Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from Oct. 21, 2011,
updated Nov. 24, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Just like a golfer teeing off on a windy day doesn’t know precisely where his ball will land, officials at Silver Lake Country Club don’t know exactly where the economy is going.
But they believe now is the right time to make some changes to the Orland Park golf course." (read more)
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Obituary on Ambrose Francis Ferri, 1918-2011: Pearl Harbor survivor spoke to schoolchildren about attack
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 21, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Ambrose Francis Ferri was a couple of years into his naval career on Dec. 7, 1941, when he was knocked off his feet by the explosive impact of Japanese bombs that hit the ship next to his, the USS Arizona." (read more)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Ambrose Francis Ferri was a couple of years into his naval career on Dec. 7, 1941, when he was knocked off his feet by the explosive impact of Japanese bombs that hit the ship next to his, the USS Arizona." (read more)
Obituary on Helen Sowa, 1919-2011: Art historian lectured on famous women
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 14, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Helen Chastain Sowa, 92, a self-taught art historian who also gave lectures on famous women, died of complications after hip replacement surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 4, said her daughter, Margaret Sowa Nagel." (read more)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Helen Chastain Sowa, 92, a self-taught art historian who also gave lectures on famous women, died of complications after hip replacement surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 4, said her daughter, Margaret Sowa Nagel." (read more)
Obituary on Arthur Dubin, 1923-2011: Architect, railroad historian and music lover
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 11, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Arthur Detmers Dubin, an architect and partner in the Chicago firm started by his father, was also a prominent railroad historian whose books on classic trains long have been required reading for enthusiasts." (read more)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Arthur Detmers Dubin, an architect and partner in the Chicago firm started by his father, was also a prominent railroad historian whose books on classic trains long have been required reading for enthusiasts." (read more)
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Obituary on Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 1921-2011: Surgeon who taught at Northwestern's medical school
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 5, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 89, taught at Northwestern University's medical school and was an attending surgeon at several north suburban hospitals." (read more)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 89, taught at Northwestern University's medical school and was an attending surgeon at several north suburban hospitals." (read more)
Obituary on former Northwestern provost who co-founded school's Institute for Policy Research
Sociologist put academic spin on study of race relations
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 29, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 89, who taught at Northwestern University's medical school and was an attending surgeon at several north suburban hospitals, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 24, at his home in Kenilworth, his daughter Annee Dantonet Phillips said.
Dr. Engelmann, who was born in Chicago, received bachelor's and dental degrees in 1945 and a medical degree in 1950, all from Northwestern University." (read more)
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 29, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 89, who taught at Northwestern University's medical school and was an attending surgeon at several north suburban hospitals, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 24, at his home in Kenilworth, his daughter Annee Dantonet Phillips said.
Dr. Engelmann, who was born in Chicago, received bachelor's and dental degrees in 1945 and a medical degree in 1950, all from Northwestern University." (read more)
For Southland entrepreneurs, no reason to ‘boo’ Halloween
Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from Sept. 23, 2011,
updated Sept. 25, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"October is just around the corner on the calendar.
In the Southland, that means that in your neighborhood there might suddenly appear cornfield mazes and pumpkin patches that usually don’t exist.
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest in Homer Glen will spring to life again ..." (read more)
updated Sept. 25, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"October is just around the corner on the calendar.
In the Southland, that means that in your neighborhood there might suddenly appear cornfield mazes and pumpkin patches that usually don’t exist.
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest in Homer Glen will spring to life again ..." (read more)
Obituary on William T. Will, 1922 – 2011: Maine East educator operated boys camp in Wisconsin for decades
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 21, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"A memorial service for William T. Will, who for 54 years owned Camp Shewahmegon, a summer camp for boys in northern Wisconsin, is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 in Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Will, 89, died of cancer Thursday, July 14, at his summer home in Drummond, Wis., said his daughter, Cathy Laatsch. He lived in Arlington Heights for 56 years." (read more)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"A memorial service for William T. Will, who for 54 years owned Camp Shewahmegon, a summer camp for boys in northern Wisconsin, is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 in Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Will, 89, died of cancer Thursday, July 14, at his summer home in Drummond, Wis., said his daughter, Cathy Laatsch. He lived in Arlington Heights for 56 years." (read more)
Obituary on William Dobson "Dobbie" Burton, 1919-2011: Longtime Evanston swim coach
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 15, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"William Dobson "Dobbie" Burton was the longtime boys swimming coach at Evanston Township High School, where his teams were consistent winners and captured five state championships between 1953 and 1960.” (read more)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"William Dobson "Dobbie" Burton was the longtime boys swimming coach at Evanston Township High School, where his teams were consistent winners and captured five state championships between 1953 and 1960.” (read more)
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