SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL) back issues from June 2008:
SouthtownStars Patience is key for volunteer coach with lofty goals
Jun 01, 2008 ... By David Schwab staff writer Sometimes, the key to life is patience. This is true whether you're raising teenagers, planning for development in a village or coaching novice athletes to become marathon runners. Patience. Chris King, a 48-year-old Tinley Park man, seems to have figured this out ....
Another delay in 183rd Street project in Tinley Park
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Guy Tridgell Staff writer The proposed extension and widening of 183rd Street in Tinley Park still cannot get any traction. Drivers were supposed to be enjoying four new lanes of the street between 80th Avenue and LaGrange Road this year, but the village cannot come to terms with a holdout ...
It's not easy being green
Jun 01, 2008 ... Green, schmeen.Nothing can get a south suburbanite's mustache off kilter quicker than getting accused of not climbing on the bandwagon of the latest sissy trend fast enough. We here are legendary for embracing yesterday's trends tomorrow. Brew pubs? Just getting 'em. Oxygen bars? Never got 'em ....
Carol Milhous Going back to school at age 51, this year's Governors State University commencement speaker is living the school motto and finishing what she started
Jun 01, 2008 ... When Carol Milhous saw a billboard promoting Governors State University as a chance to finish what you've started, it spoke to her. At age 51, Milhous, who had tried to get her bachelor's degree before, decided to go back to college. She earned her bachelor's degree in 2006 and immediately ...
Biz bits
Jun 01, 2008 ... This week's sign of a bad economy You know the economy is bad when people start trading in automobiles for mules. And that's exactly what a family of Tennessee farmers has done. Tired of gas prices, they've taken to using a pair of mules to harvest hay in their fields. One of the farmers ...
business calendar
Jun 01, 2008 ... THURSDAY ChildServ golf outing ChildServ - a not-for-profit child and family services agency - will hold its annual Hole in One for Kids golf outing Thursday at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont. Money raised will fund ChildServ's programs, services and facilities in Chicago and the suburbs ....
R. Kelly shouldn't be the only one on trial
Jun 01, 2008 ... There was one sentence in a recent newspaper article regarding the ongoing child pornography case against R. Kelly that made me feel ill and it had nothing to do with the details of his alleged sex acts with an underage girl. When Lindsey Perryman, a recording company executive, was testifying ...
Students ready to ship out
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Angela Caputo Staff writer They've passed up full-ride scholarships and turned down admissions offers from some of the nation's top colleges. For a handful of Southland graduates heading to the nation's prestigious military academies, the prospect of a military service-driven education - and ...
thecapitolfaxblog.com
Jun 01, 2008 ... Is former Gov. James Thompson hurting his legacy by representing convicted Gov. George Ryan, pushing for the state to buy Wrigley Field and so on? I liked Big Jim as governor. He rode the tiger. He had a hell of a balancing act. He was a Rockefeller Republican in the Reagan era; a GOP governor ...
Around Town
Jun 01, 2008 ... Monday 2 chess night Crete Public Library's Children's Department hosts Chess Night with Tim for children ages 6 and older at 7 p.m. Monday at the library, 1177 N. Main St. Participants can learn chess and sharpen skills. Registration: (708) 672-8017. vehicle stickers Chicago Heights vehicle ...
A RINGING TRIBUTE
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Ginger Brashinger correspondent Students and staff at McKinley School in Chicago Heights honored retiring Principal Crimea Bell Thursday for her 41 years of service in District 170. The surprise celebration, "You Are a Gift to Me," was held during McKinley's spring concert. Bell, who ...
District 201U hires administrator
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Lynda Hemmerling correspondent Longtime south suburban resident Anthony Edison has been hired as the new assistant superintendent for Crete-Monee School District 201U. His first day of work is slated for July 1, but Edison, 43, said he will be attending meetings and getting to know the ...
Bloom energy programs draw grants
Jun 01, 2008 ... By David Schwab staff writer Bloom Township High School District 206's science department struck black gold. Again. For the second year in a row, the district earned a sizable grant from the BP America Inc. totaling about $30,000. The money will be split evenly among three teachers - two at ...
Jun 01, 2008 ... Readers of the SouthtownStar now will find the SearchChicago-Autos section every Monday through Friday. Chicago's premier auto section - packed with automobile coverage and listings - appeared in the SouthtownStar and other Sun-Times News Group papers on Thursdays. The expanded five-day-a-week ...
news briefs
Jun 01, 2008 ... Rich Township golf outing Rich Township is hosting a golf outing June 11 at University Golf Club, in University Park, to benefit the township's food pantry. Registration is from 9 to 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Dinner is at 5 p.m. The fee is $90 and includes lunch dinner, greens ...
Father, son team to teach auto mechanics at Bloom schools
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Mary Paleologos Correspondent Rick and Mike Radeke have the kind of father-son relationship that most families dream of but never attain. The Radekes teach auto technology at the Bloom high schools. Dad Rick teaches part-time at Bloom in Chicago Heights, while son Mike is a full-time ...
Flames could have burned more than store
Jun 01, 2008 ... By David Schwab staff writer There's no love lost between officials at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Chicago Heights and whoever set the store ablaze last weekend. "I'm angry that a person would be so uncaring of others," said Steven McNary, the store's chief administrator. McNary and ...
St. Julie Billiart Parish
Jun 01, 2008 ... Religious affiliation: Roman CatholicSpiritual leader: The Rev. Steven Lanza Size and character of congregation: 4,000 households Scheduled services: 8 a.m. Monday to Friday; 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and noon and 6 p.m. Sundays Biggest turnout: Easter and Christmas Biggest ...
Community Matters
Jun 01, 2008 ... Chicago Ridge Critter Camp set to begin The next Critter Camp class at the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge will be held on Saturday. Children ages 6 to 14 can participate. Class sizes are limited so register early. Registration is $25 and snacks will be served. The League will be holding ...
School District 230 eliminates parking fee
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Gina Kenny Correspondent Students at Sandburg, Andrew and Stagg high schools won't have to pay to park at school next year. The School District 230 board voted Thursday to eliminate the $100 student parking fee. The Consolidated High School District 230 board narrowly voted Thursday to ...
Jump for joy, not for the train
Jun 01, 2008 ... THE ISSUE: After years of discussion, Tinley Park and Metra plan to build a new 80th Avenue train station. It will feature lots of whistles and bells, but by far the best will be the elimination of the huge gap between train step and platform. WE SAY: It's insane that passengers have had ...
Homer library celebrates 25 years of service
Jun 01, 2008 ... There was a time when public libraries were nearly exclusively repositories of books and other written material. But times have changed and today's libraries are local clearinghouses for all types of information, whether it's on the written page, on compact disc or streaming live over the ...
Editorials
Jun 01, 2008 ... As Memorial Day approached, Oak Forest officials said it might not be possible to complete the city's new memorial to veterans in time for the holiday. Delays in putting together the memorial - relocated to city hall from Oak Forest's Metra station - were blamed on inclement weather, especially ...
Editorials
Jun 01, 2008 ... Monday marks the last day of class at Fulton School, a still-cozy building that's nestled between homes, a park and a wooded creek. Fulton, located in one of Tinley Park's first post-World War II neighborhoods, is closing for the last time. In a few weeks, crews will begin demolishing the ...
Around Town
Jun 01, 2008 ... Monday 2 funshine camp St. John Fisher School offers an early childhood funshine camp, for toilet-trained 3- and 4-year-old children, with two sessions from 9 to 11 a.m. on June 9 through July 9 and June 10 through July 10 at 10200 S. Washtenaw Ave., in Chicago's Beverly community. Cost is $135 ...
Ag School grad heads to Air Force Academy
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Angela Caputo Staff writer Some might say that Max Williquett has the Air Force in his blood. The young U.S. Air Force Academy cadet's grandfather helped build the runways at Pearl Harbor just before they were infamously bombed in 1941. And his mom's folks were both in the Air Force when they ...
Evergreen Park High School cracks down on sleepyheads
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Bob Rakow Correspondent Oversleeping is no longer an acceptable excuse for tardiness at Evergreen Park High School. The school is taking a tougher stance on students who show up late for school, including issuing detentions that must be served immediately. "We started it a couple of months ...
Evergreen Park High School hopes to get out the word
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Bob Rakow Correspondent Improving perception and public relations is an important goal of a strategic plan approved Tuesday by the Evergreen Park High School school board. "We do a lot of real good things here that aren't out in the community," said John McGuire, the school's discipline ...
South Side flush with talented young adults
Jun 01, 2008 ... My column this week is an exercise in congratulations. Be they artists, athletes, or academics, the South Side seems lately to be flush with talented young adults. I've been impressed not only by their accomplishments, but by the ways in which their gifts have and will benefit the communities of ...
Tinley Park farmers market to kick off June 7
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Jason Freeman Correspondent Unless you're an avid gardener who grows fruits and vegetables in your own back yard, you might find it difficult sometimes to find a perfectly fresh piece of produce. Never fear, said Kate Donovan, executive director of the Oak Park Avenue Mainstreet ...
DirecTV straightens out cancellation fee
Jun 01, 2008 ... Dear Fixer: A little more than a year ago, I got an account with DirecTV for basic satellite service. After the first year of service, all of a sudden I no longer was receiving a signal. After a month of dealing with this, I finally called DirecTV, and it walked me through various steps of ...
Attractions update theme park capital
Jun 01, 2008 ... By TRAVIS REED THE Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. - Don't let high gas prices and rising airfares put a damper on your summer travel plans. If you're heading to the theme park capital of the world, there's plenty new to see and do. Last year, despite a year-to-year decrease in Florida tourism ...
Around Town
Jun 01, 2008 ... Monday 2 programs New Life Church's Big House student ministry programs, 500 Gougar Road, New Lenox, sponsors a creative arts night for all students (entering seventh through 12th grades) from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning Monday with Big House Productions (drama team) meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Open gym ...
Frankfort teen headed to the Air Force Academy
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Angela Caputo Staff writer Amanda Johnson is ready to suck it up. The Frankfort teen prides herself on being headstrong and independent. She like to make her own schedule. And hates being told what to do. But as the day that she'll report for duty at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado ...
Mokena runner aiming for national track meet
Jun 01, 2008 ... While most of us probably spent last weekend preparing food to grill for Memorial Day guests or puttering around in the garden, one Mokena Junior High School student, Austin Szubryt, was busy running in a Hershey Track meet on Saturday and participating in his first martial arts competition on ...
Most important meal of the day
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Angela Caputo Staff writer Boxes of cereal, milk, muffins and juice were set out in school cafeterias each morning with hopes of getting students to nibble before morning classes, but day after day, much of the breakfast served in Cook County School District 130 would go untouched. So ...
Frankfort Relay for Life set for June 13
Jun 01, 2008 ... by Susan DeMar Lafferty Staff Writer Teams of walkers and runners will gather at the track at 6 p.m. June 13 at Lincoln-Way East High School to begin their overnight Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event includes a luminaria ceremony just after sundown to honor ...
Jun 01, 2008 ... By DONNA ABU-NASR The Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Abdul-Rahman al-Nasser owns a gold store with case after case of glittering necklaces, earrings and bracelets. All it lacks is customers. Shoppers are buying just one set of gold for weddings these days instead of at least two for the ...
Can we avoid the XP, Vista showdown?
Jun 01, 2008 ... Major computer retailers and Microsoft are trying to avoid a major battle over what operating system will be pre-installed in personal computers as of June 30. As I've written before, Microsoft wants retailers as of that date to stop selling Windows XP pre-installed on new personal computers and ...
Senior citizens explore good health at fitness day
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Jason Freeman Correspondent The key to living a long life lies in eating right and staying active, said Tinley Park resident Edith Collinsgrove. "Exercise is very important to me, but there are a lot of seniors who just don't do it," she said. "I think they think of exercise as more ...
Around Town
Jun 01, 2008 ... Monday 2 advisory board Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, has a high school teen advisory board meeting at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Board members help plan library activities, community service and field trips. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222. art classes The ...
Asbestos found at firehouse
Jun 01, 2008 ... By John K. Ryan Staff Writer Testing is under way to determine levels of asbestos at the Homewood fire station, 17950 Dixie Highway. A small amount was potentially disturbed while renovation work was being done on a water-damaged wall on the north side of the station two weeks ago by ...
Clean up pushing back Three Brothers' opening
Jun 01, 2008 ... From Three Brothers to two cousins. This familial transformation is taking much longer and costing a whole lot more than expected. The well-known eatery, Three Brothers Restaurant, at Dixie Highway and Ridge Road in Homewood, has been going through some significant renovations since it was sold ...
Business park cleanup gets a boost
Jun 01, 2008 ... By John K. Ryan Staff Writer With the clock ticking on developing 10 presold commercial condos, Gene Steinmarch needs to clean up a messy situation. Steinmarch is developing nine acres near Bretz Drive on property east of the Home Depot on Halsted Street and north of Ridge Road. The project hit ...
News briefs
Jun 01, 2008 ... Ice cream social to celebrate park makeover The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will rededicate Apollo Park with an ice cream social from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the park, at Morgan Street and Bowling Green Road in Homewood. The 31-acre park has a new playground, resurfaced tennis courts and new ...
Homewood's Duffee receives national Scouting award
Jun 01, 2008 ... Like any self-respecting Boy Scout, Mike Duffee does his best to live up to the Scout motto: be prepared. But he was caught off guard when word came that he would receive the Silver Antelope Award, one the highest honors in scouting. Duffee, of Homewood, was honored May 22 at the national annual ...
News Briefs
Jun 01, 2008 ... SSC accepting registration for summer classes Registration for summer classes is in full bloom at South Suburban College. In-person registration is open at the main campus in South Holland and the University & College Center in Oak Forest. Online registration also is in progress for both summer ...
THE Mayor takes a dive
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Steve Metsch Staff Writer Wearing a golden jumpsuit and a smile, Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch climbed aboard an Army plane and calmly waited his chance to jump out. Welch visited Fort Bragg, N.C., recently for a skydiving exercise with the Golden Knights, the Army's skydiving team ...
Landscape barrier to be removed?
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Gina Kenny Correspondent The village of Homer Glen will discuss next month whether to remove a landscape barrier that has been across Oakwood Drive for more than 20 years. The barrier is about midway between Parker Road and Golden Oak Drive. It prevents residents from the Old Oak South ...
Evergreen Park Northeast students pay heartfelt goodbye to retiring principal
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Bob Rakow Correspondent Students at Northeast School in Evergreen Park love their principal, and their outpouring of affection brought tears to Ardeen Hoke's eyes on Thursday during a ceremony in her honor. "We love Mrs. Hoke because she gives us suckers," said a preschool student. "She never ...
Paper for homeless expands press run
Jun 01, 2008 ... By TERRY KINNEY The Associated Press CINCINNATI - As if the clown nose and wig weren't enough to draw attention, Cleo Wombles does a little shuffle and strikes a pose as people pass his regular spot on a street corner. Some try to avoid him as he bends a knee, papers in both arms and implores, ...
The unheard squirrels - until they go bonkers
Jun 01, 2008 ... Think of a Pepe Le Pew cartoon, especially the part where the lovestruck French skunk is chasing after the hapless black cat who somehow has a stripe of white paint on her back. "You cannot escape, my little cabbage of love," Le Pew intones in his most romantic Parisian accent, all the time ...
Hurricane season outlooks good only for limited use
Jun 01, 2008 ... By ALLEN G. BREED The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. - Each April, weather wizard William Gray emerges from his burrow deep in the Rocky Mountains to offer his forecast for the six-month hurricane season that starts June 1. And the news media are there, breathlessly awaiting his every word. It's ...
Keeping the Faith
Jun 01, 2008 ... Janet Streck founded the Steger Inter-Faith Day of Prayer to unite residents in prayer and fellowship on the first Sunday in June. But her dream doesn't end there. "My vision is for this to grow into a tri-town day of prayer on Chicago Road for people from South Chicago Heights, Steger and ...
Private funding could make anti-violence campaign a success
Jun 01, 2008 ... The $150 million anti-violence plan proposed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich will not happen. The main reason is simple - there's no money to pay for it. Summer jobs and after-school programs are part of the answer to stemming violence, but, as usual, Illinois politics enter in and the plan becomes ...
Monks turn office products into $4.5M business
Jun 01, 2008 ... By EMILY FREDRIX the associated press SPARTA, Wis. - That'll be $117.95 for laser printer toner, $9.95 for free trade organic hot cocoa and $16.95 for fruit tarts. The prayer for peace in your home? No charge. LaserMonks Inc. sells everything from office and school supplies to gifts such as ...
forum
Jun 01, 2008 ... What's the problem with moving hospital? I am among the many in Will County who support Silver Cross Hospital's plan to expand into new facilities in New Lenox. If for no other reason, the new location, which Silver Cross officials had the foresight to purchase next to the new tollway extension, ...
Millie's fight against cancer
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Duaa Eldeib Staff Writer The running joke was that Millie Majka and her husband, Eugene, did everything together. But when Eugene was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2004, and Millie's diagnosis followed four months later, the joke was no longer funny. "For a husband and wife to ...
Around Town
Jun 01, 2008 ... Monday 2 great america Richton Park Park and Recreation Department, 4455 Sauk Trail, has Six Flags Great America tickets available for June 24, 26, July 9, 10, 12 and Aug. 7, 9 for $30. Information: (708) 481-8950, Ext. 151. Reading program Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., is ...
Mr. Bara's excellent adventures
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Donna Vickroy Staff Writer Over the past 20 years, thousands of high school students have learned about the Chicago fire, the Union stockyards and Daniel Burnham's vision for the lakefront in Ed Bara's classroom. The Tinley Park resident teaches, among other things, Chicago History, today at ...
News briefs
Jun 01, 2008 ... Golf outing to raise funds for Rich Township food pantry The Rich Township food pantry is hosting a golf outingJune 11 at the University Golf Club in University Park. Proceeds will benefit the pantry, which provides food at no cost to more than 2,000 low-income people every month. Tickets are ...
Retiring Matteson superintendent to head Muncie schools
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Casey Toner Staff WRiter Matteson Elementary School District 159 Supt. Eric King has found a new home. The outgoing, retiring superintendent has accepted a job as superintendent of Muncie Community Schools in Muncie, Ind. Christy Luellen, Muncie Community Schools communications director, said ...
New grocery store for Park Forest?
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Casey Toner Staff Writer Joe Lucchetto runs his family's grocery store business by one guiding philosophy. "If I can't feed my family this way, I can't feed another family like that," Luchetto said of his food stock. Luchetto, owner of Chicago-based Windy City Produce, plans to bring his ...
Park Forest Running club divides 'Park Forest Pancake and Running Club Progressive Half-Marathon' into increments
Jun 01, 2008 ... By Casey Toner Staff Writer The Park Forest Pancake and Running Club is tackling a mini-marathon in mini increments. For the first four Sundays in August, the club plans to run 4.05 mile legs in Schubert's Park with the goal of taking each registered runner's two best times. Upon completing the ...
Thorn Creek Nature Center hosts 30-year celebration next weekend
Jun 01, 2008 ... Thorn Creek Nature Preserve in Park Forest will celebrate its 30th year as a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve on Saturday. In June of 1978, the dreams and hard work of many people were realized when 500 acres of woods were dedicated by the Illinois State Nature Preserves Commission as ...