SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL) back issues from January 2009:
Baja Sol set to shine in Oak Lawn
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Casey Cora Staff writer Fresh, hot Mexican food on a freezing cold night. Sound good? It's coming to Oak Lawn soon enough, with the addition of Baja Sol Fresh Mex Grill on 95th Street. The Minnesota-based chain operates about 16 restaurants nationwide, including full-service "Cantina" concept ...
'I just can't believe it's been 50 years'
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Jim Hook Staff Writer They were just kids when they arrived with their families on that trans-Atlantic flight from Dublin 50 years ago. Margaret Coyle was 11 and the oldest of seven children born in Ireland. Coyle's parents later had an additional six children born in America. Brian Kelly was ...
A reader review of 'The Bowery Boys'
Jan 02, 2009 ... Here is what SouthtownStar reader W. Koszyk, of Oak Lawn, shared about her experience of seeing "The Bowery Boys" at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire: "I saw 'The Bowery Boys Friday afternoon with three other people. We all enjoyed it and discussed it on our way home. "The ...
Casting Call
Jan 02, 2009 ... THE OAK LAWN PARK DISTRICT THEATRE GROUP - Auditions for "Funny Girl" have been set for 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn, and are open to those in high school (with proper identification) and older. Actors should come in proper attire and ...
Good Works
Jan 02, 2009 ... Fulfilling wishes for 100 families The Giving Tree Ministry has been a Christmas tradition since the early 1990s at St. Jude Catholic Parish in New Lenox. This year, three 6-foot Christmas trees in the church narthex were covered with envelopes containing holiday requests from 100 New Lenox area ...
The way to 'The Wizard of Oz'
Jan 02, 2009 ... The famed Yellow Brick Road will leads straight to the Lincoln-Way Central High School auditorium beginning Thursday. That is when Curtain Call Theatre will present "The Wizard of Oz" as its 2009 opener. Curtain call has used the opening week of January as the occasion to stage such classics as ...
Baby boy first newborn of new year
Jan 02, 2009 ... By STEPHANIE GEHRING STAFF WRITER Bernice Corrales and Luis Oscar Sanchez had New Year's Eve plans. But those plans quickly changed for the Glenwood couple when Jesse Luis Sanchez decided to enter the world. The 7-pound, 2-ounce baby boy was born Thursday morning two seconds after midnight at ...
Israeli airstrike takes out a top Hamas leader
Jan 02, 2009 ... By IBRAHIM BARZAK and JASON KEYSER The Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - An Israeli warplane dropped a 2,000-pound bomb on the home of one of Hamas' top five decision-makers Thursday, instantly killing him and 18 others, while the Israeli army said troops massed on the Gaza border were ...
Blackhawks, Wrigley a fan-friendly match
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Andrew Herrmann Sun-Times News Group Patricia and Dorothea Kuhlman have seen lots of hockey games. How many? "We've been going to games since Lincoln was president,'' Patricia said jokingly. "Let's just say we saw the 1961 (Stanley Cup) finals, OK?'' Dorothea Kuhlman said. "And Bobby Hull ...
Pedestrian killed trying to cross I-57
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Elisabeth Kilpatrick Staff Writer A Posen man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 57 Thursday after he attempted to cross the highway on foot. Lawrence Ulmenstine, 47, 14234 S. Harrison Ave., was pronounced dead at the Cook County medical examiner's office at 6:35 p.m., a ...
Want to learn about acting?
Jan 02, 2009 ... Then you should check out the schedule for the winter 2009 session of drama classes at the Illinois Theatre Center. Under the direction of Etel Billig, a professional actress and director for nearly 50 years, the ITC Drama School's program is billed as integrating all aspects of theater. The ...
Josh's Take
Jan 02, 2009 ... Wondering whether or not to check out movies playing at the show? Then check out SouthtownStar movie critic Josh Larsen's take on some films that are topping the box office. 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' HHHH Brad Pitt stars in this picture about the struggle of life and the ...
Fantastic films
Jan 02, 2009 ... After the barrage of new movies that were released on Christmas, the studios are taking this week off from releasing any big films in theaters. But that does not mean that we can't talk movies. Here's my take on the top 10 flicks of 2008. 1. 'The Promotion' This is the movie of 2008, about 2008 ....
Forum
Jan 02, 2009 ... Rod, are you smarter than a 5th-grader? A friend of mine asked my 10-year-old son Kyle (a fifth-grader) what was the most important character of a person. Without hesitation he said, "integrity." I asked what that meant to him. Kyle simply said, "Always telling the truth, and always doing the ...
Local News Digest
Jan 02, 2009 ... Burbank Fire flares up day after being extinguished Firefighters had a case of deja vu Thursday when they went to put out a house fire for a second time. "It was just a little smoldering thing," Battalion Chief Timothy Kaufmann said. Firefighters originally were called to the scene about 11:30 ...
Catch this classic if you can
Jan 02, 2009 ... If you have not seen "Meredith Wilson's The Music Man" yet, you still have a few chances to do so, as the production will wrap on Sunday. "Rediscover this classic - as American as apple pie and the Fourth of July - with the original full orchestrations and opulent staging for which Light Opera ...
Obituaries
Jan 02, 2009 ... Christine E. Martin Christine E. Martin, 78, of Homewood, died Dec. 30. She was a technician at Johnson & Johnson. Arrangements are by Smits Funeral Homes, (708) ...
Out & About
Jan 02, 2009 ... Here is a look at several upcoming entertainment events. Also, check out "Elaborating on Entertainment" at http://blogs.southtownstar.com/entertainment every Friday afternoon for additional events for "This weekend & beyond." ART THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO - 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, ...
Portfolio
Jan 02, 2009 ... New Lenox chamber introduces luncheon program The New Lenox Chamber Program Team has announced a series of programs for 2009 to identify solutions for common and not-so-common, issues facing business today. Resolution Solutions programs will combine education, hands-on training, powerful ...
TV show latest off-beat tactic for controversial sheriff
Jan 02, 2009 ... By TERRY TANG The Associated Press PHOENIX - In Arizona, seeing Joe Arpaio on TV is nothing new. But the self-described "America's toughest sheriff" now has a national platform to pursue lawbreakers that stretches beyond the 5 o'clock news. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which oversees ...
Speak Out
Jan 02, 2009 ... Calling Patrick Fitzgerald Once U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald finishes with Gov. Rod Blagojevich, is there any way he can pay a visit to the Orland Fire Protection District? This district has been gouging the taxpayers for years. When I read that they plan to raise the budget from $25 million ...
Stafford sparks Georgia past Michigan State
Jan 02, 2009 ... ORLANDO, Fla. - Matthew Stafford gave the type of performance in the Capital One Bowl that'd make a fitting finale to his excellent Georgia career. Whether this was his last game with the Bulldogs, the junior quarterback hasn't decided. Stafford threw three touchdown passes in the final 18 ...
Del Negro starting to feel the grind
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Brian Hanley Sun-Times News Group Two months into his coaching career, Vinny Del Negro has learned something. "None of it's easy," he said. And that was before the Bulls were dominated from the start of a 113-94 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. "You win a game (Monday), and we're ...
Open air, closed case
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Len Ziehm Sun-Times News Group As a spectacle, the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Thursday was unmatched. As a hockey game ... well, it was the same old, same old. For the third time in four games this season against the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings, the Blackhawks ...
Hawks ambassadors, Cubs legends share singing stage
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Len Ziehm Sun-Times News Group When Denis Savard agreed to become a Blackhawks ambassador shortly after his firing as head coach four games into this season, general manager Dale Tallon hinted that Savard's role would be different than that of his fellow ambassadors - perhaps including ...
Call 'em Wings al fresco
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Steve Tucker Sun-Times News Group No one in the Detroit locker room was dismissing the importance of the two points the Red Wings earned for their 6-4 victory over the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic on Thursday at Wrigley Field. But the players all acknowledged this was more than just ...
NBC broadcast like a slap shot finding the net
Jan 02, 2009 ... I've sat through enough April Cubs games in the Wrigley Field stands to have an idea what it must have been like for the more than 40,000 who attended the Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Let's just say watching the NBC telecast from the comfort - and ...
McNabb excited to be back in playoffs
Jan 02, 2009 ... Donovan McNabb watched the Philadelphia Eagles play their last playoff game like most fans, sitting in front of a television, cheering and chomping on food. McNabb was sidelined by a knee injury two years ago when Jeff Garcia stepped in and led the Eagles to an NFC East title and a playoff win ...
NFL playoffs look wide open, but looks can be deceiving
Jan 02, 2009 ... The New York Giants' unlikely road to a championship last season has everybody in the NFL's 12-team tournament feeling like they could have a date with destiny. And why not in a league in which also-rans such as Miami and Atlanta can not only turn around their programs in one year but possibly ...
Ex-Hillcrest star super vs. 'Nova
Jan 02, 2009 ... Former Hillcrest High School basketball star Jerel McNeal scored 24 points as Marquette opened Big East play with an upset, beating No. 15 Villanova 79-72 on Thursday in Milwaukee. McNeal's 3-pointer with 3:55 remaining capped a 7-0 run by Marquette (12-2), giving the Golden Eagles an ...
USC does it again
Jan 02, 2009 ... PASADENA, Calif. - Southern California made a strong case of its own to be No. 1. Mark Sanchez passed for 413 yards and four touchdowns, USC dominated on defense and the fifth-ranked Trojans defeated the No. 6 Nittany Lions 38-24 Thursday in the Rose Bowl. Penn State coach Joe Paterno watched ...
Caroline as qualified as anyone to be senator
Jan 02, 2009 ... If you Google "Caroline Kennedy Qualified," you'll come up with several hundred thousand Web sites. Each asks, "Is Caroline Kennedy Qualified?" - to hold Hillary Clinton's Senate seat, that is. New York Republican Congressman Peter King, who wants that seat for himself, says there is "no ...
A concert for all ages
Jan 02, 2009 ... Those who know and love Trans-Siberian Orchestra make it a point to try and see the musical group when it makes its annual trek to the Chicago area. One of the coolest things about the show is the range of ages in the audience, as a number of families attend the event together. There also is a ...
Add Tinley cops to list of illegal parkers
Jan 02, 2009 ... By Kristen Schorsch Staff writer Dozens of student athletes and their parents swarmed Andrew High School in Tinley Park on a November night for the annual winter sports meeting. Karen Weigand, 49, of Tinley Park, whose daughter, Kelly, is a sophomore and a basketball player, couldn't find a ...
Notice needed for eviction
Jan 02, 2009 ... Q: I lost my job and am behind on my apartment rent. My landlord told me I need to leave, and the lease says I have to leave if I do not pay the rent. I do not feel good about not paying the rent, but I want to stay as long as I can under the law. Can the landlord move my stuff out and evict me ...
What other papers are saying
Jan 02, 2009 ... On Wednesday, we offered our opinion on Gov. Rod Blagojevich's defiant selection of former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris as Barack Obama's U.S. Senate successor. As seems to be a weekly occurrence now, we criticized the insultingly arrogant behavior, questioned why Burris would put ...
Big winners of past lose in 2008
Jan 02, 2009 ... By ELLEN SIMON the associated press As 2009 begins, you may feel like last year's biggest loser is you. If you have a job, it probably feels shaky. If you have a 401(k), you can't bear to open the statements. If you bought a house in the past five years, you feel like a sucker (unless you were ...
Jan 04, 2009 ... USA TODAY BEST SELLERS 1. "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown) (F-P) 2. "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" by J.K. Rowling (Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic) (F-H) 3. "New Moon" by Stephenie Meyer (Little Brown for Young Readers) (F-H) 4. "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown Young ...
McAuley artists decorate Tinley Park church for Christmas
Jan 04, 2009 ... Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School art teacher Kathy Gordon Davis and six National Art Honor Society students recently assisted parishioners at St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr Church in Tinley Park in painting the church windows with advent scenes. The student artists were seniors Allie ...
Majority of landlords ignoring crime-free housing process
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Becky Schlikerman staff writer Landlords in Chicago Heights have until the end of the month to get in line with the city's crime-free housing rules before the city starts taking action. The city's crime-free ordinance went into effect Thursday, but more than half of city landlords haven't ...
PETCO issues refund for dead fish
Jan 04, 2009 ... Dear Fixer: I had a problem with some fish I bought at PETCO for my freshwater aquarium. Since I have had water issues in the past for this tank, I decided to have PETCO test the water to make sure the chemical levels were in the safe range. The first time I went there, it was not safe, and I ...
Group urges fuel tax increase
Jan 04, 2009 ... By JOAN LOWY The Associated Press WASHINGTON - Motorists are driving less and buying less gasoline, which means fuel taxes aren't raising enough money to keep pace with the cost of road, bridge and transit programs. A federal commission created by Congress to find a way to make up the growing ...
ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOLADES
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Casey Toner Staff Writer The environmental accolades keep rolling in for St. Lawrence O'Toole Parish in Matteson. Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn awarded the church and school a 2008 Illinois Environmental Hero Award last week for its efforts in going green. Upon a recommendation in 2003 from the Delta ...
New dog park in planning stage
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Casey Toner Staff Writer Soon enough, the pups in Park Forest will have a special place to play. Village officials are planning to open up a dog park this spring off Wildwood Boulevard and 218th Street at the northwest corner of Winnebago Park. The 31/2-acre play area for dogs and their ...
Illini know it's not time to rest
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Jim O'Donnell Sun-Times News Group Four days into the new year, two classic Big Ten programs in search of continued loft will get it on today before the noon church bells toll. Bruce Weber and rechiseled Illinois - fresh from an uber-impressive 71-67 overtime victory at No. 9 Purdue on ...
Foreign workers face stress as unemployment rate rises
Jan 04, 2009 ... By AMY TAXIN The Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. - For foreign professionals, the rising unemployment rate is especially daunting. Laid-off foreign workers are scrambling for temporary visas and seeking advice from immigration attorneys about how long they can legally stay in the country ...
Teacher writes lesson for parents, teen drivers
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Alan Macey Staff writer Before Don Stuart died in 2002, he would talk to his twin brother, Ron, about the idea of writing a book on how to educate parents on the right way to teach driving skills to their teenage children. "I know Don would be proud of what we finally accomplished," Ron said ...
Regulating the regulators
Jan 04, 2009 ... By BOB OKON Sun-Times News Group A Will County legal challenge to Canadian National Railway's plan to redirect freight traffic through the Chicago region could focus on how well regulators did their homework. Federal regulators noted that the volume of public comment on CN's $300 million ...
Turning the pages
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Terri Schlichenmeyer Correspondent Lucky you - this holiday, you got a bookstore gift certificate. That means two things: one, somebody knows you well and knows you love books. And, two, you have to get to a bookstore, pronto! So many books, so little time, right? To make it easy, here are my ...
Energizing plans
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Duaa Eldeib AND Maura Possley Staff WriterS During his time in the Marines, Paul J. Matthews was entrusted with two seemingly contrary responsibilities. Ensure shells from artillery exercises didn't fly through the walls. And protect the habitat of the red-cockaded woodpecker, a species for ...
Biz Cal
Jan 04, 2009 ... thursday Business after hours KidsWork Children's Museum, 11 S. White St., Frankfort, will hold the Chicago Southland Chamber's January Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Aside from networking opportunities there will be tours of the facility, entertainment and door prizes. JAN. 12 ...
Gov's aide: Senate leader has conflict over seat
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Natasha Korecki, Chris Fusco and Lynn Sweet Sun-Times News Group Days before Gov. Blagojevich was charged with trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder, top Senate Democrat Harry Reid made it clear who he didn't want in the post: Jesse Jackson Jr., Danny Davis or Emil Jones ....
Another Sonic to open in Lockport
Jan 04, 2009 ... People in the Southland who were ecstatic when Sonic opened in Country Club Hills soon will have another place to get their fill of hot dogs, hamburgers and tater tots starting Jan. 12. That's when the company's second drive-through is scheduled to open in the Southland, at 16031 S. Farrell Road ...
Jan 04, 2009 ... BOOK EVENTS nElizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray, Love," will speak at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago, followed by a book signing. Tickets go on sale Monday and cost $35 to $75; call (312) 902-1500 or go online at tickemaster.com. Information: ...
Jan 04, 2009 ... Reaction to Rod Blagojevich's choice of Roland Burris to fill Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat: Figures. (He's) about the only Democrat with as little integrity as Blagojevich. When everyone else runs away from the dung heap, Roland jumps in looking for his pony. Anonymous Roland Burris ...
Around Town
Jan 04, 2009 ... Monday 5 book discussion Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., hosts a book discussion group at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month. New members welcome. Information: (708) 672-8017 or www.cretelibrary.org. chess Crete Public Library Children's Department, 1177 N. Main St., hosts Chess Night ...
'Night Time Bird Hike' at Plum Creek
Jan 04, 2009 ... A "Night Time Bird Hike," a free, all-age family program sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Plum Creek Nature Center in Beecher. Registration is required. This hike will focus on birds that come out at night - owls. Will County is home to ...
noble effort
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Becky Schlikerman staff writer For 90-year-old Eleanore Zarnowiecki, a faraway castle brings her closer to home. That's because a Polish castle connects her and her family to their roots. For that reason, Zarnowiecki, of Palos Park, continues in her parents' tradition of donating money to the ...
Hillcrest students soar in essay contest
Jan 04, 2009 ... The Hillcrest High School Speech Team recently participated in the VFW's Voice of Democracy contest. The Voice of Democracy contest is an annual essay contest sponsored by the VFW which asks students to write and submit essays pertaining to the country's veterans. The theme of this year's ...
Crete Library hosting Illinois Monarch Award program
Jan 04, 2009 ... The Crete Library's Children's Department is participating in the annual Illinois Monarch Award, which is given to an author and/or illustrator of a book children in kindergarten through third grade vote for as their favorite. The award is sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media ...
'Musher Mania' at Monee Reservoir
Jan 04, 2009 ... The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host "Musher Mania," a free, all-age family program, from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 10 at Monee Reservoir. Hear the "call of the wild" at this winter dog-sledding program. Representatives of the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago will provide ...
Chicago Heights force gets five new police officers
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Becky Schlikerman staff writer Five new police officers will join the Chicago Heights department on Monday. The city's Board of Fire and Police Commissioners recently hired the officers, board Secretary David Santori said. The five officers, who were hired from a 2007 eligibility list, will ...
serving
Jan 04, 2009 ... Nordstrom graduates Marine Corp boot camp Private Max Anthony Nordstrom, 18, of Chicago Heights, recently graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Nordstrom successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego and Camp ...
It's all in the cards
Jan 04, 2009 ... By Jason Freeman staff writer The economy might be in the dumps, but that doesn't stop Chicago Heights resident Bob Morgan from partaking in an activity he's loved ever since he was a boy making model cars. "It's a cheap hobby," he said. "I can buy a lot of cars for the same amount someone else ...
Community-action groups to make themselves known
Jan 04, 2009 ... By John K. Ryan Staff Writer Jodi Libretti and Linda Daniels discovered they were not alone in trying to make people in the south suburbs more aware of their group. "We realized there are a lot of organizations that serve the community in beneficial ways, but the public may be unaware of them," ...