Here Comes Savy and The Hawks!!!!

I am very excited to see Denis Savard and The Hawks come to the Libertyville Sports Complex!!!



From the Libertyville Sports Complex website:

Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings tickets are now available for the Chicago Blackhawks Official Roadwatch Party. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for kids.

The Official Roadwatch will be hosted at the Libertyville Sports Complex at the corner of Peterson Rd. and Route 45.

Only 500 tickets are available and can be purchased through Libertyville Sports Complex. Again, tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for kids (18 & under). Blackhawks Legend Denis Savard will be on site signing autographs during the 1st and 2nd Intermission. Also, Blackhawks Anthem Singer Jim Cornelison will be performing on site and all 500 fans will receive a Blackhawks rally towel.

The Blackhawks Roadwatch Party was created to offer Hawks fans a central location to watch their favorite team on the road. These Roadwatch events will include all of the fun of a Hawks home game, including goal celebrations, intermission contests, and a chance to win tickets to the Blackhawks final home game of the season vs. Detroit Red Wings on April 10th!

CALL THE LIBERTYVILLE SPORTS COMPLEX TODAY AT 847-918-7275 TO GET YOUR TICKETS!

Village Election

Just over a week away......



Thank you everyone for your support!

Last week, I was endorsed by the Pioneer Press. In Thursday's edition of the Libertyville Review, the paper said of me: "he has the fresh ideas and passion to make a significant impact." As I walk neighborhoods passing out literature and meeting new friends, I am humbled by the outreach and support from the wonderful residents of our community.

Last Thursday, patch.com featured a letter to the editor from John Snow - you can read is HERE.

How you can help?

Do you have a yard sign? If you need one, we still have some left - simply click HERE to send me an e-mail with your address, and I will bring one to you within 24 hours.

Tell your neighbors! Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors. Also, anyone can visit my website at: www.MoranForLibertyville.com to learn more about where I stand on key issues.

Thank you for your support!

Jim Moran

Snowpocalypse 2011 Hits Libertyville!

From what I understand, it's starting to snow in Libertyville. As I write this blog entry, I'm sitting in San Jose, California. I know you all feel sorry for me - braving the chilly 65 degree weather. (Please don't hate me - I really can't wait to get back to Libertyville!)


Yesterday for lunch, I had a chance to try a burger and Oatmeal Stout at the Los Gatos Brewing Company - it was good, but it also really made me homesick for Mickey Finn's. I don''t think I've been anywhere for a burger and beer that even compares to how good the food and beer is at Finn's. I've also been eating a lot of Mexican food out here.... Again, it's all been "good" - but I have yet to find fajitas that are better than Austin's! I guess you can say this trip has made me miss the outstanding world-class dinning we have in right in town.

The Village Braces for Snow

UPDATE - WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE VILLAGE - CLICK HERE - UPDATE

From what I'm reading online - schools, Cook Library and just about everywhere else is closing early today and will remain closed tomorrow. I found a couple of good article I thought I'd share:

Amy Alderman at the TribLocal - http://triblocal.com

Chi-an Chang at Patch.com - http://libertyville.patch.com

The Daily Herald has a good list of who to call if you have utility problems during a snowstorm - http://dailyherald.com

The official Village of Libertyville website has a great rundown of many events (such as garbage collection) that are delayed or cancelled - www.libertyville.com

Have fun and enjoy the snow! If you take any cool pictures of the snowstorm that you'd like to share - e-mail me @ jimmoran77 (at) gmail.com - I'd love to post them here later in the week!

Libertyville Teen Busted on Burglary Charges: Faces 15 Years in Prison

The Lake County Sheriff's Office has just announced charges against a 19-year-old Libertyville man - he's suspected in a string of burglaries that were allegedly helping to support his heroin addiction. Parents - this is a great example of why it is important to talk with your kids about drugs - even in Libertyville.



Here is the press release just sent out by Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran:

Waukegan - Sheriff's investigators have charged a 19 year-old Libertyville man following a two month investigation into numerous burglaries that occurred in the incorporated and unincorporated Libertyville areas.

Eric L. Schlemm of 810 Hawthorne Lane in Libertyville was taken into custody yesterday after investigators found Schlemm at the Libertyville train station returning home after a suspected trip to Chicago to purchase Heroin. Investigators became suspicous of Schlemm when burglaries began occurring in the Libertyville area during the month of December and they realized Schlemm was out on bond for similar offenses stemming from last summer.

Prior to picking Schlemm up at the train station, detectives spoke with Schlemm's mother with whom he resides and obtained a consent to search on the residence. During the search, proceeds from burglaries were located in Schlemm's bedroom.

Schlemm was taken to the Criminal Investigations Division where he told investigators he was responsible for residentinal and car burglaries in the Libertyville area. Taken during the burglaries were several items including; approximately $200 USC, an iPhone, an iPod, several purses and a wallet. Schlemm told investigators he took the items in order to support his Heroin addiction. The iPhone, a purse, a wallet and a set of car keys were recovered and will soon be returned to their owners.

"I cannot stress enough how drug addictions drive people to commit other crimes," said Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran. "We face a battle with drug dealers each and everyday along with working to solve crimes that are committed by drug users."

Schlemm was charged with three counts of Residential Burglary, three counts of Burglary, one count of Theft, one count of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Unlawful Possession of Hyperdermic Needles.

Schlemm appeared in front of the Honorable Judge Raymond Collins this morning where his bond was set at $500,000. If convicted, Schlemm could face up to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He remains in the Lake County Jail.

Thoughts of Summer - Lake Minear

Libertyville Historian Laura Hickey has a new column up today on the Libertyville Patch.com website.

This article offers a great history of a great place to spend summer afternoons..... Lake Minear.

From Fairground to Fishing Hole: http://libertyville.patch.com/articles/from-fairground-to-fishing-hole

Laura is an avid local history buff, plus co-author of Arcadia Publishing's Libertyville Then & Now, history book. She has also created several websites of local interest, including the SaveBrainerd.org site, The Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society website, and a website featuring Marlon Brando's life in Libertyville (This is a very cool site!) - http://www.marlonbrandoinlibertyville.com

Bear Down!

ESPN Chicago's Afternoon Saloon Broadcasting Live from Mickey Finn's!


I always love when Chicago media visits Libertyville.... This Friday - get ready for the big Bears/Packers game a little early. ESPN Chicago's Harry, Jerko and Carmen will be broadcasting live from Mickey Finn's from 2-6pm. More info on facebook HERE.

BTW - Finn's has Bill's Oatmeal Stout on tap.... That is my favorite beer they have on tap all year!

Speaking of the Bears....


There was a cool story in the Lake County News Sun a few days ago about Chicago Bears Tight End Des Clark taking Metra from Libertyville to Downtown Chicago - to head to Soldier Field last Saturday.

The full story can be found here - www.newssunonlne.com

SHOCKER: LBC Football Official Accused of Ripping Off Almost $70k!

Stories like this are always disturbing - especially when they happen to people you know. The Daily Herald's Mick Zawislak is reporting that Libertyville CPA and Libertyville Boys Club volunteer, Christopher Jacobson is accused to pocketing $67,000 while serving as the LBC treasurer. According to the Daily Herald story, the club only has an annual budget of about $100,000. LBC chairman Rich Danilkowicz told the Daily Herald that he didn't expect the theft to affect day-to-day operations. LBC football has been around for 77 years.

Given the fact that the alleged theft represents almost 67% of the club's annual budget - I'm sure if you'd like to make a financial contribution to the group, your gift would be very much appreciated.

Here is the link to the Daily Herald story: www.dailyherald.com