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"It's more she would miss it. to the new location some- than a place to play - it's a Marianne Batchen, on On May 28, regulars time in August. family." the other hand, came to gathered at Nues' Cham- Schenke said that he of- Roberts said that she Chambers for the camara- bers Seafood Grille & Chop fered to buy the space for a liked that Chambers at- derie and atmosphere. House one last time. simple reason - Home tracted a diverse crowd, "This is like the Cheers' The supper club has been Comfort's current space be- drawing in people of all of Niles' she said. "Every- around since 1972, offering came too small to suit his ages, races and ethnicities. body knows your name - seafood, steaks and sand- needs. One of the major She said she felt that and when you don't show, wiches. Chambers has also advantages of the new what made the closing they wonder where you become known for live mu- building, he said, would be harder to take was that are." sic, especially jazz musi- that he would have a bir there would be no other Batchen felt Chambers cians. Regulars that spoke to showroom. While the in- supper club to replace it. tried to attract people of all the Niles Herald-Spectator tenors and exteriors would Roberts said she was ages - not just young peo- said the music and friendly be remodeled, the basic looking forward to a new pie - which she appreciat- Diners hang out at the bar on the final night at Chambers. atmosphere was what drew structure would largely re- gig - she and her husband ed. She said she has been them there. main intact. will be playing at Marie's coming here with her hus- The current owners, On May 28, the piano Chambers' most popular requests - except anything Pizza, in Chicago's Mayfare band and friends for dec- brothers Joe and Tony Ma- room at Chambers was regular performers, per- by Miley Crus. During neighborhood. ades. ranto, purchased Chambers completely full, and the bar forming there since 1993 breaks, she went around the Michelle Wiznitzer, of "T remember when the in 1996. But when the Park quickly filled up. The cus- and 1983, respectively. It room, chatting with guests, downtown Chicago, was (Maranto) brothers bought Ridge-based Home Corn- tomers thanked servers and was only natural the mar- servers and bartenders. one ofthe many people who the place' Batchen recalled. fort Services Inc., an air bartenders, with many of ned duo would perform During a break in their came from across Chicago- "I remember when Tony conditioning and heating them bringing gifts. during Chambers' closing set, Roberts told the Niles land to see Roberts perform. proposed to his beautiful service company, offered to Singer and pianist Judy night. Throughout the per- Herald-Spectator that, to She said while she regularly wife. I remember when buy the building, the broth- Roberts and saxophonist formance, Roberts said that her, Chambers was some- came to the supper club for they had their child. So ers accepted. Home Corn- Greg Fishman were among she would take any and all thing special. Roberts, Chambers en- many good memories." NEWS 5 't g o o 2 t IGOR STUDENKOV/PIONEER PRESS PHOTOS Nues police officers pose in front of the donations table at the 7039 W. Dempster St. Dunkin Donuts location. Nues police receive 'generous' donations at Cop on a Rooftop BY IGOR STUDENKOV Pioneer Press Nues police officers waved from rooftops of three Dunkin' Donuts loca- tions on Friday, May 29, to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run - the state's 1atst Special I Discover China! Oct 17-25, 2015 O1pics fundraiser. Now in its 13th year, the Cop on a Rooftop was de- Officers Jim Griesenauer and Paul Murphy stand on the signed to collect funds and rooftop of the 7039 W. Dempster St. Dunkin Donut store. raise awareness about the Torch Run and Special raised during the Torch Run side the lobby. Officers were Olympics, which involves is used to cover training and also present at the 7235 N. hundreds of officers from competition costs for Spe- Caidwell location at the departments throughout cial Olympics athletes. western tip of the Touhy Illinois. While the Torch Run has Thangle, but they did not During the event, which been around for the past 29 climb on its roof. ran from 5 a.m. to 2 pm, years, it wasn't until 13 years At every location, custom- Dunkin' Donuts customers agu that Dunkin' Donuts ers who donated gut cou- were encouraged to make teamed up with police de- pons for free doughnuts. Discover China! donations. Customers who partments throughout the Customers who donated $5 did received coupons for state to help raise money for could receive lapel pins, free doughnuts, and those the event In a statement to while $10 donations earned who donated at least $10 the press, the chain indi- them coffee mugs and a cup Travel with the were eligible to receive cated it donated $1,500 to of coffee. $15 donations gut prizes such as hats, T-shirts, the Torch Run. It also cre- them Torch Run hats or Lincoinwood Chamber lapel pins and coffee mugs. ated a limited-time Champi- T-shirts. According to the event on doughnut - a glazed Deputy Police Chief All are welcome! press release, the Law En- doughnut that used Special [mce Genualdi was one of forcement Torch Run is the Olympics red and white the officers at the Dempster largest Special Olympics colors. It was available at Street location. He told the - Trip dates October 17 25, 2015 fundraiser in the state. Each Dunkin Donuts during the Niles Herald-Spectator that, year, more than 3,000 police last week of May. by noon. they were already officers throughout Illinois The Cop on a Rooftop doing well. Tour Pricing $2,799 for Chamber members cover 1,500 miles carrying event involved a total of 194 "We actually think we've $2,950 for non-members ($165 for China travel visas) the Flame of Hope through Illinois Dunkin Donuts loca- made more money than last the streets of their towns, as fions. At the 7039 W. Demp- year," he said. "The people Includes airfare, meals, hotels and tours ofhistoric, ancient sites and many well as during the state's ster St and 7525 N. Harlem have been very generous." ofChina's modern day marvels. This is the trip ofa lifetime! annual Special Olympics' Avenue locations, some offi- Summer Games, which are cers went up on the roof Igor Studenkov is a freelance held in Normal. The money while others remained in- reporterforpioneer Press. Contact Lincolnwood Chamber. Executive Director, Jackie Boland at 3 12-96 I-6591 6 NEWS Nues Memorial J Day celebrates 'gift of freedom' I BY IGOR STUDENKOV Nues Park District property. Pioneer Press Victorine said she's been a While rain hit the Nues longtime supporter of the Veterans Memorial Water- VFW, and she tries to help fill several times in the the organization any way hours leading up to the May she can. 25 Memorial Day ceremony, After the awards were none f11 during the ceremo- handed out, Przybylo ad- ny itself dressed the crowd. He said The ceremony was organ- that freedom all Americans ized by the Niles-based Vet- enjoy wouldn't have been crans of Foreiga Wars Post possible without the sacri- 7712 and the village gnvem- fices of the members of the ment. Local Boy Scout milithr) troops and members of the "Let us celebrate their Niles Fire and Police depart- lives and their gift to us - ments joined im In spite of the gift of freedom," Przyby- the threat of rain, the num- lo said. ber ofresidents who came to He also said he was re- see the ceremony was about cently pleased to learn that the same as itwas during the the Nues Department of sunny, clear Memorial Day Family Services has been the year before. working on programs to Mar Andrew Przybylo, help local veterans. Vil1ag Manager Steve Vine- Niles Fire Department zeano and Village Clerk District Chief Orlando Diaz Marlene Victorine attended emphasized that everyone the ceremony. Dean Strze- must remember that Memo- lecki and Denise McCreery rial Day isn't just a day off - attended the event before, it's a day to remember all of but this was the first time the fallen soldiers. they attended as vi1lag Deputy Police Chief trustees. Trustee Danette Vince Genualdi said that, a GOP STUDNEKOV/PIONEER PRESS PHOTOS Matyas also attended. day before, he had a get- Former Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7712Cmdr. Jim Kozak salutes in memory of fallen American soldiers during the Niles The ceremony started at together with friends and Memorial Day ceremony on May 25. 11 a.m. Post 77L2 Cmdr. Tom neighbors. He asked the kids Amirante thanked everyone what Memorial Day meant for coming, especially given to them. "Every response the weather. had a theme of thanking VFW Post 7712 chaplain soldiers who served our and former Niles Trustee country" Genualdi said. Chris Hanusiak led the He urged everyone in crowd in prayer, praising the attendance to do something men and women who gave to recognize veterans past their lives in battle. and present, including send- The post then presented ing cards to active service Przybylo and Victorine with members. awards for their service to VFW members then laid the organization. They also the wreath at the memorial, planned to present the adding flowers to symbolize awards to Nues Trustee and soldiers in various wars. Niles Park District Director After another prayer, Ami- Joe LoVerde and the Nues rante took the microphone Park District Services De- again. The ceremony ended partment Superintendent with the VFW's rifle squad Jim Majewski, but neither giving the veterans a three- was present rifle salute. Vinezeano later ex- plained that Post 7712's Igor Studenkov is a freelance Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post7712salute Boy Scouts from Troop175salute the American flagdurinf' headquarters are on the reporter for Pioneer Press. the American flag. the Nues Memorial Day ceremony. NEWS Court date pushed back for Golf woman BY NATALIE HAYES ance her second this month. cash. Pioneer Press Barron, who police said She was hospitalized for was also charged with filing her injuries, but police re- A Cook County Circuit a false police report, was leased a statement three Judge has continued the arrested on Feb. 18three days later discrediting her court date of a Golf woman days after police said she story and claiming that the charged with felony disor- called to report that she had incident had never oc- derly conduct for an in- been forced out of her car curred. cident that happened last and was robbed and stabbed Commander Paul Yaras, winter when police said she by a man. of the Morton Grove Police allegedly lied about being According to police, Bar- Department, said detectives stabbed. ron allegedly said the man charged Barron in the crime Wendy Barron, 29, ap- had followed her after she based on video evidence that peared in court at the Skokie left a Waigreens store on the disproved her claims of an courthouse on May 22, and a 9300 block of Waukegan attack. judge continued her next Road around 9:20 p.m. A representative of the court appearance to Friday, Police said Barron alleg- Cook County public defend- June 19, according to in- edly said the man had er's office con&med that formation provided by the flashed bis head lights to Barron had hired a public Cook County State's At- warn her of a flat tire, and defender for representation, torney's office. then approached her vehicle but could not provide the Barron's case had ap- when she pulled over. name ofthe public defender. peared before a judge at the Barron allegedly told po- Skokie courthouse on May 1, lice the ni.an then stabbed Natalie Hayes is a freelance making the May22 continu- her and took off with her reporterfor Pioneer Press. Park Ridge considers allowing cab companies to set own fares Br JENNIFER JOHNSON pricing structure" Carpen- 'EWe should absolutely get Pioneer Press ter told the City Council on out ofthe business of setting May 26. "You don't tell the rates for taxicabs," 4th Ward Citingincreased competi- Pickwick how much to Aid. Roger Shubert said. tion from ride-sharing serv- charge for a ticket going in If the council moves for- ices and a changing business and you certainly don't tell ward with a plan on June 22, environment, a local taxi the gas stations on Touhy the changes to the taxi company is asking the city of Avenue how much to charge ordinance will still need to Park Ridge to drop its prac- per gallon." be approved duringa regular tice ofsettingmandatory cab Carpenter also referenced City Council meeting later ftires. the tide-sharing service Ub- this summer. Patti Carpenter, owner of er, whose drivers are not Park Ridge City Manager Pink Taxi, wants companies licensed with the city and Shawn Hamilton said few that are licensed to do busi- are not required to follow area communities regulate ness in Park Ridge to be able the mandated fare structure. taxi fares. to set their own fares and "Uber has changed the City Attorney Everette fàre structures. Currently, a playing field for everybody" "Buzz" Hill suested a city ordinance regulates she said, adding that her complete overhaul of Park how much taxi drivera may own company needs to be Ridge's taxi ordinance. Sixth charge for the first mile of "flexible, yet profitable." Al- Ward AId. Marc Mazzuca service ($2.50) and every dermen appeared to agree also suested opening up one-tenth mile after that with Carpenter's request the community to additional (21-cents) if two or more reaching a consensus to cab companies. Currently, passengers are in a car and if change the ordinance and Pink Taxi and Park Ridge trips are taken outside Park allow for rate setting by cab Taxi are the only companies Ridge city limits or to companies licensed to oper- licensed to pick up fares in O'Hare Airport ate in the city, but requiring Park Ridge. "T feel it's not the respon- them to submit the rates - sibility of Park Ridge to and any time they change - [email protected] determine our customer to the city for publication. Twitter Jen...Pioneer 8 POLICE REPORT The following incidents were listed in the wood Avenue. Ippolito has previous convic- Park Ridge man accused official bulletin of the Nues Police Depart- fions for theft, police said. She remained in ment. Readers are reminded that an arrest Cook County Jail with bond set at $10,000. does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a of threatening cab driver court oflaw can make that determination. DUT I Mark Leduc, 55, of the 2800 block of CHILD ENDANGERMENT Cherry Street, Park Ridge, was charged U Daniella Moreno, 29, of the 1700 block of with felony aravated driving under the BY JEu1R JOHNSON A manager at the bar reportedly told North Spaulding, Chicago, was charged influence and driving on a suspended Pioneer Press officers that Basquin had been a cus- with child endangerment May 24 after license on May 25. Police said Leduc's tomer at the establishment for the past police alleged that she left her 2-year-old license had been revoked because of a A Park Ridge man was arrested after he three nights and was seen trying to pick child unattended inside an unlocked car previous DUI conviction. He was taken into allegedly threatened to shoot a cab driver fights with other customers. After being parked in a lot in the 5600 block of Touhy custody at Oakton Street and Greenwood who had picked him up from a Niles bar, asked to leave the bar, Basquin allegedly Avenue. According to police, the child was Avenue at 12:30 a.m. and assigned a May29 police said. stated that he was a federal i asleep inside the car and the temperature court date. Peter L. Basquin, 43, of the agent and would return to write was described as "comfortable," with the 300 block of West Touhy the employees tickets, police THEFT outside air temperature at about 64 degrees. Avenue, was charged with said. Moreno was given a June 22 court date and U Plastic bins containing undisclosed disorderly conduct and assault Basquin was released on bond the Department of Children and Family memorabilia were stolen between May 21 in connection with the alleged and assigned a July 7 court date. Services was contacted. and 22 from a vehicle parked in the 8800 incident, which Niles police Niles police say Basquin was block of Merrill Street A window was said occurred on the night of on probation for a federal of- DOMESTIC BAVFERY broken with a brick to gain entry. May 23 outside an estab- fense at the time of his arrest, U Monika Miskoweicz, 39, of the 6500 A woman reported that her purse, lishment in the 5600 block of though the nature of the offense block of West Ebinger Drive, Niles, was containing credit cards and $150 in cash, Touhy Avenue. Basquin was not referenced in the police charged with domestic battery on May 23. was stolen on the night ofMay 22 from a bar According to police, the report. She had a May27 court date. in the 8700 block of Milwaukee Avenue. driver reported that Basquin got into his Basquin has three prior convictions for U Three cellphones were reported stolen RETAL T1 cab, told him to start driving and then misdemeanor disorderly conduct dating May 23 from an athletic facility in the 6400 Cathy Ippolito, 51, of the 1900 block of block of Howard Street. said, "I'm going to shoot you. I have a .38 back to 2006 and one 2008 conviction for Parkside Drive, Park Ridge, was charged in my pocket." fraud, all in the state ofWisconsin, online A series of cash thefts between April 18 with felony retail theft on May22 after she and 28 at a retail store in the 9500 block of The driver refused to take Basquin court records show. allegedly stole food and cleaning supplies anywhere and called 911, police said. Milwaukee Avenue were reported to police. from a store in the 8900 block of Green- The loss was estimated at $1,000. No weapons were found in Basquin's jjohnsori@píoneerlocal.com possession, according to police. Twitter JeiLThoneer Visual Browse q SEARCH nd the right dish MEMBER CENTER POLITICS ST 7g TRIB LOCAL DILLY DINING experience local restaurants on the new icagotribune.com . REMASTERED /4/ 2O1I Ets any device exclusive, onIine.ony contea Stories that take you turthr than before NESS 9 cLrvL. 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"They've all created a Township Community high strong sense of community." schools of District 219 on a Meanwhile, the show Memorial Day weekend in was set up inside two gyms, Skokie Sunday, May24. one for commencement, Rain abated but returned the other for the orchestra with a few sprinkles for the at Niles West High School. 550 Viking graduates at "We can't control the Nues North High School. weather' said Dr. Jason Families with umbrellas Ness, Niles West principal. settled in the stands along "But we can control the Chuck Pos Stadium grand- ceremony and make it the stands where it was 62 best possible day." degrees and cloudy by The Niles West Wolves noon. (red and white) had about What would a Nues 600 graduates. North mortarboard be good "They've had a fabulous for besides as a Viking four years," Ness said. umbrella? "What I'm most proud "To throw up in the air!" about this class is how said Shivam Rami, 18, of much they've given back to Skokie, a Nues North gradu- their community" ating senior. The 51st commencement Kane Angeli Luc is a free- began at high noon for the lance reporter for Pioneer DISTRICT 219 PHOTOS Nues North school colors of Press. Nues North's Alexia Pitter presents "the Senior Moment," a spoken word performance. Jordan Goldberg, Nues West's Class of2015student speaker. Nues North Class of2015President Med Jimenez delivers the senior address.