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EDUCATION GUIDE 

PART ONE 

22ndCenturyMedia.com 

The Homer Horizon 

The Lockport Legend

2 | August 8, 2019 | 22nd century media education Guide 


Go with Gary for financial needs 

As a financial representative 

with Country 

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works with his clients 

as their resource to help 

build, preserve and transfer 

their financial security 

through a long-term, oneon-one 

relationship. 

Utilizing a disciplined 

and ongoing process to 

address a wide range of 

financial security needs, 

Gary offers insurance and 

financial solutions to help 

his clients realize their financial 

security goals. 

While Gary works locally 

with his clients in 

Lockport, Homer Glen 

and Lemont, he is supported 

by the vast resources at 

Country Financial. This 

allows him to draw on the 

extensive knowledge of 

the team to develop strategies 

tailored to his clients’ 

unique situations and deliver 

a very high level of 

personalized service. 

Gary has more than 30 

years of financial services 

experience. He is a graduate 

of the University of Illinois 

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of America. Gary is a resident 

of Lemont, and married 

to Judy, a graduate of 

the University of Notre 

Dame. They have two 

children. Alex is a graduate 

of Bradley University 

and Sydney is attending 

Marquette University. 

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financial planning. So as 

you think about your financial 

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mind that only 17 percent 

of all financial advisors in 

the industry can claim this 

distinction. 

My clients have found 

working with Country and 

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to have a stress-free retirement. 

Submitted by Gary Bronner, 

827 S. State St. in Lockport. 

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Become something 

greater together at 

Providence Catholic 

High School 

Inspired by our Augustinian values of 

Truth, Unity and Love, the Providence 

Catholic High School family is a vibrant 

community of believers and learners, 

one in mind and heart on the way to God. 

In our spirited pursuit of excellence as 

a college-preparatory school, we provide 

rigorous programs at all levels in 

academics, arts and athletics, along with 

extensive extracurricular activities and 

opportunities. In our authentic desire to 

witness the Gospel message of Jesus, we 

provide spiritual programs that foster 

and promote an enduring commitment 

to a life of faith, prayer and service. In 

a safe and supportive environment, our 

dedicated, talented, and highly qualified 

faculty and staff guide students to 

embrace individuality, challenge assumptions, 

and grow in confidence and 

compassion. We invite young men and 

women, along with their families, to join 

us in the blessing that is Providence, and 

in so doing, become something greater 

together. 

Providence Catholic is a co-educational, 

college-preparatory Augustinian 

high school located on 75-acres in 

New Lenox. The students come from 

more than 70 elementary, middle and 

junior high schools within a 30-mile radius 

of the school. Providence Catholic 

High School is a college-prep school 

and challenges every student academically. 

Whether you are AP, honors, college 

prep, or need a little assistance in 

the classroom, there is a place for every 

student. Providence Catholic graduates 

excel at top-tier colleges and universities 

in the country. Students receive personalized 

college counseling to make 

the right choice. Graduates also receive 

more scholarship dollars than any other 

high school in the area. 

“Our demanding co-educational, 

college-preparatory curriculum is evidenced 

by the success of our most recent 

graduates who earned scholarships 

valued at nearly $45 million. We offer 

inclusive service programs; in fact, our 

recent graduates performed in excess of 

25,000 hours of community service during 

their high school careers,” said Rev. 

John Merkelis, president of PCHS. 

Not only do the Celtics experience 

excellence in the classroom, but PCHS 

students also succeed in the athletic and 

extracurricular arenas. The Celtics are 

home to 30 state championships, 67 state 

trophies, hundreds of regional titles, 

sectional titles, and conference championships. 

The outcomes of the graduates 

from the Class of 2017 demonstrate our 

elite and premier education at Providence 

Catholic. 

“Providing financial assistance to 

Providence Catholic families is a top priority 

for the school. Twenty-five percent 

of our families receive some type of financial 

assistance. In fact, this year, $1.6 

million was awarded to our families in 

need-based scholarships and grants, and 

work study programs,” said Ed Barrett, 

director of need-based aid. 

Become the start of something greater 

today. Providence Catholic High School 

welcomes all grade school students and 

their families to visit their annual open 

house from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 20. 

Please call Mrs. Rachel Ellingson at 

(815) 717-3160 with any questions 

concerning Providence Catholic’s open 

house. The school is located at 1800 W. 

Lincoln Highway in New Lenox. For 

more information about PCHS, please 

visit providencecatholic.org. 

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School, 1800 W. Lincoln Highway in New 

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22nd century media | August 8, 2019 | 3 

SS. Cyril and Methodius School — Learning 

together through faith, kindness and service 

For more than 130 years, SS. Cyril and 

Methodius School in Lemont has provided 

area students from pre-K through 

eighth grade with the opportunity to receive 

an outstanding Catholic education. 

Our graduates go on to a variety of local 

high schools, are placed in advanced 

classes, and receive scholarships based on 

both academics and service. 

Our academically challenging program 

is enhanced through physical education, 

Spanish, technology, art and music. Students 

in the junior high are also provided 

the opportunity each week per trimester to 

choose an extra elective course in Spanish, 

art or STEM. Classroom teachers departmentalize, 

providing students the opportunity 

to work with different teachers 

who have endorsements in their assigned 

subject areas. 

Along with the academic program, 

our students have the opportunity to 

be involved with a variety of extracurricular 

programs. SSCM has a dynamic 

athletic program offering basketball and 

volleyball. Students can also participate 

in newspaper, student council, National 

Junior Honor Society, choir, band, robotics 

and chess on a regular basis. During 

the year, we also have a talent show 

and a spring musical. SSCM also offers 

both a before and after school program, 

along with a uniform recycling program. 

Students living in Lemont are eligible to 

receive bus service from the local school 

district, as well. 

The facilities offer wireless technology 

and smart boards in all of the classrooms. 

We have a 1:1 program for the junior high, 

Chromebooks in our computer lab, and 

four Chromebook carts located throughout 

the school. Textbooks are updated on 

a regular basis and available online, along 

with homework and grading. 

SSCM has an outstanding faculty and 

staff committed to meeting individual 

needs and who are involved each year in a 

variety of professional growth opportunities. 

Through professional development, 

teachers have the chance to stay current in 

best practices for education. SSCM teachers 

work together on a variety of “teams” 

to help provide extra events and opportunities 

within each classroom. Teacher assistants 

are available and help the classrooms 

in a variety of ways. 

We welcome our parents as partners in 

the educational program. SSCM provides 

a variety of opportunities and programs 

for parents to become more involved with 

their child both during and after the end of 

each school day. 

Our entire school family welcomes 

prospective families to tour our school 

and we offer “shadow days” for students. 

Please call our office at (630) 257-6488, 

ext. 21 to request information or to arrange 

a visit. 

Submitted by SS. Cyril and Methodius School, 

607 Sobieski St. in Lemont. For more information, 

call (630) 257-6488, or visit stcyril. 

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Tech-forward Artistic Dentistry keeps growing 

This isn’t your grandfather’s 

— or even your 

father’s — dentist’s office. 

At Artistic Dentistry, 

14811 S. Founder’s Crossing 

in Homer Glen, dental 

work continues to evolve 

in stride with the technology 

age, providing patients 

with more efficient and 

comfortable service. 

And now, the newly 

renovated practice is expanding 

its services even 

further with the addition 

of Botox to treat dental issues. 

Botox relaxes the muscles 

and has been proven 

to ease or halt grinding 

and clenching of teeth, 

which can lead to everything 

from jaw fatigue 

and soreness to fractured 

teeth. The treatment also 

can help those who suffer 

from sleep apnea, for 

which grinding of the teeth 

is a common side ailment. 

With Botox now onsite, 

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veneers. 

Dental and facial imperfections 

can be a strain to 

a person’s self-esteem, and 

Artistic Dentistry is proud 

to work to end that feeling, 

according to the practice’s 

manager Jeanette 

Akroush, who added she 

wants patients to, “Look 

the age you feel.” 

“We can see the joy we 

are giving [our patients],” 

she said. “People [are] so 

happy, and hugging you. 

We are giving people back 

that confidence that they 

need to get through the 

day.” 

Since opening, the practice 

has focused on researching, 

installing and 

offering the latest and 

greatest options for dental 

treatment. 

Aside from the newest 

addition of Botox, Artistic 

Dentistry uses state-of-theart 

technology, such as: 

• The Cone Beam CT 

Scan, which minimizes 

radiation exposure by 200 

times while producing 

high-quality, 360-degree 

images; 

• Intraoral digital cameras 

that give high-resolution 

photos that help both 

doctor and patient; 

• Digital x-rays that emit 

less radiation than conventional 

x-rays and are available 

in seconds; 

• Cinemizer video glasses 

that allow patients to 

watch movies or television 

while they are reclined in a 

dental chair; 

• Juvederm injectable 

dermal fillers, a nonsurgical 

option for restoring 

lost volume and softening 

wrinkles and folds. 

Juvederm can plump thin 

lips, build cheeks to help 

lift jowls, enhance shallow 

contours, soften facial 

creases, remove wrinkles 

and improve the appearance 

of recessed scars. 

Also, unlike many facilities, 

Dr. Joel Akroush 

and company can perform 

a full suite of dental procedures, 

from cleanings and 

restorations to root-canal 

therapy and implants. 

Dr. Akroush graduated 

from Loyola University 

School of Dentistry and 

has since achieved multiple 

post-graduate certificates. 

He has received extra 

training at The Dawson 

Academy and is a member 

of the Illinois State Dental 

Society, American Academy 

of Impact Dentistry, 

American Dental Association, 

American Academy 

for Cosmetic Dentistry 

and the American Academy 

of Facial Esthetics. 

Submitted by Artistic Dentistry, 

14811 S. Founder’s 

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Ever look at a child sitting 

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Sterk Family Law Group empowers clients with options 

Sterk Family Law Group offers 

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The Sterk team provides 

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practice of law and strives to not 

only service a client’s legal needs, 

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emotional and overall well-being 

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a vast network of counselors, 

support groups, and various other 

non-traditional service providers 

within our communities by way 

of their unique Resource Center. 

The Resource Center provides 

Sterk Family Law clients with access 

to other professionals to help 

prepare for the next steps in their 

lives. 

Gwendolyn and team are advocates 

for providing ongoing 

education and are often involved 

in sharing their knowledge by 

speaking to our chambers, various 

mental health organizations, 

mental health providers and educational 

institutions. In addition 

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with various local professionals 

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and laws. 

In 2017, Sterk Family Law 

was a founding sponsor of the 

free community program called 

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to those found in their Resource 

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Mill Pond Dental Group helps patients establish and maintain oral health 

Dr. Eric Young knew he wanted 

to be a dentist after growing 

up in Panama and seeing the 

need for improving oral health. 

“Poor oral health affect your 

teeth and gums but it can also 

affect the rest of your body and 

quality of life,” Young said. 

“Since I was in high school, I 

knew I wanted to work in dentistry 

to help people with their 

oral health and in effect improve 

their overall well being.” 

Young attended Loyola University 

for a bachelor’s in biology 

degree, Northwestern 

University for a master’s in 

Biotechnology and Marquette 

University for his doctorate in 

dental surgery. He worked as an 

associate dentist in Chicago and 

the Southwest suburbs but now 

owns a private practice at Mill 

Pond Dental Group in Mokena. 

Mill Pond Dental Group is a 

general dental office that provides 

a full array of services 

from preventative care, such as 

general cleanings, to advance 

services, such as full-mouth rehabilitations. 

After more than a year at 

Mill Pond Dental Group, Young 

wants to help patients learn and 

practice preventative health 

care. 

“It is important not to put off 

your dental work because then 

it becomes more expensive and 

more involved,” Young said. 

“As dentists, we are very good 

at fixing and replacing teeth, but 

I want prevention to be a standard 

of care.” 

Young said many times people 

wait until they have a problem 

to come in for dental work, 

when they should come in regularly 

so they can keep up good 

health. 

One of the biggest keys to 

maintaining healthy teeth and 

gums is to make an appointment 

at the dentist at least every six 

months for checkups and cleanings. 

Young suggests people should 

begin seeing a dentist when they 

begin getting teeth, which is as 

early as the first year of life. 

The first visit at Mill Pond 

Dental Group will always start 

with a comprehensive exam. 

During a comprehensive exam, 

Mill Pond Dental Group will 

take a full series of X-rays to 

check everything from gum 

health to tooth health. After a 

thorough examination, Young 

will review all treatments options 

so that patients have sufficient 

information to make educated 

decisions about their oral 

health. 

“After the comprehensive 

exam we will establish what 

your needs are and how often 

you should come in,” Young 

said. “For any patient, regardless 

of the condition, a comprehensive 

exam is always a good 

place to start. We will help create 

a customized plan for you.” 

The staff at Mill Pond Dental 

Group also helps patients 

maintain good oral hygiene by 

providing at-home oral hygiene 

instructions, as well as providing 

nutrition tips. 

“We can always give pointers 

on how you can improve 

oral hygiene and give you tips 

on other oral hygiene instruments 

to keep your mouth nice 

and clean,” Young said. “Nutrition 

is also important. We can 

look at the type of diet you have 

and see how it is affecting your 

gums and teeth.” 

Mill Pond Dental Group 

prides itself on putting the patient 

first. 

“The patient experience is the 

No. 1, most important thing for 

us,” Young said. “We always 

put our patients first from the 

moment you call our office to 

the moment you leave the office.” 

Young said communication 

is also essential. Patients can 

text directly with Young and his 

staff. He is also regularly available 

by email or phone. 

“I make myself available to 

talk on the phone with patients 

directly,” Young said. “Personalized 

care is huge.” 

Mill Pond Dental group is 

currently accepting new patients. 

Take advantage of their 

back-to-school special for children 

and their new-patient special 

for adults this summer. 

Submitted by Mill Pond Dental, 

18700 Wolf Road, Suite 200 in Mokena, 

open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays- 

Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, 

and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. For 

more information or to make an appointment, 

call (708) 722-1600 or 

visit millponddentalgroup.com. 

Written by Alyssa Groh with 22CM 

Boost, the content-writing division 

of 22nd Century Media, publisher 

of this special section and newspaper. 

 

 

Dr. Eric Young, 

his wife Kara 

and baby Olivia.



Future of hearing arrives at South Suburban Hearing Centers 

South Suburban Hearing Health Centers 

in Homer Glen, Mokena, Crestwood 

and Burr Ridge have worked with many 

different types and brands of hearing instruments, 

but in most cases, they’ve all 

got one major limitation: They’re only 

trying to restore a certain function to the 

level that you’d expect in someone without 

a particular disability. 

That’s utterly commendable, but with 

modern technology, it’s sometimes possible 

to go further than this: to actually 

try and raise certain senses or functions 

beyond what you might normally expect 

to find. 

That’s definitely the case for a smart 

new hearing aid South Suburban Hearing 

Health Center is making available 

from Starkey Hearing Technologies. With 

its newly launched Livio A.I. device, the 

company is reinventing the humble hearing 

aid for the machine learning generation. 

Not only does the Livio hearing aid 

enhance your ability to hear things, but it 

can also automatically translate foreign 

languages, and even track physical and 

mental well-being. Think of it like the 

babelfish from “The Hitchhiker’s Guide 

to the Galaxy,” only with some extra cool 

tech thrown in there for good measure. 

Hearing aids have so far been singlepurpose 

devices. Livio A.I. changes that. 

As well as helping people hear better by 

amplifying sound, embedded sensors and 

artificial intelligence are turning the hearing 

aid into a multifunction health-monitoring 

and multiuse device that will help 

us lead better lives in many more ways. 

The next-gen hearing aid can translate 

between 27 languages, has step-counting 

features and has the ability to quantify 

your “brain score” based on active listening 

and social engagement. The device 

also uses built-in sensors to automatically 

detect if the user falls down. If a fall is 

detected, the hearing aid will then notify 

designated emergency contacts by sending 

alert messages. 

You can reach one of the four locations 

in the south suburbs by calling (708) 966- 

4724. 

Submitted by South Suburban Hearing Centers. 

For more information, call (708) 966- 

4724, or visit southsuburbanhearing.com. 

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Advanced learning with a family feel — St. Mary Catholic School in Mokena 

Benefits of a learning community 

focused on academics, faith and 

family 

St. Mary School is a vibrant 

and welcoming Catholic 

school, serving students 

in preschool through grade 

8. Since 1949, teachers have 

been providing an extraordinary, 

personalized learning 

environment, allowing each 

student to achieve their full 

potential. 

“We chose St. Mary’s for 

its community, its extraordinary 

faculty and staff, and its 

exceptional learning environment,” 

said Frank Murray, 

St. Mary School Board vice 

president and parent. “It is the 

faith-based, family community 

that we believe is critical for 

our children’s academic, social 

and spiritual development. St. 

Mary’s family is everything 

we wanted in a school community.” 

See the exceptional learning 

environment 

St. Mary’s offers 3-year-old 

preschool through eighth grade. 

Visitors are always impressed 

with the school’s facilities, 

which include a music room, library, 

computer lab, science lab, 

spacious gymnasium, and the 

science, technology, engineering, 

art, mathematics classroom. 

The STEAM classroom allows 

teachers to bring a unique 

approach of teaching to enhance 

student learning and understanding 

of how all things relate to each 

other, in school and in life. Unlike 

other STEM programs, St. Mary’s 

program also emphasizes the integration 

of the arts and offers more 

creativity to students in the learning 

process. The STEAM program 

and open classroom setting 

allow teachers to facilitate rather 

than lecture, resulting in students 

experiencing their education as a 

process instead of a final product. 

St. Mary’s also offers a oneto-one 

technology program that 

provides each student in grades 

6 through 8 with an individual 

iPad, a class set of iPads for 

grades 3 through 5, and kindergarten 

through grade 2 have 

designated classroom iPads and 

smartboards for educational use. 

Primary students also benefit 

from a certified reading specialist 

and teacher aides. 

Learn about numerous 

extracurricular opportunities and 

more 

Students can enjoy many after-school 

programs, including 

band, chess, bell choir, youth 

choir, drama club, STEM, yearbook, 

Scout groups, Student 

Council, social events and an extensive 

athletic program. Before 

and after school care is available 

for a fee from 6:45-7:50 a.m. 

and 2:40-6 p.m. Bus service is 

an option for those families who 

reside in the Mokena Public 

School District 159 for a fee. 

Learn about tuition assistance 

Recent legislation in Illinois 

opened up opportunities for families 

to receive scholarships for 

up to 100 percent of tuition for 

Catholic education. Through Empower 

Illinois, families can apply 

for tuition assistance in the form of 

grants to help pay for their child’s 

Catholic education. Additionally, 

St. Mary’s offers a special Tuition 

Transfer Grant for up to $1,500 

per family ($1,000 in Year 1, $500 

in Year 2) for students entering 

grades first-seventh who transfer 

from any private, public, charter 

or home school. Students transferring 

from another Catholic school 

in the Diocese of Joliet or neighboring 

dioceses are not eligible. 

Submitted by St. Mary Catholic 

School, 11409 159th St. in Mokena. 

For more information, call (708) 

326-9330, or visit 

stmaryschoolmokena.org. 

OFFERING $1500 TUITION TRANSFER GRANTS 

St. Mary School is offering a Tuition Transfer 

Grant up to $1,500 per family ($1,000 in year 

one, $500 in year two) for students entering grades 

1-7 who transfer from anyprivate*, public,charteror 

home school. 

*Students transferring from another Catholic school in the Diocese of Joliet or neighboring diocese are not eligible. 

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COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE. 

11409 195 th St., Mokena 

Call 708-326-9330 

Or visit us online at 

www.stmaryschoolmokena.org



St. Michael School a leading Catholic, faith-based education 

With more than 500 students 

from pre-K3 through 

eighth grade, St. Michael 

School is a leading Catholic 

faith-based school in 

the greater Chicago area. 

St. Michael School in Orland 

Park is proud to offer 

a competitive and rigorous 

academic education to all 

students. In 2013, St. Michael 

was nationally recognized 

as a Blue Ribbon 

School for exhibiting continued 

dedication to higher 

student achievement. 

Over the past three 

years, St. Michael School 

has made curriculum and 

instruction a primary focus. 

St. Michael School remains 

competitive with the 

surrounding public schools 

while offering a tight-knit 

community. Things like 

iPads, Chromebooks and 

Google Classroom are 

utilized daily in the classroom 

beginning in fourth 

grade. In addition, students 

attend weekly sessions on 

keyboarding, word processing, 

blogging and internet 

safety. Students also 

learn how to research and 

develop multimedia presentations 

and programming. 

St. Michael is the only 

school in Orland Park to 

host a language program 

that requires students to 

study Spanish from kindergarten 

through eighth 

grade. The math program 

continues to utilize blended 

learning and focus on 

alignment with other core 

subjects and real-world 

scenarios in order to provide 

a balance, as well as 

a deeper understanding of 

math concepts and skills. 

St. Michael School is expanding 

its reading and 

writing initiatives through 

the Daily 5, an Archdiocese 

of Chicago National 

Certification and the Harvard 

Data Wise program. 

The teachers of St. Michael 

School continue to 

create innovative and engaging 

ways to learn so all 

students feel comfortable 

and are more likely to advance. 

The St. Michael School 

community, both inside 

and outside of the classroom, 

prepares students 

for high school, as well 

as real-life experiences. 

Eighth-grade student ambassadors 

host three antibullying 

presentations per 

year. These presentations 

are developed by students 

for students. Each presentation 

includes a guest 

speaker and other student 

activities specifically designed 

to teach conflict 

resolution and healthy 

coping strategies. St. Michael 

School prides itself 

on producing students who 

are successful and continue 

to uphold the morals 

and values of the Catholic 

community. 

In addition to an excellent 

education, St. Michael 

School offers a variety of 

extracurricular activities. 

St. Michael athletics include 

football, cheerleading, 

golf, cross country, 

volleyball and soccer. Other 

school activities include 

Art and Science Clubs, 

Robotics Club, yearbook, 

mock trial, First LEGO 

League, Video Club, Drama 

Club and chess. 

A convenient Extended 

Day program and full-time 

school nurse are readily 

available to meet the needs 

of each student and their 

family. 

St. Michael School is 

a strong community that 

becomes a wonderful support 

system for parents and 

students alike. This support 

system extends beyond 

eight years of school. 

Many St. Michael students 

are children of alumni, and 

approximately 100 graduates 

participate in Youth 

Ministry throughout their 

high school years. 

Any questions, please 

contact St. Michael School 

at (708) 349-0068. 

Submitted by St. Michael 

School, 14355 Highland Ave. 

in Orland Park. For more 

information, call (708) 349- 

0068, or visit 

saintmike.org. 

DEDICATED to 

Education &Faith 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACatholic Faith-Based Education 

Pre-K-8th Grade Classrooms 

ProgressiveTechnology &Academics 

Extra-Curricular Programs 

Extended Day Program 

A150+ Year Tradition 

St. Michael School 

14355 Highland Ave. |Orland Park,IL 

(708) 349-0068 

www.saintmike.org



Join Phil & Amy for 

music and travel 

Chicagoland favorites Phil & Amy 

return to Starved Rock singing Broadway 

greats and memory lane Favorites. 

All their shows have sold out since their 

lodge debut in 2016. The duet team is 

being joined again by their daughter Lucie 

and violinist Jodi who love performing 

together for audience after audience. 

The Aug. 19-21 shows are almost sold 

out through the lodge, but seats are still 

available for purchase through philnamy 

music.com or by calling (708) 687-3302. 

Packages include the St. Christopher 

Tours motorcoach, luncheon and performance. 

Departure and return locations 

are in Tinley Park and New Lenox. New 

this year is a package option that includes 

an overnight stay at the lodge and much 

more. When calling for reservations be 

sure to sign-up for the raffle that offers a 

couple of free seats for the bus, luncheon 

and show. 

When not on stage, the husband and 

wife team love hosting one-of-a-kind motorcoach 

tours. Maybe it’s the right time 

for you to be on board with Phil & Amy’s 

St. Christopher Tours deluxe motorcoach 

excursions for carefree travel. For more 

than 25 years Phil & Amy have been hosting 

one-day and overnight luxury motorcoach 

trips. Their St. Christopher travelers 

have toured all around the country to 

exciting getaway destinations across the 

United States and Canada. Once again, 

St. Christopher Tours takes care of all the 

planning details so travelers can enjoy 

amazing destinations. 

Reservations continue to be received 

for all of their upcoming events. In October, 

a three-day visit to Frankenmuth, 

Michigan provides wonderful fall colors, 

a great Bavarian getaway, and a visit to 

Bronner’s, the world’s largest Christmas 

store. After heading west with what traveler’s 

praised as “The best and most scenic 

trip ever” to Yellowstone in 2018, the 

“Go West Again” happens again next June 

of 2020, featuring a breathtaking, scenic, 

11-day tour to The Grand Canyon and the 

southwest Canyonlands. The ever-changing 

landscapes of canyon country are 

something that everyone should witness 

in their lifetime. Each stop will leave you 

in awe of its unique beauty, a beauty that 

only the forces of nature can accomplish 

over centuries of time. Bryce Canyon and 

Zion National Parks, Glen Canyon Dam 

and Lake Powell, world famous Scenic 

Highway 12, amazing visits in Colorado 

and on the river, and a horseshoe-shaped 

round-trip that features “Kicks” of historic 

attractions of Route 66 on the westward 

leg. 

Later in June 2020, St. Christopher 

Tours visits one of their favorite treasures, 

Mackinac Island, Michigan, featuring 

The Mackinac Bridge, bikes, horses 

and carriages, famous fudge, and the 

historic Grand Hotel. Upon arrival in the 

Upper Peninsula, enjoy a meal overlooking 

beautiful Lake Huron and an optional 

visit to a local casino. 

A growing list of one-day trips include: 

The Best of Route 66, first 150 miles; 

The Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. 

John, Indiana; Phil & Amy performances 

at Starved Rock, August and December 

dates; Drury Lane’s “American in Paris”; 

Paramount Theatre in Aurora’s “Kinky 

Boots”; and Lyric Opera’s “42nd Street.” 

Submitted by Colony Productions Inc, 

5348 Forest Trail in Oak Forest. For more 

information, call (708) 687-3302, or visit 

philnamymusic.com.



Explore 

St. Joseph 

School 

The ONLY Blue Ribbon School 

of Excellence in the Area 

• Top Notch 

Academics 

• Full Day Programs 

for Preschool 3 

and Up 

• Before & After 

School Programs 

• Scholarships 

Available from $500 

- Full Cost Tuition 

Call Today for Tour 

(815) 838.8173 

529 Madison Street, Lockport 

www.stjoeschool.com 

St. Joseph School touts 

strong spiritual and 

instructional leadership 

What do you get when 

having six top honors in 

educational awards at one 

school? You get St. Joseph 

School in Lockport. 

St. Joseph School is a 

small school in a small 

town, but it sure has a big 

collection of honors and 

awards that just keep coming. 

St. Joseph School is 

a National Blue Ribbon 

School of Excellence that 

has a Distinguished Pastor 

and a Distinguished 

Principal, along with a 

dedicated community of 

the faithful staff, families 

and students. It truly is an 

engaging and challenging 

place for children to reach 

their personal best! 

This past spring, St. 

Joseph School Principal 

Lynne Scheffler was 

awarded Bishop Roger L. 

Kaffer Outstanding Principal 

Award from Lewis 

University. Under Scheffler’s 

strong spiritual and 

instructional leadership, 

St. Joseph School has 

prospered for 19 years. 

During her tenure, continuous 

improvement has 

been constant in the learning 

environment and the 

professional development 

of the staff. 

Scheffler offers her 

learning community strong 

spiritual leadership, which 

has the highest student attendance 

at Sunday Mass 

of any school in the diocese. 

She said, “Imparting 

the Catholic faith to our 

children will always be my 

greatest accomplishment. 

Winning this award just 

demonstrates that my success 

has always been combination 

of incredible, dedicated 

teachers, supportive 

parents, amazing students 

and a support community. 

I am so proud to be a part 

of such a faithful family, 

school and parish.” 

So, how can one school 

earn so many honors? The 

true dedication that the 

administration and staff 

put into creating a strong 

academic and faith-filled 

atmosphere is the recipe 

for success. St. Joseph encourages 

the development 

of each student through a 

blend of rigorous course 

study and extracurricular 

programs. This home 

away from home is much 

more than a school for 

children, but a community 

of caregivers who want the 

best for each child. This is 

a promise that St. Joseph 

School has honored for 

more than 135 years. 

The teachers are given 

every possible advantage 

to develop the children 

with a state-of-the-art 

technology lab, interactive 

technology rich classrooms, 

a 1:1 laptop/tablet 

program for grades fiftheighth, 

1:1 iPad Program 

for kindergarten-fourth 

grade, dedicated curriculum 

to coding and 

STREAM, and so much 

more. St. Joseph teachers 

use research based strategies 

and the latest in technology 

initiatives to enhance 

the curriculum. 

St. Joseph prepares its 

students for life. Scheffler 

said, “Our students 

graduate with abilities and 

honors that prepare them 

well beyond high school. 

From the 85 percent of 

alumni honor roll to the 

scholarships our graduates 

receive, we couldn’t 

be prouder. It truly is the 

education every child deserves.” 

Scholarship funds are 

available for students 

transferring from local 

schools and families 

who desire the incredible 

Catholic education that St. 

Joseph provides. Applications 

are being accepted 

for the Preschool 3 and 

Pre-Kindergarten 4-yearold 

programs, along with 

first through eighth grade. 

To learn more about SJS 

and schedule a tour, please 

contact the school office at 

(815) 838-8173. 

Submitted by St. Joseph 

School, 529 Madison St. in 

Lockport. For more information, 

call (815) 838-8173, or 

visit stjoeschool.com.



It’s Illinois Spine & Scoliosis Center’s 

10 Year Anniversary ! 

Dr. Anthony Rinella, Dr. Kris Siemionow, Dr. Amir El Shami, and the 

entire ISSC team would like to thank – YOU – our patients and their 

families for allowing us to be part of your care for the past 10 years! 

We look forward to continuing to serve you for many more years to come! 

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The Class of 2019... 

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• 97% continued their education at the college level 

• $45 Million in College Scholarships offered 

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• 25,000 + hours of service performed in the community 

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