When hip and knee both need to be replaced, hip surgery usually done first Tribune Content Agency DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I need a total hip replacement and a total knee replacement - both on my left side. Does it matter which procedure is done first? How soon after one procedure can I have the other procedure done? ANSWER: In a situation like yours, it's typically recommended that the joint causing the most symptoms be replaced first. If symptoms are similar, then it's usually...
Police officers show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Updated Oct 19, 2019
Breast cancer is a disease that affects one out of every eight women in the United States and the Joliet Police officers are doing their part to bring awareness during the month of October by wearing pink badges in place of their normal shields. "This idea started from our chief earlier this year," said Sergeant Chris Botzum. "These patches we wore on mother's day and we put out to the officers if they wanted to purchase the pink badge." October is Breast Cancer Awareness...
Romeoville falls in overtime to Plainfield Central, misses out on second win
Ryan Ostry, Staff Reporter|Updated Oct 16, 2019
Although Plainfield Central and Romeoville will not make the playoffs in the 2019 season, Friday night was not an indicator of the two teams records. Four quarters was not enough for one of the teams to come away with the victory. Even though the Wildcats (1-6, 1-5) eventually prevailed 16-13, the Spartans (1-6, 1-5) did not go down without a fight. "I thought our defense was great in the first half," said coach Justin Trovato. "In the second half Central got going a little...
A pair of early safeties help Joliet West hold off Joliet Central for crosstown win
Ryan Ostry, Staff Reporter|Updated Oct 16, 2019
Last year, Joliet Central made history against Joliet West. For the first time in 29 years, the Steelmen beat the Tigers 20-9. This year was a little different. "Well [Central] is obviously in our district and after last year it did feel good to get this one," said West coach Bill Lech. "We came out in the second half, not really sure how we got there but I'll take it." Not knowing how each team got there might be an understatement as the final score was 24-0, but West only...
WOLFGANG PUCK'S KITCHEN
Wolfgang Puck|Updated Oct 16, 2019
A light, crisp salad that also hints at autumn By Wolfgang Puck Tribune Content Agency When people think about "autumn cooking," what comes to mind most often are ingredients that seem to offer the warmth and comfort we crave during the season: earthy, meaty-tasting mushrooms, savory-sweet mellow squashes, juicy-crisp apples combining spiciness and tanginess with their sweetness, and so on. And all that produce I mentioned also abounds in what we think of as fall colors:...
Picture this: Half-timbered towns with tall cathedral spires, thatched-roof cottages dotted among green rolling hills, fat happy cows, and drifts of gnarled apple trees. This is the beguiling Normandy coast of France. Strategically positioned across from England, Normandy is the closest coastline to Paris. That prime location may attract urban beachgoers, but it also explains why this welcoming corner of France has seen more than its share of war. In the ninth century, Viking...
MY PET WORLD
Cathy M. Rosenthal|Updated Oct 16, 2019
Dear Cathy, My son and his 1-year-old dog, a basenji mix, live with us, but he keeps Roxy in his room most of the time when he's not working. I have a 9-year-old pug who is very meek. We also have a 6-year-old cat that at first ignored Roxy. Roxy wants to play with her, but my cat doesn't want to play with Roxy. She gets mad and chases her and has her claws out and Roxy won't leave her alone. She barks and jumps all over the place. I have to take my cat into the bedroom and...
Dave Says: Emergency funds should be kept within reach
Updated Oct 16, 2019
Dear Dave, My husband lost his job last week. The good news is we're completely debt-free, and we have a six-month emergency fund saved up. I work part-time, since we have young children, and I've been bringing home about $800 a month. Should we cut our budget down to bare bones now, or do you think we could continue living as usual for the time being since we have so much money saved? Jayme Dear Jayme, I'm sorry to hear about your husband losing his job. At the same time,...
Band Boosters Craft Show Oct. 26 -27
Updated Oct 16, 2019
The Plainfield Band Boosters organization will host its 22nd annual fall craft show on October 26 and 27, 2019 at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 West Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield. All proceeds from the craft show will support the band programs at Plainfield High School-Central Campus, and Plainfield East, North and South high schools. The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 26; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The s...
Plainfield briefs
Updated Oct 16, 2019
Green Village Program - Gluten Free Cooking The 2019 Green Village Series continues on Monday, October 14, at 7 p.m., at the Plainfield Library. Join Mary Krystinak, owner of Mary’s Wholesome Living, and let’s get cooking. Bring your apron and make muffins using whole grain gluten free baking mix in this hands-on class. Limited to Plainfield cardholders. Register online. The Green Village Series is a partnership between the Plainfield Library and the Village to provide the community with environmentally-friendly pro...
Defendant sentenced to 7 years for crash that killed 16-Year-Old
Updated Oct 16, 2019
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announced that 38-year-old Dustin Greiner of Park Forest has been sentenced by Circuit Judge David Carlson to seven years in prison for the death of a 16-year-old Beecher girl killed in a fatal car accident caused by Greiner while driving under the influence of a controlled substance. The death occurred following an accident in which the vehicle Greiner was driving struck the back of the Ford Ranger in which the victim had been a pass...
Park District Haunted Hayrides scaring up chills Oct. 25-26
Updated Oct 16, 2019
The Plainfield Park District Haunted Hayrides will make their chilling debut Oct. 25-26 at Eaton Preserve, 23601 W. 135th St. The event will include a hayride through the trails at Eaton Preserve with scary scenes around every twist and turn. Family-friendly hayrides with mild scares will run from 5-6 p.m. Hayrides for older kids with bone-chilling scares will run from 7-10 p.m. DETAILS: For ages 2 & up. Children 12 & under require adult chaperone Residents can save $5 by...
Expert talks about retirement, how to gauge readiness
Ryan Ostry, Staff Reporter|Updated Oct 16, 2019
The book "Packing For Retirement" by author James Flanagan was discussed, among gauging adults readiness for retirement at the Plainfield Library. For more than 30 years, Flanagan has provided financial guidance to people who are at, or thinking about retirement. A national recognized expert on financial issues, Flanagan said he wants those who were in attendance to understand that retirement is a journey. "The book I wrote is basically a nuts and bold guide preparing for and...
Niles West to present 'Little Shop of Horrors' Oct 17-19
Updated Oct 16, 2019
Niles West Theatre presents "Little Shop of Horrors" on October 17 through 19 in the Black Box Theatre at 5701 West Oakton, Skokie. Tickets are extremely limited; please contact the Box Office at (847) 626-2633 or www.nileswesttheatre.com. The Book and Lyrics is by Howard Ashman, and Music by Alan Menken. Performances are 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $7 for Students, Senior Citizens and Children. There is...
Maine South beats Glenbrook North, earns fifth win to become playoff eligible
Drake Skleba, For the Bugle|Updated Oct 16, 2019
After dominating the Central Suburban League's North Division for years, Glenbrook North was reassigned to the CSL South for 2019. On Friday night, the Spartans hosted Maine South on a cold Friday night in Northbrook. Welcome to the CSL South. In the now 18-year tenure of coach, Dave Inserra, the Hawks have lost only once in the CSL South - winning 16 CSL South championships with an 86-1 league record. The Hawks entered Friday's game, with a 15-game conference winning-streak....
Niles briefs
Updated Oct 16, 2019
Now Hiring: Seasonal Public Works Staff The Village of Niles is now hiring seasonal Public Works employees for the upcoming winter. Pay range is $15-$25 per hour. Applicants with a CDL are preferred. View the full posting on our jobs page. Police and Fire Units Responded to a Vehicle vs. Bicyclist Crash Park Ridge Police and Fire Units responded to a vehicle vs. bicyclist crash at the intersection of Greenwood and Arthur. The bicyclist is a 15-year-old male who was transported to Lutheran General Hospital in serious...
Benet Academy falls to Loyola in the first of three season-ending games against tough opponents
Drake Skleba, For the Bugle|Updated Oct 16, 2019
Closing out the 2019 regular season, with Loyola, at St. Rita on October 18th and at home against the defending Class 7A State Champions from Nazareth, Saturday, was the first of three fact-finding encounters for Benet Academy. On a sunny, crisp Saturday afternoon in Wilmette, Loyola (5-2), beat the Redwings 46-14. The Ramblers led 22-0 after one quarter and 36-0 at the half. Loyola's Aidan Brownlee returned the opening kickoff to the Benet 45 yard line. Rambler leading-rusher...
Brianna Richards, Six Flags Fright Fest makeup artist in Gurnee, stopped by the Woodridge Library to present a fun and spooky show-and-tell tutorial. While providing a demo and explanation techniques to create Halloween makeup effects and give tips that anyone can use to create a great Halloween look for themselves, Richards said that there is a lot of work that goes into prepping actors and actresses to provide a scare. "Fright Fest is really popular especially among a lot...
Village recognizes Cyber Security Awareness Month
Updated Oct 16, 2019
Every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all residents have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. Cyber security resources can be found on the Village of Bolingbrook website at www.bolingbrook.com/ncsam The Village is also providing a FREE Home Internet Security Course to all residents at ww...
Village to add on to Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center
Ryan Ostry, Staff Reporter|Updated Oct 16, 2019
The village of Romeoville is currently in discussion to add on to the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center. The 76,000-square-foot facility of turf, courts, meeting space, party rooms and expo space housed is an award winning building. Village officials are currently weighing the feasibility of adding a 68,000-square-foot-building to the facility, which would nearly double the footprint of the current center. "Staffing and consultants are looking at why configurations the...
Men's bowlers rakned No. 5 in NAIA
Updated Oct 16, 2019
The 2019-20 University of St. Francis men's bowling team is now ranked tied for fifth in the latest (Oct. 9) NAIA Men's Bowling Coaches' Top 10 Poll, which was released this Thursday (Oct. 10). USF, which was listed fourth in the NAIA's preseason poll (Sept. 12), totaled 35 points as did Hastings (Neb.). Savannah (Ga.) College of Art and Design (SCAD) maintained its hold on the top placing with 50 points and received five first-place votes. Lawrence Tech (Mich.) and Grand View...
Man arrested with weapon, drugs
Brian Stanley, Staff Reporter|Updated Oct 16, 2019
Police say a Joliet man was carrying a loaded gun, open alcohol and vials of crack when he was arrested Oct. 7. At 11:56 p.m. officers reportedly saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation at Fifth and Gardner avenues and made a traffic stop. "Burnt cannabis was emitting from the vehicle and one of the occupants was on parole," police said. The driver, Jarrell M. Luckey, 34, allegedly refused to get out and had to be pulled from the car by police. "A loaded firearm was located...
Two men shot in Joliet, one dead
Brian Stanley, Staff Reporter|Updated Oct 16, 2019
A Joliet man was shot to death Oct. 10 on the east side. Joliet police said Jesse B. Hannah, 33, and a 19-year-old man were discovered by officers at 1:46 a.m. after gunfire was reported at the intersection of Krakar and Elgin avenues. Both men had been shot and were found nearby. Hannah was taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room at 2:14 a.m. The 19-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition. An autopsy performed by...
Shorewood looking to regulate storage pods at village residences
Brian Stanley, Staff Reporter|Updated Oct 16, 2019
Shorewood officials are considering regulations on storage pods at village residences. Though no ordinances are pending, Mayor Richard Chapman and trustees discussed setting time limits at the Oct. 8 board meeting. “I’ve seen these storage boxes popping up all over the village. One popped up and never went away,” Chapman said. The mayor said he saw 11 pods in driveways on a recent drive through the village, including several near the Brookforest and Country West neighborhoods. “I realize they’re used when people are movin...
Halloween Safety: Buzzed driving is drunk driving
Updated Oct 16, 2019
Each year, millions of children and adults alike celebrate Halloween, a holiday known for its sweet treats and spooky parties. Leave the dangerous driving for the witches on brooms, and commit to sober driving Halloween night, and every night. To help spread the message that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with the Joliet Police Department to remind everyone of the...
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