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By RICHARD MAYER Elk Grove Township in hopes Assistant Managing Editor that Addison Court, where Monti conducts business, can Mount Prospect is defendingbe cleaned up and properly a lawsuit regarding an unincor-maintained going forward. porated industrial street on the Monti &Associates, a manu- village's far south side report-facturer's representative agen- edly in need of maintenance. cy that deals with parts and Entrance to Addison Court off Busse Road, technically in unincorporated Elk Grove Township. Addison Monti & Associates filedsupplies for wholesalers in the could be annexed into Mount Prospect one day, but a business there wants street conditions improved the suit against the village and (Continued on page 9A) first. (Journal photo)
Inside. Airport Board Chairman Candidate Named Also, Prospect Heights Taps Replacement For Pace
By LAUREN BARRY for who serves on the airport lage of Wheeling, as well as the Hersey, Journal & Topics Reporter board. community," Prospect Heights CEA's former chairman Rob-says on its city website. Prospect John Tourtelot, a candidateert McKenzie left the board in Though Tourtelot is not a for the vacant Chicago Ex-February to focus on his lawpilot, he has decades of ex- ecutive Airport (CEA) Boardpractice, according to his res-perience on various boards, Battle chairman's position, receivedignation letter. He had servedincluding 10 years on the >> Sports, page 12A the first of two approvalsin the position since 2013. board at Rush Hospital and a needed to secure the spot During the search for a re-current position on the board on Monday, April 18 duringplacement, the board, whichof directors of Heritage Bank the Wheeling Village Boardincludes Village Trustee Rayof Schuamburg. meeting. Prospect Heights isLang as one of its members, "I've been in the community John Tourtelot speaks to the Pappas expected to vote on Tourtelot'soperated without a chairman. a long time," he told the Journal Wheeling Village Board upon appointment next Monday, The airport board governs& Topics. As a board member, his appointment as Chicago April 25. CEA by "representing theTourtelot said that "media- Executive Airport board chairman Dies At 76 Monday night, April 18. Prospect Both towns own and operateinterests of both the city oftion, dealing with people and Heights aldermen must also ap- >> News,page3A CEA and are jointly responsibleProspect Heights and the vil- (Continued on page 8A) prove of Tourtelot. (Journal photo) See Our Ad! -Plus Money Saving COUPONS!
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Northwest Suburbs PPRT Amounts Misallocated Town Amount
Elk Grove Village $187,162.31 State Wants Des Plaines $172,017.43 Northbrook $66,443.20
Park Ridge $59,627.40 Its Money Back Arlington Heights $55,691.61 Mount Prospect $55,585.77
A recent tax system modern-to less than $10,000. For 10impacted taxing districts to Hoffman Estates $34,115.30 ization initiative at the Illinoistaxing districts, however, theestablish a plan to recapture the Niles $33,278.90 Dept. of Revenue (IDOR) hasoverpayment totaled $1 millionfunds over an extended period Wilmette $32,428.70 uncovered a misallocation toor more. of time. The Auditor General's the Personal Property Replace- Locally, according to theregularly scheduled Financial Rolling Meadows $32,360.63 ment Tax (PPRT) Fund thatdiscovery, Elk Grove Vil-and Compliance Audit of the Glenview has a major negative financial lage was overpaid $187,162,Department began today, and $31,554.35 impact on several NorthwestDes Plaines, $172,017, Roll-we have fully disclosed the Wheeling $23,355.68 suburbs. ing Meadows,calculation error to the auditors Palatine The errorApproximately 6,500 $32,360, Ar-for appropriate review." $14,053.54 has resulted indistricts are impacted lingtonHeights The press release said the Buffalo Grove $2,928.28 overpayment $ 5 5,6 9 1, miscalculation occurred under of an estimat-by the misallocation Wheelingthe prior administration fol- Prospect Heights $137.78 ed $168 mil-that began in 2014. $23,355 andlowing the passage of Public lion to taxing Mount Pros-Act 098-0478. The statutory Chart shows Northwest Municipal Conference members and amounts overpaid by state through the Personal Property Replacement Tax. districts statewide and $1.5 mil-pect $55,585. change resulted in the discon- lion to Northwest suburbs that "Does the state have thetinuation of Form IL -1000 and receive PPRT disbursements. statutory ability to recouprevisions to Forms IL -1065 The over allocation was identi-funds they collected in error?"and IL -1120 -ST, which caused fied during IDOR's implemen-asked Des Plaines Mayor Mattcalculation errors associated tation of a new general ledgerBogusz. with the payments for these system, designed to enhance In 2014, the total amountforms. accuracy and efficiency at theof PPRT distributed to taxing Personal property replace- department. districts was $1.37 billion. Inment taxes (PPRT) are revenues Approximately 6,500 dis-2015, the amount was $1.43collected by the state of Illinois tricts are impacted by the misal-billion. and paid to local governments location that began in 2014. For "We are certainly sensitiveto replace money that was lost 5,291 Illinois taxing districts,to the impact recouping theseby local governments when the individual taxing district'sfunds will have on some of ourtheir powers to impose personal total overpayment amountstaxing districts," said Connie property taxes on corporations, Beard, IDOR director in apartnerships, and other busi- press release issued Tuesday.ness entities was abolished in "We will be working with thethe 1970 Constitution. Correction OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS A last name was misspelled in MERYL DAVIS & CHARLIE WHITE an April 6 Des Plaines Journal TROUBLE BATHING? Ashley Wagner I Gracie Gold article on city commission ap- NEW WALK-IN Madison Chock & Evan Bates I Maw & Alex Shibutani pointmentg. Ellen Marie Menas Rlppon I Ryan Bradley I Patina Edmunds was added to the Des Plaines TUB AND SHOWER Youth Commission, not Ellen LOCAL COMPANY AY, APRIL 29 7:30 PM Marie Means, as was reported. ONE DAY INSTALL ALLSTATE ARENA Additionally, Menas has experi- MADE IN THE USA! ence mentoring college students BUY TICKETS NOW STARSONICE.COM 1.800.745.3000 and separately with McHenry NO GIMMICKS -QUOTE BY PHONE - LOWEST PRICE Allstate arena ticketmaster 13 ICI County Police Charities. Call Eric-800-748-4147 I www.factorytubs.com The Journal regrets the error.
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OAKTON & LEE IN DES PLAINES Online www.journal-topics.com (Just South of Jewel/Osco) 803-6766$25 OFF$79reg $89° www.journal-topics.com The Journal I Friday, April 22, 2016 I Page 5A Des Plaines Tunes -In Relay For LifeJune 11 Des Plaines' annual Relay Relay or Life is a national se-camp out around the Maineluminaria ceremony, and the Food, games, entertainment for Life event sprints to Maineries of events that began in 1985West track and take turns walk-fight back ceremony. and prizes are also part of the West High School on Saturday,to raise funds for the Americaning or running. One member of Each of these elementshalf day of activities. June 11, from 12 p.m. to mid-Cancer Society. Over the years,each team must be on the trackserves to honor those who have Prospective participants can night, with the theme "Tunethe organization has raisedat all times. Three ceremoniessurvived, those who have lostcreate a new team or join an Out Cancer and Tune In Foralmost $5 billion. are included in the day's ac-their battle and those who areexisting team. Volunteers can A Cure." During the local event, teamstivities: the survivor's lap, thestill fighting. register at relayforife.org. Legislators Lob Spending Bills, Other Fixes As Budget Impasse Continues By TOM ROBB which (Senate Bill 3418) makes various state appropria- ton Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Journal Political Editor tions that would authorize spending by the comptroller.Prospect and Prospect Heights in However, it is attached to a pension reform bill, SBthe Journal -area. With the state budget impasse approaching its 10th 2117, something legislators refer to as a "shell bill," Drivers who have not been month, local legislators have been busy since the startor one introduced with minimal language so it mayreceiving notice of expiring ve- of the legislative session this month in Springfield. be amended later. The proposed amendment to SBhicle registrations from the Illinois Since the state began its fiscal year July 1, 2015, it has2117 strikes the word "the" in one part of the bill andSecretary of State, because of the had no budget to work with and no state authorizationreplaces it with the word "the." budget impasse, might soon find for the Illinois comptroller to spend money except by "This is a very different kind of negotiation than in relief through a bill sponsored a patchwork of court rulings. The statemate has leftthe past, lobing bills back and forth at each other," Stateby State Rep. McAuliffe which many state obligations unfilled with little movementRep. Elaine Nekritz (D -57th) said. Nekritz's districtrecently passed the house and was by either Republicans or Democrats to fix things, untilcovers portions of several Journal -area communities. introduced in the Senate by Cul- Munger this month. Nekirtz said the proposed pension reforms in the GOP lerton and State Sen. Ira Silverstein The largest focus is on the state budget. Duelingbill would only affect those earning more than $180,000 (D -8th). The bill would not impose Democratic and Republican sponsored bills have been per year and would do little to fill state coffers. penalties for expired vehicle regis- introduced authorizing the state comptroller to make State Rep. Michael McAuliffe (R -20th), who voted trations if no written notice was sent spending allocations. against HB 2046, said there is no the money to fund itby the state, and proposes no law The effort to pass a budget has emerged amid theand questioned the wisdom of passing a bill the gov-enforcement may issue citations backdrop of Gov. Bruce Rauner's insistence at tyingernor is widely expected to veto. McAuliffe's districtto cars with expired license plates other reforms in his Turnaround Agenda to the budget. covers portions of Des Plaines, Niles, Park Ridge anduntil more than one month after the Reforms such as pension changes, how legislativeRosemont in the Journal -area. plates are expired. districts are drawn after the U.S. Census, term limits This year, the state is dealing with decreased revenues State Sen. Julie Morrison (D - and work rules which many unions claim would stripas an income tax increase from several years ago, push- 29th) is a chief co-sponsor and them of power. Rauner claims those provisions woulding the tax rate to 5%, was recently allowed to sunset sponsor of two pieces of legislation Morrlion lead to increased growth and increased revenue fordropping the income tax rate to 3.75%. "The only wayintroduced by Cullerton which the state. to get out of this mess is some sort of compromise,"would allow townships to assume Another issue which Rauner and GOP state leadersMcAuliffe said. the responsibilities of township have raised is the number of levels of government. State Sen. Laura Murphy (D -28th) said SB 2046road districts maintaining less Several pending pieces of legislation would allow forwould allow some state social services agencies, com-than 15 miles of road. It allows for township or municipal consolidation, something manymunity colleges and universities to receive at leastthe merging of smaller townships township officials object to (see separate story in April some funding. She said Catholic Charities is owed $20through referenda. Morrison is a 20-21 Journal & Topics). The budget debate intensi-million and said Western Illinois University recentlyformer West Deerfield Township fied this week as State Comptroller Leslie Munger saidannounced 110 employees would be laid off. Murphy'ssupervisor. Her district includes pay for elected state officials and constitutional statedistrict stretches from Elk Grove Village through Desportions of Arlington Heights, officers, including herself, would face the same delaysPlaines into Park Ridge in the Journal -area. Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, as the other $7.8 billion in backlogged, unpaid bills. State Rep. David Harris (R -53rd), who sits on theProspect Heights and Wheeling. The Democratic spending bill, House Bill 2046, in-House revenue committee and did not cast a vote "Current Illinois law prevents Murphy troduced by Senate PresidentJohn Cullerton, passed the on SB 2046, said if it were not for the patchwork ofmany common sense proposals that state House and Senate and was sent to Gov. Rauner'scourt rulings paying state employees, keeping officeswould make township government more efficient and desk Thursday. Several local state legislators said wideopen and funding some social services agencies andresponsive to taxpayers," Morrison said. "This plan expectation exists that Rauner will veto the bill. other bills, the state would have had a budget planwould empower local governments to make decisions The Republican plan includes several bills, one ofmonths ago. Harris' district covers portions of Arling- that are in its best interest." Solutions Sought Over Trucking Facility Noise Complaints Complaints about noise fromcity hall. ing and truck repair company atSeegers Road, was developedrun idle for extended periods a company on Northwest High- According to Ald. Smith, RG the site, which ceased operationswithin the last decade. of time. way in Des Plaines have beenSmith, 622 Northwest Hwy., aaround four years ago, according Ald. Smith explained that, in "There are issues in regard to finding their way to Ald. Doncompany operating in the cityto the company's website. Be-the past three to five months,trucks idling at various hours," Smith (7th) from Concordsince 1951, was issued a con-fore the company moved to theresidents of Concord CommonsSmith said. "Some people are Commons, a nearby townhomeditional use permit by the cityNorthwest Highway location ithave been commenting abouteven finding it hard to sleep." development. in 2010 allowing its owners towas located in an industrial areanoise from the property. At the meeting, Smith hopes To address the issue, busi-rent space on their property toin Des Plaines south of Touhy Some tractor -trailer trucksthat both residents and the busi- ness owners, residents and citytruck owners. Avenue near Wolf Road. that have rented space there takeness will have an opportunity to officials will meet at 7 p.m. Previously, RG Smith oper- Concord Commons, locatedtime to warm up in the winter,"air some grievances, and come Monday, May 4 at Des Plainesated an equipment manufactur-near Northwest Highway and Smith said. Many of the vehicles up with some solutions." Page 6A Friday, April 22, 2016 The Journal www.journal-topics.com Police Blotter Man Charged With Resisting Driving, Retail These items are from Deskeyword "ICARE" fol-incident and the Journal & Plaines Police Departmentlowed by a message of upTopics Newspapers has filed incident reports. The Desto 160 characters. a Freedom of Information Plaines Journal publishes Act request with the city for Theft Charges this police blotter everyResisting Charged the report. Wednesday and Friday. These items are fromvalid driver's license and dis- If anyone has informa- Wojciech Sokol, 28, of 395Theft Reported Mount Prospect Police De-obeying a traffic control device tion that can help solve aKing Ln., Des Plaines, was partment incident reports.at Elmhurst and Rand roads. crime, call the police de-charged with resisting po- A license plate was taken The Mount Prospect Journal Pedro Abrajan-Ixtepan, 31, partment at 847-391.5400,lice at 6:30 p.m. on Monday,from a blue Mercury Sable in publishes this police blot-of 311 W. Hawthorne Cir., was call Crimestoppers atApril 18. He was taken intothe 1700 block of Ash Street ter every Wednesday andcharged with driving without 847 -699 -STOP, or send textcustody at BP, 800 Elmhurstbetween 11.p.m. on Saturday, Friday. 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District officialsand Communication Ben Grey, for further consideration. said seven of those eight casesa student was observed "bran- The discussion came in thewere instances where studentsdishing a knife." That student CALL NOW 1-800-254-7349 wake of a number of studentsmay have forgotten they hadwas disarmed by school staff, who were reportedly found pos- smaller pocket knives in theirthe letter said. sessing knives, some in theirbags or on their persons, not Deputy Elk Grove Village school -issued computer bags.instances where the knivesPolice Chief Chuck Walsh One school board member, Tim were used or brandished assaid no criminal charges were filed in that incident and said school social workers were involved. 60-60-60Sale! 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Kiefer will LIVE particular interests of his.replace Rodney Pace who "It's a good way to continuewas removed from the board to make a difference in theby Mayor Nick Helmer last COUNTRY community." month. Before starting this leg of Kiefer is a general foreman his career, Tourtelot servedfor Connelly Electric in Ad- MUSIC as a sergeant in the Arling-dison. ton Heights Police Dept. for He served in the Army EVERY THURSDAY around 20 years before em-Reserves from 1981 to 1999 barking on another two -decadereaching the rank of sergeant *"* career as a judge. first class. Tourtelot was reluctant to His responsibilities there discuss the position too in-included air traffic manage- depth before Prospect Heightsment. Kiefer served in Saudi As. S 4.- .. aldermen decide next Monday,Arabia during Desert Storm but did explain that he believesand was awarded a Bronze members of the communityStar for Operations. have something to say regard- "I think I can do great things ing CEA's operations. "We[for CEA]," Kiefer told city want to give them a forum toofficials last week. Married be heard." and a father of six, Kiefer said cube he moved to Prospect Heights In related news: Prospect Heights aldermensix months ago. "I'm willing April 11 approved Jamesto listen and learn." Easy to Use! ILLINOIS CRP SEED QUICK ORDER FORM! Go to prairieseedfarms.com to download 800-582-2788 or 641-766-6790 tor» Sports never sleeps! Follow the Journal's Dion Martorano this spring at joumal-topics.com/sports as he follows all the local sports tweets! @Dion_JTsports EED frgetbzie ezftetta Serving All Of REPEAT BUSINESS! 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Thepose a threat to the safety of drivers of township collects property taxes fromvehicles and trucks that use the road, Monti for maintenance of roads andespecially during the winter months BEAUTIFUL PLAY" bridges. when potholes are covered with snow - New York Times According to the complaint, Addisonor ice. Court was dedicated as a public road Additionally, due to lack of supervision around December 1964. It was incor-and oversight, the complaint states cer- porated into the township and the belieftain owners or tenants of the lots adjacent was the township was in charge of itsto the road have been restricting ingress maintenance. and egress to the property by improperly Around March 1987, the road wasparking their vehicles on the road. annexed into Mount Prospect. How- Monti & Associates wants the road to OUR ever, a few months later, Addison Courtbe repaired by either the village or town- property owners filed a petition seekingship to bring it up to a safe condition. disconnection from the village. They are requesting that damaged curbs In December 1990, a judge granted theand gutters be replaced, inlet cleaning petition, allowing the street to be discon-be provided as well as street resurfac- TOWN nected from the village and once againing. They are also seeking permanent BY THORNTON WILDER operate in an unincorporated area. maintenance going forward as well as After an appellate court confirmed thecontinuous snow removal. disconnection in September 1992, the As talks continue with the village and township assumed temporary respon-nearby United Airlines about annexing sibility for maintenance of the road insome of that property later this year, January 1993. By December that year,Village Manager Michael Cassady said There's Something Way Down Deep the township and village ceased provid-Mount Prospect would also consider That's Eternal About Every ing necessary maintenance, repairs andannexing Addison Court. Human Being April 8 -May 1 Fri -Sat 7:30 PM & Sun 3:00 PM WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED. FI FCTRIFYING LIVE FNTERTAINMFNT A Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the small village of Grover's Corners that taps into collective folk memory. 11 /1 Proudly presented by the Guild Theater Company. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. COMING SOON TO LEELA: TI1E SONGS OF 01 -IN PRINE HGARTAOGI TONIGHT Lost & Ross Bennett Taylor Mason MixedBlDessogsings May 13 & 14 May 20 & 21 May6 &7 4 ris(.585) 360-24`8 Presented byi 81$11 SiSuArts, Inc 'NT PP OS P ItC7, ARTS Page 10A l Friday, April 22, 2016 j The Journal www.journal-topics.com $125 Badding w/Camera Community Events With this ad All Seasons Plumbing Clubs & Organizations more information, call Jeanette at Des Plaines Art Guild. Learn all types & Sewer Solutions 847-635-6780. of art techniques at the monthly Des Plaines Ladies of the Elks will demonstrations held at Prairie Lakes [email protected] conduct their Spring Luncheon on Des Plaines Garden Club's annual Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Saturday, April 23 at the Des Plaines Plant & Bake Sale is slated for 8:30 St., Des Plaines. Meetings are held Elks Lodge, 495 Lee St. Both mem- a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14, at the second Tuesday of the month (ex- No job is too big or too small! We do it all from A to Z. bers and non-members are welcome Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. North- cept for July, August and December). Have a flooded basement? Ask about our water mitigation to attend. Maureen Christine, a west Hwy. Pick up annuals, perenni- Opportunities exist to display your concert vocalist and recording art- als, vegetables or a hanging basket. artwork throughout the community specials. About 96% of our customers get approved by ist, will entertain guests by singing Treat yourself to homemade baked on a regular basis, with a special Broadway songs. A cash bar and goods. A garden consultant will an- exhibit, Art Guild 2016, taking place their insurance for full coverage of repairs: raffle will be featured from 11 a.m. swer your questions. Cash only. at the Des Plaines History Center to noon. On the lunch menu is soup, this November and December. To Flooded basement, main line roddings, water restoration choice of salad or chicken breast and Mount Prospect Woman's Club join, download a membership form ice cream for dessert. Lunch will be Luncheon and Fashion Show will be from the Des Plaines Art Guild's web - service, sewer repairs, water line insulations/repairs. served from noon to 1:30 p.m. For held Tuesday, May 17 at Cotillion site, dpag.org, or mail your request ticket information, call Sherri Siater Banquets in Palatine. Fashions by to Membership, P.O. Box 81, Des at 847-298-6464. Chico's will be featured. Social hour Plaines, IL 60016. starts at 11 a.m. and lunch will be OKe call doe4ea alit The Mount Prospect Park District served at noon. There is a fee. Pro- Arlington Heights Senior Center will host its annual plant sale from 9 ceeds provide college scholarships Scrapbook Club meets on various a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the to local high school students and Fridays anytime from 8:30 a.m. to 3 708-674-1935 or 773-947-4941 Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 W. other charities. For more informa- p.m. The club is free and no reserva- Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines. Varieties tion, call Barbara Van Arsdale at tions are required. The next regular include both premium sun and shade 847-877-1088. meetings are Fridays, April 22 and annuals and perennials. Enjoy 10 29. Bring photos and supplies. A va- varieties of tomato plants and an as- Des Plaines Toastmasters #1645 will riety of tools, easy for seniors to use sorted variety of peppers and herbs. meet from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays, are available. There is also a Sizzix Choose from a colorful mix of hybrid May 2, 16, June 6 and 20; Aug. 1 and a Cricut machine. Newcomers HIGHER EDUCATION dahlias, over 50 hanging baskets, and 29 in the Community Room at are welcome. The center is located succulents, individual plants, plant- Oakton Arms Assisted Living, 1665 at 1801 W. Central Rd., Arlington ers and more. Oakton Place. The club will meet Heights. For more information on the on Tuesday, July 5 and Mondays, club, contact the senior center at Optim.Eyes Low Vision Support July 18 and Aug. 15 in Room B at 847-253-5532. Group will conduct its monthly meet- Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 ing from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Ellinwood St.. The revised meeting Religion May 10 at Brookdale Des Plaines, schedule appears on a flyer at the St. Stephen Culinaires invites the 800 S. River Rd. Dr. Kara Crumbliss, Des Plaines Public Library. public to an "Italian Dinner' in the low vision optometrist at Chicago Lighthouse, will serve as guest Local residents are invited to join the (Continued on page 16A) CREATES speaker. Topics will include review of the eye and diseases that cause vision loss, strategies used in low vision rehabilitation to help individu- BERKSHIRE Stanley J. Walgreen als with vision impairment. Those HATHAWAY Broker, eCertified, e -PRO, SFR, SRES interested in attending may contact HomeServices Dee at 847-699-8798. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Stank Real Estate 300 W Golf Road "The Swans of Fifth Avenue," by Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Melanie Benjamin, will be reviewed 0 847255.3900 IC 847.652.7005 by Barbara Rinella at the Literary Review Book Club meeting on Friday, JOBS [email protected] May 13 at the Des Plaines Elks Club. 217-523-4040www.suaa.org Luncheon and book review begin at StarckRE.com i StariWalgreen.com noon. The Literary Review Book Club Education is our Future! Pass a Budget! of Des Plaines was formed through A member of the franchise system of BIM the Friends of the Des Plaines Library and has presented luncheon -book reviews for nearly two decades. The group was formed by book lovers to have the opportunity to enjoy a Maine Township MaineStreamers presents lovely luncheon, share in a review of a popular book, and to make new friends. The program is open to the `Swing into Spring" public. To make reservations or for SENIOR EXP02016 Friday, April 29, 2016 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Pace Golf Mill Shopping Center, Niles, IL Auctions Mark Your Calendar & Attend on Friday, April 29! Art Antiques Free to all seniors, Maine Township's MaineStreamers' 10th annual "Swing into Spring" Expo promises entertainment, health screenings, information on how to improve your finances, and other ways to make Estate SENIOR EXPO your life better. You can enjoy the music of Randy Walker,ashe performs A Tribute to Liquidation Roy Orbison. See entertaining presentations and discover links to a variety EXPO HIGHLIGHTS: Collections Sold. 10Years of businesses and organizations that provide ;he services that you need. Bingo sponsored by A DECADEOF SHARING Browse area booths and gather information at your leisure. Supervisor Carol A. Teschky We make You'll also get plenty of free goodies from your friends at MaineStreamers Free Caricatures and dozens of exhibiting organizations and companies. house calls. art by Mark Schultz No reservations needed. SPONSORS The Skokie Valley Trio Free Estimates performs all three Haydn "London Trios" Advocate Sernitir :Y'en's aRESOURCE A Tribute to Roy Orbison E-mail info to: JOURNAL .t9 and Bence, Lutheran General Hospital ti1 ores Newspaper GUIDE1, music by Randy Walker [email protected] For more information, call theMaine Township MaineStreamersat 847-297-2510 (847) 296-0773 or visit the Senior Expo section of the township's website:www.mainetownship.com/seniorexpo www.journal-topics.com The Journal I Friday, April 22, 2016 I Page 11A Community Photo Project Focuses On Homes, Sites The public is invited to par- dated. It's not an art competition. tion of the image or a memory ticipate in a community photoEveryone has phones. Everyoneof the scene or a statement about project in Des Plaines calledcan snap a picture." why the photo is meaningful. "On the Street Where You Live, The project was launched in Popko hopes the effort will Work, and Play." Residents ofconjunction with the Des Plaines create a sense of place by photo- all ages are invited to submitHistory Center's current show, graphically portraying daily life photos of their house, favorite"Des Plaines Architecture: Anin Des Plaines. She added that building, or other interestingExhibit about our Homes andthe photos will be displayed in a Photos of the city's homes, both new and old, have come into focus for the Des Plaines History Center and organizers of a community project. structure located in Des Plaines. City." Community members traveling mural and a sculptural The effort is sponsored by thecan upload up to three photoswork. "This project gives people Des Plaines History Center,to desplainesmemory.org, where a chance to leave a mark and be Des Plaines Arts Council, Desthey will be posted online. Pho-part of something that everyone ORI BROTHERS Plaines Memory, and the Destos can also be scanned at thecan partake in," she said. "It can FLOORING Plaines Public Library. History Center, which is open tomake you feel good about where 6010 N. NORTHWEST HWY "This project is about having the public Tuesdays -Fridays, 10 you live or worship or what you CHICAGO. IL 60631 fun," said Rhonda Popko of thea.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1 are passionate about." Carpet - Wood - Laminates - Ceramic - Vinyl Arts Council. "People can con-to 4 p.m. All photo submissions Photos will be accepted until tribute without feeling intimi-should include a brief descrip-July 31. 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Exp & Good Shepherd Korean Church To advertise, contact Mary Min at: 847-299-5511 Ext 119 or Email: [email protected] Journal & Topics Newspapers Sports Friday, April 22, 2016 I 12A Get more LOCAL sports at journal-topics.com/sports and on Twitter @Dion_JTSports Sports Roundup by Dion Martorano Prospect Rebounds Against Hersey Baseball runs), Remy Gerew (1 -for -2, Richie Sevic (2 goals, 3 steals, 1 double, 2 RBI, 1 run), Kim 2 assists), Alex Meyer (2 goals), Wednesday,April 20 Labahn (2 -for -4, 1 RBI, 1 run) Abraham Martinez (1 goal, 3 and Jackie Bednar (1 -for -4, 2 assists, 1 steal), Kevin Wendt - Prospect 16, Hersey 12: RBI). Prospect was led by Lau- land (1 goal, 3 steals) and Frank The Huskies gave Prospectren Caldrone (3 -for -5, 1RBI), Argusa (1 goal) led the Warriors their second loss of the seasonJennifer Strickland (2 -for -3, 2 over Taft. Maine West (10-6-1) on Monday and the KnightsRBI, 2 runs), Cate Meersman led 9-1 at half before letting off weren't in the mood to go 0-2(2 -for -4, 1 RBI, 1 run), Alyssa in the second. Maine West also against their rivals this week.Cacini (1 -for -2,1 RBI, 2 runs), had contributions from Adam Prospect came out on top of aAlex Kanter (1 -for -5, 1 run), Smolik-Valles (5 steals, 4 as- 16-12 shootout on WednesdayHannah B rummer (1 -for -1, 1 sists, 1 block), Anthony Alonzi in Arlington Heights. HerseyRBI) and Lindsey LeComte (2 steals, 1 assist, 1 block) and was up 6-5 after 4 innings before(1 -for-3). Nestor O'Brien (2 steals, 1 the Knights exploded for 5 runs Rolling Meadows 10, assist). in the top of the fifth to take aWheeling 0: Rolling Meadows 10-6 lead. Each team scored 6(9-5) moved a game closer to Tuesday,April 19 runs over the final 2 innings to10 wins, a season after going finish off the scoring. 2-28, after defeating MSL East Prospect 11, Deerfield 7: Elk Grove 8, Rolling Mead-rival Wheeling 10-0. Rolling Isaac Ginnodo (6 goals), Matt ows 0: Elk Grove's Joe LopezMeadows was led by Mallory Prospect pitcher Ryan Molini brings the heatagainstHersey during Inserra (2 goals), Jack Gabriel Wednesday's MSL East showdown in Arlington Heights. (3 -for -5, 1 triple, 1 double,King (2 -for -3, 1 double, 1 (2 goals) and Asher Ginnodo (Dion Martorano/Journal photos) 5 RBI, 1 run) and ChristianRBI, 2 runs), Amanda Elkins (1 goal) led the Knights past Camacho (3 -for -4, 1 double, 3 (2 -for -4,1 run), Sara Benner Deerfield after a stellar first half. runs) combined for more hits(1 -for -3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs), Prospect outscore Deerfield 8-1 than the whole Mustangs team.Caroline Slowik (2 -for -2, 1 by halftime. Elk Grove improved to 9-6, 3-1 double), Paige Connor (1 -for - JV: Prospect 9, Deerfield 1 in the MSL East. 3, 1 double,1 RBI, 1run), Buffalo Grove 11, WheelingElizabeth Elkins (1 -for -2, 1 Girls Water Polo 1: Buffalo Grove (8-6, 3-1 inrun), Emily Schmidt (1 -for -3, MSL East) scored 7 runs in the 1 run) and Lydia Schultz (1 - Wednesday,April 20 first inning to put Wheeling in afor -1, 1 RBI). hole they couldn't dig out of. Elk Grove 13, Buffalo Prospect 8, Elk Grove 4: Grove 3: The dynamic duo of Prospect clinched the MSLEast Kylie Thomsen (3 -for -4, 2 HR, Tuesday,April 19 championship by doubling up 1 double, 6 RBI, 2 runs) and Elk Grove. "We are very excited Sarah Pauscher (2 -for -2, 1HR, Maine West 8, Maine East for the conference champion- 1 2 runs) led Elk Grove 2: Maine West led start to finish RBI, ship game and sectionals," (10-1). Pauscher has 7HRthis in an 8-2 win over District 207 Prospect coach Natalie Tucker rivals Maine Fast. West (6-7,season, including a homer in said. "Our team came back from six straight games. 1-0 in CSL North) was led by yet another deficit with smart Nick Stone (1 -for -2, 3RBI,1 adjustments and good effort run), Alex Zimmerman (2 -for -3, Tuesday,April 19 to get the win. [It] took true 1 double, 1 run), Matt Johnston Hersey's Matt Abfall (24) was all smiles as he crossed home plate in teamwork tonight and I'm really (1 -for -3, 2 runs, 2 SB), Jake Ri- Niles North 5, Maine West a high -scoring affair against Prospect on Wednesday. proud of all my girls." Elk Grove portella (1 -for -3, 1 RBI, 1 run, led 3-1 at half before Prospect 2 SB), Sean Russell (1 -for -4, 14: Kayla Pociejewski nearly hit for the cycle for MaineBoys Tennis first conference game of theoutscored the Grenadiers 7-1 in run, 1 SB) and Joe Swanson (1 season in a rain -shortened gamethe second half. Prospect was RBI, 1 run). West, but the Warriors lost 5-4 after falling behind early. Niles Tuesday,April 19 to Hersey (4-8-2,1-4-1 in MSL). led by Faye Barry (2 goals), Sophomores: Maine West Claire Callahan scored the loneAnn Fulk (2 goals), Gracie Dix 12, Maine East 0 North led 3-0 after one inning and went up 5-2 after 4 before Fremd 6, Prospect 1: Pros-goal of the game for Hersey in(1 goal), Connie Vuong (1 goal), the fast half. Colleen Doyle (1 goal), Emma Softball the Warriors tried to mount apect got their only win of the comeback. Pociejewski nailed anight at No. 1 doubles with the Colehour (1 goal) and Lauren Tuesday,April 19 Broz (9 saves). Elk Grove was Wednesday,April 20 2 -run HR, a double and a singleteam of Adam Nadler and Peter at the plate to lead West. Grace Velic knocking off Fremd's Jus- led by Lilly Lawrin (2 goals), Hersey 11, Prospect 8:Feldkamp returned from antin Piotrowski and James Feng, Deerfield 2, Maine West 1:Nicole Adams (1 goal) and Hersey overcame a4-0 deficit toinjury to make her season debut4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Dorothy Calba scored the onlyAbigail Farmer (1 goal). knock off Prospect in Arlingtonand went 2 -for -4 with a double JV: Prospect 5, Fremd 2 goal for Maine West in a close JV: Prospect 9, Elk Grove 4 Heights. The Huskies scored alland a single. conference loss to Deerfield. Maine West 14, Taft 4: 11 runs between the third and Girls Soccer Maine West (11-8) continued fifth innings. Hersey was led by Monday,April 18 Boys Water Polo their win streak, pushing it to 7. Hannah Graff (3 -for -3, 1 RBI, 2 Wednesday,April 20 Coach Drew Schneider now was runs), Katie Wingerter (2 -for -4, Elk Grove 7, Prospect 2: Wednesday,April 20 397 wins in his career, meaning 3 RBI, 1 run), Kaitlyn Denten (2 - Elk Grove defeated Prospect Hersey 1, Prospect 0 (59 he is 3 wins shy ofbecoming the for -4, 1 double, 2 RBI, 2 runs),(2-7, 0-4) to improve to 8-1 minutes): The Knights (5-2-2, Maine West 14, Taft 4:third girls water polo coach in Makayla Tsagalis (2 -for -4, 2thineason. 4-1-2 in MSL) dropped theirBrendan Atwood (7 goals), state history to reach 400. yww.journal-topics.com Friday, April 22, 2016 I Page 13A Help Wanted 0100 Lifeguards Lifeguards Full Time 0190 0190 0900 Legals 0900 Legals 0900 Legals 0900 Legals NOTICE OF Notice is hereby given tha the City of Des Plaines Plann ng and Zoning Board will 0120 Janitors LIFEGUARDS WANTED PUBLIC MEETING hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. in Room 102 of the Des Plaines Civic Center, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, Illinois to consider the following Swimming Pool Management Company is On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 petitions: Temp FTJanitors& now hiring for summer season. No experi- from 2:00 pm. to 3:00 pm :',Ieaners4/11/16-11/30/16. a meeting conducted by Address: 1000 Hewitt Drive Case Number: 16-015-V kpplicants must be willing, CommunityConsolidated lualified, to perform work ence. Will Train. 60 locations. Top Pay. School District 59 will The petitioner is requesting a Standard Variation under Section 12-7-2.D.4 of the 1998 lescribedin ad available 847-531-8625 take place at the Commu- Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to construct an addition with a rear set- antire period specified. nity Consolidated School back of approximately 9 -feet, where a minimum setback of 16.2 -feet (20% of lot depth) Transportprovided, des- [email protected] District59 Administration is required in the R-1 Single -Family Residential District. gnated localetojobsite. Building, 2123 S. Arlington WorksitesinCo.(ies)of www.aquaguardmanagement.com HeightsRoad,Arlington PIN: 08-24-201-047-0000 3ook Co, Lake Co, Du - Heights,IL. The purpose >age Co. Poss dutiesClean Unique Job Des Plaines Huge of the meeting will be to 0190 0640 Petitioner: Aki Bouras, 1000 Hewitt Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60016 acilities, sites, clean eqpt, Opportunity Rummage Sale discuss the District's plans supplies,removedebris for providing special edu- Owner: Aki Bouras, 1000 Hewitt Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60016 rom worksites,dispose LIFEGUARDS WANTED Des Plaines Huge rum- cation services to students af trash,waste material, For Condo Pools, mage sale First Con- with disabilities who attend Address: 9 N. Fourth Avenue Case Number: 16-016-V lather empty trash, clean May 25 thru Sept. 5. gregational Church 766 private schools and home window,glasspartitions, Top pay, Flex Hrs. We Graceland 6pm - 8pm schools within the district The petitioner is requesting a Standard Variation under Section 12-7-2.D.4 of the 1998 nirror,use soapy water, 4/22 ($7) 9am -3pm 4/23 for the 2016/2017 school Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to construct an addition with a front set- ethercleaners,sponges, Train & Certify. Apply at (free) Antiques Furniture year. If you have a stu- back of approximately 10 -feet, where a minimum setback of 25 -feet is required in the iqueegees.Nomin.edu. 630-529-1117 Housewares Clothing Toys dent who attends a private/ R-1 Single -Family Residential District. eqmt.OJT Poss daily/wkly www.poolwatch.net Bake SaleGrilledFood parochial school or are a ars: 7a -3:30p; 35-40+. OT Babysitting Bag Check parent of a home -schooled PIN: available,not reqd. M -F. Landscaper 09-08-306-009-0000 01 80 847/299-5561 student who has been or 'oss wkend/holiday work. wu Maintenance Worker may be identified with a /ariableweathercondi- Petitioner: Catherine Moyer, 9 N. Fourth Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 0650 Garage Sale disability and you reside ions apply; hrs may fluctu- Marv's Professional Land- withinthe boundariesof Owner: Catherine Moyer, 9 N. Fourth Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 ate(+/-), poss downtime/ scaping seeks an expe- CommunityConsolidated )T.Employer to comply w/ Des Plaines School District 59, you are rienced FTlandscape/ Address: 1757 Farwell Drive Case Number: 16-017-V applicable Fed, State, local Multi -homes urged to attend. aws pertaining to OT. maintenance worker. If you have further ques- Shawn Lane & Ambleside The petitioner is requesting a Standard Variation under Section 12-7-2.D.4 of the 1998 'hysical: lift, balance, $14/hr. Bilingual a must. tions pertaining tothis Thur. Apr. 21 to Sat. Apr 23 Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow the construction of single-family valk, stoop, handle, posi- meeting orif you plan to Call 708-790-5588 8 a.m. -5 p.m. residences on two lots of 50 -feet in width, where a minimum lot width of 55 -feet is re- ion,move, max muscle attend, please contact quired in the R-1 Single -Family Residential District. orce to lift, push, pull, carry Big variety of items. Mrs.Veronica Lake, As- 0180 Landscaping tject to 50Ibs. $13.87/hr sistant Superintendent for PIN: 09-33-110-012-0000, 09-33-110-013-0000 DT $20.81/hr Use/maintain EducationalServices,at 0750 House For Sale amployerprovidedtools/ 847-593-4335. aquip./supplies no cost/ LANDSCAPER/ Petitioner: Sam Basli, 10507 S Michael Drive, Palos Hills, IL 60465 ieposit. Attn to detail, com- DES PLAINES )lete tasks. Drug/Alcohol/ Ingleside, IL, Owner: Sam Basli, 10507 S Michael Drive, Palos Hills, IL 60465 !Tobacco free work zone.At HELP WANTED OPEN HOUSE, 0900 Legals 4/22 thru 4/24, Noon -5, amployers discretion/cost CALL Address: 1896-1930 Lee Street, 1157-1175 Prospect Lane (Southwest corner of Lee vrkr may have random 3558 N. Tami Lane. Noticeis herebygiven, Street and Prospect Lane) Case Number: 16 -019 -SUB irug/alcohol testduring 847/998-8873 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, pursuant to "An Act in re- employment + test/ refusal updated, bsmt/garage. lation to the use of an As- The petitioner is requesting a Tentative Plat of Subdivision for the Lee and Prospect o abide = dismissal.Will 847-496-5998 sumed Business Name in Subdivision to create ten lots totaling 2.71 -acres in the R-1, Single -Family Residential 0630 Cars & Trucks yovide cost of worker re - the conduct or transaction Zoning District. urn transport, subsistence of Business in the State," rom worksite to place from Love to buy your car as amended, that a cer- PIN: 09-29-101-100-0000, 09-29-101-101-0000, 09-29-101-134-0000, vhich worker departed to or truck will pay $200 - A COTTAGE TO A tificationwas registered 09-29-101-172-0000, 09-29-101-179-0000, 09-29-101-211-0000, work for employer if worker $2,000 for the good, bad by the undersigned with 09-29-101-212-0000, 09-29-101-213-0000 :ompletes periodof em- or ugly! Also classic, an- CASTLE, YOU'LL the County Clerk of Cook )loyment or dismissed tique, hot rod or project County. Registration Num- Petitioner: City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 rom employment before FIND THE HOME ber: D16146236 on April Owner(s):City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 and of work period above. cars. Same day free tow 6,2016. 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Thomas Jefferson Journal & Topics Newspapers I Friday April 22, 2016 114A Tom Wessell Richard Mayer Tom Robb Denise Fleischer Managing Editor Assistant Managing kditor ' Political Editor Lifestyles Editor How Much Should A Good Of Boy Pete, my next door neighbor in Okla- We Get, Des Plaines? homa, died last week. Not his advanced years, but the cancer got him. More accurately stated, the complications that Editor, Journal: benefits could have stopped official, I felt I had to defend were aggravated by cancer. He fought immediately when the general our rights and powers as it for many years and experienced I recently voted to retain counsel alleged our health aldermen by opposing this the emotional roller -coaster ride of health care benefits for Des benefits were never properly move, which changed how highs and lows, ups and downs. Truly, Plaines public officials. Here granted in the first place. many votes it took to restore Pete fought the good fight. But it just are the reasons why. When one alderman's wife the health benefit removed by wouldn't stay away. Over the past sev- First, in my view, the properfaces cancer and another al- the mayor from 5 out of 8 to 6 eral months it attacked with vengeance. Epiphanies out of 8 votes. question for us to consider derman's daughter also faces You've heard this story before. You By Rev. Dr. should have been how much cancer, I could never vote What I do support is an know how it goes. William G. Grice, III the aldermen, the clerk and to remove their benefits no outside commission of Des Before he retired 20 and more years the mayor receive in compen- matter how small the chance Plaines residents appointed by ago, Pete worked for the railroad as sation, which in addition to might be they would lose the aldermen and the mayor a conductor on freight trains. He was a devout Southern health care benefits includes them. to recommend just what our Baptist. Pete kept cows on his 15 -acres of pasture below salary, expenses, and in the Third, the mayor's action compensation should be. This the ridge where our houses are located. His largest herd ran case of the mayor a city to administratively remove is what other legislative bod- around 25 or 30. supplied car, a questionable Des Plaines public officials' ies including our legislature Nearly every day, regardless of how he felt health -wise, benefit when the mayor workshealth benefits after they had do to avoid conflict of interest Pete loaded -up bags of vitamin enriched cattle feed on the a full-time job in downtown been repeatedly authorized problems. We should do the back of his four-by-four and slowly descend the incline to Chicago and how this com- by the city council for over same. the pasture. The cows would hear him coming, watch him pensation should be changed. 30 years seemed wrong and open the gate and drive into the pasture, then follow him Second, with the way the unsupported by the law, the Ald. Malcolm Chester all the way to the trough. They'd patiently wait for Pete to general counsel interpreted general counsel's opinion (6th) slit open the bags and pour out the feed. After he finished the law, our health care notwithstanding. As a public Des Plaines and walked away, the herd crowded together at the feeding trough pushing and shoving for a bite to eat. Pete's herd grew smaller over the years. Yet, watching the cows and how Pete cared for them always brought me Improving City Starts With Cleanup pleasure. It's not the sort of thing I see along Thacker Street, especially cows lethargically sauntering across the pasture Editor, Journal: nity? to River Road? How about on a summer day to cool off in a shallow pond or somehow How do people coming intofencing in the front of the breakout to graze on my lawn, because, of course, the grass To our mayor and city Des Plaines on Mannheim Maine Scrap metal yard to is always greener on my side of the barbed-wire fence. council: Whatever happened from the airport, for example,hide the junk? No wonder The free -roaming neighborhood dogs loved Pete. Every to "Keep Des Plaines Beauti- view our town, as they are Schawke Stone left their al- morning before sunlight touched the ground they'd be wait- ful"? greeted with the townhouses ternative lodging after being ing for Pete in his driveway. He would give each one a hot Instead of spending your on Howard and Mannheim a part of that plum area. dog. From my kitchen window I'd occasionally watch this good time and taxpayers' with their junk in the front Making brick sidewalks daily ritual of little dogs with swiftly wagging tails eagerly money on a city logo, how yards. How about those and plastic containers will surrounding Pete for their morning treat. "They sure love about writing citations to coming into Des Plaines on not make this city more at- their morning weenies," Pete told me. people and companies that Rand Road who have to see tractive -- start with the basic Many years earlier, Pete's own dog died. He had a caring are eyesores to the commu- the eyesores from Golf Road cleanup! Imagine paying relationship with that mutt, too. Whenever Pete was home, thousands of dollars for a he parked his pick-up truck with its door open. This allowed condo along the S -Curve on his dog to climb in and jump up on the bench seat to find Northwest Highway only to shelter from the sun, the cold, a stiff wind, or rain. I still have a view of the railroad remember how that dog peacefully snoozed inside that old JOURNAL & TOPICS yard and trucks along the battered pick-up, which eventually broke down in the pas- Media Group many high voltage poles. ture and is still there. Pete never got it fixed or towed. Let's at least put back some Each time I was in Oklahoma, Pete and I would visit Publishers of 16 community newspapers, specialty publications, foliage to camouflage the and converse with one another - never in our homes - but travel guides, magazines and website area. outside on his driveway. He'd ask about my friends who'd For sure, I am not the only visited us and how things were "up north." He'd frequently Todd Wessell resident who feels this way, retell his tale about the one time he drove the toll road Editor & Publisher and who will appreciate some around Chicago and had to stop every few miles to pay response to this letter -- it thirty -cents. He'd speak about how much traffic he faced. Robert Wessell Richard C. Wessell, Jr. should be put on next year's "I don't know how you can stand it," he'd say, knowing a Associate Publisher/Sales Associate Publisher/Sales agenda. Thank you for at least person sees more cars driving a few miles on the Tri-State responding to this letter at than are in LeFlore County where we live. Mary Alice Wenzi Annie Weaver your next meeting -- maybe When Pete heard that my Father was with us when he Director of Administration Controller it'll precipitate some action. passed away in the hospital in Oklahoma, he and his wife came by our house with a plate of warm cookies and warm A Long Time Resident of heartfelt words of condolence. I Publisher 1946-2003 Richard C. Wessell, Sr. Des Plaines (Continued on page 16A) Mary Jane Wessell I Travel Editor, Co -Publisher 1946-2004 www.journal-topics.com The Journal I Friday, April 22, 2016 I Page 15A Cali in your opinion; SpeakOut. 018449e7:uP2www.i09.9,:::piesicon, Something 'sneaky' told that it doesn't take any correct that issues concerningreach for my oatmeal because Just call our 24 -hour hotline at at S -Curve? brains to spend money. The taxpayers money will be a I am a short lady. Thank you 847-299-1500, or go to our website current leaders of MP are huge issue come next elec- Gary and thank you 1500 at www.journal-topics.com to state Does anyone in Des proof of that maxim. Let the tion. We will start by your Lee Jewel-Osco. I hope the what is on your mind concerning an issue you consider to be significant, Plaines besides me think that village employees get their wasteful spending, disregard new Mariano's does not steal and we'll publish it.If you would like something sneaky is afoot exercise by walking up and of the voters wishes, and all your business, ultimately to state your opinion about anything, with regard to this planned down the stairs. MP should your need to use this office putting you out of business. feel free to do so. Just make sure pedestrian path? Every time I be renamed "Jurassic Park" for your own political gain. It Please stay in business. your message is brief, to the point drive through the Northwest because it's run by dinosaurs.will be an interesting election and within the limits of good taste Highway S -Curve I can't coming up. Works rump off to and acceptable to readers of a family help but notice the colored Has questions for mayor feed family newspaper. maker flags planted in the Amazing grass that parallels the road. Matt Bogusz is quoted as Dear Dick on Webster, I This usually identifies gas, saying that people of Des Every day in Illinois and recently read your Speak Out electric or water lines. Could Plaines do not want the alder-Chicago amazes me. The "too loud too late". I cannot stamps. Of course, there is it be they're already map- men to have the health insur- Illinois state comptroller begin to tell you how upset some overlap. That results in ping out the path's route even ance. I have two questions to has no money to pay bills this makes me. I work two a debt per citizen for those though no formal OK has ask about that. 1) When was and salary on time, but the jobs. One of them is a night left of $18,196. Beyond been given? I really wonder there a referendum on that, mayor of Chicago is going to shift, starting at 2 a.m. I work that, the state is looking for what's going on. I have lived that he knows this informa- install all new LED lights to my rump off to feed my fam- money to fix the roads and in Des Plaines for more than tion? 2) The people did vote brighten up the city. The real ily. This is my only form of bridges which may amount 40 years and aside from to have residency for our city question is who and how are transportation. You should be to as much $450 per year for the occasional trucker who employee department heads, really going to pay for it and thankful that you are able to someone that drives 30,000 thinks he can squeeze under and Bogusz got rid of that. what will it cost the taxpay- reside in the comfort of your miles per year. the railroad bridge, but gets I guess what we the citizens ers. Also, who loans money home while I am just leaving stuck, I never heard of any- want only counts when it is to a bankrupt city that is mor-for work. Maybe you ought Too bad Sakas leaving one being killed or injured what Matt wants. PS: How ally defunct, deprived and to stop complaining about the walking along that curve much does Matt make from deprilved? Which investment noise and start being thank- Re: Des Plaines eco- unless I've been oblivious to the city? Maybe he should ei-houses, individuals and banksful. I am a law abiding citizennomic director. It's a shame such reports. I do remember ther show up and be a mayor,are so stupid to buy these as well. Sincerely, Hector on that George Sakas left Des one time when I slept past or give his salary and perks "junk and worthless" bonds? Webster. Plaines government after the Des Plaines train station back. only two years. He was when coming home from Which knucklehead Wants some changes a great asset to the team. work one evening and hav- Couldn't store was it? at city hall Here's an example of lack ing to walk back from the afford more? of leadership in Des Plaines. Cumberland station in the I would just like to know As a newcomer to Des We're losing great talent. dark on the street. But I was Isn't it amazing, every which knucklehead came up Plaines (three years), I no- just very careful and made it Jewel/Osco store in the area with "Good Move". A good ticed that the mayor and city Letter writer back safely. As for flooding is always crowded and every move would be to move staff don't like us residents was on target during a heavy rain or lots of store is looking and advertis- away. checking on their work. melting snow is concerned, ing for more employees and Sometimes, things just don't To "Upset by letter: sup- that problem is not greater additional help? Wouldn't Thank you, kind citizen check out. This health insur- ports mayor". Mike Lakewas than the ones I've seen on you think the greedy stock- ance show currently going right on target. major expressways in our holders could afford a few To the young lady who on, why? With all the prob- area. Finally, does anyone more bucks per hour in pay, helped me cross Touhy, I'd lems, businesses leaving and Comments comical believe in their heart of heartsthat they might attract a few like to say thank you. My no leadership at the city hall, that such a path will really be more new employees? knees would not cooperate we need a change. I guess we Why does Mike Lake al- used by voluminous numbers with me which caused me need someone who is experi- ways have something to say? of people to bike and walk Sure will be interesting to fall down on the street. enced and not have someone It's comical. Our new city downtown Des Plaines where Thank you for helping me. going through a training motto should be "What does there is literally nothing to Mayor Bogusz are you God bless. Bob from Des process. We must wake up Mike Lake think?" Dick from do? joking? The only reason you Plaines. and go back to things that Des Plaines. were against the health insur- worked. Mayor Matt Bogusz Says MP run by ance for the aldermen is for Feeling the burn you are not Des Plaines' Watch out for fence dinosaurs your own political gain. It is answer and I don't see you so easy to fool the public into The only place I feel the going any further in policies. A neighbor of mine has According to the Journal believing that by taking awayburn is in my wallet. a fence that is deteriorating article, the geniuses who run a benefit the alderman have By the numbers and about to collapse. The MP are thinking about put- had for 35 years and without Please stay city has been called about the ting an elevator in the down- a pay raise in the same period The state of Illinois has a fence for months and nothing town parking deck. First, of time, you care about the Hello Des Plaines shout population of 12,830,000 and has been done. The neighbor they will waste $20,000 for a cost to the residents. What out, this is Shirley. I'm writ- a debt per citizen of $11,474. thinks he is above the law. feasibility study. The village about the responsible bidders ing you today in regard to theNot all of the citizens can When he is asked to repair people employees recently ordinance you vetoed against Jewel-Osco on Lee. I love to afford to pay their share. Thisthe fence, his answer to us is tried to foist a $220,000 exer-the residents' wishes? This buy my oatmeal there. They includes 2,410,000 under 19 4 -letter words. I hope when cise palace onto the backs of has already cost the taxpay- always have a great selection.or 65 and older. We must alsothe fence falls me and my the taxpayers. The new city ers significantly more than Gary in grocery is a stand include the 2,330,000 who family members will not get manager, Cassady, should be the insurance cost. You are soup guy. He always helps me are unemployed or on food hurt. A disgusted citizen. Page 16A I Friday, April 22, 2016 I The Journal www.journal-topics.com goods, books and a large furniture 675 E. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. the church office at 847-827-6656. tent plus a bake sale and grilled food Fellowship Hall. Entertainment will be Everyone in the community is wel- Reservations must be made by Mon- Events for sale. Babysitting and bag check provided by The Arlingtones starting come to attend the luncheon and the day, April 25. Non-perishable food for provided. For more information, call at 1:30 p.m. The Arlingtones is an program. There is a suggested dona- the Des Plaines Self -Help Closet and (Continued from page 10A) 847-299-5561. a cappella men's chorus located in tion. For more information, contact Food Pantry will be collected. gym at 6 p.m. (after 5 p.m. Mass) Holy Trinity Fellowship Ministry is Saturday, April 23. On the menu is sponsoring a Hawaiian Night on Sat- penne pasta, homemade meatballs, urday, April 23. Dinner will be served sausage, salad, bread and butter, at 5 p.m. The show begins at 6 p.m. and spumoni or sherbet for dessert. Entertainment will be provided by Spring into Summer Tickets may be obtained this week at Edizon Dayo on sax, keyboards and the Parish Center. Call 847-369-0185 vocals; dancing provided by Chelsea for information. There is a ticket fee. Cabanada. There is an adult admis- Tickets cost a few dollars more when sion fee. No charge for the kids. purchased at the door. St. Stephen Tickets are available after church ser- Catholic Church is located at 1267 vices and available at the door. The Everett Ave., Des Plaines. event will be held in Augustanta Hall. SALE For more information, contact the The annual "Second Time Around" church office at 847-724-6060. Holy rummage sale at First Congregational Trinity Lutheran Church is located at UCC of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland 2328 Central Rd., Glenview. Ave., is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23. An early sale The Women of the Evangelical (for a fee) will be held from 6 to 8 Lutheran Church of America (WELCA) p.m. Friday, April 22. Featured depart- will conduct their annual Spring ments include antiques, housewares, Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, clothing, toys, electronics/sporting April 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Epiphanies Every Pair in.the Store SALE ENDS SA APRIL 30th (Continued from page 14A) I don't know what will happen next to Pete's house, his SAS* Clarks pasture, his cows. 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