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Generally, the motto of "to protect and to serve" is practiced throughout police officers worldwide. For some, the motto resonates more than with others. Recently, Officer David Henzler of the Bolingbrook Police Department was named the 2019 Edward Hospital Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Because of his efforts going above and beyond normal expectations, Henzler was honored in a ceremony at Edward Hospital on November 19. The Officer of the Year Award is part of...
This may be a silly question, but do you know if nature gives feral cats anything special to keep them from freezing in very cold weather? I know they survive, but how? - Dick, Westbury, New York Dear Dick, It's not a silly question; it's a great question. I'm afraid though, there is nothing in the wild that protects feral cats from the harsh realities of winter. They don't hibernate or store food for the winter. As domesticated animals, they are utterly dependent on humans...
A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois for 2019 will be held on December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the City Council of the City of Park Ridge (taxing district) may contact Joe Gilmore, City Manager for the City of Park Ridge, Cook County,...
Plainfield Park District Commissioner Mary Kay Ludemann has been recognized by the Illinois Association of Park Districts for her 10 years of service. Ms. Ludemann, who was first elected to the Plainfield Park District board of commissioners in 2009 and previously served as its president, was recognized at an awards banquet held in November. She was elected in February to serve on the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Board of Trustees, a 19-member body that...
A man reported he was shot in the arm while driving through Troy Township last week. At 6:30 a.m. Dec. 3, the 34-year-old victim came to the Food and Fuel gas station on Jefferson Street near River Road to report the incident. Will County Sheriff's spokeswoman Kathy Hoffmeyer said the man had been driving eastbound in the 26000 block of Seil Road when he passed a white work van on the side of the road. A man wearing light-colored clothing was standing in front of the van. "As...
Plainfield has approved a new salon business in the downtown area. On Dec. 2, the village board unanimously approved permitting Salon Suites to operate in the former's doctor's office located at 24016 W. Main Street. Cynthia Payne applied for the permit. "It will be a one-of-a-kind luxury boutique suite and single chair rental concept for independent stylists and other salon professionals," Payne wrote in documentation submitted to the village. Hair stylists, barbers,...
Through the first seven games of the season, Notre Dame College Prep and Minooka were unbeaten and had themselves ranked among the elite teams in Class 8A. Both battled through difficult schedules, made history for their programs, and advanced to the IHSA playoffs, notching at least one win before being eliminated. Both teams are also connected as they produced the 2019 Enterprise Publications Football Players of the Year. SETH LEHR, QB MINOOKA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Aft...
A groundbreaking agreement between Oakton Community College and Northern Michigan University creates a first-of-its-kind educational pathway for students seeking to enter niche STEM areas of the emerging cannabis industry. The new transfer partnership creates a pathway from Oakton to NMU for students to earn a bachelor's degree tailored to the cannabis industry. Representatives from both institutions formalized the agreement at a ceremony at Oakton's Des Plaines campus Dec....
The Forest Preserve District of Will County schedules a wide variety of programs year-round. Here are some of the upcoming offerings: CHANNAHON – "Little Explorers," 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 8, Feb. 12 and March 11 at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Each program will contain hands-on activities. Monthly topics are: January, over and under the snow; February, white-tailed deer; March, chipmunks. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities. Free; ages 3-5. R...
Downers Grove Park District has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. Downers Grove Park District is also now recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of...
A law mandating baby changing tables be installed in both men’s and women’s restrooms beginning Jan. 1 does not apply to the Illinois State Capitol Complex, but the buildings’ architect plans to add them to some facilities anyway. She said “there is no excuse” not to. Chicago Democrats Rep. Delia Ramirez and Sen. Ram Villivalam sponsored the initiative. With some exceptions — including spaces that ban those under 18 years of age and some health facilities — it applies to public restrooms in buildings constructed o...
Dear Dave, My wife and I are following your plan, and recently we found some old savings bonds that had been given to her by her grandfather when she was a kid. Do you think we should go ahead and cash these in before they reach their final maturity date in a few months? John Dear John, Absolutely! Every one of those savings bonds is accruing interest at the appropriate rate for the type of bond it is. The problem is every one of those rates stinks. I hate savings bonds. We're...
Anyone who has dined in one of my restaurants, read one of my books or articles, seen me on TV, or cooked or eaten with me personally knows that I think of the whole world as my pantry. I love discovering ingredients and ways of cooking them that are new to me, and then mastering and sharing them with others. In the process, I'll often combine influences from various countries and ethnicities into one dish, creating original recipes in a process sometimes referred to by the co...
With its romantic coastline, inviting beaches, and reliable sunshine, southern France's Riviera region has been a tourist destination since the 1860s. A hundred years ago, aristocrats from London to Moscow flocked here to socialize, gamble, and escape the dreary weather at home. But the area also attracted a who's who of 20th-century artists, who were drawn by the Mediterranean's bohemian atmosphere, luminous light, and contrasting colors of sea, sand, and sky. The legacies...
Plainfield East High School senior Eliza Salvado brought home a gold medal from her first-ever trip to the World Shotokan Karate Championships. "Everyone was screaming when the scores finally came in," Salvado said. "It didn't really sink in that I won a gold medal until a few days later." The World Shotokan Karate Championship, held in September 2019 in Odivelas, Portugal welcomed the world's best karate athletes from 17 countries. Salvado, 17, was one of 33 U.S. athletes...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had an extremely painful headache that was diagnosed as a cluster headache in the emergency department. I was treated with oxygen, and the pain disappeared. Is it common to treat headaches with oxygen, or is this a treatment specific to this type of headache? ANSWER: If you have cluster headaches and begin having a painful attack, a common and established therapy is using 100 percent oxygen delivered with a face mask. This often relieves the pain within...
The Christmas tree was lit in downtown Joliet the day after Thanksgiving, the downtown shops are decorated and on December 22 another recent Joliet tradition will take place as the Oak Ridge Boys return to the Rialto Square Theater for their 30th annual Christmas concert. "That theater is just a beautiful place, it has been fixed up nice and there is not a bad seat in the house. It is a great place to do a show," said Richard Sterban, bass singer for the Oak Ridge Boys. "Even...
Niles West Bowler to Compete at State Good luck to Niles West bowler Alysee Yousfi who qualified for the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on December 7 in Peoria, IL. This is the second year that D219 has had a Special Olympics athlete advance to State. Niles North Diversity Celebration Niles North held a Diversity Celebration, honoring the many different cultural clubs at the schools. Participating groups were Assyrian Club, The Association of Jewish Students, Chinese Club, Filipino Club, German Club, Hellenic...
Village Green Project Construction in Downtown Plainfield, south of Lockport Street, is part of the underground utility improvements in the Village Green area (Fox River Drive, Commercial Street, Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, Des Plaines Street, and Illinois Street). The project includes water main and water service replacement, sanitary sewer main extensions, and new storm sewer. Please be aware that on-street parking restrictions will be posted and daytime lane closures are required to complete the work safely. Landscape r...
Led by all-tournament selections Megan Allensworth (SO/Plainfield, Ill.) and Abby Ragsdale (SR/Aurora, Ill.), the nationally-ranked University of St. Francis women’s bowling team advanced as far as the semifinal round of the 2019 Ebonite Warhawk Open hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater over the weekend (Dec. 7-8). Allensworth claimed the individual title at the tournament after averaging a 217.7 over her six rounds Saturday, five of which were 200-plus rounds, including a 266 to close out singles play. R...
Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage! This waste has been growing due to online shopping that results in more boxes and protective packaging in use. While recycling is part of the solution, we do need to find ways to reduce the waste. For many, shopping is an emotional experience and buying something when feeling bad may change that feeling but more often than not, the items we purchase do n...
ComEd recently presented Mayor Collins and the Village of Plainfield with a check for over $74,000. The money received is part of the Com Ed rebate program and will be used to offset the cost of converting to LED lighting. "We strive to improve our energy efficiency by upgrading more streetlights each year and ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program helps us achieve that goal," explained Mayor Collins when ComEd awarded the Village with the rebate check. In 2019, the Village...
Although Christmas is still a couple weeks away, Santa decided to stop by the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center early this holiday season. The "Sweets with Santa" event that took place Sunday afternoon hosted more than 30 families excited to meet Santa. Downers Grove Area Newcomers (DGAN) Tot Events Co-Chair Carly Mondschean said that although this event was for kids to meet Santa, it was special because it helped the adults out in a large way. "This event was...
The Chorus of DuPage brought a Christmas present a little early to Lisle this year. That present was a performance at the Trinity Lutheran Church Green Trails. The Chorus of DuPage is a men's a cappella barbershop chorus, along with their special music guests the Midwest Crossroads, a woman's a cappella barbershop chorus and the Upside Downers, Illinois District's 2019 men's senior barbershop quartet champions. Also included in the performance was flutist Emily Morrison,...
Irene King Elementary School is home to the first in-school food pantry supported by the West Suburban Community Pantry. The Irene King School Pantry officially opened on Thu. Nov. 21 and is available to Irene King families every Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm providing fresh meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, fruits and vegetables in addition to a full selection of shelf-stable dry goods. Goods will be procured through the West Suburban Community Pantry’s partnerships with Northern Illinois Food Bank, area retailers and community d...