The Shopper 5/31/2023

7 Ways to Set Up Your Yard for Summer

Fun - Channel “master backyarding” skills to create an ideal summer backyard

Your family backyard is the ideal location to create a summer full of memories for you, your family, and community. Easy to access? Check. Affordable? You bet. Able to accommodate all sorts of activities? Absolutely. Your backyard’s potential is really only limited by your imagination and willingness to roll up your sleeves to create a sensational space for summer enjoyment.

“We’ve all been practicing our ‘backyarding’ skills for the last few years, taking our indoor lives out into the green space around us,” says Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation. “Now’s a great time to turn your yard into the ideal outdoor summer room.”

According to a recent poll commissioned by the TurfMutt Foundation and conducted online by The Harris Poll, more than three-quarters of Americans who have a yard (76%) say the family yard space is one of the most important parts of their home.

Here are seven ideas from the TurfMutt Foundation to turn an ordinary yard into a summer oasis for fun and relaxation:

1. Give your yard a facelift. The first step to establishing a summer fun zone is to work with what you have. Clean out flowerbeds, clear the yard of debris, spread a fresh layer of mulch around trees and bushes, and keep the grass mowed. See what additional trees, shrubs and plants might be needed. Use outdoor power equipment to make even big jobs easier (e.g. a pole trimmer for pruning trees, a leaf blower to tidy your flowerbeds, a riding mower for big lawns, or a hedge trimmer for your bushes).

2. List all the fun you want to have outside. Identify activity zones for games, entertaining and relaxation. Can your lawn lure your kids away from their screens and into the great outdoors for cornhole, soccer, bocce ball, croquet, or a giant checkers board game? Do you have a patio table or deck where family game nights can be held? Have a swimming pool where you can plan a “dive in” movie night, and invite your neighbors to bring their favorite pool float? You can even plan a memorable family staycation in your own backyard with camping, parties and more. Get your children’s buy-in by involving them in the planning.

3. Bring learning outdoors. Just because school is out doesn’t mean the learning should end. Avoid the “summer slide” by setting up an area for outdoor learning, like a space under a shade tree where your kids can do summer reading. Create games and do experiments outdoors with TurfMutt’s lesson plans (new ones this year!) which teach kids to be backyard superheroes like Mulligan the TurfMutt . The activities are so fun your kids will never know they’re learning science lessons. Check them out here.

4. Don’t forget Fido. Pets are part of the family, too, so think about what backyard improvements you can make to ensure they fully enjoy the dog days of summer. Add a water feature for them to cool off. Plant some bushes for napping in the shade. Use a row of hedges to separate their “business” spot from the rest of the backyard activity areas. Just remember when planting to check the ASPCA’s list of toxic and non-toxic plants.

5. Make outdoors as inviting as indoors. Think about ways to make your outdoor living area just as comfortable as your indoor spaces. String lights add a warm glow. A firepit is great for toasting marshmallows. A new deck or hardscaping could be just the ticket for taking your backyard oasis from boring to brilliant.

6. Consider the good you’re doing. Whether putting in a vegetable garden, planting pollinator-supporting shrubs and flowers, or creating activity zones, your family yard can do a lot—all at once both for your family and the environment. A grassy area is not only a field for play, but it’s also an excellent carbon-capturing and oxygen-producing space. Planting shrubs and flowering plants feeds our birds, bees, and butterflies. A leafy tree is a perfect perch for a relaxing swing in a hammock and it provides shade to combat the heat island effect. It also produces oxygen and captures carbon. A garden where you can grow some of the food your family will enjoy this summer gets you digging in the dirt, proven to be good for our immune systems and happiness. (Soil is the new Prozac, after all.)

7. Put safety first. When working outdoors, always remember no children or pets around operating outdoor power equipment. Check out the TurfMutt infographic for more summer fun ideas. For more information, sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with backyarding tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here. To learn more about creating the yard of your dreams, visit TurfMutt.com. Look for Mulligan the TurfMutt on the CBS Lucky Dog television show. Here is a link to download the International Backyarding Fact Book, to learn why spending time in our yards and community parks is good for us…and the planet.

About the TurfMutt Foundation

TurfMutt was created by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s (OPEI) TurfMutt Foundation and has reached more than 70 million children, educators and families since 2009. Championed by Foundation spokesdog, Mulligan the TurfMutt, and through education partners such as Weekly Reader, Discovery Education and Scholastic, TurfMutt has taught students and teachers how to “save the planet, one yard at a time.” Today, TurfMutt is an official USGBC® Education Partner and part of their global LEARNING LAB. TurfMutt has been an education resource at the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Apple, the Center for Green Schools, the Outdoors Alliance for Kids, the National Energy Education Development (NEED) project, Climate Change Live, Petfinder and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2017, the TurfMutt animated video series won the coveted Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award for Best Interstitial Series. TurfMutt’s personal, home habitat was featured in the 2017-2020 Wildlife Habitat Council calendars. More information at TurfMutt.com.

Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam

Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning the public of a telephone scam where a caller identifying as a Sheriff’s Office employee tells victims they must pay a “collateral bond” for federal citations or risk going to jail.

The scammer tells victims that they missed a court date and has two options to remedy the situation.

Either get an attorney and go through criminal proceedings and being held in jail or a go through a civil hearing through zoom and pay a $1,500 “collateral bond” for reach citation through a mobile banking app.

The name used by the caller matches the name of an actual Sheriff’s Office employee, and the phone number on caller ID

appears to be that connected to Sheriff’s Office number so an Internet search of the name may make the call appear to be legitimate. The caller may also use legal or police jargon during the call to further intimidate the victims.

The public should be aware that these types of calls are scams and should not send money or provide personal information to the caller. The Sheriff’s Office does not request payments in this manner, nor does the Office accept payment via money transfer apps.

Individuals who believe they have been a victim of this scam are asked to call the Sheriff’s Police Investigation Section at 708865-4896 or the Sheriff’s Police non-emergency number at 847635-1188.

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What should you expect from your investments?

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions. So, what are reasonable expectations to have about your investments?

Ideally, you hope that your investment portfolio will eventually help you meet your goals, both your short-term ones, such as a cross-country vacation, and the long-term ones, such as a comfortable retirement. But your expectations may be affected by several factors, including the following:

• Misunderstanding – Various factors in the economy and the financial markets trigger different reactions in different types of investments — so you should expect different results. When you own stocks, you can generally expect greater price volatility in the short term. Over time, though, the “up” and “down” years tend to average out. When you own bonds, you can expect less volatility than individual stocks, but that’s not to say that bond prices never change. Generally, when interest rates rise, you can anticipate that the value of your existing, lower-paying bonds may decrease, and when rates fall, the value of your bonds may increase.

• Recency bias – Investors exhibit “recency bias” when they place too much emphasis on recent events in the financial markets, expecting that those same events will happen again. But these expectations can lead to negative behavior. For example, in 2018, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 6% – so investors subject to recency bias might have concluded it was best to stay out of the markets for a while. But the Dow jumped more than

Checked Bill for Dyer Client

On May 23, 2023, I checked a medical bill that a client forwarded to me. The client is a senior citizen from Dyer, Indiana.

With some editing to protect the privacy of our client, here is the letter that I sent to the client after checking the medical bill for her.

You sent a medical bill to our firm to be checked. It was given to me.

I phoned your Medicare supplement insurance company to learn what it knew of this bill.

It reported that it paid this bill. It sent a check to the medical firm on April 30, 2023. That check was cashed on May 9, 2023. The check number is XXXXXXXX. The date on the bill that was sent to you is April 27, 2023. So, it appears that this bill was paid by your insurance company only a few days after this bill was mailed to you.

Thank you for allowing us to help you with your insurance needs.

All the help that I gave this client was FREE OF CHARGE. This insurance agency helps clients with Medicare related medical bills that might have a problem AT NO CHARGE to the clients. If your insurance agent or agency does not give this high level of customer service, why not switch to an agency that does? Our agency does.

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Help coming for struggling homeowners as Pappas initiative leads to historic reform of Illinois’ property tax law

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, who issued two studies last year that found gross inequities in the state’s property tax code, spearheaded the passage of groundbreaking legislation that would help homeowners who fall behind on their property taxes and close loopholes tax investors have exploited at the expense of local governments.

Pappas’ Property Tax Equity Legislation — now a collaborative effort with the Chicago Community Trust philanthropic organization — was passed by the Illinois General Assembly today, Wednesday, May 24. Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign it into law. State Sen. Ram Villivalam and state Rep. Kam Buckner, both Chicago Democrats, were original sponsors of the legislation.

The legislation would cut in half the onerous interest rate charged in Cook County for late property tax payments. That interest rate would drop from 18% a year to 9% a year. That change will save struggling property owners between $25 million and $35 million a year, with most of those savings benefiting Black and Latino communities.

These tax buyers pay the taxes and receive a lien against the property. Most owners redeem the taxes, repaying the tax buyer with interest, plus court costs and fees. If they don’t pay up, the tax buyer can go to court to take ownership of their property.

However, most tax buyers do not want to own the property, so they use loopholes they helped write into a section of the property tax code known as “sales in error” to overturn the sale, often citing frivolous or insignificant reasons. If the sale is overturned, tax buyers get all of their money back from local governments, typically with interest. The property is returned to the delinquent property tax roll.

Using sales in error, tax buyers in Cook County have received refunds totaling about $277.6 million, including at least $27.7 million in interest, during a seven-year period from 2015 to 2022. Of that money refunded, about 87% was siphoned from local governments serving predominantly Black and Latino residents, impacting schools and public safety.

22% the very next year. Of course, the reverse can also be true: In 2021, the Dow rose almost 19%, so investors who might have been susceptible to recency bias may have thought they were in for more big gains right away — but in 2022, the Dow fell almost 9%. Here’s the bottom line: Recency bias may cloud your expectations about your investments’ performance — and it’s essentially impossible to predict accurately what will happen to the financial markets in any given year.

• Anchoring – Another type of investment behavior is known as “anchoring” — an excessive reliance on your original conviction in an investment.

So, for instance, if you bought stock in a company you thought had great prospects, you might want to keep your shares year after year, even after evidence emerges that the company has real risks — for example, poor management, or its products could become outdated, or it could be part of an industry that’s in decline. But if you stick with your initial belief that the company will inevitably do well, and you’re not open to new sources of information about this investment, your expectations may never be met.

In many areas of life, reality may differ from our expectations — and that can certainly be true for our investments. Being familiar with the factors that can shape your expectations can help you maintain a realistic outlook about your investments.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Patrick Zamkin, located at 18735 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430. Contact us at (708) 798-9066. Edward Jones. Member SIPC.

Slashing the interest rate was a core recommendation from “Maps of Inequality: From Redlining to Urban Decay and the Black Exodus,” a July 2022 study by the Treasurer’s research team.

“The vast majority of property owners who fall behind on their property taxes are in predominantly Black and Latino communities,” Pappas said. “These changes will prevent millions of dollars of generational wealth from being stripped from these households. Property tax law must be made more fair and our legislation does that.”

Another significant piece of the bill would overhaul the state’s system for selling unpaid property taxes to private investors by closing a series of loopholes that they have exploited for years. These “tax buyers,” mostly hedge funds, private equity firms and real estate investors, have drained about $40 million each year from governments that serve predominantly Black and Latino communities.

Those recommendations stem from a study the Treasurer issued in October 2022, “How Wealthy Investors are Making Millions Exploiting Illinois’ Property Tax Law.”

Illinois law requires that unpaid property taxes be offered for sale to private investors.

A third piece of the bill would make it easier to move abandoned residential properties back onto the tax rolls and into productive use more quickly by making changes to the biennial Scavenger Sale, which began in 1943 and is used only in Cook County.

The Scavenger Sale, a last-ditch auction of chronically delinquent properties, is a failure, Pappas said. The new law would allow local governments to take control of properties if they are not purchased in the Annual Tax Sale. Government could clear liens more quickly and put the properties into the hands of people and organizations to develop them.

“This is without a doubt, the biggest property tax reform legislation Illinois has had in decades,” Pappas said. “We thank Senator Villivalam and Representative Buckner for sponsoring and guiding legislation that will help to ease the financial burden on property owners and restore our neighborhoods.”

The property tax reform legislation was drafted by Pappas’ office following the release of the two studies by her research team last year. Pappas put the team together nearly two years ago to investigate flaws and inequities in the sprawling and complex property tax system. The Pappas studies can be found at cookcountytreasurer.com.

LOCAL CHURCHES

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

16341 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-339-1133

Info@CalvarySouthHolland.org

CalvarySouthHolland.org

PASTOR ALFONZO SURRETT, SR.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS

8303 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 322-6527

gracedyer.webchicago.net

JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing 312-206-1833

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CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

1151 E. 170th St., South Holland

708-331-8389

FAX 708.331.8374

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PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES

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PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER

Heart Smart

JOSH BOOTSMA

A college professor had a student that he knew was physically strong in his class. His name was Micah and he was on the gymnastics team. One day the professor called Micah into his office and asked him, “Do you think you could do 300 push-ups?”

Micah was surprised. “Uhh, the most I’ve ever done in a day is 200, but I probably could, if they were broken up a little.”

“That’s perfect,” the professor said.

During next week’s class, the professor brought donuts to class, much to the delight of the students.

“Charlotte, would you like a donut?” he said to the first student seated in the front row.

“Yes,” she said.

“Micah, would you do ten push-ups so Charlotte can have a donut?” asked the professor as Micah got on the floor and did ten quick push-ups.

This pattern continued until the fifth student said, “I don’t want a donut, no.”

The professor turned to Micah. “Micah, can you do ten push-ups for the donut that Noah didn’t want?”

Micah did the push-ups, beads of sweat starting to appear on his brow. The professor placed a donut on the desk in front of Noah.

“What? I didn’t want one!” stammered Noah, but the professor ignored him.

COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1130 East 154th St., South Holland 708-333-5955

www.covucc.org

PASTOR REV. DR. PATRICK L. DAYMOND WORSHIP SERVICES

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.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

651 East 166th St., South Holland 708-331-4100

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WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Channel 6 Tues. 10:00 a.m.

The pattern continued, with Micah doing more and more push-ups for more and more donuts — many of which weren’t asked for but were placed on the desks anyway.

As the professor made his way to the last row, Micah’s pushups had become slow and labored.

The professor came to John, a strong young man himself.

“Can I do the push-ups myself?” asked John.

“No. Only Micah can do the push-ups for your donut.”

“Well, I don’t want a donut, then,” said John, looking sympathetically at Micah, who was breathing heavily.

“Ok. Micah, can you do ten push-ups for the donut that John doesn’t want?”

Micah took a long breath and slowly lowered and raised himself ten times. By now students were pleading with the professor to stop whatever cruel game this was. He didn’t listen.

As the last student — with tears in her eyes — refused a donut, the professor asked Micah for ten final push-ups. Micah’s shaking arms slowly finished the final set and he collapsed on the floor in total exhaustion.

FIRST CHURCH (PCA) 3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610

www.firstchurchpca.org

PASTOR WYBREN OORD

FIRST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND

16248 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211

www.firstchurchsh.org

PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday 9:30

ESPIRITU DE DIOS

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.

UNITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

Plum Creek Center

2138 Moeller Street Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 931-5284

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MINISTER: REV. GERALDINE COLVIN SUNDAY SERVICE.......................10:00

I first heard this illustration years ago as a way to show Jesus Christ’s free offer of salvation to everyone. Jesus Christ died so that people like you and me can have a donut, that is, so that we can have eternal life and all the benefits that come with being a child of God. Jesus’ sacrifice is offered to everyone, freely. Will you accept the free gift he offers?

Josh Bootsma Member, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Dolton Public Library

Address: 14037 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL

Phone: 708-849-2385

Email: lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org

Website: www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

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

Virtual Zumba

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 (4pm to 4:30pm) Ages 10 + years, beginning Oct. 10, 2022. 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 708-849-2385 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 3:30pm to 4:30pm If interested register by calling 708-849-2385 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 (708-8492385) for more information. Meet via Zoom. FREE.

Virtual Workout Program with Sheena Stinson

Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every Monday from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-849-2385 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 3rd Saturday of the month from 2pm to 2:30pm starting Oct. 15. A YouTube link will be emailed every 3rd Friday. 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.

Dolton Public Library District Curbside Times Monday through Friday [9am to 2pm]. 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. January 26, 2023 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm. And every other Thursday to May 18, 2023, 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 (708849-2385, ext. 4) Date & Times subject to change. Call 708-849-2385, ext. 212. A Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the program. FREE.

Virtual Program, Passport to Knowledge

Every first Monday of the month. (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 prior to departure. The link for Zoom will be emailed prior to the program. FREE.

Coffee and Chat – a Senior Experience

Are you a senior over the age of 60 and want to have conversation with other seniors. Some of the topics discussed are technology and other happenings in our world and community. Held every Wed., @ 4pm to 4:30pm. To register for the program and all the other Senior Programs call (708-849-2385) or email your registration to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org FREE.

Between the Pages: A Virtual Story Time

Every third Saturday of the month at 1:30pm.To register call (708-849-2385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE.

Health Fair Health Fair, sponsored by The Dolton Public Library District. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (10am – 1pm). There will be persons and mobile trucks on hand for the following for the community: Diabetes Testing, Blood Pressure Checks, Mental Health info., HIV Testing, Podiatry Care, Dental Care, Healthy Eating and Medicare Assistance. FREE.

Estate Planning and Probate

Dolton Public Library District presents, Estate Planning & Probate: What Individuals & Families Need to Know. June 9, 2023 (1pm to 2pm) Held in person in the Josway Auditorium. Please register by calling (708-849-2385, ext. 3) with your full name, and phone number or email info. At lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org FREE.

Bicycle Maintenance & Repair

Speaker George Pence of Compleat Cyclist, Saturday, July 15, 2023 (1pm – 2pm) - Josway Auditorium. Learn about all the maintenance tricks for your bike. Learn all about keeping your bicycle in tip-top shape for your warm-weather bike rides. Register by leaving your full name and email address at (708-849-2385, ext. 3 or email info. At lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org FREE.

Junteenth

Juneteeth … A Week of Celebration. Speaker: Dr. Larry McClelland Emeritus Professor of Sociology & Community Studies – Thursday, June 22, 2023 (4pm – 5pm) – Josway Auditorium. Dr. L. McClellan’s research & writing focuses on historic highways, and the Underground Railroad in the IL area. He will focus on how the Dolton, IL area played a part in the history of African American History. To register call (708-849-2385, ext. 3, leaving your name email address and phone number. FREE.

Summer Reading Kick – Off Fair, Saturday, June 3, 11am to 2pm. Must have a Dolton Library Card to sign up. Food and Fun - also Raffles/ Prizes – To be held at Dolton Public Library 14037 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL Register at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org or call at 708-849-2385, ext. 4 and leave your name, email and the child’s name/age.

Toddler Time. For young children (18 mos – 4 yrs.) Aand their caregivers. Every First Tuesday, 10:45am – 11:45am. 14037 Lincoln Avenue, Kopac Room, starting June 6, 2023. To join us, please register at lincoln@doltonpubiclibrary.org leave your name, email or call at 708-849-2385, ext. 4. FREE.

The Spoken Word Come join our Summer Reading Kick-Off Fair, sign up your children and enjoy Spoken Word Artist, Marcia Eastmond. Saturday, June 3, 2023. 14037 Lincoln Avenue at 1pm. Josway Auditorium. FREE.

Ms. Joyce Bonner, Ms. Joyce Bonner who is a licensed Insurance Broker with Health Coverage.. Ask Me! All your questions regarding insurance, health coverage, medicare, etc. covered or answered for you. Save the Date, Wed., June 21, 2023 (10am to 1pm) at 14037 Lincoln Ave., Dolton, IL FREE.

Beets in Thyme – Healthy Eating

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (10am to 1pm). Try some of the healthy eats that this group have to offer. Lets start off right, by eating healthy and lengthen our lives. Eat Well, Live Better! FREE.

Re-establishing Hope with Dr. Mary Camper DD, LCSW, MSW, FSW, CADC, DUI, SA, GA Your health & wellness are a priority to us. We understand how daily challenges affect our thoughts, mood, and behaviors. Dr. Mary Camper goes into more detail regarding this and how all can gain the support they may need. We are here because we care. Health Fair, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (10am to 1pm). FREE

Harvey Public Library

Address: 15441 Turlington, Harvey, IL 60426

Phone: 708-331-0757x3200

Email: has@harvey.lib.il.us

Website:www.harvey.lib.il.us

FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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)

Riverdale Public Library

Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827

Phone: (708) 841-3311

Email: library@rpld.org

Website: www.rpld.org

Community Pantry Food Drive

Open to the public during business hours:

Monday -Thursday 10AM to 6PM, Friday 10AM to 5PM, and Saturday 10AM to 2PM

“Join our Patrons Helping Patrons initiative by donating non-perishable food items to the new Riverdale Public Library Community Food Pantry. Let’s work together to help others!”

Multi-Library Geocaching Event

Join us for the 11th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event! All library patrons are invited to use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous participating area libraries. For each listed geocache you discover, you earn a chance to win a $25 Gift Card. To be eligible for the prize drawing, your library card from a participating library must be in good standing. All ages welcome! Find all the official clues at https://multilibrarygeocache.weebly.com/

Family Game Day (All ages)

Thursday, May 25th from 3PM to 4PM “Spend time with your family and friends playing a variety of board games, card games and more! Snacks and beverages provided.”

All Things Needlework Club (All Ages)

Every Monday from 12PMto 1:30PM “Stitchers of all skill levels are invited to mingle, learn, and share tips with fellow crafter enthusiasts. Bring your latest project or join in the group project. Limited supplies available.”

Bingo Night (Adult/Seniors)

Wednesday, May 31 from 4PM to 5:30PM “Enjoy a game of Bingo with friends and win fun prizes! No entry fees.”

Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors)

Every Saturday from 11AM-12PM “Enjoy the benefits of strength, flexibility, and relaxation in a fun and social way.”

Manga Anime and Comics (MAC) Club (Teens/Tweens)

Saturday, May 27th from 12:30PM to 1:30PM “Come in and hang out, discussing the latest comics and cartoons. Snacks are provided!”

Tutoring and Downtime (Grades K-12)

Every Tuesday from 3PM to 6PM “Get the homework help you need and afterwards enjoy hanging out with your friends playing games!”

STEM-On-Wheels (Grades K-12)

Every Thursday from 3PM to 5:30PM “Drop-in Thursdays at the Riverdale Library for one-of-a-kind STEM enrichment with AAYD’s STEM-On-Wheels team! Homework help will be available as well.”

Story Time with Ms. Cheryl (Children)

Tuesdays, May 2nd, 16th, and 30th from 10:30AM to 11:30AM “Listen to the storytelling of Ms. Cheryl and afterwards, participate in a fun-filled craft. Ages 3 and Up.

South Holland Public Library

Address: 16250 Wausau Ave., South Holland IL

Phone: 708-527-3160 or 708-580-6161

Email: library@southhollandlibrary.org

Website: shlibrary.org/events-calendar.

Summer Reading Kick-off

Saturday, June 3, 2023 12 pm –3pm This event will be held both indoors and outdoors. Join us for a day of fun with Grammy Nominated Nanny Niki and South Holland’s own 40+ Double Dutch Club.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, June 8, 11:00 am ZOOM and LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED New instructor. New day. Enjoy yoga while in a seated position. This class is open and accessible for all!

Arte en la Biblioteca

Sábado, 10 de Junio, 2:00 pm Collaboration Space

REGISTRACION REQUERIDA El enfoque de esta clase será de fomentar la sostenibilidad durante el proceso creativo mientras pensamos en qué materiales usamos para el arte, así como dónde terminan después de usarlos. Los participantes crearán su propia decoración para el hogar con el tema de una flor. Este programa será completamente en español.

Nature’s Gentle Tai-Chi-Gong

Wednesday, June 14, 2:30 pm LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED Brian Thompson of BNEW4Life shares gentle breathing, movement, and stretching exercises. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This program will be offered live, and a recording will also be available on our YouTube page.

Dream Big

Tuesday, June 13, 7:00 pm Community Room

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Learn how Abena Boamah Acheampong took a beauty product from conception to being sold in 400 Ulta Beauty Stores. Samples will be given.

Senior Social Hour (ages 55+) REGISTRATION REQUIRED Collaboration Space

Friday, June 16, 1:00 pm It’s a jigsaw puzzle challenge!

We Know Whodunnit Mystery Book Club: The Maid by Nita Prose

Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 pm Small Meeting Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Sound Bath Meditation

Monday, June 26, 7:00 pm Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Space is limited. Join Porsha, a meditation coach certified in Music Therapy and Sound Healing, as she leads a sound bath meditation session. Bring a yoga mat or towel to sit on. Comfortable clothing is also suggested.

Calming Meditation

Wednesday, June 28, 2:30 pm Community Room

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state using guided meditation with Brian Thompson from BNew4Life.

Crafty DIYs

Birdhouse Thursday, June 29, 6:00 pm Collaboration Space REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Bid Whist at the Library

Friday, June 30, 1:00 pm Collaboration Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Space is limited Make new friends and meet your neighbors for a stimulating game of Bid Whist. It takes four to make a game, so bring your friends!

Keyboard Shortcuts

Thursday, June 15, 7:00 pm Collaboration Space REGISTRATION REQUIRED Learn common functions such as Bold, Undo, or Copy and Paste all with the touch of a button(s).

Internet 101

Tuesday, June 20, 12:00 pm Collaboration Space REGISTRATION REQUIRED We will review basic internet functions and safely visit a variety of sites for information and entertainment.

Lunch With a Librarian

Fridays in June at 1pm Registration Required Munch on some goodies while getting to know your Youth Services Librarians and some of their favorite food-related activities.

Fun At 4

Wednesday, June 7, at 4 pm Come and join the party! A fun themed storytime and small craft. Designed for ages 3 and up.

Drive-In Movie ♥

Thursday, June 22 at 6 PM Registration Required After building and decorating cardboard cars with us, pull into a parking spot for a showing of a feature film at our Drive-In Theater.

Calendar Of Events

Golden Times Seniors I & M Canal Mule Pull Ride June 28 th , 2023 Cost $50.00 Themed Luncheon August 19 th , 2023 $35.00 50/60’s Celebration Chateau Restaurant There is a required yearly membership fee of $10.00. Please contact me, Jennifer Jones, 219-949-8270 or 219-789-2783

Neighbor 2 Neighbor

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

FALLEN SOLDIER CORNER MAY 28, 2023—

LET’S NEVER FORGET: The weather was bright and balmy and the families of the 12 fallen soldiers on the wall turned out in numbers to salute them and honor their sacrifice. At center of the event is OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH, where all the soldiers and their families were members. The 50 plus years of their enshrinement was observed. During the course of the ceremony following the 10:30 Mass at OLG, relatives from each family brought a wreath with the family name for placement in the enshrined corner, 9100 S. Brandon, South Chicago. The soldiers rememberd include: Joseph A. Quiroz; Antonio G. Chavez; Edward Cervantez; Raymond Ordonez; Peter Rodriguez; Alfred Urdiales, Jr; Charles Urdiales Jr; Michael S. Mirnada; Dennis J. Rodriguez; Leopoldo A. Lopez Jr; Joseph A. Lozano; and Thomas R. Padilla. Each family in turn brought a wreath to the corner. In addition to the wreath laying members of the local military community spoke to the sacrifice of the day and how the soldiers have never been forgotten. The progran consisted of Commander Joe Sanchez introducing the assemblage as Master of Ceremonies with President of the South East Viet Nam Veterans, Larry Kutz welcoming those present and honoring the fallen heroes. Other speakers that day included incoming 10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico who had warm and heartfelt words of compassion for the relatives of the fallen and those there to honor them; Adjutant 1238 Frank Corona of South Deering Post 1238 and South East Vietnam Vets. Other veteran’s groups represented included DAV Chapter 17; VFW Post 802 Hammond; American Legion Post Blue Island Post 50; Mexican Patriotic Club of South Chicago; VFW Post 8141 Ehinger Brothers; Quarter Master John Peulecke; Lansing Jr, Women’s Club. The 21 gun salute was given by the South East Side Vietnam Vets. Kudos to soundmaster Jaime Cruz. ***

LANSING JUNIOR WOMEN’S JR. CLUB

GLORIA CHAVEZ as she presents a wreath at the Soldier’s Corner on Sunday May 28, 2023 on behalf of her family and the Lansing Jr. Women’s Club. ***

THE PROGRAM HONORING THE 12 FALLEN SOLDIERS: Commander Joe F. Sanchez gives opening remarks at the FALLEN SOLDIER WALL in South Chicago Sunday May, 28, 2023.

21 GUN SALUTE FOR THE 12 FALLEN SOLDIERS AT SOLDIERS WALL: Among those who participated in the annual 21 Gun Salute honoring those soldiers lost in the Vite Nam War included Jesse Gomez of Lansing and Tony Rebeles of Chicago. ***

ALDERMAN PETER CHICO PRESENTS

A WREATH FROM THE 10TH WARD

DURING THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE, May, 28, 2023.

GLORIA CHAVEZ AND HER HOSPITALITY

CREW: At the Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner last week, Thursday May 11, 2023 at the DREAM PALACE in Lynwood, Il Gloria is surrounded by her volunteers including Mama Rosalia who is the architect of the annual spaghetti dinner each year at the Lansing Methodist Church. Kudos to the gals who produce this great event each year for our Veterans! ***

LANSING JR. WOMEN’S CLUB OFFICERS AT VETERAN APPRECIATION DINNER: The May 11, 2023 festivities brought veterans from all over the Region to enjoy the meal put on for them at the Dream Palace in Lynwood. Pictured here are Toni Szklarski, from left—co-president; Kecia Hodges, Secretary; Fran Mabry, VP; Jocyln Farris, co-president and Gloria Chavez, treasurer. Installing officer was JoAnn Kijewski. We all thank the veterans for their service! ***

For inclusion in Neighbor 2 Neighbor, please call Janice at 708-302-8585 or write to her C/O Coldwell Banker, 20 E. US 30, Schererville, IN 46375, or e-mail her at janice.mintonkutz@cbexchange.com

Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3x3 box includes all digits from 1 through 9.

SOLVE THE MAZE

ACROSS

1. Rock or ore splinters

7. Flower part

13. Excessive amount

14. Charge for the transportation of goods

15. Hole in the head

16. Baseball has nine of these 17. Traitor, Hispanic slang 18. Middle Eastern full-length garment 20. “C’___ la vie!”

21. Order between “ready” and “fire”

WORDSEARCH

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2

DOWN

1. “No problem!”

2. Detective (2 wds)

3. Fling

4. “Fantasy Island” prop

5. Spank

6. Appropriate

7. Hospital for chronic diseases

8. Dig

9. “Aladdin” prince

10. Challenge for a barber

11. Baker’s dozen?

12. Home, informally

13. Costa del ___

14. Get along well together (3 wds)

19. Equine offspring

22. Pungent glandular secretion used in perfumes

24. Beat badly

25. Bow

26. In no way, slang

27. Apartment on two floors in a larger house

29. One who steals without breaking in or using violence (2 wds)

30. Brouhaha

33. Hostile

35. “Don’t bet ___!” (2 wds)

37. Pacific

39. Apartment 42. “Cool!”

45. ___ Daly, TV host

47. Dais (pl.)

49. Nursery rhyme food

51. Alpine transport (hyphenated)

52. Old German duchy name 53. Egg on 55. Convene

57. “... or ___!”

58. Undertake, with “out”

60. 1969 Peace Prize grp.

62. When it’s broken, that’s good (golf)

WHEN DOES SUMMER START?

Most meteorologists divide the year into four seasons based on the months and the temperature cycle, which allows them to compare and organize climate data more easily. In this system, summer begins on June 1 and ends on August 31.

SOLUTIONS

When I newly list a home for sale the first thing that I counsel the homeowner about is showings. The other day one of my sellers said “I’ve listed my home and I can’t always leave when it’s being shown. Why are you so adamant that I not talk to buyers or their agents?” You’ve listed your home for sale and you’re facing some competition in the South Suburbs of Chicago. You don’t want a potential buyer to walk because of a slip of the tongue. Let’s go back to agency relationships. I am your agent. I represent you, the seller. But when potential buyers come through, their agents represent them. The buyer’s agent will most likely share all information gained from the seller, or the seller’s agent. I’ll give an example. I recently showed a house and the seller was home. I asked the seller if she was tired of people coming traipsing through her home. She answered, saying that we were only the second showing appointment she’d had since the house was listed and that she didn’t mind because she really wanted to move. Seems innocent enough, right? Wrong! That told me a lot and I shared it with my buyer clients. The home had been on the market for 108

days and we were only the second appointment. What does that say; not much interest and a frustrated seller. I also shared the fact that the seller was anxious to move, so they might accept less if we offer a quick closing. That seemingly innocent response will give my buyers an advantage should they decide to make an offer. Don’t get me wrong; we’ll be upfront and honest in our dealings with buyers and their agents. But listing and showing your home is just a piece of the process. When we move onto the next step in this journey, negotiating an offer, lets make sure that we’re in the strongest position to negotiate the highest price for your home. Try to separate yourself from the showing if at all possible.

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 10 (708) 418-4444, E-mail: mikebuder@ remax.net, Website: www.BuderHomes.com. Facebook Friend request Mike Buder: your comments are always welcome.

Mike Buder

A local Christian Businessman

Citing the urgent need to address the rise in violent carjackings across the country, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart called on Congress today to follow Illinois’ lead and require automakers to create a quicker way for police and victims to access the location of hijacked vehicles.

“Hijacked vehicles are often used to further additional violent crimes, including armed robbery and homicide, but we can find many of these cars quickly if automakers would remove unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles to providing critical location data,” Sheriff Dart said. “Illinois lawmakers were right to overwhelmingly pass legislation to require automakers to create 24/7 hotlines to provide tracking information after a carjacking in a way that protects consumer privacy. The federal government can easily follow suit here, saving lives and limiting this vicious, violent crime that has left too many people afraid to drive.”

Resolutions have been introduced in the General Assembly by state Rep. Martin Moylan and state Sen. Willie Preston calling on Congress to help address carjackings and create a national hotline.

Cook County saw 1,838 reported carjackings in 2022, up 24 percent from 2020. Meanwhile, data from the Council on Criminal Justice shows that the number of carjackings increased 24 percent across seven cities from 2020 to 2022. Those cities include Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Memphis, Norfolk, and San Francisco.

Many vehicles built after 2015 have tracking capabilities, but legal access to that data is routinely delayed when automakers do not staff existing call centers afterhours, require victims to pay a service fee to activate tracking, or institute legally unnecessary hurdles.

To demonstrate the issue, Sheriff Dart played audio of a Sheriff Police Officer’s interaction with Acura in trying to locate a 2020 Acura sedan carjacked at gunpoint from an 85-yearold woman in the 4200 block of west Henderson Street on April 28.

The audio can be found here: https://vimeo. com/manage/videos/829235205/0c7ddfb72c

Last week, the General Assembly gave final approval to Sheriff Dart’s proposal, HB2245, to require automakers selling vehicles in Illinois to create a 24/7 hotline to relay location information on carjacked vehicles to police and victims free of charge. The measure also incorporates safeguards to protect consumers, ensuring that location data is only released to police with a warrant or court order, when the vehicle owner consents, or in situations where a vehicle is carjacked and there is a clear and present danger of death or bodily harm.

Co-sponsored by more than 100 lawmakers, including every state senator, the legislation received overwhelming support, with no dissenting votes in the Senate or House. The measure is now heading to Gov. JB Pritzker, and the Sheriff’s Office urges him to sign it.

At the national level, Sheriff Dart has been working with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on the issue.

“Illinois’ new law harnesses the power of technology to give police real-time assistance locating vehicles and makes our communities safer,” U.S. Sen. Durbin said. “There is also an important role for the federal government to play in addressing carjacking, and I’ve been working closely with Sheriff Dart’s office and my colleagues in Washington to coordinate how the federal government can best assist.”

The hotline legislation is just one plank of the Sheriff’s efforts to address carjacking.

Sheriff’s Police are one of the primary agencies in a regional task force that has helped lead to an exponential decrease in the amount of time it takes to locate carjacked vehicles.

Additionally, the Sheriff implemented an innovative consent-to-track form that owners can submit to the Sheriff’s Office to preauthorize access to vehicle location information in the event it’s illegally taken. Having the completed form on hand will make it easier for law enforcement to access location information from manufacturers.

The consent form, safety tips, and carjackingdeterrent decals are available on the Sheriff’s Office website.

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

DRYWALL REPAIR: Handy

“All” Drywall Repair, plaster repair, light construction, interior decorating and interior painting. Cell 708-514-0217 phone 708-841-2523. Stanley McDavid

ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY? WE SPECIALIZE IN DELIVERING RESULTS.

BRUCE MCKINNEY

Call, send a text message, or an emailCell: 708-269-2992, email: bruce@ familypriderealty.comFamily Pride Realty, 3337 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL. 60805

OVERNIGHT OFFICE

CLEANING AVAILABLE. South Holland Area. Call Randy 708-552-1839

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

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

PAINTS OF AMERICA interior and exterior painting, plus carpet cleaning and gutter cleaning. Senior discounts. Call Algie at 708-574-6367

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.

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 IN SEARCH OF OLDER COBRA CB BASE STATION RADIOS, CB MICROPHONES , CB ACCESSORIES CB AMPLIFIERS Let me know what you have! Call Dan 312-720-0844

LOOKING FOR HO

MODEL TRAINS

ENGINES,ROLLING STOCK,TRACK,SCENERY will take away or make B O please text 708-262-1661

WANTED RADIO/TV TUBES CB/HAM RADIOS

TUBE TESTERS 70S HIGH POWER STEREOS misc test equipment Tube type stereos old radios no tvs 708 536 8823

WANTED DEGAN OR MUSSER VIBRAPHONE CALL 219-801-0955

IN DESPARATE NEED SMALL CAR FOR 80 YEAR

OLD - ECONOMICAL CAR CAN BE DAMAGED IF RUNNING FOR LOW INCOME SR. CITIZ. Does not have to pass emission test if the price is right - Call 219-801-0955

WANTED: 1972 & OLDER

CARS & TRUCKS, PARTS, RUNNING OR NOT (and parts) unfinished project and 67-69 Camaros. 708-4399770

WANTED - GARAGE TO STORE MY OLD DODGE

CAR. Could use 1 or 2 Stall Garage. Prefer the Lansing area. Call James between 9am and 9pm, 708-460-8308

SOMEONE TO REPAIR A GAS LAWN MOWER. Call or text 708-673-9361

WANT TO BUY A USED

2-CAR (NON-WOOD) GARAGE DOOR. 708.925.2102

IN SEARCH OF OLDER

COBRA CB RADIO BASE STATIONS & ACCESSORIES let me know what you have. Dan 312-720-0844

HOUSE PHONE, CORDLESS, CALLER ID. Ask for Martha 708-849-4690

US SOLDIER IS DESPERATE IN NEED of a 3 bed house, to rent or rent to buy. Currently paying $2000/mo at Hotel and $209 for storage. Have fixed income of $4000/mo Plus. Call Algie 708.574.6367

SENIOR LOOKING TO RENT 2 OR 3 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH GARAGE. Have Sect. 8, also have 24hr caregiver. Looking in Lansing, Calumet City, South Holland, or Thornton ASAP. Call 708-200-8473. Ask for Carol

WANTED: Electric chainsaws and as many chains as you have. Exterior Brown Paint. 219-801-0955

WANTED: Old Deagan or Musser big bar vibraphones. Any Condition 219-801-0955

Vehicles

2016 FORD F56 STEPUP VAN, RUNS GREAT AND IN GREAT CONDITION!

V10 Propane fueled. Excellent delivery van or convert to a food truck. $28,000 OBO Call 773-9084704 ask for Buddy.

HELP WANTED

MORE GREAT DEALS!

Mattresses: twin $88, full $98, queen $138. Bunk beds, futons, day beds $178. 5 pc dinette $179. Sofa LV $495. 4 pc. bdrm $495. Lamps, rugs & more. EZ credit $7,000, 90 days same as cash. or 12mo Installment plan. Free layaway. 708-371-3737 www. factorybeddingfurniture.com

ATTENTION LANDLORDS AND TENANTS BARELY USED CARPET AND PADDING EXCELLENT QUALITY varies sizes colors and grades. Vinyl flooring excellent paint interior and exterior 708-596-0255

GE DOUBLE OVEN

STAINLESS STEEL $1100

OBO in great condition self cleaning, whilpool dish washer stainless steal$350 obo , black electric top stove top $300 obo stainless steel deep double sink $85 708-536-3228

Real Estate

HOMES & APTS. FOR RENT, NO ONE TURNED DOWN,NO ONE TURNED AWAY !! Everyone is Welcome !! Nation Wide Property Rentals 9am-2pm Mon-Fri Call 773-288-0560 Chicago & Suburbs

2 BEDS, 1 BATH, LIVE-IN KITCHEN, SECOND FLOOR. PRIVATE PARKING. No pets. One month security and rent required. $900 a month 17701 Commercial Ave APT 2W., Lansing. Available now! Seniors welcome. Call Winston - 708-474-2474

Garage/Estate Sales

PALOS HEIGHTS ESTATE SALE 12312 SO RICHARD AVE. FRIDAY JUNE 2

9AM-4PM AND SATURDAY JUNE 3

9AM-4PM. Filled Ranch home, garage & Shed. Items include men’s vintage wristwatches & Costume Jewelry. Like new living room sectional & love seats. End tables & Cario end tables. Large selection of baking and cake making items, Lladros, crystal, cut glass, stemware, Christmas entertainment ware, toby mugs & steins. Mid Century Queen headboard & matching dresser. Tools of a trade mechanic including antiques, hand & power tools.

Fishtanks, Christmas Ornaments & Trees, reel to reel, patio furniture, car jacks, ramps and stands. National Cash Register Model 349 with Dolphine Case May 1913, T oo much to list! For photos go to candacesantiques.com

GARAGE SALE!

SATURDAY JUNE 3.

9AM-3PM GET OUT AND ENJOY A SATURDAY

Winter Scene Twin Bed Quilt with Matching Sham, Sealed in Wrap, MSRP $40 sell $29; 8 Pc Full Bed Set, US Made, Sealed, MSRP $70, sell $50; Cuisinart Pasta Server, new, $5; Heavy Duty Halloween Doormat, New, $9. 708-4608308

12 New 1970’s Coke Glasses, $3 ea; Win Glasses, 8” x 4” Green glass, clear stem, Box of 4, $12; Green Glass Tealight holders, new, 410, 5qt Brown Glass Range-top Cookware w/Lid, Made in ‘86, Microwave Safe, $15. 708-460-8308

20 pc. Boxed Dinnerware Set, Made in France, Gently Used, $10; New 13” 1982 Crystal Glass Party Plate, Hand Formed, USA, $20; New 9” Ceramic Candy Server, boxed, $10; New 10” White Corning Ware, Perfect, USA, $15. 08-460-8308

STERI-CLEAN CHICAGO

- 2152 Glenwood Dyer Rd., Ste 3 Lynwood, IL 60411.

Biohazard/Hoarding

Technician Applications -in person ONLY Mon and Wed 12pm - 2pm. We provide necessary training and certifications including Blood Borne Pathogens. However, the following Requirements/ Qualifications MUST be met:

• Live within 30 min. of the office which you are applying for

• Have experience with power tools and have construction or restorations experience

• Valid driver’s license, an MVR will be run

• Clean background, extensive background check will be run

• Pass drug screeningAble to lift 50 lbs.

• Able to work in a respirator and full PPE for long periods

• Must be 21 years of age due to many of our vendor contracts

• Available to work 30-40 hours per week

• Available to work 9 hours per day with 1 hour lunch and 15 minute break

• Reliable transportation to get to our office (work vehicles provided)

• Working cell phone

The work we do is extremely physically and emotionally demanding. Please consider this when applying.

Compensation: DO

LANDSCAPE HELP $15/HR PART TIME ONLY, PLUMBER HELP $17/HR. Contact Aaron 312-8356645 cell 708-991-7770 office or email gholston895@ gmail.com

For Sale

MINT CHINA / TROPHY / COLLECTOR WOOD GLASS DOOR CABINET WITH BOTTOM DRAWERS MINT CONDITION PAID OVER $1000 SELL FOR $350 WOOD. DINING TABLE SITS 8 WITH HIGH BACK WOOD CHAIRS PAID OVER $1000 SELL FOR $350. ENTIRE CONTENTS OF HOME $1700. Parents estate....... Call (219) 746 2370 ..... Lansing IL

FOR RENT WAREHOUSE FOR STORAGE 62.5 X 53 = 3,312 SQFT. 14 FOOT CEILINGS. INSULATED AND HEATED , Door 13’9” high X 23’ 4” Wide. In Crete by Walts food store. $1,500.00 Call 708-672-7775

WHILE YOU BEAT INFLATION BY BUYING GENTLY USED ITEMS. We have women’s clothing, costume jewelry, small appliances/kitchen items, glassware, DIY supplies/hand tools &fasteners, Vinyl records, camping gear and much more! Many items are still brand new in the box for a fraction of what you would pay in store. Come check us out at 15040 Wabash Ave. in South Holland. We’re excited to meet you and hope you enjoy your visit with us!

Misc.

Remodeling sale ..General Electric spaces saver microwave , white ..$65.00 General Electric Gas range, white, $100.00.. Both work very well. 708-645-4245

WEN Heat Gun Kit, Removes Paint, Wallpaper, Labels, etc, like new, $15; Radio Antenna Kit, New, Fits Ford and Mercury Cars ‘65-’80, 30” Mast. 72” cable $39; Moisture Eliminator, Traps Excess Moisture in Cars, Trucks and Boats, $4 708-460-8308

Moldex Stain Remover, removes Mold/Mildew Stains, Hose Sprayer, 32oz, new, $12; Outdoor Thermometer and Indoor Temperature, Come w/ Clock, new, $10; Hot C/Cold Washing Machine Pressure Hoses, 46” long, new, $25; Hands-Free Lighting, Head-mounted lamp w/ batteries, $5; 708-460-8308

Chrome Plater 3-tier Shower Rack, Pristine, $20; Chrome All-steel Clothes Rack w/ top Shelf, excellent, $25; Chrome Kohler Shower Head, 5.5” New, $12; Small two-step Ladder, Exc. $7; Minwax Wood Filler,12oz, Best there is, $12; 708-460-8308

Various Ladies Magazines, $1 ea; Insulated Cooler/Picnic Basket, Alum Handle, Folds Flat, MSRP $49, sell, $20; Wall Rack Stained Wood, 4” x 36” Ready for hanging, $6, Table Cloth Flannel-backed, round 70”, $5, New Rubber Air hose, 50 ft, $35; Deadbolt Lock Stainless Steel Finish, new $17; Armstrong Floor Cleaner, $2, 708-4608308

INSULATORS and TOY TRAINS wanted! text: 607-425-2163email: corningpyrex@gmail.com

New Samsonite Grey Vintage Hardshell Brief Case $20.00 Call 708-474-9568

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

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

LARGE, NEWLY DECORATED 3 BEDROOM Apt, 2 baths in Calumet City. Sec 8 welcomed. 219-2139556

SOUTH HOLLAND HOME. 1 ROOM FOR RENT, FEMALE SENIORS WELCOME. Utilities Included, Refrigerator and Microwave Included. No Section 8 or Smokers, or Pets. 708-566-1103 Call Linda.

Health/Personals

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with OVARIAN cancer after use of TALC products such as BABY POWDER or SHOWER TO SHOWER, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

DIY Radon Gas Kit, New with Instructions, $10; Red Steering Wheel Lock with 2 Keys, Used, $14; Case/6 Qts Quaker State Full Synthetic Oil, SAE 5W-30 or Case SAE OW-20, $45 each; Case/6 Qts Mobil1 Full Syn. Oil SAE 5W-30 $50; New HD Hose Clamp 2.5”, $6. 708-4608308

20W-50 Racing Motor SL Oil

$5 Each; Qt. Graphite Motor Oil 10W-40, $2 Each; High Pressure HI Volume Hand

Pump, New, 60PSI Cap, $20, New Car W/S Sun Shade, $8; SUV Jumbo W/S Sun Shade, $14; 1 Gal 8oz Red Plastic Gas Can w/ Spout, USA, $9; Valve Cover Gasket, Dodge, Plymouth ‘60-’81, 6 Cylinder. $5. 708-460-8308

1949 Ford Car Hood Good

Cond. $245; Old Cars Price Guide 2021, Vehicles from 1935-1978, New, $5; Tail Pipers for 1971 to 1976

Plymouth or Dodge Dart, $20; 50lbs Silica Sand for Sand Blasting, $12 Each; Red Air Hose 50ft x 3/8in, new, $45. 708-460-8308

NESCO Food Dehydrator and Jerky Maker, US Made, $30; Non-stick Roast Panwith V rack, Top quality steel bake ware, new $20; 4-pc Crystal Parfait Set, USA, Boxed, $10; 4-pc Crystal Sundae Set, USA, Boxed, $10; 708-460-8308

Patio Set round table, color grey with 4 chairs and Umbrella, $150.Weber Grill natural gas, good condition,$80.2 men bicycles, 2 women bicycles, $100. Walking Rollator, 4 wheels and seat, $80.219-629-1169

Father’s Day! Golf Balls $6/ doz. Ping Putter $39. Sports Shadow boxes, $37, SeniorTi-drivers $47. Kid sets, clubs, bag, balls, $43. 708-339-3429

Garden Tools, $3-$10 ea. Rakes, Sheers, etc. Assorted Sizes Sheppard Hooks and Trelisses $3-$10 each. Flower Pots $1-$5. Yard Decor $2-$5. 2 Piece Resin Bird Bath $5. Set of 2 White Resin Stacking Chairs $10 per set. 2 Stadium or Camping Chairs $5 ea.708-481-6907

Ethan Allen Wingback Chair - $70; 6 Feet long “Haywood-Wakefield” Bench $100; Occasional Squire 26” dark wood 2 tier table - $50. 708-481-6907

1 Maple Color Kitchen Cabinet with 1 door, 3 shelves inside. 33.5”h x 16.5”w x 18”d - $25, Black Vanity, 2 door with white sink, 33”h x 24”w, x 19”d$50; Solid Oak Medicine Cabinet with Beveled Mirror, 4 Shelves inside. 26” x 16” $30, Pedistal Sink, new - $50; Whirlpool Over the Stove Microwave - $75. Call 708-481-6907

Public Auction at Devon Self Storage

19600 Stoney Island Ave, Lynwood, Il 60411

Property will be sold to satisfy the Owner’s lien for rent under the Illinois Self-Service Storage Facility Act

Property contained in the units will be sold to the highest bidder via an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com.

Online bidding will begin on June 6, 2023 at 10am, and will continue until June 20, 2023 at 10am, at which time a high bidder will be determined.

Devon Self Storage reserves the right to set minimum bids and to refuse bids. Please refer to www.storagetreasures.com for all other terms and conditions governing the bidding and auction process

B008 Dana Borom: picture, washer, dryer, 2 suitcases, approximately 7 bags and15 totes of assorted small goods

C021 Kimberly Davis: grill, garbage can, 2 chairs, approximately 11 totes, 8 boxes, carrying case, and 3 bags of assorted small goods

C056 Yvette Daniels: 8 totes and 3 bags of assorted household items

E066 Derrick Nutall: 5 totes, 1 bag, and suitcase of assorted small items, and pictures.

H027 Willie Cole: mattress, end table, pictures, approximately 6 totes of assorted small items.

MEDSKER

Imogene Medsker, nee Brown, age 93, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Dale Medsker. Loving mother of Jeffrey Medsker, Melanie (Mike) Smith, Brian Medsker, and Marlena Kay (Marc) Sorge. Cherished grandmother of Mike, Steve, Joe, Jessica, and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of Austin, Margo, Mila, Tanner, Davy, and Andy. Step-grandmother of Lauren (Russ). Dear sister of Wayne Addison (late Wandalee) Brown. Preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Anna Mae (Isom) Brown. Imogene was an avid golfer and a world traveler. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation Monday, June 5, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Funeral service Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens –Schererville, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Shriners Children’s Hospital. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

MUNOZ

Alfredo Munoz, age 58, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Leonor Munoz, nee Orozco. Loving father of Eugenia (Eric) Johnson, Elizabeth (Brayan) Elias, Andrea (Sergio) Esquivia, Monica (Eric) Sandoval, and Alfredo L. (Deysy Bobadilla) Munoz. Cherished grandfather of Ramona, Mikaela, Emilia, Elena, and Olivia. Dear brother of Hilario, Thomas, Adan, Fernando, Felipe, Esther, Margarita, and Irene. Son of Margarita and the late Alvaro Munoz. Alfredo will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral Mass Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Church, 570 Sibley St, Hammond, IN 46320. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, IL.

Alfredo Muñoz, de 58 años, de Dyer, IN, falleció el martes 23 de mayo de 2023. Amado esposo de Leonor Muñoz, de soltera Orozco. Amado padre de Eugenia (Eric) Johnson, Elizabeth (Brayan) Elias, Andrea (Sergio) Esquivia, Mónica (Eric) Sandoval y Alfredo L. (Deysy Bobadilla) Muñoz. Querido abuelo de Ramona, Mikaela, Emilia, Elena y Olivia. Querido hermano de Hilario, Tomás, Adán, Fernando, Felipe, Esther, Margarita e Irene. Hijo de Margarita y el difunto Álvaro Muñoz. Alfredo será profundamente extrañado por todos los que lo conocieron y lo amaron. Visita jueves, 25 de mayo de 2023 de 3:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m. en Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Misa fúnebre el viernes 26 de mayo de 2023 a las 11:00 a. m. en All Saints Church, 570 Sibley St, Hammond, IN 46320. Entierro en el cementerio Holy Cross en Calumet City, IL.

June is National Dairy Month. Eat cheese & support dairy farmers!

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana Partners with Horseshoe Casino Hammond

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $25,000 from Horseshoe Casino Hammond. The grant will provide crucial support for the construction of a new home in Hammond, Indiana.

The partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Horseshoe Casino Hammond reflects a shared commitment to creating affordable housing solutions and improving the lives of families in our community. This grant will directly contribute to the construction of a safe and sustainable home for a deserving family in need.

Horseshoe Casino Hammond, a prominent entertainment and gaming venue, has consistently demonstrated a solid dedication to corporate social responsibility initiatives. Their commitment to supporting local communities aligns perfectly with Habitat for Humanity’s mission, making this grant an ideal partnership for both organizations.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to make an impact in our community. We hope these funds will directly change the lives of families all over the Lake County Region.” Remarked Teresa Krasinski, Sr. Executive Assistant & Charitable/Community Giving Administrator. Ms. Krasinski added, “Thank you, Habitat, for all the work towards making change through homeownership. We look forward to growing our partnership and building towards brighter futures together.”

The $25,000 grant will help to cover construction costs, including materials and labor, ensuring that a deserving family can achieve the dream of homeownership. Completing this home will not only transform the lives of future homeowners but also contribute to the

revitalization of the Hammond community.

“We are extremely grateful to Horseshoe Casino Hammond for their generous grant,” said Dawn Michaels, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana. “This funding will directly impact our mission to provide affordable housing to hardworking families in Hammond. We deeply appreciate their commitment to making a difference in our community.”

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is a non-profit organization that eliminates substandard housing and homelessness by providing families with affordable homeownership opportunities. Through the support of volunteers and community partners, they build and renovate homes while offering financial education and support to future homeowners.

About Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana: Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is a non-profit organization committed to building strength, stability, and selfreliance through affordable homeownership opportunities. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana has provided decent and affordable housing to numerous families in need. For more information, please visit nwihabitat.org.

About Horseshoe Casino Hammond: Horseshoe Casino Hammond is a leading entertainment and gaming destination in Hammond, Indiana. As a strong advocate of corporate social responsibility, Horseshoe Casino Hammond actively supports local organizations and initiatives focused on community development, education, and welfare.

RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, LANSING, IL 60438

Property Index No. 33-06-210-005-0000

The real estate is improved with a brown vinyl siding, 1.5 story single family home, attached 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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

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

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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 20-05082IL_614782

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 19 CH 04458

TJSC#: 43-1872

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 04458

I3220103

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

The judgment amount was $55,582.35.

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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 19-092541.

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

Attorney File No. 19-092541

Attorney Code. 42168

Case Number: 19 CH 14711

TJSC#: 43-1911

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 14711

I3220261

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

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 MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 651-6700. Please refer to file number 22-009318.

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.

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago IL, 60601

312-651-6700

E-Mail: AMPS@manleydeas.com

Attorney File No. 22-009318

Attorney Code. 48928

Case Number: 2022 CH 04148

TJSC#: 43-1714

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 # 2022 CH 04148

I3219953

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK

COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the Tiki Series IV Trust, Plaintiff,

vs.

Felipa Carrasco; Hubaldo Carrasco-Nevares;

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

Defendants,

21 CH 5729

NOTICE OF SALE

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 Tuesday, June 27, 2023 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:

P.I.N. 30-18-218-048-0000.

Commonly known as 764 Greenbay Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409.

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.

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

For information call Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. (440) 572-1512. IL2108013 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3220522

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-KS1

Plaintiff, -v.-

YVONNE COTTON A/K/A YVONNE H. COTTON, REGINA WARREN

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 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 311444.

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.

POTESTIVO

a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $260,239.65.

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, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL,

Homewood Self Storage located at 501 Ridge Rd, Homewood IL 60430 (773) 974-8797 intends to hold an auction of the goods storedin the following unit in default for non-payment of rent. Christina M Pelc Unit #4, Montel Jones Unit #27. Auction will be conducted online on www.storageauctions.com

Public Notice

Thornton Township High Schools District 205: Timely and Meaningful Consultation

This notice is for families with students, who have disabilities and/or who are English Learners, who are home schooled or attend a private high school in the district.

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, District 205 will complete individual phone conferences with families of students with disabilities by appointment. The purpose of these phone conferences will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities, who are home-schooled or attend private high schools within the District for the 2023-2024 school year. In addition, please plan to call for an appointment if you have a student, who is identified as an English Learner, who attends private high schools within the District for the 2023-2024 school year.

If you are a parent of a home-schooled student, who has been identified with a IEP/disability or an English Language Learner, and you reside within the boundaries of District 205 you are urged to make an appointment today. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting and/or would like to RSVP for an appointment, then please contact Mr. Thomas Porter, Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services at 708-225-4995 or by email at porter.thomas@district205. net. You may also write a letter of request to:

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

Thornton Township HSD 205

Attention: Thomas Porter; 465 East 170th Street; South Holland, IL 60473.

The real estate is improved with .

Real Estate Questions & Answers

CATHY & JIM HIGGINS

Question: My wife and I are planning on purchasing a home. We were told a seller has to fill out a property disclosure form on the home. My friend told us that he received a property disclosure statement saying that the roof was new, the A/C was five years old and the furnace was a year old. He was in the home three months and he had to have an HVAC company in to check out a problem with the furnace. They checked the serial number and found out the unit is over 12 years old which puts it near the end of its predictable life.

The disclosure clearly stated that the furnace was only one-year old. What can I do to protect ourselves from this same potential problem?

Answer: You should never rely on a seller disclosure. Why? The most-honest seller on the planet may not have sufficient information or understanding to complete such a form. For instance, if a form asks “does the roof leak” it may be that to the owner the roof does not leak because he has no information to the contrary. Of course, it may also be true that the owner has never

been in the attic. The owner in this situation can honestly answer “no” because to him that’s the way it is.

Or “does the furnace work properly”? The owner says yes because he doesn’t hear any strange noises and the home heats up well. But What if there is a crack in the heat exchanger? The owner may not know about the crack, but can honestly state that the furnace does what it is supposed to do…. heat the home.

As a buyer, you want information about the condition of the property and the only way to get that information on a reliable basis is to have a professional home inspection. When you make an offer to purchase property be sure that it’s “subject to” a home inspection which is “satisfactory” to you.

E-mail us your Real Estate questions at Cathyah@aol.com. Thinking of selling your home? Call Cathy & Jim Higgins, Licensed Broker/Realtors in Indiana & Illinois. IN: 219-865-4361 IL: 708-828-3304. McColly Real Estate. Website: www.Cathyhiggins. com. Personal Real Estate Journal: www. Higginshousechat.blogspot.com

Harris votes to support workforce development, violence prevention funding

State Senator Napoleon Harris, III joined members of the Illinois State Senate to support a Fiscal Year 2024 budget to support workforce development, small business assistance and vital funding for violence prevention programs for communities across the South Suburbs.

Harris (D-Harvey) released the following statement in response:

“Illinois’ has continued its commitment to revitalize and rejuvenate our business community – this year’s budget will aid in spurring economic development and create good-paying jobs in our communities. Investing in the Southland will further incentivize new businesses to make our communities their home.

“The budget ensures that equitable

opportunities are available to help uplift Brown and Black business owners to provide them resources to be successful.

“Our workforce is the backbone of our economy – we are prioritizing efforts to connect our residents with the essential training opportunities to meet the demands of Illinois businesses.

“We continued our commitment to supporting our children by continuing investments for violence prevention programs for disadvantaged communities. These much needed grants will support vital after-school programs to improve students’ educational outcomes and learning opportunities.”

Pair Charged with Attempting to Bring Narcotics into Cook Co. Jail

An individual in custody and his girlfriend have been charged with felonies for attempting to bring narcotic soaked paper into the Cook County Jail, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.

In April, Sheriff’s Office investigators were contacted by a correctional officer who relayed that Dwain Johnson, an individual in custody, approached him about bringing drug-soaked paper into the jail. Johnson, according to the investigation, offered to pay the officer $1,500 to do so.

The officer provided a phone number to Johnson who then provided it to his girlfriend, 23-year-old Kasandra Claudio. Claudio contacted the number and arranged a May 18 meeting at a suburban mall parking lot with who she thought was the officer’s girlfriend, but in reality, was an undercover Sheriff’s officer. Sheriff’s investigators took custody of Claudio, who is from the 200 block of 27th Avenue in Bellwood, after she provided an envelope with paper saturated in suspected narcotics to the undercover officer.

On May 19, Claudio and Johnson were charged by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office with attempting to bring contraband into a penal institution and bribery of a public official, both Class 2 felonies.

Claudio is scheduled to appear for a bond hearing today at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building.

The State’s Attorney’s Office will be seeking an indictment against Johnson, 20, who has been held at the jail without bail since Dec.18, 2020 for the murder and attempted carjacking of a retired Chicago firefighter.

Paper laced with narcotics have become a growing problem of concern for correctional facilities across the country, including the Cook County Jail, which has had to institute numerous new policies, including increasing the searching of mail and regulating paper brought into the facility, to protect staff and those in custody.

The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty by the government in a court of law.