SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL) back issues from May 2008:
Academics
May 01, 2008 ... District 161 honors academic achievements The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education announced the academic accomplishments of more than 500 students at a recent recognition meeting. The students were honored for academic achievement as measured by the Illinois Standards Achievement ...
academics
May 01, 2008 ... Crete-Monee names third quarter honor roll Honor roll Seniors: Alex Ashley, Cherish Barrett, Dominque Bentley, Brandon Berry, Jalisha Bond, Autumn Brooks, Ashley Brown, Richard Cobbins, Trevor Kai Craig, Demond Daniel, Stephanie Dwyer, David Fasel, Jesse Glover, Porscha Golden, Allen Henderson, ...
Model citizenry
May 01, 2008 ... by Mike Nolan Staff writer Think you've got what it takes to be a fashion model? Clothing and housewares retailer A.J. Wright is giving Southland residents a shot at taking a walk down the runway when it holds an "open casting call" in conjunction with the opening Sunday of a store in Burbank. A ...
Sweetness and light
May 01, 2008 ... "Beauty and the Beast" remains the only animated film ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar (1991). But some critics say the show is even better as a live stage musical. It is fantasy, but "Beauty and the Beast" makes outstanding family entertainment with a heartwarming story, great music, ...
Drew offers $25,000 reward to find wife
May 01, 2008 ... By Dan rozek and Shamus toomey Sun-Times News Group Six months after Stacy Peterson vanished, Drew Peterson is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of his wife. The former Bolingbrook police officer, whom Illinois State Police have labeled a suspect in her ...
Make it, bake it, share it
May 01, 2008 ... By Donna Vickroy Staff Writer Who knew so much power could come from such a little packet? "Yeast is a living single-celled organism," said Paula Gray. "Warmth, moisture and food will wake it up." On a recent Friday morning, the students at Washington Middle School in Chicago Heights learned how ...
Casting Call
May 01, 2008 ... BEVERLY ARTS CENTER - Auditions are being scheduled for three performance groups offered through the BAC School of the Arts. Those who register for auditions before Sunday will get a 10 percent discount on fees if accepted into the programs. Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be at the ...
Academics
May 01, 2008 ... St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran names honor roll students St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran announces names of students for the third quarter honor roll and perfect church attendance. "A" honor roll Third grade: Savannah Altman, Marissa DePaoli, Austin Jackson, Christian Lambert, Daniella Lucari, ...
Around Town
May 01, 2008 ... Friday 2 story time Crete Public Library's Children's Department offers Wee One Storytime for infants to 24 months from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at the library, 1177 Main St. Registration: (708) 672-8017. Reunion A Sixties Plus Reunion of Bloom High School alumni who graduated 60 or more years ...
A dose of reality
May 01, 2008 ... By Lynda Hemmerling correspondent How does a person pay the rent when his cell phone bill and insurance premiums are due and still have money for dinner? These are some issues that faced sixth-graders last month at Crete-Monee Sixth Grade Center in Crete as they shopped at the "Reality Store." ...
Former Crete F-Men to be honored
May 01, 2008 ... Three of the oldest volunteers of the one-time Crete F-Men will be receiving a plaque for their services at a ceremony at8 p.m. May 5 at Crete F-Men Hall, 1962 W. Exchange St. The group was formed in 1936 to help protect against cattle and horse thieves, hunters and other trespassers to ...
news briefs
May 01, 2008 ... Crete resident named Woman of the Year Rose Marie Carlsson, of Crete, has been named the 2008 Woman of the Year by the St. Liborius Council of Catholic Women. Carlsson and Marcia Piancentini, 2007-08 CCW parish president, will be honored at a Mass on Saturday celebrated by Bishop J. Peter ...
Academics
May 01, 2008 ... District 170 offering preschool screenings Chicago Heights School District 170 will offer early childhood program screenings for children 3 and 4 years old who are district residents from 8 to 11 a.m. May 2 at Highland School, 828 Willow Drive, Chicago Heights. During the one-hour screening, ...
PSC buys 49 more surveillance cameras
May 01, 2008 ... By David Schwab staff writer Want some never-before-seen footage of college coeds? Go to Prairie State College. Relax. This isn't as racy as you think. Officials at the Chicago Heights community college Monday night approved spending more than $90,000 on 49 new surveillance cameras and six ...
serving
May 01, 2008 ... Tucker graduates training at Lackland Air Force Base Air Force Reserve Airman Tauchante Tucker has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs ...
The magic of leadership
May 01, 2008 ... By Steve Metsch Staff Writer It's fitting that Marian Catholic High School's Leadership Center would be paid a visit by motivational speaker Pat Williams. After all, leadership is Williams' expertise, and he shared insights into the topic during an hour-long chat Monday night at the school, 700 ...
Close Look
May 01, 2008 ... ART BEVERLY ARTS CENTER -2407 W. 111th St., Chicago,(773) 445-3838. "Visualizing Immigration," featuring immigrant artists, and a showcase of Mati Maldre's photographs both run through Sunday. CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS - 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Ind., (219) 836-1839 ....
For freshly roasted coffee all you need is a corn popper
May 01, 2008 ... By JIM ROMANOFF The Associated Press Given the American love affair with coffee, it's surprising more people don't roast their own beans at home. Not only does home roasting ensure the freshest, most splendid cup of coffee, it's also a money saver and takes just minutes to prepare enough beans ...
Community Matters
May 01, 2008 ... blue island Coffee in the park There will be a grand opening of the Caribbean Coffee Bar above the pool in Memorial Park all day on Saturday at the Blue Island Park District, 12804 S. Highland Ave. Information: (708) 338-6421. bridgeview Movie Day planning The Bridgeview Senior Citizens ...
Contractor pleads not guilty to theft
May 01, 2008 ... By STEWART WARREN Sun-Times News Group A New Lenox contractor accused of scamming customers pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the latest criminal charges filed against him. Michael K. Doman also got a new court date for charges previously filed against him in Will County. On July 28, Will County ...
Daughter's interest is Mom's inspiration
May 01, 2008 ... By Donna Vickroy Staff Writer Just three years ago, Cherise Ragland was an average stay-at-home mom in Richton Park. Then her youngest, Kierra, developed a strong interest in cooking. "She used to give me recipes and send me to the store to get the ingredients," said Ragland, who today is ...
A feast of franchise films
May 01, 2008 ... They say nothing succeeds like success, which is why this summer's rollout of blockbusters-to-be looks an awful lot like previous summers. Take some comic book adaptations and a few family-friendly cartoons. Add box-office staples such as Will Smith, Will Ferrell and Adam Sandler, and sprinkle ...
The Illinois electric market's 'Mr. Fix It'
May 01, 2008 ... It's a good bet you've never heard of Mark Pruitt, but he's just taken on one of Illinois' toughest jobs-and it could have a big impact on your bottom line. Pruitt, a former energy expert at the University of Illinois at Chicago, is Gov. Rod Blagojevich's choice to head the new Illinois Power ...
'I'm convinced I'm doing what they want'
May 01, 2008 ... By LOUISE BRASS SUN-TIMES NEWS GROUP With apparent ease, Homer Glen's mayor is marking the first anniversary of his election to office this month. And he has no desire to turn his village into a great metropolis, like his distant cousin's domain next door. Mayor Jim Daley looks quite at home ...
Chinese combos galore
May 01, 2008 ... In a nutshell: Mo's Chinese Kitchen has all the traditional Chinese dishes one would expect, and then some. Decor: We were pleased to see comfy booths for waiting, lots of magazines, a television and rest rooms at the New Lenox carry-out facility we visited at 7:30 p.m. on a Wednesday. Menu: ...
'day' of celebration
May 01, 2008 ... By Jason Freeman Correspondent HG is a special tree. Sure, he's a lot like any other perennial woody plant in the fact his bark is a healthy brown sheen and his leaves are as green and vibrant as can be expected for springtime. This particular tree, however, is unique in that he can walk and ...
Obama's break with Wright his only option
May 01, 2008 ... THE ISSUE: Barack Obama has been pushed into denouncing his pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, after the minister made public appearances in which he repeated several controversial positions, including the theory that AIDS is a government conspiracy to eliminate minority populations, and ...
Editorials
May 01, 2008 ... Nearly three years after the last patient moved out of a problem-plagued Evergreen Park nursing home, village board members have approved the purchase of the 249-bed facility. Trustees last week OK'd the purchase of Emerald Park Healthcare Center for $200,000. The property, roughly ...
Editorials
May 01, 2008 ... For nearly a year, Frankfort's Bark Park has been bringing joy to dogs and their two-legged companions. The 2.5-acre dog park is a classy operation with electronic key entry, contoured slopes to eliminate standing water and separate sections for larger and smaller animals. There's a canine ...
Editorials
May 01, 2008 ... Chicago Heights' East Side has been devastated by gangs and drugs. By poverty and joblessness. By disinvestment and neglect. And now, by scrappers. Thieves are breaking into abandoned or foreclosed homes to steal whatever is of value, including copper piping, water heaters, scrap metal, sinks ...
District 122 should allow PTA in schools after hours
May 01, 2008 ... Wracked by deficits for the last several years, Ridgeland School District 122 has closed its buildings to outside organizations after 4 p.m. It's one of several cost-cutting measures adopted after the failure of the latest tax rate referendum issue in February. Closing the schools after-hours is ...
Around Town
May 01, 2008 ... Friday 2 Reading Race Evergreen Park Public Library offers the Amazing Reading Race at the adult services desk, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Pick up a travel log along with rules for the Reading Race. Cross the finish line with the required reads and be a winner. Information: (708) 422-8522 or visit ...
World Computer Exchange helps students in Nigeria
May 01, 2008 ... By Brian Marchetti correspondent Jake O'Donnell knows the importance of computers in today's world. That's why the Beverly resident is a volunteer with the World Computer Exchange, a group that takes donated computers and sends them to developing countries. O'Donnell along with several employees ...
Kids health fair planned
May 01, 2008 ... By STEPHANIE GEHRING STAFF WRITER Evergreen Park students will have the chance to increase their understanding about Emergency Medical Services and hopefully alleviate some of their fears. The Evergreen Park Fire Department will host its first Kids Health Fair from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 22 at ...
Evergreen Park bars now must close at 2 a.m.
May 01, 2008 ... By STEPHANIE GEHRING STAFF WRITER Evergreen Park bar patrons have less time to knock 'em back starting today. Under new liquor license rules approved at a recent village board meeting, bar patrons must be gone by 2 a.m. instead of 3:20 a.m. under the old rules. The new rules also stop package ...
a healthy fit
May 01, 2008 ... By Jason Freeman Correspondent If you catch a particular disease or health ailment early enough, you may save yourself a lifetime of doctor visits and thousands of dollars in prescriptions, said Village of Orland Park Fitness Manager Deborah Graham. "It's a good idea to get screened before you ...
Academics
May 01, 2008 ... academics Will County GED test months announced Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Superintendent of the Will County Regional Office of Education announces the dates for the GED test for the months of May and June. Tentative dates are: May 6 and 8, 10 and 17, 13 and 15, 19 and 21, 20 and 22, June 2 and ...
Academics
May 01, 2008 ... academics Lincoln-Way East announces sophomore high honor rolls High Honors Sophomores: Taylor Alba, Caitlin Anders, Jill Antonini, Joseph Banass, Selena Baranak, Alexandria Bartlett, Michael Bednar, Molly Beil, Matthew Bell, Adam Benovic, Ryan Blais, Douglas Blakeman, Katie Lynn ...
Academics
May 01, 2008 ... academics Marian Catholic High School names third quarter honor roll Frankfort: Christina Brow, Melissa Buishas, Samantha Greene, Emily Haser, Brian Iggins, Kirsten Iggins, Amanda Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Lindsay Mazza, Megan Murday, Andrea Rosandich, Carl Sterzel Jr., Glenwood ...
Around Town
May 01, 2008 ... Friday 2 trip Registration deadline is Friday for a May 27 antique and flea market trip to Shipshewana, Ind. Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. and returns about 5:30 p.m. from Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena. Fee of $30 includes motor coach transportation; nonresidents pay an additional $2 ....
Local student wins prestigious art scholarship
May 01, 2008 ... James Bertucci, Lincoln-Way East High School senior, is being recognized as one of the top 12 most talented writers and artists in America. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a national program that identifies and develops creative teenagers, announced that the 2008 recipients of the awards, ...
Campus
May 01, 2008 ... campus Benedictine University Undergraduate business student Anne Perkins, daughter of Lawrence and Ruth Perkins, of New Lenox, was among the students at Benedictine University in Lisle inducted into Sigma Beta Delta during ceremonies April 13. Bradley University Peter Fattore, of New ...
News bits make seniors seem foolish
May 01, 2008 ... Is it just me, or does there seem to be a myriad of news concerning senior citizens lately? Tidbits from recent news reports include a program offered on how to prevent senior citizens from being ripped off by scam artists. This is all well and good and certainly helpful. It is just a shame ...
Hospital sale closer to reality
May 01, 2008 ... by Mike Nolan Staff writer The sale of Blue Island's St. Francis Hospital appeared Wednesday to be moving closer to reality. A memo to hospital staffers said there were no "significant obstacles at this time standing in the way" of wrapping up a sale of the hospital to a group called MSMC ...
Village board fills two Frankfort vacancies
May 01, 2008 ... By Susan DeMar Lafferty Staff writer Two active members of the Frankfort community were appointed to fill vacancies in village government Monday night. Mike Stevens has only lived in Frankfort 41/2 years, but he's already fallen in love with the village and wants to "make it better." He was ...
Horseshoe's 'Go Green' focuses on helping the environment
May 01, 2008 ... The Horseshoe Casino Hammond in Indiana has joined the effort to improve the environment by launching the "Go Green $500,000 Cash & Hybrid Giveaway." "During the three-month promotion, Horseshoe will be giving away 12 brand-new luxury hybrid SUVs, along with thousands and thousands in cash," ...
Reunited Iced Earth, Testament headline Chicago Powerfest
May 01, 2008 ... There's nothing like reuniting with old friends, and that's exactly what will take place during Chicago Powerfest. Now in its sixth installment, the event has expanded to three days, tonight to Saturday, at the Pearl Room in Mokena. Powerfest has been a tradition among classic metal fans ...
Nearly 1,700 runners set for half-marathon in Palos Heights
May 01, 2008 ... By Jim Hook Staff Writer Nearly 1,700 runners from as far away as Africa are scheduled to compete in Sunday's Palos Bank Southwest Half Marathon in Palos Heights. The 13.1-mile race will begin at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Palos Heights police station at 7607 W. College Drive. The course wends ...
Around Town
May 01, 2008 ... Friday 2 farmers market St. James Hospital and the village of Olympia Fields are sponsoring a farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 10 in Olympia Square Shopping Center at the southeast corner of Governors Highway and Vollmer Road. Line dancing Savvy Seniors line dancing ...
Heading for foreclosure? Head to info session
May 01, 2008 ... By David Schwab staff writer The bad news: officials say the south suburbs may be hit hard in the next few months by resetting mortgage loans that could propel more homeowners into foreclosure. The good news: there's help out there. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Bloom Township ...
'Love those bells'
May 01, 2008 ... By John K. Ryan Staff writer Lorena Campbell is no doubt a name that rings a bell for many in Homewood. She's been a handbell ringer for more than 30 years at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road, in Homewood. The 80-year-old will be part of a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at the ...
Today's lessons leave little room for history: teachers
May 01, 2008 ... By Mary Paleologos correspondent Abraham Lincoln was deeply aware of the profound importance of history, so it's especially ironic that in his home state today, many schools don't teach history anymore. To figure out why the present offers no past, a conference, "What Happened to History?" was ...
Olympia Fields plans for housing, retail growth
May 01, 2008 ... By Kate Konieczny correspondent While Olympia Fields Mayor Linzey Jones admitted Monday that the economy had "turned down," he remained upbeat about the village's future economic ventures. "We are in a trough right now, but we have to have confidence we will come out of this trough." This was ...
Vintage stamp
May 01, 2008 ... By Mary Paleologos correspondent Looking at stamps is a good way to discover countries and places you never knew existed, from Inini Island and Karabakh to the mysterious Rio Muni. Inini stamps and thousands of others were on display and for sale at the Park Forest Stamp Club's 48th annual show ...
H-F community mourns death of retired guidance counselor
May 01, 2008 ... By David Schwab staff writer Richard Taylor, a man who "poured his heart and soul into the Homewood-Flossmoor community," died last week at age 73. A resident of Orland Park, the retired guidance counselor, swimming coach and friend to many people in the H-F community was so revered, ...
Water rate increase under fire
May 01, 2008 ... By Pat Harper Sun-Times News Group The cost of water is still at issue in Homer Glen, and village officials intend to have their say. Under a state law sponsored by state Rep. Renee Kosel, R-New Lenox, residents of Homer Glen, Bolingbrook and other communities served by Illinois American Water ...
Firefighters make case to seniors for in-house paramedics
May 01, 2008 ... By John K. Ryan Staff Writer Homewood firefighters went to some of their more likely customers to pitch their plea for their department to hire full-time paramedics. Firefighters Mike Bell and Matt Moran, who also are paramedics, schooled residents at Freedom Village senior facility in Homewood ...
Classic cars return to Tinley Park
May 01, 2008 ... By Kristen Schorsch Staff writer Want to re-live the days of cruising in your father's Packard or Chevy with the top rolled down as the latest Four Seasons hit blares on the radio? You might want to head to the parking lot at the northwest corner of 163rd Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park ....
Hot Pick
May 01, 2008 ... Saturday "Yes! For Lady Day" by Mark di Suvero is among the pieces in the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park in University Park. A summer of art, fun and friends will kick off Saturday at the sculpture park on the grounds of Governors State University, off University Parkway, east of Governors ...
Joliet Junior College may raise tuition, taxes
May 01, 2008 ... By Patrick Ferrell Sun-Times News Group Joliet Junior College is considering up to a 47 percent tuition increase or up to a $159 million tax referendum request - or a combination of both - to fund its $220 million master plan. The options were discussed at a special workshop Monday, but after no ...
Grand jury probes Country Club Hills
May 01, 2008 ... A Cook County grand jury is looking into the use of Country Club Hills firefighters to demolish a pool house at the home of Mayor Dwight Welch. As the result of a SouthtownStar story on Welch's use of the firefighters, subpoenas were issued to the Country Club Hills fire chief and assistant fire ...
Latest Development
May 01, 2008 ... 15950 S. Will Cook Road, homer glen Name of development: First Grade Hardwood Supplies What is proposed: A 14,894-square-foot, two-story building that includes a showroom, warehouse and small mezzanine area. Who is the developer: Homer Glen's Tri-K Development. Key features: The building has a ...
New Lenox welcomes Marine home
May 01, 2008 ... More than 100 well-wishers, including military veterans, friends, family and a convoy of motorcylists turned out to give a surprise welcome home a New Lenox Marine from Iraq Saturday. The event at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1977, planned by Soldier's Guardian Angels, which has previously ...
Forum
May 01, 2008 ... It's time to check safety of nuclear dump As a result of us being near the New Madrid Seismic Zone and feeling the aftershocks of the recent earthquake, it's time to check on conditions at the all-but-forgotten world's first nuclear dump at Red Gate Woods just outside Willow Springs. Actually, ...
Local Digest
May 01, 2008 ... Homer glen Driver charged with aggravated DUI A Homer Glen man has been charged with four counts of aggravated drunken driving in a crash Sunday near Willow Springs that killed an Orland Park man. Michael Fahey, 46, remained hospitalized Wednesday at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Cook ...