SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL) back issues from May 2009:
Clinton-era appointee dead in apparent D.C. suicide
May 01, 2009 ... By BRETT ZONGKER The Associated Press WASHINGTON- An attorney who served in the Clinton administration was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide at his Washington law office. Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, an Atlanta-based firm, confirmed in a statement that attorney Mark Levy had died. "Mark ...
Center's director "Barn to Be Wild"
May 01, 2009 ... By Steve Metsch Staff Writer Dave Sanders will have two new roommates this weekend. Or are they "barnmates"? Sanders, executive director of the Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will be spending 27 straight hours living in a barn with his new roomies, pigs named Wilbur and Charlotte ....
Casting Call
May 01, 2009 ... THE STAGE THEATRE - The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will conduct auditions for outdoor performances for the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts Fair in Flossmoor set for June 6 and 7 and the St. James Homewood Days set for July 10 to 12. Auditions are open for singers and dancers, ...
Lopez new mayor of Chicago Heights
May 01, 2009 ... By Becky Schlikerman staff writer After a tense meeting Thursday night that included two votes for a new mayor, Chicago Heights Ald. Alex Lopez (2nd) has ascended to the city's top job. Lopez was voted in as mayor by his fellow aldermen at a special city council meeting Thursday night. He ...
Chrysler dealers take bankruptcy news in stride
May 01, 2009 ... By Steve Metsch Staff Writer They were selling vehicles at Chrysler and Dodge dealers throughout the Southland on Thursday and expect to do so for a long time despite news of Chrysler LLC filing for bankruptcy protection. Christine Mancari, vice president of Mancari's Chrysler Jeep, is confident ...
Good Works
May 01, 2009 ... Fifth Third Bank holds food drive Fifth Third Bank is winding down its Fill the Pantry program, a food drive aimed at providing 53,000 meals to the hungry. More than 200 food collection boxes are in place across the bank's Chicago footprint at financial centers and other corporate ...
A fan-friendly sport
May 01, 2009 ... The Southland has no shortage of sporting. On about any summer day, a person can watch Windy City ThunderBolts or Joliet JackHammers baseball, or catch soccer with the Chicago Fire. Even though the region will host one of the biggest events in collegiate rowing, most people in this area have ...
Residents can ask for federal health assessment of Crestwood water
May 01, 2009 ... By Nathaniel Zimmer Staff Writer Crestwood residents wondering whether their health may have suffered from drinking water from a contaminated well used by the village can petition a federal agency to study that question. As of Thursday, no one had requested that the Agency for Toxic Substances ...
Today's Crime Report
May 01, 2009 ... Chicago Heights Madcap chase around empty house A Chicago Heights man led police on a strange foot chase that ended in his arrest. It all started when police saw Grant Kelly standing in front of a vacant house in the 1500 block of Portland Avenue on April 18. When police stopped to question him, ...
Gas market a bust for consumers
May 01, 2009 ... Federal regulators in Washington recently acknowledged what most bill-paying consumers have known for a while now - that the wild fluctuations in natural gas prices last year were not the everyday workings of the "free market." Something else is going on, according to a recent report by the ...
Consumer spending dip shows economy still fragile
May 01, 2009 ... By JEANNINE AVERSA The Associated press WASHINGTON - Americans spent less than expected in March, pulling back after a burst of buying in the first two months of the year. The reversal was tied to a larger-than-anticipated decline in income and is a stark reminder of a fragile economy trying to ...
Sale, fundraising walk on tap in Evergreen Park
May 01, 2009 ... By Steve Metsch Staff Writer Two causes will be helped at Yukich Field in Evergreen Park on Saturday. The first-ever villagewide garage sale will start at 9 a.m. It will raise funds for the Evergreen Park Senior Citizens Council. At the same time, the second-annual Walk for the Pantry will kick ...
Woman takes issue with cemetery's treatment of family
May 01, 2009 ... By Steve Metsch Staff Writer Nancy Carson wants her loved ones to rest in peace. But making that happen has not been easy for the Alsip woman. Carson, 45, is at her wit's end when dealing with Evergreen Cemetery, 3401 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park. The tombstone of her mother, Irene Carson, sits ...
Missing paychecks, unpaid loans among the financial woes at Flowers' regional schools office
May 01, 2009 ... By Duaa Eldeib Staff Writer When Charles Flowers took over the reins of the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education two years ago, critics were skeptical of his baggage. Flowers, a former special education teacher and administrator, has a history of questionable financial dealings from ...
Cool heads the best way to avoid a fever
May 01, 2009 ... The issue: The swine flu outbreak is worldwide and creeping up the World Health Organization's scale of urgency. News that a killer bug is sweeping the globe has caused anxiety and even a little hysteria. We say: Calm down. You need to be aware that a serious infectious disease is ...
Encouraging news about religion in America
May 01, 2009 ... Recent reports have suggested that Americans are becoming less religious in general. The religious naysayers piled on top of that news. However, a new report out this week from the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion and Public Life suggests otherwise. Not because it quibbles with earlier ...
Pigging out on news about the flu
May 01, 2009 ... W e are all going to die. That's the impression I've been getting listening to TV news reports about the swine flu outbreak. Since I've lived through at least a dozen of these, including the Great Swine Flu Panic of 1976, I'm skeptical. So I called my chief medical adviser, hoping to ...
Stroger should take lessons from Daley
May 01, 2009 ... I never thought Mayor Richard M. Daley would be my example for scandal management, but he definitely has a world of smarts beyond that of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. Though it's not smarts as much as it is common sense. Had Daley hired a felonious busboy for a high-paying, ...
Swine flu prompts changes in worship
May 01, 2009 ... By Rena Fulka Staff writer Some Southland religious leaders are taking extra precautions this weekend to guard against the transmission of swine flu. As a result, worshippers may experience changes in Communion distribution or be asked to refrain from shaking hands. At Christ Lutheran Church in ...
Local News Digest
May 01, 2009 ... Orland Park New lawyer for accused killer Lawyers for an Orland Park woman accused of killing her 2-year-old niece added a death penalty specialist to her legal team during a Thursday court appearance. Nour Hadid, 26, 9016 W. 140th Place, also was indicted Thursday for first-degree murder in the ...
Frighteningly familiar
May 01, 2009 ... You will be shocked that in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" Matthew McConaughey plays an arrogant womanizer who coasts on his looks and charm but eventually realizes love matters after all. Call it laziness, call it finding your niche. You've seen McConaughey in this kind of role before, usually ...
All action, all the time
May 01, 2009 ... Say you're immortal, and you've served in the battlefields of the Civil War and the trenches of World War I. Wouldn't you eventually want to sit out World War II and Vietnam? Yet Hugh Jackman's mutant Wolverine and his brother (Liev Schreiber) serve in all four wars during a prologue for "X-Men ...
Car slams into crowd watching Dutch queen, kills five
May 01, 2009 ... By CYNTHIA BOLL The Associated Press APELDOORN, Netherlands- Bright skies and a festive Queen's Day mood brought thousands to a street corner in this leafy Dutch town to greet their popular monarch, many of them wearing the bright orange national colors and funny orange wigs. As Queen Beatrix ...
Out & About
May 01, 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 "This weekend & beyond" events. ART THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO - 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, (312) 443-3600: ...
Portfolio
May 01, 2009 ... Bank organizes food driveacross region Fifth Third Bank today announced its Fill the Pantry program, a food drive aimed at providing at least 53,000 meals to the hungry throughout the Chicago area. More than 200 food collection boxes have been set up across the bank's Chicago footprint at ...
Pitching combo keeping Andrew near the top of the charts
May 01, 2009 ... In fall 2006, if I were to bet on two incoming freshmen at Andrew High School who wouldn't be friends, I'd have felt comfortable putting money on Breanna McGee and Megan Schapiro. They didn't know each other. They came from different junior highs. They played for different travel softball teams ....
Vinny's call?'Consistency'
May 01, 2009 ... By Brian Hanley Sun-Times News Group Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro was asked before Game 6 if he thought the referees would be calling a tight game early, given Rajon Rondo's hard foul on Brad Miller with two seconds left in overtime of Game 5, a foul the Bulls believed to be flagrant but wasn't ...
No DL stint for Ramirez
May 01, 2009 ... By Gordon Wittenmyer Sun-Times News Group Significant improvement in Aramis Ramirez's strained left calf and a significant need for his bat in the lineup prompted the Cubs to back off a potential disabled-list move Thursday, anticipating the return of their third baseman in the next few days ....
Baffert back ... and has Derby contender
May 01, 2009 ... By Beth Harris The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bob Baffert had so much success in his early years at the Kentucky Derby he thought it would go on forever. Three wins in six years will do that. Then karma caught up and sent him into a humbling slide. He's hoping to change his luck ...
Bashing of Burish starts early
May 01, 2009 ... By Len Ziehm Sun-Times News Group VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The Canucks insist the antics of Blackhawks winger Adam Burish won't bother them, and they showed it early in Thursday's game. Rick Rypien knocked Burish into the boards with just 2:02 elapsed, drawing a penalty but leaving Burish ...
A-Rod mum on latest 'roid allegations
May 01, 2009 ... Alex Rodriguez refused to address allegations that he used steroids when he was a highly touted high school player and with the New York Yankees. Rodriguez admitted in February to using performance-enhancing drugs while with the Texas Rangers but insisted he stopped before he was traded to the ...
Lincoln-Way co-op coasts to crown
May 01, 2009 ... By Tony Baranek Staff Writer How do you prepare a team for a contest that, really, is no contest? Lincoln-Way co-op coach Skip Adamson took the clinical approach to Thursday night's SouthWest Suburban Conference meet at Homewood-Flossmoor. Boys gymnastics "It's a training device, just like ...
Have the Sox gone - gasp! - vanilla?
May 01, 2009 ... By Joe Cowley Sun-Times News Group The days of the ''Captain Morgan'' home-run pose are gone, shipped out of the South Side when Nick Swisher was traded to the Yankees in November. No longer heard throughout the clubhouse is Juan Uribe calling Mark Buehrle ''Bailey'' because that was the only ...
Thome, Getz get green light to return to lineup
May 01, 2009 ... By Joe Cowley Sun-Times News Group White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wanted an answer from designated hitter Jim Thome by Thursday afternoon concerning his injured left heel, insisting, ''He has to say I'm in or I'm out.'' Thome's in. After receiving further treatment Thursday morning, Thome ...
Defense rises in H-F's win over Andrew
May 01, 2009 ... By Steve Millar Correspondent Homewood-Flossmoor gave Andrew a bit more to worry about before the teams meet in sectional play. Katie McHugh scored three goals, the Vikings' swarming defense kept Andrew in check, and H-F earned an 8-3 SouthWest Suburban victory Thursday in Tinley Park. "We've ...
Stacy's sister rips Drew on the radio
May 01, 2009 ... By Joe Hosey Sun-Times News Group Drew Peterson's most recent radio appearance was too much for the sister of his missing wife to bear. Cassandra Cales called in to Mancow Muller's show on WLS-AM (890) on Wednesday morning and lit into Peterson, calling him a killer in a profanity-punctuated ...
Candlelight vigil for Lisa Stebic
May 01, 2009 ... By Janet Lundquist Sun-Times News Group Family and friends of a missing Plainfield woman lit candles in her memory Thursday night, two years to the day since she last was seen alive. Lisa Stebic has been missing since April 30, 2007. No trace of her has been found. She reportedly was last seen ...
First probable swine flu case in South Cook County
May 01, 2009 ... By STEPHANIE GEHRING STAFF WRITER A 27-year-old Lemont man is one of two probable cases of swine flu in suburban Cook County, according to the county health department. "He's doing fine and recovering at home," department spokeswoman Amy Poore said. The second case is an 11-year-old Streamwood ...
Dog park tops Tinley to do list
May 01, 2009 ... By Kayley Frank Correspondent Though there was talk of decreased revenue streams and the sagging economy at the annual joint meeting of the Tinley Park Village Board and the Tinley Park Park District board Wednesday, both boards shared ambitious plans for development. Establishing a dog park is ...
Union school district fills board seats - almost
May 01, 2009 ... By Susan DeMar Lafferty Staff Writer After a lottery to break a three- way tie in the April 7 election, the new Union School District 81 board members were seated Wednesday. This year's election for the four seats up for election was a bit bizarre. Not one of the four incumbents sought ...
forum
May 01, 2009 ... What to know about swine flu For most Americans, "swine flu" was a little-known disease until this week. Now, with the outbreak classified as a possible pandemic, swine flu is suddenly top of mind. As a pathologist, I diagnose diseases, including swine flu, through medical laboratory tests ...
speak out
May 01, 2009 ... This is to the person who took a four-pronged cane from a FreshLine grocery cart Sunday afternoon. I hope you are proud of yourself. You stole from a cripple. He had to buy a new one. Think about it. I hope you never need one. nn For the person who wants a TV channel dedicated exclusively for ...
Second lawsuit filed over tainted Crestwood water
May 01, 2009 ... A second class-action lawsuit has been filed against Crestwood and its past two mayors for allegedly endangering the public health by allowing residents to drink water from a contaminated well for more than 20 years. The lawsuit, filed by Crestwood resident Kathryn Torrisi, accuses the village, ...
First probable swine flu case in South Cook County
May 01, 2009 ... By STEPHANIE GEHRING STAFF WRITER A 27-year-old Lemont man is one of two probable cases of swine flu in suburban Cook County, according to the county health department. "He's doing fine and recovering at home," department spokeswoman Amy Poore said. The second case is an 11-year-old Streamwood ...
Chicago 2016 reiterates Obama support for games
May 02, 2009 ... By JEREMY INSON The Associated Press MILAN - The leaders of Chicago's 2016 Olympic effort promised unprecedented political support for their bid, once again underlining the backing of President Barack Obama. Speaking at an international sports media convention, Chicago 2016 vice chairman Mike ...
Ford gains as GM, Chrysler stall
May 02, 2009 ... By KIMBERLY S. JOHNSON and DAN STRUMPF the associated press DETROIT - Detroit's Big Three is becoming Ford and the other two. While its rivals stay afloat with billions of dollars in government aid, Ford grabbed a bigger slice of the American car market in April with record sales of its ...
Frankfort dealer sells first two new Camaros in Illinois
May 02, 2009 ... by mike nolan staff writer There's a little more muscle in Lockport and Oak Forest. Customers in those towns are the proud owners of the first two 2010 Chevy Camaros sold in Illinois. The iconic muscle car is back in production after being mothballed by General Motors in 2002. Bill and Patrice ...
Dad of 12-year-old suicide victim still faces charges
May 02, 2009 ... By KIM JANSSEN Staff Writer An Olympia Fields dad charged with the domestic battery of his 12-year-old son did not have the charges dropped at a court hearing Friday, despite the boy's suicide last month. The attorney for Daniel Capehart, 31, had predicted following Menyarri Capehart's hanging ...
Traverse Crosses Over
May 02, 2009 ... While it is true that the Chevy Traverse shares its platform with the popular Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia, there are plenty of styling cues and interior treatments that will give you a good feeling you are in a Chevy. And if that is not enough, then take a look at the sticker price and the ...
Former Oak Forest alderman dies
May 02, 2009 ... By Michael Drakulich Staff Writer Thomas Dea may be remembered for the unusual way that he won his seat on the Oak Forest City Council in 1979. But to his friends, his public service was only a small part of who he was. Mr. Dea died Thursday at 71. Most everyone who knew him didn't call him ...
State has flu drugs for 1 million
May 02, 2009 ... SPRINGFIELD - Illinois health officials say the state has enough flu drugs on hand to treat more than 1 million people, plus quick access to enough additional drugs to treat approximately 25 percent of its population outside Chicago. An Associated Press survey found that more than half the ...
Local News Digest
May 02, 2009 ... Stickney Township Reavis student dies The Cook County medical examiner's office is investigating the cause of death of a 15-year-old boy who was found dead at his home Thursday night. Robert J. Regalado, 7007 W. 73rd Place, a sophomore at Reavis High School, was pronounced dead at 11:17 p.m. at ...
Obituaries
May 02, 2009 ... Al DeBow Al DeBow, 61, formerly of Chicago Heights, died April 25. He was an accountant. Arrangements are by McCullough Funeral and Cremation Services, (708) 758-2880. Homer Barnes Homer Barnes, 54, of Richton Park, died April 29. He was a hospital ...
Orland Park should capture 'small town' feeling
May 02, 2009 ... By GINA KENNY correspondent Orland Park should bring back its small-town ambiance, go after higher tiered retailers to maintain its regional shopping center status and become more user friendly for bicyclists and pedestrians. That's the vision a group of about 30 people developed for the ...
Portfolio
May 02, 2009 ... CVS store opening Sunday in Oak Forest Gateway CVS Pharmacy will open Sunday in Oak Forest's Gateway development at the northwest corner of 159th Street and Cicero Avenue. Construction began on CVS in late September and was completed in February. The drugstore chain joins a National City Bank ...
Speak Out
May 02, 2009 ... I am a resident of Crestwood. I'm just not sure these people can prove that Crestwood water made them ill. How do they know it wasn' t the pesticides on all this imported produce. Or all the toxic imported fish? Or the deadly plastic we've been eating and drinking from? Or the lead-ladden toys, ...
Bears looking to come to grips
May 02, 2009 ... By Brad Biggs Sun-Times News Group All the Bears' class of rookie wide receivers has been promised is an open field. Whether the individuals can elude the obstacles that come with it, most significant the learning curve at the NFL level, remains to be seen. But there isn't a lot between Juaquin ...
Bulls-Celtics: It's a best-of-1
May 02, 2009 ... By Brian Hanley Sun-Times News Group It is difficult to pinpoint just where the Bulls' improbable road to this historic playoff series and a decisive Game 7 tonight in Boston began. An argument can be made for the trade-deadline deal made with Sacramento on Feb. 19, a move that brought John ...
A K.G. surprise? Ainge says no
May 02, 2009 ... By Brian Hanley Sun-Times News Group Kevin Garnett will not be a surprise starter for the Boston Celtics when they host the Bulls tonight in Game 7. Celtics president Danny Ainge put a stop to such speculation Friday when he told the Boston Globe that Garnett is expected to be out for the ...
In grand scheme, Theriot a hero for Cubs
May 02, 2009 ... By Toni Ginnetti Sun-Times News Group It wouldn't be a bad thing for Ryan Theriot to lead the National League in singles. But Theriot, who loves to do strength training, should be able to do more. So manager Lou Piniella had a talk with his 5-foot-11, 175-pound shortstop a week ago in St. Louis ....
McCarthy takes on the big boys
May 02, 2009 ... By BETH HARRIS The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. - "Is that the one-horse guy?" a visitor asked as he walked past Tom McCarthy's rented stall on the backstretch at Churchill Downs. Indeed, it was. The 75-year-old owner-trainer signed a few autographs Friday under the watchful gaze of his big ...
McBride feeling more at ease - and the results are showing
May 02, 2009 ... By Nick Firchau Correspondent A simple conversation in October continues to pay dividends seven months later for Brian McBride, back at the top of Major League Soccer for the first time in six years. The chat in question - in which Fire coach Denis Hamlett tried to alleviate his star forward's ...
Hawks see need for discipline
May 02, 2009 ... By Len Ziehm Sun-Times News Group VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Yep, it's true. Young stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have been a huge part of the Blackhawks' revival this season - and they'll have to continue to be if the Hawks are to survive their best-of-7 Western Conference semifinal ...
Eager causes Canucks coach some anxiety
May 02, 2009 ... By Len Ziehm Sun-Times News Group VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The Blackhawks may have lost Game 1 of their series with the Vancouver Canucks, but the Canucks lost in their attempt to get Ben Eager suspended. Alain Vigneault, the Vancouver coach, likened Eager's elbow hit on the Canucks' Rick ...
Dugan, defense get the job done
May 02, 2009 ... By Tim O'Brien Correspondent Each time Lincoln-Way Central ace Jackie Dugan steps into the circle, the Knights' defense has the same game plan. Don't give opponents any extra outs. "We want to have no errors behind (Jackie)," shortstop Gina Brown. "We feel really confident with her out there, ...