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Poster contest winners announced at National Night Out Poster contest winners announced at Maine Township s Popular National Night Out Crowds that attended Maine Township’s National Night Out Against Crime (NNO) Tuesday, Aug. 6 had the opportunity to enjoy Barefoot Hawaiian Dancers as well as a wide array of displays and information tables featuring all major Maine Township departments and other local organizations including Nicor Gas and 7-11 Stores who were new this year.

A highlight of the evening was the announcement of winners of the poster contest based on this year’s

theme “Crime...Report It, Don’t Support It” which was open to grammar school age children who live in or attend school in Maine Township.

Winners are 1st Grade, Loredana Popovici, Washington; 2nd Grade, Sara Muradi, Apollo; 3rd Grade, Aahil Hussain, Mark Twain; 4th Grade, Rayan Hussain, Mark Twain; 5th Grade, Kayla Datoy, Apollo; 6th Grade, Isabella Merza, Gemini; 7th Grade, Amal Hamad, Gemini. Three honorable mentions were also awarded. They are Maryel Castillo,

Gemini; Diya Trivedi, Melzer; and Amreen Tejani, Nelson.

Those who attended also had the chance to enjoy a bounce house, games for kids with prizes, face painting and a balloon artist. Prior to the flashlight walk through the neighborhood surrounding Dee Park, all children received free glow sticks and frozen treats. The walk concluded the event and was meant to show a community/police united stand against neighborhood crime.

“We were gratified to see the great resident turnout at this community building event,” said Township Clerk Peter Gialamas who chaired the event for the past seven years in Maine Township. “While it is designed to promote family fun and neighborhood unity, NNO also gave us the chance to educate residents on crime prevention and safety,” he said. “Many thanks to the Cook County Sherriff’s Police and local first responders for participating with search dogs, armored vehicles, emergency aid vehicles, police cars and much more.”

As one of the oldest celebrations of the National Night Out Against Crime which was introduced nationally in 1984, the local event is spon-

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Cook County Sherriff s Police and local first responders participated with search dogs, armored vehicles, emergency aid vehicles, police cars and much more. sored by Maine Township, Neighborhood Watch, Cook County Sheriff’s Police, Golf Maine Park District, the Golf Maine Fire Department, and other community businesses and organizations. National Night Out is

called America’s Night Out Against Crime and has grown from 2.5 million participants in its first year to over 30 million in 10,000+ communities and in unincorporated areas such as Maine Township.

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Cook County detainees play chess against inmates from around the globe Seven countries participated in two-day event that ended Aug. 5 Detainees in seven countries spanning multiple continents participated in a historic chess tournament that concluded Aug. 5.

Detainees at Cook County Jail competed against prisoners from Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, England, Italy and Russia. After seven matches involving four players from each country, Russia was declared the winner, having amassed 22.5 wins over the two-day event.

Belarus and Italy tied for second place, Armenia came in fourth, the United States came in fifth, Brazil sixth and England seventh.

Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and senior officials from the competing countries participated Tuesday in an event ceremony via Skype.

“We are incredibly thankful for the participation of these six countries to make this event truly historic and incredibly competitive,” said Sheriff Dart. “Chess instills important skills, from patience to strategic thinking, that help individuals better navigate custody and re-entry to society.”

Fourteen players from Cook County Jail competed in the tournament and were selected based on

New school year begins on Monday, August 26 District 64 teachers and staff are looking forward to welcoming about 4,600 students for the new school year.

Grades 1-8 will have a full day on Monday, August 26.

Kindergartners will follow an orientation schedule on

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Detainees in seven countries spanning multiple continents participated in a historic chess tournament that concluded Aug. 5. skill from the more than 100 players who are in the jail’s chess program.

The top player from each country will receive a special chess set from World Chess Champion Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov, who helped organize the competition and served as a catalyst for the creation of the Cook County Jail chess program.

Karpov was the world chess champion from 1975 to 1985 and again from 1993 to 1999.

“I would like to thank you, our American friends, for their effort and work in organizing such great

Monday, and will have their first typical day on Tuesday, August 27. Jefferson’s pre-K program also will begin on Wednesday, August 28.

We look forward to a great year of teaching and learning.

Core/classroom announcements for most grades will be emailed beginning the afternoon of August 19 after 1 p.m. Students must be fully registered to receive a placement.

Parents invited to curriculum nights for 2019-20 D64 schools will be rolling out the welcome mat for parents/guardians to attend the

competition,” Karpov said in a video statement to the tournament.

“I hope everyone plays interesting games, wins matches and has a good time at the tournament. And, as we always say in chess and other sports, may the best player win.”

The Cook County Jail’s chess program started in 2012 and has hosted numerous chess dignitaries over the years, including Karpov. Prior to this event, players from the jail competed in online tournaments against Russia in 2013 and 2016. In 2017, they won an online tournament against prisoners in Brazil.

2019-20 annual curriculum nights, which will begin after Labor Day. Your school principal will share more details in an upcoming back-to-school email. Meanwhile, mark your calendar for these popular events for adults only: Emerson and Lincoln middle schools - September 4 Carpenter, Field, Franklin and Washington schools September 5 Roosevelt School - September 5 (grades K-2) and September 10 (grades 3-5) Separately, Jefferson School will hold afternoon meet and greets for parents and students on August 27.

The City of Des Plaines is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/ Paramedic. Applications are online at iosolutions.com and must be submitted for consideration no later than 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Please view the job description to view the requirements, application, and testing information. All additional questions should be directed to IOS Recruitment at info@iosolutions.com or 1.888.784.1290.

Free Ballet Classes All classes are taught using the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, an internationally recognized system of teaching developed for ballet instructors to give sound training to pre-professional and recreational students alike.

Level 1/2 Ballet 3-6th Grade Thursday 5:106:10 pm September, 5th FREE Primary Ballet K-2nd Grade Saturday 1:152:15 pm September, 7th FREE Pre-Ballet Pre-School Saturday 2:153:00 pm September, 7th FREE

Labor Day 2019 Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection Holiday Mobilization The Morton Grove Police Department announced its plans for an end of summer Labor Day traffic enforcement initiative. This safety initiative will focus on drunk and unbuckled drivers through the use of saturation

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patrols. The mobilization will occur during August and September so as to encompass the Labor Day holiday, a time of increased traffic volume and crashes.

Our department will join the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation in this mobilization. Please utilize a designated driver, ride share, or other alternatives if drinking alcoholic beverages during this holiday season.

The Morton Grove Police Department’s goal is to save lives, prevent severe injuries and achieve a higher percentage of safety belt compliance through education, public information, and aggressive safety belt/DUI enforcement.

Family Peace Fest for Hope and Harmony 2019 You are invited to join Morton Grove neighbors of all ages on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Farmers’ Market to celebrate the beauty and diversity in our community.

The Family Peace Fest will display Morton Grove’s new Traveling Peace Mural and include speakers from Muslim, Jewish and Catholic faith traditions. We support all people gathering together in peace, harmony and security.

Saturday, August 24, 2019 12 noon to 1:00pm (pre-Fest family activities begin at 10:00am) Morton Grove Civic Center 6140 Dempster Street (by Harrer Park) Morton Grove, IL 60053 Organized in cooperation with Morton Grove Farmers’ Market, Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce, Kids Academy, and Spiritual Playdate.

For More Info: Pastor Elizabeth Jones, St. Luke’s Christian Community Church, elizajon@aol.com; Mrs. Khaula Chaudhry, Muslim Education Center, khaulac@ gmail.com.

City seeks volunteers for Boards & Commissions SEE NEWS PAGE 4

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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS

Dave Says: Make sure life insurance fits the bill

Dave recommends people have 10-2 times their annual income in level term life insurance policy DEAR DAVE: When it comes to buying life insurance, should the coverage amount be based solely on current earnings?

I have good reason to believe my income is going to increase significantly soon.

WESLEY DEAR WESLEY: The purpose of life insurance is to take care of your family if something unexpected happens to you. You don’t want to buy too much, but you should have enough to ensure that they’re well taken care of when you’re not here any longer.

I usually recommend people have 10 to 12 times their annual income

NEWS FROM PAGE 3 The Appearance Commission is looking for a licensed architect to serve on the commission. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month. Please visit the Board and Commission page online for more information.

Interested individuals should complete an application for Boards & Commissions and return it to Deputy Clerk Peterson by September 1. You will be contacted to come in for a brief 10-15 minute interview on a Monday evening between 6pm and 7 pm 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.

Niles Teen CenterWeek of August 12 Please find below information on events and activities taking place at or with the Niles Teen Center in the next couple of weeks.

Summer hours of Tuesday to Friday- 2:00-6:00 pm ends Friday, Aug. 16

in a good, level term life insurance policy.

However, if you have a solid reason to believe your income will be jumping significantly soon, there’s nothing wrong with basing your coverage amount on that figure—if you can afford it, of course.

Understand that when I say, “solid reason,” I’m not talking about a hopeful attitude. I’m talking about something along the lines of finishing a medical residency, then making the jump to a six-figure income.

That’s the kind of logical thinking and planning I’m working with here.

In that scenario, or something similar, a huge jump in income is virtually as-

Parents- please remember that teens need to be picked up no later than 6pm or instructed to walk home.

Staff will wait to make sure middle school age teens are all picked up before they leave for the night.

Game Tournament- Wed. Aug. 14- Injustice 2- 4:00-5:30 pm Most Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., the Teen Center staff will set up tournaments for video games and table games like Foosball, Air Hockey, Darts, NBA2K16 or Call of Duty 3. Prizes may be awarded to winners.

Cooking with Maddie- Thurs.

Aug. 15- 4:00-5:30pm Mini Biscuit Pizzas Join Maddie in making a nice snack using biscuits, cheese, pepperoni and sauce. Yummy!

Monday August 12- School Resumes for all Maine East High School Students 2019 School Supply Assistance Program - (Registration Deadline August 16) Niles Family Services in collaboration with Community Partners would like to offer our School Supply Assistance Program for this Back to School year. If you are a family in need, please complete the following selections and return to your social worker. Niles Family Services will contact you to set up a date and time to receive the school supplies. Supplies are limited. The program is for Niles residents or students attending a

Do we need additional coverage?

REBECCA DEAR REBECCA:

DAVE SAYS By Dave Ramsey

@DaveRamsey daveramsey.com

sured. Great question, Wesley!

DAVE

Term life insurance, too?

DEAR DAVE: My husband and I are wondering if we need term life insurance policies.

We both have accidental death and dismemberment coverage provided free of charge through our employers.

school located in Niles or members of the Niles Teen Center. See attached form which can be returned to Mark at the Teen Center.

Teen Center Regular School Year hours resume on Tuesday August 20.

Hours will be Tuesday- Friday 2:45-7:00 pm Activities with Crissy- Thurs.

Aug. 22- Team Building Games4:00- 5:00 pm Crissy and Maddie will be leading us in a series of games designed to build trust and communication and develop relationships.

Friday, August 30- Crissy’s Last Day- Pizza Party- 5:00 pm Come say good-bye to Crissy on her last day of work and enjoy some pizza and soda.

Friday, August 30- Bring a Friend Friday On a selected Friday each month, if a current member brings a friend as a guest, both teens will receive a free soda and bag of chips. If the guest, purchases a membership, the current member and new member will receive a $5 gift certificate for a local store (like Subway or Gloria Jeans Coffee) or $10 to Kappy’s Restaurant New online store to purchase Niles Teen Center apparel We recently created a new online store in which teens and parents can purchase apparel and gifts with the Niles Teen center logo, including a wide variety of t-shirts

Yes, you both need to find good level term life insurance immediately!

Accidental death and dismemberment policies are nothing but gimmicks.

You need to make sure your family is taken care of in the very best way possible, no matter how you die.

You should always have life insurance coverage that’s separate from anything an employer may offer.

Think about it. You don’t want to suddenly lose coverage if you change jobs, or have to leave your place of work because you’re diagnosed with a major medical condition.

Both of you need 10 to 12 times your yearly incomes in good, level term life insurance. If you make

and sweatshirts. Please check it out at https://shop.spreadshirt. com/NilesTeenCenter We also still have our original store open on CaféPress at www.

CafePress.com/NilesTeenCenter.

Open early for D63 Early Dismissal-Friday Sept. 6 at 10:45 am Approximately once a month, D63 has an early dismissal for students for teacher in-service training. On these days, the Teen Center will be open at 10:45 am.

Back to School Dance is Coming Soon Grab your friends and dance away your back-to-school blues!!!

Come to the Niles Family Fitness Center gym for music and dancing by Pro-Mix Audio and Lighting.

There will be no entry after 8:00 p.m. and if you leave the dance, you may not re-enter. Open to 6th through 8th grades ONLY. No hard-soled shoes or hats allowed.

Date: Saturday, September 14 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person (includes 4 tickets for drinks and snacks) Location: Niles Family Fitness Center- 987 Civic Center Drive, Niles

Niles-Maine District Library- upcoming teen programs Summer Reading Challenge: It’s Showtime @ Your Library- Saturday, June 1 – Friday, August 23-Grades 7-12

$50,000 a year, that means you need $500,000 to $600,000 in coverage. Remember, the idea of life insurance is to take the place of income.

If one of you died, the other could invest the insurance money, make 10 percent on that money over time with good mutual funds, and replace any lost income.

Term life insurance is very affordable. For just a few dollars a month you can leave your loved ones in great financial shape after you die! Dave Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

Sign up in the Teen Underground to get a reading log and a temporary tattoo. Complete your log and exchange it for a bandana, plus entry in the weekly and grand prize drawings. No more than 1 log per day, please. Check items off the summer bucket list to include on your reading log. Complete the entire bucket list for a tote bag full of bonus prizes. Complete as many logs as you like over the summer for more chances to win! Grand Prizes: Nintendo Switch/ Broadway in Chicago gift certificate Movies in the Teen Underground: Pitch Perfect - Grades 7-12- Friday, August 16: 4:00pm 6:00pm Enjoy some pizza while we watch Pitch Perfect. 112 min., PG13.

Fandom Fest - Comics and Pop Culture-Saturday, August 17: 11:00am - 3:00pm Enjoy cosplay, gaming, crafts, trivia, a Pop Up Promenade, and an Artist Alley with special appearances by the 501st Midwest Garrison and the Dalek Asylum Milwaukee.

Prepping for High School Placement - Grades 7-8-Sunday, August 18: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Get help preparing for the PSAT 8/9, the test which our public high schools use for placement. More Than Scores and Tests will present this FREE workshop.

Prior Registration May Be Required at www.nileslibrary.org or by calling 847-663-6640.

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CONFERENCE

CHANGES Many local football teams will find themselves in a new-look conference this season

BY DRAKE SKLEBA For the Bugle

@BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com For 18 of the 21 Voyager Media Publications’ football squads this fall, some small and some not-so-small changes, have taken place.

With the exception of the West Suburban Conference Gold and Silver Division area members, Downers Grove South and Downers Grove North and Independent Westmont, all of the other area schools have had their conferences realigned, or have moved on to new conferences.

The former East Suburban Catholic Conference and members Benet Academy, Joliet Catholic Academy and Notre Dame will all have new looks.

Back in May, the East Suburban Catholic Conference and the 101-year old Chicago Catholic League, formed the new CCL/ESCC Football Conference.

The new conference has six, fourteam divisions, Blue, Green, White, Orange, Purple and Red. Thus, the schools will play three Division games to determine a Divisional champion.

Many of the six non-conference games, for each school, will be played among all CCL/ESCC members, as CCL/ESCC Crossovers.

Defending IHSA Class 5A State Champion, the CCL/ESCC White member, Joliet Catholic Academy, will open season, at the CCL/ESCC Blue’s St. Rita on August 30.

Notre Dame is in the CCL/ESCC Green Division and Benet Academy, is in the CCL/ESCC Orange Division In the Central Suburban League,

one small change has taken place.

Glenbrook North, moves to the CSL South and Niles North moves on to the CSL North in 2019-20 school year.

Maine East, Maine South and Niles West remain unchanged.

Lisle will move on to the new Illinois Central 8 Conference after many years in the Interstate 8. For the Lions, this fall, the name of their football conference has changed but their conference opponents, Wilmington, Coal City, Herscher, Reed-Custer, Peotone, Streator and Coal City all were part of the Interstate 8 Conference, last season.

The Southwest Prairie Conference welcomes in the Blackhawks of West Aurora and the Foxes of Yorkville.

The SPC will break down into two, six-team divisions, the SPC East and the SPC West.

The SPC East will be comprised of Joliet Central, Joliet West, Plainfield South, Plainfield Central, Plainfield East and Romeoville.

Plainfield North and Minooka will be part of the new SPC West.

For each of the 12 SPC schools, their first four, nonconference games, will be SPC crossover games, with four from the opposite division. The final five games of the season will be divisional games.

For Bolingbrook and Lockport, their SouthWest Suburban Conference, which had 13 football schools, in 2018, has now just an even 10.

With the departure of Thornton, Thornwood and Thornridge to the Southland Conference, the SWSC will have each school play seven SWSC games following two nonconference battles in Week 1 and 2.

Notre Dame and other members of the ESCC joined with the Chicago Catholic League to form a new conference this season.

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IHDA announces additional $2,500 closing cost grant to be used with existing programs First-time and repeat homeowners can now receive up to $12,500 in assistance to purchase a home in Illinois CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has launched a new, limited-time grant to help homebuyers across Illinois afford their closing costs.

Through the new IHDA Advantage Subsidy program, IHDA will give eligible homebuyers an outright grant of either $1,500 or $2,500, depending on household income, to pay for closing costs associated with their home purchase. The grant can be layered with IHDA’s current Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs, allowing homebuyers to receive anywhere from $8,500 to $12,500 in assistance when purchasing a home.

“Across Illinois, homes sales have been on the decline for the past twelve months and the Illinois Housing Development Authority is seeking to end that by making homeownership more accessible and affordable for credit-worthy households,” said Tara Pavlik, Managing Director of IHDA’s Homeownership Programs. “This additional $2,500 grant will provide homebuyers with the closing costs necessary to achieve the American Dream of owning a home.”

As rents and home prices continue to rise and student loans make it difficult to save, potential homebuyers consistently point to an inability to afford the down payment as their primary obstacle to homeownership.

Expanding opportunities for homeownership is vital to the health of Illinois’ overall economy.

In FY2018, IHDA was able to help 5,500 people buy a home through two DPA programs: 1stHome Mortgage: Financed through the federal Hardest Hit Fund Program, 1stHomeIllinois provides first-time homebuyers (veterans excluded) in four targeted counties $7,500 in down payment assistance. Down Payment Assistance loans are in the form of

a 5-year, forgivable 2nd mortgage, and are given in conjunction with an IHDA 1st mortgage loan product. The assistance incentivizes home buying in distressed areas across Cook, Marion, St. Clair and Winnebago counties, which helps to stabilize housing markets and prevent future foreclosures.

Access Mortgage: Launched in 2018, the IHDA Access Mortgage program is available to both first-time and repeat homebuyers.

Available statewide, each mortgage option comes with an affordable, fixed interest rate and up to $10,000 to assist eligible borrowers with their down payment and closing costs for the purchase of a new or existing home. The unique program offers three tiers of assistance depending on the needs of the homebuyer: IHDAccess Forgivable - Assistance is limited to 4% of the purchase price up to $6,000. The 2nd mortgage shall be forgiven on a monthly basis over a 10-year forgiveness period.

IHDAccess Deferred - Assistance is limited to 5% of the purchase price up to $7,500. The full principal balance of $7,500, less any optional payments, is due upon the sooner of the maturity date or repayment of the 1st mortgage.

IHDAccess Repayable - Assistance is limited to 10% of the purchase price up to $10,000. The full principal balance shall be repaid monthly over a 10-year term at 0% interest.

Household eligibility for the new grant is based on income. Homebuyers earning less than 50% of the area median income are eligible for an additional $2,500 under the IHDA Advantage Subsidy program, while those earning less than 80% of the area median income are eligible for $1,500.

Borrowers must meet all eligibility requirements established for IHDA’s DPA programs, and homebuyer education is required. The program is not exclusive to firsttime buyers and may be used by buyers in any county in the state.

Interested homeowners can find additional information and a list of the nearest participating lenders at: www.ihdamortgage.org.

Forest Preserves of Cook County offer volunteer opportunities There are opportunities for people of all ages and experience levels Enjoy warm weather and sunshine by heading out to the Forest Preserves of Cook County to participate in a volunteer restoration workday. Volunteering is fun and meaningful, and there are opportunities for people of all ages and experience levels.

Check out the list below for a nearby workday, or visit fpdcc.com/ volunteer to view the calendar of all upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Northwest

Saturday, 8/10/19: Poplar Creek-Carl Hansen Woods 9 am-12 pm in Hoffman Estates Saturday, 8/17/19: Bluff Spring Fen 9 am12 pm in Elgin Saturday, 8/17/19: Deer Grove West 9 am-12 pm in Palatine Sunday, 8/18/19: Deer Grove East 9 am12 pm in Palatine

North

Saturday, 8/10/19: Forest Glen Woods 9 am-12 pm in Chicago Sunday, 8/11/19: Bunker Hill 9 am-12 pm in Chicago Saturday, 8/17/19: Robinson Woods 9 am-12 pm in Schiller Park Saturday, 8/24/19: Watersmeet Prairie

PHOTO COURTESY OF FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY /PHOTO BY KRIS DAPRA

Enjoy warm weather and sunshine by heading out to the Forest Preserves of Cook County to participate in a volunteer restoration workday.

Grove 9 am-12 pm in

Central

Friday, 8/9/19: Trailside Museum of Natural History 3-7 pm in River Forest Saturday, 8/24/19: McCormick Woods 9 am-12 pm in North Riverside Tuesday, 8/20/19: Sundown Meadow 9 am-12 pm in Hodgkins Sunday, 8/25/19: Brookfield Prairie & Woods 9 am-12 pm in Brookfield

Southwest

Saturday, 8/10/19: Pioneer Woods 9 am12 pm in Willow Springs Sunday, 8/11/19: Hidden Pond Woods 9

am-12 pm in Hickory Hills Saturday, 8/17/19: Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 11 am-2 pm in Lemont Sunday, 8/18/19: Black Partridge Woods Nature Preserve 1-4 pm in Lemont

South

Tuesday, 8/6/19: Sand Ridge Nature Center 9 am-12 pm in South Holland Saturday, 8/10/19: Dan Ryan Woods 10 am-1 pm in Chicago Monday, 8/19/19: Eggers Woods 1-3 pm in Chicago Saturday, 8/24/19: Kickapoo Woods 10 am-1 pm in Riverdale

LOCAL NEWS

Pritzker signs legislation strengthening Illinois Medical Cannabis Program SB 455 takes effect on January 1, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation strengthening Illinois’ medical cannabis program, which provides relief to more than 80,000 patients across the state.

“This legislation brings our medical cannabis program in line with my administration’s vision for equity, and it makes adjustments for the lessons we’ve learned since its inception,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “As we continue to reform state government so it better serves its families, we must do so in a way that advances dignity, empathy, opportunity and grace.”

Senate Bill 455 Today, Gov. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 455, supporting students who are registered patients in the medical cannabis program by expanding the means of administering medical cannabis products and permitting its use at school-sponsored activities or before or after normal school activities.

The new law allows a nurse or school administrator to administer medical cannabis products and allows students to self-administer under the direct supervision of a school nurse or school administrator. A student’s parent or guardian must provide written authorization and provide a copy of the registry identification card of the student and parent or guardian. The Illinois State Board

of Education and Department of Public Health will to develop a training curriculum for nurses and school administrators, which must be completed annually.

SB 455 takes effect on January 1, 2020.

Senate Bill 2023 The governor also signed Senate Bill 2023 on Friday, expanding and making permanent Illinois’ medical cannabis program. The law eliminates the sunset provision to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, adds 11 new conditions for eligibility purposes and expands the range of medical professionals who can certify eligibility of applicants to the program.

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CALENDAR JUNE - OCTOBER 7 (SATURDAYS) PARK RIDGE FARMERS MARKET. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 15 Prairie Ave., between Main and Garden. At the market, you’ll find a great selection of fruits, vegetables and other food products are available every week. Browse our vendors, and be sure to check back for the latest events and programs offered.

MONDAYS SKOKIE CLASSIC CAR SHOW. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Westfield Old Orchard West Lot, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Our fifteen shows are every Monday night in the summer beginning on May 27th through September 2nd. The car shows start at 6 pm and runs until 9 pm. Vehicle registration begins at 5 pm in the west parking lot of Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie. Please register your vehicle on this site for a faster check-in!Visit http://www.mondaynightcarshows.com/ events/ for more information.

June 3: British / Foreign Night June 10: Orphan Night June 17: 70 s Night June 24: Mopar Night July 1: Red / White / Blue Night July 4: Skokie Parade July 8: Convertible Night July 15: Ladies Night July 22: Chevy Night July 29: 80 s Night August 5: Hot Rod / Custom Night August 12: Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Night August 19: 50 s Night August 26: Buick / Olds / Pontiac / Caddy JUNE 9 - OCTOBER 27 (SUNDAYS) SKOKIE SKOKIE FARMERS MARKET. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie.

Skokie’s famous, fabulous, fantastic Farmers’ Market, celebrating more than a quarter century of operation, presents farmers and vendors from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Farmers’ Market continues to proudly boast of this community-spirited event and the freshness of its vegetables, fruits, cheeses and flowers, often picked just hours before being made available to customers. Dogs and pets are not permitted in the Market. The Skokie Farmers’ Market is a smoke-free outdoor market event.

PARK RIDGE SUMMER 2018 CONCERTS IN THE PARK ALL CONCERTS ARE AT 8 PM IN HODGES PARK. Admission is FREE. of Figaro, Dvo ák’s charming Czech Suite, and Beethoven’s ever-popular and delightfully exuberant Symphony No. 7 in A Major.

Mark the upcoming Fourth of July holiday with an array of patriotic favorites, from Morton Gould’s American Salute to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, performed by the Fine Arts Symphony.

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