The Shopper 6/7/2023

4 Simple Ways to Keep Allergy Season at Bay

With warmer outdoor temperatures, many homeowners suffer through longer allergy seasons. In fact, allergy days have increased by 20 days, according to a study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences.

Being aware of air quality indexes and limiting time outdoors can lessen exposure to airborne pollutants, but indoor air quality is also a concern. In a report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, levels of indoor pollutants can be 2-5 times higher than outdoor air.

People spend nearly two-thirds of their lives at home, according to Carrier, which developed its Healthy Homes Program to help homeowners create indoor environments that optimize health and wellness. Consider these ways you can combat pollutants where it matters most: your home’s indoor air quality.

Reduce Indoor Pollutants

Your home has multiple sources of indoor air pollutants. While avoiding these pollutants altogether is often the best solution, it’s not always possible. However, there are a few ways you can reduce exposure in your home: ban indoor smoking; turn on exhaust fans when cooking; minimize or remove “soft” pollutant gathering surfaces such as decorative pillows, stuffed animals and decorative throws; and regularly clean all heating and air conditioner filters as required or according to manufacturer specifications.

Add Air Purifiers to Your HVAC Unit

While air purifiers don’t treat allergies, they can help filter out allergens that can cause allergy symptoms. Homeowners might consider purifiers that are highly effective at capturing particulate. For example, theCarrier Infinity air purifier is a whole-home heating and cooling system. It not only captures 95% of particles in micron size range 1.0-3.0, but also inactivates 99% of select airborne germs and viruses that flow through the HVAC system and become trapped in the MERV 15 filter. The purifier has also demonstrated

effectiveness against the murine coronavirus – similar to the human novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 – based on third-party testing, as well as the type of viruses that cause the common cold, streptococcus pyogenes and influenza.

Control Humidity

Many people know high humidity can cause discomfort in hot temperatures, but there are other potentially negative impacts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dust mites thrive in 70-80% humidity and temperatures between 75-85 F. Additionally, high humidity can provide an environment conducive to mold growth, which is why maintaining relative indoor humidity between 40-60% is recommended to keep dust mites and mold at bay. To help control humidity, run the air conditioner when it’s hot and humid and consider using whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers that allow for specific settings for moisture control.

Consider Room Air Purifiers for Individual Spaces

Room air purifiers are portable and highly efficient solutions for smaller spaces such as nurseries, bedrooms, home gyms and added rooms. One example is the Carrier Smart Room Air Purifier with a built-in indoor air quality monitor that includes three levels of filtration, including an activated carbon filter to capture odors. The attached, color-coded air quality monitor measures and displays pollutant levels so homeowners can be informed and aware of the quality of their indoor air, giving them the ability to maintain nextlevel comfort while breathing cleaner air.

Creating your ideal home environment is more than just controlling the temperature. Your home’s air should be filtered and pollutants limited to minimize allergy triggers and promote good indoor air quality.

To learn more and get an estimate on a solution that’s right for you, visit carrier.com/residential.

Free Learning Opportunities Available

Volunteers Needed

College Literacy Tutoring Program

experience, and practical communication skills. Residents can volunteer as tutors and encourage others to take advantage of this free professional development opportunity.

Once certified, SSC’s volunteer literacy tutors visit adult learners at locations in or near their neighborhoods. Tutoring is flexibly scheduled based on the availability of tutors, learners, and tutoring sites. The following areas have been established as tutoring sites: Acorn Public Library, Oak Forest; Glenwood-Lynwood Library; Harvey Public Library; Phoenix Public Library; Calumet City Public Library; Grande Prairie Library, Hazel Crest; Homewood Public Library; South Holland Public Library; South Suburban College Main Campus Library, South Holland; South Suburban College Oak Forest Center Library, Oak Forest; Lansing Public Library; Dolton Public Library; Riverdale Public Library; Blue Island Public Library; Dixmoor Public Library; Tinley Park Public Library; Markham Public Library; Midlothian Public Library; and Thornton Public Library.

Illiteracy can be debilitating for adults who have yet to receive the proper instruction. Adults who cannot read experience difficulty completing many daily activities that others may take for granted, and this is a disadvantage in today’s competitive job market.

SSC’s Office of Adult Education administers the Adult Volunteer Literacy (AVL) Tutoring Program in addition to High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE). These opportunities are made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy.

The June training will occur at the South Suburban College Main Campus in South Holland, IL, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 6 through June 22, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This 12-hour program culminates with literacy training certification. Tutors will continue to receive free professional development services throughout this program. Successful tutors are also eligible for letters of support or recommendation for jobs, scholarships, educational opportunities, and more. For additional information or to register, please get in touch with David Stephens, Adult Literacy Grants Manager, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2558, or email DStephens@ssc.edu.

Pictured: The South Suburban College Main Campus located in South Holland, Illinois.

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Wasted Time: What Has Become of You

by Janice R Newman

As time progresses, it seems that people are getting busier and busier and more distracted by technology, activities, social media, etc. Our time gets consumed by distractions in the world that cause us to get off track, waste time, and become stagnant with our goals and achievements. Time is a valuable commodity that has a limited supply. Time is limited hourly by 60 minutes, daily by 24 hours, monthly by 30 days, yearly by 365 days, and our life is unknown.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven”

We’re taught to use our time wisely versus wasting such a precious limited commodity, but how much time do we waste daily, weekly, or in our lifetime that we can’t get back? We spend time on social media, phone calls, watching television, surfing the internet, YouTube, and playing game apps on our phones. Statista.com reports that the average American spent daily in 2022 over two hours watching television and over one hour on social media. Imagine three hours a day that could be utilized to accomplish your goals, take a college class, or be an entrepreneur. That’s almost 1100 hours or 45 days of wasted time. We can effectively reduce wasted time by eliminating or reducing distractions, setting priorities, and improving our time management skills.

First, you must eliminate and reduce distractions by identifying what are your main distractions. The main distractions are internet surfing, watching television, text messages, emails, and your phone. Our phones are with us 24/7 and it has become second nature to constantly look at our phones for messages, emails, shopping, and social media. Reduce distraction by turning off your notifications on your phone, closing unnecessary browser tabs, minimizing noise, or turning off the television. Create an environment that’s free from distractions to work on projects and goals. Also, set boundaries with others by communicating your need to have uninterrupted time to focus. Once distractions are reduced, you can focus on setting priorities.

Stingrays Glide by in Shedd Aquarium’s Stingray Touch Exhibit Reopened for its Tenth Summer

Stingray Touch, Shedd’s outdoor touch exhibit home to cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonas), is back for the summer and its tenth annual season. Guests can connect with the soft, supple animals in a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience for a closer connection with nature and wildlife.

During the experience, guests can discover how Shedd cares for the cownose rays as well as other interesting facts about the unique species while reaching into the tropical waters to gently touch the back of a ray. Cownose rays are tactile animals—they naturally school together, brushing up against each other while swimming. This social behavior makes them a perfect fit for handson encounters at Stingray Touch.

Guests also have an opportunity to help feed these flat, pancakelike fish by adding a Stingray

Feeding for $5 ($4 for members).

With this add-on to the experience, guests can feed these bottom-feeders a seafood treat and watch them gently bump against each other and their fingers. Feeding is available when Stingray Touch is open, with feeding times between 9 a.m. –2 p.m. Guests can see a Shedd Team Member to add this experience. Children who choose to participate in a feeding must be older than 6.

Cownose rays are renowned for

Prioritizing is probably the single most overlooked important detail in goal setting and achievement. Staying focused on the task at hand becomes daunting and overwhelming. Prioritize your tasks based on their importance and the urgency of deadlines that need to be met. Focus on high-priority tasks first and allocate a realistic amount of time to work on the tasks. Review your priorities daily. Identify key tasks to accomplish that will make the largest impact in achieving your goals. Make a list of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and utilize an hourly calendar. This will help you plan your priorities by allocating dedicated time to the major tasks which will enforce time management.

Time management is essential in controlling your allocated time for accomplishing your goals and saving time. It helps you organize, schedule, and arrange time for different activities; however, time management is not easy. It requires self-discipline and practice to master. Helpful tips are creating a To-Do-List to check off items, assigning dedicated blocks of time for work, meetings, breaks, or leisure activities, and avoiding overcommitting which can bring on anxiety and stress by trying to accomplish too many tasks during the same timeframe. It can improve focus, create time awareness, reduce stress, and enhance worklife balance by getting things accomplished during their appropriate time.

Time is a valuable commodity, but overloading your time can be more harmful. Wasted time increases because of distractions that take our focus away, not setting priorities for tasks based on their importance and urgency, and failing to implement a structured time management plan and strategies. Those three impeded us from accomplishing tasks and moving closer to our goals. Taking action to enhance the use of our time can lead to personal growth, increased productivity, reduced stress, and achieving your goals more efficiently and potentially quicker. Stop wasting time by improving the use of your time by making the most of it, and create a more fulfilling, happier, and successful life. Y? Why Not!

their marathon mass migrations. Each autumn, as their summer waters as far north as southern New England start to cool, schools numbering thousands of rays seek warmer habitats in the southern Caribbean, including Venezuela and Brazil. In the Gulf of Mexico, schools of as many as 10,000 rays migrate from the waters off Florida’s west coast down and around to Yucatan. These rays are also found along the coast of West Africa. Moving in huge numbers offers protection from predators such as hammerheads and great white sharks.

Guests can also come eye-to-eye with cownose rays at the Caribbean Reef exhibit. Tiger rays, yellow rays, mangrove whiptails and spotted rays are other stingrays that reside throughout the aquarium.

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

facebook.com/JLOLMinistries

Heart Smart

RICHARD ZEKVELD

God is wise. God is also the source of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10a (ESV) tells us “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.”

We see God’s wisdom in the way he put creation together. We marvel at its magnificent and intricate design. All the pieces fit together and work together to support life. He crafted it in such a way that the cosmos is not only functional but also beautiful. That’s wisdom!

Psalm 104:24 (NIV84) exclaims, “How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.”

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

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

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

PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER

PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

833 East 168th St., South Holland 708-331-7755

www.reconciliationchurch.org

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship 10:00

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net

WORSHIP SERVICES

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

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

UNITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

Plum Creek Center

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

www.unitynwi.org ALL WELCOME

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

This past Sunday, I asked, “What in this world makes you say, ‘Wow, God! You are so wise!’?” Worshipers piled on with their answers. One young woman mentioned the tilt of earth’s axis, allowing for the rotation of seasons. One man noted the peculiar behavior of water (H2O) in its solid form (ice). Matter is typically least dense in its vapor form, denser in its liquid form, and densest in its solid form. But not water. Ice is less dense than water, which allows it to float. Thank God it does.

One child exclaimed, “I’m glad we don’t live next to Betelgeuse! If the sun was the size of an orange, the star Betelgeuse would be the size of a football field! We’d be scorched if we lived next to Betelgeuse!” Indeed, we would. Science shows that the number of variables that must work together precisely to support life on Planet Earth is astronomical. There is no way it happened by accident. May our contemplation of God’s wisdom in creation evoke our praise. May it also inspire in us confidence that we can trust God’s wise design for human thriving in creation and redemption.

Richard Zekveld, Pastor, 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 708-8492385 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 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.

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.

Back to School Creative Craft

View our tutorial on our YouTube page, every 4th Wednesday starting October 26, at 1pm. The link will be provided on our Facebook page. FREE.

Dolton Public Library District Cookbook Club

Will meet in the Josway Auditorium on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 11am to 1pm at the library (14037 Lincoln Avenue; Dolton, IL 60419) to discuss the selected cookbook and to taste samples that have prepared by our members from the recipes within the book. Potential new members call 708-849-2385, ext. 5 to register leaving your name, email and phone number to get complete details. FREE.

So You Want to go to College

Presenters: Gabrielle Dillon, Patrick Sheard & Taylor Reese in collaboration with Family Centered Education Agency: Trio Talent Search & Upward Bound. Let us clear up the confusion for students and their parents and set you on the right path to college. Saturday, June 10, 2023 in the Library Training Room (10am – 11:30) Register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, email and phone number- 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.

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.

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.

Bicycle Maintenance & Repair

Speaker Mr. George Pence of Compleat Cyclist, Saturday, July 15, 2023 in the Josway Auditorium. Please Call (708-849-2385, ext. 3 to register leaving your full name, email address and phone number. Learn all about of how to keep your bike running smoothly and in great shape. FREE.

Health Coverage... Aske Me!

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/

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.”

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.”

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 “Dropin 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.”

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.

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

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COFEEE WITH A VETERAN AT EAST SIDE

VODAK LIBRARY SATURDAY JUNE 3,2023:

Pictured here enjoying the day at the Vodak Library are veterans Larry Kutz, President, SEVV Southeast Vietnam Veterans, Omar Medellin, staff photographer for SEVV, Veteran Carl Sabin and PO Alexander Calatayud, Youth Officer, 004th Office of Community Policing-South Chicago. The morning and early afternoon were filled with veterans dropping by and becoming reacquainted with local vets. Another such event is planned for some time in the future, according to PO Calatayud. ***

CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON—A PERFECT BLOODY MARY COURTESY OF MARIA: The delicious libation filled with celery, cheese, sausage, olives, asparagus, pickle, tomato juice and flavoring was a treat to behold at the VFW, 664 Hirsch in Calumet City. Post 8141 hosted a spaghetti dinner Wednesday May 31st for veterans, family and friends. Happy Summering! ***

ANOTHER PIC FROM THE SOLDIER’S WALL AT OLG IN SOUTH CHICAGO:

The veterans who participated in the annual ceremony on Memorial Day at the Soldier’s wall, 91st and Brandon Avenue include Pete Marinopoulos and Bill Kress of the Southeast Vietnam Veteran’s (SEVV) as they stand at attention for the event Sunday May 28, 2023. ***

HEARING LIFE’S MARIO R. MENDEZ

AT YOUR SERVICE: An expert in hearing disorders, Mario is a Hearing Care Provider at Hearing Life in Highland, In. N 2 N had a hearing test with Mr. Méndez, recently, and learned much about how a person’s hearing works. An expert in his field. As we age, it’s a good time to check our hearing so we don’t drive our family and friends crazy asking them.......”what did you say?........ mrdn@ hearinglife.com

VFW POST 8141 HOSTS SPAGHETTI

DINNER WEDNESDAY MAY 31ST, 2023:

Pictured here at the sweet table, charmingly assembled by Ladies Auxiliary representative is Marilyn Schultz in background. At right are Judy and Rich Dominiak, and Fran Toczydlowski. Fran’s hubby Clyde is partially obscured behind Judy. On the other side of the table are Ginger, Janet and Marilyn. The homemade spaghetti sauce was fantastic and the salad, bread and dessert capped off a lovely meal shared with friends from Calumet City. The students from TF North were wonderful servers who got our food out of the kitchen in a hurry and were totally efficient! N 2 N loves these dinners from the local veteran’s organizations! ***

GRADUATION ARCHES RULE THE SCHOOL 2023 THIS YEAR: Pictured in the center of her high school graduation arch of blue, black and white balloons, her school colors, Karmin Garcia( Karmin’s Grandpa is Jesse Gomez of Lansing) is joined by friends Rafael Delapaz and Bailee Carroll along with veterans Ron line and Ralph Layba at Karmin’s high school graduating party Saturday June 3, 2023 at the American Legion Post 180 in Highland, In. The delicious buffet was catered by JJ Kelleys in Lansing, and, needless to say, everyone there had a great time! ***

2023 HIGHLAND INDIANA WALK FOR THE DAV: Dedicated to a single purpose: Empowering the USA Military service veterans to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity. Proceeds directly benefit our local disabled’s veterans. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Sign up at DAV17IN.com Chapter #17, Hammond, In Adults $25 Students $10 Saturday, June 10th, 2023 walk starts 10 a.m. Wicker Memorial Park, Highland Indiana ***

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To observe National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7th all you need is chocolate ice cream. Who says you have to stop there, though? Chocolate ice cream is the second most common flavor, surpassed only by vanilla. The chocolate-flavored ice cream has been in existence well over a hundred years and has been popular in the United States since the late 19th century.

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Pritzker touts new budget’s higher education spending

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker began

a tour of the state to tout the new state budget that lawmakers passed last week, stopping at two university campuses Wednesday to highlight the spending plan’s increased funding for higher education.

“With this new budget, we’re making it possible for nearly every student from a low, moderate- or middle-income family to go to community college tuition free,” Pritzker said at the University of Illinois Springfield. “Getting a college or university degree shouldn’t strap you in debt for the rest of your life.”

The $50.6 billion budget, which has not yet arrived on Pritzker’s desk, includes a $100 million increase in funding for the state’s needsbased Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants, bringing the total level of funding for that program to $701 million – a 75 percent increase since 2019, when Pritzker first in office.

Pritzker noted that most undergraduate students at UIS start working on their degree at a two-year community college. He said the increase in MAP grant funding will mean that virtually all community college students from households at or below median income levels will have their tuition and fees fully covered between MAP and federal Pell grants.

The higher education budget also includes a $15 million increase in the state’s AIM HIGH merit-based scholarship program and an overall 7 percent increase in the base operating budgets of universities and community colleges.

Pritzker said the increase in base funding was especially important to help schools recruit and retain the best faculty and staff.

“Look what happened in other states, and what happened in Illinois during those bad years five, seven years ago,” he said, referring to the state’s budget impasse of 2015-2017.

“Universities had to either lay off faculty or faculty saw how uncertain funding was and they left. ... Now, because we’re funding universities properly, university professors, faculty, the people who work at universities have less to fear

and more to be optimistic about it.”

In addition to increases in higher education funding, the budget also includes the statutorily required annual $350 million increase in the Evidence Based Funding formula for K-12 schools and $250 million to launch a four-year initiative called Smart Start Illinois that seeks to make early childhood day care and preschool available to every family in Illinois that wants it.

The budget passed through the General Assembly in the final days of their spring session with only Democratic support. Some Republicans, including House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, of Savanna, said they were concerned about whether all the new spending in the budget – including K-12 education and early childhood programs – would be sustainable in future years.

“There’s nothing worse than starting a new program and then having it not be sustainable,” she said during House floor debate early Saturday morning.

Pritzker, however, said his administration used conservative revenue estimates when building his budget proposal, and he said he was confident the new spending could be sustained.

“The baseline revenues of the state have risen,” he said. “There are a variety of reasons for that but one is the economy grew. The Illinois economy used to be $800 billion when I took office, it’s now above a $1 trillion. That gives you at least some idea of why our tax revenues are going up in the state of Illinois, because people are making more money, the economy is doing better.”

After speaking on the UIS campus, Pritzker traveled to the U of I’s Urbana-Champaign campus for a similar event.

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to hundreds of print and broadcast outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, along with major contributions from the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and Southern Illinois Editorial Association.

Should you consider 401(k) loans or withdrawals?

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

At some point, you may have more money in your 401(k) than in any other investment. And even though your 401(k) is intended for your retirement, you may one day think you have to tap into your account early — but should you? And if you do, how should you go about it?

If it’s possible to avoid taking money from your 401(k) before you retire, you probably should do so. You could spend 25 or more years in retirement, and you’ll need to pay for those years, so you may want to look for alternatives to your 401(k). If you’ve built an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses in cash or cash equivalents, you could use some of this money. If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), you could use it to pay for qualified medical expenses. Or you could sell some of your taxable investments, rather than going into your tax-deferred 401(k).

But if you have determined that you must look at your 401(k) plan to meet a shortterm funding need, you’ll want to carefully consider how to go about it. You typically have two main choices: loans or withdrawals.

For plans that allow loans, employees can generally borrow up to 50% of the vested amount of their 401(k)s, up to a maximum of $50,000 within a 12-month period. Administrative fees may apply, and Interest will be charged, but it will be added back to the 401(k) account as part of the loan repayments. Except when they’re used for a home purchase, loans must be repaid within five years, with equal payments made at least quarterly, unless payments are allowed to be paused temporarily. If you leave the company or don’t repay the loan according to the agreement, the loan balance will likely

be treated as a taxable distribution.

Now, let’s consider withdrawals. For 401(k) plans that allow current employees to make withdrawals, the withdrawal requests are usually considered either hardship or non-hardship. To qualify for a hardship withdrawal, you must demonstrate an immediate and heavy financial need to pay for certain expenses, including a home purchase, college, a medical issue or other specified costs, and your withdrawal is limited to the amount necessary to meet the need. Nonhardship withdrawals can typically be taken for any purpose but usually are not granted until you’re 59½ or older.

Unlike with a loan, a hardship withdrawal can’t be repaid, while a non-hardship withdrawal can usually only be repaid by rolling over the amount to an IRA within 60 days. But the bigger issue may be taxes.

If you withdraw funds from your 401(k), any previously untaxed money is generally taxed as ordinary income and a 10% penalty will apply if you’re younger than 59½, unless you qualify for an exception. Plus, your 401(k) plan typically must withhold 20% of the withdrawal for taxes, so you’d have to take an even larger withdrawal to meet your needs.

Before embarking on a 401(k) loan or withdrawal, you may want to consult with a financial professional and your tax advisor. Taking money from your 401(k) is a big move, so make sure you know everything that’s involved. This

tion conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC.

Plaintiff, -v.-

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HILDEGARDE I. BROWN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, THE PARK OF RIVER OAKS

CONDOMINIUM NO. 1B, APRIL RENEE

HAYGOOD, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM BROWN, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO HILDEGARDE I. BROWN, DECEASED

Defendants

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.

DECATUR IL, 62523

217-422-1719

Fax #: 217-422-1754

E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Attorney File No. 710777

Attorney Code. 40387

Case Number:

JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3221613

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

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST

Plaintiff, -v.-

RHONDA ALEXANDER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF REBECCA G. ALEXANDER, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR REBECCA G. ALEXANDER (DECEASED)

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $89,761.00.

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 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.

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 Corpora-

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

DIVISION

CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC.

Plaintiff, -v.-

LANA TURNER AKA LANA MOSLEY AKA

LANA TURNER-MOSLEY, TLHMJ, LLC

Defendants

20 CH 00691 15938 ELLIS AVE

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 October 4, 2021 and amended on May 8, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 20, 2023, 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 15938 ELLIS AVE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473

Property Index No. 29-14-314-017-0000

The real estate is improved with 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, 62523 (217) 422-1719.

Please refer to file number 710777.

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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

601 E. William St.

and Unknown Tenants and Occupants; Defendants, 22 CH 7218

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 Wednesday, July 5, 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: Commonly known as 14235 South Dearborn Street, Riverdale, Illinois 60827.

P.I.N. 29-04-403-018-0000.

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 Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC, 1051 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. (847) 590-8700. Harrison

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3221089

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

MIDFIRST BANK

Plaintiff,

vs.

Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Helen R. Williams a/k/a Helen Williams, Deceased; Donald Williams; Theresa Miles; Tina Williams Tina Williams, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Helen R. Williams, Deceased; Lisa Williams Johnson; United States of America; Occupant; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

Defendants, 19 CH 10484

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 Monday, July 10, 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. 29-14-132-009-0000. Commonly known as 15429 Ellis Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419. 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, bal-

Defendants 2019 CH 08000 14310 S. WENTWORTH AVENUE RIVERDALE, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 21, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 10, 2023, 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 14310 S. WENTWORTH AVENUE, RIVERDALE, IL 60827

Property Index No. 29-04-314-047-0000

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, 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, 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. 14-19-04573

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number:

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 JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 18-5676.

DEYOUNG

David Alan DeYoung (Dave), age 71, of Chicago IL passed away peacefully in his sleep, just before dawn on May 27, 2023. Devoted father of Hannah Grace and Katie Hope, former husband of Sharon Caldwell, dear brother of Barb (Harold) Triezenberg and Pam (the late Mark) Luebke, beloved brother in law of Marsha (Mark) Conroy, Thomas (Ann) Caldwell, proud uncle of Matthew (Amanda) Conroy, Nick Luebke, Kayla Luebke, Dawn (Thane) Moore, Dan (Jen) Triezenberg, and Doug (Lisa) Triezenberg. Nephew of beloved aunts and uncles and cousin to many. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Herb and Geraldine, and by his lifelong best friend, Tom Milanovich. Tom and Dave met before they could walk and over the years became as close as brothers. They shared a love for sports and weightlifting, founding Quads Gym in 1976, in the basement of the home Tom shared with his mother and aunt in Dolton. As their membership grew they expanded, first to Thornton and eventually purchasing a building in Calumet City, which flourished until Tom passed on June 4, 2003. The pair had started a new Quads Gym location on Chicago’s north side in the late 1980s. Thanks to the support of longtime trainers and members who became dear friends, Thought devastated, Dave kept Quads North going after losing Tom, thanks to support from many longtime trainers and members who had become dear friends, especially the late Dick “Professor” Lietzow and Dave’s right-hand man, Noe Leyva. Outgoing and down-to-earth, warm and friendly, Dave was the kind of guy who never met a stranger. He welcomed all who crossed his path and it was important to him to greet each of his members by name. An accomplished bodybuilder himself, Dave was proud of the fact that some of Chicago’s biggest name professional players chose to work out at Quads. He was dedicated to the health and wellness of everyday fitness enthusiasts, as well as pro bodybuilders.

Dave’s was the most devoted fan of the Chicago White Sox. Honestly, he was their biggest fan. His passion and love for baseball and the Sox began when he was a little boy. He played throughout high school and advanced to semi-pro, eventually working as a bird dog scout in his young adult years.

Dave loved to talk about the fundamentals and rules of the game, debating strategy and following players closely during the off-season. He could talk about the early years of the Sox - and baseball in general - with other fans for hours on end.

We are already planning our outing to Sox Park in his honor. At the center of Dave’s life was his faith in God, which he put into action daily. He always willing to put himself out for others. As a dedicated

father and family man, Dave delighted in sharing amusing stories about his beloved daughters. We are shocked and reeling to say the least, because Dave De Young was a fighter! Sturdy and strong, a force to be reckoned with. We miss his booming voice and his zest for life and we are heartbroken. We really believed he was going to recover and beat this. We love and miss him so much.Thank you to everyone who supported our family over the past 4 months, on Dave’s journey home to meet his Lord and Savior. Special thanks to dear friends Deborah Peterson, DNP, AGPCNP-BC and Chris Costas, MD, for their guidance throughout Dave’s heroic battle. They supported us endlessly and truly cared about his well-being, answering our questions at all hours. And on May 5th Debbie and Chris worked a miracle and saved his life. Their knowledge, expertise and genuine concern gave us 22 more precious days with Dave and we are forever grateful. Northside visitation: Thursday, June 8th at Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 716 W. Addison in Chicago, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Southside visitation and service: Friday, June 9th at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane in Dyer, Indiana, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. followed by the procession to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL. Memorial contributions in Dave’s name may be given to Chicago White Sox Charities (https://whitesoxcharities. givingfuel.com/generaldonation)

HALDI

James Alex Haldi, age 74, of Lansing, IL, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Beloved son of the late Ernest Haldi and late Bernice (late Robert) HaldiBrecheisen. Dear brother of Linda (Gordon) Fleck Jr.; step-brother of Jan (Tom) LaBarre, Rob Brecheisen Jr., George (Diane) Brecheisen, and Jerry Brecheisen. Kind uncle of Crystal (Josh) Nowaczyk, and many more loving nieces and nephews. Interment will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at http://www. SMITSFH.com

QUINN

John R. Quinn, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He is now united in Heaven with his Father John, Mother Marian, and Brother Michael. Loving husband of 65 years of Margaret Quinn, nee Mulhollan. Devoted father of Karen (Kevin) Walsh, Mary (Mark) Thorne, and Maureen (David) Wozniak. Proud grandfather of Sean (Aliny) Walsh, Daniel Walsh, Lindsey (Drew) Wallace, Emma Wozniak, and Abigail Wozniak; great-grandfather of Jack and Theodore Walsh. Dear brother of Marilyn (John) Drake, Sharon (Jim) Albert, and the late Michael (Lois) Quinn. He was a wonderful blessing to his many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents John and Marian Quinn. John was a true Patriarch and lived a life of dedication to his family. His family was his world, and his Irish wit was legendary. While raising a family, John was a dedicated employee at Walsh & Kelly as a Sales Manager and Corporate Secretary and in his later years as a consultant for Site Services until 2022. He was actively engaged parishioner and volunteer at St. Joseph’s Parish in Dyer. Some of his civic duties included volunteer Dyer Fire Department & Police Commissioner, 4th degree Knights of Columbus, long time Board Member of the Friendly Sons of Erin and former member of the Dyer Lions Club. In his free time, he loved going to see his grandkids activities, playing golf, and an avid fan of the White Sox and Notre Dame. John was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation Friday, June 9, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service to be held at 4:00 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus service to be held at 7:00 p.m. Prayer service Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN, to St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 Joliet St. Dyer, IN for a 10:00 a.m. Mass, with Rev. Peter Muha officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery – Merrillville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Joseph Capital Building Campaign or the Share Foundation, appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com

UHTER

Darlene Uhter, nee Sparks, was born June 23, 1934 and was called home on May 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dwight L. Uhter Sr. Loving mother of David (Keli) and the late Dwight Jr. (Joy). Cherished grandmother of Noah, Kailey, and Shelley. Dear sister of the late Wanda (late Tom) Mrozek. Devoted Foster mother of Gene Miller and his former wife Debbie and children Jason and Matthew. Darlene was a former school bus driver for Kickert Bus Lines for many years. She was a long-time member of Dyer Presbyterian Church and was an avid gardener and canner. Darlene, along with her husband, was a co-founder, of Paws Critter Crossing, a safe haven for injured or abandoned wildlife and also a sanctuary for farm animals and domesticated wildlife. Visitation Friday June 2, 2023 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Paul Anderson officiating. Interment Lowell Memorial Cemetery - Lowell, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Paws Critter Crossing would be appreciated. Donations may be mailed to 20227 Stoney Island Ave. Chicago Heights, IL 60411, or paypal - @ pawscrittercrossing or cash app - $PawsCritterCrossing or Venmo – https:// venmo.com/i/PawsCritterCrossing.

MIKULA

Kristopher T. Mikula, age 44, of Whiting, IN passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Loving husband of Michelle Mikula, nee Radick. Beloved son of Terry and Jan Mikula. Devoted step-father of Bella Davidson. Dear brother of Kristen (Michael) Lotkowski, David (Tianna) Mikula and Jill (James Santillan) Mikula. Proud uncle of Sophia Jules, Eleanor, Riley, and Wyatt. Kris was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 5:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. In memory of Kris, memorial contributions may be given to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention(https:// afsp.org/). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

92-Year-Old Playing Piano at Schererville Church

By Woodrow Wilcox

On May 22, 2023, Carol Comstock became 92 years old. She has been playing the piano since age 4 and the organ since age 12. Now, she regularly plays the piano for Grace Baptist Church in Schererville.

When Carol was 8 and her brothers were 5 and 3, her father would bring the family to a Christian campground in Cedar Lake every year for a family vacation. That is now under Cedar Lake Ministries in Cedar Lake. For years, Carol lived in Illinois but regularly visited Cedar Lake.

Carol and her husband lived in Illinois until they retired to Cedar Lake in 1983. As a volunteer, she played the piano and the organ for the Christian camp in Cedar Lake. She met the minister of the Lutheran Church in Schererville at a funeral where she played the organ. He asked her if she could play the organ at his church. She agreed to do that and did it for twelve years.

When the Lutheran church building was sold to Grace Baptist Church, Carol wrote a letter to the new pastor and offered to continue playing the piano or organ for the new church. Pastor David Douglass talked with her and thought that she would be wonderful as the church pianist or organ player.

The church is located at 2010 Peace Parkway Court in Schererville. Pastor David Douglass is the former President of Hyles-Anderson College. He and his wife Tina started the church with meetings in a rental space at the Hampton Inn in Schererville. Then, the Lutheran Church became available and Grace Baptist Church bought it.

Carol grew up in a one room school house for grades 1 through 8 in “the country”. It was a Lutheran school. While her husband owned a business in Illinois, Carol played the piano and organ at La Grange Bible Church in La Grange, Illinois for 66 years.

Services

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GUTTER CLEANING:

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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

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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

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WANTED RADIO/TV

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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

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

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

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

LANSING, IL, 2 BDRM., 1 BATH, 1ST FLR. SENIORS WELCOME. 17710 S. Commercial Street. Includes free heat, gas, appl., A/C. Private prkg. 1.5 mon. + sec. Avail/ immediately. $1050. Call Larry 312-405-0697

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 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

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Health/Personals

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Garage/Estate Sales

JUNE 9 & 10, 7am-4pm INSIDE GARAGE SALE NO

JUNK! Cricket, Kitchen Appliances, Household items, men and women clothing, collector diecast trucks. 18131 Crystal Lane Lansing 60438 off Stoney Island Ave. 708 935 7922

GARAGE SALE JUNE 8, 9, 10 - 9AM - 2:30PM 12 Arrowhead Drive, Thornton household, woman plus, Childrens clothing, jewelry and much more!

JUNE 8 - 8-2, JUNE 9 - 8-4, JUNE 10 - 8-12, 18513

HICKORY STREET, LANSING Cleaned house. New and gently used items. Something just for you.

ONE STOP SHOP!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Yard sale at 209 Mallette Ave Thornton, ILJune 7th-11th 8am-5pm! See you soon!

MOVING SALE 601

MUSKEGON AVENUE

CALUMET CITY IL.

STARTING 060623 THRU 061323 Good prices we have stoves, refrigerators, appliances, pictures and so much more

CARRINGTON COVE

SUBDIVISION

MULTI-FAMILY SALE

JUNE 17TH, 9 AM - 5 PM 16813 AND 16804

CARRINGTON DRIVE, SOUTH HOLLAND

High-end items at a fraction of the cost! Bedding, antiques, tools, clothes, electronics,games, baby items, lots of furniture. Too much, Lawn tools...too muchto list— something for everyone!

Misc.

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

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

New 7 Qt HD Oil Pan USA, $5; New 8 Qt. Lite Duty Oil Drain Pain, USA, $6; New 4 Gal. HD Oil Drain Pan, USA $12; Two Micro-magic Cleaning Towels, 15” x 15”, $3; Dupont Tire Shine, 22oz Spray, $3; Turtlewax Foaming Wheel 26oz Cleaner, Removes Brake Dust, $3. 708-460-8308

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

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

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

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

Dura-flame Fire starters, 18 Cubes, $8; Sunny JIM Fire Starters, Instant Start, $4; Cast Iron Meat/Bacon Press, 7” w, $12; Blue 22oz Glass Cleaner, $3; Green APC Cleaner, 22oz $3; Hamilton Beach New Blender, Unopened, $20; 708-4608308

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

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

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

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

Office chair Modway EEL-757 brand new in box $135 708-448-5672

Remodeling sale...G>E> Spacesaver microwave, white $50.00..Kitchenaid dishwasher white..$150.00. Both excellent condition... Cash only 708-645-4245

Moving sale...Queen mattress, box spring , like new..$100.00..no checks. Ann Taylor sweater/coat. .long, medium, tan. $29.00. 708-645-4245

Electric sewer auger, new 50’ cable and cutting heads, foot-controlled power switch, includes extra 50’ of used cable. Harbor Freight brand. $150 , Dewalt 12” miter saw, $75. Porter Cable air framing nailer $50 708-473--8084

Craftmatic Adjustable Bed, Twin Sized, Heat and Massage. $200 OBO708-889-1409

Pritzker touts new budget’s higher education spending

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker began a tour of the state to tout the new state budget that lawmakers passed last week, stopping at two university campuses Wednesday to highlight the spending plan’s increased funding for higher education.

“With this new budget, we’re making it possible for nearly every student from a low, moderate- or middle-income family to go to community college tuition free,” Pritzker said at the University of Illinois Springfield. “Getting a college or university degree shouldn’t strap you in debt for the rest of your life.”

The $50.6 billion budget, which has not yet arrived on Pritzker’s desk, includes a $100 million increase in funding for the state’s needsbased Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants, bringing the total level of funding for that program to $701 million – a 75 percent increase since 2019, when Pritzker first in office.

Pritzker noted that most undergraduate students at UIS start working on their degree at a two-year community college. He said the increase in MAP grant funding will mean that virtually all community college students from households at or below median income levels will have their tuition and fees fully covered between MAP and federal Pell grants.

The higher education budget also includes a $15 million increase in the state’s AIM HIGH merit-based scholarship program and an overall 7 percent increase in the base operating budgets of universities and community colleges.

Pritzker said the increase in base funding was especially important to help schools recruit and retain the best faculty and staff.

“Look what happened in other states, and what happened in Illinois during those bad years five, seven years ago,” he said, referring to the state’s budget impasse of 2015-2017. “Universities had to either lay off faculty or faculty saw how uncertain funding was and they left. ... Now, because we’re funding universities properly, university professors, faculty, the people who work at universities have less to fear

and more to be optimistic about it.”

In addition to increases in higher education funding, the budget also includes the statutorily required annual $350 million increase in the Evidence Based Funding formula for K-12 schools and $250 million to launch a four-year initiative called Smart Start Illinois that seeks to make early childhood day care and preschool available to every family in Illinois that wants it.

The budget passed through the General Assembly in the final days of their spring session with only Democratic support. Some Republicans, including House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, of Savanna, said they were concerned about whether all the new spending in the budget – including K-12 education and early childhood programs – would be sustainable in future years.

“There’s nothing worse than starting a new program and then having it not be sustainable,” she said during House floor debate early Saturday morning.

Pritzker, however, said his administration used conservative revenue estimates when building his budget proposal, and he said he was confident the new spending could be sustained.

“The baseline revenues of the state have risen,” he said. “There are a variety of reasons for that but one is the economy grew. The Illinois economy used to be $800 billion when I took office, it’s now above a $1 trillion. That gives you at least some idea of why our tax revenues are going up in the state of Illinois, because people are making more money, the economy is doing better.”

After speaking on the UIS campus, Pritzker traveled to the U of I’s Urbana-Champaign campus for a similar event.

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Thank You Neighbor

MIKE BUDER

Are you selling your home or just helping your neighbors sell theirs? There are two kind of people who help their neighbors sell their home. The first kind is the neighbor we all want to have. Their yard is perfectly landscaped, the trash cans are never left out by the curb, the cars are tucked safely into the garage instead of parked on the street, they don’t have dogs that would even think about barking or cats that consider your garden a litter box. They are friendly, courteous and can’t wait to tell anyone they meet what a great neighborhood they live in, including the people who are considering moving to the block. They are the cheerleaders for the community, make everyone feel welcome and are the best advertisement for a new neighbor you could ever hope for.

The second type of neighbor is just as nice. Although they are trying to sell their home too, they still love their neighborhood and they are going to miss their friends after they relocate. They also take great care of their lawn and wouldn’t even think about allowing home maintenance to go undone. Beautiful flowers by the front door, a freshly pressure washed sidewalk and driveway and a butterfly garden that would make the greenest of thumbs envious. They are

friendly, courteous and “THEIR HOME IS WAY OVERPRICED”. Now if I were selling my house, I would want both of these types of neighbors. But if I had to choose just one, I would definitely thank my lucky stars for Mr. and Mrs. Overpriced.

Why you ask? Because no matter how lovely the landscaping, no matter how shiny the fixtures, how new the appliances, how clean the floors, how uncluttered the closets and cabinets or how nice the people… OVERPRICED, IS STILL OVERPRICED!!! and usually serves to make the neighbor’s home look like a much better deal. Buyers are doing a lot of research before making offers on homes and you can bet that if your price is significantly higher than the others in your neighborhood, you are at a disadvantage. So, are you priced right or are you just helping your neighbors sell their homes?

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

Op-Ed: A blueprint to better mental health care, access in IL

By Abdi Tinwalla, MD, and Andrew Lancia, MD

In all parts of Illinois, mental health awareness and treatment is a public issue like it has never been before. On behalf of frontline care providers, we welcome the attention and call for the support that must follow.

The Illinois Psychiatric Society represents psychiatrists and psychiatric practices across the state, where our members work in private and public settings, see adult and child patients every day, and have the experience, training, and mindset to help people struggling with all forms of mental health challenges.

We are encouraged by the renewed focus at the State Capitol in Springfield and across the state to bring mental health care into the spotlight. Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious plans to transform behavioral health services for children, and to coordinate state agencies and higher education institutions behind the new Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center to improve recruitment of professionals are welcome steps forward.

Our mental health care system is in crisis, with access to equal, quality, affordable care a challenge nearly everywhere. We propose a true team approach to the problem. We offer here a blueprint of policy ideas we believe will help address the challenge comprehensively and effectively.

Our first pillar calls for increasing equitable access. Many people in rural, minority, and lowincome communities have some of the greatest needs, yet they have the greatest challenges to see those needs met.

Illinois policymakers should promote more collaborative care programs, where mental health professionals consult directly with primary care physicians to address patients’ physical and mental needs. We should increase and improve laws promoting telehealth which, since the COVID-19 pandemic, has become an increasingly popular option for patients who live many miles from the nearest provider. We can also add more psychiatrists through funding of more residency training slots right here in Illinois, rather than watching promising students go elsewhere to practice.

Incentives will encourage more providers to work in underserved areas. Smart changes to the administrative side of our practices – full parity for psychiatric treatment, streamlined medication prior authorizations, and improved mental health court equity and access – will

provide the support psychiatrists and other mental health professionals need to succeed.

Our second pillar focuses on systems of care, where all mental health providers work together to meet patients’ varied needs. When one piece of the system is weak, or when providers work outside their area of expertise, the entire system struggles – and ultimately patient care suffers.

Here, we believe stronger communication and coordination is key. Patients often see different providers along their mental health journey. Those providers – state agencies, public entities, private providers – should work better together to share medical records and insight into patient analysis and recognize the strengths each bring to helping meet patients’ needs. We need to ensure all levels of care are properly staffed to handle all issues ranging from one-on-one counseling to preventing acts of violence.

Our third pillar might be the most consequential to address our crisis: prevention. We go to the dentist and the doctor regularly for checkups and screenings, or if something just doesn’t quite feel right. Yet too often in our mental health, we wait too long to seek professional help. The problems get worse as we put off the visit – out of fear, embarrassment, or denial.

We believe helping youth understand the importance of mental health care early in life is critical for widespread adoption of prevention. Increased public education programs on mental health, increased and regular screenings in pediatric and school settings, stronger parent and family engagement in preventative care –all these steps will help students see their mental health as they do their physical health, and develop the good habits that will undoubtedly spare pain and struggle later. We need to recognize the need to promote caring for one’s complete health, as nutrition and physical illness highly affect one’s mental health.

We thank Gov. Pritzker’s team and state legislators for recognizing mental and behavioral health as critical needs that must be addressed now. Together, we will work to establish the progress we need to help all Illinoisans live healthier lives and move past the stigmas and fear that drive people from the care they need to get better Abdi Tinwalla, MD, is immediate past president and Andrew Lancia, MD, is the president of the Illinois Psychiatric Society.

Protected Crown Point Client From Medicare Goof

WOODROW WILCOX

On May 30, 2023, I helped a client from Crown Point NOT get stuck with a bill caused by a typical Medicare goof. Medicare failed to send the big, serious claim to our client’s Medicare supplement insurance company. As a result of Medicare’s mistake, our client got a bill for $1600 from a local hospital.

With some editing to protect the privacy of our client, here is the letter that I sent to the hospital to protect our client from the bill that Medicare should have sent to her Medicare supplement insurance company.

Our client sent to our firm a bill from your firm for our review.

The bill seeks a balance of $1600 on Account Number XXXXXXXX for services rendered 01/17/2023 through 01/25/2023.

I phoned the patient’s Medicare supplement insurance company to learn what it knew of this bill. It reported that the only claim that Medicare forwarded to it from your hospital was a claim for $22. It did not receive a report from Medicare for any claim(s) from your hospital that resulted in a balance of $1600.

That is not the fault of the patient. It is Medicare’s fault. To fix this problem as fast as possible, please send both the original billing information and the Medicare EOB information on any claim with a balance to the secondary insurer at the following address.

All the help that I gave this client was FREE OF CHARGE. This insurance agency helps all our clients with medical billing problems without any charge. We do it to demonstrate that we really do care about our senior citizen clients. If your insurance agent or agency does not give this high level of customer service, why not switch to our agency?

Note: Woodrow Wilcox is the senior medical bill case worker at Senior Care Insurance Services in Merrillville, Indiana. He has saved clients of that firm over three million dollars by fighting mistakes and fraud in medical billing. Also, Wilcox wrote the book SOLVING MEDICARE PROBLEM$ which is available through book stores or online.

Real Estate Specialists

Real Estate Questions & Answers

CATHY & JIM HIGGINS

Question: My home is currently for sale. We are getting a lot of showings, but don’t think my real estate agent is doing enough to get these buyers to write an offer on my home. What is your opinion?

Answer: Not quite sure what the problem is here. Your Realtor is marketing your home properly because you are getting a lot of showings. In order to sell your home, you need buyers to see it.

You said: “Doing enough to get the buyers to make an offer on my home?”

A good real estate agent should answer all the buyer’s questions, point out the negatives and positives, but allow the buyer to make the final decision on a particular home. There should be no coercion by the agent.

The only problem I see is if you are getting a lot of showings with no offers, then your home price is probably too high. For example, if you go to the clothing store and

are looking to buy a sweater and find that a similar sweater is less expensive and a better value at another store, you are going to that other store to buy it. Same goes with a home purchase.

Buyers will purchase the home they feel offers the best value. The home with the best value will sell before the other homes.

I would suggest stopping the blame game and sit down with your Realtor and look at how your home’s Value compares to other homes for sale.

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