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Publisher’s Message In January, as we began our new 365 day journey through 2022, I’m sure some of us may be contemplating new purchases (new masks for instance) or starting new jobs or going to new places, unless of course Omicron explodes more than it has already. I was looking at some blinds that we purchased for our living room probably over 20 years ago. They are still in perfect shape and are timeless as far as fashion décor goes. Unlike our shag rug or floral print furniture that we rid ourselves of after going out of style, I look at these blinds and say, “That’s one of the best purchases we ever made.” Have you ever looked around at the things you’ve purchased and said that? I can honestly say that there are several, if not numerous, things that we have bought or did (like vacations) over the years that were well worth the money we spent on them. Although some things were pricey or out of our budget at the time, they have paid for themselves over and over again. For instance, after having our basement flood way too many times due to water backing up from a toilet, we had a back water valve installed in our front yard. Expensive? Yes, but well worth it. Although we still get wall seepage, we no longer have to put up with sewer water coming in from the toilet or sinks overflowing. I remember one time sitting on our basement steps watching unmentionables float by as our basement filled with disgusting water. I never want to go through that again. And now that we had waterproof flooring installed (no more carpeting thank goodness), I no longer dread the inevitable storms that would keep me up at night, or my dog’s accidents due to his aging bladder. And looking at my closet, I can tell you, and as my husband reminds me of all too often, I have way too many shoes, but there are always that “go to” pair that fit just right and go with everything. Now when I find a pair of shoes, or for that matter clothes, that I continually reach for, I now purchase doubles or even a few to make sure I’m never without my favorites. They may go out of style, but I’d much rather sacrifice fashion for comfort. It never fails that whenever I do find something I truly like, they ultimately don’t carry it in stock any longer or discontinue it, which is so frustrating. So I learned my lesson to buy what I love and get rid of stuff that is ill-fitting and doesn’t make me happy. I’m sure we all have our list of “best buys” – kitchen gadgets that we can’t live without, favorite chairs or couches, cars that never gave us any trouble, appliances that gave us years and years of remarkable service, well made clothing that never seemed to wear out, or even improvements in our homes that have made life so much easier for ourselves. Let us also not forget the people we couldn’t do without; like the trusted repair people who service our cars or appliances without taking us to the cleaners or trying to sell us things we don’t need. Then there are our favorite restaurants that always deliver us great food, great service and a pleasant atmosphere. Another reason we have to support them during these difficult times so we never have to see that, “Sorry, we’re closed” sign and experience the, “Oh no! I’ll never have the wonderful food and service again” feeling. I also can’t forget the loving pets we’ve adopted over the years. We “adopt – not shop.” For those of you who’ve had pets and lost them, how many times did you say, “Fluffy was the best cat or dog we ever had.” Pets can certainly make our lives complete and definitely fall under the category of best decisions we made during our lifetime. And we started out 2022 with another best decision; we finally got rid of our landline phone. Yes, it was difficult to do, (it was like an appendage we didn’t want to cut off) but we were able to “port” over our landline phone number to a cell phone. If you’re wondering why we just didn’t dump our landline number, when you’ve had the number for over forty years, it’s associated with too many accounts. Having a cell phone for our landline now allows us to not only block those annoying robocalls, but I can bring the cell phone into any room with me. I don’t have to run to answer or see who is calling, even turning it off so as not to disturb my favorite show or dinner.
It also gives us all the advantages of another cell phone, and if we wanted to (not that I really would) we could even bring our “home phone” with us when we are out or on vacation. I was paying close to $55 a month for a landline phone that only a few important people called us on. 99% of the calls were telemarketers or nuisance calls. I was able to add a line to my cell phone plan for an additional $10 a month saving us $45. Unfortunately, my savings were short lived. I recently received my cable bill which went up about $30 a month. So my net savings went down to $15 a month, which is consequently getting eaten up by higher grocery bills and other utility bills. Oh, the never ending hamster wheel we live in! I hope in 2022, whatever you decide to buy or improve will turn out to be one of your “best buys”, and it brings you years of happiness and great service. And if any of our readers want to tell us about a best buy they’ve made (or recommend a service/ restaurant), please write in! We’d love to hear about it. ** From this writing, there are only 54 days till spring! Can’t come soon enough. In the meantime, let’s hope the ground hog doesn’t predict six more weeks of winter! Happy Valentine’s Day and enjoy the Super Bowl! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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FEBRUARY 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. FEBRUARY IS Low Vision Awareness Month - American Heart Month - Bake for Family Fun Month - Canned Food Month - Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger) - International Prenatal Infection prevention Month - Library Lovers’ Month - National Bird Feeding Month - National Black History Month/ National African-American History Month - National Cancer Prevention Month - National Cherry Month - National Children’s Dental Health Month - National Hot Breakfast Month - National Sweet Potato Month - National Time Management Month - National Weddings Month - Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month - Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month - Spay/Neuter Awareness Month - Wise Health Care Consumer Month - Youth Leadership Month
ONG OI NG : S E N I O R P O L K A 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.
ONG OING: SCH ILLE R PA RK 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
ONGOING: ST. FRANCIS BORGIA BINGO NIGHTS – 3rd Saturday of every
month. Doors open at 5:30pm and Bingo starts at 6:30pm. $25 for 10 regular bingo games and 2
specials. Prizes: $100 for regular games and $250 for specials. Stokes Center, 8025 W. Addison, Chicago. 773-589-1000. Concessions, Prizes, Raffles, and Fun! All are welcome!
THRU Feb 27: ROSEMONT SKATING IN THE PARK – Rosemont Skating in
the Park continues through February 27th. (No skating on February 20th). Sundays only 4pm to 9pm President’s Day February 21st 2pm to 9pm Admission to the ice rink is free with skate rentals available on site for $8. It’s fun for the whole family! Skaters concerned about inclement weather are encourages to call the Parkway Bank Park hotline at 847-349-5009 or visit the Park’s Facebook or Instagram for updates regarding rink hours.
Feb 1: NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEART WELLNESS DAY Feb 2: GROUNDHOG DAY NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY Feb 3: VETERINARY PHARMACISTS DAY - NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY Feb 4: WORLD CANCER DAY - NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY Feb 5: TA K E YOU R C H I L D T O T H E L I B R A R Y D AY WEATHERPERSON’S DAY - WORLD NUTELLA DAY Feb 6: ELMWOOD PARK KIDS BOCCE – Starting Sunday, February 6th for 8
weeks, learn the rules of Bocce! Blind draw for teams every week. $30. Sunday 10-11am 1st-4th graders and Sunday 11am to 12pm 5th-8th graders. Call 708-452-3917 to sign up.
Feb 6: SAFER INTERNET DAY NATIONAL CHOPSTICKS DAY Feb 6: YOGA & JUICE – First ever Yoga &
Juice includes 16 oz raw juice to boost performance, 45 min Yoga Class, 15 min. tea break to restore the body and transition smoothly into the rest of your day. Limited spots. 10:30am start. Please reserve your spot by calling 224-442-0514. Bring a friend and get a complimentary health shot! 7334 W. Diversey Ave., Elmwood Park, IL
Feb 7: GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY
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Feb 8: E X TR ATE RRE STRI A L CULTURE DAY Feb 9: NATIONAL PIZZA DAY NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY NATIONAL READ IN THE BATHTUB DAY Fe b 1 0 : NAT I O NA L H O M E WARRANTY DAY Feb 11: NATIONAL INVENTORS’ DAY - NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY - PRO-SPORTS WIVES DAY Feb 12: NATIONAL PLUM PUDDING DAY Feb 13: SUPER BOWL SUNDAY LVI Feb 14: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY NATIONAL DONOR DAY Feb 15: BLOOD DRIVE – Sponsored by the Village of Schiller Park and Vitalant. 1-7pm at the Schiller Park Community Center, 4501 25th Ave., Schiller Park. No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcomed. Do your part to help in the critical blood shortage!
Feb 15: SINGLES AWARENESS DAY Feb 16: NATIONAL ALMOND DAY Feb 16, MARCH 23, APRIL 20 AND MAY 18: HELP FROM LEYDEN FAMILY SERVICES – Leyden Family
Services will be at the Franklin Park Village Hall located at 9500 Belmont Avenue to help residents who have questions or need assistance applying for government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, LIHEAP and more. Staff can also help with understanding medical bills, prescription assistance, and more. Bring your Social Security award letter and paycheck stubs that show the amount of income you receive. No appointment is necessary. Facemasks are required.
Feb 17: MAY WAY DAY Feb 18: NATIONAL DRINK WINE DAY Feb 19: NATIONAL SKATE SHOP DAY - NATIONAL AIRBOAT DAY Feb 20: NBA ALL-STAR GAME Feb 21: PRESIDENTS’ DAY
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ENOUGH WITH THE BINGEWATCHING! Grab the kids and get outdoors! Whether it 's sledding, cross- countr y skiing, snowshoeing, or even birding--there's a ton of fun to be had at the forest preserves this winter. To view the entire list of events of the Cook County Forest Preserves, visit fpdcc.com/events.
Feb 22: WORLD SPAY DAY - DIGITAL LEARNING DAY - NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY Feb 23: PINK SHIRT DAY - CURLING IS COOL DAY Feb 24: INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING DAY - NATIONAL CHILI DAY F e b 2 5 : NAT I O NA L C L A M CHOWDER DAY - NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED NUT DAY Feb 26: CARPE DIEM DAY Feb 26: 82ND ANNUAL WHITE AND RED BALL – 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL Ladies grab your gloves, gents, grab your tux’s! The Legion of Young Polish Women cordially invite you to the 82nd annual White & Red Ball at the Hilton’s Grand Ballroom in Chicago. Purchase tickets at lypw.org/tickets/ For further info contact the ball chair at ball@lypw.org.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR (CONT.) Feb 27: ACADEMY AWARDS PRESENTATION - NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY - ANOSMIA AWARENESS DAY Feb 28: NATIONAL FLORAL DESIGN DAY MARCH 4: CELEBRITY BARTENDER BASH ROSEMONT – Support the Heroes Family Fund while having
athletes, media personalities and celebrities pour you a drink! This event is in honor of Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and Officer Tyler Bailey, Aurora Police Sgt. Ken Thurman and Officer Brian Shields and Bensenville Police Office Steven Kotlewski. 5pm to 10pm. For tickets visit square.link/u/zib7OPfS
DES PLAINES THEATRE desplainestheatre.com Feb 13: THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA Feb 26: ROY ORBISON & BUDDY HOLLY: ROCK N ROLL DREAM TOUR MARCH 4: CAT STEVENS NIGHT WITH RON VINCENT MARCH 13: CHICKS WITH HITS FEATURING TERRI CLARK, PAM TILLIS & SUZY BOGGUSS NOW OPEN: THE CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM’S “CITY ON FIRE: CHICAGO 1871” EXHIBIT – 4,000
square feet of exhibit space displaying stacks of coins fused together from the intense heat, three blackened cookies and a dozen or so keys that no longer serve a purpose are just some of the artifacts and history you’ll find at the museum that takes an up-close view of the Great Chicago Fire. 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. 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago. Info chicagohistory.org. 312-642-4600
ALLSTATE ARENA EVENTS For ticket information visit allstate.arenarosemont.org FEB 3-6: DISNEY ON ICE - MICKEY’S SEARCH PARTY FEB 10: GHOST, VOLBEAT & TWIN TEMPLE FEB 25-27: MONSTER JAM MAR 10-12: BAD BUNNY MAR 18: LOS ANGELES AZULES MAR 19: REBA MCENTIRE MAR 21: WWE-RAW MAR 26: 2 CELLOS Feb 12, 15, 19, & 20, MAR 2, 5, 6, 13, 16, 22, 25: CHICAGO WOLVES HOME GAMES
AROUND TOWN NORRIDGE
Village residents and businesses will see an increase in their water bills. The fee hike will pay for much needed repairs to the village’s 78-year-old water infrastructure. The fee for residential service will increase from $19 to $40 every two months and the commercial fee will be $20 monthly, up from $9.50. Although fees will be increasing, Norridge’s water bills will still be the second-lowest among 10 local communities.
DES PLAINES
The COVID-19 vaccination site in the former Kmart retail store in Des Plaines has reopened. The site is at the southwest corner of Oakton and Lee Street. In an effort to get as many people inoculated as possible to fight off the Covid Omicron virus variant, the site will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Individuals who make an appointment can do so by visiting cookcountyil.gov. Walk-ins will also be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
ROSEMONT
Rosemont trustees amended a village ordinance that outlines payments for ambulance service by Rosemont’s Public Safety Department. The measure, which became effective January 1, calls for the village to bill $1,500 for local resident ambulance service and $1,750 to non-residents. However, the $1,500 fee for residents will not go directly to Rosemont homeowners, but to their insurance companies that are expected to pay. If a resident does not have that type of service, the village will waive the fee. The $1,750 fee will remain in place. It applies to anyone needing the emergency service who does not live in Rosemont. That includes office workers, people who stay in one of the village’s hotels, and those who attend performances and events at Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theater and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Other communities have similar ordinances in place.
WELCOME ‘BIG CHICKEN’
The third restaurant that will open in Rosemont later this year on village-owned property along Higgins Road where the former Gene & Georgetti once operated will be Big Chicken, a restaurant co-owned by NBA hall of famer Shaquille O’Neal. The restaurant is scheduled to open in late summer. Big Chicken will join Small Chevel and Stan’s Donuts at the Higgins Road location.
FRANKLIN PARK
Although a $31 billion merger between the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads is still pending approval by the federal Surface Transportation Board, the proposed merger would mean more freight trains in the Chicago area and certain communities including Franklin Park, Elmwood Park and River Grove. If approved, the merger would create the only railroad linking Canada, Mexico and the United States. It would be the first major railroad merger since the 1990s.
Future projects ahead
Franklin Park is looking forward to numerous projects in 2022. Many of the projects involve the development and reconstruction work along Franklin Avenue including the construction of a 110unit luxury apartment building. Reconstruction work is also planned for Franklin Avenue to reduce freight traffic in the O’Hare West Industrial Corridor west of Mannheim Road. Other projects include planned beautification work along Franklin Avenue, new sewers, improved stormwater management, landscaping and roadway lighting, multi-use paths, new commercial sites, addition of a new bike path and improved pedestrian infrastructure. 2022 is looking bright for Franklin Park.
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COMMUNITY NEWS 2022 Illinois Tax Filing Season Has Begun
LEYDEN’S BRIDGE SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL TEAM IS STATE-BOUND! In March, the following students athletes will compete in the championship in Bloomington-Normal: Gianluca Bravo, Christopher CarreraSanchez, Emmanuel Deacon, Jonathon Gonzalez, Alexander Juraszek, William Landy, Dominic LaRocco, Lester Martinez, Daniel Ramirez, Javier Rosado, Sammy Termine and William Torres. The team is led by Coaches Lyke and Monco.
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) began accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 24, 2022, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting federal individual income tax returns. “We encourage taxpayers to file their taxes electronically and choose direct deposit, as early as possible in the tax season, to ensure the fastest processing and issuance of any refunds,” said IDOR Director David Harris. “Taxpayers may file their electronic returns for free with MyTax Illinois, our free online account management program. Electronic filing is also available through third party software or with most tax preparers.” If a taxpayer electronically files an errorfree return, they should receive a direct deposit refund in approximately four weeks, if applicable. Last year, IDOR received 5,609,000 electronically filed returns. 88% of returns were filed electronically, while 12% were filed using paper returns. The 2022 tax filing deadline is Monday, April 18. Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker recently announced, however, that victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes beginning December 10, 2021 have until
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COMMUNITY NEWS (CONT.) Norwood Park Historical Society To Hear About “City Of Roses The Des Plaines Greenhouse Industry” Feb. 16 Roses might conjure thoughts of the Rose Bowl Parade and the Tournament of Roses in California, but there was a time in the early 1900s when the nearby suburb of Des Plaines and other northern suburbs were known for their abundant greenhouses of roses. To find out what’s blooming in this special program, “City of Roses—the Des Plaines Greenhouse Industry,” be sure to attend, at 7 p.m., on Feb. 16, at the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave. in Chicago. A short business meeting of the Norwood Park Historical Society will precede the program. Emma Marston, of the Des Plaines Historical Society, will make the presentation. Around the turn of the 19th century, Des Plaines like many other northern suburbs was home to a major greenhouse industry that produced more than two-million roses, carnations and other flowers each year at its peak. Take this opportunity to learn more about this unique part of local history that once inspired Des Plaines' nickname "The City of Roses." Included in the presentation will be archival photos and maps of the numerous greenhouse businesses that led the area in flowers. 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 the home are available afterward. Following the program, stop and visit the newly created Museum Store near the home’s front entrance, which features NPHS collectibles, early community maps, limited edition art work related to Norwood Park, and books by local authors. Refreshments are available. For more information, call the Norwood Park Historical Society, at (773) 631-4633.
Illinois Dept. of Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation to reduce the number of days for isolation and quarantine for the general public. The CDC updated its recommendation on December 27, 2021 to decrease isolation for people who test positive from 10 days to 5 days if they do not have symptoms (may include fever, chills, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, body aches, loss of taste and/or smell) but must continue to mask for 5 days after isolation ends. These recommendations apply to all individuals, including those who are unvaccinated or are not boosted even though they are eligible.
The CDC also recommended reducing quarantine from 10 days to 5 days for those who are close contacts to a COVID-19 case and have no symptoms, but individuals should continue to mask for 5 days after quarantine ends. Individuals who have received two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson, as well as their booster do not need to quarantine after close contact with a case, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. Additionally, individuals who have not yet reached the 6-month mark to receive a booster for Modern or Pfizer-BioNTech, or two months for Johnson & Johnson, do not need to quarantine after close contact with a case, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. Schools should continue to follow the IDPH COVID-19 School Guidance for children who have received the primary vaccination series and are not eligible for booster doses after 6 months. IDPH has already adopted CDC’s updated guidance for health care personnel issued last week. Health care personnel and other specific groups and setting should continue to follow their respective guidance. For people who have had close contact to a case, public health officials recommend testing at day 5 after exposure. If a person develops symptoms, they should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not caused by COVID-19. Schools should continue to follow the IDPH COVID-19 School Guidance. Health care personnel and other specific groups and setting should continue to follow their respective guidance. Both updates come as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout the U.S. and reflects the current science on when and for how long a person is most infectious. Individuals can visit vaccines.gov to find a nearby location to receive a vaccine or booster dose. Testing locations can be found at dph.illinois.gov/covid19/testing.html, including information on the days and hours for free Community-based Testing Sites. IDPH will be updating specific guidance documents in the coming days.
Illinois Vax Verify System Now Offers SMART™ Health Card Vaccination Verification Updates to the immunization portal, Vax Verify, now includes the SMART™ Health Card to provide an easy way to share COVID-19 vaccination status SPRINGFIELD – New updates to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Vax Verify immunization portal now includes use of the SMART™ Health Card. The SMART™ Health Card allows users to download a QR code, which individuals can use to easily confirm a their COVID-19 vaccination status at businesses, events, and other locations. Vax Verify is an online system that allows Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vaccination record. Vax Verify can be accessed at idphportal.illinois.gov.
“As a way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep people safer, some businesses, events, organizations, and others are opting to require proof of vaccination before entering,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “We’ve seen multiple surges of COVID-19 and more and more people are making the choice to get vaccinated. The ability to download a QR code will help residents confirm their vaccination status when requested.” The QR code can be downloaded or kept in Apple Wallet and presented for COVID-19 vaccination verification. Businesses wanting to verify vaccination status can download the Commons Project SMART Health Card Verifier App on Apple AppStore and Google Play store. The verification system follows best practices to protect confidential health information. In order to download proof of vaccination, residents will go through a brief, one-time identity verification process to gain access. After the verification process, individuals can see their own record in the Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange (I-CARE). Immunization records are kept confidential and only the individual, or the individual’s parent or guardian if the individual is younger than 18 years, can access their vaccination history. Some individuals with very common names will need to take additional steps to securely prove their identities.
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COMMUNITY NEWS (CONT.) Local Kiwanis Club Seeks New Members! WHAT IS KIWANIS?
K I W A N I S INTERNATIONAL VISION STATEMENT: KIWANIS is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT: KIWANIS will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
That means that the Northlake Area Kiwanis Club is dedicated to helping children in Northlake and the surrounding communities of Franklin Park, Stone Park, Leyden Township, and Melrose Park. That also means that our club is dedicated to making sure needy children identified by their local schools receive free eye exams and glasses. Our Club also provides free books at no charge to children, infants through high school, through the Northlake Library special events
and Winterfest at Grant Park in December every year. We also sponsor leadership/service clubs through elementary, middle and high schools. Ever heard about K-Kids, Builders Club, and Key Club? They exist because of our club. Does this information inspire you to learn more about how you can become a member so that we can work together to keep our mission fulfilled? Visit our Facebook Page at Northlake Kiwanis or send an email to Nancy Tobin, golfgoddess45@comcast.net and put Kiwanis membership in the subject line.
The New 464 Area Code is Coming to the Illinois 708 Area Code Region SPRINGFIELD – With new telephone numbers in Chicago’s southern suburbs in high demand, the icc.illinois.gov/approved the implementation of the new 464 area code to overlay the existing 708 area code region. The 708 area code serves most of western and southern Cook County and eastern and southern Will County, including cities and communities such as Alsip, Beecher, Bellwood, Berwyn, Blue Island, Bridgeview, Broadview, Burbank, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Chicago Ridge, Country Club Hills, Crest Hill, Crete, Dolton, Elmwood
Park, Evergreen Park, Flossmoor, Forest Park, Glenwood, Harvey, Harwood Heights, Hazel Crest, Hickory Hills, Homewood, Justice, La Grange, Lansing, Lyons, Markham, Matteson, Maywood, Melrose Park, Midlothian, Mokena, Norridge, Northlake, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Park Forest, Richton Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverdale, South Holland, Steger, Tinley Park, Westchester, Western Springs and Worth Starting on January 21, 2022, customers in the 708 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 464 area code when they request new service or an additional line. The 464 area code will co-exist everywhere in this region with the 708 area code. Customers receiving a 464 area code will be required to dial 1+ the area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 708 area code do today. Telephone customers should know the following key facts about the 464 area code overlay: –Telephone numbers, including current area code, will not change. –The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay. –What is a local call now will remain a local call. –Customers in the overlay region will continue to dial 1+10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
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COMMUNITY NEWS (CONT.) Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations for Pfizer Boosters at 5 Months Recommendations also include a third dose for some immunocompromised children SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation to shorten the interval from 6 months to 5 months for when people who have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can get a booster dose. Only people who received two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine during their primary series can now receive an mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) booster dose 5 months after their second shot. The booster interval remains the same for those who received the Moderna vaccine (6 months) or the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine for their primary series. Additionally, CDC is recommending that moderately or severely immunocompromised children aged 5-11 years receive a third dose of vaccine 28 days after their second dose. At this time, only Pfizer-BioNTech is authorized for children. Parents should talk with their pediatrician or health care provider about a potential third dose. “Early evidence suggests that people who have received COVID -19 booster doses are better protected against severe illness from the new Omicron variant,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “Shortening the time interval between the initial Pfizer series and boosters, as well as recommending a third dose for immunocompromised children will afford better protection to more people.” On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration also authorized booster doses for those aged 12-15 years and the CDC will discuss adoption of change this later this week. IDPH is working to update guidance documents based on the CDC’s recommendations. To find vaccination locations near you, go to vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232-0233.
The USPS Says That Counterfeit Stamps are Being Sold Online
Since the latter half of 2021, various Facebook posts and eBay listings have been advertising discontinued USPS stamps. The most recent example: a “bargain” roll of postage stamps being advertised on social media, claiming that people can buy $58 worth of postage for only $39, according to The Washington Times. But the USPS is warning customers that these discontinued stamps are most likely fake.
“The Postal Service does not sell stamps below the value listed on the stamp,” a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the agency’s law enforcement arm, explained to The Washington Times in a Jan. 24 statement. Postal inspectors said they are “aware of an increase in suspected counterfeit stamps offered for sale with many being offered on online platforms and websites,” per The Washington Times. According to the newspaper, social media and email advertisements for “discount postage” surged in December but have continued into the New Year. Various ads and websites are offering a variety of postage, all at supposedly discounted costs. “The number of counterfeit stamps being sold from online platforms has escalated. Scammers peddle fake stamps on social media marketplaces, e-commerce sites via third party vendors, and other websites,” the USPS warns on its website. “Counterfeit stamps are often sold in bulk quantities at a significant discount— anywhere from 20 to 50 percent of their face value. That’s a tell-tale sign they’re bogus.” While it a good deal might seem worth the risk, if you want your mail to actually be delivered, don’t take any chances. Andrea Avery, an assistant inspector in charge at the USPIS, told AARP that if a postal employee detects a counterfeit stamp, your mail will be confiscated and then reported to the USPIS. “To ensure your trusted communication arrives at its destination without delay, the Postal Inspection Service wants you to be aware of—and avoid—phony postage,” the USPIS warns. According to the law enforcement arm, the most “frequently encountered counterfeit stamp” is the Flag Stamp. The USPS warns on its website that “purchasing stamps from a third-party wholesaler or online websites can be unpredictable,” as there is no way for a consumer to verify whether or not a stamp is real themselves. This is why the law enforcement service arm advises that people only buy postage from Approved Postal Providers. “Approved vendors can include legitimate ‘big box’ or warehouse retailers who do provide very small discounts on postage stamps, but this is through resale agreements with the Postal Service,” the USPS explains.
PFCU 2022 Rising Star Scholarship! Partnership Financial Credit Union to award scholarships! Do you know a graduating senior that is Passionate, Focused, Charitable and Unique. If you answered “yes,” then ask us about the PFCU Rising Star Scholarship! PFCU is awarding up to $30,000 to graduating high school seniors with up to $3,000 per recipient who meet the requirements. Request an application at any PFCU office or visit their website to download an application. Applications are due by March 18, 2022 Drop off your applications at any PFCU office or mail to: Partnership Financial Credit Union Attn: Scholarship Committee 5940 Lincoln Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053
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COMMUNITY NEWS (CONT.) Warming Centers Available Throughout Cook County Warming centers have been set up throughout Cook County to help residents stay warm during cold weather. Visit the Cook County Government website to find a warming center near you.
Keep these tips in mind: –Learn more about the signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite, who is most at risk, and when to seek medical attention. –Never use your oven for heat. –Never bring charcoal or gas grills indoors (they are a carbon monoxide hazard). –Make sure all portable heaters are unplugged when not in use. –Use electric space heaters with extreme caution – avoid placing them near curtains or other flammable materials, and turn them off before going to bed. –Keep heat at adequate levels or leave faucets open with a slight drip to prevent pipes from freezing. –Keep moving. Your body generates its own heat when you engage in physical activity. –Build an emergency supply kit for your home, office, and car in case something happens and you need to shelter-in-place.
Fight Night Postponed Restaurant Week will go on ELMWOOD PARK – The Village of Elmwood Park today announced that after discussions with boxing match makers, the annual amateur boxing night, known as Fight Night, will be postponed until a more robust program can be put together later in the year. The ever-popular Restaurant Week, which kicks off on Friday, February 18th and traditionally coincides with Fight Night, will continue as planned. “While it is unfortunate that we have to postpone Fight Night, we want to make sure that we are able to host a good program,” said Village President Angelo “Skip” Saviano. “The boxing match makers that we work with have told us that scheduling bouts for later in the year would allow us to showcase the level of competition that people have come to expect at this annual event.” Saviano went on to say that the village’s annual Restaurant Week, which runs from February 18-27, will continue as planned. “We are excited to present the fantastic dining destinations that Elmwood Park is home to,” said Saviano. “From Asian fusion to Italian to American, Dine-In Elmwood Park is a food festival for everyone.” Restaurants throughout the village will offer special dishes and pricing during Dine-In Elmwood Park Restaurant Week. The winter food extravaganza is the sister food festival to the village’s annual Taste of Elmwood Park which
occurs every summer and draws foodies from all over the region. “Dine-In Elmwood Park is a great opportunity for food lovers to try some of the best restaurants in our region without the crowds that we see in the city,” said Saviano. “I look forward to this event every year.” Visit the village website at elmwoodpark.com for participating restaurants and menus.
St Baldrick’s Event Goes Virtual The Franklin Fire Department’s 16th annual event for 2022 is scheduled again to go virtual Although a difficult decision, the event committee decided that they did not want to risk anyone’s health in order to get together for their event. As much as they would love to gather with all involved to raise much needed funds, they are not comfortable with the possibility of one of their honored children getting sick, or their family member, or anyone else that is in attendance to support the amazing kids and their families. They truly hope and pray to be in person in 2023! So, that being said, they are working with the foundation to bring you the best virtual event they can! If anyone has any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, please let them know!. Check out their Facebook group page to get the most current and up to date information on their event at facebook.com/groups/fpfdstbaldricks.
They will still be having their top 3 trophies handed out this year. Top individual, top team, and our newest trophy, top individual 18 years old and younger. So, please start raising those funds, start spreading the word via social media, and continue the amazing work that you have done for so many years as a vital part of their event and the St. Baldrick’s foundation. You can still be a hero for kids with cancer. Please take a minute to sign up on their event page: stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/17/2022 Click on the blue tab "Join Us" and follow the rest of the instructions to sign up as shavee or a fundraising volunteer. If you raise $50 or more, you will qualify for a St. Baldrick s t-shirt. This past 2 years many of us had to reconfigure our lives and experienced just a bit of what kids with cancer must endure; Isolation from others, meeting extra health precautions, and missing out on some of the most cherished activities with close friends and family. But that is just a fraction of the things they must deal with while battling cancer and sometimes even as survivors. Now more than ever, we must continue helping kids fight cancer. We hope you can join the fight once again. In the next few weeks more details on the plans they have for you will be announced. So stayed tuned! The St. Baldrick’s committee thanks you from the bottom of their hearts for sticking with the event, for continuing to raise funds for all of our honored children and children all across the world that continue to deal with pediatric cancer.
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ENTERTAINMENT To My Valentine BY JOSEPHINE B. PASQUARELLO
It’s Thursday, February 14, 1952. On my bedside table there is a box wrapped in shimmery red paper and a silver velvet bow. As I reach to pick up the box and shake it, Michael takes both of my hands in his and begins to slowly kiss each one as he looks in my eyes. A very familiar warmth begins to spread through my body, and I see a small playful smile begin to spread across my husband’s face. This man
knows me so well, we both begin laughing at each other in a playful way. He looks at me with his big beautiful brown eyes, the same eyes that sparkle just as strongly now as they did long ago. After 20 years of marriage, you would think the sparkle would have faded, but frankly, I believe his sparkle is even stronger now. Michael’s eyes glow in the dark when looking at me. We are still very much in love and we enjoy one another. As we are watching the snow fall from our bedroom windows, our home feels safe and warm with Michael by my side. He kisses me and softly says, “I know one Valentine’s Day you will be expecting something other than what’s in this box.” I honestly can tell you this is my forever gift to you!” I smile because I know that what is in this box, is magical for the two of us. I look at him with a knowing smirk on my face, and I can’t control my loud laughter. He begins to laugh with me and says, “Ro, I know what you are thinking. So, please go ahead and unwrap the gift I bought for you.” I am pulling the beautifully wrapped gift apart and there, underneath the paper you can see the words, Chanel No5. I turn and look at him and he has a mischievous look on his handsome face. I sweetly ask him, “Is this a gift for me or you?” I know deep in my heart that this gift is for the two of us. But I will never say that to him. I want him to feel a trace of guilt that he gives me the same gift every Valentine’s Day. This perfume is not only his favorite but mine as well, even after 20 years. We both start laughing at the same time. We are laughing so hard now we have to sit on the bed, so we don’t fall over. Michael makes my life happy and fun. Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel had a superstitious belief in the virtues of the number five, which is why she chose the 5th s cent sample presented to her by a Russian perfumer she hired to create
“The scent of a woman.” Perhaps the number 5 does have some sort of power, however, for me, it’s the number 1. Michael is the first boyfriend I ever had and the only man I’ve ever been with. Michael is my one and only. Yes, for me, the number one is the most powerful number. He gently, with both of his hands, holds my face close to his. He kisses my forehead, cheeks and then my lips. I still quiver when he kisses me! He whispers in my ear, “Happy Valentine’s Day Baby!” Then he begins to rub my stomach because in 5 weeks I am giving birth to our 12th baby. I am thinking if I use this bottle of Chanel too soon, I am sure to be pregnant with baby number 13. So, for now, I will put this away for safe keeping. I know many people, especially in our family, believe we are crazy with all the children. But that’s not how Michael and I see life. We feel the more babies we have the more our home will be filled with love. “If it were possible, I know Michael and I could go for another 20 years spritzing Chanel No5 all over my body. I turn away but quickly turn back towards his face. I want to tell him how happy I am that he has again given me a lovely gift. I kiss his lips and smile at the happiness I feel for our love. I tell him, “There is no other for me then you.” I continue in a whisper, as I am looking deep into his loving eyes, “Happy Valentine’s Day to my True Love.” I am sure Chanel had Michael in mind when she chose this scent. Her thoughts on this perfume were to create a woman’s perfume that would encompass the scent of a woman and I believe she succeeded. However, to Michael and me, this is not just the scent of a woman, it’s the scent of passion and true love.
Neither of the men have a costume change - they remain handsomely attired in attractive suits the entire performance, however, the female cast members have multiple fashionable and interesting wardrobe changes that fit perfectly with their characters.
All of the ladies are named Lauren, with the exception of the beautiful brainiac attorney Jayshia, who gets left out of the talent competition. One of the Laurens is a former Miss Rhode Island, not ready to give up her crown, and another is a perky woman of faith who actually likes pumpkin spice lattes. Also in this bevy of beauties is a pretty, petite, tear-filled candidate with gastric disturbance issues, and the requisite manipulative shrew with a hidden agenda rounds out this group of contenders. Each one is expertly played by Chelsie Cravens, Ann Delaney, Cecilia Iole, Nina Jayashankar, and Alexandria Neyhart - the
ladies all do a masterful job, both collectively and individually, as they vie for the title of “Mrs.” The set is as charming as ever, and the music is quite good, including a fun country-western spoof. The Bachelor’s big ballad features a surprise effect that some may consider gratuitous, but the opening night audience loved it. From my first row vantage point, I couldn’t help but notice the young ladies present were the most enthusiastic. Throughout the humor, innuendos, and satire, there is a message that women deserve better than a lack of respect. But will “The Bachelor” follow his heart? Will virtue win? Will Miss Rhode Island be a runnerup? Will hidden agendas be exposed? Who will accept a rose? Will anyone ever remember the host’s real name? For the answers to these and other hard questions, grab your Valentine and head to Apollo Theater by February 17th. Don’t miss your opportunity for a fun filled night for mature audiences, complete with a selfie backdrop and a well-stocked concession counter that even offers a selection of signature cocktails in the lobby. For tickets or more information, including the theater’s comprehensive COVID-19 prevention procedures, see their website at apollochicago.com.
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No one does unauthorized parodies quite like the Apollo Theater in Chicago - “Bachelor: The Unauthorized Parody Musical” erupts with adult humor and hilarity. Both male members of the cast, Jake Elkins (Jesse Palmer) and Christopher Wayland as “The Bachelor”, do amazing jobs with their respective roles. Jake has the announcer voice and attitude down pat, and is a pleasure to watch. Christopher (as “The Bachelor”) shows a perfect mix of awkwardness and arrogance; he is onstage through the duration of the play with only brief breaks, yet he maintains a high level of energy throughout. His dry sense of humor is perfect for the role.
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JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT Illinois Department of Public Health Announces COVID-19 Antivirals Antivirals will be by prescription only and can help prevent severe illness SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced two new COVID-19 oral antivirals, Paxlovid (Pfizer) and Molnupiravir (Merck), became available in late January. The antivirals are for those with mildto-moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk for becoming severely ill, including hospitalization or death. Both antivirals will be available by prescription only and should be taken as soon as possible after being diagnosed and within five days of the beginning of symptoms. Paxlovid is expected to reduce the risk of hospitalizations by 89% and Molnupiravir by about 30%. Molnupiravir is meant for use when other treatment options are not available. “These new oral antivirals add new tools to our toolbox to keep people with COVID-19 out of the hospital,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “While vaccination, including boosters, is still the best way to avoid infection and prevent severe illness from COVID-19, these new
antivirals given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration can help treat those who get infected and have a higher risk of becoming severely ill.” Molnupiravir is not authorized for use in patients who are pregnant or younger than 18 years of age because it may affect bone and cartilage growth. Molnupiravir is intended to be used when other FDA-authorized treatments for COVID-19 are not accessible or are not clinically appropriate. Providers must ensure that patients understand the safety risks of these therapeutics before prescribing them. In addition to the oral antivirals, people can still receive monoclonal antibody treatment (mAb) to help prevent COVID-19 from progressing to a point where a person needs to be hospitalized. Unlike the new oral antivirals, mAb are administered intravenously (infusion) or through several shots. Both require a prescription. IDPH is currently working with pharmacies around the state to offer the antivirals. While these antivirals are free from the federal government, they are in limited supply. Illinois will receive a renewed allocation of antivirals every two weeks. Walgreens and Walmart stores are federal pharmacy partners and some of their stores will carry the antivirals, as will other pharmacies. IDPH will provide a list of locations providing antivirals on the IDPH website as soon as participating pharmacies are finalized. More information on COVID-19 Treatment can be found at bit.ly/35f0D40.
Do You Have Low-Grade Inflammation? Your doctor can check your blood for levels of C-reative protein (CRP), a biochemical produced by an overactive immune system and a sign of excess inflammation. A result of 1 mg/liter or less is healthy. Between 1 mg/liter and 3 mg/ liter indicates low-grade, chronic inflammation. Simpler test for excessive inflammation: Take the papercut challenge. In a healthy person with low inflammation, a paper cut might sting for a few minutes, then dissipate. But if it’s still hurting several hours later or becomes red and inflamed, you likely have excessive lowgrade inflammation. SOURCE: BOTTOMLINE PERSONAL JAN. 2022
Stem-Cell Therapy for Dogs A study by researchers at Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Japan, and published in Stem Cells and Development has found that stemcell therapy for dogs may reverse chronic and degenerative canine conditions, which have
become more common as veterinary medicine has extended dog’s lives.
Home Remedy for Knee Pain – Pectin and Grape Juice Although there is no scientific research to back up the claims, many people swear that this folk remedy eases arthritis knee pain. To try it: Liquid pectin, such as Certo brand used for making jams and jellies, is easiest to use. Mix one tablespoon of liquid pectin in eight ounces of purple grape juice, and drink daily. Alternative: Some people get more relief taking the mixture two or three times a day. To do that, mix two teaspoons of liquid pectin in three ounces of purple grape juice per dose. SOURCE: TERRY GRAEDON, PHD, MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGIST AND LEADING AUTHORITY ON THE SCIENCE BEHIND FOLK REMEDIES, AND CO-HOST OF THE PEOPLE’S PHARMACY RADIO SHOW AND WEBSITE, WRITING AT PEOPLESPHARMACY.COM.
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As of 1/20/22 (F=Foreclosure S=Short Sale C=Court Approved) TOWN
ADDRESS
BENSENVILLE
TOWN
ADDRESS
TYPE
SOLD PRICE
SALE DATE
TOWN
ADDRESS
TYPE
SOLD PRICE
SALE DATE
$379,000
12/21/21
7620 W. Lawrence Ave. 2A
$190,000
1/4/22
1581 Manor Ln.
$489,500
12/28/21
$264,000
12/23/21
4421 N. Natchez Ave.
$345,000
1/4/22
1745 Pavillion Way 508
$305,000
12/29/21
17W166 Rodeck Ln.
$409,900
12/27/21
5001 N. Octavia Ave.
$550,000
1/4/22
718 N. Dee Rd.
$375,000
12/29/21
200 E. Red oak Ave.
$172,500
12/28/21
4425 N. Natchez Ave.
$370,150
1/11/22
1541 Lundergan Ave.
$393,000
12/29/21
1043 S. York Rd. 601
$105,000
12/30/21
7616 W. Lawrence Ave. 2A
$190,500
1/12/22
508 S. Greenwood Ave.
$460,000
12/29/21
$242,000
1/10/22
5039 N. Oriole Ave.
$335,000
1/14/22
221 Murphy Lake Ln.
$289,000
1/12/22
LEYDEN TOWNSHIP 2138 Fairfield Ave.
$349,900
12/29/21
169 Foley St.
$73,000
1/14/22
217 Poppy Ln.
$309,000
1/18/22
1641 N. 76th Ave.
$325,000
2605 N. 72nd Ct.
F
$1,400,000
12/29/21
816 Goodwin Dr.
$324,913
12/30/21
2425 Landen Dr.
$237,000
1/4/22
1537 Hoffman Ave.
$395,000
12/30/21
1401 N. 24th Ave.
$245,000
12/21/21
924 N. Western Ave.
$675,000
12/30/21
12/20/21
1523 N. 37th Ave.
$315,000
12/21/21
515 Summit Ave.
$1,890,000
12/30/21
$495,000
12/20/21
10035 W. Fullerton Ave.
$351,750
12/21/21
725 Florence Dr.
$399,000
1/5/22
2435 N. 77th Ct. 3WN
$169,000
12/21/21
160 Braddock Dr.
$270,000
12/23/21
1722 Oakton St.
$405,000
1/5/22
MELROSE PARK
2031 N. 74th Ave.
$655,000
12/21/21
510 Andy Dr.
$380,000
12/27/21
1720 S. Crescent Ave.
$517,500
1/5/22
7939 W. Belmont Ave. 1A
$144,200
12/22/21
9659 Mclean Ave.
$175,000
12/30/21
808 Wilkinson Pkwy.
$700,000
1/5/22
1743 N. 76th Ave.
$373,000
12/22/21
1828 N. 17th Ave.
$230,000
12/30/21
1039 N. Northwest Hwy. A2
$105,000
1/7/22
2401 N. 76th Ct.
$215,000
12/23/21
904 Alcoa Ave.
$290,000
1/4/22
1925 Vine Ave.
$370,000
1/7/22
2701 N. 73rd Ave.
$440,000
12/27/21
2842 Rhodes Ave.
$125,000
1/5/22
913 S. Lincoln Ave.
$410,000
1/7/22
2141 N. 77th Ct.
$220,000
12/28/21
1520 N. 24th Ave.
$230,000
1/5/22
235 N. Home Ave.
$420,000
1/7/22
3008 N. 77th Ct.
$374,900
12/28/21
2704 Landen Dr.
$165,000
1/7/22
1338 Lundergan Ave.
$340,000
1/10/22
2138 N. 75th Ave.
$385,000
12/30/21
1747 N. 22nd Ave.
$246,000
1/10/22
1633 S. Clifton Ave.
$345,000
1/11/22
1601 N. 76th Ct 302
$110,000
1/4/22
1823 N. 15th Ave.
$190,000
1/12/22
1034 Fortuna Ave.
$355,000
1/11/22
7632 w. Armitage Ave.
$285,000
1/4/22
10138 McLean Ave.
$242,000
1/14/22
315 S. Northwest Hwy. 2
$612,500
1/12/22
2214 N. Harlem Ave.
$480,000
1/5/22
1001 N. 15th Ave.
$250,000
1/14/22
1519 Marguerite St.
$665,500
1/13/22
$92,000
1/6/22
11448 W. Grand Ave.
$271,000
1/19/22
1126 N. Delphia Ave.
$850,000
1/13/22
1932 N. 73rd Ave.
$282,000
1/6/22
8311 W. Winona St.
$280,000
12/20/21
120 N. Clifton Ave. 3C
$364,500
1/14/22
7912 W. North Ave. 305W
$185,000
1/7/22
8264 W. Winona St.
$290,000
12/20/21
1211 Potter Rd.
$375,000
1/14/22
3043 N. 76th Ct.
$315,000
1/7/22
4833 N. Delphia Ave.
$358,000
12/27/21
915 S. Home Ave.
2635 N. 73rd Ct.
$335,000
1/7/22
4214 N. Ottawa Ave.
$430,000
12/30/21
2136 N. 76th Ave.
$350,000
1/7/22
4655 N. Cumerland Ave. 217
$260,000
1/5/22
2646 N. 76th Ave.
$395,000
1/7/22
4424 N. Overhill Ave.
$338,900
1/5/22
2934 N. 77th Ave.
$339,000
1/13/22
4417 N. Osage Ave.
$277,500
2714 N. 76th Ct.
$380,000
1/14/22
2721 N. 77th Ave.
$455,000
1/14/22
6950 W. Forest Preserve Dr. 216
10348 McNerney Dr.
$245,000
12/21/21
2408 Westbrook Dr.
$285,000
12/22/21
2436 Ernst St.
$275,000
12/23/21
3242 Gustav St.
$280,000
12/28/21
2646 Willow St.
$304,000
12/28/21
3043 Ruby St.
$421,650
12/29/21
3524 Calwagner St.
$257,500
12/30/21
3544 Louis St.
$270,000
12/30/21
3029 Emerson St.
$284,000
12/30/21
2401 Silver Creek Dr.
$270,000
1/4/22
2546 Silver Creek Dr.
$308,000
1/12/22
10047 Nevada Ave.
$135,000
1/13/22
2538 Maple St.
$259,000
1/13/22
3106 George St.
$180,000
1/14/22
3034 Houston St.
$350,000
1/14/22
10142 Dora St.
$220,000
1/18/22
7650 W. Altgeld St. 307
HARWOOD HEIGHTS
SALE DATE
193 S. Mason St.
1205 Stoneham St.
FRANKLIN PARK
SOLD PRICE
501 E. Red Oak Ave.
746 Dennis Dr.
ELMWOOD PARK
TYPE
RECENTLY SOLD HOMES
NORRIDGE
NORTHLAKE
F
$1,000,000
1/14/22
$115,000
12/20/21
2534 Webster St.
$316,000
12/20/21
2319 Finley Ave.
$294,000
12/21/21
1/10/22
2507 Davisson St.
$503,000
12/21/21
$175,000
1/11/22
2304 Grove St.
$285,000
12/23/21
8560 W. Foster Ave. 205
$247,500
1/11/22
9033 Fullerton Ave.
$350,000
12/30/21
4805 N. Knight Ave.
$357,000
1/11/22
8832 Cherry Ave.
$215,000
1/4/22
7752 W. Windsor Ave.
$404,000
1/14/22
2844 Auxplaines St.
$490,000
1/5/22
4816 N. Leonard Dr.
$380,000
1/18/22
5128 N. Overhill Ave.
$320,000
1/19/22
24 Bernice Ave.
$241,000
12/20/21
301 S. Roberta Ave.
$275,000
12/28/21
153 Golfview Dr.
$285,000
12/30/21
271 E. Dickens Ave.
$312,500
1/3/22
200 S. 43rd Ave.
$260,000
1/4/22
$78,900
1/5/22
$160,000
1/5/22
$213,000
1/12/22
2000 Parkside Dr. B2
$114,000
12/20/21
500 Belle Plaine Ave.
$676,500
12/20/21
708 S. Knight Ave.
$398,900
12/21/21
7131 Walnut St.
$450,000
12/21/21
2224 Parkside Dr.
$475,000
12/22/21
$565,000
12/22/21
20 King Arthur Ct. 16 40 E. Palmer Ave. 28 Country Club Dr. PARK RIDGE
4352 N. Rutherford Ave.
$265,000
12/20/21
4833 N. Olcott Ave. 203
$300,000
12/20/21
1445 Lahon St.
7405 W. Carmen Ave.
$390,000
12/20/21
1530 S. Greenwood Ave.
7525 W. Lawrence Ave. 312
$134,000
12/21/21
1606 Elliott St.
4811 N. Olcott Ave. 604
$321,000
12/21/21
6724 W. Senior Pl.
$260,000
7448 W. Ainslie St.
$275,000
C
$295,000
12/23/21
$1,150,000
12/27/21
66 N. Dee Rd.
$219,900
12/28/21
12/23/21
1130 S. Chester Ave.
$354,000
12/28/21
12/23/21
1600 Marguerite St.
$475,000
12/28/21
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2537 Thatcher Ave. 3C
2227 Finley Ave.
$247,000
1/6/22
2563 Rhodes Ave.
$260,000
1/13/22
9522 Lawrence Ct.
$500,000
12/20/21
3721 Scott St.
$296,000
12/21/21
10033 Irving Park Rd. 3C
$105,000
12/22/21
9355 Irving Park Rd. 309
$145,000
12/22/21
10113 Hartford Ct. 1D
$97,000
12/28/21
9439 Kelvin Ln. 3116
$149,000
12/28/21
$95,000
12/29/21
4606 River Rd. A4 10145 Hartford Ct. 3C
$127,000
12/29/21
9446 Kelvin Ln. 3224
$140,000
12/30/21
4038 Wesley Ter.
$400,000
1/3/22
10033 Irving Park Rd. 1C
$103,000
1/5/22
9355 Irving Park Rd. 207
$174,000
1/5/22
9433 Kelvin Ln. 3121
$110,000
1/6/22
3735 Elder Ln.
$298,400
1/6/22
10105 Hartford Ct. GB
$124,900
1/10/22 1/11/22
5018 Harold Ave.
$292,200
4020 Scott St.
$438,000
1/11/22
9864 Leland Ave. 320
$260,000
1/14/22
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HOUSE AND HOME How Well Do You Know Life Insurance? Keep in mind that several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. If a policy is surrendered prematurely, the policyholder also may pay surrender charges and have income tax implications. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.
1. Select the type of life insurance policy that is designed to cover you for a prescribed period of time and builds no cash value. a. b. c. d.
Whole Life Variable Life Term Life Fixed Benefit
Whole Life Universal Life Survivorship Life Life insurance can't cover more than one life
3. Life insurance can be structured for all of the following purposes, except: a. b. c. d.
To provide income for surviving family members To pay debts and taxes at death To leave money to a charity As an alternative to a 401(k)¹
4. In the event of death, who receives a life insurance policy's death benefits? a. b. c. d.
6. All the following statements are true about permanent insurance, except: a. b. c. d.
Provides only death benefits Higher premium initially than term insurance Provides for cash value accumulation May be structured to pay dividends
7. Which is an appropriate reason to buy life insurance? a. b. c. d.
To build an emergency reserve fund To help offset medical expenses To provide income for a surviving spouse To ensure that you don't die
8. Guaranteed insurability means that you:
2. Most insurance policies cover one life, except: a. b. c. d.
b. Convert the cash value to cash, a term policy or a paid-up reduced insurance policy c. Elect early payment of benefits in the event of disability or death d. Forfeit coverage increases in exchange for level premium payments
The beneficiary(ies) The policy owner The insured The closest legal relative
5. A non-forfeiture provision provides a policy owner who discontinues premium payments on a life policy to:²
a. Receive all paid premiums within 60 days of last payment
Do You Find it Difficult to Eat Healthy? BY ANNETTE LICITRA, PASSIONETTEPALATE.COM
Do you ever find yourself thinking "I want to feel better, but I don’t have time to make healthy food - it takes too long.”? Or, “It’s too difficult to eat healthy.”? Does this sound like you? As a health coach, I hear this a lot. This is really just a belief system. Identifying what is in the way of feeling better does takes some work, as anything does, but there are easy ways to make small changes to your lifestyle to create a large impact! Meal planning is one of them, and I’d like to provide you with some guidance and tips to make this happen. When it comes to wanting to feel better, so much of it is about choice. This brilliant quote from engagement coach Julie Genney is powerful: “If you do not make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness”. You may need to sit with that for a moment. It’s imperative that we are good stewards of our body. God gave our bodies to us, and He wants us to take care of them and avoid anything that might bring them harm. This leads us back to the kitchen, and even further back, to our food source. It’s necessary that we get close to the source, but also how to prepare our own food. Optimizing your physical health begins in the kitchen. There’s an importance to making our own fresh meals with whole, real foods. That doesn’t mean you have to make every meal of the day at home. However, we gain healing from growing, handling, and making these meals ourselves, so the more we can make at home, the better. I’m here to help make meal prepping / planning a bit easier on you by providing some tips and tricks in the kitchen. Ready? Here we go…
Prepping Tips:
–Set a time aside per week to plan out some recipes and a grocery list for those recipes; if you don't prefer to shop, consider a grocery delivery service; then set a day aside to prep your meals –this is one of the best ways to set yourself up for success!
a. may never be turned down for life insurance b. may be able to buy additional coverage regardless of age or health c. may receive an insurance payment if you live past age 95 d. may receive lower premium rates
–Plan meals that will freeze well so that you can place your meals in separate storage containers, label them, then thaw in refrigerator the day or two before you need it
9. An accelerated death option will:
I offer in-person and virtual meal prep classes for guidance and an opportunity to get some healthy meals made to free up your schedule…and, eat well! Feel free to reach out to join one of these classes, or schedule your own group class – great to do it with family, team members, moms’ groups, etc.
a. Ensure your beneficiaries are paid quickly following your death b. Pay your beneficiaries double the face amount if you die in an accident c. Accelerate the time by which full death benefit amount may be accrued d. Prepay some or all of the death benefit while living and diagnosed with a terminal illness, specific disease or long-term care illness
10. Which is the best reason NOT to buy life insurance?
a. You have no plans to die any time soon b. You have no one depending on you financially c. You'd rather save the money d. You live very conservatively and take little risk
Answers: (1) C; (2) C; (3) D; (4) A; (5) B; (6) A; (7) C; (8) B; (9) D; (10) B Scoring: 9-10 Correct: You have a good knowledge of insurance. 6-8 Correct: Life insurance can be pretty complicated. 0-5 Correct: You may want to hit the books. Regardless of your score, please consult a professional with expertise in estate management regarding your situation.
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–Make sure you have the right-sized knives and cutting boards for whatever it is that you are preparing (as an example: a Chef knife for cutting an onion or a paring knife to cut an orange, non-slip wooden cutting boards – I find that this keeps people out of their kitchens often, so invest in the proper utensils)
HEARTY WINTER MEAL Build your stuffed sweet potato by layering it with the quinoa, mushrooms, asparagus, peppers, guacamole, and salsa. For the additional toppings of this recipe, visit bit.ly/3r1LVpz ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
4-6 medium sized sweet potatoes, large dice 1-2 tbsp coconut oil Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, and rub sweet potatoes in a little bit of coconut oil. Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet, and bake for 45-60 minutes, until pierced easily with a fork. Let cool.
SMOKED PAPRIKA QUINOA
1 white onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp avocado oil (for sautéing onion and garlic) ¼ cup of vegetable stock 2 ½ cups of dry quinoa 5 cups vegetable stock 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp salt In large sauté pan, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat; when oil is starting to heat up, add onions and garlic over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Following q u i n o a p a c k a g e directions, rinse quinoa, then add to pan with onions and garlic. Let toast for about a minute, then add vegetable stock (this gives it more flavor in lieu of water). Add tomato paste and spices, and bring to boil. Turn down heat to low, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, and set aside.
ROASTED MUSHROOMS
1 package sliced Portobello mushrooms 2-3 tsp avocado oil Salt and pepper, to taste
SAUTÉED RED & YELLOW PEPPERS
1/2 yellow pepper, seeds removed and sliced into thin strips 1/2 red pepper, seeds removed and sliced into thin strips 1 tbsp avocado oil Salt and pepper, to taste In medium sauté pan, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat; when oil is starting to heat up, add pepper slices and heat, tossing a few times for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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HOUSE AND HOME (CONT.) Heating Equipment and Carbon Monoxide Safety Key to Staying Warm and Safe this Winter Illinois Fire Departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide leaks in 2020 SPRINGFIELD - Cold winter winds continue to bring a chill to the state meaning many Illinoisans will be turning up their thermostats to stay warm for the rest of the winter season. This also brings an increased risk for home fires and carbon monoxide incidents. Unlike smoke, carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas only detectable by special devices and CO alarms. The Office of the State Fire Marshal encourages residents to have their furnaces checked, change furnace filters and to make sure carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke detectors are functioning properly. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating is the second leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, and the third leading cause of home fire deaths. Local fire departments across the country responded to an estimated average of 48,530 fires involving heating equipment per year in 2014-2018, accounting for 14% of all reported home fires during this time.
These fires resulted in annual losses of 500 civilian deaths, 1,350 civilian injuries, and $1.1 billion in direct property damage. Most home heating fire deaths (81%) involved stationary or portable space heaters. The leading factor contributing to home heating fires (25%) was failure to clean, principally from solid-fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys. Half of the home heating fire deaths were caused by having heating equipment to close too things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing mattresses or bedding. Nearly half of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February. In 2020 according to National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), Illinois Fire Departments responded to 23,027 calls about carbon monoxide and were able to determine a CO leak at 10,528 of those locations. Symptoms of CO poising are very similar to the flu and include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. Other signs of possible CO presence include condensation on walls and windows, house pets becoming sluggish and chronic odors from malfunctioning appliances. If you suspect you may be experiencing these symptoms, smell natural gas leaking in your home, or if your CO alarm activates, if you can evacuate the building, do so immediately. Only open windows on your way out if they are easily accessible. If someone is unable to leave the building, or is unconscious, open doors and windows to the outside in the area the person is located and stay as near to the open window or door as possible until first responders arrive. Close any doors that open to
other areas of the building to isolate the room the person is in. Turn on any exhaust fans that may be present. Once you evacuate, then call 9-1-1 from outside your home or a neighbor’s house. Space heaters lead to countless fires due to improper use during the winter months. It’s important to plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and not extension cords. Keep space heaters at least three feet from curtains, clothing, furniture or bedding. Purchase units with an automatic shutoff in case the unit tips over or you forget to shut it off. Here are some tips to keep in mind when it comes to winter heating safety: –Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional; change furnace filters frequently. –Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturers’ instructions. –Keep interior and exterior air vents clear of blockages or obstructions. –Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like a furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. –Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before being placed into a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home. –Create a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. –Test smoke and CO alarms at least once a month and be familiar with the sounds they make. –Never use an oven or range to heat your home. –Remember to turn off portable or space heaters when leaving the room or going to bed. –Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors on each floor of your home and within 15 feet of each sleeping area. –CO detectors have a limited life span, check the manufacturer’s instructions for information on replacement.
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How to Stay Toasty in the Cold BY WES HESSEL
Many of the tips for staying warm in the frosty months’ blast are common sense but not everyone is aware of them, and other winter wisdom isn’t always intuitive, so here are some clues for comfortable climate customs. First, it’s been said before but I’ll say it again: wear thinner, lightly loose layers, which can help trap air for insulation space. Not so form-fitting as to cut circulation (which will hinder your body’s blood flow from keeping you warm), but neither baggy so that it flaps around in the breeze, leaving openings for heat loss. Also, choose clothing that is less breathable (such as cotton and synthetics designed for that purpose) and with higher thread counts (more dense cloth typically) but not so closed in that you sweat and degrade your heat holding ability. And while you are looking at other ways to keep warm outside, keep it under your hat literally! Anywhere from 7-30% of heat overall in the body is lost through the noggin, so use yours to keep it covered. When home, some simple steps will keep you chill, not chilled. Make sure your windows are fully closed and locked to seal out as much cold as possible, as well as their associated storm windows, and that they fit their frames correctly. Check that outside doors and those to unused inside rooms fully shut completely but not too loosely. Fill any gaps with caulking, isolative foam, or the like around windows and walls, and use weather-stripping where needed around doors. Verify vents in unoccupied areas are closed with their controls or use magnetized covers, available in hardware and home stores. Also, partially close registers or turn down radiators in areas that run warm to more evenly distribute the heat. Opening curtains or blinds on a sunny day will take advantage of heat radiated, and closing them when it's cloudy or dark will help insulate a room. And a little interior warmth helps, too. Wearing a little more around the house or apartment can lead to being able to lower the thermostat. Hot foods, especially comfort foods like soups, and warm liquids, such as teas and hot cocoas, will increase your body temp, or at least help you feel that way. Making them on the range or in the oven will add to the heat in the household. There’s always flames in the fireplace for added warmth (just don’t forget to close the damper when the fire is fully out), and snuggling with someone under a throw or cover does actually increase the body heat of both of you. So do your part to keep heat in and you will get a cold weather win.
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OPINIONS Growiing Up Catholic BY FATHER ROB SCHULTZ
One of the gifts that I received from a parishioner this past Christmas was a wonderful book called “Growing Up Catholic.” It was written by Mary Jane Frances Cavolina, Jeffrey Allen Joseph Stone, Maureen Anne Teresa Kelly, and Richard Glen Michael Davis. Incidentally, this is exactly how the four authors list their names in the book. I’m assuming that they included their middle names as well as their Confirmation names. I’m guessing that, in keeping in line with the book’s content, they wanted to convey how they each have saints’ names as part of their names, which is part of “growing up Catholic.” I have not had a chance yet to read the entire book, but I have flipped through it, and I must say that the parts that I have read are not only very funny, but very accurate. If you happened to be one of those people who grew up Catholic, especially in the 50s, 60s, 70s or 80s, I think you will really appreciate and relate to the myriad of topics that the authors cover. For me, I was drawn to the section that talked about the different types of sermons that priests give (although I must correct the authors and say that the talk that the priest gives as part of the Mass is actually a homily, not a sermon – but hey, I always like to share Catholic trivia!) When I read what they wrote about the different types of sermons, I have to confess that I laughed – not only at what they wrote, but I also laughed at myself. They were very accurate in their description of sermons, and again, I have to confess: I have done many of the things that they describe below (I almost thought that they had been listening to my preaching when they wrote this book!) But it’s important that we are able to laugh at ourselves. Can you imagine a life without humor or laughter? So, I’d like to share some excerpts from “Growing Up Catholic” on the subject of preaching. No matter what place of worship you might attend, I’m guessing that there are things in here that we can all relate to – and laugh about. Oh, and I should add one point: Go easy on Father when he has to talk about money from the pulpit, because I guarantee that he does not enjoy doing it! Enjoy!
From “Growing Up Catholic:”
The Fund-Raising Sermon / State of the Parish Message: Akin to a family showdown on finances, this is when Father reports on the costs of parish upkeep for the previous year. The handymen of the parish have been generous with their time, the parish council has stretched every last penny, the ladies have supplied superb floral arrangements for the altar, but a new plumbing system/furnace/ air-conditioner/carpet/organ/roof/car/rectory is needed, or, God forbid, a new church. This sermon is never pleasant for anyone, and a special coffeeand-pastry social hour often follows Mass that day. The scriptural passage about Jesus driving the moneylenders from the temple is never used with this sermon. The Missionary Sermon: Once or twice a year, a priest from a far-off, primarily non-Catholic, land arrives to explain how he and the colleagues he has left behind are saving souls and improving lives. He is generally of African, Asian, or Irish origin. In any case, his accent is charming, if incomprehensible, and his priestly vestments are embroidered with colorful native designs. The collection plate is passed twice – first for the parish, then for the mission. The mission gets less than the parish, but that’s okay – the mission priest will be making more North American appearances than The Who, delivering the same sermon each time. Fire-And-Brimstone Sermon: Though the Church has recently relaxed some of its more severe strictures, this sermon is still occasionally heard. It will always be heard when you bring non-Catholic friends to church, or when you go to Mass for the first time after a lengthy lapse in attendance. References to Hell, man’s unworthiness, God’s wrath, and X-rated movies are plentiful and vivid. A favorite of older priests, the fire-and-brimstone sermon often has dubious theological underpinnings. But if all it takes to make the old guy happy is convincing you that you might scrape the fender of your mother’s car if you don’t attend Mass on the Feast of the Assumption (when Jesus’ Blessed Mother was taken up into Heaven), why not play along? Holiday Sermons: Holiday sermons and generally brief and to the point. Energies have been drained and attention spans are short. Nevertheless, occasion does not pass without due comment: Christmas – Father deplores the commercialism of the holiday, urges everyone to drive safely on icy roads. See you real soon. Unless Christmas falls on a Sunday, you are obligated to return for another Mass in less than
a week. Optional: Father may mention that no one really knows the exact date or place of Jesus’ birth. Easter – Father scolds those who attend Mass only twice a year, taking seats from regular Massgoers. Thanks God for beautiful spring weather, or commiserates about rain which will spoil outdoor fun but bring families closer together. Holy Days of Obligation – Father compliments those who populate the mostly empty pews, sighs over those who are not attending. That’s it. Most communicants have worked all day before attending, and a lengthy sermon would invite general walkout directly following consecration.
What is a Leader? BY- JAMES DE ROSE
It is a question containing limitless meanings, and yet, each person has to pause momentarily prior to giving an answer. “Good communication, respect, inspiration, uplifting, continuing to build relationships while they never stop learning t h e m s e l v e s .” ( J a m e s 1:19)-Colleen Har ty, Administrator/Editor, Kamerling Kids News. “A real spiritual leader focuses on the service they can render to God and other people. (Matthew 20:25), not on the perks of high office or title.” Ben Sincock, Pastor, Grace Church (quoting J. Oswald Sanders) “Virtue, Honesty, and Integrity.”(Mark 5:24)-Minister Shirline Franz, Revival Church, Chicago, Illinois. “A person who can motivate a group of people to accomplish something they could NOT accomplish as individuals.”(1 Thessalonians 5:11) Thomas Rooney, Social Studies Teacher, West Leyden H.S. Look around and you will see multiple seminars in corporations, businesses, schools, and even churches on the topic of leadership. The lecturers conducting these symposiums are well compensated, so as to make you pose the question,”Are they real leaders?”(2 Timothy 4:3)
We face a critical shortage of leadership. Leaders need courage and that courage will impact their families, organizations, and followers. Jesus was and IS our perfect leader. “Come follow Me” (Luke 18:22) is a calling to ‘do what I do’, rather than, ‘do what I say.’
Local Lifestyles BY ANNA HESSEL PEOPLEANDPLACES.ANNA@GMAIL.COM @PRINCESSANNAH8
Hello, everyone. February cold winter weather is certainly here, and with it comes a heavy heart, with the loss of four iconic artists that touched our lives with entertainment; Sydney Poitier, Bob Saget, my distant cousin Peter Bogdanovich, and the beautiful Betty White. I am striving to be more like Betty in 2022. I share her love of animals and try to embody her zest for life. She made us laugh and think. Her quotes on life bring humor and insight. “My philosophy for staying young is act bubbly every day, drink bubbly every birthday.” I will certainly drink some bubbly for my milestone birthday next month. “My mother always used to say, ‘The older you get, the better you get; Unless you’re a banana.’” I agree, we don’t get older, we get better, and even a ripe banana makes a yummy bread. “I have no regrets at all. None. I consider myself to be the luckiest old broad on two feet.” Regrets, sure, I have some, but let’s choose to move forward, and only look back to reminisce, not regret. “Retirement is not in my vocabulary. They aren’t going to get rid of me that way.” It’s not in my vocabulary, either, Betty, us broads of a certain age - you can’t get rid of us that easily. May the wisdom and legend that is Betty White live on forever. Thanks for being our friends Betty, Sidney, Bob, and Peter, you are missed. I want to dedicate this column to a less known but very talented actor and dear college friend, Greg “G.Q.” Kenny, who left this Earth much too soon. Rest with the Lord in eternal peace, GQ; you certainly had style. Ms. Hessel is a member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists
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OPINIONS (CONT.) Why the Coin Shortage is a Powerful and Confusing Lesson to Kids About our Nation’s Economy and History BY: GINA CANEVA (THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PRINTED IN THE CHICAGO SUN TIMES ON JANUARY 26TH AND IS REPRINTED WITH THEIR PERMISSION.)
Go ahead, find that Mason Jar of change, flip over those couch cushions, and empty out that piggy bank. There’s a lengthy coin shortage, Chicago, and if you have kids, it’s something they can do as the weather turns finally dreary this winter. Last weekend, out of sheer determination to abide by New Years’ resolutions from 2020, yes, 2020, we’ve all been a bit delayed–my husband and I decided to open up bank accounts for our children. In doing so, we wanted to make their first deposit all of the coins they had piled up given to them by relatives or found on a playground and brought home with sheer joy. Perfect timing as we ventured out to light festivals, the movies, and grocery stores together this winter break, all reading signs posted about the national coin shortage. My kids had many questions that I barely could answer at the time. “What’s a coin shortage?” “Why is there a coin shortage?” “Can’t they just make more coins?” “How much does it cost to make a coin anyways? Is it more than the coin itself?” After looking up several of these questions, I gave them some answers. At the start of the pandemic, in spring and summer of 2020, many American businesses closed, and the thoroughfares from which people used to get their coins halted as well. The country reopened, the government produced more coins, and companies and banks incentivized bringing in coins. These actions were supposed to stop coins from going obsolete. But the actions didn’t. Two years later, the coin shortage is still here, and since one of the reasons I told my kids it was still happening was because people were hoarding coins, we decided to turn our coins in. We went to the bank, but they turned us back home with paper rolls for coins and encouragement to open up the accounts online. We made it a project–we counted and rolled coins with the kids answering a myriad of other questions which included the following: “You mean people have to roll their own coins in a coin shortage? Shouldn’t banks be doing this?” “Why are there only men’s faces on these coins?” (We didn’t have any Maya Angelou’s yet at our house). “Is a nickel made of nickel?” “Can you still turn this one in?” (asked of a coin where the back had been covered by caked on dirt, gum, or some other gross substance). “George Washington, was he a good President? What about Thomas Jefferson?” My children’s questions were about the monetary value coins hold, and the American values our country has branded onto coins’ heads and tails for centuries–values of both kinds becoming outdated. On the one hand, it intrigues me to move away from a currency
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LIBRARY NOOK Library programs listed are condensed due to space limitations. Call the library or visit their websites for complete information on the programs offered. Many require registration and space is limited or on a first come first served basis.
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1 W. Conti Parkway 708-4537645, elmwoodparklibrary.org • Everyone must wear a face mask during inperson programs. This includes all staff and attendees ages 3 and up. • PAJAMA STORYTIME: WED., FEB. 2, 9, 16, & 23, 6:30-7:15 p.m. (Ages 1-5 with caregiver, drop-in) Put on your PJs, bring a stuffed friend, and head to the library for our evening pajama story time. • PRESCHOOL PALS STORY TIME: THURS., FEB. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 11:15 A.M. - 12 p.m. (Ages 3-5 with caregiver, sign up required) Listen to stories and meet other preschool-aged kids at this fun story time. • KIDSREAD: THURS., FEB. 3, 4-4:45 p.m. (Grades K-2, sign up required) A book club for kids beginning to read! Join us for games, activities, and crafts based around the early chapter book Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue by Paula Harrison. A librarian will read the first chapter aloud, and then kids can check out a copy of the book to finish reading at home. • VIRTUAL WITS WORKOUT: MON., FEB. 7, 1-2 p.m. (Adults, sign up required) Your brain needs to exercise too! Join us for fun activities designed to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Worksheets will be available for pick up a week before the program. This program is brought to you by AgeOptions. • VALENTINE’S DAY STORYTIME: FRI., FEB. 11, 4-4:45 p.m. (Grades K-2, sign up required) • HYBRID CHAIR YOGA: MON., FEB. 14 & 28, 1-2 p.m. (Adults, sign up required) Join Rhonda Fentry as she guides you through a one-hour session of gentle exercise. Chair yoga is done entirely in the chair or standing next to the chair, and is great for those with limited mobility. This is a hybrid program, so you can join in-person or via Zoom. This program is sponsored by AgeOptions. • THE HUMAN HEART: MON., FEB. 14, 4-5 p.m. (Grades 3-6, sign up required) Move over candy hearts, it’s time to celebrate the real human heart in all it’s bloody glory. Make a model of a heart pump, listen to your own heart beat, and learn to take a pulse in this interactive science program. • TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION: FEB. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. (Adults, drop-in) Join us to discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Copies of the book are available at the Adult Services Desk. • PRESCHOOL CONVERSATION HOUR: FRI., FEB. 18, 11 A.M. – 12 p.m. (Ages 3-5 with a caregiver, sign up required) Got a chatty child? Join us for fun activities designed to help your preschooler practice their conversation skills. • COME & CREATE WITH CRAYOLA MODEL MAGIC: SAT., FEB. 19, 10-11 a.m. (Grades K-2, sign up required) Create a fun Crayola sculpted masterpiece! Each child will receive clay and tools to mold something from their imagination. • HYBRID GENTLE MAT YOGA: MON., FEB. 21, 1-2 p.m. (Adults, sign up required) Join Rhonda Fentry for a one-hour session of gentle stretching with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Rhonda will inform you about your body and breathing, while focusing on flexibility and the relaxation of body and mind. 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. • TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY: TUES., FEB. 22, 7-8:45 p.m. (Adults) Join us for a night of Trivia at the Library. Bring your friends and form a team of up to 5 people, or meet new people and team up. We’ll have prizes for the winners!
• VIRTUAL MIDKIDS READ: WED., FEB. 23, 4-4:45 p.m. (Grades 3-6, sign up required) Pick up a copy of this month’s graphic novel, Jo and Rus by Audra Winslow, and a snack at the Kids & Teens Desk. Read the book and discuss it via Zoom with others who read it too!
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• GREED IN THE GILDED AGE: THE BRILLIANT CON OF CASSIE CHADWICK - Feb 2 – In 1902, by simply claiming to be the illegitimate daughter of millionaire Andrew Carnegie, con artist Cassie Chadwick pulled off one of the biggest scams in American history, taking in nearly 60 million dollars. Author William Hazelgrove tells the incredible story of the woman who broke through boundaries of class, education, and gender, to beat the men of the one percent at their own game. Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-YMo. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • CHESS FOR BEGINNERS - Feb 3 – Ages 8-12. Registration required. As this is a virtual program, please register with an email address and we’ll send the Zoom meeting link prior to the event. • CLASSICS BOOK DISCUSSION: THE SNOW QUEEN AND THE MITTEN - Feb 4 – Join us this month to discuss some wintery folk tales, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen and Jan Brett’s The Mitten. Look for the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-YMw. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • PRINT YOUR OWN POSTCARD - Feb 5 – To prepare for our upcoming visit from Chicago mystery writer Tracy Clark, drop into the library between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to spend a couple of minutes rolling out ink, cranking a press, and creating your own postcard featuring the Chicago skyline. • BASIC MICROSOFT WORD - Feb 7 – Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, a computer program designed to help you create text documents. This class will be held in person in the computer lab. All attendees must be properly masked and socially distanced. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: BROKEN PLACES - Feb 8 – Find link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-YMF. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • DRAMA CLUB - Feb 8 – Ages 8-12 Please register with an email address and we’ll send the Zoom meeting link before the event. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • BATTLE OF THE BOOKS - Practice - Feb 9 – Grades 4-6 Sign up with your school’s Battle coach. Need help contacting your coach? Call Kids World at 708-867-2298. • A CONVERSATION WITH TRACY CLARK - Feb 13 – Meet mystery writer Tracy Clark. She’s the Sue Grafton Memorial Award-winning author of the highly acclaimed Chicago Mystery Series featuring ex-homicide cop turned Private Investigator, Cassandra Raines, a hard-driving, African-American protagonist who works the mean streets of the Windy City dodging cops, cons, killers, and thugs. Tracy has received Anthony Award and Lefty Award nominations for her series debut, Broken Places, which was also shortlisted for the American Library Association’s RUSA Reading List, named a CrimeReads Best New P.I. Book, a Midwest Connections Pick, and a Library Journal Best Books of the Year. Join us or an online discussion of Tracy’s writing and her newest novel Runner. Find the link to
join us on Zoom at eisenhowerlibrary.org/tracy. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • MORNINGSTAR HELP AND TRAINING - Feb 15 – Morningstar Investment Research Center experts will help you discover what Morningstar has to offer. Join Morningstar on Zoom at morningstar.zoom.us/j/95138096185 ?pwd=VTVZS3pOdTg3Q0dMUW5ucTBiZTdqQ T09&from=addon Meeting Id: 951 3809 6185 Password: 618867 REGISTRATION REQUIRED • ABRAHAM LINCOLN, A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM - Feb 16 – Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-YP3. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • BATTLE OF THE BOOKS - Round 1 - Feb 16 – Grades 4-6 Sign up with your school’s Battle coach. Need help contacting your coach? Call Kids World at 708-867-2298. • AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR JASMINE GUILLORY - Feb 16 – Join us for a lively evening with bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries offering high-quality events. Register to join us on Zoom at us02web. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tTHFmy7iRTyC0D2qOIeyQ. • DRAWING WITH SHAPES - Feb 19 – Kids ages 4-8 with an adult. Registration Required Grab your pencil and paper! Follow along step-bystep in an online chat as we use simple shapes to draw scenes. 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. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • PEN AND INK WRITERS GROUP - Feb 21 – We’re meeting now on Zoom. Email Nancy Stewart at nestewart@ameritech.net for an invite to our online video chat. • COZY MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: DEATH OF A CHOCOHOLIC - Feb 22 – Our book this month is Death of a Chocoholic by Lee Hollis. Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-YPd. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • U MAKE: MARKER ART - Feb 22 – Ages 1012. Registration Required Pick up program kits in Kids World starting February 14th, then join us on Zoom to create art together. As this is a virtual program, please register with an email address and we’ll send the Zoom meeting link before the event. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • BATTLE OF THE BOOKS - Round 2 - Feb 23 – Grades 4-6 Sign up with your school’s Battle coach. Need help contacting your coach? Call Kids World at 708-867-2298. • HOLLYWOOD BOOK CLUB: YOU’LL NEVER EAT LUNCH IN THIS TOWN AGAIN - Feb 24 – This month’s book will be You’ll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again by Julia Phillips. Copies of the book will be available at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before the discussion. Look for links to borrow the book and join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-YPh. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • FACEBOOK BOOK CLUB: WHITE DANCING ELEPHANTS: STORIES - – 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 • COLOR BY DAY CALENDAR - – Ages 12 and under. Kits are available for pickup in Kids World starting January 24th. Coloring pencil sets available while supplies last. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • FAMILY STORYTIME - 2/1, 8, 15, 22/2022 – Ages 12 & under. Ages 7 and under with an adult. Registration is required. A Storytime Kit is available at the Kids desk. Please note that each child can only receive this kit once. 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. • BRING YOUR OWN BOOK CLUB - 2/11 & 25/2022 – Our BYO Book Club is going back
online! Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp. me/pbFvB5-YJX. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • CROCHET-a-Long: Filet Crochet Heart Scarf 2/2, 9, 16, & 23/2022 – Enjoy crochet? Find the link to join us on Zoom at wp.me/pbFvB5-YFb. REGISTRATION REQUIRED • ANONYMOUS TEEN WRITERS - 2/3, 10, 17, & 24/2022 – Writers in grades 7 - 12 Join us in person in the Teen Space or log in to the Zoom chat at zoom.us/j/724545079 or phone in at 312-626-6799. Meeting ID: 724 545 079. • CLASSIC SUPERHERO SERIALS - 2/7, 14, 21, & 28/2022 – Each week this winter, join us on our Facebook Page for online screenings of the classic serial adventures of Batman, Captain America, The Green Hornet, and Captain Marvel. • MELROSE PARK LIBRARY – 801 Broadway, Melrose Park, IL • CALL 708-649-7400 or visit the website at MPPLibrary.org
Melrose Park Public Library 801 N. Broadway Closed Sundays 708-649-7400, mpplibrary.org
• FANTASTIC FRIDAYS – Check out a DVD any Friday during February and March 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 return your recipe and memories to the library by email: mpref@mpplibrary.org or by mail: 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. The Triton College RSVP Volunteer Program, in conjunction with the IRS is offering this free service. Appointments are necessary and will be taken beginning January 20. Please call Triton College (708-456-0300 ext. 3895) for information or appointments. Monday Mornings: February 7 April 11(excluding February 21, President’s Day).
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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! • 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. • MAKE IT MONDAYS – Make something special every week with us on the Melrose Park Library Official YouTube Channel. Contact us for
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LIBRARY NOOK (CONT.) 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 monthly. We hope you can join us from the comfort of your home! Ages 1-5. • BILINGUAL ONLINE STORYTIME – Our new bilingual story times will be posted every month 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.
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• VALENTINE’S DAY CHOCOLATES - Monday, February 14, 4 p.m. – Drop in on Valentine’s Day and enjoy a sweet treat. We’ll be handing out goodie bags. While supplies last. • SOCIAL WORKER SARAH - Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – 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. • WINTER READING - Read for a Better World - January 1-February 28 – Children, Teens, and Adults can complete their reading log online by visiting our website and entering items from January 1 through February 28 to be entered to win various prizes. • THE NORTHLAKE LIBRARY MEDIA REVIEW - Wednesday, February 2, 7 p.m. – Join Garrett as he covers a variety of brand new (and perhaps not so new) books, films, and music from a wide array of authors, artists, and genres that’s guaranteed to please. We’ll be pushing past the bestseller lists and diving into the titles that are a little off the beaten path! Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5. • VALENTINE’S KETCHUP CAKE - Wednesday, February 9, 7 p.m. – Red Velvet is the go-to for Valentine’s dessert, but we’ll be baking another red colored dessert. Join us on Facebook Live for Ketchup cake, and you might be pleasantly surprised. • KITCHEN BASICS! FACEBOOK LIVE SERIES - Wednesday, February 16, 7 p.m.: Baked Potato – Kitchen Basics is back inside the kitchen (and on FB Live) this spring for more basic kitchen techniques designed to help home cooks of all skill levels. • VIRTUAL COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB Thursday, February 24, 7 p.m. – We’ll pick a cookbook and a recipe, you’ll follow along on Facebook Live as we show you how to make the
dish. Pick up your copy of the book at the second floor Reference Desk. • VIRTUAL CHAIR YOGA - Tuesday, February 8, 2-3 p.m. – Join us on Zoom for an exciting afternoon of yoga! Susan from Dancing Cranes will be demonstrating various postures and poses to help improve strength, mobility, and flexibility. The movements will be adapted to all ability levels. Please wear comfortable clothing. Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5. • DIY SOCK SNOWMEN - Tuesday, February 15, 2-3 p.m. – Create sock snowmen with a few easy steps using socks, buttons, and felt. These snowmen make the perfect decor for the winter months! Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5. • HEARTY WINTER SKILLET MEALS Tuesday, February 22, 2-3 p.m. – Are you looking to make some warm comforting and savory meals this winter, but don’t want to use your oven? Learn some easy meals you can make by using a skillet that are perfect for the winter months. Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5. • ANTOJITOS DULCES - Lunes, 7 de Febrero, 7 p.m.: Alegrías Lunes, 14 de Febrero, 7 p.m.: Mueganos Lunes, 21 de Febrero, 7 p.m.: Borrachitos – Durante el mes más dulce del año, prepararemos 3 dulces antojos para cocinar en casa y compartir. Por Facebook Live. • CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN - Los martes, el 8 de febrero-29 de marzo, 7 p.m. – Practique su inglés cada martes. Conversa con estudiantes de inglés y hablantes nativos. Los temas cambian cada semana para aprender vocabulario. Registro no requerido. • LET’S BAKE - Thursday, February 3, 7 p.m.: Frostings – Join us on Facebook Live as Teen Librarian Jade teaches you to bake something sweet! • ANTI-Valentine’s Day - Thursday, February 10, 6 p.m. – Once a month, you get to vote on which program that you want to see at the library. The vote will take place in the Teen Discord Server, so be sure to join! Ages 13-18. • CRAFT NIGHTS - Thursday, February 17, 6 p.m.: Silhouette Art – Feeling crafty but don’t know what to do? Once a month, come by the second floor meeting room. We’ll have everything you’ll need to scratch your creative itch. Ages 13-18. • CLIFFORD’S VALENTINE & BIRTHDAY PARTY - Saturday, February 12, 12-2 p.m. – For ages 3 and up. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your favorite big red dog. Enjoy fun activities and a sweet treat. Limit 20. Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x6. • FAMILY STORYTIME - Monday, 7-7:30 p.m., February 14, 21, & 28. – For all ages with a caregiver. Stories, songs and a fun activity or game. Limit 20. • PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Tuesday, 10-10:30 a.m., February 15, & 22. Registration required. – For ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, movement songs, and hands-on activities. Limit 16 (8 children with a grown up).
• BABY STORYTIME - Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m., February 16, & 23. Registration required. – For babies, toddlers & caregivers. Join Miss Jackie in-person as she shares bilingual books, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Limit 16 (8 children with a grown up). • PRESCHOOL ART - Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m., February 17, & 24. Registration required. – For ages 3-5. Fun, sometimes messy art for little hands with a focus on the experience, not the finished product. Limit 16 (8 children with a grown up). • CUENTAME UN CUENTO - Tuesday, 7-7:30 p.m., February 15 & 22. – Para edades 3-5. Historias, cuentos y canciones para los niños en español. • K-3 STEAM - Thursday, 6-7 p.m. February 17, & 24. Registration required. – For grades K-3. Hands on fun with science, technology, engineering, art and math! Limit 12. • MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKERS - Saturday, 2-3 p.m. February 19, & 26. – For ages 10-13. Join us in person to learn how to make something colorful, tasty, or just plain fun! Limit 12.
Schiller Park Library
4200 Old River Rd. 847-6780433, schillerparklibrary.org • VIRTUAL: MONDAY SPANISH STORIES WITH MISS KENIA - Mondays – Join Miss Kenia for Spanish stories! Visit the library’s Facebook or Instagram at 11:00am every Monday for a new story. • VIRTUAL: POLISH READS WITH MISS JULIA! - Wednesdays – Listen to Polish reads with Miss Julia! Visit the library’s Facebook or Instagram at 11:00am every Wednesday for a new story. • VIRTUAL: FUN FRIDAY STORYTIME WITH MISS RAE! - Fridays – Join Miss Rae for Fun Friday stories! Visit the library’s Facebook or Instagram at 11:00am every Friday for a new story. • CREATIVITY-To-Go KITS - February 7, 15, 21 & 28 – The Schiller Park Public Library will be offering CREATIVITY-To-Go KITS for children. Each KIT will have a new weekly theme and include a hands-on project, plus fun activity sheets intended to enhance creativity and provide entertainment! Visit schillerparklibrary.org for more information. • SCHILLER PARK YOUNG AUTHORS PROJECT - Ongoing – Children are invited to write and illustrate a picture book to add to the library collection! Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org for detailed submission information. See your book come to life! • SEND SOME LOVE KIT - 02/03-02-10 – Open to ages 2-12. Limited to 24 participants. While supplies last. Registration required. Wish someone special a Happy Valentine’s Day with
a D.I.Y. Card Kit, including materials to create two Valentine’s cards. Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register. • KIDS VIRTUAL BINGO VIA ZOOM - 02/10 at 4:00PM – Open to ages 3-12. Limited to 10 participants. 5 games. Registration required. Participate in a game of BINGO with a virtual twist. Register at schillerparklibrary.org to receive your custom bingo card and Zoom login information! Prizes can be picked up following the program. • LITTLE CRAFTERS KIT - 02/16-02/19 – Open to ages 2-12. Limited to 24 participants. While Supplies Last. Registration required. Pick up a seasonal Craft KIT. Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register for a KIT! Each KIT includes supplies and instructions. • TREAT PACK- Pick Up - 02/02-02/09 – Open to ages 2- 17. 1 Per Participant. Limited to 24 participants. While Supplies Last. Registration required. Pick up a monthly featured Treat Pack by visiting our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register. • BEE MY VALENTINE KIT - 02/09-02/12 – Open to ages 2-17. Limited to 24 participants. While supplies last. Registration required. Get ready for Valentine’s Day with a fun-filled KIT! Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register for a KIT! Each KIT will include a craft, activity and treat to celebrate the heartfelt holiday! • TAKE & MAKE STE(A)M KIT - 02/23-03/02 – Open to ages 3- 17. 1 Per Participant. Limited to 24 participants. While Supplies Last. Registration required. Schiller Park Public Library is pleased to offer Take & Make STE(A)M KITs based on S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) concepts. Our Take & Make STE(A)M KIT provides a hands-on activity and instructions designed for children and adults to work together to complete a fun learning challenge at home. • TEEN LOOM BAND CLUB KIT - 02/0802/15 – Open to ages 11-17. Limited to 24 Teens. While Supplies Last. Registration required. Hey Teens! Join our Teen Loom Band Club where each month you can create a fun and simple loom project. Limited KIT project supplies and instructions will be provided. Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register. • FEBRUARY TEEN & ADULT CRAFT PICKUP - 02/07-02/14 – Open to ages 11 & up. Limited to 24 participants. While Supplies Last. Registration required. Teens & Adults can visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register for a festive monthly featured Craft! Each craft includes supplies and instructions. • BOOK CHAT! BOOK CLUB - 44609.75 – Ages 18 & up. Limited to 8 participants. Registration required. Read any good books lately? Looking for suggestions on your next read? Join us for an online book discussion via Zoom! Visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org or call 847-678-0433 to register and receive your zoom information.
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LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS Assessor’s Office Refunds $15 Million To Cook County Neighborhoods More than a thousand non-eligible persons’ benefits removed In figures released today, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced the collection of more than $15 million dollars over the past three years from people receiving tax exemptions for which they were not eligible. The office collected the funds from taxpayers who did not meet the state eligibility requirements and from estates of those who were recently deceased. Of the $5.1 million collected in 2021, $3.5 million was refunded back to communities in Cook County to pay for services such as schools, parks, libraries, and first responders. “As the Cook County Assessor, one of my most important jobs is to ensure property tax savings exemptions only go to those who qualify,” said Assessor Kaegi. “Since the beginning of my administration, our Erroneous Exemptions Investigations Department has done this work at no cost to Cook County taxpayers. The refunds they’ve collected contribute to lowering property taxes for residents and business owners.” Automatic renewals of exemptions over the last two years helped ease the administrative burden on homeowners during the height of the pandemic. To ensure that only qualified households received property tax savings, the Erroneous Investigation Exemption (EEI) Department conducted extensive audits. As a result of these audits, the EEI department recovered more than $1.4 million over the past three years, including more than 300 exemptions that would have otherwise been received on behalf of deceased individuals. Since Assessor Kaegi took office in 2019, the Erroneous Exemptions Investigations department has operated at a surplus at no cost to Cook County taxpayers. The cost of salaries and investigations conducted by the department is paid through late fees and penalties charged to those who received exemptions for which they were not qualified. Common findings are
households that no longer meet the income requirements or receive exemptions on dual properties. Any surplus funds are used to pay for the operations of the department in the following year. Automatic renewal of exemptions will be granted again this year and the EEI department will continue its rigorous audits to ensure that only those who qualify continue to receive exemptions. In March and April, homeowners who may no longer qualify for exemptions will be mailed letters informing them that they must reapply. In the event that a homeowner discovers that they are no longer eligible, they can also fill out a waiver form, removing the exemption. For more information, visit bit.ly/3G1BxT1.
Dear Constituents… BY BRAD STEPHENS STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 20
Last year, Governor Pritzker signed the quickly drafted and un-vetted SAFE-T Act into law. The Safety Accountability, Fairness & Equity Today Act was purported to keep Illinois families safer, but that has not been the outcome for those who are already battling violence in their neighborhoods. The House Democrat majority passed this sweeping legislation on a bare minimum partyline vote to defund police, make it harder to charge violent criminals and make it easier for violent criminals to get out on electronic monitoring, among many other things. Some Democrats even joined Republicans in voting against the bill recognizing its dangers. We need to ensure public safety in Illinois by supporting law enforcement at every level and providing them with the tools they need to protect and serve, rather than tying their hands. Violent crime is up, police retirements are increasing, and our communities are less safe. I’m co-sponsoring legislation that would repeal the so-called “SAFE-T Act”—House Resolution 598. If you agree we need to repeal the SAFE-T Act, please sign the online petition at bit.ly/35qXOgr. I also welcome your feedback on this important issue. Please feel free to call my office at (773) 444-0611 or email stephens@ilhousegop.org with your thoughts and concerns.
Martwick Celebrates Funding To Enhance Local Libraries CHICAGO –Thanks to support from State Senator Rob Martwick (D-Chicago) to provide aid to libraries for pandemic recovery, the Schiller Park Public Library will receive nearly $6,000 to enhance its services. “Libraries serve the public with information and opportunities to learn and prosper,” Martwick said. “This grant provides more
resources to the library that will benefit people throughout the Shiller Park community.” The library grant program is aimed at responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing funds for libraries. Grant recipients can use the funding to modify services, transform spaces and develop resources for their local recovering workforce and to ensure all operations can be provided safely and effectively as the pandemic continues. “The funding provided to Schiller Park Public Library will help it provide resources the community can rely on during this tough time,” Martwick said. “Grant opportunities like this continue to advance and create new alternatives to our educational resources that make them more accessible to a greater number of residents.”
SAVE THOSE PLASTIC BAGS Clean Up- Give Back, a local organization that focuses on eliminating litter in the area, is asking the community to save your plastic bags now for collection during Earth Month in April. Donna Adam, President of Clean Up - Give Back explains... "Most trash haulers including Lake Shore Recycling, Republic, Groot, Flood Brothers and Waste Management, do not allow plastic bags in the recycling bin because plastic bags harm their machines," said Des Plaines resident Donna Adam, president of Clean Up - Give Back. "For that reason, most plastic bags end up in the landfills. We want to upcycle the plastic and make it useful. In order to do that, we need a lot of help from the communities." Acceptable plastic items include grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, plastic shipping envelope, zip lock and other storage bags, cereal bags, plastic wrap and stretch film, produce bags, pallet covering films, and outside casing wrap for toilet paper, paper towels and water bottles. No plastic bottles will be collected. Those go in recycling bins. The goal of the Plastic Bag Drive is to divert thousands of pounds of bags from the landfill and Clean Up - Give Back will donate the bags to a company that makes outdoor furniture and decks. Some of the plastic from the drive will be used to create a bench which will be presented to the community in September. Further details are on their website at cleanupgiveback.org. Drop off sites will be announced on their website on March 1st.
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PLASTIC BAG DRIVE FOR EARTH MONTH "Put Plastic in its Place" by joining Clean Up - Give Back and local students in a community-wide plastic drive!
Trash Haulers such as Republic, Groot, Lake Shore Recycling, Flood Brothers, and Waste Management CANNOT receive plastic bags in their recycling bins because plastic bags harm their machinery. Help us recycle plastic bags for Earth Month!
Items Accepted: Grocery bags Bread bags Bubble wrap Dry cleaning bags Newspaper sleeves Ice bags Plastic shipping envelopes Zip lock and other food storage bags Cereal bags Plastic wrap and stretch film Pallet coverings film Produce bags Outside plastic casing of toilet paper, paper towels, and water bottles
an upcycled bench will be created from the recycled plastic...
How to Donate: Drop-off locations will be announced March 1st at CleanUpGiveBack.Org. For questions about the drive or to volunteer, call/text Clean Up Give Back at 847-224-8592. Everybody donating will receive a sticker in thanks for supporting Earth Month. Start saving your bags NOW!
...that will be donated and presented to the community!
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LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS (CONT.) Homeowners: Find out which Property Tax Exemptions Automatically Renew This Year Cook County- In response to COVID-19, the Cook County Assessor’s Office will continue the automatic renewal of the Senior Freeze, Veterans with Disabilities, and Persons with Disabilities Exemptions; the Homeowner and Senior Exemptions, will continue to auto-renew every year.
If a homeowner received any of these five exemptions last year (tax year 2020), they do not need to reapply this year (tax year 2021). To verify which exemptions were received last year, homeowners can visit the Cook County Property Tax Portal at cookcountypropertyinfo.com, enter their PIN and look under the exemption tab. Homeowners will receive a postcard or letter in March 2022 confirming which exemptions will be automatically renewed. For first time applicants, the 2021 tax year exemption filing period will begin in early March 2022. Homeowner are encouraged to file online. To learn more about property tax exemptions and eligibility, visit cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.
Lost Bank Accounts and Tax Time Misplaced bank and investment accounts are common examples of unclaimed property. January, February and March present an excellent opportunity to create a comprehensive list of existing accounts because banks, credit unions and investment companies will provide information needed to prepare tax returns. Checking this list each year is a great way to ensure your accounts are not considered unclaimed and, as a result, surrendered to the state. In Illinois, property typically is considered unclaimed if the owner has not touched it in three years. For example, a bank account without any activity for three years, even checking the balance online, could be considered unclaimed property. An estimated one-in-four people in Illinois find unclaimed property and the average claim is $1,000. Since 2015, we have returned $1.3 billion, the most that has been returned in the program’s 58-year history. A database of unclaimed property can be found at icash.illinoistreasurer.gov. Individuals, businesses and non-profits could have unclaimed property. Because unclaimed property is surrendered twice each year, the office encourages individuals to search twice each year. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office works to return unclaimed property no matter how long it takes.
Silvestri to Retire from Cook County Board After 28 years ELMWOOD PARK--Cook County Commissioner Peter Silvestri (R-9th District) announced that he will not seek re-election to the seat he has held for nearly three decades. First elected in 1994, Silvestri, one of the longest-tenured members of the Cook County Board, has served as Chairman of the Zoning and Building Committee and the County and Forest Preserve District Litigation Committees, as well as serving as Vice-Chairman of several other committees. He
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was formerly Cook County’s representative on the Chicago Metropolitan Agency on Planning (CMAP) and currently serves on the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) and as a member of the Illinois Association of Counties. During his tenure, Silvestri was instrumental in revising the Cook County Zoning Code as well as the county’s ethics code. A staunch advocate of fiscal responsibility, Silvestri always supported measures to streamline and improve the efficiency of county services. “It has been my honor to serve the residents of the 9th County District for 28 years,” Silvestri said. “It has been an extremely rewarding experience to work with the President and members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the many talented and dedicated administrators and employees of Cook County.” Commissioner Silvestri represents the villages of Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Norridge, River Forest, River Grove and Rosemont; and parts of Arlington Heights, Glenview, Melrose Park, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights and Schiller Park. The 9th District also includes Unincorporated Maine and Norwood Park Townships and parts of the Northwest Side of Chicago. The term for current County Commissioners ends on December 1, 2022.
A Thanks to Ernie BY MICHAEL W. FRERICHS, ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER
I never met Ernie Ulrich. I think I would have liked him. He served in the Army during World War II. He fought in Normandy and the Ardennes. He earned a Purple Heart and a Silver Battle Star. He achieved the rank of First Sergeant. He returned home after the war and worked as a stationary engineer maintaining boilers in Chicago museums. He never married and died quietly in 1999 at 85 years old. He had a will, but his final wishes were never executed for unknown reasons. Last month, during the holidays, I was able to help the man I never met. Among Ernest F. Ulrich’s final wishes was to donate $90,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago. “What an amazing story of generosity by Mr. Ulrich. The State of Illinois made it their business to return this gift to Shriners Hospital for Children, which will make a big difference
in the lives of children in need of specialty care,” said Daniel Winter, Development Officer, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago. “Our children’s hospital is thrilled to be part of the happy ending of this amazing story about a late WWII hero who worked a blue-collar job for decades and managed to leave behind more than a million dollars for charity in Chicago.” There is more to Ernie’s story. Since 2016, on behalf of Ernie, our office has returned $2.1 million to several non-profits in addition to Shriners, including The Salvation Army, Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind, and Goodwill Industries of Metro Chicago. Each time, the generosity has been a pleasant surprise; no one seems to know why Ernie chose their organization. Returning unclaimed money and property to its rightful owners is among the core responsibilities of the Illinois State Treasurer. An estimated one-in-four people in Illinois find unclaimed property and the average claim is $1,000. Since 2015, we have returned $1.3 billion, the most that has been returned in the program’s 58-year history. To find out if you have unclaimed property, visit illinoistreasurer.gov/ICASH. For a full list of libraries receiving a grant, visit ilsos.gov/news/2022/january/220113d1.pdf
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and held without bond. He had a preliminary hearing on January 19th.
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DEC. 21 - THEFT – A truck parked in the lot at Iggy Music Store and Repair Shop on North Avenue had its catalytic converter stolen. DEC. 22 - THEFT – The owner of a purse reported it stolen from an unattended shopping cart at Wal-Mart on North Avenue. DEC. 27 - THEFT – The Home Depot on North Avenue reported having an electric ratchet stolen. DEC. 29 - THEFT – The Verizon store on North Avenue reported having an iPhone 13 Max Pro stolen from a display area. JAN. 4 - THEFT – Catalytic Converters were reported stolen from the 400 block of East Armitage Avenue, several cars in the King Arthur Court area, and another in the 500 block of North Lavergne Avenue. JAN. 7 - THEFT – A car parked in the Casa San Carlo lot on Wolf Road had it’s catalytic converter stolen.
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DEC. 19 - BURGLARY – A pickup truck parked in the 3100 block of George Street had its rear window broken and several items stolen from the vehicle which included a concrete cutter and a brick cutter valued at approximately $2000. DEC. 21 - THEFT – A package containing medical needles was reported stolen from the lobby of a building in the 9500 block of Franklin Avenue. DEC. 24 - VEHICLE THEFT – The owner of a 2019 Volkswagen Golf reported it stolen from the 3500 block of DeSota Court JAN. 1 - RESIDENTIAL THEFT – An apartment in the 9500 block of Franklin Avenue was robbed of a Wii U and Xbox. JAN. 4 - THEFT – A Honda Accord parked in the 9200 block of Robinson Avenue had its catalytic converter stolen. JAN. 7 - THEFT – A truck parked in the 3900 block of Mannheim Road had its catalytic converter stolen. JAN. 8 - THEFT – Two Isuzu trucks parked in the 3700 block of River Road had their catalytic converters stolen. JAN. 9 - GRAFFITI – Graffiti was reported being found on the walls of three buildings in the 3000 block of Ruth Street, one in the 3000 block of Prairie Street and a fifth in the 10500 block of Crown Road. JAN. 10 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A car parked in the 3200 block of Calwagner Street had all four of its tires slashed. JAN. 10 - VEHICLE THEFT – A 2009 Hyundai Azera was reported stolen from the 10100 block of Chestnut Avenue JAN. 15 - CLASS X FELONY – Franklin Park Police charged a Franklin Park man with “drug induced homicide” for allegedly supplying heroin to a woman in 2018 that led to her death by overdose. Troy Campbell was arrested and charged with drug induced homicide
DEC. 11 - VEHICLE THEFT – A 2011 BMW parked on the 2nd floor parking lot of a building in the 7800 block of North Avenue was reported stolen. DEC. 11 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – The owner of a home in the 7500 block of Cortland Street reported someone attempted to gain access to the home by prying open a window. DEC. 12 - THEFT – A car parked in the BP gas station parking lot on Harlem Avenue had a purse stolen from inside while the owner made a purchase in the store. DEC. 12 - THEFT – A home in the 2800 block of 75th Court had a laptop stolen. DEC. 12 - RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY – Police arrested Richard Rosado of Chicago after he allegedly broke into a home in the 7700 block of West Sunset Drive. He was charged with residential burglary, possession of burglary tools, aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting arrest and reckless conduct. DEC. 13 - THEFT – The keys were left in a pickup truck parked in the 7300 block of North Avenue and it was reported stolen. DEC. 17 - THEFT – Two vehicles parked in the 7200 block of Wrightwood Avenue had their catalytic converters stolen. DEC. 20 - THEFT – A car parked in the 1600 block of 75th Court had their catalytic converter stolen. DEC. 22 - THEFT – A car parked in the 2900 block of 78th Court had its catalytic converter stolen. JAN. 8 - THEFT – A car parked in the 1600 block of 77th Avenue had its catalytic converter stolen. JAN. 10 - RETAIL THEFT – Binny’s Beverage Depot on North Avenue reported having a bottle of Tequila stolen.
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DEC. 29 - THEFT – The owner of a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander reported having its catalytic converter stolen when it was parked in the 8200 block of Oconnor Drive. DEC. 30 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A landscape rock was thrown and broke through the front glass door of a building in the 8100 block of Grand Avenue. JAN. 4 - THEFT – A car parked in the 2500 block of Spruce Street had its catalytic converter stolen. JAN. 11 - RETAIL THEFT – A woman entered the Jane’s Hallmark Shop on Thatcher Avenue and allegedly stole $40 worth of soaps and placed them into a bag she brought into the store. As she ran out of the store, she defaced the window with a magic marker.
located the offending vehicle. Gucwa was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage report, no insurance, improper turn and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He had a court date of Jan. 21st. DEC. 31 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – The owner of a 2011 Nissan Versa parked in the 9300 block of Irving Park Road reported to police that she found the driver side of her vehicle to be scratched with an unknown object. A witness advised the owner that it was a male Hispanic wearing glasses and he was driving a silver pickup truck. Complaints will be signed if offender is located. JAN. 4 - BATTERY – Davell Dixon-Matthew was arrested by police after an altercation at a hotel on Lawrence Avenue. Dixon-Matthew tried renting a room but was unable to produce proper credentials or a credit card with his name on it. An argument ensued with the employees and Dixon-Matthew became irate and started to yell, making verbal threats, at the front desk clerk. He then threw a cup of coffee which struck the clerk in the leg. Dixon-Matthew was then arrested by police and charged with battery and assault. He had a Jan. 22nd court date. JAN. 4 - THEFT – A vehicle parked in the 4000 block of Mannheim Road had its rear license plate stolen. JAN. 5 - THEFT – A resident living in the 3900 block of Wehrman Avenue reported to police that a package containing a $1,000 coat was supposedly delivered to his address but the package was never found by him. The merchant stated that a police report would need to be made in order for the buyer to receive a refund. JAN. 7 - THEFT – A car parked in the 3900 block of Mannheim Road had its catalytic converter stolen. JAN. 8 - THEFT – A car parked in the 9200 block of Sally Lane had its catalytic converter stolen. JAN. 9 - RETAIL THEFT – A gas station in the 10000 block of Irving Park Road reported having two male Hispanics enter the store and take a case of Modelo valued at $30.65 out of the store without paying for it. JAN. 9 - POSSESSION OF STOLEN GOODS – Police arrested Angelica M. Converse of Chicago after finding “a stack of license plates” in the trunk of her vehicle. After some investigation, it was found the license plates had been stolen. Police also found a black plastic bag containing individually packaged green leafy substance which turned out to be cannabis. Converse’s vehicle was seized and towed. She was charged with possession of
cannabis over 100 grams, possession of cannabis with intent over 100 grams, possession of stolen license plates. JAN. 12 - DECEPTIVE PRACTICES AND THEFT – A resident in the 9800 block of Montrose Blvd. reported to police that he was a victim of a scam phone call. The victim received a text message from a person who identified themselves as “Mark”. “Mark” stated in the text message the he was from Amazon and that an iPhone 12 Pro Max was ordered for $1,150 on his account and to call an 800 number if he had not ordered an iPhone. The victim later called “Mark”, who had an Indian accent and appeared to be calling from a call center due to the background noise. The victim told “Mark” he did not order the iPhone. “Mark” said he would help fix the issue. “Mark” had the victim install the application AnyDesk on his phone so “Mark” could remote into his cell phone. The victim provided “Mark” with his full name social security number, address, birthday, bank account information, bank login and password. The victim the next day noticed some money was transferred from his accounts. $299 from his bank account to CashApp and $250 was transferred from his bank account to purchase a gift card. $350 was transferred to purchase another gift card from another bank account. The victim then went to the bank to report the fraudulent transfers. He removed AnyDesk from his cell phone and was told by police to monitor his credit report to ensure no fraudulent accounts are opened under his social security number. He was also advised to freeze his credit.
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DEC. 29 - THEFT – A car parked in the 600 block of Berkshire Lane had items stolen from it. DEC. 29 - THEFT – Several unlocked vehicles in the 600 block of Nelson Lane had items stolen from inside. DEC. 31 - THEFT – A package was stolen from a front porch of a home in the 700 block of Cordial Drive. JAN. 1 - VEHICLE THEFT – The owners of two vehicles parked in the 3000 block of Patton Drive reported them stolen. JAN. 1 - THEFT – Vehicles parked in the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Greenleaf Avenue and the 1900 block of Morse Avenue had items taken from inside the cars. JAN. 2 - VEHICLE THEFT – An unlocked vehicle was stolen from the 1600 block of Buckingham Drive.
SCHILLER PARK
DEC. 25 - HIT AND RUN – Emil Benak of Schiller Park was crossing the street in the 9400 block of Irving Park Road at approximately 9:49 pm when he was struck by a vehicle described as a Volvo S60. Benak was taken to an area hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries. The driver did not stop and police later recovered the car that struck Benak in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood with fire damage. After further investigation, Schiller Park Police arrested a 68 year old Chicago man and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident involving death. The name of the suspect has not been released. DEC. 31 - HIT AND RUN – Andrzej Gucwa of Schiller Park was arrested after a hit and run accident at River Road and Lawrence Avenue. The traffic crash was captured by Redspeed red light camera and police
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District 81 School Board Member. She also served the public as the Director of the Vilas County Commission on Aging and Leyden Township Senior Citizen Coordinator. Diane was a long-time resident of Schiller Park, IL and Eagle River, WI. She was known for being a trusted colleague and passionate leader of the communities she belonged to. She was cherished by many, loved by all, and her spunky personality will be dearly missed. Services were held. FRANCIS A. ONORATI – July 19, 1926 ~ December 7, 2021 (age 95). Francis Augustine Onorati (Frank or Bud) passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at the age of 95. He was born July 19, 1926, in Blanford, IN. to Francis (Jimmie) Onorati and Mary Taparo, and grew up in nearby Paris, IL. Frank is survived by daughter Jane of Forest Park, IL; his wife Sally of Melrose Park, IL; and 3 grandchildren: Eric Wondra of Hudson, WI and Jake and Sara Wondra of Minneapolis, MN. He is preceded in death by both parents, his daughter Susan L. Wondra, granddaughter Lisa Wondra, and half-brother Fred Onorati. Frank joined the Navy during WWII when a junior in high school, and then returned to finish high school and begin college studies while in the local army national guard unit. His unit was later activated for the Korean War, and attended officer training at Fort Benning, GA. After getting married in Paris, IL, he was sent overseas to Korea with the 40th division as a second lieutenant. Frank was very proud of his military service, and in retirement was a member of the Illinois Police Reserves, local combat leagues, and a firearms instructor and rangemaster. Frank spent most of his teaching career at East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, IL, first as a chemistry and math teacher, and later as the school’s audiovisual director. Photography was a life-long love for him, and he donated his services as a photographer to local governments, public libraries, and many people in his community. In his early 50’s, Frank took up motocross racing against competitors some 30 years younger than him. Services were held. MARIA P. FIORE – of Des Plaines was born on November 11, 1934 in Sicily to the late Joseph and Maria Luisa (nee Vitale) Picciotto and passed away at the age of 87 on December 31, 2021. Maria was the beloved mother of Anna Luisa (Philippe) Fiore, and Vito J. Fiore; dear sister to the late Antonina (John) Sofia, the late Vincenzo Picciotto, the late Alphonso Picciotto, and the late Pino Picciotto; loving aunt to Maria
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