INSIDE Pilot Ran Out Of Fuel Elmhurst Rd. Cafe OKdBooks Collected In ******CR LOT 0041A"C071 Before Crash Near CEAFor Video Gaming Memory Of Librarian MT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY Page 3A Page 12A Page1B 10 S EMERSON ST STE 1 MT PROSPECT. IL 60056-3295 0100113 1,11..11-11....1.1..11....11...1.11.1...1.1....1111 11.1 MOUNT PROSPECT JOURNAL I I Vol. 89 No. 33 Journal & Topics Media Group I journal-topics.com Wednesday, August 14, 2019 $1 Nice Village To `Night' Local Residents, Talk 'Pot' In Police Come Together For Annual Event September Mount Prospect police honor guard presents the colors kicking off National Night Out at Lions By MC F. ANDERSON to buy marijuana for recreational Park. Below: Patrons visit the Mount Prospect Police Depart- Journal & Topics Reporter use starting Jan. 1 2020; how- ment table for "swag bags" ever, this doesn't mean a scene during National Night Out. (Nic F. Mount Prospect MayorArlenefrom Woodstock will take place. Anderson/Journal photos) Juracek confirmed that talks will Consumers will have to follow begin in September to determine the law's guidelines, such as be- what MountProspectshould ing over the age of 21 to purchase do or not do in preparation forand use marijuana, and will not the state's legalization of recre-be allowed to use marijuana at ational marijuana. the following: public spaces such The Illinois General Assembly as parks and streets; in any motor passed a marijuana legalization vehicle; school grounds (with the bill and Illinois Governor J.B.exception of medical purposes); Pritzker signed it into law in June, near a working police officer, making Illinois the 11th state to firefighter, corrections officer, legalize recreational marijuanabus driver or anyone under the for adults over the age of 21. age of 21. Other states that have legalized Furthermore, businesses, marijuana include Alaska, Cali-landlords and college campuses fornia, Colorado, Maine, Mas-can prohibit the use of marijuana sachusetts, Michigan, Oregon,on their property. Nevada, Washington, Vermont The potential positive and and Washington, D.C. negative outcomes of legalizing Illinois residents will be able (Continued on page 2A) Updates Expected On Willow Rd. Plan Tonight At the next Prospect Heights and was first proposed around By MC F. ANDERSON shell at Lions Park, and began with ties and listen to the music from Willow Road Ad Hoc Com-four years ago. It would be a Journal & Topics Reporter John Hersey High School seniorsrock band Hifi Superstar. mitteemeeting, scheduled forcost -sharing split between the Anna Gorrill and Megan Derbick The event's activities included 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 14)Metropolitan Water Reclamation Mount Prospect held anothersinging the national anthem dur-a bouncy house, donut eating at City Hall, members plan toDist., Cook County and Prospect successful National Night Outing the presentation of the colors. contest, investigating a "crime discuss new information aboutHeights, with MWRD payingrn for the community, community Afterward, the audience wasscene," cornhole/bags, going a proposed major flood controlthe greatest share and Prospect leaders and local first responders. welcomed to talk to one another, inside of first responder vehicles, project for the roadway. Heights the least. An intergov- CO This year's event was held Aug. visit the organizations at the tables,obtaining goodies and swag, and The $3 million road project ernmental agreement is requiredo 6 at the Veterans Memorial Band - eat food, enjoy the night's activi- (Continued on page 2A) would involve raising roadways (Continued on page 2A) Woodstock: For Jimy Sohns, What Could Have BeenOFF THE RECORD, PAGE 14A Page 2A I Wednesday, August 14, 2019 I The Journal www.journal-topics.com cluded that local regulationsfacilities should be allowed to needed to be implemented before conduct business in the city and re- National Night Out Marijuana recreational marijuana is available gardless of the outcomes, establish (Continued from page 1A) crowd -pleasing activities, many (Continued from page 1A) to the public on Jan. 1. regulations for the new businesses meeting law enforcement of-children and adults seemed to marijuana has had towns sur- Niles has opened up for publicto follow. Aldermen approved a ficers; firefighters; paramed-gravitate toward K9 handler and rounding Mount Prospect talking comment on their website andplan to study the issue and come ics; Community Emergencypatrol officer, Bryan Furr, and about marijuana between theirscheduled a public hearing on up with a recommendation soon. Response Team (CERT) borderhis furry partner, Alex, by his board members and communityThursday, Aug. 22 to hear feed- Officials in Arlington Heights protection officers; public works police car, and Border Protection members. back from residents on potential expect to begin discussions next employees and amongst others. K9 Officer Jennifer Miller with Marijuana, while legalized atbusiness and zoning regulationsweek on recreational marijuana. The people behind the ideaher furry partner, Beckham, by a state level, it is still illegal at aregarding legalized recreational Specific dates as to when for the faux crime were officers their table. federal level and is categorized asmarijuana. Mount Prospect will begin its Becca Seidner, Becky Zac and K9 officer and Border Pro- a Schedule 1 substance. Des Plaines has begun debatingmarijuana discussions have yet Dave Okan. People of all agestection officer, Ken Hoffman, Buffalo Grove trustees con-whether recreational marijuanato be released. were invited to look at the staged said that it was his first time crime scene to test their visualparticipating in Mount Pros- and critical thinking skills inpect's National Night Out. "I an attempt to find clues. The love coming out and talking to crime scenes included a car with people," Hoffman said. Committee's First Meeting Since Feb. smeared "bloody" handprints, a In attendance at the tables glove and other inconspicuouswere Link Together; Public (Continued from page 1A) leaving things as -is, he said. project. clues that one had to look for. Works, the Mount Prospect for the project to move forward. MWRD wants the project to in- During this week's meeting, the Grant Smith of Glenview said Police Department bike unit; The five -member Prospect clude raising the height of Willowcommittee is expected to review that while he and his familyLife Span; Crime Stoppers; Heights committee was assembledRoad, Owen Court and Hillcrestresponses from MWRD to ques- don't live in Mount Prospect, it Family Wellness; Lemons of in January to review the projectDrive to improve flooding issuestions and concerns raised at the seemed that it would be a fun, Love; Mount Prospect Medical and provide recommendations toin the area. In a presentation lastprevious meeting. family event and concluded,"It's Reserve Corps; Mount Prospect the City Council. It includes: Nick year, MWRD said the project Concerns from the committee a nice night." Public Library; Mount Prospect Colombe, a resident who lives could require a six to nine -monthaddressed by MWRD include: silt Children of all ages and heights Chamber of Commerce; Mount near the project area; Hillcrestfull roadway closure. Timelinesgoing into Hillcrest Lake, destruc- climbed up the fire trucks andProspect Lions Club; Mount homeowners association Presi-have yet to be announced for thetion of wildlife, increased lake police cars to wave to their par- Prospect Park District; Mount dent Tim Kupczyk; Ald. Wendy outflows, construction disruption ents below and smile cheesilyProspect Community Engage- Morgan -Adams (3d), Ald. PatProject scope options for nearby homeowners, flood for pictures. ment Committee; amongst other Ludvigsen (4th) and City Manager issues for nearby homeowners, Mount Prospect residentlocal organizations. Joe Wade. They held their first include raising Willow a possible increase to permanent and proud grandmother of two meeting Feb. 27. and nearby and interior standing water, aesthetic changes grandchildren , Chris Reeve, said "The task of the committee is to streets, raising Willow to the area such as diminished lake that she came out to National SEE MORE PHOTOS determine the scope of the work," views and a loss of trees, potential Night Out to enjoy the weather said Wade. Project scope options and leaving interior costs to residents, and how much FROM THE EVENT and added that being with her include raising Willow and nearby streets alone, a hybrid the road or roads in the area should AT WWW.JOURNAL- grandchildren at the event makes and interior streets, raising Willow of the two options, or be raised. it more fun. TOPICS.COM and leaving interior streets alone, Prospect Heights City Hall is While there were obvious a hybrid of the two options, orleaving things as -is. located at 8 N. Elmhurst Rd. IT'S NOT WHAT YOU SELL IT FOR, BUT WHAT YOU GET TO KEEP THAT COUNTS! As an award winning REALTOR®, committed to serving the community, I've got what it takes to get the job done. JAN GOCZKOWSKI Broker (847) 767-6548 Military Relocation Professional With CENTURY 21 - the most trusted name in Real Estate - and a Team CELEBRATE of 11 Industry Experts behind me, I can help you maximize the equity THE YEAR OF THE PARK WITH US! in your present home. 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