Pulaski Park

WHAT: Northeastern Illinois University will partner with Sims Recycling Solutions and the Office of Alderman Margaret Laurino, 39th ward, to host a free electronics recycling event, where the community is encouraged to drop off broken or unused electronics devices for recycling. This e-waste collection event will be set up as a drive-through and drop-off event. Staff will be on hand to conveniently and quickly collect items from community members’ vehicles.This event is free and open to the public.

WHERE: Parking Lot L at Northeastern Illinois University

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

DETAILS: Sims Recycling Solutions can accept cable and satellite receivers, cables, CD drives, cell phones, PDAs, circuit boards, computers (CPUs, desktops, laptops and tablets), digital converter boxes, digital recorders, DVD players, fax machines, hard drives, keyboards, mice, monitors (all types), MP3 players, printers, scanners, servers, televisions, VCRs, video game consoles and zip drives.

Sims cannot accept large home appliances (dehumidifiers, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, etc.), large stereo speakers, loose batteries (not contained in equipment), hazardous waste, mercury-containing devices (thermostats, thermometers, etc.), fluorescent bulbs, or liquids and gases.

Please be on the watch for a maroon car 4-door small, lots of chrome.

On 5/12/12, a friend's daughter was walking the dog and saw this car parked in the neighborhood (Sauganash Woods). There were 2 men in the car, around 50 years old, one with long dark hair (at the shoulders), possibly Hispanic or Native American. They were looking at her as she walked by.

About 2 hours later, a friend's son was walking the dog and this car pulled up, the driver motioned him to come to the car. The passenger GOT OUT OF THE CAR, started walking toward him and started asking him for directions. My son said nothing to him and immediately ran away from him and ran home. A police report was made.

About 2 months ago, the same described car was in this area and approached another girl. In that incident, there was a man and woman in the car. Male with same long haired description. A police report was made.

What You Can Do

. Be aware of this situation and alert neighbors in the area about the crime.

. If possible, don't walk alone and stay in well lit areas.

. Call 911 to report any suspicious person(s), vehicle(s) or activity in your neighborhood.

. Call 911 and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including the vehicle description and license plate information.

Talk with your children. We need to keep alert and our eyes open. If anyone sees this car, PLEASE GET LICENSE PLATE AND CALL 911.

Updates to the Calendar entry: Northeastern Illinois University Earth Day observance.

oin us today (Monday) as we celebrate Earth Day today with these events:

11:00 - noon: Launching of NEIU's Solar Panel Project by Alderman Margaret Laurino (Commons area).

Noon - 2:00 p.m.: Poster presentation/display by students on sustainability issues/student initiatives (Village Square).

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion hosted by the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies. Theme: "What are we doing to address climate change? Policies at the national, state and local levels".

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Film: The End of the Line (2009, 85 min). Movie Screening hosted by the Green Cycle Group (student club).

Please find detailed information of these, and other events all this week, on the following webpage: http://www.neiu.edu/~greenfee/Earth%20Day%20site/NEIU%20Earth%20Day%202012.html
All events are free and open to the public. Bring your friends, colleagues and family! Hope to see you there!