November 2024 People & Places Newspaper

NOVEMBER 2024

Volume

14 Issue 11

Serving Leyden Township and Surrounding Communities Since 2011

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Schiller Park, IL 60176

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PUBLISHER Barbara J. Piltaver

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS/ Cate Rees-Hessel AD DEVELOPMENT Wes Hessel Jeff Fiedler

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STAFF WRITERS Barbara Piltaver

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Cate Rees-Hessel Wes Hessel Jim DeRose Mike Mikrut Father Robert Schultz

DISTRIBUTION Milton Bolanos, Qpon Plus

PHOTOGRAPHERS Michael Mikrut Barbara Piltaver

ACCOUNTS DEPT/SUBSCRIPTIONS Stacey Matschinegg

Publisher’s Message

Thanksgiving – one of my favorite holidays. No gift giving, just food, family and fun!

Every year it brings back memories of my childhood when my dad would get up at four in the morning to put the turkey on, basting it with melted butter and herbs every thirty minutes or so. My mother would prepare the turkey the night before, stuffing it with her homemade recipe (using bread that sat out for days on the counter so it would get stale), and then trying to fit it into the refrigerator till morning. But waking up to that wonderful aroma of roasting turkey; I can smell it now. Yum.

My father and brothers at times would also do their own hunting and bring duck and/or pheasant for Thanksgiving dinner. They loved it, but not something I liked. As a little kid, I’d just say ewwww as it was passed around the table, but give me a turkey leg, those sweet potatoes and banana cream pie! My mother made the best pie.

And of course, we would watch the parades on TV and favorite movies like “Miracle on 34th Street.” No stores were open and everyone pretty much just relaxed and fell asleep after dinner; the guys of course, the women were cleaning up!

I’ll be walking in the Edison Park Turkey Trot 5K race again this year. It has become a new holiday tradition for us, but I do so love my childhood memories.

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I’d like to introduce you to a couple of new advertisers. If you are looking for a holiday venue, look no further than the Underpass Lounge’s Party Room in Franklin Park. Not only can it accommodate up to 85 people, you can also cater in your own food. Of course, they also offer catering. Leave the cooking and clean-up to them and just enjoy your guests!

Working parents, are you looking for child care? A-Karrasel Playhouse currently has openings. Check out their ad and the special they are offering. They accept all forms of payment too.

And don’t forget our other wonderful advertisers who can help with holiday meals and venues. The Great Escape, Grand Stand Pizzeria, Richie’s Restaurant, and Bottoms Up. They all have wonderful food and fantastic service. Support our local businesses, as they support your local newspaper.

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Let’s not forget Veterans Day this month. Time to salute our veterans who so unselfishly served or are serving their country. A shout out to my 95-year-old father-in-law, Eugene Piltaver, who served in the Korean War, my brother, Tom Wurm, who served in Viet Nam, and brother-in-law, Jim McClelland, also Viet Nam. And to all veterans – We pay homage to you!

Putting together a local newspaper is no easy task. I’ll be honest, it’s a lot of work and very time consuming. I have people who contribute their time and talents on a volunteer basis, which helps tremendously. I could not do this without them and am so very grateful.

As I’ve said many times in the past, the paper survives on the support of our advertisers and subscribers; barely. Costs of printing, delivery and design have gone up, but we continue to keep our advertising prices reasonable, as I know our advertisers are struggling too in this economy.

I am in need of one or two people who might be interested in helping out with the paper, on a volunteer basis, in regards to putting together a couple of the articles; calendar and police blotter. And, if there is anyone who would like to contribute a new column, such as movie reviews, hobbies, sports reporting, ethnic article (Polish, Spanish, etc.) village news, or anything else that may interest our readers, we’d welcome those too.

Now, you might say, why would I just volunteer to do this? Well, maybe you’re retired and need something to keep you busy and your mind active. Maybe you like writing, or just the idea of giving back to your community. Maybe you’re a student who would like to try your hand at journalism. Your gratification would be your name in the paper and knowing you’d be contributing to a great community source of information. Plus, you’d be helping me a lot!

So, give it some thought. If you are interested, please contact me directly at info@peopleandplacesnewspaper.com. I look forward to hearing from you, or you, or you… **

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! Let us give thanks for the great country we live in and the many blessings bestowed upon us. We all have something to be thankful for. Pray on that every night! Oh, and no matter what side of the political spectrum you are on, DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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NOVEMBER 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.

NOVEMBER IS Adopt a Senior Pet Month - Aviation History Month -

- National Adoption Month - National Alzheimer’s Disease Month - National

Hospice Palliative Care Month - National Inspirational Role Models Month -

Awareness Month - Peanut Butter Lover’s Month - Picture Book Month -

ONGOING: SENIOR POLKA ASSOCIATION Join the Senior Polka Association (SPA). Yearly membership $10. Meets at the Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive in Niles, IL, on the last Tuesday of the month. Live polka music from 1-2 pm. There is a short meeting at 2 pm followed by cake, coffee and bingo. Join us for an enjoyable afternoon. For further info call Richard at 847-209-1385

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: 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 7 a.m. 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: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP SENIOR MOVIE DAYS Every Thursday - 55+ - Carl Fiorito Senior Center - 12 pm. Call Jamie at 847-451-5119 for more details and movie selections. Free to all Leyden Township Seniors

ONGOING: ITASCA QUILTERS GUILD The Itasca Quilters Guild meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at various locations in 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. For location or current month’s meeting, see information in the calendar listing below. Questions: contact IQGpresident@aol.com

ONGOING: TOPS WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT

GROUP TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, meets weekly on Tuesday at 5:15 pm at Elmwood Park, Parks and Recreation Bldg. located at 2 W. Conti Parkway, Room 4. TOPS offers an individual approach to weight loss and overall wellness. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, meal planning, exercise and more at weekly meetings. For more information, contact Marge at 708-764-1051 or visit www.tops.org

ONGOING: FRANKLIN PARK COMMUNITY

CAFÉ Monthly parties and Bingo Bash and more are available. The Café participants hand pick the monthly party ideas, menu options for social events and even entertainment options. Sit Down Dining: 11:30 am Monday-Friday, Frozen Pack Pick-up Times: 10 am to 1 pm Monday - Friday, Hot Food Pick-up Times - 10 am to 2 pm. MondayFriday. For further information contact Lupe Borjon 847-678-8777

ONGOING: FRANKLIN PARK SENIOR CLUB 55+

Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. 12 pm at the Franklin Park Community Center, 9560 Franklin Ave., Franklin Park. Contact Sharon 312-259-0047 for more information.

THRU Nov 26: CHRISTMAS CHEER FOUNDATION COLLECTION The Knights of Columbus are helping the Christmas Cheer Foundation by collecting brand new knit or crocheted hats, gloves, scarves for men, women, and children. There will be bins in the back of the Holy Virgin Martyrs Church, Irving Park Road and Wagner Street, in Schiller Park until November 26th. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, please make your check out to the Knights of Columbus and send it to the rectory, 4157 Atlantic Ave., Schiller Park, IL 60176. If you have any questions, please contact Troy Cychosz through the church at 847-678-0138

Nov 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, AND 10: RISING STARS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS CINDERELLA Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Prairie Lakes Theatre, 515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Tickets Adults: $22, Seniors 65+ and children 12 and under $20. For times and to purchase tickets visit www.risingstarschicago.com . Or call 773-736-2490 or email risingstarsto@gmail.com for further information.

Nov 2 : ALL SOULS DAY

Nov 2 & 3: COLLEGE OF DUPAGE 2024 HOLIDAY HAPPENING CRAFT SHOW 10 am to 4 pm Held in the Athletic Arena inside the Physical Education Center at the College of DuPage. Parking is free. Fresh honey and much more. Info at www.craftproductionsinc.com/a-holiday-happening.html

Nov 3: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

Nov 5: ELECTION DAY - GET OUT AND VOTE!

Nov 8: LEYDEN FAMILY SERVICE & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER & THE SHARE PROGRAM’S 22ND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER 6 PM River Forest Country Club, 15W468 Grand Ave., Elmhurst. Formal Invitation to Follow

Nov 11: VETERANS DAY - THANK A VET!

Nov 11: THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES (1946) FILM PRESENTATION AT THE PICKWICK THEATRE Pickwick Theatre Classic Film Series and Matthew C. Hoffman, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. 7 pm. This classic film is the story of servicemen and their families readjusting to life after the war. Award winning performances in a film that won nine Academy Awards including Best Motion Picture. Organist Jay Warren will perform the pre-show music at 6:30 pm. A 1 pm matinee will be the following day, Tuesday, November 12. Admission is $12/$10 advance or $10 for the 1 pm matinee on Nov 12. Tickets at www.pickwicktheatre.com

Nov 14: ELMWOOD PARK GARDEN CLUB The Elmwood Park Garden Club will hold its final event of the year at the CRC, in Conti Circle. This will be our annual dinner and celebration of a great year! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Please contact Donna at 847-361-1233 for more information or questions.

Nov 14-16: NORWOOD PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST THEIR 2024 VICTORIA’S CRAFT SHOW AND HOLLY DAZE CAFÉ Get a start on holiday preparation by attending the 35th Victoria’s Craft Show and Holly Daze Café sponsored by the non-profit Norwood Park Historical Society. The three-day event takes place in the historic Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave. Craft show hours are Nov 14 and Nov 15 from 10 am to 7 pm (Holly Daze Cafe closes at 6:30 pm) and Nov 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. (Holly Daze Cafe closes at 3:30 pm). Street parking is available. Admission is $2 per person. Something for everyone - wreaths, ornaments, large and small holiday decor items, handmade gifts, gift baskets, stained

CALENDAR (CONT.)

glass, jewelry, knitted hats, scarves, soaps and much more. Also for sale are homemade cookies, rum balls, fudge, breads, and candies. There are even gifts for pets! Pre-sale of the newly-published and soon to be released book, “Norwood Park: A View from the Ridge.” After shopping enjoy the Holly Daze Cafe which features soup, sandwiches, assorted holiday desserts, hot and cold beverages, and even gluten-free buns. Net proceeds from the event are used to maintain and operate Chicago’s oldest house. For more information, please contact the Norwood Park Historical Society at 773-631-4633 or email them at info@norwoodparkhistoricalsociety.org . Visit theirwebsiteatwww.norwoodparkhistoricalsociety.org

Nov 16 - JAN. 4: ILLUMINATION: TREE LIGHTS AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM 4100 IL-53, Lisle See trees in a different light this holiday season during the 12th annual Illumination Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum. Explore 50 acres of majestic trees immersed in a spectacle of color, light and sound. Tickets on sale now. Go to https:// bit.ly/4fbmitp

Nov 16: ACACIA PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH SOUP & BINGO NIGHT

4307 N. Oriole, Norridge. 5 pm to 7:30 pm. $10 donation includes soup, salad, bread, desert and non-alcoholic beverage. BYOB (beer or wine). Kids 12 and under $5. Each $5 charge includes 5 rounds of Bingo. For more info call 708-453-3662 or email acaciaparkchurch@gmail.com

Nov 16: GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT

Nov 20: ITASCA QUILTERS GUILD MEETING. 6:30 pm. Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca. A guild member will give a presentation about traditional quilts, and another member will demonstrate “Quilt as you Go”. Refreshments will be served. Guests are always welcome. Questions contact IQGpresident@aol.com

Nov 20: NORWOOD PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTATION OF “THE WORLD OF JULIETTE KINZIE: CHICAGO BEFORE THE FIRE” The program will be presented by Chicago’s leading history scholars. It begins at 7 pm at the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave., Chicago. The program will explore the early history of Chicago by bringing to life one of Chicago’s forgotten female founders, Juliette Kinzie. For those who cannot make the meeting, the program will be live streamed and later available on the NPHS member’s page. All programs are free and open to the public, and tours of Chicago’s oldest house are available afterward. For more information, call the Norwood Park Historical Society at 773-631-4633

Nov 22: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP 8TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 6 pm to 8 pm. Pictures with Santa, Petting Zoo, Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes, Community Vendors, Tree Decorating Contest and more! Westdale Park, 3045 Sandra Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60164 847-455-8616 www.leydentownship.com

Nov 22-Dec 24: CHICAGO’S CHRISTKINDLMARKET SundayThursday 11 am to 8 pm. Friday and Saturday 11 am to 9 pm. This German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. Free admission. Visitors can explore vendor products from around the

world, participate in special events, and enjoy the unique shopping experience. Learn more at christkindlmarket.com

Nov 22 - JAN. 5: CHRISTMAS AT CANTIGNY 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton. Experience the season’s magic with dazzling light shows set to music, festive decorations, larger-than-life flower sculptures, and a 28foot Christmas Tree. Visitors can also enjoy ice skating and cozy cabanas. Explore the beautifully adorned McCormick Mansion. Tickets on sale at sales.cantigny.org/calendar.aspx.Formoreinformationgoto cantigny.org/things-to-do/christmas-at-cantigny/

Nov 23 & Nov 24: BENSENVILLE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life? Local artists and crafters are selling their handmade arts and crafts, just in time for the holiday season. Crocheted stuffed animals, paintings, handmade cards, slime, knitted hats and scarves, ornaments, gnomes, and more! Nov 23 - 10 am to 1 pm Youth Sellers - Nov 24 - 1 pm to 4 pm Adult Sellers. Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Rd., Bensenville. www.benlib.org or call 630-766-4642 for more info.

Nov 28: HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Nov 29: BUY NOTHING DAYPLAID FRIDAY - BLACK FRIDAY

Nov 29-Dec 1: JURASSIC QUEST DINOSAUR EVENT - ROSEMONT

CONVENTION CENTER North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur event is coming to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. This three-day event transports families through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods to roam among true-to-life versions of the creatures that once ruled the Earth. Jurassic Quest is filled with hands-on activities, education and fun for kids of all ages. Tickets range from $22-$36. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.jurassicquest.com

Nov 30: HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

EVENT 4:30-6pm, Norridge Village Hall - Earl J. Field, 4000 N. Olcott Avenue, Norridge.

Nov 30: SMALL BUSINESS

SATURDAY - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

Dec 6: NORTHLAKE’S WINTER WONDERLAND 44 Golfview Dr., Northlake 5 -8 PM. Grand Park Recreation Center. Holiday fun! Visit Santa Claus. Free family event with inflatables, holiday-themed crafts, family bingo, free hot dogs and sleigh rides. Https://vpdpark.org/event/winter-wonderland/

Dec 7: SCHILLER PARK’S WINTER WONDERLAND - TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Info www.villageofschillerpark.com

Dec 14: PARK RIDGE CHRISTMAS

STROLL 10 AM TO 5 PM. Come stroll around Park Ridge enjoying the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. Live entertainment, choir concerts, Santa visits, snowballs fights with Elk in Hodges Park, bake sale, cake walk, children’s Christmas pageant, ugly sweater contest, gingerbread house competition, vintage Christmas train display, crafts and more fun for the whole family at various spots all around Uptown. The inaugural park Ridge Christmas Stroll is a benefit for Kiwanis of Park Ridge. Free will donations will be accepted. Check website at www.strollparkridge.com for up to the minute schedule of events and more.

Dec 31: LEYDEN TOWNSHIP’S

ANNUAL DROP & POP Free Children’s New Years Eve Celebration. Food, games, and prizes, entertainment. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Reservations are required one week before the event by calling 847-451-5144

Bradley A. Stephens Community Center, 2620 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60131 www.leydentownship.com

Jan 26: FRANKLIN PARK AMERICAN LEGION 974 FAMILY

HOSTS 2025 ANNUAL STAND DOWN FOR HOMELESS VETERANS AND THOSE IN NEED Franklin Park Post 974, 9575 W. Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. 11 am to 3 pm. A hot meal will be served. Toiletries, clothing, food, and blankets will be distributed, as well as haircuts. Veteran Service Officers will be available, as well as representatives from other groups to discuss housing, transportation, Honor Flight Chicago, among other topics. Donations of toiletries, blankets, and clothing gladly accepted. For further information please call 847-560-0459

PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK HAPPENINGS!

Nov 8: HOLIDAY CANVAS CREATIONS Ages 15 & Older. Embrace the holiday season by creating a unique painting that reflects your festive spirit! This workshop offers the freedom to paint what inspires you, whether it’s a cozy winter scene, festive decorations, or seasonal motifs. Supplies are included with registration, ensuring you have everything you need to unleash your creativity and make a special piece for your home or as a heartfelt gift. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the bar for those 21 and up. 6-8pm, $20 R/$25 NR, Centre at North Park

Dec 7: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ALL AGES. Santa is coming to town early this year and can’t wait to spend his morning with you! Celebrate the holidays with your children by treating them to breakfast with Santa. After your delicious meal, take your picture with Santa and receive a special treat! Space is limited - register early! Note: All participants must register, adults

COMMUNITY NEWS

Illinois Announces

2024 LIHEAP

Application for Utility Bill Assistance

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is avail-able for income qualified households

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released information about this year’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs. LIHEAP began accepting appli-cations on October 1, 2024, through August 15, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.

The energy bill assistance program offered through Help Illinois Families will provide $226 million to eligible families to assist with natural gas, propane, electricity bills and furnace assistance.

Eligible families can apply by visiting helpillinoisfamilies.com or by visiting their local agency. Families can also call 1-833-711-0374 for assistance in 30 languages.

Additional Program Information:

The State of Illinois offers various programs to support eligible low-income families with utility assistance. These programs are open to ALL income eligible Illinois families who meet the criteria, including qualified non-citizen families. Programs for eligible families include:

One-Time Direct Vendor Payment: All LIHEAP recipients receive a one-time pay-ment. Crisis/Reconnection Assistance: Funding is available for families in heatingrelated emergency situations.

Furnace Assistance: Based on funding availability, Furnace Assistance may be provided to homeowners who do not have an operating furnace for their residence.

Home Weatherization Program: The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) helps low-income residents and households conserve fuel and reduce energy

costs by making their homes and apartments more energy efficient.

Customers of Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas will also receive a monthly discount on their natural gas bill through the new Low Income Dis-count Rates. Visit https://www.powerbilldiscount.com/ for more details.

New Venue For St. Baldrick’s Event!

Dear St. Baldrick’s Honored Families and Participants,

We have some thrilling news to share!

The Franklin Park Fire Department’s 2025 St. Baldrick’s event will be held at an exciting new venue – Joe’s Live in Rosemont! Mark your calendars for March 14, 2025, and get ready for an amazing day of fun, head-shaving, and supporting child-hood cancer research.

Now, we know what you’re all thinking: Do we have to pay for parking?! The answer is NO! Park as you normally would, and when you walk into Joe’s Live, you’ll be able to validate your parking for free. Easy and stress-free – just the way we like it!

We encourage everyone to start registering for the event today! Early registrations help us plan, so we can make this year the biggest and best yet. Plus, if you register and raise $50 or more, you’ll receive this year’s official St. Baldrick’s t-shirt as a thank-you for your amazing support.

A huge thank-you to everyone who has supported this event for the last 19 years. We can’t wait to keep you updated on more exciting details as we gear up for 2025. Together, we’ll continue making a difference for children fighting cancer.

See you at Joe’s Live in Rosemont on March 14, 2025! In the meantime, visit www.stbaldricks.org and search Franklin Park Fire Department to sign up or donate. Warm regards, and as always, until there’s a cure. Scott Loconti

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer and donor powered charity committed to supporting the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

SATURDAY NOV. 23

Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Hours: 11am-10pm Family Friendly Activites: 2pm - 6pm Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30pm

No Fare Increases in Metra’s Proposed $1.1b Operating Budget for 2025

Plan also includes $366.4m for capital improvements

Metra on October 10, proposed a 2025 operating budget of $1.135 billion that holds fares steady at current levels and relies on strong sales tax revenues and a dwindling allotment of federal COVID-relief aid to cover the expected growth in expenses. It also proposed a $366.4 million capital plan that continues major investment in bridges, stations, and new and rehabilitated rolling stock.

The plans will be the subject of public feedback, including hearings, before the Metra Board of Directors votes in November.

Public hearings about the budget will be held throughout the region on Nov. 6 and 7 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The City of Chicago hearing can also be attended virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Nov. 6 Virtual Public Hearing

Any person may present views orally in person at a hearing or by participating in the virtual public hearing on Nov. 6. Preregistration is not required. Please follow the instructions below to join the virtual meeting from your laptop or desktop. If you do not wish to access the virtual meeting from a laptop or desktop, you must download the Microsoft Teams App to your mobile device or join by phone as outlined below.

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Step 1: Log on to your laptop/ desktop computer and click to open a webpage browser (such as Safari, Mozilla, Google Chrome, etc.).

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Step 2: Once on the home page of your web browser, please enter the following web ad-dress: tinyurl.com/7a58vr85 in the internet browser search bar on top of the browser homepage.

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Step 3: You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID number: 226 467 320 747

– Step 4: You will then be prompted to enter the meeting password: JK45tu. Then press “Join a meeting”.

Follow these steps on Wednesday, Nov. 6, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to present your comments. The virtual public hearing can also be attended by dialing toll free (773) 917-7796 and entering access code: 520 369 647# or by submitting written material at any time, but not later than 24 hours after the conclusion of the hearings on Nov. 7, 2024.

Mail, Voicemail, and Email Comments

Written comments via U.S. mail can be sent to the attention of Kim Borges, Executive Administrative Assistant, External Affairs, Floor 13, 547 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60661. Comments will also be accepted via voicemail to (312) 322-1006, or email to: 2025budgetcomments@metrarr.com. The virtual public hearing will be recorded, and a copy will be retained by Metra in compliance with Illinois law.

Support Leyden Family Service Raffle on November 8th

Dear Friends,

We are thrilled to announce that Leyden Family Service and the SHARE Program are hosting a Split-the-Pot raffle at our upcoming Gala—Supporting Mental Wellness in a Changing World!

You can join us by purchasing raffle tickets for $100 each, with a 50-50 split! Purchase tickets online at tinyurl.com/5dswd7sk

The Rules:

– 2 Grand Prizes of $4,999 each – 2 Second-Place Prizes of $1,251

To award these prizes, we need to sell at least 250 tickets. Prize amounts will be adjusted based on total sales, so every ticket counts!

Winners will be announced during the event, and you don’t need to be present to win. Your participation makes a real difference! Let’s unite for a great cause. Thank you for your support!

Best regards, Leyden Family Service Mental Health Center and SHARE

HOW DO YOU TIP?

In an era when consumers are increasingly asked if they want to tip when paying for goods or services, a recent survey has found that many American consumers still adhere to conventional wisdom when leaving a gratuity in restaurants. A YouGov survey released in June 2024 found that 62 percent of Americans tip between 15 and 20 percent when they dine out at a restaurant. Though 15 percent was long the standard when tipping at a restaurant, the YouGov survey indicates more diners are tipping at the higher end of the 15 to 20 percent range. Among survey respondents, 35 percent indicate they typically leave a tip of 20 percent, while 27 percent indicated they typically tip 15 percent. And 20 percent seems to be the best restaurant workers can expect, as the survey indicated only 4 percent of diners tip at 25 percent.

COMMUNITY NEWS (CONT.)

High School Rebels Football Report

Ridgewood High School Rebels played some exciting football during the last five games. The competition was fierce, with some close matches, but all in all, the players came out with some outstanding plays.

September 27th Ridgewood Rebels played Glenbard East. It was a conference loss with the Glenbard Rams winning 41-8.

Luke Melendez had over 225 yards and his performance gave him a new career high in rushing yards.

October 4th the Rebels met West Aurora Blackhawks. Unfortunately, this game marked the first time the Rebels were not able to get on the scoreboard. They lost to West Aurora 51-0.

Luke Melendez threw for 33 yards while completing 71% of his passes. Frank Horak rushed for 41 yards.

October 11th , Ridgewood Rebels met Glenbard South Raiders in the Upstate 8 Conference. This was a close game, but the Raiders came out on top with a 24-21 win.

The game went back and forth with both teams playing hard and scoring touchdowns. The score was tied several times during the game. With time running out, however, Glenbard South hit a field goal in the fourth quarter ending the game at 2421.

Rebels’ senior, Luke Melendez, had 186 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the game. Quarterback, Angelo Vitale, threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns. Martinez came through for extra points.

October 18th Ridgewood Rebels met Fenton Bisons.

This game went into overtime. The Rebels led through the 3rd quarter but then the Bisons jumped ahead in the 4th quarter bringing the score to 21-14. Luke Melendez

stayed tough and scored his third touchdown of the game to even the score to 21-21.

Time runs out and game goes into overtime. Rebels win the toss and Marco Lopez scores a touchdown on the first play, but they miss the extra point. This proves fatal as the Bisons get the ball and score a touchdown along with the extra point, winning the game by one; 28-27.

Luke Melendez had an impressive performance with 127 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He also made four tackles, defending two passes, snagged two interceptions and ran one back for a touchdown. Angelo Vitale was a key player also with his 189 yards and two touchdowns.

Marko Jonic played outstanding defense having 13 tackles while defending a pass. October 25th - Ridgewood High School Rebels vs. Elmwood Park Tigers. Although Elmwood Park gave it their best, The Ridgewood Rebels claimed a resounding 48-21 victory over the

Park Tigers. Ridgewood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That’s the most rushing yards they’ve managed all season.

The Rebel’s last season game put up some outstanding stats; Owen Moore, 51 receiving yards with one touchdown. Alex Hrabchak with 105 receiving yards.

Nicco Camillo with 105 rushing yards, a new career high record for him, and four touchdowns. Luke Melendez with a 45-yard kickoff return, and Angelo Vitale with 16 completions, 267 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Frank Horak also scored a touchdown. Martinez made good on extra-point kicks.

During all the games, the Rebels Cheerleaders, with their unending enthusiasm, kept the fans engaged and pumped up.

Ridgewood ended up with a 4-5 season record. Congratulations to our boys for their hard work, dedication, and love for the game. Our seniors can walk away this season knowing they left their mark in passing their knowledge of the game onto their teammates. Our seniors will do great things going forward. Congratulations to all the coaches, fans, students, and school for their devotion and passion.

THIS AND THAT

“FALL BACK” TIME CHANGE:

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3. Set clocks back one hour. Beware: Pedestrian fatalities increase in the evenings just afterward. Both drivers and pedestrians should take special care.

FIGHT THE FLU

The CDC recommends an annual vaccine for everyone aged six months and older. Bonus: Research shows that the shots also reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

SQUASH OUT CANCER

Winter squashes are rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidant linked to reduced risk for bladder, cervical, lung and some other types of cancer. They also help with blood pressure and bone health. Tasty dishes: HealthySeasonalrecipes.com (search “winter squash”).

SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS

Earn contributions to your favorite charity when walking, running or biking (Charity Miles app) or when buying online (IGive.com). Give food through TheHungerSite. GreaterGood.com. Treat an active service member to a cup of coffee (GreenBeansCoffee.com). Donate blood – find nearby sites at tinyurl.com/vkhv2zrx.

THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL FRENZY

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Be Sure to Get Both Shingrix Shots

The CDC recommends people age 50 and older get two doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) for shingles two to six months apart. Two doses were 73% effective after four years…a single dose was 52% effective after three years. Getting the second shot after the two-to-six-month waiting period did not affect effectiveness…but waiting until after age 65 to get vaccinated provided less protection.

SOURCE: STUDY OF NEARLY TWO MILLION ADULTS LED BY RESEARCHERS AT KAISER PERMANENTE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, PUBLISHED IN ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE.

The Latest Pneumonia Shot

Pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for all adults ages 65 and older to help protect against pneumonia and other diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria. And these one-time shots may have extra benefits. A recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases found that vaccination with one type, known as the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, can help to reduce the risk of getting infected with SARSDOV-2, the cause of COVID-19.

What’s new - PCV21, the latest pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, was approved earlier this year. It protects against 21 strains of pneumococcal bacteria.

What to do - Ask your doctor which pneumococcal vaccine you need, if any. What’s right for you will depend on which ones you’ve had and when you got them.

Department on Aging Offers Free Help to Make Medicare Open Enrollment Decisions

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2024. Individuals can get free help comparing health and drug plan options by contacting the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).

“Your health needs can change from year to year, and so do Medicare plan costs and cover-age,” said SHIP Director Sandy Leith. “Now’s the time to review your current Medicare coverage to make sure it still meets your needs. To help you make an informed decision, the Senior Health Insurance Program uses trained volunteers to offer trusted, unbiased Medicare counseling to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers.”

SHIP counselors are available in person and online throughout the year, but they are especially helpful during Open Enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, when people with Medicare can join or switch health and prescription drug plans for the coming year. For those who switch plans, cover-age starts on Jan. 1, 2025.

New for 2025, yearly out-of-pocket costs for Medicare drug plan-covered prescription drugs will be capped at $2,000. People with Medicare Part D prescription drug plans can also choose to spread their out-of-pocket costs across the calendar year instead of paying all at once at the pharmacy.

To get help understanding your Medicare options and how you can save money on costs, call or visit a SHIP site near you. You can also compare 2025 coverage options and shop for plans using Medicare’s Plan Finder or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE to talk with a customer support representative. TTY users should call 877-486-2048. The Medicare Support Hotline is available 24/7, except for some federal holidays.

Common Medications Can Be Risky For Older People

Medications that are safe and effective for younger people sometimes can be dangerous for people nearing their 70s or older. Kidney function decreases as we age, so drugs remain in our system longer…and some receptors in the body become increasingly sensitive over the years, ramping up certain side effects.

Prescribing age-inappropriate medi cations can occur in different ways – doctors may not consider patients’ age when they prescribe drugs…they may neglect to review long-term prescriptions as their patients get older…and the patients themselves often are unaware that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs they’ve used for years might affect them differently as they age.

Among the drugs that are potentially inappropriate for older patients…

Diphenhydramine, the antihistamine in OTC drugs such as Benadryl and Tylenol PM, can cause confusion and/or excessive sedation in older patients. Other side effects include constipation, dry eyes and dry mouth.

Benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Xanax prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and muscle spasms…as well as certain nonbenzodiazepine sedative drugs, such as Ambien…can linger in older

Motrin, can cause kidney damage when taken regularly and can exacerbate existing blood pressure or heart problems. Talk to your healthcare provider about NSAID use.

Opioids, such as Vicodin, OxyContin an Percocet – commonly prescribed for pain relief – can cause confusion and drowsiness in older users.

Sulfonylureas, a class of diabetes drug that includes glimepiride and glyburide, can cause dangerously low blood sugar in older patients. Muscle relaxants, including cyclobenzaprine and methocarbamol, can cause confusion, excessive sedation, constipation, dry eyes and/or dry mouth.

What to do: If you are nearing or older than 65, ask your pharmacist to review your prescription and OTC medications. If he/she raises concerns, mention this to your doctors – a medication change or dosage adjustment might be appropriate.

Better yet: People aged 65 or older should see a geriatrician. Geriatricians specialize in treating older patients and are more likely to know which drugs are inappropriate for this age group. To find a geriatrician in your area: Go to Medicare.gov or search for one in a local hospital or health network.

SOURCE: BOTTOM LINE PERSONAL INTERVIEWED JUDITH BEIZER, PHARMD, CLINICAL PROFESSOR AT ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES, NEW YORK CITY. ST.JOHNS.EDU.

‘TIS THE SEASON

Tips to Simplify Your Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

Thanksgiving is a much anticipated and beloved holiday. Celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada and the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, Thanksgiving in each country offers families and friends an opportunity to gather and break bread together.

Food is indeed a focus of Thanksgiving in both Canada and the United States, and that can be a little overwhelming if not intimidating for those tasked with hosting the celebration. Guests might come to expect certain Thanksgiving staples, including turkey and mashed potatoes. Such expectations can make it easier to plan a Thanksgiving menu, and sticking to Turkey Day standard bearers is not the only way to simplify meal planning on this beloved holiday.

Accept help, but keep it limited. It’s customary for loved ones invited to Thanksgiving celebrations to offer to bring a dish to dinner, and that can alleviate some of the work hosts are tasked with managing. However, hosts can keep things simple by asking only a small handful of guests to prepare a side dish.

HOLIDAYS ARE HARD ON THE WAISTLINE

Adhering to a nutritious diet can be challenging at any time of year, and especially so during the holiday season. Baked goods and big meals are at seemingly every turn come the holiday season, and that can test even the most devoted dieters. In fact, a 2016 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the average American's weight increases by 0.4 percent over Christmas and 0.2 percent over Thanksgiving. Curiously, the researchers found that the majority of weight gain occurs in the 10 days after Christmas.

Once the quota is filled, politely decline any additional offers to bring food. It can be hard to find space on the table if too many guests bring dishes from home, and that can lead to hurt feelings if certain sides are ignored or left on the kitchen counter due to a lack of real estate. Explain your desire to reduce food waste. Another way to simplify the meal is to avoid succumbing to the temptation to cook too much food. Guests may expect to go home with full bellies. Indeed, the Calorie Control Council notes that Americans consume between 3,000 and 4,500 calories during Thanksgiving celebrations. Such consumption is not only unhealthy for humans, but the planet as well. The U.S.-based nonprofit ReFED, which is devoted to stopping food waste, estimated that Americans would waste 312 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving 2023. Hosts who want to avoid cooking excessive amounts of food, much of which may eventually end up in the trash can, can simplify meal prep by cooking less and explaining to guests that they aspire to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving.

Keep table settings simple. Unless you’re planning to post photos of the family meal on Instagram this Thanksgiving, you can skip the more elaborate formal table settings in favor of a simple setup you might use on most nights when dining at home. Polishing the fancy silver and folding cloth napkins in a way that would impress a seasoned maître d’ is a timeconsuming task that can complicate meal preparation. Keep it simple with less formal settings, which will allow guests to direct their

focus to the task at hand: eating a delicious, homecooked holiday meal.

Purchase a premade dessert. It might be tempting to try your hand at a homemade dessert, but it’s far easier to purchase pies and ice cream from a local farmer’s market in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. This approach ensures hosts have it a little easier once the main course has been served and consumed.

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is no small task. However, hosts can take various steps to simplify Thanksgiving meal planning this year.

Black Friday Shopping Tips

Retail holidays now dot the consumer landscape throughout much of the year. That shift has made a day like Black Friday somewhat less unique than it was in years past. However, Black Friday remains the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season, and it’s still a major day for retailers big and small.

According to Adobe Analytics, in 2022 consumers spent $9.12 billion while online shopping on Black Friday. A separate report from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics indicated just under 200 million consumers shopped online and in store between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, which is the Monday following Black Friday. Such figures indicate that holiday shopping on the weekend of Thanksgiving might have changed, but it’s still wildly popular. This Black Friday, shoppers can consider these tips to ensure they find the right gifts at the right price. Do some research before the big day. The spirit of competition is alive and well on Black Friday. Consumers once flocked en masse to store parking lots in the wee hours of the morning in order to get sale items before shelves emptied. Some still do, so shoppers may need to be willing to compete to find the best deals. But some pre-Black Friday research might prove the best way to land the best deals, and it may not require waking up in the middle of the night. Much like shoppers compete with one another to grab sale items, retailers also compete to get shoppers in store or on their websites. As a result, it’s not uncommon for retailers big and small to advertise Black Friday sales weeks in advance. Shoppers can research these sales and plan when to visit certain stores in order to land the best deal.

Wake up early. Shoppers may not need to get out of bed at 3 a.m. to land the best Black Friday deals, but the early bird still gets the worm on the day after Thanksgiving. Plan to shop early in the morning, which increases the chances of finding the right gift at the right price. If an item you’ve earmarked is part of a doorbuster deal, plan to get to the store or onto the website as early as possible.

Establish a budget. It’s easy to go overboard when shopping deals on Black Friday. However, busting the budget on the first day of the holiday shopping season sets a bad precedent for the weeks to come. A holiday debt survey from LendingTree found that 35 percent of shoppers took on debt to pay for their holiday purchases in 2022, with the average consumer accumulating more than $1,500 in debt. Savvy shoppers devise a budget prior to shopping and stick to that budget.

Black Friday remains a wildly popular retail holiday. A little research, a willingness to get up early and some determination to stay on budget is a formula for a successful Black Friday.

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What is Movember?

If you think you’re seeing more moustaches lingering over mens’ upper lips as November unfolds, chances are your eyes are not deceiving you. November has long been synonymous with Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, but it’s also taken on a whole new persona in recent years, and moustaches are a significant part of that new identity.

Arguably as popular as ever, Movember® is a public health-focused effort designed to raise awareness of and support research into men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide. Men who participate in Movember typically begin growing moustaches on November 1 and keep them throughout the month.

The origins of Movember can be traced to 2003, when two men in Australia, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, met for a beer in Melbourne. At that point in time, the popularity of moustaches had waned, but Garone and Slattery joked about restoring the stache to its once-lofty status. At the time, a friend’s mother was fundraising for breast cancer, and Garone and Slattery were inspired to combine their efforts to bring back the moustache with efforts to raise awareness about men’s health and prostate cancer. In a testament to the two friends’ skills in the art of persuasion, they were able to find 30 men willing to take up the challenge to grow a moustache. Those who accepted the challenge agreed to follow the rules of Movember, which included paying $10 to grow a moustache.

That initial campaign generated significant enthusiasm among the initial participants, so the following year a decision was made to formalize their efforts and officially support a worthy cause related to men’s health. After some research, prostate cancer was chosen as the issue to formally support. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, though not an official men’s health partner of Movember, agreed to accept any funds generated by the 2004 campaign. By that time, 450 men, including some in Spain and the United Kingdom, had agreed to take part, ultimately raising more than AUD $50,000.

Nearly 20 years later, the moustachioed movement to raise awareness about various men’s health issues is still going strong, having funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects since its inception. Individuals interested in learning more about Movember can visit us.movember.com.

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from November 1924

The month of November has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in November 1924.

– The Meteorological Flight Service is introduced by the British Royal Air Force on November 1. The service is implemented to identify temperature, pressure, humidity, and general weather conditions.

– Éamon de Valera, future President and Taoiseach of Ireland, is sentenced to a month in prison on November 1 for illegally entering Ulster, Northern Ireland.

– A freight train hits a street car after midnight in Chicago on November 2. Witnesses reported the freight train had no lights on as it reached the railroad crossing at the intersection of North Avenue and Kingsbury Street. Ten passengers on the street car are killed and 31 others are injured.

– On November 3, presidential hopefuls Calvin Coolidge, who is seeking to be elected after succeeding to the presidency upon the sudden death of President Warren G. Harding in 1923, and John W. Davis make their final appeals to voters via radio addresses. Coolidge is elected the following day.

– A mutiny occurs on the Brazilian battleship Sao Paulo on November 4. Eight Brazilian Navy officers and 260 sailors are involved in the failed rebellion.

– Despite having no experience in finance, Winston Churchill is appointed British Chancellor of the Exchequer on November 6.

– Korean nationalist Syngman Rhee announces plans to gain independence for Korea from the Japanese Empire on November 8. Rhee makes the announcement in Honolulu, Hawaii.

– In a political misstep, 185 opposition members fail to show up for a new session of the Italian Parliament on November 12. The move is a protest against the Fascist Party, which uses the members’ absence to enact Prime Minister Benito Mussolini’s restrictive program.

– On November 14, noted explorers Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth announce plans for a joint polar flight expedition in 1925.

– Nine members of the infamous, St. Louis-based bank robbing gang Egan’s Rats are each sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on November 15. The conviction puts an end to the gang, which had employed hundreds of people over the course of more than three decades.

– Major-General Sir Lee Stack, British Governor-General of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, is shot in Cairo by Egyptian

‘TIS THE SEASON (CONT.)

nationalist students on November 19. Stack dies the following day, and the British government later blames his death on its Egyptian counterpart for its failure to suppress anti-British agitation.

– Two days after attending a celebrityfilled gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst’s private yacht, Hollywood producer Thomas H. Ince dies at home on November 19. Rumors of a coverup regarding the cause of Ince’s death persisted into the twenty-first century.

– The Gandy Bridge across Tampa Bay opens to drivers on November 20. The 2.5-mile bridge was the longest bridge in the world at the time of its opening.

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United States Navy aviator Dixie Kiefer takes off from the deck of the U.S.S. California on November 21. Kiefer becomes the first pilot to take off from a warship at night.

– On November 23, Edwin Hubble announces that Andromeda, previously believed to be a nebula, is actually another galaxy.

– Australian anatomist and anthropologist Raymond Dart discovers the fossilized remains of the “Taung child” on November 24. The remains were sent to Dart in a box by a shotfirer who saved them from a limestone quarry in South Africa. Carbon dating indicates the remains are around 2.8 million years old.

– The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in New York City on November 27.

– The Montreal Forum opens in Canada on November 29 when the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Toronto St. Pats 7-1.

– Shirley Chisholm is born in Brooklyn on November 30. Chisholm would grow up to become, in 1968, the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress.

NO-BAKE COOKIES MAKE DESSERT A BREEZE

Thanks to their portability and diverse flavor profiles, cookies remain a favorite treat to enjoy at home or bring to parties at others’ homes. Cookies also frequently are go-to offerings at bake sales and school functions. Although cookies are relatively easy to make, people sometimes find the end products does not turn out as expected. No-bake cookies, including this recipe for “Peanut Butter NoBake Cookies” courtesy of “Live Well, Bake Cookies” (Rock Point) by Danielle Rye, are a perfect workaround for those who have previously had mixed results when baking cookies.

PEANUT BUTTER NOBAKE COOKIES

MAKES 32 TO 34 COOKIES

1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces

1-3⁄4 cups granulated sugar

1⁄2 cup whole milk

3⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3-1⁄4 cups quick-cooking oats

1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

2. Place the unsalted butter, granulated sugar and milk in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, making sure to stir often until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and allow to boil for 1 minute without stirring.

3. Remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined. Stir in the quick oats and mix until all the oats are coated with the mixture.

4. Using a 11⁄2-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop scoops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, and gently press them down to flatten them slightly. Allow to cool for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cookies have firmed up. The cookies will continue to firm up the longer they cool.

5. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

SENIOR LEGISLATIVESNIPSBRIEFS

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Missing Money to Nearly 140,000 Residents Through Enhanced Money Match

No Claim Needed as $13.2 Million to be Returned

A record-setting 138,561 people are in line to receive a total of nearly $13.2 million from the state’s Unclaimed Property program and all they have to do is cash the check, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.

The checks are part of the latest round of the Enhanced Money Match program that allows the Treasurer’s Office to automatically return money to individuals without the need to file a claim. It’s the latest improvement that leverages technology to return money to individuals quickly and efficiently through I-Cash. The vast majority of the checks in this round are for $50 to $100.

The Enhanced Money Match Program leverages data already collected by the state and crossmatches it with the State Treasurer’s unclaimed property database. The Treasurer’s Of-fice matches names and mailing addresses and confirms them, then sends a letter to the un-claimed property owner that describes the amount and source of the money.

After a quick final review, a check simply is issued to the owner. All they have to do is watch for it in the mail a few weeks after they receive the letter from the State Treasurer’s Office.

“Don’t forget to deposit or cash the check,” Treasurer Frerichs urged.

Since 2018, the Illinois Treasurer’s Office has returned more than $102 million to nearly 422,000 people through the Enhanced Money Match program. The nearly 140,000 letters that are going out in this round makes this the largest Money Match ever performed in the nation.

Enhanced Money Match focuses on simple claims: Cash owed to a single person. Not included is cash owned by multiple parties, including a joint holding of a parent and minor child, as well as shares of stocks and bonds,

escrow accounts, and the contents of bank safe deposit boxes.

Enhanced Money Match is part of the office’s Unclaimed Property program, also known as I-CASH. It is one of the state’s oldest consumer protection initiatives. In Illinois, the state treasurer is tasked with safeguarding unclaimed property, such as the contents of overlooked safe deposit boxes, unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts and unused re-bate cards. Illinois holds more than $5 billion in unclaimed property. More than $2 billion has been returned since Frerichs took office, the most in state history. The state treasurer is legally required to return unclaimed property to its owners or heirs, no matter how long it takes.

To see if you have unclaimed property, check the online database at www.illinoistreasurer.gov/ICASH

IDFPR, Illinois

Attorney General Warn of New

Scam

Targeting Student Loan Borrowers

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Banking and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued a warning for a new scam that seeks to take advantage of student loan uncertainty. Scammers contact student loan borrowers and make false promises that they can guarantee lower monthly payments or loan forgiveness, often demanding upfront fees to do so and promising immediate results. Borrowers typically can request these services for free from the U.S. Department of Education or their student loan servicer. Scammers utilizing this scheme are known to have contacted targets by phone, text, email, and regular mail, and may falsely claim to have ties to government agencies (including the Department of Education). While a few companies may offer legitimate student debt relief services, many make false promises to

student loan borrowers and fail to deliver on the services they’re paid for.

Consumers can identify this scam by being on alert for these red flags: Promises of immediate loan forgiveness or cancellation. Student loan debt relief companies cannot forgive student loans. Any changes to federal student loan repayment plans will be made through one of the government’s official loan servicers (learn more about federal student loan repayment programs for free from the U.S. Department of Education). Private student loan borrowers should also contact their student loan servicers for accurate information.

– Requests to sign a power of attorney form. Legitimate student loan assistance pro-grams will not typically require you to sign an agreement giving them legal permission to act on your behalf.

– High-pressure sales tactics attempting to force you into acting immediately by creating a false sense of urgency. Phrases used may include:

» “Savings Plans Available for a limited time only!”

» “Results Guaranteed!”

» “Call Now!”

» “Get Your Student Loans Forgiven Now!”

– For federal student loans, requests for your Federal Student Aid username and account in exchange for help with your student loans. Borrowers should never share their login credentials.

– Statements claiming relationships with government agencies, including the Department of Education. Again, borrowers should contact their student loan servicers for accurate information. Borrowers contacted by these scam companies should not engage with them, but should reach out to their student loan servicers or the U.S. Department of Education if they need help. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) both offer resources in identifying student loan scams. Borrowers who are contacted by these scams should call the Illinois Attorney General’s Student

Loan Help-line at 1-800-455-2456 for assistance. Attorney General Raoul also encourages borrowers who feel they have been the victim of a scam to file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office by visiting the office’s website.

Get Ready for Illinois Personal Finance Challenge

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago’s Center for Economic Education presents the Illinois Personal Finance Challenge (IPFC). The competition provides students with a motivating opportunity to build, apply, and demonstrate their knowledge in areas like earning income, spending, saving, managing credit, investing, and managing risk.

How It Works

1. Teacher Registration - High school teachers must register at least one team of three to four students. Teachers can have multiple teams. Online teacher registration for the fall testing window is open now through December 9, 2024. Spring registration will open January 8, 2025.

2. Online Exam - High school students compete in the first round of competition online, with an open testing window from November 18-December 13, 2024. The spring testing window will be March 3-March 21, 2025.

3. Virtual Case Study - Top teams from the fall and spring will compete in a virtual case study for the state finals. Case study materials for the state finals will be sent to top scoring teams on April 7, 2025, and completed case studies will be due April 11, 2025, at noon.

4. National Finals - The winning team from Illinois finals advances to National Finals in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 1 and 2, 2025. National Finals will be held at Voya headquarters. Lodging and food will be covered for the team and a teacher.

Participation in the IPFC is free and teachers have access to a full toolkit of lessons and activities. Learn more about IPFC and share with a high school teacher in your community.

HOMES

Households have their own

Each year on Thanksgiving, the National Football League hosts a handful of games, and its customary in many households to gather around the television with friends and family and take in some of the action on the gridiron, excitement that always features the Detroit Lions.

This unique tradition has endured for decades, but when did it start? According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the tradition of the Lions playing on Thanksgiving can be traced to George A. Richards, who purchased the franchise in 1933 when they were the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans. Richards felt competing in a game on Thanksgiving Day would attract Motor City fans who were more devoted to the Detroit Tigers, the city's baseball team.

Fans who attended the Lions' first Thanksgiving Day game in 1934 were treated to a nail-biter, with the hometown Lions falling 19-16 to the Chicago Bears at the University of Detroit Stadium. The Bears had won the league championship the previous year. In a quirk unique to the game in 1934, the two teams locked horns again just three days later, with the Bears once more emerging victorious in another close contest that ended with a 10-7 score.

In the modern era of the NFL, the teams that play on Thanksgiving Day do not play on the following Sunday.

Cooler Temperatures Drive Stink

Bugs Indoors

Falling temperatures bring colorful foliage, flannel shirts and pumpkin-flavored treats. Unfortunately, cooler weather also brings stink bugs.

These shield-shaped invasive pests –officially named brown marmorated stink bugs – are native to China and first made their debut in the US in the late 90s. They feed on the Midwestern landscape, munching everything from residential landscaping to agriculture like soybeans, apples and pears.

“The ‘stink’ is a defense mechanism. So don’t smash them and avoid disturbing them too much,” said Scott Schirmer, Nursery and Northern Field Office Section Manager with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “They are a nuisance, but stink bugs will not kill indoor plants or harm anything else indoors. Chances are you don’t even notice most of them that make their way inside.”

So where do they come from?

“In the summer, they are living in and eating many fruits and vegetables,” said Kacie Athey, Specialty Crops Entomologist and Extension Specialist with the Department of Crop

Sciences at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign. “They cannot tolerate extremely cold temperatures and seek enclosed areas to overwinter in, and our homes make great places for them.”

Homeowners might see dozens on screen doors and find them in unexpected places throughout the house. Pesticides should not be sprayed in the home. Sprays are not effective in killing the bugs and leave residue that fails to control the pest.

Instead, the U of I Extension offers the following tips to control stink bugs at home:

1. Use a vacuum to suck up adults or drop them in soapy water.

2. Take steps in early fall to caulk cracks and crevices around the house.

3. Prevent movement in from the outside by repairing windows and putting on door sweeps.

How to Make the Most of Shopping Holidays

Shortly after the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, individuals’ thoughts shift to shopping. This is likely why the biggest shopping weekend of the holidays tends to fall directly after Tom Turkey has bid adieu.

Black Friday, Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday all come on the

heels of the Thanksgiving holiday. These popular shopping holidays present opportunities for shoppers to score great prices on items on their shopping lists. Shoppers can take some additional steps to ensure they get the best prices possible.

Use a price tracking tool

Maybe the price of that gadget seems too good to be true, but could it go any lower? Utilize price-tracking tools to chart when prices go up and down so you know the best time to buy. With a resource like CamelCamelCamel, you can track the price of every item on Amazon and even set price alerts when it reaches your desired price. For other retailers, Honey and SlickDeals can help shoppers get the best prices possible. Honey applies coupon codes and can alert users to price drops.

Cherry pick deals

Different stores will offer different sales. Use your shopping list to match up with newspaper circu-lars (or online sales notices) and mark off on the list which store to visit for each item. Cherry pick deals accordingly. FLIPP is

an app that enables you to compare prices in newspaper fliers so you know who is offering the best prices.

Know your prices

It’s important to know the ordinary sticker price of common items and their price histories before assuming something is a great deal on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday. Unfortunately, some stores inflate prices around the holidays so their “doorbuster” deals seem like a deep slash. However, a $20 item marked down to $15 may not be such a bargain when you realize the original selling price was $15. Being a savvy shopper means knowing the value of items before shopping.

Stick to a list and budget

Keep track of what you’re spending with a running tally if you’re not using cash. This will help to keep spending in check. Also, do not buy items just for the sake of getting them at good prices. This can bust your budget quickly. Make a list and try not to deviate from it.

Don’t be afraid to speak up

Ask the employees of the store if there are any coupons or promotions that you may be missing. Small businesses may have more wiggle room to work with you because they’re not beholden to corporate pricing strategies. It never hurts to ask, even if the answer is “no.” Use smart strategies to get the best prices on gifts at the start of the holiday shopping season and in the weeks leading up to the big day.

LEYDEN HIGHLIGHTS

East Leyden Teacher Earns National Recognition

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) recognizes East Leyden teacher Brian Burcham as a 2024-25 Outstanding PLTW Teacher. Burcham is one of 103 teachers honored, across the United States. Every day, PLTW teachers rise to the occasion, actively engage and support their students, colleagues, and communities.

Burcham teaches a variety of engineering classes including Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Aerospace and the culminating course called Cap-stone, or “Engineering Design and Development.” He also sponsors the Engineering Club, and meets with students regularly after school to give them the space for their creative endeavors.

Burcham has conducted independent research, worked with a solar company, and Fermilab, America’s particle physics and accelerator laboratory. He has even been invited to CERN in Switzerland to tour the work he did at Fermilab on a particle accelerator.

Each year PLTW honors outstanding teachers and administrators from across the network who play an immeasurable role in preparing students to thrive in college, future careers, and beyond. Learn more about the PLTW National Awards at pltw.org.

“I'm honored to receive the PLTW Outstanding Teacher Award and proud to be part of a program that empowers students with real-world engineering challenges,” said Burcham. “I enjoy equipping students with the knowledge and tools to solve problems and encouraging collaboration across disciplines. Teaching engineering involves empowering creative, resilient thinkers ready for the professional world.”

Leyden Announces 42 AP Scholars

At the Board of Education meeting on October 24, Leyden recognized 42 AP scholars. These seniors earned this highly honorable distinction by earning a minimum score of 3 on at least three AP tests.

AP Scholars - The following students received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams: Erik Ayala, Sasha Barrera, Julia Blonski, Mayela Dorado-Garcia , Seilah Feliciano, Tania Flores Bedoy, Ryan Fuentes, Alondra Garcia, Diana Garcia, Edgar Garcia, Daniel Gumper, Olivia Irla, Viktoriia Kulinich, Kaya Kurcz, Tereza Lang, Kacper Leja, Ashley Martinez, Aldrene Matignas, Maria Morales, Selena Pedroza, Brandon Puente, Lujan Regalado, Allan Salgado, Samantha Sosa, Leanna Tanega, Jesus V. Tovar, Angelica Umilin and Jonathan Vasquez.

AP Scholars with Honor - The following students received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams: Grace Dillon, Ingrid Espinosa, Gamellyel Graciano, Aidan Jaffray, Cassandra Meraz, Megali Penaloza, James Quesada and Abel Rivera.

AP Scholars with Distinction - The following students received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these ex-ams: Julia Augustyn, Jack Helms, Tomasz Kot, Olesia Kulinich, Kristy Serrano, and Michelle Vazquez.

Leyden Eagle Mascot Gets a Name

“By giving the mascot a name, we can strengthen school spirit, particularly during major sports events, and create a more unified sense of identity,” said Junior Student Board Representative Jonathan Guerrero. “A named mascot helps students feel a deeper connection to the school, enhancing their high school experience. It adds personality to our symbol, making it more memorable and engaging, and encourages greater involvement and pride among the student body.”

PET CORNER

Also, with the launch of the mascot name, a new costume debuted this year and will make appearances at upcoming events such as homecoming, games and events.

“As Leyden celebrates its 100th anniversary, it presented a timely opportunity for cur-rent students to name the mascot, which will carry on for future generations of Eagles,” said Superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak.

A NOTE FROM THE BUDDY FOUNDATION

Hey Buddy Supporters and animal lovers! Are you cleaning out your linen closet and wondering what to do with your gently used towels? If so, could you bring them to Buddy? We have 14 pups that we are caring for, and every time they poop on a towel we have to toss it (sanitary reasons) so we are going through a ton of them! If you can help, please drop off the towels at any time - volunteers will be happy to take them and put them to good use! Thanks much - you all are Pawsome! The Buddy Foundation is located at 65 W. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-290-5806 buddyfoundation@att.net

ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE

Meet China! She’s 9 years old, but don’t be fooled—this girl has no shortage of energy! China absolutely loves people, and she’ll never turn down an opportunity to play. But when she’s not running around and showing you her favorite toys, she is a true ball of love. China likes to be as close to her people as possible, and if you let her, she’ll climb up into your lap!

At a petite 40 lbs, China is a perfect size, and she’ll make an amazing addition to a lucky family. If you’re looking for a medium-sized, dog-friendly companion with a ton of heart and personality, look no further than this adorable land seal.

Visit animalcareleague.org to start the adoption process!

PET LOST-AND-FOUND WEBSITE

Free service to issue alerts, print flyers and send announcements to reunite lost pets with their families. PawBoost.com

On September 30, the Leyden eagle mascot finally got a name! After a process of student and staff nominations, then a popular student vote on finalists, the name “Vega” emerged as the winner. “Vega,” a name generated by current students, is a constellation that translates into ‘Soaring Eagle,’ and it is the brightest star in the northern constellation Lyra.

“I think that naming the eagle was an important move because it is the symbol of Leyden - for example Benny the Bull is so iconic and instantly represents the Bulls franchise. In a way, Vega the Eagle is representing Leyden in our community and to other schools,” said Senior Student Board Representative Adriel Carrera. “I am glad that the naming process was given to the students because it gave me and other students to come up with and vote for their own mascot name. I also think that Vega being the brightest star in the Lyra constellation represents how Leyden is important to so many people and how we shine in the Chicagoland area, especially in our sports and activi-ties.”

While East and West Leyden have been collectively known as the Eagles since 1981, the mascot itself remained nameless and was often just referred to as “Eagle.”

TRITON TIDBITS

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS OFFERED WITH ACCLAIMED MUSICIANS

Triton College’s Music Department is offering private music lessons to students and community members of all ages and skill levels. Taught by Triton’s master music faculty, these lessons provide a unique opportunity to learn from professionals in a variety of instruments and styles.

Students can acquire a knowledge of a variety of instruments, as well as voice, through Triton’s private lessons programs. Classes are organized around student schedules and each class is one hour per week.

Those who take lessons can participate in a wide range of concerts held throughout the year, ranging from jazz, choral and concert band performances.

Visit triton.edu/music to learn more or contact musicdept@triton.edu.

TRITON COLLEGE’S SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PARTNERED WITH DOHRN INSURANCE TRAINING, INC., FOR NEW INSURANCE CERTIFICATION

Triton College’s School of Continuing Education is encouraging prospective students interested in the field of insurance to pursue an insurance licensing certification which equips them with the ability to sell different areas of insurance, including accident and health, property and cas-ualty. The certification is made possible through the college’s new partnership with Dohrn In-surance Training, Inc.

The certification course is offered in person and online, and ongoing open enrollment through-out the semester. Textbooks are provided in PDF form with supplemental study guides from Dohrn SimX, an online prelicensing simulating exam database.

To receive the certification, students must complete the 20-hour prelicensing course. Of the 20 hours, 7.5 hours of them must be obtained through classroom instruction, which is online, of-fered live and available via webinar.

Students will complete their prelicensing course by first attending a class online through Dohrn and then by passing their nonsupervised exam course final, which can be done by using Dohrn SimX. For more information, contact the School of Continuing Education at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3500, or askce@triton.edu.

MILITARY WORD SEARCH

CROSSWORD

CLUES ACROSS

1. Schoolhouse tool

7. Martens

13. Slags

14. One who scrapes

16. Centiliter

17. White wine

19. Of I

20. Former Syracuse great Warrick

22. Relating to the ear

23. Sandwich shops

25. Victories

26. White (French)

28. Self-immolation by fire ritual

29. Genus of parrots

30. Unhappy

31. Talk incessantly

33. Type of Squad

34. Unit of perceived loudness

36. Violent seizure of property

38. Agave

40. Sound units

41. Removes from record

43. Partner to Mama

44. Mythological bird

45. Dash

47. Hair product

48. Two-year-old sheep

51. Signs a deal

SUDOKU

Fun by the numbers!

Here’s how it works.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

53. Conifer

55. Autonomous republic in NW Russia

56. Wife of Muhammed

58. British Air Aces

59. Ears or ear-like appendages

60. Not caps

61. Deep-bodied sea dweller

64. Rural delivery

65. Feeling

67. Study of relations of organisms to one another

69. Room to argue

70. Question

CLUES DOWN

1. Cream puff

2. Road open

3. Stressed syllable

4. Thailand’s former name

5. Cologne

6. Recounted

7. Garment of cloth

8. Airborne (abbr.)

9. Reproduced

10. Emits coherent radiation

11. “Westworld” actor Harris

12. Smallest interval in Western music

13. Unstressed central vowel

15. Lives in

18. When you expect to get somewhere

21. Storage bags

24. One who covers with plastic

26. Cast out

27. Automobile

30. Repaired shoe

32. Belonging to the bottom layer

35. Possesses

37. Soda

38. Programs

39. In an unexpected way

42. A bag-like structure in a plant or animal

43. For each

46. Unbelief

47. Seized or impaled

49. Arrive on the scene

50. Especially happy

52. Classic western film

54. Split pulses

55. Frida __: Painter

57. Start again

59. Employee stock ownership plan

62. Young women’s association

63. Frozen water

66. “The First State”

68. Computers need one

AROUND TOWN

NORRIDGE

The Harlem/Irving Plaza (HIP) has a new tenant – although any child who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s will have fond memories of going to a Toys ‘R’ Us store. A grand opening was held on October 26th at the new 10,000 square-foot store, the first stand-alone store for the chain since filing bankruptcy in 2018. A revival in 2021 has primarily had Toys ‘R’ Us operating popups inside Macy’s stores across the country. Activities at the grand opening included face painting, balloon twisting and swag bags for the store’s first 50 customers. Geoffrey the Giraffe also made an appearance to the delight of many children and adults as well. Toy shopping this holiday season will definitely be more fun!

NORTHLAKE

Georgia-based T5 Data Centers broke ground on a 250,000 square-foot data center on September 24th. The center will be T5’s third in the Chicago area. The building is set to be completed by 2027 and is located at 11650 W. Grand Avenue. The facility will offer 36 megawatts of total IT capacity and although the building has yet to announce a user, companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Meta, Apple and ByteDance currently use data centers in the Chicago area.

The following advisory referendum will appear on the November ballot regarding The City of Northlake: Should the City of Northlake consider increasing the fine for the possession or discharge of fireworks from $50.00 to $1,500.00? VOTE – YES or NO

Northlake Alderwoman Penny Feldmann Honored

At the September 16 City Council meeting, Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar presented Alderwoman Penny Feldmann with

AROUND TOWN

a resolution passed by the Cook County Board recognizing Alderwoman Feldmann’s efforts in administering lifesaving CPR measures to a Northlake resident who had collapsed after leaving the April 1, 20204 City Council meeting.

Alderwoman Feldmann administered CPR to the resident until paramedics arrived on the scene. Thanks to her efforts, the resident was alert and talking by the time the ambulance arrived at Gottlieb Hospital and has made a good recovery since then.

Northlake Kiwanis Donates to Leyden Food Pantry

The Northlake Area Kiwanis Club made a donation of $250 in cash, $250 in food along with gift cards donated by Sam’s Club in the amount of $125.00 and Wal-Mart in the amount of $250.00 for a total of $875.00. The Leyden Food Pantry is located at the Leyden Township Offices at 2501 N. Mannheim, Franklin Park and is available to all Northlake residents in need. For more information on how to access the Leyden Food Pantry, call 847-455-8616.

The food pantry is in need of support throughout the entire year, not just during the holiday season. There is a Food Collection Box located in the lobby of Northlake City Hall. If you can support the food pantry in other ways, please call 847-455-8616.

NILES

The Village of Niles has plans underway to transform the 60-year-old Golf Mill Shopping Center into a mixed-used center of 70% retail and entertainment and 30% residential units. Demolition of the shopping center is slated in the next three months. The new development will be called Golf Mill Town Center. Five of the main anchor stores will remain – Target, Ulta, Burlington, Ross and JCPenney, along with

freestanding retailers like Gordon Food Service and XSport Fitness.

GALEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD

For anyone who took a tour of the Mars Candy factory on Oak Park Avenue as a kid, you’ll be happy to know that the historic Spanish Revival plant was purchased by a developer. They plan to redevelop the 95-year-old factory building and its 20-acre campus. Mars Wrigley announced plans to close the factory at the end of this year. The wonderful smell of M&Ms, Twix, Snickers, Milky Way and other candies will be gone. Currently the factory has city landmark status and is moving toward permanent designation. Located at a Metra stop, the large Mars campus could accommodate a host of new uses, including residences, small retail, industry and open space. The Galewood community group will be in talks soon with planners about the picturesque factory and keeping it intact.

ROSEMONT

Rosemont trustees voted themselves a 10% raise bringing their current $30,000 salaries to $33,000. They attend short monthly board meetings and ribbon cuttings. The increases will not take effect until after the April 2025 election for three trustees, and two years later for the other three. The mayor’s salary stayed the same at $260,000, which includes $25,000 as local liquor commissioner. He is also a state representative where he makes $85,000 plus a $10,500 stipend as assistant House minority leader.

A climate-controlled walkway/pedestrian bridge, that has been on the drawing board for quite some time, has been brought up again at the cost of $13 million dollars. The village officials are looking to dust off the blueprints and connect it to a new parking deck next to the Rosemont Theatre. A public hearing was held to answer questions about the construction and cost of the project. Officials feel the bridge could help bring customers to restaurants in the entertainment district before and after shows at the theater.

“LIGHT Up The Park” tree lighting ceremony will take place at Parkway Bank Park on Saturday, November 23rd. From 2 to 6 pm there will be visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse drawn sleigh rides, carolers and ice sculpting viewing. Mayor Stephens will arrive at 5:30 pm to officially light up the park with a display of

more than 80,000 holiday lights. The ice rink will close for the evening at 10 pm, although local restaurants and entertainment venues will be open throughout the day and night. The Park’s Ice rink will allow ice skaters to start enjoying skating on November 11 at 11 am. Admission to the ice rink is free. Guests can bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The rink will be open until January 26, 2025.

SCHILLER PARK

The Illinois Tollway held a public meeting on October 8th concerning an expansion project in Schiller Park. The meeting was held to solicit input and to answer questions and concerns from residents about the project.

SCHILLER PARK

Senior Snow Removal Program

The 2024-2025 Village of Schiller Park Senior Snow Removal Program has begun. Limited spaces are available for this program. All Applications must be turned in by December 1st, 2024. If you are interested, please stop by Village Hall 9526 W. Irving Park Road Schiller Park, IL 60176 to fill out an application. Any questions about the program, please feel free to contact Whitney Morris 847-678-2550.

FRANKLIN PARK –

Veterans Day Event – November 11

The Village of Franklin Park and the American Legion Post 974 will host their annual Veterans Day observance on Monday, November 11 at 11 AM at the Village’s Veterans Memorial, located west of Village Hall. The program will pay tribute to military veterans who have served our country and will include recognition of the new names to be added to the Monument. Please watch for updates on this event in case the weather causes it to move indoors.

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LIEUTENANT DAVE AUGUSTINE RETIRED FROM THE FRANKLIN PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT AFTER SERVING THE VILLAGE FOR OVER 25 YEARS. Also retiring was Battalion Chief Luke Palermo who served the Franklin Park Fire Department and the village for over 30 years. Thank you both for your dedicated service!

LIEUTENANT DAN TORRES, OF THE FRANKLIN PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT, TOOK THE OATH OF OFFICE. He was formally sworn into his new rank at the October 22 Village Board meeting. Lieutenant Torres will be assigned to Engine Co. 2, Black Shift. Congratulations!

NICK STEKER OF THE FRANKLIN PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS AWARDED THE TITLE OF CHIEF FIRE OFFICER. This is the highest level of recondition in the state and an elite title. The keynote speaker at the ceremony said, “The Fire Department takes these heroes away from their family for one third of their life. With overtime days some years it can be up to one half of their life, which is hard enough. When pursuing this elite title, it takes even more time away from those that they love. The people who feel it the most are their families.” Congratulations Nick!

IRENE MOSKAL DELGIUDICE –

National Director of the Polish American Congress representing the Illinois Division, with Monika Jaroszewicz, a Polish Scout and Program Coordinator of Adult and Senior Services for Maine Township. This

was

at the

American Congress annual Heritage Banquet.

CHRISTIFIDELIS AWARD CEREMONY

– On September 30th, the Chicago Archdiocese held its annual Christifidelis Award ceremony, for parishioners who have exemplified outstanding service at their parishes. Holy Virgin Martyrs Parish chose for their 2024 recipient winner Michelle Morgan. She received her award from the Archdiocese's Vicar General, Bishop Robert Casey Pastor Father Robert Schultz was there to congratulate her as well as some of her family and friends.

ANNIVERSARY

OF THE APPARITION OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

– On Saturday, October 12, members of the community met at Clocktower Park in Schiller Park to say the Holy Rosary, in honor of the anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. I'd like to thank all those who came to celebrate Our Holy Mother. A special thanks to Marie Caronti for promoting this event to the St Gertrude parish community and Alice Danhoffer who promotes the Rosary for Our Lady throughout the year.

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46 ANNUAL EDDIE BIONDO FALL FEST PARADE Photos by Mike Mikrut

PICKWICK’S CLASSIC FILM SERIES WOLFMAN Photos by Mike Mikrut

OPINIONS

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Letters to the Editor

Dear People & Places Newspaper

I enjoy your paper. I am also a subscriber to the “Franklin Park Herald-Journal”, but soon to be an x-subscriber. For the past few months now, there has been little, if any, news about Franklin Park or any close, surrounding suburb. Several front pages have been LaGrange, news about Naperville, Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale – why then do they call it the Franklin Park Herald? What do I care about those far off suburbs? Even the sports pages don’t cover Leyden! Plus, many of the articles are just reprints of Tribune articles. And they have the nerve to charge $2 for that worthless “local” paper? They don’t even have a police blotter in it any longer. Keep up the good work, and I’m happy to subscribe to your paper and support your free “news you can use.” It would be nice though to see more Franklin Park police news. Thanks for listening.

Franklin Park resident

(Publisher’s note: We are in the process of trying to obtain police reports from Franklin Park and possibly other close suburbs. Hopefully soon. And thanks for writing in!)

Dear Publisher,

I was sorry to read about the reader who had too much news about Eddie and Mae. “Getting a bit old?” Recognizing that we laugh at your expense, I thoroughly enjoy those stories. Eddie and Mae are “reality stars” to me. Their exploits are funny and I often cannot stop laughing. I really like the newspaper. You cover LOCAL news – and that is important to me. Even your commercial ads are local. More than once, I looked at the ads to hire someone to do some work. Those tidbits about Irene Moskal Delguidice are a nice touch. Thanks! Keep up the good publishing.

Yours truly, Daniel P. River Grove

Dear Publisher,

Hi, I enjoy reading the articles by Father Robert Schultz and James DeRose. I finally subscribed. I especially enjoy the publisher’s message. You’re very sincere. Thank you!

Mario S. Berkeley

Local Lifestyles

BY CATE REES-HESSEL

PEOPLEANDPLACES.ANNA@GMAIL.COM @PRINCESSANNAH8

my favorite is a pumpkin roll cake. I will take a pumpkin face mask or manicure any day. I just don’t want to drink pumpkin spice beverages, have it in my macaroni and cheese, or on absolutely everything else throughout the fall.

My pug loves anything pumpkin, but our cat wants nothing to do with pumpkin spice cat food or kitty litter. Why do they bother to make those things? I even saw pumpkin spice bathroom wipes; NO, just no.

I recently found out from a savvy chef (I am happy to be acquainted with) that Illinois is the largest producer of pumpkins in the world. We are the pumpkin capital!

Seneca Foods in Princeville is one of the biggest suppliers to Nestle-Libby, who bring us all the bevy of canned pumpkin products we consume during the holiday season. The plant in Morton, Illinois produces ninety percent of the canned pumpkin used to celebrate this festive season. The small town of Morton has, big surprise, a pumpkin festival - families can even pick their own pumpkins from a patch. Who knew?

I also found out from my favorite chef that you can actually use a large pumpkin to make a pie - it’s safe to eat - but you won’t get good flavor out it. Better to use the large gourds for carving Jack-o’-lanterns and decor.

The small “pie” pumpkins are best for making pies and other treats. Those smaller orange squashes last fairly long at room temp and are safe to use until the sides start to sink in or discolor, but please follow my motto for food safety, “If you doubt, throw it out”.

I will admit, I actually have a little pie pumpkin sitting on a shelf in my living room; our black cat looks so cute lying beside it. I will have to buy a few more of the little fruits to make pies, or, okay, you caught me; I admit it, I will be using canned pumpkin to bake this year. After all, it’s produced here in our home state.

My little orange ornament remains on a shelf with my kitty Prada pawing at it, so of course, this little fall display has style.

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

Turning Toward the Good

BY DR. JAMES MOORE, PASTOR, ACACIA PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH

those few who resisted the Nazi reign of terror that became known as the Holocaust. We can choose like many did at the time to be better, to do better. We can turn toward the good, to show respect for each other, to reach lout with care and compassion, to as been on the rise, resist signs of hatred in our own time, by speaking out challenging those who would spread hatred toward others not only toward Jews, though antisemitism but also challenging hateful words directed toward any vulnerable group such we have heard recently directed toward various immigrant people.

We at Acacia Park Lutheran Church invite any who would join us in condemning all hate and instead urge actions of support and care especially as we approach the holiday season.

Strive for Peace Amidst Division

BY FATHER ROBERT SCHULTZ

“The surest way to determine whether one possesses the love of God is to see whether he or she loves his or her neighbor. These two loves are never separated. Rest assured, the more you progress in love of neighbor, the more your love of God will increase.”

“When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.”

“Each of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.”

“Teach by works more than words.”

“Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for them all.”

“Let us look at our own faults, and not other people’s. We ought not to insist on everyone following in our footsteps, nor to take upon ourselves to give instructions in spirituality when, perhaps, we do not even know what it is.”

And one of my favorites: “May God protect me from gloomy saints.”

I wrote this article back on Oct. 15, which is the feast day of St. Teresa of Jesus (also known as St. Teresa of Avila). She was a great saint of the 16th century. Her profound writings have influenced people for generations, so much so that in 1970 she became the first woman to be declared a Doctor of the Catholic Church.

Because much of St. Teresa’s life and writings centered on prayer and spiritual peace, I wanted to focus on her in this article precisely because our country will elect a new President this month. I wrote this article well before the election occurred, but I feel confident in saying that, regardless of the outcome, the aftermath will produce anger and division among some people.

Given that, I thought it would be good for us to look to someone like St. Teresa of Jesus. She lived during a tumultuous time in the Church, as the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation were taking place. It was a time when beliefs were being challenged, divisions were occurring, and people were judging others (sound familiar?)

Treasures in Heaven

BY JAMES DEROSE

Look around you. One hundred years from now all the things that you see will be either consumed or destroyed - gone!

Rust will have devoured them leaving behind corrosion and decay and with it their strength and purpose.

Pastor and author, Warren Wiersbe, once quoted, “It is not wrong to possess things, but it is wrong for things to possess us.”

The Sermon on the Mount, rooted in the Book of Matthew, is a pinnacle of preaching (Matthew 5-7).

In the sixth chapter, our Lord brings to the forefront the sins of living for the “things” of this life - covertness and idolatry. He begins with a warning: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19).

What treasures? These are the unnecessaries. The wealth and luxuries we accumulate outside the necessities of food, clothing, and shelter.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We can always find blessings to be thankful for. I give thanks for loved ones, furbabies, pedicures, mocha lattes, Rick Springfield, Legally Blonde, diamonds, theatrical productions, food, and most of all the Lord.

Now let’s talk pumpkin; NOT pumpkin spicewe all know how I feel about that. I do, however, enjoy pumpkin pie, bread, muffins, cookies -

I am following up on my comments that appeared in the October newsletter with this reflection in which I urge us to remember Kristallnacht. This is the remembrance of the night in November 1938 when Nazi storm troopers orchestrated a systematic attack on Jewish communities in Germany signaling the beginning of one of the darkest periods in Human history during which the Nazis organizing the killing of nearly six million Jews throughout Europe as well as an additional more than six million others considered not worthy of living.

Remembering this period of our history is acknowledging the extent that humans can turn toward wickedness. And these events on the other hand can motivate us to turn toward our better selves which also was exemplified by

So, no matter what your politics or your faith might be, I thought it might do us well to listen to someone like St. Teresa, who had the wisdom to know that true peace comes from putting God at the center of our lives, and that everything in this world will pass, except for God’s love. Here, then, are several quotes from St. Teresa of Jesus, particularly from her two most popular works, “Way of Perfection” and “The Interior Castle”:

“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. Though all things pass, God does not change. Patience wins all things. He lacks nothing who possesses God, for God alone suffices.”

“Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands, no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes with which Christ looks out his compassion to the world. Yours are the feet with which he is to go about doing good. Yours are the hands with which he is to bless us now.”

Understand that our Lord is not condemning earnings, income, or even enjoying earthly possessions. “He is ruling out the selfish accumulation of things with an extravagant lifestyle.” says Kevin Larson, Pastor, Karis Church, Columbia, Missouri.

Jesus continues with the solution: “Store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy and thieves do not break in and steal” (Matthew 6:20).

Moths are notorious for destroying fabrics, a major investment at that time. Rust refers to the chemical process of oxidation which eats away metals. Thieves, the name speaks for itself; and vermin relate to mice and worms.

Where is your heart? Our Lord profoundly concludes, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be” (Matthew 6:21).

OPINIONS (CONT.)

ADVENTURES OF EDDIE & MAE

– Along with our other family zoo members

BY BARBARA PILTAVER - PUBLISHER

Eddie just turned two. Now in dog years that means he’s 14; a teenager. Although to me he’s in the terrible twos (he ate my entire Sunday breakfast the other day when I walked away for a second), still jumping on people, perpetually on the lookout for any squirrel, cat, dog, person, or for that matter anything that moves when we are walking.

I thought that walking later at night would help, but that just makes him more in tune to his surroundings. He’s always on the lookout. Imagine a dog with night vision glasses on. That’s him! One time when he saw another dog, I literally had to sit on him to stop him from going crazy. The other dog walker probably thought I was nuts or a terrible owner, but it was better than the alternative of being dragged down the street.

We had a standoff the other day with a neighbor’s cat – the cat actually charged Eddie, who wasn’t going to take being made a fool of, who then proceeded to actually drag me and Mae into my neighbor’s yard. Mae then got into the act and tried to scare off the cat, which helped, but not after I ended up screaming for them to stop and pulling with all my might. Imagine being leashed to two concrete boulders; that’s what it’s like trying to pull these two. Neighbors were looking out the windows thinking I was some kind of lunatic. I’m going to tell my cardiologist that there’s no need to schedule me for a stress test, as I just went through one and survived!

I don’t mention my cats too often. I have four of them now. Two just turned 12 years old; Tank and Tiny. Tank lives up to his name; a really fat cat, and Tiny isn’t tiny by any means but much slimmer. However, although he can jump up on the counter for his food (we have to keep the

cat food up high or the dogs will devour it), Tiny prefers to drive us insane by meowing until we pick him up and place him by his food. Tank on the other hand can jump with no problem despite his voluptuous size.

My other two cats, Mama and Shadow I adopted about a year ago from our local vet. I wanted another black cat after my Felix died suddenly at only five. I originally wanted to adopt two kittens, but the vet asked if I’d be willing to take the mother and one of the kittens, as older cats are usually harder to place. Apparently, everyone wants kittens. Mama is all black and Shadow is black and white.

Shadow is now twice the size of Mama and turned out to be a long-haired domestic. Mama is sleek, petite, and slim. You’d never guess they were mother and baby. Makes me wonder what the father looked like.

I had hoped for a lap cat (Tank and Tiny will watch TV with me), but Mama and Shadow want nothing to do with resting on my lap; although they are affectionate. However, Mama finds it appropriate to come and be a lap cat only when I’m “sitting on the throne.” She will just plop herself down until I’ve finished. Go figure.

They do like to play. If I’m downstairs and they are upstairs they sound like a herd of elephants romping through the house. Luckily, Eddie is starting to ignore their antics, unless of course he’s in one of his feisty moods. So yes, he still chases the cats.

Jesus and Blessed Mother Message

BY NANCY NUGENT CHILD OF HEART

Nov. 2024. As I reflected on the message (#500), “Along the Way of Humility” from the book “To the Priests Our Lady’s Beloved Sons,” Jesus and the Blessed Mother wanted me to share: “We are your spiritual parents who lead you along the way of humility and obedience through our loving hearts of purity.

My beloved children look upon humility as our servants. My children, my son Jesus is also a servant of God. When he was scourged and beaten to death his suffering was inhumane. Think about it my children, you are all scourged in different ways in your lives. By cancer, by heart disease and Covid19 was also a scourging. Now Jesus carries the cross for us to show us how much he loves his children. Now it’s our time to carry our own cross.

Have you ever thought about, what your cross is? Or if you carry a cross for another? You might be helping your loved ones carry their cross. My beloved children always know that whatever happens in your lives Jesus and the Blessed Mother will always be there. Just know that we love you and want to comfort you in all situations.

Please be aware of the signs that we are near…look for the sparkles all around you. A simple feather in an unexpected place might be a sign that God is nearby. The other day, as I was walking up the stairs to church, I found a gray and white feather. Then a few days later I found another gray and white feather walking past the Fatima Garden at St. Francis Borgia. I believe, the Angels put those feathers in my path to remind me that He is near. God will show you his love in unmistakable ways.

Thank for responding to my call.

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

Schiller Park Library

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

• MOVIE AFTERNOON – Nov 23, 1pm – All ages

SCHILLER PARK YOUNG AUTHORS PROJECT – Ongoing

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN –Ongoing

ABC’S GRAB AND GO CRAFT KITS –Ongoing

• LEGO CLUB – Nov 5, 4pm

• STORIES AND SNACKS – Nov 8, 4pm

• FALL BINGO – Nov 12, 4pm

• STORIES & MORE – Nov 18, 10:30am

• SWEET TREATS – Nov 19, 4pm

• FAMILY READING NIGHT – Nov 21, 4pm

• LETTERS TO SANTA – Nov 22-Dec 14

• TODDLER OPEN PLAY – Nov 25, 10-10:45am

• T-REX TEA – Nov 26, 1pm

• GET CRAFTIN’ – Teen Craft Club – Beginning Nov 4, Take & Make

• TEEN GAMING – Nov 6, 3:30pm, Game: Mario Kart 8

• LET’S CAKE DECORATE- PUMPKIN PATCH

– Nov 16, 11am

• TECHNOLOGY HELP – Ongoing, Adults

• DROP-IN TECH HELP – Tuesdays 6-7pm, Adults

• ADULT CRAFT N’ CREATIONS – Nov 7, 6-7pm

• COMPUTER CLASS – Nov 20, 10:30-11:30am, Adults

• CHAIR YOGA – Nov 13, 2pm, Seniors

• WII BOWLING FOR SENIORS – Nov 14, 1pm

• ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: HOLIDAY TIPS AND TRICKS WITH CHEF ART SMITH (ONLINE VIA ZOOM)! – Nov 20, 7pm

• LEYDEN HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 100 YEARS – Nov – The traveling exhibition presented by Leyden High School featuring the 100-year history of the district comes to Schiller Park Public Library in Nov. Visit the library during Nov to view the exhibition. The exhibition will be free and open to the public during library hours.

Northlake

Public Library

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

DAY OF THE DEAD INTERACTIVE ALTAR –Monday, Nov 4

CHARCUTERIE TIPS – Wednesday, Nov 6, 7-8:30pm

• MOVIE MINDSET – Friday, Nov 8, 2-3pm

• CRICUT SERIES: KEYCHAINS – Wednesday, Nov 13, 7-8pm

• DIY FELT CRITTER BOOKMARKS –Wednesday, Nov 20, 7-8pm

• COOKBOOK CLUB – Thursday, Nov 21, 7-8pm

• DIY WIRE AND BEADED BALL ORNAMENTS – Tuesday, Nov 12, 2-3:30pm, Seniors

• INGLÉS PARA HISPANOHABLANTES

– Noviembre, Los Lunes, 6:30-8pm AND Los Miércoles, 10:30am-12pm

• BUÑUELOS DE VIENTO – Lunes, 25 de Noviembre, 7-8pm

• TEEN ADVISORY GROUP – Thursday, Nov 7, 6-7pm

MORTAL KOMBAT 11 TOURNAMENT –Thursday, Nov 14, 6-8pm, teens MOMMY & ME ZUMBA – Fridays, Nov 1-22, 10-11am

DIY: STICKERS – Saturday, Nov 2, 2-3pm

BABY PLAY – Mondays, Nov 4 & 11, 10-10:30am

STORYTIME – Tuesdays, Nov 5 & 12, 1010:30am

• TWEEN HOMEWORK CLUB – Wednesdays, Nov 6-20, 5:30-6:30pm

• FUSE BEAD FUN – Thursdays, Nov 7-21, 6-7:30pm

• PIE TIME TASTE TEST! – Sat, Nov 9, 2-3pm

• SENSORY SUNDAY – Sunday, Nov 10, 2-3pm

• LETTERS TO SANTA – Monday, Nov 11

• THANKFUL SIDEWALK – Saturday, Nov 16, 2-3pm

• THANKSGIVING CANVAS PAINTING –Tuesday, Nov 26, 6:30-7:30pm

Franklin Park Public Library

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

PRESIDENTIAL STORYTIME – Nov 1, 1111:30am

• DROP-IN TECH HELP – Nov 1, 8, 22, 4-6pm

• KNIT & CROCHET GROUP – Nov 2 & 16, 1-3pm

• MAT YOGA – Nov 4 & 18, 3-4pm

• LIBRARY QUILT & SEW CLUB – Nov 6, 10am-12pm

• NEEDLE FELTED PUMPKINS – Nov 6, 6-7pm

• READY, SET, GAME! – Nov 7 & 21, 5-6:30pm

• SCALES-N-TALES STORYTIME – Nov 8, 15, 22, 11-11:30am

• TEEN CUISINE – Nov 8, 5-6pm

• PAINT-N-SIP – Nov 9, 1-3pm

• CHAIR YOGA – Nov 11 & 25, 3-4pm

• THANKSGIVING SWEET TREAT STORYTIME – Nov 11 & 25, 5-6pm

• ROCKIN’ TOTS – Nov 12 & 26, 11-11:30am

• GOODNIGHT STORYTIME – Nov 12, 6-6:30pm

• BON APPETIT – Nov 13, 5-6pm

• POPULAR PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB –Nov 13, 7-8pm

• KIDS & KRAFTS – Nov 14, 5-6pm

• AUTUMN BAKING – Nov 14, 7-8:30pm

• GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB – Nov 15, 4-5pm

• GAME ON – Nov 15, 5-6:30pm

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING – Nov 16, 10:30-11:30am PERLER BEAD-IT! – Nov 18, 4-6pm SKILLS TOOLKIT PRESENTATION – Nov 18, 7-8pm TINKER TOTS – Nov 19, 11am-12pm LET’S PAINT! – Nov 19, 5-6:30pm

• FLIRTY FICTION ROMANCE BOOK CLUB –Nov 19, 5:30-7:30pm

• ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: HOLIDAY TIPS & TRICKS WITH CHEF ART SMITH –Nov 20, 7-8pm

• FRIDAY FLICKS – Nov 22, 1-3pm

• TEEN TASTE TEST – Nov 22, 5-6pm

• SKILLS TOOLKIT 1-ON-1 SESSIONS – Nov 23, 10am-3pm

• ASL CLUB – Nov 25, 4:30-5:30pm

• THE FLOOR IS LAVA – Nov 26, 4:30-6:30pm

Elmwood Park

Public Library

1 W. Conti Parkway 708-453-7645, elmwoodparklibrary.org

• PRESCHOOL HOUR – Nov 1, 11:30am-12pm, Babies & Toddlers

• DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: CREATE YOUR OWN OFRENDA PICTURE FRAME – Nov 2, 1-3pm, Family

• ADULT DIY TAKE & MAKE: GIVE THANKS EMBROIDERED NAPKIN – Nov 3-9, All Day, Adults, seniors

• KID TAKE & MAKE: TREE STUMP ART – Nov 3-9, All Day, Kids

• SCAVENGER HUNT: AROUND THE WORLD – Nov 3-9, All Day, Family

DROP-IN GAMING – Nov 4 & 18, 6-8pm, Midkids, Teens PAINT AND SIP – Nov 4, 6:30-8pm, Adults, seniors

HELLO BABY! STORYTIME – Nov 5, 12 19, 10:30-11am, Babies & Toddlers

• PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME – Nov 5, 12, 19, 11:30am-12pm, Babies & Toddlers

• ONCE UPON A STORYTIME – Nov 6, 13, 20, 10:30-11am, Babies & Toddlers

• PUFFY PAINT LEAF ART – Nov 6, 11:30am12pm, Babies & Toddlers, Kids

• WEDNESDAY HITS MATINEES – Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, 1:30-4pm, Adults, seniors

• JO JO MAKOONS: THE USED-TO-BE BEST FRIEND BY DAWN QUIGLEY – Nov 6, 4:305:30pm, Kids

• CRAFTERS’ CLUB – Nov 6, 6:30-8pm, Adults, seniors

• STORYTIME SPROUTS – Nov 7, 14, 21, 10:3011am, Babies & Toddlers

LITTLE PROCESS ARTISTS – Nov 7, 14, 21, 11:30am-12pm, Babies & Toddlers

POKEMON CAFÉ – Nov 7, 5:30-6:30pm, Midkids

CUENTOS EN ESPAÑOL/SPANISH STORYTIME – Nov 8, 15 10-10:45am, Babies & Toddlers, Kids

• FRIDAY CLASSIC MATINEE – Nov 8, 15, 22, 1:30-3:30pm, Adults, seniors

• DANCE EXPERIENCES WITH JOFFREY BALLET COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT –Nov 8, 4:30-5:30pm, Kids, MidKids

• COOKING WITH NEY – Nov 9, 12-4pm, Adults, seniors

• DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB – Nov 9, 1-4pm, MidKids, Teens

• MIDKID TAKE & MAKE: EDIBLE STARBURST SLIME – Nov 10-16, All Day, MidKids

GENTLE HYBRID CHAIR YOGA – Nov 11, 1-2pm, Adults, Seniors

MIDKIDS READ: THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY BY KAY O’NEILL – Nov 11, 4:305:30pm, MidKids

• ANIME/MANGA CLUB – Nov 11, 6-7pm, MidKids, Teens

LIBRARY NOOK (CONT.)

• LIKE NESTING DOLLS - MEET AND GREET WITH AUTHOR TAMARA BUNDY – Nov 12, 5:30-6:30pm, MidKids

• LATINO FAMILY NIGHT – Nov 12, 6:307:30pm, Family

READING TO TEDDY (CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG) – Nov 14, 4:30-5:30pm, Kids, MidKids

DI-NOV PARTY! – Nov 16, 1-3pm, Kids, MidKids

• TEEN TAKE & MAKE: DIY STRESS BALL –Nov 17-23, All Day, Teens

• GOLDEN HITS FROM 80S TO 2000S – Nov 18, 7-8pm, Adults, Seniors

• AMERICAN GIRL DOLL BOOKCLUB – Nov 20, 4:30-6:15pm, MidKids, Teens

• UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE BOOK CLUB –Nov 20, 6:30-8:30pm, Adults, Seniors

• MEDITATE WITH NO TOES (THE BEARDED DRAGON) – Nov 22, 5:30-6:30pm, Kids, MidKids

• DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB (AGES 16+ ONLY) – Nov 23, 12-4pm, Teens, Adults, Seniors

• SOUND BATH MEDITATION YOGA – Nov 23, 1-2pm, Adults, Seniors

SCIENCE EXPLORERS: BIOMIMICRY – Nov 26, 4:30-5:30pm, Teens

Eisenhower Public Library

District

4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights 708-867-7828, eisenhowerlibrary.org

• TOTS AND PREK FUN DAY: CRAFTS – Nov 1, 10am

SEW A DRAWSTRING BACKPACK – Nov 2, 9:30am

INTRODUCTION TO THE CRICUT UNIVERSE – Nov 4, 6:30pm DROP-IN TODDLER TIME STORYTIME –Nov 5, 12, 19, 9:30am-No Reg.

• DROP-IN PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME – 11-5, 11-12, 11-19, 10:30am No Reg.

• DROP-IN LITTLE MOVERS STORYTIME –11-6, 11-13, 11-20, 9:30am No Reg.

• COFFEE AND CRAFTS – Nov 6, 10am

• DROP-IN FAMILY MORNING STORYTIME – 11-6, 11-13, 11-20 @10:30am No Reg.

• CROCHET ALONG: AUTUMN LEAF DECORATIVE DOILY – Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, 3pm No Reg.

• AURORA BOREALIS NIGHT PAINTING –Nov 6, 6pm

• SCALE MODEL CLUB (ADULTS) – Nov 6, 6:30pm No Reg.

• KNITTING 101 – 11-7, 11-14, 10:30am

• DROP-IN FAMILY AFTERNOON STORYTIME – 11-7, 11-14, 11-21,, 2pm No Reg. ANONYMOUS TEEN WRITERS – Nov 7, 14, 21, 4pm No Reg.

GARDEN CLUB PRESENTS: SEED SAVING 101 – Nov 7, 6pm

VETERAN’S BREAKFAST – Nov 9, 9am

MAKE A PET BANDANA ORGANIZER – Nov 9, 10am

• CHICAGO CELLAR BOYS VINTAGE JAZZ BAND – Nov 10, 2pm

• COLOR BY NUMBER: POSTER ART – Nov 12, 12am No Reg.

• ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: SAINTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS – Nov 12, 2pm

• BILINGUAL ARABIC STORYTIME – Nov 12, 6pm

• BRING YOUR OWN BOOK CLUB – Nov 12, 7pm

• ZOOM BOOK DISCUSSION: SAINTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS – Nov 13, 2pm No Reg.

• CHESS CLUB – Nov 13, 6pm

• HOLIDAY RECIPES & GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN – Nov 13, 6pm

• MODERN TIMES FILM SERIES: IF – Nov 14, 1pm

• KIDS WRITE AWAY – Nov 14, 4pm

• ROADTRIPPING THE LAND OF LINCOLN – Nov 14, 7pm

DROP-IN BABY STORYTIME – Nov 15, 10am No Reg.

FAMILY ENGLISH LANGUAGE SOCIAL HOUR – Nov 15, 2pm

GETTING STARTED WITH THE GLOWFORGE – Nov 16, 10am

• INTRO TO WARHAMMER – Nov 16, 10am

• PEN AND PAPER TABLE TOP ADVENTURE – Nov 16, 10am

• ADAPTIVE HOUR – Nov 17, 12pm

• SENIOR GAME DAY – Nov 18, 1pm

• MARSHMALLOW TOWERS – Nov 18, 5pm

• SEWING MACHINE BASICS – Nov 18, 6:30pm

• PEN AND INK WRITERS GROUP: LOOKOUT/LOOK OUT! – Nov 18, 7pm No Reg.

• JUTTA & THE HI-DUKES: 200 YEARS OF ETHNIC ILLINOIS MUSIC – Nov 18, 7pm

• BILINGUAL SPANISH STORYTIME – Nov 19, 6pm

• FRANCHISE: A HISTORY OF THE CHICAGO CUBS – Nov 20, 6:30pm

• SCALE MODEL CLUB (YOUTH) – Nov 20, 6:30pm No Reg.

CAMPFIRE TALES BOOK CLUB: ROADSIDE PICNIC – Nov 20, 6:30pm

HOLIDAY TIPS & TRICKS WITH CHEF ART SMITH ON ZOOM – Nov 20, 7pm No Reg.

MODERN TIMES FILM SERIES: THE FALL GUY – Nov 21, 1pm

• KIDS CRAFTING CLUB – Nov 21, 5pm

• COPING WITH GRIEF AT THE HOLIDAYS –Nov 21, 6:30pm

• LEGO DAY – Nov 23, 10am

• FAMILY SCIENCE – Nov 25, 10am No reg.

• POLISH STORYTIME – Nov 25, 6pm

• MAKE A PET BANDANA ORGANIZER – Nov 25, 6:30pm

• POKEMON DAY – Nov 26, 6pm

• MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: THE CATER STREET HANGMAN – Nov 26, 7pm

River Grove Library

8638 W. Grand Ave, River Grove

708-453-4484, rivergrovelibrary.org

ADULT PROGRAMMING

• CHAIR YOGA – Saturday, Nov 2, 10:30-11:30am GRAB AND GO: THANKSGIVING CROSS STITCH – Monday, Nov 4

• THE HAPPINESS CONUNDRUM: A HEALTH TALK – Thursday, Nov 7, 6-7:30pm

• DIY HOLIDAY CARDS – Thursday, Nov 14, 6-7pm

• DIY CACTUS ORNAMENT – Tuesday, Nov 5, 6-7pm, teens

• NINTENDO GAME DAY – Tuesday, Nov 19, 5-7pm, teens

EVENING TALES – Wednesday, Nov 6 & 20, 6-6:45pm, Ages 5-8

• AM/PM STORYTIME – Thursday, Nov 7, 14 &21, 11-11:45am & 1-1:45pm, Ages 4 & under

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ENTERTAINMENT

“Act of God” Illuminates

BY CATE REES-HESSEL

Copley Theater's production of “Act of God” is an interesting three person show; in the role of the Lord of the universe is Alex Weismanhis acting is fabulous. Poignantly touching moments occur when he speaks of his son Jesus, and the ultimate strength his child showed in sacrificing his life for the sins of humanity.

Other dramatic moments include monologues about the book of Job, and Abraham's obedience to God and fatherhood, as well as Sarah's motherhood at an advanced age. The mention of puppies on the Ark begins humorous but turns sardonic.

As a devout Christian with Jewish ancestry, I was not offended by this satirical dark adult com-edy. It made me think about my own faith and how I can better show God's “brand” to the world around me. Prayers are not a shopping list, God loves us all equally, and as the closing song in this play reminds us, God has faith in us all.

“Act of God” has controversial moments, but whether you agree or disagree with the content, it reminds us that God does have a sense of humor, gets angry, and shows compassion. The

supreme being understands when we are angry with him.

Serious subjects like child's cancer are brought to life with sensitive sincerity. Everyday humor is also handled with aplomb, such as why the guy in front of you at Starbucks has five minutes in line to contemplate his order but isn't ready to place it when his turn comes, and about call cen-ters in India.

Archangel Michael, portrayed by the extremely talented Michael Turrentine, poses many ques-tions to God as he strolls through the audience, breaking the fourth wall with ease. This theat-rical work gives no answers, allowing the audience to use their own intellect, morality, and spir-ituality to figure things out.

Angel Gabriel is played by Chicago favorite Em Modaff - the celestial reads from an original copy of the Good Book during most of production. When asked if the Bible is the truth, God confirms it is, but we can certainly all interpret it differently, even when God's Word

is used in a court of law to get one to swear to be truthful.

The show begins with the ten commandments projected on a screen behind the simplistic but elegant set. An updated list of these rules is presented "Family Feud" game show style throughout the one act. The white costumes, golden wings, and a bevy of shopping bags are polished and stylish. I was very impressed with the lighting, and claps of thunder and lightning. They are expertly executed with the professional polish we have come to expect from this edgy, contemporary theater.

The Divine speaks His mind only until November 10th, though, so fly to www.paramountaurora.com/series/ for tickets or more information.

“Atonement”

Demonstrates Intently Perception Isn’t Everything

BY FLO MANO WITH WES HESSEL

The story is based on true circumstances at an English manor in 1935, just a few years before World War II breaks out. It became the acclaimed 2001 novel Ian McEwan, then an Oscar-winning film.

In the first act of this treatment, two sisters and a brother have a classic, like/don’t like, relationship with the son of one of the servants, who is interested in one of the sisters. That sum-mer in their coming of age, three cousins (two twin boys and a girl) and a family friend come to stay as guests.

delivered skillfully by the cast. This is the hallmark of the Joffrey.

For tickets or information on future performances, please visit www.joffrey.org.

“We Are All One”

BY CATE REES-HESSEL

I am always impressed with Jackie Taylor’s Black Ensemble productions; This company’s musicals are innovative and well done. Their latest show is one of the very greatest I have seen to date here. “Blue Eyed Soul, Sung by Brown Eyed People/We Are All One” is simply the best.

The set is simplistic yet classy, the costumes absolutely stunning, with just enough glitz, especially on the women’s footwear. I completely loved the very upbeat music. The cast is fabulous, including BET favorites Rhonda Preston as “Voice” and understudy Dwight Neal as “Spirit” (the role normally played by the very talented LaRon Jones). It was a pleasure to see both of these stellar artists back on the stage.

In her first major Black Ensemble role as “Intellect” is the charming Taryn Welch - she delivers a very strong characterization. Jeff Award winner Vincent Jordan as “Mind” once again gives an energetic and magnificent performance. Petite powerhouse Britt Edwards is completely passionate in her portrayal of “Passion”. “Humanity” is brought to life by the lovely Tia Jemison, and “Soul” is given substance by Direoce Junirs. The three prodigious historians Trequon Tate, Raeven Carrol, and Dennis Dent, are all wonderfully portrayed.

Monday,

Sunday,

During their weekend in the manor, a balletwith-in-a ballet is conceived, then the twins do a disappearing act, leading everyone to search for them and in the meantime, the female cousin is thought to have been assaulted by the housekeeper’s son. The one sister, believing this, in-forms of what she thought she saw, and the son of the servant goes to prison as a result.

The second part jumps ahead to World War II in a hospital crowded with wounded and trauma. The sisters have both become nurses. The one who had informed, through circumstances, real-izes what actually had occurred years before, vowing to make amends and restore the possibil-ity of a relationship between her sister and the son of the housekeeper, who had chosen to en-ter the war to be furloughed from the prison. Thus, her “Atonement”.

The intensity of a world-class company such as the Joffrey becomes even more so with such material.

Atonement’s choreography by expert Cathy Marston makes for a nuanced, complex, expressive, emotional, and ultimately, exquisite ballet,

What’s a musical without formidable instrumentalists? Robert Reddrick, Adam Sherrod, Oscar Brown Jr., and Walter Harrington all keep the lively music flowing with songs by Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Sir Tom Jones, Paul Anka, Mariah Carey, The Bee-Gees, Michael Bolton, Hall and Oates, the Doobie Brothers, and Carole Bayer Sager, to name a few. Strong vocals on popular songs such as “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”, “I Will Always Love You”, “Crystal Blue Persuasion”, “Green, Green Grass of Home” “She’s a Lady”, “You’re My World”, “I Want to Know What Love Is”, “The Biggest Part of Me”, “Fly Like an Eagle”, and more make for a fabulous night of theatrical excellence. I especially enjoyed an original song by Jackie Taylor entitled “Let the Negative Energy Be Gone”.

This musical masterpiece of blue-eyed soul masterfully sung by skillful brown eyed people is a must-see show. The clear and proficient message that “we are all one”, part of God’s beautiful and brilliant rainbow was most apparent, and a balm for even the weariest souls.

You don’t have to go to Gilead for this medicine but it’s only running until November 10th, so get your groove on and go to www.blackensembletheater.org. Sunday,

ENTERTAINMENT (CONT.)

“La Llorona” Turns Legend to Lesson

BY CATE REES-HESSEL WITH FLO MANO AND WES HESSEL

Ballet 5:8, under the direction of the enormously talented and lovely Julianna Rubio Slager, wowed audiences with performances at Harris Theater the weekend of October 5th and 6th.

Once again, this stellar dance troupe brings us the best of ballet, in this case inspired by a story in Mexican folklore of a woman who loses her children to death, and in her own passing, is doomed to roam near bodies of water, looking for her drowned niñas or niños.

Ms. Slager has choreographed a beautifully crafted work that brings to light the importance of mental health, specifically drawing on her struggles with postpartum depression after the births of two of her children.

The truths she found in this legend are that no one should face their pain alone, and that some-times, the greatest battles are the ones we fight within ourselves. It carries themes of survival and support by family.

You have to love a faith-based dance company that entertains and enlightens. No one does this better than Ballet 5:8. Exquisite performers, stunning costumes, and worldclass choreography make for an enriching theater going experience.

For information on upcoming performances, including their 10th anniversary tradition “Beyond the Nutcracker”, and the Ballet 5:8 school, please visit their website at www.ballet58.org.

GOOEY CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES | COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup milk

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar mixture (for topping)

Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.

6. Fill each muffin liner halfway with the batter. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then top with more batter to cover the cream cheese.

7. Sprinkle the tops with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the cream cheese center) comes out clean.

9. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Traffic Noise is Bad for Your Brain

Recent study: Noise from traffic and railways increases risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Parkinson’s disease – related dementia by 16% to 27%, depending on decibel level. Previous research has associated traffic noise with increased risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

SOURCE: TEN-YEAR STUDY OF MORE THAN TWO MILLION ADULTS AGES 60 AND OLDER LED BY RESEARCHERS AT MAERSK MCKINNEY MOLLER INSTITUTE AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK, ODENSE, PUBLISHED IN THE BMJ.

The Truth About Deli Meats

In July, a recall of millions of pounds of liverwurst and other deli meats from Boar’s Head made headlines. The meats were recalled due to potential contamination with the bacteria listeria. Fifty-seven people had to be hospitalized as a result and nine died.

Listeria, which has also caused foodborne illness outbreaks in the past in foods like cantaloupe, hot dogs, and some cheeses, is a particularly hazardous bacterium. Ninety percent of people infected with it end up being hospitalized. And according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, people who have weakened immune systems, are 65 and older, or are pregnant are at higher risk-listeria is more likely to spread beyond their gut to other parts of their body.

Listeria can flourish even in the cold temperatures of deli cases and refrigerated storage. And if one package of meat or cheese in a grocery store contains bacteria, it can spread to others – through handling or if the bacteria ends up on slicers or countertops.

If you’re at higher risk, steer clear of cold cuts. Consider skipping raw milk cheese; soft cheese like Brie, queso fresco, and Gorgonzola; and deli-sliced cheese (in the case of the latter, opt for prepackaged).

Consumer Reports experts say it’s best even for those not at higher risk to limit how often they eat cold cuts. In addition to the high likelihood of food poisoning, cold cuts are often packed with sodium. And regularly eating such processed meats increases your risk of certain cancers and is linked to other health problems, say Amy Keating, RD, a CR nutritionist.

Get more on how to protect yourself against risky foods at CR.org/foodrisks.

SOURCE: CONSUMER REPORTS ON HEALTH NOVEMBER, 2024.

Pumpkin is a Nutritional Superstar

Blood Test Detects Parkinson’s Years Before Symptom Onset

Artificial intelligence (AI) analyzed the expression of eight proteins in blood samples and identified who would develop the disease seven years before symptom onset, potentially allowing for therapeutic interventions to slow or even prevent the disease in the future. Source: Study of 207 adults by researchers at University College of London, UK, and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, published in Nature Communications.

Memory Supplement Prevagen Does Not Work…

VETERANS DAY – A LESSON IN HISTORY

Veterans Day, which should not be confused with Memorial Day, is the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. We should all know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former service members properly.

Veterans Day was formerly known as Armistice Day. It was set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day”. The new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress amend-ed the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting the word “Veterans.” With the ap-proval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Beta-carotene – which makes pumpkins orange – is converted by the body to vitamin A, which supports the immune system. Pumpkin is a good source of fiber, adding bulk to stool and helping to keep the gastrointestinal tract healthy. Pumpkin may help lower risk for prostate, breast and colon cancers…is low in calories when eaten on its own (not as pumpkin pie!) …is rich in carotenoids, which are good for vision and can help prevent cataracts or slow their development…and contributes to cardiovascular health because it is rich in potassium. Good ways to use pumpkin: Add it to smoothies… puree it into soups…mix it with oatmeal…stir it into plain yogurt, then top with cinnamon…whisk it into cheesy pasta sauces.

SOURCE: BONNIE TAUB-DIX, RDN, REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST IN PRIVATE PRACTICE, NEW YORK CITY, AND AUTHOR OF READ IT BEFORE YOU EAT IT. BONNIETAUBDIX.COM

Says the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Prevagen is made with a protein derived from jellyfish. The state of New York and the FTC have charged manufacturer Quincy Bioscience with making unsubstantiated claims that Prevagen improves memory, provides cognitive benefits and is “clinically shown” to work. Better way to support brain health: A healthy diet, exercise and adequate sleep. Source: Federal Trade Commission, FTC.gov.

USEFUL WEBSITE

TOP HEALTH AND MEDICINE RESOURCE

Reference from the National Library of Medicine includes a medical encyclopedia, drug/supplement information, interactive checklists, videos, more. MedlinePlus.gov

And again, don’t confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day. Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day, but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military – in wartime and peacetime.

One more tidbit; It’s “Veterans Day”, not “Veteran’s Day”, for good reason. The lack of the apostrophe might seem like a semantic choice, but it has a definite and deliberate meaning. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Day is not a day that belongs to veterans, it is a day for honoring veterans directly in front of us right now.

Thank you to Military.com for the history of Veterans Day.

Endorsed by Irene Moskal Delguidice, National Director of the Polish American Congress ,

American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars help World War II Veteran Celebrate

his 100th Birthday!

LORENZO A. FIORENTINO, MA-HSA, MAJOR, MILITARY POLICE, U.S. ARMY (RET.)

On September 26, 2024, members of the American Legion post 335 and Veterans of Foreign Wars post 5979, both located in River Grove, planned and conducted a drive by parade and visited with Jerry A. Netolicky to help him celebrate his 100th Birthday! Technical Sergeant Netolicky served in the United States Army in the Anti Air Artillery during World War Two. Tech Sgt Netolicky served in the pacific for a year and a half and was awarded the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War Two Victory Medal.

The celebration included three jeeps, a Humvee, six antique Cadillacs, River Grove, Elmwood Park and antique police cars, Leyden Township and River Grove mayor. The Veterans even made sure to bring a 100th Birthday cake so that everyone could sing happy birthday. After a salute from his fellow Veterans, everyone shook the hero’s hand and continued on with the parade!

He will be featured in an Archival Binder at the Chicagoland Combined Veterans Museum & Library, located at 8664 Grand Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171; for more information contact Commander Fiorentino at lorenzoafiorentino@yahoo.com

Donations & Volunteers Needed

for 2025 Franklin Park Stand Down for Homeless Vets and Those in Need

The Franklin Park American Legion 974 Family is again hosting the Annual Stand Down, to help homeless veterans and those in need. It will be held Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Franklin Park Post, 9757 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL.

We will again provide hot meals, clothing, blankets, and haircuts, as well as a chance to speak with Veteran Service Officers, and other group representatives about VA benefits,

housing, transportation, and Honor Flight Chicago, to name a few.

If you would like to volunteer, make a donation, or donate gently used or new clothes (especially hats, gloves, scarves, coats) and blankets, please call 847-560-0459. We could also use help before, during, and after the event (sorting donations, helping with the meal, etc).

New Veterans Memorial in River Grove

The Village of River Grove along with the Veterans Memorial Commission is proud to announce the long-awaited dedication of the River Grove Veterans Memorial. River Grove Mayor David B. Guerin said, “We are excited and proud to present this Memorial to all of our Veterans. It is an everlasting symbol of honor

to all those who served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.”

The evolution of this Memorial began approximately 10 years ago, when the current Chairman of the River Grove Veterans Memorial Commission Mike Warchol approached the Village with the idea of creating a Veterans Memorial. Challenging as the project seemed, Warchol kept pursuing the idea even though he faced numerous challenges along the way. “We want to honor all Veterans...past, present and future” stated Warchol. Wanting to include the community as much as possible, the project was brought to the architectural students at Triton College to create design concepts. Warchol stated, “They submitted great ideas and after many revisions we were able to select one that we believed would catch the attention of everyone driving by the site.” The property was acquired from the Forest Preserve with the help of many, but notably Commissioner Silvestri, Mayor Guerin, Representative Lilly, and Senator Harmon. With the efforts of the newly established River Grove Veterans Memorial Commission along with other caring individuals, this idea began to materialize. We relied on the donations of many, including individual, corporate and others to bring this idea to fruition. The Village will continue to accept donations until the project is fully paid for. Memorial pavers remain available for purchase as well.

We invite all River Grove Residents and all those interested in sharing in this momentous

occasion, to join us this Veterans Day, November 11 at 11:11 a.m. The Memorial is located at Indian Boundary and Grand Ave.

To learn more about the River Grove Memorial or to donate or purchase a paver please visit www.www.rivergroveil.gov/365

Service Star and Gold Star Families

BY MICHAEL L. WOJCIECHOWSKI

The Service Star is also considered a campaign or battle star. A star is embroidered on the red and white flag for each member of a family serving in the military. There are currently 1.3 million men and women serving in the U. S. military. The history of the Service Star has been around since World War I. During World War I, Captain Robert L. Queisser of the 5th Ohio Infantry Regiment created and patented the blue star flag to honor his 2 sons serving overseas. After World War I, the Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defenses petitioned President Woodrow Wilson that mothers who lost a son or daughter were allowed to sew a gold star on the traditional black mourning arm band. Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Wives Groups were then created. In 1936 President Roosevelt designated the last Sunday in September (29 September 2024), as the National Gold Star Mother’s Day. President Obama renamed it the Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day.

As in all conflicts or wars, there are always a number of casualties. Since 911, more than 16,000 troops have died in non-combat service situations. Almost 7,000 non-combat deaths occurred in the Iraq and Afghanistan war alone. In the event of service-related deaths, despite being combat or non-combat related, the blue star is replaced with a gold star.

The Illinois Chapter of the American’s Gold Star Families organization is based in Peoria, Illinois. It was founded to provide honor, hope, and healing to grieving families who’s home of record was in Illinois. They host a number of programs: Children’s Birthday Cards, Fallen Troops Ornaments, Scholarships for dependents of the Fallen, and a Hometown Heroes Banner. They also plant trees to honor the Fallen, they help coordinate Walls of Honor in retail stores, and rename highways. They provide mental health counseling to surviving family members that need it, too.

Their mission is: “The strength of our nation is our military service men and women, and their strength is their families. The nation recognizes that no one has given more for the nation than the families of the Fallen. That is why we do what we do.”

Gold Star families have said its an honor that no one wants.

America’s Gold Star Families has a 501C3 tax deductible status.

We Who’ve Served

BY MICHAEL L. WOJCIECHOWSKI

Veterans Day means different things to different people. Its legacy is long and distinguished.

President Woodrow Wilson signed into law on June 28, 1919, Armistice Day. It was agreed on “the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of the year, celebrated on November 11th.

President Wilson voiced: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freedom and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nation.”

Those who have served take great pride in knowing that many families and civilian Americans share their love and appreciation for a job well done to many veterans, both living and who have passed on.

Whether or not a veteran was only in combat or performed his tour of duty in support during their years of service, makes no difference in honoring them for their service. The devotion, loyalty, discipline, and leadership that veterans are taught and share with their fellow troops to help continue the legacy of what it takes to be a great leader.

It is for us to continue to ask God for his enlightenment, to figure out what our lot in life is: Raising families and children, employers, friends. Putting into his hands our ability to understand who we protect at different times in our lives. In the military, we protect both the weak and the strong, our brothers and sisters in service, or our families. For our oath has no expiration of enlistment protecting the freedoms we have come to enjoy that are due us and all Americans by the Constitution of the United States of America.

For as a veteran, we took the oath of enlistment to protect citizens from enemies, both foreign and domestic. We gladly signed that blank check and gave it to America in the hopes that they will never cash it and we will live long enough to enjoy those memories.

GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Centenarian Lance Corporal Harold Jones has walked more than 660 miles by circling his garden in Birmingham, England, 30 times a day, rain or shine, behind his three-wheeled walker. He has raised $55,000 for a foundation that fights Motor Neuron Disease.

SOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORG

LAW & ORDER

SCHILLER PARK

SEPT. 15 - THEFT – The owner of a 2017 Toyota Camry parked their vehicle in the 4300 block of United Parkway. When they returned to the vehicle, they found that their wallet was missing. There was no damage to the vehicle but they had left the passenger side window half-way down. Reports were filed.

SEPT. 21 - DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE – An officer did a traffic stop after a driver failed to dim their headlights on the approaching officer. According to the officer, the driver seemed nervous when asked for his license and proof of insurance. The driver provided the officer with a Florida ID and proof of insurance. When asked if he possessed a driver’s license, the driver stated no. It was verified that the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. Oscar Tejeda Oliva of Waukegan, IL was then arrested and charged with driving with no driver’s license and failure to dim headlights. His vehicle was seized and he was issued an October 24th court date.

SEPT. 29 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE – A package delivery driver parked their vehicle in the 9400 block of Kelvin lane in front of a condo building. When they returned to the vehicle, they found all four of their tires slashed and flat. They also found that 6 of 17 packages for delivery that were in the car were missing. The value of the packages were unknown as they were unopened Amazon packages. No one was in custody and complaints will be filed if offended is located.

OCT. 14 - RETAIL THEFT – An employee of a store in the 9600 block of Lawrence Avenue called police after a black male brought three 12 oz cans of Moanco and one 16 oz bottle of Sprite to the counter. When the employee was going to scan the items, the suspect grabbed all the items and fled the store. No one was in custody.

OCT. 16 - – Robin Lee Reierson of Schiller Park was sentenced to 18 months in prison by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. after he admitted assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, riot in Washington. He was initially charged with assaulting an officer, obstruction of law enforcement, entering a restricted building and engaging in disorderly conduct with the intent of impeding Congress. The judge also gave Reierson 36 months of supervised release and ordered him to pay $7,000

Brothel Doorman Charged with Promoting Prostitution

COOK COUNTY, IL – A 34-year-old man who worked as the doorman for an illegal brothel has been charged with promoting prostitution following a Sheriff’s Police Special Victims Unit investigation, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.

Special Victims Unit investigators took Shi Wang into custody on Oct. 9, following an undercover operation at the brothel, which operated at a massage parlor in the 2500 block of South Halsted Street in Chicago.

Investigators learned that Wang set the prices for sexual acts, received proceeds from those acts, and helped set up the encounters with johns.

Later that day, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved two Class 4 felonies of promoting prostitution against Wang, of the 200 block of W. 25th Place in Chicago. He was released from custody. Wang’s initial court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 16.

in restitution and fines. Reierson was employed as a lead welder at Argonne National Laboratory for 40 years, but about a week after the attack on the Capitol, someone sent a tip to the FBI that an employee of Argonne was possibly involved in the riot. The FBI then found evidence of Reierson’s involvement in the riot. Reierson is one of at least 50 known Illinois residents to face federal criminal charges connected to the Jan. 6 attack. More than 1,500 people have been charged in connection with the attack in almost all 50 states.

FRANKLIN PARK

MURDER CHARGES – Javier Murillo, age 37, of the 10400 block of Medill, Melrose Park, was charged with first-degree murder of 9-year-old Ulysses Campos on July 8, 2023 in the 2800 block of Elder Lane in Franklin Park. He was transferred to the 4th District Maybrook Court house where he went before a judge to set his bond.

MELROSE PARK

OCT. 18 - HIT AND RUN – Police in Melrose Park are investigating after a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in the area of 20th Avenue and Augusta Street. The 65-year-old woman was struck and died from her injuries. A person of interest was being questioned. What led up to the collision wasn’t immediately clear.

MURDER CHARGES – On October 25th, Joseph Guardia of Melrose Park pleaded guilty to first-degree murder as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid a trial in the killing of Joseph Kromelis, known as the “Walking Man” of downtown Chicago. Guardia allegedly set fire to him on May 25, 2022 while he slept on a sidewalk. Guardia was arrested two days after the attack on Kromelis in his hometown of Melrose Park and gave no explanation for his motive besides “being an angry person.” Guardia had a long history of run-ins with the law, including an ongoing burglary case and also throwing a liquid substance on a CTA worker in the same month he attacked Kromelis. Guardia was sentenced to 47 years in prison and will not be eligible for release until 2071.

ROSEMONT

SEPT. 17 - RETAIL THEFT – Police responded to the Fashion Outlets Way mall after an employees called from Hugo Boss about an alleged theft. Tabitha A. Wren of Milwaukee, WI allegedly stole two pairs of sweatpants valued at $250. Police found the stolen items and a magnetic theft detection device remover in her bag when they apprehended her. She was banned from the mall for two years and was charged with retail theft and possessing a theft detection shield device.

SEPT. 17 - THEFT – Two Dewalt drills were allegedly stollen from a toolbox on the ground next to a work

The business was shut down by City of Chicago building inspectors, who took part in the undercover operation along with Chicago Police. The women located inside the business were referred to the Sheriff’s Victim Support Services Unit.

The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

van behind 9517 W. Higgins Rd. Workers noticed a man taking the drills and restrained him until police arrived. Alejandro N. Villaneuva Narvaiz of Des Plaines was charged with theft after he admitted taking them. He had an October 11 court date.

OCT. 17 - ARSON – Denny Ellis, 56, of Nevada was charged with felony aggravated arson after he allegedly started a fire in the diaper aisle of the Target store at 7000 Mannheim Road in Rosemont. His vehicle was spotted through the use of license plate reading cameras in Elk Grove Village. No injuries were reported, however, the fire caused $1.5 million in damages, leaving the store temporarily closed for cleanup for extensive fire, water and smoke damage. Ellis appeared in court and remains in custody.

SEPT. 27 - HIT AND RUN – Police responded to a report of a hit and run at Balmoral Ave and Jawa Entry Rd. The owner of the vehicle that was struck said a blue work van hit his vehicle in the intersection, causing heavy damage. The van fled with significant damage to one of its wheels. Police found the van and the owner, Francisco J. Martinez of Melrose Park. He was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to yield turning left, no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He had an Oct. 11 court date.

SEPT. 17 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – Al Saaideh of Rosemont allegedly tampered with the front passenger tire of a black Honda Civic parked at the Target store on Mannheim Rd. The owner of the Honda pulled into the Outback steakhouse lot after realizing her tire was flat. Saaideh then pulled up and offered to help fix the tire, but quickly drove off. After reviewing video surveillance footage from Target, license plate reader cameras, and learning the valve stem was missing from the tire, Saaideh was arrested and brought to the Rosemont station and charged with criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. He had an Oct. 28 court date.

OCT. 3 - RETAIL THEFT – Police were called to the Nordstrom Rack store in the Fashion Outlets Way mall when an employee of another store in the mall was reportedly seen placing stolen items in her vehicle before reentering the mall. Amy J. Knudsen of Chicago allegedly stole 34 miscellaneous skin care, clothing and food items worth $503.75 from Nordstrom Rack. Police searched her vehicle and found several bags of stolen merchandise. She was charged with retail theft and has a Nov. 18 court date.

OCT. 5 - RETAIL THEFT – Nordstrom Rack of the Fashion Outlets Way mall reported having multiple articles of clothing stolen from the store. Tatiana Salamatina of Chicago was found with

the items on her along with a silver magnet used for removing theft detection sensors in one of her bags. She was charged with retail theft and issued a two-year trespass warning from the mall and from Nordstrom Rack.

DES PLAINES

SEPT. 16 - CRIMINAL DAMAGE – Two Des Plaines police squad card were damaged by a 26-year-old Elmwood Park man in the 1700 block of Mannheim Road. Police observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and doing burnouts in a parking lot. When police approached the vehicle with emergency lights on, the driver allegedly accelerated into the squad cars and the fled the area. It was finally boxed in by two Des Plaines squads but the suspect continued to ram both squad cars by alternating between “drive” and “reverse”. Officers finally got the subject out of the vehicle but he physically resisted arrest. Andrew Robertson of Elmwood Park was then arrested and transported to Skokie courthouse for further processing.

SEPT. 30 - ARMED ROBBERY – Police were searching for four male subjects armed with firearms after they attempted to steal a vehicle from a female in the Rivers Casino parking lot. The victim was exiting the casino with her husband and two friends when they saw a male subject wearing a full-face cover in her Jeep Grand Cherokee. There were three additional males with firearms and also wearing full face covers. Two of the subjects were seated in a silver Volvo parked next to the victim’s car. When the victim’s husband approached the driver’s side of the Jeep, one of the suspects in the parked Volvo flashed a firearm at him and advised him to stay away. The couple at that point began walking away from their vehicle to call police when the suspect exited the Jeep, ran toward the husband, pointed the firearm at his face and forcefully removed a silver necklace from around his neck. The same suspect then approached one of the couple’s friends, pointed the firearm at him, and ripped a necklace from his neck. After that, the suspects ran back to the Volvo and fled with the other three accomplices. The police are asking anyone with information about the incident should call 847-391-5400.

OCT. 18 - DOMESTIC BATTERY – Brian Hagemann of Elmwood Park was charged with domestic battery after he allegedly struck the face of his girlfriend during an argument in Des Plaines about a lost cat. The victim had visible injuries to her face when police arrived at the scene. While police searched Hagemann, officers said they located in his pocket a small bag of white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine. Besides being charged with domestic battery, he was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. He had a bond hearing at the Skokie courthouse.

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NOVEMBER 27

Happy 26th Anniversary Jennifer & Keith Kusinski

MEMORIALS

NOVEMBER 1 Janine (Wurm) Gay

NOVEMBER 15 Dave Maksymec

NOVEMBER 17

Nicholas Kusinski Happy 22nd!

NOVEMBER 18

James Patrick Mcclelland Happy 20th!

NOVEMBER 19 Nancy Anderson

NOVEMBER 22

Keith Kusinski

ROBERT “BOB” FLANNERY, JR. “The Duke of the Turtledom.” September 24, 1942 – September 25, 2024. Robert “Bob” Flannery Jr., lovingly known as “The Duke of the Turtledom,” quietly passed away at home on September 25, 2024, just one day after celebrating his 82nd birthday. Born on September 24, 1942, Bob’s early years were spent attending schools in Illinois and Ohio. However, it was at Onarga Military School where he truly found his home. Bob honored his former teachers and carried their lessons with him through-out his life. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis, playing a pivotal role in launching Zeus, Ajax, and Nike missiles. After his military service, he pursued studies at Northern Illinois University and the University of Chicago’s Navy Pier campus. While originally on track to become a dentist, Bob chose to join his mother, Ione Flannery, in the family restaurant business instead. Together, they operated Rog’s Turtle Inn in Schiller Park, Illinois. The restaurant be-came a local institution, known for its lively turtle races, the beloved “Christmas in May” celebrations, and its famed 4 AM liquor license. Bob left an indelible mark on the community through his hard work, infectious spirit, and deep connection with Bob’s life was richly centered around his family. On March 17, 1977, Bob married Diana (Diane Teplo) in Kauai, Hawaii. Though his mother, Ione, and his son, Ryan Robert, passed away before him, Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Diane, his loving daughters, Lisa Rose and Brandie, and the family’s cherished golden retriever, Rosee. Family meant everything to Bob, and their shared travels were filled with adventure and treasured memories. The Flannery family will hold a private celebration of Bob’s life. Please feel free to contact the family at irishmanflannery@gmail.com for additional details.