Mundelein Review (IL) back issues from December 2007:
Hyde funeral to be held Friday
Dec 03, 2007; ... Former longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde, a central but respected figure in national politics, died early Nov. 29. He was 83. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at St. John Neumann Church, 2900 E. Main St., (Rt. 64), St. Charles. Entombment will be in ...
Business giving helps boost the bottom line
Dec 05, 2007 ... Donating to charities is not just something you can do to help the community, it can also help your bottom line. A recent study found that for every dollar given to charitable organizations, two to three dollars is returned in sales. If your business is looking to give to a worthy cause this ...
Bigcaps in Chicago +2.50%
Dec 05, 2007 ... The one-week (Nov. 20-28) change in stock price for the 50 largest Chicago-based companies, based on Dec. 29 market cap. The DJIA was +2.14%; the S&P 500 was +2.08%. Year-to-date: Chicago big caps +7.56%; DJIA +6.63%; S&P 500 +3.60%. For the Chicago big caps list, go to our Web site, select ...
Arias aplenty at da Corneto opera company benefit
Dec 06, 2007 ... PARTIESChicago's Concert Opera Company, da Corneto held its annual benefit Oct. 15 at the Casino Club in Chicago. The evening, attended by about 100 guests, celebrated the conclusion of the company's 11th season. Wine and hors d'oeuvres were followed by an operatic excerpts, sung by da ...
Foundation keeps ball rolling, raises $100,000 for District 34
Dec 06, 2007 ... FUND RAISERSMore than 550 people attended the sixth annual Glenview Education Foundation fund-raiser Nov. 2 at Pinstripes on Willow Road in Northbrook. The party, titled "Keep the Ball Rolling to Make Every Child a Winner," included bowling, bocce ball, dinner and a silent auction. The ...
How to have an eco-friendly holiday
Dec 06, 2007 ... As the song goes, it's "the most wonderful time of the year." But what most Illinois residents don't realize is that the holiday season is also one of the most damaging times of the year for the environment, generating wasted energy, added pollutants and millions of tons of extra ...
LSSI raises $65,000 at gala
Dec 06, 2007 ... BENEFITSDr. Peter Benson, president of the Minneapolis-based Search Institute, was honored Nov. 3 by the Lutheran Social Services of Illinois with its Amicus Certus award at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. The occasion was the organization's 26th annual gala, which included entertainment by ...
Rush fashion show raises $500,000
Dec 06, 2007 ... FASHIONThe oldest continuous charitable fashion show in the country looked very fresh at Symphony Center in Chicago the evening of Oct. 4. The 81st annual Rush University Medical Center Fashion, sponsored by the center's Woman's Board, featured fall fashions from Escada, Frances Heffernan, J ....
Benefit nets $1 million for research
Dec 06, 2007 ... TREND SETTERSThe Women's Board of the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation presented a million dollar night at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago Nov. 10. With an assist from Van Cleef & Arpels and Diners Club International the board celebrated its 41st annual Grand Auction gala, ...
How to keep wildlife in the wild
Dec 06, 2007 ... Temperatures are dropping and days are getting shorter, which reminds wildlife that it is time to seek winter quarters. Raccoons, skunks and squirrels may seek shelter in places that homeowners do not even realize they are providing, through openings in their chimneys, attics, vents, porches ...
Beautiful patterns sparkle again
Dec 06, 2007 ... COVER STORYCrystal designer William Yeoward made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus, Northbrook Nov. 13, and delighted old friends and new with his magnificent stemware and other gleaming crystal pieces. The British designer, who is based in London, rarely goes on the road.. "About ...
Movin' on up
Dec 06, 2007; ... When the letter came from the Illinois State Board of Education, Diamond Lake School Principal Beth Kiewicz expected just another piece of mass mailing. So when she opened it up to find a letter of commendation from the State Board of Education, she said she was shocked. "I was so ...
Special 'K'
Dec 06, 2007 ... Vernon Hills Park District offers program for pre-kindergartnersThe Vernon Hills Park District Little Learners Preschool gives children who are too young for the school system a chance to socialize with kids their own age and learn through a variety of activities. Preschool classes are ...
When was it made?
Dec 06, 2007; ... Not sure how old your holiday decorations are? You might get an idea of when they were made by looking on the bottom. The Winking Christmas Tree Light, a little battery powered tree that twinkles when turned on, was probably made before 1919. Joan Carlson, who has an eye for ...
Political calendar
Dec 06, 2007 ... Dec. 3. Last day for local government to put a binding referendum on the ballotDec. 27 Absentee voting beginsJan. 8 Last day to register to voteJan. 9 Grace period ...
Writing, texting not synonyms
Dec 06, 2007 ... The English language is taking a lot of hits these days. Good grammar, gone. Accurate spelling, gone. Sophisticated syntax and diction, gone. Who or what is the culprit, you ask? You might be holding it in your hand right now as you peruse this page. Or maybe you ...
A very, vintage holiday
Dec 06, 2007; ... The crèche at the Osicka home in Lincolnshire represents more than the birth of the Christ child. It's a happy reminder of days gone by, with its figurines of simple villagers, some a generation old now. "My parents started it early in our marriage," said Barb Osicka. "I like that ...
Bring on the baked beans and serve over anything
Dec 06, 2007; ... Emma and I were on a search for a public tennis court, something one wouldn't expect to be difficult here in England, but a task that proved exceedingly elusive one sunny autumn morning. We drove around for an hour with our rackets in the boot of Emma's car, looking for a place to play and ...
Try Italian food, Spiaggia-style
Dec 06, 2007 ... Thanks to Tony Mantuano, the award-winning executive chef at Chicago's Spiaggia, it's possible to recreate some of the city's finest Italian cuisine in the comfort of your own home. With his new Spiaggia Cookbook: Eleganza Italiana In Cucina (Chronicle), food fans can cook up recipes like the ...
Pot pourri
Dec 06, 2007 ... Shaw's Crab House, 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, is celebrating the Cabernet Sauvignon grape at a holiday tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and live music while tasting all the cabernet sauvignon on Shaw's wine list. Cost is $25 per person, all inclusive, and ...
Recipes to try for the holidays
Dec 06, 2007 ... As a gift to you, Pioneer Press, Morton's and Joey's Brickhouse offer these recipes. You might want to give these recipes as a gift to your favorite cook with a brand new gadget. MORTON'S LEGENDARY HOT CHOCOLATE CAKE This is Morton's No. 1dessert, and easy to make. To get the right ...
Make your muscles work -- at every age
Dec 06, 2007; ... While the term "strength training" may elicit images of a Speedo-clad Arnold Schwarzenegger, bodybuilders encompass only a fraction of strength-training enthusiasts. In fact, from marathoners to moms, everyone can benefit from increasing their muscle mass. Strength training is ...
Include health histories at holiday get-togethers
Dec 06, 2007; ... Recently, some dear friends from outside the Chicago area came for a visit. While memories we share of our children and marriages have been full of joy, their lives were punctuated by the diagnosis of colon cancer in the husband at the age of 49. At the time of its discovery, a large cancerous ...
Nutrition Wise
Dec 06, 2007; ... Q: How much weight do most people gain during the holiday season? A: The holidays can spell trouble for anyone trying to lose or maintain weight. While many people begin the New Year feeling five to 10 pounds heavier, such large gains are not the norm. A study of nearly 200 adults ...
Sweeteners: Read labels, then choose accordingly
Dec 06, 2007; ... When it comes to sugar, not all yogurt and health bars are created equal. In fact, some pack a mighty powerful sweet punch. And fat-free certainly does not mean sugar-free. Pioneer Press checked the grams of sugar in some yogurts and power bars of equal portions. Although yogurt does ...
Make your baking fun
Dec 06, 2007 ... This holiday season, Plugrá European-Style Butter and The French Pastry School of Chicago are teaming up to unlock the secrets to flawless holiday baking. Earl Grey Tea Pound Cake will glow when you follow these tips gleaned from decades of culinary competitions and world-class dessert ...
Mushrooms, wine dress up rib-eye
Dec 06, 2007 ... Whether your wine cellar is a sophisticated, temperature-controlled room or a designated space in your kitchen, you'll want to have plenty of wine on hand for the holidays. Try a Spanish wine to sip with tapas-style appetizers. Select a sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon for a wine-and-cheese ...
Saucy secret for easy entertaining
Dec 06, 2007 ... We've all heard that "the secret's in the sauce." That sauce could be the result of a renowned chef's laborious, multi-step method that produces the perfect demi-glace. Or it could be a home cook's famous marinara, a complex recipe taught and passed down over generations. Or we could be ...
Spicy bread is easy and versatile
Dec 06, 2007 ... Spicy Bacon Cornbread from Linda Collister's Quick Breads (Ryland, Peters & Small) cornbread is a nice addition to a hearty breakfast, a holiday brunch or a family lunch. It can also stand alone as satisfying snack any time of day. This easy, savory quick bread also makes a good accompaniment ...
Rich, robust flavor of Beef Bolognese
Dec 06, 2007 ... Although most people recognize the basic taste sensations as sweet, sour, salty and bitter, it might surprise you that there is a fifth taste called umami [oo-MOM-ee] -- that comes from the Japanese word for delicious. This taste can be described as meaty or savory, and helps bring out the ...
Sugar: How sweet it isn't
Dec 06, 2007; ... In part 1 of this series on sugar, a local chiropractor and two dietitians discuss the pitfalls of sugar. We also talk about the pros and cons of artificial sweeteners. Next week, Pioneer Press talks to a woman who has worked to reduce the amount of sugar her family eats. We also offer ways on ...
Sears brings toys to farms where kids had little, if any
Dec 06, 2007; ... Years ago, some kids rarely got to play with toys. Farm kids didn't have much time to play, much less with toys, because they were busy doing chores, such as milking cows and feeding livestock, said Todd Price, director of Wagner Farm in Glenview. Lake County and the western edge ...
While tinkering in garage, Evanston man creates toy
Dec 06, 2007; ... Evanstonian Charles H. Pajeau made a significant contribution to the building boom in the early 20th Century, but on a small scale. In 1914, Pajeau, a stonemason, invented Tinker Toys in his garage after observing children play with pencils and thread spools. Tinker Toys are spools with ...
From Lincoln Logs to Nintendo
Dec 06, 2007; ... Eight hundred people swarmed to downtown Highland Park to see the giant purple dinosaur known as Barney.Robin Lieberman had opened Tales & Toys on Central Avenue six months earlier in 1992, when Barney, the talking and dancing dinosaur with a big toothy smile and a happy song for kids, was the ...
Calendar
Dec 06, 2007 ... Find out what do this week and beyond. holiday "The Magic of the Nutcracker," presented by Dancenter North at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 9 in Libertyville High School's Butler Auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave. For tickets, call (847) 367-7970. "The Magic of the ...
Merry marionettes give a wacky show
Dec 06, 2007; ... Frosty the Snowman will go to pieces -- and get back together again -- when Dave Herzog's Marionettes presents "Christmas Capers," 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Antioch Public Library, 757 N. Main St. "All of our shows are variety shows, so there's no storyline for the children ...
Honoring a 'Modest Goddess'
Dec 06, 2007; ... Ella Fitzgerald was no Beyonce. Bespectacled and unassuming offstage, she was nicknamed "The Modest Goddess." So if you were to run down the roster of Chicago actors who might be able to play Fitzgerald, E. Faye Butler wouldn't be the first person to come to mind. Butler, after all, is a woman ...
Downes' show is up and running
Dec 06, 2007 ... The work of Antioch artist Dennis Downes will be featured in the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation's December show. Downes, who is a nationally known artist, is devoted to promoting the arts locally and will donate a portion of his sales to the foundation. "I enjoy doing a show right here," ...
'Compass' plays it safe
Dec 06, 2007; ... The Golden CompassBeset on two sides by controversy regarding his adaptation of the first book in Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, director Chris Weitz has prudently chosen a middle course for "The Golden Compass" and guided it to safe harbor as a spectacular, thrilling and ...
New on DVD
Dec 06, 2007 ... SUPERBADNear the end of their frustrating high school career (they're complete losers when it comes to girls and a bully underscores their status at school by spitting on one of them) Seth (Jonah Hill of "Knocked Up") and Evan (Michael Cera of "Arrested Development") are desperate to make up ...
'Rock Band' is a rockin' good time
Dec 06, 2007; ... ROCK BANDXbox 360, Playstation3$169.99Rated E for Everyone"Rock Band," a new rhythm-based video game developed by the same people responsible for "Guitar Hero 1 & 2," provides gamers with the most complete virtual rock star experience ever. Bundled with the game is a very cool and surprisingly ...
Henry Hyde's legacy
Dec 06, 2007 ... There were a few constants in Henry J. Hyde's 40 years of legislative service representing the Chicago area, first in Springfield and then in Washington. D.C. He was a skilled negotiator, a hard worker, congenial, conscientious and committed to representing the people of his district, very ...
Winter delivers snowy punch
Dec 06, 2007; ... On top of snow, freezing rain and icy conditions this past weekend, Mother Nature sent another wintery punch Tuesday afternoon to challenge motorists. Local public works crews were charged with managing the steady snowfall that dumped as much as 9 inches in parts of Libertyville and ...
Chamber can now move forward
Dec 06, 2007 ... After six months without an executive director, Mark Foley began his first day on the job Monday for the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills (GLMV) Chamber of Commerce. The timing is good because it gives the Chamber a chance to begin 2008 with Foley firmly in place, and to ...
Carmel High plans upgrades while keeping costs affordable
Dec 06, 2007; ... Carmel Catholic High School has finalized a five-year strategic plan that includes goals to keep the high school affordable, upgrade to a wireless campus, expanding course offerings including possible online classes and more.The plan was developed by members of the Carmel community over eight ...
County fairgrounds shoots for July
Dec 06, 2007; ... Staff WriterLake County Fair officials gathered on a cold, blustery day with snow in the air to formally break ground on a new county fairgrounds at the Titus Farm property on Peterson Road in Grayslake. About 20 officials from the fair association and village of Grayslake attended the ...
MHS teacher loses license over pornography charges
Dec 06, 2007; ... A longtime Mundelein High School teacher charged with soliciting sex from a student submitted a letter of resignation to the school after forfeiting his teaching license. Police charged Scott S. Lempa, 33, who had taught at MHS for 12 years and coached girl's volleyball, with three ...
Village honors Marino for 50 years as lawyer
Dec 06, 2007; ... Charlie Marino, a long-time village attorney for Mundelein, was taken by surprise Nov. 26 when he was singled out and honored for 50 years in the legal profession. Marino, a Chicago attorney, joined the village as special counsel in 1971 to acquire land for a new wastewater treatment ...
The season is upon us
Dec 06, 2007 ... Downtown Mundelein is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The seventh annual Village Holiday Tree Lighting Friday at Kracklauer Park Gazebo officially kicked off the holiday season in Mundelein. Sponsored by the village along with the Mundelein Park District and Mundelein ...
Mundelein teen avoids jail time
Dec 06, 2007 ... A Mundelein teen has been sentenced to 30 months intensive probation but avoided prison time for a car crash that killed two of his friends in November 2005. Lake County Circuit Judge John Phillips handed down the sentence Monday against Richard A. Wood, now 18, who pleaded guilty to two ...
Lucky dog
Dec 06, 2007; ... It's a lucky dog who finds his way to the loving care of Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue, a small, non-profit organization founded by a Libertyville resident who knew more could and should be done for abandoned and homeless animals. "You get to the point where you think, 'I can do it ...
County seeks immigration authority
Dec 06, 2007; ... Staff Writerjroszkowski@pioneerlocal.comThe Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking authority from the federal government that would give certain county correctional officers expanded powers to begin the deportation process for illegal immigrants who are in jail for serious ...
New County traffic court will replace Lakehurst branch
Dec 06, 2007; ... Staff Writerjroszkowski@pioneerlocal.comConstruction is underway on a new county traffic court in Park City, which will serve residents who live in eastern Lake County from Deerfield to north of Gurnee. Lake County officials attended an official groundbreaking ceremony last week for the ...
Elegy for a showman
Dec 06, 2007; ... Classical Music CriticDanny Newman, Lyric Opera of Chicago's beloved, ebullient press agent from its first days in 1954 until his retirement in 2002, died in his Lincolnwood home Saturday. He was 88 and the cause was pulmonary fibrosis. When there was a cancellation at Lyric by a star ...
Pet of the Week
Dec 06, 2007 ... Madori has one of the cutest faces I have ever seen. Let me be frank. I want this dog. If I didn't have a houseful of cats, an older big dog, a rabbit and a bird who requires a lot of attention, I would be at Save-A-Pet adopting this dog today. Madori has had the same sad ...
Profile
Dec 06, 2007 ... Who: Jimmy's CharhouseWhere: 1413 Peterson Road, LibertyvillePhone: (847) 549-9900What: One of seven resaurants under Dining Out Enterprises basedin Deerfield. The others ...
Straight from the kitchen
Dec 06, 2007; ... When they came to the U.S. from their native Greece, working in a restaurant was just a job. Now it is a passion they both share. Jimmy Panagakis and John Kokkinos began working together 27 years ago, and their partnership the past 10 years has kept Jimmy's Charhouse in ...
Baucus is the man in win over Sequoits
Dec 06, 2007; ... There had been talk of making the extra pass. Jack Baucus benefited the most from this subtle change of philosophy, scoring a career-high 20 points to lead Carmel Catholic to a 64-40 victory over host Antioch on Saturday night. "We talked about averaging 12 or more assists per ...
Corsairs win Galatte Invitational
Dec 06, 2007 ... The Carmel Catholic gymnastics team started the season in style, winning Saturday's 21-team Al Galatte Invitational at Rolling Meadows. The Corsairs had plenty of top performances, including Amber Mirski's win on balance beam (9.0). Lindsay Falk finished in a tie for fifth on bars ...
Coalition steers kids after school
Dec 06, 2007; ... Before joining the Mundelein AfterSchool Coalition, Carina Gonzalez's interaction with the police wasn't always positive. "My behavior wasn't the greatest," the 17-year-old Mundelein High School senior said. "I had been on their bad side for a while." But in the fall of 2006, ...
He's got the green light
Dec 06, 2007; ... While Raffi Mantilla was the star of last year's 22-9 Mundelein High School boys basketball team, Chris Millner and Pat Barron may have been the squad's heart and soul. Those two have graduated, but their spirit lives on in the form of guard Kevin Blackowicz. The 5-foot-9, 160-pounder ...
Bring out Christmas movies
Dec 06, 2007; ... I just read an essay on Christmas movies in Time magazine. The essay was smart-alecky, which is the tone most magazine essayists shoot for these days. The writer was comparing "It's a Wonderful Life" to "A Christmas Story." He quoted a 2006 Harris poll that showed "A Christmas ...
Smoke-free at last
Dec 06, 2007; ... Tired of eating out at the same three restaurants, we were looking to break a habit (Mexican, burgers or pizza). On the recommendation of a friend, we tried a new (to us) restaurant last month. We enjoyed the place, which looked to be an old, roadside Lake County bar turned into a family ...
Lyric Opera's Danny Newman dies at 88
Dec 06, 2007; ... Danny Newman, Lyric Opera of Chicago's beloved, ebullient press agent from its first days in 1954 until his retirement in 2002, died in his Lincolnwood home Saturday. He was 88 and the cause was pulmonary fibrosis. When there was a cancellation at Lyric by a star singer, Newman was the ...
Gifts for cooks and foodies -- part 2
Dec 06, 2007; ... Gadgets, gizmos and really cool stuff -- kitchen shops are full of wonders. Surely, the right item for a cook -- or even a cook wannabe -- on your gift list is among them. Knowing which of those gleaming lovelies are actually useful tools for everyday food preparation and which are ...