The Weekly Reporter

STORY ON PAGE 2 >Illinois Chief Justice Thomas

Driver Who Killed Christina IndictedREAD STORY ON PAGE 3 >

w e e k l y r e p o r t e r . c o m T h e W e e k l y R e p o r t e r B r e a k s T h e S i l e n c e ! M a r c h 19, 2 0 0 9 - M a r c h 2 5 , 2 0 0 9 Vo l . 2 I s s u e 12

J o l i e t | B o l i n g b ro o k | Ro m e ov i l l e | H o m e r G l e n | C re s t H i l l | L o ck p o r t | P l a i n f i e l d | S h o rewo o d

....................................................John Gabriel, Award Winning Writer [email protected] ....................................................

An anonymous caller sug-gested there might be a story about Roger Claar if a report-er attended the St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. The caller implied it might be a “big” story. Big stories call for strong forces so the investigators were put on alert. Agents were dispatched to observe the doings but while they waited and waited, noth-ing occurred out of the ordi-nary. Although the event was a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser for can-cer victims Roger Claar never participated but, as the video shows, remained downstairs drinking. The Agents noticed Mayor Claar drinking at a table and began to watch him as he con-sumed drink after drink. At first it appeared he was consuming

Coca Cola or Pepsi Cola in a disposable plastic cup. But a female member of the inves-tigative team struck up a con-

versation with the bartender and asked him what Claar was drinking. The bartender who was mixing drinks for Roger

Claar told her the drinks were Bacardi Rum and diet Coke. Claar reportedly began

Frankfort Township’s Paul Ruff Under Media Scrutiny ....................................................John Gabriel, Award Winning Writer [email protected] ....................................................

Joe Kral visited the office of the Weekly Reporter a few days ago and brought with him a copy of a letter that was mailed from the Frankfort Township Assessor’s office. The Township Assessor Paul Ruff wrongfully used his office and public fa-cilities to send a letter that bla-tantly violates the Illinois State Board of Elections rules that are derived from the applicable Illinois Statutes. Kral displayed the letter and when it was read it seemed ob-vious that the letter violated the prohibitions against using public funds, public position, or public facilities to election-eer. He asked what he should do. He was told that this news-paper could do nothing other than to report the incident and that his proper recourse was to get an opinion from the Illinois State Board of Elections. Kral did exactly that. He con-

Challenger Joe Kral

Assessor Paul Ruff

We eklyREPORTERT h e

....................................................Ralph La Porte [email protected] ....................................................

If Ken Grey had submitted his ethics opinion during his first year of law school he prob-ably would have flunked out. He made an argument that he and every knowledgeable lay-man knows is a strawman’s ar-gument.

Mr. Grey has argued that May-or Joe Werner and some Mo-kena Trustees were merely ex-ercising their rights to freedom of speech when they broke the Elections Law prohibition against electioneering while you are sitting in an official ca-pacity. If Ken Grey does not know his argument has as many holes

Mokena’s Ken Grey Decides Statutes InvalidLayman’s challenge to supposed Pro

Mayor Claar Drinks For 6 Hours then Speeds Home

READ MORE ON PAGE 14 >



Mayor Fred Dewald Who Resigned Twice Backs John NoakREAD STORY ON PAGE 5 >

Pans AIG Bonuses, Pushes Small Business AssistanceREAD STORY ON PAGE 9 >

Undercover video shows Claar raising his glass not Cancer Fund. See more photos on page 14 and view the video at www.theweeklyreporter.com

Exclusive! SEE VIDEO ON-LINE ATwww.theweeklyreporter.com

Someone in Bolingbrook

Fears Bonnie

2M a r c h 19, 2 0 0 9 - M a r c h 2 5 , 2 0 0 9 Vo l . 2 I s s u e 12

Want more? Visit us on the web at www.theweeklyreporter.comNeWS

General Emails should be sent to [email protected]

The Weekly Reporter Staff:John Gabriel/WR Award Winning Writer [email protected]

Advertising [email protected]

Shirley Sciarratti [email protected]

Ralph LaPorte/WR [email protected]

Andrea Sala/WR [email protected]

Miles Goodson/WR [email protected]

Kenny Holmes/WR [email protected]

Lindsey/WR [email protected]

Lisandra Bernadet /WR [email protected]

Info [email protected]

Guest writers [email protected]

The Weekly Reporter is a free newspaper published weekly in Lockport, Illinois by John Gabriel who is also the Executive Editor. The Weekly Reporter Office is located at 890 North State Street, Lockport, IL 60441. Telephone number is (815) 838-8200 Fax (825) 838-8205

Inside this WeekASK LINDSey ..................................................12

CLASSIFIeD .....................................................15

CROSSWORD PUZZLe & SUDOKU ...............13

COMPANION CORNeR ..................................11

eDUCATION MATTeRS .....................................7

FALL OUT FOR ReVeILLe (HONOR VeTS)........6

FINANCe - HeADS UP ON ...............................3

HeALTH & WeLLNeSS .......................................5

SeNIORS ONLy ................................................4

SOMeTHIN COOKIN .....................................10

TeeN TALK ......................................................12

................................................................Mark Goodson –[email protected]................................................................ On the surface it might appear that Bolingbrook’s Roger Claar has a lot of voter support in his village. The opposite is true and he is aware of that. There are many people who do not like the well-known mayor and they do not like him for a variety of reasons. Some have turned against him as a result of damaging articles that have run in the Chicago Reader concerning him. The large amount of money he has accumulated in his campaign fund, largely donated by businesses who do business with Bolingbrook, upsets some people who view the money as “pay to play” funds. The $1.3 million in his campaign fund and in CDs he has purchased might be at the root of such attitudes toward him. It has been said that if voters actu-

ally turned out to vote Roger Claar would lose. That may be the reason there has been such a diligent effort to prevent Bonnie Kurowski-Alicea from getting voters out to the polls. Bonnie Kurowski-Alicea is the un-derdog in the current race for Mayor. She is running against a mayor who has a mountain of cash that he can spend to get elected. Supporters of the mayor challenged her petitions and had her name removed from the April 7th bal-lot forcing her to ask voters to write in her name when they vote. The hearing and evidence used to keep her name off the ballot were very sus-pect and the methods em-ployed by the attorney for the objector were question-able at the least. Bonnie intends to bring a complaint against him with the Attorney Registration and Disci-plinary Commission (ARDC) soon. She alleges the evidence used was not legitimate. If she can prove that, it could cost the attorney his license to practice law. Bonnie has little money to use for campaigning. The lion’s share of her funds was spend to purchase cam-paign signs. Signs help the public to recognize the candidate’s name. Often a sign is the deciding factor in whether a candidate gets a vote or not. Bonnie put up signs on private property with the permission of the owners but someone followed behind and covered her signs with Roger Claar signs placing them on

property without permission. Some-one knocked Bonnie’s signs over and then drove the wire wicket of Roger Claar’s signs through her’s as it lay on the ground. It was symbolic of hatred. The police have been telling peo-ple to remove her banners from their property denying Bonnie freedom of speech rights. But then, maybe the Constitution doesn’t count in Boling-brook.

B o n n i e Kurowski-Alicea is a young mother who has a Phd. She could be the mayor and per-haps that is why there is a panic to prevent vot-ers from learning about her. She has not numbed her brain with al-cohol. B o n n i e has vowed to stop “Pay to Play” politics in Boling-

brook. She has promised no more fiasco’s like the Bolingbrook golf course that she says is nothing more than a private bar for the mayor. “I will account for every taxpayer dol-lar and there will be no more secrets once I am elected,” she said. That might be what worries some people. If Bonnie gets in office there is no telling what secrets she may un-cover when she begins digging into the village files. If you wish to vote for Bonnie she is asking you to write in her name on your ballot. She realizes it is a lot of name to write but she said if you just copy it down and then write it on your ballot it will be easy. Her final words were, “Get out and vote on April 7th. Vote for me, Bonnie.”

Someone in BolingbrookFears Bonnie Might be Elected

Bonnie’s Sign blocked so it cannot be seen.

PICTUReD ON FRONT: Sign staked to the ground with a Claar Sign.


Want more? Visit us on the web at www.theweeklyreporter.com

...............................................................info@theweeklyreporter.com ............................................................... Twenty-two year old Tomasz Ma-ciaszek of 1079 Monterey Drive, Ro-meoville has been indicted on a charge of reckless homicide. Maciaszek was the driver of an au-tomobile that was allegedly speeding eastbound on 135th Street in Romeoville on May 9, 2008 when it struck a car driven by seventeen-year old Christina Jungkans of Lockport. Christina Jung-kans was pronounced dead at Bolingbrook Adventist Hospital. Neighbors of Tomasz Maciaszek painted a picture of a reckless individual who became a nuisance for the people who live on the same street as his family. They related how he drove recklessly doing stunts with a pickup truck while children were boarding a school bus only yards away. After Christina’s death The Week-ly Reporter visited the accident site

and discovered that anyone who ap-proached the intersection from Hale Street was unable to see oncoming traffic unless they first moved slowly past the stop sign and into the path of oncoming cars. Photos were taken and published of large bushes that were

growing on the south-west corner of Hale and 135th Street. Christina’s mother filed a lawsuit after that discovery in which she named the Village of Romeoville, the homeowner where the bushes were and Tomasz Maciaszek the driver of the car that killed Christina. The last word on that suit was that offers to settle had been made by all

parties except for the Village of Romeoville. The homeowner at the time, Mr. Gregory Gotches, eventually had the bushes removed. Tomaszek was arrested and subse-quently released on Tuesday March 10th on a $10,000 bond . He will ap-pear in court on March 24th.

NeWS

................................................................Mary Jo Ardizzone [email protected] Edward Jones | www.edwardjones.com................................................................ During a long downturn in the financial markets, it’s hard for some people to be cheerful about their prospects for investment success. And that’s not surprising, because a daily diet of bad news can take its toll on investors’ outlooks. Yet if you look beyond the headlines, you can actually find some reasons to believe that brighter days lie ahead. Here are five of these potential causes for optimism: • Recovery may be near. The fi-nancial markets obviously are con-nected to the overall U.S. economy, so it makes sense to keep an eye on how the economy is doing. As you know, we’ve been in the grip of a long and painful recession — but that may change fairly soon. In fact, the recession is likely to end in the second half of 2009, according to a majority of the economists surveyed by the influential National Associa-tion for Business Economics. And since the stock market has histori-cally anticipated an economic re-covery by about six months — and begun responding favorably — now may not be the time to abandon your long-term investment strategy. Of course, past performance is not a guarantee of future results. • Market rallies can happen quick-ly. No one can predict the exact mo-ment a sustained market rally will begin — but history has shown that rallies can start quickly and take off sharply. Consider this: In the first year of a recovery, investors have recouped an average of 82 percent of what they lost in the entire prior bear market, according to Standard & Poor’s. And since 1932, the S&P 500 has gained an average of 46 percent in the year after stocks have hit bottom. Keep in mind, though, that we have experienced a larger-

than-usual drop in the market, so you shouldn’t necessarily expect a rally to produce these results. Still, if you are out of the market when it does rally, you are likely to miss some of the strongest returns. • Low prices may mean good opportunities. By almost any tra-ditional measure of value, invest-ments are now very attractively priced. And when prices are low, re-turns over the long term tend to be higher. Keep looking for quality in-vestments — like other investments, they’ve been hurt by the downturn, but if their fundamentals are still sound, they could offer the greatest potential for long-term rewards. • The Treasury and Fed are work-ing overtime to support the U.S. fi-nancial system. While the problems of resuscitating our financial system are enormous, and the solutions are not clear-cut, the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Re-serve are working hard to support the credit markets, boost liquidity, lower mortgage rates and take oth-er steps that can ultimately benefit the economy and the investment markets. • Low inflation can help boost “real” returns. Inflation, as mea-sured by the Consumer Price Index, is currently close to zero. As an in-vestor, you have reason to welcome a low inflation rate, because when inflation is high, it can erode the “real” returns of your investments. Consequently, you may be reward-ed by investing in vehicles that, for the moment, are producing only modest returns. • Keep the above factors in mind when you make investment deci-sions. Remember, if you’re going to help achieve your long-term goals, you will likely need to keep investing in even the gloomiest of markets — and, as we’ve discussed, there might be more than a few rays of light ready to pierce the clouds.

Five Reasons to Be Bullish about Financial Markets

Mary Jo Ardizzone

THIS ARTICLe WAS WRITTeN By eDWARD JONeS ON BeHALF OF yOUR eD-WARD JONeS FINANCIAL ADvISOR. eDWARD JONeS, ITS eMPLOyeeS AND FI-NANCIAL ADvISORS DO NOT PROvIDe TAx OR LegAL ADvICe. yOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH A qUALIFIeD TAx OR LegAL SPeCIALIST FOR PROFeSSION-AL ADvICe ON yOUR SPeCIFIC SITUATION.

Driver Who Killed Christina

Jungkans Indicted



.................................................................Emil Denemark, Carillon Lakes [email protected] .................................................................

The community life is the way to go. There is no parallel to the close ties one feels by living in an area where every-one is a friend or a possible friend. It is a place where the word family fits in very nicely. One such place is Carillon Lakes, a senior community for folks 55 and up located in Crest Hill. It features prac-tically maintenance-free living. Nestled between Romeoville and Joliet, this community was completed just two years ago by a premier developer and consists of 1113 living units either town-

homes or stand-alone residences. Built to exacting standards, these homes are energy efficient and water tight. The lo-cation is just four miles south of I-55, a 40 minute drive to Schaumburg, Lom-bard, and Oak Brook where all the ac-tion is. The real value here is the commu-nity lifestyle enjoyed by the population. The central clubhouse is a hangout for residents interested in coffee klatching, cards, crafts, intellectual pursuits, exer-cise and indoor swimming. Parties of up to 250 persons are held here regularly. Other amenities are a three-hole golf course, four large fishing lakes, a kiddy pool for grand children, a large outdoor adult swimming pool, a tennis court

and the list goes on. Most such commu-nities feature these comforts. The activities committee regularly ar-ranges bus trips to casinos, plays, din-ners and other places of interest. There is always something to do. Five years ago, the Weber road corridor was a sleepy farm area with corn fields lining the main street. Today, few cornfields are left. They have been supplanted by big box stores and many good restau-rants. Until one experiences the com-munal life one has no idea of what contentment can be. When asked what residents’ think of a place like Carillon Lakes, the answer is inevitably: “We love it here”. For seniors who read about places such as Carillon Lakes there may be the desire to check them out. Look for display ads touting the enjoyment of-fered at various places in our area. This is where happiness is!

Santino Lettieri

NeWS

Letters to the Editor

Dear eDitor, on april 7, 2009 FrankFort tax-payers anD resiDents have a chance to elect keith ogle, an experi-enceD FrankFort businessman anD John clavio, a FrankFort attorney to the FrankFort library boarD. resiDents who attenDeD the au-gust anD september boarD meetings know there is a neeD For trustees who will represent the best inter-ests oF the FrankFort resiDents on important issues. taxpayers want to Feel conFiDent that the boarD will listen to resiDents anD conDuct meetings in a respectFul proFession-al manner. the useD book sale, the elimination oF the Dewey Decimal system, anD the reFerenDum For a new library were all maJor Deci-sions that coulD have been DeciDeD with careFul thought anD cour-teous behavior. we neeD trustees who will bring broaDer perspectives to the boarD. we Feel conFiDent that keith ogle anD John clavio will serve the best interests oF the FrankFort taxpayers.

John anD marJorie keane

FrankFort, il 60423

This Resident Loves Carillon Lakes

Bolingbrook resident Rhonda Reed-Slaughter has eleven years experience as a professional accountant to support her claims that she has a “…unique perspective on how best to evaluate our

village finances, and find better ways to use our existing resources.” As a ten-year resident and ho-meowner in Bolingbrook Rhonda has demonstrated her willingness to pitch in to make the village a better place to live by having served on the Bolingbrook Beautification Commission and the Exchange Club. She noted that she de-votes two days each month to helping in the classrooms of her two children. Rhonda unleashed a strong criticism of the Village Board accusing it of having “acted as more of a rubber stamp.” She said, “In these difficult times, we need village trustees who aren’t afraid to ask tough ques-tions. And who won’t just sign off on projects that will end up costing our tax-payers millions of dollars.” Rhonda supports the pas-sage of ethics laws that will put an end to “pay to play” politics at the local level. She favors transparency in govern-ment and encourages citizens to take a more active role in their affairs by attending local board meetings. Given her many years of experience as an accountant she surely seems qualified to handle the job.

When Rhonda requested nominating petitions to get her name on the ballot as a trustee candidate she says Mayor Roger Claar telephoned her shortly afterward to ask her why she wants to run against his slate. Rhonda says his attitude was intimidating al-though he did not say anything that was mean spirited. She said he sounded indignant and implied that she should not be running against his people. Ms. Reed-Slaughter is a like-able and friendly person who seems to sincerely believe that citizens have

lost control over their government in Bolingbrook and she believes getting elected could be a first step in regaining what the people have lost. In asking the people to vote for her on April 7th Rhonda prom-ised to be “a fearless advocate and a true fis-cal watchdog for the people of this community.” R h o n d a

promises to respond to anyone who wishes to speak with her further or who wants to discuss issues that concern them as a Bolingbrook resident and voter. For your convenience you may contact her through our information line: [email protected].

Rhonda Reed-Slaughter Trustee Candidate



ThursdayApril 12th &19th

10:00am View - 10:30am Sale

NeWS

...............................................................Courtesy of ARA content [email protected] ............................................................... (ARA) - With the economy taking a nose dive, Americans are cutting back on spending -- from food and travel to even medical treatments. Both health care and dental care are taking a back seat to more urgent needs. According to a recent survey by Cigna, a leading provider of health benefits, 41 percent of Americans are taking worse care of their health be-cause of the economy. In fact, nearly half of Americans report that someone in their household has skipped neces-sary health care in the past year due to the cost, according to a recent Kaiser Foundation Poll. A recent study pub-lished in “Health Services Research” found that an increase in unemploy-ment may be associated with fewer preventive care visits. Even though times are tough, it is still important to take care of your body, particularly your oral health. With 92 percent of adults ages 20 to 64 experiencing dental caries -- which can lead to cavities -- in their perma-nent teeth at some point in their lives, proper oral care routines and preven-tive dental care visits are more essen-tial than ever for achieving a cleaner, healthier mouth. New york-based dentist Dr. gregg Lituchy advises “include a fluoride

rinse in your daily oral care routine to help protect your teeth against cavi-ties. I recommend my patients use an anti-cavity fluoride rinse that delivers multiple benefits, such as Listerine To-tal Care Anticavity Mouthwash from the makers of Listerine Antiseptic, a product that has been trusted for more than 100 years and has more than 50 clinical studies supporting its safety and efficacy.” Dr. Lituchy offers four easy tips to help reduce the risk of oral care prob-lems and maintain a beautiful smile -- without hurting your wallet: * Multitask. Rinse your mouth with an anti-cavity mouthwash while you’re washing your face. * Avoid sticky situations. Foods that stick to your teeth create an environ-ment for bacteria to thrive, so the best strategy is to brush your teeth after meals and snacks. * Don’t skip your dental check-ups. Visiting your dental professional at least twice a year is the best way to maintain good oral health and detect problems early on that could cause you more economic pain in the future. * Technique matters. Learn the proper way to brush and floss. Ask your dental professional or visit the American Dental Association Web site, www.ada.org, which offers educa-tional tutorial videos.

....................................................John Gabriel, Award Winning Writer [email protected] ....................................................

The name Fred Dewald is one many Romeoville residents thought they had heard the last of but now, after resign-ing from his job with the Valley View School District after resigning from his post as Mayor, Fred Dewald has come out in support of John Noak! And endorsement from Fred Dew-ald may be something you would like your opponent to get , however, Fred Dewald, whom John Noak has claimed “has been like a father to me,” has John Noak signs dis-played prominently on his front lawn. Fred Dewald re-signed from his su-pervisor/mechanic job with the Valley View School Dis-trict shortly after re-cords indicated that he had charged the school district for hours he did not work, some hours in fact that were spent in Las Vegas and not under a greasy bus. Dewald brought scrutiny on those records when he sub-mitted a request to be reimbursed by the village for mileage he travelled to and from the openings of businesses and other events. When his request was checked it be-came obvious that on at least one oc-casion he was alleging he was in three places at one time and charging the village for some manner of expense for each incident. Dewald’s vISA for only 18 months time showed that he charged over $13,000 for questionable items such as trips to Chicago’s Tavern on Rush, one of which cost taxpayers more than $1,000 for a night of entertainment. Dewald called it a meeting. He over-looked the two large meeting rooms in the Village Hall and could not pro-

vide details or names of those he met with or the reason for it. Sometime later, Dewald resigned as Mayor. Some say the final straw came when he was accused of sexual harass-ment by some village employees. Vil-lage Manager Steve Gulden has always refused to discuss the matter. John Noak’s close affiliation with Dewald and his obvious admiration for the mayor who was allegedly com-pelled to resign raise questions about Noak’s judgment if not about his own character. Emulating someone such as Dewald could say a great deal about

Noak’s values. Appointed Mayor John Noak seems to have been fond of Fred Dewald throughout the time they have been ac-quainted. He has often mentioned Fred Dewald as a mentor and even re-ferred to him as a father figure. Noak cloaked Dew-ald with praises last year when he announced that a street in Romeoville would be named for

Fred Dewald. With so many allegations against Dewald that were supported by a mountain of evidence provided by the village itself it seemed outlandish that Noak would memorialize him in such a manner. Noak has been anxious to reap as much support from as many sources as possible as he tries to convince voters that he is a good guy. But John Noak has not stepped forward to announce publicly that he will support “No Pay To Play” Ethics Laws that so many vot-ers are demanding. John Noak has con-tinued to be silent on that subject. Noak has a great deal to lose should the State Legislature pass the stringent ethics laws people are demanding. His largest contributions come from com-panies doing business with the Village. New laws would prohibit them from funding John Noak.

Mayor Fred Dewald Who Resigned Twice Backs John Noak

Morrison Investigations Inc.

License # 117-001455

Civil, Criminal, Domestic,

Covert Surveillance, Process Service, Asset Searches,

Skip Trace

Find anyone anywhere for less than $100

Call For Free Confidential Consultation(800) 571-6721



.................................................................

[email protected].................................................................

My name is Ric Shinseki, and I am a Veteran. For me, serving as Secretary of Veterans Affairs is a noble calling. It provides me the opportunity to give back to those who served with and for me during my 38 years in uniform and those on whose shoulders we all stood as we grew up in the profession of arms. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a solemn responsibility to all of you, today and in the future, as more Veter-ans join our ranks and enroll to secure the benefits and services they have earned. I am fully committed to ful-filling President Obama’s vision for transform-ing our depart-ment so that it will be well-posi-tioned to perform this duty even better during the 21st Century. We welcome the assistance and advice of our Veterans Service Organizations, other government departments and agencies, Congress, and all VA stake-holders as we move forward, ethically and transparently, so that Veterans and citizens can understand our efforts. Creating that vision for transforming the vA into a 21st Century organiza-tion requires a comprehensive review of our department. We approach that review understanding that Veterans are central to everything VA does. We know that results count, that the de-partment will be measured by what we do, not what we promise, and that our best days as an organization sup-porting Veterans are ahead of us. We

will fulfill President Lincoln’s charge to care for “. . . him, who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan . . .” by redesigning and reen-gineering ourselves for the future. Transforming any institution is su-premely challenging; I know this from my own experience in leading large, proud, complex, and high-performing organizations through change. But the best organizations must be prepared to meet the challenging times, evolv-ing technology and, most importantly, evolving needs of clients. Historically, organizations that are unwilling or un-able to change soon find themselves ir-relevant. You and your needs are not

irrelevant. Ve t e r a n s are our clients, and delivering the highest quality care and services in a timely, con-sistent and fair manner is a VA responsibility. I take that respon-sibility seriously and have charged all of the depart-ment’s employees for their best ef-forts and support

every day to meet our obligations to you. Our path forward is challenging, but the President and Congress sup-port us. They have asked us to do this well—for you. Veterans are our sole reason for existence and our number one priority—bar none. I look forward to working together with all VA em-ployees to transform our department into an organization that reflects the change and commitment our country expects and our Veterans deserve. Thank you, and God bless our mili-tary, our veterans, and our Nation.

Signed: Eric K. Shinseki

An Open Letter From Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki

Ralph La Porte [email protected]

CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 >

Secretary eric Shinseki

Alderwoman Jan Quillman Running for Re-Election.................................................................

[email protected] .................................................................

Joliet has two Aldermen and one Al-derwoman at-large which means they have the freedom to act on matters in any ward and are not specifically at-tuned to issues within any particular one. They are an adjunct to the other five aldermen who are voted in to serve the residents of their own districts, 1 thru 5. Jan has finished her first term in of-fice and is excited about serving the citizens in a second term as their al-d e r w o m a n at-large. She conceded that she has learned “a lot” during her first term and plans to put that expe-rience to work to achieve even more if she is re-elected. q u i l l m a n is not some-one who sits around shuffling papers to come up with answers. She takes an active role in examining the facts relating to issues and probes deeply on serious matters before casting her vote. When O & S Holding LLC proposed the Bridge Street Towne Centre that is planned for construction at the junc-ture of I-55 and I-80 Jan, like others, saw the concept drawings and heard

the pitch on just how nice it would be and how it would be good for the community. But Jan wanted to see for herself so she travelled to Alabama to view a similar project that was built by O& S so she could see firsthand if she could trust what she was hearing. She said she came away pleased with what she experienced. Jan quillman wants to see a more concerted effort to attract businesses to the downtown area and industry into Alderwoman Susie Barbers’ 4th District. We need jobs, we need busi-nesses. “We need to encourage more small businesses because they are the

ones who provide local jobs,” she said. Ms. quillman be-comes excited when she speaks about Joliet and her exuberance comes through in her voice and the smile on her face. There is no doubt Jan quillman loves Joliet and has vi-sions of her own for its future. She opposes the de-struction of the Old Prison on Collins Street and sees it rather as a source of revenue for

the city in addition to being an impor-tant historical monument to the past. Jan is asking for your vote on April 7th and promises she will continue to oppose issues on which she disagrees with other council members and to always represent the public with her votes.

Mokena Lions Bike Raffle And Poker Run Tony Marmo, Chairman of the 2009 Mokena Lions Bike Raffle and Poker Run to benefit Juvenile Diabetes accepts a donation of a Kelly Pickeler autographed t-shirt and other items donated by US 99.5 radio. The grand prize is a 2009 Harley Davidson Street glide and a $1000.00 gift certificate provided by Chi-Town Harley David-son. The drawing will be held at the

end of the poker run on Sept.19th. Only 500 tickets are available. To pur-chase a ticket, go to www.mokenalions.org or call Chi Town Harley Davidson at 708-623-6000. The poker run will be hosted by the Mokena Lions and Chi-Town Harley Davidson and will feature entertain-ment by Coppersnake.

Giannoulias congratulates Will County studentsselected for Bright Start scholarships Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Gian-noulias announced today that two Will County students are 2008 Bright Start Scholarship recipients. The students were selected by their schools for scholarships to be depos-ited in Bright Start College Savings ac-counts. They are:

Nader Tadros Frankfort Illinois Institute of Technology $1,700Victoria Wise Lockport University of St. Francis $2,500 “With the cost of college tuition skyrocketing, the Treasurer’s Office is working to help more students afford a quality education,” Giannoulias said.

“I commend all of the recipients for working hard in their pursuit of higher education.” Through the Illinois State Treasur-er’s Bright Start Scholarship Program, giannoulias will distribute $400,000 in scholarships to four-year public and private universities in Illinois each of the next seven years. Schools must have an undergraduate enrollment above 2,000 to qualify, and allotments will be calculated annually based on the school’s tuition, room and board. Schools select recipients based on need. Up to 400 scholarships will be

Jan Quillman


Want more? Visit us on the web at www.theweeklyreporter.comeDUCATION

How To Help Teens Become Adults.........................................................Andrea Sala /[email protected]

Andrea Sala is the Principal at Scarlet Oak School District 145 .........................................................

Dr. Richard Lerner and other research-ers in child psychology developed a vo-cabulary in the 1990’s for describing the strengths of a teenager. Their work helps parents and educators when dealing with the trying teenage years. Dr. Lerner and others like Rick Little, Peter Benson, Wil-liam Damon, and Dr. Mary Pipher have written many useful books for parents about adolescence and guiding teens to adulthood. To help teens transition to adulthood we should be mindful of the following words that begin with the letter C: Com-petence, Confidence, Connection, Char-acter, Caring, and Contribution. The Cs are things all people and children have. We are competent at some things; we have connections to others and so on. If we think about the Cs as skills to work on then we are able to provide opportunities for our children that focus on developing these strengths. Kids develop their “C’s” by having sus-tained, positive interactions with adults and by participating in structured activi-ties that enable them to develop valued life skills. It is a part of our job as adults to help our teens develop in these categories of maturity. Make a list of the five Cs with your child. This conversation will be wonderful for the two of you. Give them the background of the Cs and use the time to re-ally talk. Who has your child made connections with? Be honest with them if you are concerned about a connection. What is your child competent at? Identifying competence is a wonderful way to develop links to other skills. What is your child confident at doing? If it’s sports then help them make the transition to coaching younger kids; if it’s video games then highlight the problem solving they use and start fostering real world ways for them to use this skill. The last C on the list should be Contribution. When we take our Cs and put them toward contributing then we are be-coming leaders of valued com-munity activities. This is what makes our country run and gives us our humanity! In es-sence all of the six Cs compli-ment the others. Developing

the C list with your child helps them to make good choices and helps parents monitor and guide. Revisit this list or make another one twice a year or more. Remember that your child is develop-ing their Cs whether you are involved or not. They may be positive if your child is a member of a team at school, or negative if your child is a member of a gang – either way they are making con-nections, becoming competent, building confidence, developing character, and contributing. It is up to the adults to help guide the development of the Cs. See below for an abbreviated sample.

Sara’s Cs Final C =The Contribution:Competent: cheerleaderpee wee coach

Confident: readingstorytime at library

Connection: Ms. Sala, Dad, Lauren, Mark, etclook into mentoring 2nd grader

Character: made good decision re: fight at school TBA – possible mediation?

Caring: animals, kidsTBA

NeW CLASSeS START NOW!!!

Re-Elect

JAN QUILLMANCouncilwoman at Large

She Works For

YOU!VOTE APRIL 7TH

www.janquillman.com

PAID FOR BY CITIZENS TO ELECT JAN QUILLMAN



(815) 723-4880P.O. BOX 2761 / JOLIeT, IL 60434

Good News On Ethics Legislation.................................................................

[email protected] .................................................................

State Representative Tom Cross was the very first official to respond to a letter asking for strong ethics laws that will apply to villages, cities, townships, and counties. Representative Cross last week requested that The Weekly Reporter contact his Springfield office concerning this issue. The legislature is currently consider-ing such laws to apply to state employ-ees. Stricter laws that regulate campaign contributions and that prohibit compa-nies from doing any business with the state if they contribute to an officials campaign are needed, however, prob-ably more pay to play occurs in small communities than takes place at the state level. With that in mind State Senators and State Representatives from this area were sent letters asking if they would support legislation that would apply at the local levels of government. Senator A.J. Wilhelmi, and Rep-

resentative Emily McAsey have re-sponded positively and we are awaiting answers from other State officials who represent our area. People are signing petitions in support of such measures and the issue is steadily gaining sup-port among citizens and officials. Those who wish a blank petition of their own can obtain one from The Weekly Reporter at no charge. Once signed, petitions will be turned over to State officials to convince them the people want honest governments with-in their communities. The Weekly Reporter will publish the names of those politicians who object to such legislation and if they wish will give them an opportunity to explain why. You may want to contact your local as well as state officials to tell them you favor such laws and ask them to join those who have come forward all ready in support of it. If you are an official or a candidate who supports strong eth-ics legislation for villages, cities, town-ships, and counties please contact The Weekly Reporter so we can tell the public that you do.

Highway Commissioner Candidate Favors New Ethics Laws.................................................................

[email protected] .................................................................

John Cielenski has a back-ground in Communication Arts

but he believes he has what it takes to be an effective Lock-port Township Highway Commissioner. He is un-certain as to whether or not the budget for that department can be re-duced, he explained that costs continue to increase. While tax-payers like to hear that someone wants to reduce taxes you have to be realistic and understand that road maintenance comes at a cost.”

“Money can be conserved,” he said

“and one way might be

in the purchase of salt. There is some experimenting going on to determine if a liquid salt solution applied before the snow arrives can be more effective than apply whole salt after the fact.” He did say that would not eliminate the need for salt but it could reduce the amount that has to be applied during any one winter incident. John said there are ways to be more productive on the job and that can save tax dollars. “I believe improvements can come from better communications. There is a way to discuss better meth-ods for doing something and there are ways that are non-productive. He says his communication skills can help im-prove the rapport with employees and consequently lead to cost reductions. Cielenski said he believes there is a need for strict ethics legislation but he is uncertain as to how far it ought to go. John said that is something he sup-ports but something for the State Leg-islature to work out.



Halvorson Pans AIG Bonuses, Pushes Small Business Assistance (Washington, DC) After attending President Barack Obama’s announce-ment on Monday to unveil a $15 billion package that helps small business, Con-gresswoman Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) heralded the plan while express-ing great displeasure over recent AIG developments. The plan is a new effort that assists small businesses and entrepreneurs in creating jobs and spurring economic re-covery. It focuses on increasing small business lending at a time when obtaining credit for daily operations and capital invest-ments has been difficult. “As someone who has owned and operated a small business, I understand how critical it is to be able to obtain credit,” said Halvorson. “I applaud this first step to make lending available to small busi-nesses allowing them to make investments necessary to drive job creation and innovation.” The small business plan announce-ment came after a weekend of backlash against AIG when it was revealed that the insurance giant planned to pay $165 million in bonuses and retention pay to employees. As one of the first beneficia-ries of government assistance, AIG also received money under the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) – also known as the bank bailout. With AIG receiving more than $170 billion in tax-payer assistance to date, the payment of $165 million in bonuses and retention pay does not sit well with many Ameri-cans, including Congresswoman Hal-vorson. “I’m clearly disgusted,” said Halvor-son. “It’s outrageous for AIG to even think it’s OK to give out bonuses and the like when they are operating on taxpayer-financed life support. The way AIG is doing business is a prime exam-ple of why I opposed the financial bail-out during the campaign -and releasing the second half of funds in January. This nonsense must stop once and for all.” Part of the new small business plan in-troduced by President Obama addresses the concerns of those who “play by the rules,” but are consistently hindered by a credit market in poor condition. Now,

businesses with strong credit histories will see additional lending opportunities through the Small Business Administra-tion (SBA). “I’m very pleased with these new ef-forts that will assist small businesses - and I commend the administration for their support of this group who are the ‘life-blood’ of the American economy,” said Halvorson. “Small businesses and en-trepreneurs drive our economy and job

growth – and it is pertinent that they be healthy and successful as we move to-ward economic recovery.” H a l v o r s o n is a member of the House Committee on Small Business and also is a member of the New Demo-crat Coalition, a group of pro-growth, moder-ate Democrats committed to fiscal respon-sibility and ef-ficient govern-ment.


Want more? Visit us on the web at www.theweeklyreporter.comSOMeTHIN’S COOKIN

A Tribute to elviswith Bob West

Reserve your Tickets Now!

Only $10$15 at the door

Saturday,May 2

from 6:30pm

to 930pm.................................................................Courtesy of ARA content [email protected] .................................................................

(ARA) - With less money for the mov-ies or a night on the town, families are nesting more at home. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, 85 percent of Americans have made personal spend-ing cutbacks. Further, Nielsen Company reports television viewing is at an all time high, with the average American viewer spending more than 151 hours a month (almost five hours a day) in front of the tube. Don’t let the tough economy keep your family from talking and laughing together -- get up, get creative and get baking cookies. Baking cookies with the whole family is a fun and low-cost activity and you likely have most of the ingredients already on hand. From dads to toddlers, everyone loves cookies, and Americans definitely stand by their favorites. In fact, accord-ing to a recent national Land O’Lakes survey of 1,000 people, classic chocolate chip is without a doubt America’s favor-ite cookie, with oatmeal raisin and pea-nut butter cookies nearly tied for second place. Want to enjoy some delicious fam-ily time? Consider the following cookie baking activities that will stir up some good-spirited competition, making ev-eryone a winner. For more activities, tips and recipes go to www.landolakes.com. * Test Your Cookie IQ: Challenge the family to some cookie trivia while bak-ing your favorite cookies together. For instance, where does the word “cook-ie” originate? How many cookies does an average American eat every year? Find out who’s the “Smart Cookie” or “Rookie Cookie” of the family. The one with the best score wins bragging rights. * Family Fortunes: You don’t have to visit your favorite Chinese restaurant to

get a fortune cookie. Who says you can’t make your own cookies and write your own fortunes at home? While baking cookies with your family, each member writes a fortune for another. One by one, each person reads the fortunes out loud and the remaining family mem-bers guess which fortune was written for whom. The person with the most cor-rect answers gets more cookies. * Cookie Exchanges, Anytime: Start a new cookie-baking tradition by throwing monthly cookie exchange parties. Each month, select and bake a cookie recipe based on a theme. Then, each person decorates a cookie for another family member and exchanges with each oth-

Turn Off the TV,

Turn On the Oven

and Turn-down the Spending

CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 >


Want more? Visit us on the web at www.theweeklyreporter.comyOUR LIFe

...............................................................info@theweeklyreporter.com ...............................................................

(ARA) - Dogs love our company and knowing they’re part of the pack. But the fact is humans have to leave the house some time, whether it’s for work, to run errands or to go to a place where dogs aren’t welcome. So when you can’t be home to entertain your dog, how do you keep him busy and happy when he’s alone? Most dogs are social animals and are happiest when they are surround-ed by their humans. Some dogs suffer from separation anxiety and cry, bark and whine when left alone, while oth-ers just use their alone time to sleep. No matter what your dog’s personal-ity, making sure he has something to keep him occupied during his time alone helps ensure your dog won’t de-stroy something in the house and your neighbors won’t be bothered by bark-ing. * Crate training is a valuable tool for when you’re away or even when you have people over and your dog just needs a quiet place to himself. A crate that is large enough for your dog to stand up and turn around in with a soft pad to sleep on is a great substitute for the dens wild dogs take refuge in. A favorite blanket or shirt that you’ve worn can be comforting for your dog. * Whether he’s in the crate or roam-ing free, “busy” toys are a great way to keep a dog occupied. Fill safe toys with peanut butter and freeze them or add in small treats that will fall out as the toy is rolled around. Rotate toys (give a toy one day and a different toy the next) to help prevent boredom. Hide low fat treats around the house for your dog to find randomly throughout the day. * If you’re going to be gone for sev-eral hours, make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise before you leave be-

cause a tired dog is a happy dog. Leave a radio on so your dog has friendly voices to keep him company. * Feed your dog his biggest meal of the day before you leave so he’ll have a full stomach and want to take a nap. * Make sure you have a place for your dog to relieve himself to avoid any accidents during the time you’re away. Most people don’t have large, fenced in yards and dog doors so an indoor dog potty like the UGODOG is an easy way to keep messes con-tained. “I saw a stack of pee pads at the gro-cery store and realized how expensive and harmful to the environment they could be,” says Kami Havluciyan, in-ventor of the UGODOG. “If you use pee pads, the UGODOG saves about $400 a year and is an environmentally conscious alternative. It’s convenient, clean and easy to use for any size breed whether you’ve used pee pads or not.” Your dog will appreciate not having to hold it all day and you’ll appreciate not having to clean up messes when you get home. So be a pal and give your dog somewhere to do his business when you’re not around to bring him outside. * Keep your arrivals and departures low key. Don’t squeal and go over-board greeting your dog when you walk in the door and don’t linger and feel bad for the dog when you leave. The less of a commotion you make, the less your dog will panic when you walk out the door. For more information on the UGODOG, training tips and ideas to keep your dog busy, visit www.UGODOG.com.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 >

er. While sampling the treats, consider sharing your favorite cookie stories. And don’t forget the milk. * Clean Up and Then Eat Up: One of the top barriers that keep people from baking at home is the hassle of clean-ing up afterwards. To make cleaning up more palatable, the winner of the cook-ie baking game gets the first chance to select a clean-up activity (most likely the easiest chore). Another idea is to chal-lenge the family in a timed competition to see who can finish clean-up tasks the most quickly. * Bake America’s Favorite Cookie: Bake up some memories with the whole

family with this simple, low-cost recipe for America’s favorite cookie.

Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 cups Land O Lakes Butter, softened1 teaspoon baking powder1 1/4 cups sugar1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar2 Land O Lakes All-Natural

Farm-Fresh Eggs1 tablespoon vanilla1 (12-ounce) package (2 cups) real semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chipsInstructions: Heat oven to 375 F. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda in me-dium bowl; set aside. Combine butter, sugar and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Reduce speed to low. Beat, gradually adding flour mixture, until well mixed.

Stir in chocolate chunks. Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. (Do not over bake.) Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack. Recipe Tip For 2 1/2-inch cookies, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

Turn Off the TV, Turn On the Oven and Turn-down the Spending

Saint Cecilia Consort to Perform...............................................................info@theweeklyreporter.com ...............................................................

Lockport—On Saturday, March 29, 2009 at 4:00 pm, the Saint Cecilia Con-sort will present a concert at St. John Episcopal Church in Lockport. Admis-sion to the concert is free, and there will be a reception in the church hall after the concert. St. John’s is at the corner of Washington and Eleventh Streets in Lockport. The Saint Cecilia Consort was found-ed in the Fall of 2001 by Andrew Paul Fredel at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in downtown Chicago. It’s mission has been to perform primarily early consort

music for recorders--supplemented oc-casionally by voices--in an historically informed manner to encourage new compositions for historic instruments, to further enrich worship at St. Peter’s Church-in-the-Loop and elsewhere, and in doing so, educate and re-acquaint the public with this music. Locally the Consort is an ensemble member of Early Music Chicago, and early music support organization. Na-tionally, they have alums singing in the men’s vocal ensemble “Chanticleer,” and teaching at the Eastman School of Music, as well as recorder performance studies at McGill University in Montre-al.

Keep Your

Dog Happy When He’s

Home Alone

People First Party Joins Hands of Hope to Distribute Food

People First Party of Ro-meoville, in keeping with their pledge to not wait for the April 7th election to help their neighbors, is joining with Hands of Hope and Woody Stiltner to hold a food box dis-tribution on Saturday, March 21 from 10 am until noon in the parking lot of the former Boomarang’s on Route 53. Any person or family in need of some help is invited to stop by and pick up a box of food. If you are unable to stop by, call 815-212-7016 and leave your address. A box of food will be delivered to your home by 2 pm on Saturday, March 21st.

People First Party candidates packing food boxes –l-r. Morris Sparks, 2 yr Trustee / Pattie Holloway /Steve Spandonidis / Bobby Leach – 4 yr Trustees, and gail Raucci – Mayor / Toni Castillo - Clerk



Dear Lindsey:My boyfriend is going to turn 18 next month, I’m 17. So I want to give him a party but I want to have the party on Saturday when everyone can come. But I thought it would be a special surprise if I invited him over on his birthday and cooked him something nice. I would in-vite his parents to come and it would be our parents and me and him. My girlfriend said that is dorky and old fashioned. I don’t want to look stupid or something but I did think it would be nice. What do you think?

Dear What Do:Your idea is a great one and I am sure your boyfriend will appreciate the effort you put into remembering his birthday. You surely will impress his parents and tell them something about your char-acter and abilities. As for being old-fashioned—well I think there is a big problem with people everywhere who think nice things are old-fashioned. My grandfather told me how men and boys

used to tip their hat and say good morn-ing when they would approach anyone, man or woman as they walked along. He thinks it is just something natural to hold a door open for a woman. He said it used to be common for a girl to invite a guy over for dinner with her family. I will never understand why some people think every kind act or anything really decent is dorky! Forget about what other people think is cool. Do your own thing and if it sounds like something nice or something thought-ful to do just do it and let the clowns be clowns.

Dear Lindsey:Since President Obama got elected I have been interested in politics. I don’t mean I want to run for something right now but who knows, maybe someday. I turned 18 last August and I was able to vote so I felt really proud. I am afraid people won’t take me serious because I am young. I know there are some things I can do and I really want to be involved. Is there some way I can take part?

Dear Take Part:You said you are eighteen and a registered voter. One way you could become involved would be to get in touch with the chairman of the party you like and talk with him. The County Clerk can give you a num-ber where the chairman can be reached. Explain what you want to do. There are many vacant precinct committeemen posts available in the county and although it is too late to be elected the chairman can appoint you to be a committeeman. If your precinct has a committee person you can be appointed to any open pre-cinct as a committee person at large. You can also become an election judge and be paid for it. Good luck. The country needs more young people to become interested in running the government and it sounds like you might be a good person for it.

yOUR LIFe

Lisandra Bernadet / WR

......................................................By Lisandra Bernadet [email protected] Lisandra is a sophomore atJoliet West High School ......................................................

We are discussing mental illnesses and teen suicide in my health class. It really was a shock when I learned teen suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 15-25 year olds, ac-cording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Teen suicides are surpassed only by acci-dents and homicide. The reasons behind a teen’s suicide or at-tempted suicide can be complex. Suicide is rela-tively rare among children, but the rate of suicides and suicide at-tempts increases t remendous l y during adoles-cence. The risk of suicide in-creases dramatically when kids and teens have access to firearms at home, and nearly 60% of all suicides in the United States are committed with a gun. That is why any gun in your home should be unloaded, locked, and kept out of the reach of chil-dren and teens. Ammunition should be stored and locked apart from the gun, and the keys for both should be kept in a different area from where you store your household keys. Suicide rates differ between boys and girls. Girls think about and at-tempt suicide about twice as often as boys, and tend to attempt suicide by overdosing on drugs or cutting them-selves. Yet boys die by suicide about four times as often girls, perhaps be-cause they tend to use more lethal methods, such as firearms, hanging, or jumping from heights. Being a teen is not as easy as it may seem. This is the period in a young person’s life where they are going through physical and mental chang-es. There is pressure to fit in socially, to perform academically, and to act responsibly. There is the awakening of sexual feelings, a growing self-identity, and a need for autonomy that often conflicts with the rules and expectations set by others. A teen with an adequate support network of friends, family, religious affiliations, peer groups, or extracurricular activ-ities may have an outlet to deal with everyday frustrations. Many teens don’t believe they have that support. They may feel disconnected and iso-lated from family and friends; that can increase suicidal risk. Suicide among teens often occurs following a stressful life event, such

as a perceived failure at school, a breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend, the death of a loved one, a divorce, or a major family conflict. A teen who is think-ing about suicide might: • talk about suicide or death in gen-eral • talk about “going away” • talk about feeling hopeless or feel-ing guilty • pull away from friends or family • lose the desire to take part in fa-vorite things or activities • have trouble concentrating or thinking clearly

• experience changes in eating or sleeping habits • self-destructive behavior (drinking alcohol, taking drugs, or driving too fast, for example) It is important to keep the lines of communication open between some one you are concerned about. Such teens need someone to care about them and to talk to. They do not want to be judged or feel as if you are trying to make them do something. The best thing you can do is listen. Ask questions; if you have noticed that the person has been speaking a lot about death ask if they have actu-ally considered committing suicide. Although it can be difficult this might determine whether or not they need help. If you learn that someone is think-ing about suicide, get help immedi-ately. Your doctor can refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist, or your local hospital’s department of psy-chiatry can provide a list of such doc-tors in your area. Your local mental health association or county medical society can provide references. In an emergency, you can call (800) SUI-CIDe or (800) 999-9999. When a teen commits suicide, ev-eryone is affected. Family members, friends, teammates, neighbors, and sometimes even those who didn’t know the teen might experience feel-ings of grief, confusion, guilt, and the sense that if only they had done something differently, the suicide could have been prevented. So it’s important to understand the forces that can lead teens to suicide and to know how to help.


Want more? Visit us on the web at www.theweeklyreporter.comyOUR LIFe

AnSWERS On PAGE 15

Across1. Cultivable5. Trowel wielder10. Wild goat11. Concealment from the public (hyph.)13. Pew area14. eye infection15. Period of warning16. Beer17. Armed conflict18. Promise19. Aged20. “Cheers” regular22. Apostolic24. Dog biter25. Result27. Horseback game28. Genuine29. Bird of prey31. Played with an oval ball33. Does not play for pay37. Positive end38. Showing keen interest41. Frigid43. Queue45. Mentioned47. Waterless48. Native American dwelling50. Domesticate51. Cooking vessel52. Male possessive pronoun53. Strike sharply54. Kernel holder55. Main course57. Of a female58. Via59. Dependent60. Wild place?61. Lure62. Walk with long steps

Down1. Mother-of-pearl source2. Turnaround3. Terminate4. Set up5. Comedian’s performance6. Affirm7. Adjust8. Baltimore team member9. Atomic10. Devoid of intelligence12. Bicycle part

14. Tree juice18. Regard highly21. Coffee holder23. Foretell24. Young fish26. Ardour30. Skin soothing substance32. Fiber source34. Farewell remark35. Separated36. A small crown37. Append39. Acquired40. Compunction41. A crime

42. Small44. Come forth46. Come out49. A sense organ52. Arrange in stacks56. Lip58. Deuce

The Doggie Diaries

Sadie’s Dog Sitter

A DOg SITTeR? WHy DO I NeeD A DOG SITTER? I’M A BIG DOG! I should be able to be by myself…I’m 3 now - I’m all grown up! I can take care of eveRyTHINg - even Riley! That’s what big sisters do, right? I can watch us both! Besides, I don’t need some dog sitter telling me what to do Mom and dad said someone was coming to watch us because they were going out of town for a few days…do you know how much time that is because I’m not really sure? It’s prob-ably not too long, right? Well what does a dog sitter know about me and Riley anyway? We can handle anything! This one time I got my own drink of water…it was in a big white bowl in the place dad calls the bathroom! So I don’t think I need some dog sitter getting in my way! And what if they’re not nice? You know, mom and dad didn’t even tell us who this person was! They can’t leave us with a stranger. I don’t want a stranger to stay with me! I mean, how is this person gonna know we like to go for walks and how to throw the ball when we play fetch? Can someone please tell me why my mom and dad even have to go anywhere by themselves! We should be going with them! Dad said the sitter was going to be here soon and there were a few structions he needed to go over. What are structions? He said IN-struc-tions are the rules that Riley and I need to follow while they’re away…WAIT A MINUTe! We HAve RULeS? WHAT KIND OF RULeS? He said we’re not allowed to climb on the couch (BORINg) and we can’t eat any bad snacks (BLAH!). Oh and he said we have to be in bed by 9:00! Do you believe it? 9:00! NO FAIR! Just exactly how long are my mom and dad gonna be gone for? 2 DAyS! THey’Re gO-INg AWAy FOR 2 DAyS! THAT’S WAy TOO LONg! Some dog sitter is going to be staying with us for that long? I’m not very happy about this! Mom said she promised the 2 days would go by fast and that Riley and I would have so much fun with Uncle Tim. WHAT? UNCLe TIM? ARe yOU KIDDINg? We LOOOve UNCLe TIM! WHy DIDN’T yOU SAy SO IN THe FIRST PLACe! We have the BEST time with Uncle Tim! He doesn’t just take us for walks…we go for runs! And he ALWAYS lets us lay with him on the couch! But we’re not supposed to tell! AND guess what the best part is? He plays so many fun games with us! eveN FeTCH! I know I said before that I didn’t need a dog sitter…I’ve been thinking about that – I guess I did JUST turn 3…I mean, I know I could handle being by myself but is it really fair to Riley? He prob-ably SHOULD have someone watch him – and I guess if Uncle Tim wants to be our dog sitter - that would be all right with me!

theweeklyreporter.com

............................................................Christine Carroll Piech [email protected] .........................................................



Frankfort Township’s Paul Ruff Under Media Scrutiny

CONTINUED FROM FRONT >

Chavez: Police Dept. Hires “Only the Finest”–No Blacks!


Mayor Claar Drinks For 6 Hours then Speeds Homedrinking when he arrived about 6:00 pm. Claar was drinking his rum and coke from a plastic container typically used for soft drinks. The bartender said he keeps track of what kind of drink he puts into the plastic contain-ers by using straws of different colors to identify the various concoctions. Hour after hour Roger Claar emp-tied container after con-tainer and at one point several drinks accumu-lated before him on the table. Roger Claar was unaware that he was be-ing recorded by another investigator armed with a video recorder. Claar began to act foolish as he continued to con-sume drink after drink. His behavior on the video shows that. The investigators did not want to leave any room for doubt so the chief investigator de-cided to have someone talk to Claar and to get close enough to him to determine whether or not the odor of alcohol could be detected. The operative ap-proached Claar and told him he and his fam-ily support him 100%. Claar wallowed in words of praise and stood up to shake hands with the man. The smell of al-cohol on Claar’s breath was confirmed. By that time there was little doubt that Claar was under the influence of the drinks he had consumed. At about 1:00 am on Saturday morn-

ing, Roger Claar left the bar at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Knowing how much Claar had consumed, and realizing he had been drinking steadily for nearly 7 hours the investigators decided to follow him. Claar drove away at a high rate of speed and continued to accelerate to a point far beyond the speed limit

so the investigators terminated their pursuit. As he sped into the distance the investigators saw him nearly col-lide with the rear of a vehicle ahead

of him. The two investigators, former law enforcement officers, said police of-ficers would have had probable cause to stop Claar for a number of viola-tions including improper lane usage, following too closely, driving errati-cally and probable DUI. They were unable to video the entire pursuit

because Claar drove at unsafe speeds that left the investigators far behind. On Monday morn-ing a caller said that on Friday night while driving in Bolingbrook a car with license plate BB First was “swerving and driving like a drunk driver.” The caller phoned 911 but does not know if the police had ap-prehended the driver. He asked if The Weekly Re-porter had heard of a DUI arrest shortly after 1:00 am on Saturday morning. There was no such report received by this newspa-per. A check of the li-cense plate “BB First” confirmed that the plate belongs to Roger Claar of Bolingbrook. Roger Claar was charged with a DUI in DuPage County August 30, 1997 but plead not guilty on November 03, 1998. We are awaiting word of the final judgment from the Secretary of State’s of-fice. The video can be viewed

on line at www.theweeklyreporter.com on Friday.

Exclusive! SEE VIDEO ON-LINE AT

www.theweeklyreporter.com

Undercover video of Claar’s license plate.

Undercover video Shows Claar with drinks

tacted the Board of elections and provid-ed them with a copy of the letter. When a representative read the letter, according to Joe Kral, he was shocked and instruct-ed Kral to immediately contact the Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow. He did that but the representative for the Board of Elections also contacted glasgow’s office and declared that the matter was not civil but criminal and sug-gested certain statutes that were violated. On Sunday March 15th The Southtown newspaper carried the story. The Chicago Tribune joined in on Monday and on the 9 pm Fox News carried the story after visiting the Assessor’s office earlier in the afternoon. Paul Ruff came up with an explanation and it seems like an obvious attempt to wiggle from under the violations of law that are a result of the Assessor’s letter dated March 6th in which he openly at-tacks his opponent in the April 7th elec-tion Joe Kral. Ruff is attempting to shift the blame for the letter to an employee in his de-partment. If Ruff is being truthful State’s Attorney Glasgow only needs to request the employee to sign a sworn affidavit in which he assumes responsibility for break-ing the law. Of course he should have to swear that whatever he did was his or her own idea and that Ruff had no knowledge of it. Perjury can result in jail time so if there is someone loyal enough to run that risk for Paul Ruff he may come up with such a statement. Few people however would risk family, job, and freedom for lying un-der oath. So the job for the State’s Attorney’s of-fice seems rather clear cut. Ask Paul Ruff for a sworn statement naming the em-ployee and ask that employee for a sworn statement exonerating Paul Ruff. If some-one lies charge them. If Ruff lies charge him with perjury and with violating the election code. The big question to be answered is whether the State’s Attorney’s Office will move on this matter before the election. It will be very awkward if Ruff is elected and then convicted of a crime. In the meantime Joe Kral has obtained copies of the transcript of the hearing in which an objector, objecting on behalf of Ruff, challenged Kral’s nominating peti-tions to get his name on the ballot. That hearing reeked bias and the interpersonal relationships between Ruff and the mem-bers of the Frankfort Township Electoral Board was a disgrace to any system of laws. Kral is examining that transcript and intends to file complaints with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) against certain at-torneys who took part in the hearing and who Kral alleges violated a variety of the attorneys’ cannon of ethics.


in it as a sieve then perhaps he ought to pursue a different profession. Mr. Grey is correct when he asserts that public employees have free speech rights. He is incorrect when he claims they can voice their personal political opinions while cloaked in their offi-cial capacities and while they are be-ing paid from public fund, in a public building, while performing their pub-lic duties. They have the same Constitutional protections guaranteed by the First Amendment as every other citizen; however, the Supreme Court has wise-ly rationalized that there are special occasions when speech may be regu-lated for the greater benefit of all. One very famous example is the declaration that “you cannot yell fire in a crowded theatre.” The reasoning

is obvious and no one could rationally argue that they have a right to falsely yell fire in a crowded theatre because it could cause panic, injury or even death. While elected officials have rights to free speech they agree by assum-ing office, to live with certain restric-tions when they are performing their duties. Mr. Grey ought to know that. They realize that by running for office in the first place they have subjected themselves to the statutes from which the Illinois State Board of Elections has derived its rules and regulations. Those rules are very clear about electioneering in your official capac-ity. So while Mr. ken Grey may dupe some folks into believing he has come up with a clever argument, this lay-man would give him a zero for effort

and research. If Mr. Grey wishes to return to the books he may get a better grade on his next effort. With a few computer strokes he has elevated himself to a Supreme Court status in which he has totally declared the election laws unenforceable. Great job counselor! But, some would call that pompous. You might have the courtesy to advise Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald of your decision to overturn the elec-tion laws so the Supreme Court can abide by it. Mayor Joe Werner did not have a right to electioneer either for or against the referendum nor did any of the trustees while they were sitting in their official capacities. Come on Mr. Grey you thought no one would know better—we do.

Mokena’s Ken Grey Decides Statutes InvalidLayman’s challenge to supposed Pro


Want more? Visit us on the web at www.theweeklyreporter.comCLASSIFIeD

DONATE YOUR CARÖTo The Cancer Fund of America. Help Those Suffering With Cancer Today. Free Towing and Tax deductible. 1-800-835-9372 www.cfoa.org........................................................................DONATE YOUR CAR ñ HELP DISABLED CHIL-DREN WITH CAMP AND EDUCATION. Quickest Towing. Non- Runners/Title Problems OK. Free Vacation/Cruise Voucher. Special Kids Fund 1-866-448-3865

WEEKLY PAYCHECK Possible From Home Processing Our Mortgage Assistance Postcards. References Available. No Advertising. All Materi-als Provided. No Gimmicks 877-774-9295

$500 Police Impounds! Hondas / Chevys / Jeeps & More! Cars from $500! For Listings and Details 800-773-2204........................................................................1999Toyota Camry Only $2,210! Buy Police Impounds! Many Makes Available! For Listings Call 800-671-1134

GET A NEW COMPUTER Brand Name laptops & Desktops BAD or No Credit ñ No Problem Small-est weekly payments avail. Itís Yours NOW 1-800-640-0656 **Unavailable West Virginia**

$$$ GET LAWSUIT CASH NOW- Oasis Legal Finance #1. See us on TV Fastest Cash Advances on injury cases-within 24/hrs. Owe nothing if you lose your case APPLY FREE CALL NOW 1-866-353-9959........................................................................LAWSUIT LOANS? Cash before your case settles. Auto, workers comp. All cases accepted. Fast approval. $500 to $50,000 866-709-1100 www.glofin.com........................................................................IRS Tax Problems? FREE Consultation if you owe 10k+ Settle for Less ñ Eliminate Penalties, Interest Charges & Tax Liens 1-800-383-5270

ONLINE PHARMACY Buy Soma, Ultram, Fioricet, Prozac, Buspar $71.99/90 Quantity or $107/180 Quantity, PRICE INCLUDES PRESCRIPTION! We will match any competitorís price. 1-888-507-3415 or www.trirx.org

POST OFFICE HIRING Nationally! Avg. Pay $20/hr or $57K/yr incl Fed ben, OT optional fee-based test prep materials, not affiliated with the US Postal Service. 1-866-574-4781........................................................................Government Jobs - $12-$48/hrPaid Training, full benefits. Call for information on current hiring positions in Homeland Security, Wildlife, Clerical and professional. 1-800-320-9353 x 2100........................................................................**AWESOME CAREER** Government Postal Jobs! $17.80 to $59.00 hour Entry Level. No Experience Required / NOW HIRING! Green Card O.K. Call 1-800-983-4384 ext 54........................................................................***FEDERAL POSTAL POSITIONS*** Now Hiring + Federal Benefits!$14 - $59 hour. Paid Training.No Experience. Green Card OK1-866-477-4952 ext 82........................................................................***FEDERAL POSTAL POSITIONS*** Now Hiring + Federal Benefits! $14 - $59 hour. Paid Training.No Experience. Green Card OK 1-866-477-4952 ext 81........................................................................POST OFFICE HIRING Nationally! Avg. Pay $20/hr or $57K/yr incl Fed ben, OT optional fee-based

test prep materials, not affiliated with the US Postal Service. 1-866-574-4781........................................................................Government Jobs - $12-$48/hr Paid Training, full benefits. Call for information on current hiring positions in Homeland Security, Wildlife, Clerical and professional. 1-800-320-9353 x 2100........................................................................**AWESOME CAREER** Government Postal Jobs! $17.80 to $59.00 hour Entry Level. No Experience Required / NOW HIRING! Green Card O.K. Call 1-800-913-4384 ext 53........................................................................Movie Extras/Models Needed! Earn $100 - $300 per day. No Experience Required. PT/FT. All Looks and Ages Needed. Call Now! 1-800-605-6851........................................................................ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! No Experience! Top US Company! Glue Gun, Painting, Jewelry & More! TOLL FREE 1-866-844-5091, CODE 5 **Not available MD**........................................................................BODYGUARDS-COUNTER-ASSAULT TEAMS! Needed USA & OVERSEAS $119-$220K/year. Bodyguards $250- 750/day; 18 or older. 615-885-8960 or 615-942-6978 ext. 600 www.Internation-alExecutives.NET........................................................................Mystery shoppers earn summer gas money. Up to 150$/day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Exp not req. 800-742-6941........................................................................DATA ENTRY PROCESSORS NEEDED! Earn $3,500 - $5,000 Weekly Working from Home! Guaranteed Paychecks! No Experience Necessary! Positions Available Today! Register Online Now! www.DataPositions.com........................................................................$$$WORK FROM HOME$$$ Earn Up To $3,800 Weekly Working from Home assembling Informa-tion packets. No Experience Necessary! Start Immediately! FREE Information. CALL 24hrs. 1-888-202-1012

***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** Over 400,000 Properties Nationwide. Low Down Payment. Call Now 800-446-7495........................................................................3 BR 2 BA Only $299/mo! 3 BR 2.5 BA Only $210/mo!2 BR 1 BA Only $199/mo! (5% Down 20yrs @ 8.5% APR) Foreclosures! For Listings Call 800-272-9416........................................................................3 BR 2 BA Only $299/mo! 3 BR 2.5 BA Only $210/mo! 2 BR 1 BA Only $199/mo! (5% Down 20yrs @ 8.5% APR) Foreclosures! For Listings Call 800-272-9416

***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** Over 400,000 Properties Nationwide. Low Down Payment. Call Now. 800-860-9622........................................................................2BR 2BA Only $23,900! 3BR 2BA $56,000! 3BR 3BA $39,004! Buy Foreclosure! For Listings 800-279-1604

MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA VISCO MATTRESSES WHOLESALE! T-$299 F-$349 Q-$399 K-$499 ADJUSTABLES - $799 FREE DELIVERY 25 YEAR WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800-ATSLEEP 1-800-287-5337 WWW.MAT-TRESSDR.COM........................................................................DIRECTV FREE 4 Room System! 265+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE HBO, Showtime, Starz! 130 HD Channels! FREE DVR/HD! No Start Up Costs! Local Installers! 1-800-973-9044

Arizona Land, BIG LOTS $0 down $0 interest. Best Land, Best Terms Nationwide GUARAN-TEED or Your Money Back. Starting at $129/mth. www.sunsiteslandrush.com Call Pre- Recorded Message 1-800-631-8164

STEEL BUILDINGS All sizes welcome. Steel prices are down! Will help with design. Additional discounts available. www.greylensteel.com1-866-802-8573

[FEEL FREE TO DROP THE WEB ADDRESS AND ADD YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER IN THIS AD. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE PRICE TO YOUR REGULAR RETAIL PRICE, GO AHEAD.]........................................................................Reach over 30 million homes with one buy. Advertise in NANI for only $2,795 per week! For information, visit www.naninetwork.com.........................................................................Donít Forget Valentineís Day! Save $20 on 12 Long Stemmed Red Roses & Free Ruby Vase. Only $39.99. Order Now, Supply is Limited. Only at www.proflowers.com/credit or 866-312-7735........................................................................A NEW COMPUTER NOW!!! Brand Name Laptops & DesktopsBad or NO Credit ñ No ProblemSmallest Weekly Payments avail.Itís yours NOW ñ Call 1-800-804-5010**Unavailable West Virginia**........................................................................$$$ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!! As seen on TV. Injury Lawsuit Dragging? Need $500-$500,000++ within 24/hrs after approval? Compare our lower rates. APPLY NOW 1-866-386-3692........................................................................AIRLINES ARE HIRING ñ Train for high paying

Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified ñ Housing Available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 349-5387........................................................................ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medi-cal, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-510-0784 www.CenturaOnline.com........................................................................A NEW COMPUTER NOW!!!! Brand Name Lap-tops & Desktops Bad or NO Credit ñ No Problem Smallest weekly payments avail. Itís Yours NOW 1-800-804-7475 **Unavailable West Virginia**........................................................................FREE DIRECTV 4 Room System! 265+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE HBO, Showtime, Starz! 130 HD Channels! FREE DVR/HD! No Start Up Costs! Local Installers! 1-800-620-0058........................................................................**ALL Satellite Systems are not the same. Pro-gramming starting under $20 per month, HDTV programming under $10 per month and FREE HD and DVR systems for new callers. CALL NOW 1-800-799-4935

GEORGIA LAND Washington Co., Incredible Investment, 1 acre to 20 acres Starting @ $4,000, Low taxes, beautiful weather, seller financing w/easy terms, county approved, call 706-364-4200 for details........................................................................TEXAS LAND SALE!! 20 Acres, $0 Down. Only $15,900, $159 / mo. Near Booming El Paso. Beautiful Mountain Views. No Credit Checks. Money Back Guarantee. Roads/Surveyed. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Fast Affordable & Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-800-532-6546 x 412 www.continentalacademy.com

BUY TIMESHARE RESALES SAVE 60-80% OFF RETAIL!! BEST RESORTS & SEASONS. Call for FREE TIMESHARE MAGAZINE! 1-800-639-5319 www.holidaygroup.com/flier........................................................................SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Mainte-nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No Commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation www.sellatimeshare.com 1-877-494-8246

AUTO DONATIONS

630-357-7755

CHeCK OUT THe LINe-UP OF NeW AND USeD CARS AT MAZDA

MAZDA OF NAPeRVILLe

Mazda of Naperville Exclusive!

LifetimeWarranty!*

VISIT US ONLINE 24/7 AT: WWW.MAZDAOFNAPERVILLE.COM FOR DAILY INTERNET SPECIALS!

MAZDA OF NAPERVILLE2363 AURORA AVENUE • NAPERVILLE

1-800-949-9230*Lifetime powertrain warranty. Warranty provided by JMNA & Associates. Prices include all rebates & incentives. See dealer for complete details. Offers valid 3 days from date of publication unless otherwise stated. #21199-NAPE

MON.-FRI. 9AM-9PMSATURDAY 9AM-6PM

MON.-FRI. 8AM-6PMSATURDAY 8AM-3PM

SALESHOURS:

SERVICEHOURS:

WE SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE! � ENGLISH � SPANISH � POLISH � SERBIAN � URDU � HINDI � MACEDONIAN

NOW GET

0%

A.P.R.FINANCING

FOR QUALIFIED

BUYERSON SELECT

NEW MAZDAS

NEW 2008 MAZDA3

32MPG

EPA HWY EST

28MPG

EPA HWY EST

M.S.R.P.$15,370

BUY FOR JUST

23MPG

EPA HWY EST

All-New 2009MAZDA6IN STOCK FORIMMEDIATE DELIVERY!

28MPG

EPA HWY EST

TEST DRIVE A NEW MAZDA TODAY!

$12,980NEW 2008 MAZDA5

M.S.R.P.$18,645

BUY FOR JUST$15,988

NEW 2008 Mazda TributeM.S.R.P.$21,335

BUY FOR JUST$16,980

NEW 2008 Mazda CX-7M.S.R.P.$24,750

BUY FOR JUST$18,980

STK#800895 STK#800997

STK#800740

STK#800720

’99 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3980

’02 HYUNDAI ACCENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4980

’02 TOYOTA COROLLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5980

’02 SATURN SL 69K MILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5980

’02 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7980

’04 MAZDA6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9980

’01 AUDI TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,980

’02 VOLKSWAGEN GTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,980

’04 CHEVROLET VENTURE LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,980

’04 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR XLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,980

’02 MINI COOPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,980

’04 ACURA RSX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,980

’02 FORD MUSTANG GT 44K MILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,980

’04 MAZDA MPV ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,980

’06 TOYOTA COROLLA XRS 29K MILES . . . . . . . . . . .$14,980

’03 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA 30K MILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,980

’06 PONTIAC G6 COUPE V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,980

’07 NISSAN ALTIMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,980

’07 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R SPEC V . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,980

’06 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA 14K MILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,980

’07 JEEP COMPASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,980

’07 HONDA CIVIC EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,980

’05 LEXUS IS 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,980

’07 FORD MUSTANG GT GRABBER ORANGE . . . . .$20,980

’06 MAZDASPEED6 GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,980

’06 ACURA TL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,980

’08 MAZDA RX-8 GT NAVIGATION, 5K MILES . . . . .$25,980

’08 ACURA RDX NAVIGATION, ORIG MSRP $37,400 . . .$29,980

’08 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,980

’07 BMW 328Xi WAGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,980

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE 1200 VEHICLES WE HAVE ACCESS TO!WE PAY CASH FOR CARS EVEN IF YOU DON’T BUY A CAR FROM US!

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE 1200 VEHICLES WE HAVE ACCESS TO!WE PAY CASH FOR CARS EVEN IF YOU DON’T BUY A CAR FROM US!

Fully Loaded!Original M.S.R.P: $41,090 • Buy For Just

SAVE $10,000OFF M.S.R.P!

LIKE NEW!

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

$31,090

HeLP WANTeD

BUSINeSS OPPORTUNITIeS

CARS FOR SALe

COMPUTeRS

FINANCIAL

HeALTH/MeDICINe

HeLP WANTeD

HOMeS FOR ReNT

HOMeS FOR SALe

ITeMS FOR SALe

LAND FOR SALe

MISC. ITeMS FOR SALe

MISCeLLANeOUS

ReAL eSTATe

SCHOOLS / INSTRUCTION

TIMeSHAReS

CAReGIVeRS/NANNIeS

CONSTRUCTION

MISCeLLANeOUS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 >

Giannoulias congratulates Will County studentsselected for Bright Start scholarships

awarded annually for a total of nearly 3,000 through the life of the program. No state funds or taxpayer money is used to fund or ad-minister scholarships. The Bright Start program man-ager, Oppenheimer Funds, agreed to provide $3.5 million in scholarships for Illinois stu-

dents in a contract negotiated by giannoulias in 2007. Bright Start is a 529 college savings plan administered by the Treasurer’s Office. It was recently named one of the top five college savings programs in the country by Morning-star, Inc.



Unfair assessments or treatment that is almost fraudulent.

PAID FOR By SANTINO LeTTIeRI

www.tino4mokena.politicalgateway.com

FOR FAIR ASSESSMENTS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FROM SKALETSKY & ASSOCIATES

1066 S. State St., Lemont (630) 243-92001047 e. 9th St., Lockport (815) 588-0137

2 pc. perch and fries

½ lb. Jumbo shrimp w/ friesmust present coupon. 1 coupon per customer.

not valid w/any other offer. expires 4/12/2009. $750

must present coupon. 1 coupon per customer. not valid w/any other offer. expires 4/12/2009.

$599

3pc cod and friesmust present coupon. 1 coupon per customer.

not valid w/any other offer. expires 4/12/2009.

$699

14” cheese pizzamust present coupon. 1 coupon per customer.

not valid w/any other offer. expires 4/12/2009.

$899

Carryout& Delivery

Senator Wilhelmi Passes Significant Legislation In Committees Unanimously SPRINgFIeLD, IL--State Senator A.J. Wilhelmi (D- Joliet) continued championing issues important to Illinois citizens by pass-ing several bills through Senate committees this week. Senator Wilhelmi testified in front of the Senate Executive, Environ-ment, State Government and Veteran’s Affairs, Local Gov-ernment, and Appropriations II Committees, and passed the following bills. Senate Bill 1932 requires all State agencies having ju-risdiction over the mainte-nance of public lands to use compost materials when fea-sible in all land maintenance activities paid with taxpayer’s dollars. “This bill allows the State to save taxpayers’ money while helping the environment,” said Sena-tor Wilhelmi. Senate Bill 1934 authorizes the Depart-ment of Corrections to transfer roughly 21 acres from the Stateville Correctional Center site to Will County. In return, Will County will pay the State the fair market value for the property, and those moneys will be de-posited into the state’s General Revenue Fund. Will County plans to use this land to build a new 911 Regional emergency Com-munications and Operations Center.

“With the growth our area has experi-enced, Will County is in desperate need of a state-of-the-art communications and operations center. Senate Bill 1934 allows Will County to buy this land from the De-partment of Corrections and build this new

facility, while putting more money in the state’s General Revenue Fund,” stated Sen-ator Wilhelmi. “This is cer-tainly a win-win situation for the county and the state.” Senate Bill 1995 allows school boards to issue 30-year bonds for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, or improving property. Cur-rent law only allows bonds issued by school districts to become due within 20 years. “School districts are con-

stantly struggling to afford much-needed fa-cility improvements, and 30 year bonds will allow school boards more flexibility in pay-ing back debt in smaller annual amounts,” said Senator Wilhelmi. “This bill also spreads the cost of bonds to more hom-eowners because of the longer repayment period, which means each homeowner will bear less of the load for the bonds.” All measures now await further action by the Illinois Senate.

The Weekly Reporter

Documents

Transcript of The Weekly Reporter