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Volume 87. Number 29MOUNT 1.00PROSPECTFRIDAY,DECEMBER 2, 2016JoU"'"ECRLOT 0039A"0071MT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY10 S EMERSON ST STE 1MT PROSPECT, IL 60056-32950000060lllll 1141RELIGIOUS PILGRIMS STARTMAKING WAY TO MARYVILLEMore TimeFor Ex -MPManager'sCourt CaseJanonis Charged WithDUI; Continued To Feb.By RICHARD MAYERAssistant Managing EditorFormer Mount Prospect Village Manager Michael Janonis appeared before aCook County judge yesterday (Thurs-day) for five minutes, before his caseover an August driving under the influence (DUI) charge was continued.Janonis' attorney Ernie Blomquistsaid he is still waiting for the state'sattorney's office to provide documentsand evidence that it plans on usingagainst his client. He originally hopedto have that information by yesterday'scourt appearance.Blomquist said he is moving forwardwith a not -guilty plea, since that isAmando Castrejan (third from left) of Park City, near Waukegan, stands with his parents, cousins and nephews all of whom traveledfrom the Morelos region of Mexico, both for Thanksgiving and to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Maryville Academy inDes Plaines. The official Our Lady of Guadalupe feast is set for Dec. 11-12, and city officials are prepared. See story on page 9A.(Tom Robb/The Journal)SIGN-UP FOR OUR HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST!Participants in the Journal & Topics Media Group's annualHoliday Decorating Contest have the chance to win some valuable prizes and all they have to do is let us know that they'rerarin' to go.The only thing homeowners in Des Plaines and Mount Prospecthave to do is email us your address or call us at 847-299-5511to let us know you'd like to be considered in the contest. Thedeadline to enter is Friday, Dec. 16 by 5 p.m. Judges will visitevery home to personally view the creative decorations.Three separate winners will be named from Des Plaines andthree separate from Mount Prospect.For more information, see ad on page 5A.Janonis' right."We want to make sure the evidencethey (state's attorney) plan to use againstmy client is within the law," Blomquistsaid.Specifically, he wants to make surethe Breathalyzer device that ProspectHeights police used while performingfield sobriety tests on Janonis Aug. 10was working properly."We don't know what kind of evidence they have," Blomquist said.Police said Janonis, 59, recorded a(Continued on page 8A)10TELSCASINOMAVVAliKt-A. 0000oikyhit.wWenber to 'earn more.
Page 2AIFriday, December 2, 2016IThe Journalwww.journal-topics.comAnother Big WaterBill Bites ResidentLeaky Toilet?Faucet Left On?City Takes A LookJournal & Topics ReporterCuriously high water billsseemed to be a trend in DesPlaines this summer, specifi-Motorist Cited InTrain -Car CollisionAn 82 -year -old MountProspect man was cited bypolice after his car was struckby a single -car train Tuesdayafternoon in downtown MountProspect. At approximately2:12 p.m. officers respondedto the Union Pacific railroadcrossing with Main Street(Route 83) near Prospect Avenue for a report of a vehiclestruck by a train.Upon arrival, officers located a Honda Accord withheavy damage.The driver of the Honda,said. "I did some research,Rosemont's water tower holds500,000 gallons of water. DesPlaines thinks I used over half ofRosemont's water supply."Usually, DeGeorge receivedregular water bills for around 60 to 130, according to herBy LAUREN BARRYVehicle bashed in by train at Main Street and the Union Pacific remains on scene of investigation Tuesday afternoon in downtown Mount Prospect. (Journal photo)much water," DeGeorge-Henrycally for residents living nearFriendship Park Conservatoryon the city's west side.In addition to Jim and LindaForman of Courtesy Lane, whothe Journal & Topics interviewed about their usually high 1,800 water bill in September,Melissa DeGeorge-Henry iscurrently battling a water billover 2,000.bills from 2015. Her mostrecent bill, issued this month,showed a charge of 64.08 forwater used by a tenant that iscurrently renting the AlgonquinRoad property.After the finance departmentrealized the spike in meter readings, they sent public works outto test meters at the Algonquinhome. Both tests by publicworks and by a third partyshowed a 105% accuracy in theidentified as Thomas Johnson,82, of the 700 block of DresserDrive was extricated from thevehicle by the Mount ProspectFire Dept. He was transportedroad gates.similar water meter issuesmeter's readings, according tocity Finance Director DorothyWisniewski. Even so, the meterwas replaced by a new, digitalmeter following the high bill.The Honda was struck bya train consisting of two engines and one car, accordingto police, that was travelinghave been brought to the city'sattention."What most likely occurred into Northwest Communitynorthwest bound on the southtrack of the crossing.The curb lane of southboundMain Street was closed duringthe crash investigation for approximately two hours.Johnson was issued one citation for disobeying a railroadcrossing signal, police said.Metra trains were delayedfor a short period of time.Hospital in Arlington Heightsto be examined, but appeareduninjured, police said.According to police, theirinvestigation showed Johnsonwas traveling southbound onMain Street in the curb lanewhen he disobeyed the activewarning devices and traveledunderneath the downed rail-GALINA DANCE STUDIO1610 Linden St Des Plaines, IL 60018In September, Des PlainesPublic Works Director TimOakley said that around 900"I did some research, Rosemont's water towerholds 500,000 gallons of water. Des Plainesthinks I used over half of Rosemont's watersupply."Melissa DeGeorge-HenryAccording to DeGeorgeHenry, her home at 183 W.this instance was a leaky toilet,Algonquin Rd. was vacant at thetime that the city says 243,000gallons of water were logged bythe home's meter.that water could possibly havebeen siphoned from unguardedspigots on the home's exterior.In that case, Wisniewski saidIn late 2015, DeGeorge-that the city would have itsHenry began plans to movelegal department work with theresident to find a solution to theissue, if proof was provided.to another area of Des Plainesso her son could attend ForestElementary School. By earlyspring, she and her family hadalready moved out. In August,the month for which she wasbilled 2,083 for water use, sheclaims that the home was vacantand unused except for tours byreal estate agents."I need to dispute theseREGISTRATION NOW OPENcharges, but the city is tellingClasses offered in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip -Hop, Tap &TumblingPrivate lessons available for Ballroom and Wedding Couplesand actually believe I used thisme that their hands are tiedBERKSHIREMusic lessons available for guitar and banjoAdult & Teenage Zumba class on Monday eveningsRegister now, space is limited. Ages 3 to adultFor class schedules go to www.galinadancestudio.comCall 847-296-3120 for class level consultation & guidanceWisniewski said Monday,HATHAWAYor a faucet that was on." She saidEarlier this year, Jim andLinda Forman, who live in aCourtesy Lane home less thana mile southwest of DeGeorge-Henry's former residence,received a water bill for over 4,000. Part of the extensivecharges was caused by a discrepancy between the readingsshown on the Forman's meterremote, compared with their(Continued on page 12A)Stanley J. WalgreenBroker, eCertified, e -PRO, SFR, SRESHomeServicesStank Real Estate30o W Golf RoadMount Prospect, IL 600560 847.255.3900 C om StanWalgreen.comA member of the franchise system of Blitl Affiliates, LLC
The Journalwww.journal-topics.com RightChoice'Private Finn Sets Out To DiscoverWho Leaked 'Confidential' DocumentsBy TODD WESSELLordinance requiring officials toJournal & Topics Editorpublicly disclose if they have ac-Interviews with a yet -to -be -determined number of city oftive lawsuits involving the city.The alderman Bogusz was mostlikely referring to is Jim Brook man (5th), who was employedDes Plaines employees andelected officials by a private as a Des Plaines firefighterinvestigation firm will soon for more than 30 years beforebegin in an attempt to learn he retired. While employedwho made public "confidential"legal documents in violation ofcity law.A conference telephone callbetween several city officialsand representatives of investiga-tion company Hillard Heintzewas held on Wednesday todetermine when they will begintheir work and its scope."They are definitely the rightchoice," said Ald. Patti Haugeberg (1st), chairman of the city'sLegal & Licensing Committeethat recommended hiring thefirm. Haugeberg said it's beenestimated that the investigation will take approximatelywith the city, Brookman fileda workmen's compensationlawsuit saying that he sufferedan on -duty injury. That claimwas'eventually settled enablingBrookman to receive more than 500 per month for the rest ofhis life. The city has said thatthe case is still "active" becauseBrookman continues to receivepayments.Just before and after the may-ment.Solicitation is described inthe amendment as "seekingto sell, offer for sale, sell ordeliver barter, exchange, orobtain a gift, contribution,a subscription, or any othergoods or services, for charitable, political, commercial,or noncommercial organization or purpose," outside ofproperty owned or leased bythe seller.change the ethics law, city documents that included informationabout Brookman's case andnumerous other lawsuits, wasgiven to a newspaper reporter.of those documents was meantto embarrass Brookman who atthe time said he was considering challenging Bogusz in nextApril's city election.Matt Bogusz announced that helearned something new about acity official who had an activelawsuit against the city. Whenthat occurred he proposed arevision to the city's ethicsofficials contend that the leakingsolicitation. Any violations,provide names, addresses,telephone numbers for alllicenses being denied for 24months.in addition to judgmentsLicences would not be against solicitors by othergranted unless applicants agencies, could result in"This about the integrity ofthe city of Des Plaines," saidHaugeberg in explaining whyit's important to learn who andhow the information was leakedand for what purpose.Hillard Heintze will be paid 30,000 to conduct the probe.All 10 elected city officials willbe interviewed by the company,GUITAR ENSEMBLESunday, December 4, 2 p.m.STRING ENSEMBLE Monday, December 5, 8 p.m.Haugeberg said, as well as anumber of city employees whomay be involved."Our hope is to arrive at thetruth," Haugeberg added.Want to Contact City Hall,Your School Districtor Township?Maine TownshipCan Help. Visitwww.journal-topics.com& Click on Vitals!license and fines for improperowners could result in ClassB misdemeanor charges.Join us at a week-long festival highlightingour talented student musicians.competitive bids from as manyat the same time that MayorIn particular, disregardfor "No Solicitation" signsand the requests of propertyinto effect with approval ofthe amendment, including afee of 50 per each 60 -dayNoteworthy estzvatPage 4Amatters.The contents became publiclybe added.FlagCausesthat information. Several citytion about sensitive city legaltation would be clarified, full -stop intersections.Changes to the fee scheduleand new exceptions to thesolicitor ordinance would for a license would also goor announced his proposal toconcern has been expressedthat Haugeberg did not seekAldermen on Nov. 21 votedPage 3AReligious preaching and individuals and organizapolitical canvassing are ex- tions participating in thesolicitation. Dates, times,for illegal soliciting and to cluded in the definition.According to staff, due to and the intended locationsuspend or revoke solicitation licenses, if aldermen the new amendment: police of solicitation, as well asapprove an amendment to the would be able to issue cita- specific activity includedtions to solicitors who did would also be required in thecity code Monday night."It was determined [by not obtain a license from the application.Other new requirementsDirector of Community and city; each license would onlyEconomic Development be valid for 60 days; solici- ask solicitors on public propMike McMahon] that the tors would agree in a writ- erty to carry photo identificacurrent code in its entirety ten statement not to attempt tion that includes the name ofneeded to update and clarify solicitation at properties with the company they work for,the regulations pertaining "No Solicitation" signs, and as well as their city -issuedto solicitors," said city staff would immediately leave solicitation license. Publicin a memorandum to alder- properties if owners asked solicitors must also wear amen. Ald. Jack Robinson them to leave; requirements "high visibility vest" and(2d) helped draft the amend- for public property solici- are restricted to streets withStir8 to 0 to move forward with theprobe into how the documentsbecame public even though theywere marked "confidential" andsupposedly contained informa-IDes Plaines police officerswill be able to issue citationsA story was published based on 30,000.Friday, December 2, 2016City Looks To Clamp DownOn Unwelcome Solicitorsfour weeks to complete. Someas three investigation firms.Hillard Heintze will be paidIVOCAL RECITALCHORAL RECITALJAZZ INVASIONWednesday, December 7, 8 p.m.Thursday, December 8, 8 p.m.Friday, December 9, 8 p.m.Tickets at www.oakton.eduitickets or 847.635.1900. 5 General AdmissionOakton Footlik TheaterCommunity College 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines
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Help support local news and bizwhile reaching out to theNorthwest suburbs bycalling 847-299-5511 ore -mailing journalads@journal-topics.info.The Journalwww.journal-topics.com Disenfranchised' With ElectoralProcess, Resident Takes A StanceBy RICHARD MAYERAssistant Managing EditorAmericanflag hangsupside downJerry Boldt is just exercisinghis freedom of speech.Boldt, who is a Vietnam veteran and who served overseason side ofMount Prospect residentJerry Boldt'shomeshowing hisdispleasurewith therecent presidential election. (Photoprovided)in Korea in the Army's lightweapons infantry battalion, butnever saw combat, says he purposely displayed the Americanflag upside down on the front ofhis home this week in residentialMount Prospect."Over two million people aredisenfranchised because of theelection," he said.Boldt said he was not a supporter of either President-electDonald Trump or challengerHillary Clinton. Still, he feelsstrongly enough that he says thedone on a popular basis exceptfor presidency and my personallarge number of people by displaying the flag upside down,"inappropriately through histhe Journal Wednesday.Starr says the U.S. flag represents liberty and freedom, whichgives Boldt the ability to hangElectoral College, which giveseach state an official allotmentof votes for president, should beeliminated. Instead of the Electoral College having the finalsay on who becomes president,Boldt's view is that the candi-belief is over two million peoplelost their voices because of thisis a symbolic protest."Hanging the flag upside downis not disrespectful, Boldt says.goes against Boldt's way ofthinking, he says. He callsdate with the most popular votesRather, he told the Journal,should be declared the winner.Clinton received more than twomillion votes than Trump, buthe is just voicing his personalopinion, which is guaranteedby the First Amendment in theU.S. Constitution.sible."Mount Prospect resident andwar veteran Bill Starr disagreeswith Boldt's actions.Trump still leads in the ElectoralCollege."Every election in the U.S. iscomments and actions duringthe campaign. Trump's styleoutdated idea that goes back tothe Civil War," Boldt said. "ThisTrump's behavior "reprehen-"Perhaps Mr. Boldt doesn'tBut what if Clinton had won?the Journal asked. Boldt says heappreciate the fact that he is, inmy opinion, offending quite athe business to open in the nowWhere we're locatedand River roads, where a formerOur main building islocated at 622 Grace land Ave. in downtownDes Plaines. 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Dec 02, 2016 · Janonis' attorney Ernie Blomquist said he is still waiting for the state's attorney's office to provide documents and evidence that it plans on using against his client. He originally hoped to have that information by yesterday's court appearance. Blomquist said he is moving forward with a not -guilty plea, since that is Janonis' right.
