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Dolton Mayor Tiffany A. Henyard was appointed to fill the vacant Thornton Township Supervisor position last week by the Township Board. Henyard, who will fill the vacancy created by the untimely passing of former Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli said, “I’m overwhelmed by the trust that has been placed in me.

I am committed to continue the public service that was so important to Frank. He was my mentor and one of my biggest supporters.”

Making history, Henyard is the youngest, first female and first African American to hold the office of Supervisor.

The vote was unanimous by the board showing the appeal and support that Henyard has earned in the community. In April 2021 Henyard was elected Mayor of Dolton with 82% of the vote.

Henyard plans to continue in the Mayor’s office in Dolton, as well as serving the remainder of the Township Supervisor position.

Thornton Township is the largest township in Illinois and cover all or portions of 17 communities in the Chicago Southland.

Thornton Township was honored with the designation of Township of the Year in 2004, 2008 and 2016.

The Shopper takes SSC Men’s Basketball Undefeated Season 3rd with MFCP Earns Bulldogs Home Court Advantage Over the weekend the Midwest free paper association announced the winners of the 2021 awards competition. The MFCP is made up of free community papers from across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and The Dakotas. The organization represents the interests of free newspapers and magazines across the Midwest and gives free community papers the opportunity to share ideas, brainstorm and commiserate with other people in the industry. But the highlight of the year is the awards ceremony. This weekend MFCP awarded The Shopper South Holland third place in general excellence for a paper with news. Now of course we were vying for first and we will continue to improve and strive for excellence, but as a new publisher and the youngest publisher of the MFCP this was a huge honor for us. I can’t ignore the foundation I was given and the fact that I was set up for success, but The Shopper’s continued success is thanks to our advertisers, readers, columnists and my amazing staff and family that helps keep my head on straight and helps me get out a beautiful paper every week. I cannot wait for you all to continue this journey with us as we continue to strive for excellence.

The South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball Team defeated Illinois Valley Community College on Sunday, February 27 to continue its historic, undefeated run. The Bulldogs earned home court advantage for the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Region IV District 3 Championship Game to be held on Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m. vs. Waubonsee Community College at the SSC Fitness Center/Fieldhouse. The game will be streamed live on the SSC Athletics YouTube channel.

The 2021-22 SSC Bulldogs regular season record of 28-0 marks its first undefeated season in school history. It is the first time an SSC Men’s Basketball Team finished as the #1 ranked team in the final NJCAA Division II poll. The winner of Saturday’s game will advance to the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament at Danville Area Community College from March 15-19, 2022.

For more information, contact Coach John Pigatti at (708) 5962000, ext. 2524, or email jpigatti@ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

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Your House Stinks MIKE BUDER Sorry if I offended you…but your house stinks. Houses smell. Yep, every single one. Oh, they don’t all smell bad…but they all carry their own fragrance. A fragrance called the discount or death of a sale if it stinks. Unfortunately, in the grand scheme of preparing a home for sale, house smells are the last think that sellers seem to think about. Probably because I have yet to meet a seller who smells their own stinky home.

Not once has a seller said to me “I know my house smells bad”. No matter how diplomatic a Realtor tries to be when listing a stinky house, telling a seller their home smells bad seems to offend them more than telling them that their home is worth less money than they thought.

Maybe it’s because when you live in your home you become immune to all the smells that “outsiders” definitely notice. This is why I feel that is it part of my job to be upfront and honest with sellers about the odors that will be an obstacle to successfully marketing their home at the best price. Please Mr. and Mrs. Seller, don’t shoot the messenger! Your Realtor is just trying to help you to get your house sold and a “house A’la stinky” is going to be a problem. Some of

the deadliest (yes, they could kill the sale of your home) smells are the obvious. The granddaddy of stink is cigarette or cigar smoke. The next would be the pet smells, especially the cat litter boxes or mothballs.

Then there are the subtle smells that can also be a buyer turn off such as dirty sheets and laundry, moldy smelling bathrooms, dirty diapers. Then there are the weird cooked food smells (by the way-never cook fish or cabbage while trying to sell your home), garbage cans (empty them every day). Overcompensating with too many air fresheners or candles can offend a sensitive nose and make your buyer wonder what you’re covering up. So…if you’re selling your home, go outside to clear your nasal passages, then step inside and take an impartial whiff or ask someone you trust to do it for you.

Hey… you can even ask your Realtor!

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 2000 708-4184444, E-mail: mikebuder@remax.net, Website: www.BuderHomes.com, or Facebook Friend-request Mike Buder. Your comments are always welcome.

Mike Buder A local Christian Businessman

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Coping with the Pandemic: The search for a sense of control Bishop Noll names Graduates An exhibition of photographs

by Libby McArthur is now on with Distinction display at SSC.

BNI’s Graduates with Distinction for the class of 2022 are the top academic seniors.

Seated in front are Anaiz Espinoza, left, salutatorian; and Abigail Jane Wojtaszek, valedictorian. In the second row, from left, are Olivia Magallon, Hana Franco, Aaliyah Crawford, Emma Thrasher, Addison Cipowski, Taylor Dafnis, Darci Stailey, Jacqueline Garcia, Melissa Carlos, Millie Magaña and Vanessa Salazar. In back are Octavio Bautista, Joshua Perez, Kayode Olaoye, Diego Ruiz, Ethan Lopez and Matthew Salazar. _______________________________ Bishop Noll Institute has announced its Graduates with Distinction for the class of 2022. These top academic seniors all earned a 4.0 or above GPA. These grades also determine valedictorian and salutatorian.

Abigail Wojtaszek, of Hammond, has been named valedictorian. Anaiz Espinoza, of Chicago’s Hegewisch neighborhood, has been named salutatorian. Both attended St. Casimir School in Hammond.

The other graduates with distinction are the following: Octavio Bautista, of Hammond, St. Casimir School; Melissa Carlos, of Hammond, St. John Bosco; Addison Cipowski, of Munster, St. Thomas More; Aaliyah Crawford, of Hammond, St. John Bosco; Taylor Dafnis, of Whiting, St. John the Baptist; Hana Franco, of East Chicago, St. Stanislaus; Jacqueline Garcia, of Hammond, St. Casimir Catholic School; Ethan D. Lopez, of Chicago’s East Side neighborhood, St. John the Baptist; Olivia Magallon, of Hammond, St. Casimir; Millie Magaña, of Hammond, St. Casimir; Kayode Olaoye, of Hammond, St. Thomas More; Joshua Perez, of Hammond, Our Lady of Grace; Diego Ruiz, of Hammond, St. Casimir; Matthew Salazar, of Chicago’s East Side neighborhood, George Washington Elementary School; Vanessa Salazar, of Hammond, St. Stanislaus; Darci Stailey, of Chicago’s Hegewisch neighborhood, St. John the Baptist; and Emma Thrasher, of Hammond, St. John the Baptist.

The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest artist exhibition entitled Coping with the Pandemic: The search for a sense of control by Libby McArthur. The series of photographs are now on display in the Photo Four Gallery at South Suburban College from Tuesday, March 1st through Friday, April 22nd with an Artist Talk on Tuesday, March 15th from 1-2 p.m., in the Photo Four Gallery.

Libby McArthur is an art teacher and artist, born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She has a Bachelor’s in Art Education and a Master’s in Art. When the pandemic started, McArthur’s anxiety was ripping her apart and she began searching for ways to make her photography more meditative.

As she began manipulating her photographs, she found the process of duplicating, rotating, and cropping her photos extremely therapeutic. As she worked, she found some days her photographs seemed more pointed and darker, while others seemed light and airy. But most often they began reflecting her moods and became an easy coping mechanism for her to detach from the worry around her, and the pain of so many caused by this uncertain time. ​ The SSC Photo Four Gallery is open Monday-Thursday, 9-5 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge.

Temperature checks, masks and social distancing are required on campus. For more information, please call Pamela Planera (708) 596-2000, ext. 2211 or email at pplanera@ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

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LOCAL CHURCHES TO BE ADDED, EMAIL ERICAW@MYSHOPPER.BIZ BETHEL CHURCH

3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd, Lansing (West of Wentworth Avenue) 708-474-9226 www.discoverbethel.org facebook.com/BethelChurchLansing PASTOR CAL AARDSMA PASTOR SHAUN BUIKEMA WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Services ........................... 9:30 a.m.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

15924 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-0622 www.frcsh.org REV. JAMES OORD, SENIOR PASTOR PASTOR COREY BUCHANAN, Director of Mercy & Justice Ministries ANTHONY BOLKEMA, Director of Worship & Student Life REV. DR. RICH GREVENGOED, Director of Pastoral Care & Counseling WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ............................. 11:00 a.m.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

16341 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-339-1133 Info@CalvarySouthHolland.org CalvarySouthHolland.org PASTOR ALFONZO SURRETT, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ............................. 11:15 a.m.

Monday Women’s Bible Study ..... 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday Adult Bible Study 7:00p.m.

Saturday Women’s Grief & Loss Support Group 10:00 a.m.

1151 E. 170th St., South Holland 708-331-8389 FAX 708.331.8374 Admin@ChristCommunityCOGIC.org ChristCommunityCOGIC.org PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY Church School................................ 8:45 a.m.

Worship Services ......................... 10:30 a.m.

MONDAY Prayer…… ...................................... 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Morning Manna ............................ 11:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Prayer….......................................... 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study…… .............................. 7:00 p.m.

COTTAGE GROVE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

16556 Cottage Grove Avenue, South Holland 708-331-0391 www.cottagegrovechurch.com.

PASTOR CARY GEPHART WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship .......... 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study .......... 9:45 -11:00 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study................ 9:45 -11:00 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study................ .. 6:45-8:00 p.m.

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing, IL 312-206-1833 facebook.com/JLOLMinistries PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship........................... 11:00 a.m.

Weds. Service on Facebook..

7:30 p.m.

Women’s Group via Zoom - 3rd Sat. 12 p.m.

FIRST CHURCH (PCA)

3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610 www.firstchurchpca.org ASSISTANT PASTOR DANIEL MILLER Morning Worship ............................ 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ............................. 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship ............................ 5:30 p.m.

JOSH BOOTSMA I heard a devotional this week that really changed my perspective on a story in the Bible. The devotional was written by Dr. Dustin Benge and focused on Mark Chapter 7.

Starting in verse 31, Jesus is brought to a man who was completely deaf and unable to speak. Jesus takes him aside, away from the crowd, and puts His fingers in the man’s ears, and spits on His own hands before touching the man’s tongue. Then Jesus sighs, looks up to heaven and says, “Be opened.” The man is immediately healed, and despite Jesus’ urging not to tell anyone, can’t help but use his new voice to praise Jesus Christ.

What an odd story, right? Why the fingers in ears? Why the spitting?

After Jesus pulls the man away from the jeering crowd, what can He say to him? The man can’t hear Jesus speak!

Nor can the man explain his own condition. He can’t talk.

By putting his fingers in the man’s ears, Jesus is speaking in a language the man can understand. Jesus is saying, “I’m going to do something to your ears.” And by spitting on his hand and placing it on the man’s tongue — a strong visual image — Jesus is saying, “I’m going to do something to your voice.”

Jesus meets this man in a way the man will understand.

Jesus bends to his level to address his need.

Friends, Jesus does the same for you and me today. God sent Jesus Christ to bend all the way down to our fallen, sinful nature and meet us there. Jesus makes our ears to hear his gospel. He touches our voices so we can glorify Him. He puts his hand on our dirty, stained hearts and says, “I’m going to fix this.”

Jesus is the ultimate physician, and there’s no condition of your heart, mind, or body that he can’t heal.

Josh Bootsma Member, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org

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RECONCILIATION CHURCH

833 East 168th St., South Holland 708-331-7755 www.reconciliationchurch.org PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................... 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study ................. 7:00 p.m.

Join The Shopper’s Church Directory by calling 708-333-5901

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

651 East 166th St., South Holland 708-331-4100 redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday ........................................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ............................. 10:45 a.m.

Channel 6 Tues. ........................... 10:00 a.m.

COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1130 East 154th St., South Holland 708-333-5955 www.covucc.org PASTOR REV. DR. OZZIE E. SMITH, JR. WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday School ............................... 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship ............................. 7:30 a.m. ...................................................... 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study ................................ Noon Thursday Prayer/Bible Study ......... 7:14 p.m.

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FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

163rd & South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211 www.firstchurchsh.org PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday ....................... 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School ............................. 11:00 a.m.

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SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP

16350 S. State St., South Holland 708-331-1234 sogfchurch.com PASTOR BRIAN KAMSTRA WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship ........................... 10:00 a.m.

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16400 S. State St., South Holland 708-439-1220 sogfchurch.com PASTORES Jose & Paula Lopez SERVICIOS: Grupo de Oracion de Hombres Jueves ............................................7:30 p.m.

Sabado Alabanza y Predicacion.....6:00 p.m.

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

— Psalm 143:10

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Dolton Public Library

Address: 14037 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL Phone: 708-849-2385 Email: lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org Website: www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

Senior Network Sweepstakes Are you a Dolton Senior over the age of 60+ enter a Sweepstakes for a free Surface Pro. Register for or next Seniors Network Program for more details. Wednesdays from (4pm – 5pm) for more information via Zoom. To register call (708-849-2385, #3) or email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, phone number and email. FREE. Virtual Story Time with Mrs. Brooks Come and join in the story time with Mrs. Brooks. For ages 3 - 12. FREE. Every 1st Wed. (10am – 10:30am) To register for the Virtual Story Time go through the calendar of events on our website at www.doltonpubliclibrary.org BINGO Dolton Public Library presents Virtual Bingo every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 11am. Please call 708-849-2385 or email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email, and phone number to register. FREE. Virtual Zumba with licensed instructor Yvette Roberts.

Come and join in the fun every Friday at 5pm.

Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register.

(5pm – 6pm every Friday). FREE. AMONG US. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (5pm to 5:30pm) Ages 6-12 years. To register go to the calendar of events on our website www.doltonpubliclibrary.org OR email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org Leave your name, email and cell number. You must download “Among Us’ on your device to play. It is free. A Zoom link and game code will be sent the day of the program. FREE. Virtual Line Dancing with “Dawn the Dancin’ Deeva” Every Thursday, at 6pm. Please call 708-8492385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. A link will be sent to you the day of the program. FREE. Virtual Senior Yoga Every Wednesday taught by Dionne Arnold, Certified Yoga Instructor, (4pm to 5pm) Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. FREE. Senior Bridge Club Come out for the fun every Tuesday, from 4pm to 5pm If interested register by calling 708849-2385 or email at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and cell phone to register. FREE. DPLD’s Black Author’s Book Club Meets via Zoom the last Thursday of every month at 7:00pm. Interested parties contact the library at (708-849-2385) for more information. Meet via Zoom. FREE. Saturday Cooking with Chef Jazzy John Every other Saturday, learn how to cook some appetizing meals (2pm – 3pm). Register for the cooking program by calling 708-849-2385 or emailing lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leaving your name, cell number and email address. The link will be sent to you 1 hr. before the program. FREE. Virtual Workout Program with Sheena Stinson Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-8492385 or email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your full name, email address and cell number to register. A Zoom Link will be sent day of the program. FREE.

Get Up & Move with Simon Says!

Join the Dolton Public Library Youth Services Dept. as we play “Simon Says”. Held every 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00am to 10:30am.

A YouTube link will be emailed every 1st Monday. Register by calling (708-849-2385, ext. 4) or emailing at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, email, cell number and the number of children participating. FREE.

Homework Help.

Dolton Public Library District has this program available on Saturdays from 1pm to 3:30pm via the library’s CHAT on the library’s website. www. doltonpubliclibrary.org or phone in at (708-8492385, ext. 4 during the same time frame. Sessions are limited to about 15 minutes per session so not one person can monopolize the time. FREE. Curbside Times Monday through Friday [9am to 2pm]. FREE. Free Classical Concert Experience a Free Classical Concert with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. Use your library card to check out a free concert. Details given @ your library. FREE. Burbio Burbio is a one-stop free resource to find out about all the Dolton area events and activities. If your group wishes to post your events on burbio contact: groupsupport@burbio.com Sign-up at Burbio.com or download the free android or iPhone app and follow the calendars that interest you. FREE. Chess Club Mr. Paul Fritz, Chess Coach. Every other Thursday, 6:30pm to 7pm, beginning Thurs. 1/20/22 via Zoom and chess.com to play. Register at chess.com in addition to registering for the program. Register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your name, email and cell # or call (708-849-2385, ext. 4) A Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the program. FREE. Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Presented by Phillip Bennett of the Alzheimer’s Association, Thursday, March 17, 2022 (12noon – 1pm). Program will be held via Zoom and the link will be sent the day of the program. To register, call (708-849-2385, #3) or email at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone # and email address. FREE. Green Cleaning Alternatives Dolton Public Library District presents along with the Cook County’s Department of Environment & Sustainability to learn about Green Cleaning Alternatives, that you can make at home. Held Wednesday, March 23 at 2pm-3pm.

Call (708-849-2385, #3) or email at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, cell phone # and email address to register. FREE. Fun Healthy Recipes Dolton Kid’s Cook! – Recipe #3, “Cinnamon Ants on Sticks” – March 16, 2022 at 1:30pm.

For Kids Ages 5 & up. A YouTube video link with the recipe will be emailed to you the day before. You can view this video anytime you like. No need for curbside pickup. To register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, email and cell # or call 708-8492385. You must register to receive the link.

Parental assistance required. FREE. Shelter at Home Virtual Senior Garden Growing Herbs.

Held Thursday, May 5, 2022 (12 Noon – 1pm) to register call, 708-849-2385, ext. 3 or email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org & leave your name, phone # and email address. A Zoom link will be sent day of the program. FREE. Passport to Knowledge Every first Monday of the month, beginning April 4, 2022 from 3:30 – 4pm. Pack your bags for a virtual trip around the world and learn about other countries and cultures. Register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org or call (708-849-2385 and leave your name, email and cell number. Come curbside to pick up your Passport Packet on 4/3/22. The link for Zoom will be emailed on 4/3/22. FREE.

Money Smart for Older Adults: Financial Exploitation. Presented by Jamie Farrell of Age Options, Thursday, April 21, 2022 (1pm to 2pm). To register call (708-849-2385, ext. 3) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your name, phone # and email address. Program via Zoom and link will be sent out prior to program. FREE.

Tech Tutorials Check out our monthly Tech Tutorials. We are back to having in-person sessions! Each month we highlight a new app, database, or computer skill. Registration is required as space is extremely limited.

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Held Thursday, May 5, 2022 (12 Noon – 1pm) To register call, 708-849-2385, ext. 3 or email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org & leave your name, phone # and email address. A Zoom link will be sent day of the program. FREE. Shred Day In the rear parking lot of the library [14037 Lincoln Ave., Dolton, IL], Saturday, April 16, 2022 (12noon to 2pm). This event will end promptly at 2pm. We are requesting no more than two (2) bags/boxes of materials per person. FREE. Sip & Paint Presented by Keila Colbert – Cultural & Community Specialist on Thursday, March 10, 2022 (11am to 12Noon. Program for seniors over the age of 55 and up. Supplies are limited and can be picked up on Thursday & Friday March 4th & 5th from 10am to 3pm. To register call (708-849-2385, ext. 3 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone # and email address. Link will be sent out the day of the program. FREE. Spring Programs On Saturday, March 12 from (1:30pm – 2pm), learn how to make your own cleaning products, start seeds for your garden, and organize your craft space. On Saturday, March 16 from (1:30pm – 2pm), learn how to make self-planting seed bombs, just in time for spring. To register email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org or call (708-849-2385, ext. 5) leaving your full name, cell phone number and email address.

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Join Us For Virtual Programs: Each day at 4:00 pm, “stop” in for online family-fun at the Harvey Library. Tuesday: Craft Wednesday: Story Time Thursday: Bacon Bits & Cooking Tips Monthly Virtual Music Class (Friday, check calendar each month) FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Lansing Public Library Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL Phone: 708-474-2447 Email: shari@lansingpl.org Website: www.lansingpl.org

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Technology for Seniors Thanks to an Age Options Grant, SmartBooks are available for seniors (55+). You must have a valid library card to check out a device. We will be offering quick tutorials and 1-on-1s to help interested seniors learn the wonders of computer technology. Please visit or call the Information Desk (708-527-3160) for more information.

Calendar Of Events Women’s Bible Study Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland. Tuesday mornings from 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. beginning January 4. We will study the Gospel According to Luke. We provide a nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For additional information call the church at 708-331-0391 or Carol at 708-339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Men’s BIble Study Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland. Tuesday mornings from 9:45 11:00 a.m. beginning January 4. We will study the Gospel According to Luke. For additional information call the church at 708-331-0391 or Carol at 708-339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Men’s BIble Study Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland. Monday evenings from 6:45 8:00 p.m. beginning January 3. We will begin a study on the Fruits of the Spirit. For additional information call the church at 708-331-0391 or Carol at 708-339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Excel Center Accepting Enrollment Applications The Excel Center, a free public high school for adults, is currently accepting Enrollment Applications for Term 4 of the 2021-2022 School Year. Classes begin February 1st at Excel’s Gary and Hammond locations. Applications are accepted at any time throughout each term and new students are integrated into the schedule. Those interested can apply online at: www.ExcelCenterHS.org. The application is free and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. New students are encouraged to contact The Excel Center for more information and assistance completing their application.

Visitors are welcome from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm any day The Excel Center is open. The Excel Center is a free public high school offering adults 18 years and older an opportunity to earn an Indiana Core 40 High School Diploma (not a GED) and college credit or industry certification. Excel Centers are located in Gary at: 4610 West Ridge Road (at the corner of West Ridge and Clark Roads) and in Hammond at: 3438 169th Street (next to Family Dollar).

Classes are conducted by licensed teachers in eight-week sessions and an individual academic plan is developed for each student. Free child care is available and a life coach is assigned to provide guidance on balancing family, work and other priorities. For more information, call: (219) 980-6381 for the Gary location and (219) 844-1911 for the Hammond site.

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VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND School Crossing Guard Employment Opportunity

The Village of South Holland, Illinois, is actively seeking candidates to fill School Crossing Guard positions with its South Holland Police Department.

The South Holland Police Department (SHPD) relies on School Crossing Guards to provide professional and effective customer service, support the mission of the SHPD by protecting the safety of children on their way to and from school.

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The School Crossing Guard directs the child-pedestrian and proximate motor vehicle and other traffic to ensure school children safely cross streets and travel upon sidewalks during assigned times at assigned posts on school days.

Additional responsibilities of the School Crossing Guard include, but are not limited to: • Ensuring children only cross streets, alleys and driveways when safe to do so.

• Stopping movements of motor vehicles and other traffic to ensure the safe and expedient movement of pedestrian and pedal-cycle school children.

• Surveying assigned posts for unsafe conditions or unusual events and communicates to appropriate officials regarding those conditions.

• Properly wearing assigned protective clothing and equipment while on duty.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Minimum of 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing duties in all types of weather.

• Must pass a background check to assure that applicant is free of any felony or misdemeanor convictions, including those of moral turpitude.

• Be able to transport self to assigned post(s) regardless of weather conditions.

• Complete and pass a Basic Adult School Crossing Guard course of instruction as prescribed by the South Holland Police Department.

Hourly Rate: $16.30 Employment applications are available online at SouthHolland.org Completed applications must be submitted to Employment@SouthHolland.org

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VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND Police Records Clerk Employment Opportunity

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Be Careful What You Focus On PASTOR PETE TASSIO - THE KING’S COMMUNITY CHURCH As human beings we must be careful as to what we allow ourselves to focus on. Whatever we give our attention to is what will eventually direct our thoughts and actions. For example, the leading cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Talking on cell phones, texting, looking away from the road at scenery, and adjusting the radio or CD player are just a few of the common ways drivers are distracted, resulting in crashes and serious or sometimes fatal injury. And although most people are aware of the dangers, they nonetheless continue to risk their safety as well as others by disregarding the task at hand - watching the road.

If this is important in the natural life, how much more so regarding the spiritual realm.

More so today than ever, Christians must stay alert and not allow ourselves to become distracted by all the things that are going on around us. Yes, there are many important things we must still consider but we cannot allow them to consume us and hinder us from

carrying out God’s will on this earth. We must keep our eyes fixed on the unchanging God whose grace and faithfulness continue forever.

When we look away from the Lord, the easier it is to lose our peace and get caught up in the cares of the world. Isaiah 26:3 says, “Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusted in thee.” Philippians 4:6 also tells us not to be anxious about anything but to pray about everything, giving God thanks; and the peace of God will keep our hearts and minds in Christ. Let us daily give our full attention to God and seek Him above everything else. The promises of God are sure and He will keep us in all our ways according to His Word.

Remember, we are salt and light. And we have the privilege and responsibility to express Christ to all those in need of the Prince of Peace.

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Sims Advances Measure to Streamline Local Police Investigations To address underreported and unsolved missing persons cases, particularly those involving people of color, State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. advanced a measure to streamline the investigative process from the Senate Local Government Committee on Wednesday.

“It pains me to hear a mother’s cry on national television begging the public for assistance in finding a child that’s gone missing,” said Sims. “The first step is acknowledging the large disparity that exists in the lack of urgency and coverage.”

Senate Bill 3932 would require a coroner or medical examiner with custody of human remains that are not identified within 72 hours of discovery to immediately notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation for assistance in identification.

“Most know that the first 72 hours in a missing persons investigation are the most critical,” Sims said. “Should the identification process go beyond that, families should feel confident in

knowing our law enforcement professionals are doing all they can to bring missing loved ones home safely.”

The legislation was filed to address the devastating murder of Jelani Day, a 25-year-old graduate student at Illinois State University.

Day, was reported missing on Aug. 24, 2021, discovered on Sept. 4, 2021 and wasn’t identified by the LaSalle County coroner until Sept.

24, 2021.

“It felt like from the time the student was reported missing, there was no drive to find or identify his remains,” said Sims. “I stand with families in frustration, and especially families of color, who have struggled to get fair attention on their cases,” said Sims. “No family should ever feel less than equal especially in a time of distress.”

Senate Bill 3932 passed the Senate Local Government Committee Tuesday and awaits further consideration.

The South Holland Police Department (SHPD) relies on over 20 different software databases to input and extract information to facilitate its daily operations. Various systems are used to access and maintain files of accident reports, incident reports, arrest records, payment processing, State/Federal records, citation information, towed vehicle information, etc. The Police Records Clerk operates and generates reports from these databases/systems.

The Police Records Clerk often serves as the initial face of the SHPD that is operational 365/24-7 days a year interacting with a diverse population, with varying personalities.

Additional responsibilities of the Police Records Clerk include, but are not limited to: • Keeping abreast/documenting all recent accidents, incidents and crimes.

• Responding to, or referring as appropriate, inquiries from public and law enforcement agencies.

• Preparing various documents associated with various court proceedings.

• Maintaining database accuracy.

• Preparing and mailing documentation for towed, impounded and abandoned vehicles.

• Performing clerk functions at local court hearings.

• Ensuring confidentiality of information is maintained according to applicable laws, rules and regulations.

• Monitoring police radio communication and cameras.

• Performing overtime and emergency call-outs for police and ESDA personnel.

• Scanning documentation to corresponding case files in law records management system.

• Preparing and submitting demographic profiling reports to the state.

• Monitoring Law Enforcement Data Agency System (L.E.A.D.S.)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Tact, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Strong written (including spelling, grammar and punctuation skills), oral communication and computer skills are essential for success in this position.

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Must be highly organized and adept at multi-tasking.

• Ability to set priorities, as well as adhere to strict guidelines.

• Ability to input and disseminate information in a timely manner.

• Exhibit a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external telephone inquiries.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Maturity, with an ability to work independently, and to exercise sound judgement within area of assigned responsibility.

Flexible to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays, up to a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Successful candidates must assist in moving the Village forward through modeling behavior that is consistent with our Good to Great leadership philosophy, and the overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the characteristics of a Servant Leader; have the ability to interact effectively with the public, department leadership, fellow employees and village officials; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization; and perform all job duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Village of South Holland with high ethical standards and behaviors.

Starting Salary Rate: $18.50 The Village of South Holland offers participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund system.

Employment applications are available online at SouthHolland.org Completed applications must be submitted to Employment@SouthHolland.org by March 31, 2022.

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McCormick Place Welcomes Back Top 100 Trade Shows On Saturday, March 5, McCormick Place welcomes back The Inspired Home Show, which was the first show to cancel at McCormick Place in March 2020 due to COVID-19. The show, which attracted 60,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors with an economic impact of $77 million prior to the pandemic, returns to Chicago for the first time since 2019. The show, which runs through Mon., March 7, is expected to be the largest trade show held at McCormick Place in two years. McCormick Place is managed by ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy.

“The entire staff at McCormick is excited to welcome back The Inspired Home Show, a flagship event that is typically held annually at our venue,” said McCormick Place General Manager David Causton, who has managed the building since 2004. “We have worked closely with International Housewares Association to ensure that their group can meet safely.”

As North America’s largest convention center, the entire McCormick Place campus holds the Global Biorisk Advisory Council GBAC STAR accreditation, the gold standard for clean and safe facilities. By maintaining this gold standard of health and safety protocols, planners and attendees feel confident about choosing and returning to Chicago as meetings and conventions return to live.

McCormick Place is part of ASM Global’s network of more than 350 venues around the world, which host 20,000 events and welcome 165 million guests every year. Other flagship exhibition and convention centers in its portfolio include Moscone Center in San Francisco; ICC Sydney in Australia; Shenzhen World in China; and P&J Live in Aberdeen, U.K. The Inspired Home is the first trade show to stage in Chicago since the mask mandates were lifted on Monday, Feb. 28, across Illinois, including in Chicago, marking the end of a monthlong requirement for many indoor public spaces. Despite the policy changes, the International Housewares Association (IHA) will require masks to be worn throughout all common areas, including while walking in the aisles, when visiting displays, while watching presentations, and when visiting registration and information counters.

“After two years without a major home + housewares industry trade show, both retailers and suppliers are craving in-person product discovery and interaction,” said Derek Miller, IHA president and CEO. “To ensure success and meet the expectations of our attendees, IHA has worked with Epistemix, a firm of epidemiologists and computational modeling experts, to help us develop policies and protocols to protect our guests and staff.”

In addition to masking requirements, all exhibitors and attendees will be required to demonstrate proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test or proof of natural immunity. This in-

cludes exhibitors and personnel related to set-up and tear-down of the event. The review of proof of vaccination and negative tests will be facilitated by Cleared4, a third-party company hired by IHA. All attendees are required to demonstrate either proof of vaccination or the results of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test administered in the prior 72 hours.

With these precautions in place, the risk of COVID transmission will be at a rate of less than 0.1% of total attendance during The Inspired Home Show, according to updated data released by Epistemix, a computational modeling software company that develops simulations to model the spread of diseases and inform policy. This projection places The Inspired Home Show below the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) threshold for safe travel and gathering.

“Creating a controlled environment is crucial for conferences like The Inspired Home Show,” says Dr. Lindsey Reiser, managing director of professional services at Epistemix. “The robust program of safety measures that Chicago requires, along with what McCormick Place and IHA will have in place, means a reduction in transmissibility by 4 times compared to other typical activities in Chicago public spaces.”

Projections show: McCormick Place’s GBAC certification, use of hospital-grade sanitation, and increased airflow filtration and circulation ensure a controlled environment that provides a high level of protection from COVID-19.

The Inspired Home Show masking, testing and vaccination protocols provide a low risk of transmissibility among attendees of the event.

With the combined efforts of McCormick Place and IHA, Epistemix projects the risk of infection at The Inspired Home Show to be less than 0.1% of all attendees, placing the event below the CDC threshold for safe travel and gathering.

Epistemix data has proven to be 95% accurate when forecasting for past events.

Q1 2022 at McCormick Place In 2022, McCormick Place has hosted six trade and consumer events, including the American Baseball Coaches Association National Convention, the Winter Volleyball Championship, the Chicago National Regional, the Chicago Auto Show and the Chicago Dental Society’s Annual Midwinter Meeting.

“Our first trade show of 2022, the Chicago Dental Society’s Annual Midwinter Meeting, drew just over 16,000 attendees—less than in the past but better than they expected,” said Causton. “The Inspired Home Show will not reach its prepandemic attendance numbers, but we hope to see about 20,000 attendees.”

Following The Inspired Home Show, McCormick Place will host three more association trade shows in Q1. The venue will welcome the American Physical Society Annual Meeting March 14-18, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2022 Annual Meeting March 22-26, and AMCP 2022 Annual Conference March 29-April 1.

In Q1, trade shows at McCormick Place are expected to draw an estimated 312,000+ attendees, generating an economic impact of $146.3 million (consumer events like the Chicago Auto Show are not included in the economic impact calculations).

With new food packaging labels on grocery shelves, what do you need to know?

Didn’t think companies could fit one more label on food packaging covered from front to back in emblems and claims?

Guess again.

Thanks to a recent labeling law, companies must indicate the presence of bioengineered food or ingredients on product packaging. Two moms and food sector experts explain what the new labels mean for grocery shoppers, and the technology behind them.

“I’m a mom of young kids myself. I’ve got an almost 6-year-old and an almost-2-year-old so, I completely sympathize with moms and parents at the store who are just like ‘I don’t know what to feed my kid’,” said Leia Flure, a registered and licensed dietitian and University of Illinois Extension nutrition education specialist.

Congress passed the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law in 2016, with a mandatory compliance date of this year. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the standard ensures food manufacturers disclose whether foods contain or may contain bioengineered, also known as genetically modified or GMO, ingredients using text or symbols on product packaging.

Shoppers might be surprised to learn that many of the products they’ve been eating for years have been improved through biotechnology. But the presence of new labels shouldn’t stop them from making the same purchase decisions.

“Scientific research has shown time and time again that bioengineered foods are just as safe as their non-engineered

counterparts,” Flure said. She helps inform consumers about the science behind food production by contributing to GMOAnswers.com. She also consults for Bayer Crop Science.

For people who need a place to start, Flure suggests looking past random food package labels to read the nutrition facts panel on the back. That’s where consumers will find details about how products affect their health.

“I think it’s important to look for foods that are higher in fiber, higher in vitamins and minerals, and lower in things like saturated fat and sodium,” she said.

It’s also important to note that bioengineered labels don’t always apply to every ingredient in a product. A veggie pizza made with only two GMO ingredients will be labeled as genetically modified, even if the other ingredients might’ve been grown using organic or conventional products and practices.

“I’m not entirely sure that bioengineered as a rebranding of GMO will be bought by consumers, literally and figuratively,” Flure said. “There might be some unintended consequences; I think it could potentially undermine people’s trust in the food system.”

While people might be unfamiliar with the terminology, innovative agricultural production techniques have been used for decades.

Sarah Gallo, vice president of agriculture and environment for the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), said biotechnology has continued to grow because more companies,

farmers and even consumers recognize its benefits, like reducing food waste and decreasing the carbon footprint of growing food.

“We can always do a better job talking about those environmental benefits and how the pressure to continue to feed a population that’s growing is going to need to have innovation as part of the solution – and I think there’s a good history to demonstrate that,” Gallo said.

BIO’s member companies work across food systems, ag practices, biofuels and industrial-based processes to develop technology that improves products.

For example, biotechnology has been credited for saving the papaya from a devastating virus, seed that produces crops requiring less tillage and pesticides, and helping to lead the charge developing COVID-19 vaccines.

“Disruptive tech” developed by these, and other, companies continue to transform the American food system to increase food access and address climate change, according to Gallo.

“More of the technology that’s coming into the market on the food side, and even on the industrial side, is really consumerfocused,” Gallo said. “The reasons these products are coming to market are not only for the benefit of farmers but also for consumers and thinking about how they directly interact with the technology in their daily lives.”

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Durbin: Lock and Dam Upgrades a ‘Game Changer’ for IL Farmers If farming is a school of patience, then securing federal funding for the agriculture industry is, too.

Just ask U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who joined other Illinois legislators in finally harvesting their own 15-year infrastructure crop, yielding $829 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to upgrade a pair of locks and dams on the upper Mississippi River.

“It’s about time,” Durbin said during a news conference from inside the lockhouse at the Peoria Lock and Dam on the Illinois River. “Today, it’s the river. Tomorrow it’s the highways. The day after, it’s the bridges. You’re going to hear a lot more about this.”

In total, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will spend more than $1.3 billion starting in fiscal year 2022 to upgrade inland waterway systems across Illinois.

A majority of those funds — $732 million — will be used to build a new 1,200-foot lock chamber just north of the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, while $97.1 million will cover a new fish passage at Lock and Dam 22.

Another $50 million in various repairs will be split by Locks and Dams 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21, according to Corps plans.

Facilities along the Illinois River will also undergo $83 million in improvements, including repairs to the Dresden, LaGrange, Lockport, Marseilles, Peoria and Starved Rock locks and dams.

“The monumental infrastructure package that we passed on to the Biden administration is what is making this happen,” U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, said during the January news conference. “You have to go back to the Eisenhower administra-

tion to see this kind of investment.”

The work to land the funding for upgrades to Illinois’ water infrastructure, however, started nearly two decades ago.

“We decided as a delegation to fight for, see if we could bring money in for locks and dams in the state of Illinois and in the Midwest,” Durbin said. “And we frankly weren’t getting anywhere.”

The hang-up, Durbin said, was that cost-benefit ratio calculations to invest in locks and dams weren’t appetizing enough — more tax dollars would be spent than economic advantages gained.

So, Durbin and Bustos tied infrastructure investments with ecosystem restorations through the Navigation Ecosystem Sustainability Program — and it worked.

“Spending less than a billion dollars on these locks and dams on the rivers, we’re going to get a payback of $72 billion,” Durbin said. “How about that for cost benefit?”

Illinois farmers will especially experience those benefits, Durbin and Bustos said. Larger locks mean barges carrying corn and soybeans can move up and down the river faster, getting products to market more quickly and reducing transportation costs, they said.

“We’ve had record yields in corn and soybeans, so we’ve got to make sure that we have efficient ways to get these to market,” Bustos said, noting how a modern 15-barge tow transports the equivalent of 950 bushels of corn.

When a barge approaches the current 600-foot chamber at Lock and Dam 25, it must decouple, a process that takes two to

three hours. With the 1,200-foot chamber, a barge can pass in 30 to 45 minutes.

“The economic impact is a game changer for our farmers, (who are) more competitive now in the world than they’ve ever had to be,” Durbin said. “They’re going to get a boost and an opportunity in that regard.”

Investments in the Upper Mississippi River locks and dams are also expected to generate thousands of new jobs and spread other economic benefits across the region.

The project, which is funded to completion, is expected to take five to six years.

Asked by FarmWeek if it will take another 15 years to receive funding for other lock and dam improvements along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, Durbin said it’s both a matter of “matching up the need, which is obvious, with the resources” and marrying economic and environmental goals.

“These barges and what they move, the alternative is a lot of trucks burning a lot of diesel fuel,” Durbin said. “And we have a much more efficient way to do it from an environmental viewpoint. When we put that combination together and sold the (Corps) on the project ... we started a long process. So, as fast as we can appropriate the money and they can get the work done, we’re going to be moving forward with many more projects in the future.”

This story was distributed through a cooperative project between Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Association. For more food and farming news, visit FarmWeekNow.com.

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Candidate Filing for the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Begins Monday Candidate filing for Cook County races in the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election will kick off on Monday, March 7, with candidates vying for coveted top spots on the ballot expected to begin lining up as early as 6 a.m. for the first day of filing, according to the Office of Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough.

Dozens of candidates are expected to submit their nominating petitions when the Clerk’s Office officially opens the filing period at 9 a.m. next Monday for the June 28 Primary Election.

Any candidate or their representative present in line prior to the start of filing at 9 a.m. will be entered into a Ballot Position Lottery in late March to determine the top spot on the ballot in each respective race if there is more than one candidate running in that race.

Candidates have until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14 to submit their nominating petitions to the Clerk’s Office.

WHEN: 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 7 WHERE: Cook County Administration Building, 69 W. Washington St., Lower Level, City of Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Pedway room.

WHO: Candidates running for the following offices are required to submit their paperwork to the Clerk’s Office:

• President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners • Cook County Clerk • Cook County Treasurer • Cook County Sheriff • Cook County Assessor • Cook County Commissioner (Districts 1 – 17) • Cook County Board of Review (Districts 1 – 3) • Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Three 6-year terms and one two-year) • Township Committeeperson All other candidates will file with the Illinois State Board of Elections.

MORE: Media will be allowed in the candidate filing room to photograph and film candidate filing at Stations 1 and 2 ONLY. The Clerk’s Office will also have a media room available for interviews. The Clerk’s Office will post an updated candidate filing list daily throughout the candidate filing period.

A complete list of candidates will be available after filing closes on March 14 and all scanning and processing of petitions have been completed.

For more information on candidate filing go to www.cookcountyclerk.com/candidates.

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Decision Making Chained-in-Time One Perspective Things always change, including people and places. The parents who brought us up change as they age, we change as we get older and our children change as they mature into adults. If we can recognize within our own lives how we have grown in emotional, mental and spiritual ways it is important to extend that to the parents that brought us up and to our own children.

If we look at this from the perspective of our own lives we can see how this might play out in relationships with our parents or our adult children.

Some insignificant day to day decisions and many important decisions we make are subjected to the frozen-in-time mindset.

It is necessary to recognize that decisions should not be based upon what a 5 year old, or a 10 year old, or a teenage version, or a young adult version of us remembers. This is not to say that we do not acknowledge what happened or how things were when we were young and being raised by our parents or when we were raising our own children. But it helps us make better, logical decisions if we avoid “chaining” how we think now, to how we felt then.

While thinking and praying about my own upbringing and family relationships in general, it was apparent that I was guilty of doing this myself. I had come to the conclusion that I was basing things on what I remembered and felt as a child. Later

on, when my adult child said to me “when I was young, you never_______(fill in the blank)” and “when I was young I was never shown or told_________(fill in the blank)”. I was able to respond by saying “let’s not make life long decisions, even eternal decisions, based on the mind of a 6 year old – I have to tell myself that also every day”.

Our 80 year old parents are not the 30 year olds that raised us, our 60 year old selves are not the same people that brought up our children, and our children are not the 8 year olds we remember. We extend the same grace that God gives us and that includes forgiveness. This is not to say we must pretend things were different or that things didn’t fall out a certain way or “it was ok”, when it was not. Rather, we acknowledge it and then observe the reality (now) of how our parents or our adult children actually live day to day based on their actions. We should not be quick to assume that they haven’t thought about these kinds of things also or that they have not grown from who they were in the past.

We also remember that our behavior and our actions could speak louder than our words, to the same parents and adult children. That may be a better starting point to keep the lines of communication open and receptive.

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Real Estate Questions & Answers CATHY & JIM HIGGINS Question: I’m selling my home in a great area. We had many offers and the one we took was $20,000 over the asking price. The buyers are putting in a lot of cash and are only financing $100,000 of the $600,000 sale price. We’re afraid that our house will not be worth that much, but does the lender care?

Answer: Lenders care very much about value and risk. They will make a loan based on the sale price or the appraised value, whichever is less. If a buyer wants to pay more, that’s okay -- as long as the additional price is not paid with lender funds.

Appraisal problems are not common, but they do happen. When Realtors look at comparable properties that have sold, they also do a little give and take. Compared to the similar homes, the subject home may have more land, more updates, more square footage, etc. This is how a higher asking price is justified. Obviously, the buyer agrees, because he has accepted the sellers selling price.

An appraisal is not an exact science, it is more of an art, or opinion of the appraiser,

based on what he has seen with comparable properties that have sold.

In your case, you have a home selling for $600,000 and a borrower who is putting up $500,000 in cash. The lender is providing $100,000. The lender wants to be certain that in the event of foreclosure the property has sufficient value to re-pay the loan.

In this case, even if the property sold at a 75 percent discount from the sale price, there would still be enough value to re-pay the lender. From the lender’s perspective, this is a loan situation with virtually no risk because there is so much equity in the property -- that $500k put up by the purchaser.

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Aylesworth: New Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal License Plate Available In 2021, Aylesworth supported House Enrolled Act 1039 establishing the specialty license plate, which honors members of the U.S. armed forces who participated in a military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign armed forces.

“The BMV offers several different license plates for military members, Hoosier veterans and civilians wanting to show their support for the armed forces,” said Aylesworth, a veteran.

“Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal recipients deserve to be recognized for their service, which is why I supported the law establishing this new license plate.”

Aylesworth said to obtain the plate, eligible recipients will fill out an application from the BMV and include documentation from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs confirming they received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and pay a $15 fee. Fees from the plate are deposited into the Indiana Military Relief Fund, which is designed to assist Indiana veterans and their families that are experiencing financial hardships.

To learn more about the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plate and other specialty plates available through the BMV, visit in.gov/bmv.

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SSC Implements Office on Violence Against Women Grant Initiative South Suburban College (SSC) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice to implement the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grant. The ultimate objective of this initiative is to increase awareness and create effective responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking through various programs and training opportunities.

This comprehensive approach includes both prevention and intervention, requiring a coordinated effort that engages SSC students, faculty, staff, administrators and key stakeholders from the surrounding community.

“According to a recent poll, nearly half (43%) of dating college women report experiencing violent and abusive dating behaviors,” said Alexandra Glumac, MS, LCPC, RDDP, SHRM-CP, OVW Program Director. “College students are not equipped to deal with dating abuse – 57% say it is difficult to identify and 58% say they don’t know how to help someone experiencing it. These are crucial numbers and a testament to why we need the OVW grant at the college.”

As a part of this grant, the college will review policies and procedures related to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault and stalking to ensure best practices. SSC’s law enforcement personnel will also attend training to ensure proper policies, procedures and legislation are in place. A dynamic Coordinated Community Response Team has also been tasked to ensure

the comprehensive strategic plan objectives and goals of this grant are met. This group consists of various college administrators, faculty and staff as well as local social service agencies. External partnerships with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse have also been established to ensure seamless access to external services available in the community.

Glumac added, “The kick off of our activities will begin in late March which coincides well with Women’s History Month. We will offer bystander intervention training to all students, faculty and staff. Participants will learn to engage in proactive behaviors that model and endorse norms that are incompatible with violence. The ultimate goal is not simply to react to potential violence as it is occurring, but rather to simultaneously shift community norms that support violence. We are really excited to bring this type of training to the college as it can make a difference with regard to someone’s safety and well-being.”

Dozens of other activities and events will be held throughout the year to galvanize the college community and spread the word about safety.

This includes involvement in April’s National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and October’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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THE NICEST PEOPLE SHOP AT STRACK’S AND VAN TILS IN HAMMOND: Waiting for her friend to come back to the car after shopping at Strack’s on Sibley in Hammond, Pat cuddles her 7-year-old Lahsa Apso Marley in her lap. “This little dog is with me everywhere all day long,” Pat noted of her beloved pet. ***

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Fridays during Lent, Steve’s Lounge offers the freshest and best fish and seafood around. From blue gills, to Walleye, lake perch, shrimp, crab cakes, scallops, even a delicious seafood gumbo! Chef Steve Ziemek of Steve’s Lounge, 13200 Baltimore, Chicago Hegewisch. Pictured here are members of the Kane Family, Jim, Dottie and Angie enjoying the Fresh Fish cuisine! ***

KIMBERLY ‘KIM’ ANN GILES MAY SHE REST IN PEACE: Kimberly “Kim” Ann Giles, 36 of Tinley Park, passed away March 1, 2022 after fighting so hard for a heart transplant she was unable to receive. Kim is the wife of Gary Giles, daughter of Dave and Cindi Hall, sister of Michelle (Matt) Sedberry. Kim leaves behind a grieving family, her beloved dog Hossa.

A valiant fighter who gave life her best-Kim is now in Heaven in the loving arms of those who went before her and the angels and saints and the Good Lord Himself. *** CINDI HALL PART OF CALUMET CITY CHAMBER--When remembering Cindi Hall’s daughter Kim Giles, we can’t forget the many years of fine service that her mother Cindi put in as Secretary of our Calumet City Chamber of Commerce. And thank you to Kim’s Dad Dave who helped put up the tents during one of our cars shows years ago.

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FR. DAVE SIMONETTI OF ST. FLORIAN/CHRIST OUR LIGHT GIVES A BLESSING: St.Florian/Christ Our Light, 13145 Houston, Hegewisch, Chicago, Il, is the location of the venerable, longtime Catholic Church in the Hegewisch neighborhood. Fr, Dave SIMONETTI, pastor, is giving a blessing to a parishioner in this picture after the 9 am Mass Sunday March 6, 2022. The first Sunday in Lent is observed by the faithful throughout Catholic churches around the globe.

Weekday masses are in English Tuesday and Thursday at 8 am and in Spanish Friday at 8 am. Sunday Masses are in English at 9 am and Spanish 12:30 pm.

Eucharistic Veneration Friday 8:30 to 12 Noon. For information call the church AT 773-646-4877 or visit them at St.florian@sbcglobal.net and their web site colparish.org ***

PAWS IN THE PARK SET FOR SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2022: Humane Indiana will be hosting a PAWS IN THE PARK, a dog friendly walk, vendor fair and family fun day. Located at Community Park, in Munster. Early bird vendor registration continues until Friday April 1, 2022 after which regular pricing applies. Reserve your spot today and learn more by visiting HUMANEINDIANA.ORG *** PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF UKRANIA: Who are on the run from their oppressors.

May God be with them and get them to safety and peace. ***

ITS’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME-SO TIME TO STOCK UP: Selling Girl scout Cookies outside the Lansing Post Office Saturday March 5, 2022 girls and their leaders from Troop 65732 in Lansing note that ‘business is brisk!’

Indeed when N 2 N dropped by we had to get in line to buy our boxes of Thin Mints, Do Se Dos and Samoeas!

Pictured here are Scout leaders Erica Spencer and Marisol Cuevas along with daughters Elyiana Cuevas and Isabella Spencer. ***

GIRLS ESCHEW BIRTHDAY GIFTS -GIVE TO CHICAGO POLAR PLUNGE: Pictured here are Sloan Kredens and her Dad Chris Kredens as they leave CALABRIA DELI in Beverly. Sloan and her friend Eden Grossman, (not pictured) both celebrated their 8th birthday recently and instead of accepting presents themselves the girls asked for donations to their Chicago Polar Plunge Team. The proceeds are going to benefit a 6th grade classmate with Down’s Syndrome at their Chicago Catholic School. Dad Chris is in full support mode! God Bless these young girls. ***

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BBB Issues Warning House Passes Paid Leave for Vaccinated for Scam Websites Teachers BBB serving Northern Indiana has issued a warning for consumers about possible scam websites allegedly based in Northern Indiana.

BTOXFI, MilaniCarter and KBKSRE have all been investigated by the BBB after multiple reports from consumers of unfulfilled orders. Consumers also have reported being unable to reach customer service for these websites.

The websites all have northern Indiana residential addresses listed, but complaints have been received from all over the country. At this time, the BBB cannot verify the legitimacy of these businesses as attempts to reach out to the companies have been unsuccessful.

Use BBB’s tips to avoid fake websites: Pay attention to contact information and shop policies. Legitimate online stores should provide you with a physical address and working phone number in the contact section. If those elements are missing, it’s best to take your business elsewhere.

Do a search for reviews and potential scams. If you still can’t tell if a website is real or fake, try typing the website name along with the word “scam” or “reviews” into your web browser. If other people have been victims of a fake site, you’re likely to find reports when you search for scams.

Look closely at the domain name. One way fake websites trick people is by using a domain name that is extremely close to a real business’ or organization’s domain name. Upon closer examination, you might notice that two letters are swapped or it’s just slightly misspelled.

Watch out for tricky subdomains. Sometimes attackers hope you will confuse a subdomain with the real domain name of their website. For example, a scammer might use the domain name netflix.com.movies.com hoping you won’t notice the real domain name is actually movies.com.

Be careful with links in emails. Phishing scams are extremely common. A scammer might send you an email that looks like it comes from a reputable business in hopes that you’ll click on the links without a second thought. Always hover over links in unsolicited emails and even in emails that come from a brand, business, or person you think you know.

If you spot a scam, whether you’ve lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker and the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.

The Illinois House passed a bill Tuesday that would give teachers, professors and other educational employees paid leave if they miss work for COVID-19-related issues, but only if they’ve been fully vaccinated.

The House voted 70-28, with only Democrats voting in favor, to advance House Bill 1167, which would make the benefit retroactive to the start of the 2021-22 academic year.

The bill is similar to one that lawmakers passed with broad bipartisan support during last year’s fall veto session, but which Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed in January because it did not include a vaccine requirement.

“Well over 90 percent of teachers and staff would see a great, positive impact from this bill and I know they would all appreciate your support to pass this bill,” Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, DNaperville, said during floor debate on the proposal.

But the vaccine requirement turned the new bill into a harshly partisan issue with Republicans calling it an unfair “vaccine mandate.”

“This does nothing to stop the spread of COVID in schools,” said Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, who noted that he contracted the virus despite being fully vaccinated and that he caught it from someone else who also was fully vaccinated. “So, the idea that vaccine is stopping the spread of COVID in schools is absolutely nonsense. The reality is this is a mandate.”

The bill would apply to vaccinated K-12 and higher education

employees who take time off because they or a family member contracts COVID-19. It would also apply to employees who miss work because the school where they work is forced to close due to a COVID-19 outbreak, unless those days are later rescheduled.

Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, argued that Illinois is already suffering from a shortage of teachers and that passage of the bill would send a message that the state values the work they do.

“Legislation like this that shows the respect for the profession and understanding the nature of the work that they do is how we are going to help fight our teacher shortage crisis,” she said. “We have to show that we respect teachers. We want teachers to be supported in their classrooms.”

Republicans, however, argued that the bill unfairly discriminates in the way employee benefits are provided to educators on the basis of vaccination status because it provides a greater benefit to a vaccinated worker than an unvaccinated one even if neither contracts the virus.

“If the teacher is fully vaccinated and her kid is ill, she can take the admin days,” said Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield. “But if the teacher is unvaccinated in that same situation, the kid’s ill, he or she does not get the benefit of those admin days.”

The bill will head to the Senate for further consideration before it can head to Gov. JB Pritzker.

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A Cook County judge this week found the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in contempt for the fifth and sixth time this year for housing two girls in locked psychiatric facilities unnecessarily.

Director Marc Smith faced four previous contempt citations for failing to place children in proper homes in violation of court orders. Each of the six contempt citations included a $1,000-perday fine for Smith.

After being found in contempt, DCFS found placement for three of the children and the initial contempt citations were purged and the fines waived. In one case, the girl was re-admitted to the hospital.

In the latest cases, Cook County Judge Patrick T. Murphy held Smith in contempt on Thursday for failing to comply with court orders to move two girls out of locked psychiatric facilities.

In one case, an 11-year-old girl has been ready for discharge since April 30, 2021. She remains in the psychiatric hospital more than 300 days later. DCFS determined the girl needs a residential placement, but failed to move her there. Murphy ordered the girl to be removed from the hospital in February and put into a residential placement, but she remained there.

In the other case, a 15-year-old girl was held in a psychiatric hospital. She was ready for discharge on Dec. 6. DCFS recommended a specialized foster home, but despite a court order on Jan. 27, the girl remained at the hospital.

The judge ordered another $1,000-per-day fine in these cases but stayed them until March 9.

Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert said finding a state agency director in contempt of court is very rare.

A DCFS placement shortage crisis has become so extreme, he added, that for the first time in more than 30 years that Golbert has been practicing in juvenile court, the court created a special docket for kids stuck in locked psychiatric hospitals.

“This docket has become known as the ‘placement crisis docket’ and is sometimes also referred to as the ‘stuck kids call,’” Golbert said in statement.

Smith appeared before a House Human Services Appropriations Committee on Thursday and answered pointed questions about the contempt citations. Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, challenged Smith’s assertion that kids were being moved out of improper placements quickly.

“You’re not placing them very quickly. Okay. You will not be held in contempt of court if you were placing them very quickly,” she said. These are cases that are languishing for months that are waiting, so why are we not being proactive, knowing that these children are going to be released from psychiatric care. And what’s holding it up? Why does it wait until an order of contempt of court gets placed on you to suddenly go quickly on this?”

Smith countered that 20 kids held in psychiatric hospitals beyond medical necessity are being placed in proper placements every month. He also said parents place their children with DCFS because they are unable to access mental health resources for their children.

“I appreciate that we have a judge who is trying to use what authority and power he has to impact change,” Smith said. “But

it is really a partnership that we are offering. I’m willing and able to do the work that we’re doing for this and to address this issue aggressively. The truth of the matter is, this is a universal issue that we all have to work on taking the lead, but this is an ongoing community-based issue. And that’s falling into our system.”

Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, also questioned Smith about the death of Damari Perry, who lived in Mayfield’s district. Perry, 6, was found dead in an alley in Gary, Indiana. Damari was taken into the state’s care in 2015, but was returned to his mother’s care, along with his siblings, two years later. Two subsequent abuse allegations were received by DCFS, including an allegation that the mother wrote a note threatening to harm Damari.

On Dec. 29, prosecutors said Damari was punished with a shower in cold water. He vomited, went unresponsive and later died. Jannie Perry, the boy’s mother, and two siblings face charges in connection with his death.

Since Damari’s death, two other children have died after DCFS received allegations that they were abused.

Sophia Faye Davis, 1, of Dawson, died on Feb. 8 after a visitation with her father. Her father’s girlfriend, Cierra Coker, is currently facing charges of aggravated battery of a child and first-degree murder. Cassy Needham, the child’s mother, took the child to a hospital a month earlier after she discovered Sophia had injuries, including a broken arm, after a visit with the child’s father and Coker.

Zaraz Walker, 7 months, of Bloomington, was reported missing on Feb. 12. Kimberlee Burton, Zaraz’s mother, told relatives the child had died while sleeping with her and she had left Zaraz’s body in a Bloomington cemetery. The baby’s remains were not found. Burton had previously been investigated for abuse and neglect related to her other four children. At the time of Zaraz’s disappearance, DCFS had an open case but could not find Burton.

Burton is being held on $250,000 bond on a Class 4 felony charge of concealment of a death related to Zaraz. She also faces child endangerment charges for leaving her 5- and 6-year-old children alone. The fourth child lives elsewhere and has been determined to be safe.

Legislators questioned agency heads about an audit that found DCFS did not make timely determinations of whether reports of child abuse and neglect were credible. Under the law, DCFS has 60 days to make those findings.

“I have a lack of confidence in DCFS in your current administration, and your leadership abilities over there,” Mayfield said.

“So I have some problems.”

Mayfield said her time on the human services appropriations committee has featured several conversations about DCFS funding and needed reforms.

“Every year you guys come back and ask for more money. You tell us the same stories that you’re going to hire more case managers. You’re going to address these issues and nothing happens.

Your budget is one of the largest budgets in the state of Illinois, and we’re just not getting our money’s worth. These are taxpayer dollars,” Mayfield said.

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March 9, 2022

Say I saw it in The Shopper

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.SATRINA M. HIGGINS, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CHARLES H. HIGGINS JR. (DECEASED) Defendants 2017CH09827 14322 IRVING AVENUE DOLTON, IL 60419 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 24, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14322 IRVING AVENUE, DOLTON, IL 60419 Property Index No. 29-03-411-055-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

I3187702 ...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LATOSHIA GLOVER A/K/A LATOSHIA GLOVER-CLAYBOURNE, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 19 CH 00477 965 EAST 163RD STREET SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 30, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 965 EAST 163RD STREET, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 Property Index No. 29-23-107-022-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, one story single family home, detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

TJSC#: 42-782

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

Case # 19 CH 00920

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-05006IL_614756 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 00920 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3188244 ...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED C

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602

CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-FF6; Plaintiff, vs.

312-346-9088

JACQUELINE LAKTZIAN; ILLINOIS HOUSING

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CITY OF MARKHAM, AN

Attorney File No. 20-04698IL_613775 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 00477 TJSC#: 42-551 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 19 CH 00477 I3187884

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 313618.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

Defendants 2021CH04359

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

12635 S PAGE ST.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

Case # 2021 CH 04103

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 11, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

For information, The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-091837.

Attorney File No. 313618

I3188696 ...

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

Plaintiff,

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

-v.-

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301

21 CH 4303

E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com

NOTICE OF SALE

Attorney File No. 19-091837

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 12146 TJSC#: 42-121 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

THE CHAMBERS FAMILY TRUST, UNKNOWN TRUSTEE OR TRUSTEES OF THE CHAMBERS FAMILY TRUST, BRIAN CHAMBERS, CHARLOTTE LOFTON A/K/A CHARLOTTE CHAMBERS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF GERALD CHAMBERS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 19 CH 13311 16930 JODAVE AVENUE HAZEL CREST, IL 60429 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

WEST COAST SERVICING, INC

The real estate is improved with a tan stone, one story single family home, detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Case # 19 CH 12146

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff, -v.DEBRA L. FISHER, SECURITY SAVINGS BANK, FSB Defendants 2021 CH 04103

intercountyjudicialsales.com

3424 ELYSEES COURT

I3188256

HAZEL CREST, IL 60429

...

NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 29, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 1, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS E. COBB, JR., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 19 CH 12146 16205 FINCH AVENUE HARVEY, IL 60426 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16205 FINCH AVENUE, HARVEY, IL 60426 Property Index No. 29-20-217-041-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $70,346.28.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject

Commonly known as 12635 S PAGE ST., CALUMET PARK, IL 60827

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

847-291-1717

WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE TO LEHMAN MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-1

NOTICE OF SALE

Property Index No. 25-30-424-010-0000

Property Index No. 29-30-218-023-0000; 29-30218-024-0000

Property Index No. 30-17-213-004-0000

CALUMET PARK, IL 60827

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER

...

Commonly known as 5 157TH STREET, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409

LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC

TJSC#: 42-856

Bannockburn IL, 60015

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

Case Number: 2021 CH 04103

Defendants,

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com

I3188296

5 157TH STREET

...

Attorney Code. 43932

ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION;

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611. 21-020034 F2

I3189059

HINSDALE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUBURBAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED MARCH 9, 2000 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 74-2830, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

312-263-0003

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

19 CH 00920

Case # 19 CH 13311

Chicago IL, 60606

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

Defendants

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Commonly known as 16930 JODAVE AVENUE, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429

CHIANA M PAYNE A/K/A CHIANA MELODY PAYNE

TJSC#: 41-3411

-v.-

Commonly known as 15827 Sawyer Avenue, Markham, IL 60428.

-v.-

Case Number: 19 CH 13311

223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Plaintiff,

Attorney Code. 42168

Plaintiff,

P.I.N. 28-14-431-008-0000, 28-14-431-009-0000, 28-14-431-010-0000.

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Attorney File No. 19-092129

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

...

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 11, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

TJSC#: 42-451

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

312-346-9088

NOTICE OF SALE

Case Number: 2017CH09827

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

CALUMET CITY, IL 60409

Attorney Code. 21762

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

630-794-5300

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

Attorney File No. 14-17-00507

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

Commonly known as 3424 ELYSEES COURT, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429 Property Index No. 28-35-413-020-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $30,600.60.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE-

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $91,717.86.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-092129.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff ’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-02908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021CH04359 TJSC#: 42-224 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff ’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND

Financial Advice Column

Public Works Worker I Employment Opportunity

Financial Advisors Can Help Reduce Anxiety

The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is seeking Workers with its Public Works Department.

Public Works Worker I with Public Works Dept.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, Public Works Supervisor, or a Public Works Crew Leader, employees in this class perform a variety of entry level work as a member of a crew or an individual engaged in the construction, demolition, installation and repair of Village Assets. These tasks involve manual labor requiring the use of hand tools and light equipment operation in all weather conditions. Work may involve the construction, demolition, installation and repair of water, sewer and stormwater lines, street maintenance, sanitation, building maintenance and general housekeeping, parks, and grounds/property maintenance work. Work also includes driving a pickup or dump trucks to collect garbage, leaves, limbs, appliances, furniture and other yard waste and trash, routine horticultural tasks, street sign maintenance, and minor facility and equipment repair. Work assignments are repetitive in nature and can usually be performed with little supervision.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent is required, • Possession of a valid driver’s license, • Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to acquire a license within 90 days of hire, • Maintain that License and Endorsements without interruption throughout their employment with the Village.

• One year of experience in maintenance, constructi construction, or repair work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience A successful candidate must assist in moving the Village forward through modeling behavior that is consistent with our Good to Great leadership philosophy, and the overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the characteristics of a Servant Leader; have the ability to interact effectively with the public, department leadership, fellow employees and village officials; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization; and perform all job duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Village of South Holland with high ethical standards and behaviors.

Starting Salary Rate: $22.12 per hour The Village of South Holland offers an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, paidvacation and sick leave, with participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund system.

Employment applications are available online at SouthHolland.org Completed applications must be submitted to Employment@SouthHolland.org by March 31, 2022.

THE VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT.

VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND Administrative Assistant Employment Opportunity The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is seeking an Administrative Assistant with its Public Works Department.

Administrative Assistant with Public Works Dept.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The position of Public Works Administrative Assistant is to maintain a semblance of order to the office so the staff can perform their duties. It is a person that the Director (and staff) can rely on to take care of professional office duties, such as; customer service, accounting, work management and provide day to day support for the office. The position acts as a liaison for the Director in many situations and ensures that each employee has the necessary information and means to do his/her job.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent is required, • Some College (i.e. business courses), • Two (2) years of experience working in an administrative assistant capacity in a municipal, school or other public setting.

• Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office products, • Ability to use Quicken, Locis, Laserfische and other required office software systems.

• Communicate effectively and clearly to customers and employees, ability to demonstrate strong customer service etiquette, • Dependability and flexibility are essential, • Excellent phone and communication skills, • Well organized, creative, possess a positive attitude, good problem-solver, ability to multi-task, especially during pressured situations, • Basic administrative skills: filing, typing, composing letters, creating documents and accounting, • Capability to demonstrate strong customer service etiquette, A successful candidate must assist in moving the Village forward through modeling behavior that is consistent with our Good to Great leadership philosophy, and the overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the characteristics of a Servant Leader; have the ability to interact effectively with the public, department leadership, fellow employees and village officials; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization; and perform all job duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Village of South Holland with high ethical standards and behaviors.

Starting Salary Rate: $17.74 to $24.76 per hour, depending on experience The Village of South Holland offers an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, with participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund system.

Employment applications are available online at SouthHolland.org Completed applications must be submitted to Employment@SouthHolland.org by March 31, 2022.

THE VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT.

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SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones. But some people have had far fewer worries than others.

Consider this: Among those investors who work with a financial advisor, 84% said that doing so gave them a greater sense of comfort about their finances during the pandemic, according to a survey from Age Wave and Edward Jones.

Of course, many people experience investment-related fears even without a global health crisis, and that’s probably not surprising, given the periodic volatility of the financial markets. But financial guidance can come in handy during relatively normal times, too.

A financial professional can help you … … Look past the headlines – Inflation, interest rates, pandemics, elections – there’s always something in the news that could affect the investment world in the short term. But by helping you construct a portfolio that’s built for the long term and reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, a financial advisor can enable you to look past the headlines. … Avoid emotional decisions – Many people let their emotions drive their investment choices. When the market goes through a downturn and the value of their investments drops, they sell to “cut losses,” even though these same investments may still have good business fundamentals and promising futures. Conversely, when the market is on an uptick, some poeple chase after “hot” investments, even when they become overpriced and may have very little room to grow. But a financial advisor can help keep you from making these fear-

and greed-based actions by only recommending moves that make sense for your situation. … Work toward multiple goals – At various times in your life, you may have simultaneous financial goals. For example, you could be investing for a retirement that’s decades away, while also trying to save for a child’s college education. A financial professional can suggest ways you can keep working toward both objectives, in terms of how much money you can afford to invest and what types of savings and investment vehicles you should consider. … Prepare for the unexpected – Most of us did not need a pandemic to remind us that unexpected events can happen in our lives – and some of these events can have serious financial impacts on us and our loved ones. Do you have adequate life insurance? How about disability insurance?

And if you ever needed some type of longterm care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, how would you pay for it? A financial advisor can evaluate your protection needs and recommend appropriate solutions that fit within your overall financial strategy. … Adapt to changing circumstances – Over time, many things may change in your life – your job, your family situation, your retirement plans, and so on. A financial professional can help you adjust your financial strategy in response to these changes.

Achieving your financial goals may present challenges, but it doesn’t have to cause you years of worry and distress – as long as you get the help you need.

VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Work & Asset Management Employment Opportunity The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is seeking a GIS/Work and Asset Management Administrator with its Public Works Department.

GIS/Work and Asset Management Administrator with the Public Works Dept.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, an employee in this class perform a variety of skilled technical work related to the development, maintenance and administration of the GIS / Work and Asset Management System for Village Assets. An employee in this class is responsible for the use of data to make informed decisions related to maintenance and replacement of critical and expensive infrastructure to optimize performance, minimize costs, and make appropriate investments to meet all current and future needs. The employee will lead a team tasked to plan, develop, implement and maintain the Village’s Asset Management Program. Implementation will be strategic and focused the Public Works Department including utilities Independent judgment and initiative are exercised within established system structure and standards. Work involves public contact and requires tact and courtesy, and teamwork to accomplish the duties. Accuracy and attention to detail in entering data are critical in performing the work.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least five years of professional experience in infrastructure management performing planning, design, and construction; • Must have experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), database management, and familiar with GIS, but proficient in ARCGIS Pro software tools, SCADA and GPS systems; • Experience with asset management, utilities, and facilities maintenance; • Experience managing project teams in a consulting, municipal or public works environment; • Experience with Esri’s ArcGIS software platform, proficient in ARCGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online.

• Experience using Esri’s ArcGIS Solutions and field mobility applications such as ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, and ArcGIS QuickCapture.

• Implementation experience with on-premise and cloud-based servers, multi-user databases and database design techniques and best practices; • Experience with Enterprise Asset A successful candidate must assist in moving the Village forward through modeling behavior that is consistent with our Good to Great leadership philosophy, and the overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the characteristics of a Servant Leader; have the ability to interact effectively with the public, department leadership, fellow employees and village officials; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization; and perform all job duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Village of South Holland with high ethical standards and behaviors.

Starting Salary Rate: $66,000 to 78,540 per year, depending on experience.

The Village of South Holland offers an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, paidvacation and sick leave, with participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund system.

Employment applications are available online at SouthHolland.org Completed applications must be submitted to Employment@SouthHolland.org by March 31, 2022.

THE VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT.

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Classifieds Services AC/HEATING SERVICES: Summer Special! Furnaces or A/C’s , Clean & check $59.95. Furnaces, A/C’s, Boilers, water heaters, sump pumps, humidifiers, installations, repairs, furnaces installed from $1495.00 R/D Heating & Cooling. IL. and IN. 219-616-3281 HANDY MAN SERVICE Lenord Wilks - Call 1-773-897-9464 LIGHT BULB SERVICE Will replace your burnt out and broken bulbs - Interior/ Exterior. Also replace Smoke and CO2 Detector Batteries.

219-865-2345 ALL HANDYMAN REPAIRS Done On The Side to save money! Painting, drywall, tile, concrete patching, doors, roofing, hauling. Very reasonable.

Mark 708-408-7192 CONCRETE & PATCHING Done On The Side to save you money. Also general contracting, handyman work, FHA work & snowplowing. Very reasonable. Call Mark 708-408-7192 MOVING SERVICES: Pick up/ Delivery Service.

Small moves; in-house move; store-to-home. Assembly: Furniture & exercise equipment (Ikea, Office Depot, etc.) Call Rob daily until 9pm 219-433-9457 PAINTING SERVICES: Economy Painting. Interior/ Exterior painting 20% Off. Mention this ad. Walpaper instllation. General dywall repair & installation. Best price guaranteed. Ask for Ed. 708-548-6356 or 708-2885038.

ADG HANDYMAN Cleaned gutters and repairs, installing new gutters, protectors/cover caps. Never clean gutters again!

Unclogging all pipes large and small. 312-8356645/708-250-4752 gholston859@gmail.com PLUMBING SERVICES: J.E.M. Plumbing & Sewer, Drain Cleaning Specialist, water lines, pumps, water heater, faucets, toilets, same day service. 219-845-7589 or 708-896-0500 GUTTER CLEANING: SUPER FLOW Gutter cleaning, Free estimates. Very reasonable. Asl for Rob. No Sundays. 708-877-6860 HOME IMPROVEMENT: A&A Services services faucets, carpentry locks, fence and gate repair, gutter cleaning, power washing, toilet repairs, wind damage repairs, caulking, rooftop repair. Insured. Free estimates. 219-865-2345 TREE SERVICE: Maggy’s Tree Service. Tree’s Topped, Trimmed, Removed, Bush Removal, Stump Removal.

Walks shoveled. Also Insured Bonded. Free estimates. 708-200-8078 JUNK REMOVAL Time to make space!

Cleanouts (garage, attic, basement, shed). Hauling away appliances, furniture, trash. WE RECYCLE! Call ‘til 8pm 219-433-9457 PAINTS OF AMERICA interior and exterior painting, plus carpet cleaning and gutter cleaning. Senior discounts. Call Algie at 708-574-6367

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Submit your classified ad online at myshopper.biz or email general@myshopper.biz HARP-WILL CLEANING INC. has several openings for experienced, dependable Home/Office Cleaners with a track record of excellent service. We offer competitive pay. Contact us at info@ harpwillcleaning.com or 708-855-4294.

CAR / TRUCK TROUBLE? Vehicle-shopping? Onlocation diagnosis: Will find needed repairs / maintenance.

Uncertain of mechanic estimate? 32 years exper.

Any day! 219-433-9457 GUTTER CLEANING. Just a friendly reminder that your gutters need cleaning. Also, for a limited time, we offer a Free Rooftop Inspection at no extra charge. Call today for your free quote 219-8652345 SHELTON’S FIREARM AND SELF DEFENSE LLC. www. sheltonsfirearmsandself defense.com Don’t be a Victim, Book A Class Today! “Shelton’s Firearm and Self Defense Training LLC” 708-502-3718 TRIPLE E LAWNCARE Full Service weekly lawn care.

Power Raking, Aeration, Fertilization, Bush Trimming/ Removal/ Planting. Erik of Lansing 708-858-1213 DAILY MOVERS 20 miles one way $325-$425 Special 708-940-1378 CORONADO HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Providing home improvement services such as drywall repairs, painting, floor installations, plumbing and electrical services. For free estimates call (219) 902 1017

Wanted WORKING VHS RECORDER/PLAYER with Remote. 708-333-2130 IN SEARCH OF OLD COBRA 142 GTL & COBRA 2000 GTL CB RADIO base station and cb accessories let me know what you have! 312-720-0844 DO YOU HAVE ANY UNWANTED SICK OR TOO MANY POTTED HOUSE PLANTS? If you do please donate them to call 708-248-7949 LOOKING FOR CHILDREN FACE MASKS for 20 preschool children 708-990-8002 SEEKING TO RENT senior with section 8 house - singlefamily home 708-501-1388 WANTED: DON’T THROW IT AWAY! I am buying old stuff. Toys, signs, advertising, oil cans, and much more. Please call or text Doug. 219-616-9342 WANTED: Large Screens to Cover Window. 219-8010955 WANTED: Chain Saws Electric with Long Blades & Many Extra Chains as I can get. 219-801-0955 WANTED: As Many Large Giant Containers of Brown Outdoor Weatherproof Paint.

219-801-0955 WANTED: Tall Scaffolds to Reach High Apartment Buildings, 70 ft High - 219801-0955 WANTED: Old Deagan or Musser big bar vibraphones.

219-801-0955 WANTED: As many good circle saw blades as you have.

219-801-0955 WANTED: In search of old Cobra 142gtl& 2000 gtl cb radio base station and cb accessories let me know what you have! 312-720-0844

For Sale GENTLY USED SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE, 68 inches tall 30 wide ice maker and water in door GE 2 years old $1200 cash only pick up 815-2605357

For Rent BEAUTY SALON BOOTH RENTAL Shiblay Beauty Salon 16135 So. Park Ave, South Holland, IL 60473.

Call Mrs. Smith 773-4541061

Help Wanted LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVERS ASAP! Must have 3-5 years driving experience.

Need drivers to run local and over the road. 708-596-5710 DOT compliant PTSERVICE TECHNICIAN Reports to: Service Manager.

Work Hours: Monday thru Friday, with rotating on-call for evenings and weekends.

Pay Scale: Based on Experience. Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for performing annual maintenance on residential heating and cooling units, and recommending necessary preventative repairs to the homeowner. Job Duties Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair heating and cooling units • Perform maintenance on heating and cooling equipment • Analyze system for safety and efficiency • Communicate with customers regarding options and costs, obtaining approval for repairs/replacements • Document services, explaining guarantees/ warranties, collecting payment, and delivering payment to the office • Promote service agreements Qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years HVAC service experience • Work with industry-related tools, materials and supplies including ductwork • Ability to regularly move, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds • Ability to climb extension ladders to access roof-top units • Detail oriented and customer service focused • Strong listening and communication skills • NATE Certification a plus • Valid Driver’s License and good driving record • Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.

Send resume doctorair@ sbcglobal.net AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION is looking for drivers. Call Henry 708-596-5410 DOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FT CIRCULATION SERVICES SUPERVISOR The Dolton Public Library District is looking for a customerservice, self-starter/motivated geared person that will be responsible for the administration of the library’s circulation services under the general administration of the Administrative Librarian.

Responsible for interviewing, training, planning assigning and directing employees in the Circulation Department (Circulation Clerks). Also responsible for coaching, motivating rewarding, and disciplining of direct reports, as well as, conducting direct reports performance appraisals. Have an Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or 2 years college from an accredited two-year college preferred. Applicants email documents to: Please send your cover letter, resume and three references to: allysonw@ doltonpubliclibrary.org

DOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY PT CIRCULATION SERVICES CLERK ResponsibilitiesThe Dolton Public Library District is looking for a customer-service, self-starter/ motivated geared person that will be in a support staff position involving a variety of tasks related to the circulation and interlibrary loan of library materials for patrons. High school diploma or equivalent required. Please send your cover letter, resume and three references to: allysonw@ doltonpubliclibrary.org

HARVEY 2 Bds 2nd floor, 1 bath, A/C, Appl included, 1 month rent, 1 month security, no pets. 708-362-7887, 708-527-4477

DOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FT MAINTENANCE MANAGER Responsibilities - The Dolton Public Library District is looking for a full time Maintenance Manager that will work under the supervision of the Administrative Librarian.

The Maintenance Manager will monitor and report any needed repairs and improvements on the library property; oversee work performed by vendors, other cleaning staff and performs preventative maintenance and cleaning services at the library. Responsible for interviewing, training, planning assigning and directing employees in the Maintenance Department (P/T Cleaners). Also responsible for coaching, motivating rewarding, and disciplining of direct reports, as well as, conducting direct reports performance appraisals. Have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.Supplemental vocational, technical or trade school training in the building trades a plus. Please send your cover letter, resume and three references to: allysonw@ doltonpubliclibrary.org

Solid dining room table and chairs $125 text or call 219-798-7044

Real Estate FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL 5 BED 3 BATHROOM ALL BRICK HOME 2.5 Car Attached Garage, AC, Deck and Formal Dining room, for rent Calumet City $1850 a first-month last month and Move-in Fee. Available March the 1st. Call 708-8433932 4 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT South Suburbs to schedule an appointment call Willie 708-600-9432 or 708-417-8384 Section 8 Welcome Security Deposit Required.

VERY NICE ONE BEDROOM GARDEN APARTMENT INSECURE BUILDING - Combination Living Dining Room and Kitchen. All Utilities included. Laundry facility on premises. Rent $775 a month plus one month security deposit. 15132 Woodlawn Ave. South Holland, IL. 708-527-4536 Oscar APT FOR RENT LANSING: 1 Bed 1 Bath 3312 Ridge Rd Lansing IL 2nd floor Available now $1100 a month. Tenant pays electric.

No Pets 708-872-0527 APT FOR RENT: LANSING 2 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM, 2nd floor.

Seniors welcome. Included free heat. Gas Appls A/C Private parking 1.5-month security deposit $1050 a month Available Now! No Section 8. 17707 Commercial Ave Call Kevin 708-288-8640 SMALLER TWO BEDROOM HOME. South Holland. $950 plus security.

Redone, appliances, large living room, quiet area, big deck with nature views.

Application fee. Outside parking. 708-268-7075

LARGE, NEWLY DECORATED 3 BEDROOM Apt, 2 baths in Calumet City.

Sec 8 welcomed. 219-2139556 APARTMENT FOR RENT CALUMET CITY 2 bedroom Newly Decorated $905/mo 1 month Security Deposit 708-288-1357

Misc.

New, Never used Vtech Cordless Phone - Latest in Cordless Phone Techlology, w/ Called ID, Call Waiting Duplex Technology - $29.

Also - 4.4 Cubic Ft. Refrigerator. New, Never Used - Call 1-708-333-5296 Nonstick Turkey Roaster w/ removable rack 40x30.5x9.6 NEW $10.00Turkey Platterw/cuttin board NEW $15.00NEW Coffee on the Run 2 cups brewed simultaeous JCPHome $20.00 - 708-474-9568 Extra heavy-duty bar for sale. wood and 5 bar stools. price negotiable 708-843-3932 Madame Alexander dolls & Seraphim Angles. Many styles to choose from.

1-708-268-9506

Black Shelving Kit, 4 Adjustable Shelves, 72” Tall x 48” Wide New in BOx, $95; Pair Steel Bed Frame Rails with Casters, $20; 25ft Heavy Duty Tape Measure, New, $15. 708-460-8303 10 Ft. No Ratchet Tie-down, 2000 Lbs Strong, New, $10; 13 Pc Snap Cutter Knives with Extra Blades, new, $5;Razor Blade Paint Scraper with Extra Blades, $%; All Steel Oil Can Pump, 8ox, $5.

708-460-8303 Mini Snow Shovel, 11in Wide Blade, $8; Snow Shovel, Aluminum Blade, Used, $10; Alum. Scoop Shovel, Brand New, $29; Very Old Steel Scoop Blade, HD, $15; TYCO HO Train Set, Steam Loco, 5 Cars, Ready to Run, Dated 1975 Exell. Cndition, $125; 708-460-8303 1949-1950 Ford Car Hood, Marroon, Exc., $245; Old Cars Price Guide for Vehicles 1935-1978, New, $5; Pair 2-Ton Steel Jack Stands, New Boxed $22; One Gal. Gas Can with Spout, $5; Tailpipe for 1971 Plym. or Dodge, $20. 708-460-8303 Full-sized dresser with mirror, nightstand, and twin-sized headboard, mahoganycolored like new Broyhill $350 for full set 708-8891409 White Entry Door $245; White Side Lite Door with Deco Glass at top $100; White Storm Door $150.

708-895-2647

AM/FM Stereo Radio w/ 25” Speakers (new) in Box $60, Never Used. Craftsman Heavy Duty Bench Drill Press $120. 708-877-6088

White cast iron double sink $55. 708-895-2647

Insulated Cooler Picnic Basket, new, Folds flat, $15; Full/Queen Reversible Comforter 3-Pc Set, New in Sealed Wrap, cost $80, Sell $35; Bed-in-a-bag 8Pc set, new, xosts $70, sell $50.

708-460-8308

Earthwise Power Washer 15003 Used once. $69.00.

Suede, flared , patchwork skirt, matching vest, Western style, rust brown. Size 12. $35.00. 708-645-4245

Twin Bed Quilt with Sham, New in Sealed Wrap Cost $44, sell $29; 6-PC Set: 3 Pillar Candles and 3 Iron Pedistals New in Box, $15; 4 Pc Antique Crystal Parfait Set, USA, $10; 4 Pc Antique Sundae Set, USA, $10; 708-460-8303 Non-stick Roast Pan with V-rack, 17”x12”x3” New in BOx, $20; Hamilton Beach Blender Makes 5.5 Cups, New in Box, $20; 16 Pc Set

by Corning Dinnerware Set for 4 Dated 1985, Sealed in Box, $85. 708-460-8303 NESCO Food Dehydrator and Jerkey Maker, Contains 4 Trays, Made in USA, New $30; 2008 School House Dinner 11” PLate by Johnson Bros, New $15. 708-4608303

60 inch TV $245 708-8952647

Firestone Wilderness HT Tire M+S P235/75R15 Raised White Letters. Tread Like New. $35 - 708-474-6488 Snow Skis 2 Pair Hexcel Sundance and Hart Seville Sport. GEZE930 Bindings Both. Koflach Air Fit Boots All for $100 - 708-474-6488 Fisher Price Dreser and Changing Table. 4 Drawers, 34” Wide 20” Deep, 39” High Perfect for Newborn $40. 708-474-6488 Collection of 36 Spoons in a 13” x 16” Display Cabinet $100 - OBO. Wall Clocks - $10-$30 each 708-4816907 Sewing Machine “Viking Husqvarna Classica 105” $50. Kenmore Model 365 Sewing Machine $15 708-481-6907

10 Pc Fruit and Veggie Containers, Misc Sizes with Lids, New in Box, 2 Sets Available, $5 ea; 4 Colored Magic Markers, New, $3; Large 15oz Soy Candles, $8 Each. 708-460-8303

Teac Nostalgia GF-180 Record Player + Radio $20.

Cuisinart Juicer $10.

708-481-6907

Lifesaver Fire Extinguisher Rated 1-A 10 BC w/ Gauge, $17; Pill box, $3; 1000 pc Puzzle, shows 1950’s Antique Cars, new, $15; Hallmark Ornament 1953 Buick Skylark, new, $50. 708-4608303

Ottoman (or footstool) $25.

708-481-6907

Animal Trap, Clean, No Rust with Handle, $35; Quart Charcoal Lighter Fluid, 32oz, $3; Black Wastecan Cylinder, new, $5; Dimmer Switch for Lamp, $12; Clean White Steel Floor Lamp, $10.

708-460-8303 Little Wizard Red Glass Kerosene Lantern, $65; High Pressure Hand Pump for Auto/Home Use, New, $20.708-460-8303

Pair of Hardwood Kitchen Chairs (Windsor type) $30.708-481-6907

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Speaking Of Seniors

RIETVELD

A funeral service for Donald Mark Rietveld was held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Faith Church in Dyer, IN. Mr. Rietveld was born July 26, 1958 and passed away March 1, 2022. Husband of Donna Rietveld, nee Van Vuren. Father of Josh (Renee) Rietveld, the late Kelly Lynn Rietveld, Dennis (Dana) Fuller, Tim (Jenny) Fuller, Ken (Hilary) Fuller, and Dan (Jenny) Fuller. Grandfather of 22. Son of Betty Rietveld Paarlberg and the late Paul Rietveld. Brother of the late Timothy (Sue) Rietveld, Beth (Sam Stern) Rietveld, and Ken Rietveld. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery - Lansing, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. www. smitsfh.com

HARRIS

A memorial service for Joann J. Harris, nee Weiland, was held Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Smits Funeral Home in Dyer, IN with Pastor Chris Tiedeman officiating.

Mrs. Harris was born June 9, 1933 and passed away February 28, 2022. Wife of Donald Harris. Mother of Debbie Lange and Jill (Dale) Kahn. Grandmother of three; great-grandmother of four. Sister of Gerald Filer. Preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Hazel Weiland, her siblings Dee Neuheisel and Michael Weiland Sr., and by one granddaughter. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. www.smitsfh.com

DORIAN

Private services for Diane M. Dorian, nee Davies, were held at Smits Funeral Home in Dyer, IN. Mrs. Dorian was born December 21, 1949 and passed away February 28, 2022.

Mother of Keith Dorian, Brian (Alexandra) Dorian, Lance Dorian, Tara Dorian, and the late Kevin Dorian.

Grandmother of two. Sister of Patti (late Jack) Kolb, Billy (Sandy) Davies, and Teri Villarreal. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Jean Davies, and by one grandchild. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. www. smitsfh.com

LEKAVICH

A Funeral Mass for John A. Lekavich was held on March 7th at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Jacek Wrona officiating. Mr. Lekavich was born May 8, 1944 and died February 28, 2022. He was the brother of Bernadette Panovich, Antoinettte (Joe) Sibrava, and the late Ronald J. (Barbara) Lekavich.

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Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service).

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DEVRIES

A funeral service for Leona “Dolly” DeVries, nee Ebbens, was held Friday, March 4, 2022 at Smits Funeral Home in Dyer, IN with Rev. Cal Aardsma officiating. Mrs. DeVries was born December 3, 1926 and passed away February 28, 2022. Wife of the late Gerrit R. DeVries. Mother of Judith (Stan) Feekes, Gerrit H. (Dianne) DeVries, and Robert (Sandra) DeVries.

Grandmother of six; greatgrandmother of thirteen, preceded in death by one.

Sister of Clara DeVries.

Preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Mary Ebbens, and by 12 of her siblings. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens - Schererville, IN. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. www.smitsfh.com

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The cause of the bill was the fact that Medicare never sent the claim information to his Medicare supplement insurance company.

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Dear Representative, Our client sent to our firm a bill from your firm for our review. The bill seeks a balance of $634.90 on Invoice Number XXXXXX with Client ID Number XXXXXX for services rendered on 10/28/2021. The statement is dated 02/09/2022 and claims that the bill is past due.

I phoned the client’s Medicare supplement insurance plan company to learn what it might know about this bill. IT REPORTED THAT MEDICARE NEVER SENT THIS CLAIM TO IT. That is not the fault of the patient or his insurance company. If your firm filed the claim properly, then it is entirely

Medicare’s fault. This failure of Medicare to send claims information to secondary insurers is a serious and growing problem with the Medicare system. I hope that you want to treat our senior citizen client as fairly as you would want someone in your family treated.

To fix this problem as fast as possible, please send both the original billing information and the Medicare EOB information that you have for this claim directly to the secondary insurer at the following address: XXXX. All the help that I gave this client was FREE OF CHARGE. This agency helps our clients with such Medicare billing problems AT NO CHARGE to demonstrate that we really do care about our senior citizen clients.

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House Passes Bill To Reimburse Teachers For College Tuition, Fees The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would reimburse public school teachers for tuition and mandatory fees paid to a public institution of higher education.

The measure is intended to promote the retention of teachers, but Republicans said it would skew toward the benefit of wealthy students whose parents paid for their education.

In a 70-42 vote, with no Republican support, the House passed House Bill 4139, which would require the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to establish and administer a teacher reimbursement grant program that provides eligible applicants an annual reimbursement of tuition and fees.

Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, said the bill addresses a dire need for teachers and incentivizes teachers to remain in Illinois public schools for at least 10 years.

“I’m a retired teacher of 35 years, and my heart is broken when I go to high schools in my community,” Scherer said. “I see a gymnasium full of students without teachers because it seems to me many people have a reason to turn a blind eye to the teacher shortage.”

To be eligible for reimbursement, applicants must have attended a public Illinois university and completed a state-approved educator program. Scherer said while they are employed at an Illinois public school, they will get reimbursed one-tenth of the amount they paid in tuition and fees for up to 10 years.

To receive reimbursement, applicants would need to provide documentation of the total amount of tuition and mandatory fees paid and would be reimbursed for up to eight semesters or 12 quarters. Tuition and fees beyond the eight semesters or 12 quarters would be ineligible for reimbursement.

If the grant program were to serve everyone eligible, it would require about $1.4 billion over 18 years, according to a fiscal note attached to the bill at the request of a Republican lawmaker. In fiscal year 2023, it would cost about $88.3 million altogether and grow each year until annual costs peaked in years nine and 10 at about $140.2 million and declining thereafter. It would impact an estimated 65,160 Illinois teachers, including an estimated 53,460 current teachers.

The bill does not appropriate any money for the program, however, so lawmakers would have to include funding in future state budgets for it to have any effect.

Scherer said the reimbursement program is modeled after a 1970s program.

Illinois State Board of Education data shows that there are 1,703 unfilled teaching positions

across 852 school districts in Illinois.

Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, said as someone who comes from a family of teachers, she has heard from her siblings how the shortage has impacted their ability to do their job. Cassidy noted that private sector companies have used tuition reimbursement as an incentive to hire workers.

Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, noted that ISAC had concerns about the bill and filed a witness slip in opposition to it. She requested the fiscal note on the bill which showed the billion-dollar price tag.

Bourne said due to the lack of income requirements in the bill, state taxpayers could be on the hook for tuition that a wealthy family member had already paid to the public university. For that reason, she said. the bill does not help the people it is intended to help.

She said it is an inequitable way of encouraging students to go into the education profession.

The bill is supported by the state’s major teachers unions.

Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, noted that while there are many reasons for the teacher shortage, the pandemic has “added fuel to the fire,” and Scherer’s bill would be another opportunity to provide support to teachers.

The 2021 Illinois Educator Shortage Survey released by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools shows that the pandemic has led to a decrease in the number of educators employed.

Guzzardi said that the shortage has led to substitute staffing problems throughout schools in his district. In the IARSS educator survey, 80 percent of responding districts said they have used an existing teacher during their prep time as a substitute in other classes.

“I have principals who are going into the second-grade classroom and teaching second grade because they just can’t get enough substitute teachers to cover,” Guzzardi said.

Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, said the bill creates confusing rules that will reward rich students whose parents are paying for their education.

Keicher said the option of expanding the existing Golden Apple program and other state incentives should have been considered before lawmakers create a new grant program.

The Golden Apple Scholar program is a teacher preparation and scholarship program for high school seniors, as well as first- and second-year Illinois college students.

The bill now heads to the Senate for further discussion.

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