POLITICKING & SOCIALIZING AT COMMISSIONER COLLINS’ GARDEN PARTY

Car Chase ends in Tragedy

An early morning chase ended with the driver of one car being shot to death, losing control of his car, careening through a garage that collapsed on top of him, throwing a woman passenger out of the car, and knocking over a deck. This all happened at 4:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 25, on Bloomingdale Ave. near Central. (Photos by Brad)

8th Annual AfterSchool Matters Gala

Darius James, 17, a student at Michele Clark High School and member of the Vocal Arts Ensemble, performed at the 8th Annual AfterSchool Matters Gala at McCormick Place West.

DON’T MISS THE OCTOBER 18 DEADLINE TO REGISTER WITH FEMA FOR FLOOD ASSISTANCE

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

1.    If you suffered flood damage and losses not covered by home insurance, come to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at 4905 West North Avenue (the former Old Navy store in the Harold Washington Plaza Shopping Center); or
2.    Call the toll-free Disaster Hotline at 1-800-621-3362, 7:00 AM-10:00 PM daily;
3.    If you filed an application prior to August 19th, you did not file with FEMA, so you must, come to the Center or call the Hotline at 1-800-621-3362 and file an application BEFORE OCTOBER 18;
4.    File a SBA Disaster Loan application at the Center or by calling 1-800-659-2955 – EVEN IF YOU DO NOT WANT A LOAN OR DON’T THINK YOU QUALIFY. IT COULD GET YOU MORE AID FROM FEMA!
5.    Don’t forget to check your furnace to see if it still works – BEFORE THE WEATHER TURNS COLD! If it doesn’t work because of flood damage, report it to FEMA and get it replaced NOW!
6.    If you received a Rejection Letter from FEMA, bring it to the Disaster Recovery Center. Your application may need a signature or may be missing required information. You may also want to appeal a claim rejection decision. The staff at the Center can help you.
7.    Your home may be harboring potentially toxic mold. Meet with specialists at the Disaster Recovery Center to learn how to remove mold and sanitize your home. This service is free.
8.    FILE YOUR CLAIM BEFORE OCTOBER 18!

ST. ANGELA SCHOOL DEDICATES LARGE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT ROOM

GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY USHERS IN AUTUMN WITH TRADITIONAL COUNTY FAIR

ILLINOIS LOTTERY LAUNCHES CASH 4 COLLEGE SCRATCH-OFF TICKET

    The Illinois Lottery has introduced Cash 4 College, a new $2 scratch-off ticket that offers full-tuition and mandatory fee college payment contracts for five top prize winners. The tickets are available at Illinois Lottery retailers across the state and the game offers additional cash prizes.
    “We love to make dreams come true, and this ticket will help fulfill the dream of continued education without the stress of determining how the tuition will be paid,” says Tracy Owens, the Lottery’s Communications Manager.
    The tuition contracts are purchased from the College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition Program, a state-sponsored plan that allows purchasers to lock in the cost of tuition at a pre-determined rate. Beneficiaries will have many school options to choose from since the benefits can be used at most public and private colleges and universities nationwide, with the biggest benefit coming from use at Illinois public institutions. Top prize winners of the Cash 4 College scratch-off ticket will have the Illinois Lottery purchase the payment contract on their behalf.
    “This ticket is not only for parents,” adds Owens. “This ticket is also great for grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, or anyone who wants to provide a gift to a loved one to relieve some of the pressures of getting through college.”
    Winners from the ticket also have the option to receive a $20,000 cash payment if he or she does not know of a beneficiary for the tuition payment contract. The maximum value of full-tuition contracts mature after three years.