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After being hit by a car on February 19, Downers Grove North junior Elizabeth Dunlap was taken off life support and died over the weekend. Dunlap was reported hit by a car driven by Thomas Kucarski of Naperville at approximately 10:55 A.M. in the intersection of Main and Grant Streets. The preliminary investigation indicated that Dunlap was crossing Main Street in the marked crosswalk when struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. According to reports, Dunlap had the walk signal and was crossing properly. A Monday hearing...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Bass Pro Shops, North America's premier outdoor and conservation company, is looking to hire thousands of seasonal workers to prepare for the busy holiday shopping season and the return of its popular Santa's Wonderland experience. During a National Hiring Event on Thursday, October 17, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's locations across the U.S. and Canada will conduct on-site interviews from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.* Seasonal retail positions are available in all the...
"The 2019-2020 school year will be an absolute memorable one for St. John Brebeuf School," said Dr. Mary Maloney, Principal. "Jack the Jaguar and our Student Council officers helped us kick off the year in true Jaguar fashion," she said. School began Tuesday, Aug. 20. According to Dr. Maloney, SJB has configured the school into three teams-the Early Childhood/Primary Team (Preschool–2nd Grade); the Intermediate Team (3rd–5th Grade); and the Middle School Team (6th–8th Grade...
The City of Des Plaines Seeks Fire/Paramedic Applicants The City of Des Plaines is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Applications are online at iosolutions.com and must be submitted for consideration no later than 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Please view the job description to view the requirements, application, and testing information. All additional questions should be directed to IOS Recruitment at [email protected] or 1.888.784.1290. Petition for Unimproved Alleys The...
Niles West Theatre presents “The Fundamentals” on August 29 through 31 in the Black Box Theatre at Niles West High School, 5701 W. Oakton, Skokie. “The Fundamentals” was developed by Steppenwolf Theatre Company, through its New Plans Initiative and was presented as part of First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago, IL; Martha Lavey, Artistic Director, David Schmitz, Managing Director. Direct from Steppenwolf Theatre, this modern—and often shocking—new play was commissioned and developed as part of Steppenwolf...
Shorewood residents can breathe easy if they notice smoking sewers this week. Smoke testing is scheduled for the next few days throughout the village's sanitary sewer system. The smoke is used as an obvious visual indicator of leaks in the system. According to a news release from the village, the smoke is non-toxic, harmless and creates no fire hazard. The smoke should not get into any homes or buildings unless there is defective plumbing or possibly drain traps that are...
Two men were arrested Aug. 21 after allegedly firing shots at another vehicle in Joliet. At 10:18 p.m. police were called to the 2400 block of West Jefferson Street where the occupants of a black SUV had shot at another vehicle on the street. No injuries were reported. Officers put out a description of the SUV, which was spotted a short time later exiting Interstate 80 onto Chicago Street, according to police reports. "Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and it...
While it is said that all good things that must come to an end, one group is trying to prevent the end of one nostalgic building on Joliet's East Side. One of the last mid-19th century two-story limestone homes, the George Washington Casseday Mansion is in jeopardy of being torn down. Historian Mary Beth Gannon does not want to see the venerable peace of history be demolished. "That house has such a unique history to it and I really don't want to see it go away," Gannon said....
Perfect weather brought a good turn out Aug. 20 to the final Cruise Night of the 2010s in downtown Plainfield. Classic cars lined both sides of Lockport Street - receiving looks of admiration and interest from both gear heads and patio diners as the sounds of 50’s rock n’ roll played in the air. Cars on display ranged from a 1926 Model T Ford with its original engine, an example of the infamous Ford Edsel, a Ford Falcon and some Mustangs from the last few years. There were also some Chevys, a large number of pickup tru...
Rules are rules, and they usually benefit people in a positive manner. Recently, Oakland Raiders' superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown didn't follow rules while in a Cryotherapy chamber. The now infamous photo of Brown's frostbitten feet, show clearly why there are guidelines for the therapy. For Cryotherapy, wish is also known as cold therapy, is a certain kind of local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy. "It's a great tool for recovery and making the...
As lllinoisans gear up to mark the end of summer with Labor Day celebrations throughout the state, the Plainfield Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on drunk, unbuckled and distracted drivers. Our goal is to help ensure that our community's residents and visitors make it home safely after the party ends. Plainfield Police will be out in force to keep impaired drivers off the roads, make sure motorists buckle up, and do not drive...
Whether it is school, work, or even the world around us, the world can be a stressful place. Retired educator Zelma Chamberlain, M. Ed who has more than 35 years of meditating, brought her talents to the Lisle Library District. "I've been meditating for 36 years," Chamberlain said. "I specifically like this practice of meditation because it focuses on the tenth opening of the body." While going through a list of slideshows explain the nuances and the essential keys of the...
Father time is something that is inevitable. With that being said, after the age of 65, Medicare in the United States is prominent. "Explaining what Medicare is important because a lot of people are very confused with their choices in Medicare," said independent health insurance agent Lori Wylly. "What it covers, what it doesn't and what peoples options are is all very important to know about it." Going over what the term Medicare actually is and what it can do for someone...
Enzo Floresca, a young man out of Bolingbrook, seems to not have any limits. After winning a silver medal in Kumite at the USA National Karate-do Federation at the Schaumburg Convention Center in July, bigger goals are in mind. "Leading up to the competition, I trained everyday," Floresca said. "I trained with my team who also competed in nationals, but it was a lot." Training in the morning with his teammates, by himself and running everyday, the workload was a lot, but well...
Enzo Floresca, a young man out of Bolingbrook, seems to not have any limits. After winning a silver medal in Kumite at the USA National Karate-do Federation at the Schaumburg Convention Center in July, bigger goals are in mind. "Leading up to the competition, I trained everyday," Floresca said. "I trained with my team who also competed in nationals, but it was a lot." Training in the morning with his teammates, by himself and running everyday, the workload was a lot, but well...
Teen Center Dance Canceled The Teen Center Back-to-School Dance, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 14, has been canceled. Please disregard the advertisement for this event in the fall ‘Focus On Niles’ newsletter. Visit the Community Calendar at www.vniles.com throughout the year for the latest special event information! Save the Date! October 26 for the 7th Morton Grove Community Artist Performance Open call for artists from August 20 to September 20 by 5pm Announcement: September 27. ONLINE SUBMISSION ONLY at www....