The Shopper 12/28/2022

Mr. Pierogi hams it up at Noll to help staff celebrate Christmas

When the school board at Bishop Noll Institute wanted to show the faculty and staff how much they appreciate them at Christmas and always, they brought in a little help from a famous friend.

On Monday, BNI’s faculty and staff received family sized meals featuring traditional Polish favorites. To show some extra gratitude, the future Mr. Pierogi, Tony Panek ’08, returned to his alma mater to help spread Christmas joy and pierogi!

Bishop Noll’s school board chairman, Mark Cloghessy, a 1976 graduate of the school, said the board members always look for ways to say thank you to Bishop Noll’s incredibly dedicated staff and faculty.

“This is a simple way to say thank you to each of them for the time and effort they put into making Bishop Noll such a wonderful and welcoming place to work and learn and flourish,” he said. “Our faculty and staff are at the heart of all we do here at Bishop Noll. They are such an impressive group of dedicated professionals and without them we could not accomplish our mission to educate our students, mind, body and soul.”

The meals included a dinner complete with ham, pierogi, Polish sausage, kolacky and Oplatki wafers, which are a beloved Christmas tradition in Polish homes on Christmas Eve. The Oplatek is a thin wafer similar in consistency to a communion host. They are often stamped with elaborate Christmas scenes and historically were distributed by churches to parishioners’ homes during the advent season.

“We are so proud of our Bishop Noll family,” Cloghessy said. “It is through their hard work and dedication that we are thriving

Mr. Pierogi Tony Panek ’08, left, interviews Bishop Noll theology teacher Jeff Smolinski about the meaning of Polish words. Smolinski had just received a Polish Christmas dinner from Bishop Noll board members Wallene Swentko ’63 and Mark Cloghessy ’76.

as a pre-eminent educator of young people in Northwest Indiana. Great things are happening here. We would encourage everyone who wants to be part of this incredible Bishop Noll story to contact our admissions team for more information.”

For more information on Bishop Noll Institute, visit www. bishopnoll.org. Prospective families can email admissions@ bishopnoll.org for information.

The average Illinois commuter consumed over 161k calories while driving in 2022*, according to a study commissioned by Gunther Mazda. This is 623 calories alone per commute, or one quarter of the daily recommended intake. In fact, a study found that 85 million Americans admit to eating fast food every day.

Now that the world has been getting back to normal, more and more employees are returning to the office - and that means the return of the era of the long commute. But it’s all too easy to try and break up a long, boring journey with a distraction - such as food. A person’s likelihood of becoming obese increases by 6% for every hour spent commuting, as well as an increased risk of high blood pressure. Long commute times are linked to factors like insufficient physical activity, and poor sleep habits.

Broken down by state, Gunther Mazda found that Nevadans consumed the most calories on their commute this year - a substantial 287k. On the other hand, those in Maine, with perhaps shorter distances to travel, consumed the least - just 65k in 2022. On a national scale, the average driver consumed 199,997 calories this past year.

The study also found the following:

While commuting, drivers say they normally consume chips (32%) - presumably they’re easy to access with one hand, while keeping the other on the steering wheel. This was followed by burgers (30%), fries (24%), burritos (6%), chocolate (4%), tacos (2%) and ice cream (2%).

75% of commuters say that the more time they spend on their commute, the less time they spend exercising when they get home. And despite the potential health detriments, 49% would opt for a higher paying job if it mean they had to commute more.

While there is not a law against eating or drinking in your car per se, it can certainly be a recipe for disaster. Taking your eyes off the road while grabbing the chips from your bag, or unwrapping a burger at the wheel does count as distracted driving. If a police officer believes that you are distracted at the wheel, then you can face penalties or fines. In fact, a recent study found that 18% of all crashes are caused by distracted driving.

Some foods or drinks may be trickier to consumer than others. Coffee for example could be a risky beverage while driving. You might think that the barista put the lid on properly, but if it slips while turning, you could end up with boiling hot coffee on your lap while at the wheel.

Another important factor to consider when eating and driving is that most people feel very sleepy after eating. This is because after a meal your body experiences a drop in blood sugar. After eating sweets or refined carbohydrates, you experience increased levels of insulin, but after a while your blood sugar crashes which results in lethargy, fatigue, cravings and brain fog. As a driver it is important to constantly remain alert and present when driving. Pronounced lethargy from eating could result in a lack of concentration and focus when driving which could result in fatal accidents.

‘Spending a lot of time in the car can clearly encourage unhealthy habits,’ says Joseph Gunther IV at GuntherMazda. com. ‘As more and more of us return to pre-pandemic levels of commuting, perhaps now would be a good time to re-set and change eating habits, so we feel healthier generally and more alert behind the wheel.’

*based on a survey of over 3,000 drivers in November 2022.

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Questions & Answers

Question: We hired a real estate broker to sell our home that was recommended by one of these… “We will find you the top agent in the area companies.” The Realtor they suggested, and I hired, was terrible. We just didn’t click. The home took longer than expected to sell and his recommendations to improve our home were very costly. I should have just called one of those local…” I’ll sell your home for very little commission” real estate companies. I am so disappointed with all this.

Answer: Let’s break this down a bit. Those companies who claim that they will find you the top agent are trying to make money. They charge the agent they recommend and gets your business, around 30-35% of the agent’s commission. This leaves the agent little marketing money to get your home sold. So, this actually works against you. But sellers are fooled by this claim.

Secondly. Hiring companies based on a low commission is also a bad idea. Here is a quote from a well-known Economist named John Ruskin: “It’s unwise to pay too much. But it’s worse to pay too little.

When you pay too much, you lose a little money, that is all.

When you pay too little you sometimes lose everything, because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing it was bought to do.

The common law of business balances prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. It can’t be done.

If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run.

And if you do that, you will have enough to pay for something better.

There is hardly anything in the world that someone can’t make a little worse and sell a little cheaper—and people who consider price alone are that man’s lawful prey.”

Selling your home is selling one of your biggest investments. Do it right. Call a reputable company that is in the area, call a local agent who has sold homes in your neighborhood, or call us. Interview them until you feel comfortable in making a decision.

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

Protect financial accounts from “cyberthieves”

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

Cybercrime is booming. In 2021, the FBI reported that cybercriminals scammed nearly $7 billion from Americans — a figure slightly higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Switzerland for that year, according to research organization World Economics. How can you protect yourself from cyberthieves?

Here are some suggestions that can help: Watch out for “phishing” attempts. You may receive emails that appear to be from a legitimate firm, requesting information your financial institution would never request online — confirmation of an account number, password, Social Security number, credit card number and so on. These notes can look official, often incorporating a firm’s logo, so pay close attention to what’s being asked of you.

Think twice before clicking or downloading. If you are suspicious about a communication, don’t click on a link or download an attachment — instead, go to your financial firm’s website or use their app to verify they sent the information or request.

Become adept with passwords. Use a different password for each of your accounts and change your passwords regularly. Of course, maintaining multiple passwords can be confusing, so you might want to consider using password management software, which generates passwords, stores them in an encrypted database and locks them behind a master password — which is the only one you’ll need to remember.

Use your own devices. Try to avoid using public computers or devices that aren’t yours to access your financial accounts. If you do use another computer, clear your browsing history after you log out of your account.

Be cautious about using Wi-Fi when traveling. When you’re on the road, you may want to use public hotspots, such as wireless networks in airports and hotels. But many people don’t realize that these hotspots

reduce their security settings to make access easier, which, in turn, makes it easier for cyberthieves to intercept your information.

In fact, some hackers even build their own public hotspots to draw in internet-seekers in an effort to commit theft. So, if at all possible, wait until you can access a trusted, encrypted network before engaging in any communications or activity involving your financial accounts.

Don’t give up control of your computer. Under no circumstances should you provide remote access to your computer to a stranger who contacts you, possibly with an offer to help “disinfect” your computer. If you do think your device has an issue with malicious software, contact a legitimate technician for assistance.

Know whom you’re calling for help. If you need assistance from, say, a customer service area of a financial institution, make sure you know the phone number is accurate and legitimate — possibly one from a billing or confirmation statement. Some people have been scammed by Googling “support” numbers that belonged to fraudsters who asked for sensitive information.

Review all correspondence with your financial services provider. Keep a close eye on your account activity and statements. If you see mistakes or unauthorized activity in your account, contact your financial institution immediately.

Advanced technology has brought many benefits, but also many more opportunities for financial crimes. By taking the above steps, and others that may be needed, you can go a long way toward defending yourself against persistent and clever cyberthieves.

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

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South Suburban College (SSC) will continue to provide COVID-19 testing services in South Holland through SHIELD Illinois in 2023. A fourth day has been added to the testing schedule when the college reopens from the holiday closure on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Testing services will be offered Mondays and Thursdays from 2 – 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 4 – 6

p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

SHIELD provides results quickly and is accessible in the Mi-Jack Room on the first floor of the college’s Main Campus at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. While no appointment is necessary, patients must create an account on Portal.shieldillinois.com

LOCAL CHURCHES

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

Info@CalvarySouthHolland.org CalvarySouthHolland.org

PASTOR ALFONZO SURRETT, SR.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Saturday Women’s Grief & Loss Support Group - 2nd Sat. each month at 10:00 a.m.

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

SUNDAY

Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship Services 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study…… 7:00 p.m.

COTTAGE GROVE CHRISTIAN

REFORMED CHURCH

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

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS

8303 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 322-6527 gracedyer.webchicago.net

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday........................................... 9:00 a.m. Monday...........................................6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday 10:30 a.m.

JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing 312-206-1833

facebook.com/JLOLMinistries PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday........................................... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Service on Facebook.............7:30 p.m. Women of Worship via Zoom 3rd Sat. @ 12 pm

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

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

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net

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

Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study Noon

FIRST CHURCH (PCA) 3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610 www.firstchurchpca.org

ASSISTANT PASTOR DANIEL MILLER

Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 5:30 p.m.

FIRST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND

16248 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211 www.firstchurchsh.org

PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

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

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

ESPIRITU DE DIOS

16400 S. State St., South Holland 708-439-1220 sogfchurch.com PASTORES Jose & Paula Lopez SERVICIOS: Grupo de Oracion de Hombres Jueves ........................................... 7:30 p.m. Sabado Alabanza y Predicacion.....6:00 p.m.

UNITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

Plum Creek Center 2138 Moeller Street Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 931-5284 www.unitynwi.org ALL WELCOME MINISTER: REV. GERALDINE COLVIN SUNDAY SERVICE

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Heart Smart

Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Consider the homonyms ‘presents’ and ‘presence’. Maybe you opened Christmas presents recently. Maybe you enjoyed the presence of family and friends over Christmas dinner.

John 1:14 (ESV) describes the coming of Jesus this way: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Often, as fallen humans, we crave God’s presents. We long for inner peace, joy, security, significance, success, material blessings, good relationships, healing, victory over some destructive pattern, and more. These are good things to long and pray for.

Our primary need, however, is God’s presence. We receive his life-giving presence in Jesus when we repent and believe in Christ. That is, when we confess and turn from our sin, our distorted pursuit of God’s presents apart from him. And trust that Christ died in our place to secure our forgiveness and adoption in God’s family to enjoy his presence forever. Jesus is God’s greatest gift to us, the human package in whom we receive God’s presence and his presents.

The son of a wealthy man lost his life saving others. The father decided to auction off his estate. The venue was packed. The auction began with a painting of the man’s deceased son. The auctioneer started the bidding at $10.00. A close friend of the son raised his hand. But no one else wanted it. They were waiting for the good stuff. The auctioneer said, “Going once, going twice.... sold for $10.00!” Then he said, “This concludes our auction today.” The crowd thought he was joking, until he added, “He who gets the son gets it all.”

”The pain that

been feeling, can’t compare to the joy that’s coming.”

Richard Zekveld, Pastor, Covenant Fellowship Church (cfcsh.org).

RICHARD ZEKVELD

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Calumet City Public Library

Address: 660 S Manistee Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

Phone: (708) 862-6220 Email: info@calumetcitypl.org Website: http://www.calumetcitypl.org/index.html

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 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.

DPLD’s Black Author’s Book Club

Meets via Zoom the last Thursday of every month at 7:00pm. Interested parties contact the library at (708-849-2385) for more information. Meet via Zoom. FREE.

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. November 3rd to December 12th Every third Thursday, 5:00pm to 5:30pm, 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.

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. 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 (708-8492385) 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.

Creative Craft

Heart Shaped Snowflake. December 28, 2022 at 1pmThe link will be provided on our Facebook Page. FREE.

Wishing all an early Happy and Safe Holidays from the Dolton Public Library District!

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)

Homewood Public Library

Address: 17917 Dixie Hwy Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: (708) 798-0121, ext. 310 or 307 Email: hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org Website: www.homewoodlibrary.org/

Lansing Public Library

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

Coat Exchange EXTENDED!

Happening now through December 30. If you have a coat, leave it - if you need a coat, take it! It’s that simple.

The Angel Tree Project December 1 through January 9. We will have several small trees setup around the library decorated with cutout angels. By selecting one or more angels, patrons can give the gift of paying toward or paying off a child’s library fees during the holiday season.

Festival of Lights

Now thru January 6. Monday thru Thursday 6-8pm. Saturday from 12-3pm. Experience Christmas around the world with Lansing Historical Society’s large selection of trees and other holiday exhibits.

Riverdale Public Library

Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827

Phone: (708) 841-3311 Email: library@rpld.org Website: www.rpld.org

Christmas Eve Caroling Raffle

“Sign up to win a specialty caroling visit from the Bourné Family Singers.” (Riverdale Residents Only)”

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!”

Tutoring and Down Time (Children/Teens)

Every Tuesday 3PM-5:30PM “Get the homework help you need and afterwards enjoy hanging out with your friends playing games!”

Family Film Friday (All ages)

Every Friday 1PM-4:30PM “Every Friday, the library will be hosting a new film showing, new and old, action and romance and much more. Free popcorn, snacks, and beverages.”

Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors)

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

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

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

All things Needlework (Adults/Seniors)

Every Monday at 12PM Do you enjoy needle arts like knitting, crochet, and sewing? Whether you are a beginner or experienced this club is for you. Work on your latest project while enjoying the company of your follow crafters. Just grab your project bag and join us for stitching, sharing tips, and conversation.

Family Game Day (All ages) Thursday, December 29th 3PM-4PM “Spend time with your family and friends playing a variety of board games, card games and more! Snacks and beverages provided.”

Puzzle Club (Children/Tweens) Wednesday, December 28th from 3PM to 4PM “Join in the fun as we put together puzzles. You can also win cool prizes and school supplies!”

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 January 4 & 18 at 10:30 am ZOOM and Live in the Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Take time to rest and reset. This class is open and accessible for all!

Nature’s Gentle Tai-Chi-Gong Wednesdays, January 11 & 25 at 2:30 pm ZOOM AND LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED Brian Thompson of BNEW4Life shares gentle breathing, movement, and meditation exercises. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This program will be offered live, but will also be available virtually using Zoom.

Saturday Morning Yoga Saturdays, January 21 at 11 am Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Relax, recharge and refocus with guided meditation by DuShaun Pollard, founder of Sage Gawd Collective. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat!

Taking Care of You

Saturday, January 7 at 11 am Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join Peggy Riggins, America’s Pharmacist, as she gives tips on how you can take charge of taking care of you. Copies of her book, Taking Care of You, will be available for purchase.

BNEW Self Protection 4 Life

Saturdays, January 14 & 28 at 10:30 am Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Feel more confident in today’s society and learn self-defense from Brain Thompson of BNEW4LIFE.

Golden Years Boot Camp

Tuesday, January 17 at 7 pm ZOOM EVENT REGISTRATION REQUIRED Certified Elder Law Attorney, Amy Delaney, of DDV Law, Ltd. will discuss what legal documents you should have in your possession before you enter your golden years and why!

Adult Book Club-It’s a Mystery: Last Exit by Michael Kaufman

Thursday, January 19 at 2 pm Small Meeting Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED A futuristic mystery, set in a world where the police detective investigating deaths linked to an illegal longevity drug has a partner that is actually a SIM implant in her

LinkedIn Basics

Monday, January 9 at 4:30 pm Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Discover how to utilize LinkedIn tools to manage your professional career.

Beginning Computers Part 1

Tuesday, January 17 at 12 pm Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Discover the major components of a computer, the differences between Macs and PCs, and how to navigate around a Windows 10 computer.

Bienvenido Bebe! First visit to the library!

Saturday, January 7, 2023 - 11:00 AM Bring your baby (0-12 months) to the library and learn about all the resources available to you. Enjoy a fun storytime, a goodie bag, and a tour of our newly renovated library. Visite la biblioteca con su bebé y conozca los recursos disponibles para su nueva familia. Disfrute de una historia divertida, una bolsa de regalos y un recorrido por nuestra biblioteca recientemente renovada. Los suministros son limitados!

Teach a Librarian: Intro to Anime Club Monday, January 30, 2023 - 4:00 PM Ms. Regina wants to learn more about Anime. Can you help!? Stop by the Youth Services department and please help one of your librarians get a grip on Anime. Ages 8+

Teen Chess Club

Mondays and Wednesdays in January at 5 Learn to play chess with former NFL Player Michael Blair! All skill levels are welcome.

Page To Screen:

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Friday, January 13, 2023 - 2:00 PM Stop by the library for a treat and a feature, as we read classic and popular titles before watching their movie adaptations. The Polar Express (December), Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (January), Hidden Figures (February).

Thornton Public Library

Address: 115 E. Margaret St. Thornton, IL. Email: library@thorntonil.us Website: https://www.thorntonlibrary.org/

Calendar Of Events

Women’s Bible Study

Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland, Tuesday mornings from 9:45 –11:00 a.m. beginning on September 13. We will study The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. We provide a Nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For information call the church at 331-0391 or Carol at 3396793. We would love to have you join us!

Neighbor 2 Neighbor

CHRISTMAS AT AMVETS 43 POST IN BURNHAM: The Sheddies are gathered around Santa at the Amvets Christmas Party Sunday December 18, 2022. Much merriment ensued as Santa gave out presents to all the good little girls and boys who attended the special event. ***

TRISH AND SANTA GATHERING GIFTS FOR THE GOOD GIRLS AND BOYS WHO CAME TO AMVETS POST 43 IN BURNHAM, DECEMBER 18, 2022: The post hall was decorated beautifully and each child went home with a lovely gift from the Post and Santa, of course!

THE MAGICAL BIRTH OF BABY JESUS AT THE CLARETIAN SHRINE ON RIDGE IN MUNSTER: The faithful flock to the shrine on Ridge Road in Munster especially around The holidays when we are closer to our religious roots. As always, the fathers that run the monastery are sure to have the altar looking its best come December 25, 2022. A peaceful and calm place to reflect on the hectic times of the season and special prayers for our loved ones.

FROM MY FRIEND CAROL IN SOUTH HOLLAND--”May the heart of Christmas—the love of Jesus, the joy of grace, and the peace of God-be yours today and always! BLESSED CHRISTMAS!

SHEDDIES CELEBRTE

FESTIVITIES ABOUND AT SCHOOPS ON RIDGE IN MUNSTER: Some of the servers who will bring us a delicious meal during the holidays include, Susie, in front, Nikole, Sydney, Chase, Morgan, Leilanni and Alejandra. Make sure you include Schoops in your holiday plans when you take a break from shopping. And from the gals and guys at Schoops, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!

THE HEGEWISCH BUSINSS ASSOCIATION MET AT STEVES FOR THEIR CHRISTMAS PARTY. Pictured here enjoying the festivities at Steve’s in Hegewisch are Julie, Jamie, Denise Zavesky and Sharon. The HBA offered a delicious buffet and libations along with lots of fun and raffle prizes.

HEGEWISCH BUSINESS ASSOCIATON BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Pictured at the Christmas Party at Steve’s, the HBA pulled out all the stops to make sure members had a festive time. There was a delicious buffet, libations and raffle prizes of every sort. Pictured here are Sharon , Jason, Kevin, Felicia, Ken and Bob Wisz, President.

10TH WARD ALDERMAN SUE GARZA HOLIDAY PARTY AT ST. SIMEON CHURCH: Pictured here are some of the candidates for elected office during Sue’s party Wednesday December 21, 2022 surrounding the Calumet Area Industrial Commission table. The mood was festive and many seniors participated in a pre-Christmas meal, courtesy of Ald. Sue Garza. There was music, food, dancing and lots of friends to visit with.

MANY RUNNING FOR MAYOR IN CHICAGO ONLY ONE CAN WIN!

MORE HOLIDAY REVELERS AT ALD. SUE GARZA’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ST. SIMEON CHURCH: Candidates and non candidates alike showed up for Ald. Sue Garza’s Christmas Party on Wednesday December 21, 2022.

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

2023 Seller Resolutions

MIKE BUDER

At the end of every December, people make all kinds of resolutions for the coming year. Typically, these are things that they want to improve about themselves, ways to make their day to day personal or work life better, or ideas to put them on track for a change. Many times these surface as a result of mistakes made in the past 12 months. However, when it comes to real estate, resolutions don’t necessarily apply as it’s unlikely that you do a real estate transaction each year. Furthermore, you can’t actually resolve to buy your neighbor’s house or sell your $100,000 home for $300,000. Well, you could, but you’d probably be setting yourself up for disappointment right from the start. Some things are simply out of a would-be seller’s control. But as a wouldbe seller, you can learn from and make resolutions based on those who have gone before you. Example, I am sure there are current sellers who are resolved to take the next buyer that makes an offer under their asking price a little bit more seriously. If you plan to sell your home in the near future, here are some helpful resolutions that your might consider…RESLOVE to think of your home as a product. Start cleaning out old stuff now. If there are things deep in your closets that you don’t think you’ll use between January and the time you intend to move, consider a storage locker or making space in the garage. Does your real estate agent suggest that the basement needs a paint

job? Get some painting bids now. Have you always hated how the bathroom vanity takes up so much space? Consider changing it now so buyers will perceive your bathroom as bigger. This will also help you spread out the costs of home repairs and changes over several months. RESLOVE to understand your timing and exit strategy. One of the biggest stresses on a seller is trying to plan a purchase and sale at the same time. Can you afford to close on the new home before selling? If so, for how long? Do you need to sell the property first? If so, will the potential sale price support a home purchase in the neighborhood you want to be in? If not, what other areas should you be looking in? Selling and buying at the same time brings up all kinds of financial, emotional and physical stress. It’s a lot to think about and plan for, engaging a good Realtor now will help you to have a strategy in place well before you have to take action. Happy New Year and may God bless you and your family in 2023.

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 or Facebook Friend request Mike Buder: your comments are always welcome.

Mike Buder A local Christian Businessman

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 5, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 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 17259 HERITAGE DRIVE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 Property Index No. 29-25-213-026-0000

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

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

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from TIMIA AMECE WEBB to the new name of TIMIA AMECE WILLIAMS The court date will be January 30, 2023 at 9:00am at 16051 S. Kedzie, Markham, Illinois, in Courtroom 0207, in Cook County. Case number 20226009787

BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-06914

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2016 CH 16660 TJSC#: 42-4614

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 # 2016 CH 16660

I3209766

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

HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.-

TRACI DENISE BARNETT A/K/A TRACI BARNETT A/K/A TRACI D BARNETT Defendants 22 CH 03115

3107 LONGFELLOW AVENUE HAZEL CREST, IL 60429

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 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 3107 LONGFELLOW AVENUE, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429

Property Index No. 28-25-319-004-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and

the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

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

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 22-08579IL Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 03115

TJSC#: 42-4502

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. I3209958

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.-

NELLIE PARR, HINSDALE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SUBURBAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

Defendants 22 CH 832 36 WEST 151ST STREET HARVEY, IL 60426

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 15, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 7, 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 36 WEST 151ST STREET, HARVEY, IL 60426

Property Index No. 29-18-206-002-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $42,789.26.

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

of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 21-095453.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717

E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 21-095453 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 22 CH 832 TJSC#: 42-4718

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 # 22 CH 832

I3210100

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

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

Online bidding will begin on January 1, 2023 at 10am, and will continue until January 16, 2023 at 10am, at which time a high bidder will be determined.

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

J023 Mirlange Odetoyinbo boxes, bags, regrigerator

B016 Cartha Mckenzie Jr contractor unit

K031 Kenneth Davis boxes, bags, furniture

J007 Jubril Ogundipe boxes, bags of household goods

C014 Theresa Collins boxes, bags of household goods

C052 Kenyatta Southall boxes, bags of household goods

F092 JoVan Levy boxes, bags of household goods

O022 Bessie Cofield boxes, bags of household goods

P023 Michael John Swets trailer full of general merchandise

P027 Michael John Swets trailer full of general merchandise

E050 Joshua Garcia boxes and bags of household goods

O007 JoVan Levy boxes and bags of household goods

E072 Shemeca Keita boxes and bags of household goods

C042 Caylin Stringer boxes and bags of household goods

F057 Steven Palazzolo boxes and bags of household goods

AC/HEATING SERVICES: Summer Special! Furnaces or A/C’s , Clean & check $59.95. Furnaces, A/C’s, Boilers, water heaters, sump pumps, humidifiers, installations, repairs, furnaces installed from $1495.00 R/D Heating & Cooling. IL. and IN. 219-616-3281

ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY? WE SPECIALIZE IN DELIVERING RESULTS. BRUCE MCKINNEY Call, send a text message, or an emailCell: 708-269-2992, email: bruce@ familypriderealty.comFamily Pride Realty, 3337 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL. 60805

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

HANDY MAN SERVICE Lenord Wilks - Call 1-773-897-9464

LIGHT BULB SERVICE Will replace your burnt out and broken bulbs - Interior/ Exterior. Also replace Smoke and CO2 Detector Batteries. 219-865-2345

ALL HANDYMAN

REPAIRS Done On The Side to save money! Painting, drywall, tile, concrete patching, doors, roofing, hauling. Very reasonable. Mark 708-408-7192

CONCRETE & PATCHING Done On The Side to save you money. Also general contracting, handyman work, FHA work & snowplowing. Very reasonable. Call Mark 708-408-7192

MOVING SERVICES: Pick up/ Delivery Service. Small moves; in-house move; store-to-home. Assembly: Furniture & exercise equipment (Ikea, Office Depot, etc.) Call Rob daily until 9pm 219-433-9457

PAINTING SERVICES: Economy Painting. Interior/ Exterior painting 20% Off. Mention this ad. Walpaper instllation. General dywall repair & installation. Best price guaranteed. Ask for Ed. 708-548-6356 or 708-2885038.

ADG HANDYMAN

Cleaned gutters and repairs, installing new gutters, protectors/cover caps. Never clean gutters again! Unclogging all pipes large and small. 312-8356645/708-250-4752 gholston859@gmail.com

PLUMBING SERVICES: J.E.M. Plumbing & Sewer , Drain Cleaning Specialist, water lines, pumps, water heater, faucets, toilets, same day service. 219-845-7589 or 708-896-0500

GUTTER CLEANING: SUPER FLOW Gutter cleaning, Free estimates. Very reasonable. Asl for Rob. No Sundays. 708-877-6860

HOME IMPROVEMENT: A&A Services services faucets, carpentry locks, fence and gate repair, gutter cleaning, power washing, toilet repairs, wind damage repairs, caulking, rooftop repair. Insured. Free estimates. 219-865-2345

TREE SERVICE: Maggy’s Tree Service. Tree’s Topped, Trimmed, Removed, Bush Removal, Stump Removal. Walks shoveled. Also Insured Bonded. Free estimates. 708-200-8078

JUNK REMOVAL Time to make space! Cleanouts (garage, attic, basement, shed). Hauling away appliances, furniture, trash. WE RECYCLE! Call ‘til 8pm 219-433-9457

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

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

CAR / TRUCK TROUBLE? Vehicle-shopping? Onlocation diagnosis: Will find needed repairs / maintenance. Uncertain of mechanic estimate? 32 years exper. Any day! 219-433-9457

GUTTER CLEANING. Just a friendly reminder that your gutters need cleaning. Also, for a limited time, we offer a Free Rooftop Inspection at no extra charge. Call today for your free quote 219-8652345

SHELTON’S FIREARM AND SELF DEFENSE LLC www. sheltonsfirearmsandself defense.com Don’t be a Victim, Book A Class Today! “Shelton’s Firearm and Self Defense Training LLC” 708-502-3718

TRIPLE E LAWNCARE Full Service weekly lawn care. Power Raking, Aeration, Fertilization, Bush Trimming/ Removal/ Planting. Erik of Lansing 708-858-1213

DAILY MOVERS 20 miles one way $325-$425 Special 708-940-1378

CORONADO HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Providing home improvement services such as drywall repairs, painting, floor installations, plumbing and electrical services. For free estimates call (219) 902 1017

Vehicles

2002 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM. MOST EVERY OPTION, 3.8L engine, 185,XXX miles. White, tan interior.Runs good, light front end damage. $1,900.00 OBO Call 708-755-2345, ask for Ed, Mike or Silvia.

CAR TO RESTORE : ‘68 CHRYSLER NEWPORT $1500.00 Firm. ‘96 Ford Contour (Needs Work) Z Tech Engine Excellent Gas Milage $1250.00 (219) 308-6452

Health & Wellness

Military families: were you at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water causing cancer and death. Call 800-535-5727

Wanted

WANTED RADIO/TV TUBES CB/HAM RADIOS TUBE TESTERS 70S HIGH POWER STEREOS misc test equipment Tube type stereos old radios no tvs 708 536 8823

OLDER SMALL ECONOMICAL CAM 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

TE CRAFTER IS LOOKING TO BUY CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND DECOR. like new wreath centerpieces snowmen flowers and more. the crafter is disabled and can’t shop. 219-923-0458 8am-7pm

WOULD LIKE TO BUY A SMALL dog preferably a Shih Tzu or other. must be under 20 lbs good home and care. Highland. 219-9230458

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

WANTED: ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER AND BATTERY OPERATED HEDGE TRIMMER. Text or call. 708-673-9361

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 ret 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

WANTED: Electric Pressure Washer and Battery Operated Hedge Trimmer.Text or call. 708-673-9361

WANTED RADIO/TV TUBES HAM /CB RADIOS TUBE TESTERS 70S HIGH POWERS STEREOS old tube type stereos/radios no tvs 708-536-8823

For Sale

BARIATRIC LIFT CHAIR: EXTRA WIDE, 500 LB. CAPACITY. ONLY USED A COUPLE OF TIMES, BRAND NEW. Reclines all the way back and lifts all the way up. Fabric, color Walnut. Originally paid $2000 asking $1200. (219) 741-5997

4 PICK- UP TIRES. COOPER STT PRO. 265/70 R 18. AGGRESSIVE TREAD. Very low miles Cost $300 a piece new. Asking $400 for set. 708-417-8598

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

BEAUTIFUL ROOMS FOR RENT IN SOUTH HOLLAND FREE LIGHT AND GAS! $185 and $210 for extra-large room per week. semi-private bath refrigerator and microwave in each room. $500 move-in fee plus one week’s rent and background check required. no smoking no cooking. 708-843-3932

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

ACORN 9 CHAIR STAIR LIFT. Excellent condition very little use located in Lansing, $1000 OBO 229-415-3508

VISITORS WELCOME: HUG-A-PUP 6931 Calumet Av. Hammond,Indiana. (Corner of 169th PLACE/ Calumet Av) Tel: 773-3272050. Gorgeous Toy Size puppies. Credit Cards Welcome. Financing. Vet Checked. Written Health Guar.

Real Estate

APARTMENT FOR RENT THORNTON - NEAR SHOPPING, SECOND FLOOR SPACE, new fridge new new bath and carpets call for appointment 708-462-7028

LANSING APT. FOR RENT. SECOND FLOOR, INCLUDES HEAT, WATER, & BALCONY. NO smoking or pets. Quiet Building , Seniors Welcome. Call 708-895-0628

THORNTONCOMPLETELY REMODELED ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH APARTMENT. EVERYTHING NEW. No pets, no smoking in the unit, and can smoke on the porch. One stall in the garage. Utilities will be paid for you every month. $1,250 a month, first and last month, and security deposits, depending on your credit report. Near the Methodist Church. Call Richard Schickel 520-668-3243 for more info.

18641 FORESTVIEW LANE LANSING,IL! EXECUTIVE CUSTOM BUILT RANCH!

4 bedrooms 3 1/2 bathrooms 3 car garage and over 6000 finished square feet! In ground pool and large patio to entertain!! Main floor has gorgeous solid hardwood floors throughout. Gourmet kitchen is supplied with custom cabinetry, SS appliances, ample countertop space and large island. Generous sized dining room, and expansive living room with Gas fireplace. Large main suite with private bathroom and spacious walk in closet! Call Caleb Lyzenga, EXP Realty 708.208.2209 for a private showing or to learn more!

2 BEDROOM APT BALCONY APT LOVELY VIEW $1100 a month gas included. background check, call for more information 708-972-6190

ONE BEDROOM STUDIO ONE PERSON CALUMET CITY $925 plus move out fee. All electric Sorry no pets! Ready to move in. 167th and Wentworth contact Marge 708-8682590

CALUMET CITY 2 BEDROOM APT FOR RENT $1250 A MONTH plus move out fees no pets. 167th and Wentworth Ave call Marge for more info 708-868-2590

VERY NICE ONE BEDROOM GARDEN APARTMENT INSECURE BUILDING - Combination Living Dining Room and Kitchen. All Utilities included. Laundry facility on premises. Rent $775 a month plus one month security deposit. 15132 Woodlawn Ave. South Holland, IL. 708-527-4536 Oscar

APT FOR RENT LANSING: 1 Bed 1 Bath 3312 Ridge Rd Lansing IL 2nd floorAvailable now $1100 a month. Tenant pays electric. No Pets 708-872-0527

SMALLER TWO BEDROOM HOME. South Holland. $950 plus security. Redone, appliances, large living room, quiet area, big deck with nature views. Application fee. Outside parking. 708-268-7075

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

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

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

APARTMENT FOR RENT CALUMET CITY 2 bedroom Newly Decorated $905/mo 1 month Security Deposit 708-288-1357

NEWLY REMODELED GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN CALUMET CITY near River Oaks Mall for $1200 per month. Rent includes heat, hot water, cooking gas, and 1 car parking spot for free. Coin Laundry in the building. No security deposit. Just pay a move in fee of $600 and 1st month’s rent. Section 8 housing vouchers accepted. Call 312-619-1718 to set up an appointment to view the apartment.

Help Wanted

THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 205 HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

POSITION

AVAILABLE contact merriweather.rakyah@ district205.net or 708-2554844 for more information

THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/ PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION

AVAILABLE contact merriweather.rakyah@ district205.net or 708-2554844 for more information

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY LOOKING FOR HANDY MAN.

Interested applicants must have vehicle and tools. For more information please call (708)418-1833. Proven Real Estate Services, LLC of Orland Park, IL

COOKS NEEDED! PEACE HAVEN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IS LOOKING FOR COOKS TO PREPARE MEALS FOR OUR RESIDENTS. We currently have openings for a Dietary Services Supervisor, Cooks, and a Dietary Aid. Peace Haven offers competitive salaries and we have benefits, too. Give us a call at 712-784-2231 to schedule an interview, if interested. Thanks!!

LOUBELLE’S KENNEL PART KENNEL PHYSICIAN WANTED includes some weekends and holidays. Also Part Time Kennel Help needed for summer, great high school opportunity. Apply in person at Loubelle’s Kennel 16440 State St, South Holland, IL

PART TIME: GENERAL LABORER Cash daily. Hammond / South Holland area. Transportation provided. Inside working conditions with one other person. Call 8-10 a.m. 708-799-2363

KENNEL HELP WANTED: PT WEEKENDS INCLUDED. Apply in person at Loubelle’s Kennel 16440 State St, South Holland, IL.

GROOMER WANTED. 5 days a week. Apply in person at Loubelle’s Kennel 16440 State St, South Holland, IL LICENSED CHILD CARE HOME IN HAMMOND INDIANA LOOKING FOR HELPER . 9:30 a m to 6:30 pm. Monday Through Friday, $13 hour. 219-588-1763

Misc.

2- 16lb. Columbia 300 bowling balls, exc. cond. $10.00ea. 708-474-9495

14 Sets Xmas heavy duty clear icicle lights,new&used, 5 candle lights& 6 sets 100 nimi lights. $25.00 708-4749495

Ceramic Christmas and Halloween Houses $25 ea OBO ea; Cuisineart Bread Machine, $50 OBO,; DVD Players, $20 ea; Johnson Sea Horse Motor with Stand, $150 OBO; Kitchen Aid Food Processor, $60. Call 708-977-6088

Snow Blower for sale. MTD Pro, electric start 21” chute. $225 firmLansing Il. 708-759-5043

Pair of Hardwood Kitchen Chairs - $25; Ethan Allen Wingback Chair - $70; 6 Feet long “Haywood-Wakefield” Bench $100; Occasional Squire 26” dark wood 2 tier table - $50. 708-481-6907

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

THOMPSON

Donna L. Thompson, nee Klama, age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Devoted mother of Patrick (Donna) Haugh, Kristine (Timothy) Henderzahs, and Jeffery Haugh. Proud grandmother of Alexandrea (Ochi), Patrick III, Alexa, and Aiden; great-grandmother of Danika. Dear sister of Joann (late Joseph) Bona, Eunice (late Charles) Weiss, and the late Victor Klama. Preceded in death by her parents Victor and Virginia Klama. Donna was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation Friday, January 6, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz, Director, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Deacon Gary Blue officiating. Private inurnment St. Mary Cemetery – Evergreen Park, IL. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com

BROERTJES

Larry A. Broertjes, age 67, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Loving husband of Deb K. Broertjes, nee Goudzwaard. Proud dad of Melissa (Brad) Vander Woude, Jason (Stefanie) Broertjes; step-father of Mike (Shawna) Hoekstra, Greg Hoekstra, and Jason (Erin) Hoekstra. Fun grandpa of Matthew, Jon, Zack Vander Woude, Jeremy and Jackson Broertjes, Kaedin, Zoe, and Demetri, Rhea, and Leo Hoekstra. Beloved son of Will and the late Dorothy Broertjes; son-in-law of Larry and Grace Goudzwaard. Dear brother of Barb (Rick) Uittenbogaard, Joyce (Bradley) Dykstra, Bev (Earl) Nicodem, Dan (Carol) Goudzwaard, Bob (AnnMaree) Goudzwaard, Steve (Pam) Goudzwaard, and Tim (Ruth) Goudzwaard. Kind nephew and uncle of many. Visitation Monday, December 26, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs

Ln.), Dyer, IN. Celebration of Life Service Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Spirit of God Fellowship Church, 16350 State St., South Holland, IL, with Pastor Brian Kamstra officiating. Interment Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery – Monee, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Spirit of God Building Fund appreciated. For further information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com

New year to bring new laws in IL

By now, almost everyone in Illinois has heard that Jan. 1 will mark the beginning of a significant change in the state’s criminal justice system – the elimination of cash bail.

It’s an issue that dominated the 2022 campaigns and has been both praised and criticized on editorial pages in newspapers across the state. It essentially means that starting Jan. 1, the decision as to whether a criminal suspect should be held in jail while awaiting trial will be based on public safety and the likelihood the suspect will flee rather than their financial ability to post bond.

And while that criminal justice reform has received widespread attention, it is by no means the only new law that will take effect when the calendar turns over to 2023.

For most people who work a minimum wage job, the new year will bring a pay raise to $13 per hour, a $1 increase over the current wage. That’s the result of a law Gov. JB Pritzker signed in 2019, his first major legislative victory after being sworn into office a month earlier. The law will eventually raise the wage to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, 2025.

The new $13 hourly rate does not apply to all minimum wage earners. People who receive tips at work will see their base wage rise to $7.80 an hour. And people younger than 18 who work fewer than 650 hours per year will see their wage go up to $10.50 an hour.

The higher wage will probably come as welcome news for those who drive a car to and from work. That’s because the new year will also bring higher motor fuel taxes.

The same year Pritzker signed the minimum wage bill, he also signed a multi-year, $45 billion transportation and capital improvements bill known as “Rebuild Illinois,” which is funded in part with higher motor fuel taxes that are scheduled to increase with inflation each year.

House Bill 3699 expands an existing state council charged with providing grants and financial support to law enforcement agencies to aid in identifying, apprehending and prosecuting carjackers and recover stolen vehicles.

And House Bill 3772 ensures that victims of carjackings are not liable for costs and fines associated with impounding a vehicle that was stolen or hijacked, provided the owner files a police report in a timely manner.

Education

To address a shortage of substitute teachers throughout the state, House Bill 4798, signed April 27, allows students enrolled in approved teacher training programs who have earned at least 90 credit hours to obtain a substitute teaching license. Before, applicants had to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.

House Bill 4716, signed May 27, calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to adopt “rigorous learning standards” for classroom and laboratory phases of driver education programs for novice teen drivers. Those will include, at a minimum, the Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards developed by the Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education in association with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Higher education

Speaking Of Seniors Helped South Holland Client

WOODROW WILCOX

On December 6, 2022, I wrote a letter to help a client from South Holland, Illinois. She got a medical bill and sent it to me to check for her.

With some editing to protect our client’s privacy, here is the letter that I sent the medical company to fix the billing problem for our client.

Our client sent to our firm a bill from your firm for our review. The bill seeks a balance of $121.90 on Account Number XXXXXX for services rendered on 9/28/22.

I phoned the client’s secondary insurer to ask about this bill. It said it did not receive any information about this bill from Medicare. That is not the fault of the patient or her insurance company. It is Medicare’s fault.

The fastest way to fix this problem that

Medicare caused is for you to send both the original claim information and the Medicare EOB information directly to the secondary insurer with the following contact information.

All the help that I gave this client was FREE OF CHARGE. This insurance agency “goes the extra mile” to help our clients with such medical bill problems. It is one of the ways that we show our clients that we really about them. Does your insurance agent give great customer service like this or not?

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

The adjustment in the tax rate is supposed to take effect on July 1 of each year, the first day of the state’s fiscal year. But last spring, in the face of rising inflation and healthy state revenues, lawmakers authorized a six-month delay in the scheduled increase, putting it off until Jan. 1.

As a result, starting Jan. 1, the motor fuel tax people pay at the pump will go up 3.1 cents per gallon, and then it will increase again when the next regular adjustment date comes around on July 1, 2023.

Criminal law

Several new criminal laws will go into effect Jan. 1, including three that deal with sex offenses.

One of those prevents people who solicit sex from a minor or a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability from asserting a defense that they simply did not know the person was underage or intellectually disabled. House Bill 4593, signed into law May 27, puts the burden of proof on the defendant that they did not know the age or disability status of the other person, rather than the other way around.

Another new law changes the definition of when a person is “unable to give knowing consent.” Under current law, a person cannot give knowing consent when the accused person “administers any intoxicating or anesthetic substance or any controlled substance” that causes the victim to lose consciousness of the nature of the act.

House Bill 5441, signed June 16, broadens that definition to include when the victim has taken any intoxicating or controlled substance causing them to lose consciousness of the nature of the act, even if the substances were administered by someone else.

Another bill expands certain employment restrictions that apply to convicted child sex offenders. Currently, they are prohibited from being employed by, or even being present at, child day care centers, schools that provide before- and after-school programs for children or any facility that provides programs or services exclusively for people under age 18.

Senate Bill 3019, signed May 27, expands that to prohibit convicted child sex offenders from working at carnivals, amusement enterprises, county fairs and the State Fair when people under age 18 are present.

Another new law expands the list of professionals who are required to report suspicions of child abuse or neglect. Starting Jan. 1, under Senate Bill 3833, signed May 13, occupational therapists and assistants, physical therapists and assistants, and athletic trainers will be added to that list.

Carjacking

Three new laws taking effect Jan. 1 are intended to address a spike in carjackings around the state. All were signed on May 26.

House Bill 601 expands the crime of possession of burglary tools to include possession, with the intention to enter and steal a vehicle, of devices to unlock or start a vehicle without the key to that vehicle, or devices that capture or duplicate a signal from a key fob to unlock or start the vehicle.

In an effort to get more people to pursue careers in human services, Senate Bill 3925, signed June 10, establishes a student loan repayment program. Subject to appropriations, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will award loan repayment grants to qualified individuals with an associate degree or higher who works for a human services agency that contracts with or is grant-funded by a state agency that provides “direct or indirect services that ensure that individuals have essential elements to build and maintain physical, emotional, and economic well-being at every phase of life.”

Awards can be made for a maximum of four years. Maximum amounts are $3,000 per year for someone with an associate degree, $15,000 per year for a person with a bachelor’s degree and $25,000 per year for a person with a master’s degree or higher, with a $5,000 peryear add-on if the applicant holds certain professional licenses.

Meanwhile, students currently enrolled in any program at a public university or community college will have access to trained individuals who can help them apply for federal, state or local assistance based on their financial need.

House Bill 4201, signed June 7, requires those institutions to designate a “benefits navigator” to help students identify and determine their eligibility for various benefit programs.

Alzheimer’s care

Senate Bill 3707, signed May 27, requires all employees and people who work for agencies that contract with the Illinois Department on Aging who provide direct services to individuals participating in its Community Care Program to receive at least two hours of training in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as safety risks, communication and behavior associated with the disease.

Hunting Starting Jan. 1, deer hunters in Illinois will have a new option for the type of firearm they use. House Bill 4386, signed May 27, authorizes the use of single-shot centerfire rifles – guns that can fire only a single round of ammunition that contains primer in the center of the cartridge and not in the rim of the cartridge. Before, only shotguns, handguns and muzzleloading rifles were allowed.

State symbols

Illinois will have two new official state symbols effective Jan. 1. House Bill 4821 establishes the eastern milksnake as the official state snake. That was an initiative of Gentry Heiple, a snake enthusiast and Carterville Junior High School seventh grader. And House Bill 4261 establishes dolostone as the official state rock. That was an initiative of a group of students from Pleasantdale Middle School and Maplebrook Elementary School.

Vehicles People who own vehicles that were manufactured in Illinois will be able to apply for a slight break on their registration fees starting Jan. 1. Senate Bill 3609 allows those drivers to apply for a one-time $25 rebate, “if the vehicle is manufactured in this state and the application for title is made no more than one year after the month in which the vehicle was manufactured.”

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