The Herald News - Joliet (IL) back issues from Friday, October 22:
John Henry "Slim" Kennick
Oct 22, 2004 ... Age 84, a resident of the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle died Thursday, October 21, 2004 at the Veterans Home.Private family funeral services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Joliet ....
Joseph F. "Joe" McCanna
Oct 22, 2004 ... Age 78. Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side. Born in Joliet and a lifelong Joliet area resident. A graduate of Joliet Catholic High School Class of 1944 and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Grade School. A World War II and Korean ...
Robert G. Poch
Oct 22, 2004 ... Age 49, passed away suddenly October 19, 2004 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. A lifelong resident of Joliet, Lockport, and the Romeoville area. Member of the Lockport Moose Lodge #300. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela (nee Dowler) Poch. Devoted father of Eric Poch, Bobby ...
Scion xB is square and very, hip
Oct 22, 2004; ... Is it hip to be square? Honda thought so, when it rolled out the singularly square Element sport-utility vehicle.Though it was aimed squarely at young buyers, it found more favor with Baby Boomers. Toyota-owned Scion has followed suit with a boxy offering intended for the Boomer's babies, the ...
Honda introduces all- new 2005 Odyssey
Oct 22, 2004; ... One of America's best-loved minivans is all-new for 2005. The Honda Odyssey is more powerful, built with higher levels of safety, and is more luxurious.The 2005 Odyssey starts at $24,995 and is available in LX, EX, with Leather and Touring models. I liked the new exterior appearance on my ...
Robert Blake Trial:
Oct 22, 2004 ... s, including the star prosecution witness, conspired to kill Blake's wife. Superior Court Judge Darlene Schempp also made it clear she was barring any effort by attorney M. Gerald Schwartzbach to link Marlon Brando's son, Christian, to the 2001 killing of Bonny Lee Bakley. "I've found there was ...
AREA SCHEDULE
Oct 22, 2004 ... TODAY'S EVENTSHIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Lincoln-Way East at Bloom, 7 p.m.; Carmel at JCA, 7:30; Homewood-Flossmoor at Lincoln-Way Central, 7; Bolingbrook at Andrew, 7; Plainfield South at Morris, 7; Lockport at Sandburg, 7:15; Plainfield Central at Minooka, 7:30; Lemont at Oswego, 7:30; Coal City ...
New Pontiac: No limits, compromises, excuses
Oct 22, 2004; ... The evolution of auto industry continues, and Pontiac has boldly announced its response to the future: "No limitations, no compromises and no excuses."After launching the new GTO earlier this year, Pontiac follows up with its pledge by unveiling the 2005 G6 midsize sedan, which will replace ...
Mom seeks spell to break up romance
Oct 22, 2004; ... Dear Abby: My daughter, "Danni," is 36. She was heterosexual until she spent five years in prison. Ever since her release, she has been living in a lesbian relationship with a woman named "Marty." But sometimes she comes to my house and uses my computer to visit lesbian sites, trying to find ...
With or without a hunting dog? That's the question
Oct 22, 2004; ... As the nights cool and the leaves continue to drop, area upland hunters begin to get restless. If they are not bowhunters or do not hunt waterfowl, this is their time to fight "Cabin Fever."For those who have upland dogs, of course, this is the time to tune up and get into shape. It is part ...
Doctors part of Friday night lights -- and love it
Oct 22, 2004; ... Many people love the Friday night lights. Friday night lights is nothing new around this football rich area.The best selling book and now movie about Friday night lights is about the love of the game of football. And there is love for football in this area, where there is a very good ...
UN hears Ricky Martin:
Oct 22, 2004 ... Martin| Kimmel Project as one of its endeavors to try to end child sex tourism and other illegal practices. At a news conference after the luncheon, Martin said he came to the United Nations because "we need the help of leaders" and had found it "very rewarding and liberating that many ...
Weather
Oct 22, 2004 ... Yesterday's high/low 62/46Yesterday's ...
China arrests news researcher:
Oct 22, 2004 ... ay. Prosecutors issued a formal arrest order on Wednesday for Zhao Yan, who was already in detention since Sept. 17, said lawyer Mo Shaoping. Mo said that technically it isn't a decision to prosecute him. But once a suspect is formally arrested in China, it is almost unheard of for the case not ...
Bus Crash Probe:
Oct 22, 2004 ... whom said another passenger had complained about the driver eating while driving. The report offers little new information, but it cites "careless prohibited driving" as a contributing factor in the crash. Arkansas statues describe "careless and prohibited driving" as operating a vehicle in a ...
V50 extends Volvo's sterling achievement
Oct 22, 2004; ... New challenges. New experiences. New impressions. Volvo continues to expand its sterling reputation beyond its safety heritage with the debut of the all-new V50 wagon.With external styling cues reminiscent of the larger S80 sedan and V50 wagon, the V50 brings style, value and function ...
Remembering James Hammer III
Oct 22, 2004 ... More than 30 tow trucks and their crews from Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana line a driveway Thursday morning in the Resurrection ...
Off the wires
Oct 22, 2004 ... Illinois unemployment: The September unemployment rate in Illinois was 6.0 percent, a slight drop from the August rate of 6.1 percent. The Illinois Department of Employment Security said Wednesday that 3,200 non-farm payroll jobs were added in September. The two job sectors showing the most ...
Couch to work out today
Oct 22, 2004; ... See microfilm for complete caption text. LAKE FOREST -- Until Thursday, Tim Couch was well known in Chicago sports lore as the big loser in a love triangle.He was the Cleveland quarterback who had his girlfriend, Playmate of the Year Heather Kozar, stolen by former Bears quarterback ...
Bears will be minus Adewale Ogunleye for Sunday's game
Oct 22, 2004; ... LAKE FOREST -- The Bears so far have received little in return for the $15 million bonus they paid Adewale Ogunleye.They'll receive nothing more this week, and when they get the next return on their investment is uncertain because the right leg injury Ogunleye hurt in Sunday's loss to the ...
Public not invited to the Carlyle Group party
Oct 22, 2004; ... Dear Mr. Berko: What can you tell me about a partnership called the Carlyle Group? I have been told that it is an extremely successful consulting, investment and advisory firm that each year has billions of dollars in revenues and that Carlyle's business is international in scope. My ...
biz calendar
Oct 22, 2004 ... TuesdayReferral group: Weekly meeting of Joliet Chamber Business Builders, a business referral organization sponsored by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 8 a.m. at Golden Corral, 2100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Information: Mike Paone, (815) 727-5371.ThursdayEmployment ...
Search is on Blood, bone marrow drive held in hopes of finding match for sick New Lenox girl
Oct 22, 2004; ... Larry Jaros (center), who may need a bone marrow transplant in the future for aplastic anemia, along with Kathy Anderson (rear), who has had a bone marrow transplant, are helping Caitlyn Langley find a compatible donor if she needs a bone marrow transplant for aplastic anemia. Larry already has ...
Breathing disorder program at St. Joe's
Oct 22, 2004 ... Nurse Liz Puelo gives Liz Veronda the augmentation therapy she receives at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. This therapy replaces the hormone needed in her liver. Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center's Breath Takers Support Group will host a free program on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin ...
Candidates' forum
Oct 22, 2004 ... JOLIET -- The public is invited to a candidates' forum sponsored by the Spanish Center.All candidates in the Nov. 2 election have been invited.The forum will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Spanish Center, 309 N. Eastern Ave. For information, call the center at (815) 727-3683.Calling for ...
Today
Oct 22, 2004 ... Fish fry: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., American Legion Post 1080, 2625 Ingalls Ave., Joliet. Call (815) 729-2254.Fish fry: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Knights of Columbus #4400, 181E. Cass St., Joliet. Open to 3 the public. Dine in or carry out. Call (815) 723-3827.Fish fry: 3 to 7 p.m., The Croatian ...
week 9
Oct 22, 2004 ... Weekend ScheduleToday's GamesCoal City at Wilmington, 7:30Carmel at JCA, 7:30Lockport at Sandburg, 7Plainfield C. at Minooka, 7:30Plainfield S. at Morris, 7:30Homewood-Flossmoor at Lincoln- Way C., 7:30Lincoln-Way E. at Bloom, 7Bolingbrook at Andrew, 7Thornton at Romeoville, ...
Chaney-Monge explains Nov. 2 referendum
Oct 22, 2004; ... CREST HILL -- Honors for the Chaney-Monge Cheer Squad at Tuesday's school board meeting allowed officials to segue into a session regarding the Nov. 2 referendum.Sixteen members of the squad, which took first place at a competition in September at Great America, appeared before the school ...
Too quick to slam Sammy
Oct 22, 2004; ... Slamming Sammy Sosa, how that title can turn from good to bad within so little time. The media and the fans are quick to slam Sammy for a slump, but oh how we forget how many years Sammy has been there for Chicago smacking homeruns out of the park and setting numerous records for the ...
Police seize assault rifle, arrest man
Oct 22, 2004 ... JOLIET -- Police reportedly took an assault rifle off the street and arrested a man after raiding his Grant Avenue home Thursday.Roberto Robinson, 24, of 512 Grant Ave. was arrested and booked into the county jail on charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a firearm ...
Sweetheart Cup building to rise in size
Oct 22, 2004; ... It may not be as exciting as the competition for the world's tallest skyscraper. But the largest industrial building in Will County will change in the coming months.Sweetheart Cup is in the process of adding 650,000 square feet to its distribution center in University Park. That will increase ...
Studies show pet benefits
Oct 22, 2004; ... Is your dog asking, "Will you still need me? Will you still feed me when you're 64?" Answer him, "Yes."Studies suggest older people with pets have a better quality of life. The Journal of American Geriatrics Society states that pet ownership in the golden years of life has a positive effect ...
Friday, Oct. 22 the 296th day of 2004
Oct 22, 2004 ... Local1954: Special education teachers of the Joliet area attended a two-day state meeting on handicapped children. The meeting was held in Springfield.1979: The city plans to use $1.49 million in federal revenue-sharing money to work with next year, and it is doubtful that community ...
The issue: Self-imposed sanctions means Lewis University will return its 2003 trophy for the NCAA men's volleyball championship. We say: University officials deserve credit for examining athletic programs, admitting mistakes and crafting measures to prevent future problems. Our View Lewis shows why they are still winners
Oct 22, 2004 ... Winning a national championship is a feather in the cap for any collegiate athletics program, especially for a Division II school like Lewis University.Lewis' men's volleyball team took home the national championship in 2003.So, it must have been tough for university officials to admit NCAA ...
Medical facility OK'd for Plainfield
Oct 22, 2004; ... CHICAGO -- In fewer than 30 minutes of discussion, Edward Hospital officials got the news they've been waiting to hear for more than a year.By a 3-0 vote Thursday, the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board approved Edward's plan for a three-story, $35.5 million medical office facility it ...
Family ties Five generations talk about belonging to St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Oct 22, 2004; ... Great-great grandma Mary Ann Churnovic (second from left, holding Savannah Leigh Schumacher) with four more generations, from left, Richard Sr., Juline Schumacher and Janice Coats.Great-great grandma Mary Ann Churnovic (third from left) with son Richard Sr. (from left), Destiny, Kelly and ...
five things to look for this weekend
Oct 22, 2004 ... 1. Undefeated regular seasons. Five area teams have a chance to finish 9-0 and grab a top seed in the state playoffs. The list includes Lockport (8-0), Joliet Catholic Academy (8-0), Morris (8-0), Coal City (8-0) and Wilmington (8-0). No more than four will make the grade because Coal City ...
No price gouging on flu shots found
Oct 22, 2004; ... The Illinois Attorney General's office consumer alert last week did not lead to any reports of price gouging by suppliers of flu vaccine, a spokeswoman said. There were reports that some flu shot providers were raising their prices, however.The attorney general issued the alert after ...
Frankfort OKs new retail center
Oct 22, 2004; ... FRANKFORT -- Village officials on Monday approved Frankfort Commons, a shopping center they previously rejected, after developers returned before the board with an improved architectural design.Exteriors of the six buildings planned for the 9-acre site on the southwest corner of LaGrange and ...
Braidwood candidate wins court ruling
Oct 22, 2004; ... BRAIDWOOD -- Rich Girot, who appealed to the state Supreme Court after being tossed out of last year's mayoral race on a technicality, scored a legal victory Thursday.The justices' opinions came down in favor of Girot, but the ruling will not affect the election's standing. The February 2003 ...
Republicans spin gay angle to their advantage
Oct 22, 2004; ... Let me see if I have this right. The Republicans are now accusing the Democrats of being insensitive to gay Americans? Or to one gay American at least? After John Kerry mentioned Mary Cheney in the third debate, talk radio hosts finally found a lesbian they wanted to protect. Even the ...
Coal City at Wilmington highlights huge Week 9
Oct 22, 2004; ... John Dergo and Morris will find out Saturday which class they fit into for the playoffs -5A or 6A. There are important weekends in the high school football season, and then there are important weekends.Take, for example, what will transpire tonight. Wilmington will entertain Coal City ...
ByTheNumbers
Oct 22, 2004 ... A look at the large-school area football statistics.Team StatisticsSchool PPG Opp. PPG Margin Rush Pass Total Rush Pass TotalMorris (8-0) 39.5 4.1 35.4 215.9 97.1 313.0 64.9 77.8 142.6JCA (8-0) 39.5 8.1 31.4 299.9 122.0 421.9 53.6 133.0 186.6Lockport (8-0) 39.4 15.0 24.4 91.9 303.4 ...
Say it's so: Charboneau joins JackHammer staff
Oct 22, 2004 ... JOLIET -- The Joliet JackHammers signed the 1980 American League Rookie of the Year, Joe Charboneau, to join manager Jeff Isom's staff as a bench coach and assistant in player procurement for the 2005 season.The JackHammers begin their fourth season on Friday, May 20, vs. the Gary SouthShore ...
Health/Fitness Calendar
Oct 22, 2004 ... TuesdayBlood drive: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. Sponsored by the Heartland Blood Center.Adult CPR and standard first aid courses: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26, Grundy County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 117 W. Washington St., Morris. Each ...
Congestive heart failure support group at Silver Cross
Oct 22, 2004 ... Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is the most common reason for hospitalization in Americans older than 65. CHF occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.Individuals with CHF and their family members can attend a Congestive Heart Failure Support ...
Kendall sheriff wants look at road's safety
Oct 22, 2004; ... YORKVILLE -- The Kendall County sheriff is asking the state to investigate a stretch of road where four people were killed and two others critically injured in a car crash earlier this month.At the Kendall County Board meeting Tuesday, Sheriff Richard Randall said there has been a high number ...
Senior-night moment
Oct 22, 2004; ... Providence setter Rachel Holmes powers a kill past the block of JCA's Megan Paul during the Celtics' East Suburban Catholic Conference victory Thursday night.JCA outside hitter Samantha Quigley rips a kill through the block of Providence's Terri Cassidy. Quigley led the Angels with 9 kills and ...
Weber the one
Oct 22, 2004 ... In this election year, it is easy to focus on the national elections and forget the local elections are important. That's a mistake. In the race for Will County auditor, incumbent Stephen Weber is so well qualified over his opponent there is almost no contest. Weber is a CPA and holds a degree ...
Every man needs a woman in his corner
Oct 22, 2004 ... Editor's note: This week, readers will hear from Natalie as Lynne and Mary take the week off.In every presidential election year, it seems like one of the main issues is whether either candidate's wife is worthy of being the first lady. Most people look at this topic as a non-campaign ...
VeggieTales wholesome, hip show
Oct 22, 2004; ... NASHVILLE -- VeggieTales fans know strange things happen when the big green digital cucumber launches into one of his infamous "Silly Songs with Larry."The new "School House Polka" salutes words that sound alike, with the chorus: "Homophones, homophones, where the crews come cruising down the ...
`Lifestyle center' proposed at Mokena corner
Oct 22, 2004; ... MOKENA -- A retail developer is proposing a 170,000-square-foot "lifestyle center" for the northwest corner of 191st Street and LaGrange Road in Mokena.Louisville-based Summit Real Estate Group wants to create a retail-office complex on a triangular 20-acre site surrounding Mindy's ...
Morris moves cash to special financing fund
Oct 22, 2004; ... MORRIS -- The city council this week approved a recommendation from its finance committee to transfer more than $400,000 from the general fund to the tax-increment finance fund.The move will allow Morris to receive an incremental sales tax increase for the tax-increment finance cycle ending ...
Shoop won't stoop to trash talk
Oct 22, 2004; ... If you could have done anything differently, what would it have been? That was the somewhat loaded question I asked John Shoop, the most vilified Chicago sports figure of the new millennium.Shoop laughed nervously before falling silent to contemplate his response.Five seconds passed ....
Prairie Farms: Wilmington reviews plans
Oct 22, 2004; ... WILMINGTON -- Plans to transform 40 acres into a 91-home subdivision were discussed again Tuesday night at a public hearing.The proposed Prairie Farms subdivision has been on and off the drawing board for more than a year.In September 2003, the plans passed through the planning and zoning ...
New Lenox panel reviews `The Landings'
Oct 22, 2004; ... NEW LENOX -- Plan commissioners Monday recommended the village board annex and rezone a chunk of land along U.S. 30 for a development of townhomes and retail stores.But members of the commission added that they had some concern about the plan.The Landings of New Lenox is proposed for 41 ...
In the same boat
Oct 22, 2004 ... Crest Hill has the whole Weber Road corridor vacant, but all the new high-scale stores go over to Shorewood, and Plainfield gets two. I hope Lockport gets their Wal-Mart and that the leaders of Crest Hill and Lockport can get together and get some businesses here since we're in the same ...
`Pretty angry father' knows his politics
Oct 22, 2004; ... Did I miss something during last week's presidential debate?Did John Kerry out Vice President Dick Cheney's lesbian daughter on national television against her wishes? Did he slander Mary Cheney? Call her a bad name? Lie about her?He didn't? But what's that you say?Oh, now I get it. He ...
week 9
Oct 22, 2004 ... Coal City at WilmingtonCarmel at JCABolingbrook at AndrewJoliet at ThornwoodProvidence at Mount CarmelDick (25-15)WilmingtonJCABolingbrookJolietProvidenceBill ...
The issue: Will you vote a straight-party ticket on Nov. 2?
Oct 22, 2004 ... Yes: 60 -- 47 percentNo: 69 -- 53 percentToday's issue:Should Edward ...
Pickett charges up Celtics
Oct 22, 2004; ... NEW LENOX -- Pushing up from his defender position, Providence Catholic High School junior Ian Pickett courageously advanced into the box like a Confederate general at the Battle of Gettysburg.As he attempted to cut inside, Pickett punched his penalty-kick ticket by taking a tumble -- ...
Herald News Staff Ratings
Oct 22, 2004 ... Large Schools1. Lockport (6 first-place votes, 30 points) -- Porters seek SICA Blue title, first unbeaten season in school history.2. JCA (20 points) -- Hilltoppers pursue East Suburban Catholic title vs. Carmelite rival Carmel.3. Morris (19) -- Redskins anxious to learn playoff fate ....
Will County forum: Campaign rival Glasgow alleges `intimate involvement' in scandal
Oct 22, 2004; ... CRETE -- State's Attorney Jeff Tomczak failed to appear at a candidate's forum held hours after his father's arrest on federal corruption charges.That left Tomczak's challenger free to level accusations that Tomczak himself benefitted from the multi-million-dollar scandal. "Jeff ...
Wilmington draws lead from Minister of Defense
Oct 22, 2004; ... Jeff Reents hollers out instructions during Wilmington's 49-0 victory over Reed-Custer. He has a record of 91-27 in 11 seasons coaching the Wildcats.Tony Vercelli and Wilmington face Coal City tonight.Brady Wilkins played for three seasons at St. Francis.Tony Vercelli is a three-sport ...
Debate over Lockport's parkway trees
Oct 22, 2004; ... LOCKPORT -- Third Ward Alderman Greg Piazza wants to spend nearly $7,000 in city dollars to trim two blocks of parkway trees in the Kelvin Grove subdivision.He also lives on one of those blocks."We're here to provide services for residents," Piazza said at Wednesday's council workshop."If ...