. “Down the road, I think Northwestern can do a lot of damage.”

Indian boys lose pair of close games SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The Lemont boys basketball team has lost back-to-back heartbreakers after falling 67-66 to Crete on Feb. 3. Austin Tittle finished with 18 points and six rebounds, PJ Pipes had 17 points and Nick Wisz added 13. The Indians were coming off a 56-54 loss to Oak Forest on Jan. 30. Pipes finished with 25 points, Wisz tallied 18 points, six rebounds and three assists and Tittle totaled nine points, three rebounds and four assists. Tonight, the Indians return home for the first time since Jan. 9 as they host Bremen at 7 p.m. The squad then takes part in the East Aurora Shootout on Feb. 7.

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Pipes, Wisz break out for Indians Position: Guard Year: Junior Impact: After getting his feet wet at the Position: Forward New players emerge as standouts varsity level at the end of last season, Impact: The younger brother of LemSUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA

each basketball season, from underclassmen getting their first taste of varsity ball to juniors and seniors making the most of increased playing time. Here is a list of some of the most impressive newcomers and improved returners on the Lemont boys basketball teams:

the sophomore guard has exploded on to the scene this winter. Through 17 games, Pipes was second on the Indians in scoring, averaging 13.3 points per game, shooting nearly 48 percent from the field and 73 percent from the freethrow line. He also adds 2.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals per contest.

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ont’s leading scorer a year ago (Mike Wisz), this junior has shown his own ability to put the ball in the basket this season. During the Indians’ first 17 games, Wisz was leading the team with a 13.6 points per game average on nearly 55-percent shooting from the floor and 75-percent shooting from the charity stripe. He also tops Lemont with 4.9 rebounds per outing.

GIRLS BOWLING Lemont came in fourth place with a pin total of 5,014 Jan. 31 at the South Suburban conference meet. Kyra Udziela came in as the runner-up in the individual competition, posting a six-game score of 1,230. Her high game was a 222. Monique Mitrani was 16th with a score of 988 and a high game of 211 while Kyla Owens followed in 17th with a total of 975. Brooke Gabor was 20th with a 918.

Lemont cheerleading squad closes in on second straight state title SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The Lemont cheerleading team has given itself a chance to repeat as state champions after qualifying out of the Jan. 31 Joliet West sectional. The Indians, who have captured four state titles since 2009 and trophies in nine straight seasons, earned a trip to the 2015 IHSA state finals after coming in fourth with a score of 86.87 in

the medium team division. The state event will be today and tomorrow at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington. Lemont’s cheerleading squad is one of only two athletic programs in school history to win an IHSA team state championship, having done so in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2014. The Indians also finished as state runners-up in 2007, 2008 and 2013 and brought home third-

place trophies in 2006 and 2012. Led by coach Dave Erlenbaugh, the team is made up of seniors Easton Kral, Reann Kwasneski, Elly Lambert, Nicole Markley, Stephanie Markley, Kayly Norris, Brianna Olkiewicz, Samantha Palumbo, Jenna Polk and Samantha Walus; juniors Taylor Biggs, Nicole Clausius, Erin Cliff, Paige Murphy, Katelyn Papierski, Paola Prado, Jaclyn Rachanski,

Kristin Ramski, Taylor Sambucci and Taryn Tate; and sophomore Caitlyn Henry. The preliminary rounds for both the small and medium divisions will begin today at 9:15 a.m. and Lemont is scheduled to compete at 9:30 a.m. The finals for the medium division will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the awards ceremony scheduled to follow at 12:45 p.m.

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Lemont sophomore PJ Pipes brings the ball down court Jan 9 in a home game against Eisenhower.

Lemont improved to 12-11 on the winter with a 46-39 decision against Bremen on Feb. 3. Ali Kramer had 14 points, Marissa Dyer scored 12 and Shannon O’Donnell also checked into double figures with 10. The Indians also knocked off Oak Forest 32-18 Jan. 30.

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2015 State of the Village Address The Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2015 State of the Village Address on Wednesday, March 4, at Crystal Grand Banquets, 12416 Archer Avenue. This event is an opportunity for our business community, residents, organizations and local oicials to hear what is currently impacting the Village and what’s in place to preserve and promote Lemont’s position as a progressive and viable community. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch promptly at noon. Online payment can be made through the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.lemontchamber.com or call 630-257-5997.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 7 @ 1 PM The Village of Lemont is currently seeking entries for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade held on Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. Families, Lemont organizations and local businesses are invited to march or enter a loat or vehicle in the parade. Lineup will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Safety Village, 55 Stephen Street. The parade route is south on Stephen Street, then west on Main Street to the V.F.W. Hall, 15780 New Avenue. Following the parade there will be Irish dancing, musical entertainment and refreshments at the V.F.W. Hall. There’s plenty of free parking at the Metra lot. For additional information or to register to be in the parade, please call 630-243-2700. The deadline to turn in nomination letters for the St. Patrick’s Day queen is today, Friday, February 6, at 5:00 p.m. to the Village Hall.

Voter Registration to Close March 10 The last day to register to vote to cast a ballot in the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election is March 10. Residents may register to vote during business hours at: Lemont Village Hall 418 Main Street (630)257-1550 Lemont Public Library 50 E. Wend Street (630)257-6541 Lemont Township Oice 1115 Warner Ave. (630) 257-2522

Lemont Historical Society Historic Pub Crawl Join the Lemont Historical Society on February 13 at 7 p.m. in their “Drinkin With Lincoln” Historic Pub Crawl through historic Lemont. Walk through historic hangouts with the pub crawl and visit the saloons, taverns and pubs of days gone by and learn of their history. Bring photos or memorabilia to share. For more information call 630-257-2972 or visit www.lemonthistorical. org.

Lemont Community Showcase & Expo Passport to Lemont and Beyond Saturday, February 21, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lemont Park District Core Complex, 16050 127th Street. • Many Local Area Vendor Booths • Fun Family Activities - Kid’s Jumpie, Face Painting & More! • Lemont Chamber of Commerce Registration • Early Bird Pool Registration featuring special rates • FREE CORE Open House during Expo Hosted by the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce and Lemont Park District. Contact the Chamber or Park District for more information.

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