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So here we are already starting the fourth month of the year.

However, I feel like I’ve time traveled back to January with the cold temps we’ve been having this past week. As I write this, the temp is only about 30 degrees with wind chills in the teens.

Last Sunday I was walking a dog and the morning temp was 13 with single digit wind chills. Even the dog looked at me seemingly saying, “You’re kidding right? You want me to walk in this?” It was the fastest that dog did its business.

Chicago just can’t seem to have a normal spring with temperatures steadily getting warmer and staying there. Instead, like I saw in a Facebook post, Mother Nature is throwing out temps like Power Ball numbers 66, 40, 33, 58, 24, 13! And another post had it right when it described Illinois seasons; Winter, Fool’s Spring, Second Winter, Spring of Deception (which we are at now), Third Winter, The Pollening, Actual Spring, Summer, Hell’s Front Porch, False Fall, Second Summer, Actual Fall.

And let’s not forget the days when you actually go through every season; you wake up to winter, by about ten in the morning it’s spring, by three in the afternoon it’s summer, and by evening you’re experiencing fall. I’ve found that layering helps; I dispose of clothing throughout the day and redress as the sun starts setting.

After living here all my life, I should be used to this, but the older I get, the harder it is to endure.

My closet is full of coats for each of the above seasons, and I dare not put any of my winter coats away, because as soon as I do, back to even colder temperatures. People stare at me when I’m dressed like an Eskimo in March, but I really hate being cold.

The more I travel to Florida, the harder it gets coming back. Plus, my arthritis reminds me constantly to “go south and stay there!”

There are people though that despite the cold temps refuse to yield, believing that if the calendar says it’s April and spring is here they should be walking around with shorts on and/or spring jackets, no hat, no gloves and a look on their frost bitten face of “Cold? What cold?” I can’t do that. Bring on the warmth and keep it here!

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Changing subjects, although we have unheard of gas prices, war in the Ukraine, COVID still rearing its ugly head, and a number of other crises going on, the big news (front page mind you) was the “slap heard around the world” when Will Smith walked up to Chris Rock at the 94th Annual Oscars and “slapped the sh.. out of him”, according to Chris Rock. Smith also warned Rock to keep his wife’s name out of his “f…” mouth, twice mind you. This after Rock made an unscripted joke at the expense of Smith’s wife.

I wasn’t watching the Oscars, but as soon as it happened, the internet was abuzz covering every aspect, angle, and opinion about the incident. You couldn’t help but watch the video, and when I did, I knew right away that whatever else took place, whatever actor won for their outstanding performance; “The Slap” would have its place in history and most remembered.

Both Smith and Rock handled the situation, in my opinion, wrong. Chris Rock could have apologized immediately for the inappropriate joke when he realized, and he did, that the joke was not well received by both the audience and especially Jada Pinkett Smith. Will Smith could have also handled it differently by confronting Rock after the show or even asking for an apology right then. Violence should not have taken front stage.

Some people defended Smith’s reaction saying that he was caught up in heat of the moment and it was noble of him to stand up for his wife. Smith mind you initially laughed at the joke and admitted later that jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for him to bear; Admirable, but again, there is no place for violence on a world stage.

Sometimes watching comics make fun of other celebrities can give you a cringe moment where even you feel embarrassed for them. But remember the celebrity “roasts” that took place years ago; Don Rickles roasting Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope? I recently watched one of the roasts on YouTube. I laughed so hard and it was a pleasure to hear comedy with no vulgarity either.

Don Rickles could never get away with his jokes today. But everyone who he “insulted” (and he insulted everyone) laughed, whether it was hitting below the belt or not, they laughed. No one rolled their eyes or got up and belted him. It was all in fun, and even if someone did feel offended, they didn’t show it and kept their dignity throughout the show. Those comedians and celebrities were class acts.

Although Will Smith came out and apologized for his actions to the viewers, the academy and Chris Rock, this moment in time will forever be embedded into Oscar history; a shame that a violent act should overshadow other great accomplishments.

Oh there will be consequences, which most likely will result in more censorship, more rules of what can and can’t be said, who can and can’t be targeted, and what topics can and can’t be talked about.

But what’s the old saying? If you can’t take the heat – stay out of the kitchen!

I’m sure there are a few people who wish they could travel back in time and change their reaction to the heat. History would be so much different right now. *** On a happier note – Easter is almost here! Let’s hope our weather cooperates and we can actually wear our Easter outfits and no winter coats. And here’s an April challenge for you. Earth Day is April 22nd. Every day from April 1st till the end of the month – do your share by just picking up a piece of garbage or trash either around your home, on the street, by your work or anywhere you see it. (And all you dog owners, be sure to pick up your dog’s poop!) If we can’t do big things, do a few little things that can make a big difference. Our world will be a better place indeed!

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APRIL CALENDAR WE WANT TO PRINT YOUR NEWS! - Is your church or non-profit holding an event? Community calendar listings are free. Send information to info@peopleandplacesnewspaper.com by the 15th of the prior month.

APRIL IS Child Abuse Prevention Month - National Frog Month - Pharmacists’ War on Diabetes - Alcohol Awareness Month - Cancer Control Month - Couple Appreciation Month - Defeat Diabetes Month - Distracted Driving Awareness Month - Fresh Florida Tomato Month - Grange Month - International Customer Loyalty Month - Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month - Jazz Appreciation Month - Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month - National African-American Women’s Fitness Month - National Autism Acceptance Month - National Car Care Month - National Card and Letter Writing Month - National Child Abuse Prevention Month - National Decorating Month - National Donate Life Month - National Facial Protection Month National Financial Literacy Month - National Greyhound Adoption Month - National Heartworm Awareness Month - National Humor Month - National lawn Care Month - National Minority Health Month - National Occupational Therapy Month - National Parkinson’s Awareness Month - National pecan Month - National Pest Management Month - National Poetry Month - National Rebuilding Month - National Sexual Assault Awareness Month of Action - National Soyfoods Month - National Youth Sports Safety Month - Occupational Therapy Month - Oral Cancer Awareness Month - Pet First Aid and Awareness Month - Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month - Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month - Ramadan - Rosacea Awareness Month - School Library Month - STI Awareness Month - Stress Awareness Month - Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month - Workplace Conflict Awareness Month - World Landscape Architecture Month Ongoing: SENIOR POLKA ASSOCIATION Join the Senior Polka Association (SPA). Yearly membership $10. Meets at the Lone Tree Manor, 7730 N. Milwaukee, Niles, first Tuesday of the month. Live polka music from 5-6pm.

There is a short meeting at 6pm followed by cake, coffee and bingo. Join us for an enjoyable evening.

For further info call Richard at 847-209-1385.

Ongoing: ST. FRANCIS BORGIA QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE Every Tuesday night at the Draft Bar located at 8221 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago. Tickets are $5 each (cash only). Tickets can be purchased after all the masses at the church and at the Draft bar. For more information call the school office at 773-589-1000.

Current pot is over forty thousand dollars!

Ongoing: ST. EUGENE SCHOOL QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE Every

Wednesday 8:30pm with Bingo before at 7pm at Mullen’s Bar & Grill, 8313 W. Lawrence Ave in Norridge. 50/50 progressive raffle. Tickets $5 each Cash only. Proceeds benefit St. Eugene School.

Tickets are available at the school office, rectory or at Mullen’s Bar and Grill any time.

O n g o i n g : S C H I L L E R PA R K AUTUMN LEAVES CLUB Meetings on

the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at the SP Community Center, 4501 25th Avenue. Play Bingo, other games, events and activities. New members welcome. For further information contact Autumn Leaves President, JoAnn Michonski at 847-678-2452.

Ongoing: ROTARY CLUB OF CHICAGO’O’HARE Join us to find out

more about Rotary. Luncheon meetings are held every Thursday at noon followed by an interesting speaker at The Great Escape, 9540 W. Irving

Park Road, Schiller Park. Check the website rotarychicagoohare.org for more information on our club projects and upcoming speakers. Call Sylvia Jewgieniew (847-533-8053) to make your reservation. Your first lunch is complimentary.

Ongoing: NORTHLAKE KIWANIS CLUB Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month

on Zoom at 7am For info contact Nancy Tobin, golfgoddess45@comcast.net

O n g oi n g: E L M WO O D PA R K GARDNE CLUB Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of every month. Elmwood Park Library’s Ferrentino Room. The library is located in Conti Circle, Elmwood Park. Meetings begin at 6:30pm.

Contact Donna Clesen 847-361-1233 for further information

T h r u M ay 2 9: HOUS E S OF TOMORROW: SOLAR HOMES FROM KECK TO TODAY EXHIBIT Elmhurst Art

Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Open afternoons Wednesday-Sunday. Tickets are $15 and $12 for seniors. The exhibit displays photos from the glass house exhibit from Chicago’s 1933 Century of Progress and some of Keck’s other home designs.

The museum exhibit explores how the Keck brothers became the first “solar architects” with historis photos, architectural artifacts and design diagrams. elmhurstartmuseum.org.

April 1 - Oct 30: BROOKFIELD ZOO ICE AGE GIANTS This summer, Brookfield Zoo and Dino Don Inc. are unleashing ore than 20 life-size, animatronic recreations of giants that had roamed North America and Eurasia during the Ice Age. They’ll include a Mastodon, Woolly mammoth, Giant ground sloths, giant rodent, short-faced bear, giant ape, saber-toothed cat, giant bird. Adding to the life-like effect, parts of the animals - including the head, eyes, mouth, and tail - move as they did

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Illinois DCFS kicks off monthlong observance with statewide virtual training and events in Carterville and Edwardsville CHICAGO – The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, child welfare stakeholders and more for a month-long observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and promote prevention efforts across the country during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

This year’s theme, Growing Better Together, is a call to action to support each other and focus on the positive environment we all need to survive and thrive.

To heighten awareness, Illinois DCFS will host events across the state in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. All events are open to the public. All Illinoisans can get involved and show their commitment to ending child abuse by wearing blue on April 1 and posting pictures on social media with the hashtags #GreatChildhoods and #GoBlueIllinois.

in real life. The display’s creator, Don Lessem, CEO of Dino Don, Inc., has been digging, reconstructing, writing about, and roboticizing dinosaurs and other creatures from the past for 30 years. It’s all free with general zoo admission. Further info czs.org/iceagegiants

April 7: WORLD HEALTH DAY - NATIONAL WALKING DAY NATIONAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DAY - NATIONAL BEER DAY NATIONAL COFFEE CAKE DAY

April 1: APRIL FOOLS’ DAY LIBRARY SNAPSHOT DAY

April 8: NATIONAL DOG FIGHTING AWARENESS DAY

April 2: NATIONAL LOVE OUR CHILDREN DAY - INTERNATIONAL C H I L D R E N ’ S B O O K D AY INTERNATIONAL KID’S YOGA DAY - NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY

April 9: NATIONAL UNICORN DAY NATIONAL FORMER PRISONER OF WAR RECOGNITION DAY

APRIL 2-3: THE DES PLAINES VALLEY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 56TH ANNUAL JEWELRY, GEM, FOSSIL, MINERAL AND LAPIDARY ARTS SHOW 9:30am-5pm, Sunday 10am-

4pm. Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines. Free parking. Admission - Adults $3, Seniors, $2. Students with School ID, $1, Children under 12 FREE when accompanied by an adult. Educational exhibits, raffles, silent auction, gold panning, treasure hunt and rock hunt. Come and meet our wonderful gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry dealers. For further information call, text or email Mike Hanley 847-525-2941 geodeguy@att.net.

April 5: NATIONAL LIBRARY WORKERS DAY - NATIONAL DEEP DISH PIZZA DAY April 5: SCHILLER PARK YARD WASTE PICKUP BEGINS

April 11: SCHILLER PARK STREET SWEEPING BEGINS (EVEN ADDRESSES) April 11: WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY - NATIONAL PET DAY BARBERSHOP QUARTET DAY April 12: SCHILLER PARK STREET SWE E PING BEGINS (ODD ADDRESSES) April 12: DES PLAINES THEATRE - “ VOIC E S OF P E AC E - A FUNDRAISER FOR UKRAINE” 7pm.

April 6: DROWSY DRIVER AWARENESS DAY - NATIONAL S T U DE N T AT H L E T E DAY NATIONAL LIBRARY OUTREACH DAY

Tickets are FREE but Donations are appreciated!

Songs from Around the World sung in Italian, Latin, Spanish, English, French, Polish and Ukrainian languages. Multiple artists will be performing.

Theatre is located at 1476 Miner Street, DesPlaines, IL 630-962-7000. For further info visit their website desplainestheatre.com.

April 6: HOLY VIRGIN MARTYS PARISH LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE Schiller Park on Irving Park Road and

Apr il 1 2: E DUC ATION A ND SHARING DAY - NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Wagner Street. 7 - 8:30pm. Confessions will be heard by several priests.

Community Events, Interviews and Local Musicians.

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For a full calendar of Child Abuse Prevention Month awareness activities occurring statewide throughout the month of April, click here. Website needs to be here) To report suspected child abuse or neglect, visit the DCFS Online Reporting System at https://dcfsonlinereporting.dcfs.illinois.gov/. The user-friendly online system is an easy and convenient way for anyone to report suspected child abuse or neglect using any mobile device. In an emergency, call the DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873).

Calls and online reports may be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

April 10: PALM SUNDAY - NATIONAL FARM ANIMALS DAY - NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY - SALVATION ARMY FOUNDER’S DAY - NATIONAL ENCOURAGE A YOUNG WRITER DAY - NATIONAL DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR (CONT.) DAY - NATIONAL LICORICE DAY - INTERNATIONAL BE KIND TO LAWYERS DAY April 13: NATIONAL SCRABBLE DAY - NATIONAL PEACH COBBLER DAY April 14: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PINK - NATIONAL GARDENING DAY - PAN-AMERICAN DAY HOLY THURSDAY - PECAN DAY NATIONAL DOLPHIN DAY April 14: HOLY THURSDAY - OUR LADY OF MT. CARMET PARISH & SHRINE The mass of the Lord’s Supper and the

washing of the feet will be celebrated in English at 6pm and in Spanish at 8pm. After mass, the Shrine will remain open for adoration until midnight. Altar & Rosary will be sponsoring a pilgrimage to 7 churches, leaving immediately after the 6pm mass.

The buss will be outside of Mt. Carmel at 7pm and will leave approximately 7:15pm. Reservations limited to first 55 people and must be made in advance. $20 per person. 708-344-4140.

April 14: ELMWOOD PARK GARDEN CLUB Gardening As We Get Older - Horticultural

therapist expert, Barb Kreski, talks benefits of engaging with nature. 6:30pm. Elmwood Park Library’s Ferrentino Room. Donna Clesen, 847-361-1233

April 15: GOOD FRIDAY - VIA CRUCIS The Hispanic Community re-enacts

the passion of the Lord with a procession through Melrose Park. The procession starts at Melrose Park School on 17th and Rice, and proceeds through the town, ending at the Village Hall. Come walk the stations of the cross with Jesus and feel the torture he endured as he carries his cross, accompanied by the soldiers who walked with him and the ones riding horseback with their swords and shields.

April 15: NATIONAL TAX DAY GOOD FRIDAY - PASSOVER

April 16: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY - EMANCIPATION DAY - NATIONAL AUCTIONEERS DAY - NATIONAL EGGS BENEDICT DAY - RECORD STORE DAY NATIONAL ORCHID DAY Apr il 16: NORWO OD PA R K CHAMBER B2B EASTER EGG HUNT 6088 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago. 11am-1pm.

The Norwood Park Chamber will be hosting their 2nd Business to Business Easter Egg Hunt. Hop through Norwood Park and receive toy and candy-filled Easter Eggs at participat ing businesses. Participants will check in at the train station and receive a map of participating businesses. The NPCC and Guaranteed Rate Affinity: Curt Kessler will be handing out free Easter bags to participants at the Norwood Park train station. While Supplies Last.

Ap r i l 1 6 : S C H I L L E R PA R K EGGSTRAVAGANZA PARADE Replaces

Easter Egg Hunt. Parade kick-off 10am. Village vehicles will drive the Easter Bunny and friends through the streets of Schiller Park. Small treat bags given to children. Final details, parade route map and schedule available early April online and facebook. Maps will also be available at the front counter of the Village Hall offices in early April. villageofschillerpark.com

April 17: EASTER SUNDAY NATIONAL HAIKU POETRY DAY - ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY April 18: NATIONAL COLUMNISTS’ DAY - EASTER MONDAY - BOSTON MARATHON April 19: SCHILLER PARK BLOOD DRIVE Community Center, 4501 25th Avenue,

Schiller Park. 1pm to 7pm. No appointment necessary. Give Blood Save Lives!

April 19: NATIONAL GARLIC DAY NATIONAL HANGING OUT DAY April 19: SCHILLER PARK SENIOR CRAFTING DAYS Welcome Spring - Adults

62 and older. Join the group on Tuesdays for a themed crafting project. Held at the Schiller Park Recreation Center, 9638 Irving Park Road, from 10am to Noon. $5 fee to cover cost of materials will be charged. Reserve your spot by calling Mary Maltese, Senior Services Coordinator 847-678-8765 or seniorservices@schillerparkil.us

April 21: KINDERGARTEN DAY April 22: PFCU SHRED DAY Noon to

3pm. 2701 N. 25th Avenue, Franklin Park location.

Donating to Leyden Family Service.

April 22: EARTH DAY - DONATE LIFE BLUE & GREEN DAY - NATIONAL JELLY BEAN DAY April 23: ST. FRANCIS BORGIA BINGO! Doors open at 5:30pm, Bingo starts at

6:30pm. Stokes Center, 8025 W. Addison, Chicago, 773-589-1000. Concessions, Prizes, Raffles, Fun! $25 for 10 regular bingos and 2 specials. Prizes: $100 for regular bingo games and $250 for specials.

April 23: WORLD BOOK NIGHT NATIONAL ENGLISH MUFFIN DAY April 24: TRITON COLLAGE 2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW 10am-2pm.

Hundreds of hot rods, classic cars, service vehicles and big rigs will be available to view. Admission and parking are FREE! Food trucks, music and more.

Fun for the whole family. East Campus 5 Building parking lot.

April 24: HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY April 25: HAIRSTYLE APPRECIATION DAY - WORLD PENGUIN DAY - WORLD MALARIA DAY April 26: NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY Apr il 27: A DM I NISTR ATI V E PROFESSIONALS DAY - NATIONAL LITTLE PAMPERED DOG DAY April 28: TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS/ SONS TO WORK DAY - WORKER’S MEMORIAL DAY - NATIONAL TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PIE DAY APRIL 29: SENIOR FAIR Hosted by State

Rep. Brad Stephens. 9am-Noon. The Salvation Army - Norridge Citadel, 8354 W. Foster Ave., Norridge. Wellness screenings, senior information and much more! For more information please call 773-444-0611 or visit repstephens.com.

April 29: NATIONAL ARBOR DAY NATIONAL SHRIMP SCAMPI DAY April 30: NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY - NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY - WORLD HEALING DAY - NATIONAL POOL OPENING DAY - INTERNATIONAL JA Z Z D AY - NAT I O NA L REBUILDING DAY - SOLAR ECLIPSE April 30 & May 1: 25TH ANNUAL ART IN WILDER PARK 10am-5pm FREE and

open to the public. Presented with RGL Marketing for the Arts, Inc. featuring over 70 Midwest artists, along with free exhibitions at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Both days are presented festival style with one of a kind art, food vendors, entertainment, and hands-on activities for families hosted by various community organizations. 175 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. elmhurstartmuseum.org.

May 12: ELMWOOD PARK GARDEN CLUB Gems at Nearby Parks - A member of the nearby Galewood/Montclare Garden Club will tell us about a nearby park’s gems. Tom Drebenstadt is President of this garden club as well as a CAC Docent (Chicago Architecture Center). The nearby

gems have a rich history and offer reprieve from hectic city life. Elmwood Park Library’s Ferrentino Room. 6:30 meeting start. Then on Saturday, May 14, a field trip is scheduled to Riis Park to follow up on the “gems”. Contact info Donna Clesen, 837-361-1233

May 14: SPRING FUN FEST ROSEMONT PARKWAY BANK PARK Families are invited to visit Parkway Bank Park for a fun-filled day of outdoor festivities at “Spring Fun Fest”.

A variety of free activities will be offered from 1pm to 5pm. Balloon sculpting, bounce houses, face painting, petting zoo, live entertainment by Scribble Monsters.

May 19-22: ST. FRANCIS BORGIA CARNIVAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW June 23: NORTHLAKE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION FOUR WINDS CASINO TRIP IN NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN Reserve your seat as soon as possible. $27 FEE includes deluxe motor coach, $15 instant slot play, $10 food credit. Four hours of gambling. Bus leaves Grant Park 44 W. Golfview Drive at 8am sharp and leaves Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan at 2:30pm sharp.

For reservations call Don Koca at 1-708-562-7983 or Christina Maggio at 1-708-562-7473. Everyone must have a current state picture ID. Reservations and fee must be paid by Monday, May 23, 2022. No refunds for cancellations. You can find someone to take your place or you forfeit your money. Wheel chair residents must have a caretaker.

Thru March of 2023!: MORTON ARBORETUM CELEBRATES 100 YEARS! The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, is

celebrating its centenary anniversary year by extending the popular Human+Nature exhibition through March 2023 and adding two, new, largescale sculptures and a commemorative centennial sculpture by artist Daniell Popper in May. The yearlong celebration began on December 14th, the date of the Arboretum’s founding in 1922.

April 29th will mark the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, the tree planting holiday that originated with the Morton family. It will see the launch of the Arboretum’s 1,000-tree Centennial Tree Planting Initiative in the seven-county Chicago region. The $16.5 million, two-acre Grand Garden will open in September to showcase the beauty and diversity of plants and create meaningful gathering spaces for people. Location: 4100 Illinois Rt. 53, Lisle.

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The museum is planning for the exhibit to remain open at least through August 2025. The fire exhibit is included in the price of general admission: $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students and free for children who are Illinois residents and under 18.

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CALENDAR (CONT.) April 9: BEE GEES GOLD 7pm April 15: JIM BELUSHI - BOARD OF COMEDY 7pm April 16: LAST IN LINE - FORMER MEMBERS OF BLACK SABBATH, DIO, AND DEF LEPPARD 7pm April 20: BARTOLUCCI VATICAN CHOIR 7pm April 22: LONESTAR 7pm April 23: TONY ORLANDO WITH MARILYN MCCOO AND BILLY DAVIS, JR. 7pm April 29: BUCKCHERRY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BLACKTOP MOJO AND SUMO CYCO 7pm

April 23: EARTH DAY Our Annual Earth Day Celebration is a community event featuring District 84 students, music, interactive booths, vendors, nature, crafts, games and prizes. Explore the nature garden at North Park and learn how to keep our earth clean. This family event is free to attend and outdoors. North Park, 12-2 pm, free event.

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PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK EVENTS April 8: FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT

When the sun sets over North Park, it’s time for the Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your flashlight and Easter baskets or bags to help collect all the candy you find. The Easter Bunny is attending so bring your camera too! Ages 8-12. North Park, 8-8:15 pm, free event.

April 9: BREAKFAST WITH BUNNY Bring the entire family and hop into spring! Celebrate Easter with your children by treating them to breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and receive a special treat. Advance registration is required. All Ages.

North Park, 9:45-10:45am. Fee (R/NR): $15/$19 per person

April 9: EGG HUNT The Easter

Bunny invites you to join him at the Egg Hunt immediately following the Breakfast with Bunny. Be sure to bring your Easter baskets and bags to hold all the goodies you find around the park.

The scramble for eggs only lasts a few minutes, but you’ll have an egg-cellent time! North Park, 11am, free event.

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FRANKLIN PARK – The Park District of Franklin Park was recently awarded an Earth Day in the Parks Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). IDNR’s Division of Education established its Earth Day in the Parks program in 2007. The program promotes stewardship of natural resources by involving Illinois school children in activities such as planting native trees and wildflowers.

The Park District plans to use the grant money to establish a Pollinator Garden at Discovery Park, 3336 Edgington Street, located next to School District 84’s North Elementary School. The Park District’s Discovery Day Camp utilizes North School in the summer which provides opportunities for campers ranging from ages 5-12.

Campers will start the process by cleaning, pulling weeds and raking a 375 square foot area near the front of the park. Park District staff will then teach and direct campers how to dig holes, place plants and learn about types of pollinators. The garden will be maintained by campers until August and then North School students will maintain it until winter.

The Park District has a close relationship with District 84 and has cooperated together on many projects. This garden is an opportunity to educate children and the community on the importance of pollinators. The Park District is currently working on expanding its pollinator efforts. Last spring, five rooftop honeybee hives were installed on the Centre of North Park’s roof.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Norwood Park Historical Society to Hear About “Oldest Chicago: Discovering Local Treasures” Chicago offers many historic and interesting sites, but not all of them are well known or seldom visited. Surprises are in store for those who seek out the hidden gems of the city, whether they are historic sites, restaurants, churches, or commercial businesses.

David Witter, author and journalist, will discuss many of these local treasures at 7pm, on Wed., Apr. 20, at Chicago’s oldest house, the NobleSeymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave., in Chicago. His talk will focus on the second edition of his book “Oldest Chicago,” which he has updated and expanded to include more area history and oldest venues in Chicago. He might even point out some interesting locations in Norwood Park and nearby communities. His other books include: Chicago Magic: A History of Stagecraft & Spectacle; and Bebop, Swing and Bella Musica: Jazz and the Italian American Experience. A short business meeting of the Norwood Park Historical Society will precede the talk.

For those who cannot make the meeting, the program will be live streamed and later available

on the NPHS members’ page. All programs are free and open to the public, and tours of Chicago’s oldest house are available afterward. Following the program, take time to stop and visit the Museum Store near the home’s front entrance, which features NPHS collectibles, maps, limited edition art works related to Norwood Park, and books by local authors. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call the Norwood Park Historical Society, at (773) 631-4633.

RXR Underpass at Grand Ave Gets Fed Funding Boost ELMWOOD PARK—The railroad underpass at Grand Avenue in Elmwood Park has taken another big step closer to reality following federal approval of a $3.1 million appropriation for engineering costs related to the project.

Elmwood Park Village President, Saviano, praised Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congressman Mike Quigley for their assistance in securing the funding. “We are grateful for the help that Senator Duckworth and Congressman Quigley gave to help secure this vital funding. We have every level of government collaborating on the Grand Gateway Project and that cooperation is making this vision a reality.”

The Grand Avenue Grade Separation Project will improve motorist and commuter safety

for the region, in addition to mitigating the environmental impacts of blocked at-grade crossings. The Federal Railroad Administration currently ranks the Grand Avenue crossing as the sixth most-likely train crossing to have a collision out of 7,920 crossings in the State of Illinois. The Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways have also committed funds toward the completion of this project.

The funding is provided as part of “Community Project Funding” in the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation Appropriations bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law on March 15, 2022.

Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates Extended Until July 31, 2022 Encourages the public to conduct business online at ilsos.gov Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended until July 31, 2022. The previous

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As a result, expired driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits will remain valid until July 31, 2022, so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities, especially during inclement weather. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits.

White’s office has expanded online renewals for expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and continues to mail letters to eligible customers. The letter provides driver’s license and ID card holders with a unique PIN needed to renew online instead of visiting a facility and waiting in line. Customers may call 217-785-1424 to confirm their eligibility for online renewal or to obtain their PIN. Customers who must visit a facility include first-time driver’s license or ID card applicants, first-time REAL ID applicants and drivers ages 75 and older who are required by state law to visit a facility when renewing their license.

White continues to encourage people to conduct other business online at ilsos.gov. In addition to driver’s license and ID card renewals for those who qualify, online services include obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card, ordering a driver record and purchasing license plate stickers.

White noted his office is also extending the expiration dates of Restricted Driving Permits (RDPs) to July 31, 2022 for those that expired on or after December 1, 2021 through July 30, 2022.

As a reminder, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.

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COMMUNITY NEWS (CONT.) New, Easier-toUse Applications for Property Tax Savings are Now Available COOK COUNTY – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announces property-tax-saving exemptions for the 2021 tax year are now available online in a new, streamlined application. Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, which saves a Cook County property owner an average of $973 dollars each year.

Homeowners are strongly encouraged to apply online. Not only will they save trees, but they will also have a digital record that allows Assessor staff to provide a status update.

Lastly, as a reminder, exemptions are reflected on the second installment tax bill, which will be received later this year.

To receive news and updates from the Assessor’s Office, sign up here. For a list of upcoming in-person and virtual outreach events visit, cookcountyassessor.com/event-list.

Elmhurst Art Museum Sheds Light on Solar Homes

BY WES HESSEL

As a part of their 25th anniversary year, Elmhurst Art Museum shines a spotlight on the history of houses designed to take advantage of the sun’s rays to capture the heat energy.

The first home was an all-glass structure designed by George Fred Keck for the 1933 World’s Fair. The then-cutting edge work laid the foundation for the visions of architects like Mies van der Rohe, who’s McCormick House is a part of the museum on its grounds.

Keck and William, his brother, learned from this example, pioneering the “passive solar” house idea in many homes they built in the years after the fair.

The exhibition focuses on the methods the Keck brothers developed and the innovations that were inspired by the “House of Tomorrow”, as well as the progression of solar energy itself.

There will be a connected exhibit in the McCormick House on the use of light and glass, and STEAM-centered activities for children’s learning.

The exposition runs through May 29th; for more information, please visit their website at elmhurstartmuseum.org.

AROUND TOWN ELMWOOD PARK Village officials are in the process of purchasing two properties which will create more parking and business opportunities in the Village. The village is purchasing a 12,500 square foot plot at 22 and 23 Conti Parkway for $820,000. Located in the Village circle, the village looks to use the land to enhance the town center with whatever is needed most be it a restaurant or a convenience store.

The second property is located at 1612 N. 78th Avenue costing $280,000. The village looks to convert this property to a parking lot which is sorely needed to serve the restaurants in the area. It will hopefully eliviate the need for patrons to park in front of residents’ homes in the area.

Spelling Bee Winner – Congratulations to Erhan Mulvihill, Elmwood School fourth grader who won the Elmwood Park Community

Unit School District 401 spelling bee with the correct spelling of “conflict.” The event was held on February 10 with nineteen top students competing. Mulvihill went on to compete in the West Suburban Cook County Bee held on March 7. Although he didn’t win in that competition, he feels that learning how to spell is going to help him in life and be really useful for a lot of different things.

SCHILLER PARK Water Service Line Replacement Survey – The Village is undertaking a Water Service Line Replacement Survey as required by the State to determine how many lead service lines are still in use in the Village.

Once you have read the water service line article on the village’s website, details and instructions on how to complete the survey can be found there also. Please visit www.villageofschillerpark.com Irving Park Road Intersection Improvements at Scott Street and Judd Avenue Resumed March 21 – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that intersection improvements on Irving Park Road (Illinois 19) at Scott Street and at Judd Avenue, in Schiller Park, resumed, weather permitting, Monday, March 21. To complete the work, daytime lane closures will take place.

The $2.4 million project will reconstruct the intersection, install modernized traffic signals and construct a multi-use path along the south side of Irving Park Road, from Judd Avenue to just west of 25th Avenue. Work is anticipated to be completed in late July.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

ROSEMONT Rosemont’s famous Monument Park waterfall at River and Higgins Roads will be getting an upgrade to the tune of $260,400. The decorative rock and boulders require repainting as they have become faded over the years.

Construction on Rosemont’s new 54,000 sq. ft., three story village hall should begin soon. Village officials hired Wright Heerema Architects for $704,700 to design the office building that will be located with Rosemont’s Pearl District. The village plans to sell its current government building for about $3.8 million to Saxony Properties of Northfield.

Purchasing tickets for various entertainment events in Rosemont will soon cost attendees more money.

The village approved an increase in the local Amusement Tax by 1% which will bring the tax to 4%. The increase in tax is expected to generate an additional $750,000 to $1 million per year in revenue for the village. The village sited that the increase was needed due to the rising costs of recruiting and paying employees assigned to ticketed entertainment events.

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After a fire last summer in a pizzeria next door damaged the Sugar Skull Sports Bar, the village rescinded their liquor and video gaming licenses. Provisions in the village code states that a liquor license is considered forfeited if the holder fails to pay a license installment fee, ceases business operations or closes for more than 30 days without written permission from the Liquor Commissioner.

Franklin Park Police will be equipped with new body cameras as well as replacement in-car video systems by July 1st.

The village board approved the purchase of the body cams and cameras from Motorola in the amount of $203,953. Sworn officers will be trained on the equipment and start using it by July 1st.

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The Archdiocese of Chicago announced that several churches in the area will consolidate and/or close. St. Rosalie Church in Harwood Heights will unite with St. Monica church in Chicago as one parish with two worship sites plus one pastor and one pastoral team. Both churches will host regular masses.

On July 1st, St. Eugene Church in Chicago, Divine Savior Church in Norridge and Our Lady, Mother of the Church in Chicago will unite to form one parish, one pastor and one pastorl team. Divine Savior will be closed after September 5, and its masses will conclude around Labor Day weekend this year. The future of the property is not known at this time. St. Eugene and Our Lady, Mother of the Church will continue to host regular masses.

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COMMUNITY NEWS (CONT.) Chamber By O’Hare Announce Scholarship Winners!

To reserve one or more of the four remaining seats or to be placed on the waiting list, please contact Judy Rustemeyer at (312) 513-2227, the Norwood Park Historical Society at (773) 631-4633 or email them at info@norwoodparkhistoricalsociety.org.

The Chamber by O’Hare (Franklin Park / Schiller Park / River Grove / Leyden Township) is pleased to award (3) $1,500 scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. Our winners this year are: Digital Realty and Cham ber by O’Hare Technology Scholarship: East L e y d e n S e n i o r, Arthur Kot! Arthur is a Schiller Park resident. While he is undecided on the exact school, he plans to study Aerospace Engineering focusing on satellite systems.

Sloan Valve and Chamber by O’Hare Scholarship: West Leyden Senior, Aliah Rubio! Aliah is a Melrose Park resident.

While she is undecided on a school, she does plans to study Aerospace Engineering.

Michael Ricker t Memorial Chamber by O’Hare Scholarship: West Leyden Senior, Daniel Lechuga!

Daniel is a Northlake resident. He plans on attending Northwestern University to study Mechanical Engineering with a Computer Science minor focused on AI or machine learning.

Arthur, Aliah, and Daniel were chosen based on outstanding academic, extracurricular, and leadership accomplishments. Advancing the educational opportunities of our local students to become professionals, leaders, and valued citizens of our communities supports the goals of the Chamber. We wish them all great success in their academic pursuits.

$309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19

Norwood Park Historical Society to Host Spring Tea at Chicago’s Oldest House After the TwoYear Pandemic The very popular Spring Tea is back after a two-year lapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the event will be held at 1:30pm, on April 30 and May 1, at the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave., in Chicago. The event is sold out for April 30, four seats remain for the May 1 seating and a waiting list exists for any April 30 cancellations.

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Homeowners can apply for up to $30,000 in assistance starting April 11 CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will open on April 11, 2022 to help homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments and related housing expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible households will be able to apply for up to $30,000 in free assistance to pay past due mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance, and delinquent homeowner and/or condo association fees.

Homeowners in need of assistance can find more information on program eligibility and how they can prepare to apply at illinoishousinghelp.org.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Administered by IHDA, ILHAF is designed to help homeowners avoid mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, and help prevent displacement of households experiencing financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeowners in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the health and economic effects of the pandemic will be prioritized in the distribution of assistance, and IHDA has partnered with organizations across the state to help homeowners in hard-hit communities apply and receive their fair share of support. This technical assistance is provided at no cost and is available in more than 37 languages, including American Sign Language.

Homeowners who need help preparing for their application can visit illinoishousinghelp.org or call 866-454-3571 to connect with a ILHAF program partner.

To qualify for ILHAF, Illinois homeowners must have experienced a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as lost income or increased expenses, on or after Jan. 21, 2020.

They must also currently own and occupy their home in Illinois as their primary residence, be at least 30 days late on their mortgage or other homeowner expenses, and have a household income at or below 150% of the area median income.

More information on the application process, a complete list of required documents, and a list of participating housing counselors can be found at illinoishousinghelp.org.

For more information and updates on the program, please visit illinoishousinghelp.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT Stand Up If You’re Reading This

BY ANNA & WES HESSEL

American Blues Theater’s innovative production of “Stand Up if You’re Here Tonight’’ is a unique theatrical experience. This is the Chicago premiere of the work by John Kolvenbach, who also directed and has been nominated for an Olivier Award.

The show has excellent acting, an interesting set, and audience participation, which engages the theatergoers in this uncommon and fun show. Serious undertones give the audience pause between comedic moments. This pseudo journey into one’s self actually makes one reflect on life’s idiosyncrasies, while laughing at our lives.

“You’ve tried everything. Yoga. Acupuncture.

Therapy. You floated in salt water in the pitch black dark. You juiced, you cleansed, you journaled, you cut, you volunteered. You got a mattress that fitted itself to your fetal form. You ate only RINDS for three days and nights. You reached out, you looked within. You have tried.

And yet here you are.”

Can we solve the division in our nation with an old-fashioned dial tone? Is mom in the house tonight? Do adults have absolute favorite colors? Can we get a dog?

For the answers to these and other impertinent questions, get your tickets before April 9th - please go to their website at www.americanbluestheater.com.

Story Built by “Sweat” Takes a Lot of It

BY WES HESSEL

The beautiful new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora, across from sister venue Paramount, has begun the first dramatic production in its “Bold” series, and playwright Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat” is very much that: a bold build of segments out of the lives of fictional friends in a very real Rust Belt Reading, PA. Three women and six men vividly, viscerally illustrate the breaking of another term this play

could be called: “Trust”. Told in scenes which move between points on a timeline inevitably coming to a head, “Sweat” is a treatise on the collapse of the American industrial complex through disconnections of honor, fairness, commitment, and loyalty, borne out of prejudices of place and race.

Though the first piece of the puzzle involves a man speaking with the two younger men who the narrative carries to its stunning, but almost not entirely so, conclusion, the production hubs around the friendship of the three ladies, pouring out their “Sweat” on the factory floor and in the bar in which the play is set.

Sharita Rivers, Linda Gillum, and Tiffany Bedwell (Cynthia, Tracey, and Jessie, respectively) intensively and realistically construct the complex relationships between the three, which begin to break down as the story progresses. Nicely done comedic bursts help lighten the serious subjects Scenes of celebrations highlight the darknesses between, as the levees holding back the stress and fear begin to leak, then wash away.

Around and intertwined with these three women are six men who are integral, yet spokes in the story. Bryant Hayes as Evan excellently balances two sides of a man who is almost both authority and mentor, seemingly different but linked together, in his perspective of the aftermath of the play’s one tragedy. Gage Wallace (Jason) and Emmanuel K. Jackson (Chris) are the younger generation caught up in the inevitable progression of the breakdown of the industry-focused area. Both deliver authentic, striking sons relating with their adult mothers, each other, and the outside cruel world.

Joshua L. Green plays Brucie believably as a smooth moves man who tries to stand up for what he considers right, only to be sucked down in the muck of a protracted battle.

Jordan Anthony Arredondo’s Oscar is a great portrayal of a young man trying to keep his head down to not make waves, and facing stereotypes. And Randy Steinmeyer’s Stan is a likable and relatable barkeep trying to keep the peace and be a human Switzerland in a charged environment. His work, in conjunction with the rest of the outstanding cast, when worst comes to unexpected worst is riveting, bringing a quality of drama which gives the denouement the intensity of the proverbial car wreck you can’t look away from - horrifying and paralyzing.

“Sweat” does just that to the audience - it makes one end up breaking out in cold perspiration of shock at the damage displayed physically and emotionally, and anger at the ambivalent actions of a few which led to the destruction of jobs and people. It is a reminder that we all have choices and they all have consequences, especially for those in places of corporate and fiscal authority. To mix metaphors, the taller they are, the harder the chips fall.

Under the strident direction of Andrea J Dymond, this theatrical work pulls you in, just as the characters are pulled into the undertows created by others and themselves. The one bright light is in the chance for forgiveness, found in the comfort of the Bible by Chris, as he struggles to come back from the deep.

Don’t miss this play speaking truth before it bows April 24th - for more tickets or more information, see their website at www.paramountaurora.com/bold.

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HOUSE AND HOME These 2 Habits Are Draining Your Gas Tank, AAA Warns If you've stopped by the gas station recently, you know just how expensive gas is getting right now. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the highest record for the national cost of gas was hit on March 11, at an average of $4.331 per gallon. It's still up there now, with the current average of $4.305 per gallon five days later.

Amid these skyrocketing prices, the last thing you want to do is let your costly fuel burn too quickly, but there are two common driving habits that could be draining your gas tank.

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You could be causing your car to burn fuel faster by overusing your air conditioning. As gas prices continue to climb, the fewer trips you have to take to the gas station, the better. But the distance you're driving is not the only factor that affects how much fuel your car is using. In fact, experts say there are two common driving habits that could be causing your gas to burn faster than ever. One of these is simply running your air conditioner too much.

While you might be tempted to blast the A/C in your car without a second thought as the days get warmer, AAA warns that doing so could drain your tank faster than you might expect.

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243 N. Walnut Ave. 2W 809 S. York Rd. 1033 Daniel Dr. 901 W. Green St. 535 E. Jefferson St. 1C 714 W. Memorial Rd. 232 May St. 11 W. Green St. 506 1109 Glendale St. 316 E. Pine Ave. 16W583 2nd Ct. 214 S. Addison St. 18 E. Belmont Ave. 5N060 Rt. 83 440 S. Church Rd. 1930 N. Harlem Ave. 603 7854 Cressett Dr. 7840 W. North Ave. 4H 51 W. Conti Pkwy. B3 2217 N. 74th Ct. 2942 N. 75th Ave. 7234 W. North Ave. 902 2024 N. 75th Ave. 2041 N. 74th Ct. 2502 N. 72nd Ct. 2E 7610 W. Grand Ave. 1C 7868 Oakleaf Ave. 2929 N. 73rd Ct. 2122 N. 72nd Ct. 7218 W. Wrightwood Ave. 210 2029 N. 74th Ct. 7321 W. Fullerton Ave. 9 1844 N. 74th Ct. 7637 W. Fullerton Ave. 1831 N. 74th Ave. 1624 N. 73rd Ct. 1632 78th Ct. 7216 W. Altgeld St. GCE 7912 W. North Ave. 303 2901 N. 75th Ave. 1935 N. 77th Ave. 2421 N. 75th Ave. 2511 N. 78th Ave. 2425 N. 78th Ave. 1738 N. 75th Ct. 7218 W. Wrightwood Ave. 111 2408 N. 76th Ave. 3E 2740 N. 74th Ct. 3W 2643 N. 72nd Ct. 3022 N. 76th Ave. 2630 N. 75th Ct. 2801 N. 73rd Ct. 2714 N. 75th Ave. 7230 W. Belden Ave. 3 1801 N. 72nd Ct. 1845 N. 78th Ct. 10145 Dora St. 2516 Nona St. 9628 Pacific Ave. 9064 Grand Ave. 2838 Edgington St. 9670 Franklin Ave. 608 2415 Silver Creek Dr. 9670 Franklin Ave. 514 2648 Atlantic St. 2639 Maple St. 3450 Scott St. 3448 Louis St. 2639 Reuter St. 3336 Calwagner St.

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$142,000 $235,000 $339,000 $285,000 $137,500 $210,000 $430,000 $150,000 $256,500 $323,500 $275,000 $258,500 $585,000 $425,000 $158,000 $222,500 $396,000 $99,000 $135,000 $270,000 $495,000 $125,000 $340,000 $343,000 $130,000 $115,000 $260,000 $331,000 $340,000 $147,000 $600,000 $132,500 $315,000 $340,000 $180,000 $340,000 $395,000 $130,000 $140,000 $345,000 $535,000 $395,000 $410,000 $304,000 $498,000 $139,000 $141,000 $183,000 $230,000 $302,000 $340,000 $900,000 $383,000 $394,000 $180,250 $624,000 $285,000 $275,000 $290,000 $230,000 $425,000 $148,000 $177,000 $200,000 $250,000 $403,000 $330,000 $242,000 $285,000 $391,000

SALE DATE

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$394,500

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1041 N. Northwest Hwy. A2 745 Goodwin Dr. 1505 Hoffman Ave. 623 S. Home Ave. 644 N. Northwest Hwy. D 75 Boardwalk Pl. 201 705 N. Hamlin Ave. 1045 Tyrell Ave. 400 S. Northwest Hwy. 3088 1019 N. Clifton Ave. 247 N. Lincoln Ave. 1901 Newton Ave. 435 N. Merrill St. 1812 S. Prospect Ave. 1308 Garden St. 706 N. Western Ave. C 757 N. Northwest Hwy. 470 S. Northwest Hwy. 4 508 N. Redfield Ct. 922 Tomawadee Dr. 39 Morris St. 1636 N. Greenwood Ave. 743 N. Washington Ave. 1211 W. Talcott Rd. 2211 Birch St. 709 S. Greenwood Ave. 300 Thames Pkwy 3E 1705 S. Prospect Ave. 1024 S. Greenwood Ave. 1520 S. Prospect Ave. 825 S. Aldine Ave. 2380 S. Decook Ct. 1032 S. Crescent Ave. 644 N. Northwest Hwy. A 400 S. Northwest Hwy. 408 13 Morris St. 622 Park Plaine Ave. 115 S. Lincoln Ave. 1440 Tyrell Ave. 417 N. Dee Rd. 1761 Pavillion Way 204 709 S. Chester Ave. 2229 Elm St. 8460 River Grove Ave. 2634 Budd St. 2410 Hessing St. 2428 Forest View Ave. 2537 Thatcher Ave. 1F 3033 Paris Ave. 302 8245 W. Belmont Ave. 4J 8824 Cherry Ave. 2534 Haymond Ave. 2663 Julian Terrace 8418 Center St. 4151 Judd Ave. 3723 Ruby St. 101 3721 Ruby St. 2065 3721 Ruby St. 1065 9957 Agatite Ct. 4461 Scott St. 3721 Ruby St. 201 9440 Lawrence Ct. 4616 Kolze Ave. 3723 Ruby St. 201N 10105 Hartford Ct. GC 9864 W. Leland Ave. 218 9216 Sally Lane

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OPINIONS Good vs. Evil

BY FATHER ROB SCHULTZ

At the time when I wrote this article, the war in Ukraine was beginning its third week. It has been a terrible situation, of course, and I have no idea what things will look like by the time that you read this. And because of the digital age that we live in, we can all keep updated, minute-by-minute, as the horrors of war unfold. One of the ways this happens is through the many images that come our way through the news and social media.

Some of the images that have stuck with me are probably the same images that have made a lasting impression on many people. For example, the Ukrainian fathers saying goodbye to their wives and children as they stay behind to fight for their country. The hospitals and other civilian buildings that were damaged or destroyed by missile fire. The wounded being carried out, looking dazed, bloodied, and wearied. The miles-long convoys of Russian military rolling into Ukrainian cities.

We need to look at these images because we cannot ignore the reality of war, and how it affects our brothers and sisters around the world.

But it’s also important for us to look at other images of war – the images that demonstrate the inherent goodness of human beings. One obvious image of this is the same image that you always see in tragedies like wars and natural disasters. It’s the image of rescue workers and volunteers who risk their lives to bring people to safety.

But in addition to this, there were two other particular images that struck me, and these images did not come out of Ukraine, but Poland.

You’ve probably seen these beautiful images.

One was of a row of baby strollers lined up at a train station. Apparently, some mothers in Poland donated the strollers, and they left them at the station for the Ukrainian mothers who would be arriving with their young children (and with hardly any of their belongings). Another image was similar to it: At one of the refugee sites in Poland, there were shopping carts filled with donated gloves, scarves, hats, and other items for the Ukrainian refugees to take.

What beautiful images these are. They remind us that, despite all the ugliness that we might see around the world, human beings are inherently good. That doesn’t mean that we are not capable

of doing evil, but it does mean that human nature is essentially good, and that’s because we were created by Goodness itself – that is to say, by God. The Catholic Church teaches that, among all of God’s creation, human beings hold a special and dignified place because we were created in the very image of God. Thus, human nature is good because our Creator is Good. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “Of all visible creatures only man is ‘able to know and love his creator.’ He is ‘the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake,’ and he alone is called to share, by knowledge and love, in God’s own life. It was for this end that he was created, and this is the fundamental reason for his dignity.

Being in the image of God the human individual possesses the dignity of a person, who is not just something, but someone. He is capable of self-knowledge, of self-possession and of freely giving himself and entering into communion with other persons. And he is called by grace to a covenant with his Creator, to offer him a response of faith and love that no other creature can give in his stead.” (CCC #356-57).

At the same time, the Church also recognizes the reality of original sin, which has damaged human nature and causes us to fall into personal sin. To quote the Catechism again: “The doctrine of original sin, closely connected with that of redemption by Christ, provides lucid discernment of man’s situation and activity in the world. By our first parents’ sin, the devil has acquired a certain domination over man, even though man remains free. Original sin entails ‘captivity under the power of him who thenceforth had the power of death, that is, the devil’. Ignorance of the fact that man has a wounded nature inclined to evil gives rise to serious errors in the areas of education, politics, social action and morals.”

(CCC #407) My point with this article is: We cannot look at only one aspect of human nature. We cannot ignore the evil that is present in the world, but we also cannot let the reality of evil make us lose all faith in humanity. Yes, human beings sin, and some sins can have effects on a very large scale.

But the same can be said about goodness. The love and charity that human beings are capable of can have far-reaching effects.

In this month of April, Christians celebrate the Solemnity of Easter, the day of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Easter is arguably the most significant day in the Christian calendar, and that’s because it celebrates the heart of our faith, which is our belief that the light of Christ’s

resurrection has defeated the darkness of death.

As we focus on the Resurrection this month, I invite you to pray with me that the goodness of human beings will overcome the horrors of war.

God’s Invisible Army

BY JAMES DE ROSE

Do you believe that beings exist in places other than our planet?

Extraterrestrials? UFO’s?

The answer is a resounding YES! No; not flying objects swirling around like Frisbees.

They are, in fact, as numerable as the ‘grains of sand.’(Psalm 139:18) or even the ‘stars in our universe.’(Genesis 22:17) They are thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers.

(Colossians 1:16) They are real; God’s invisible army- angels.

“Amazing beings that have mingled in the affairs of human beings since the creation of mankind,” states Pastor John MacArthur. Case in point (Hebrews 13:2), “Don’t forget to entertain strangers, because in this manner some have entertained angels without knowing it.”

The word angel derives from both Latin and Greek ‘angelus’ meaning ‘messenger’. Yes, they are real and 273 references in Scripture will affirm this claim. Everyone that has studied theology knows that one-third of these angels rebelled with Lucifer and were cast out of Heaven onto the earth. (Revelation 12:4) Numerous questions a b o u n d concerning angels such as: How many are there? Take out your calculator! “A thousand-thousands serve Him.”(Daniel 7:10) Are angels male and female? Sorry, Madeline Albright; Angels are masculine in every Bible reference. (Luke 1:29; Genesis 18:2) Do we all have a guardian angel? Indeed! Jesus says, ”See that you do not despise one of these little ones; For I tell you that in Heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in Heaven.”(Matthew 18:12)

Are we to worship angels? No. Roman Catholics celebrate September 29 and October 2 to honor the archangels Raphael, Michael, and Gabriel, even classifying them as saints! They need to research Scripture where John attempts to worship an angel only to be rebuked.

(Revelation 22:8) The Bible contains many other attributes and verses relating to angels. Pastor Billy Graham summed this up prior to his passing; ”When my time to die comes, an angel will be there to comfort me. He will usher me into the presence of God, and I will dwell with the Lord forever.

Thank God for the ministry of the angels.”

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Easter and Passover blessings, everyone!

As Resurrection Sunday approaches, the lyrics of the classic song from “Holiday Inn” are in my head. “In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade…”

Not only do we no longer have a parade, what has happened to hats? I personally like headwear. I wore a lot of elegant millinery in college; I loved being unique, and still do. Not winter caps that give you hat hair, but pretty fashionable felt, wool, or straw chapeaus with ribbons, bows, flowers and veils; French berets, derbies, and cloches. Big sun hats in warm weather and faux fur in winter.

Back in the forties and fifties, gentlemen always wore a head covering, along with the ladies. I even recall vintage sitcoms with hat related storylines. A friend in one of my favorite local bands actually features a fedora onstage, indoors or out. I recently saw a cute pink cowboy hat with a tiara attached in front, how fun is that? Royal weddings require all female guests to wear something on their crown, so to speak. Millinery makes a statement.

Ladies, let’s bring back hats, and all the glamour associated with them, because we have style!

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Take this quick quiz now: You’re 65 years old. You get in your car to drive to your sister’s house in another town for Thanksgiving. The last time she made Thanksgiving dinner was five years ago, and it was your Uncle Ed’s last holiday with the family. He died three months later. His new caregiver, Pat, had brought him to the dinner. That was also the Thanksgiving that your niece announced she was pregnant.

On this trip to your sister’s, which of the following are you most likely to forget? (Don’t look at the answer until you’ve chosen yours.)

A. To release the parking brake before setting the car in motion.

B. Your uncle’s name.

C. The name of your uncle’s caregiver.

D. The family’s reaction to your niece’s news E. The route to your sister’s house F. To put the pumpkin pie you promised to bring in the car.

Answer: If you have normal age-related memory problems, the correct answers are C and F. If you have trouble remembering your uncle’s name, (answer B) this is a sign of something more serious. You should consider having your memory checked by a doctor.

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THINGS PEOPLE TELL YOU. Ask the person to speak slowly, so you can concentrate better; repeat to yourself what the person said, and think about its meaning.

5 Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp 1. Manage your stress. An ongoing sense of anxiety can lead to memory impairment.

Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and a “mindful” approach to living can all help.

2. If you drink alcohol, do so moderately.

Vitamin B (thiamine) deficiency, combined with the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain, can trigger sudden and dramatic amnesia.

3. If you smoke, quit. If you stop smoking by midlife or smoke less than half a pack a day, you have a similar risk of dementia as those who have never smoked.

4. Get a good night’s sleep. People who don’t sleep well at night tend to be more forgetful than those who sleep soundly. Many medicines used to treat insomnia can also impair memory and general brain function.

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16 | APRIL 2022 PEOPLE & PLACES NEWSPAPER

LIBRARY NOOK PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN EDITED DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE LIBRARY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SPACE LIMITATIONS, ETC.

Northlake Public Library 231 N. Wolf Rd. 708-562-2301, northlakelibrary.org ALL AGES

• DÍA DEL NIÑO - Saturday, April 30, 1-4pm - For kids of all ages • SOCIAL WORKER SARAH - Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am-3pm - The Northlake Public Library District welcomes a social work intern, Sarah Miley. If you need or know someone in need of services or additional support, she is here to help. She can be reached via email at smiley@northlakelibrary.org or by phone at 312-380-9577.

ADULTS

• MONOGRAMMED ETCHED WINE GLASS - Tuesday, April 5, 7pm - Create a monogrammed wine glass that you can keep or give as a gift.

Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5.

• THE NORTHLAKE LIBRARY MEDIA REVIEW - Wednesday, April 6, 7pm Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5.

improve your fitness level this spring? Join us Tuesdays in April and May (weather permitting) as we walk, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors!

Pedometers will be provided to track your steps each week. Weekly prizes will be awarded.

Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5.

SPANISH

• ESTUDIO PARA LA CIUDADANIA - Los lunes, del 4 de Abril al 2 de Mayo, 7-8:30pm ¿Necesita ayuda para estudiar para el examen de la Ciudadanía Americana? Nuestro curso tendrá sesiones de estudio repasando las 100 preguntas de educación cívica y entrevistas simuladas.

Este evento será en persona y podrá cambiar dependiendo en los casos de COVID. Regístrate en línea o llamando al 708-562-2301 x5.

• CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN - Los martes, el 8 de febrero-31 de mayo, 7pm - Practique su inglés cada martes. Conversa con estudiantes de inglés y hablantes nativos. Los temas cambian cada semana para aprender vocabulario.

Registro no requerido.

TEENS

• NINTENDO SWITCH TOURNAMENT Thursday, April 7, 6pm: Mario Ages 13-18.

• CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Thursday, April 14, 6pm - wikiHow Life Ages 13-18.

• KITCHEN BASICS! FACEBOOK LIVE SERIES - Wednesday, April 13, 7pm

• CRAFT NIGHTS - Thursday, April 21, 6pm: Clay Mushroom Ages 13-18.

• VIRTUAL COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB Thursday, April 28,

KIDS

SENIORS

• SPRING INTO FITNESS - Tuesdays, April and May, 2-3pm - Are you looking to maintain and

• FAMILY STORYTIME - Monday, 7-7:30pm, April 4 & 11. Limit 20. - For all ages with a caregiver

GIRLS NIGHT OUT? DATE NIGHT?

• PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Tuesday, 1010:30am, April 5 & 12. - For ages 3-5. Limit 16 (8 children with a grown up). Register by calling 708-562-2301 x6.

• BABY STORYTIME - Wednesday, 10-10:30am, April 6 & 13. Register by calling 708-562-2301 x6.

• PRESCHOOL ART - Thursday, 10-10:30am, April 7 & 14. - For ages 3-5 Limit 16 (8 children with a grown up). Register by calling 708-562-2301 x6.

• CUENTAME UN CUENTO - Tuesday, 7-7:30pm, April 5 & 12. - Para edades 3-5.

Historias, cuentos y canciones para los niños en español.

• K-3 STEAM - Thursday, 6-7pm April 7 & 14. For grades K-3! Limit 12. Register by calling 708-562-2301 x6.

• MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKERS - Saturday, 2-3pm April 2 & 9. - For ages 10-13. Limit 12. Drop-in program.

Melrose Park Public Library

801 N. Broadway Closed Sundays 708-649-7400, mpplibrary.org ADULT HAPPENINGS

• FANTASTIC FRIDAYS - Check out a DVD any Friday during April and get a free bag of microwave popcorn and a sweet movie treat!

• COMMUNITY COOKBOOK - The Melrose Park Library is publishing a digital cookbook featuring recipes from Melrose Park and neighboring communities. We would love to include your favorites that are easy and fun to make all year long! Please share your best recipes and memories. The digital cookbook will be featured on our Library website for all to see! You can submit your recipe in one of three ways: (1) Fill out the google form on our website (mpplibrary.org) (2) Email your recipe and memories to the library Email: mpref@ mpplibrary.org or (3) Mail your recipes and memories to the library at 801 N. 19th Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160. Visit mpplibrary.org for complete submission instructions.

• FREE TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY (TCE) PROGRAM - IRS trained and certified volunteers will help individuals age 60 or older from low-to-moderate-income households prepare their tax returns on Monday mornings through April 11. The Triton College RSVP Volunteer Program, in conjunction with the IRS is offering this free service. Appointments are necessary Please call Triton College (708-456-0300 ext. 3895) for information or appointments.

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• HOOPLA a llows you to instantly borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or TV!

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• KANOPY gives access to thousands of movies with your library card. Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more!

• LIBBY i s an app to access Media On Demand, the library’s largest and most popular collection of eBooks and audiobooks. It is available on iOS, Android, and Windows 10+. Use Libby in your web browser by visiting LibbyApp.com • FREEGAL u sers enjoy access to millions of songs to stream and download. This music collection is comprised of music from over 40,000 labels with music from all over the world.

All you need is your Melrose Park Library card number and PIN.

YOUTH SERVICES VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

• MAKE IT MONDAYS - Make something special every week with us on the Melrose Park Library Official YouTube Channel. Contact us for information or drop by the library to pick up the weekly craft supplies. Ages 3 and up.

• ONLINE STORYTIMES - We are posting virtual story times online! You will find all our videos on the Melrose Park Library Official YouTube channel. New videos will be posted on the first Wednesday of every month at 10am. We hope you can join us from the comfort of your home!

Ages 1-5.

• BILINGUAL ONLINE STORYTIME - Our bilingual story times will be posted on the third Wednesday of every month at 10am for our littlest patrons. Stop by the library for the companion activity packet and craft and then be sure to tune into to our YouTube channel to watch it! Ages 1-5.

Eisenhower Public Library District

4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights 708-867-7828, eisenhowerlibrary.org • PLEASE CHECK WITH THE LIBRARY AS MANY OF THE PROGRAMS REQUIRED ADVANCED REGISTRATION AND HAVE LIMITED SPACE. IN-person programs are limited to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights only. Masks are required while attending the program. Program is subject to change depending on the situation with Covid-19.

• ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: 142 OSTRICHES - Apr 5, 2pm- Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-ZMD. • COZY MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: A MURDER FOR THE BOOKS - Apr 26, 7pm- Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-ZNo. • EDITH: THE ROGUE ROCKEFELLER MCCORMICK - Apr 11, 7pm- Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-ZMZ. • PEN AND INK WRITERS GROUP - Apr 18, 7pm- We’re meeting now on Zoom. Email Nancy Stewart at nestewart@ameritech.net for an invite to our online video chat.

• MY FAVORITE LINES: READING IN THE GARDEN - Apr 29, 3pm• FACEBOOK MOVIE NIGHT: AT WAR WITH THE ARMY - Apr 4, 7pm • FACEBOOK MOVIE NIGHT: THE OUTLAW - Apr 11, 7pm • FACEBOOK MOVIE NIGHT: SECRET AGENT - Apr 18, 7pm • FACEBOOK MOVIE NIGHT: SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT - Apr 25, 7pm • AMERICAN HISTORY AND TODAY (19141964) - Apr 20, 7pm Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-ZNb. • AMERICAN HISTORY AND TODAY (1964 TO PRESENT) - Apr 27, 7pm Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-ZNc. • HOLLYWOOD BOOK CLUB: MY MOTHER WAS NUTS - Apr 28, 7pm Look for links to borrow the book and join us on Zoom at wp.me/ pbFvB5-ZNx. • BRING YOUR OWN BOOK CLUB - 4/8 & 22/2022, 3:30pm Find the link to join us on Zoom at eisenhowerlibrary.org/category/clubs.

• FACEBOOK BOOK CLUB: WE NEED TO TALK - , -Join us in the Eisenhower Library Book Club Group on Facebook, a place to read and discuss books with your community. Join the group on Facebook

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LIBRARY NOOK (CONT.) • THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH: BEGINNING GUITAR - 4/5, 12, 19, & 26/2022, 6:30pm-In six fun sessions, Lance Anderson will help you understand your guitar, learn chord basics, and give you the confidence to play with others. Bring your own guitar if possible, or borrow one from the library. A few guitars will be available to borrow during class. Class will meet outside, weather permitting, or indoors with social distancing. Masks will be required, both inside and outside.

• THE CHICAGO CUB SHOT FOR LOVE - Apr 4, 7pm Join Jack Bales in an online chat for this story of baseball history and true-crime intrigue.

Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/ pbFvB5-ZFj. • CROCHET-a-Long: Toe-Up Crocheted Socks 4/6, 13, 20, & 27/2022, 3pm Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-ZGg. • U MAKE: CUTE WATERCOLOR BIRDS - Apr 27, 6pm-Ages 12 and under, Ages 7 and under with an adult. Registration required. As this is a virtual program, make sure to register with an email address so we can send the Zoom link the night before.

• COLOR BY DAY CALENDAR - , -Ages 12 and under • KIDS WRITE AWAY ONLINE - Apr 13, 4pmGrades 4-6. Register with an email address and we’ll send the Zoom meeting link before our discussion.

• LEARN TO PLAY SCOPA: AN ITALIAN CARD GAME - Apr 7, 6pm-Families with children ages 6-12. Registration is for a family unit (max of 4 people per group) In-person programs are limited to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights only. Masks are required while attending the program. Program is subject to change depending on the situation with Covid-19.

• MORNINGSTAR HELP AND TRAINING - Apr 12, 3pmJoin Morningstar on Zoom at morningstar.zoom.us/j/99666745451?pwd=WE RiVTgxSCtCMmV3aUMxckdEaDdKUT09&from =addon Meeting Id: 996 6674 5451 Password: 803726 • KIDS CARVEY - Apr 9, 10am-For ages 8-12 with a parent.

• KIDS CARVEY - Apr 9, 2pm-For ages 8-12 with a parent • U MAKE: A DINO TERRARIUM - Apr 23, 10:30Am-Ages 6-12; younger kids may need assistance. Registration required. This is a virtual program. Pick up supplies in Kids World one week before the program and then join us on Zoom to make your terrarium.

• MAKER’S MARKET - 4/2, 9, 16, 23, & 30/2022, 10am • ANONYMOUS TEEN WRITERS - 4/7, 14, 21, & 28/2022, 4pm-Writers in grades 7 - Join us in person in the Teen Space or log in to the Zoom chat link at eisenhowerlibrary.org/anonymous, or phone in at 312-626-6799. Meeting ID: 724 545 079.

• AVOIDING HEALTHCARE FRAUD - Apr 20, 10am Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/ pbFvB5-ZJk. • VIRTUAL FAMILY STORYTIME - 4/5, 12, 19, & 26/2022, 10:30am-Ages 12 & under. Ages 7 and under with an adult. Registration is required As this is a virtual program, please register with an email address and we’ll send the Zoom meeting link the evening before the event.

• AN EVENING WITH NICK OFFERMAN - Apr 27, 7pm-Join us for a lively evening with beloved Illinois native, actor, humorist, and woodworker, Nick Offerman. Best known as Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks & Recreation, you may also know Nick as Forest in FX’s Devs, Karl Weathers in the FX series Fargo, and as co-host and producer of NBC’s Making It, alongside old pal Amy Poehler. Nick will be discussing his new book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries offering high-quality events. Look for a Zoom registration link soon.

• BOOK A LISTENER - 4/5, 12, 19, & 26 /2022, 5pm-Registration Required, Ages 12 and under.

Residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights only. *Per current Library policy, face masks are optional.

Elmwood Park Public Library

1 W. Conti Parkway 708-4537645, elmwoodparklibrary.org

• KNIGHTS OF THE SQUARE TABLE CHESS CLUB - Apr 4 & 18, 5-6:30pm Grades 3 & up.

• TAI CHI - Apr 5 & 19, 6-7pm-Participate virtually through Zoom with Tom Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Registration is required. We will email you a Zoom invitation the day before the program date.

• NAILED IT! - Apr 6, 5-6pm Grades 3-6.

• LIBRARY QUILT & SEW CLUB - Apr 6, 10am - 12pm • GAME ON FRIDAYS! - Apr 8 & 22 , 4:15-6:15 Space is limited, so registration is required.

Grades 9 - adults.

• FACE MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED DURING IN-PERSON PROGRAMS.

• KNIT & CROCHET GROUP - Apr 9, 1-3pm.

New members are always welcome!

• KIDSREAD - Thurs., Apr. 7, 4-4:45pm (Grades K-2, sign up required)

• CHAIR YOGA - Apr 11 & 25, 3-4pm-Participate virtually with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside through Zoom or by phone.

Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom & phone information the day before the program date.

• PRESCHOOL CONVERSATION HOUR - Fri., Apr. 8, 11am-12pm (Ages 3-5 with a caregiver, drop-in) • HYBRID CHAIR YOGA - Mon., Apr. 11 & 25, 1-2pm (Adults, sign up required. This is a hybrid program, so you can join in-person or via Zoom.

This program is sponsored by AgeOptions.

• MAKER MANIA - Apr 11, 5-6:30pm This is a family program. Registration is required.

• PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT AFTER A PANDEMIC - Thurs., Apr. 14, 7-8pm (Adults, sign up required) This is a hybrid program, so you can join in-person or virtually. This program is sponsored by AgeOptions.

• POPULAR PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB Apr 13, 7-8pm This will be a hybrid program: in person and on Zoom. Registration is required.

• HYBRID GENTLE MAT YOGA - Mon., Apr. 18, 1-2pm (Adults, sign up required) This is a hybrid program, so you can join in-person or via Zoom.

This program is brought to you by the Friends of the Library.

• TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION - Apr. 19, 7-8:30pm (Adults, drop-in) • WICKED WEATHER - Thurs., Apr. 21, 4-5pm (Grades K-2, sign up required) • PLANT SWAP - Sat., Apr. 23, 2-3:30pm (Adults, sign up required) Do you love plants and want to share with others in your community? Come to our first ever plant swap! Register and bring a pest free, healthy houseplant to exchange for another houseplant to take home. For each plant that you bring, you will get a ticket to exchange for another plant. This program is sponsored by AgeOptions.

• TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY - Tues., Apr. 26, 7-8:45pm (Adults) • VIRTUAL MIDKIDS READ - Wed., Apr. 27, 4-4:45pm (Grades 3-6, sign up required) • DÍA DEL NIÑO BILINGUAL BOOK GIVEAWAY - Apr. 29-May 1 (All ages, drop-in) Día del Niño, or Children’s Day, is an annual celebration of children held throughout Mexico and many other Latin American countries. Every child who visits the Library this weekend will receive 1 free bilingual picture book to keep. For children of all ages while supplies last.

• CANCIONES Y CUENTOS FAMILY CONCERT WITH RENÉE NANZER - Sat., Apr. 30, 10-11am (All ages, sign up required) Old Town School of Folk Music’s Renée Nanzer presents Canciones y Cuentos for Día del Niño.

Sing songs with Renée and her guitar while we celebrate the stories of how the world has changed for children, and how children have changed the world. This program is best for kids ages 4-8 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 W. Grand Ave. 847-455-6016, fppld.org

• SUNRISE STORYTIME - Apr 1, 8, 15, 22,and 29, 10:15-10:45am- Ages 0-3 with caregiver.

• LI’L DINOSAURS STORYTIME - Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 11-11:30 am- Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

• FPPLDGAMERS - Apr 1, 15, and 29, 4-5pm Grades 3-8.

• GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - Apr 12, 4:305:30pm Registration is required. Grades 3-6.

• POKEMON FAN CLUB - Apr 14, 4:15-5:15pm Visit our website for more details. Grades 3-12.

• FRIDAY FLICKS - Apr 15, 1-2:45pm This month’s movie is • PERLER BEAD IT! - Apr 18, 3:45-5pm Grades 3-12.

• MIGHTY MONARCHS BOOK CLUB - Apr 19, 5-6pm Grades K-2.

• ANIME CLUB - Apr. 21, 4:45-6pm Space is limited, so make sure to sign up. Grades 6-12.

• PJ STORYTIME - Apr 26, 6-6:30pm- Ages 0-5 with caregiver.

• ADULT CRAFTERNOONS - Apr 27, 3-4pm Please dress to get messy. Limit 20. Registration is required.

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING - Apr 30, 10:30-11:30am.

River Grove Library

8638 W. Grand Ave, River Grove 708-453-4484, rivergrovelibrary.org • DIY BIRDSEED FEEDER - April 4 Registration required. Crafts are limited.

• SPRING WREATH - April 6 Registration required.

• AM STORYTIME - April 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 1111:30am - Storytime will meet in person on Thursdays from 11-11:30am for ages 4 & under.

This year’s theme is ANIMALS! . Registration required. Call or email Mrs. Tucker for more information or questions! 708-453-4484 | youth@ rivergrovelibrary.org • [ONLINE] VIRTUAL AM STORYTIME - April 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 12pm-12:30pm - We are offering a repeat of the 11AM class on ZOOM for anyone who wishes not to attend the in-person class.

This class will meet ONLINE on Thursdays from 12-12:30pm for ages 4 & under. An email will be sent on the day of the event with the ZOOM ID and code. Registration required. Call or email Mrs. Tucker for more information or questions!

708-453-4484 | youth@rivergrovelibrary.org • EASTER SHOW & INDOOR EGG HUNT - April 9 - 1pm-2:30pm - On Sat., April 9th at 1pm, Storyteller Patty Ummel will be dressed in full costume and perform her “Silly Songs and Stories with Mother Goose”; afterwards we will have an indoor egg hunt in the YA area. Space is limited! Ages 8 & under. Registration required.

• BOARD MEETING - April 13 - 6pm

• TEACHER APPRECIATION CRAFT - April 13 - 5pm-7pm, May 2nd-May 6th is Teacher Appreciation Week. Crafts kits are limited.

Registration required.

• LIBRARY CLOSED-Easter Holiday - Friday, April 15 - Saturday, April 16 - Although the building will be closed, you can still register for upcoming programs and renew items and place holds at rivergrovelibrary.org. Pick up an e-book or e-audiobook through MediaOnDemand or Hoopla at any time.

• DIY TRINKET BOX - April 19 Kits are limited.

Registration required.

• EVENING TALES - April 20 & 27 - 6-6:45pm - Evening Tales will meet in person on the last two Wednesdays of the month from 6-6:45pm for ages 5-8. Call or email Mrs. Tucker for more information or questions! 708-453-4484 | youth@ rivergrovelibrary.org • BOOK CLUB - April 25 - 7-9pm

Schiller Park Library 4200 Old River Rd. 847-678-0433, schillerparklibrary.org

• VIRTUAL: MONDAY SPANISH STORIES WITH MISS KENIA 11AM EVERY MONDAY FOR A NEW STORY. • VIRTUAL: POLISH READS WITH MISS JULIA! - Wednesdays 11am every Wednesday for a new story.

• VIRTUAL: FUN FRIDAY STORYTIME WITH MISS RAE! - 11am every Friday for a new story.

• BOOKMARK CONTEST - Apr 1-30 - In honor of National Library Week, the Schiller Park Public Library will host a bookmark contest April 1-30 for kids, tweens, teens, and adults who attend Schiller Park Schools or reside in Schiller Park.

Winners are picked from five age categories: ages 5-7, ages 8-10, ages 11-13, ages 14-18 and adults. Each winner will be notified by phone, receive a gift card, have their winning bookmark printed and distributed in the library, and featured on the library website and social media pages.

Full details will be on the entry form. Participants may pick up an entry form in Children’s World or visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org to download one.

• NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - Apr 3- Visit the library April 3-9 for fun giveaways and activities.

During National Library Week each new library card registrant will receive a small gift!

• CREATIVITY-TO-GO KITS - April 11 & 28 Visit schillerparklibrary.org for more information.

• SCHILLER PARK YOUNG AUTHORS PROJECT - Ongoing Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org for detailed submission information. See your book come to life!

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LEYDEN HIGHLIGHTS It’s with Great Pride we Announce our Bridge Leyden Basketball Team Won the State Championship!

This season, the team had an undefeated record of 4-0. During the state championship, the team won their first game by a whopping 20 points. The championship game score was a nail biting 42-41 with Leyden Bridge taking the victory over the TNT Firecrackers. This year there were 90 teams total that qualified for state.

The students that competed were: Emmanuel Deacon, Gianluca Bravo, Jonathon Gonzalez, Dominic LaRocco, Lester Martinez, Daniel Ramirez, Alexander Juraszek, Sammy Termine, and William Torres. Our transition team also took 2nd at the Special Olympics!

Congratulations to our champions!

This is a highly competitive process, recognizing the best in the teaching profession in the state.

While Victoria was originally nominated for the Outstanding Early Career Educator, a category for those with less than four years of experience, she was instead named the Special Education Teacher of the Year, reserved for those with more than five years of experience!

Since 2019, Valentine has been a part of the Leyden family, dedicating nearly three years to our students. When asked about her how teaching at Leyden has been different from past experiences, Valentine stated, “Leyden’s belief in teachers taking their curriculum and classroom dreams and running with them is something that I have not experienced in other school districts…

They did not bat an eye when I asked for another cabinet, wheelchair accessible countertop, and a doorway to connect the rooms.”

What appears to set Valentine apart is not only her love for teaching, but her clear and ever present love for the students. “My teaching philosophy has always been student-centered, tapped into emotions, and focused on building independence”, said Valentine. “My students are what inspire me to work my butt off. Seeing the families persevere through the hardships of the pandemic pushes me to work towards the highest quality of support we can provide during their time in this program.”

When asked what advice she would give to teachers hoping to one day achieve such an award, Valentine said, “The wraparound perspective is the way to go in special education because it truly takes a village. Working with the entire team of classroom aides, other teachers, families, service providers, medical professionals, and administrators helps you find the best outcomes for students…When the team is all working towards the same goal, it can make more of an impact than if you were doing it alone.”

Victoria surrounded by her family at the surprise award presentation at West Leyden.

Leyden Students Place First in Fortnite Competition Special Education Teacher Of Year Award Goes to Leyden Educator Leyden’s very own Victoria Valentine was just named the Special Education Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Leyden is happy to share that Caleb Ruiz, David Hernandez and Daniel Jiminez, three sophomore students at West, won Leyden’s first ESports State Title in Fortnite over the March 19th weekend!

There were 18 different schools, represented by 32 teams of 3 players, 96 total players (some schools had more than one team qualify) for the state final. The state final consisted of six 25 minutes rounds.

1st Place went to Leyden, followed by Barrington High School, and then Salem High School.

There were approximately 88 teams that competed during the regular season - the top 32 qualified for the state title tournament. This

was Leyden’s first year of ESports and their first year of competing.

Fortnite is an online battle royale game where players, usually 24 in total, aim to take out the others and be the last one standing; similar to Hunger Games. You get an array of weapons, can build fortresses in the fight, and use a variety of different characters from pop culture to play as. It’s been around since 2017 so it’s a relatively new game but skyrocketed in popularity.

Leyden Junior Olympics Leyden students got together for our annual Junior Olympics! This tradition pits classes against one another in a battle for best class in a variety of fun sports in the spirit of healthy competition!

Unfortunately due to the pandemic, we have been unable to do this since 2019. Now that we are able to, students went all out with shirts, costumes, and in our games! Here are some pictures from East and West Leyden showing just some of the fun!

The Seniors swept in every competition from dodge ball to basketball to human hungry hungry hippo!

Inspirational Eagles Named for 2021-2022 School Year On March 8, 2022, Leyden celebrated twelve of our finest students for the Seventh Annual Inspirational Eagle Awards. These Awards go out to students for accomplishments in improving or maintaining academic excellence, attendance, behavior and overall citizenship. They are nominated by faculty, and are chosen for their incredible stories of triumph over adversity.

Mia De Leon

Sierra Gibson

Xander Kieffer

Valentina Ly

Guise Salas

Grace Wardisiani

Patrick Gadocha

Alejandro Gonzalez

Eveline Ibarra

Azul Rios

Alondra Rodriguez

Rodolfo Torres

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Also present were representatives of organizations dedicated to helping veterans, such as VFW service officers, IL Dept of VA Services, Inner Voice Chicago, and Cook County Veterans Services. In addition to getting haircuts and picking up printed information, veterans were able to sit and discuss individual issues affecting their lives.

So many people gave so generously to help this event be a success. Thank you to all who gave of their time, treasure, or energy. Your gift contributed to making successful our program to provide warmth and nutrition to those in need through the cold Chicago winter.

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TRITON TIDBITS Triton College Sends Three Student Delegates to Springfield for Model Illinois Government Triton student Juan Cervantes received the Outstanding Lobbyist Award RIVER GROVE – The Triton College Model Illinois Government (MIG) competed in a government simulation in Springfield, IL between March 3-6, 2022. The three student delegates who attended were Simon Koziol, Johnathon Witkowski and Juan Cervantes. “Our delegates all did an exceptional job representing Triton College,” economics instructor George Lam said. “The experience allowed them to better understand our state government system, network with other delegates and think deeper about their career goals.”

According to the Triton College Student Life webpage, MIG is “an intercollegiate simulation of the different branches of government in the state of Illinois.” Delegates began preparing for the 44th annual simulation during the fall semester.

On March 6, Cervantes received The Robert Kent Award for Outstanding Lobbyist. Cervantes is a first-year Triton College student who is studying economics.

Triton College will Host Connect2College Summer Bridge Program Summer School Program Prepares Students for College RIVER GROVE – The Connect2College Summer Bridge Program will be offered to incoming Triton College freshmen this summer.

The program will be June 13 through July 14 from 10am to 2pm in the M Building on Triton’s campus.

“The Connect2College Summer Bridge program is a 5-week program over the summer funded by a BLANK grant,” said Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences Derek Salinas-Lazarski.

“We help incoming freshmen students work on their math skills to level up. It gets students ready for college.”

Salinas-Lazarski said the program will teach students other topics besides math, but the main focus will be on math.

“Sometimes [the program focuses on] English, but for the most part it’s math,” he said, and added that 80 percent of students do not place in an accredited math class.

Salinas-Lazarski said students take a placement test at the beginning and at the end of the five weeks. Based on how they test, students will focus on their specific needs.

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A goal of Salinas-Lazarski is for students to explore future careers and learn about growth mindset. He hopes students who do not feel confident in their math skills will learn and grow.

Each session will begin with students writing a five-minute blog post. The topics will range from serious to fun topics.

Salinas-Lazarski said he hopes to make the experience enjoyable for those in attendance.

“Thursdays we will provide lunch,” he explained. “We will also play music and make the day fun. Every student that participates will receive a $50 stipend. We’re trying to make it as fun and exciting as summer school can be.”

Former Triton College Radio Sports Director Craig Lynch Passes Away Blind Sports Reporter Dies at 72 RIVER GROVE – Former Triton College employee Craig Lynch passed away on March 15 at the age of 72. Lynch worked as the radio sports director during the ‘80s and early ‘90s for WRRG 88.9 and made a name for himself when he began working for the old Chicago Sun-Times in 1982 while he also worked full-time at Triton College. During that time, Lynch covered Triton’s baseball team which featured future MLB players Kirby Puckett and Lance Johnson in the outfield.

Besides Triton sports, Lynch covered sports at Northwestern and DePaul universities and did reports on the Cubs for downstate stations.

Lynch resided in the Dunning neighborhood of Chicago. Although visually impaired, he was very independent. He would often use Dial-a-Ride to get to sporting events. Lynch felt particularly “at home” in the press box at Wrigley Field.

Triton College Student Named Coca-Cola Team Silver Scholar Triton student Elizabeth Demitro awarded Coca-Cola academic scholarship RIVER GROVE – Triton College student and Phi Theta Kapa (PTK) member Elizabeth Demitro has been named a 2022 Coca-Cola Team Silver Scholar. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service.

Students awarded this scholarship receive a $1,250 scholarship and are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators.

Coca-Cola Silver Scholar selection is based on scores earned in the All-USA Academic Team competition, for which more than 2,000 applications were received this year.

This program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

For more information about PTK or engineering technology, contact Antigone Sharris at antigonesharris@triton.edu.

Triton College Hosts Free First Responder Expo Participants can Explore Careers in Police, Fire and EMT RIVER GROVE – Triton College will be hosting a First Responder Expo on Tuesday, April 5 from 6-8pm The event will be held in the Student Center Cafeteria in the B Building and is free for those who attend.

The expo will consist of various agencies, such as local law enforcement and fire departments, as well as Triton College’s Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Emergency Medicine academic programs. Those in attendance can walk around freely and talk to representatives of the various departments.

Triton faculty and staff will be available to answer questions regarding classes and careers as a first responder. This event is open to the public and an RSVP is not required.

For more information about the event, email Daniel Lamoureux at daniellamoureux@triton.edu. For more information about courses, visit: bit.ly/36XIg4m

Triton College Hosts on Campus Auto Show for Second Year Auto Show will Feature Mix of Modern, Classic and Antique Cars RIVER GROVE – Triton College’s Automotive Technology Department and Admissions Department will be hosting an auto show on Sunday, April 24. The show will feature a mix of classic and antique cars and will be held in Triton College’s East Campus parking lot by Fifth Avenue and Albert Bruno Way, 10am-2pm.

“There will be an amazing mix of classic cars, antique cars, hot rods, muscle cars, modern sports cars, motorcycles and more,” said Daniel Lamoureux, assistant director of Triton College’s Admissions Office. “Last year we enjoyed some movie replica vehicles like the Back to the Future Delorean and the EM-50 Vehicle from Stripes.”

Lamoureux said Triton is sponsoring the auto show to promote the Automotive Technology Program. Each of Triton’s auto tech garages will be open for display and automotive faculty members will be giving tours and answering questions.

The event is free and open to the public. An RSVP is not required and “folks just need to come to campus and enjoy the show.”

This is the second year Triton is having the auto show. Since the auto show was such a huge success last year with over 450 cars on display Lamoureux said the college is already looking forward to the show again in 2023.

As one of the first local car shows of the year, many of the drivers are excited to stretch their legs and spin their wheels for the first time in the 2022 season.

In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is set for Sunday, May 1.

Those who are interested in registering their car for the auto show can go to www.triton.edu/carshow. For more information, please contact daniellamoureux@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3690.

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MARCH 9 - THEFT – A customer reported having their wallet stolen while at the Caputo’s Fresh Market store on Harlem Avenue.

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FEB. 7 - THEFT – The Walmart on North Avenue reported that several Milwaukee brand items were stolen from the store.

FEB. 18 - THEFT – A person reported their load of laundry was stolen from a machine in the Lavamatic on North Avenue.

MARCH 3 - DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – A car parked in the Sam’s Club parking lot had slushies and pizza smeared on it.

MARCH 3 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A car parked in the 200 block of Belle Avenue had its back window shattered by a rock.

MARCH 3 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A 2008 Ford Escape parked in the Super 8 Motel parking lot on Mannheim Road had its rear window broken.

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FEB. 4 TO FEB. 6 - GRAFFITI – Graffiti was reported to be found on property in the 2800 block of Lincoln Street, at the intersection of Mannheim Road and Crown Road, the 10400 block of Grand Avenue and at the corner of Lincoln Street and Chestnut Avenue and at Grand Avenue and Lincoln Street.

FEB. 19-21 - THEFT FROM VEHICLES – Catalytic converters were reported stolen from vehicles parked in the 3900 block of Mannheim Road and the 3000 block of Mannheim Road.

FEB. 17-20 - GRAFFITI – Reports of property being tagged with graffiti were reported to police and found in the 2800 block of Mannheim Road, 2900 block of Mannheim Road, and the intersection of Crown Road and Houston Street.

MARCH 8 - THEFT FROM VEHICLE – A car parked in the 3600 block of Sunset Lane had its catalytic converter stolen.

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FEB. 4 - THEFT FROM VEHICLE – Catalytic converters were reported stolen from cars parked in the 1700 block of 73rd Court and the 2000 block of Harlem Avenue.

MARCH 3 - THEFT FROM VEHICLE – A car parked in the 2100 block of 73rd Court had its catalytic converter stolen.

MARCH 8 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A home in the 2100 block of 75th Court had its window broken.

MARCH 6 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A car parked in the 2800 block of 73rd Avenue had its front windshield broken.

MARCH 6-9 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – Graffiti was reported on property at 7400 Fullerton Avenue and the 2100 block of 75th avenue.

MARCH 9 - VEHICLE THEFT – The owner of a 2016 Hyundai Veloster reported it stolen when parked in the 00 block of Conti Parkway

FEB. 5 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – After filling up their tank, the driver of a car attempted to drive off from the pump still attached to his car. The pump broke off and the driver gave it back to the attendant and then drove off from the BP Gas Station on Grand Avenue.

FEB. 8 - BURGLARY – A home in the 2400 block of Spruce Street was robbed of cash, a backpack containing electronic devices, an Xbox gaming console and headphones.

FEB. 16-29 - THEFT FROM VEHICLES – Catalytic converters were stolen from three vehicles, one parked in the 8200 block of Belmont Avenue, one parked in a lot in the 8000 block of Oconnor Drive, and another parked in the 8200 block of Oconnor Drive.

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FEB. 17 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A 2007 Acura TL parked in the 10100 block of Hartford Court had all four of its tires punctured by an unknown offender.

FEB. 19 - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE – Two 2012 Mitsubishi vehicles owned by the same party, parked in the 9500 block of Lawrence Court had their catalytic converters stolen.

FEB. 25 - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE – A 2021 Mitsubishi parked in the 3900 block of Mannheim Road had its catalytic converter stolen.

MARCH 2 - THEFT – Both front and back license plates were stolen from a 2016 Audi parked in the 10200 block of Irving Park Road.

MARCH 2 - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE – Two vehicles parked in the 5000 block of River Road had their catalytic converters stolen. One of the owners witnessed a car pulling away that may have been the offender’s car. Police observed cameras on the building and were going to check if video was taken.

MARCH 5 - IDENTITY THEFT – A resident made a report to police that someone had filed tax returns with the IRS in their name. The victim reported that six months ago someone had filed for unemployment benefits in their name also.

MARCH 6 - IDENTITY THEFT – A resident reported to police that after checking their credit report they found that someone had opened up a cell phone account in their name and that the account had an outstanding balance of $253. The offender’s account was registered in California.

MARCH 7 - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE – A 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander parked in the 3800 block of Mannheim Road had its catalytic converter stolen and well as electronic wiring cut under the vehicle.

MARCH 8 - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE – A 2013 Toyota Tacoma parked in the 10200 block of Irving Park Road had its catalytic converter stolen.

MARCH 14 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ OBSTRUCTING IDENTIFICATION – Police were called to the gas station in the 4700 block of River Road after two people came in and destroyed merchandise inside the gas station’s convenience store. The subjects allegedly responsible for the damage were found to be staying at the motel across the street from the gas station. The offenders stated that they thought they lost their wallet at the gas station and was upset when the attendant said there was no wallet found there. They denied they damaged the store. Police arrested Demitra Harvey of Phoenix, Arizona and Kingston Perez, address

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unknown. Both were charged with disorderly conduct.

Harvey was found to have had an outstanding warrant out on her for Violation of Probation and was also charged with Obstructing ID.

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FEB. 6 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS – After allegedly refusing to leave a hotel on Balmoral Avenue due to complaints of noise coming from their hotel room, Richard Costello of Oswego, Brittany Costello of Oswego and Byron Griffin of Wheeling were all arrested and charged with criminal trespass to real property.

They allegedly refused to leave their hotel room after being told multiple times to keep the noise down or they would be arrested for trespassing. They had a court date of March 23.

MARCH 25 - FATAL SHOOTING – A shooting occurred at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in Rosemont around 7 pm. Police said it appeared to be an “isolated incident” involving an argument between two unknown parties. 20 year old Joel Valdes of Skokie was shot and pronounced dead at the scene and a 15 year old girl was shot in the right wrist and grazed in the leg. Her conditioned was stabilized at the hospital and is recovering at home. The gunman, in his mid-20s with a mask covering his face opened fire on Valdes.

The shooter fled in a Maroon 2008 Honda with “other unknown subjects” but around 9:30pm, the Honda was stopped on the eastbound Eisenhower Expressway near Laramie Avenue. The car’s owner was taken into custody and was being questioned as a person of interest. A gun was seized at the scene as evidence.

A nationwide arrest warrant was issued for an 18 year old man from Chicago suspected of being involved in the fatal shooting. The suspect was identified as Jose G. Matias. The suspect was apprehended by police and taken into custody on March 30.

Sheriff’s Police, Homeland Security Investigations Takedown Brothel Operation COOK COUNTY – A joint investigation by Cook County Sheriff’s Police Special Victims Unit and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of a residential brothel operation led to felony charges against two men for promoting prostitution, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.

Sheriff’s Police and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a search warrant on March 4 at an apartment in the 4800 block of West Roscoe Street in Chicago where investigators had learned patrons exchanged money for sex.

During the execution of the search warrant, Sheriff’s Police investigators found items consistent with the operation of a brothel including financial items and documents.

Investigators also recovered two guns including a Glock with a switch that made that firearm fully automatic.

Two women were recovered from the location. Both victims were offered services from the Sheriff’s Police victim advocate specialists, who were on scene.

Also found in the apartment was 22-year-old Joseangel Villagran, who investigators learned was the brothel’s doorman. Villagran, who lived in the apartment, was charged with promoting prostitution and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Both are Class 4 felonies.

Investigators learned that 34-year-old Antionio Sanchez Cortes, of the 700 block of South Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville, was the brothel’s operator. He was taken into custody after a traffic stop in Libertyville. Sanchez

Cortes had in his possession the phone used to operate the brothel. He was charged with promoting prostitution.

The pair attended bond hearings on March 5 at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse.

Villagran’s bond was set at $30,000-D and Sanchez Cortez’s bond was set at $20,000-D. The public is reminded that the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty by the government in a court of law.

Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam COOK COUNTY – Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is alerting the public to a recent phone scam in which the caller claimed to be an employee of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and called from a number disguised to appear as though it was from the Sheriff’s Office.

During these calls, the scammer either stated the call was related to a “legal matter,” that the individual “missed jury duty,” or that the individual would go to jail if they did not turn themselves in to police custody. The scammer utilized a “spoofing app,” which is a mobile app used to create fake calls and text messages.

The caller also knew and used the potential victims’ names, likely to sound more legitimate in order to obtain sensitive personal information or money.

Please exercise caution if you receive this call or one similar to it. The Sheriff’s Office does not make such notifications by phone nor does the office call to solicit money.

The Sheriff’s Office offers the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of a phone scam: –If you believe a call is suspicious, immediately hang up.

–Never give personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account numbers over the phone.

–If a caller claims to be from a specific public agency, hang up and call that agency directly to determine whether there is a legitimate reason to contact you. Do not use any phone number given to you by the caller.

Sheriff Dart encourages citizens who receive these calls to please contact the Sheriff’s Police non-emergency number at (847) 635-1188.

Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Ruse Burglaries COOK COUNTY – Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning the public about ruse burglaries following an incident that occurred in unincorporated Schaumburg Township.

At approximately 1:05pm on March 3, Sheriff’s Police responded to a call of a suspected ruse burglary at a home in the 1500 block of Myrtle Park Street. Upon arrival, they learned that one of the unidentified offenders posed as a landscaper and entered the 88-yearold victim’s home to distract him while another offender went in search of valuables.

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CLASSIFIEDS & ANNOUNCEMENTS The offenders then left in a white vehicle, possibly a small van or an SUV. Later, the victim noticed two bedrooms had been rummaged through where jewelry and cash were missing.

Detectives believe the man was the victim of a ruse entry burglary, in which an offender distracts victims by pretending to be a worker or a neighbor. While the victims are distracted, another offender or multiple offenders enter the home to take cash and valuables.

Sheriff’s Police offer the following safety tips to help avoid becoming a victim of these types of burglaries: –Talk through the door.

–Do not let anyone you are not expecting into your home.

–If the person says he or she is a utility employee, call that agency to verify that an employee has legitimate business at your home. Do not use the phone number the person at the door gives you.

–Note any vehicle information – license plate, make and model of the vehicle.

–Call 911 immediately if you encounter anyone suspicious.

“Ruse burglaries are especially appalling as they often target older individuals,” said Sheriff Dart. “I’m urging everyone to take extra precaution and be on the lookout because it can happen to anybody.”

Anyone with information regarding this burglary is asked to call Sheriff’s Police detectives at 708-865-4896.

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FOR SALE - ALPACA RUG natural offwhite, about 54 in. by 68 in., no backing $250.

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FOR SALE - CAKE TOPPER with white swans, flowers, ribbon, netting, $15.

773-504-1399 FOR SALE - 12’ CANOE 3’ at belly. Wood, very heavy and great buoyancy $300 Call Rusty 847-977-5031 FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR PONTOON (EQUAL OR MORE HORSEPOWER) - 2000 VIP 18’ open bow boat with trailer. 120 inboard Mercury - one owner - garage kept. Watered four times yearly - new boards and lights on trailer.

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