SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL) back issues from February 2008:
Caroline Kennedy's endorsement of Obama gives hope
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Phil Schwartz For many of my generation - those who grew up in the 1950s and '60s - the assassination of President Kennedy was a turning point, not just for the nation, but for us personally. Although I was too young to vote in 1960, it was the first time ...
SearchChicago-Autos debuts in SouthtownStar on Thursday
Feb 01, 2008 ... Starting Thursday, Feb. 7, the SouthtownStar will be carrying a new special automotive advertising section. SearchChicago-Autos will provide the region's most comprehensive marketplace of new and used cars. This one-stop destination will also contain reviews and ...
ND stays hot at home
Feb 01, 2008 ... NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Luke Harangody scored a career-high 31 points and Notre Dame used a 14-5 run in overtime to take control and beat Providence 81-74 on Thursday night to extend its home winning streak to 32 games. After Notre Dame's Rob Kurz and Providence's ...
palos Hills'Diary of Anne Frank' to be presented at Moraine
Feb 01, 2008 ... The story of a young Jewish girl and her family hiding from the Nazis during World War II is brought to life in "The Diary of Anne Frank" by the Theatre for Young Audiences at 11 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Dorothy Menker Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts Center at ...
A winter celebration
Feb 01, 2008 ... Chicago may be known as the Second City, but next month it will be first in the country as it hosts the monthlong winter celebration called "Museum of Modern Ice" in Millennium Park. "Chicago has a great history of hosting public arts events, but never has the ...
Horses found dead, others emaciated
Feb 01, 2008 ... A Channahon woman has been arrested for allegedly mistreating and neglecting a number of horses in Manhattan Township. Sonia Herrera, 31, of 25300 W. Old Kerry Road, was arrested and booked into the county jail Tuesday. Herrera has been charged with four felony ...
Feb 01, 2008 ... COOK COUNTY Record early voting reported Voters in Chicago and suburban Cook County are setting records four days ahead of Tuesday's primary election. Nearly 82,000 Chicago voters took advantage of early voting, substantially more than the previous record ...
Tastefully elegant
Feb 01, 2008 ... In a nutshell: Asian Harbor is the fourth Asian cuisine sit-down restaurant to open in Homewood, which only a few years ago had none. Decor: In the tradition of many Thai restaurants, Asian Harbor is tastefully elegant throughout with warm colors. Everything from ...
Dinner and a movie
Feb 01, 2008 ... J.J. Abrams is at it again. The brains behind the nail-biting TV show "Lost" has topped box office charts with his cryptic thriller "Cloverfield." Before watching New York's Manhattan succumb to an unknown monster, why not devour some New ...
Bennett the best bet for Third Congressional District seat
Feb 01, 2008 ... THE ISSUE: Democratic voters in the Third Congressional District have four candidates from whom to choose in the Feb. 5 primary. The seat is currently held by Rep. Daniel Lipinski, who took over his father's seat in 2004. WE SAY: Gerald Bennett, the mayor of Palos ...
Events
Feb 01, 2008 ... Art A&D GALLERY - 619 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, (312) 344-8667. The exhibit "Capricious and Mercurial Systems" is on exhibit through Feb. 21. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m ....
Vegas 'the second best place to be' for Super Bowl
Feb 01, 2008 ... There'll be a lot of Super Bowl parties around town Sunday, but Calumet City native John Kelly, who moved to Las Vegas in 1989, said there's no place like his adopted city to watch the game in the electric atmosphere of a race and sports book. "I think it's the ...
Tiger up 2 in Dubai
Feb 01, 2008 ... DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tiger Woods shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic. Woods, coming off an eight-stroke victory Sunday in San Diego in the PGA Tour's Buick Invitational, had a bogey-free ...
Half-marathon, pro bike racing to hit Southland streets in summer
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Gina Kenny Correspondent The Southland is on its way to becoming a hub for athletes. The area's first half-marathon will be May 4, and there are plans to expand professional cycling in July in the Southland from two days of racing to three or even ...
Breaking free from a BlackBerry addiction
Feb 01, 2008 ... I've finally given up my BlackBerry, or rather my "CrackBerry."Actually, in my case, I owned a Treo, but the point is the same: I had become addicted to e-mail anywhere and anytime. I had to let go. It's been many weeks now, and I'm doing, well, OK. I wasn't sure ...
Hot Picks
Feb 01, 2008 ... Sunday The NGOMA Group (left) and the Lira Singers perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place, Chicago. The concert, which is in partnership with the Lira Ensemble, features Polish folk and patriotic music as ...
Kaplan, captain of legendary high school basketball teams, dies
Feb 01, 2008 ... BY William Lee Staff writer Morris Kaplan was a former Palos Hills insurance administrator who was a member of a Marshall High School basketball team that had a 98-game winning streak. Mr. Kaplan, a resident of Palos Hills since 1975, died Dec. 30 ...
forum
Feb 01, 2008 ... Not voting for request Once again, I will be voting against the referendum proposal by Ridgeland School District 122 on Feb. 5, even though five of my eight grandchildren attend Kolb and Harnew schools. The ad the district is running does nothing to change my ...
IDOT checks out Lincoln-Way road situation
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Patrick Ferrell Sun-Times News Group Top brass in the state's transportation department got a firsthand look Thursday at congestion plaguing the Lincoln-Way area's roads thanks to an invite from state Rep. Renee Kosel (R-New Lenox.) Kosel hosted ...
Martini bar set to open in Tinley Park
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Kristen Schorsch Staff writer Rich hues, stainless steel lighting fixtures and a big granite bar are among the many features of a martini lounge set to open this month in Tinley Park. Intimo, meaning intimate in Italian and under construction at ...
A quick look at other movies you might want to see
Feb 01, 2008 ... '27 DRESSES' HH Katherine Heigl does her best, but this cliched romantic comedy is hopeless. PG-13 'MEET THE SPARTANS' H This nearly shot-for-shot redo of "300" arrives tired and lame. PG-13 'UNTRACEABLE' Zero H This is a ...
Movie Times
Feb 01, 2008 ... Effective today. Times in parentheses are discount shows. *No passes. LANSING CINEMA 8 16621 Torrence Ave., Lansing (708) 418-0300 The Eye (PG-13) 12:20-2:30-5:00-7:20-10 Rambo (R) 12:40-3-5:20-7:30-9:50 Cloverfield ...
MRSA strikes again
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Lynda Hemmerling Correspondent Attendance at Crete-Monee High School in Crete was near normal levels Thursday although a student had been diagnosed with MRSA, a drug-resistant staph infection often referred to as the superbug. District 201U notified ...
Capturing memories
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Rena Fulka Staff Writer Hawaiian sunsets. The Grand Canyon. An Italian vineyard. The family dog tugging on the patio tablecloth. For some homeowners, those colorful freeze-frame memories are more than snapshots in a photo album. They're depicted ...
Who's Playing
Feb 01, 2008 ... ABBEY PUB - 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago, (773) 478-4408: 4 p.m. Sundays, traditional Irish session with Devin Shepherd; 8 p.m. Tuesdays, open mike with Nick Gonzales; 9 p.m. Wednesdays (pub), Sweetwater Meltdown;8 p.m. Thursdays, MHB Band. Aragon Entertainment ...
Obituaries
Feb 01, 2008 ... Virginia A. Druzik Virginia A. Druzik (nee Ryczek), 92, formerly of Calumet City, died Jan. 31. She was a retired baker. Arrangements are by Thornridge Funeral Home, (708) 841-2300. Ruth I. Johnson Ruth I. Johnson, 93, formerly of Hazel Crest, died Jan ....
Portfolio
Feb 01, 2008 ... Oak Lawn chamberinstalls 2008 officers The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce recently held its installation dinner for officers and directors for 2008. Jackie Truty, of Art Clay World U.S.A., was installed as 2008 president of the chamber, while Glen Kato, of Hortus ...
A taste of Ireland
Feb 01, 2008 ... In a nutshell: Stepping in to Galway Tribes is just about the closest south suburban bar-goers can be to taking a trip across the pond to a traditional Irish pub. Decor: Very rustic, with hand-painted ceilings and hefty furniture made of natural materials. With ...
'Cloverfield' innovative way to tell a monster movie
Feb 01, 2008 ... "Cloverfield" is not a movie about frolicking in a meadow of grass like a noble-faired, long-haired leaping gnome ... and thank God for that. Actually thank J.J. Abrams, the guy who put "Lost" on the TV. He's the producer of this latest attack-on-the-Big-Apple ...
Rezko wants trial to start
Feb 01, 2008 ... Jailed political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko wants his fraud trial to get under way soo-ner than its scheduled Feb. 25 start date. The 52-year-old Syrian-born businessman's case is being closely watched because he raised thousands of dollars for both Sen ....
His world is under the sea
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Mike nolan Staff writer Scuba diving in the middle of winter in Chicago probably doesn't appeal to most people. But Patrick Hammer hopes that what visitors to the Our World - Underwater show will do. Designed to introduce the public to scuba and ...
Registration opens for newly named Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Feb 01, 2008 ... Previously delayed registration for the newly named Bank of America Chicago Marathon is to open today. Marathon organizers announced in December that sign up for the 45,000-runner would be pushed back so runners didn't have to commit to the race as early ....
Musician White weathers good, bad times
Feb 01, 2008 ... Matt White has a lot going for him: a swoon-inducing crooner's voice, a musical pedigree, an education from a Big Ten university (University of Wisconsin, if you're interested), good looks, a record deal with Geffen and a lot of industry and fan buzz. And he has ...
Dent on Hall: 'You've got to bring me home'
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Brad Biggs Sun-Times News Group PHOENIX - ''The Colonel'' did one thing right during his 15-year NFL career: He got to the quarterback like few players before him or since. Now Richard Dent is hoping the Board of Selectors for the Pro Football ...
Back on his feet
Feb 01, 2008 ... By NANCY ARMOUR The Associated Press Kevin Everett slowly unbuttons his suit jacket and sits down. It hardly seems like a big deal, those three little buttons. For Everett, though, it is nothing short of amazing. Less than five months after the ...
Hawks hope to 'bounce back' after avalanche of a loss
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Lacy J. Banks Sun-Times News Group SAN JOSE, Calif. - In their first game since being ripped by their coach for lack of effort, the Blackhawks were soundly beaten Wednesday in Colorado, dropping their record below .500 (23-24-4). But this loss brought ...
Lockport finishes sweep of Sandburg
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Curt Herron Correspondent Lockport girls basketball coach Krista Peterson saw some good qualities from her team Thursday, and that gives her hope as the regular season winds down. First of all, the Porters jumped out to a quick 8-0 advantage ...
Jesse Jackson criticizes MLB for ump investigation
Feb 01, 2008 ... Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its ...
Morgan Park gets a special delivery: a narrow victory
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Steve Millar Correspondent For Morgan Park, it's been a season full of adversity. Player departures, several close losses to highly ranked opponents and few wins have made for a tough campaign. Thursday night, though, the Mustangs were all smiles after ...
Lincoln-Way C. HANGS ON
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Pat Disabato Staff writer There would be no last-second heroics by Homewood-Flossmoor this time around to subdue Lincoln-Way Central. Behind a balanced offense and a steady defense, the host Knights posted a 52-44 win over H-F on Thursday night in ...
Fire to expand 'Section 8'
Feb 01, 2008 ... The Fire announced Thursday it will expand its "Section 8" cheering section next season. Section 117 will join Section 118 as a standing room only home to the "Section 8" fans. Through the 2007 season, Section 118 was sold out for 13 of 15 contests at the Fire's ...
Harrison tackles drug issue: He believes he's redeemed himself
Feb 01, 2008 ... By Brad Biggs Sun-Times News Group SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - It was one thing for Rodney Harrison to have a reputation as a dirty player on the field. It was another for the New England Patriots strong safety to be known as dirty off the field, as he had to ...
Delectable comic satire
Feb 01, 2008 ... There is a lot of bite to "The Little Dog Laughed" in its Midwest premiere by About Face Theatre at the Hoover/Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted in Chicago. But this production has nothing to do with canines. Instead, the show is a delectable comic satire on ...
'Kitchen' offers much food for thought
Feb 01, 2008 ... There is plenty of food for thought in "Dolly West's Kitchen," in its Chicago premiere at TimeLine Theatre Company. But the show needs more seasoning to bring out its full flavor. Written by Frank McGuinness, there is a nostalgic quality, emphasized by Brian ...
Marilyn Manson
Feb 01, 2008 ... Shock rocker Marilyn Manson is touring on his latest release, "Eat Me, Drink Me," and makes a stop at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday the Aragon Entertainment Center, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Doors open at 6 p.m. New York rockers Ours open the show. Originally from Ohio, ...
If IOU turns bad, who pays legal fees?
Feb 01, 2008 ... Q: I borrowed money from a friend, now my ex-friend, and I do not have the money to pay him back. I signed an IOU that said I will pay back the money plus 5 percent interest. The paper said nothing about attorney fees. My friend's attorney sent me a letter that says ...
Chicago hires new security firm for water plants
Feb 01, 2008 ... By fran spielman and frank main Sun-Times News Group Chicago's Department of Water Management has picked a replacement for the security firm whose guards were yanked out of the city's water filtration plants last fall for allegedly sleeping on the job ...
Milan upset with opponent's campaign ad
Feb 02, 2008 ... By kara spak Sun-Times News Group Call him Robert, call him Bob, even call him Smilin' Bob Milan. Just don't call him "Quo." Milan, a Cook County assistant state's attorney who's running for the top job, fired back Friday at a TV campaign commercial run by ...
GM's January sales up, Ford and Toyota down
Feb 02, 2008 ... By TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBIN the associated press DETROIT - Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. all reported sales declines in January to start what industry analysts have predicted will be the worst U.S. auto ...
State won't retry alleged torture victim for murders
Feb 02, 2008 ... By dave newbart Sun-Times News Group In a surprise move, the Illinois attorney general's office said Friday it will not prosecute James Andrews for two murders he confessed to - making his case the first to be dropped among those involving claims of ...
news digest
Feb 02, 2008 ... joliet Indigo Girls show canceled Tonight's concert by the musical duo Indigo Girls at the Rialto Square Theatre has been canceled because lead guitarist Emily Saliers became ill with flu-like symptoms. Rialto spokeswoman Annette Louch-Parker said this is ...
WJOL radio Republican candidate gets free air time after on-air gaffe
Feb 02, 2008 ... By Susan DeMar Lafferty Staff writer A popular local radio talk show host said he "just screwed up" on the air last week when he stated that Terry Heenan, one of three Republican candidates in the 11th Congressional District had dropped out of the primary ...
Baldermann gets our nod for 11th District Congressional seat
Feb 02, 2008 ... THE ISSUE: Three candidates are vying for the Republican primary nomination to succeed Jerry Weller as the U.S. representative in District 11. WE SAY: We like many things about Jimmy Lee, and we find Terry Heenan's willingness to embrace unpopular positions ...
Warrant issued in Aug. 18 murder
Feb 02, 2008 ... By Kim Janssen Staff writer A warrant has been issued for a DuPage County man accused of killing a man and then torching his dead body in an unincorporated area near Flossmoor last summer. Juan Mendoza-Ayvar, 38, of Wood Dale, is charged with ...
Attacks on Obama only hurt the Clintons
Feb 02, 2008 ... Did the Clintons know what they were doing? I believe they were unaware what they were doing to themselves by their vicious negative campaign against Sen. Barack Obama. The Clintons and their colleagues set out to destroy Obama by innuendo, distortion and ...
Nun gets one year in jail for abusing teens
Feb 02, 2008 ... By Duaa Eldeib Staff writer A 79-year-old Oak Lawn nun was sentenced to one year in jail and 10 years probation Friday for sexual encounters with two boys at a Milwaukee grade school where she taught and served as principal during the 1960s. Norma ...
obituaries
Feb 02, 2008 ... Michael J. Jamen Michael J. Jamen, 71, of Chicago's Archer Heights community, died Feb. 1. He was a retired Chicago police officer and a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Arrangements are by Zarzycki Manor Chapels, (773) 767-2166. Walter M ....
Judge: authorities can't keep Peterson's items 'forever'
Feb 02, 2008 ... By DON BABWIN The associated press JOLIET - A judge rejected a prosecutor's contention Friday that authorities can indefinitely hold guns, cars and other items taken from the home of a former police officer suspected in the disappearance of his ...
Portfolio
Feb 02, 2008 ... Brookfield Zoo to hold job fairs for seasonal workers Brookfield Zoo will be hosting job fairs from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and March 10 in the zoo's Discovery Center. The zoo will be hiring seasonal workers for positions including food service, tram guides, ...
Inventive alarm clocks
Feb 02, 2008 ... The nights are long, and mornings are cold and dark. This means it's harder than ever for most of us to get out of our warm, cozy beds and start our days. Fortunately, there are some innovative products out there that can actually make that dreaded part of the day ...
Sound Off
Feb 02, 2008 ... I think the economy of the United States and perhaps the whole world is in dire straits. As a small businessman, I speak from experience. I don't know why anyone would desire to become president and inherit the morass George Bush has created. I shudder to think what he ...
Belichick shows a human side
Feb 02, 2008 ... By DAVE GOLDBERG The associated Press PHOENIX - With his mumbled, one-word answers and stern demeanor, Bill Belichick often seems as gray as the hooded sweatshirt he wears on the sideline, as prickly as the cactuses seen everywhere at the site of this ...
Some switches before big test out west
Feb 02, 2008 ... By Brian Hanley Sun-Times News Group Forget those rumors about the Bulls going after Pau Gasol before the NBA trade deadline. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton and two first-round ...
TIGER TOO TOUGH
Feb 02, 2008 ... DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tiger Woods managed it all: the wind blowing, the sand swirling and the photographers clicking. He shot a 1-under-par 71 Friday, making birdies on two of the last three holes for a one-stroke lead halfway through the Dubai ...
Major league dad
Feb 02, 2008 ... By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Former Orland Park resident and major league pitcher Bill Gullickson is finding that being retired is a lot of hard work. Gullickson, who will turn 49 later this month, had made his share of money as a pitcher with Montreal, ...