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12 | November 15, 2018 | The Lockport Legend news lockportlegend.com Police Reports Man charged in stabbing outside Shooters Anthony Ross, 40, of the 16000 block of West 146th Place in Homer Township, was charged by Lockport Police with aggravated battery, aggravated assault and aggravated use of a weapon Nov. 4 as a result of an altercation in the parking lot of Shooters Sports Bar and Liquors, 1605 S. State St. At approximately 2 a.m. Ross reportedly got into an altercation with a 22-yearold man, during which he allegedly used a small folding pocket knife to inflict three one-inch gashes to the man’s left shoulder and upper arm. The man was transported to Silver Cross Hospital, police said. Both men were reportedly “extremely intoxicated,” according to police. Lockport Police Department Nov. 3 • Jaymee Martin, 22, of the 1300 block of Milkweed Drive in Joliet, was charged with retail theft after allegedly neglecting to scan miscellaneous grocery items at a self checkout aisle and attempting to exit without paying for them. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Lockport Legend’s Police Reports are compiled from official reports found online on the Will County Sheriff’s Office or Lockport Police Department’s website or releases issued by the department and other agencies. Individuals named in these reports are considered innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law. FROM THE FRANKFORT STATION Frankfort teen charged after 17-year-old fatally shot A 17-year-old Frankfort resident faces unlawful use of a weapon charges after another Frankfort teenager was fatally shot Nov. 4 while the two teens were handling a loaded revolver, the Frankfort Police Department confirmed in a statement on Nov. 6. Officers responded to the 19900 block of Lily Court around 6:13 p.m. Nov. 4 in response to a report of a male juvenile with a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the release. The 17-year-old victim was transported to Silver Cross Hospital via ambulance and later pronounced dead by medical staff. During the investigation, police learned the victim had been visiting a 17-year-old male friend at the Frankfort residence, according to the release. The two teens reportedly had a .357-caliber revolver and several rounds of live ammunition in their D41 From Page 6 tine Radogno. The attorney pointed to his background as Village trustee in Woodridge and member on the DuPage County Board from 2008 to 2017, as well as being a former prosecutor, as giving him the experience needed to retain the role. Fitzgerald, his opponent, is currently the Village clerk in Western Springs who said she was inspired to run by Radogno, whom she called a “bipartisan professional.” She had likewise campaigned on working on property tax reform and water rates, among other issues. All election results are considered unofficial until a canvassing of votes is completed, and absentee, provisional and grace period ballots are counted. State Senate District 41 includes Homer Glen and Lockport among its communities. possession. While they were handling the gun, a live round discharged and struck the victim, police said. An 18-year-old male at the home reportedly learned about the incident, dialed 911 and began performing CPR until first responders arrived. Evidence technicians with the Frankfort Police Department were able to collect evidence, including the firearm and ammunition, according to the release. The 17-year-old friend was subsequently charged with unlawful use of weapon and transferred to the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Joliet, where he awaits a hearing, according to the release. Frankfort Deputy Police Chief Kevin Keegan said the teen was charged as a juvenile. Reporting by Nuria Mathog, Editor. For more, visit FrankfortStation.com. FROM THE ORLAND PARK PRAIRIE Naperville photographer D7 From Page 7 on display at Orland Park Public Library throughout November Marian Kraus was born in Czechoslovakia and grew up in Germany. And it was there, as a teenager, he fell in love with photography through the lens of a Pentax 35mm. It was a common enough hobby with a common enough camera. But since then, Kraus has traveled the world, and for the last 20 years he has made a living — and a name for himself — as a professional photographer, specializing in architecture and design photography. Now, his photos have landed him in Orland Park, with his first show at the Orland Park Public Library. Through the end of November, Kraus’ photos line the second-story walls, blown up to several feet in size, taking up most of the wall and arresting the attention of passersby. Library Department Assistant Duke Phelps said staff discovered Kraus’ work Will County Board since 2012, received 8,365. Killacky, a 23-yearold student, fell 603 votes short of unseating Fricilone. Fricilone previously served as a commissioner for the Forest Preserve of Will County and was the president of the Lockport Township High School Foundation, while Balich spent eight years as a Homer Township Trustee and four years as the Homer Township Clerk. Balich and Fricilone did not respond to multiple requests for comment following the election. Although he lost, Killacky had a better result on Nov. 6 compared to the District 7 race amongst the three in 2016. On that night, Killacky was nearly 2,000 behind Fricilone, while Balich was the top vote-getter. “I was surprised how close it through his website. “We liked the way he photographed the natural landscapes and the environment,” Phelps said. “The way he photographs nature is similar to the way he photographs the manmade work, and we appreciated that. So, we liked his photography, and he agreed to show with us.” Reporting by Jesse Wright, Freelance Reporter. For more, visit OPPrairie.com. FROM THE NEW LENOX PATRIOT Injury-plagued 2017-2018 inspires bounce-back year for Knights girls basketball Abi Baumgartner has played behind great forwards the past two seasons on the varsity girls basketball team, and now this is her time to be the go-to scorer for Lincoln- Way Central. The senior showcased her abilities in the second half of last season, when Lauren Kraft suffered a season-ending injury. In her absence, Baumgartner averaged 15.6 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per game. She will be alongside another returning starter, Regan LoConte. While Baumgartner is a force inside, LoConte makes opponents pay from behind the arc, finishing fourth in the area with 63 3-pointers made last year. The junior averaged 9.1 PPG and started all season. The youth resurgence of sophomore Megan Hutchinson and junior backup Abbey Ward will handle point guard duties. Hutchinson is already a Division I-committed athlete, having committed to Purdue University in soccer as a freshman. “I think we match up well with all the teams in our conference,” Baumgartner said. “We’re tall; we’re quick. Really, all five players on the court are versatile. With that being said, we have a pretty good season ahead of us.” Reporting by James Sanchez, Editor. For more, visit NewLenoxPatriot.com. was, but at the same time I understood,” Killacky said about this year’s race. “... Every door I went to, they didn’t know who their county board member was. I thought that was a problem. I made the effort, put myself out there and let people know there was a choice, and that’s why it was really close.” Being involved at community events and more activity on social media helped make Nov. 6 a tighter race, he said. In addition, having campaigned for the first time in 2016 made him less of an unknown. “This time, it was because people knew me more, and they knew where I stood on the issues,” he said. “The last two years, I’ve been prevalent in the community.” The encouraging result doesn’t mean the Joliet Junior College student is going to run again in 2022. Right now, he wants to focus on his education, as he’ll soon be transferring to a four-year school to complete his degree in political science. “By the next time their term is up, I’ll be almost 27 years old, and I don’t even look that far out,” he said. “I barely even look to 2019, let alone 2022. As of right now, I just want to focus on my education and making sure your Democrats, like Rachel Ventura or Amanda Koch, [are] elected and stay where they are. That’s my focus for the next four years.” Killacky said he wishes Balich and Fricilone well and had a message for those who voted for him. “I want to say thank you for the opportunity,” he said. “Thank you for hearing me out, and although I didn’t win, people know the message that we need to work together to succeed to make Will County a better place. I think they’ll keep that in their hearts now.” Additional reporting by Editor Max Lapthorne.
lockportlegend.com sound off the Lockport Legend | November 15, 2018 | 13 Social snapshot Top Web Stories From LockportLegend.com from Monday, Nov. 12. 1. Lockport woman dies in single-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 2. Lockport man starts organization to help African orphans 3. The Halloween game remains strong in the southwest suburbs 4. Three buildings damaged with rocks at Heritage Village 5. Police Reports: Alleged thief, accomplice apprehended at Walmart Become a member: LockportLegend.com/plus “Did you know opossums are immune to snake venom? (Photo courtesy of Mark Hanna)” Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve, from Nov. 4 Like The Lockport Legend: facebook.com/LockportLegend “Honored to serve the Girls Basketball program @ lthsathletics last night! Hard working, respectful, and enthusiastic young ladies that seized an opportunity to improve!” Battle-Tested, @IAmBattleTested, from Nov. 4 Follow The Lockport Legend: @LockportLegend Sound Off Policy Editorials and columns are the opinions of the author. Pieces from 22nd Century Media are the thoughts of the company as a whole. The Lockport Legend encourages readers to write letters to Sound Off. All letters must be signed, and names and hometowns will be published. We also ask that writers include their address and phone number for verification, not publication. Letters should be limited to 400 words. The Lockport Legend reserves the right to edit letters. Letters become property of The Lockport Legend. Letters that are published do not reflect the thoughts and views of The Lockport Legend. Letters can be mailed to: The Lockport Legend, 11516 West 183rd Street, Unit SW Office Condo #3, Orland Park, Illinois, 60467. Fax letters to (708) 326-9179 or e-mail to max@lockportlegend. com. www.lockportlegend.com. From the editor Appreciating a Chevy commercial Max Lapthorne max@lockportlegend.com Crs Last Wednesday, I turned on my TV and something wonderful happened. I pressed the power button, the television came to life and I watched for a few moments before it cut away to a commercial break. That’s when the magic happened. An entire commercial break played, spanning multiple minutes, and there wasn’t a single political attack ad — or political ad of any kind — included. Sure, there were still those terrible Chevrolet ads where they show people cars they already own while standing in giant warehouses, but I’ll take it. Elections are monumentally important, and I believe that a well-informed electorate is a requirement for our country to be all it can be. But political ads don’t really work toward that goal. They aim to smear, exaggerate and often even mislead voters in an attempt to garner support for one side or another. So Rock Bm Orland Park 16156 LA GRANGE ROAD while I thoroughly enjoy doing my civic duty on election day and examining all the new political leaders in the days that follow, I will enjoy channel surfing a bit more now that I’m not being inundated with political propaganda at every turn. But there’s more to election season than annoying advertisements, especially in the Lockport area. We have a slew of stories covering a variety of elections with local ties, and you can find them all on Pages 6-7. Notably, Lockport resident Mike Kelley was elected to serve a second term as Will County Sheriff, during which he said he plans to expand the department’s efforts to fight the opioid epidemic. TUESDAY, NOV. 20TH | 6-10PM & PRESENT From 6-10pm 10% of all sales Chari will benefit the food pantry Crs Chari And bring a new unwrapped toy for Toy Box Connection or 3 canned food items for Orland Township Food Pantry anytime through Dec. 14 and receive $5 off your total bill!* *Valid from 11/20/18 thru 12/14/18. Must bring new, unwrapped toy or three canned food items to receive $5 off your total bill. Two local referendums were on the ballot, as well. Residents of Lockport Township voted in favor of a referendum that will allow the Township Government to negotiate a waste pickup contract for all residents — with an option to opt-out — as opposed to each resident being responsible for hiring their own company. Township Supervisor Ron Alberico sees this change having a positive effect on the wallets of residents as prices for waste pickup should drop dramatically for many. The White Oak Library District’s referendum, which asked for an increase to the limiting tax rate, failed for the fifth consecutive election. Support for the referendum has fluctuated in the last few elections, but more than 60 percent of voters said “no” to the proposal last week. Regardless of political party, age, race, gender or level of apathy toward politicians, election day is a day of special importance and potentially seismic consequence. I always feel gratified casting my ballot, and I hope The Legend has provided you with sufficient coverage of races in the area this election season. That being said, bring on the nonsensical Chevy commercials and sometimes-funny Geico ads — I’m ready. Don’t just list your real estate property... Sell It! With a Classified Ad See the Classified Section for more info, or call 708.326.9170 22ndCenturyMedia.com
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