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Thursday, July 11, 2013
Dist. 230 to add half hour to school day Earlier start at 8 a.m., Supt. Gay says by Jeff Vorva staff reporter
lies is that beginning in August 2013, zero hour will begin at 7 a.m. First hour will begin at 8 Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew a.m. All students will be assigned high schools will add another half to an Advisory/Enrichment/Inhour to their school days. tervention period following first High School District 230 Su- hour.” perintendent James Gay an- Dismissal will remain at 3 nounced Friday via automated p.m. calls to students and their Parents were getting anxious families that starting with the before the announcement as time 2013-14 school year, the school was running out before the start day will start at 8 a.m. rather of the new school year. than 8:30 a.m. The issue was brought up in “One of District 230’s goals is February and March and had to assure that the daily schedule flown under the radar the next meets the needs of all students few months. It has recently gone while supporting improved stu- behind closed doors in conjuncdent achievement,” Gay said. tion with the contract negotiations “This essential element to the with the teachers. Successful Schools Successful At a freshman parent orienStudents Touchstone guarantees tation meeting in late June at that all students are prepared for Sandburg, one parent said some whatever path they choose after parents were “up in arms” about graduation. not knowing the status of the “The key information for fami- school hours. The issue came up
multiple times and parents were asking why it is taking so long for an answer, she said. In February, Gay publicly presented the idea to the board to start the school day at 8 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. Among his top reasons for the switch would be to allow for extra assistance for students who are struggling in a subject area of skill and to have additional teachers outside of class. He said that visiting teachers after school works for some students but not for those who need to take busses home. “I’m passionate about this,” Gay said at the time. “I am passionate about giving the kids the support they need while we have them in school.” At the time, the sense of the rest of the board members was that it was a good idea but there was a debate on when it should be implemented.
Board member Kathy Quilty said: “I’m not against this but we put the cart in front of the horse. We were told it was going to happen in 2014-15. Things should have been eased into. I don’t think we should have brought this to the public until we had a presentation. “I can’t go to Jewel without someone coming up to me and complaining.” Outgoing board member Laura Murphy said in March that she has an incoming freshman in the district and didn’t want to waste a year, so she was in favor of moving it up to the coming school year. Former Board President Frank Grabowski added: “The feedback that we are receiving is ‘yes we need to do this and we need to do it sooner rather than later.’” Freshmen students report on Aug. 14 and the rest of the stu-
Photo by Jeff Vorva
District 230 Superintendent James Gay announced last week that Stagg, Sandburg and Andrew High Schools will start their school days a half hour earlier starting in August. dents report Aug. 15. Despite the fact that Board President Richard Nogal calls the negotiation talks with the teachers “amicable” there are still issues that need to be ironed out
before a contract is finalized. The current three-year pact runs out Aug. 11. The teachers can still work under the current contract if an agreement is not reached by that point.
New Dist. 135 schools chief hits positive notes by Jeff Vorva staff reporter Although Janet Stutz may have a hard time with all of the names of the summer festivals in the area, the new Orland School District 135 superintendent is quickly trying to soak in as much of the area ambiance as she can. “I moved into Orland Park and I am currently a resident,” she said at Monday night’s board of education meeting, her first since she officially took over the top job. “I have been participating in several summer events that Orland Park has to offer. It has been very, very exciting. “We visited the Farmers Market already. I went to Pet-Palooza even though I didn’t have a dog then. I have one now. We went to the Orland Days … I don’t know
all of the names of the events I attended, but it has been a wonderful experience. It’s been an awesome start to a wonderful journey that we’re going to take together and we’re ready to move forward.” Stutz was announced as the new superintendent by the previous board last December after a long search to replace Paul Howell, who resigned in January, 2012. Since then, the district has gone through two interim superintendents — Dennis Soustek and Carol Kunst. Soustek, a former superintendent was called out of retirement to serve only for a couple of months. But the board could not agree on a superintendent choice last summer during its first search, so Kunst was brought in to serve until the end of June of this year. Kunst was a candidate for this
position, which pays $175,000 a year. The new superintendent’s three-year contract begins at a time when the district’s new board put out a few controversial fires in recent months, including rehiring four fired paraprofessionals (teachers aides) and rescinding the resignation of Special Education Director Ellen Belotti after several incidents were brought public on a teacher’s treatment of special education students at Park School. Stutz told the board that she is implementing a 90-day strategy plan and hitting hard on topics such as governance, organizational structure, academic achievement curriculum and technology integration, operations and communications and community outreach. “Basically I’m coming in as a
brand new superintendent and what I’m really looking at is to try to understand the culture, the community, the schools, the teachers and everybody involved and really get a hold on what the current practices are,” Stutz said. “That allows me to say what the superintendent goals should be and what I believe the board’s goals should be. “And this allows me to assist the schools in the designing the development of their school improvement plans. Obviously they have plans they have targeted but it’s important to note that I see where they are at.” Stutz came from Hinsdale School District 181, where she was an assistant superintendent. She Photo by Jeff Vorva was also a principal and assistant Janet Stutz attended her first board meeting as the new Orland principal at schools in Yorkville School District 135 superintendent on Monday and has a 90-day and Oswego. plan to get to know the district.
Photos by Jeff Vorva
Flags, floats, fests, fireworks celebrate Freedom Palos-Orland celebrated the Independence Day holiday in style last week. Breanne Boss, of Oak Lawn, scales the climbing wall on her sixth birthday last Wednesday night Veteran Ed Pahl (left photo) shows his American pride on the Lake Katherine float at the Palos Heights prior to the Palos Heights fireworks show. parade on the Fourth of July. Fireworks were booming in Orland Park (middle photo) last Thursday night. For more scenes of celebrations of American Independence here, see Page 5.
Workers at the Pop’s table sold hot dogs and other treats before the Palos Heights fireworks show.
The Medinah Shriners Genies Flying Carpets made their second Eric Chudvik of Electric Blue Entertainment gets in the spirit of the appearance in the Palos Heights parade. “Chicken Dance” before the Palos Heights Fireworks show.
The Regional News Thursday, July 11, 2013 Inside the First Amendment
A wired new world confronts journalism by Gene Policinski Glenn Greenwald is a writer for the British newspaper The Guardian. He lives most of the time in Brazil. And he is a central figure in the sensational disclosures of covert surveillance programs conducted by the U.S. that have touched nations around the planet. Welcome to the new global world — quite literally — of journalism that is challenging both the notions and definitions of a free press and who is a journalist. The news media have a direct, obvious stake in how the issues are resolved. But now close behind are government officials roiled over what they see as questionable motives of Greenwald and other writers involved in the disclosure of classified government information about the National Security Agency programs. And then there are First Amendment advocates and government advocates of a proposed national “shield law” protecting journalists and sources, who face a thorny problem of deciding in upcoming months who is covered by that law and who is not. A little perspective: Acerbic media critic A.J. Liebling essentially was correct for his time when he wrote more than 60 years ago that “freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.” For many years, the matter of “who is a journalist?” largely was settled along his observation. In practice, if not statute, the free press was seen as a print or broadcast news operation or as a publishing organization. “Journalism” was what those entities did, and those employed by them were “journalists.” There were some notable achievements — and exceptions — under that system. CBS News documentaries such as 1960’s “Harvest of Shame,” exposing to the nation the deplorable conditions endured by migrant workers, is an example. The press of course had a pivotal role in helping to expose scandal and coverups ranging from the Pentagon Papers to Watergate. And there were those practitioners like I.F. Stone, self-identified as both an independent investigative reporter and a political activist. In the spirit of colonial era “pamphleteers” and of later writers called muckrakers, I.F. Stone’s Weekly, which reached its circulation peak in the 1960s, was investigative reporting tinged proudly with advocacy, challenging the notion that good journalists were simply nonpartisan and objective. Stone once wrote that a journalist’s duty was “to write the truth, to defend the weak against the strong, to fight for justice, to bring healing perspectives to bear on the terrible hates and fears of mankind in the hope of someday bringing about a world in which men will enjoy the differences of the human garden, instead of killing each other over them.” A formal review of journalism in the United States came
in the mid-20th Century, with the scholarly Hutchins Commission on Freedom of the Press. In 1947, it set out five goals for the news media, including “a truthful, comprehensive and intelligent account of the day’s events, in context.” The commission bolstered the idea that a free press, with fairness and balance, provides the essential service of informing fellow citizens and contributing to self-governance — essentially, providing the mechanism of democracy. Re-reading the commission’s work makes clear the generational bulwark it helped build for the news media’s constitutional role as a watchdog on government and as a news–gathering mechanism and surrogate for the public. But the commission also advanced a theory of social responsibility: decisions about news should consider the good that such reporting would bring to society. At the time, its members were worried that a new generation of press moguls had little concern over social good, that there was little effective self-criticism in the press, combined with a declining ability for outsiders to be heard, in an increasingly powerful news and information media. Enter the internet — and what is now shaping up as the next great “reset” in journalism. The Web’s empowerment of bloggers and others to reach mass audiences has no history of self-restraint or media “gatekeepers” reflected in the Hutchins’ recommendations. It provides the ultimate in opportunity for individual engagement, reaction and response. From aggregators to agitators, reporters to disclosers, from leakers to sources to whistleblowers — news, information and comment on the Web simply flows. Participants in this grand, new global network range from media stalwarts such as The New York Times, to individual writers such as Greenwald — who is also a lawyer and blogger — to innovative news operations such as The Guardian with a new eye to the international. And then there is the self-described journalism-and-activist enterprise WikiLeaks, which along with millions of bloggers and tweeters, owes no particular allegiance to companies, geography or political boundaries. In this new world, it may be that the function of conveying news and information to others — not institution, tradition, means or method — is how journalists and journalism are best identified. Certainly, through our nation’s history, that ultimately is what the First Amendment has protected. And Independence Day 2013 is as good a point as any to mark the start of this revolutionary — or at least evolutionary — debate. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute, which includes the First Amendment Center. E-mail him at gpolicinski@newseum.org.
Another Perspective
Supreme Court DOMA decision mocks marriage by Matt Barber While poorly decided U.S. Supreme Court cases are a dime a dozen, prior to Wednesday, two stood alone as the most wretched and constitutionally groundless in American History. First was the 1857 Dred Scott decision. Among other things, it robbed African-Americans of both their U.S. citizenship and their dignity. Next came the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade. It has robbed over 55 million U.S. citizens of their very lives. For the first time in American history, the high court imagined a phantom constitutional right for women to dismember alive their own pre-born children. Both of these cases are blights on American history. Fortunately, the first, Dred Scott, has been officially relegated to the dustbin of judicial disgrace, while the second, Roe v. Wade, continues to be used as justification for mass genocide. With each passing day, the bodies of the innocents pile-up like God’s chosen at Auschwitz.
Tragically, this past week we hit the unholy trifecta. A third precedential abomination was added to the mix. On Wednesday, the high court handed down two cases concerning the pagan left’s abjectly bizarre efforts to redefine the age-old and immutable institution of marriage (Hollingsworth v. Perry and U.S. v. Windsor). The more egregious of the two opinions, Windsor, presumes to invalidate Section 3 of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), granting limited federal recognition to sin-centric and sodomy-based same-sex “marriage.” Not only did this 5-4 decision effectively deconstruct the institution of legitimate marriage, removing all ethical and legal justification for barring similar such perverse “marriage” amalgamations as “gay marriage” (i.e., multi-party or incestuous nuptials) — it also laid the groundwork to force the 37 “marriage reality” states to join the remaining 13 in a corporate “marriage equality” delusion. This is (Continued on page 3)
Readers Write Palos Heights raffle ordinance shoved through Dear Editor: While I am happy with the handling of the process, and the failure of the effort, to allow legal video-gambling machines in Palos Heights, I am dismayed at the way that the approval of legal raffles, another form of gambling, has been handled in Palos Heights! The actions by Palos Heights officials to quickly and quietly legalize raffles in Palos Heights have been mirror actions of the Illinois legislature when they quickly and quietly passed the Illinois Video Gaming Act to legalize gambling machines in the state, with no public participation in the process allowed in either case, and with the intention to legalize an illegal activity that was already taking place in both cases. My story starts when I saw a huge poster at Palos Heights City Hall for a car raffle. I was immediately suspicious that the sponsoring organization was not one of the types of non-profit organizations eligible to obtain a license to conduct legal raffles, per the Illinois Raffles Act. As defined in the Act, a raffle is a game of chance, in which the player purchases a chance. The winner is usually determined by a drawing, but not necessarily. A duck race is a raffle, if having a duck, in a race to win a prize, requires payment. Businesses and government, with the exception of the Illinois Lottery, are not eligible to conduct legal raffles. They may legally conduct only free drawings. The process to allow legal raffles, per the Illinois Raffles Act, is very similar to the process to allow legal videogambling machines, per the Illinois Video Gaming Act. After searching Palos Heights’ City Code and discovering that Palos Heights had never passed an enabling ordinance to allow legal raffles in Palos Heights (an ordinance such as Palos Heights was considering to allow legal video-gambling machines), I left a phone message at City Hall that was never returned. I then faxed a story, explaining the process for allowing legal raffles, to Palos Heights City Hall, with no response. I then emailed Mayor Straz, who responded that he forwarded my email to the city attorney, but I got no response from the city attorney. At a City Council meeting two weeks later, during public comment, I addressed the City Council on the harms of video gambling. If the nonresponses to my correspondence on raffles had not been intentional, seeing me and hearing my name at that meeting should have been a reminder to the mayor and city attorney. The non-responses obviously were intentional because a reminder-email to the mayor the next day about my raffle concerns was not answered either. A few days later, I stopped in to Palos Heights City Hall to see if illegal chances were still being sold at Palos Heights City Hall. I expected, if my concerns had been, even minimally, addressed, that the least that would have been done would be to stop the sale of illegal chances right at Palos Heights City Hall. However, illegal chances were still for sale there, and still advertised on the City website, that they were for sale at City Hall and other places around town. (I informed the bank that it is a violation of federal law for banks to sell chances, even for a legal and licensed raffle.) The ladies in
Palos Heights City Hall seemed to know nothing of my concerns. So, I went to the police to file a complaint about illegal gambling in Palos Heights. Police Chief Yott refused to take a complaint. In fact, he didn’t even ask my name nor the nature of my complaint. He chased me out of the police station with his brusque response, “Did I stutter?” It was I who was treated like a common criminal by Palos Heights officials, when it is the raffle promoters who are breaking the law! Only after that response from the police chief did I become suspicious that conversations about illegal gambling in Palos Heights must have taken place. I expected that the illegal gambling was going to be simply ignored and, maybe, quickly and quietly legalized after the current car raffle was over. I’m not sure which would be worse, that expectation taking place or what actually took place. On the agenda for the July 2 City Council meeting were three motions to authorize legal raffles in Palos Heights. As with video gambling, a motion to authorize the attorney to draft an ordinance was first. The attorney wasn’t even at the meeting. Usually, if that motion passes, then the actual ordinance, that the attorney subsequently drafts, is voted on at a subsequent meeting. That didn’t happen with the authorizing of licensing of raffles in Palos Heights. A motion to authorize the attorney to draft an ordinance, then a motion to waive the rules, then a motion to approve the ordinance were all passed within minutes, with no discussion at all by City Council members, nor participation allowed by the public. Further, the ordinance was either previously drafted by the attorney before being authorized to do so, or the ordinance had not yet been drafted, and therefore could not have been read nor reviewed by Council members before they voted to approve it. Either case occurring indicated to me that discussions among Palos Heights officials must have taken place outside the public meeting, raising questions of violations of the Open Meetings Act. A similar illegal car raffle was taking place in Alsip, before Alsip had passed an enabling ordinance to set up a licensing system for legal raffles. However, the response by Alsip City Hall after being notified of the situation was much different from what has taken place in Palos Heights. When I alerted Alsip Village Hall about the unlicensed car raffle and the fact that Alsip had never passed an enabling ordinance, the village clerk herself called the Alsip police. The Alsip police shut down the illegal car raffle until the village of Alsip could set up a raffle licensing system, and the car raffle could be legally licensed. Why has the response to an illegal car raffle been so different in Palos Heights? Is it because of who might be involved in promoting the car raffle? I hope not. Although the huge poster advertising the illegal car raffle was not in view at City Hall that Tuesday night, July 2, and the Palos Heights City website currently does not indicate that chances are available at Palos Heights City Hall, it appears to me that Palos Heights officials are allowing illegal activity to be legalized with as little interruption as possible and no consequences to the offending parties.
The Palos Heights city website says the car raffle is “Sponsored by the Palos Heights Classic Car Event Committee.” I can find neither that organization, nor the Rotary Club of Moraine Valley/Palos Hills, registered with the Secretary of State as a non-profit organization. Since the Illinois Raffles Act requires that an organization must operate continuously as non-profit for five years immediately before being eligible to apply for a raffle license (and the city’s ordinance must reflect that language, although the raffle ordinance was not read at the City Council meeting), what is the city of Palos Heights going to do about the illegal car raffle now? Note to interested raffle-promoters: Illinois law prohibits telephone and Internet sales of raffle chances, according to the drafters of criminal laws at the Illinois Legislative Reference Bureau. Kathy Gilroy Villa Park
Chicago under fire: bloody streets of July Dear Editor: Bang, bang, bang! Hmmm… Fireworks or Chicago under fire? The Fourth of July is often a violent time in Chicago and why should 2013 be any different? By last Friday night, the city saw 9 people dead and 35 wounded (or was it 55). Eager to understand the violence, editors sent reporters out to get the scoop, including comments from Father Michael Pfleger, who for more than two decades has fought against dope, violence, guns and gangs, and Chicago’s police superintendent and the ghost of Mike Royko. What’s the reason for the violence, Father? “Well, just be glad we have gang members meeting on the basketball court instead of the streets or all hell would have broken loose in this sweltering 80-degree, holiday heat and no rain. Tomorrow, Sunday, I will preach against violence. But tonight, we must do something. Everybody should occupy a park, a corner, their front porch, someplace and encircle 5 and 7-year-olds. It’s the only way. As I always say, ‘Down with dope, up with hope.’ Occupy, occupy, oh my Lord, occupy.” Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy also had thoughts about the violence. Contacted on the bloody streets of Chicago, McCarthy said, “Chicago murders are down. Violent crime is down. Our anti-gang and police deployment programs are working. We have lots of cameras in the public way. Chicago police investigators are studying social websites to learn which gang-bangers know which other ones. If we only had tougher gun penalties, we’d be spared this little uptick in the overall reduction in crime violence, homicides and shootings.” Bam, bam, bam. “Damn, damn, damn” McCarthy chanted in echoed cadence with the staccato fire as his interview ended. Lastly, reporters contacted the ghost of the late and great Mike Royko and asked whether Mike had mentioned anything about Chicago violence of late. “Not really,” Mike’s ghost said. “Mike did say something about parking meters and angry pilots trying to land near one at Meigs Field, but he made no clear, coherent statement about the shooting of 5- and 7-yearolds.”
Recalling that Mike’s Uncle Jim once ran for Cook County state’s attorney talking about legalizing drugs to fight gangs, guns and violence, reporters pressing the flesh with Mike’s ghost further. “Well, what does Uncle Jim say about the violence?” “Uncle Jim says he has no opinion on what will stop the violence. He says, “Ask Father Pfleger and the police superintendent.” The reporters responded, “We did.” “Boom, boom, boom,” the report concluded. James E. Gierach Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) Palos Park
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Palos Park plans $245,000 local street repairs project by Michael Gilbert Regional correspondent Palos Park officials plan to spend just less than $250,000 this year to repair approximately six blocks of roadway as part of the 2013 pavement improvement program. Public Works and Streets Commissioner Nicole Milovich-Walters told the Village Council Monday that the village intends to repair 121st Street from 88th Avenue to Kaptur Crossing and Forest Glen Boulevard from 91st Street to the Palos Park Public Library. The village has budgeted $245,000 this year to fund the project, according to Public Works Director Mike Sibrava. The project, which will include both resurfacing and reconstruction, will likely be bid in the late summer and take a week or two to complete, he added. Monies from the village’s motor fuel tax and the half percent sales tax will pay for the project, Sibrava said. The pavement improvement program is held every other year in order to be most cost effective for the village, Milovich-Walters said. “Usually the larger project you go out to bid for the more savings you can get,” she said. “We’ve found that by doing [the pavement improvement program] every two years we end saving money rather than doing some roads one year and the rest the next year.” Residents should expect daytime
lane closures when the project does begin, Sibrava said. The roads will reopen at night, he said. The public works department inspects all roadways annually and selects the ones in most need of repair for the pavement improvement program, Sibrava said. He noted that it had been more than 20 years since 121st Street was last repaired. In other news, the council voted unanimously to authorize Village Manager Rick Boehm to apply for two grants that would pay for nearly 60 percent of a project to replace lighting fixtures on the exterior and in the parking lot of the Metra Station with brighter, more energy efficient bulbs. The total project would cost approximately $28,790, but Palos Park’s share would dwindle down to about $12,120 if it were to secure a Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant and an Illinois Clean Energy grant, Boehm said. The village intends to contract the Oak Brook-based Twin Supplies to do the job if it does obtain the grant funds. Twin Supplies replaced the lighting at the Palos Park Recreation Center last year, Boehm said. “They did an excellent job with that project and it was a great experience working with them,” Boehm said. “They did everything they said they would do.” The project at the Metra station would call for the installation of
52 new lights, including 38 in the parking lot, Boehm said. The new lights would have a lifespan of more than 10 years and would need little maintenance. Public works employees typically change the bulbs on the station’s exterior while a company is contracted to change the parking lot light fixtures. “We need to hire someone with a cherry picker to get to the lights in the parking lot,” Boehm said. “If we are able to install lights that last at least 10 years we won’t need to contract out nearly as much and we’ll be saving the village money. We’ll also be able to free up public Photo by Jeff Vorva works to complete other tasks. Boehm said he would likely learn by September if the village does receive the grants. If grant money is awarded, the new bulbs would Papa’s Fresh Foods closed its doors in Palos Heights at the end of June and the rest of the story be installed by the end of October, is a mystery. he said. Owner Allan Byrne said “no comment” when asked if the store was temporarily closed, permanently closed or if he planned on opening it back up anytime soon. The deli store, which sold groceries imported from Ireland and served take-out food, opened in 2010 Hot dogs in its location at 12207 S. Harlem Ave., in the old White Hen space. In March, Byrne and his shop were Also Monday, Milovich-Walters the subject of a Fox 32 television feature on Easter meals. reminded residents that the village It is the second Irish-themed store to close this year. Celtic Cottage, which sold Irish gifts and artwork, will celebrate National Hot Dog closed its doors in the spring. Day on Tuesday, July 23, with a party from 5-7 p.m. at the Village Green. Hot dogs will be sold for 50 cents each and chips and drinks will also be available. The blues group Blu Willie T and da Midnite Lovers will perform during the event. For more information, contact the recreation center at 671-3760 or email recreation@palospark.org.
Papa’s Fresh no more?
Sure, there’s lots to do here, butt Mendota gets behind rump jumps Reporter’s Notebook
Worth links hits revenue goal By Kevin M. Coyne Correspondent Despite 4 inches of rain and multiple storms in June, the Water’s Edge Golf Course met its revenue goals for the month, a Worth village trustee said last week. Worth Trustee Mary Rhein at the Village Board’s first meeting in July said the municipallyowned course played host to 5,890 rounds in June. “We budgeted for 6,015, so we are down a couple hundred rounds, which is not bad considering the wet conditions we had in,” Rhein told the board. The Edge Bar and Grill also met its $96,000 goal for June, Rhein added.
Another perspective (Continued from page 2) not just judicial activism; its judicial tyranny — a potentially fatal self-inflicted wound to the high court’s yet waning legitimacy. Still, while much will be written about Windsor from a legal standpoint, for now, let’s focus on another of the decision’s inevitable outcomes: Anti-Christian persecution. If, through judicial fiat, “gay marriage” ultimately becomes the law of the land, tens-ofmillions of Christians (as well as Jews and Muslims) will be forced to choose between obedience to God and obedience to Caesar — between fidelity to conscience and government oppression. Millions of us have already made that choice. As we’ve now seen in states that fancy mock “gay marriage,” for instance, the only way to force Christian individuals and business owners — such as bakers, photographers, innkeepers and florists — to lend their talents to sin-centered “gay weddings” is through the power of the police state. This amounts to a systemic, immoral and profoundly unconstitutional trampling of the First Amendment. What follows will be a deviant-sexual-behavior-based “LGBT” suspect minority class with all the associated trimmings. In the eyes of government, Bible-believing Christians will be treated as modern-day racists. Any outward expression of the Judeo-Christian sexual ethic will be trumped by newfangled “gay rights” and deemed verboten. For all intents and purposes, Christianity will be criminalized. This is not mere speculation. It’s been the plan all along. Case in point: Chai Feldblum, President Obama’s EEOC commissioner — a lesbian activist who supports “plural marriage” — has promised as much. She admits that progressives “want to revolutionize societal norms” and believes that “gay sex is a moral good.” She calls the
The course has produced enough income to help pay back the interest on the bond issued to build the course. “We made our on time, as scheduled payment of the interest on the golf course, which was about $141,000 in interest,” said Rhein. The village also uses funds yielded by a golf course property tax levy to help pay back the principal on the bonds. Worth for many years abated the tax, but has collected it in years — including 2012 and 2013 — when village officials have deemed the money generated by the course insufficient to cover the bond payments. The driving range and event management staff have helped to improve the course’s revenue stream for this year and the folclash between religious liberty and “sexual liberty” a “zerosum game,” meaning someone wins and someone loses. Guess who loses? Feldblum has “a hard time coming up with any case in which religious liberty should win.” Even so, Wednesday, after the offending high court opinions were announced, I was reminded by a close friend and fellow Christian attorney that, “God is in control, and that has to be more than a slogan at times like this.” Since, no doubt, the Obama NSA has already read our entire email exchange, I thought I’d go ahead and share excerpts with you as well. My colleague’s insights are profound. I found them encouraging. I hope you do, too. “Amen,” I replied. “At the risk of sounding a bit apocalyptic, I’m fully convinced that this is part of His divine plan — perhaps to begin separating the wheat from the chaff. We have arrived: ‘As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.’ Matthew 24:37.” “I agree with you,” he responded, “and that conviction makes all this much easier. What depresses me is the astonishing disconnect and irrationality that sin so easily produces, and how quickly it spreads; we are truly sheep and fully as stupid without a Good Shepherd. “In my 35 years as a Christian, I never seriously believed we might end up in prison for our faith — except, perhaps, for something like a pro-life demonstration. This is the first time it seriously occurs to me that the trajectory of the nation is such that it is possible in five to 10 years. Oddly, this thought does not discourage or scare me; in fact, it’s almost a joyful thought that we might have the privilege to suffer for our faith. Rejoice greatly when men revile and persecute you for my name’s sake, for your reward is great in Heaven (a rough paraphrase of Matthew 5:12). “It may be that the truly toughest tests we had were earlier in our lives,” he continued, “before we got fully engaged and in the movement. … Now we’re part of networks with support from like-minded people, and we’re largely insu-
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lowing year, Rhein said. “The driving range did great too,” she said. “They produced about $14,000 in revenue along with holding, in the month of June, 1,150 outing rounds. Out of those outings in June they all rebooked for 2014.” After the storms this last month the Water’s Edge greens crew worked hard to ensure golfers had playable conditions the next day, Rhein said. “The course is in excellent condition considering the play and the weather,” she added. “Our agronomic division is doing a great job keeping up with the grounds and our maintenance crew did stay late when we had that storm come through because we had a lot of tree damage.”
tion for the sport. But interleague baseball has taken some of the magic away from watching the best pitchers in one league buck up against Submitted photo the best hitters from the other The Palos-Orland area has great summer entertainment, but way league. west of us, Mendota is bringing rump-jumpin’ Rope Warrior David Pitchers go just one inning and Fisher to its city. the flow of the game is rocky. And if you are a Sox or Cubs We should all be a little jeal- ups’ are amazing, but David can fan, there might not be a lot to ous. dribble a ball with his feet while cheer for. Cubs rep Travis Wood First off, I am not knocking the jumping rope, and even jump rope won’t be able to pitch in the game summer fun in the Palos-Orland while encased in a human-sized because he is starting in a real area at all. balloon!” the email breathlessly game Sunday night against St. We’ve had parades, concerts and exclaims. Louis. If that gets rained out, coming up we have the Classic Car I never heard of the guy, but the maybe he can hurl for the NaEvent and root beer festival in people from Mendota are thrilled tional League All-Stars. Palos Heights, Taste of Orland in to have him because they say he Sox reliever Jesse Crain is on Orland Park, a hot dog festival in has been on national TV more the disabled list and is limited Palos Park and a couple of other than 100 times and performed for to pre-game waving-at-the-crowd, lated from what the opposition fun things. Boris Yeltsin and was at the inau- providing his injured shoulder can can do to us. The real heroes So there is nothing to complain gurations for Presidents Clinton handle it. are our clients who speak about. and Bush, although they neglect That leaves Chicago with pitchup at the risk of losing their However… to say which Bush. Still, a Bush er Chris Sale to root for and that’s livelihood, getting thrown out When it comes to goofball, is a Bush and an inauguration is about it. of school, or getting death offbeat entertainment the city an inauguration. threats from the tolerance of Mendota has us beat. They If you want to see this guy, you Say what? crowd. I feel now like my faith kick our rumps when it comes have to get up pretty early in the costs me less than when I to rump jumps. morning and travel a long way In this week’s Regional News was in private practice before See, the city has secured the from our area. is a special tab for the Classic hostile judges and antagonistic services of the Rope Warrior to Even though he is a headliner, Car Event, and Jean Carey wrote media hit-men.” appear at its 66th annual Sweet he is appearing at 9:30 a.m. Aug. about her grandfather’s Jolly “You nailed it,” I replied. Corn Festival. No, not Road War- 10 at the First Stage, so unless Jay’s Drive-In in Palos Heights. “What an honor that our rior — Rope Warrior. you have a hotel room reserved in She said the eatery offered Creator chose us before time This guy, David Fisher, bills nearby Ottawa, Peru or Princeton, “stinky burgers.” began to be part of a Gideon’s himself as the “World’s Best Rope you need to get up real early, find Not being from around here army of truth-tellers and deJumper” and is a Guinness World I-80, head west for a long, long back then, I have no idea what a fenders of the faithful. It’s an Record holder, according to an time until you hit the middle of stinky burger is, but knowing my amazing time to be alive. But, email from the Mendota Chamber the state and go north on Route eating habits, I probably would as you mentioned, although of Commerce. 51 and you should find it. like it. we’re on the front lines, we “The Rope Warrior has jumped Yes, it will take some time and also have tremendous support. his way into the hearts of millions effort to get there, but it might be Number of the Week It’s quite liberating to be writ- of fans throughout the world and worth is to see some of the best ten-off by the world and, connow he is coming … to execute rump-jumping in the world. 5,000-plus: Spectators that sequently, free to speak and stunts that most of us can’t even could attend Palos Heights’ Clasbehave in a way that reflects imagine — using a jump rope!” All-Star Game is sic Car Event next Thursday if the reality that we couldn’t the email said. the weather is good. give a rat’s behind what the “This current Guinness World almost here (yawn) world thinks of us. Those we Record holder for the most ‘Rump The Major League Baseball Quote of the Week represent rarely have that Jumps’ (jumping rope while re- All-Star Game is Tuesday night luxury. clining on his bottom) in one min- in New York and I can’t wait … “I visited [Orland Township “Whether it’s one day or ute — 56 — will demonstrate to ignore it. event] Pet-Palooza. I didn’t have a hundreds of years,” I conhis amazing repertoire of razzle- As a kid, I loved the All-Star dog then. I have one now.” — new tinued, “I really believe we dazzle techniques. game. As a reporter who covered District 135 superintendent Janet are living in the last days “Jumping rope while sitting Major League Baseball for 10 Stutz on visiting various summer (in the total scheme of time and lying on the floor — ‘tush- years, I have a great apprecia- events in the area. and space). I just hope that when and if the time comes, the Holy Spirit gives me the strength of character to not only refuse to deny His Truth, but to be like our martyred brothers and sisters who walked up and kissed the stake before being burned alive on it. “Anyway, that’s enough trying to cheer each other up for now,” I joked. “Keep on keepin’ on, my friend.” Do I really believe American Christians will be burned at the stake over counterfeit “gay marriage”? No. Do I believe Christians will face real persecution, such as loss of livelihood, civil penalties, physical abuse or even jail? Absolutely. Still, come what may, we Christ followers must always remember this admonition from Romans 12:12: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, r [and] faithful in prayer.” Visit Ou om In other words, mock “marShowro riage” or not: Keep on keepin’ 12100 S. Cicero Ave. Alsip, IL 60803 on, my friend.
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Congressman Dan Lipinski reaches into his sack for candy to throw out to the crowd at Photos by Jeff Vorva the Palos Heights Parade last People of all ages hunted down candy thrown during the Fourth of July parade in Palos Heights last Thursday. Thursday.
Kids and adults danced before the fireworks show in Orland Park.
Members of the Palos Christian Preschool ride on a float in the Palos The fittingly titled Independence Junior High School band performed at the Independence Day Parade last Thursday in Palos Heights. Heights parade.
Fireworks fans set up chairs and blankets in Memorial Park hours before Palos Heights launched its fireworks show.
The musical act Final Say rocked the crowd in Orland Park before the fireworks show.
Jackson Ringbauer, of Minooka, slides down a water slide before the Palos Heights fireworks show while another young man climbs up the steps. Ringbauer was visiting relatives in Palos Heights.
A crowd near the stage and on a hill in Centennial Park in Orland Park gets ready for the fireworks last Thursday.
When Stuff Takes Over Life: The Palos Heights gazebo provides a nice patriotic backdrop during the Independence Day celebration last Wednesday.
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Orland Fire douses stove blaze The Orland Fire Protection District responded to the 9100 block of Lincoln Court Monday at about 5:20 p.m. for a stove fire. Initial arriving firefighters encountered smoke on the second floor of the three-story building as they moved into the involved unit. The fire on the stove and the adjacent cabinets was extinguished quickly before the fire spread in the kitchen. All of the units in the building were evacuated safely. Minor fire damage and smoke damage were limited to the unit of origin. Fire companies removed smoke from the entire building before residents were allowed back into their homes. There were no injuries at this incident.
Beware July as top month for theft of motor vehicles July is the top month of the year for vehicle theft. The Palos Park Police Department will focus on a number of educational initiatives to raise public awareness of the issues and criminal behaviors around auto theft. Police Commissioner Dan Polk said, “It is our goal to provide vehicle owners with tips and information that will help protect themselves, as well as their personal assets.” National Vehicle Theft Protection Month brings an important opportunity to evaluate the available data around vehicle theft and to address vehicle and driver safety. According to the FBI, the number of auto theft crimes reported
by law enforcement for the first six months of 2012 increased over figures from the same period in 2011. This data shows that Americans should further embrace their shared responsibility in protecting their vehicles, especially during the months of July and August — the top months for auto theft. • It’s not a kid joyriding anymore — Many of today’s car thieves are seasoned criminals whose main occupation is to make a profit out of stealing vehicles. • No Passport Needed — Professional car thieves are often linked to large international crime rings that are more than happy to drive or export their “new” car outside of the U.S. and sell them
Deadline to display Heights vehicle stickers nears: midnight July 16 The deadline is quickly approaching for Palos Heights residents to display this year’s vehicle sticker on their automobiles without the risk of fines or late fees. Residents have until July 16 to purchase vehicle stickers at the regular price and they must be displayed on the windshield of all vehicles registered to a Palos Heights address by midnight, July 16 in order to avoid penalties. Late fees will go into effect on July 17. The city of Palos Heights requires all vehicles registered to a Palos Heights address to be licensed with the city by ordinance. Renewal notices were mailed out mid-May.
New residents must fill out an application form available at City Hall or download from the city’s website. Payment options: Mail your renewal form with a check in the envelope provided and your sticker(s) will be mailed to you; pay online using E-Pay on the City‘s website at palosheights.org and your sticker(s) will be mailed to you; or purchase your stickers at City Hall with cash, check, or debit/credit card. Residents can call City Hall with questions regarding vehicle stickers at 361-1800. City Hall is open Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Orland Park police charge man with felony burglary by Jeff Vorva staff reporter Orland Park police arrested Paul N. Baisa, 22, of Orland Park and charged him with one count of felony burglary after police responded to a commercial burglary on Sunday. Entry was made to the an office building in the 14500 block of South 94th Avenue, where more than $2,200 of computer and office equipment was taken, police said. Baisa was a person of interest during the investigation and charges were filed against him after the items were recovered, police said. Baisa was taken to the 5th District Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview Monday and his bond was set at $100,000, according to Orland Park police photo police. He has a return court date Paul N. Baisa, charged with one of July 29 scheduled. count of felony burglary.
to unsuspecting customers. • Exportation Strategy — We are seeing an increase in cars being stolen and taken to U.S. ports. Criminals are loading and hiding vehicles in containers to ship overseas. • Sum of its parts — Many vehicles stolen by professional thieves are taken to “chop shops,” where they are dismantled and then sold off as parts. Stolen auto parts account for millions of dollars a year in profits for criminals. • Older cars get stolen too — Criminals also look for older vehicles that can be stolen and stripped for its parts, which can then be sold — piece by piece — to any local salvage yard or online.
MWRD prez speaks about storm flooding Metropolitan Water Reclamation District President Kathleen Therese Meany would like to inform Cook County residents that the district can help when it comes to storm flooding. “We monitor the weather and lower the Chicago Area Waterway System to provide maximum capacity for storm water in the area waterways, tunnels and reservoir system,” Meany stated in a press release. The MWRD operates seven plants throughout the region. The plants take in a combined flow of more than 3 billion gallons a day. During rain events, the MWRD maximizes flow to the plants to ensure the district is moving the maximum amount of water through the system. When the Chicago area waterway levels are higher than Lake Michigan and predetermined elevations are reached, the MWRD opens control structures to move as much water as possible out of the system. This provides protection from overbank flooding as well as more capacity for storm water. Tunnels that comprise the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) system, or so-called Deep Tunnel, are at the following levels: the Mainstream Tunnel has reached 92 percent capacity, the Des Plaines Tunnel has reached 60 percent capacity and the Calumet Tunnel is at 4 percent. The tunnel system is 109 miles and holds 2.7 billion gallons of water. “We encourage the public to minimize their use of water in their homes to reduce the amount of water flowing into the sewer system during extraordinary rain events such as what is occurring,” Meany said. “This will provide maximum capacity for combined storm water flows.”
Orland Park police arrested William H. Kloese, 54, of Tinley Park, at 6:58 p.m. June 16 and charged him with battery after he punched a woman driver in the parking lot of Marcus Cinema, 16350 La Grange Road, police said. Kloese allegedly exited the vehicle he was driving after the two exchanged words, police said. Kloese reportedly cursed at the 48-year-old woman about her driving and then reached inside her vehicle, police said. After a struggle, Kloese allegedly held the woman back with one arm and punched her arm several times with his other, witnesses reportedly told police. The woman’s arm appeared swollen and bruised, according to the police report. Kloese had a court date of July 9 at the 5th District Municipal Courthouse in Bridgeview. In other Orland Park police news, Arturo Gonzalez, 43, of Orland Park, was arrested at 9 p.m. June 9 and charged with aggravated driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and driving while license revoked, police said. Gonzalez was arrested after the vehicle he drove rear-ended another motorist’s vehicle at the intersection of 151st Street and 95th Avenue, police said. Gonzalez was charged felony DUI because his license was already suspended for DUI at the time of the accident. He was also charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving without a seatbelt, police said. Gonzalez had a court date of June 24 in Bridgeview. Nicole L. Harold-Petruccelli, 34, of Orland Hills, was arrested at 6:08 p.m. June 14 and charged with felony driving on a suspended or revoked license, driving without proof of insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, police said. Harold-Petruccelli’s
A 92-year-old woman was too smart to be ripped off by two scammers who approached her last week in the parking lot of the Palos Park Jewel store, 9600 W. 131st St., police said. The would-be victim had parked her vehicle in the parking lot at about 1:30 p.m. July 1 when, as she exited her vehicle, she was approached by a woman who told her, “Oh you’re back,” police said. The elderly woman told the woman who accosted her that she had just arrived and was not there earlier. The woman then claimed that she had found a package that had been apparently lost and it contained a large amount of money. At this point a second woman walked up with a flowered bag containing what appeared to be cash wrapped in bank straps. The women told the victim they informed Jewel staff who said they have nothing to do with the parking lot. The elderly woman told the pair that she knew of the scam
Driver, 81, charged with DUI in Heights Palos Heights police arrested 81-year-old Aristotelis P. Valavanidis, of Tinley Park, and charged him with driving under the influence (DUI) after his vehicle was stopped for speeding last at 3:30 a.m. last Thursday in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue. He has an Aug. 6 court date in Bridgeview scheduled.
PALOS HEIGHTS POLICE In other Palos Heights police news, Maria L. Ganta, 54, of Oak Lawn, was arrested and charged with DUI after her car was pulled over at 4:02 a.m. June 29 in the 12000 block of South Harlem Avenue. She has an Aug. 20 court date scheduled.
they were apparently trying to pull on her, and she was not falling for it. The “Pigeon Drop” or “Found Money” scam is often perpetrated in a mall or shopping complex parking lot. A well-dressed young woman approaches the selected victim, usually an older woman. The younger woman will claim she has just found a bag, briefcase or envelope and inquire about ownership, police said. Or she will casually start talking to the prospective victim, attempting to befriend her by chatting about children or grandchildren, when a third woman comes by looking for the owner of a justfound bag, or asking “Did you drop this envelope full of money?” When the three look inside the bag for identification they find what appears to be a large amount of cash with some indication that it comes from an illegal activity, such as gambling or drug money. There is no label or ID present and the stated likelihood is that whoever lost the money probably
came by it dishonestly and can not claim it, so your returning the money is ruled out as impossible. A very sophisticated scheme unfolds for victims who believe that the two women, who work as a team, have really found a bag of money and want to share it. First they will talk excitedly about how much money is in the bag and what each could do with the money if it was hers, skillfully drawing you greedily into the benefits of the scheme. One of the two younger women will probably claim that she works for someone, perhaps a lawyer, who will know what to do with the lost money. They try to draw the victim further into the discussion and decision-making until they talk the victim into withdrawing funds from the bank and handing it over. The first suspect in the Jewel incident was described as white, in her mid 50s, medium to heavy build with short black hair. The second was darker complected, very thin with short curly hair.
Tips to protect yourself when purchasing burglary alarm Summer is a time for fun in the sun, vacationing and outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, it is also a busy time for burglars. Investing in an alarm system may be a necessary purchase for some homeowners. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) is advising homeowners, who are looking to install a home security system, to do research first. It is not uncommon for unethical salesmen to go door-to-door with high pressure sales tactics, making homeowners act quickly. They will go over the big details of their system and rush through the process to make a sale. Unfortunately, the sense of urgency these salesmen give to their customers can lead to a lot of trouble later on if the proper research is not done. “A home security system is a major purchase and it is important that you research thoroughly before making any decisions,”
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vehicle rear-ended another vehicle on 151st Street near 94th Avenue, according to the police report. Police said they then learned her license had been suspended several times, twice for DUI. Harold-Petruccelli’s vehicle was seized and she was held overnight for a bond hearing at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on June 15. Brothers Hatim S. Abusharif, 18, and Yusef S. Abusharif, 19, both of Orland Park, and Jonathan T. Salkas, 19, all of Orland Park, were cited with underage consumption of alcohol by a minor at 3:42 a.m. June 15, police said. Responding to a complaint of loud noise at 3:42 a.m. June 14, police found the three playing tetherball outside at a residence in the 8500 block of 142nd Place, according to the police report. An unidentified female ran into the residence when police arrived. Officers were denied entry into the residence, so she was not cited or charged, police said. All three
have a hearing date of July 9 at the Civic Center in Orland Park. Anita Carlos, 37, of Orland Park, was charged with DUI and speeding after she was stopped for swerving near 143rd Street and La Grange Road, police said. According to the police report, Carlos drove 68 mph a 35 mph speed zone. She has a court date of July 24 in Bridgeview. Thomas E. Stellato, 27, of Orland Park, was arrested at 2:27 p.m. June 6 and charged with two counts of retail theft, police said. Loss prevention agents at a store in the Orland Square shopping center told officers Stellato took a set of two Play Station video game controllers without paying for them, police said. Security agents gave police surveillance DVDs that showed him taking controllers on two occasions; once that day and previously on May 25, according to the police report. Police said they recovered only one set of controllers. Stellato was reportedly arrested outside of the mall. No court information was provided in the arrest report.
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Community Notes Hot Dog Day on Village Green The village of Palos Park will be celebrating National Hot Dog Day Tuesday, July 23, on the Village Green behind the Recreation Center, from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and enjoy a picnic atmosphere, musical entertainment by Blue Willie T and Da Midnite Lovers. Hot off the grill hot dogs with all the fixings will be sold for only 50 cents. Chips and drinks will also be available. This fun filled family event is sponsored by Standard Bank and The Pooper Scoopers. Rain location is inside the Rec. Center.
Club Activities Widowed group The Southwest Suburban W.O.W. (widow or widowers’ group) will meet at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 W. 70th Ave., Tinley Park, this Friday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Join the fun for a short monthly meeting, entertainment and refreshments. All denominations welcome. (630-728-9368)
Benefits & Fundraisers Action Sertoma Club golf outing The Action Sertoma Club will hold its 13th annual golf outing on Wednesday, July 17, at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m. shotgun start, best ball format. Cost is $155, includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments on the course, cocktails and steak dinner after golf, door prizes, games all day and much more. Men and women golfers are invited to participate. To register, call or contact Joe Varanauski at 921-0159 or joev1936@gmail.com. This is Action Sertoma Club’s largest fundraiser; proceeds benefit individuals with disabilities served by Sertoma Centre Inc.
Bring your own bag to aid McCord Whole Foods’ One Dime at a
Time program provides an incentive to their customers to eliminate single-use plastic bags. At the register, customers who bring their own bags have the option to receive a 10-cent per bag refund as cash back off their receipt or they can choose to donate it to that month’s selected charity organization. Whole Foods has chosen McCord Gallery & Cultural Center to be featured at their Orland Park store, 15260 S. La Grange Road, during July, August and September. McCord is asking the community to bring their own shopping bags and to choose to donate to McCord. Classes at Whole Foods with McCord instructors will include Liz Wall’s children’s painting class on July 17 and Beth Leahy’s Wine, Cheese, and Painting class for adults on Aug. 1. On Saturday, Aug. 17 there will be demonstrations of other McCord class offerings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Recreation Roundup Campout at Lake Katherine The Great American Backyard Campout invites you to spend a night under the stars with family and friends, and the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department Friday, July 26, at 5:30 p.m., through Saturday, July 27, at 9 a.m. at Lake Katherine Nature Center. Register at the Rec. Center, 6601 W. 127th St., or call 3611807.
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Power Play after-school program
Power Play is an after-school program for families with a child in preschool though 5th grade, who need extended care past the regular school hours. Students receive help with their homework, along with participatBingo for prizes ing in a wide variety of activities including, arts and crafts, games, at Palos Health Little Learners preschool and other social interaction. Pow& Fitness Center er Play After School Program is Palos Health & Fitness Cen- Three-year-olds and 4-year-olds held at Chippewa School and is ter will hold Bingo for prizes on programs available. open to all District 128 students Monday, July 15, at 1 p.m., in Learning is fun by incorporating from afternoon pre-school to 5th the lobby. music, movement, and exercise, grade. The program runs the en Win prizes from the center’s healthy eating, creative expression tire school year Monday through community partners. through art, dance and conversa- Friday. Palos Health & Fitness Center tion. Registration is now open for is at 15430 West Ave. in Orland Some groups include: play the 2013-2014 school year. Call Park. (226-0555) camp, hands on science and Al- Lauren Marino at 361-1807.
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Heights Rec. and kids’ music at Palos Market Palos Pool pass and Car Classic raffles available
The Palos Heights Farmers Market welcomes the return of the Palos Heights Recreation Department on July 17. Local artisan and preschool instructor, Rita Schultz will be featuring her handcrafted Day Dreamer Jewelry. She also will be answering questions about Little Learners Preschool and all of the great programs at the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department. Rita will also be raffling off a pool pass for the Palos Pool good for six visits. Angie Pope is the artistic director of Miss Angie’s Music, which offers Musikgarten classes for children and adults to participate in together! Singing, dancing, playing instruments, storytelling, and music games are just a handful of the fun activities offered for children ages newborn to 5. Angie will have her guitar at the market to entertain the children. Congratulations to Sharon Jedlecki, of Orland Park, winner of the July 3 Pampered Chef raffle. This will be the last day that Classic Car Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the market. Tickets sell for $20 each, or 6/$100. The Classic Car Event will be held Thursday, July 18. The fruit and vegetable selections are expanding every week. Berries are in, and summer squash, beets, potatoes, leafy greens, onions, radishes, beans, and more are available now. Other products in the market include pizza items and pesto, tamales, organic breads and bakery, eggs, cheeses, butter, jams and honey, kettle corn, olive oils and vinegars, salsas, hormone-free, antibiotic free, non-GMO fed beef and pork, beautiful perennial plants and garden supplies, yard art, knife sharpening services, and Shaklee products. Richert-Phillips Farms continue to offer their Fall CSA. Please stop by their tent for more information. Make sure to stop by the City Tent for the weekly recipe from Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life. While at the City Tent, have your Frequent Shopper Card endorsed. Ten visits to the market and you will be entered into a year-end market raffle. In addition, make sure to sign up for the weekly market email update. Beautiful photo note cards featuring Palos Heights farmer’s market and city scenes are available for purchase. Cards are $4 each, or three/$10, with proceeds benefitting the market. The Palos Heights Farmers Market is held at 12217 S Harlem Ave. It is open on Wednesdays until Oct. 9, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine (will close temporarily for lightning). More information about the Palos Heights Farmers market can be found at palosheights.org join us on Facebook, or call 361-1800.
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July 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. New members always welcome. The “Fires, Floods and Flops” • Gather Your Books — Choose Heights library program has been rescheduled at your favorite authors from our upcoming programs the Palos Park Public Library to list and a hold will automatically Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. The Palos Heights Public Li- be placed on your account each Join historian Clarence Good- brary will close at 5 p.m. on time they publish a new book. A man for a “virtual tour” of Chica- Thursday, July 18, due to the Palos limited number of authors who go’s calamities and catastrophes. Heights Classic Car Event. publish in large print are also avail Summer Reading Program par- • Scrabble Club — New players able for this service. Sign up is ticipants will earn extra points always welcome. Join others who easy: visit palosheightslibrary.org/ by attending this program. Call love the game on Tuesday, July services/let-us-gather-your-books the library with any questions at 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. or call Adult Services at 448-1473 448-1530 or visit the library’s web- • Needle Club — Bring your for more information. This service site at palosparklibrary.org. The projects and enjoy the company of is available to Palos Heights Publibrary is at 12330 Forest Glen others while working on Tuesday, lic Library cardholders only.
Heights library youth programs The Palos Heights Public Library offers the following programs for youngsters. • Tween Time — Kids entering grades 4 and 5 can make a pit stop at the library on Thursday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon of fun. This week’s theme is Space Travel. • Fancy Nancy Party — Put on your tres elegant party attire for stories and a craft on Friday, July 12, at 10 a.m. For kids ages
3 and up. • Gaming and Pizza — Teens entering grades 6 and up can try any game in the library’s collection on Monday, July 15, at 1:30 p.m. • Pajama Time — Wear your pjs and bring your blanket to the library on Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. for some bedtime stories. Kids of all ages are invited. No registration necessary. • The 1, 2, 3s — Kids entering grades 1-3 can travel to the library on Wednesday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. for themed stories, games, crafts, and of course, snacks. This
week’s theme is Map It! • Chess Club — Like to play chess? Come to the library on Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. for a weekly chess group. Kids entering grade 1 and up can play and learn from each other. This group is led by teen volunteers and no registration is necessary. All programs are free and open to everyone at the library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information or to register for a program, visit palosheights library.org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.
Moraine plans Adult College Success Fair If you’re an adult over the age of 25 and have been thinking about attending college, are newly enrolled or plan to re-enroll to complete an associate’s degree or career certificate, then check out the inaugural Adult College Success Fair on Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Moraine Rooms in Building M on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. This event is free and open to the public. Whether you have been out of school for years or are considering college for the first time, this fair aims to help you feel comfortable using campus resources to reach academic, personal and/or career goals.
Moraine Valley representatives from various career programs and departments, including health care and technology, will be in attendance as well as staff from Admissions, Academic Advising and the Counseling and Career Development Center. While at the fair, you can apply for financial aid, have an onthe-spot transcript evaluation, get help registering for classes, learn about job search strategies, and have a career assessment. Some workshops will take place as well. “The college recognizes how dramatically the workplace and job market are changing, and we want to help adults in the community gain the knowledge and
skills needed to be successful,” said Peggy Heenan, Admissions recruiter. “The Adult College Success Fair provides people with an opportunity to learn more about the many programs and resources the college offers all in one place.” Can’t get a babysitter to watch the kids while you attend the fair? Don’t worry, there will be a supervised children’s area available while you gather information and assistance. Refreshments will be served and attendants should RSVP by July 15. To RSVP for the event or for more information, call 974-5277, email blades@morainevalley. edu or visit morainevalley.edu/ adultsuccess.
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Honored for 40 years of service to Smith Village Smith Village residents, staff and friends turned out to honor Jim Fitch (center) at a ceremony that included a reading of a congratulatory letter from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. A stone placed in the garden at Smith Village continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Beverly commemorates the accomplishments of Fitch, who devoted 40 years of service to Smith Senior Living before retiring last spring. Joining him at the dedication were Bill Hunding, chairman of the Smith Village board of trustees and a Smith Village resident (from left); Kevin McGee, president and chief executive officer of Smith Senior Living; Fitch; Marti Jatis, executive director of Smith Village; and 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea. As Smith’s special projects manager, Fitch coordinated the construction of Smith Village, which replaced the former Washington & Jane Smith Home in 2007. Having also served for 17 years on the Smith Senior Living board of trustees, Fitch lives at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, another Smith Senior Living community for which he coordinated construction completed in 2004 and a recent $37 million expansion. Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, offers resort-style retirement living with apartments and appealing common areas for residents at all levels of care.
Tickets $20.00 or 6 for a $100.00. Every ticket gives you a chance for 5 prizes.
Grand Prize — Car or $10,000.00 1st Prize — $2,000.00 2nd Prize — $1,000.00
3rd Prize — $500.00 4th Prize — $250.00
Please get your tickets early! Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Palos Heights City Hall | Palos Heights Rec Center on 127th Street | Lake Katherine Tastee Freeze on Harlem | Every Good Gift on 127th Street | Panini Espresso Coffee House
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Summer means increased building activity in Palos and new houses dot the area. Where there are new houses and dirt piles there are little boys. Ronnie Siroky, of 12723 S. 70th Ave. found one such hill and turned it into a slide.
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Dr. Edward Rancic, superintendent of Palos Heights School District 128 (center), Jim Welsh, director of parks and recreation (left) and school board member Frank Passarelli seem to have tennis on their minds. Racquets in hand, they examine the newly completed multi-purpose recreation area at Navajo Heights school.
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Conveniences a mixed blessing (From July 11, 1985) My mother never enjoyed many of the blessings of modern life, but neither did she have to put up with many of the irritations that go along with the conveniences. Why is it that paper towels so seldom tear straight across at the perforations, the way they are supposed to? Is it because in old age one’s hands are no longer deft? I go to tear off a towel. It tears straight across for a ways and then takes off at an angle, so that I end up with less than a complete towel. Or take postage stamps. I try to tear one off and I end up with only three-fourths of a stamp or else a stamp and a half. Why can’t they tear at the perforations, as they should?
A great boon for parents of children is the “childproof” medicine cap. But we no longer have children around, and “push down while turning” never seems to work. At least not the first time. It takes three to five attempts to open the bottle. It’s a great annoyance. Cereal box tops have a tab which is supposed to fit into a slot. But so often, in opening the box, the tab is torn off or the slot is broken. Then one must procure a rubber band to keep the box closed. The other day I purchased some bologna. It was neatly packaged with a flat yellow plastic bottom and a clear plastic dome over the meat. I attacked the dome with scissors and knife. Not until I
had hacked the dome open did I discover the directions on the back. “Pull off the yellow plastic bottom to open the package.” Very simple. Have you tried to open a bottle From July 10, 2003 of mouthwash lately? It is sealed with clear plastic, very neat and sanitary, but try to get the plastic off. Knife and/or scissors are again called for. Sirens screamed and drummers drummed as the Palos Heights community paraded along 123rd The older one gets, the more Street and 76th Avenue on the Fourth of July. Families lined the parade route to wave at marchers. of an annoyance buttoning but- The Piper family, including Taylor, Trevor and Connor, found a shady spot near 74th Avenue. tons becomes. The buttons just don’t yield to arthritic and shakey fingers. What used to be a breeze is now a burden. I am convinced that all these modern conveniences are not an unmixed blessing. They carry their share of irritations right along with them.
Stan Gorka, Palos Hills “I’ll still watch the Cubs and Sox even though they’re both fighting for last place. I’m a diehard sports fan so I’ll still watch any sporting event.”
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Fernando Pierorazio, Justice Brad Burrell, Palos Park “I plan to just keep walking “I’m going to get my sporting around Moraine Valley to give me fix by playing badminton.” some sort of physical activity.”
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Supplements and digestive troubles Dear Carolyn: My husband’s doctor has told him he should stop taking his supplements. I’m really frustrated because I know he’s taking things that are good for his health. What do you think? Thanks, Aileen
that if they were on prescription blood thinners like Coumadin. It’s also especially important to stop taking all supplements two weeks before surgery to avoid potential problems. If you’re particularly interested in the subject, there is a book “A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Dear Aileen: Interactions” which we have as First of all, I want to be clear a reference book at Pass Health that I would never recommend not Foods (it’s also available at bookfollowing a doctor’s orders. That stores and online). being said, many physicians are not familiar with natural supple- Dear Carolyn: ments, so they may recommend I’ve noticed in the past few just going off of all supplements months I’ve been having fresince they do not know much quent indigestion, usually when about them. I’m eating things that are prob I’d say the best thing to do ably less than healthy. I’ve been would be to educate yourself. taking different over the counter With all parts of life, including things but I know its not good to healthcare, it’s important to be take those all the time. Do you your own advocate. There are oc- have any recommendations? casionally interactions with natuThanks, Bill ral supplements and prescription drugs, usually herbs, so it can Dear Bill: also be helpful to speak with your Digestive complaints are among pharmacist since they are often the most common health probmore familiar with supplements lems experienced by Americans, and their interactions. One ex- so you’re certainly not alone. The ample would be ginko biloba, a first and easiest thing I’d suggest supplement for helping with brain is digestive enzymes. Our bodies function, which can have a blood produce digestive enzymes, but thinning effect; a person wouldn’t that amount decreases as we age. want to take a supplement like Eating a diet of composed primar-
ily of cooked or processed foods further reduces the amount of enzymes available in the foods we eat. Supplementing with a digestive enzyme at mealtimes can give the body what it needs to help to break down foods easier. Taking extra digestive enzymes at meals will not prevent the body from making its own enzymes, it will only aid in digestion. Some people with consistent digestive troubles take digestive enzymes on a regular basis, although others may only use them occasionally, for example, after eating an especially heavy meal. Another idea, which can be taken in conjunction with digestive enzymes, are probiotics. Probiotics, or “good bacteria” have a long list of health benefits, from helping with eczema to the immune system, though they’re best known for their benefits for digestion. Probiotics help to break down carbohydrates as well as helping to keep a balance of good and bad bacteria in the intestines; when you have too much of the bad bacteria, that’s when problems occur. Probiotics can also help your body to absorb nutrients better from the foods you eat, so they’re definitely a nice supplement to take.
Dogs at risk for Blastomycosis Written this week by Dr. Lauren Tassone Ranta Dr. Tassone: So what brings “Maggie” in here today? Peggy (client from Orland Park): Well, she has had this mild, dry cough for a couple days and started limping on her front right paw. When I looked at her paw, her toe looked swollen. She’s been licking it constantly. She has not been eating the greatest, which is not like her at all. Dr. Tassone: Yes, her toe is swollen. Let me poke a small needle in her toe (same size needle that we use for giving vaccinations) and peek at the sample under the microscope. By doing this quick, in-house test, I may be able to determine if this is infection/inflammation or if there is a cancerous process causing her toe to be swollen. This test is going aid in determining the treatment course for her. Five minutes later... Dr. Tassone: I am afraid “Maggie” has Blastomycosis (Blasto). This is a fungal disease, and I found several fungal organisms in this sample consistent with Blastomyces dermatitidis. Peggy: Please tell me all there is to know about this, so that I know how to help my dog. Blasto likes to live in decaying wood, soil, or leaves, and is common at construction sites, near river valleys, and lakes. Blasto appears in only certain
geographic areas in North America, most often the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Tennessee, and St. Lawrence River valleys. The disease occurs occasionally in the Middle Atlantic States, three provinces of Canada (Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba), along the southern Great Lakes, and in Central America. When the soil is stirred up, lung infection can occur after a person or dog inhales airborne, microscopic fungal spores from the environment. Once these spores are inhaled, they change form in the body. This is why Blasto is not contagious from dog to dog or dog to human. Dogs are more prone to getting Blasto than humans because they are constantly sniffing the ground. The incubation period for a dog is from five to 12 weeks. Some dogs do not show signs for a long time after being infected. For “Maggie,” the fungus is attacking her toe (bone and skin), and lungs. Other organs commonly affected include: eyes, lymph nodes, brain, and testes. Less commonly, it can also be found in the nose, prostate, liver, mammary glands, and heart. The signs of illness will depend on what organs are infected. Diagnosis may involve various blood tests, x-rays, urinalysis, cultures, and biopsies to look for Blasto. The definitive diagnosis is when the fungus is found in the tissues; this was the case for “Maggie.” Itraconazole (Sporanox) is the
treatment of choice for most dogs. Length of therapy varies for each dog, but the drug is usually needed for two to three months while the dog has clinical signs and continued for one to two months beyond these signs. Of all the anti-fungal medications, Itraconazole has the least side effects. Side effects of the medication include: not eating, vomiting, diarrhea, and elevated liver enzymes. However, if “Maggie” does not receive treatment, she will die. Treatment usually can be done at home, unless the disease is severe. Pets with lung involvement should have their activity restricted. Pets with severe lung disease may get worse at the beginning of treatment because the fungal organisms are dying; the mass death of the fungal organisms can cause an allergic type reaction. For severely ill dogs, intravenous fluids, oxygen, and pain medication are used. Patients may not appear to improve for one to two weeks after beginning treatment. Close monitoring should be done for the first two weeks, and then rechecks are usually scheduled on a monthly basis. Rechecks involve physical examination, x-rays, and possibly blood work. The problem for owners is not the eventual effectiveness of Itraconazole, but the cost of the drug. For a large breed dog like “Maggie,” cost for medication alone is 5-600 dollars per month. This does not include the monthly monitor-
Healthy Answers for Life by Carolyn Johnson To submit a question to be answered in a future column send an email to healthyanswersforlife@ gmail.com or mail to Healthy Answers for Life c/o Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. passhealthfoods.com. This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.
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ing tests. The prognosis for many pets is good, especially if owners can afford to treat for long enough. The key is to diagnose and treat early. Approximately 50 percent to 75 percent of affected dogs recover when treated with Itraconazole. Prognosis is poor for dogs with severely affected lungs, but if the dog survives the first seven to 10 days of therapy, the prognosis improves. Dogs with brain involvement have a guarded prognosis and often die. Relapses are most likely to occur in dogs who had a severe case at onset or dogs who were not treated long enough. Relapses are most common within the first six months after treatment. Unfortunately, dogs that have been infected with Blasto are not considered immune to it. There is not really a great way to prevent Blasto infections. If you live in the geographic areas listed above, then you and your dog are at risk. The key is to know what symptoms to looks for so that your dog can get diagnosed and treated early in the course of infection.
Health Beat School, sports physicals at Palos Immediate Care Palos Community Hospital is offering discounted school and sports physicals by board-certified physicians for $40 at the Palos Immediate Care Center, 15300 West Ave., in Orland Park. The center is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. No appointment is needed. The physical includes an exam by a physician, urinalysis and completion of required forms. Immunizations are not included. Bring any required forms for completion with you. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All forms Submitted photo of payment are being accepted. Palos Community Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit has received the 2013 Beacon Award for Excellence, For more information, call 460a national recognition from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, for outstanding profes- 5550. sional practice and patient outcomes.
Palos Community Hospital’s intensive care unit receives national recognition for excellence Palos Community Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit has received the 2013 Beacon Award for Excellence, a national recognition from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, for outstanding professional practice and patient outcomes. “Over the past 18 months, staff and leadership in the Intensive Care Unit have been on a journey toward achieving this national award,” says Trish Heerlein, assistant vice president, Special Care Units. “With this outstanding accomplishment, the families of our ICU patients can feel confident their loved ones are receiving the highest quality care possible.” The ICU at Palos is one of only 10 hospital units in Illinois to currently have this distinction. The three-year bronze-level award recognizes Palos for “improving every facet of patient care,” according to the AACN, and serves as a “significant milestone on the path to achieving exceptional patient care and a healthy work environment.”
For critical care nurses, the Beacon Award means greater collaboration between colleagues and leaders, higher morale and lower turnover. “The whole nursing department is very proud of the recognition our nursing colleagues in the Intensive Care Unit have received,” says Rose Demask, vice president of Nursing. “We offer them our heartfelt congratulations on this outstanding achievement.”
Palos Community Hospital’s 24-bed Intensive Care Unit, now located in the Hospitaller Pavilion, offers world-class health care services and technology, delivered by the area’s finest medical professionals. “This recognition shows our ICU nurses are experts at what they do,” says Clinical Nurse Manager Patty Vartanian. “They are dedicated to being the best they can be.”
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Dog of The Week This is Abigail, an 8 year old English Springer Spaniel. Perhaps you know her cousin, Isabella (the Chihuahua). She comes to Best Bites to visit with Joy & Layla. Abigail stays home usually since that’s where she’s more comfortable. She came to Orland Park from Tennessee. She was supposed to be a show dog but even though she sure is pretty, she really didn’t enjoy that show stuff too much. Abigail was adopted and is living a very happy life laying on the deck, looking out the window and playing in her big backyard. She is definitely the “Best in Show”. Abigail lives in Orland Park with the D’Antonio family. Abigail is the 2nd Dog of the Week in July and qualifies to be in our “Dog of the Month” Contest. Voting for July will begin August 1st IN-STORE ONLY. Receive 1 (one) Vote for every item purchased through August 25th. The Dog with the most votes WINS $100 Gift Certificate to Best Bites. Are you our loyal customer? Ask us how your Dog can be a Winner! Best Bites is located at 13034 S. LaGrange Road in Palos Park. 708-448-1515. Visit us online at www.joysbestfriends.com. Follow US on Facebook.com/JoysBestFriendsBestBites.
The Kid’s Doctor by Sue Hubbard, M.D. Summer has arrived and the bugs are already coming out in full force, including mosquitoes. In Texas, where temperatures are higher than in many areas, I’m already seeing lots of mosquito bites. Parents are more anxious than usual due to the risk of West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus (WNV) was first detected in the U.S. in 1999, and 2012 saw the second worst outbreak (the worst came in 2003). WNV disease is a seasonal illness, typically seen during summer and early fall, when mosquito infestation reaches its peak. In 2012, a total of 5,674 cases of West Nile Virus were reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 286 deaths. WNV has been reported in all 48 contiguous states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Seventy-five percent of human West Nile cases were reported from just 10 states, with Texas having the highest number (1,868 cases and 89 deaths). So, what do you need to know? First of all, WNV, as the name states, is a virus, which means there is no antibiotic to treat the infection. Secondly, about 80 people (or 4 out of 5) who are infected with WNV will never show any symptoms of illness. Up to 20 percent of those infected will display symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, nausea, or vomiting, and some may also develop swollen lymph nodes and a rash. Such symptoms mimic many other viral illnesses, so trying to decide if your child, who has a fever and “the feel bads” has West Nile or an enterovirus (like coxsackie) or and adenoviral infection is really not important.
What do you do for all of these viral infections but treat the symptoms, right? Wait for a few days to see how your child is doing, treat the fever, keep the child comfortable and hydrated, and the illness will typically resolve and be forgotten as another nuisance viral illness. Only about 1 in 150 people infected with West Nile will develop severe illness with neurological problems, including seizures, meningitis and encephalitis. These are the people most likely to require medical care, which could include hospitalization and life support. This is most often seen in older people and in people with other medical problems. The best ways to do is to protect yourself from mosquito bites are to use bug spray, keep windows and doors closed, drain standing water outside and avoiding peak exposure during the early morning and evening hours. When you can, wear long sleeves, long pants and socks. For infants, buy some mosquito netting to cover strollers. Lastly, don’t panic. Some parents are already telling me they aren’t letting their children go outside. We have a long summer ahead and everyone needs fresh air and exercise. I’ll talk more about West Nile as summer deepens, although my zipcode in Texas is already reporting WNV-positive mosquitoes! (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at www. kidsdr.com.)
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Palos Lutheran: Joy for all ages Register for Vacation Bible School, July 22-26
    Palos Evangelical Lutheran Church participated in the annual Independence Day parade in Palos Heights with a Route 66 themed float including a Juke Box playing patriotic tunes and oldies, vinyl records, and 1950s cars.     Members of the congregation, including youth groups, Trusting Hearts preschool and kindergarten students and seniors group, participated in the annual event. The float was a big hit with parade onlookers, groovin’ to “Rock around the Clock� and other ’50s classics tunes.     Float riders had plenty of giveaways for parade attendees that included information on the church and Trusting Hearts preschool and kindergarten. The group also sponsored a tent on the church grounds at 125th and Harlem, front and center on the parade route. Free popcorn, bottled water, freeze-pops and balloons, were distributed to parade goers.     In addition to Vacation Bible School, Palos Lutheran Church has much to offer the Palos Heights community including a preschool and kindergarten with structured curriculum managed by Palos Lutheran Youth and Family Minister, Kyle Swogger and Trusting Hearts Director, Kiara Potempa. Registration for preschool and kindergarten, 3-year-olds through kindergarten students, full and half-day programs, and before and after school care options are available. The 2013-14 school year starts Monday, Aug. 26.     Palos Lutheran Youth Groups, “Salt� (for preschoolers – 4th graders) and “Light� (for 5th – high school age) provide age appropriate Bible studies, outings and events coordinated by the Youth and Family Minister, Mr. Swogger.     The Seniors Group of Palos Lutheran Church participates in monthly luncheons at local area restaurants including Bona Pit Smoke House, Palos Heights. This group provides an opportunity for seniors to get out and discuss life events with other seniors.     Weekly worship services are officiated by Pastor David Waterstradt, circuit pastor for the South Chicagoland, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) Churches and an 18-year veteran to preaching God’s word.     Weekend worship services are Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. Registration for this years’ Vacation Bible School July 22-26, is currently open. Register by calling the office at 448-2260, or stop in the school building. For more information on what Palos Lutheran Evangelical Church has to offer, call 448-2260 or check its website at paloslutheran.org/.
    Q: How do we know that what the Bible says about events that supposedly occurred thousands of years ago is actually true? Maybe someone just made them up so people would believe God had done them, or something like that. — M. McD.
Spiritual Companionship at The Center     Spiritual Companionship is available each Tuesday at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.     Spiritual Companion Kathy Fontaine guides a person in prayer, meditation and dialogue. Fontaine has been trained at the Institute of Spiritual Companionship in Chicago and is known to the Palos community as a spiritual growth leader and former kindergarten teacher. Fontaine calls spiritual companionship “holy listening.� The cost of Fontaine’s one-on-one service is $20 per hour, which she donates to The Center’s camp scholarship fund.     For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.
    A: I want to assure you that we can be confident the events recorded in the Bible actually did take place, although they happened thousands of years ago. In fact, because of recent discoveries we can be even more confident of the Bible’s reliability.     Let me ask you a question: How do you know anything ever happened, if you weren’t there to witness it? How do you know the Roman Empire ever existed, or Napoleon actually lived, or the American Revolution took place? You know because even if you weren’t there to witness them, other people were, and they recorded the events in books and letters. You know it, too, because things left behind bear witness to their existence — buildings and carriages and weapons and documents.     The same is true of events in the Bible. People saw them, and then recorded them in books and letters. Often, too, things left behind bear witness to these events. Official documents from ancient Assyria, for example, have been unearthed telling about events that are also recorded in the Bible. Archaeologists continue to uncover ancient artifacts that confirm the Bible’s record. As the Apostle Peter wrote, “We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about ... our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses� (2 Peter 1:16).     The real question, however, is this: Why is the Bible important? It’s important for many reasons, but most of all because it points us to Jesus Christ, who by His death and resurrection opened heaven’s door for us. Why not commit your life to Him?     Q: My husband and I made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year (which we both need to do), but are we just being vain because we want to look better? Or does the Bible also say something about this? — Mrs. V.P.
   (Send your queries to “My Answer,� c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www. billygraham.org.)
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    John Walter Bandusky, 58, of Palos Heights, died July 3 in Wisconsin. Visitation was held at Van Henkelum Funeral Home     The church, at 14700 94th Ave., in Palos Heights on July 10. A will observe the third of its 125th funeral Mass was offered at St. Alanniversary celebrations this Sun- exander Catholic Church in Palos day, July 14. Heights on July 10. Interment     The Rev. Michael Hagenow, a was at Good Shepherd Cemetery son of the congregation, will be in Orland Park. the guest speaker at all services.     Mr. Bandusky is survived by his Hagenow is the pastor of Resur- mother, Ellen; and his brother, rection Lutheran Church in Coro- Raymond. nado, Calif. Following the 10 a.m.     He was a miniature cannon service, a picnic will be held on enthusiast and member of Sea the church grounds. A freewill Cost Artillery of the Grey Beard offering will be taken. Outdoors.
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Bridal store donates gowns for Together We Cope sale From Together We Cope Contributor
    High-couture bridal gowns usually come with a price to match, but hundreds of women can choose a high-end wedding dress for only $75 at a sale this weekend in Tinley Park.     Donated by Eva’s Bridal of Illinois in Oak Lawn, the sample wedding dresses by such designers as Vera Wang will be available at a fundraiser to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, at the retail plaza at 18219 Harlem Ave. The event will benefit Together We Cope, a social service agency that helps families in temporary crisis.     “These are high-end gowns made with great fabric, handmade French and Italian lace, Swarovski crystals,� said Ronia Ghusein, the owner of Eva’s Brid    A: I’m thankful you want to al in Oak Lawn, which donated do something about your weight, hundreds of dresses to Together because obesity is a serious issue We Cope. today — much more than it     Ghusein’s original store at 95th was for previous generations, including those in Bible times. LEGAL NOTICE And it’s not just a matter of our appearance but of our health — which is definitely of concern STATE OF ILLINOIS) to God.                                         ) SS     The Bible reminds us of COUNTY OF COOK) two important truths in this connection. First, it reminds us THE TOWNSHIP OF PALOS that God gave our bodies to us, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS and we aren’t to misuse or abuse PUBLIC ADOPTION OF them - because when we know PREVAILING WAGE Christ they actually belong to STANDARDS Him. Instead, God wants us to bring honor to Him with our     PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that bodies, and one way we do this is on the 27th day of June, 2013, the by taking care of them. The Bible President and Board of Trustees says, “You are not your own; you of the Township of Palos, Cook were bought at a price. Therefore County, State of Illinois, adopted honor God with your body� (1 Ordinance No. 2013-03 determinCorinthians 6:19-20). ing prevailing wages pursuant to     The Bible also reminds us, 820 ILCS 13/1 et seq., which dehowever, that overeating (or termination is now effective. what the Bible calls “gluttony�) is a sin in God’s eyes. It harms Dated: July 7, 2013 our bodies, and it also harms our spirits, because food becomes     Published by Order of the Sumore important than it should, pervisor and the Board of Trustees and can even make us insensitive of Palos Township. to the needs of others. The Bible says, “A companion of gluttons /s/ Jane Nolan disgraces his father� (Proverbs Township Clerk 28:7).     Ask God to help you get the exercise you need, and to eat in a healthy way. Most of all, however, take steps to focus on something that’s even more important than your physical health — and that is your spiritual health. Take time to feed your soul every day with a steady “diet� of Scripture, prayer and Christian fellowship.
Billy Graham’s “My Answer�     Q: Whenever my aunt wants to tell my brothers or me what we’re doing wrong (which she frequently does), she’ll often quote the Bible to “set us straight.� But how do we know what she says is really in the Bible, or if she’s just making it up? I admit she gets on our nerves sometimes. — K.W.     A: Let’s be honest: Most of us don’t particularly like having someone point out our supposed faults and try to correct us! Their advice may be wise, but our pride and our emotions get in the way, and we end up rejecting what we ought to accept.     No doubt, your aunt loves you very much, and she simply wants to help you and your brothers become better people, even if the way she does it isn’t perfect. Don’t, therefore, automatically reject everything she says; your aunt may well have some sound advice. Learn to put your pride and irritations aside, and listen instead to what she’s trying to tell you. The Bible says, “He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray� (Proverbs 10:17).     In addition, take your aunt seriously when she says something is from the Bible. The Bible is God’s Word, given to us because God loves us and knows what is best for us. Sometimes people misquote or misuse the Bible, but don’t reject something your aunt says just because you aren’t sure if it’s actually in the Bible. (A Bible concordance will help you trace any quotation.)     The most important thing you and your brothers can do, however, is to put your lives into God’s hands. God loves you, and Jesus Christ gave His life for you. Make Him the center of your lives.
    Services, Sunday, July 14:     Contemporary Worship Service — 8:30 a.m.     Traditional Worship Service — 11 a.m. Scripture Passage — Psalm 37/Romans 12.     Nursery care newborn through 24 months, 8:15 a.m. through 12:15 p.m. every Sunday.     Children’s Ministry during Worship — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wee Church throughout Worship for children 2 and 3 years old in the Sonrise Room.     Children’s worship time dismissed during worship services, Pre-K through 5th Grade chil-
dren, in primary Hall.     The church is at 12312 S. 88th Ave. (448-0819)
Street and Cicero Avenue was destroyed by fire in November 2010, prompting a flood of donated wedding gowns to Eva’s Bridal for its customers. Ghusein later passed along dozens of unused dresses to the Tinley Park agency, which hosted a successful wedding dress sale in January 2012.     This spring, Ghusein decided to give Together We Cope hundreds of high-end gowns she had acquired for an outlet store that she operated briefly before the fire, and then put into storage.     Pat Hosman, manager of Together We Cope’s resale store Nu2u, echoed the thought.     “These dresses are in a league of their own,� she said. “We know women will buy these dresses for weddings, formal dances and quinceaneras; but the fabric, beadwork and lace will also appeal to crafters.�
    Wedding gowns are priced at $75 each, while bridesmaid dresses cost $50 each; sizes run from 4 to 22.     Kathryn Straniero, executive director of Together We Cope, said the agency was surprised and delighted with Ghusein’s donation. Straniero is looking forward to the sale, which will feature more than 700 gowns.     “It’s an honor to have her think of us,� she said. “This is an opportunity for a lot of women to get a beautiful gown at a great value.�     All proceeds from the sale will benefit clients of Together We Cope, which bridges the gap for Southland residents in temporary crisis by providing food, shelter, clothing and referrals, empowering them to return to self-sufficiency. For more information visit togetherwecope.com or call 633-5040.
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Capri Italian Deli carves niche in Palos Park Ingredients just like the original Capri by Jeff Vorva staff reporter
“Well … I have to tell you I don’t know,” she said. “We wanted to open something else. We didn’t The Capri Ristorante Italiano want another restaurant. We has been popular in its nine years thought a deli would be a different in Palos Heights, so the owners way of having people experience wanted to expand the brand. our food. We wanted to show we They opened the Capri Ital- could do a little more with our ian Deli in late June in Palos salads and cold cuts. Park, where people can buy some “The location came up, and here of the restaurant’s food or pick we are with this deli.” up some ingredients and try to The deli is at 12902 S. La make their own Carpi-style food Grange Road, near the Mill Creek at home. shopping center. “It’s like a Capri-to-go,” said Customers may purchase a vaDaniela Mancuso, who co-owns riety of sauces, spices, pastas and the restaurant, banquets room many other grocery items which and deli with her husband, are all imported from Italy. Maurizio. “A lot of customers at the res So, why a deli? taurant ask us if they can buy
Sue Davis, of Chicago Ridge, slices some imported prosciutto at the new Capri deli.
marinara sauce or our dressing or some of our other foods so we figure we could put it all together and this is what we came up with,” Daniela said. “So here we are at a deli.” But there is also plenty of food to go. There are five types of pizza, including the “Palos Park Pizza” which features Italian sausage, mushrooms and red peppers. The deli has Italian beef and sausage, various salads, pastas — including rigatoni vodka — chicken Parmesan and chicken limone. Six types of panini sandwiches are offered, including the Daniela (mortadella, ham, lettuce, pomodoro, pepperoncini and house dressing) and the Maurizio (spicy sopressata, salami, provolone, pomodoro, lettuce, pepperoncini and house dressing). Subs sandwiches are also available. The Mancusos also made sure to bring some of their signature sweets to the deli. Homemade tiramisu, chocolate cake, cannoli, espresso, cappuccino and gelato are available. The owners are both from Calabrese in Italy and at different times came to the United States and met in the south suburbs. “I came when I was two so I lost my accent,” Daniela said. “I can’t lose mine,” Maurizio added. The pair opened a Capri restaurant in Oak Lawn and moved to the bigger location in Palos Heights nine years ago.
Don’t get trampled by the ‘herd’ frenzy Every year in early July, thousands of people “run with the bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. While the event is exciting, it is also hazardous, and many runners have gotten badly injured over the years. As an investor, you may find that running with the herd is dangerous to you, too — because if you’re constantly following what everyone else is doing, your own financial goals could end up getting “trampled.” The urge to run with the herd, or follow the crowd, may have been hard-wired into our psyches, according to anthropologists. In prehistoric times, running with the pack may have helped people minimize danger or increase their chances for finding food. But today, there are far fewer rewards for following a herd mentality — especially in investing. For example, consider what happens when the financial markets go through a period of volatility. Virtually every time this happens, many investors flock to gold, apparently believing that the shiny yellow metal will always be valuable and that its price will never drop. Yet, the fact is that gold prices, like those of other financial assets, do fluctuate. Furthermore, certain types of gold-based investments can be quite risky in their own right. What other “follow the herd” movements should you avoid
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when you invest? For one thing, try to stay away from “feeding frenzies.” If you look back about 15 years ago, you may remember the buzz surrounding speculative technology stocks — many of which were companies that had futuristic names but lacked some useful elements, such as profits or business strategies. For a few years, the prices of these companies soared, but in 2000 and 2001, the “dot-com” bubble burst, splattering investors with big losses that were either irreversible or, at the least, took years from which to recover. The herd mentality often applies even when investors know the right moves to make. To illustrate: One of the most basic rules of investing is “buy low, sell high” — and yet many investors do the exact opposite. When prices drop, they sell, so that they can cut their losses — even though they may be selling investments that, while temporarily down, still have strong potential. On the other
hand, when an investment’s price has shot up, these same investors will often keep buying more shares, hoping to reap even bigger gains — even if the investment has now become quite expensive, as measured by the price-to-earnings ratio, and has little upside potential remaining. Instead of emulating other investors, think about your own financial goals and create a viable strategy for achieving them, taking into account your risk tolerance and time horizon. Look for quality investments and hold them for the long term. Don’t be discouraged by the inevitable market downturns, but be ready to adjust your portfolio as needed. Above all else, be patient and disciplined, always keeping your eye on your ultimate objectives. It can feel comfortable when you’re in the midst of a herd — but it can lead you to places where, as an investor, you don’t want to go. Steer clear of the crowds and go your own way. Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments, in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 3613400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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The Mancuso family — Daniela, Luca, Maurizio Sr. and Maurizio Jr. — opened Capri Italian Deli in Palos Park, at 12902 S. La Grange Road. Their two sons, Maurizio Jr. and Luca can be found helping around the new deli as well. The younger Maurizio is a senior at Sandburg High School and wants to go to college before considering work in the business world. “I told him he could open up a little store and I could teach him everything he needs to know about the business,” the elder
Part II
Caroline’s Fashion Chat by Caroline Foreman in noting his extremely enhanced physique, impressive height and obvious use of blue colored contacts, I relished in the fact that he resorted to his native British accent between takes. After finishing these shots, we were joined by many other extras playing the people on the streets of Metropolis at the time of the chaos. We were joined by paparazzi at this point, especially when our conspicuous helicopters were “crashing” around us. We had to run at this point in the shots. A lot. Lots of running. Running running. Shoes had to be swapped out from heels to flats to allow for this. I was given some adorable Tory Burch patent leather flats. When we moved the shots further along Michigan Avenue, we had to approach parked cars, an overturned taxi and several police and emergency vehicles, all consistently labeled with Metropolis logos and emblems. We then needed to disperse in our frenzied paths at a fork in the path. Little did I expect this to become a shining moment for me for which I am extremely grateful. Zack Snyder entered from off
set and wove through the now dense group of extras. He approached me and said, “Hey YOU! What’s your name?” I quivered with glee. Looking back now, I hope I responded with a somewhat coherent “Caroline!” “Com’ere, follow me,” he then said. We wove through the crowd toward the diverging street. “I want you to run and stop right here [he placed himself to a spot on the street]. You are going to turn and look over here [he turned toward an open space in the sky to the left side] and there’ll be a huge explosion in a building there and then it’ll start falling. You are going to be, like, paralyzed in fear, and be like (eyes widen) ‘Oh sh@#.’ Everyone will run around you and the camera is going to get you and keep rolling past you this way.” I confirmed the instructions with eagerness, and rehearsals began. We filmed these scenes for the final days. I cannot express the burst of enthusiasm and anticipation conjured forth within me whenever I was on the set. The experience was exhilarating, informative and completely singular in characteristic. As we wrapped on the final day, we checked in our wardrobe for the final time, thanked the crew and exchanged contact information with our new friends. We all agreed that there was a feeling as if we were somehow all cherished friends of times past. After changing into my own clothing and noting the time, I decided to catch the tail end of my
Heights and hope to do the same with the deli in Palos Park. “It has an Italian look,” he said. “My wife came up with a lot of the ideas and I was able to design it.” “Customers have been surprised by the way it looks,” Daniela said. “It looks like an authentic deli in Italy. The decorations my husband put up catches your eye.”
Chamber Corner Southland Chamber regional luncheon topic: Obamacare and business
the Obama Administration’s decision to delay the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer penalty provisions for employers with 50 or more employees until 2015. The “Affordable Care Act … What decision handed down on July 2 is It Means For Your Business” (You welcome relief to many employers Now Have Time To Get It Right) in the public, non-profit, and priwill be the topic of discussion at vate sectors alike who have spent the Chicago Southland Chamber’s countless hours and resources over Regional Consensus Luncheon on the last year or more wading Monday, July 15, from 11:30 a.m. through cumbersome and complex to 1 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Hotel implementation regulations and & Tinley Park Convention Center, guidance on this issue. 18451 Convention Center Drive In the meantime, both Chamin Tinley Park. bers’ focus will remain on helping The Illinois Chamber applauds employers and their employees
and families navigate the health reform law and their coverage options in 2014. The Regional Consensus is sponsored by AT&T, Holiday Inn Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center. Admission price is $35 per person or $340 per table for Chamber members and $45 per person or $440 per table for non-members. RSVP in advance to ensure a seat by calling the Southland Chamber office at 957-6950 or at chicagosouthlandchamber.com. Reservations must be cancelled 48 hours in advance to receive a refund.
Career & Business SWSRA chief earns national certification
The examination tests knowledge in all aspects of general administration, programming and opera Lori Chesna, executive direc- tions management for parks and tor of South West Special Recre- recreation. CPRP certifications are ation Association (SWSRA), was valid for a period of two years, recently certified as a Certified and professionals who wish to rePark and Recreation Profes- apply are required to complete a sional (CPRP) by the National professional continuing education Certification Board (NCB) and the unit requirements or equivalent National Recreation and Park As- academic course work. sociation (NRPA). Chesna has been the Executive The CPRP certification is grant- Director for SWSRA since 1998. ed to individuals employed in the Obtaining the CPRP certification recreation, park resources and lei- was both a personal and professure services professions who meet sional goal. Lori believes “You the eligibility requirements — in- should never stop learning, ever!” cluding a combination of higher Lori has been married to her huseducation and/or work experience band, Robert for 33 years, has — and who successfully complete three children, four grandchildren the national CPRP examination.
More diaries from the set of ‘Man of Steel’ The last two days of my scheduled filming found us fleeing the Daily Planet tower during the great chaotic destruction of our fair city of Metropolis. As Zack Snyder walked onto the set in the Willis Tower, recognizing me from the previous night’s green-screen-freak-out-close-up, he greeted me, saw the red and orange printed wrap dress I was wearing and said, “Hey, Diane von Furstenburg.” Who would have thunk, the man knows his fashion history. As we saw the town imaginarily obliterated outside the windows, we had to frantically grab our treasured items — mine included the cheetah print stapler and a half full note pad, which I shoved into an ugly orange leather bucket-like tote given by the props crew. As Laurence Fishburne, or “Fish” as he was called on set, chanted “Let’s go! We have to leave the building now!” we followed in a hurried trot and then a frenetic run. Once we finished this set of shots, we switched gears to shoot an establishing shot of Clark heading inside the Daily Planet for his first day of work. He wore a muted deep blue plaid shirt and carried a cross body messenger bag. This shot thankfully placed me directly in his line of movement, so once the stand-in left the position, I was able to SPEAK with HENRY CAVILL! How glorious! We even carried on after a few takes about the small green birds that kept crashing into the side of the building next to us. As I took pleasure
Maurizio said. “He could see me cook, and how we work with writing checks and deliveries. He could work and that would be his college for him. But he’ll go to a regular college for a while and we’ll see what happens after that.” The Mancusos have been away from Italy for decades but they tried to bring an authentic feel of a restaurant in Italy to Palos
Business Law class lecture. As I walked down Michigan Avenue and caught a bus at Jackson Street, I noticed the pedestrians around me and the daily activities taking place. I was baffled by the fact that I had, just moments ago, been working on the set of a major film production with world renowned actors and talent. I left the fantasy world of Metropolis and entered a tired lecture hall. I sat in a seat near the door, put my bags down and instantly fell asleep. Unfortunately, the film editing process is often not kind to extras. I learned this early from anecdotes of friends on the set. After waiting until Friday, June 14, to see this film projected onto the big screen, much of our work was tailored to split second shots. My close-up around the board room table did not make it into the final cut, but rather one became a shot of Perry White’s Jimmy Olsen-like assistant confusedly saying “My phone! My phone!” Outside during the chaos, my close-up was so fast and altered, I could only tell it was me from the ugly orange shape of the bag and the red-orange print dress shape. Regardless, the experience has made a lasting impression on me and influenced me to do more television and film background work. I work frequently with the same crew members from the film and it is always very special to see familiar extras on these other projects too. I will always look back with fond memories on this super fun chance of a lifetime.
and resides in Oak Lawn. “Lori attaining her CPRP indicates her commitment to her profession. Becoming a Certified Parks & Recreation Professional is more than just putting letters after your name. It is an investment in her career and demonstrates Lori’s dedication to providing the highest quality of recreation opportunities to those she serves,” said Mike Leonard, SWSRA Board of Directors President and Director of Parks & Recreation for the city of Palos Heights. “Congratulations, Lori!” The CPRP program is offered by the National Certification Board in coordination with NRPA and the CPRP Certification Committee.
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Crime doesn’t punish collectibles Bartosh Contrary to popular opinion, crime does sometimes pay. Now, I’m not advising anyone to immediately go on a spree of rampant lawlessness. Societal reprobates certainly don’t need any encouragement from me to misbehave badly, and hopefully those of you currently found among the law-abiding ranks remain strong enough in your convictions to avoid being convicted in the future. Still, you have to wonder if a kernel of truth indeed exists in that earlier declaration, at least from a monetary standpoint. Why, for instance, do those who commit illegal deeds so often seem to prosper from them? In a perfect world, librarians would draw bigger incomes than looters, engineers would outearn embezzlers and druggists would have a better revenue stream than drug dealers. But, of course, that’s not the way the real world operates. We who reside on the right side of the law are rightfully disgusted when we learn of the latest examples of wrongdoing, whether that involves guys wearing masks, disguises or three-piece suits. In truth, the latter sometimes are the worst offenders of all when it comes to inflicting financial pain to the unsuspecting — assuming he didn’t physically harm any of his victims while robbing them, your typical street thug ruins fewer lives than people like Bernie Madoff or Ken Lay did. Naturally, murder is the most reprehensible of crimes, but that hasn’t stopped certain segments of the public from becoming fascinated by the perpetrators of those horrific acts. Many young people know all about Charles Manson without having to look up anything on Wikipedia, even though his most infamous crimes took place 44 years ago. Worse, Manson continues to have “fans,” individuals who attempt to correspond with him and readily accord him celebrity status. Other mass murderers still living on taxpayers’ dollars have had similar kinds of warped followers. What does all of this talk about crime have to do with sports? If you don’t know, then you must not follow sports too closely these days.
Few of the days seem to pass by without incident, as a steady stream of athletes pops up on news stories as suspects or guilty parties in one illegal activity after another. A recent tale involved New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who was arrested on murder charges. Not surprisingly, the Patriots quickly distanced themselves from Hernandez by cutting him from their roster. The organization then went one step further to appease fans by offering anyone who had purchased Hernandez’s No. 81 jersey from the Patriots ProShop at Gillette Stadium an opportunity to exchange it for the jersey of a staying-out-of-trouble New England player. But not everyone chose to take advantage of the Patriots’ generosity. Instead, some who planned to discard their Hernandez jerseys sought to pick up some extra cash in the process. And according to an online story by Susanna Kim of ABC News, at least a couple of them realized a greater monetary windfall than expected. While nearly 1,600 items relating to Hernandez were listed on eBay shortly after his arrest, jerseys were a particularly hot item. Kim interviewed a Virginia Beach man named Ben Kent, who listed his Hernandez jersey for $50 and watched the bids for it go beyond the $225 mark with a few hours remaining before the auction closed. The item had been viewed over 2,300 times. Kent told Kim the original price of his jersey was about $250, but he admitted he was “just going to take anything for it.” He said that if he had kept the Hernandez jersey, he could “never wear it in public without people making comments. He’s charged as a murderer. I don’t need to be a part of that.” A Florida man named John Lamothe initially listed his Hernandez jersey for $15 on eBay, but sold it for $289 according to a story that first ran in the Boston Globe. That was nearly double Lamothe’s original purchase price. Like Kent, Lamothe could not envision himself ever again donning the Hernandez jersey. Lamothe refrained from donating it to Goodwill because he
“didn’t think anyone would want to buy it,” but then he noticed other eBay listings and decided to “see what happens.” What happened was the latest evidence that plenty of people out there don’t really care what an athlete does wrong, just as long as he doesn’t do it against them. Think I’m exaggerating? According to statistics provided by NFLShop.com, Hernandez’s jersey had never ranked among its 100 most popular ones, so why the sudden interest on online auctions? Lamothe surmised that some people simply get drawn to badboy personas, no matter how bad that boy might actually be. And Kent stated collectors are merely interested in something rare. Both men are probably correct, which doesn’t make me feel any better. While rarities in any collecting circle automatically create value, where exactly do we draw the line on what is pursued? I don’t blame Kent or Lamothe for wanting to rid himself of his Hernandez jersey, if for no other reason than to avoid the embarrassment attached to owning one now. But regrettably, there are two other people who felt no compunction about that same thing and were willing to fork over more than $200 for the privilege of owning a Hernandez jersey. And I have the strange feeling that if Hernandez ultimately gets convicted, the price tag on his jerseys will increase again. After all, the bottom never completely dropped out on all things O.J. — after a downturn in the wake of the two murders for which he stood trial in the mid1990s, Simpson collectibles gradually regained a sizable amount of their previous worth, a trend no doubt helped along by his current incarceration. Convicted felons are prohibited from deriving any monetary benefits from their crimes. I suspect no sensible person would argue against that, but why does sensibility suddenly disappear when outsiders seek to prosper from those same misdeeds? If we wouldn’t break the law ourselves, we shouldn’t try to break the bank when someone else goes astray.
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Lighter work week for area clubs By Ken Karrson Independence Day meant freedom from baseball for most area teams. Even the busiest squads took a break from Thursday through this past weekend, but a few lightened their summer-league loads before that. Chicago Christian, in fact, did not schedule any contests the entire week. Oak Lawn, Sandburg and Shepard all took the field just one time, the latter pair doing so against each other last Monday. The Eagles won in a romp, as did the Spartans over Stagg on Wednesday. One club that tackled a full slate was Brother Rice, and the Crusaders made the most of their opportunities as they went 4-1 on the week. Their only loss came by a 2-0 score against Bremen, which was somewhat surprising seeing as how Rice included among its conquests Chicago Catholic League heavyweights St. Rita (8-2) and De La Salle (6-2). The Crusaders also bruised Stagg, as they knocked off the Chargers in both ends of a Tuesday twinbill, 16-1 and 10-0. “We were really, really happy with the way we played,” Rice coach John McCarthy said. “We want to keep it going and get better every day. “I want to see us really have that killer mentality, a little more fight. And if we run the bases better, we’ll be a tough team.” Eleven foes likely think that way about the Crusaders now, seeing as how they’ve come up short versus Rice this summer. St. Rita did so because of some clutch hitting by Rice’s Mike Schalasky (three-run double) and Mike Massey, plus solid pitching from Alex Alarcon and Kevin Biondic. Massey, a transfer from St. Rita, also slugged a two-run homer in one of the wins over Stagg. “He’s been absolutely outstanding,” McCarthy said. “He was at almost .600 for the week. He’s been tearing up the baseball.” Before romping past the Chargers, the Crusaders (11-5) got stonewalled by Bremen and wasted a decent mound effort by Jack Nelligan. While McCarthy credited Braves hurlers’ ability to mix up pitches as a key reason for his own team’s stagnant offense, he felt something else was a negative factor: overconfidence. “You can’t have that,” he said. “I think we thought we were [automatically] going to win and our focus at the plate wasn’t very good. We didn’t move runners very well.” *** Ian McGinnis, Barry Biondic,
Joey Preusser and Jordan Taylor joined forces on the hill to silence Stagg twice. Erich Lieser aided Rice’s attack with a bases-clearing triple in one of the contests. “They had a few costly mistakes that allowed us to extend innings,” McCarthy said of the Chargers. “The biggest thing is you’ve got to pick up the baseball — if you do that, you give yourself a shot to win. “That’s what this group has done [for us]. I’ve been impressed with how they’ve stayed in ballgames [that way]. We’ve just got to find a way to get that timely hit.” That obviously wasn’t a problem for Rice on Tuesday, but its opponent hasn’t been quite so lucky. Stagg, which also struggled to score in the spring, collected a dozen hits against the Crusaders, but only Drew Bolero’s single in Game 1 generated a run for the Chargers. “Not many good things came out of that day,” Stagg coach Matt O’Neill said. “We played a really good Rice team and we never really were in the game[s]. “I think they’re going to be pretty good in the spring. They’re pretty scary with the bats. They just pounded the ball and we didn’t [always] pick it up.” As for his own squad, O’Neill didn’t read too much into either of the outcomes versus Rice or the 13-2 defeat against Oak Lawn, even though none of those results reflected the competitiveness the Chargers have demonstrated most of the summer. “Our concerns didn’t really change because of this [past] week,” O’Neill said. “We really haven’t hit all summer, so that wasn’t a surprise, but I don’t think we’re any different than many other teams.” Joe Van Nieuwenhuyse accounted for two of Stagg’s five hits in Game 2. Rice totaled twice as many and augmented those safeties by placing four other runners aboard via Chargers errors. *** Lieser’s two-run single helped the Crusaders upend De La Salle on Wednesday. Schalasky and Jake Barry split the pitching duties. Also cited by McCarthy for contributions during the week were Andrew Dyke, Kevin Sullivan and Kyle Hilliard.
STAGG Chris Yaros’ single kept the Chargers from being shut out last Wednesday, but Stagg (2-11) could not overcome Oak Lawn’s six-run eruption in the first inning and wound up getting tagged with a resounding setback. The Spartans struck for six more markers in the third. Bobby Beard (three-run double in the first) and Jake Slusinski (two-run double in the third) delivered the big blows for Oak Lawn. Spartans coach Bill Gerny praised the development of both west Interleague by defeating Bur- were Cassidy McCarthy, Samantha Madelyn Powers, Becca Harkala, players, who are expected to fill Worth 12U girls win bank 12-3 in the championship Lhotak, Mikayla Flanagan, Alyssa Savannah Templeton, Hailey Ger- pivotal roles in 2014. softball championship Stergiopoulos, Genelle Grabowski, “Despite playing several differ The Worth 12U girls’ softball game on June 29. (Continued on page 2) ent positions, he has gotten really team took first place in the South- Comprising the Wildcats’ roster Skylar Lisante, Andrianna Patty, comfortable at the plate and has shown that he can hit varsity-level pitching,” Gerny said of Beard. “He has really stepped up this summer. “[Slusinski] was a player last year that was used for his defense and his speed, but, like Beard, he has become really comfortable at the plate. He is showing much more patience and waiting on pitches that he can drive.” Sophomore-to-be Justin Swatek chipped in with two hits and a walk and tallied three times, and Gerny described him as someone who “hits the ball hard and doesn’t play intimidated on the varsity level.” Other RBI men for Oak Lawn (5-6) were Mitch Swatek (sacrifice fly), Joe Dodaro (single), Matt Witkowski (sacrifice fly), Brandon Quillin (single), Matt Dunne (single), Ivan Georgelos (single) and Kevin Zurek (groundout). “We are getting contributions from every spot in the lineup,” Gerny said. “If we can maintain that consistency, I think our offense will be much stronger next year. I’m still waiting for all of the underclassmen to assert themselves and play with confidence, and I think that this game was a step in the right direction.” Witkowski earned the pitching victory by scattering three hits over the first three innings while walking no one and fanning five. Ray Walker threw a five-pitch fourth frame, while Chris Donato worked the fifth Submitted photo and final stanza. The Worth 12 U girls’ softball team took first in its league. According to Gerny, Witkowski,
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Walker and Donato are all battling to become the Spartans’ No. 3 starter behind Dunne and Mitch Swatek next spring. *** Finding a No. 3 man to support primary mound occupants Max Strus and Jeff Goral has been on O’Neill’s summer to-do list as well, and making another bid for that spot was C.J. Casey, who pitched the Chargers to an 8-1 triumph over Reavis last Monday. Casey, who had held LincolnWay North to one hit over 3 1/3 innings and whiffed eight in a Stagg win the week before, was sharp again versus the Rams. Reavis managed two hits in six frames and struck out seven times. Casey did issue four walks, but that number was less than in his previous appearance. “He is the epitome of ‘effectively wild,’” O’Neill said. “He shows glimpses of being somebody who can help us in the spring. A lot of guys are battling for that No. 3 spot, and we’re trying to extend him a little bit because we really want to see what he can do.” All of the candidates for pitching assignments in 2014 have gotten longer looks because of the top two hurlers’ unavailability. Strus has been focusing on basketball, while Goral has missed the entire summer to date because of a bad elbow. Batting-wise, the Chargers were at their best against the Rams, who were reached for 11 hits. Bolero (two-run double), Brett Stratinsky (RBI double) and Nick Gerzon (two hits, three RBI) were the ringleaders, but Stagg also received input from Trace Moustakas (RBI single) and Jimmy Farnan (sacrifice fly). The Chargers scored twice in the first inning and then tacked on three runs in both the third and fifth stanzas. SANDBURG The trio of Matthias Dietz, Jeremy Kelso and Ben Kociper teamed up to no-hit Shepard last Monday and propel the Eagles toward an 11-0 win. Dietz pocketed the victory after fanning seven over four innings. He threw first-pitch strikes to 11 batters. For the summer, Dietz has surrendered just two hits and two walks over 11 innings. “Opponents’ batting average against him is real low,” Sandburg assistant coach George Fear said. “Everybody looked sharp [against the Astros]. I didn’t even realize it [was a no-hitter] until the sixth inning.” Shepard coach Frank DiFoggio definitely noticed it earlier. “We only hit one ball out of the infield,” he said. “I can see that’s where Sandburg is going to hang their hats.” Despite the lack of punch, the Astros (5-7) didn’t get rolled until the seventh inning. That’s when the Eagles (6-2) staged a six-run uprising, using two infield singles and a bloop hit as part of the rally. “When it’s going well, that’s what happens,” Fear said. “For Shepard, when it rains, it pours.” In DiFoggio’s opinion, the main reason it began pouring on his club was because of his decision to go young with the lineup later on. “We had all freshmen in the infield,” he said. “It was one of those learning-type innings. It was a pretty good 5-0 game for most of the game.” The Astros’ ability to hang relatively close for quite a while didn’t shock Fear. “Shepard has had some pretty tough games against us [in the past], for sure in the spring,” he said. “They’re well-coached over there and they do things the right way.” At the plate, Dan Santiago (two hits), Julian Gutierrez (two hits) and Chris Stearns (two RBI) were Sandburg’s headliners. “Those are three veterans we need to produce,” Fear said. “We kind of need them to be offensive catalysts. “[Success is] kind of a crapshoot, but our pitching’s been good and we’re definitely there. We’ve got enough to win [regularly].” RICHARDS Mt. Carmel may have won the Class 4A championship in early June, but the Caravan’s accomplishment then hasn’t fazed the Bulldogs this summer. Richards’ 2-1 triumph last Tuesday was its (Continued on page 2)
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Community sports news (Continued from page 1) zation travel teams captured shon, Kelly Walinski, Kayla Strezo championships last weekend in and Diana Vargas. the War Off 294 Tournament in Oak Lawn. Palos baseball teams capture It was an all-Palos finale Oak Lawn tourney titles in the 11-and-Under Division, Two Palos Baseball Organi- as the Thunder 11U-Elmosa
squad held off the Thunder 11U-O’Leary team to claim the crown. In the 14-and-Under Division, the Thunder 14ULadewig club outscored its opponents 70-12 overall en route to a title.
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The Palos Thunder 11U-Elmosa (top photo) and Palos Thunder 14U-Ladewig traveling baseball teams won tournament championships in Oak Lawn.
Summer baseball (Continued from page 1) third over Mt. Carmel in four weeks. “We just want our guys to believe they can compete with anybody,” Bulldogs coach Brian Wujcik said. “We’re not going to intimidate anyone with our size, but we’re doing things right, little things that have added up. We’ve got a team batting average around .370 or so, our fielding percentage is up and the pitching staff is throwing strikes.” Handling the mound chores on this occasion was the threesome of Eric Mallo, Adrian Gonzalez and Brett Thomas. Mallo garnered the win after going the first four innings. Richards (11-5) totaled only six hits, but one of those was Andrew Schramm’s two-run single in the first frame. *** Thomas also lent a hand in the Bulldogs’ 10-6 triumph over De La Salle last Monday by going 2-for-2. One of the hits was a three-RBI double. “Offensively, he’s right around .300, and on the mound he’s got two wins and a save,” Wujcik said of Thomas. “It’s always good to find [versatile] guys like that.” Charlie Zeschke went 4-for-4 against the Meteors and sports an average near .600 this summer, prompting Wujcik to label the senior-to-be catcher “a machine.” Shawn Chiaramonte totaled three hits, two runs and one RBI, while Mike Marchione contributed a pair of hits. Schramm was the victorious pitcher in relief of Eric Rugge. *** Mallo was 2-for-2 against St. Rita last Wednesday, but Richards accrued just three other hits and wound up suffering a 6-0 defeat, “We didn’t hit the ball poorly, but it seemed like they came with two outs,” Wujcik said. “We never really threatened early in an inning.” The ’Dogs left the bags jammed in the seventh and failed to capitalize on earlier extra-base hits by A.J. Sanchez (triple) and Mallo (double). ST. LAURENCE The Vikings’ revival from an early summer slump continued last week, as they bulldozed their way past Reavis (11-1) and Evergreen Park (12-0) after edging Mt. Carmel 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader last Monday. The Caravan won Game 2, 5-2. “For as long as I’ve been coaching, it’s been a back-and-forth series [with Mt. Carmel],” St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus said. “Every game is an interesting one, to say the least.” The Caravan squeezed out only two hits off the Vikings’ trio of Brad Wood, John Riordan and Steve Schultz in the initial contest. While Wood’s dominance over the first three innings wasn’t surprising due to his springtime exploits and two-time status as an all-area player, the same couldn’t necessarily be said of Riordan and Schultz. “They’ve done great,” Lotus said of the duo. “[Schultz] didn’t get a great deal of innings last year, but he’s throwing the ball very well. His off-speed is his [best] pitch. “John was one of the main guys on the sophomore level and a guy we definitely need to step up next year. We’re looking at him to fill the No. 4 spot [in the rotation].” Mike Kornacker, St. Laurence’s acknowledged pitching ace, did damage to Mt. Carmel with his bat as he stroked a double and a pair of RBI singles in his team’s win. The Caravan broke through in the opening stanza of Game 2 by plating four runs and establishing
an edge that would not be lost. A bases-on-balls, hit batsman and two Vikings errors were all part of the explosion. St. Laurence (8-4) collected its only runs on Riordan’s first-inning groundout and a wild pitch in the third. *** It was full steam ahead for the Vikings’ offense on Tuesday and Wednesday, however. Victimized first was neighboring Reavis, which gave up a baker’s dozen worth of hits to St. Laurence and got burned by back-to-back multiple-run rallies. The Vikings stretched their advantage out to 5-0 by tallying four times in the fourth inning and then doubled their run total in the fifth. Roger Wilson (4-for-4 with a double, four RBI) spearheaded the assault, but Kornacker, Jake Tholl, Mike Sterna, Kevin Aderman and Frank Greco all hit safely and drove in a run. “We’ve been swinging the bats much, much better,” Lotus said. “Even a lot of the outs we made were hit well.” Offense alone would have been enough to get the job done here, but St. Laurence combined its potent sticks with some top-flight pitching and solid defense to create a complete performance. On the hill, Greco, Sean Burnett, Dom Pilas and Alex Hitney all excelled as the Rams scratched out just one hit. And Evergreen was stung even worse the next day, as the Vikings’ first seven batters got hits and 10 runs were amassed. Mike Miller socked a two-run triple, Wood swatted a two-run double, Rob Gutierrez knocked in one teammate with his three-bagger and Nick Verta belted an RBI double to lead the charge. Also getting in on the act were Kornacker, Wilson and Nate Tholl, all of whom singled in one run. Jake Kolniak garnered an RBI with his groundout. “The last two days have been very, very good,” Lotus said. “Our whole team was swinging well. “We’ve played much better [of late]. All those little bumps and hiccups — if we’re not making those now, it was worth it [then]. It’s a combination of a few things, like the younger guys just feeling they can play with those older guys and getting used to being around each other.” And Lotus likes the personnel depth that should eventually be realized from those occurrences. “We’re kind of growing and we want to make sure guys don’t become complacent,” he said. “We want people to compete for spots because it makes us better as a team.” Mustangs coach Mark Smyth knows his club is better than its current 1-8 record might indicate. For proof, he needs only to look back about a month, when Evergreen advanced all the way to a Class 3A sectional final for the first time in school history with assistance from a large number of athletes who’ll be returning in 2014. And while he would have loved for the Mustangs to pose a greater challenge to St. Laurence, Smyth didn’t mind squaring off with the Vikings. “Summer’s fun for us to see that kind of competition,” he said. “It’s a good learning experience. You play a team like that, you’d better bring your ‘A’ game. “Holy cow, they really don’t let up all the way down the lineup. They pounded it.” Getting saddled with the pitching loss was senior-to-be Frank Meisl, who had been one of Evergreen’s shining stars during the spring campaign. “Frank didn’t have his best stuff,” Smyth said. “He was leaving everything up in the zone and they put the barrel on it quite a bit. The good thing is, maybe that’ll be some fuel for the fire to get ready for next year.” David Ziebarth enjoyed a better outing in relief, as he held the Vikings’ bats fairly well in
check over a span of 3 2/3 innings. Registering the Mustangs’ lone hits were Joey Piet (double) and Kevin Gallagher. “We see some good things in every game,” Smyth said. “We’re not winning games, but that doesn’t matter. It’s summer baseball, and you learn about what you have and who you can depend on in reserve roles.” EVERGREEN PARK The Mustangs’ three contests prior to their matchup with St. Laurence featured them as a more formidable foe. Mt. Carmel did pin a 7-1 defeat on Evergreen, but both St. Rita and Rich Central had to fight hard to bag one-run triumphs. St. Rita prevailed 5-4 the week before, while the Olympians notched an 8-7 victory last Tuesday. The latter game was a bit frustrating to Smyth because the Mustangs had forged a 3-all tie in their portion of the sixth and then gone ahead 7-6 in the top of the seventh. “We gave it to them, they gave it to us, and we gave it back to them,” Smyth said. A couple of two-out errors by Evergreen enabled Rich Central to overtake its guests in its last at-bat and snatch a win away from the Mustangs. Gallagher took the loss, but Smyth was happy with how his player had performed in extended action, which became necessary in part because of the absence of two pitchers the coach might have considered using. “I’m proud of him,” Smyth said of Gallagher. “He’s going to be a senior and has good stuff, and this was the first time he battled [for several innings]. He kind of became a pitcher that day instead of a thrower. “We’re pretty solid with who we have coming back [from the spring season] and we’re super excited [about next year]. I feel we’ve got five or six solid guys to pitch for us.” While none could be considered a big-strikeout type, Smyth doesn’t mind. “Depending on your teammates to make plays — that’s the right attitude,” he said. “They’re carrying it over from the spring.” Piet (two-run double) and Brendan Walsh (RBI double) were Evergreen’s hitting notables versus the Olympians. MARIST The RedHawks fell short in their two most recent outings, as both De La Salle (7-3) and Andrew (6-5) got the better of them, the latter doing so in nine innings last Monday. “We’ve lost three in a row, but they were all pretty close games,” Marist coach Tom Fabrizio said. “I’m happy with some of our at-bats — we’re hitting the ball pretty good. I’m pretty much getting my questions answered, which is what I wanted.” The RedHawks were ahead of the Thunderbolts most of the way, but a pitching change helped Andrew muster some late-game offense and walk away with a win. “We just play things a little differently in the summer,” Fabrizio said. “We’re not playing to situations, but we’re trying to do certain things.” *** The Meteors shoved Marist (5-5) into an immediate hole by plating five first-inning runs, an uprising that was triggered by eight straight hits. “They just singled us to death,” Fabrizio said. “They’re just contact guys — nothing that scares you. We didn’t really make any mistakes, but they hit some seeing-eye balls. We battled throughout the rest of the game, which I was happy about.” Eric Hansen (double, RBI single) and Rich Kairis (RBI double) were the RedHawks’ top hitters. Kairis also worked on the hill, as did Patrick Meehan. Marist was without several players last week due to football commitments.
My name is Peter, and in eight years I’ll be an alcoholic. I’ll start drinking in middle school, just at parties. But my parents won’t start talking to me about it until high school. And by then, I’ll already be in some trouble. The thing is, my parents won’t even see it coming.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.ALEKSANDRA ZWOLEN, TOMASZ ZWOLEN, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS A POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 015464 8810 W. 100TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 9, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8810 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2310-413-001. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-12857. 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 Attorney File No. 14-11-12857 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 015464 TJSC#: 33-12334 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. I544152
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � 12 CH 163 10218 SOUTH ELEANOR AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 JOHN KAPUSTINEC, JR A/K/A JOHN G KAPUSTINEC A/K/A JOHN G KAPUSTINEC, JR D e f e n d a n t s � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10218 SOUTH ELEANOR AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-409-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1126550. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1126550 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 163 TJSC#: 33-10592 I543646
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � RUTA HARDIN A/K/A RUTA KHAN; NOORUN KHAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 3582 Property Address: 23 COUR MADELEINE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-049689 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 19, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 22, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 23 Cour Madeleine, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-018 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 216,835.68. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I543304
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION EVERBANK P l a i n t i f f , � v . � BAHAA HAMMOOD, HEBA HELMI D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 00499 7837 WEST 97TH STREET Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 7, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 20, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7837 WEST 97TH STREET, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-12-101-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $179,814.39. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. 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, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 00499 TJSC#: 33-12431 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. I535783
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � KATHY MCFARLANE A/K/A KATHLEEN MCFARLANE, STATE OF ILLINOIS D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 004893 7909 W. LANGDON LANE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 30, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7909 W. LANGDON LANE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-25-300-121. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-03180. 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 Attorney File No. 14-11-03180 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 004893 TJSC#: 33-11608 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. I543402
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WMC3 Plaintiff, -v.AGNIESZKA RUSIN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., WMC MORTGAGE CORP., CAMBRIDGE IN THE HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 008734 8100 W. 87TH STREET UNIT #2H HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8100 W. 87TH STREET UNIT #2H, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-407-091-1014, Property Index No. 18-35-407-091-1039. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-04858. 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 Attorney File No. 14-09-04858 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 008734 TJSC#: 33-12727 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. I544991
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L.T. Blount, REALTORS® For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ROBERT PETTAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 15895 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 30, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 5, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-32-101-024-0000. Commonly known as 11020 WEST 131ST STREET, PALOS PARK, IL 60464. 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1027573. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I544879
For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � RBS CITIZENS NA P l a i n t i f f , � v . � NICK DESALVO, RIVIERA REGAL I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUM UMBRELLA A S S O C I A T I O N � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 042220 11111 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #2B PALOS HILLS, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11111 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #2B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-200-026-1034/1134, Property Index No. (23-23-200-016 Underlying). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-29805. 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 Attorney File No. 14-12-29805 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 042220 TJSC#: 33-11788 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. I545057
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“10 in the Park” NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DIANE DACIC, JANUSZ LOPACINSKI, ELIZABETH DACIC, MORAINE VALLEY VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, 11341-45-49 ROBERTS ROAD MGT. CORP., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARIA LOPACINSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Defendants 12 CH 030409 11341 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT D PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 5, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11341 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT D, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-24-100-139-1004. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-19623. 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 Attorney File No. 14-12-19623 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 030409 TJSC#: 33-12296 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. I543981
For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � MARQUETTE BANK P l a i n t i f f , � v . � LAWRENCE C. WALL, KATHERINE A. WALL, WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 11240 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001 Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 14, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 15, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-31-404-056-1027. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $161,238.39. 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 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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, This newspaper strives to monitor the clasPC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, sified ads its prints. However, when an ad is IL 60604, (312) 332-6194. Please refer to file number submitted from outside area, it is often 44883. THE JUDICIAL SALESthis CORPORATION One impossible us to 24th checkFloor, its credibility. South WackerforDrive, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Therefore, we suggest caution when Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day answering ads with offers that seem too status report of pending sales. GOMBERG, good to beGOLD true. & OSTLER, PC 208 South SHARFMAN, LaSalle 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) For Street, moreSuite information regarding financ332-6194 Attorney File No. 44883 Attorney Code. 90334 ing, business opportunities and/or work-atCase Number: 12 CH 11240 TJSC#: 33-13061 NOTE: home opportunities in this Practices newspaper, we Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Act, you urge our that readers to contact thedeemed BettertoBusiare advised Plaintiff's attorney is be a ness Bureau, 330 N.toWabash debt collector attempting collect a Ave. debt #2006, and any information will be(312) used for that purpose. Chicago,obtained IL 60611, 832-0500. I544368
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.JANINA HEFLIN, COLYN HEFLIN, HERITAGE COVE MANOR HOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PAUL HEFLIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR PAUL D. HEFLIN A/K/A PAUL DONALD HEFLIN(DECEASED) Defendants 12 CH 036535 11106 W. COVE CIRCLE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 8, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11106 W. COVE CIRCLE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2322-200-108-1009. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-27413. 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 Attorney File No. 14-12-27413 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 036535 TJSC#: 33-12371 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. I544189
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.RANDY BROWN, SR., DEBORAH D. BROWN, PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 16TH DAY OF JULY, 2001 AND K, CITY OF CHICAGO, BADESCH ABRAMOVITCH, VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 32838 1304 SPYGLASS CIRCLE Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1304 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 2431-404-056-1046 VOL. 0248. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $433,210.60. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 12-2537. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-2537 Attorney Code. Case Number: 12 CH 32838 TJSC#: 33-13308 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. I544355
DANIEL T. KWAK, LINDA M. KWAK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA FROM THE FDIC, ACTING AS RECEIVER FOR THE SAVINGS BANK AND PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT Defendants 10 CH 033704 8832 S. 84TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 30, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8832 S. 84TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-115-004. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-26289. 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 Attorney File No. 14-10-26289 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 033704 TJSC#: 33-11600 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. I543379
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � NABIL F KATIB A/K/A NABIL KATIB A/K/A NABIL F SALAH, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 34017 8804 WEST 89TH STREET Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 20, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8804 WEST 89TH STREET, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-204-053-0000. The real estate is improved with a 1 story home with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1215436. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1215436 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 34017 TJSC#: 33-13476 I546756
For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MARTIN GUTT, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 039854 9309 S. 82ND AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9309 S. 82ND AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-406-003. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-04981. 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 Attorney File No. 14-11-04981 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 039854 TJSC#: 33-12626 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. I544488
������������ For Notice Sale ���� IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-AR1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES ����� 2007-AR1 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING ���������� AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2007 �������������� Plaintiff, -v.IKLAS ABDELHADI, RASHID ABDELHADI, FOUNTAIN HILLS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, P.T. FERRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Defendants 09 CH 030973 18040 ALYSSE COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 18040 ALYSSE COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-32-304-003. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-11746. 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 Attorney File No. 14-09-11746 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 030973 TJSC#: 33-14935 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. I545185
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ROBERT J. COLEMAN, DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES L.L.C. D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 044171 7813 W. 98TH STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 22, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7813 W. 98TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-12-104-014. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-35726. 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 Attorney File No. 14-12-35726 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 044171 TJSC#: 33-13139 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. I545164
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-ACC1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-ACC1 Plaintiff, -v.PATRICK J. LYNCH A/K/A PATRICK LYNCH, GRETCHEN LYNCH, FIRSTMERIT BANK, NA, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 12 CH 019076 15630 HEATHER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 24, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15630 HEATHER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-403-044. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-01908. 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 Attorney File No. 14-12-01908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 019076 TJSC#: 33-11113 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. I542659
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � AIYMAN JUDEH, CHELSEA LANE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AIYMAN JUDEH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 30726 9414 SOUTH 77TH COURT, UNIT 3D Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 29, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 31, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9414 SOUTH 77TH COURT, UNIT 3D, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-320-017-1015. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $168,333.88. 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 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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C12-67457. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C12-67457 Attorney Code. Case Number: 12 CH 30726 TJSC#: 33-12703 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 p u r p o s e . � I543116
For Sale Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � KESTAS SIMKUS, RAMUNE NIPARAVICIUTE, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 037258 10213 S. 86TH TERRACE UNIT #103 PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 29, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 10213 S. 86TH TERRACE UNIT #103, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1038, Property Index No. (23-11-302-002 Underlying). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-34541. 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 Attorney File No. 14-11-34541 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 037258 TJSC#: 33-15000 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. I545797
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � NAYEF I. GHUSEIN A/K/A NAYEF GHUSEIN, LAYALI GHUSEIN, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N . A . � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 003058 8829 W. 99TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 29, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: . Commonly known as 8829 W. 99TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-415-015. 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-38914. 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 Attorney File No. 14-11-38914 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 003058 TJSC#: 33-14014 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. I543018
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BILAL RAFATI A/K/A BELAL A. RAFATI, SHAREEN RAFATI A/K/A SHIREEN M. RAFATI, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA S/B/M TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, NA F/K/A WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB, F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE GLADYS STAM TRUST DATED 5/13/1999, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, GMAC, LLC, CITIBANK N.A. S/I/I TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE GLADYS STAM TRUST DATED 5/13/1999, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 7014 7503 HALESIA COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 5, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7503 HALESIA COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-203-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1129183. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1129183 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 7014 TJSC#: 33-11225 I545428
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ADNAN A. JABER A/K/A ADNAN JABER, ESMAT A. JABER, FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 10/17/06 AKA TRUST 11-920, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO INBANK, FIRST SECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST CO., THE MISSION HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST SECURE BK & TRUST CO FKA FAMILY BK & TRST CO AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 10/17/06 AKA TRUST 11-920, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 05357 10439 SANTA CRUZ LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 25, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10439 SANTA CRUZ LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 2732-206-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a white brick two story single family home; three car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1003120. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1003120 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 05357 TJSC#: 33-14863 I545384
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A ‘Lone’ at the box office by Jase Howell OK, so there is no “Pirates of the Caribbean” this summer, but Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski have tried to do the next best thing and re-create another childhood tale using an outlandish budget, Depp acting like a circus clown, and Michael Bay somehow involved to make it incredibly bombastic. You cannot fault anyone involved here, this recipe has thus far produced some pretty entertaining films and an obscene amount of money; but let’s not forget, a long time ago before the flood of money, “Pirates” was considered a risk and had to earn the trademark status. Re-inventing a 1930s radio serial isn’t exactly a slam dunk, even with Depp’s and Verbinski’s names attached. “The Lone Ranger” in many respects follows the blueprint already forged by “Pirates,” which is smart; however, it really never finds the surprising magic those films used to enchant the audience. But more importantly, the “Pirates” films were fairly confident and linear films. “The Lone Ranger,” on the other hand, is a strange mess of a film provided
with many of the same ingredients, but mixed into a hodge-podge that makes it difficult to even discern its target audience. In the wrap around story-telling style, we find Tonto, circa 1933, in San Francisco as sort of a carnie side-show telling stories of the Lone Ranger. This set-up didn’t work well for “Young Guns II,” and it doesn’t work much better here. But Tonto begins the tale and we’re shuttled back to 1869 and Colby, Texas. A train arrives carrying John Reid (Armie Hammer), a local prosecutor, outlaw Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner) and, attached to Cavendish by chain, Tonto (Johnny Depp). Greeting the three is a ruthless railroad magnet (Tom Wilkinson). The train set-up is nice because we pretty much get all the principals out of the way so we can commence with a whole lot of Bruckheimer action sequences, which veer from the incredibly silly to isn’t this a little bloody for the kids? An ambush of the Texas Rangers sets in motion John Reid’s turn toward becoming The Lone Ranger, set on justice and a sort of revenge. His pairing with Tonto, who is strictly bent
on revenge, is not exactly ideal for either party, but both want the dastardly Cavendish (also reprised from the serial) and, of course, the ever wicked Wilkinson gets some nice moments as well, villainous not being a stretch for him. Oh, and Helena Bonham-Carter joins the fun as madam Red Harrington. There are also devil rabbits, a mythical Silver, and Tonto constantly feeding a dead bird on his head. I mentioned this was a mess. Perhaps the magic of the “Pirates” crew vanished when they hit the desert, but more or less everyone is intact here including Depp, Verbinski and writers Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio. Everything about this film screams better left not realized as a concept, including a destined to be immortalized train sequence (immortalized for all of the wrong and absurd reasons). One can’t exactly say the talent is squandered here, after all, these actors hopefully read the script. Armie Hammer must have known he was going to come off as a bumbling second fiddle to depp’s Tonto, though I’m still not sure how
Living history at Isle a la Cache
Rock, gem and jewelry show Moksha Imports’ Rock, Gem and Jewelry show will be held this Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, from noon to 4 p.m., at Tranzformation, 5528 W. CalSag Road in Alsip. Ed and Sue from Moksha Imports (the original owners of Sanctuary Crystals) will be offering one of the finest selections of rocks, mineral specimens, crystals and jewelry in the Chicago area. (8970778; tranzformation.biz)
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The Isle a la Cache Brigade will bring insight into what life was like in the Illinois Territory during the mid-18th century during a living history demonstration this Sunday, July 14, from noon to 3 p.m., at Isle a la Cache Museum, in Romeoville. The living history demonstration is free of charge and open to all ages. The Isle a la Cache Brigade consists of re-enactors who represent voyageurs, courier du bois, French women, Metis and Native Americans. On any given Living History Sunday you may find potters, musket shooters, cooks, seamstresses or craftsmen sharing their talents. Demonstrations will be ongoing from noon until 3 p.m., so the public can arrive at anytime to observe the demonstrations and talk with the Brigade about life in the wilderness. While at Isle a la Cache, visit the museum devoted to the furtrade era, open from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Isle a la Cache Museum is at 501 E. 135th St, (Romeo Road), ½-mile east of Route 53 in Romeoville. For information, call the museum at (815) 886-1467.
The Center offers a six-week lapidary classes beginning Wed nesday July 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Instructor Sharon Byrne teaches students to use rock saws and water-cooled wheels for turning rough hunks of rock into polished gemstones. The Center’s lapidary program works in tandem with The Center’s silver jewelry classes, which enable students to set their stones into silver fittings. The six-week class costs $84 plus a $10 materials fee for new students. Students purchase rocks Discovery Isle for future projects. Registration at Isle a la Cache is required. Call The Center at 361-3650. Children’s programs are held
the title character got switched to second fiddle. Depp probably thought he could have more fun with the Tonto character, and
he may have — but we don’t. And, like Depp, why does a talent the likes of Bomham-Carter keep showing up for bit pieces
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in films just be a sideshow, like Tonto in this film. This was definitely a serial best left in the box.
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Johnny Depp is Tonto and Armie Hammer is the title character in “The Lone Ranger.”
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every Wednesday afternoon through Aug. 28 at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. The next of these “Discovery Isle” programs will be Wednesday, July 17, at 1 p.m. The program is free of charge and open to all ages. “Discovery Isle” will feature a different activity or demonstration every Wednesday during the summer focusing on plants, animals or history. One week might look for critters on a trail and the next week meet with a re-enactor portraying a voyageur from the 18th century to learn fun games and hear interesting stories. Depending on topic and weather, programs may be held indoors or outdoors. Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. and join in the fun. Indoor facilities are accessible. Outdoor activities will take place on level paths or natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Isle a la Cache Museum is located at 501 E. 135th St. (Romeo Road), ½-mile east of Route 53 in Romeoville. (815) 886-1467.
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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond
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The Center offers family pottery class A pottery class for families will be held Wednesdays, July 17 and 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Shown are birdbaths and toadhouses made in family pottery class. Families with children of any age are invited to make summer birdbaths and toadhouses for their yards or gardens on July 17 and to come back to glaze their creations on July 24. The class fee is $16 per person and includes all supplies and two kiln firings. A class fee of $8 per person is charged for families who choose to come only to the July 17 session, and create their pieces from fired but unglazed terra cotta clay. Reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650. recipes to refuel the body. This free program is exclusively for girls in 7th through 12th grade. For more information or to sign up for a program, call 532-0500 or (Continued from page 7) gram where participants will learn visit thebridgeteencenter.org. how to make homemade gnocchi and sauce with Chef Dominic from Bartolini’s. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. • Photography — 4 to 5 p.m. Fall Festival vendors July 11-25, participants will learn the basics and elements that go Craft, flea market, and garage into taking a great photo. This sale vendors are sought for the free program is for teens in 7th annual Fall Festival at The Children’s Farm in Palos Park to be through 12th grade. • Friday Night Live — 7:30 to held on Saturday, Sept. 28. 10:30 p.m. July 12, music from More than 2,000 people usually Sixspeed plus a bean bag tour- attend the festival which features nament with Marquette Bank. games, kid’s crafts, hayrides, horse This free event is for teens in rides, entertainment, food concession and root beer saloon. 7th through 12th grade. • Saturday Night — 7:30 to 10:30 Vendor spaces cost $25 each. The p.m. July 13, The Bridge Teen Cen- farm is at 12700 Southwest Highway ter will host Saturday Night with in Palos Park. Call 361-3650. music from Leave The Light On plus free Jamba Juice samples. This Travel journal workshop event is exclusively for students in A journal-making workshops 10th-12th grade and is free with will be offered at The Log Cabin a student membership application Center for the Arts on Monday or $5 with a school ID. afternoon, July 22, from 1 to 3:30 • Behind The Scenes: Fox News p.m., at 12700 Southwest HighChicago — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. way in Palos Park. July 16, go behind the scenes of Artist Marge Boyd of Frankfort Fox News Chicago and see first- will teach students to create a hand what goes into the produc- small book from envelopes and tion of a TV news show. This a decorative cover. The envelopes free program is for teens in 7th can then be filled with receipts, through 12th grade. airline tickets and other colorful • Around the World: France — memorabilia. The outside of the 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 16, France’s envelopes can be used for writing, culture, rich history, delicious food, drawing, or gluing on additional famous art and pretty language. mementos. As a finishing touch, This free program is for teens in students will add ribbons, beads 7th through 12th grade. and stamps to their journals. • Sew Your Own Pillow — 1:30 The cost of each workshop day to 4 p.m. July 17, The American is $18 plus a $4 materials fee. Sewing Guild will teach partici- Registration is required. For pants how to make throw pillows. more information, call The CenThis free program is for teens in ter at 361-3650. 7th through 12th grade. • Drawing — 2 to 3:30 p.m. July ‘Hamlet’ at Moraine 18, participants will learn the basics of drawing. Bring your own sketch Moraine Valley Community Colbook. This free program is for teens lege’s will celebrate the 10th anniin 7th through 12th grade. versary of “Shakespeare Under the • Be Good To Yourself — 4 to 6 Stars” with an outdoor performance p.m. July 18, participate in a one- of “Hamlet” at 7 p.m. Thursday, hour yoga session and learn hands- Aug. 1, Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturon cooking skills while learning day, Aug. 3. The production will be
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performed on the college’s Gateway, between Buildings M and F, on campus at 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills. Admission is free. The cast list includes Luke Simone, Brett Krivich, Chrissy Monaco, Liz Salim, Anthony Desmond and Jamie Callahan, all of Orland Park; Sam Schmidt, Erica Sinnott, Karina Polovinkina and Stefan Roseen, all of Oak Lawn; Thayer Haywood of Palos Heights; John Reidy of Palos Park; Andy Gomez of Evergreen Park; Katie McCollum and Gary Zelinski of Worth; Sean Rauba of Chicago Ridge and Palos Hills; Lala Trupes and Shawntrice Yarbrough of Hickory Hills; Braelyn Zavala of Palos Hills.
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