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The luxury helicopter that crashed Sunday morning in California, killing all nine people on board including former NBA star Kobe Bryant, was once owned by the state of Illinois. The Sikorsky S-76B helicopter was built in 1991, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's aircraft registry. The state of Illinois used it from 2007 to 2015, according to helicopter information database Helis. Under the direction of former Gov. Bruce Rauner, the state sold the helicopter...
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday capping the out-of-pocket cost of prescription insulin for many people in Illinois. Senate Bill 667, sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat, caps the cost at $100 for a 30-day supply, a significant reduction for many diabetes patients currently paying hundreds of dollars per month for the life-saving medication. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2021. Each year after that, insurers are allowed to raise the...
The Chicago Public League Red South-Central Division is considered by many to be the best boys' basketball conference in the state. Simeon leads the conference with seven IHSA state championships. Morgan Park has taken home four IHSA state titles. Curie won two, but had to forfeit, one championship because of illegalities and Bogan placed second in Class 3A last season. Back on December 15, 2019, Notre Dame defeated Bogan 58-56 in a Team Rose Shootout Game at Mount Carmel....
EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE Notre Dame 71 Marian Central Catholic 33 The top-ranked Dons (21-2, 5-0) made it 14 consecutive victories with the ESCC win at MCC (4-18, 0-5) on Friday. The Dons started burying their shots soon after stepping off the bus after their 90-minute bus ride to Woodstock. The Dons, jumped out to a commanding 24-12, after one quarter and 44-20 at the half. The Dons' "D" held the Hurricanes to just 11 second half points on their way to their 14th consecutive victory. Benet Academy 75 Carmel 53 The R...
CENTRAL SUBURBAN SOUTH Maine South 74 Glenbrook North 44 20 wins for the season. Nine consecutive victories, For the Maine South Hawks (20-5, 6-2), Friday night was a special night at home in Park Ridge. Junior Niamh Gardiner buried the Spartans (11-10, 2-6) with seven long-range, three-point bombs among her game-high 23 points. Sister Nicole Gardiner had eight points but joined Niahm with the long-range shooting display with two from beyond the arc. Sophomore Emily Pape hit double-figures with 10 points SUBURBAN PRAIRIE...
Tickets for the 2020 Plainfield Giving Gala are available for sale at http://plainfieldgivinggala.org. Hosted by the Friends for Charitable Giving, which is a tax exempt public charity organized and operated by volunteers, the mission of the Giving Gala is to raise funds to support charitable causes in the Plainfield area, help those in need within our community, and have a wonderful time doing it. Last year’s Gala provided approximately $70,000 in funding for local charitable organizations. The Plainfield Giving Gala is a b...
Fans of superstar Nelly will be shaking their tail feathers July 4th at the Exchange Club of Naperville's 33rd Ribfest, now located in Romeoville. The world-renowned and multi-talented artist is the king of summer anthem songs, and an influencer in the musical, television and sports worlds which makes him a fascinating entertainer. "We can't wait to host Nelly," says Mary Howenstine, director of marketing for Ribfest. "He's tremendously talented artist and philanthropist....
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and newly-elected Illinois Senate President Don Harmon added their voices Wednesday to a growing chorus of state officials calling for legislative hearings to determine how more than 500 people who identified themselves as non-U.S. citizens became registered to vote through the state's new automatic voter registration system. "I think it's appropriate, again, for transparency, for getting all the information, so we know what went wrong," Pritzker to...
The Plainfield Park District has been awarded a $400,000 park improvement grant from the State of Illinois. Funds from the Open Space Land Acquisition & Development (OSLAD) grant will be used to complete a planned renovation of the Park District's 75-acre Eaton Preserve on West 135th St., which includes a picnic shelter, playground, and natural area. The scope of the planned improvements includes upgrades to the park's existing playground, picnic area, and shed. In addition,...
Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is the new Senate president, thanks, in large part, to a group of moderate suburban and downstate Democrats who quietly supported him in his monthslong rise to the head of the chamber. The group, calling itself the "X Caucus" is made up of "approximately 10 to 12" members depending on the issue, said Democratic Tinley Park Sen. Michael Hastings. He also noted the caucus sought certain concessions in backing Harmon, including increased power at the...
Two Illinois school districts defended their actions against an elementary school teacher and a restoration company before the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday. The justices' eventual decisions could determine how school employees can use paid family leave, and whether contracts are enforceable if they should not have been signed in the first place. Can paid family leave pick up after breaks? Margaret Dynak, a teacher at Westview Elementary School in the Chicago suburb of...
Oakton Community College invites you to celebrate Black History Month by attending a pair of free events that highlight the accomplishments of notable African Americans. Both events are open to the public. Black History Month kicks off with an opportunity to journey through the black experience with a visit to the True Black History Traveling Museum, which will be at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in Room 1606. The museum...
Since getting beat up by Dowling (IA) Catholic 69-58 in Benet Academy's own Chicagoland Invitational on January 4, the top-ranked Redwings have been winning — but just barely. On January 8, without Wisconsin-bound senior Brooke Schramek, the Redwings picked up maybe their most impressive win of the season, defeating No. 6 in Illinois, Chicago Simeon 51-48. Simeon is 22-2 for the season. Trailing 22-7 in the first half at Marian Catholic (19-6), Benet escaped with a 39-36 victory on January 10. This weekend, a pair of t...
The No. 2-ranked Raiders,traveled to Aurora for a date with East Aurora Tomcats at historic Ernie Kivisto Gymnasium. Kivisto was the legendary IHSBCA Hall of Fame head coach of the Tomcats from 1967-1981. Kivisto won 300 games at East, including finishing in fourth-place in the old single-class IHSA State Tournament in 1969 and then finishing in third-place in the first year of Class AA hoops in 1972. Kivisto moved his family to the Tucson, Arizona-area and win four Arizona state basketball championships in the final stop of...
Dear Dave, My wife and I made a resolution this year to pay off $20,000 in credit card debt we've accumulated. I want us to follow your plan, and live on a really tight budget. She wants us to use a debt consolidation company, like some of her friends have done. I'm really against her idea, but how can I change her mind? Dear Blake, I'm glad you two have made the decision to get out of debt, and gain control of your finances. When it comes to this sort of thing, it's wise to...
In the middle of winter, summer can seem like a very long time away. As you read this, you're probably hearing of record snowfall somewhere, possibly right where you live. It's only natural for many home cooks to want to combat the chilly surroundings by cooking foods that are robust and warming, including thick soups, slow-simmered braises and stews, deep-dish apple pies and other pastry-based desserts. And dishes like that do go a long way toward comforting us during the col...
Rome is nicknamed "The Eternal City" and nowadays it could also be referring to the lines you'll wait in. The city (along with Naples) is better organized than ever for the huge crowds that descend on it each year - but only for those who equip themselves with good information and use it. These tips may be wonky, but for smart travelers in 2020, they will translate into many precious hours saved - and lots of sweat avoided. Rome's big sights continue to tinker with ticketing...
I have a 7-year-old male Shih Tzu named Chipper. After eating breakfast and supper, Chipper will lick the rug in the living room. I find it difficult to break him of this habit. Why does he do this? Is it because he is bored? I did not have him as a pup. I got him when he was about 3. I am open to any suggestions that you offer on how I can break him of this habit. - Norman, Plainview, New York Dear Norman, Excessive licking can result from boredom, allergies, tooth or gum...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I tore my calf muscle while running a few months ago and went to physical therapy for treatment. It seemed to heal well, but last weekend I tried running for the first time since the injury. After a couple of miles, I felt a strain in my calf. Is there anything else I can do, or will I have to give up running? I am a 51-year-old male. ANSWER: Your situation is common, especially for runners your age. You probably won't have to give up running. But you may nee...
Maine South and Niles West high schools are separated geographically by less than six miles, but this season, their girls basketball teams are separated by light years. The Hawks are built around a core group of two seniors and three juniors who gained varsity experience together a season ago. The Wolves, on the other hand, have only two seniors on a junior-dominated roster. West is working on replacing 10 seniors from last season's team, including Enterprise Publications...
Farm on Franks Application Open The Farm on Frank’s application process is open as of January 2, 2020. If you are interested in applying for a plot at the community garden for the 2020 farming season, please return the application, found at https://www.vniles.com/910/Farm-on-Franks, to [email protected], [email protected], or in person on the 2nd floor of 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles IL 60714. Please note, the application process closes on 03/20/2020. Automated Call: Winter Storm Parking 1/17/2020 Residents received an a...
Chicago - Governor JB Pritzker today signed the License to Work Act, which eliminates driver’s license suspensions for most non-moving violations and allows tens of thousands of Illinoisans whose licenses were canceled, suspended or revoked to have their driving privileges reinstated. “With this bipartisan legislation, Illinois now recognizes the fact that suspending licenses for having too many unpaid tickets, fines, and fees doesn’t necessarily make a person pay the bill — but it does mean that people don’t have a way to...
The Niles Township High School District 219 Board of Education recognized stellar students who excel in their clubs, and also recognized their inspiring sponsors. The Make A Difference Award winners for January represent the Latinx Club at Niles North and the DECA Club at Niles West. Jatziry Ramos Jacobo is a sophomore who lives with her family of four. They immigrated to the United States from the Mexican state of Guadalajara. Her mother works in a hospital and her...
As February soon approaches and the great high school basketball teams start to pull away from being labeled as good, Joliet West seems to be a part of that great category. The Tigers (15-2, 10-0), under coach Jeremy Kreiger seem to have a different mojo than last year. This year, the Tigers last lost came against the No. 1 team in the state of Illinois, Curie. With a veteran roster, led by University of Toledo commit Jamere Hill (20 points), the Tigers confidence is at an...
Winning streaks are hard in sports, especially when that streak is at 13 consecutive games. That is what the Joliet West (19-3, 9-1) basketball team has done so far in the 2019-20 season. "One thing about this girls is that they're both very intelligent on and off the court," said coach John Placher. "It's starting to get really fun here watching these kids play." In the Tigers most recent 73-45 victory against Plainfield North (12-10, 5-5), senior guard Jazz Evans led the way...