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Park ridge fire department responds to fire at 53 Park lane On Wednesday January 22, 2020 at 1:27 p.m., the Park Ridge Fire Department was dispatched to a call for a possible house fire at a home located at 53 Park Lane. Upon arrival approximately seven minutes later, crews saw smoke and flame discharging from the top of the chimney. Companies were simultaneously sent to the interior of the home and the roof to try to extinguish the fire, which had spread beyond the chimney into the roof structure. Crews on the roof were able to access the fire and begin to extinguish it from the outside, while the interior crews were able to stop the fire from spreading out of the attic. No residents or fire personnel were injured in this incident. PRFD fire investigators have ruled the fire accidental in nature due to radiant heat with an approximate fire loss of $50,000. The Park Ridge Fire Department was assisted on scene by crews from the Des Plaines and Rosemont Fire Departments. Fire and ambulance crews from Des Plaines, North Maine, and Rosemont Fire Departments responded to two EMS calls that occurred while PRFD crews were committed to the fire.
volunteers needed for Boards and Commissions The deadline for accepting applications has been extended. The City is currently accepting applications from individuals who would like to serve on one of the following Commissions: Appearance (must be a licensed architect- one); O’Hare Airport - one; Farmers Market - three; Historic Preservation one; Zoning Board of Appeals – one. Want to learn more about
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the Board or Commission? Please visit our website at www. parkridge.us. In the upper right corner “SEARCH” field, enter “Boards and Commissions.” While one lists the members and vacancies, the other describes the duties and meeting frequency. The Municipal Code provides more in depth information. Interested individuals should complete an application for Boards and Commissions and return it to Deputy Clerk Peterson at cpeterso@parkridge.us no later than February 7. You will be contacted by the City to come in for a brief 10-15 minute interview on a Monday evening between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to meet with the Mayor’s Advisory Board. Each candidate that is recommended for appointment will be required to complete a non-fingerprint type background check, as required by Municipal Code. Final appointment is made by the Elected Officials at a City Council meeting. Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Park Ridge. Many times it has been said that the volunteers are the backbone of our community. The City is extremely grateful for those who have chosen to serve. Please call Deputy Clerk Peterson with any questions at 847-318-5464.
rfQ/rfP issued for redevelopment of village-owned sites On January 22, 2020, the Village of Morton Grove released a Request for Qualifications/ Proposals (RFQ/RFP) for the redevelopment of two desirable Village-owned sites at 8500-8550 Lehigh Avenue and 8720-8726 Ferris Avenue. Both sites are located within a short walking distance to the Morton Grove Metra commuter rail station, making them prime opportunity sites for transit-oriented development. Interested parties can request the full RFQ/RFP on the Bids and Proposals webpage.
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maine township Board approves 2020 agency funding each year agencies are invited to present written applications to the township for funding A total of $436,096 allocated among 29 agencies that provide services to people in Maine Township was approved by the Maine Township Board of Trustees on Dec. 16. Funds come from a line item under the Town Fund of the Maine Township annual budget. Because of this funding, when a senior needs housing assistance, the help will be there. A drug or alcohol dependent resident will get the counseling needed. A single mother
will have daycare services so she can work. These and other services are provided by dozens of social service agencies throughout the area that receive funding from Maine Township. “As a Township elected official for almost two decades, Agency funding is, in my opinion, the most important function we as a Township provide our residents and illustrates the essence of Township government; direct services to our resi-
more info Agencies and the funding they will receive in 2020 include: ≠ Avenues to Independence, which provides vocational and residential training programs for people intellectual and developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and Down’s Syndrome, $46,600 ≠ Catholic Charities, which provides housing, health care, and disaster relief, $400 ≠ Center for Enriched Living, which provides programs for people with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible $2,140 ≠ Center of Concern, which provides long-term transitional housing, supportive and emergency services for the elderly and homebound, $38,700 ≠ Children’s Advocacy Center, which provides services for child victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and other crimes and their non-offending family members, $4,060 ≠ Clearbrook, which provides services and support for people with disabilities $900 ≠ Connections for the Homeless, which seeks to end homelessness, $1,452 ≠ District 63 Education Foundation/Expanded Learning, which offers an after-school program, youth center, open gym, and basketball league, $19,500 ≠ Family Behavioral Health Clinic, which provides community-based mental health and substance abuse services for children, adolescents, adults and families, $13,130 ≠ FISH, an all-volunteer group, providing free transportation to medical and dental appointments for clients, $5,160 ≠ Glenkirk, which provides quality, lifetime supports for people with intellectual disabilities, $4,300 ≠ The Harbour, which provides housing and counseling for run-away or locked out adolescent/young adult girls—the only agency which provides residential services to pregnant and parenting youth in the area, $6,100 ≠ The Josselyn Center, which provides mental health services, psychiatric services, therapy, care management services, support groups and psychological evaluations, $103,800 ≠ Kenneth Young Center, which provides a non-clinical setting when people who are living with mental illness can sharpen social skills and make new friends, $2,100
dents in need.” Each year agencies are invited to present written applications to the Township for funding. Representatives are required to give a presentation to the Board to answer questions before any financial determinations are made. Township staff members visit agencies to ensure compliance with grant provisions and agencies also submit monthly performance reports. Township also supports these agencies with events and activities such as Agency Day that provides training and networking opportunities for agency representatives.
≠ Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center, provides a range of counseling, treatment and preventative care services for adults, adolescents, senior citizens, children and families, $55,400 ≠ Life Span, provides victims of domestic violence and sexual assault a range of options, including legal services, advocacy and counseling, $7,160 ≠ Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation (MCYAF), which works to prevent adolescent drug and alcohol use and promotes positive mental health for teens, $4,934 ≠ Miracle House, a halfway house for women ages 18 and older who are recovering from addiction, $5,300 ≠ National Alliance on Mental Illness Cook County North Suburban (NAMI-CCNS), which provides peer support to people and their families who are living with mental illness $4,220 ≠ Northwest CASA, which works to facilitate healing for survivors of sexual violence and eradicate sexual violence in our communities, $2,000 ≠ Northwest Compass, Inc., which provides emergency services, education and empowerment for people in crisis, $2,900 ≠ North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, provides pro bono legal services in the areas of immigration, domestic violence, and housing, $1,500 ≠ Northwest Suburban Day Care Center, which provides day care for toddlers of low-income families, $43,000 ≠ Older Adult Services/Home Delivered Meals, which provides outpatient and inpatient services for older adults and caregivers including meals for those who cannot prepare their own, $5,300 ≠ Orchard Village, provides services for people with developmental challenges,$600 ≠ Peer Services, which provides substance abuse prevention, early intervention and treatment services, $9,440 ≠ Resources for Community Living, which helps adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities live independently, $1,000 ≠ Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center, which provides individual and group therapy, psychiatric, care management, psychosocial rehabilitation/day treatment, and 24/7 crisis response for children and adults, $39,600 ≠ Wings, which provides housing and supportive services for adults and children who are homeless due to domestic violence or other causes, $5,400
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District to compete in Special Olympics spring games in order to be eligible, every athlete must have a valid application for participation District 64 will compete in the Special Olympics Spring Games at Prospect High School on April 25-26. Special Olympics is an athleti competition in a variety of Olympic-type
sports for children, ages 8 and up with disabilities. In order to be eligible for participation in Special Olympics, every athlete must have a valid application for
participation (Medapp) on file with Special Olympics Illinois prior to the start of training. The deadline in District 64 is Feb. 27, 2020.
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Assistant Superintendent Kristi Solberg receives Professional of the Year award kristi was promoted to the newly created assistant superintendent role at the district in the beginning of 2019 At the annual meeting of the Midwest Institute of Park Executives (MIPE) held on January 9, 2020, Kristi Solberg, Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at the Park Ridge Park District, was presented the Park Professional of the Year award. This is the most prestigious honor a member of MIPE can receive. Kristi is the first female to receive this award in the 82 year history of the organization. Additionally, this recognition is not awarded every year, but rather only when a worthy candidate is presented. The last time the award was given was in 2014. Kristi was promoted to the newly created Assistant Superintendent role at the District in the beginning of 2019. This award recognizes for her success in her new role overseeing facility maintenance as well as her accomplishments in advancing natural lawn care in the industry. Since joining the Park Ridge Park District in November 2015, Kristi has shifted the District’s lawn care maintenance to practices that are more natural and minimize the use of synthetic products. These practices include a combination and balance of: impactful aeration, efficient plant feeding, superior grass selection, proper water management, and easier mowing. Changes she implemented has enabled the District to nearly eliminate the use of any synthetic products in our parks. She has also been cited as the “best in our industry” by Midwest Grows Green, an organization who regularly communicates with over 275 lawn care man-
District 64 will host a World Read Aloud event with a baseball theme. The program, part of Parent University, will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Field Elementary School’s Learning Resource Center. The event will include a virtual visit from authors David A. Kelly, author
of “The Ballpark Mysteries” series and Dan Gutman, author of “Baseball Card Aventure” series, “My Weird School” series and many others. Participants will read aloud, create personalized bookmarks and enjoy new books and tasty treats. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite baseball attire.
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JANUARY 31 SHOREWOOD feBruary Book BoX sign uP ends. All day event at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Today is the last day to sign up for your February Book Box! Stop in the Children’s Department and pick up your October Book Box Profile sheet. Ages 5-12. FEBRUARY 1 JOLIET Co-ed dodgeBall tournament. 8 a.m. at the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center. The Joliet Park District is hosting a one-day double elimination co-ed dodge ball tournament! Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to the top! Games will be 6v6 with a minimum of 2 females per team. Matches will consist of three sets. Themed costumes/uniforms are encouraged. 1st place will receive a champion shirt! Registration must be done in-person. FEBRUARY 1 NAPERVILLE daddy/daughter winter luau. 6:30-8 p.m. Ranch View School. Dads and daughters are invited to a Winter Luau featuring treats and a disc jockey playing all your favorite tunes. Each couple receives a commemorative photo of this extraordinary night. Couples are encouraged to dress in tropical attire. Please register both dad and daughter. FEBRUARY 2 WOODRIDGE teen diy: snowflakes. All day event. Woodridge Public Library. Snip out a basic design or show off your superior scissor skills. Take snowflakes home or donate them to decorate the Teen Area. FEBRUARY 2 DOWNERS GROVE motown: musiC that moved the world. 2-3 p.m. Downers Grove Public Library. Celebrate Black History Month with a musical journey to the Motor City…In Detroit in the 1960’s Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles - 110 Top Ten hits to be exact. It was the “Sound of Young America” sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Using audio and visual content we’ll trace the amazing musical journey from the power soul of “Dancing in The Streets” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” to the psychedelic soul of “Cloud Nine” and “What’s Going On” to the pop soul of The Jackson 5. Timeless music that moved us then and moves us now. Gary Wenstrup uses his passion for music to teach continuing education courses at the College of DuPage, as well as presenting at libraries and other events. Contact the Ask Us Desk at askus@dglibrary.org or call (630)960-1200 with questions.
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Keep your wallet small and work it into your budget sometimes things come up in the course of day-to-day life that are just necessary, unexpected expenses dear dave: I’m trying very hard to get out of debt. I have my beginner emergency fund in place, and I’m living on a monthly budget. Is it OK to include a little wallet cash in my budget at this point, just in case?
andrew
A: It’s probably not going to throw you off too much in terms of getting out of debt if you budget $20 or so, just to have some cash in your wallet. I wouldn’t recommend much more than that, though. The idea of having $50, $100, or $200 in walking around money is pretty self-defeating when
you’re supposedly saving, budgeting and working hard to get out of debt. What really matters is the amount of pocket money you allow yourself to have. Think of it as a safety valve. Sometimes things come up in the course of day-to-day life that are just necessary, unexpected expenses — but not emergencies. Just designate a small amount of cash for it as part of your
regular, monthly budget and stick to that amount!
dear dave: Do you think I should stop making contributions to my 401(k) for a year, so I can save up an emergency fund? I’m 28, and debt-free, but I don’t have anything saved for emergencies.
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simeon quickness too much for notre dame By drake skleBa for the Bugle
@BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com The Chicago Public League Red South-Central Division is considered by many to be the best boys’ basketball conference in the state. Simeon leads the conference with seven IHSA state championships. Morgan Park has taken home four IHSA state titles. Curie won two, but had to forfeit, one championship because of illegalities and Bogan placed second in Class 3A last season. On December 15, 2019, Notre Dame defeated Bogan 58-56 in a Team Rose Shootout game at Mount Carmel. The Dons took a 12-game winning streak into their Chicago/Suburban Shootout at Fenwick High School on MLK Day Monday versus CPL Red South-Central foe Morgan Park. With Sayles scoring 18 points, the Dons rolled to a 68-59 win over the Mustangs. On Saturday at the ‘When Sides Collide’ Shootout at Glenbard East, the Dons put their 14-game winningstreak on the line against Simeon. The Dons were looking defeat the Wolverines and complete a sweep of the mighty CPL Red-South Central Division. Simeon (15-8) shot the lights out in the first half, shooting 67 percent and opening up a 32-20 lead at halftime. Notre Dame (21-3) closed to within two in the third quarter and then again within four points in the fourth quarter before falling 67-53, dashing its hopes of sweeping the mighty CPL RS-C and the Dons’ 14-game wining streak came to a close. Like it has many times this season, the first two minutes of the third quarter belonged to Dons junior Lou-
is Lsemond. In 90 seconds Lesmond (15 points, three 3’s) buried a pair of long-range bombs to pull the Dons within 32-26 with 6:30 remaining in the quarter. With 3:45 left, Lesmond scored inside and when Sayles’ sent the sell-out crowd into a frenzy with his monster slam, the Dons pulled within 35-33 with 3:10 in the third quarter. Simeon closed out the quarter on a 8-2 run led by St. Laurence transfer Jerome Williams (24 points), who scored six consecutive points for the Wolverines. The Dons would not go down easily. Lesmond buried his third triple to pull the Dons within 45-41 with 6:20 left. Senior Sean Bergstrom’s lay-in with 5:53 brought the Dons as close as they would get at 47-43. Clearly fatigued, Notre Dame withered against the high-flying Wolverines from Chicago in the last few minutes. Junior Troy D’Amico scored 14 of his 20 points in the first half. “They had much more energy than we had,” Lesmond said. “They wanted it more than we did. In these similar situations in the future, we must come out with much more energy.” “Give all the credit to Simeon,” Notre Dame coach Kevin Clancy said. “We just were not able to do that tonight around the basket. It was a long night for us.” Lesmond accentuated the positive. “We will learn from this defeat,” he said. “All our goals are still attainable. We have reached our goals of winning the Thanksgiving and Christmas Tournaments. We are in first place in the East Suburban Catholic Conference and the Class 3A State Championship still awaits us in Peoria in March.”
anthony sayles and notre dame fell to Chicago Public league power simeon.
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Helicopter in crash that killed Kobe Bryant once owned by state of Illinois By Ben orner Capitol news
www.buglenewspapers.com The luxury helicopter that crashed Sunday morning in California, killing all nine people on board including former NBA star Kobe Bryant, was once owned by the state of Illinois. The Sikorsky S-76B helicopter was built in 1991, according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft registry. The state of Illinois used it from 2007 to 2015, according to helicopter information database Helis. Under the direction of former Gov. Bruce Rauner, the state sold the helicopter along with four other surplus aircraft in 2015 for $2.5 million. Rauner said selling the aircraft “also avoided an additional $1 million in inspections and repairs,” according to an Associated Press story after the sales. The winning bid for the helicopter was $515,161, placed by user “Jimbagge1,” according to a listing on the state’s online auction website, iBid. Both the aircraft and its two engines had just under 4,000 hours of airframe time when the copter was sold. At the time of the crash, the registered owner of the helicopter was Island Express Holding Corp of Van Nuys, California, which registered it a month after it was won at auction. The state of Illinois previously attempted to sell the helicopter in 2014, but receive zero bids, according to that auction’s iBid listing.
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A public information officer at the Illinois Department of Transportation, which maintains state aircraft, did not have any available information regarding the helicopter or its uses for the state. The copter’s information page on Helis, however, labels it as “VIP Governor.” A public information officer for
the governor’s office also did not have available information. A PIO for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, which operates iBid, did not immediately respond to a request for more information. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, an American defense contractor.
Bryant, 41, played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2016. He won five NBA championships, the Most Valuable Player award in 2008 and appeared in 18 all-star games. One of his four daughters, Gianna, 13, was also killed in Sunday’s crash. Bryant also leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Vanessa. Also killed in the crash were John
Altobelli, the head baseball coach at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, his wife, Keri and their daughter Alyssa. Payton Chester, a 13-year-old basketball player, and her mother Sarah were also on board as well as Christina Mauser, a coach for the girls’ team. The pilot, Ara Zobayan, also died.
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ND grad D’Avanzo scores 10 in Lewis’ conference loss Lewis’ men’s basketball team ran into a hot shooting No. 18 MissouriSt. Louis lineup in its 77-63 loss at Neil Carey Arena on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops the Flyers to 108, 5-5 GLVC while the Tritons improve to 18-2, 9-1 GLVC. The two sides went back-and-forth for the first 10-plus minutes before UMSL began to pull away thanks to an 18-3 run and wouldn’t allow Lewis
to get closer than 13 points the rest of the half. The Tritons would take a 52-34 lead into the locker room at the half. UMSL at one point in the half was shooting over 90 percent (19-for-21) from the floor as they finished the half shooting at an 81 percent clip (21-for-26). The Flyers shot a respectable 44 percent (11-for-25) from the floor
and was 7-of-14 from three in the first 20 minutes. The Tritons extended its lead to as many as 22 points in the second half. Lewis made a late run to get within 12 after a basket from Vlado Zrnic (Greendale, Wis./Greendale) with 0:37 left but that would be as close as they got. The Flyers shot nearly 45 percent (22-for-49) from the floor, was 11-
of-21 from three but shot 67 percent at the foul line. They outrebounded UMSL 27-26 but turned the ball over 15 times. Dre Bell (Detroit, Mich./River Rouge) led Lewis with 11 points while Anthony D’Avanzo (Harwood Heights, Ill./Notre Dame), Brandon McCombs (Jacksonville, Ill./Jacksonville) and Artese Stapleton (Chicago, Ill./Kenwood) had 10 points apiece.
The Tritons dominated in the paint outscoring Lewis 38-22 in the contest. UMSL shot over 57 percent from the floor in the game, was 9-of-20 from three and shot 62 percent at the foul line. Yaakema Rose led all scorers with 26 points. Jose Grubbs added 16 points, Jason Towery dropped in 13 points and Steve Webb finished with 12.
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‘news briefs’ from page 2 in Park Ridge, Perry’s Pizza & Catering! The restaurant celebrated 4 decades on Janurary 21. Mayor Maloney cut the celebratory ribbon as Chamber members and the community enjoyed delicious drinks, pizza and more! Here’s to 40 years and many more to come!
Pritzker Administration Launches New Initiative to Invest in Opportunity Zones Across the State DCEO Will Award $12 Million in Competitive Grants to Support Capital Projects in Underserved Communities Monday, January 27, 2020 Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Department of CHICAGO – As part of Governor JB Pritzker’s historic $45 billion capital program, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new initiative to invest $12 million to support investment in the state’s opportunity zones. The agency will be issuing a competitive notice of funding
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opportunity (NOFO) in the coming days. Governor Pritzker announced this new program at an event to announce a commitment by Fifth Third Bank and the Chicago-based Decennial Group to invest approximately $20 million in Illinois’ opportunity zones. “Supporting equitable economic growth is one of the central goals of our historic $45 billion capital plan,” said Gov. JB Pritzker. “By investing $12 million in Rebuild Illinois funds in Opportunity Zone projects, we can take advantage of this federal tax incentive to stretch our capital dollars further while creating jobs and opportunity in communities that have suffered from a lack of investment for decades.” DCEO will invite communities, nonprofits, developers, and other stakeholders to compete for $12 million in capital grants to support projects in Opportunity Zones. These capital grants will offer matching funds for infrastructure, utility, remediation and other site preparedness related costs for affordable housing, community development, and commercial real estate projects that will create jobs and growth. Once the NOFO is posted, interested parties will have 90 days to prepare and submit grant applications. “The Pritzker administration’s
Five-Year Economic Plan is focused on catalyzing fair and equitable economic growth that lifts up communities across Illinois,” said DCEO Director Erin Guthrie. “Pairing our Rebuild Illinois capital dollars with the incentives offered by federal Opportunity Zones allows us to achieve greater impact in underserved and economically distressed areas.” Opportunity Zones are defined as distressed or economically underserved areas census tracts. Certain types of investments made in opportunity zones that meet specific criteria stand to receive favorable capital gains tax benefits at both the federal and state levels. Illinois designated 327 Opportunity Zones in 2018, and a map of the state’s zones can be found here. In scoring grant applications, DCEO will consider criteria such as job creation, community support, project readiness and viability, the availability of matching financing, alignment of the project with the Governor’s 5-Year Economic Plan, and ability of the project to have a positive economic impact in communities of need. Applicants are encouraged to work with nonprofits, community organizations, elected officials, and other stakeholders to obtain letters that demonstrate local and regional support.
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