2016-03-23

Tyler Anzelmo



Tyler Anzelmo came up big for the Stampede in net.

Youngest Irish Dancers



<span id=”docs-internal-guid-edd3a9b9-a4ae-3db4-c29f-bacbdefb15cc”><span>The youngest Dillon Gavin dancers — Clare Diez and Hannah Manczko — work hard to move in sync to the music while performing at Niles’ Taste of Sister Cities Saturday.</span></span>

Irish Dancers



<p dir=”ltr”><span>Dancers (from front to back) Teagan Marsh, Claudia Morrison and Kayle Griffen wearing the trademark pink, black and white dresses of Des Plaines based Dillon-Gavin School of Irish Dance step a jig</span> <span> </span>

Obituaries – March 23-28, 2016



The following obituaries appear in March 23-28, 2016 editions of the Journal & Topics Newspapers. Stephen Batjes, of Mount Prospect Stephen Batjes, 93, of Mount Prospect, died Thursday, March 17. He was the husband of the late Mary C. Batjes, father of two and the late Stephen Edward Batjes, grandfather, brother and uncle. Friedrichs Funeral Home, Mount Prospect, handled arrangements. […]

Showtime At Niles Taste Of Sister Cities



The cultures of Niles’ four sister cities were on full display before a full house, represented through food, song and dance at the Niles Taste of Sister Cities celebration Saturday. The event was held a week before a group of local residents, including Mayor Andrew Przybylo, students from Notre Dame College Prep and Maine South High School, head off for […]

Student’s Maryville Success Story

Jen School’s Teaching Model, Tech Access Right Fit For 14-Year-Old

Children who bring home excellent report cards have every right to be proud of their hard work, dedication and achievement. And yet, for some students, high grades are indicative of so much more than test results. Such is the case with Antoine Cochran, 14, who enrolled at the Maryville Jen School in Des Plaines late in 2015. He had left […]

Referendum In District 57?

Public Says School Board Should Consider Option

In order to plug a growing projected spending deficit, Mount Prospect Elementary School Dist. 57 is inching toward possibly asking taxpayers to contribute more. “The only way to increase revenue is by putting a referendum on a ballot,” Dist. 57 School Board President Karen Nejdl said. “We need to formally discuss and decide when that will happen.” It’s a discussion […]

All Atwood



Maine West’s Brendan Atwood was the main man for the Warriors scoring all 15 of the team’s goals against Lake Forest.

Kristen Burger



Maine West’s Kristen Burger (5) rises up for a shot on goal during the Warriors’ water polo match against Lake Forest last Wednesday, March 16.

Alyssa Cacini



Prospect’s Alyssa Cacini applauds her teammates from third base after the Knights tallied another hit in the first inning against Glenbrook South. Prospect led 6-0 after the first in Glenview.

Genualdi & Camarda



<span id=”docs-internal-guid-031117b4-a4d2-1fda-cb24-b200148cd8c4″><span id=”docs-internal-guid-031117b4-a4d2-1fda-cb24-b200148cd8c4″><span id=”docs-internal-guid-031117b4-a4d2-1fda-cb24-b200148cd8c4″><span id=”docs-internal-guid-031117b4-a4d2-1fda-cb24-b200148cd8c4″>Maria SS Lauretana Festival event organizer </span></span>Joe Camarda with Niles Sister Cities Vice President and Niles Park Dist. Commissioner Julie Genualdi at Niles Taste of Sister Cities Saturday. The <span id=”docs-internal-guid-031117b4-a4d2-1fda-cb24-b200148cd8c4″><span id=”docs-internal-guid-031117b4-a4d2-1fda-cb24-b200148cd8c4″>Maria SS Lauretana Festival is a large Italian Catholic religious festival with roots in the Chicago Area for 115 years. The festival moved to an area in […]

GWG



The celebration was on as Buffalo Grove/Hersey/Wheeling’s Will Busby scored the game-winning goal in overtime to win the Blackhawk Cup state championship.

Boys Water Polo Roundup: Von Steuben Outlasts Maine South For Crown



<em>Sunday, March 20</em> <strong>Loyola Academy 14, De Smet 2</strong>: The Ramblers hosted St. Louis’ De Smet Jesuit and pulled off the win. Max Ashurst (4 goals) and Matt Merucci (4 goals) led the offense in the win while Walter Haracz and Noah Conley shined in goal. <strong>JV: Loyola 16, De Smet 2</strong>: Loyola won its seventh straight game as eight […]

Kitchen, Bath Remodeler Moving To Milwaukee Avenue



Royal Kitchen & Bath, the Niles-based home remodeling company owned by former Village Trustee Chris Hanusiak, is moving out of its leased Caldwell Avenue location. The business will stay in Niles, moving to its own showroom and warehouse on Milwaukee Avenue. Renovations are underway at the new 6,000 sq. ft. location at 7727 N. Milwaukee. Hanusiak said he expects to […]

City Council Turns To Developer On S-Curve Study



The city of Des Plaines will ask the developer of the new residential project on the former Littelfuse property if the company is willing to pay for all or part of a study to determine the best way to create a pedestrian bike and walkway under or around the Northwest Highway S-curve rail bridge. Early yesterday (Tuesday) morning City Manager […]

Soundproofing Stalwart Gets Her Props



The O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission took time at its March 11 meeting to pay tribute to nearly two decades of contributions from Judith Dunne Bernardi of Norridge. Dunne Bernardi was village clerk for Norridge when she first became involved in ONCC 17 years ago.  It was an era when she and Dr. Ray Kuper, then superintendent of Union Ridge School […]

Genualdi, Penze Sling Drinks



Niles deputy police chiefs Joe Penze (left) and Vince Genualdi (right) put down their guns and handcuffs to pick up bottles, acting as bartenders at Saturday’s Niles Taste of Sister Cities. Genualdi is also Niles Sister Cities treasurer. 

Top Trio Shines In District 207 Elective Courses



Special interests were featured in choosing seniors from Maine South, East and West high schools’ “Elective’ best for honors at the March 7 Dist. 207 meeting. For Annette Lopez of South and Linda Vargas of West, foreign language studies have been a specialty. Phillip Hua-Pham from East has set his eyes on a culinary career. Lopez has earned a 4.45 […]

Residents Bowl A Strike For Rosemont Helping Hand



Rosemont residents raised more than $4,000 during the March 10 “Spare Some Change” fundraiser for the village’s not-for-profit Helping Hand organization, which helps residents in need. More than 100 people attended the event at Kings Bowl in MB Financial Park. An admission fee of $16.82 provided unlimited bowling, pizza and soda with music by a DJ, and a cash bar. […]

No Changes Expected After Muvico, Carmike Purchase



Residents should expect little to no change following the recent AMC Theaters purchase of Carmike Cinemas, Inc., which includes the Muvico theaters in Rosemont’s entertainment district. Muvico operates 18 movie screens and a restaurant in MB Financial Park. It was part of Beijing-based Wanda Group AMC Theatres’ recent purchase of Carmike. Theater customers should expect little to no change in […]