Hi-Liter Illinois 9/6/23

McHenry, Kenosha County leaders pledge support for proposed trail

The governments of McHenry County, and Kenosha County, Wisconsin are working across the border to create a new bike and pedestrian trail to link them together.

Representatives from both counties came together in Wilmot on Aug. 24 to formally kick off the initiative to build the Midwest Interstate Trail.

Both state government and county officials joined to support securing the needed funding for the public-private venture.

“McHenry and Kenosha counties take pride not only in their open spaces, but also the innumerable ways that residents and visitors have to enjoy them, such as our great respective networks of hiking, biking and walking paths,” said McHenry County Board Chairman Michael Buehler. “We’re very enthusiastic about uniting them through the Midwest Interstate Trail, and the possibilities it will open for both of our counties.”

The proposed trail will connect the existing bike trail systems of both counties.

The Kenosha County Division of Parks manages 16 miles of paved pathways, 23 miles of multi-use and hiking trails, and 13 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trails. The McHenry County

Conservation District manages more than 45 miles of trails.

“I’m pleased that we’re able to partner with our neighbors to the south on this link between our communities,” Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman said. “Kenosha County is the gateway to Wisconsin, and I look forward to working with on this long-term vision that will make it easier and safer for bicyclists and pedestrians to cross the state line in both directions.”

Funding is being sought from both states, and federal sources, to pay for phases of the project before any work moves forward.

Representatives from Thelen Sand and Gravel, which has pledged to donate a significant portion of the land to cover eight miles of the trail, also attended the Aug. 24 ceremony.

Founded in 1947, and with locations in northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin, Thelen Sand and Gravel is one the Chicago area’s largest family-owned aggregate and organic soil manufacturers.

“The Thelen Family remains committed to the communities that we serve, and we’re excited about this op-

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Jury convicts man who shot two men outside of local restaurant

Above: Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman speaks during the Aug. 24 event at Wilmot Mountain to celebrate the kickoff of the Midwest Interstate Trail alongside McHenry County Board Chairman Michael Bueller, Thelen Sand and Gravel President Steve Thelen, and Kenosha County Parks Director Matthew Collins. Left: Representatives in attendance stand next to a map of the proposed Midwest Interstate Trail.

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Late night, Thursday, August 31, 2023, a jury trial concluded in Lake County with “guilty” verdicts on firstdegree murder charges related to the 2022 shooting of two Waukegan men. Jorge Medina, 20, was convicted on one count of First-Degree Murder and one count of Attempt Murder. After the verdict, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said, “The trial team which consisted of Assistant State’s Attorneys Lauren Kalcheim Rothenberg, Scott Hoffert, and Ayah Elfarra, State’s Attorney investigators, and victim specialists all did fantastic work to bring justice for the victims and their families. This type of calculated attack warrants a very high prison sentence in order to protect the

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Jorge Medina

Upcoming fall events at the historic Powers-Walker House announced

Fall back in time at McHenry County Conservation District’s historic Powers-Walker House this autumn.

Archaeological Awareness

Sunday, September 10, Noon – 4:00 p.m.

View demonstrations of prehistoric skills and archaeological artifacts while learning how these tools are discovered and interpreted. Be sure to bring your own arrowheads or prehistoric tools for identification by professional archaeologists. A mounted cavalryman will also be on hand to explain

the archaeology of the Little Big Horn site. This is a free, drop-in event for all ages.

Twilight at the Farmhouse

Thursday, September 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy the twilight ambiance of this 1850’s homestead by candlelight among the ever-changing colors in the Lost Valley Marsh.

Historical characters will demonstrate how the early settlers spent their days at dusk. This is a free, drop-in event for all ages.

Theodore Roosevelt

Visits the Powers-Walker House

Sunday, October 8, Noon - 4 p.m.

Visit the Powers-Walker House for an afternoon with Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and his trusty steed. Visitors will learn about the multifaceted 26th president who was a rancher, hunter, war hero, conservationist, and so much more. This is a free, drop-in event for all ages.

Harvest Time in 1858 Sunday, November 5, Noon – 4 p.m.

Experience harvest time

in the 1850s! Try your hand at harvest activities like shelling and grinding corn, making corn husk dolls, and preparing bread and dried herbs. Visitors will also learn more about the restoration of this historic farmhouse and visit with a cavalry sergeant and his horse for a weapons demonstration. This is a free, drop-in event for all ages.

The Powers-Walker House, is located at Glacial Park, Route 31 & Harts Road, Ringwood.

For more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit MCCD.me/PWH

MCHS senior earns Horatio Alger National Scholarship

McHenry Community High School senior

al Scholars Conference.

Alexa

Munoz is one of 105 high school seniors nationwide

to be selected for a $25,000 Horatio Alger National Scholarship program award.

She was also named a Questbridge Prep Scholar, which is not a direct monetary award but puts her in position to earn several potential benefits to help her college search.

Munoz also plans to apply for the Questbridge’s National College Match, which could open the door to a full-ride scholarship to one of 50 select partner schools across the country.

For the Horatio Alger scholarship, in addition to the $25,000 monetary award, the National Scholarship program also provides a trip to Washington D.C. in the spring to participate in the Nation-

The program is specifically designed for students who have overcome adversities and plan to attend college and get a bachelor’s degree.

Alexa, a first-generation student, is interested in further study in cultures and languages, politics, law, social justice, women’s studies and more. She’s looking at University of Chicago, Northwestern University and Loyola University as potential postsecondary options.

She said she was thrilled to learn of the award. “I can’t even describe it. It was very surreal.”

Munoz said there are a lot

of first-generation students she knows who are trying to navigate the college and scholarship search process. Being a first-generation student meant she had to rely on only herself to learn in a sometimes complicated educational system, Munoz said.

“It is difficult to navigate through a world where a lot of the times all the odds are against me,” she said. “Despite this, I continue to persevere throughout my challenges, learn from them, and grow more resilient.”

Her advice for other students is to make connections in school and beyond to learn about scholarship opportunities. She participated in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute program a few summers ago in Washington D.C., and learned about many opportunities through that experience.

Volunteers sought for Volo Bog’s Ghost Stories event

Volo Bog’s Ghost Stories is seeking volunteers to haunt the woods on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Volunteers can develop their own character or choose from a provided list with descriptions. Ghoulie guards and spirit group leaders to help regulate the flow of par-

Saufen und Spiel this weekend

The Johnsburg Community Club, Inc, the Johnsburg Community Men’s Club and the Johnsburg Lions Club present Saufen und Spiel 2023.

Starting Friday evening, Sept. 8 and running thru Sunday, Sept. 10, Johnsburg is the place to be for food, music, games and good old fashion fun! A treasured tradition for many years, the weekend honors Johnsburg’s German heritage and proudly displays the spirit of the hometown.

Featured events include the Black Light Bean Bag Tournament on Friday night, Banjo Beer Night on Saturday night, the Parade on Sunday afternoon and Cow Drop Raffle.

Visit the Johnsburg Community website at https:// johnsburgcommunity club.com/annualevents for all the details.

ticipants are also needed.

The positions are open to kids ages 12 and up and adults. The Ghost Stories event volunteers will be needed on October 14 from 3:007:15 p.m. which includes setup and cleanup time.

New haunters must attend one orientation session by ap-

pointment.

Interested volunteers should contact Natural Resources Coordinator Stacy Iwanicki at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or call Mrs. Iwanicki at 815-344-1294 to apply.

Volo Bog SNA is located at 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.

She encourages other students to stay positive, seek support from peers, and ask for help.

“Asking for help was the number one thing that has gotten me through all of this,” she said.

Curtis Menke, college and career counselor for McHenry Community High School District 156, said he was excited to hear the news about the scholarship.

“I’m just so thrilled for Alexa! This demonstrates how valuable hard work and resourcefulness are,” Menke said.

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Peace pole dedication

The public is invited to join in on the dedication of Illinois’ tallest peace pole. The dedication will take place on the International Day of Peace – Thursday, September 21 at 7:00 at Ela Park. There will be free pickles on a stick, free peace flags, music, dancing, fun, and more. The peace pole includes the word for “peace” in each of the 60 languages spoken in Ela Township. The peace pole was installed to foster peace and celebrate the diversity of the community. Come join as we gather to affirm our desire for peace not only in the township, but worldwide. Ela Park is located at 95 E. Main Street, Lake Zurich

Alexa Munoz

‘Surge’ in organization efforts has labor leaders optimistic for the future

‘State of the Unions’ report shows increased organizing activity

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The communications and design division of the Lake County Forest Preserves earned two national awards relating to Horizons, a free quarterly magazine that features articles and news about conservation, wildlife, trails, recreation, nature and history education.

Lake County Forest Preserves publication earns national award

The communications and design division of the Lake County Forest Preserves earned two national awards through APEX, the Annual Awards for Publication Excellence Competition.

The awards are related to Horizons, available in print and online. The free quarterly magazine features articles and news about conservation, wildlife, trails, recreation, nature and history education.

The Forest Preserves earned a Grand Award–the top honor–for the fall 2022 issue of Horizons in the “newsletters” category.

An Award of Excellence was garnered for a feature story, “Growing Through Change: Preparing for the Future Climate” in the spring-summer 2022 issue of Horizons. This was entered in the “environment–climate change/ecofriendly” category.

The APEX Awards recognize excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence.

With more than 1,100 entries, competition was intense. 100 Grand Awards were presented to honor outstanding work in 14 categories, and 453 Awards of Excellence recognized exceptional entries in 100 subcategories.

“It is gratifying to see the team’s talent and expertise recognized at a national level,” said Rebekah Snyder, director of community engagement and

partnerships. “The awards reaffirm what our readers already know: Horizons is a highly professional and beautiful publication that informs the public about programs, events and initiatives as part our 100-Year Vision for Lake County.”

Communications and Design Manager Jeanna Martinucci is the editor and designer of Horizons and has worked for the Forest Preserves for six years. She studied graphic design at Columbia College in Chicago and has been a professional graphic designer for more than 17 years. At the Forest Preserves she specializes in print and digital communications, brand management, marketing campaigns, social media management and photography.

Kim Mikus writes for Horizons magazine and a variety of other resources promoting the Forest Preserves. An award-winning newspaper reporter and editor, Mikus joined the Forest Preserves as media and community relations specialist nearly five years ago.

To view the winning entries: Grand Award for fall 2022 issue of the magazine: https://issuu.com/lcfpd/docs/ horizonsmag-fall2022

Award of Excellence for Growing through Change feature article: https:// issuu.com/lcfpd/docs/horizonsmagspring-summer2022_2

HELP WANTED

As workers in Illinois celebrated Labor Day on Monday, a new report shows there has been a surge in efforts to organize labor unions in workplaces throughout the state, while overall public approval of labor unions nationally is the highest in nearly six decades.

In 2022, there were 72 successful petitions to organize labor unions in Illinois, which represent 9,600 new unionized workers, the highest single-year numbers at any point in the last decade.

That’s according to The State of the Unions 2023, an annual report by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute, a think tank with strong ties to organized labor, and the Center for Middle Class Revival at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

After decades of declining union membership and declining unionization rates, U of I’s Robert Bruno, a coauthor of the report, said those numbers may signal a resurgence in the labor movement.

“That’s kind of a leading indicator of an upsurge, of growth in the movement,” Bruno said in an interview. “And if you look at where you’re seeing organizing happening—in a lot of growth sectors with larger numbers of employees—then you see the kinds of conditions for increasing the actual density of the labor movement.”

While the rate of unionized workers in Illinois had increased in 2020—followed

by a boost of nearly 16,000 new unionized workers the following year—the state saw declines in both metrics in the past year, according to the report. That continued the downward trend in unionization in the last decade. In 2022, there were 734,430 unionized workers in Illinois, which represented 13.1 percent of the state’s total workforce.

The report attributes that to a shift in the state’s economy away from manufacturing and other unionized sectors toward more service- and knowledge-based industries with low unionization rates. It also cites a large number of vacancies in federal, state and local government positions, which make up the bulk of union membership.

The authors also attribute some of that to the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court case, Janus v. the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which struck down an Illinois law that required public employees who chose not to join the union representing their shop to nevertheless pay a portion of their union dues known as “fair share” or “agency fees.” Those fees covered a portion of the union’s costs for collective bargaining.

“State and local government vacancies increased 78 percent following Janus as wages in the public sector failed to keep pace with those in the private sector,” said ILEPI’s Frank Manzo IV, the other coauthor of the report.

“And in Illinois, unfilled positions at public school districts rose 164 percent. And Illinois also had thousands of vacant state local government jobs and in 2022 … So it’s the labor shortage that’s in part caused by the Janus decision

because workers are dissatisfied with pay in the public sector.”

Statewide, public sector union membership has fallen by about 24,000, or 3.3 percent, since the Janus decision and now averages around 334,000.

Still, the report notes, Illinois’ unionization rate of 13.1 percent of its workforce is significantly higher than the national average of 10.1 percent. Nationwide, however, total union membership grew in 2022 to nearly 14.3 million workers, the first time that has happened since 2017.

The report cites an August 2022 Gallup poll that found 71 percent of Americans say they approve of labor unions, up from 68 percent the year before and the highest union approval rating Gallup had recorded since 1965.

The demographics of union membership have also been changing, with younger workers aged 25-34 making up a larger share of the total. Since 2019, that age group saw a 2.3 percentage point increase in unionization. By contrast, there were declines in unionization among workers aged 35-44 and older workers over 65.

Unionization rates were highest among people with master’s degrees but lowest among people with less than a high school diploma as well as people with professional or doctorate degrees.

The top four industries by unionization rates were public administration, construction, transportation and utilities, and the combined educational and health services industry. The report notes that the manufacturing workforce, historically a leader in industrial unionization, is now only 8.8 percent organized in Illinois.

Registration open for Run for the Hills September 23 race

Runners and walkers are invited to ‘Run for the Hills’ at Moraine Hills State Park on Saturday, Sept. 23. The run/ walk traverses beautiful rolling terrain through woodland,

Pet of the week

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prairie, and mash of the state park south of McHenry, Illinois. Three marked courses – 5K, 10K and Half Marathon – are set completely within the park on groomed trails. Friendly volunteer course marshals and water station attendants cheer and support runners along the way.

First, second and thirdplace medals are awarded in age categories starting with under 20, then each decade through 70+. All registered runners receive T-shirts; finisher medals are given to all same-day runners.

On-line entry fees are: $55 for half marathon, $45 for 10K, $35 for 5K. A virtual trifecta option for $60 is also available.

Find the registration link and

details at https://www.friendsofmorainehillsstatepark.org/ run-for-the-hills Run is limited to 300 registrants; sameday registration is available if openings remain.

Established in 2010, the Run supports the park through Friends of Moraine Hills State Park, a 501(c) (3) membership organization. The Friends have funded interpretive signage and kiosks, habitat restoration projects, covered benches, bird houses, native gardens, college scholarships, and more. Run organizers would especially like to thank the major sponsors of American Eagle Bank in Elgin, Pitel Septic in McHenry, 400 Feet and Below Photography, and The Running Depot in Crystal Lake.

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portunity for public-private collaboration to build a regional trail system,” company President Steve Thelen said. “We are proud to work with McHenry County and Kenosha County, as well as the villages of Twin Lakes, Fox Lake and Spring Grove, to provide easements for a multi-use trail that will offer

recreational activities, as well as economic opportunities, to help each of these communities thrive for generations to come.”

To receive updates on the project, follow McHenry County on social media and subscribe to its McH Thrive e-newsletter by visiting www. mchenrycountyil.gov/social.

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Antioch resident David Lewis being transferred into the custody of Antioch Police by the NIPAS swat team. Lewis has been charged with Unlawful Restraint, a class 4 felony and Aggravated Assault, a class A felony.

Antioch police make arrest related to armed restraint and assault

The Village of Antioch Police Department has arrested a 65-year-old Antioch resident on charges related to the unlawful restraint and assault of a female acquaintance. On August 29, David Lewis, of the 300 block of Ginger Lane, was taken into custody after a warrant was issued for his arrest. An acquaintance of Lewis reported to police that she was held against her will and threatened with a weapon. Due to the nature of the incident, the Antioch Police Department was assisted in serving the arrest warrant by the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) swat team.

The investigation concluded that the victim was held against her will during the day on Monday at Lewis’ home. She was able to safely flee the residence and later notify police. Investigators were able to secure an arrest warrant from the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office Tuesday morning. Lewis was taken into custody without incident shortly after noon on August 29.

Lewis has been charged with: (1) Count –

Old becomes new

Unlawful Restraint | Class 4 Felony and (1) Count – Aggravated Assault | Class A Felony.

The Antioch Police Department has also filed a firearm restraining order against Lewis. Investigators were able to obtain a search warrant for Lewis’ home, which led to officers recovering a weapon that is believed to have been used in the assault of the victim.

The investigation is still ongoing. Additional charges could be forthcoming.

The Antioch Police Department has been a member of NIPAS for over a decade.

Antioch Police Chief Geoffrey Guttschow says he is grateful for the assistance of NIPAS to peacefully resolve the situation.

“Having the ability to utilize the NIPAS swat team was critical in peacefully resolving this situation,” said Chief Guttschow. “The team members of NIPAS are highly skilled and trained for situations like this, which could very quickly escalate into a more dangerous situation.”

Lewis was being held on $150,000 bond while awaiting his initial court hearing.

The City of Woodstock recently cut the ribbon on the newly restored, and renamed, Old Courthouse Center, on the Square. This 166 year-old building will be home to tenant businesses including the existing Woodstock Public House and the new MobCraft Brewery, the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and and two micro-business incubators.

Community briefs

SBA disaster loans from severe weather event applications available

Lake and McHenry Counties have been declared eligible for US Small Business Administration emergency loans as a result of the severe weather and flooding that struck the area between June 29 and July 2, 2023. While the declaration covered Cook County, Lake, McHenry and the rest of the contiguous collar counties are also eligible. Disaster loans

are available to cover damage to homes, and both physical and economic damage to businesses.

To learn more, and to learn how to apply for a loan visit the SBA website at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ ela/s/disaster-details?recordId=a0e82000000HMRtAAO.

The deadline to file for physical damage loans is Oct. 16, and the deadline to file for economic injury loans is May 15, 2024.

Fall Native shrub and tree sale ordering open

The Friends of Volo Bog are taking orders for their fall Native Shrub and Tree Sale until Friday, September 22 at 3:00 p.m. Planting

natives will help wildlife and Volo Bog State Natural Area. The fundraiser supports educational programs, projects and events at Volo Bog SNA.

Pick-up will be Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Volo Bog SNA parking lot behind the visitor center. Orders not picked up on the date will be donated to habitat restoration projects at Volo Bog SNA.

All orders must be pre-paid by check or cash, or by credit card by calling Friends of Volo Bog during regual Visitor Center hours of Wed. thru Sun from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Volo Bog State Natural Area is located at 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Order forms can be found online at www.FriendsofVoloBog.org.

Serious crash under investigation

On August 25, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a traffic crash with injuries on Route 137 at Route 45, unincorporated Libertyville. Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a motorcyclist with critical injuries.

Preliminary investigation shows a 2010 Chrysler sedan, driven by a 26-year-old man of Round Lake Beach, was traveling eastbound on Route 137. The driver of the Chrysler was attempting to make a left turn onto the ramp leading to Route 45. The driver of the Chrysler turned left, directly into the path of a westbound

2010 Yamaha motorcycle, being driven by a 56-yearold man of McHenry. The driver of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Chrysler, which caused him to be thrown from the motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with life-threatening, critical injuries. The driver of the Chrysler was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Unit.

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The Lake County Sheriff’s Dept. reported the following arrests in Lake County. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

July 27

Matthew W. Emskamp, 38, Antioch, was cited for a warrant arrest: parole violation;

July 28

Jaime Jones, 34, Round Lake Beach, was cited for battery;

Feliciyunna Spruille, 23, Des Plaines, was cited for battery;

Johnnie L. Ellis, 53, Palatine, was cited for driving while license revoked;

Michal L. Brown, 62, Volo, was cited for aggravated battery to a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer and resisting arrest;

Irine C. Bankston, 69, North Chicago, was cited for theft of services;

Keesha M. Steptour, 40, Gurnee, was cited for driving

Automobiles

2011 BUICK REGAL Dark blue, mint cond., 111,000 miles. $7,000 262-215-3478.

Boats

1985 ALUMACRAFT LUNKER

V16 DLX ‘96 40hp Evin. Custom Trailer. Must see. $5,000. Ready to go. 262-594-2469 Eagle.

1989 17’ MAXUM I/O w/trl, 3.0 Merc,4 cyl., 130 HP, open bow, good cover. $2,200 708-9809412.

2000 SUPRA LEGACY, Indmar inboard, very low hours, always garaged or lift kept, Elkhorn. $11,500. (262) 949-6997.

Moving Sale

1108 RIVER PARK CIRCLE WEST Mukwooago. Sept. 7-10, 9am-4pm. Dixie 5 pc. bedroom set, leather sofa, 2 recliners, oak kitchen table, dining room table, accent tables, lamps, HH items, holiday decor & more.

34015 WHITE OAK DRIVE/ BURLINGTON 9/7 & 9/8, 8 - 4 & 9/9, 8-1. NB-12 mos, girl’s & Men’s 2 & 3XL clothes, HH, tools, antiques, Stamping Up, Holiday decor, hunting items. Last weekend/more items added. EVERYTHING MUST GO!

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7 CEMETERY PLOTS Willing to sell as a group or individually. Located at Roselawn Memory Gardens 3045 WI-67, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. This is a private sale. Contact Randy, the seller at randy@slpublishers.com.

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while license suspended; Quincy D. Daniels, 40, Zion, was cited for domestic battery;

Jaclyn R. Marquardt, 34, Waukegan, was cited for a warrant arrest: aggravated assault;

July 29

Omar M. Swartz, 21, Beach Park, was cited for manufacturing/delivery of cannabis, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon;

Jairo J. Ramirez-Bello, 43, Zion, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Nicholas Sternaman, 26, Libertyville, was cited for domestic battery.

July 31

Billy R. Washington, 48, Beach Park, was cited for disorderly conduct;

Aug. 1

Kevin Specht, 29, no permanent address, was cited for failure to register as a sex offender;

Scott D. Hernandez, 38, North Chicago, was cited for criminal damage to government supported property;

Salvador Gutierrez, 18, North Chicago, was cited for no driver’s license;

Diamond Keys-Davis, 25, Waukegan, was cited for driving while license suspended;

Theresa M. Buczkowski, 63, Beach Park, was cited for domestic battery, and aggravated assault with a weapon;

Lorena Montes, 31, Lake Villa, was cited for aggravated DUI – alcohol, driving while license revoked and resisting arrest; Aug. 2

Bernaldino Vara, 49, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Michael J. Del Favero, 35, Grayslake, was cited for domestic battery, resisting a peace officer and criminal damage to property;

Emmanuel Dickerson, 28, Evanston, was cited for driv-

ing while license suspended; Juvenile, was cited for no driver’s license; Felix C. Zamosteanu, 23, Redmond, WA, was cited for no valid commercial driver’s

license, and overweight on registration; Aug. 3 Andres Alexander Villamarin, 31, Arlington Heights, was cited for a warrant ob-

tained: retail theft; Milan Hapkowskyj, 44, Antioch, was cited for possession of a controlled substance, DUI – drugs, and reckless driving.

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community and to tell others when you engage in violence, you will face arrest and severe consequences.

The Waukegan Police Department conducted a thorough and effective investigation at the outset that was necessary for yesterday’s verdict, and we thank them.”

On May 29, 2022, Waukegan Police Officers responded to a report of persons shot near a local restaurant parking lot. When officers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds. One survived, and the other, identified as Stefan Filipovic, succumbed to his injuries later that day in the hospital.

WANTED TO RENT: BOAT SLIP

For 16’ Bayliner. Summer slip on Browns, Silver, Twin Lakes or other lake in Racine, Kenosha or Walworth County. Call Bill at 262527-4294.

Campers and RVs

2021 KEYSTONE DUTCHMAN

35’ 5th Wheel. Mint cond., king bed, fireplace, residential fridge, double vanity sink, pantry, lots of storage. $39,900. 262-620-6794.

Garage Sales

11231 W. 5 MILE RD, RAYMOND

Sept 8, 9 & 10. 8am-5pm. Furniture, coats, boots, microwave, quilts, tools & tool chest, crystal, 45 records, CD’s. Much more!

303 E. DELLS RD, SILVER LAKE 53170 Sept. 9th & 10th, 9:00am-4:00pm both days. BIG SALE! Lots of tools!! Small appliances, office equipment & supplies, and much more!

Pets

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES 5 Males and 3 Females $1500. Negotiable. Call 262-997-8249.

Sports/Classic Cars

1967 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE, rebuilt engine, 1000 miles since rebuild, runs great, $13,950. Call 262-949-6997.

1990 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, triple black, 49,000 miles, automatic, no winters. $11,500. (630) 886-6667.

AVENGER FORD GT40 Mid eng., Buick turbo v-6, 4 sp., tube frame w/roll bar. See the movie “Ford Verses Ferrari.” Many spare parts. Please call 847-8381916.

Burlington Garage Sales

724 CRESTWOOD DRIVE

Sept.,7 & 8th, 8am - 5pm. Multi Family Rummage. Baby clothes, 6-18mo., baby items, girls clothes Sz. 5 - 6, toys, holiday decor, tons of puzzles, women’s clothes, 1014, Harley items incl. clothes and Harley boots size 8, HH items, collectibles, too much to list. Rain or Shine!

Wanted to Buy

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OLDER / VINTAGE CAMPER

TRAILER RV & Older Golf Cart. Call or Text 262-903-7522.

Other Real Estate

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The trial began on Monday, August 28, 2023, lasting four days. The jury heard from more than a dozen State witnesses, including law enforcement officers who described how they were able to retrieve multiple surveillance videos from nearby businesses and residences, including video of the shooting.

Officers testified that they were able to identify the shooter through eyewitnesses and surveillance footage of Medina’s house. The surveillance video shows Medina entering the vehicle of Fernando Andino. Andino testified in the trial that he dropped off Medina near a local restaurant and that Medina proceeded to walk toward the parking lot where

Trucks & Trailers

1998 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB With Fiberglass Cap. !49k, $3,500. 262-945-2395.

1999 INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK 16 foot box. 7.3 diesel, Allison transmission, $3,950. 262-949-6997.

2006 GMC SAVANNAH, 16 foot box, Delavan location. $1,950 or best offer. Call (630) 886-6667.

TRAILER: WOODEN FRAME

Autumn time - time for moving! 11ft. 6in. long, 4ft. wide, 12in. deep. Made of 2x8 and 2x10 planking. 15” tires. Reduced price $575. Pell Lake, WI. 262279-3188.

Drivers

IMMEDIATE OPENING PART TIME TRUCK DRIVER, 2 DAYS PER WEEK, LOCAL DELIVERY. DELAVAN LOCATION. PLEASE CALL TO INQUIRE 262-725-7704.

Health Care

CNA OR CAREGIVER 2nd shift available. Paid training, leadership skills, dependable, ability to multi task, punctual. Good pay per experience. Some benefits. Call Melinda at 414-750-4062.

Medina shot both victims. After the shooting, Andino picked up Medina, and left the scene.

Forensic experts explained how firearm residue was found in a piece of clothing that was collected from Medina’s residence, and matched the description of what the shooter was wearing. State’s Attorney Cyber Lab Director JB Brooks testified that forensic analysis revealed how calls were made between Medina and Andino around the same time of the shooting.

Andino faces up to 30 years to be served at 85% for his role in the shooting, and Medina faces somewhere between 45 years to life in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be served at 100%.

Help Wanted

BUSY MAIL ROOM NEEDS WORKERS Part Time or Seasonal! Hours can be flexible 2-3 days per week. Delavan Location. Call to inquire 262-725-7704. PART TIME DRIVER/MAIL ROOM HELPER 1-2 Days per week. Delavan, WI location. Call to inquire 262-725-7704.

W639 POTTER RD Fri. & Sat. 9/8 & 9/9, 8am till 4pm. All priced to sell! Steam mop, new clean bedding, tools, quality women’s clothes sz small to xlg, jewelry, purses, shoes, suede boots, toys, patio umbrella, 16” girls bike & misc. household.

East Troy Garage Sales

2832 SCHOOL STREET East Troy Mini Storage. Bldg C. Sept. 8 & 9, 9am-3pm. Books, toys, games, kitchen items, hand/power tools + MUCH MORE!