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FRIDAY, MAY 10

DUI Charge For Palos Hills Man

Donald A. Durkovic, 38, of the first block of Cour Montreal, Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance and speeding, according to a report. Police stopped Durkovic at about 12:29 a.m. in the 12100 block of South Harlem Avenue for allegedly speeding.

Police said Durkovic showed signs that he had been drinking, according to the report. He was arrested after taking field sobriety tests.

Bail was set at $3,000. Durkovic is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

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Driver Allegedly Struck Mailboxes Before Charged With DUI

Jacalyn Harvey-Jaconetty, 52, of the 7400 block of Choctaw Road, Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a crash and improper parking on the roadway, according to a report. Police responded at a about 9:20 a.m. to reports of a driver hitting several mailboxes.

Witnesses stopped the vehicle in the 12800 block of South Winnebago Road, according to the report. The driver, Harvey-Jaconetty, appeared lethargic and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Bail was set at $1,500. Harvey-Jaconetty is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

THURSDAY, MAY 9

DUI Charge For Chicago Man

Lamont W. Pierce, 39, of the 7700 block of Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane use, according to a report.

Pierce was stopped at about 2:01 a.m. in the 13500 block of South Harlem Avenue for improper lane use, according to a report. He was arrested after performing field sobriety test.

Bail was set at $3,000. He is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

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By Steven Jack

A bill to increase the maximum speed limit in Illinois could hit Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk for signature soon.

Whether Quinn will sign it remains to be seen. The bill, introduced by Republican State. Sen. Jim Oberweis, would raise the speed limit on rural Illinois highways to 70 mph.

The bill, which has passed both chambers of the state legislature, has been met with opposition due to safety concerns by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, according to the Chicago Tribune.

“The progression of this legislation is a good example of what can be accomplished when lawmakers work together in a bipartisan manner for the good of our state,” Oberweis said. “It was sponsored by lawmakers from both political parties who represent all regions of our state, and now it is up to the Governor to give this measure the serious consideration it deserves.”

Oberweis has said the increased speed limit will allow for improved interstate commerce transportation.

At the request of the state police, the bill provides safety measures in which the penalty for speeding is increased from a petty offense to a misdemeanor. Speeding in excess of 26 mph but less than 35 mph (currently 31-40 mph) will be a Class B misdemeanor. Speeding in excess of 35 mph (currently 40 mph) will be a Class A misdemeanor, according to a release from Oberweis’ office.

The bill also allows for Cook, the collar counties and two counties near St. Louis to opt out of the enhanced speed limit.

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Palos Heights Driver Charged With DUI

Sean Geraghty, 21, of the 7300 block of Pueblo Lane, Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, driving without insurance, illegal transportation of alcohol and disobeying a traffic sign, according to a report.

He was stopped at about 3:06 a.m. in the 7300 block of West 127th Street. Geraghty was arrested after performing field sobriety tests, according to a report.

Bail was set at $3,000. Geraghty is due on June 17 in Bridgeview court.

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Fake ID

Esam I. Kashkeesh, 18, of the 13700 block of South Tallgrass Trail, Orland Park, was charged with possession of a fraudulent driver's license and speeding, according to a report. Police stopped Kashkeesh at about 2:50 p.m. in the 12400 block of South Harlem Avenue for speeding. An officer allegedly determined the driver had a falsified driver's license.

Bail was set at $1,500. Kashkeesh is due on June 3 in Bridgeview court.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

DUI Stop on Ridgeland Avenue

James A. Farella, 46, of the 4100 block of 90th Place, Hometown, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, improper lane use and disobeying a traffic control device, according to a report.

Farella was stopped at about 12:17 a.m. in the 12700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, according to a report. During the stop, police reported seeing signs that the driver had been drinking. He was arrested after performing field sobriety tests.

Bail was set at $1,000. Farella is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

SUNDAY, MAY 12

'Grinder' Found During Traffic Stop

Emad Taha Mahmoud, 25, of the 9000 block of Basswood Drive, Tinley Park, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, disobeying a traffic control signal and speeding, according to a report.

Mahmoud was stopped at about 12:25 a.m. in the 12400 block of South Ridgeland after police allegedly determined he was speeding and had disobeyed a traffic light, according to a report. An officer reported smelling a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from the car. During a search, a "grinder" was recovered along with a small amount of a green leafy substance that tested positive for marijuana.

Bail was set at $1,500. Mahmoud is due on June 17 in Bridgeview court.

Speeding & DUI

Skyler B. DeLaMora, 26, of the 400 block of Kiowa Circle, Naperville, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08 and speeding, according to a report.

Police stopped DeLaMora at about 2:23 a.m. in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue for speeding, according to a report. An officer reportedly smelled an odor of alcohol coming from the driver's breath. He was arrested after performing field sobriety tests. While in custody, he took a breath test.

Bail was set at $1,500. DeLaMora is due on June 3 in Bridgeview court.

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If the 2013 track and field season ended today, Coach Joe Nemeth would have plenty of reasons to celebrate.

The Carl Sandburg High School boys track team is going into today’s Illinois High School Association state meet in Charleston to compete in five running events and long jump. The team has taken first place in conference at Joliet, followed by another first place at sectionals at Downers Grove North last week. The team has broken 12 total school records this season, seven of which were broken at the varsity level.

Going into conference, the team had already broken the 4x200 relay school record, only to break it again while competing in Joliet.

“You win conference and sectionals, and it’s a nice year,” Nemeth said while en route to Charleston Thursday. “In 13 years of coaching this is the best team I’ve ever seen.”

Nemeth credits the serious level of initiative and drive in the varsity players for the successful season.

“They really took control as juniors, and harnessed it throughout this year as well,” Nemeth said. “We’ve almost been able to sit back and watch them work hard, and see them earn all of their successes. It’s been a great experience, though coming home (from state) with medals would be a nice way to end.”

The Eagles will be competing in three relays of 100, 400 and 800 meters, as well as the open mile run, open half mile run and long jump.

Here is the line up for state (though changes could be made in the relay line ups):

• 4X800: Nick Prajka, Pat McMahon, Sean Torpy and Denis O’Callaghan
• 4x400: Ian Hollendonner, Joe Licata, Nick Malliaras and Nick Prajka
• 4X100: Ian Hollendonner, Lemont Booker, Jim Hill and Nick Malliaras
• Open mile (1600m): Pat McMahon
• Open half mile (800m): Nick Prajka
• Long jump: Lemont Booker

Stream video from the state meet online.

See past videos of Sandburg Track on Vimeo.

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Veterans of past and current conflicts will be honored Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies in Palos Heights and Palos Park.

Palos Heights

Location: Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 West College Drive

Time: 11 a.m.

Itinerary:  The Fortress Brass Quintet will start with a musical prelude, followed by a call to order, presenting of colors, reciting of the Star Spangled Banner, Veterans of Foreign Wars invocation and a proclamation by Mayor Bob Straz.

Kathy Lovitt will read an original piece of writing, followed by Ann Carlson and Susan Snow from Daughters of the American Republic, who will make a presentation.

Robert White is the guest speaker this year.

White will be followed by a tribute to departed veterans by the Reber Tesmond Orland Palos VFW Post 2604, a gun salute and Taps.

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held within the city council chambers.

Palos Park

Two ceremonies will be held in Palos Park, though they will run consecutively.

The Palos Historical Society will hold a ceremony 11 a.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery, on 131^st Street east of Southwest Highway.

The VFW will then hold another ceremony 11:30 a.m. at the Village Green behind the Recreation Center Building at 8901 W. 123rd Street.

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Greetings denizens of Palos Park, Palos Heights and Palos Hills.

I am a big believer that change is good. Change forces us to answer important questions, though it usually all goes back to can we do better?

And the answer should always be yes.

With that in mind, I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look. It’s coming next week. We feel it will make Palos Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share.

The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone.

Here’s what you need to know:  

Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up. The news will look better and be easier to comment on. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion.

We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation, or find a lost pet.

More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’ll soon be able to start your own blog anytime, so you can have a stronger voice in the community - or just share your expertise and opinion. And if you’re already a Local Voices blogger, you’ll find the tools are much more streamlined and straightforward.

You’ll see all of this (and more) on Palos Patch on Wednesday. For a sneak peek, check out Stonington-Mystic Patch.  

Questions? Please email Senior Regional Editor Dennis Robaugh at dennisr@patch.com.

If you’re a pet owner looking to save money on pet vaccines, you’re in luck.

On Aug. 21 the Cook County Department of Animal Control is sending out its mobile vaccine and microchip clinic to Jewel-Osco in Palos Heights, 127^th St. and Harlem, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. to offer the following services:

• $7 one-year vaccines for dogs, cats and ferrets
• $21 three-year vaccines for dogs, cats and ferrets
• $10 microchip identification for dogs, cats and ferrets

Services will be provided on a first-come first-served basis. All pets attending must be on a leash. 

Check out the Cook County website more information and location dates

Dr. Kishor Jain—the Frankfort pediatrician charged with molesting five women in his Colorado Avenue office and named as a defendant in five civil lawsuits—appeared in court this week.

This time, Jain, 59, was around for his criminal case.

The special prosecutor appointed to Jain's case said he produced police reports and video evidence, but needs time to come up with more material for the defense.

Here's a look at what else was going on in court last week:

• A Wheaton man who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to secretly videotaping his naked teenage stepdaughter showed up at the Joliet house where he committed the crime. Timothy Zak, 46, arrived at the residence with a Joliet police officer, ostensibly to pick up his things, according to a petition his wife filed to get a protective order against him.
• The last of four men still in jail for allegedly knocking over an Orland Park jewelry store in October 2011 appeared in court, and then he went back to jail again. The other three men have already pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison, and Cook County Judge Colleen Hyland said that if Antoine Kelly's case isn't resolved by June 18, he's going on trial.
• A former Lockport High School network administrator pleaded guilty to having sex with a student from the school while he was an employee there in 2011. Timothy Hagan, 41, can get off with probation if a sex offender evaluation shows he is not a high risk to re-offend.
• A lawyer representing an Orland Park man charged with killing a nurse in a drunken crash as she drove to work last year said the case might close next week. Matthew Senica, 26, has been in jail since July.
• Even though a judge ruled Drew Peterson likely killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio, and a jury found him guilty of murdering her, the attorney defending the disgraced former Bolingbrook cop against a wrongful death lawsuit says that's not enough to find Peterson responsible for Savio's death.
• A woman doing time in Downstate Decatur Correctional Center is suing the Joliet Herald-News. Attilah Shaw, 40, claims the newspaper libeled and defamed her when they ran her picture with a story about a woman charged with molesting children.

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Driver Allegedly Struck Mailboxes Before Charged With DUI

May 10: For some mornings, it's better just to sleep in.

Jacalyn Harvey-Jaconetty, 52, of the 7400 block of Choctaw Road, Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a crash and improper parking on the roadway, according to a report. Police responded at a about 9:20 a.m. to reports of a driver hitting several mailboxes.

Witnesses stopped the vehicle in the 12800 block of South Winnebago Road, according to the report. The driver, Harvey-Jaconetty, appeared lethargic and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Bail was set at $1,500. Harvey-Jaconetty is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

Read more on Palos Patch

Teens Cited For Throwing Water Balloons

May 19: Was it assault with a wet weapon?

 Two teens were cited for battery after allegedly throwing water balloons at people standing in line at Dairy Queen, 1700 Ridge Rd. Police tracked them down in the 1200 block of 187th Street. Both boys received municipal citations and their car was towed.

Read more on Homewood-Flossmoor Patch

White Sox Fan Goes On A Spree Inside Kmart

May 17: Even if it was a game day, there has to have been a better way to pre-game.

Paul Witlz, 27, of the 18800 block of Morgan Street, Homewood, was charged with felony retail theft, according to a report. He is accused of opening a bottle of Skol Vodka and pouring some of it into a Powerade bottle, both of which he did not pay for, at about 4:30 p.m. inside Super Kmart, 17550 Halsted St.

Witlz also hid a bottle of Jose Cuervo Tequila in his pants pocket and slipped on a Chicago White Sox t-shirt. He then concealed another red, Budweiser t-shirt under the one he just put on and grabbed some White Sox socks, according to a witness account in the report. After he was done in the clothing department, Witlz allegedly plucked a set of earrings and a women's watch from the jewelry section of the store.

Before leaving, he paid for two cigars and a Mountain Dew, according to the report. Store security stopped him outside.

Read more on Homewood-Flossmoor Patch

Nicorette Gum & Sara Lee Bread

May 12: A Chicago woman must have had an odd craving before walking into Walmart.

April Banks, 41, of the 4100 block of West Potomac Avenue, Chicago, was charged with retail theft, according to a report. She is accused of taking Nicorette gum and a loaf of Sara Lee bread, worth a total of $299, from Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St.

Read more on Evergreen Park Patch

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• 13-year-old Frankfort Girl Missing: Police Dog Lost Scent (UPDATE), on Frankfort Patch
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Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's south suburban region:

Palos—Ruse Burglary Strikes Palos Park Woman—A man approached a woman's home on Southwest Highway claiming to be from a tree-trimming service while her home was robbed of jewelry Monday afternoon, police said.

Beverly-Mt. Greenwood—Religious Order Settles With Alleged Abuse Victims, Claims Filed Against 3 Local High Schools—A settlement has been reached between an order of Catholic brothers and more than 400 victims of sexual abuse, including former students at Brother Rice, St. Laurence and Leo high schools. 

Orland Park—Orland Park Father, Son Behind Chicago Fencing Ring, Police Say—A father and son from Orland Park are accused of reselling more than $100,000 worth stolen brand name household items.

Evergreen Park—Protesters March Down 95th Street Over Alleged Racial Profiling—A group of roughly 25 people marched down 95^th Street to protest what they allege is widespread racial profiling by the Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn police departments. 

Oak Lawn—Sting Nets Gas Station Employee in Synthetic Pot Sale, Cops Say—A gas station clerk was arrested after a confidential source purchased synthetic cannabis in a sale arranged by police, reports said.

Tinley Park—New Irish-American Restaurant to Open in Late June—Ariel's Bar and Restaurant, located west of Harlem Avenue and 183rd Street, will offer a variety of traditional Irish dishes as well as contemporary cuisine. Find out what else will be on the menu.

Homewood-Flossmoor—Flossmoor Firefighter Honored With Award in Name of Fallen Firefighter—Aldric 'A.J.' Hinton, a Flossmoor firefighter, was given the Brian Carey Award for outstanding work during his training with Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 24.

Chicago Heights—1 Dead in Weekend Liquor Store Shooting; Police Investigating Witness Accounts—No arrests have been made in the Friday night shooting outside K & N Liquors in Chicago Heights. One man was killed and two others were treated for leg wounds.

Oak Forest—Missing 13-Year-Old Girl Found Before Report Filed—The mother of a 13-year-old Midlothian girl reported her missing Monday, but police found her shortly after.

Mokena—Lincoln-Way High Schools Named Among Newsweek's Top in the Country—Newsweek tipped its hat in favor of all four schools in Lincoln-Way High School District 210 when naming the best high schools in the country. 

New Lenox—New Lenox Mayor to Take Gas 'Gouging' Matter to Attorney General—Last week's gas boycott in New Lenox brought prices below Mokena and Frankfort, but MayorTim Baldermann isn't satisfied.

Frankfort—Video and Reports Turned Over in Frankfort Doc's Sex Crime Case—The prosecutor trying a Frankfort pediatrician charged with groping five women in his Colorado Avenue office said he has handed over evidence in the case.

FRANKFORT

May 17: Joshua M. Brantley, 21, of the 300 block of North Locust Street, Frankfort, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, driving without insurance and driving on unsafe tires, according to a report. He was stopped at about 2:40 a.m. near the intersection of Colorado Avenue and LaGrange Road.

Brantley is due on June 4 in Will County court.

May 16: Willie C. Alexander, 32, of the 500 block of Ward Avenue, Joliet, was charged with driving under the influence, two counts of driving with a suspended license, failing to signal, improper lane use, driving without insurance and speeding, according. Alexander was stopped at about 2:10 a.m. near the intersection of the Lincoln Highway and Plank Trail Drive.

ORLAND PARK

April 21: Adriel Velaquez, 26, of the 14600 block of Westwood Drive, Orland Park, was charged with driving under the influence, improper lane use and driving with only one tail light, according to a report.

Police saw a car with only one tail light on at about 2:28 a.m. cross the white curb line on 159th Street near 104th Avenue, according to the report. During a traffic stop, an officer noticed a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath. Velaquez, reportedly speaking with a heavy slur, told the officer she had three drinks at a local bar. She was arrested after performing field sobriety tests but refused to take a breath test.

Velaquez was due on May 7 in Bridgeview court.

April 14: Efren Villagomez, 64, 5700 block of South Whipple Street, Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving without insurance, stopping in the roadway, making an improper turn and improper lane use, according to a report.

A car nearly ran into a police cruiser at about 12:21 a.m. in the intersection of La Grange Road and 143rd Street, according to a report. Police stopped the car and spoke with the driver, who reportedly had strong smell of alcohol on his breath. An officer said the driver, who thought he was in the Village of Harvey, was easily distracted during the stop. Villagomez was arrested after performing field sobriety tests. During a search, police found an open can of High Life beer in the center console.

Villagomez was due on May 15 in Bridgeview court.

PALOS HEIGHTS

May 16: Sean Geraghty, 21, of the 7300 block of Pueblo Lane, Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, driving without insurance, illegal transportation of alcohol and disobeying a traffic sign, according to a report.

He was stopped at about 3:06 a.m. in the 7300 block of West 127th Street. Geraghty was arrested after performing field sobriety tests, according to a report.

Bail was set at $3,000. Geraghty is due on June 17 in Bridgeview court.

May 14: James A. Farella, 46, of the 4100 block of 90th Place, Hometown, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, improper lane use and disobeying a traffic control device, according to a report.

Farella was stopped at about 12:17 a.m. in the 12700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, according to a report. During the stop, police reported seeing signs that the driver had been drinking. He was arrested after performing field sobriety tests.

Bail was set at $1,000. Farella is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

May 12: Skyler B. DeLaMora, 26, of the 400 block of Kiowa Circle, Naperville, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08 and speeding, according to a report.

Police stopped DeLaMora at about 2:23 a.m. in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue for speeding, according to a report. An officer reportedly smelled an odor of alcohol coming from the driver's breath. He was arrested after performing field sobriety tests. While in custody, he took a breath test.

Bail was set at $1,500. DeLaMora is due on June 3 in Bridgeview court.

May 10: Donald A. Durkovic, 38, of the first block of Cour Montreal, Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance and speeding, according to a report. Police stopped Durkovic at about 12:29 a.m. in the 12100 block of South Harlem Avenue for allegedly speeding.

Police said Durkovic showed signs that he had been drinking, according to the report. He was arrested after taking field sobriety tests.

Bail was set at $3,000. Durkovic is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

May 10: Jacalyn Harvey-Jaconetty, 52, of the 7400 block of Choctaw Road, Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a crash and improper parking on the roadway, according to a report. Police responded at a about 9:20 a.m. to reports of a driver hitting several mailboxes.

Witnesses stopped the vehicle in the 12800 block of South Winnebago Road, according to the report. The driver, Harvey-Jaconetty, appeared lethargic and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Bail was set at $1,500. Harvey-Jaconetty is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

May 9: Lamont W. Pierce, 39, of the 7700 block of Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane use, according to a report.

Pierce was stopped at about 2:01 a.m. in the 13500 block of South Harlem Avenue for improper lane use, according to a report. He was arrested after performing field sobriety test.

Bail was set at $3,000. He is due on June 26 in Bridgeview court.

MOKENA

May 17: Paul E. Novak, 30, of the 3300 block of Avondale Court, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, improper lane use and speeding, according to a report. Police reportedly saw a Cadillac speed past cop cars that had their emergency lights on in the 9700 block of 191st Street.

An officer caught up with the car at about 11:33 p.m. in the 10700 block, according to a report. The driver, Novak, told police she was in a hurry to get home and take care of his dogs. The officer reported smelling an odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. He was arrested after performing field sobriety tests. During the arrest, he reiterated that he needed to take care of his dogs.

Novak was released and is due on June 5 in court.

Are you a fan of true crime? Like the Crime-n-Shame Facebook page for tales of mischief and woe from all over the Chicago area.

Police report information is provided by local police departments. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or cited and the case is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. We will verify and report the outcome.

What to Read Next:

• Motorcyclist Expected to Recover after Monday Accident at 131st and LaGrange, on Orland Park Patch
• Uncle Left Kids Unattended at McDonald's: Police, on Homewood-Flossmoor Patch
• New Irish-American Restaurant to Open in Late June, on Tinley Park Patch
• 13-year-old Frankfort Girl Missing: Police Dog Lost Scent (UPDATE), on Frankfort Patch
• Sting Nets Gas Station Employee in Synthetic Pot Sale, Cops Say, on Oak Lawn Patch

The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com 

By Dan Fastenberg

As tough as the labor market is, college grads still have an easier time than those with only a high school degree. In February, college graduates had an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent—compared to a staggering 11 percent for those with only a high school diploma. Still, a new study released Tuesday shows that there are some good careers out there for those who lack a four-year degree.

CareerCast.com, the job-portal site, compiled a list of 14 good careers that require only a high school degree (though some require additional training). The site used a variety of criteria to assess the quality of the careers, including salary, how physically demanding the positions are, and emotional factors such as the fields' competitiveness, potential hazards and stress. Those with the lowest score received the highest ranking. CareerCast.com also looked at the potential income and employment growth for the decade ending in 2020, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Overall, the 14 jobs for high school grads offer an average median salary of $41,307, which means the group is in line with the overall average salary for all Americans. The highest-paying job on the list offers a median salary of $77,000 a year. But several of the careers on CareerCast's list offer incomes of around $20,000.

More: 10 Things HR Won't Tell You About Your Resume

The list includes careers that have long been popular trades for Americans who don't attend college. But CareerCast also identified tech positions that are in high demand, and often don't require a degree, just skill. Still, expect to be paid less without a college degree. "Business owners don't always want to pay market rate if you don't have a degree," Sol Hershkowitz, of New York-based Viasoft.com, told CareerCast, according to its news release.

Check out CareerCast.com's list of "14 Great Jobs Without a College Degree":

1. Administrative/executive assistant
Jobs-rated rank: 75.
Median salary: $34,660.
Job growth: 12 percent.

2. Automobile body repairer
Jobs-rated rank: 77.
Median salary: $34,660.
Job growth: 17 percent.

3. Bookkeeper 
Jobs-rated rank: 71.
Median salary: $34,040.
Job growth: 14 percent.

4. Communications equipment mechanic 
Jobs-rated rank: 84.
Median salary: $54,710.
Job growth: 15 percent.

5. Electrician 
Jobs-rated rank: 76.
Median salary: $48,250.
Job growth: 23 percent.

6. Glazier
Jobs-rated rank: 59.
Median salary: $36,640.
Job growth: 42 percent.

7. Hair stylist
Jobs-rated rank: 83.
Median salary: $22,500.
Job growth: 14 percent.

8. Industrial machine repairer 
Jobs-rated rank: 44.
Median salary: $44,160.
Job growth: 19 percent.

9. Paralegal assistant 
Jobs-rated rank: 41.
Median Salary: $46,680.
Job Growth: 18 percent.

10. Pest control worker
Jobs-rated rank: 95.
Median salary: $30,340.
Job growth: 24 percent.

11. Plumber
Jobs-rated rank: 66.
Median salary: $46,660.
Job growth: 26 percent.

12. Receptionist
Jobs-rated rank: 86.
Median salary: $25,240.
Job growth: 24 percent.

13. Skincare specialist
Jobs-rated rank: 43.
Median salary: $28,920.
Job growth: 25 percent.

14. Web developer
Jobs-rated rank: 24.
Median salary: $75,660.
Job growth: 22 percent.