April 2023 People & Places Newspaper

Serving Leyden Township and Surrounding Communities

Since 2011

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Schiller Park, IL 60176

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS/

Publisher’s Message

What WAS I thinking…The adventures of Eddie the Dog.

As I wrote about in last month’s column, we adopted a puppy who we named Eddie. He is now six months old and just over fifty pounds, along with having the energy of a nuclear bomb! He has now earned several monikers, most appropriately; crazy Eddie, along with fast Eddie, exasperating Eddie and Mr. Ed.

His antics of course are attributed to him being a puppy, but I guess at my age now, I’m just not up to it. We probably should have adopted an older dog to go with our old and tired bodies, and lack of patience, but we were like, “Oh, he’s so cute” and got sucked into the puppy eyes and cuteness. Plus, we thought getting a puppy would adapt more to our cats. Wrong! As I’ll explain later.

We are not disappointed we got him, by no means. He’s a bright spot in our lives for sure, but let me tell you some of the things he’s been keeping us busy with.

You would think long walks, which he gets at least twice a day, would tire a puppy out. Nope; walks only add fuel to his nuclear body, giving him power to do “zoomies” through our house, crashing into drapes, tables and anything else that gets in his way.

He has unfortunately knocked down my two granddaughters, in a playful manner of course, but they are a little young to understand that and proceed to scream bloody murder. And wouldn’t you know this always seems to happen when I’m in the bathroom or turn my back for two seconds!

He’s a licker besides. You can get licked to death unless someone comes to rescue you. Any exposed skin is at his mercy.

My husband is the dog poop picker-upper in our backyard and places the droppings (from both dogs) in a bag to dispose of. He unfortunately left the bag on the ground next to our garbage can. Yep, you guessed it; no sooner did my husband turn his back, Eddie proceeded to grab the bag and throw dog poop all over the driveway. It wasn’t a pleasant sight, but Eddie thought it was lots of fun.

Not only did he do this with the dog poop, but my husband again had a bag of dirty cat litter in a bag outside; yes, Eddie did it again throwing cat litter all over the backyard. Lesson learned; put everything high up and out of reach.

Eddie has dug holes in our yard the size of craters, dug up perennial plants, and drags our gutter extension off the gutter and throws it around like a toy. We now have to put it high up in one of our trees so he can’t reach it.

He’s jumped up on my husband’s show car and knocked down all the treats my husband keeps up their for the dogs. He then proceeded to pull the cover off the car and drag it out into the backyard. When I hear “EDDIE” being yelled, I know he’s been up to no good.

Enjoy

Anna and Wes Hessel

Jeff Fiedler

ART DIRECTOR Jennifer Erdman jennifererdman.com

STAFF WRITERS Barbara Piltaver

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anna and Wes Hessel

Jim DeRose

Mike Mikrut

Father Robert Schultz

Our older dog Sweetie puts up with Eddie to a point. Eddie will jump on her, sit on her head and harass her until she’s had enough and snaps at him to cut it out. She’s the perfect mother figure and puts him in his place. Now if she could only help with housebreaking…

As for the cats, they are not happy when he is around and usually take the high ground. I believe Eddie thinks they are a moving toy and despite the fact that the cats will slap the, you know what, out of him, he continues to go at it with them. They will hiss, puff up, scratch, slap and run, with him right on their tails barking all the way. Although I can distract him with treats, he will go right back at it.

I must say though that the cats are not deterred by his, I’ll call it playfulness, towards them. They were here first and they’ll continue to fight for their territory. I’m hoping that cohesiveness will ensue sooner rather than later. The only upside is my one fat cat is getting some needed exercise. Running from the dog and jumping up on top of refrigerators and window sills can be a good workout!

Eddie is a work in progress, still needs loads of training, and I keep telling myself that this too shall pass. He’ll get older and hopefully calm down. It’s like having a two-year-old in the house without the diapers. Like a child, he wants to play with everything but his toys; we’ve had shoes and chair legs chewed and he even mauled my rubber kitchen mat into pieces.

Oh, and let me not forget when I came into the kitchen to find him with fur in his mouth. My heart dropped thinking he ate one of my cats, when in fact, he proceeded to rip out most of the fur from the hood of my coat. Relieved but not happy.

One day I will look back at this and laugh. When he puts his head down knowing he’s been a bad boy, how can I possibly be mad at him? Those puppy dog eyes get me every time. He’s part of the family now and will be till the end. ***

I don’t have many memories of childhood Easters, but I do remember when my siblings started to have children of their own and my parents would have Easter Sunday egg hunts for their grandchildren. By the time they had twelve, it was a madhouse but loads of fun. They even had egg hunts for the adults – now THOSE I remember. We’d all line up trying to beat each other out to find the most eggs. My parents filled them with money, so it was war! They would keep track of how many eggs they filled and hid, but it never failed, there would always be one or two we couldn’t find and my parents couldn’t remember where they hid them. Low and behold, months later, one of us would come across the lost ones.

Sadly, those days are gone, but the memories are still fresh in my mind, and I continue the tradition of egg hunts with my kids and grandchildren. I can never get enough of the smiles and laughter.

I pray that your Easter will be filled with lasting memories. May the risen Lord bring you joy, hope, and happiness into your lives. Happy Easter everyone!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Michael Mikrut

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Barbara Piltaver

Stacey Matschinegg

APRIL CALENDAR

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

Ongoing: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP

SENIOR MOVIE DAYS 12PM Every Thursday. Carl Fiorito Senior Center, 2601 N. Mannheim, Franklin Park. Call 847-451-5119 for details

Ongoing: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP

KNITING & CROCHETING CLUB

Every Tuesday – 12 pm to 2 pm. Carol Fiorito Senior Center, 2601 N. Mannheim, Franklin Park. For more information call 847-455-8616 Ext. 5119.

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 5-6 pm. There is a short meeting at 6 pm 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. FRANCIS BORGIA

BINGO 3rd Saturday of Every Month. Doors Open at 5:30 pm. Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Stokes Center, 8025 W. Addison, Chicago, IL. 773-589-1000 Concessions, Prizes, Raffles and Fun! $25 for 10 regular bingos and 2 specials. Prizes $100 for the regular bingo games and $250 for specials.

Ongoing: ST. EUGENE SCHOOL

QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE Every Wednesday 8:30 pm with Bingo before at 7 pm 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.

Ongoing: SCHILLER PARK

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 www.rotarychicagoohare.org for more information on our club projects and upcoming speakers. Call Sylvia Jewgieniew (847-533-8053) to make your reservation. Your first lunch is complimentary.

Ongoing: NORTHLAKE KIWANIS

CLUB Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month on Zoom at 7am For info contact Nancy Tobin, golfgoddess45@comcast.net

Ongoing: ELMWOOD PARK

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 6:30 pm. Contact Donna Clesen 847-361-1233 for further information

Ongoing: ITASCA QUILTERS GUILD

The Itasca Quilters Guild meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca. The purpose of the guild is to meet informally, to quilt, to learn, preserve, and promote the art of quilting, to share ideas, to improve skills, for fun, fellowship and friendship. Guests are always welcome. Questions: contact IQGpresident@aol.com

Apr 1 : APRIL FOOLS’ DAY! - LIBRARY SNAPSHOT DAY - NATIONAL ONE CENT DAY

Apr 1: NORRIDGE SPRING RECYCLING DAY Visit Norridge’s Facebook and Instagram pages for further details.

Apr 1: NORRIDGE EASTER EGG

HUNT 9:30 AM Norridge Park District - Ages 10 and under can participate in our FREE egg hunt on Park District Grounds. There will be (3) age groups running at the same time (different locations of the park). 3 & under, 4 & 5 and 6-9 years. One lucky winner (egg with golden ticket) will receive an Easter Basket!

Apr 2: PALM SUNDAY - WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAYNATIONAL LOVE OUR CHILDREN DAY - NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY - INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK DAY

Apr 3: GEOLOGISTS DAY

Apr 3: COOK COUNTRY PROPERTY TAXES DUE

Apr 4: NATIONAL CORDON BLEU DAY - INTERNATIONAL CARROT DAY - NATIONAL VITAMIN C DAY

Apr 4: VOTING DAY! - GET OUT AND VOTE Schiller Park has a public yes or no question on the ballot about raising water rates to pay for replacement of lead service lines. Other villages also have questions on their ballots. To view your ballot and see who is running in the elections plus any referendums or public questions, visit https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov and click on elections.

Apr 5: PASSOVER - NATIONAL DEEP DISH PIZZA DAY - NATIONAL LIBRARY WORKERS DAYNATIONAL FLASH DRIVE DAY

Apr 6: DROWSY DRIVER AWARENESS DAY - NATIONAL STUDENT ATHLETE DAYNATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT DAY - NATIONAL LIBRARY OUTREACH DAY - NEW BEER’S EVE

Apr 7: WORLD HEALTH DAY - NATIONAL WALKING DAYNATIONAL GIRL, ME TOO DAYNATIONAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DAY - NATIONAL BEER DAYNATIONAL COFFEE CAKE DAY

Apr 7: 17TH ANNUAL WAY OF THE CROSS THROUGH DOWNTOWN CHICAGO Good Friday, Apr 7th, at 8:30 am Daley Plaza (Dearborn/Washington) 17th annual Way of the Cross around downtown Chicago. During the procession, you will follow the cross silently through the busy city, living the memory of the Passion of the Lord, with stops that include gospel

readings, meditations, and choir music. Gather at 8:30 am at Daley Plaza and conclude at Holy Name Cathedral around 11:45 am, stopping at the Veterans Memorial on the river walk and on Michigan Avenue in front of the Wrigley Building. The procession will be led by Most Rev. Jeffrey Grob and Most Rev. Mark Bartosic, Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago. For more information, please call 312-725-2320, email info@wayofthecrosschicago.org or visit www.wayofthecrosschicago.org. Your questions and comments are welcome.

Apr 8: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP BUNNY

BASH EGG-STRAVAGANZA 10 am to 1 pm Westdale Park, 3045 Sandra Avenue, Melrose Park. Pictures with the Bunny – Egg Hunts, Games, Bouncy House, Foods and Drinks. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT.

Apr 8: NATIONAL ZOO LOVERS DAY - NATIONAL DOG FIGHTING

AWARENESS DAY - NATIONAL EMPANADA DAY

Apr 8: MEET THE EASTER BUNNY

IN BENSENVILLE Village of Bensenville invite you to meet the Easter Bunny at the Bensenville Theatre and Sundae’s Too Ice Cream Shop at 10 am. Guests will have a chance to take a picture with the Easter Bunny and purchase sweet treats from the Bensenville Theatre at this free event! For additional details call 630-594-1010

Apr 8: SCHILLER PARK

EGGSTRAVAGANZA PARADE Parade kick-off at 10 am at Village Hall in Schiller Park on Irving Park Road. Be on the lookout for village vehicles as they escort the Easter Bunny and friends throughout town. Listen for sirens to signal the parade’s arrival. Small treat bags will be given to children. Find the parade route on the village’s website and Facebook page. Maps are also available at Village Hall.

Apr 9: HAPPY EASTER! - NATIONAL FORMER PRISONER OF WAR RECOGNITION DAY - NATIONAL UNICORN DAY

Apr 10: NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAYNATIONAL ENCOURAGE A YOUNG WRITER DAY - NATIONAL FARM ANIMALS DAY - SALVATION ARMY

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FOUNDER’S DAY - NATIONAL CINNAMON CRESCENT DAY

Apr 10: SCHILLER PARK STREET

SWEEPING BEGINS Schiller Park street sweeping beings the week of Apr 10. Street sweeping takes place on the side of the street with even numbered addresses every 2nd and 4th Monday and on the side of the street with odd numbered addresses every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Street sweeping hours are from 8 am until 4 pm.

Apr 11: WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY - NATIONAL PET DAYNATIONAL CHEESE FONDUE DAY

- BARBERSHOP QUARTET DAY -

Apr 11: TRITON COLLEGE HORTICULTURE CLUB MEETING

12:15 PM East Campus R-Building, Room 313. Program: Gardening as we grow older - by Barb Kreski - All are welcome to attend. Questions: Contact Rose Tranchita 312-404-8987

Apr 12: EDUCATION AND SHARING DAY - INTERNATIONAL BE KIND TO LAWYERS DAY - NATIONAL LICORICE DAY

Apr 13: NATIONAL MAKE LUNCH COUNT DAY - NATIONAL SCRABBLE DAY - NATIONAL PEACH COBBLER DAY

Apr 13: ELMWOOD PARK GARDEN CLUB MEETING 6:30 PM. Supporting birds and bees in your garden. 2022 garden walk host Donna Buquin Elich will share her strategies for safely enticing the beautiful migratory birds to visit your garden as they journey north this spring! The Garden Club holds a monthly meeting at the Elmwood Park Public Library, 1 Conti Circle, Elmwood Park. For questions contact Donna Clesen 847-361-1233

Apr 14: NATIONAL GARDENING DAY

- INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PINK

- PECAN DAY - INTERNATIONAL KID’S YOGA DAY - NATIONAL DOLPHIN DAY - PAN-AMERICA

DAY

Apr 14: SUPER SENIOR SEMINAR

- SECRETARY OF STATE SERVICES

Join Rep. Stephens and the Illinois Secretary of State for a mobile Secretary of State unit and a Rules of the Road presentation. Services provided include renewal of driver’s licenses, renewal of State ID’s, license plate renewal stickers, and more! 10 AM TO 2 PM Salvation Army Norridge - Citadel Community Center, 8354 W. Foster Ave., Norridge. RSVP required for this event. Please call 773-444-0611 to RSVP and for additional information.

Apr 15: NATIONAL LAUNDRY DAY

Apr 15: SCHILLER PARK

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN

HOUSE The Schiller Park Historical Society will host an Open House from 11 am until 2 pm at their new location in Washington School, 4835 Michigan Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about the rich history and heritage of Schiller Park. For more information call 847-349-7838

Apr 16: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY - EMANCIPATION DAY - NATIONAL EGGS BENEDICT DAY - RECORD STORE DAYNATIONAL AUCTIONEERS DAYNATIONAL ORCHID DAY

Apr 17: BOSTON MARATHON

APR 18: SCHILLER PARK

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Sponsored by the Village of Schiller Park and Vitalant. 1-7pm Community Center, 4501 N. 25th Avenue, Schiller Park. This location is handicapped accessible. Please consider donating.

APR 18: FEDERAL AND STATE

INCOME TAX DUE

Apr 19: NATIONAL HANGING OUT DAY - NATIONAL GARLIC DAY

Apr 19: ITASCA QUILTERS GUILD

Meeting - “Schoolhouse” program in which 4 guild members demonstrate various quilting techniques. Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Rd., Itasca. 6:30 pm FREE and guests are always welcome. Further info email Lucy Goetz lugoetz2@hotmail.com

Apr 20: ADULT CRAFTING DAYS

Adults 62 and older can join us for Adult crafting days. Different themed craft project for each month. Held at the Schiller Park Recreation Center, 9638 Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, 10 am to Noon. A $5 fee covers the cost of materials. Reserve your spot with Mary Maltese, Senior Services Coordinator. 847-678-8765 or seniorservices@schillerparkil.us

Apr 21: NATIONAL CHICKPEA DAY - KINDERGARTEN DAY

Apr 22: EARTH DAY - DONATE LIFE BLUE & GREEN DAY - NATIONAL JELLY BEAN DAY

Apr 22: LEYDEN BEARS REGISTRATION FOR 2023 SEASON

The Leyden Bears Football and Cheer Program is designed for boys and girls, ages 5 through 8th grade for tackle football and ages 7-14 for cheerleading. Leyden Bears have joined with Chicagoland Pop Warner for the 2023 season. Registration will take place from 9 am until 3 pm at Grant Park Recreation Center located at 44 Golfview Drive in Northlake. The fee is $300 per child for football and cheerleading. All fees, along with a $25 Volunteer fee, will be due in July on equipment/uniform pickup day. Children must be present at registration and provide a valid birth certificate. This is not a school sponsored event. For more information, please email Bill Otte; president@leydenbears.com or info@leydenbears.com

Apr 22: BROOKFIELD ZOO EARTH DAY – PARTY FOR THE PLANET

Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day, we’ll be showcasing some of the steps you can take that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! Brookfield Zoo North Parking Lot, 9am-2pm. If you’ve been storing items in your basement and garage, waiting for the perfect time and most Earth-friendly way to dispose of them, you can recycle them at Brookfield Zoo! The zoo will be collecting electronics, textiles, and used books. See the complete list of accepted items on their website. czs.org/party/planet

Apr 23: BROOKFIELD ZOO EARTH DAY 2.2 MILE RUN FOR THE PLANET 2023 Spring has sprung and there’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than by getting outside, enjoying nature, and visiting our wildlife. Lace up your sneakers and join us for a 2.2 mile “fun run” through the twist and turns of Brookfield Zoo during our pre-park hours. The non-competitive run is geared to participants of all ages – fun for the whole family to enjoy! czs.org/EarthDayRun

Apr 23: WORLD BOOK NIGHTNATIONAL ENGLISH MUFFIN DAY

Apr 24: HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

Apr 25: WORLD MALARIA DAYHAIRSTYLE APPRECIATION DAYWORLD PENGUIN DAY

Apr 26: NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY - NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY - NATIONAL AUDUBON DAYNATIONAL KIDS AND PETS DAY

Apr 27: ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY - NATIONAL GUMMI BEAR DAY - NATIONAL LITTLE PAMPERED DOG DAY

Apr 28: TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS/ SONS TO WORK DAY - WORKER’S MEMORIAL DAY - NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PIE DAY - NATIONAL TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY

Apr 29: NATIONAL ARBOR DAYNATIONAL SHRIMP SCAMPI DAY - NATIONAL HISTORIC MARKER DAY

Apr 29: NORRIDGE KINDNESS DAY

Visit Norridge’s Facebook and Instagram pages for further details.

Apr 30: NATIONAL ADOPT A

SHELTER PET DAY - NATIONAL

THERAPY ANIMAL DAYNATIONAL POOL OPENING

DAY - INTERNATIONAL JAZZ

DAY - NATIONAL RAISIN DAYNATIONAL REBUILDING DAYNATIONAL FIRST LADIES AY

May 11: CRUISE NIGHT OPENING

DAY AT HARLEM-FOSTER

SHOPPING CENTER Sponsored by Citywide Classics CWC - Everyone is invited to attend. This is a weekly Cruise Night at Harlem and Foster Shopping Center. Weather permitting. Something a little different - they will elect one car per week to return and showcase their car at the front of their show. 50/50 raffle William DJ - cold beer - prizes donated.

May 12: CHICAGO DOGS OPENING

DAY Every fan receives a free team jersey and signing a one-day contract. Acclaimed vocalist Wayne Messmer will sing the national anthem. Check out their website for ticket prices and further information.

May 13: NORTHLAKE AREA

KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Grant Park, 44 W. Golfview Dr., Northlake. 8 am to 12 pm (Noon). $5 Adults and Seniors $4 children (4-12) Under 3 Free. Pancakes and sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. Raffles and book giveaway.

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847-290-5806 and tickets will be returned by mail.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Collection

May

20-21: PULLMAN RAILROAD

DAYS 2nd Annual Pullman Railroad Days - People, Progress & Innovation at Pullman National Historical Park. In partnership with Metra, and the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners, visitors will have access to historic Pullman rail cars from different eras at the 111th Street/Pullman Metra Electric station over the weekend event. Included are the 1923 New York Central 3, the 1950 Royal Street Observation, and the 1950 Blue Ridge club. Attendees will also have the chance to explore a 50th anniversary exhibit, celebrating decades of work on preserving, interpreting, and promoting Pullman’s rich history. Also offered with be virtual reality experiences, guided tours, activity booths, food, entertainment, and much more. The weekend long event will be a mix of free events and a singleticket entry for others. Historic Pullman Foundation members get a 10% discount on ticket sales. Advance purchase tickets receive a 20% discount and special early access each morning from 9 am to 11 am to the historic Pullman Railcar display. Lines tend to get long in the afternoon. Save by purchasing advance tickets by May 14. Day of admission will be $30. More info at www.pullmanil.org and on their Facebook page.

May 20 : HEALTH FAIR A community health fair sponsored by Leyden Township will be held at Leyden Town Hall, 2626 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park. The fair will be held from 1 to 4 pm. All residents are invited to attend.

May 25: BUDDY FOUNDATION

DAWG DAYS AND KOOL CATS OF SUMMER BIRTHDAY PARTY! 5-8 pm

Chandlers Chophouse, (Schaumburg Golf Course) 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Auctions, Games, Prizes, Raffles. Your donation of $40 ($45 at the door) includes a delicious buffet and two drink tickets. Reserve your tickets by mail today. Send your check to The Buddy Foundation, 65 W. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 or call

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If you cannot attend this event, please show your support for Buddy by sending in a ticket donation or contributing to raffle/auction prizes. The Buddy Foundation is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of stray, abused and abandoned animals.

June 3: 8TH ANNUAL NORRIDGE CAR SHOW (RAIN DATE JUNE 10TH)

JUNE 16: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP

-WILD WILD WESTDALE 5 pm to 10 pm.

Entertainment by Southern Draw Chicago

- Bouncy House, Petting Zoo, Hayrides, Games, Face Painting, Dunk Tank, Vendors, Line Dancing, Margarita Truck, Smokin BBQ Food Truck, Donut Jester Food Truck and More! CAR SHOW Bring your lawn chairs and blankets – Westdale Park, 3045 N. Sandra Ave., Melrose Park. FREE ADMISSION Call Bobbie at 847-451-5143 to register for the Car Show.

June 21: ATTENTION

FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ITASCA QUILTERS GUILD You are cordially invited to a reunion meeting on Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 pm at the Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL. Ur speaker for the evening will be Bobbie Butler, who will give a presentation in Machine Applique using vinyl overlays. Let’s catch up on how you’ve been, what the guild is up to, and share past memories. Reminisce with old members and meet some new ones. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to IQGpresident@aol.com. Looking forward to seeing you!

June-Aug: LEYDEN COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

Dates are June-August Benefiting Students in Leyden Township – What they need: Plastic pocket folders, glue bottles/sticks, yellow highlighters, markers, notebooks, pencils, black/blue/red pens, 3-4ing pencil pouches, Fiskar scissors, erasers, Post-its, rulers, Play Doh, quart/gallon Ziploc bags. Donations may be dropped off at Leyden Township Town Hall, 2501 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park. For more information call Lisa or Michele at 847-455-8616

Legacy Award Winner Recognition

On March 2nd, the Village of River Grove recognized three Legacy Award Winners from the area; Mrs. Marlene Flahaven, President, River Grove SD 85.5 Mrs. Jan Roeder, President, Rhodes SD 84.5 and Mrs. Gloria Murawska, Vice President, Leyden SD 212.

In attendance and to congratulate the three recipients were Mayor of River Grove, David Guerin, Dr. Jan Rashid, Superintendent for River Grove SD 85.5, Mr. Jim Prather, Superintendent for Rhodes SD 84.5 and Dr. Nick Polyak, Superintendent for Leyden 212. Several other school board members from the three districts were also in attendance.

The highest level of award for Board of Education members is the Legacy Award, which requires a Board member to be an active Board member for 25 years PLUS achieve 400 or more points by attending the IASB conference, workshops, division meetings and serving in leadership roles. Thus, the Legacy Award recognizes long standing members who are committed to their school districts, continuous learning, and supporting the IASB organization both locally and statewide.

There are only 50 Legacy Award winners (of 5900 Board members), and 3 of the

PET CORNER

FREEWAY NEEDS

A FOREVER HOME…

Freeway is a 2–3-year-old Hound/Ridgeback mix at The Buddy Foundation. Freeway was picked up chasing cars on I-80 which is how he got his name.

He is a young dog with lots of energy and is not handling being in a kennel very well anymore as we have had him almost a year. Freeway walks well on a leash and loves to play with toys. He’s dog selective and is slow to warm up to new people. However, once he warms up to you, you have a friend for life.

Freeway is also one of our special needs dogs as he has a condition called Diabetes Insipidus. Diabetes Insipidus is a rare condition caused by a dog’s inability to react to ADH (antidiuretic hormone) which causes excessive urination and subsequently, excessive thirst. Freeway is given a pill orally each day to help control this condition and it has greatly helped him.

winners are right here! This is an amazing accomplishment and is something for the entire elementary and high school community to celebrate. To have 3 Legacy members in one small community is very special and says something about our combined community.

Janice Roeder has been on the Rhodes School Board since 1997 with the majority of that time serving in either the President or Vice President role. Over the past few years, she has also assumed different leadership roles within the Illinois Association of School Board’s West Cook Division where she currently serves in the top school board representative position as the region’s Director. Janice is a lifelong resident of Melrose Park.

Gloria Murawska is a resident of River Grove and has been a Leyden Board member for the past 36 years. She joined the Board in 1986 and currently serves as the VicePresident. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday and was surprised with celebratory proclamations from the Cook County Board and the Illinois House of Representatives.

Marlene Flahaven has served on the River Grove School Board for 42 years, first elected in 1980, and in the role of President for 27 years. She has also served as a leader within the West Cook School Board Association, as the River Grove Village Treasurer for the past 17 years and as an election judge

Illinois Bill Would Allow Residents to Carry Digital Driver’s License

CHICAGO — Illinois drivers may soon not have to carry their physical driver’s license with them on the road.

House Bill 1110, introduced by Illinois Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) on Jan. 12, would give Illinois residents the option to carry a digital driver’s license.

Rep. Buckner says at least a dozen states have already tested or launched the digital versions of driver’s licenses.e videos

If passed, an individual would not be issued a citation for driving without a physical driver’s license if they present a digitized driver’s license.

Recently elected Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also has expressed support for the idea of a mobile driver’s license and having it act as a companion to the physical one.

The Secretary of State’s office says the digital driver’s license won’t be a screenshot or digital copy, but a “mobile (driver’s licenses) are secure because they are encrypted and rely on stateof-the-art technology to protect the owner from fraud and identity theft.”

SOURCE: WGN NEW 9 STORY BY ANDREA MEDINA

StephensSupported Legislation to Ensure COVID-19 Impacted Chicago Police Officers and Firefighters are Entitled to Duty Disability Benefits

SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, pension legislation that will establish a presumption that Chicago firefighters or police officers who obtained a disability from contracting COVID-19

were injured in the line of duty and are entitled to duty disability benefits unanimously passed the House of Representatives. House Assistant Minority Leader Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) was a chief co-sponsor of this legislation, House Bill 3162.

HB 3162 applies to officers and firefighters under the Chicago Police and Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. It will also be retroactive to March 9th, 2020 and to police officers and firefighters who were previously denied duty disability benefits that would be entitled to it under the bill’s implementation.

According to a 2022 report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation, COVID-19 was “the number one cause of law enforcement deaths in 2022.” COVID has taken the lives of several Illinois police officers from the Chicago Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, and more.

Rep. Stephens has fought to protect first responders and has worked to protect first responders facing the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020. He joined a bipartisan coalition of state legislators in supporting an agreement on workers compensation benefits to be paid when first responders contract COVID-19 on the job and entitle families of firefighters and police officers to full death benefits should they have died as a result from COVID-19.

Rep. Stephens is a member of the House Police & Fire Committee. HB 3162 will be sent to the Senate for debate and consideration.

Major Rehab of the Kennedy has Begun!

Travel delays anticipated - alternative routes strongly encouraged

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that a rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) junction to Ohio Street, began on March 20. Major travel delays are anticipated, alternative routes are strongly encouraged. Visit tinyurl.com/crw4bca4 for project details, maps, photos and fact sheets. Email questions to DOT.KennedyRehab@illinois.gov. For system wide traffic and road conditions: visitgettingaroundillinois.com and follow IDOT on Facebook and Twitter.

• INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING

• Best known for his neatness.

• Well known and trusted by local residents and senior citizens.

• 30 year Franklin Park resident with over 35 years of experience.

• Tod has done a lot of work in our community and is looking forward to increasing business locally.

• Free Estimates.

He leads a normal life, well normal for a dog living in a shelter anyway. He goes for long walks, plays with toys, gives sloppy kisses to his favorite humans, asks for belly rubs and takes naps. We would really like to get Freeway into a loving home as soon as possible. He’s been with us far too long and deserves a forever home.

If you are interested in adopting Freeway, please contact the Buddy Foundation at 847-290-5806, visit their website to fill out an adoption application or message them on Facebook messenger.

• Fully Insured

RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS RECOGNIZED

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Three basketball players were named All Conference for the 2022-2023 basketball season. Alex Lipski –Sophomore Guard – All Conference, Luke Melendez – Sophomore Guard – All Conference and Niall Kenny –Junior Guard – All Conference. Alex Markienicz was named Honorable Mention All-Conference and Nicola Jocic , Senior Guard was named CoPlayer of the Year. Congratulations to these players for having an outstanding season, finishing 19-10. Coach Post remarked they made a great improvement from 5 wins to 19.

Schiller Park Historical Society Anniversary Celebration/ Open House

The Schiller Park Historical Society is hosting its 30th Plus 3 anniversary, Saturday, April 15th from 11am - 2pm at their new location, 4835 Michigan Avenue, Schiller Park (inside Washington School.)

All Schiller Parkers are invited to celebrate with us, but it is open to the public for anyone interested in local history. There is ample parking.

Enter at Washington School’s main entrance to begin your tour. Commissioners and volunteers will be at the door to welcome you and introduce you to the town’s past. Several District 81 students will join us with lively presentations of our present and future.

Your tour will then take you to our showroom where Village Assistant Manager, Brian Bursiek will acquaint you with historical site locations.

You will be able to browse and ask questions. If you are interested in volunteering, you may speak to any of the commissioners. “Summer” will be in attendance to welcome you.

Norwood Park Historical Society to Hear About “Rising Up From Indian Country: The Battle of Fort Dearborn and the Birth of Chicago” Apr. 19

Chicago’s early history paved the way for its growth and development into a midwestern metropolis. But to appreciate its development, one needs to understand its frontier foundation, the sacrifices made by early settlers and the events that contributed to its destiny. The program, “Rising Up from Indian Country: The Battle of Fort Dearborn and the Birth of Chicago,” presented by one of Chicago’s leading history scholars, is one not to be missed. It begins at 7pm, on Apr. 19, at the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House (Chicago’s oldest), 5624 N. Newark Avenue, in Chicago. A short business meeting will precede the program as the organization continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

For those who cannot make the meeting, the program will be live streamed and later available on the NPHS members’ page. All programs are free and open to the public, and tours of Chicago’s oldest house are available afterward. Following the program, attendees are encouraged to stop and visit the Museum Store near the home’s front entrance, which features NPHS collectibles, maps, limited edition art works related to Norwood Park, and books by local authors. Refreshments will be available.

For more information, call the Norwood Park Historical Society, at (773) 631-4633.

Metra Schedules 49 Safety Blitzes in 2023

Events reinforce safe behavior near railroad tracks

CHICAGO – Metra announced today that it will conduct Operation Lifesaver Safety Blitzes at 49 train stations across the six-county region in 2023 as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the importance of safe behavior around its trains and tracks.

During a safety blitz, Metra employees will visit one of the railroad’s 242 stations during the morning rush hour, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety, answering questions, and listening to riders’ safety concerns. A short video about grade crossing safety is also available for customers to view while they wait for their trains. Local police, fire and other public officials are also invited to participate.

The primary purpose of the safety blitz program is educational. However, the Metra Police Department will also conduct additional enforcement blitzes at locations throughout the region, where citations and warnings will be issued to pedestrians and drivers who ignore gates and warning devices.

Metra also promotes safety through its annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest for the region’s students and conducts hundreds of free Operation Lifesaver presentations annually to schools, community groups, school bus drivers, professional truck drivers, emergency responders and other organizations throughout the region.

For more information, please visit the safety page of our website, metra.com/safety

Miner Street Bridge Repairs Begin April 10

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to repair the Miner Street (U.S. 14) bridge, over the Des Plaines River, in Des Plaines, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 10.

To complete the work, Miner Street, between River Road and Busse Highway, will be reduced to one lane in both directions, with lane widths reduced to 9.6 feet over the bridge. Throughout construction, left turns will be prohibited at the intersection of Miner Street and River Road.

In addition, right turns from northbound River Road onto Miner Street will not be allowed and access to Campground Road from Miner Street will be closed through mid-May. During that time, motorists should follow the posted detour.

The project, which consists of a new bridge deck overlay and approaches, joint replacement and new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, is expected to be completed later this summer. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternative routes are encouraged. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and Twitter.

Memory Changes as We Age

Individual experiences vary, but there are common changes that can occur with aging. People often wonder if a memory lapse is age-related or something more serious. “It’s not always a clean divide,” explains Dr. Teng. “Because people live longer than they used to, it’s more challenging to discern between normal and abnormal cognitive aging. Not all memory loss is normal. Progressively worsening memory loss, for example, is not healthy aging.” Though everyone experiences mind and body aging differently, researchers have found some broad commonalities. Laura Germine, PhD, and her colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital have researched how certain elements of memory and cognition peak at different times of life. Here is an overview of their findings.

Age-related Stages of Memory…

20’s Brain development peaks. You can learn, reason, process, problemsolve, and remember new information as quickly as you’ll ever be able to do.

30’s Learning, processing, reasoning abilities, and thinking speed gradually decline. Working memory – the ability to quickly call up information – peaks.

40’s Cognitive function and memory are generally strong. Subtle changes in your ability to remember new information begin. Reasoning skills slow. The ability to multi-task declines.

50’s Mild forgetfulness sets in. Memory, processing skills, and the ability to learn new information gradually declines. Your ability to recall vocabulary and general knowledge improves.

60’s Memory, processing skills, and other executive functions continue to decline. Comprehension of vocabulary and general knowledge stays stable.

70’s You have more trouble with working memory and information recall. It’s harder to formulate concepts and think abstractly. Risk of dementia rises.

80’s Trouble with both short-term and long-term memory increases. It’s harder to remember everyday words and names. By age 85, nearly one out of three people has Alzheimer’s disease changes in the brain.

JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

What Happens If You Drink Out of the Same Water Glass for a Week?

TestMyBrain.org is an online not-for-profit initiative dedicated to internet-based experiments that allow researchers to collect information and interested citizens to participate in science. Launched in 2008, it has collected data from 1.3 million volunteers from all over the world.

Chronological Age Doesn’t Always Match Biological Age

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that elderly women who sit for more than 10 hours a day and are otherwise not very active have cells that are biologically older by eight years compared to women who are less sedentary. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 1,500 women, ages 64 to 95. The study, published online in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that elderly women with less than 40 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day, and who remain sedentary for more than 10 hours per day, have shorter telomeres – tiny caps found on the ends of DNA strands. Like the plastic tips of shoelaces, telomeres protect chromosomes from deterioration and progressively shorten with age. As a cell ages, its telomeres naturally shorten and fray, but unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as obesity and smoking, may accelerate that process. Shortened telomeres are associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and major cancers. “Our study found cells age faster with a sedentary lifestyle, say Aladdin Shadyab, PhD, lead author of the study with the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health of UC San Diego School of Medicine. “Discussions about the benefits of exercise should start when we are young, and physical activity should continue to be part of our daily lives as we get older, even at 80 years old.” This research was funded, in part by the National Institute on Aging.

SOURCE: UCLA HEALTH “HEALTHY YEARS”

Do you keep a glass of water next to your bed, refilling it each night without washing it? Or maybe you have a favorite water glass and use that same one for days on end, never bothering to put it in the dishwasher. After all, it’s just water—is it really necessary to wash it?

According to doctors, yes. In fact, not doing so could result in a nasty illness, they say. “Norovirus, which is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, can survive for a week or more in an unwashed glass without adequate cleaning,” Dung Trinh, MD, founder of the Healthy Brain Clinic, tells Best Life. Read on to find out what else he, and other doctors, have to say about the hygienic concerns around using the same water glass for a week (and then go load up your dishwasher!).

Staying well-hydrated is crucial to our health.

Drinking plenty of water is great for your body: A recent study linked good hydration habits with living longer and developing fewer chronic health problems. Sure, you’ve got lots of beverage options when you’re thirsty (although you may want to skip the diet soda), but water is the best choice you can make for your health. Going even one day without drinking water can result in dizziness, fatigue, digestive problems, and more.

Still, it’s important to take precautions when it comes to the way you drink water. One of those, doctors say, is making sure you’re not exposing yourself to harmful bacteria and inadvertently raising your risk of illness by drinking out of a dirty glass.

It’s not unusual to drink out of the same water glass for multiple days.

Whether you use a refillable water bottle or prefer to drink out of a regular glass, not washing it between fill-ups is a widespread practice, doctors note. “Reusing the same glass without washing it is common in many households,” says naturopathic primary care physician Devin Stone, ND, founder of biōReigns. “Sometimes the ease of just refilling our glass comes before thinking about the hygiene concerns related.”

But some fairly gross things can happen if you’re in this habit—and once you know about them, chances are you’ll be scrubbing your water glasses a lot more often.

Using the same water glass without washing it can make you sick.

“If you use the same glass for a week without washing it, bacteria will begin to grow on the surface of the glass,” Peter Michael, MD, Chief Medical Officer of VUE, tells Best Life. “It’s important to frequently wash glasses to prevent this buildup with soap and water, not just water alone.”

What if you finish the water and fill it up again? Will that keep you safe from bacteria?

Trinh says no. “Even if you are refilling the same glass with fresh water, any bacteria present can multiply quickly and become dangerous,” he explains, citing norovirus as just one of the more unpleasant viruses that can live on an unwashed water glass. And Stone says over time, that bacteria can create a colony called a “biofilm.”

“Without washing and scrubbing these glasses, the bacteria stay harbored within the film, giving them the opportunity to replicate and expand in numbers,” Stone states. “This leaves us exposing ourselves to unwanted microbes.”

Leaving a glass of water out can cause problems, too.

Even if you do wash your water glass regularly, leaving water sitting out can be problematic, according to all of the doctors we spoke with. “A glass left out in open air may be exposed to airborne bacteria from dust particles or other sources,” Trinh explains. For that reason alone, keeping a water bottle with a lid on your nightstand might be the best idea. (It will also prevent spills, for the accident-prone among us.)

Whatever container you use for your water, don’t forget to replenish it with fresh H2O every day. “Bacteria can also grow in the water if it is not changed often in as little as a few days, so don’t leave water uncovered next to your nightstand,” Stone warns.

SOURCE: MSN ORIGINAL ARTICLE IN BEST LIFE

Triton College Car Show will be Sunday, April 30

Community Members

Invited to Attend

Kick off the car show season with Triton College’s annual Car Show, on Sunday, April 30, from 10am-2pm, located in Triton’s East Campus parking lots by Fifth Avenue and Hemingway Drive. Car show participants are encouraged to register in advance.

Hosted by Triton’s Automotive Technology and Admissions departments, this familyfriendly event will feature a mix of classic cars, antique cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks and several modern vehicles.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No alcohol is allowed on Triton’s campus. In case of inclement weather, a rain date has been scheduled for Sunday, May 7.

Those interested in registering their car for the show should visit triton.edu/carshow. For more info, contact carshow@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3485.

Global Music Series

Concert Features Artists from Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music

The Triton College Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Department is hosting a Global Music Series on Wednesday, April 12, from 7-8pm, in the Performing Arts Center, R Building (Room R-218). Admission is free.

The performance will feature Eve Monzingo and George Lawler, multifaceted musicians who will perform pieces from Greece and around the Mediterranean.

For more information, contact musicdept@triton.edu.

Career Job Fair for Community, Alumni and Students

Recruiters from Various Industries Attending

Triton College will be hosting a free Career Job Fair on Tuesday, April 4, from 10am-1pm, in the Student Center Cafeteria (B Building). This career job fair is for careers in health care, manufacturing, hospitality, criminal justice, business and retail. No preregistration is required.

Students, alumni and members of the community are invited to meet representatives from Loyola Medicine, Illinois Department of Human Services, Freedman Seating, Ally Financial, State Farm Insurance and Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, among many others.

Interested persons should bring clean, unfolded copies of their resume in a folder. Professional apparel is recommended.

The Career Job Fair is sponsored by Triton College Career Services and the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI).

For more information, contact (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3322, or careerservices@triton.edu.

Annual “Triton Trouper” Pancake Breakfast

Enjoy a Delicious Breakfast at Triton College

Triton College’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is hosting the annual “Triton Trouper” Pancake Breakfast, serving pancakes, sausage, juices and coffee. Registration is not required.

The breakfast will be Saturday, April 1, from 8am-noon, in Room R-221 (R Building). Tickets for breakfast only are $5 at the door. A special combination price for breakfast and circus admission is $10 at the door.

The Triton Troupers Circus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the circus arts and to the local community.

For more information, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3599.

Triton College Offering “Pizza Making, That’s Amore!” Class

Triton College will be offering Pizza Making, That’s Amore! (HIA C26 201) on Saturday, April 8, from 8:30am-12:30pm This noncredit class will be held in the B Building, Room B-200. This class will teach students how to prepare pizza from scratch. Students will learn how to make dough, roll it out and add toppings for an extraordinary homemade treat. That’s amore!

For more information, please visit triton.edu/ce, or contact askce@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3500.

Second Annual Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair

Triton College Counseling & Wellness Support Services will host its Second Annual Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair, on Wednesday, April 12, 11am-2pm, in the Student Center Cafeteria (B Building). This event is free.

The Second Annual Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair will feature various campus departments, community organizations, mental health agencies and student organizations that offer services to enhance the mental health and wellness of Triton College students.

Students are invited to come and learn about the services and resources available to them to maintain their well-being throughout their college careers. Free giveaways and refreshments will be available.

For more information, please contact sylviasztark@triton.edu.

Theater Department Presents “Peter/Wendy”

Production Adds Twist on the Classic Tale

Travel to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys in Triton College’s lyrical, atmospheric production of “Peter/Wendy” by Jeremy Bloom, Fridays and Saturdays, April 2122 and April 28-29, from 7-8:30pm, in the George R. Cox Auditorium located in the Fine Arts Building (J Building). This inventive adaptation held in Triton’s “black box” theater pays homage to the darker themes of J.M. Barrie’s original story.

Entry is available with a $5 donation. Admission is free with a Triton ID.

For more information, please contact archaweedhamavasi@triton.edu.

TRITON TIDBITS (CONT.)

Wrestling Team Honored at Board Meeting

Three Wrestlers Received Their All-American Certificates

The Triton College wrestling team was recognized at the March 21 board meeting for competing in the NJCAA Wrestling Championships in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Wrestlers Anthony Schickel (125, 5th place), Elon Rodriguez (133, 4th place) and Connor Svantner (157, 8th place), who earned NJCAA wrestling All-American honors, received their All-American certificates at the meeting. Head coach Tim Duggan was also acknowledged for being named the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Coach of the Year.

Those in attendance at the board meeting included Triton College Board Chairman Mark Stephens, fellow board members and Triton College President Mary-Rita Moore, as well as several Triton College employees.

School of Business Hosting Open House for Aspiring Students

Learn Information Regarding Program Requirements and Courses

The Triton College School of Business is hosting an open house on Wednesday, April 19, from 4-6pm, in Room B-102 (B Building). Registration is required.

This open house will inform aspiring students about several Triton certificate programs, such as Cannabis Dispensary, CPA Pathways, Paralegal Studies, Social Media Digital Marketing and Supply Chain Management. Attendees will learn about program requirements and job opportunities that each certificate provides.

The open house is presented by Dr. William M. Griffin, chairperson of the Triton College School of Business.

To register, please RSVP at joannaoleksiak@triton.edu or call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3219.

“To The Moon and Back, The Apollo-Chicago Connection” at Cernan Earth and Space Center

The Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center is excited to have Edward Rafacz, a Space Station ambassador, give a presentation of “To The Moon and Back, The Apollo-Chicago Connection,” on Friday, April 7, at 7:30pm Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required.

To register for the event, visit https://forms.gle/p8QXNuwzNHJPEaGJ8. For more information, contact cernan@triton.edu or visit http://triton.edu/Cernan.

TAXING RETIREMENT INCOME

New laws took effect in four states this year that will lower or eliminate taxes on retirement income and, in two states, reduce or exempt tax on military pensions, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. As a result, 13 states now do not tax any retirement income, and some other states don’t tax most pension income.

Here’s a look at the states:

NO TAX ON 401(K), IRA OR PENSION DISTRIBUTIONS –WA, NV, WY, SD, IA, IL, PA, NH, TX, TN, MS, FL, AK

PENSIONS ARE NOT TAXED; 401(K) PLANS AND IRA DISTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX – AL

ELM LAWN MEMORIAL PARK

ARLINGTON CEMETERY

401 East Lake Street

Elmhurst (630) 833-9696

FAIRVIEW MEMORIAL PARK

900 North Wolf Road Northlake (847) 455-2714

We are proud to offer our cremation niches: “Eternal Light Columbarium” and “In Loving Remembrance Columbarium” located at Elm Lawn Cemetery, plus “Columbarium of Heavenly Peace” located at Fairview Memorial Park.

Also available:

• Traditional in-ground graves and above-ground mausoleum spaces

• Peace of mind with professional pre-planning counseling

• Convenient bronze and granite memorial design services

• Seasonal decorations available for purchase

ELM LAWN PET CEMETERY

401 East Lake Street, Elmhurst (630) 833-9696

New Ossuary and private Cremation

Niches offer a dignified and beautiful final resting place for your beloved pets.

Also available:

• Landscaped urn garden and traditional full-burial sites

• Pet memorial services

• Hall of Remembrance chapel for services prior to burial

In addition to our Pet Lawn Section, we also offer Memory Lawn, an exclusive section where families may arrange for the burial of pets on their own cemetery family lot.

Family-owned and operated, serving the community since 1905.

During your time of mourning, we are here to serve your burial needs with dignity and respect.

From left to right – Billy Tucker, Connor Svantner, Jeivan Ross, Ronald Krewer, Triton College Board Chairman Mark Stephens, head coach Tim Duggan, assistant coach A.J. Blahut, Triton College President Mary-Rita Moore, Elon Rodriguez, Sherman Dixon, Alonzo Smiley and Anthony Schickel. Not Pictured – David Capron and Curtis Ruff II.

A Reason to Hope

BY FATHER ROBERT SCHULTZ

This month we celebrate the most significant day in the Christian calendar –Easter Sunday, the day of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Whenever I celebrate a funeral Mass, I typically remind people that Christ’s resurrection is the central event and the central mystery of the Christian faith.

Now, you don’t need to be Christian to believe in an afterlife, of course, as many faiths teach about a life beyond our time on earth. But what I want to focus on in this article are those who believe that there is nothing – literally nothing – waiting for us beyond this life. It saddens me whenever I hear this belief expressed, as I recently heard it on a TV show. The panelists were talking about a new trend called “Living Funerals,” where people arrange funerals for themselves before they die, so that they can celebrate their lives with others.

I’m not going to comment on this trend (although, as a priest, I can tell you that the Catholic Church does not do Living Funerals). I only bring this up to comment on what some of the panelists said about funerals and death. One of them said, “Don’t bother burying my body when I die, just burn it and throw the ashes somewhere.

What does it matter, I’m dead!” Another said, “I don’t want a funeral. When you’re dead, you’re dead. You’re not gonna hear what anyone says about you.”

I know that those who do not believe in an afterlife are not looking for any sympathy from me, but nevertheless, it saddens me to see people who have no hope of anything beyond the relatively short time that we spend on earth. For me, I can’t imagine believing that we’re simply here one day and gone tomorrow, and that’s the end of our story.

Now, for anyone who does not believe in eternal life, and particularly in Jesus’ resurrection, I know that I’m not going to convince anyone with just a brief article here. My only hope is that bringing up this subject – as billions of Christians around the world celebrate Easter this month – might prompt some people to at least re-visit the question of whether eternity is a possibility for us.

Personally, I believe that it takes more effort to not believe in resurrection from the dead than it takes to believe in it. I say that because I believe that the human soul (and if you don’t believe in a soul, then let’s call it the human heart) is wired to yearn for something more than a finite life. We yearn for God, whether we want to admit it or not. As St. Augustine said centuries ago, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.” Or, to quote someone closer to our time, Pope Benedict XVI said, “Faith in the resurrection of Jesus says that there is a future for every human being; the cry

for unending life which is a part of the person is indeed answered. God exists: that is the real message of Easter.”

Again, I know that some people do not believe in Jesus or in the resurrection, so I would like to offer just one point regarding that – and again, my intent is to simply invite people to think about this topic. One argument that some people make against Jesus’ resurrection is that it never historically took place, that the Church made it all up, and that there is no evidence for it. And one of the best counterarguments to that is this: if Jesus’ resurrection was all a lie, then why did the Apostles (and millions of Christians throughout history) choose to suffer and die for Christ? If it was all a lie, don’t you think that someone would have caught on shortly after Jesus’ death?

Peter Kreeft, who is a philosophy professor, author, and convert to Catholicism, said this: “Why would the apostles lie? Liars always lie for selfish reasons. If they lied, what was their motive, what did they get out of it? What they got out of it was misunderstanding, rejection, persecution, torture, and martyrdom. Hardly a list of perks!”

So, I guess what I’m saying with all this is: if you believe that there is nothing waiting for you when you die, what harm could there be in simply re-visiting this subject and exploring it further? There’s a reason why billions of people around the world have believed in Jesus’ resurrection for over 2,000 years. We’re not all liars, we’re not all gullible, we’re not all delusional. Maybe, just maybe, there is a reason for our hope.

Happy Easter!

Our Dynamic Creator

BY JAMES DE ROSE

Enroll yourself in a physics class at any level and you will be introduced to a unit known as The Laws of Thermodynamics. They are defined as a set of scientific laws which establish relationships between physical quantities such as temperature, energy and ‘entropy.’ These two entities will reveal how much our “Created”(Genesis 1) world and the ambiguous, debatable world of science have in common. Class dismissed...Not yet!

Putting all equations aside, the first law of thermodynamics states that nothing is coming or going out of existence. How then does Scripture provide evidence? Keep in mind that science does agree on this ‘closed system’, where matter and energy remain constant.

The Bible says,” Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the hosts of them.” (Genesis 2:1)

Now, let’s examine the second law of thermodynamics, and this is where it becomes interesting! There are a zillion definitions for this second law. Let us simplify this the best we can.

When energy is transferred from one form to another, you will have entropy. The key word is entropy or a lack of thermal energy for conversion into mechanical work.

Even Isaac Asimov, an atheist, had to confess against his evolutionary beliefs that,”

all spontaneous change is in the direction of increasing disorder.

Can scripture document this entropic second law? Here is God professing to Adam,” For you are dust, and to dust, you shall return”. (Genesis3:17)

Since 1912; two more laws of thermodynamics have been developed, however, it is the first two that are the most significant.

Whatever way you study physics, either as a creationist or an evolutionist, there is only one answer to who operates our universe.

Read the opening verse of God’s word and you will see the essential properties of Physics; “In the beginning, (time) God (force) created (energy) the heavens (space) and the earth (matter). Our dynamic creator.

Letters to the Editor

I SUPPORT PAUL VALLAS

My name is Irene Moskal DelGuidice. I am a two-time past President of the Polish American Congress – Illinois Division and am currently a National Director I also have served on the Board of Trustees at Triton Community College in River Grove for over twenty years. Additionally, I was a board member and President of School District 81 and a Village Trustee in Schiller Park.

My experience within the educational systems at both the Elementary School level and community College level leads me to know that Paul Vallas is the right candidate to fix the schools in Chicago. Even though I live in the suburbs, I am supporting Paul Vallas for Mayor of Chicago. I often travel into the city, but have been reluctant to do my shopping and dining out in Chicago because of the rising crime rate. I need to know that the Chicago Police Department is supported and not defunded. Many of my friends who used to regularly go into the city now have no desire to do so, because of the rampant rate of carjackings and holdups while walking on the streets.

We suburbanites have a stake in this election, and fervently hope that Paul Vallas is elected as the next Mayor of Chicago!

Irene Moskal DelGuidice, Schiller Park

NO CHOICE

Looking at the surrounding elections in various suburbs, it’s a shame that most of the candidates running do not have any competition. Voters have no choice but to be stuck with whatever is already in office. They become career politicians, not by voter choice, but by the fact that no-one wants to run against them or put the effort in to try. From the looks of it, River Grove is the only suburb that has two independent trustees running against the incumbents. I hope the residents see the need to make a change and vote them in. And it’s laughable that some candidates find it necessary to put political signs out on lawns despite the fact that they are the only ones running – “Vote for all three”, when they are the only three! A waste of money. I see trustees, school board members, mayors and other politicians in office for way too long. There should be term limits and people need to step up and start taking an interest in their town’s future!

JC/Northlake

The views and opinions expressed in this newspaper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of People and Places Newspaper, it’s staff or it’s affiliates.

ST. BALDRICK’S EVENT

A HUGE SUCCESS!

A Thank you from the event’s coordinator… THANK YOU to everyone who was a part of our 17th annual St. Baldrick’s event on Friday, March 3rd. Thank you for making our event such a huge success! Thank you to everyone who solicited online donations, submitted cash online, or mailed your donations in early. This means more money goes directly to the research!

Until there is a cure...

Thank you to all of our barbers, volunteers, shavees, and virtual attendees. Without all of you, none of this is possible. Thank you to Fred Huebner for once again doing an amazing job as our MC for the evening.

We have accomplished a lot in the 17 years of our event. We have raised $2.068 million dollars for pediatric cancer research. We have brought awareness to tens of thousands of people about the need for more funding. We have had multiple matches for bone marrow transplants due to our event. We have had many different events evolve from ours and begin their own. We have been a model for the St. Baldrick’s community.

We have helped pay for research, grants, and fellowships. I wish that by now we would have been a part of finding a cure, but we will not lose hope, we will not give up the fight.

To EACH and EVERY one of you... From the depths of our souls...

THANK YOU!!!

Our committees’ feelings for this statement have never, and will never, waiver...

Until there is a cure...

Dan Colantuono and your St. Baldrick’s Committee

A REPUBLICAN VIEW OF THE MAYORAL RUNOFF

expansive new taxes, which will only benefit nearby states as business owners leave.

Paul Vallas’s approach is that of a lifelong bureaucrat: yet another public-private “authority” to lead the way. Each candidate is missing the mark, for the answer is not more government, but less. Like hungry dogs presented with a full dish, Chicago businessmen and entrepreneurs will need no guidance if the government will simply remove the boot on their economic necks in the form of taxes, permits, fees, Aldermen, “expediters” and regulations. With a positive business and tax climate, Chicago’s bountiful water, transportation and labor pool will attract back national corporations while expanding the tax base. Release the hounds, and prosperity will come.

3. Police Oversight. In no surprise, neither candidate will adopt the Republican position of scrapping the new oversight structure in favor a plan emphasizing professional policing. The current structure foretells another era of “political policing” in which a demoralized CPD is a political football. But the Vallas commitment to community policing policies eliminated under Mayor Lightfoot is a step in the right direction, as is boosting CTA patrols.

officers to Detective with no provision to replace the promoted officers on patrol.

4. School Reform. The candidates’ positions on education in Chicago are remarkable in that neither stresses improving academic achievement or school choice when a vast majority of students don’t meet grade level standards. Instead, each promotes a view of schools as social service centers, not education centers. Republicans see glimmers of reform in Mr. Vallas’ plan, such as placing control of funding in local schools rather than central administration, and allowing failing or underused schools to convert to magnet status.

Mr. Johnson’s lengthy platform strikes us a Progressive social agenda masquerading as an education policy, as it runs to housing, climate change, child care and other elements. While he proposes Sustainable Community Schools, few of the listed “guiding principles” of that plan speak to actual education. For example, the first guiding principle is “racial justice and equity” when we would rather see reading, math, STEM studies and improved education.

We are currently at $62,277 online and this should surge to over $70,000 once all of our receipts from the night of the event reach the foundation. Our goal of $50,000 was smashed and it is all thanks to you! This brings our event’s total raised in 17 years to $2.068 million! Our event is in the top less than 1% of funds raised for pediatric cancer research since the inception of St. Baldrick’s. Absolutely amazing!!! Please note that you can still show off that beautiful bald head and solicit donations yearround!

If you have yet to “brave the shave”, there is still a place for you to collect funds, shave, and post photos and videos to our Facebook Group page “Franklin Park Fire Department St. Baldrick’s Event”. Also, please follow our Instagram account at fpfd_st.baldricks_

A BIG congratulations to our top shavee (at the time of the event), Julian Meier!

Our team competition for the “St. Baldrick’s Cup” The Kojacks. I offer a HUGE congratulations to them! One important note. We are still trying to find the team trophy that we hand out to the team winner of the competition. It seems that it has gone missing and we need to get it to The Kojacks so they can enjoy the trophy and we can have them bring it back next year in hopes of defending it!

Yes, you read that correctly! As I step down as the lead volunteer event organizer, I am THRILLED to announce that our event will be back for our 18th year. Scott Loconti, a firefighter/ paramedic with our Franklin Park Fire Department will be taking over my position and is already making preparations for next year’s event! On behalf of the entire Franklin Park Fire Department St. Baldrick’s event, THANK YOU SCOTT for continuing on as long as it takes...

Contrary to some campaign literature, Republicans view neither Runoff candidate as one of their own. Republicans instead note that both candidates speak of being Mayor of the entire city, when by their words that plainly that does not include Republicans, despite the Republican vote being 15-20 percent in Chicago, sometimes higher. We return to the same Republican issues raised in an earlier Opinion published on January 8, 2023.

1. Pension Debt Solution. We are impressed that the runoff candidates have plans, but neither is credible. Mr. Vallas promises welcome changes in investment management, but his main solutions are questionable. Diverting annual TIF excess income is unreliable and a major funding increase from Springfield strikes us as unlikely. Mr. Johnson simply wants to tax his way out with huge increases and new levies on an already overburdened city with a fragile post-pandemic economy. That strikes us as counter-productive.

Neither candidate will face the twin elephants in the room: the bloated pension benefits agreed to by past city leaders and the Pension Clause of the Illinois Constitution that is blocking any attempt at reform, such as a switch to 401(k) accounts for city employees. There is also the unknown effect of the recent constitutional amendment protecting union contracts, which may well have locked Chicago into a fiscally ruinous position. In the meantime, the pension debt bomb just keeps ticking away.

2. Economic Expansion. Chicago became an economic giant through capitalist Free Enterprise, not government programs. Each candidate appears forgetful of that fact, though both candidates are right in emphasizing business development in minority areas. The rest of their positions, however, simply promote more government, not more business. Brandon Johnson’s emphasis on vocational training is helpful, but the rest of his platform appears to be just more government social programs flavored by hostility to business. A new head tax is completely the wrong direction, as is his

Brandon Johnson has a good idea in reopening mental health clinics, as so many criminals are simply ill. We keep in mind, however, Mr. Johnson’s past statements on reduced police funding, and are struck by the contradiction of his rejection of hiring more police officers because it would take too long to train them, while proposing to promote 200

On the whole, Mr. Vallas’ proposals are marginally closer to Republican positions on the issues, but more because Mr. Johnson’s proposals are so far away. In our view, each platform needs less pandering and more reality. We urge journalists and citizens to demand better answers.

Steve Boulton, 32nd Ward GOP Committeeman; Chair - Chicago Republican Party Steve.Boulton@ChicagoGOP.com

OPINIONS (CONT.)

Local Lifestyles

BY ANNA HESSEL PEOPLEANDPLACES.ANNA@GMAIL.COM @PRINCESSANNAH8

Happy Easter and a blessed Passover, everyone. This year’s season of renewal, life over death, and rebirth is especially joyful with the end of the pandemic, and a return to normal activities with the ones we love.

I never liked the term “new normal”, and I am so glad to see life being lived once again. I know many of us are still hanging on to pandemic ways and I have always been a germaphobe myself.

Being careful is a good thing but maybe a bit of caution thrown to the wind, however, is good for the soul. I am choosing faith over fear - it’s time for hugs, handshakes, and maybe even kisses to return.

The masks are off for the most part; I still carry one in my tote bag just in case but wearing lipstick again feels wonderful. After five vaccine shots, I am ready to enjoy life to the fullest once again.

Big crowds, maybe the mask and my everpresent hand sanitizer, but I have always been a hand washer and home disinfector, even before COVID and that will continue. If I don’t feel well, I stay home with the Hallmark Channel.

Theaters have gone to an optional face covering stance, St. Joseph’s Tables and soup

suppers have returned to churches; life is back and I want to hug everyone; that’s just my style.

Ms. Hessel is a member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists

Meet Nancy Nugent – The Child of Heart

March 3, 2023- My journey began when I was living in New Orleans. I had the desire to see Pope John Paul II in 1987, so I stood in line for 3 hours to see this beautiful man. When I saw him, I kneeled before him and he said, “I’ve been waiting for you, my child.” Then when he put his hands on my head, I felt electricity go through my body. Not long after receiving this blessing from the Pope, I received a telephone call from my family with news that my mother was sick. My return home to Illinois and the passing of my mother were the beginning of my desire to become a deep and strong Catholic. My desire to strengthen my faith also increased as I married and had a son. As a parishioner at St Francis Borgia Church, I have been a Eucharist Minister of Care, a member of the choir, and a CCD teacher all of which have deepened my faith. Then in 2007 I started taking care of a quadriplegic man named Tim. In the three years that I cared for Tim and watched his suffering, I drew very close in prayer to Jesus and the Blessed Mother. This led me on more adventures and pilgrimages, with the Blessed Mother and Jesus as my guide. The Spirit then guided me to join the Marian Movement of

Priests prayer group at St. Francis Borgia. During prayer group, the Blessed Mother started giving me messages to share with the group. When Covid 19 started, I left the prayer group, but the Blessed Mother continued to give me personal messages. My messages are inspired by the passages contained in the book, To the Priests, Our Lady’s Beloved Sons. This is what I will be sharing in this Newspaper. The Child of Heart Nancy Nugent March 14, 2023. While I reflected on message #555, I am Glorified from the book “To The Priests, Our Lady’s Beloved Sons”, Jesus, and the Blessed Mother asked me to share with you. “My beloved children, you need to glorify Jesus and me. We are glorified and are everywhere, but some have a problem opening up their hearts to us. Most have accepted our request to consecrate themselves to our hearts. Remember my children, when you don’t have Jesus and me in your hearts, you bring us great sorrow. You must remember how your love glorifies us. My beloved children, you all must try and bring your loved ones and friends to us. You are all our most precious treasures. Jesus and I are most glorified by the intensity of prayer. Christian families are threatened by division and separation, but if you prayed daily, you wouldn’t have those dangers in your life. Beloved children, you must all cry out to Jesus and me. Jesus and I are glorified when you know in your hearts that my son Jesus is in the Eucharist. Jesus receives your unending love, adoration, and thanksgiving when my son Jesus is exposed upon the altar. Then you can give thanks for his mercy. My children, kneel before God and his Son Jesus, for their mercy is on you and this nation. The most important thing

is to let Jesus and me feel your joy, comfort, and gratitude for His mercy. Jesus and I are glorified when you read the book “To The Priests, Our Lady’s Beloved Sons” by Fr. Gobbi. There you can read the entire messages that Jesus and I have been giving to you. My children, because it is Lent time, look at the number 14--1 represents the first Station of the Cross--Jesus is Condemned. Then look at the number 4. It represents the 4th station where Jesus meets his Blessed Mother. Look at all the Stations and how they represent your birthday. Numbers are how you relate to Jesus and me. Thank you for responding to my call.” - Child of Heart Nancy Nugent (LAM)

LAST MONTH’S ANSWERS

LOCAL SCHILLER PARK RESIDENT IRENE MOSKAL DELGUIDICE pictured as part of the Spring Fest Committee held at Meridian Banquets for the benefit of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

CHICAGOLAND RECORD AND CD SHOW IN HILLSIDE, IL. Photos by Mike Mikrut

GRAND OPENING OF BALLET FOLKLORICO SONES

MEXICANOS DANCE STUDIO

Photos by Mike Mikrut

WORLD OF WHEELS DONALD STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER

– Held on March 3-5 the show had something for every car enthusiast! Over 1,000 cars and motorcycles were on display. Pictured are just some of the unique offerings. See more pictures on our website. Photos by Mike Mikrut

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LIBRARY NOOK

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

Franklin Park Public Library

10311 W. Grand Ave. 847-455-6016, fppld.org

• CHESS CLUB - Apr 3 & 17, 5-6:30pm - Ages 5+.

• TINKER TOTS - Apr 4 & 18, 11am-12pm - Ages 0-4 with caregiver.

• ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: DANNY

TREJO TALKS TACOS, HOLLYWOOD, AND REDEMPTION - Apr 4, 7-8pm - Join us online as actor, author, and restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. This is a virtual program and will be offered via Zoom. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

LIBRARY QUILT & SEW CLUB - Apr 5, 10am-12pm

• SILLY SCIENCE - Apr 5, 4:30-5:30pm - Grades K-5.

• KIDS’ MOVIE: DC LEAGUE OF SUPERPETS (PG) - Apr 6, 5-6:45pm

• SPRING FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS - Apr 6, 5-6:30pm - Adults only. Limit 20. Registration required.

KID GAMERS CLUB - Apr 7 & 21, 4-5pmGrades 3-5.

GAME ON+ - Apr 7 & 21, 4:30-6pm - Grades 6-12.

• KNIT & CROCHET GROUP - Apr 8 & 22, 1-3pm

• CHAIR YOGA - Apr 10 & 24, 3-4pm

BON APPETIT - Apr 10, 5-6pm - Grades K-5 with adult.

FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT - Apr 10, 6:30-7:30pm - All ages.

• ASL TOTS - Apr 11 & 25, 11am-12pm - . Ages 0-4 with caregiver.

• SPANISH CLUB - Apr 11, 5-6pm

• TECH TUESDAYS: INTRO TO OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY - Apr 11, 6-7:30pm

TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS - Apr 12, 6-7pmGrades Preschool-5.

SIMPLE SPRING MEALS - Apr 12, 6:30-8pmAdults only. Limit 40. Registration is required.

• WILDFLOWER SEED BOMBS CRAFT - Apr 13, 5-6pm - Limit 20. Registration is required. For teens & adults.

• SCALES-N-Tales Storytime - Apr 14, 21, & 28, 11-11:30am - Ages 0-4 with caregiver.

• ANIME CLUB - Apr 14, 4:30-5:45pm - Grades 6-12.

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING - Apr 15, 10:30-11:30am

PERLER BEAD IT! - Apr 17, 4-5pm - Grades 3-12.

• TEEN CUISINE - Apr 18, 4-5:30pm - Grades 6-12.

• PJ STORYTIME - Apr 18, 6-6:30pm - All ages.

• MODEL PAINTING - Apr 19, 4:30-5:45pmGrades 6-12.

TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS - Apr 19, 5-6:30pmGrades Preschool-5.

• POPULAR PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUBApr 19, 7-8pm

• BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME SEMINARApr 19, 7-8:30pm

• TEEN TECH: PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON++ - Apr 20, 4-5:30pm - Grades 6-12.

• CRAFTER’S CORNER - Apr 20, 5-6pm - All ages.

BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME SEMINARApr 22, 10:30am-12pm

LET’S PAINT! - Apr 24, 5-6pm - Grades K-8.

• DOODLE GAMES - Apr 25, 4:30-5:30pmGrades 6-12.

• TECH TUESDAYS: INTRO TO WINDOWSApr 25, 6-7:30pm

• ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: SECRETS OF THE PUZZLE MASTER: A CONVERSATION WITH WILL SHORTZApr 25, 7-8pm - Join us for an online conversation with Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master. This is a virtual program and will be offered via Zoom. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

ASL CLUB - Apr 26, 4:30-5:30pm - All ages.

• TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS - Apr 26, 5:30-7pmGrades Preschool-5.

• POKEMON FAN CLUB - Apr 27, 4:15-5:30pmGrades 6-12.

• FRIDAY FLICKS - Apr 28, 1-3:30pm - The Fabelmans (PG-13)

YA BOOK CLUB - Apr 28, 4-5pm - Ages 13-18.

• TRADING CARD CLUB - Apr 28, 4:30-6pmGrades 6-12.

• FRIENDS BOOK SALE - Apr 29, 1-3pmLooking for great deals on new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs? Join the Friends in the Library by the in-house book sale for a special, expanded book sale. You can also buy a reusable Friends tote bag full of materials for $5!

Northlake

Public Library

231 N. Wolf Rd. 708-562-2301, northlakelibrary.org

ALL AGES

• NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - April 24-29

ADULTS

• KITCHEN BASICS: PAN SAUCESWednesday, April 5, 7pm

• SEWING CIRCLE - Tuesday, April 18, 7pm

BEER BREWING FOR BEGINNERSWednesday, April 19, 7pm

• PABLO ESCOBAR’S HIPPOS - Thursday, April 20, 7pm - Join us on Facebook Live

• COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB - Thursdays, April 27, 7pm

SENIORS

• WALK AND TALK TUESDAYS - Tuesdays in April, 2-3pm

SPANISH

• CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN - Los martes de Abril, 7pm - Practique su inglés cada martes. Conversa con estudiantes de inglés y hablantes nativos. Los temas cambian cada semana para aprender vocabulario. Registro no requerido.

• ESTUDIO PARA LA CIUDADANIA - Todos los lunes en Abril, 7-8:30pm - Regístrate en línea o llamando al 708-562-2301 x5.

TEENS

• KARAOKE NIGHT - Thursday, April 6, 6pm

• CANDY SUSHI - Thursday, April 13, 6pm

TINY TERRARIUMS - Thursday, April 20, 6pm

• OPEN GAMING - Saturday, April 22, 1:30pm

• BOARD GAMES & PIZZA - Thursday, April 27, 6pm

KIDS

• GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - Tuesdays, April 4, 6-6:30pm - Ages 7-9.

• FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT: PEEP HOUSEWednesday, April 5, 6:30-7:15pm

K-3 STEAM - Thursdays in April, 6-6:30pmAges 5-8. Limit 15.

• MINECRAFT RICE KRISPY TREATSSaturday, April 8, 2-3pm - Ages 9-13.

CLOUD DOUGH - Saturday, April 22, 2-3pmAges 6-8.

SENSORY SUNDAY - Sunday, April 23, 2-3pm

• DIA DE LOS NIÑOS - Saturday, April 29, 2-4pm - Come to the library to celebrate Dia de Los Niños and see the Crosstown Exotics Traveling Reptile show. The Reptile show will take place promptly at 2pm After the show, be sure to get your cupcake, goodie bag, and free book to celebrate children’s book day! While supplies last.

Register for programs by calling 708-562-2301 - Adults & Seniors use ext 5, Kids use ext 6.

River Grove Library

8638 W. Grand Ave, River Grove 708-453-4484, rivergrovelibrary.org

EASTER SHOW & INDOOR EGG HUNTSaturday, April 1, 1-2:30pm. Space is limited! Ages 8 & under. Registration required.

• TEEN GRAB AND GO EASTER EGG SUNCATCHER - Monday, April 3, Kits are limited. Registration required.

• EASTER EGG WREATH CRAFT - Tuesday, April 4, . Kits are limited. Registration required.

• AM STORYTIME - Thursday, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11-11:30am. Storytime will meet in person on Thursdays from 11-11:30am for ages 4 & under. Registration required. Call or email Mrs. Tucker for more information or questions! 708-453-4484 | youth@rivergrovelibrary.org

• PM STORYTIME - Thursday, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 12-12:30pm - Storytime will meet in person on Thursdays from 11-11:30am for ages 4 & under. Registration required. Call or email Mrs. Tucker for more information or questions! 708-453-4484 | youth@rivergrovelibrary.org

BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, April 12, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

• BOARD GAME FUN - Saturday, April 15, 11am2pm. Registration required.

• ESSENTIALS OF ESTATE PLANNINGMonday, April 17, 7-8pm. Registration required.

• EVENING TALES - Wednesday, April 19 & 26, 6-6:45pm. Evening Tales will meet in person on the last two Wednesdays of the month from 6-6:45pm for ages 5-9. 708-453-4484 | youth@ rivergrovelibrary.org

• TEEN WYCINANKI PAPERCUTTING - Saturday, April 22, 1-2:30pm. Registration required.

Schiller Park Library

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

ALL AGES

ANNUAL BOOKMARK CONTEST - Apr 01-Apr 30 - April 1-30 for kids, tweens, teens, and adults who attend Schiller Park Schools or reside in Schiller Park. Full details will be on the entry form. Participants may pick up an entry form in Children’s World or visit our website at schillerparklibrary.org to download one.

• MOVIE AFTERNOON - Apr 8, 1pm

FAMILY BINGO - 4/13 at 4pm - Open to all ages. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required.

• GETTING EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE! - Apr 15, 11am - All Ages.

CHILDREN

• SCHILLER PARK YOUNG AUTHORS

PROJECT - Ongoing

SPRING GRAB AND GO CRAFT KITS:Ongoing - Ages 2-12. One per participant. While supplies last.

TOT STAY & PLAY - Apr 3, 10:30am - Open to ages 1-4 (with a caregiver).

• LEGO CLUB - Apr 4, 4pm - Open to ages 3-12. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required.

• SPANISH STORYTIME - Apr 11, 4pm - Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required.

• TANGRAM TALES - Apr 17, 10:30am - Open to ages 3-5. Limited seating. Registration required.

• POLISH STORYTIME - Apr 18, 4pm - Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required.

TODDLER OPEN PLAY - Apr 24 10-10:45amAges 1-5, with a caregiver.

• LITTLE CRAFTERS TIME - Apr 20, 4pm - Open to ages 2- 12. Limited seating. Registration required.

TEENS

TEEN CRAFT CLUB - Apr 6, 4pm - Open to ages 11-17. Limited seating. Registration required.

ADULTS

TECHNOLOGY HELP - Ongoing - Sign up for a one-on-one 30-minute tech help appointment. Visit schillerparklibrary.org to reserve your spot today.

MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE - Apr 10, 11am18+. No registration required.

• COMPUTER BASICS - Apr 22, 10am - Open to ages 18+. Limited Seating. Registration required.

• YARN CRAFTING - Apr 24, 11am - Open to ages 18+.

SENIORS

• WII BOWLING FOR SENIORS - Apr 13, 1pmAges 62+. Limited seating. Registration required.

VIRTUAL

• IILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: DANNY TREJO TALKS TACOS, HOLLYWOOD, & REDEMPTION (ONLINE VIA ZOOM)! - Apr 4, 7pm - Join us for a virtual presentation. Register for this online event through Zoom at schillerparklibrary.org.

• ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: SECRETS OF A PUZZLE MASTER: A CONVERSATION WITH WILL SHORTZ (ONLINE VIA ZOOM)! - Apr 25, 7pm - Join us for a virtual presentation. Register for this online event through Zoom at schillerparklibrary.org.

SPECIAL EVENT

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - Apr 23-29National Library Week is the time to celebrate our library and is the perfect opportunity to check out what’s new. Visit the library April 24-29 to celebrate national library week for fun giveaways and activities. Each new library card registrant will receive a welcome kit!

• GUESSING JAR CONTEST - Apr 24-29 - Open to all ages. ONLY ONE guess per participant only. Make your best guess! Complete rules and entry slips will be found at the front desk. A winner will be notified on May 1, 2023, and will receive a $10 gift card!

• CHILDREN’S READING & LIBRARY INSPIRED STORIES & CRAFT- - Apr 25, 4pmOpen to ages 2-12. Limited Seating. Registration Required.

• CELEBRATION TREATS - Apr 26, 12pm - While supplies last.

• TEEN & ADULT: UPCYCLED BOOK CRAFT

- Apr 27, 4pm - Ages 13+. While supplies last. Registration Required.

Melrose Park Public Library

801 N. Broadway

Closed Sundays

708-649-7400, mpplibrary.org

ADULT SERVICES

• CHAIR YOGA CLASS - Registration is required. Call (708) 649-7485, or email mpref@ mpplibrary.org to register. Friday April 14: 10:30am-11:30am

DIGITAL SERVICES AT MPPLIBRARY.ORG

• NEW: COMICS PLUS Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers like ABDO, Andrews McMeel, Archie Comics, BOOM! Studios, Capstone, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Graphic Mundi, Humanoids, IDW, Lerner, Kodansha, TKO Studios, Tokyopop, Valiant, Yen Press, and many more.

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

AROUND TOWN

FRANKLIN PARK

Early on March 16 at 6:44 a.m, the Franklin Park Fire Department responded automatic aid to the 2400 block of Mannheim Rd to for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival on the scene, crews reported heavy smoke and heavy fire coming from the 2nd story apartments. Responding crews were able to make an aggressive attack and prevent the spread of fire to additional units. We are happy to report that there were no serious injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

AROUND TOWN

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

• LIBBY is an app to access Media On Demand, the library’s largest and most popular collection of eBooks and audiobooks. It is available on iOS, Android, and Windows 10+. Use Libby in your web browser by visiting LibbyApp.com

• FREEGAL users enjoy access to millions of songs to stream and download. This music collection is comprised of music from over 40,000 labels with music from all over the world. All you need is your Melrose Park Library card number and PIN.

YOUTH SERVICES

• MAKE IT MONDAYS - Make something special every week. Ages 3 and up.

• ONLINE STORYTIME - We are posting virtual story times online! Ages 1-5.

• BILINGUAL ONLINE STORYTIME - Our bilingual story times will be posted on the third Wednesday of every month at 10am Ages 1-5.

• TINKER TUESDAYS. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2:30-4pm. Drop into the library for all kinds of fun activities and crafts. Ages 6 -11. MPPL library card holders have first priority.

NORRIDGE: New VillageWide Parking Restrictions Go into Effect April 1, 2023.

Effective April 1, 2023, parking of any vehicle on any public street within the Village, when parking on such street is otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited from the hours of 2:00am to 6:00am unless:

1. the vehicle displays a valid Village of Norridge vehicle sticker; and

2. the vehicle has a valid State of Illinois vehicle registration; and

3. the vehicle is registered (State of Illinois registration) to an address in the Village of Norridge; or

4. the vehicle displays a valid annual guest parking pass or has obtained a temporary parking permission.

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You can also find this link on our website, under the Government Tab, Police Department, Overnight Parking. Overnight parking requests must be submitted prior to 2:00am of the day requested. Oversized vehicles such as trucks, R.V.’s, commercial vehicles and trailers, must call 708-320-7880. Request for a parking permission in excess of three (3) days must also call 708-320-7880.

NORRIDGE: 8th Annual Village of Norridge Car Show

The Village of Norridge is excited to announce the date of their 8th annual Car ShowSaturday, June 3rd (rain date is June 10th). Mark your calendar and plan on kicking off your summer by attending their most popular community event.

DES PLAINES

Café La Cave in Des Plaines closed its doors as of March 11 after 46 years in business. The property is in the process of being sold and the building is to be demolished. What’s planned? Nothing is concrete but it looks like the restaurant will be replaced with three smaller structures; possibly two small restaurants and a commercial business and a space provided for a vehicle re-charging hub.

On another parcel of land in Des Plaines, a commercial development looks to include a mix of restaurants; Outback Steakhouse, First Watch Daytime Café, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, along with a recreational retail cannabis dispensary.

ROSEMONT

The empty northwest corner of Mannheim and Higgins roads in Rosemont may soon see a new Portillo’s drive-through only restaurant. The village bought the parcel of land (where the former Pine Grove Restaurant stood) over a year ago for $1.1 million. They will be giving the parcel to the developer BRE Mannheim, L.L.C. with the anticipation of it generating a large amount of sales tax income. The plans for the Portillo’s call for three drive-through lanes and outdoor patio seating. There will be no indoor seating; only pickup and delivery service. The village hopes to have it open by the end of the year.

Passing on a similar rate hike from the City of Chicago, water rates in Rosemont will be increasing by 5% starting in July.

GODIVA CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

14-16 servings • Prep time: 1 hour • Cooking time: 55 minutes

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this decadent Godiva chocolate cheesecake. It’s so good; it’ll give the Cheesecake Factory a run for its money.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups chocolate wafers (about 20 to 22 wafers), crushed

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 cup and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

1/4 cup hot, brewed coffee mixed with 1/4 cup very hot water

1/4 teaspoon salt

14 ounces Godiva 72% dark chocolate bars, divided

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Whipped cream, optional

Fresh raspberries

Optional Vanilla Whipped Cream Topping

1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 325˚ Fahrenheit.

2. In a springform pie pan, combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Firmly press the crust mixture onto the bottom of the pan. Chill in the fridge.

3. Stir together salt and hot coffee mixture. Set aside.

4. Chop half of the dark chocolate bars into small chunks. Set aside the rest.

5. Place the chocolate chunks into a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50 to 60% power for 1 minute and stir. Heat in 30-second increments and stir until

chocolate is smooth and melted. Cool for 5 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, beat softened cream cheese at low speed until smooth and lumpfree, about 4 minutes. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of sugar and beat for 2 minutes or until well-combined.

7. Beat in the eggs, 1 by 1, blending well after every addition. Gradually beat in the coffee mixture and vanilla extract. Pour the cooled melted chocolate and mix until combined.

8. Pour batter into the prepared pie crust. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the cheesecake is puffed in the edges, but still slightly jiggly in the middle.

9. Let the cheesecake cool on a wire rack completely. Cover the pan with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

10. Spread optional whipped cream on top and grate the remaining dark chocolate. Or, instead of chocolate, top with fresh raspberries. Slice with a serrated knife and enjoy!

11. Optional Vanilla Whipped Cream Topping

12. In a large, metal bowl, beat whipping cream at medium speed, gradually adding the sugar and vanilla. Beat just until stiff peak forms, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Congo Square X-rays Health Care

BY SYDNEY MILLIGAN WITH ANNA AND WES HESSEL

Congo Square Theatre presents “How Blood Go”, a world premiere play about the incongruities in healthcare, both past and present.

The show is a very deep and thoughtprovoking theatrical masterpiece that addresses difficult topics with an incredible and appropriate balance of humor and seriousness.

The set design is a most impressive element of this show – such clever usage of the smaller, black box space, and the hospital curtains to double as projector screens as well as hide the two apartments/living quarters of the different characters; the projection design by Mike Tutaj was really well-crafted.

The ensemble is extremely cohesive and work together beautifully; the acting top-notch and quite impressive, with a number of cast members taking on multiple roles.

The costuming is well done, suiting the production perfectly. All the costumes fit the characters, their personalities, and the time periods in which they are existing wonderfully. Also, it is such a smart choice on behalf of the director and production to have the stagehands and techs dressed in hospital scrubs when they appear on stage to transition scenes, instead of having them in the traditional “stage blacks” - it assists in keeping the cohesiveness of the hospital and health care setting and theme.

“How Blood Go” is playing at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater through April 23rd.

For tickets or more information, please see their website at www.congosquaretheatre.org.

“Reasons” Rocks BET

BY ANNA HESSEL

Black Ensemble Theater has another huge hit on its hands, and it has been extended until April 30th.

“Reasons: a Tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire” is a high-energy musical extravaganza with magnificent costumes, stellar projections, and excellent direction. The very talented cast includes Black Ensemble favorites the stunning Rhonda Preston (Ms. Robinson) and the gifted Dwight Neal (Dr. Adams) once again gracing the stage, as well as very adept newcomers R.J. Griffith and Christian Denzel Bufford, sharing the role of the legendary band founder, Maurice White.

I truly enjoyed his poignant story, highlighting Mr. White’s Chicago roots, the loss of his two loving moms, his struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, and his insistence that the classic music of Earth, Wind and Fire live on; Maurice was also a courageous humanitarian.

Another excellent Black Ensemble debut is made by Tommy Thurston, playing Phil Collins and other characters. Miciah Lathan and Yajaira Velez are the two lovely ladies of the ensembleboth are loaded with stage presence. Remaining cast members Rashun Carter, Trequon Tate, Gregory Stewart Jr., and Keya Trammel all give sensational performances.

Absolutely fabulous vocals and instrumentals bring to life song favorites such as “Reasons”, “Got to Get You Into My Life”, “Sing a Song”, “Easy Lover”, “Boogie Wonderland”, “Sun Goddess”, “Rescue Me”, “Get Away”, and “Just a Little Talk With Jesus”, to a name a few.

As always, Black Ensemble Theater is a blessing, featuring true faith in God, a positive message, and the finest in musical entertainment; I highly recommend this

marvelous production. It really does have something for everyone.

For tickets or more information, please see their website at www.blackensembletheater.org.

Lookingglass’ “Villette”: Adept Adaptation Adroitly Acted

BY WES HESSEL

The Brontë sisters collectively left a legacy of literary classics: Anne - “Agnes Grey” and “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall”; Emily - “Wuthering Heights”; and Charlotte - “Jane Eyre”. But they had other significant works, as well, such as Charlotte’s “Villette”; her third novel, it tells the story of protagonist Lucy Snowe, who, lacking any “connections”, leaves England and travels to France in search of work.

collegial, and cute, all executed excellently; Ms. Lockett’s god-mother is a dear, encouraging and engaging, just the kind of figure you would want in your life when your own parent is no longerher grandma is a gift to the audience, delivered divinely.

All of these players are blessed with the smart script, perfectly penned by able adapter Sara Gmitter, and the dexterous direction of Tracy Walsh. In conjunction with the innovative set by Yu Shibagaki, the creative costumes of Mara Blumenfeld, John Culbert‘s lucid lighting, and the very sound audio design of Deon Custard and Brandon Reed, all combine to a masterwork of a heretofore, as Lookingglass rightly puts it, “undiscovered gem”.

“Villette” is very worth the trip and the time to see this exceptional drama; it is only running through April 23nd, so swiftly seek tickets or more information at lookingglasstheatre.org.

Ballet 5:8 Debuts New Original Ballet at Harris Theater

During her voyage, she encounters the adolescent Ginevra enroute to her boarding school. Given a little information by the teen about the academy and its proprietress, including a speculation that Madame Beck is probably ready to hire a new governess, Ms. Snowe choses to seize on this scrap and pursues the lead to Villette.

Mi Kang’s portrayal of the guarded but determined Lucy, who narrates her tale in addition to her life story scenes, is strident, searing, and simply scintillating - “our” Miss Snowe is a delight in all aspects of the word. How many actors can deliver a line about cultivation, and make it the best quip you’ve heard in a long while? Her “connection”, the trifling teen Ginevra Fanshawe, played most entertaining yet endearing by Mo Shipley, is a typical shallow schoolgirl, or is she? Elements of depth are revealed here and there by this skilled actor in exemplary understated inferences.

Helen Joo Lee, as the headmistress of Villette, Madame Beck, is well-drawn as reserved and remote, which Ms. Lee builds skillfully, subtly as pieces of the puzzle are revealed to Lucy. Her cousin and professor at the institute, Paul Emmanuel, is a close confidant of the school’s owner, but his own man as well, in distinguished but ambiguous ways, the thrust of which becomes clear late on in the play.

Debo Balogun’s deft depiction of the learned man in the halls of ivy makes him warm and welcome in the way that proverbial plant slowly spreads its influence, eventually becoming a cherished part of the picture.

Ms. Snowe’s lost and then found Godfamily are charmingly characterized by Ronald Román-Meléndez and Renée Lockett. Mr. Román-Meléndez’s Dr. John Bretton is caring,

The Chicago-area troupe and school is presenting the world premiere of their adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ last novel, “Till We Have Faces”. The new work, entitled “BareFace”, is a female-centered imagining of Lewis’ version of the Greek myth story of Cupid and Psyche. The ballet is written and choreographed from the perspective of Psyche’s older sister, set in a far future time where the environment has reclaimed the damage done from rampant abusing technology.

To that end, the premiere is set on Earth Day 2023, Saturday, April, 22nd at 7:30 pm at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago, and the materials for the dance work’s set are 95% recycled.

Pendry Chicago, the new upscale hotel recently opened on Michigan Avenue a short walk from the Harris Theater, is offering an exclusive VIP package for the opening night of “BareFace”. It includes room accommodations; a special Welcome Amenity including show program, merchandise, and Pendry Macaroons; tickets for two to the ballet premiere; hotel credit for dinner and drinks pre-show at Bar Pendry, Venteux, or Château Carbide; cadillac service to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance; and a special post-show meet-and-greet with the cast. For more information, see the hotel’s website at www.Pendry.com/Chicago.

For tickets or more on “BareFace”, please go to the company’s website, www.Ballet58.org/Calendar/Chicago-BareFace.

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SALUTE TO SOLDIERS

Chicagoland Combined Veteran’s Museum

BY MICHAEL L. WOJCIECHOWSKI

In a tucked away building not far from Grand Avenue, in a sleepy little community just due west of the Chicago border, lies the town of River Grove. Over the years, thousands of motorists have driven past this building that houses the American Legion Post 355 and VFW Post 5979. Post 335/5979 houses the Chicagoland Combined Veterans Museum, Library and Honor Wall.

While the museum is just off the hall side of the Posts, museum Curator SAL member Gary Linden, American Legion Post 335 Commander Lorenzo Fiorentino, and Sgt at Arms Rich Wojewnik have amassed an awesome collection of military memorabilia. The library itself spans from the Revolutionary War to the present.

Books, medals, letters, uniforms, pictures, patches, sabers, flags, equipment, and more, jam packs such a small space considering how much memorabilia they’ve collected. The museum is open on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 10am to 3 pm or by appointment.

Commander Fiorentino gave me a short tour, allowing me to view letters from the civil war: a soldier writing to his betrothed and eventually his wife, in excellent, legible condition. They have binders of service men and women whose equipment or personal effects were donated by their families or themselves. The Commander himself researches the history of the service man or woman to understand their background and often heroism in their military careers.

On display are a great many artifacts and memorabilia, including Major Audie Murphy and Sgt Alvin York’s actual pictures wearing their Medals of Honor. As if that’s not enough, in the same display case is a genuine Medal of Honor; Only one of 3 in the entire state of Illinois on display in any museum.

Adjacent to the hall is the Honor Wall Memorial. It’s to honor the service men or women who have valiantly given their lives for the country. It is just amazing to think of how many hours it took to build this display.

Currently Commander Fiorentino and his staff are trying to coordinate relocating the museum possibly to Berkeley or Des Plaines, in hopes of gaining a larger building to spread out and fully display all the artifacts and memorabilia in their collection.

They gladly take donations of almost every imaginable type from paperwork, uniforms, equipment, photographs, patches, medals, weapons and including monetary donations.

Anyone wanting to learn more about military history should make it a point to come and visit the museum. You will NOT be disappointed.

Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us; they live on in the kindness they showed, the love they shared, and the comfort they brought into the lives of others.

Inspirational Eagles Named at Leyden High School District

On March 7, the Chicago-O’Hare Rotary, in partnership with Leyden High School District 212, honored twelve students in its eighth annual Inspirational Eagle Awards. The purpose of these awards is to expand what is “typically” acknowledged in terms of academics, and instead to honor students for accomplishments in improving or maintaining academic excellence, attendance, behavior and overall citizenship.

Congratulations Inspirational Eagles: Jennipher Almendarez, Mariana Calderon, George Daniel Diaz-Gamboa, Gilberto Flores, Melanie Lobos-Torres, Regina Magana, Nathanael Munjed Livingstone Marji, Vanessa Mendiola-Mandujano, Angelica Negron, Isabella Palmisano, Wilson Rodriguez Parra and Chloe Renteria.

National Honor Society Inductees

Congratulations to all of the East Leyden and West Leyden students who were Leyden National Honor Society Inductees for 2023.

West Leyden inductees are Amira Amata, Isabella Ambeliz, Sophia Cabrera, Leslie Caldera, Adrian Canelo, Kevin Canelo, Jennifer Chavez, Abigail Cortez, Maria Jelea Dela Cruz, Giovanni Del Carmen, Ariel Diaz, Grace Dillon, Alia Al-hindi, Liam Fazzi, Gameliyel Graciano, Aidan Jaffray, Gethsemane Jimenez, Gabriella Kaczowka, Dalila Kendric, Hugo Lechuga, Emily Ludvigsen, Paula Lyle, Krystal Macias, Jaylize Martinez, Yaritza Martinez, Sienna Mireles, Justin Ocampo, Marisol Olivo, Sebastian Palafox, Angel Perez, Ryan Pikor, Lujan Regalado, Cynthia Rivera, Adrian Robledo, Estrella Rodriguez, Natalie Sosa, Leanna Tanega, Angelica Umilin, Szymon Wojtasik. East Leyden inductees are Malak, Alrashed, Jasmin Ambrocio, Julia Aragon, Julia Augustyn, Mar/Marwa Avinger, Ezzya Baker, Gabriel Balbaneda, Mariana Calderon, Sherlyn Cebrero, Reeve Del Pilar, Genesis Diaz, Gabriela Drozd, Seilah Feliciano, Ryan Fuentes, Edgar Garcia, Darla Giannoulis, Russel Klug, Diana Kopestynska, Olesia Kulinich, Viktoria Kulinich, Jaidee Lane, Melanie Lobos-Torres, Nina Lopez, Ryan Martin, Karina Mendron, Cassandra Meraz, Patryk Michalik, Kimberly Narvasa, Sarah Negron, Sana Nimer, Patrycja Niznik, Abigail Pitts, Katie Quijano Mori, Claudine Ricana, Wilson Rodriguez Parra, Maksym Rudak, Noah Schmitt, Andriana Slysh, Daniel Smith, Samantha Sosa, Alexander Surovych, Vanessa Wilk.

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35th Annual William H. Fern Awards Ceremony

The Fern Award Ceremony is held in recognition of academic and extra-curricular accomplishments of select students in the junior class and in recognition of select staff members for their service. With the ceremony being attended by retired staff, current staff, administration and families of the recipients, a Fern award is one of the most prestigious honors a junior can receive. Congratulations to the 2023 Fern Award recipients!

FERN AWARDS AND OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER AWARDS

Excellence in Art

Fern East: Soraya Cervantes

Outstanding Achiever: Michelle Castillo

Fern West: Natalie Sosa

Outstanding Achiever: Giovanni Del Carmen

Excellence in Bilingual Education

Fern East: Santiago Urdaneta

Outstanding Achiever: Andres Chaidez Hernandez

Excellence in Business Education

Fern East: Drelyn Jones

Outstanding Achiever: Desiree Morad

Fern West: Jimena Soto

Outstanding Achiever: James Sopt

Excellence in English

Fern East: Lena Trinh

Outstanding Achiever: Julia Dabek

Fern West: Adrian Arnaldo Robledo

Outstanding Achiever: Isabella Gonzalez

Excellence in Family and Consumer Sciences

East: Victoria Wroblewski

Outstanding Achiever: Lillianna Corral

West: Vanessa Franco Garcia

Outstanding Achiever: Alia El-Hindi

Excellence in Industrial Technology

East: Filip Kapera

Outstanding Achiever: Julia Kozak

West: Jaime Favela

Outstanding Achiever: Hugo Ortiz

Excellence in Mathematics

East: Jaidee Lane

Outstanding Achiever: Felipe Gaspar

West: Sophia Barandiaran

Outstanding Achiever: Joyslyn Maldonado

Excellence in Modern Languages

East: Tania Meza Quintero

Outstanding Achiever: Maddalena Paolella

West: Britney Orcullo

Outstanding Achiever: Emily Ludvigsen

The Personal Achievement Award

East: Jayliza Pena

Outstanding Achiever: Briana Jasso

West: David Montes

Outstanding Achiever: Jayla Garner

West: Christopher Carrera- Sanchez

Outstanding Achiever: Giovanni Zamudio

Excellence in Physical Education

East Female: Isabella Cano 29286

Outstanding Achiever Female: Sherlyn Cebrero 31098

East Male: Noah Schmitt 29045

Outstanding Achiever Male: Jacob Porras 29022

West Female: Jennifer Chavez Ramos - 29520

Outstanding Achiever Female: Sandra Saldierna - 29739

West Male: Joshua Chigna - 29421

Outstanding Achiever: Male: Chris Ferrer - 29430

Excellence in Science

East: Reeve Del Pilar 29107

Outstanding Achiever: Martyna Lipski 28985

West: Adrian Canelo 29500

Outstanding Achiever: Andrea Hernandez 29593

Excellence in Social Studies

East: Natalie Juszczyk 29130

Outstanding Achiever: Patryk Michalik 28996

West: Liam Fazzi - 29547

Outstanding Achiever: Sienna Mireles - 29658

EXTRA-CURRICULAR FERN AWARDS:

Excellence in Student Council

East: Alexa Giannoulis 29117

West: Kornliusz Kopera - 28975

Excellence in Athletics

East Female: Emily Stewart 29396

East Male: Jeshua Ochoa 29335

West Female: Priscila Perez #29448

West Male: James Falco #29429

Excellence in Student Activities

East: Zofia Szumilas 29202

West: Katlyn Marshall-Lang - 29640

FACULTY AND STAFF FERN AWARDS:

Fine Teaching in Business

East: Nate Smith

West: Tim Murphy

Fine Teaching in Science

East: Eric Garay

West: Joe Rufflolo

Fine Teaching in Math

East: Annette Miller

West: Meghan Hammond

Fine Teaching in Social Studies

East: Emmett O'Keefe

West: Meghan Gleason

Fine Teaching in Bridge/LIfe/ELL

East: Teresa Haworth

West: Rebecca Burger

Significant Staff Contribution

East: Annette Bennett

Antonio Villanueva

Jennipher Almendarez

George Daniel Diaz-Gamboa

Melanie LobosTorres

Nathanael Munjed Livingstone Marji

Angelica Negron

Wilson Rodriguez Parra

Mariana Calderon

Gilberto Flores

Regina Magana

Vanessa MendiolaMandujano

Palmisano

FRANKLIN PARK

FEB 17 - THEFT – A trailer parked in the 3400 block of Wolf Road was reported stolen.

FEB 17 - THEFT – A store in the 10200 block of Grand Avenue reported having a bicycle stolen valued at approximately $100.

FEB 20 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A car parked in the 2800 block of Rose Street had its right rear taillight covered damaged.

FEB 21 - THEFT – A trailer parked in the 10900 block of Belmont Avenue was reported stolen.

MAR 13 - BURGLARY – The owner of a garage in the 3000 block of Ruby Street reported having tools stolen.

MAR 14 - THEFT – A car parked in the 2300 block of 17th Avenue had its catalytic converter stolen.

ELMWOOD PARK

FEB 17 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A cracked windshield was reported to police on a vehicle parked in the 2500 block of 73rd Court.

FEB 17 & 28 - THEFT FROM VEHICLE – Catalytic converters were stolen from vehicle parked in the 7200 block of Wellington Avenue and the 3100 block of 77th Avenue.

FEB 18 - THEFT – A package was reported stolen from a home in the 2100 block of 75th Court.

FEB 22 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A Jeep parked in the 2100 block of 73rd Court had its passenger side rear door window broken.

FEB 26 - BURGLARY – The owner of a vehicle parked in the 1800 block of North Harlem Avenue reported that their purse was stolen from the car.

MAR 4 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – Steering columns were reported damaged on cars parked in the 7500 block of Palmer Street and 2100 block of 74th Court.

MAR 4 - THEFT – A van parked in the 2300 block of 76th Court had credit cards and cash stolen from it.

MAR 5 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A car was “keyed” while parked in the 2500 block of 73rd Avenue

MAR 8 - THEFT – A car parked at Elmwood Elementary School had its catalytic converter stolen.

MAR 12 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – A vehicle parked in the 2300 block of 73rd Court had its tires slashed.

MAR 12 - VEHICLE THEFT – A Toyota parked on the 7400 block of North Avenue was reported stolen.

MAR 14 - VEHICLE THEFT – A 2020 Kia parked on the 2400 block of 72nd Court was reported stolen.

SCHILLER PARK

FEB 16 - THEFT FROM VEHICLE – A vehicle parked in the 10200 block of Irving Park Road had its catalytic converter stolen.

FEB 28 - VANDALISM/GRAFFITI – A mailbox located in the 10000 block of Wehrman Avenue was tagged with graffiti consistent with graffiti used by street gangs to mark their territory. The postal service was notified of the defacement.

FEB 15-MAR 11 – Schiller Park police also made numerous stops for speeding, driving with a suspended license, and DUI’s during the time frame of February 15 to Mar 11th.

MAR 7 - IDENTITY THEFT – A resident in the 4500 block of Grace Street reported to police that they received a package by FedEx containing a Samsung cell phone along with an order/invoice listing the victims are the owner of the account. The resident informed police that they do not have a wireless account and did not order the phone. Two other phones ordered under the false account apparently have not been received yet. The resident closed the account and made a complaint. Police took the cell phone as evidence.

MAR 8 - THEFT FROM VEHICLE – A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 3800 block of Mannheim Road.

MAR 13 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – 7 storage lockers at a public storage facility were found to be damaged by an employee doing “lock checks” in the 9700 block of Irving Park Road. The renters of the storage units were being notified to see if anything was taken.

ROSEMONT

FEB 11 - THEFT – Rosemont police took custody of Colleen E. Milnes of Franklin Park from the Franklin Park Police Station. She allegedly stole $95 from a cash register while working at a drive-thru window at Steak and Shake in Rosemont. She originally agreed to make restitution back in December of 2019, but police failed to locate her and an arrest warrant was issued. She was then located in Franklin Park. She had a bond hearing on Feb 12.

DES PLAINES

MAR 4 - TRESPASSING – Police arrested Kiril Trendafilov of Buffalo Grove after he refused to leave Rivers Casino when security asked him to leave the premises. When officers asked him to leave multiple times, he refused and became uncooperative and argumentative. Once he was taken into custody and placed in handcuffs, Trendafilov sat on the ground and began screaming and refused to walk to the squad car. Officers had to lift him up and had to escort him to the squad. He was then transported to the police station. He was charged with criminal trespass to property and resisting a peace officer.

PARK RIDGE

MAR 10 - ARMED ROBBERY – Two shoppers, who had just walked out of the Mariano’s in the 1900 block of Cumberland Avenue in Park Ridge, were accosted by three armed robbers. The victims were heading to their car when the three men showed their handguns and told them to give up their wallets and cell phones. The victims complied and the thieves entered a red Nissan Rogue and headed south on Cumberland Avenue. Three armed robberies had taken place in the Rivers Casino

parking lot in Des Plaines involving four victims, two of which were pistol-whipped during the crimes, shortly before the incident at Mariano’s. The description of the suspects in the Des Plaines robberies matched those of the robbery in Park Ridge. The offenders were described as three male blacks all wearing masks and armed with handguns. After the robberies in the two suburbs, eight men were robbed during two holdups in the West Loop by a group of armed men who escaped in a red SUV similar to the one used in the Des Plaines and Park Ridge crimes. Four people, including two juveniles, were arrested on the Magnificent Mile on Mar 19th and they may be responsible for the crimes at Mariano’s and Rivers Casino. Police recovered at least one handgun and two phones, possibly ditched by the suspects. Charges against the four suspects that police arrested were still pending.

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LEYDEN TOWNSHIP SENIOR AND DISABLED SERVICES  Must be 65+ or disabled to qualify. Restrictions apply. Subject to availability. Dial-A-Ride: You may be eligible for discounted Pace transportation. $1.25 for seniors, $1.50 for residents. Senior Exercise: Tuesday and Thursday, 9-10am Bradley A. Stephens Community Center. Senior Line Dancing: Wednesday and Friday – 10am-1pm.

Carl Fiorito Senior Center.

LEYDEN UNITED CLUB   is looking for NEW members! Participate in senior trips, luncheons, entertainment and more! Each club has their own dues.

SENIOR AND DISABLED RESIDENTS’ LAWN MAINTENANCE  Applications available at Town Hall Call 847-455-8616. Program runs from April 17 – November 17. For more information or to register, please call, Jamie Losurdo at 847-451-5119

WANTED

WANT TO BUY   Old wood or plastic fishing lures in original boxes but loose is fine also. Anything related to fishing such as reels,rods etc. Contact Capt. Ron at 773-775-7574.

WANTED TO BUY   Old slot and vending machines. Good price paid (cash). Call Lou 773-774-3307

IN MEMORY

LORRAINE ANGELA

SURTZ November 29, 1934 — March 4, 2023.

Lorraine Angela (née Baggio) Surtz, devoted wife of the late Bernard F. Surtz, loving Mother to Bernard J. Surtz (Cynthia), Christopher Surtz (Christina), Angela Schneider (Ray), and the late Dana Nesbitt. She is Nonna to Kristen and Annie Nesbitt, and Christian, Louisa, Lianna, and Chiara Surtz, and Great Grandmother and ‘Nonnie’ to little Lorraine Golden. She was daughter to Giovanni and Angela Baggio, sister to Pierina Bernardi (Tony), Leo Baggio (Christine), and Lillian Farago (Ben). Our beautiful Mom, Lorraine, was guided to Heaven on March 4th, 2023. Lorraine was surrounded by her children, B.J., Christopher, and Angela, and her eldest Granddaughters, Kristen and Annie. Lorraine passed peacefully in the comfort of her home. She devoted her life to nurturing her family. She was a wonderful wife and Mother, and helped raise three generations. She was a phenomenal gardener and cook, who

demonstrated her love for others by preparing favorite recipes. Lorraine was of Italian heritage, and had mastered many Italian specialties. She also loved all animals, especially her cats and dogs. Most of all, she prioritized her faith, through the unconditional love she shared with her family and extended family. She was a blessing to all her family and dear friends. Services were held.

GEORGE EDWARD

THOMAS, SR. September 15, 1933 — March 13, 2023.

George Edward Thomas, Sr, 89, of Schiller Park, IL passed away on March 13, 2023. George was born on September 15, 1933 to Sophie and Edward Thomas in Chicago. He married Irene (nee Michelini) on May 2, 1959. They welcomed three children, Teresa French, George (Donna), and Marianna (Kurt) Jennings. His family was his life. He was a loving Jaja to Joshua (Michelle), Claire (Zach), Nicholas (Ashley), Charlotte (Erik), John (Ashley), Mary (Kevin), Andrew, and Sam. He was an amazing Great Jaja to Ella, Molly, Violet, Jack, Olivia, Lexi, and Theo. He worked for the Eaton Corporation (Dole Valve) for 50 years. He was grateful to see his Cubs win the World Series. He is survived by his brother Edward (Elsa) and sister Carol Erland. He was the St. Beatrice (now HVM) school board president in the 1970s and a Eucharistic Minister there for many years. Our dad found strength in prayer and now is dancing in heaven with mama. Services were held.

LOUIS “LOU”

GEORGETTA December

8, 1956 — March 22, 2023. Loving husband of Nancy. Beloved son of Joseph and Amelia. Devoted father to Anthony, Louie, Shanna.

Cherished grandfather to Samuel and Nicholas. Dear brother of Joey (Carol) Georgetta, Madelyn (Arnold) Newsome. Fond uncle of Joey, Connie, Michael, Ann Marie, Jeff, Phil, and Kate. Lou was an avid sports memorabilia collector and seller. He was a lifelong Cub fan and all Chicago sports. Lou was a Trustee for the Village of Franklin Park. He worked over 36 years for the National Gypsum Company. Lou supported his amazing wife Nancy with Dog Rescue. Services were held.

Happy Birthday!!

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Kayliegh McClelland – 19!

APRIL 9 Linda Bond

Happy Birthday dear Sister-in-Law

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Jim McClelland

Happy Birthday brother-in-law

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Justin Donofrio

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Audrey Huizenga

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John M. Piltaver

Happy birthday dear son! May your day be filled with everything special with lots of surprises and love. We love you very much and so proud of the man you have become. Love Mom and Dad. Congratulations!

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Happy 47th Anniversary John and Barbara Piltaver

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Happy 23rd Anniversary Jeanette & Dave Press