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Well, when winter was rearing its ugly head (and continued well into spring) I was always commenting on how I hate the cold and can’t wait for summer and warm weather to arrive. Low and behold, we went directly into summer (no surprise there) with temps well into the nineties! As much as some people are complaining (and the grass is already drying up), I refuse. Give me heat because we wait all winter for this. The way I look at it, you can always escape the heat with air conditioning, pools or just sitting under a shady tree. There are no bulky winter coats, hats, gloves, frosty fingers and toes or cold noses. The summer sun gives me all the Vitamin D I need and puts a smile on my face and a nice tan on my arms. What more could you ask for? Enjoy because we are already halfway through the year, and winter again (ugh) will be here before even Hallmark starts their Christmas movies! And with summer comes more travel. Somehow or other, I receive a magazine called “Travel and Leisure”. I don’t ever remember signing up for it and I’ve never received a bill, so I assume that it’s included in one of my many other subscription services that I can’t keep track of. I’m on so many mailing lists my mailman needs to rubber band my mail together. I feel bad for him having to lug all that junk mail and magazines to my door. But getting back to the travel magazine, I actually enjoy looking through it. It takes me to parts of the world I would never dream of visiting or for that matter ever heard of. The articles include writings from authors who visit exotic places. One took a trip through Zambias South Luangwa National Park in Africa, where he came up close and personal to wild animals and unchartered territories. Another took a trip through the Turkish Riviera hiking some of the 336 miles of the Lycian Way trail. Her description of this Mediterranean get-away was breathtaking, letting me imagine the “rugged coastal mountains to the rock-cut tombs dating back some 2,000 years.” She described her visit of St. Nicholas Church in Demre which is the seat of the patron saint of sailors and children, who was born in Patara in 330 AD
– and is known in modern times as Santa Claus. Wow, and here I thought he was born in the North Pole! LOL This magazine is filled with, again, places I’ve never heard of but wonder what it would be like to just pack up and travel to. And yes, the articles also give travel ideas for places that are right here in our own backyard. And truth be told, there are places in the United States I’ve never heard of that are most likely just as fascinating and interesting to visit. Looking through the magazine, I realize how truly big the world is and how many places I’d love to put on my bucket list to travel to. Although probably only a drop in the bucket compared to some travelers, I’ve visited 15 states (probably more if you count stopping for gas) and three different countries. I’d love to go to France and visit a spot where my father took a picture during the war in front of a monument that is still there today. It would be like standing on history similar to when we were in Rome and walked the same paths as ancient Romans did. So what has been your great adventure? Was it somewhere close or across the world? If you’d like to tell us about it, write in and tell our readers of your adventures. Send in a picture if you’d like too. If people can’t travel, it’s a way of giving them a chance to dream and imagine. And as much as people say Alaska and Iceland are beautiful places to visit, I have no desire to visit any place where I have to wear a winter coat. Only warm weather destinations are for me. The beach is calling and I must go! Enjoy your summer everyone. Be safe during the 4th of July celebrations. Leave the fireworks to the professionals and take care of your pets. Be thankful for your freedoms and GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Our visit to Rome, Italy in 2016 in front of the Colosseum.
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JULY 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. JULY IS Free Community Paper Month - Air Conditioning Appreciation Days - Cell Phone Courtesy Month - Dog Days of Summer - Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month - National Blueberry Month - National Deli Salad Month - National Grilling Month - National Horseradish Month - National Hot Dog Month - National ice Cream Month - National Lost Pet Prevention Month - National Make a Difference to Children Month - National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - National Park and Recreation Month - National Vacation Rental Month - National Watermelon Month - Sarcoma Awareness Month - Smart Irrigation Month - Tour De France - Women’s Motorcycle Month - Independent Retailer Month - National Contract Sewing Month - National Anti-Boredom Month - National Baked Bean Month - National Culinary Arts Month - National Hemp Month - National Horseradish Month - National Picnic Month - National Peach Month Ongoing: SENIOR POLKA ASSOCIATION Join the Senior Polka Association (SPA). Yearly membership $10. Meets at the Lone Tree Manor, 7730 N. Milwaukee, Niles, first Tuesday of the month. Live polka music from 5-6pm. There is a short meeting at 6pm followed by cake, coffee and bingo. Join us for an enjoyable evening. For further info call Richard at 847-209-1385.
Ongoing: ST. FRANCIS BORGIA QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE Every Tuesday night at the Draft Bar located at 8221 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago. Tickets are $5 each (cash only). Tickets can be purchased after all the masses at the church and at the Draft bar. For more information call the school office at 773-589-1000. Current pot is over forty thousand dollars!
Ongoing: ST. EUGENE SCHOOL QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE Every
Wednesday 8:30pm with Bingo before at 7pm at Mullen’s Bar & Grill, 8313 W. Lawrence Ave in Norridge. 50/50 progressive raffle. Tickets $5 each Cash only. Proceeds benefit St. Eugene School. Tickets are available at the school office, rectory or at Mullen’s Bar and Grill any time.
O n g o i n g : S C H I L L E R PA R K AUTUMN LEAVES CLUB Meetings on
the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at the SP Community Center, 4501 25th Avenue. Play Bingo, other games, events and activities. New members welcome. For further information contact Autumn Leaves President, JoAnn Michonski at 847-678-2452.
Ongoing: ROTARY CLUB OF CHICAGO’O’HARE Join us to find out
more about Rotary. Luncheon meetings are held every Thursday at noon followed by an interesting speaker at The Great Escape, 9540 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park. Check the website rotarychicagoohare.org for more information on our club projects and upcoming speakers. Call Sylvia Jewgieniew (847-533-8053) to make your reservation. Your first lunch is complimentary.
Ongoing: NORTHLAKE KIWANIS CLUB Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month
on Zoom at 7 a.m. For info contact Nancy Tobin, golfgoddess45@comcast.net
O n g oi n g: E L M WO O D PA R K GARDEN CLUB Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of every month. Elmwood Park Library’s Ferrentino Room. The library is located in Conti Circle, Elmwood Park. Meetings begin at 6:30pm. Contact Donna Clesen 847-361-1233 for further information
Ongoing: SENIOR WALKING CLUB IN SCHILLER PARK Every Wednesday (weather permitting) 9:30 - 10:30am at Stalica Park
Thru Aug: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE. Donations
needed for New and/or slightly used: backpacks, binders, calculators, crayons, folders, glue, markers, notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, etc. leydentownship.com
July 1: NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY - HALFWAY POINT OF 2022! - INTERNATIONAL JOKE DAY - AMERICAN ZOO DAY - DRIVE YOUR CORVETTE TO WORK DAY INTERNATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY - ZIP CODE DAY - NATIONAL WRONG TROUSERS DAY
July 2: WORLD UFO DAY - MADE IN THE USA DAY - I FORGOT DAY HOP A PARK DAY July 2: THE UNITY IN COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER WITH THE CHICAGO DOGS Come on out and support a great
organization and enjoy a ballgame at the same time. $15 per person with a portion of proceeds benefiting the United in Community. Doors open at 5pm and game is at 6pm. Info and to purchase tickets visit info@theunityincommunity.org.
July 3: STAY OUT OF THE SUN DAY - NATIONAL FRIED CLAM DAY - DISOBEDIENCE DAY INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC BAG FREE DAY - NATIONAL EAT BEANS DAY July 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY! NATIONAL CAESAR SALAD DAY - “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” PUBLISHED: ANNIVERSARY, 1895 - SIDEWALK EGG FRYING DAY July 5: NATIONAL GR AHA M CRACKER DAY - NATIONAL BIKINI DAY - NATIONAL WORKAHOLICS DAY July 6: INTERNATIONAL KISSING DAY - NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY - UMBRELLA COVER DAY - NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DAY July 7-10: ISLAND IN THE CITY FESTIVAL Celebrate summer at the Island in
the City Festival sponsored by the Norridge Park District, Norridge, IL. Carnival, live music, food trucks, beer garden and lots of fun! Thurs, July 7, and Friday, July 8, 5-11pm. Saturday, July 9, 1-11pm, Sunday, July 10, 1-10pm. Visit Norridge Park District for more details at norridgepk.com
July 7-10: ITASCA FEST 2022 Family oriented Carnival, Live Music, Food, Beverages, Games, Bingo and much more! Free and live music all weekend long! Itasca’s own Church Street Brewery will be on tap again! Washington Park in Itasca, Hours Thursday 6-11pm, Friday 6 till Midnight, Saturday Noon till Midnight, Sunday Noon-11pm. For further info itasca.com
July 7: NATIONA L FATH E R DAUG H T E R TA K E A WA L K T O G ET H E R DAY - G L OB A L
FORGIVENESS DAY - WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY - TELL THE TRUTH DAY - NATIONAL DIVE BAR DAY - DOLL DAY July 8: NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE DAY - NATIONAL VIDEO GAME DAY - BE A KID AGAIN DAY July 8: STREET DANCE You don’t want to
miss this unforgettable annual summer event! Live music, local food vendors, children’s activities and much more will fill the street. Bring your family out to Franklin Avenue outside the Community Center and have a fun-filled summer night with your Franklin Park friends and neighbors. 6-11pm, New Location: Franklin Avenue outside the Community Center.
Ju ly 9 : NAT I O NA L S U G A R COOKIE DAY - COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY July 10: NATIONAL KITTEN DAY PICK BLUEBERRIES DAY - TEDDY BEAR PICNIC DAY - NATIONAL PINA COLADA DAY - DON’T STEP ON A BEE DAY July 11: MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAE DAY - CHEER UP THE LONELY DAY - ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY - NATIONAL FREE SLURPEE DAY NATIONAL SWIMMING POOL DAY July 12: NATIONAL SIMPLICITY DAY - NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY - PAPER BAG DAY - NATIONAL EAT YOUR JELL-O DAY - COW APPRECIATION DAY
July 15: NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY - NATIONAL I LOVE HORSES DAY - NATIONAL GIVE SOMETHING AWAY DAY July 16: ELMWOOD PARK GARDEN CLUB GARDEN WALK Begins at
Centennial Park (Armitage and 76th Ave) 11am-4pm. Tickets are on sale from 10am to 1pm at the Park. $12 per person or $10 and a bag of groceries for a food pantry in Elmwood Park. Enjoy the variety of gardens. Donna Clesen, 847-361-1233.
July 16: NATIONAL PERSONAL CHEF DAY - NATIONAL CHERRY DAY July 16: LIVE BAND - “THE LAST GENERATION” The Landing Strip Bar and
Grill in Schiller Park at 9820 Lawrence Avenue. Daily food and drink specials, pool tables, hi-dev TV’s, beer garden, slots and more. Info 847-447-3024.
July 17: NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY - WORLD EMOJI DAY July 18: NATIONAL CAVIAR DAY - NATIONAL GET OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE DAY July 19: STICK OUT YOUR TONGUE DAY - NATIONAL DAIQUIRI DAY July 20: NATIONAL MOON DAY INTERNATIONAL BALLOON DOG DAY - NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY INTERNATIONAL CHESS DAY July 21: NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY
July 13: NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY
July 22: RAT-CATCHERS DAY INTERNATIONAL HAMMOCK DAY
July 13: FRANKLIN PARK VILLAGE WILL HOST SOLAR POWER HOURS
July 23: NATIONAL GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY - NATIONAL VANILLA ICE CREAM DAY
Learn about the benefits and incentives of going solar and how it can become more affordable through the group buy program. A Grow Solar presenter will discuss the basics of solar energy and explain how you can save money with rebates and incentives. There are two options to participate in the FREE educational Solar Power Hours: Inperson Presentation on Wednesday, July 13, 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Police Station (no registration required) Online Webinar on Tuesday, Aug 2, 11am. villageoffranklinpark.com
July 14: NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY - BASTILLE DAY NATIONAL NUDE DAY - NATIONAL TAPE MEASURE DAY - SHARK AWARENESS DAY July 14-16: TASTE OF PARK RIDGE Free admission - Live Bands, Food vendors and much more. 11am-10:30pm on the 14th, 11am11pm on 15th and 16th. Entertainment and activities are free. Food and drink tickets are sold in strips of 8 for $10. Located in an area just west of the Uptown Park Ridge Library. For further info go to tasteofparkridge.com.
July 15: 62 AND OLDER MIDSUMMER PIZZA AND GAMES PARTY Schiller Park residents only. Community Center, 4501 N. 25th Ave., Schiller Park 11:30am1:30pm. Food, games, fun! RSVP by July 13 to seniorservices@schillerparkil.us or call 847-678-8765.
July 24: NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY - NATIONAL COUSINS DAY NATIONAL THERMAL ENGINEER DAY - NATIONAL PARENTS’ DAY - NATIONAL COUSINS DAY NATIONAL TELL AN LD JOKE DAY July 27: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WITH COOK COUNTY SHERIFFS 6pm, Westdale Park, 3045 Sandra Avenue, Melrose Park. leydentownship.com 847-455-8616
July 27: WALK ON STILTS DAY July 28: WORLD HEPATITIS DAY NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY - NATIONAL REFRESHMENT DAY NATIONAL INTERN DAY July 29: NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY - NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY NATIONAL TALK IN AN ELEVATOR DAY - NATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY - RAIN DAY July 30: NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY - PAPERBACK BOOK DAY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY - NATIONAL FATHER-IN-LAW DAY NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR (CONT.) July 31: NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY - NATIONAL MUTT DAY - NATIONAL RASPBERRY CAKE DAY - UNCOMMON INSTRUMENT AWARENESS DAY July: TWILIGHT TUNES AT BROOKFIELD ZOO
Every Friday and Saturday in July. Concerts begin promptly at 7pm. Brookfield Zoo Member Tickets $10 adults and $8 children and seniors. Non-members $15 adults and $13 children and seniors. Twilight Tunes Concerts also include access to after hours exhibits, visits from animal ambassadors between 6-6:30pm, numerous food and drink options available for purchase and a laser light show at the conclusion of each concert. For a full lineup of entertainment visit czs.org/brookfield-zoo/home.aspx Limited capacity and reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased on line.
Aug 5: LAKE GENEVA US. MAIL CRUISE, M.A.R.S. SUPPER CLUB, SHOPPING IN DOWNTOWN LAKE GENEVA TRIP. Presented by Leyden Township and
Village of Elmwood Park. $83 PER PERSON. 7am departure time from Elmwood Park and 4:45pm departure from Lake Geneva. Boat trip, lunch, shopping and a wonderful day! For info and reservations call Jamie at 847-455-8616 ext. 5119.
Aug 7: RIVER PARK MOOSE LODGE FLEA MARKET 8601 W. Fullerton, River Grove. 10am-3pm. Reserve your
space now. $25 per space plus $5/table. ($5 for electricity, if needed). For an application email rpwotmfleamarket2022@gmail.com, for more information call 773-816-0783.
Aug 19: 62 AND OLDER END OF SUMMER BARBEQUE Schiller Park Memorial Pool, 4001 Scott Street, Schiller Park. 11:30am-2pm. Rain Date August 26. For further info and to RSVP call Mary Maltese, 847-678-8765 or email seniorservices@schillerparkil.us.
Aug 19-21: FRANKLIN PARK VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE It’s time to clear out your clutter and sell it to
a bargain hunter at the Village-wide Garage Sale! The Village’s threeday event will be held on August 19, 20, and 21 from 8 AM to 7 PM. If you would like your address to be included in the sale, please email clerk@vofp.com or call (847) 671-8242. Register no later than August 15 to be included in the list of addresses that are participating!
Aug 20-21: TASTE OF ST. GERTRUDE Enjoy a fun
summer festivity on the grounds of St. Gertrude Church, 9613 Schiller Boulevard, Franklin Park. Saturday Aug 20th 5-10pm and Sunday Aug 21st 10am-6pm. There will be an outdoor Catholic mass at 5pm on Saturday with festivities starting after the mass. Sunday they will have a Polish mass followed by a Polish folkloric dance group and then have a Mexican fokloric dance group after the Spanish mass. There will be beer, wine, food vendors, entertainment, raffles and lots of fun! The festival is free and there is no charge to enter. Tickets will be sold for the food, beverages and the kids’ games, which will have prizes. There will also be two bounce houses for the children. For further information, contact St. Gertrude Parish at gertrudeonline.com or call 847-455-1100.
Thru Aug 21: PIXAR PUTT POP-UP MINI-GOLF AT NAVY PIER Mini-golf course made up of 18 interactive
holes inspired by the stories and characters from Disney and Pixar’s animated films. Pixar Putt is open noon-10pm weekdays and 10am10pm weekends. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Evening sessions for 18 and older, call Pixar Putt After Dark, are 7-10pm, Thursday-Saturday. Tickets $27.50+ Visit pixarputt.com/Chicago
Aug 27: ZOOBREW AT BROOKFIELD ZOO Guests
21 and over can sample dozens of ales, lagers, stouts, porters and seltzers while taking in wildlife and nature. More than 80 samples of beers and animal ambassadors come out so you can get up close with all different kinds of species. Several tasting sessions and ticket options, including for designated drivers, are available. All tickets include free parking and admission to the zoo. For further info visit czs.org/brookfield-zoo/home.aspx
Oct 1: TREK TO THE REC - PRESENTED BY LEYDEN TOWNSHIP 5K race presented by Leyden Township, Leyden District 212 and Mannheim District 83. Early Bird Registration, $5 for every participant. Race starts at 8am. Info leydentownship.com
Thru Sept 1: ROSEMONT’S PARKWAY BANK PARK “ROCKIN IN THE PARK” A series of FREE
summer concerts held every Thursday and select Fridays and holidays evenings. Every Thursday concert will end with a musical fireworks display. All concerts will run from 7-10pm. For a full lineup of bands visit Rosemont.com/thepark/events-calendar/
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS AND FESTIVALS! BENSENVILLE: Parade kicks off Bensenville’s “Liberty Fest”
Celebration at 10am on July 4 starting at Town Center (12 S. Center St.) and ending at the Redmond Recreational Complex (545 John St.). Live entertainment, food, drinks and fireworks (from Public Works Facility at 9:30pm). Music at 6pm with DJ M.B. Entertainment and Libido Funk. Circus 7:30pm. bensenville.il.us.
CHICAGO: Fireworks at Navy Pier every Wednesday at 9pm and Saturday at 10pm, including Saturday, July 2, more at navypier.org
DES PLAINES: Fireworks display July 1 at Oakton Community
College (1600 Golf Road), with gates opening at 7pm. desplaines.org
ELMWOOD PARK: Annual Village Parade starts at 9am. Celebration at Elmwood Park High School 6-10pm. Kevin Lee & The Kings perform. 6:30-9:30pm. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm. Elmwoodpark.org
ITASCA: The Village of Itasca will host a pyrotechnics spectacular and music-filled evening at Hamilton Lakes, located west of O’Hare Airport (intersection of I-390 and Park Boulevard). Beginning 4pm July 4, fireworks at 10pm. itasca.com
LOMBARD: The village plans to host Fourth of July Fireworks at dusk on July 4 at Madison Meadow Park (E. Madison Street and S. Ahrens Avenue); villageoflombard.org.
OAKBROOK: The annual Taste of Oak Brook is back for 2022 with parking at Oakbrook Polo Grounds, 700 Oakbrook Road. Fireworks at 9:30pm July 3; oak-brook.org
OAK PARK: The Village of Oak Park plans a parade at 10am July
4, with fireworks at dusk at the sports fields of Oak Park and River Forest High School near East Avenue and Lake Street; oak-park.us
PARK RIDGE: Fireworks are back this summer July 3, beginning with a band at 8pm and fireworks at dusk, at Maine East High School (2601 Dempster St); prparks.org
ROSEMONT: Parkway Bank has announced a lineup for its
“Rockin In The Park” free concert series at 5501 Park Place; concerts July 4 and other nights have post-show fireworks; rosemont.com
Ongoing thru Fall of 2022: OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of Ridgeland Avenue. 7am-1pm. Over 30 vendors featuring fresh produce, breads, cheese, honey, and much, much more! Don’t miss it!
Sept 11: SCHILLER PARK FIREFIGHTER’S CAR SHOW 11am-4pm. 9950 Lawrence Avenue, Schiller Park. $10 per
car - early online registration, $20 per car after 8-31 and day of the event. Food, entertainment, rides, beverages, face painting and more. Schillerparklocal5230.org.
Thru Oct 30: BROOKFIELD ZOO ICE AGE GIANTS EXHIBIT Features creatures including the woolly mammoth,
mastodon, saber-toothed cat, giant hyena, giant ground sloth and shortfaced bear. More than 35 life-size, animatronic re-creations of these long-since extinct animals will be on display complete with moving heads, eyes, mouths and tails. OTHER BROOKFIELD ZOO EVENTS: ”Butterflies” Exhibit Thru Sept. 5. Brookfield Zoo 5K Run SEPT. 11, Reindeer Run Nov. 11, Holiday Magic Nov. 25-27, NOV. 30, DEC 1-4, 7-11, 14-18 AND 26-31. czs.org/brookfield-zoo/home.aspx
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 Thru Aug 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
Thru March of 2023!: MORTON ARBORETUM CELEBRATES 100 YEARS! The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle,
is celebrating its centenary anniversary year by extending the popular Human+Nature exhibition Thru March 2023 and adding two, new, large-scale sculptures and a commemorative centennial sculpture by artist Daniell Popper in May. The yearlong celebration began on December 14th, the date of the Arboretum’s founding in 1922. April 29th will mark the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, the tree planting holiday that originated with the Morton family. It will see the launch of the Arboretum’s 1,000-tree Centennial Tree Planting Initiative in the seven-county Chicago region. The $16.5 million, two-acre Grand Garden will open in September to showcase the beauty and diversity of plants and create meaningful gathering spaces for people. Location: 4100 Illinois Rt. 53, Lisle. For information, schedules and tickets, visit Mortonarb.org/centennial.
LEYDEN TOWNSHIP MOVIES IN THE PARK All films start at dusk. Bring your owns lawn chairs and/or blankets. leydentownship.com 847-451-5144
July 8: “CAMP NOWHERE” July 20: “ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD” Aug 12: “LUCA” Aug 24: “VIVO
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CALENDAR (CONT.) NORRIDGE PARK DISTRICT SUMMER CONCERTS & MOVIES IN THE PARK Films start at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets.
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COMMUNITY NEWS FAA Seeks Public Comment Residents around O’Hare are encouraged to comment. Residents and their communities around the airport, concerned about changing noise contours and new runway patterns during the realignment of runways over more than 15 yeas, now have an opportunity to assess the possible impacts of the new projects. Available for public comments through July 18th is the FAA’s “Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Conformity Determination of the Chicago O’Hare International Airport” focusing on the proposed airport terminal area plan and changes to FAA air traffic procedures. The Draft Environmental Assessment will determine whether the proposed projects have the potential to significantly affect various environmental resources, such as noise, air quality, water resources and historic sites. The projects include terminal projects, on-airport hotels, airfield and taxiway improvements, and support facilities. The document also evaluates an FAA proposal to make permanent offset (angled) aircraft approaches to Runway 10R/28L. Offset approaches would allow simultaneous arrivals on three runways and previously approved simultaneous arrivals to four runways in the future. Details of the issues under study can be found at the FAA website: faa.gov/airports/great_lakes?TAPandATEA/. Public comments also can be submitted on this web page. The public comment period began on June 2 and ends July 18, 2022, at midnight. The FAA will host an in-person public workshop on July 12 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Monty’s Elegan Banquets at 703 S. York Road, Bensenville. A virtual public workshop is planned, by Zoom, starting at 6 PM CT on July 14. Register at the FAA website in advance. At each workshop, representatives of the FAA and its consultants will provide information about the Draft Environmental Assessment.
IDPH Warns Public to Avoid Tick Bites as Summer Season Gets Underway SPRINGFIELD – With the Summer Season getting into full swing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinoisans to take precautions against tick bites to prevent contracting illnesses such as Lyme disease, spotted fever group rickettsiosis, tularemia, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis. To avoid tick bites, people should conduct a thorough tick-check for themselves, their children and their pets after spending time in areas ticks are known to inhabit, such as in and near wooded areas, tall grass, and brush. Removing ticks within a 24-hour period reduces the risk of potential disease transmission. IDPH has an agreement with the Illinois Natural History Survey Medical Entomology
Laboratory (INHS MEL) to conduct active tick surveillance across the State. Ticks are collected and tested by the INHS MEL. The results are displayed on an interactive Tick Surveillance Map that documents the counties in Illinois where the different tick species have been confirmed and the types of pathogens present in those ticks. Public health officials offer the following additional tips for how to avoid tickborne illnesses and have a healthy time in the outdoors: –Learn about tick removal and symptom awareness (IDPH website). –Walk in the center of trails. Avoid wooded, bushy areas with high grass and leaf litter. –Wear light-colored clothing to make ticks easier to find. Tuck long pants into socks and boots. –Apply an EPA-registered insect repellent containing 20% DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus according to label directions. –Conduct full-body tick checks on family members (underarms, ears, belly button, behind knees, between legs, waist, hair and scalp) every two to three hours. Also check any gear or pets taken on outings. –Put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes (or one hour for damp clothes) to kill ticks. –Bathe or shower within two hours after coming indoors. –If you find a tick on yourself, it is often helpful to keep the tick for species identification. Place the tick in rubbing alcohol or in a sealed bag/container to bring to your healthcare provider, or you can submit the tick sample, or photos of ticks, to the INHS MEL for identification. Submission information can be found on the INHS MEL website.
made possible by both private and corporate donations. The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts taxdeductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $960 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1,744-$2,283, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
Illinois State Police Warning Motorists Not To Engage in Aggressive Driving Behaviors Increased road rage incidents leading to violence on Chicagoland Expressways
If you become ill with fever and/or rash after being in an area where ticks may have been, contact your health care provider. Some tickborne illnesses can be life-threatening. For example, if untreated Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever may cause death as quickly as five days after symptom onset. For more information on Lyme disease and tick prevention please visit the IDPH website.
Illinois State Police K-9 Gets Body Armor PESOTUM – Illinois State Police (ISP) K9 Odin will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Odin’s vest is sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, IL. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided more than 4,682 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million,
CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public not to engage in aggressive driving behaviors as the number of reported road rage incidents resulting in expressway shootings is increasing. Motorists are not only at risk of being involved in a traffic crash due to road rage, but there is now the danger of being involved in an expressway shooting. Fro m J a n u a r y t h ro u g h m i d - J u n e , approximately 35% of expressway shootings ISP responded to in the Chicago area were classified as road rage incidents, according to selfadmissions from victims or witnesses. That’s up from roughly 12% for all of 2021 for Chicago-area expressway shootings documented as road rage related. Examples include a victim driving on I-90 in the afternoon earlier this month when one round was fired through his window. ISP located the vehicle with the help of license plate readers and the driver admitted to the road rage incident. In another situation, a victim driving on I-94 stated he was involved in a road rage incident and his vehicle sustained 20 defects, or bullet holes. Motorists should recognize the warning signs of aggressive driving to avoid becoming involved in a potentially dangerous situation. Tailgating, cutting off other vehicles, improper lane changes, distracted driving, and speeding are all examples of aggressive driving that could lead to a crash
or a potential road rage incident. Victims of aggressive driving or road rage incidents should never engage or confront the driver. The best action to take is to ignore the aggressive driver and call 911 immediately. Motorists who are being followed by an aggressive driver should drive to the nearest police department when possible, or drive to a well-lit, populated area and call 911.
Metra Adds Zoo Stops to BNSF Schedule CHICAGO (June 14, 2022) – Trips to the Brookfield Zoo are a summer tradition for families across the Chicago region, and Metra is making it even easier to bring the family out for a day of fun by adding stops at the BNSF’s Hollywood Station to midday and early evening weekday trains. The new stops began Monday, June 20, BNSF Line midday and early evening trains will stop at the Hollywood Station, a short two-block walk to the Brookfield Zoo’s gates. “Between rising gas prices and inflation, parents are looking, now more than ever, for affordable family fun,” said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. “A day at the zoo and My Metra’s Day Passes and Family Fares are a terrific way to fit a day of adventure and lifelong memories into your budget.” Metra’s Family Fares allow up to 3 children, age 11 and under, to ride free with a fare-paying adult throughout the summer months. On weekdays, Metra’s Day Passes (available only in the Ventra app) allow unlimited rides during a 24hour period at a low fixed cost. A $10 Day pass allows for unlimited travel throughout the Metra system, and the $6 Day Pass allows for unlimited rides within three fare zones. On the weekends, Metra also offers $7 passes good for unlimited travel on either Saturday or Sunday. To plan your trip, the complete BNSF Line schedule can be found at metra.com.
Metra to Sell $100 Flat-Rate Monthly Pass Big discount makes choosing Metra a no-brainer. New “Super Saver” monthly pass provides an irresistible alternative to high gas prices CHICAGO – Metra is making Chicago area residents an offer that is too good to refuse – a $100 flat-rate “Super Saver” monthly pass valid for unlimited travel throughout the Chicago area. The new pass will be offered for a three-month pilot period starting in July. “Put simply, this is a great deal. For the price of a tank of gas, or a trip to a baseball game, you can travel all over the Chicago area on Metra for a month,” said Metra Executive Director/CEO Jim Derwinski. “High gas prices already make Metra an affordable option versus driving, but this new monthly ‘Super Saver’ pass makes the choice even clearer.” Full fare “Super Saver” passes will cost $100, while a reduced fare pass for eligible seniors,
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NEWS (CONT.) K-12 students and children will cost $70. All riders on the Metra Electric and Rock Island lines also will pay the reduced fare rate, thanks to the Fair Transit South Cook Pilot, with the same stipulation that those passes are valid only on those two lines. The July passes will go on sale starting June 20. Buying the new pass during the pilot program will be the same process as buying the regular Monthly Pass via the Ventra app and from ticket agents, with only a different price. The passes will look the same as the regular Monthly Pass and still display a zone pair (indicating the fare zones of the riders’ origin and destination stations), but conductors will know that all Monthly Passes are good for unlimited travel across all fare zones. Metra will continue to sell the $6 Day Pass, valid for unlimited travel within one to three fare zones in a single day, and the $10 Day Pass, valid for unlimited travel systemwide in a single day. “Metra’s recovery from the pandemic requires that we look at all the options on the table to reinvent our service by listening to My Metra riders, creating new schedules, and exploring fare incentives that allow riders to return or try our system at affordable rates,” Derwinski said. “We’ve been fortunate that regional sales taxes, which support our operations, have remained strong, allowing us to use some of our federal COVID-19 relief funding in more creative ways that directly benefit our riders.”
village of Norwood Park. The cake-cutting and singing of Happy Birthday to commemorate this historic day will take place at 1:30 p.m. Those attending can participate in having some cake, ice cream and hot dogs. Families and children who like to play games can enjoy cornhole, badminton and croquet on the grounds, or board games (bring your own or use those of NPHS) inside Chicago’s oldest house. Docents will conduct tours of the non-profit Noble-Seymour-Crippen House from noon to 4 p.m. and explain the history of Norwood Park and the role of the house’s three principal occupants—Mark Noble, Sr., Thomas Seymour and Stuart Crippen families. The Museum Store inside the house will also be open with a docent providing assistance with purchases. Browsers will find inscribed books by local authors, 1907 maps of Norwood Park, commemorative collector plates of historic Norwood Park buildings, artist (signed and unsigned) prints of the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, NPHS t-shirts, and other interesting merchandise.
Norwood Park Historical Society Celebrates 148th Anniversary of Norwood Park Village
Resurrection Lutheran Church (RLC), located at 9777 Grand Ave in Franklin Park, is thanking the Franklin Park and Leyden Township communities for their continued support over the last 78 years by giving its first communitywide barbeque on Saturday, July 30, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. “After all the support and encouragement we’ve received from the village of Franklin Park, Leyden Township, local businesses and our neighbors, this is the least we can do to say ‘Thanks!’” Rev. Darryl Thompson Powell, the pastor of RLC, states. Lauren Obrzut, member of the Celebration Committee, says that we are committed to “Serving Our Neighbors by Sharing our Blessings.” The community is invited to stop by for food and activities in the parking lot of the church. Families are especially welcome! During the celebration, RLC will take time to acknowledge and thank those who have donated to and volunteered with the Food4Life food pantry. Tours of the church will also be available. RLC began its ministry with Franklin Park in 1944. In 1946, the congregation built its first worship space on the corner of Grand and Hawthorne. After 70 years of ministry at that location (including starting the Food4Life food pantry and Clothing Closet in 2009), the congregation made the difficult decision in 2016 to sell their building and parish house. The church members decided in 2018 to purchase the property at 9777 Grand Ave. The building that was known by many in the community as “Western Auto” and “Western Bike Shop” now serves Franklin Park by offering worship services on Sundays (9:30 AM) and Wednesday (1:00 PM) and Bible Study also on Wednesdays (2:00 PM) along with providing food and clothing for those in need on Mondays (12:00 – 3:00 PM). For more information (or to be a sponsor of the BBQ), visit the church’s website at www.rlcfp.org or call 847-455-7013.
On July 23 with talk about steam engines, plus birthday party, dog adoption, and tours of Chicago’s oldest house. The public is invited to attend an olde fashioned birthday party to celebrate the 148th anniversary of Norwood Park’s founding as a village in 1874. The event will take place on Sat., July 23, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the grounds of Chicago’s oldest house, the Noble-SeymourCrippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave., in Chicago, and the cake cutting with ice cream will take place at 1:30 p.m. “We look forward to seeing our neighbors from Norwood Park, as well as those from surrounding communities and neighborhoods be a part of this festive event,” said Bob Kelly, NPHS president. “This is a throwback to the past for the entire family to enjoy. We hope you can attend, and bring the kids.” The program will begin at 11 a.m. with the presentation, “Steam’s Last Season,” by Burt Mall, whose hobby is to photograph locomotives and trains. His passion led to a fantastic descriptive picture book on 286 steam locomotives. Throughout the day, Wright-Way Rescue, a non-profit organization whose mission is to find places for homeless pets, will have volunteers strolling the grounds from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. with a variety of dogs that will be available for adoption or foster care. The highlight of the day will be the cutting of a birthday cake to celebrate the founding of the
For more information, call the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House at (773) 631-4633 or visit their website at www.norwoodparkhistoricalsociety.org.
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COMMUNITY NEWS (CONT.) Schiller Park Resident Becomes Youngest Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus
Chicagoland Credit Union CEO Wins National “CU Hero Of the Year” Award
Congratulations to Troy Cychosz of Schiller Park. He recently became the youngest Grand Knight, at the age of 24, for the Knights of Columbus Council 4456 from Holy Virgin Martyrs Church. Troy became a Knight in 2016 when he turned 18. He completed his three degrees of the Knights that same year. He originally started out as a Knight at St. Maria Goretti Church until the group transferred to Ava Maria council in 2019. His dad Brian and brother Sean are also members. Troy was recommended to step up as Grand Knight and he was honored to accept. He hopes by becoming the youngest Grand Knight that he can encourage and recruit other young men into the Knights of Columbus.
Mary Ann Pusateri, CEO of Morton Grove, IL based Partnership F i n a n c i a l C re d i t Union, has been awarded the Credit Union Hero of the Year for her commitment to community service, financial education, and career mentoring programs. She was selected via an online poll by the readers of Credit Union Magazine, sponsored by Symitar. Qualified individuals are unsung heroes, going above and beyond to promote credit union philosophy. The hero exhibits a firm belief and dedication to credit union principles, making a difference in their community, and in Ms. Pusateri’s case, embracing the power of partnerships. One partnership that she and other area credit union CEOs formed was a networking group. When three of her peers wanted to retire, they feared it would lead to their credit unions being merged out of existence. Because of this, Ms. Pusateri suggested partnering rather than merging. The four CEOs selected the best that each credit union had to offer and combined them into one new credit union, Partnership Financial Credit Union (PFCU), founded in 2014. Ms. Pusateri has initiated other partnerships, including a women’s leadership golf group that also raises money for various charities. The meetings include golf lessons, a team scramble, and an educational presentation. “The idea was to empower women to network…it’s a chance to learn something new. You have so many more opportunities by doing that.” That’s why she advises leaders to meet peers and “get involved in everything and anything you can. I’ve learned from folks who’ve been on the job for one year and from those who’ve been around for 50 years.” There is a long-time partnership that has not changed in her 33 years in the industry—the partnership with her members. Her focus has
always been on member service. “Our slogan, Our Most Important Partner Is You, means that our members are our priority. We’ve received a lot of member compliments about our staff on how they go the extra mile. It brings me great joy to know that our team lives and breathes the battle cry—Our Most Important Partner Is You.” PFCU has made many partnerships with Ms. Pusateri at the helm, including sponsoring and supporting local charities and community events. She and her team are always ready to volunteer when there is a need. For example, when the war in Ukraine started, PFCU partnered with Meest-Karpaty and The Selfreliance
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1 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced 1 1/4 cup fresh mango, diced 2 tomatoes 1/2 red onion, diced 1 jalapeno, finely chopped 1 tablespoon coriander 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice sea salt, to taste fresh cracked pepper, to taste tortilla chips, for serving In large bowl, combine pineapple, mango, tomato, onion, jalapeno, coriander, lime juice, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. With rubber spatula, mix all ingredients together. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
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NEWS (CONT.) AROUND TOWN SCHILLER PARK
One of the oldest homes in Schiller Park was demolished recently located adjacent to Al & Andy’s Restaurant on Irving Park Road. The home and garage were torn down to make room for parking for a new bar that is being constructed and opening soon. Rumor has it that the home once had underground tunnels used for bootlegging back in the 1920’s. Maybe the Schiller Park historical society could verify that or give us more information?
ELMWOOD PARK
John Mills Elementary School in Elmwood Park is under construction with a $29.9 million two-story addition which will add two new kindergarten classrooms on the first floor. The second floor will have a new media center along with a “maker space” which could be used for a classroom too. New windows, doors, boilers, water heaters, lighting and security cameras throughout the school will also be included in the project. Upgrades will also be to air conditioning, plumbing pipes, electrical wiring, circuit breakers and panels. Restrooms will also be added to all kindergarten rooms in the current building. Asbestos removal will be done by TRC Environmental. Funding for the project is coming from a $55 million bond referendum that voters approved in March of 2020. Elmwood Elementary School will also benefit with similar upgrades. Renovations to both schools are expected to be completed by August of 2024.
ROSEMONT
Rosemont residents are invited to attend the Rosemont Voters League’s annual picnic on July 10th at Lange Park. The festivities begin at 11 am and go to 3 pm. Prior to 11 am, the Rosemont Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corp will march and play music from River Road fire station to Lange Park. They will continue their performance for another 15 minutes after their arrival. At about 10:45 am, there will be a Tree of Life memorial service at the southeast corner of Lange Park remembering the children of local residents who have passed away over the last several decades. Catering will be provided by Schiller Park’s own Frannies Beef & Catering. There will be lots to do for children and adults alike including eating watermelon, rainbow snow cones, cookies, salads, soda and grilled items.
RIVER GROVE
Rhodes School in River Grove has broken ground on a $14 million renovation project that will add classrooms and a new courtyard. The 21,000 square foot wing will add an early education library, a 1,400 square-foot multipurpose area, seven breakout rooms, two large restrooms and eight new classrooms which will have their own small bathroom and storage closet. A 6,100 square-foot courtyard featuring two outdoor classroom spaces and other play and learning areas will be located between the new construction and the rest of the school building. The project is being financed without asking taxpayers for referendum funding. According to the school superintendent, the school district’s financial health is very good and their fund balance is currently at just over $27 million.
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FRANKLIN PARK
The Village of Franklin Park hired a localbased engineering firm, Smith LaSalle, to conduct a community survey in order to find out which of an estimated 2,000 water service lines have lead. The survey which is being conducted now, asks Franklin Park home owners to advise the village whether the water pipes entering their houses are made of copper, galvanized steel or lead. A final inventory of lead pipes in the village must be provided to a state advisory board by April 15, 2024 and a replacement plan must be submitted by 2027. The surveys, which were sent out with water bills are also available on the village website, can be returned by mail, in-person or by email. The one-year, $150,000 contract with Smith LaSalle also specifies that the company will tabulate results, follow-up with those who do not return surveys, update the village water main atlas and prepare engineering plans and a multi-year replacement schedule, among other requirements. Lead pipe replacement then must be done at a rate of 6% per year and take no more than 17 years for final completion. For further information visit villageoffranklinpark.com.
Quiet Zone Update
Despite COVID-related setbacks, Metra was able to complete their pedestrian safety improvements. The Village has also completed street improvements including installing delineators down the centerline of the roads at 25th and Ruby. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has approved a permit for the Village of River Grove to install lane delineators on River Road and Thatcher Road. The expectation is that construction will begin this summer and should be completed in the fall of 2022. When this safety improvement project is complete, the Village of Franklin Park and the Village of River Grove will file jointly for a Quiet Zone designation. The Village is in regular contact with River Grove regarding updates on their progress. Please watch our Village newsletter for updates on this important project.
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COOK COUNTY
On May 24, the Cook County Board voted 13-4 to increase compensation for the elected officials by 10% starting with the new term beginning this December and with increases of up to 3% scheduled annually after that. Those benefiting from the increase include Cook County’s 17 commissioners, the board president, sheriff, assessor, clerk, treasurer, circuit court clerk, and three members of the Board of Review. Those voting “no” for the increase were Commissioners Frank Aguilar, D-Cicero; Sean Morrison, R-Palos Park; Luis Arroyo Jr. D-Chicago and Dennis Deer, D-Chicago. A “yes” vote came from Commissioner Stanley Moore, D-Chicago who stated, “I’m a full-time commissioner and I had to pull my child out of private school because the cost keeps going up every year, but my salary stays the same.” One of the objections to the increase was that the 3% (or inflation-tied salary bump each year) was perpetual and there was a lack of transparency on how much the elected officials are making. The yearly increases would continue until the Cook County Board of Commissioners votes to repeal or amend the annual increase, according to the legislation’s text. All 17 County Board seats are up for grabs in the November election. You just might want to remember this vote.
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LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS Illinois Department of Human Services Releases FirstEver Statewide Assessment of Gambling Department invests in related prevention, treatment, and recovery services CHICAGO – Today the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) released the firstof-its-kind statewide assessment of problem gambling in Illinois. Commissioned by IDHS and conducted by researchers at Health Resources in Action (HRIA), the assessment reports on the prevalence of different types of gambling in the state, the availability of treatment and other services, the prevalence of problem gambling among different groups, and overall attitudes about gambling. IDHS is committed to expanding services and continuing to raise awareness about recovery options available through the website WeKnowTheFeeling.org, 1-800-GAMBLER, or by texting “ILGamb” to 53342. The study found that 68% of adult Illinoisans reported gambling in the past year, with the State lottery being the most popular form. Following legalization and expansion, gambling at video gaming terminals and online sports betting showed significant growth over time. While most adults engage in responsible gambling behaviors, some experience significant impact on their economic, social, and mental well-being, developing problem gambling and gambling disorder.
Statewide, the assessment found: –3.8% of adult Illinoisans -- approximately 383,000 people -- are considered to have a gambling problem –An additional 7.7% -- approximately 761,000 people -- are at risk for developing a gambling problem As the number of individuals in need of gambling treatment services continues to rise, IDHS has made significant investments in gambling services, including $10 million budgeted for State Fiscal Year 23.
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The assessment was ordered in response to legislation that expanded access to gambling across the state. The 250-page report includes 10 recommended strategies the State and partners can take to address problem gambling amidst this expansion. These include providing consistent funding toward problem gambling prevention and services, increasing awareness about problem gambling and its symptoms, and improving access to holistic treatment for problem gambling. IDHS continues to work with gambling providers to expand outreach and awareness of the problems that gambling can cause, and to connect impacted people with the services that support recovery. IDHS, through SUPR, has funded 26 gambling treatment programs through SFY22. Twenty-one of them provide outpatient treatment and outreach services to the communities they serve. SUPR has also helped providers prepare for an increase in problem gamblers in need of treatment. In State Fiscal Year 2021, 13,037 assessments were conducted by treatment providers, representing a 440% increase over the previous year. The significant growth was followed by a 185% increase over the previous year in the number of individuals receiving gambling treatment. Over the past two years, over 245 clinicians have been trained to provide gambling disorder treatment services in Illinois. This year, SUPR will provide monthly webinars focused on gambling disorder, a two-day Summit on Problem Gambling, as well as offer new opportunities for participation in the 30hour Gambling Counselor Training. The State of Illinois provides various intervention, treatment, and recovery resources, including the Illinois Problem Gambling Helpline, a telephone and web resource with specialists trained to connect people with treatment and recovery support services. If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with gambling, contact the State’s Gambling Helpline weknowthefeeling.org. Call: 1-800-GAMBLER, Text: "ILGamb" to 53342, or chat here.
Insurance Companies Required to Contribute to State Police Training and Academy Fund; Law Enforcement Training Fund The Illinois governor and State legislator passed a new tax requiring insurance companies to charge every insured car that has comprehensive and collision $2.00 every six months or $4 annually. This new tax starts July 20th. (20 ILCS 4005/8.6) Sec. 8.6 State Police Training and Academy Fund; Law Enforcement Training Fund. Before April 1 of each year, each
insurer engaged in writing private passenger motor vehicle insurance coverage that is included in Class 2 and Class 3 of Section 4 of the Illinois Insurance Code, as a condition of its authority to transact business in this State, shall collect and remit to the Department of Insurance an amount equal to $4, or a lesser amount determined by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Board by rule, multiplied by the insurer’s total earned car years of private passenger motor vehicle insurance policies providing physical damage insurance coverage written in this State during the preceding calendar year. Of the amounts collected under this Section, the Department of Insurance shall deposit 10% into the State Police Training and Academy Fund and 90% into the Law Enforcement Training Fund. Eff. 6-17-21.
2021 Cook County Tentative Multiplier Announced SPRINGFIELD – A tentative 2021 property tax equalization factor of 2.7297 for Cook County was announced by the Illinois Department of Revenue. The Department is required by law to calculate the factor, often called the multiplier, to achieve uniform property assessment throughout the state. The 2021 tentative equalization factor decreased from the 2020 final factor of 3.2234. The department determines the equalization factor for each county by comparing a threeyear period the actual selling price of individual properties to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county assessor. If the median level of assessment for all property in the county varies from the 33 1/3 percent level required by law, an equalization factor is assigned to bring assessments to the legally mandated level. The three-year average level of assessments (weighted by class) for Cook County property is 12.21 percent. The department calculated the multiplier to bring the average level of assessments to the required 33 1/3 percent level by dividing Cook County’s three-year average of 12.21 into 33.33. After taking into account the 2021 reassessments, the levels of assessment are as follows:
determined by local taxing bodies when they request the dollars needed to provide services to citizens. The assessment process simply determines how the bill will be divided among taxpayers. A Cook County ordinance requires that residential property (homes, condominiums, apartment buildings of six units or less) be assessed at 10 percent of market value; all other residential property (apartments with more than six units), 10 percent; vacant lots, 10 percent; property owned by not-for-profit corporations, 25 percent; commercial property, 25 percent; industrial property, 25 percent; and commercial or industrial property being developed in economically deprived areas, usually 10 percent.
MartwickSupported Measure to Combat the Rise of Stolen Catalytic Converters Springfield- A measure to combat the number of stolen car parts supported by State Senator Robert Martwick was signed into law. The new law, formerly known as House Bill 107, would add catalytic converters to the definition of recyclable metal, which will now require record keeping on the purchase of these parts. The license plate number of the vehicle, photographs or video of the seller, a verified name and address of the seller and a signed declaration by the seller stating that the catalytic converter was stolen will be required. In addition, the measure would prohibit a recyclable metal dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with a value over $100 with cash. HB 107 was signed into law and takes effect immediately.
POTHOLES COST US A LOT!
3-Year Class
2018
2019
2020
Avg.
1 (Vacant Lots)
6.64
9.83
7.69
8.05
2 (Residential)
9.04
8.91
8.77
8.91
3 (Apartments)
9.36
8.64
10.32
9.44
5a (Commercial)
30.29
27.53
29.97
29.26
5b (Industrial)
32.48
31.03
28.88
30.80
12.38
12.06
12.19
12.21
COUNTYWIDE Weighted Average 2 (Residential)
9.04
8.91
8.77
8.91
3 (Apartments)
9.36
8.64
10.32
9.44
5a (Commercial)
30.29
27.53
29.97
29.26
5b (Industrial)
32.48
31.03
28.88
30.80
The equalization factor does not cause individual tax bills to go up. Tax bills are
Americans pay about $3 billion annually to repair vehicle damage caused by potholes – with tires taking the brunt but also cracking wheels, damaging suspension, bodywork and exhaust systems. Cost to fix a pothole: $300. SOURCE: AAA STUDY CITED IN CAR AND DRIVER
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LEYDEN HIGHLIGHTS Leyden Appoints Board of Education Student Members On May 16th, Continuing the tradition started in 2016, the Board of Education appointed two new Leyden Student representatives. Marisol Garcia (West) and Olivia Lorens (East) will represent their school’s student body in hopes of better communicating student concerns. Both students were nominated by staff for their involvement and contributions to the school. Marisol Garcia a t We s t h o p e s to speak for the students who are struggling within their classes. “I believe that not all students are learning under the best learning c o n di tio ns , an d feel like there could be something better done to improve their learning environment.” Garcia hopes to connect with her peers in order to better speak on their behalf as well. “I hope that fellow students will feel comfortable confiding in me to attempt to resolve issues about and within the school.” Olivia Lorens at East also wants to speak for her peers, particularly the ones who struggle to speak up. “ The voices that need to be heard are those that never say anything but have lots of opinions. If there was a way for them to share their opinions, like anonymously through a google form, maybe we could improve the school in a way we’ve never even considered,” stated Lorens. “I want to communicate with all students and make sure that everyone’s voices are heard.” When asked what a good board member should be, Lorens said, “I think it all comes down to someone’s pure character. Being kind to everyone really says a lot about you. Being friendly and open to new relationships and being willing to take charge to do or say something.” Congratulations to both our new Leyden Board of Education Members!
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NSPRA Golden Achievement 2022 On June 17th, NSPRA (The National School Public Relations Association) awarded Leyden’s own Karen Geddeis, Brandon Delgado and Dominick Skorynko with the 2022 NSPRA Golden Achievement on the submission of the Youtube Series: One Amazing Story. This Youtube Series highlights a Leyden student/faculty story that inspires and shows the passion of the Leyden community. Their work will be honored at the NSPRA 2022 National Seminar on Sunday July 17th at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. Congratulations to our Communications Team! If you would like to see their NSPRA winning work, you can see all the videos here: bit.ly/3bDTMUR. You can see all other NSPRA winners here: bit.ly/3y1Ko5i
On Wednesday, July 13, Leyden High School District 212 will host a job fair from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at East Leyden. The Human Resources team will be accepting resumes and conducting screening interviews on-site and computers will be available for interested candidates to complete applications online. Numerous part-time and full-time opportunities are available including: 10-month part-time: Clerical Support, Food Services, Choral Accompanist, Transportation Aide, Bus Driver and Substitute Custodian; 10-month full-time: Literacy Aide, Writing Coach, Security, Food Services Secretary, Interpreter/Bilingual Tutor, Receptionist and Special Education Teacher Aides; 12-month full-time: Duplicating/ Clerical, Plumber, Electrician and Night Custodian. We also have the following faculty positions available: Special Education Bilingual Math Teacher and Industrial Technology Autos Teacher. East Leyden is located at 3400 Rose Street in Franklin Park. Visit www.leyden212.org/jobs for a current listing of all employment opportunities. Leyden High School District 212 is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff that enhances the school community in regard to age, cultural background, physical abilities and disabilities, race, religion, sex, sexual identity, and gender identity.
JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT POSSIBLE COVID/FLU “TWINDEMIC”
INGREDIENT IN CHEESE LINKED TO DIABETES
This fall, warns William Schaffner, MD. The past two flu seasons have been mild, but waning immunity to influenza and COVID, plus vaccine fatigue, could leave a lot of people vulnerable to both viruses this fall – especially if we’re hit with bad strains. Stay up to date on vaccinations and listen to local public health authorities. Mask-wearing and distancing protect against both flu and COVID. Especially if you’re high-risk, take precautions once the weather cools off. Source: William Schaffner, MD, is professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
New technology allows scientists to study how certain food ingredients and additives increase diabetes risk. Recently, they discovered a common preservative called p ro pio na te ( p ro pio nic acid ) triggers the body to produce excess glucose. This could lead to diabetes and obesity. Propionate is found in everything from bread and animal feed to pudding and cheese.
EXERCISE AND SUMMER ALLERGIES
Does taking a hot bath have heart health benefits or is that an old wives tale? It’s possible. Your body experiences some of the same changes during warm bath as it does during exercise: better blood flow, higher heart rate and stronger heart contractions. One 20-year observational study of 30,000 people who took a daily bath in warm or hot water showed a 28% lower risk of heart and blood vessel disease and a 26% lower risk of stroke.
Avoid exercising in the early morning – that’s when pollen counts generally are highest. Late afternoon and evening are better. Watch the weather – high heat and humidity can increase mold… and wind, humidity and lightning during thunderstorms can break pollen into tiny particles that are easier to inhale. Dress to fight allergies – wear sunglasses and a hair covering to reduce the amount of pollen that gets into your hair and eyes…when you get back inside, remove all clothing and wash it…shower to rinse off any pollen lingering on your skin or hair. SOURCE: BOTTOMLINE PERSONAL JULY
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AROUND TOWN
FRANKLIN PARK FEST FEATURING RAILROAD DAZE Photos by Mike Mikrut
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES presented by the Park District of Franklin Park. Photos by Mike Mikrut
THE VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE HELD ITS ANNUAL CAR SHOW ON JUNE 4TH . Despite the threat of rain, numerous makes and models of cars were on display. Photos by Barbara Piltaver
SCHILLER PARK AUTUMN LEAVES CLUB
IRENE DELGUIDICE OF SCHILLER PARK was on the MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY IN FRANKLIN PARK Photos by Mike Mikrut
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SALUTE TO SOLDIERS Legion Report BY LORENZO A. FIORENTINO, MA-HAS MAJOR, MILITARY POLICE, U.S. ARMY (RET.)
Here are some activities from the American Legion Post 335 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5979. On May 30th, Memorial Day Observances, American Legion post 335 and Veterans of Foreign Wars post 5979, led by Commander Lorenzo Fiorentino and Commander Shawn Schroeder, honored fallen service members and Flag at St Joseph Cemetery, Elmwood Cemetery and the Chicagoland Veterans Command Post Headquarters located at 8664 Grand Avenue, River Grove, IL. Veterans, families, friends, Boy Scout Troop 690 and Crew 690, USMC MACG-48, bag piper all took part to conduct a most appropriate remembrance. On May 30th during the Memorial Day Observances, Veterans of Foreign Wars post 5979 Commander Shawn Schroeder took some time to recognize Gina Fiorentino and Tony Fiorentino with Certificates of Appreciation! The certificates were presented at the Chicagoland Veterans Command Post Headquarters for all of their involvement and assistance to Veterans throughout the years. On June 6th, American Legion post 335 members, Retired Army Major, Lorenzo Fiorentino, Retired Marine Corps MGYSGT Edward Casteneda and USMC Veteran Richard Wojewnik presented Certificate of Distinguished Achievement and Honorable Mention to four Rhodes School students awards. The students were selected by their teachers for “Recognition of accomplishment and the development of the qualities of Courage, Honor, Leadership, Patriotism, Scholarship and Service.” On May 25th, American Legion post 335 members, Retired Marine Corps MGYSGT Edward Casteneda and USMC Veteran Richard Wojewnik presented Certificate of Distinguished Achievement and Honorable Mention to four River Grove School students awards. The students were selected by their teachers for “Recognition of accomplishment and the development of the qualities of Courage, Honor, Leadership, Patriotism, Scholarship and Service.”
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OPINIONS Letters to the Editor Offensive Banners at the entrance to Franklin Park
I am offended and dismayed that the Village has allowed such offensive banners to remain on a fence for people to see as they enter the village, when they exit Mannheim road to go east on Addison. The use of our American flag as place setters for the letters UC in the word F__K is to my mind a defamation of our/my flag. I believe they once arrested Abby Hoffman for wearing an American flag shirt at a protest against the war in Vietnam, how far we have come in our lack of respect for our country’s emblem, how low we have sunk in our allowing political discourse to trump (no pun intended) common decency. Even the “Lets Go Brandon” banners are offensive as we all seem to know what the are meant to mean. While I support freedom of speech, I do not believe these to be legitimate political discourse and am glad my Mother did not live to see such language posted for all to see on a public street.
Bruce Larsen, Franklin Park
Letter of Thanks…
“On behalf of the Schiller Park seniors, who participate in the programs, I would like to express our appreciation to Mayor Caiafa and the Village for all the activities that have been provided to us. We enjoy getting together with our friends and we have a really great time. Also, very special thanks to Mary Maltese who is in charge of coordinating all of the senior programs and is doing a fantastic job. Many thanks from all of us.”
Jackie Vendegna, Schiller Park
An Open Letter to ShopperMoms Everywhere…
Whether it be using the “5-second rule” or the “10-second rule” or some folks’ rule about taking shoes off at the door, the reasoning is all the same: if food hits the floor, toss it; might be germy, maybe not. We’ve surely become more germ-conscious during the COVID years, so why take a chance? Who knows what elements of the great outdoors get transferred to our floors just by walking on them? From: health.howstuffworks.com…”As you walk around work, your hometown, stores, etc., your shoes pick up bacteria, viruses, germs and parasites, not to mention plain old dirt and debris.” Adults, sure, but maybe young ones especially, as I’d rather not think about where some of them have been walking. So kids, when you come home, your shoes probably need to come off too! And while in the supermarket, kiddos, let’s remove your shoes before getting into a shopping cart! Seems some moms think it’s perfectly okay to let their children tag along by hoisting them into a cart; right where my tomatoes, cucumbers, apples and broccoli go! Yes, of course, I wash produce before storing, but I don’t wash cereal boxes, ice cream cartons, wine bottles, packages of chicken, baby food or frozen dinners.
So, shopper-moms, how about removing your kids’ dirty shoes before carting ‘em around? Better yet, take the little ones OUT of your shopping cart and let them walk; after all, the supermarket cart you’re using is not a portable playpen! Wishing all – dirt-free good health.
Ginny Morgan, Elmwood Park
Keep Calm & Carry On... BY DONNA VESSINI
Be it a hug, a high-five or handmade drawing, where else can you receive a hero’s reception simply for showing up for your job? If you guessed TEACHER, then you are correct. With the adoring eyes of a faithful flock eagerly cast upon us, these birds of a feather, do indeed flock together, (well,…at least in the primary grades, though perhaps, later giving way to a few unruly junior high vultures, with prankster visions neatly concealed beneath their feathery wing-span, wink-wink)! Day in and day out, these animated souls seated before us delight in the very basics that life has to offer; with an unparalleled and suspended sense of wonderment and awe. Often to be found in our youngest of students, is the marvelous mindset that tends to accredit us, the teacher, with the likes of “Rock Star” status; perceiving our meek and marketable potentials as grandiose and super human Funny, yet typical for most “overburdened” adults, is the reality that we tend to live life in the fast lane; failing to see the significance, or better yet…giving ourselves permission to “live in the moment”. In a world fixated on, “instafamous-appeal”; we the adults, become the hamster on the wheel, just trying to keep things movin’, though all too often just going in circles. It is only by way of the unbiased eyes of a child, some too young to even tell time; serving as our daily reminder, that we are prompted to ponder the inevitable idealism that they, the student, “the intrepid travelers of the scenic route”, have out-mastered “us”, the teacher. Though perhaps, unbeknownst to them, the ceaseless ebb and flow of their unbridled admiration, altruistic spirit and positive energy, neither regulated by tick nor tock; seems to be so effortlessly and sublimely in tuned to the grander picture. Row after row, this abundant greatness, seated directly before us, revels in life’s simplicities. Radiating from deep within, these happy hearts, open and able to freely give and receive; burst at the seam with a sense of pure joy. It is here, with dangling feet barely able to touch the two-toned tiled floor, where pupils playfully engage in carefree, kid-choreographed, figure-eights, seated yet, grooving to the impromptu tunes of self-imposed, scattered sonatas. As time goes on, other wayward wigglers and independent hummers join in on the classroom concerto creating a familiar buzz. Though one outside of the teaching profession might see this as the opportune moment to metaphorically spring into action, in pursuit of the largest, industrial size, fly-swatter available; (once and for all putting and end to this “balanced” disturbance), eventually it begins
to grow on you. It doesn’t take long before you find yourself emersed in the experience; in synch with the random rhythms of the hectic and eclectic classroom. In the midst of the morning chaos, late arrivals, launched lap tops and “covid-call-ins”; there remains that “something”, that persistent voice in your head that summons you to the fact that you were called to this honorable profession. Talk about pledging your allegiance! In light of recent school shootings and the tragic loss of innocent life, now more than ever; as an entrusted art educator, I feel compelled to better my awareness and sensibilities as relating to the precious lives placed in my care. With a renewed intention and an artistic vision in check, it is by way of creative outlets that I will strive to cultivate and maintain a mindful space; one that mirrors the innate goodness of those seated directly before me. When times are most challenging and the looming presence of an ever-changing, fastpaced world continues to swirl around an unwelcomed pandemic; it is now more than ever, that I must remind myself that patience truly is a virtue.
Prayer Reflects Belief BY FATHER ROB SCHULTZ
Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a well-known American bishop of the 20th century, once said: “There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be.” I believe this to be true because I encounter it all the time. There are many misconceptions out there regarding what the Catholic Church believes and teaches. One way that I respond to misconceptions about Church teaching is by pointing out an old axiom in the Church that says, “Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi.” This means: The law of prayer is the law of belief. Another way to say that is: How we pray exemplifies what we believe. For example, one of the most common misconceptions about Catholics is that we worship the Virgin Mary, the angels and the saints, thereby breaking the First Commandment. To that I would say: Simply read any of the prayers that are prayed at any Masses on any feast days for the Virgin Mary, the angels, or any saint. These prayers are contained in the Roman Missal. The Missal is the official communal prayer book of the Church, which means that every prayer contained in the Missal is in accord with Catholic teaching. So, how we pray reflects what we believe – Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi. Let’s look at some examples. Dec. 8th is the Solemnity of Mary’s Immaculate Conception (which is probably the most misunderstood feast day in the liturgical calendar, even by some Catholics!) The opening prayer for the Mass on this feast day says: “O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin prepared a worthy dwelling for your Son, grant, we pray, that, as you preserved her from every stain by virtue of the Death of your Son, which you foresaw, so, through her
intercession, we, too, may be cleansed and admitted to your presence.” Let me highlight a few points that this prayer makes: (1) God alone is the one who made Mary worthy to bear His Son; (2) Mary was saved from sin by the death of Christ, not by her own power or will; (3) We pray that Mary intercedes (prays) for us, but we do not pray for Mary herself to save us; (4) Our goal is to be admitted to the presence of God in heaven. When you look closely at the wording of any prayers in the Missal, you’ll see that everything begins and ends with God. Everything is centered on Him, not on Mary, the angels, or the saints. They are the ones who help guide us, protect us, and lead us to God, yes, but everything begins and ends with God. This is precisely why we honor Mary, the angels, and the saints, but we do not worship them, as worship belongs to God alone (as the First Commandment states). Another example comes from the Preface prayer that is prayed on both the feast of the Archangels (Sep. 29th) and the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels (Oct. 2nd). The Preface says: “It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, and to praise you without end in your Archangels and Angels. For the honor we pay the angelic creatures in whom you delight redounds to your own surpassing glory, and by their great dignity and splendor you show how infinitely great you are, to be exalted above all things, through Christ our Lord.” Again, if you look closely at the wording, does it say anywhere in there that we worship the angels? No, it says that the honor that we give them points to God’s glory, and that God is to be exalted above all things. I’ll share one more example, from one of the many saints’ feast days in the Church calendar. This one comes from one of the patron saints of my parish, St. Maria Goretti. The opening prayer for her feast day says: “O God, author of innocence and lover of chastity, who bestowed the grace of martyrdom on your handmaid, the Virgin Saint Maria Goretti, in her youth, grant, we pray, through her intercession, that, as you gave her a crown for her steadfastness, so we, too, may be firm in obeying your commandments.” Again, please notice some things: (1) In the prayer we ask for St. Maria Goretti’s intercession, but we do not worship her; (2) Her crown of martyrdom came from God’s grace, not by her own power; (3) We pray that, following Maria Goretti’s example, we may be firm in following God’s commandments, not anyone else’s. My point is: Just because the Catholic Church celebrates feast days to honor our role models in the faith, that does not mean that we worship these role models, as the approved prayers clearly show. Every feast day of the Virgin Mary, the angels, or the saints is actually a celebration of God, because He is the one who gives us these role models to guide us on our journey towards the Kingdom of Heaven. And incidentally, what does the Catholic Church teach about heaven? Well, as St. John describes at the end of the Book of Revelation, heaven is where all the angels and saints, all the holy People of God, gather around God’s throne to worship Him in exultation. Or better yet, as #1207 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “This mystery of blessed communion with God and all who are in Christ is beyond all understanding and description.”
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OPINIONS (CONT.) Mighty Mites BY JAMES DE ROSE
Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain quoted In 1940, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give!” The twenty-first chapter in the Gospel of Luke serves a twofold purpose where our Lord Jesus has entered the most beautiful, embellished structure on the face of the earth-the temple in Jerusalem. (Mark 13:1) He watches as the wealthy, “cast their gifts into the Temple treasury.”(Luke 21:1) Not impressed by this pretentious outward show, Jesus and his disciples observe a woman
donating two copper coins known as mites (Luke 21:2) The Temple treasury consisted of thirteen boxes on a wall where people ,including Jewish women, could give offerings. Mites were a form of currency of very little value by today’s standard, less than a dollar. Seeing this, Jesus responds, ”I tell you that this poor widow put in more than all the others,”(Luke 21:3) Quite a stark contrast between the rich man giving lightly out of his ‘abundance’ and the woman who gives profoundly out of her ‘lack!’ (Luke 21:4) The Temple of Jerusalem now becomes the central figure of the greatest prophetic sermon our Lord has ever preached, known as The Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24) because it is delivered by Jesus on the Mount of Olives, an immense ridge overlooking the entire city of Jerusalem. Although our Lord had earlier pronounced that Rome will destroy Jerusalem,(Luke 19:41), He now specifically mentions the fate of this Temple where, “Not one stone will be left on another,”(Mark 13:2) This happened 37 years later, exactly as Jesus announced when Roman Emperor Titus burned and demolished Jerusalem in 70 A.D. “Keep in mind that this was a message given to Jews by a Jew concerning the future of the Jewish nation”, cites Minister and author Warren Wiersbe. Luke 21 gives us two separate accounts; both directed toward this Temple and both highlighting the truth that our Lord’s words are reliable. All things on this earth; be it fame, fortune, or Facebook, will end up a pile of rubble such as this magnificent building. “Take my silver and my gold, not a mite will I behold.” coined Poet/Hymn writer Frances Havergal in 1874. In this verse, we are telling God that everything belongs to Him.(Psalm 24)
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4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights 708-867-7828, eisenhowerlibrary.org • ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: THE FEATHER THIEF - Jul 12, 14 – Adults Registration Required • COZY MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: TERROR IN TAFFETA - Jul 26, 19 – Adults Registration required • PEN AND INK WRITERS GROUP - Jul 18, 19 – Adults • CITY OF BIG SONGS: CHICAGO SONGS AND THEIR STORIES - Jul 17, 14 – All ages Registration required • CROCHET ALONG: LLAMA DUSTING MITT - 7/6, 13, 20, & 27/2022, 15 – Adults REGISTRATION REQUIRED • U MAKE: OUTDOOR ART - Jul 20, 14 – Ages 3-12 with a parent. Registration Required. • A FAMILY EXPERIMENT: SODA POP ERUPTION! - Jul 16, 9:40 – Registration Required. Ages 12 & under with an adult. . • BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY - Jul 11, 19 – Adults - Registration required • FINGER PAINT PICTURE FRAMES - Jul 7, 16 – For Ages 3-6 years with a parent Registration required
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• FREE SUMMER MEALS - Monday - Friday, June 6 - July 29, 12-1pm No summer lunches on Thursday, July 14 (Field Trip). The library will be closed on Monday, July 4, for Independence Day. – The Northlake Library will once again be a free summer meals site. This program is sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education. • THE NORTHLAKE LIBRARY MEDIA REVIEW - Wednesday, July 6, 7pm • DRIED FLORAL CLOCHE - Tuesday, July 12, 7pm – Register online or by calling us at 708-562-2301 x5. • IPAD PROCREATE: CREATING A GIF Wednesday, July 13, 7pm • COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB - Thursday, July 28, 7pm – Register online or by calling us at 708-562-2301 x5. • KITCHEN BASICS! - Wednesday, July 27, 7pm: Fermentation Basics – Register online or by calling us at 708-562-2301 x5. • HEALTHY SUMMER DESSERTS - Tuesday, July 19 2-3pm – Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5. • DIY DECORATIVE TEA TOWELS - Tuesday, July 26, 2-3pm • FOOD SCIENCE - Thursday, July 7, 1:30pm: DIY Pop Rocks – Ages 13-18. • CRAFT IT - Thursday, July 21, 1:30pm: Squishmallow Dupes – Ages 13-18. • OPEN VIDEO GAMING - Thursday, July 14, 1:30pm – Ages 13-18. • BOARD GAMES & PIZZA - Thursday, July 28, 1:30pm – . Ages 13-18. • FIELD TRIP: WENDELLA BOAT RIDE Thursday, July 14, 10am-2pm – Children entering grades 1-8 are invited to join us for a 90-minute Wendella Boat sightseeing field trip along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan on Thursday, July 14, from 10am-2pm Transportation will be provided by First Student Bus Company. In-person-only registration begins Monday, June 27. A parent or legal guardian must sign a permission slip and submit a $5 refundable deposit for each child attending. Limit 20. • DESERT ISLAND LIBRARY LOCK-in - Friday, July 22, 5-8:30pm – For grades 4 and up.Limit 30.
• CRAFTER’S CORNER - Jul 21, 5-6:30 PM – This program is crafting free time for all ages.
• CIRCUIT OF FUN - Mondays, 11am-12pm, July 11, 18, & 25. – Grades K and up
• ANIME CLUB - Jul 22, 2:15-3:30 PM – Grades 6-12.
• CRAFTY TUESDAYS - Tuesdays, 11am - 12pm, July 5, 12, 19, & 26. – Grades K and up
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LIBRARY NOOK (CONT.) • FAMILY STEM - Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, July 6, 13, 20, & 27. – Grades K and up with a caregiver. • MAKE IT! - Thursdays, 11am-12pm, July 7, 21, & 28. *No program July 14. – Grades K and up • PERLER BEADS™ - Fridays, 11am-12pm, July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29. – Grades 1 and up. • “FAMILY STORYTIME - Mondays, 6-6:30pm, July 11, 18, & 25. AND Thursdays 6-6:30pm, July 7, 21, & 28. *No program July 14. – For all ages with a caregiver. “ • TWEENS - Tuesdays, 4 - 5p.m., July 5, 12, 19, & 26. – For ages 9-13.
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• OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES SUMMER READING 2022 - Through July 23 • STORIES IN THE PARK - July 6, 12 PM at Stalica Park – Open to all ages. No Registration required. Pack a small picnic, a blanket to spread out on, and meet us at the park! Enjoy a special story time while you enjoy your lunch! Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. • SCHILLER PARK YOUNG AUTHORS PROJECT - Ongoing • CHILDREN’S WORLD STORYTIME - InPerson - July 12, 6pm – Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required.
• TOT STAY & PLAY - In-Person - July 13, 11am – Open to ages 1-4 (with a caregiver). • POLISH STORYTIME - In-Person July 19, 6pm – Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required.
• HYBRID CHAIR YOGA - Mon., July 11 & 25, 1-2pm (Adults, in-person or virtual, sign up required) • THE LEGEND OF ZELDA PARTY - Mon., July 11, 4-5pm (Gr. 3-6, in-person only, sign up required)
• LITTLE CRAFTERS NIGHT - In-Person July 28, 6pm – Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required.
• PNG - LED ORIGAMI FROGS (2-PART CLASS) - July 12 & 14, 2-3pm (Grades 6-12, inperson only, sign up required)
• KIDS STEM LAB - In-Person July 7, 4pm – Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required.
• MARIONETTE PUPPET SHOW WITH DAVE HERZOG - Tues., July 12, 4-5pm (All Ages, in-person only, sign up required) best for ages 3 and up.
• SPANISH STORYTIME - In-Person July 26, 6pm – Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required. • DECORATING THE SIDEWALKS - In-Person July 20, 3pm – Ages 2-17. Limited to 12 participants. Registration required. • TEEN BEACH BASH - In-Person - July 21, 6pm – Open to ages 11-17. Limited to 24 Teens. While Supplies Last. Registration required. • COMPUTER BASICS - July 2, 10am – Open to ages 18+. Limited Seating. Registration required. • ADULT CRAFT N’ CREATIONS - In-Person - July 14, 6pm – Open to ages 18 & up. Limited seating. Registration required.
• ENGLISH CONVERSATION HOUR - Wed., July 13 & 27, 7-8pm (Adults, in-person only, drop-in • SHREK PARTY - Thurs., July 14, 4-7pm (Gr. 7-12, in-person only, sign up encouraged) • HYBRID GENTLE MAT YOGA - Mon., July 18 & Aug. 1, 1-2pm (Adults, in-person or virtual, sign up required • PNG – GLOWFORGE & INKSCAPE (4-PART CLASS) - July 19, 21, 26, & 28, 2-3pm Grades 6-12, in-person only, sign up required • TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION - July 19, 7-8:30pm (Adults, in-person only, drop-in • STAR WARS LIGHTSABER CRAFT - Wed., July 20, 2-3pm (Gr. 7-12, in-person only, sign up required)
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ENTERTAINMENT “Hand to God” Plays At Copley BY ANNA HESSEL
“Hand to God'' is an edgy theatrical work currently running at the Copley Theatre in Aurora. The play is about a dysfunctional mother and son that head up their church's puppet ministry with disastrous results. “Hand to God'' is realistic in showing a recently widowed mother's wavering faith; after the death of her husband, she is angry at God, and her downward spiral affects her relationship with her son. Life without her spouse is too much to handle. Her son Jason (August Forman) is obsessed with his hand puppet, using the doll to act out his own aggressiveness. Believing the doll is demon possessed, he wreaks havoc on the world around him. Mr. Forman gives a flawless performance, executing the puppet with ease. His depiction of a mentally unbalanced teen is marvelous. Moments when he talks about yogurt with his mom after puppet practice are
poignantly touching and filled with raw emotion. He makes his evil companion recoil in fear when presented with the cross. His inner turmoil is magnificently played. Another teen bad boy Timmy, brought to life by the talented Jordan Moore, is also a member of the puppetry group, in love with Jason’s mom Margery and his crush goes wrong. Jason’s maybe girlfriend, Jessica, is strong, and helps in healing this wayward son; Felicia Oduh gives a beautiful performance. In the role of Pastor Greg is Adam Wesley Brown; his character grows in strength during the duration of the drama, though he also is in love with Margery. The progression this clergyman goes through is engagingly portrayed as a realistic man, flawed like the rest of us, trying his best to serve God, a daunting task at best. Monica West, as mom Margery, is very believable. Despite the serious subject matter, there is a lot of humor in the production. Big laugh moments run throughout the duration of the show. The ending is positive and leaves one feeling hopeful. As a Christian, I didn't take offense to this script, but used its candor to examine my own faith and belief system. We all deal with our own demons. I must mention the wonderful set: the church basement and minister’s office are spot on, and the props are completely appropriate. Basement windows give a glimpse of the outside world. The front half of a car is brought onstage, adding to the believable feel of the staging. The costumes are also well done, with a humorous kitty surprise.
Overall, “Hand to God” is innovative, thought provoking, and entertaining, but it is for mature audiences. So take this play by the hand before July 10th; for tickets or more information, see their website at www.paramountaurora.com/bold.
Alice Through the Lookingglass (Theatre) BY WES HESSEL
The Lookingglass Theatre, in the legendary Magnificent Mile area, is known for its innovative, striking productions of original works, even garnering a 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Of all the great plays they have produced, their signature piece is the brilliant “Lookingglass Alice”. It has been seven years since the last go round, due to the unreal reality of COVID-19, but it has been worth waiting for. The 2022 version
once again mixes majestically Lewis Carroll’s surreal fantasy with the spectacle of circus arts, in conjunction with the electrifying expertise of The Actor’s Gymnasium. Director David Catlin’s adaptation takes its cues from the rampant seemingly randomness of our world in the last several years. From the initial title mirror encounter to the endless drop down that proverbial hole, to Alice’s accession as a queen, the action, both dialogue and acrobatics, never stops. It may change speeds from contemplative to careening to somewhere in between, but always well-paced. As you would expect, the acting is extraordinary - the adept cast of Adeoye, Kareem Bandealy, Michel Rodriguez Cintra, Molly Hernández, Samuel Taylor, and Lindsey Noel Whiting never fail to wow in wonder. The comings and goings themselves are some of the best eye-catching effects - two arrivals at the Mad Hatter’s tea are apparent basket cases, and the exit of a famous nursery rhyme character leaves you breathless, literally. The stunt work in the air and on the ground brings even more depth of admiration for the performers. This spectacular spectacle has to be seen to be believed, and I believe you will then want to see it again. Even if you have experienced this extravaganza before, you will want to return for another awesome Alice adventure. You don’t have to “Drink Me”, just go to www.lookingglasstheatre.org for tickets or more information, but do it before July 31st, when the White Rabbit is late for the last time…”Off with his head!”
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ENTERTAINMENT (CONT.) “Steel Magnolias” Smell Sweet BY ANNA HESSEL
Drury Lane’s stellar production of “Steel Magnolias” has one of the best ensemble casts that I have seen on stage, under the exemplary direction of Johanna McKenzie Miller. These beautiful ladies have amazing rapport and chemistry, and the play has just the right amounts of humor, drama, and Southern style. This live version lives up to the iconic film the play inspired. The talented cast members have impeccable comic timing and strong characterizations. In the role of Truvy, Elizabeth Ledo gives a flawless performance. She is one of my favorite actors; Ms. Ledo can play any part with finesse. When she brings a character to life, she does it with perfection and sincerity. Susie McMonagle, as Claire, is another favorite actress of mine. Her stage presence and delivery is spot on. She commands the stage with her wit and poise. Audiences will remember Elizabeth, Susie, and understudy McKinley Carter as the Dynamo trio from Drury Lane’s fabulous production of “Mama Mia”. Lillian Castillo plays Annelle, the devout Christian that is the newest member of the beauty shop gang. Ms. Castillo creates a realistic, strong female of faith, and her engaging smile lights up the stage. Personifying the pink loving Shelby, in her Drury Lane debut, is Cordelia Dewdney; she gives a very genuine performance. Janet Ulrich Brooks is the eccentric, dogloving Ouiser, who has been in a bad mood for forty years. Ms. Brooks’ work is hilarious and sincere. M’Lynn is characterized by Amy J. Carle - she gives one of the finest stage portrayals that I have seen. Her meltdown monologue was so incredibly strong, it moved me to tears. That particular scene was one of the most poignant moments this incredibly gifted group of women
created. Ending with a huge laugh to temper the seriousness, this is theater magic at its finest. I cannot fail to mention the exquisitely crafted set by Angela Weber Miller, where all of the action takes place. I was ready to walk into Truvy’s beauty shop for an updo, the attention to detail and props by Cassy Schillo are so convincing. The costume designs by Jessica Pabst, and hair and wig work by Emily Young, are phenomenal, classic 1980s fashions at their finest. I must also complement lighting designer Lindsey Lyddan, sound designer Sarah Ramos, and dialect coach Sammi Grant, as well; these ladies add the important touches that make this play the superlative work of art that it is. I highly recommend this show; it’s a not to be missed hit; but make sure to stop by Truvy’s shop by August 7th, before the magnolia blossoms fade. For tickets or more information, see their website at www.drurylanetheatre.com.
I do admire Second City for their political correctness and fearless integrity; a size positive skit makes a wonderful statement. The show is fast paced with adult humor and highly entertaining. This production really has something for everyone. Prepare for a wonderful night on the town; the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating, a nice variety of food and drink are available for purchase, as well as fun souvenirs. So do the right thing or you will miss out on another uproarious Second City main stage classic - for tickets or more information, go to their website at www.secondcity.com.
There’s Something in the Water BY ANNA HESSEL
Do the Right Thing… BY ANNA HESSEL
The 110th Mainstage revue, “Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not”, is one of the Second City’s best shows yet. The cast of Andy Bolduc, E.J. Cameron, Kiley Fitzgerald, Claire McFadden, Evan Mills, and Julia Morales lampoon everything from a support group for unpopular opinions to TikTok inspired dance routines, and they perform each scene with impeccable comic timing. This truly is Improvisational humor at its finest. Audience participation is both fun and hilarious - the cast never misses a beat in creating the laugh out loud moments.
There’s something in the water and it’s toxic. Victory Gardens Theater’s intense drama “cullud wattah” chronicles nearly a decade of Flint, Michigan’s quest for clean water, a basic human right. This talented all female cast tells the tragic tale of a family whose troubles are not few, the worst being the lack of safe water. Childhood leukemia, skin rashes, and miscarriage plague these residents of the Detroit suburb. A class action suit may be too little, too late, but a play’s character joins the lawsuit, despite the fact it
could put her sister’s employment (where she recently received a promotion with a good salary), at risk. The adroit acting by this cast together integrates a strong characterization of a family trying to stay together while pressures and secrets threaten to fracture it. A third Thanksgiving using bottled water to cook, stores running out of said water, and awaiting an industrial strength purifier are just some of the plights the ladies must face. The family matriarch is a strong woman of faith; she relies on her love of Jesus to get her through life’s difficult road and her strength is immeasurable. Written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza, the playwright encourages the audience to engage: give an amen, or a hhhmmm, and this production makes one want to interact; it’s powerful, potent, and thought provoking. Stellar direction, lighting, and sound design add to the overall quality of this inspiring theatrical work. I especially loved the set, a realistic, clean and cute home, complete with a bottle of Jergens in the bathroom. Bottles of contaminated water are strategically placed in areas, including the perimeter of the stage. The effect is dramatic, especially when lighting is used to illuminate hash marks counting the days of dirty water Once again, Victory Gardens brings edgy, socially conscious theater to Chicago, but it only runs through July 17th. For tickets or more information, go to their website at www.victorygardens.org.
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TRITON TIDBITS School of Business Launches Paralegal Studies Certificate
Admissions Events for Prospective Students
Program Prepares Students for Entry-Level Legal Positions
Students and Their Families Invited to Attend
RIVER GROVE – Triton College School of Business has recently launched a Paralegal Certificate Program. Students who participate in the cohort will become certified to work a variety of legal (non-attorney) positions in a law firm, corporation or government agency. Triton’s Paralegal Certificate Program will be 31 credit hours (two semesters) with students taking classes in Civil Litigation, Contract Law, Legal Ethics and Law Office Organization. The program will be limited to 15 students each semester. A cohort is a group of students working together in the same program, going through the same academic curriculum while finishing their degree together. According to Triton’s Research and Institutional Effectiveness Department, the need for paralegals is projecting a 14.6 percent increase. Chicago ranks second in the nation for job postings in the area of legal/paralegal profession. The average salary is $58,000.
RIVER GROVE –Triton College will be hosting informative Admissions events in July and August for prospective students and their families. The free events will be held in the Student Center Cafeteria (located in the B Building) and an RSVP is not required. The Admissions events will consist of a presentation, an explanation of the enrollment process and programs offered, and a “crash course on community college” with the Admissions team and advisors available to answer questions. To complement these events, there will be one Parents’ Night Info Session in July for families to learn more about tuition costs, payment options and to explain degree and certificate programs. The Admissions events will be Wednesday, July 20, 1-2pm; Wednesday, July 20, 6-7pm; and Friday, Aug. 5, 1-2pm. Each event will be held in the Student Center Cafeteria (located in the B Building). The Parents’ Night will be Monday, July 11, 6-7pm.
For more information, please contact williamgriffin@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3579.
Contact daniellamoureux@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3690 for more information.
Student-Led Organization, Active Minds, Focuses on Mental Health at Triton College
School of Business Offers Social Media Digital Marketing Certificate Program
National Nonprofit Organization Hopes to Encourage Students to Reprioritize Mental Health
Program Prepares Students for Digital Marketing Jobs
RIVER GROVE – Triton College’s studentled mental health organization, Active Minds, encourages students to reprioritize their emotional well-being. Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization to support mental health awareness and education for young adults. The group meets weekly during the fall and spring semesters in Student Services, Room B-240. On Triton’s campus, Active Minds shares information about mental health such as understanding stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder and depression. The group also leads ValidateAppreciate-Refer training, or V-A-R training, which is Active Minds’ everyday tool for conversation.
RIVER GROVE – The Triton College School of Business is offering a Social Media Digital Marketing Certificate Program. Those who receive the certificate can work in digital marketing and will be given the foundation to have a career in the industry of social media. Jobs in digital marketing could pay up to $62,000 per year. Triton’s Social Media Digital Marketing Certificate Program will be 30 credit hours (two semesters) with students taking Social Media and Digital Marketing, Intro to Business, Web Page Design, Advertising in a Social Media Era and Business Analytics classes, among others. For more information, please contact williamgriffin@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3579.
For more information, please contact sandraberryhill@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3598.
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HOUSE AND HOME / SENIOR SNIPS Alexa Will See You Now Amazon has partnered with the telemedicine company Teladoc Health and plans to offer a 24/7 service that will allow users of Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices to call a doctor for nonemergency health issues.
SENIOR SNIPS KEEP TEETH HEALTHIER
More than 18 percent of Americans ages 70 and older have untreated cavities and high rates of fast-moving decay that attacks the roots of teeth, a large study found. Regular brushing, flossing, using a mouth rinse, and getting dental treatments like a fluoride varnish can help.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE HEAT
Kitchen Scraps Can Grow More Vegetables The parts of vegetables that get cut off and discarded during preparation will re-grow more of the same vegetables. Important: Stick with organic vegetables – nonorganic produce often is treated to keep it from sprouting. If the scraps don’t sprout after about a week, put them into a compost pile. Easy to re-grow veggies: Green onions, celery, romaine lettuce, garlic, ginger, regular and sweet potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, beets and other root vegetables, onions and herbs. SOURCE: FARMERS’ ALMANAC.
Heat-related illness can be dangerous for anyone, but older adults are among those most at risk. That’s in part because with age, you’re more likely to have a condition or take medication that increases your vulnerability to heat. With extreme heat events becoming more common in the U.S., it’s key to take precautions against heat-related illness, such as heatstroke.
KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEAT ILLNESS
Heatstroke, which occurs at a body temperature over 104 degrees F, is a medical emergency that may be fatal in more than half of the cases in older adults. Early signs include confusion, dizziness, weakness, agitation, slurred speech, nausea, and vomiting, plus the inability to sweat. If you suspect it in yourself or a friend, call 911, and quickly get yourself or them into an air-conditioned room or a cool shower or bath.
DRINK UP TO STAY HYDRATED
Along with your sense of thirst, your sense of taste may fade with age, too. That can make it difficult to feel enthusiastic about drinking fluids. Still, staying hydrated is crucial, so try filling up a pitcher or large water bottle with water and aiming to finish it by the end of the day. You can also add melon or citrus slices to make the water more appealing, or mix in some 100 percent juice. Or try unsweetened flavored seltzer. Nutrition experts suggests eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, too, they’re great sources of water.
DRESS FOR THE HEAT
Loose-fitting, light-colored clothes can help keep you cooler. And don’t forget a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses when you head outside on steamy days.
Beat the Postage Price Increase
CHILL OUT WHEN IT’S HOTTEST
Avoid working or exercising outside during the hottest part of the day (about 10 am to 4 pm). Stay in an air-conditioned room.
Starting Sunday, July 10, a first-class stamp will cost 60 cents – up from 58 cents. Stock up on “Forever” stamps before that date – they can be used anytime in the future without additional postage.
SOURCE: CONSUMER REPORTS ON HEALTH, JULY, 2022
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ADDRESS 4N173 IL Route 83 16W639 Crest Ave. 1106 W. Hillside Dr. 17W145 Woodland Ave. 1003 Argyle St. 3B 166 S. Mason St. 457 Judson St. 434 S. Mason St. 439 Miner St. 237 N. Walnut St. L 909 W. Green St. 7840 W. North Ave. 4I 2917 N. 77th Ave. 7935 W. Belmont Ave. 1618 N. 78th Ct. 1614 N. 76th Ave. 2930 N. 75h Ct. 7327 W. Fullerton Ave. 1S 3047 N. 77th Ave. 7830 W. North Ave. 604 2502 N. 72nd Ct. GE 2227 N. 73rd Ave. 2308 N. 72nd Ct. 2210 N. 76th Ave. 2101 N. 74th Ct. 7913 W. Country Club Ln. 2932 N. 75th Ave. 3004 N. 77th Ct. 7904 W. North Ave. 502 2041 N. 72nd Ct. 2926 N. 76th Ct. 1956 N. 74th Ct. 2709 N. 73rd Ct. 30 W. Conti Pkwy 25 1639 N. 77th Ct. 7932 W. Sunset Dr. 7234 W. North Ave. 1804 2101 N. 73rd Ct. 2315 76th Ct. 7940 W. Westwood Dr. 1931 N. 78th Ave. 1741 N. 76th Ct. 1807 N. 79th Ave. 7611 W. Altgeld St. 25 3017 N. 76th Ct. 2126 N. 73rd Ct. 3114 N. 77th Ave. 7224 W. Wrightwood Ave. 302 7922 W. Barry Ave. 1631 N. 73rd Ave. 2930 N. Harlem Ave. 2A 1634 N. 76th Ct. 2646 N. 74th Ave. 2605 N. 75th Ave. 1708 N. 75th Ave. 7218 W. Wrightwood Ave. 110 2208 N. 73rd Ave. 7938 W. Oakleaf Ave. 3520 Scott St. 3014 Ruth St. 2830 Atlantic St. 9902 Schiller Blvd. 2914 Scott St. 3249 Rose St. 3651 Sarah St. 2627 Willow St. 9741 Lonnquist Dr. 2639 Atlantic St. 10125 Westmanor Dr. 3048 Emerson St. 2623 Park St. 2555 Nona St. 9509 Addison Ave. 3245 Lincoln St. 3428 Sunset Ln. 3530 Emerson St. 2720 Louis St. 2508 Dora St. 2513 Willow St. 3523 Sunset Lane 3626 Sunset Lane 4431 N. Newland Ave. 4334 N. Oak Park Ave. 7608 W. Lawrence Ave. C2 4325 N. Newland Ave. 7429 W. Carmen Ave. 5048 N. Octavia Ave. 6721 W. Montrose Ave. 4811 N. Olcott Ave. 605 7410 W. Lawrence Ave. 413 7410 W. Lawrence Ave. 421
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S
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C
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SOLD PRICE $335,000 $360,000 $255,000 $350,000 $152,500 $300,000 $325,000 $230,000 $250,000 $215,000 $315,000 $95,000 $265,000 $479,000 $545,000 $410,000 $575,000 $140,000 $220,000 $69,000 $129,500 $190,000 $239,000 $315,000 $339,000 $550,000 $162,000 $629,900 $190,000 $250,000 $336,000 $417,000 $470,000 $140,000 $325,000 $399,000 $150,000 $185,000 $460,000 $480,000 $550,000 $435,000 $775,000 $160,000 $345,000 $350,000 $489,500 $100,000 $401,000 $429,000 $195,000 $449,950 $668,875 $700,000 $375,000 $145,000 $246,000 $212,000 $265,000 $421,000 $190,000 $195,000 $275,000 $217,500 $300,000 $365,000 $360,000 $485,000 $370,000 $250,000 $260,000 $345,500 $350,000 $245,000 $264,000 $340,000 $349,000 $250,000 $185,000 $321,000 $342,000 $290,000 $591,000 $182,500 $355,000 $310,000 $835,000 $362,000 $300,000 $267,000 $243,000
SALE DATE 5/20/22 5/23/22 5/24/22 5/26/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 6/1/22 6/3/22 6/20/22 6/24/22 6/24/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/23/22 5/23/22 5/24/22 5/25/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 6/1/22 6/2/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/7/22 6/7/22 6/7/22 6/8/22 6/10/22 6/10/22 6/10/22 6/10/22 6/13/22 6/13/22 6/14/22 6/14/22 6/14/22 6/14/22 6/15/22 6/15/22 6/16/22 6/17/22 6/17/22 6/17/22 6/17/22 6/21/22 6/22/22 6/22/22 6/23/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/23/22 5/23/22 5/23/22 5/24/22 5/25/22 5/26/22 5/31/22 5/31/22 6/2/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/7/22 6/17/22 6/17/22 6/21/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/25/22 5/27/22 6/2/22 6/7/22 6/9/22 6/16/22 6/17/22 6/22/22
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ADDRESS 7542 W. Ainslie St. 4431 N. Sayre Ave. 10457 W. Palmer Ave. 813 LaPorte Ave. 836 N. Harold Ave. 3124 Pearl Ave. 2713 Landen Dr. 9600 Castello Ave. 10437 W. Fullerton Ave. 1300 Augusta St. 1700 Riverwoods Dr. 415 1580 Lee Ave. 2042 N. 19th Ave. 1726 N. 20th Ave. 1514 N. 22nd Ave. 1007 N. 23rd Ave. 1950 N. 19th Ave. 1824 N. 23rd Ave. 1413 Silver Creek Ln. 1547 N. 19th St. 630 Davis Dr. 1309 N. 36th Ave. 3004 Charles St. 1216 N. 23rd Ave. 1939 N. 18th Ave. 906 N. 13th Ave. 1815 Riverwoods Dr. 1673 Clinton Ct. 1925 N. 19th Ave. 4257 Saye Ave. 4655 N. Cumberland Ave. 509 7912 W. Strong St. 8326 W. Farragut Ave. 4853 N. Leonard Dr. 4934 N. Leonard Dr. 1A 8580 W. Foster Ave. 708 7057 W. Sunnyside Ave. 5000 Knight Ave. 4944 N. Overhill Ave. 4617 Opal Ave. 4921 N. Opal Ave. 7007 W. Sunnyside Ave. 4505 N. Ottawa Ave. 4330 N. Neva Ave. 405 7408 W. Berteau Ave. 4420 N. Opal Ave. 4808 N. Overhill Ave. 8236 W.Ainslie St. 8220 W. Leland Ave. 4121 N. Oriole Ave. 25 E. Fullerton Ave. 328 Victoria Dr. 38 King Arthur Ct. 6 218 E. Dickens Ave. 204 E. Lyndale Ave. 55 Country Club Dr. 36 King Arthur Ct. 7 221 Armitage Ave. 17 King Arthur Ct. B 134 Whitehall Ave. 459 N. Wolf Rd. 1731 Pavilion Way 506 2300 Windsor Mall Ct. 2E 101 S. Summit Ave. 508 1746 Evergreen Ln. 1524 S. Crescent Ave. 1020 Kent Ave. 922 Glenlake Ave. 113 N. Aldine Ave. 1425 W. Touhy Ave. 101 1333 W. Touhy Ave. 302 706 N. Western Ave. F 435 S. Cumberland Ave. 2600 Oakton St. 9E 1032 S. Vine Ave. 200 Grand Blvd. 905 Florence Dr. 804 N. Greenwood Ave. 728 N. Lincoln Ave. 1608 Courtland Ave. 132 Berry Pkwy 704 N. Merrill St. 460 S. Northwest Hwy 310A 1916 Manor Lane 829 Sylviawood Ave. 2379 Oak Tree Ln. 1025 S. Washington Ave. 709 Sylviawood Ave. 740 N. Northwest Hwy 925 S. Seminary Ave. 821 S. Clifton Ave. 711 S. Fairview Ave.
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SOLD PRICE $448,000 $445,000 $280,000 $305,000 $325,000 $275,000 $265,000 $330,000 $315,000 $300,000 $315,000 $390,000 $220,000 $326,210 $279,000 $460,000 $220,000 $193,000 $117,000 $316,000 $350,000 $264,900 $370,000 $369,900 $485,000 $280,000 $280,000 $409,000 $295,000 $280,000 $295,000 $440,000 $250,000 $365,000 $130,000 $275,000 $285,000 $383,000 $370,000 $345,000 $360,000 $420,000 $475,000 $300,000 $1,200,000 $325,000 $287,000 $677,000 $390,000 $1,010,000 $260,000 $230,000 $80,100 $275,000 $285,000 $280,000 $110,000 $263,500 $75,000 $345,000 $275,000 $330,000 $265,000 $300,000 $392,000 $515,500 $299,900 $315,000 $370,000 $105,000 $150,000 $286,000 $607,000 $164,500 $920,000 $700,000 $385,000 $445,000 $565,000 $1,180,000 $700,000 $732,000 $340,000 $485,000 $560,000 $1,260,000 $640,000 $335,000 $505,000 $530,000 $885,000 $1,600,000
SALE DATE 6/22/22 6/23/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/13/22 6/15/22 6/17/22 6/24/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/23/22 5/24/22 5/24/22 5/27/22 5/31/22 6/1/22 6/2/22 6/7/22 6/7/22 6/7/22 6/15/22 6/15/22 6/16/22 6/16/22 6/17/22 6/21/22 6/21/22 6/23/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/23/22 5/26/22 5/26/22 5/27/22 6/3/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/8/22 6/10/22 6/10/22 6/13/22 6/14/22 6/15/22 6/17/22 6/21/22 6/22/22 6/23/22 6/24/22 6/24/22 5/20/22 5/23/22 6/2/22 6/3/22 6/7/22 6/8/22 6/10/22 6/15/22 6/16/22 6/21/22 6/22/22 6/1/11 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/20/22 5/23/22 5/23/22 5/23/22 5/24/22 5/24/22 5/24/22 5/24/22 5/26/22 5/26/22 5/26/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/27/22 5/28/22 5/31/22 5/31/22 5/31/22 5/31/22 6/1/22 6/1/22 6/1/22 6/1/22 6/1/22
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RIVER GROVE
SCHILLER PARK
ADDRESS 913 S. Hamlin Ave. 32 Meacham Ave. 1135 N. Northwest Hwy 1011 Saint James Pl. 245 N. Dee Rd. 101 Summit Ave. 409 641 N. Delphia Ave. 1236 Hoffman Ave. 314 N. Lincoln Ave. 622 Florence Dr. 705 Merrill St. 1022 S. Cumberland Ave. 1921 W. Touhy Ave. 1306 Park Ridge Blvd. 2730 Mayfield Dr. 423 N. Knight Ave. 204 N. Greenwood Ave. 919 S. Prospect Ave. 2010 Garden St. 615 Forestview Ave. 635 Edgemont Ln. 643 Oriole Ave. 2013 Garden St. 2701 Habberton Ave. 120 N. Northwest Hwy 305 1335 Elliott St. 1004 Peale Ave. 715 Busse Hwy B8 1502 S. Fairview Ave. 1424 Cynthia Ave. 950 S. Broadway Ave. 317 S. Greenwood Ave. 2600 Oakton St. 1E 1136 Hoffman Ave. 303 S. Northwest Hwy 2 718 S. Prospect Ave. 919 Harrison St. 715 N. Merrill St. 1301 W. Touhy Ave. 315 309 S. Lincoln Ave. 505 N. Prospect Ave. 1614 S. Fairview Ave. 2500 Windsor Mall 122L 460 S. Northwest Hwy 203 2012 Newton Ave. 2150 Bouterse Ave. 208E 1344 S. Chester Ave. 1607 S. Ashland Ave. 1722 Park Ridge Pt. 711 Busse Hwy 2A 614 Goodwin Dr. 249 Lake Ave. 716 S. Lincoln Ave. 1112 Peterson Ave. 526 Courtland Ave. 2321 Grove St. 2553 Leyden Ave. 8045 Oconnor Dr. 5E 8636 Grand Ave. 3B 8543 N. Center St. 2501 Spruce St. 2447 Thatcher Ave. 8625 Grand Ave. 22 8951 Grand Ave. 8734 Lyndale St. 2437 Budd St. 8719 Belden Ave. 2540 Hessing St. 2506 N. Forestview Ave. 3751 Ivanhoe Circle 9461 Kelvin Ln. 2552 4722 Grace St. 9515 Kelvin Ln. 2112 4401 Kolze Ave. 9513 Kelvin Ln. 2111 4121 Prairie Ave. 4153 Ruby St. 9514 Lawrence Ave. 2204 9438 Kelvin Ln. 3241 10154 Hartford Ct. 2B 9355 Irving Pk. Rd. 318 4923 Forster Ave. 3723 Ruby St. 108N 9864 Leland Ave. 313 4618 Kolze Ave. 4205 Kolze Ave. 1B 9355 Irving Park Rd. 307 10138 Hartford Ct. 1C 5043 Harold Ave.
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SOLD PRICE $650,000 $810,500 $599,000 $600,000 $630,000 $310,000 $409,900 $485,000 $522,000 $704,000 $850,000 $294,500 $423,000 $455,000 $1,025,000 $630,000 $425,000 $1,150,000 $500,000 $575,000 $875,000 $730,000 $760,000 $399,000 $459,000 $490,000 $812,600 $113,000 $460,000 $556,000 $1,150,000 $1,200,000 $167,000 $502,500 $595,000 $636,000 $395,000 $995,000 $177,500 $360,000 $1,100,000 $669,000 $150,000 $435,000 $380,000 $409,000 $580,000 $590,000 $620,500 $123,000 $397,500 $400,000 $482,500 $515,000 $699,900 $240,000 $340,000 $140,000 $142,500 $350,000 $400,000 $377,000 $125,000 $328,000 $310,000 $575,000 $250,000 $394,000 $310,000 $345,000 $88,580 $266,000 $98,000 $325,000 $105,000 $120,000 $287,000 $120,000 $76,500 $140,000 $182,500 $345,000 $85,000 $225,000 $325,000 $107,000 $192,500 $128,000 $255,000
SALE DATE 6/1/22 6/1/22 6/2/22 6/2/22 6/2/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/3/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/6/22 6/7/22 6/8/22 6/9/22 6/9/22 6/9/22 6/9/22 6/9/22 6/10/22 6/10/22 6/10/22 6/10/22 6/13/22 6/13/22 6/13/22 6/13/22 6/13/22 6/14/22 6/15/22 6/15/22 6/15/22 6/16/22 6/16/22 6/17/22 6/17/22 6/17/22 6/17/22 6/21/22 6/21/22 6/22/22 6/22/22 6/22/22 6/22/22 6/22/22 6/23/22 6/24/22 6/24/22 6/24/22 6/24/22 6/24/22 5/21/22 5/23/22 5/24/22 5/24/22 5/31/22 5/31/22 6/3/22 6/7/22 6/7/22 6/9/22 6/9/22 6/10/22 6/17/22 6/22/22 5/23/22 5/24/22 5/24/22 5/25/22 5/26/22 5/26/22 5/31/22 6/1/22 6/1/22 6/2/22 6/2/22 6/9/22 6/14/22 6/15/22 6/15/22 6/16/22 6/16/22 6/17/22 6/17/22 6/23/22
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JUNE 6, 13, 14 - THEFT FROM AUTO – A 2006 Kia Sportage parked in the 3000 block of Ruth Street had its catalytic converter stolen. Catalytic converters were also reported stolen from vehicles parked in the 3400 block of River Road and 9300 block of Belmont Avenue.
ELMWOOD PARK
NORTHLAKE
JUNE 6 - VEHICLE THEFT – A trailer parked in the 00 block of East Lake Avenue was reported stolen. JUNE 9 - THEFT FROM VEHICLE – A catalytic converter was stolen and another attempted to be stolen from two vehicles parked in the 300 block of East North Avenue. JUNE 13 - VEHICLE THEFT – A Bobcat was reported stolen from the 600 block of Northwest Avenue JUNE 15 - THEFT – A store in the first block of East North Avenue reported an unknown amount of merchandise stolen. JUNE 15 - THEFT FROM VEHICLE – The owners of three vehicles parked in a lot in the 400 block of West Lake Street reported having their catalytic converters stolen.
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MAY 20 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A garage in the 2400 block of Ernst Street was reportedly tagged with graffiti MAY 21 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – Graffiti was reported on the south fence at Crown Road and Jill Street MAY 23 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – Black spray paint was reported to police sprayed on multiple areas of the community building at the north side of North Park on Addison Street. MAY 23 - THEFT – A catalytic converter was stolen from a truck pared in the 9700 block of Grand Avenue. Estimated loss was $5,000 MAY 27 - GRAFFITI – Offenders tagged a U.S. Postal Service mailbox with black spray paint at James Avenue and Bright Street. MAY 28 - RETAIL THEFT – A store in the 10200 block of Grand Avenue reported a retail theft incident. Braden Licko of Franklin Park was charged with retail theft for items valued at $397.22. MAY 31 - THEFT FROM AUTO – A car parked in the 3100 block of Rose Street had its catalytic converter stolen. MAY 31 - VEHICLE THEFT – A trailer parked in the 2600 block of Rose Street was reported stolen.
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MAY 18 - GRAFFITI – Graffiti was reported on two AT&T utility boxes on the parkway in the 2700 block of 75th Court. MAY 19 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – The owner of a home in the 1800 block of 78th Court reported to police that their front storm door was broken. MAY 19 - THEFT – A restaurant in the 7400 block of West North Avenue reported that two women walked out of the restaurant without paying their $132.65 bill. MAY 20 - GRAFFITI – Offenders tagged graffiti on an overhead garage door and a garage on two different homes in the 2900 block of 76th Avenue. MAY 20 - THEFT – The owner of some belongings left in a locker in the 2500 block of North Harlem Avenue reported them stolen. MAY 21 - THEFT – The owner of a bicycle reported it stolen from the 7500 block of West North Avenue. MAY 21 - THEFT FROM AUTO – A vehicle parked in the 2300 block of North Harlem Avenue had its catalytic converter stolen. JUNE 12 - VEHICLE THEFT – The owner of a Jeep reported it stolen from the 2300 block of 73rd Court JUNE 2 - THEFT FROM AUTO – A car parked in the 1800 block of 73rd Court had its catalytic converter stolen. JUNE 11 - THEFT – Two bicycles were stolen from the outside of an apartment building in the 2300 block of 79th Court
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MAY 19 - THEFT FROM AUTO – A river Grove Public Works truck parked at Shelton Field, Herrick Avenue and Oak Street had a set of keys stolen from it. MAY 23 - THEFT FROM AUTO – A work truck parked in an alley between River Road and Leyden Avenue reportedly had three jigsaws and a backpack stolen from it valued at $3,900. MAY 24 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – Playground slides were defaced with lewd pictures at Rhodes School on Fullerton Avenue MAY 24 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – A slide was tagged with silver and black marker at Spruce Park located at Spruce Street and Wrightwood Avenue. JUNE 13 - THEFT – A package was reported stolen from the lobby of a building in the 8200 block of Belmont Avenue
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MAY 15 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – A Pace bus shelter located in the area of 5001 River Road was found to have had its windows shattered to both front and rear. Pace Bus was advised of the damage. MAY 26 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT FIGHTING – Zalina Edilova of Fort Wayne, Indiana was arrested and charged with a local ordinance for disorderly conduct/fighting after police were called for an altercation between two males and one female. Edilova allegedly struggled with one of the males, “pummeling him” and appeared to be intoxicated. Officers reported that she was acting irate and belligerent and tried to prevent the recording officer from his investigation of the incident. She had a court date of June 22. MAY 26 - ARSON/CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY – Zalina Edilova of Fort Wayne, Indiana was being processed for an earlier arrest and placed in a holding cell at the police department. She was read her rights and continued to act aggressively and hostile, yelling, screaming profanities, slamming a book on the table. Edilova continually pounded on the cell door and would not stop. She was also flushing the toilet multiple times. Surveillance camera in the cell showed that she started a fire on the metal cot by setting a roll of toilet paper on fire. She was removed from the cell and placed in another room handcuffed to the wall. Two CPD female officers were called to assist in re-searching Edilova to see if they could find what she started the fire with. The officers found a lighter that was concealed under her breasts. Placed back into the cell, she continued to yell using profanity, name calling, homophobic remarks, and also displayed lewd gestures. She was charged with 1 count of Arson and 1 count of Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property. JUNE 2 - POSSESSION – Zachary John Fryer of Oxford, Ohio was charged with possession of
Methamphetamine, possession of heroin, and possession of drug paraphernalia after officers observed him sitting in a handicap spot with no obvious placard hanging from the mirror and no notation on the license plate. Officers found Fryer disoriented and drug paraphernalia in the car. He was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance. He had a court date of June 22. JUNE 4 - THEFT – A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a 2009 Toyota Prius parked in the 3900 block of Mannheim Road. JUNE 6 - RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY – Officers responded to a 911 call for a report of a broken rear window in the 5000 block of River Road. Glass windows to two rear interior doors to the apartment were broken and the offender appeared to make multiple attempts to enter the residence. Complaints would be signed if offender is located. JUNE 11 - THEFT – A 2007 Honda CRV parked in the 10200 block of Irving Park Road had its catalytic converter stolen.
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MAY 21 - BATTERY CHARGES – Police were called to the Hyatt Regency Hotel after multiple individuals said they had been inappropriately touched by someone on the dance floor of an event. Mark A. Mendoza of Chicago allegedly made the contact. He appeared highly intoxicated and taken to the Rosemont Police Station. He has a July 8 court date. MAY 21 - THEFT – Police responded to the Fashion Outlet Way mall when store managers from the Versace store noticed two individuals from a retail theft in March again in the store. After reviewing surveillance cameras they observed that the male subject brought items to the female subject who in turn concealed them under her clothing. The male left the store but the female was detained after trying to leave without paying. The items stolen were four jackets totaling $3,700. Norma S. JaimesAlvarado of Zion was charged with a Class 3 felony for retail theft.
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The Continental Congress declared its independence from Great Britain on July 2, 1776. If that date raises an eyebrow, it should. Independence Day in the United States has long been celebrated on July 4th, which would seem to be two days late. But upon closer examination, it seems Americans are not really celebrating their independence two days later than they should be. According to the National Constitution Center, the Continental Congress approved a resolution declaring its independence from Great Britain on July 2. However, a document still needed to be drafted to explain the decision to the general public. Such a document was already in the works, but it took two days for the men of Congress to agree on a final version. The resulting document, known as the Declaration of Independence, was sent to John Dunlap, an Irish printer who served under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, who subsequently printed roughly 200 broadsides. Still, the Declaration of Independence was not read to the public until July 8, 1776, when Colonel John Nixon did so in Philadelphia on what is now known as Independence Square. It was nearly a month later, on August 2, 1776, when most members of the Continental Congress actually signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
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