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Despite social media threats for a repeat of a melee, Chicago Ridge Mall was quiet on Saturday. Perhaps heavy police presence helped… Page 3

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Some anonymous Twitter In mid-December, the Evertweeter called Evergreen Park’s green Park Athletic Association’s Chris Janes a “scumbag.” allegations that the Jackie RobThat’s one of the nicer things inson West baseball team was that’s beenServing said about him in Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth Chicago using illegal March players from out of Thursday, 1, 2007 recent weeks. He’s also been its boundaries were met with relareferred to online as a “sucky tive indifference by Little League coach’’ a “tool” a “hater”, a “cryofficials. baby” a “loser” a “puke” and But it caused some people to do another word for a sex toy. One some digging and more allegations critic said “I feel sorry for his are coming out about the team mother for birthing this rat.’’ that took Chicago and the nation Oh, and one person wrote Janes by storm in the summer. is on his way to becoming “the The DNAinfo.com website remost hated man in America.” cently reported that the JRW Wow! boundaries within the city were Janes is a vice president and expanded without the blessing of spokesman for the Evergreen some league presidents in District Park Athletic Association and in 4. That allowed JRW to pluck mid- December his group providprime players off their rosters for ed documentation to the Little the 2014 campaign. JRW made it League organization that the beto the nationals and it allowed Photo by Jeff Vorva loved Jackie Robinson West team them to win the United States out of Chicago was using illegal Chris Janes has received more than his share of angry criticism since he and the Evergreen Park championship. players from out of the team’s Athletic Association alleged that the Jackie Robinson West Little League team cheated by using DNAinfo reported that Little players from outside its district. boundaries. League rule say redistricting Little League officials dismissed should “not overlap or encroach EP’s claims by saying the issue women out there. bring the whole race thing into another chartered Little League’s is “closed at this time” but now I had a chance last week to talk play. And it’s both sides of the boundaries.’’ there are others digging into to him on the crunchy outfield fence. No side is more or less Little League officials said the these allegations and now there grass at Norris Field – home of guilty than the other. I just wish presidents of the affected charter are reports that league presidents the EPAA – on an 18-degree day people would stay on point and signed off on it but that’s being within the district were unaware after shooting his photo. Janes realize what this really about.’’ disputed. that JRW helped re-district the said he knew what he was getHe said he hasn’t see all the DNAinfo cited a Rosemoor LitChicago area to expand and allow ting himself into, but said that nastiness shoveled his way, but tle League official claiming that them to pluck some star players he had no idea the magnitude of early in the process his inbox was the new map was sent in without from their leagues. the negativity his group’s whistle- getting toxic. the permission of the presidents In some circles, EPAA officials blowing caused. “I got a lot of e-mails when this who represent Roseland, Roseare being portrayed as the bad “There are so many different first came out,” he said. “They moor and South Side leagues. guys and since Janes is the face is an all African-American team, pieces to this that I probably un- told me I should be ashamed of “I can tell you 200 percent that of the organization on this matter, his allegations have caused online derestimated how big of a deal myself. They said I was an idiot. we didn’t sign off on that map,” he also gets the bad guy treat- arguments that show that there it is,” he said. “I really thought ment – big time. And since JRW are still a few cavemen and cave- people would be bigger than to (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 3)

Despite criticism, Taking the starch out of t-shirt Mayors protest ‘inflammatory’ t-shirt sale at Richards, Bury insists that but D218 officials say it was just a small incident Norcomm was right way to go By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

By Bob Bong Southwest News Publishing The deal for Norcomm to run Oak Lawn’s communications center is about to enter its second year and has so far saved the village an estimated $400,000. The partnership got off to a rocky start with complaints from the then dispatchers about the change to a private company, and there has been continued criticism by some elected officials, notably Trustee Bob Streit, about problems with the new dispatchers. Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury said the switch was necessary. “We had to do something because we were so expensive as a dispatch center,” she said. “We had one dispatcher who was paid $213,000 and the average

salary was more than $100,000. We were not competitive. “We had municipalities that were threatening to leave because it was costing them so much to use our dispatch center. “We made the move to keep the center in Oak Lawn,” she said in a recent interview. “It would have been a tragedy if we had to close this center. It represents a huge taxpayer investment.” “We would have preferred to work with the former dispatchers. They said ‘no,’” she said. Mike Tillman, a vice president with Norcomm Public Safety Communications, said the move has been well received. “Our dispatchers have proved to be very experienced,” he said. “We have had little to no com(Continued on page 7)

worn the t-shirt during pregame warmups, prompting members of high school basTwo area mayors co-wrote a ketball teams to do the letter of protest when they same. found out “I Can’t Breathe” tIn many instancshirts at Richards High School. es, however, school But the sale of the controadministrators or versial t-shirts was never sanctournament oftioned at the Oak Lawn school, ficials have preand the individual who recently vented teams attempted to hawk the controfrom wearing the versial shirt in the school cafshirts. eteria during finals week was District 218 officials have immediately escorted out of the prevented district teams from building, District 218 officials wearing the shirt because of said. its inflammatory nature, Byrne The unidentified individual, said. who is reportedly a Moraine Bury and Tokar agreed that Valley Community College stuthe shirt casts an anti-police dent, might have sold two or message that could potentially three shirts before security put officers in danger and conremoved him from the Oak veyed that message in a letter Lawn school, said John Byto Byrne and Hallberg. shirt. rne, superintendent of “It has been brought to our The slogan Community High School Disattention that Richards High on the black t-shirt was School has approved the sale trict 218. Byrne’s explanation of the inspired by the last words of of “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts on incident came after he and Eric Garner, the New York man its campus. As you may know, Richards principal John Hall- who died after a police officer the slogan has become the rally berg received a letter from Oak put him in a chokehold. cry of violent anti-police proBoth Cleveland Cavaliers star tests nationwide, including the Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury and Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck To- LeBron James and Chicago (Continued on page 3) kar protesting the sale of the Bulls player Derrick Rose have

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POLICE & COMMUNITY NEWS Chicago Ridge

Frank L. Goods, 46, of Park Forest, was charged with driving on a suspended license, failure to signal and improper parking Dec. 29 after a stop at 104th Street and Southwest Highway, police said. Nicholas Jutton Sr., 36, of Bridgeview, was charged with driving on a revoked license Dec. 31 following a stop at 100th Street and Harlem Avenue, police said. James McSwain, 25, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and failure to wear a seat belt Dec. 31 after he was stopped at 103rd Street and Harlem Avenue, police said. Tareq S. Mustafa, 30, of Orland Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no insurance and failure to signal Jan. 2 after a stop at 100th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, police said.

Evergreen Park Charles M. Dean, 45, of Calumet Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license Dec. 29 after he was stopped at 90th Street and California Avenue, police said. Manuel Hernandez, 42, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following

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Brianna M. Simmons, 20, of A snowman decoration was Evergreen Park, was charged with reported stolen Dec. 20-22 from driving on a suspended license the front porch of a house in the Dec. 29 after being stopped at 7000 block of 95th Place. 91st Street and Kedzie Avenue, police said. A wallet was reported stolen Dec. 22 from the purse of a cusToiya T. Gray, 30, of Chicago, tomer at Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St. was charged Dec. 29 with driving on a suspended license following A Nissan Altima was reported a stop at 103rd Street and Turner stolen Dec. 22 from the 9600 block Avenue, police said. of Kedvale Avenue. Laura L. Richerme, 41, of Hometown, was charged with driving on a suspended license after a Dec. 30 stop at 95th Street and Campbell Avenue, police said. Tajonea L. Pittman, 20, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license Dec. 30 after she was stopped at 87th Street and Rockwell Avenue, police said.

Hickory Hills Adolfo King, 20, of Willow Springs, was charged with retail theft Dec. 31 after allegedly stealing merchandise from Jewel-Osco, 9528 S. Roberts Road, police said. Tareq Rahim, 34, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license Dec. 31 after he was stopped in the 9700 block of Roberts Road, police said.

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Armando Garcia, 42, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated drunken driving, driving in the wrong lane, driving without a valid license, no insurance and transportation of open alcohol Dec. 25 after a stop at Southwest Highway and Tulley Avenue, police said. A catalytic convertor was reported stolen Dec. 25-27 from a car in the 4700 block of 91st Street. Approximately $4,200 worth of jewelry was reported stolen Dec. 26 from a house in the 4500 block of 102nd Street.

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Martin T. Murray, 30, of A Monday night fire in Chicago Ridge displaced 15 people, but no one was injured. Hickory Hills, was charged with drunken driving, speeding and no insurance Dec. 27 after he was stopped at 94th Street and Central Avenue, police said. Jesus J. Alcantara, 22, of Burbank, was charged with aggravated drunken driving, speeding, disobeying a traffic signal, improper lane use, no insurance, driving on a suspended license and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer Dec. 27 after a stop at 96th Street and Pulaski Road, police said.

Chicago Ridge apartment fire displaces 15 people By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

“professionalim” of the Chicago Ridge Fire Department during the ordeal, which occured in snowy The first major calamity to hit and freezing weather conditions. the area in 2015 did not have any “I saw a young boy running deaths or even injuries. barefoot out of the building,” he But it did produce devistation said. “And I saw a fireman take and hardship mixed in with some off his boots and placed the boy Approximately $500 worth of heartwarming moments courtesy in them. I saw another fire fighter tools were reported stolen Dec. of first responders on the scene. pick up and hug another child. About 16 hours after four “My daughter lost everything in 27-29 from a car in the 9200 block apartment units were complete- that fire but what are possession of Cicero Avenue. ly destroyed and several others when you still have your daughter Renee L. Pila, 23, of Joliet, was severely damaged Monday night and grandkids still alive?’’ Firefighters from several comcharged with drunken driving, following a late-night fire in Chipossession of marijuana and drug cago Ridge, an observer stood in munities responded at 10:36 p.m. equipment, speeding, improper the cold and suveyed the damage. and required about an hour to He wasn’t just any observer. extinguish the fire at the 18-unit lane use and no insurance after she was stopped Dec. 28 at He said he was the father and complex in the 9800 block of Sayre 107th Street and Cicero Avenue, grandfather of some of the people Avenue, Chicago Ridge Fire Chief displaced from the fire. He mar- George Sheets said. police said. velled at the “compassion” and “There was heavy fire blowing Dana T. Pittman, 30, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery, resisting a police officer and disorderly conduct, and Ladonna A. Pittman, 26, Chicago, and Arnea L. Trice, 26, of Burnham, were charged with disorderly conduct Dec. 28 after a disturbance at Chuck E. An elderly Oak Lawn couple owned by her brother, who also Cheese, 4031 W. 95th St., police was reportedly robbed Dec. 23 lives in the house. said. by an armed man who broke The offender proceeded upinto their house and demanded stairs and demanded money Justin J. Jenkins, 28, of Chi- money, police said. from the woman’s 74-year-old cago, was charged with drunken The incident occurred in the husband. He pointed a gun at driving and improper lane use 10000 block of Kostner Avenue the victim and struck him in Dec. 28 after being stopped at when an 80 year-old woman who the face with his other hand, 95th Street and Tripp Avenue, was sleeping in the basement police said. police said. was awakened by the man, The victim directed the ofwho demanded, “where is the fender to an envelope containing Ketchup, mustard and may- money?” $500 that was inside the pocket onnaise were used Dec. 29 to He told the woman not to talk of a shirt. The offender took draw a phallic symbol on a car or be loud while he searched money and a jewelry box and in the 4900 block of 106th Street. dresser drawers. He eventually exited the house via a door that Several eggs were broken on the found $2,000-$3,000 in cash in leads to the driveway. He was windshield and hood of the car. one of the drawers, police said. in the house for less than five The woman told police the mon- minutes, the couple told police. ey was from rental properties —Bob Rakow

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out the back,” Sheets said. He said an electrical malfunction in a second-story bedroom likely is the cause of the fire, which spread to the third floor and the attic, Sheets said. The blaze displaced 15 people, but no one was injured, he said. More than 70 firefighters from 13 departments ultimately were called to battle the blaze, a task made more difficult because of the severe weather conditions, Sheets said. Some tenants returned Tuesday to gather personal belongings. Some put them in garbage bags. While some residents had places to stay, others relied on the Red Cross for temporary shelter and clothing, Sheets said.

Community Briefs WORTH Centennial Commission to Host Final Fundraising Event for Mural The Village of Worth Centennial Commission will be hosting a final fundraising event Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at Chieftain Irish Pub, 6906 W. 111th St. The Centennial Commission will be raising funds for a mural by Marc Vancura, a local Worth artist, that is designated to be placed on the Village Hall lawn. For more information call 448-1181, or email cmcelroy@ villageofworth.com. There will be live entertainment, raffles and more.

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They said I should resign. They said I wasn’t a good role model for kids. I haven’t seen too much of [online and social media criticism] and I’m glad because people can hide behind the anonymity of a screen name and the power of the keyboard.’’ Janes said the organization has heard about possible JRW cheating for years but after the team won the national championship and became America’s darlings, information spilled out that some of the players were from suburbs such as Homewood and South Holland. After Janes and his group researched articles and rules, he volunteered to be the EPAA’s lone spokesman on the allegations and things blew up when the DNAinfo.com website wrote a huge story on his allegations and published it Dec. 16. He was criticized for the timing of the story breaking. “We took our time in gathering as many facts as we could,’’ Janes said. “We realized what the backlash could be and the most important, we wanted to make sure we weren’t wrong. That would be worse than anything. That’s why we stood behind this. Regardless of what anybody might say or what the ultimate decision is going to be, we feel we’re right and we will stand behind it all day. “We feel that somebody cheated and we have enough evidence to prove that.” He said that for the Little League “to gloss over this is frustrating” but there is a glimmer of hope if some other organizations and league presidents begin to speak up. I don’t think he should be taking as much heat as he has. People around the country who analyze this with an open mind realize that EPAA might have a point and it should be looked into.

As one of many parents whose kids have been recipients of beatdowns because of alleged cheating, I applaud the guy. He and his organization may not be viewed as heroes for this but I admire the way they have stepped up and gone about this. When my son was playing in the seventh-grade AAU basketball circuit, there was a team that we had a hunch was using high school players. They would kick our teeth in and trash talk us to death. Oh, boy – you are berating Jackie Robinson West’s Little League team is being accused of up on kids three or four years the approval of rival league officials. younger than you. Tough guys. to prosper in a coming election. One day, two or three coaches “What it called? Gerrymandersaw one of the team’s “seventh ing?’’ Janes said with a laugh. graders” driving to the tourna(Continued from page 1) According to DNAinfo, Little ment. League officials are looking into The coaches brought it to the attention to the AAU official on Rosemoor Vice President Ricardo the map situation for 2015 but are likely not going to do anything site and his reaction was “That Coleman told he website. Chris Janes, the spokesman for about 2014. doesn’t mean anything, I drove the EPAA which helped light this Janes, the vice president of the a truck when I was 8.’’ The kid should have been firestorm, said these new charges EPAA, said he does not feel bad thrown out of the tournament against the Jackie Robinson team for sparking these investigations. are even more damning than the “There’s no justification for or cited for underage driving. I was more angry with the AAU EPAA’s allegations of using play- them (JRW) to do this,” he said. clown’s reaction than I was the ers from out of district such as “I don’t regret doing it at all.” The EPAA accused JRW of alleged cheating and I was pretty Homewood and South Holland. “These latest allegations — cheating by violating residency fired up about that, too. I know that if that same team which I really had nothing to rules when it put together the was on TV, newspapers and meet- do with – of usurping other team that competed in the 2014 ing President Obama and became league’s boundaries…that’s out Little League World Series and America’s heroes, I would have of this world,” Janes said. “It’s won the U.S. title. scary that they could do that this Jackie Robinson West’s success probably thrown up. As an aside, when our group easily. Four of the kids that were was the feel-good story of the played in eighth grade, the same on this year’s championship team summer as a team from Chicago’s team was missing those players were using the addresses of the South Side came together and and a couple of the “seventh boundaries that were of South rolled through the sectional and graders” were listed as juniors Side Little League Roseland and state playoffs before winning the Rosemoor. They extended that U.S. title. They lost the title game on high school rosters. boundary so they can get those to a team from Seoul, Korea. The team enjoyed significant Even though people say Janes four kids. “There is no Little League recognition when players and is advocating JRW should be stripped of its trophy, he said district on the planet that will coaches returned to Chicago say ‘we have too many kids, why from Williamsport, Pa., includthat’s not the case. “At the end of the day, I could don’t you take a big portion of ing a downtown pep rally and care less if they lose a trophy or my boundaries?’ No way. There appearances at both Wrigley Field not – that doesn’t matter,’’ he is no rationalization for it. Jackie and U.S. Cellular Field. Janes said the optimistic story said. “What matters is that some- Robinson West has 530 kids parone is held accountable. These ticipating. Why did they need a about an urban youth baseball adults did this. This is wrong bigger boundary? They wanted team advancing to the Little League Word Series despite nuand it can’t go on. That’s all I those four kids.’’ It’s not unlike politicians draw- merous obstacles was the primary want to see. “They can keep the trophy –the ing up new boundaries to help reason no one else wanted to exthem and their political parties pose the suspected cheating. kids earned that on the field.’’

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Saturday night’s all right at mall despite many social media threats By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter It was not a normal day at Chicago Ridge Mall on Saturday but there was no melee either. Police from Chicago Ridge and several surrounding communities joined mall security to create a significant law enforcement presence in response to social media posts that called for a flash mob at the mall. “They had a great presence,” Mayor Chuck Tokar said. The increased security came one week after a serious fight broke out in the mall’s food court and rumors quickly spread that shots had been fired. Indeed, there was no gunfire and police said the brawl was not the result of a flash mob. Police from several jurisdictions descended on the shopping center and the mall was closed a few hours early. The incident was serious

enough that mall officials want to implement a youth escort policy. The policy would be similar to one North Riverside Mall adopted in 2013. Under that policy, after 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, anyone under 17 years old is required to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult, age 21 or over. Chicago Ridge Mall officials have not yet ironed out the details of their proposed policy, but the goal is to eliminate unsupervised teens from wandering the shopping center, Chicago Ridge Police Chief Robert Pyznarski said. Police on Saturday were stationed at all mall entrances as well as the parking lot, keeping an eye out for anyone who planned to respond to a social media post that called for stores to be robbed. Tokar said a high-level of security would continue in the coming weeks. “I don’t think you can do it

last Saturday and forget it,” the mayor said. While law enforcement made its presence felt at the mall, those who support police took a stand on Friday, tying blue ribbons to every light pole from Harlem Avenue to Pulaski Road on 95th Street. Residents in Chicago Ridge and Worth also took part in the initiative last week. “It was very important to me,” said Oak Lawn resident Jennifer Childs, who headed up the initiative. Childs said only a handful of supporters responded when she first pitched the idea to some local Facebook groups. But more than 40 people turned out on Friday to help the cause. “I was amazed,” Childs said. “It was a warm feeling. People brought their kids out. Couples came out.” Each volunteer was given 16 ribbons, which were made from blue, plastics table clothes, and assigned a one block to place

them on street poles. The fourmile stretch was completed within an hour, Childs said. Childs said she promoted the “Tie One On” effort to support Oak Lawn police and let people know that residents support law enforcement. “It’s important to me,” she said, adding that the incident at the mall demonstrated the lack of respect many people have for police. “It’s just wrong,” she said. “We need to have someone to have our backs when something is wrong. We know the police department has our backs.” Childs also dismissed criticism from some that politicians such as Mayor Sandra Bury and Trustees Tim Desmond and Terry Vorderer politicized the effort by getting involved. “I couldn’t have done it without them,” she said, adding that Bury donated 50 table clothes to the cause.

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using illegal players and of drawing up new boundaries without The EPAA insists that the team was not made up exclusively of boys from Chicago’s South Side. Rather, they were chosen travel teams that hail from nearby suburbs, Janes said. Jackie Robinson West officials deny the accusations. Janes said that EPAA and officials from other neighboring leagues have long suspected that JRW “cherry picked” the best players from the region but the practice was not uncovered until the team’s 2014 championship run. Janes, the father of three boys who play Evergreen Park Little League, said he’s hopeful that EPAA’s decision to blow the whistle on Jackie Robinson West baseball will force Little League International to take a closer look at similar accusations in the future. EPAA’s call for an investigation into JRW’s alleged rules violations essentially fell on deaf ears. A spokesman for Little League International, Brian McClintock, which organizes the Little League World Series, said in an emailed statement the organization is “confident that the documentation provided to the organization from Jackie Robinson West Little League meets the residency regulations for the 2014 Little League Baseball tournament season” and the issue is considered “closed at this time,” according to reports.

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outright assassination of two police officers in New York,” the mayors wrote. “We are writing to express our outrage at this decision and feel that the sale of anti-police/ pro-violence t-shirts should not be condoned on the campus of any area school. Further, we feel the sale of these inflammatory t-shirts on Richards High School campus creates a climate that potentially can place our officers and communities in danger, and this is something we cannot be quiet about,” the letter said. Byrne said a call from either mayor would have clarified the matter and obviated the need for a letter. “I wish they would have just

The accusations became public when DNAinfo reported that an Internet search found that a congresswoman, a suburban mayor, an elite traveling baseball league and Sports Illustrated posted details about the players’ suburban roots. Specifically, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly took to Twitter to cheer on Jackie Robinson West players who live and attend school in suburban towns within her district, DNAinfo said. Additionally, South Holland village officials congratulated the two as “alumni” in a village newsletter, and Sports Illustrated reported in its feature “Faces in the Crowd” that one player attended a school in suburban Homewood. Lynwood Mayor Mayor Gene Williams also was quoted as in a newspaper about plans to celebrate our own Jackie Robinson West player. But, according to a map obtained by DNAinfo.com, the Jackie Robinson West boundaries include sections of the Morgan Park, Washington Heights, Auburn Gresham, Englewood and New City neighborhoods of Chicago — but do not include any suburbs. Residence must be established and supported with three forms of documentation, the rules say, which include items like a driver’s license, voter registration and copies of utility bills. called me,” Byrne said. He added that the school’s art department is working with students to create an alternate shirt that promotes unity. Byrne has not seen the final design for the shirt, he said. “We want this to be the kids’ idea.” Rumors circulated last week that some of the individuals involved in the melee at Chicago Ridge Mall were wearing the t-shirt. The fracas was ignited by a fight in the mall food court and got out of hand when some mall patrons thought they heard gunshots fired. In fact, pots banged together by a food court restaurant worker attempting to disperse the crowd were mistaken for gunshots, police said. Tokar described the t-shirt as “inflammatory.” “Let’s not fuel the fire,” Bury added.

CR board not toying around with Spencer’s By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Chicago Ridge trustees Tuesday took a hard line stance with Spencer’s, agreeing to fine the Chicago Ridge Mall novelty store if it does not remove adult sex toys and videos from its shelves by the end of the week. Spencer’s attorney Kevin Mahoney said the store would abide by the board’s edict, which trustees agreed to following a lengthy conversation about the issue. Trustees in November unanimously approved an amendment to the village’s ordinance regarding adult book and video stores that required stores such as Spencer’s to place adult toys and videos in a section of the store restricted by doors or walls. But village officials recently discovered that Spencer’s had not

made the appropriate changes, continuing instead to display sex toys and other adult merchandise in the rear of the store in plain view of all customers. Village officials are especially angry that the merchandise remains in view of teenagers who frequent the store. Trustee John Lind said the display was inappropriate. “The back wall (of Spencer’s) is

embarrassing. You know it and I know it,” Lind told Mahoney. “I’m not prude. I’m far from it. To me, it’s real embarrassing. When I walked to the back of the store, I was amazed.” Mahoney said the store did not immediately take steps to comply with the ordinance because he was not aware of the new regulations until Dec. 9, several weeks after the ordinance was passed.

“It’s not a matter that we’ve been ignoring it,” he said. He said Spencer’s has devised a plan for the store that would include segregating the adult merchandise and monitoring the area to make sure children do not enter. Trustees were willing to look at the plan, which Mahoney said would be ready by next week. “We do take the matter very seriously,” said Mahoney, who added that sex toys make up 5 to 10 percent of the store’s total merchandise. Mayor Chuck Tokar said he was not convinced that Spencer’s plan would meet the expectations outlined in the ordinance. The decision to segregate the adult section came after a small group of residents told trustees that Spencer’s had a large number of sex toys displayed.

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Our Neighborhood Celebrating on the morning of the Eve

Kathy Lovitt (left) of Palos Heights chats with Rich Olund, a World War II veteran, last Wednesday morning during a New Year’s Eve celebration at the McDonald’s in Palos Hills. Lovitt hosts several parties throughout the year at the restaurant, including Veteran’s Day

Cake and sparkling grape juice were the featured treats at the Palos Hills McDonald’s New Years Eve party, attended by several regular customers of the restaurant.

Terry Hollik (left) and Will Jaslowski pose at a New Year’s Eve party Terry Hollik (from left), Will Jaslowski, Kathy Lovitt, Dawn Donnell and Jeff Hunter, both of Oak Lawn, were just some of the morning at the Palos Hills McDonald’s. Hollik and Jaslowski of Palos Hills regulars at the Palos Hills McDonalds to attend a New Years Eve party hosted by Lovitt. wore their finest attire to the party.

Photos by Bob Rakow

World War II veterans Rich Olund (left) and Elmer Korhorn right spend a moment with Kathy Lovitt Wednesday morning at the Palos Hills McDonalds. Lovitt hosted a New Year’s Eve celebration for the McDonald’s regulars, many who gather at the restaurant each morning.

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Kathy Lovitt, right, cuts pieces of cake Wednesday morning at the Palos Hills McDonald’s during a New Year’s Eve celebration that she hosted for the restaurant’s regular customers, many who dressed in formal attire for the occasion.

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By Mark Andrews

The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva

News and events from our archives.

Fake cops pummel mother 50 years ago

From the Jan. 7, 1965 issue The story: Two men posing as Cook Country police officers drove a woman to Orland Township and attacked her. When they got done beating up the 32-year-old mother of three, they stole $12 from her. The quote: “All together, it looks like lake water is a ‘best buy’ in Worth this year.’’ – A Reporter editorial on a coming vote for Worth on whether the village should receive Lake Michigan water. Fun fact: A lone nectarine seed thrown casually onto the ground in 1961 developed into a 12-foot tree in the yard of Jack Kirk in Hickory Hills.

Arguing over Oak Lawn Fest 25 years ago

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From the Jan. 11, 1980 edition The story: Oak Lawn board members argued if they should continue Oak Lawn Fest. Funding was a reason some opposed continuing to host it. The quote: “You got a baby at home that needs medical attention. And a service club can’t help it because you can’t provide the fest!’’ – Oak Lawn Park District Commissioner Pat Sullivan, citing that if there is no Oak Lawn Fest, some charities that it served would no longer be able to provide the same services it did in the past. Fun fact: Reporter cartoonist Rick Goldschmidt married Jennifer Kennelly of Oak Lawn. He also worked for Sportmart and taught art at St. Rene School.

Ho, ho, ho, give me your dough 10 years ago

From the Jan. 6, 2005 edition The story: Terry Vorderer dropped out of the Oak Lawn mayoral race, leaving Dave Heilmann, John McNamara, Jayne Powers and Linda Shelton to battle it out. The quote: “For lack of a better word, that location is a bit of an eyesore,’’ – Worth Mayor Ed Guzdziol, on a stretch of property at 111th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Fun fact: OK, maybe it’s not that fun, but it’s kind of funny – a man dressed in a Santa suit robbed a bank in Orland Park.

Jan. 8: ON THIS DATE in 1908, a subway linking Brooklyn and Manhattan opened. Jan. 9: ON THIS DATE in 1839, the Daguerreotype photo process was announced at the French Academy of Science. In 1964, anti-U.S. rioting broke out in the Panama Canal Zone, leaving 21 Panamanians and three U.S. soldiers dead. Jan. 10: ON THIS DATE in 49 B.C., Julius Cesar crossed the Rubicon River on his invasion of Italy; the event became a metaphor for “no turning back.” In 1920, the League of Nations was established. In 1946, the first U.N. General Assembly convened in London. Jan. 11: ON THIS DATE in 1803, James Monroe and Robert Livingston sailed for Paris to try to buy New Orleans from the French. Instead, they got the entire Louisiana Purchase — a half-billion acres for less than 3 cents an acre. In 1949, snowfall was recorded in Los Angeles for the first time. Jan. 12: ON THIS DATE in 1816, France decreed that the Bonaparte family was to be banned from the country forever. Jan. 13: ON THIS DATE in 1915, an earthquake in Avezzano, Italy, killed 30,000 people. Jan. 14: ON THIS DATE in 1697, the Massachusetts Bay Colony held a day of fasting and repentance for having executed people convicted of witchcraft, beginning with the Salem trials of 1692. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1929, “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” the first science-fiction comic strip in the United States, premiered. This week’s question: In 1952, the “Today” show premiered on NBC-TV. Who was its first host? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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Pink Pajama Party coming Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park is hosting the fifth annual Pink Pajama Party on Friday, Jan. 23, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Alsip. The Pink Pajama Party began as a way for Joanne Jager, chair of the event and the Pink Pajama Party Committee, to give back by making a difference in the lives of those who are fighting breast cancer. “I personally have had several women close to me receive the diagnosis of breast cancer,” said Jager. The Pink Pajama Party gives Southland residents a local option in supporting the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds from the event assist women in

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Southwest Regional Publishing Editorial

Lower taxes and gas prices:

Wallets will be fatter in 2015 Enjoy the pay raise, but be careful about spending it all. Readers of this newspaper and Illinois taxpayers everywhere will have significantly more spending money this year than last year, thanks to uncertain politics in Springfield and a dazzling decline in world energy prices. A four-year, state income-tax increase expired last week, leaving a typical family of four with an income of $52,000 paying about $650 less in 2015 than in 2014, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost $11 a week. Not bad. Then, there are automobile expenses. As evidenced by the recent sale of $1.99 a gallon gas at Circle K in Bridgeview, local gas prices have plummeted nearly 50 percent since July 2014. For the average driver, that translates into almost $30 in savings each week. Between lower taxes and lower energy prices, the average head of a household reading this newspaper could realize an extra $2,000 a year in spending money in 2015 versus 2014, simply because of state politics and global market forces. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news. Higher household incomes usually translate into greater demand for goods and services. And that usually leads to greater investment (and job opportunities) from business owners who are gaining confidence that increasing amounts of money will circulate in the local economy. That is, if the reductions stick. The drop in the tax rate means a steep decline in revenue for the state of Illinois. The state already faces a $2 billion deficit through the end of the fiscal year in June. The individual rate drops from 5 percent to 3.75 percent, while the corporate income tax rate declines from 7 percent to 5.25 percent. Incoming Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has a formidable challenge if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to allow the surcharge to be reduced, as he favors. The architect of the increase â&#x20AC;&#x201D; now vanquished Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn â&#x20AC;&#x201D; campaigned on making the hike permanent, and the Democratic-controlled Legislature planned on it when it passed this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. However, voters elected otherwise. They opted for Rauner, the Republican, and Democratic super majorities in the Legislature. Who says campaigns donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter? During the campaign, Rauner said he would support tax changes to encourage business growth but also left the door wide open to increasing sales taxes. Leaders of the Democratic-controlled Legislature are saying little and giving the governor-elect a chance to produce a concrete plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to come to us,â&#x20AC;? one lawmaker said. Meantime, gas prices are a little easier to predict, but not much. Capital budgets from natural gas producers in the United States, the biggest drivers of lower energy prices, are being slashed by as much as 50 percent in 2015, suggesting lower energy prices for the remainder of the new year. In the meantime, oil producers, from Saudi Arabia to Russia, the real losers from plunging energy prices, have stated publicly that they do not expect prices to bounce back until 2016. If this is true, and it probably is, readers of this newspaper can count on one-to-two years of $1,000$2,000 per year in pay raises. Enjoy and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend it all in one place. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last forever.

Social media shows weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not as racially tolerant as we thought â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;? were at Chicago Ridge Mall the Saturday after Christmas. I know this because some people who post on Facebook said so. As you know by now, there was a melee, riot, fight, disturbance at the mall that caused stores to be locked down and the building evacuated. Police from several communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;some carrying rifles, others joined by their canine companionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;descended on the mall at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue as shoppers as well as teens who were simply hanging out ran for the exits. It turned out that a fight in the food court led to chaos when word that gunshots were fired spread throughout the mall. Turns out the sound of gunshots was really a restaurant worker in the food court banging some pots together to disperse the crowd. A few hours later after the incident, several local Facebook pages blew up. And while many posters voiced genuine concerns and raised serious questions about mall security, others spoke using the not-so-difficultto-decipher code words that said â&#x20AC;&#x153;theyâ&#x20AC;? were responsible for the incident at the mall. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same disgusting code that substitutes the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadiansâ&#x20AC;? for blacks or led a woman I once knew to run her fingers across her hand when she was referring to African-Americans. Her objective, I guess, was to indicate a

different color of skin without speaking. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incident was shocking and disturbing. No one goes to the mall and expects to be threatened by sudden mob action that causes crowds of people to scream and shout with fear as they head for the doors. Similar incidents happened at other malls throughout the county over the weekend. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a situation that Chicago Ridge Mall management in cooperation with the village of Chicago Ridge has already addressed by considering a youth escort policy that would prevent teens from gathering in the mall during certain hours without having an adult companion. North Riverside Mall has had such a policy in place for more than a year. The action at Chicago Ridge Mall reportedly involved some black youths. To say so does not make one a racist. The problem is, once some people discovered that black teens were involved, they were off to the races. One poster noted: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing but savages. And they wonder why good people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them in their schools, in their stores, in their neighborhoods.â&#x20AC;? First, who are the good people? And who gave them control of the schools, stores and neighborhoods? Scary mindset, no? Not for some. Not for those who lack the ability to stand back and place an incident into context. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier, you see, to blame an entire race for the actions of a

few members of that race. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it. Times have changed. White folks canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drop the N-bomb or make openly disparaging remarks about various minorities like they did 50 years ago. As a result, I believe weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been lulled into a false notion that the last remnants of racism have disappeared. Think again. Many Facebook posts I saw over the weekend proved that a more subtle, camouflaged racism is still alive and well among some people. And when an incident such as the one at Chicago Ridge Mall occurs, they pounce on it to reinforce their racist thinking. My daughter and two friends were in the food court when the melee broke out. One of her friends is African-American. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honors student, plays in the school band, is heavily involved at school and is exceeding polite. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clearly never going to be involved in a mob action at a mall. But when Facebook posters toss around words like â&#x20AC;&#x153;savagesâ&#x20AC;? and other hateful epithets, they wound my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend and her self-esteem all the same. I recall an evening more than 35 years ago playing softball at Rosenwald Park on the Southwest Side of Chicago. I looked over my shoulder as I stood in the outfield and saw a group of white boys chase a black boy who was riding his bike. This kid was pedaling for dear life. No question heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have taken a beating if the white kids caught him.

The B-Side by Bob Rakow Back then, Western Avenue was the line of demarcation between black and white neighborhoods. As long as both sides stayed where they belonged, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d all be fine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way we thought back then. Sadly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many of us were raised. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out that way. Many racial barriers dissolved and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re better for it. While many Facebook posts were difficult to read, I found one that was especially encouraging. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand that there are a lot of things going on in our country and our own backyard, but please be respectful and watch how you phrase things. Using words and phrases like â&#x20AC;&#x153;them,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;animals,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;savages,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;ghettoâ&#x20AC;? (and) â&#x20AC;&#x153;cage them all upâ&#x20AC;? is very offensive. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support this inflammatory wording on either side of the race card and neither should any of you.â&#x20AC;? Well said.

Accuracy in Reporting Note to Facebook posters: knock it off with dangerous misinformation like â&#x20AC;&#x153;shots fired at the mall.â&#x20AC;? The situation was bad enough without people insisting, even after police officials reported otherwise, that they heard shots. I get that everyone wants to be first to social media with information, especially when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something critical like a crime or emergency. But try to follow the â&#x20AC;&#x153;better to be right than to be firstâ&#x20AC;? credo we journalists abide by before you comment.

A salute to those who see death and suffering every dayÂ When I was a fulltime journalist, one of my responsibilities besides politics was to cover tragedy. I covered dozens of fires where families and children had been lost to the flames. There were car accidents with grisly scenes of trauma and death, and even a few shootings. It was tough, especially when I had to ask the families to talk about the family members, especially the children, who were lost. They were reluctant, but I explained this story might be their only remaining public memory to their child or loved one. That was only a few times a year. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to do it. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to have to be there and share in the suffering that parents experienced when their kids were killed. But imagine how much tougher it is to work in a hospital emergency room, dealing with death and tragedy every day, and several times a day? I had a chance to see this frontline of care when I helped bring an elderly woman who was having serious psychiatric problems, again, and needed her medicine. She was not an easy patient to get to the emergency room at Palos Hospital where a team of medical professionals was ready to help her.

The Grapevine By Ray Hanania She was living in filth, barely eating. She is very poor. When she can get money, she spends it on cigarettes and a daily diet of Subway Sandwiches, the cheapest costing food she could find. The emergency responders at Palos Hospital were so courteous, especially as the patient tried to face her fears. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy to sit on a gurney in an emergency room with your own problem, and listen the screams and crying of others in adjacent treatment rooms. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frightening. More tragic is to imagine the death that takes place probably on a daily basis. For someone with a long history of mental issues, and fighting homelessness, it has to be even more frightening not knowing what will happen, or to be imagining things that are even far worse. Most of us have experienced a hospital emergency room. We have our own problems and we need help. Sitting there, sometimes you wonder if you are going to be leaving. I watched as the doctors, nurses and

medical staff at Palos Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency room were not only so professional but also so caring. You could feel their genuine concern for the patient, whom they did not know. One of dozens they would see that day and every day. How do they do it? How do they listen to the pain and suffering day in and day out and not be affected by it all? I always asked myself if I could maintain my sanity covering fires, car accidents or the aftermath of violence on a daily basis as a reporter. Emergency responders at hospitals like Palos, have to do it all the time. It was amazing to me. Take a moment and give thanks to all first responders who help us through our tragedies. Police, firefighters, and the employees at emergency rooms at Palos Hospital and others, including Christ Hospital, Little Company of Mary, St. Francis Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital and more. Thanks to them, truly needy people not only receive the medicine and medical treatment they need, but they also receive it in a respectful and caring manner, I saw it firsthand. They have my respect. Â Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter. Reach him with your stories at rghanania@gmail.com.

What do you do to stay warm during freezing cold weather? (Asked at the Oak Lawn Pavilion) Photos by Bob Rakow

Ed Hennessy, Oak Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I stay inside as much as I can.â&#x20AC;?

John Kozak, Oak Forest â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go ice fishing.â&#x20AC;?

Georg Clifton, Oak Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dress warm and stay indoors. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m retired so I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go anywhere.â&#x20AC;?

Mike Pavlik, Oak Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got construction gloves from work and a hoodie. You can never get used to being in the cold weather.â&#x20AC;?

Jim Pubins, Burbank â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m retired and in the house.â&#x20AC;?

Yes, Virginia bred the most presidents Most of us know that 44 men have held the office of President of the United States. Yes, I know one of them, Grover Cleveland served twice – not consecutive terms. There were 13 states when our nation was established and by the time the Civil War ended there were 36. The total reached 50 in 1959 when Alaska and Hawaii were granted statehood So the question is how many states are represented by men who would become President? Well, there are two ways to count them: as states represented or as birth states. The official way seems to be by state they represented/lived in when elected. Let’s, first look at states lived in when elected. There are 17 states in this count. Virginia had five: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and Tyler. Massachusetts had four: Adams, John Quincy Adams, Coolidge and Kennedy. Tennessee had three: Jackson, Polk and Andrew Johnson. New York had eight: Van Buren, Fillmore, Arthur, Cleveland (twice), T. Roosevelt, F.D. Roosevelt and Eisenhower. Ohio had six: W.H. Harrison, Hayes, Garfield, McKinley, Taft and Harding. Louisiana had one: Taylor. New Hampshire had one:

Pierce. when elected. When Pe n n s y l v a n i a comparing them there had one: Buchanis a loss of four states an. from the electIllinois had three: ed states and a Lincoln, Grant and gain of 9 from Obama. the birth states. Indiana had This gave us a total with one: Benjamin of 26 states in both Harrison – grandcategories, which still Don C. White left 24 states that had son of W. H. Harrison. no president to call New Jersey had one: Wilson. their own. California had three: Hoover, Virginia had eight: WashingNixon and Reagan. ton, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Missouri had one: Truman. W.H. Harrison, Tyler, Taylor Texas had three: Lyndon B. and Wilson. Johnson, G.H.W. Bush and G.W. Massachusetts had four: AdBush. ams, J.Q. Adams, Kennedy and Michigan had one: Ford. G.H.W. Bush. Georgia had one: Carter. South Carolina had one: JackArkansas had one: Clinton. son. Some interesting facts regardNew York had four: Van Buing the states represented. Vir- ren, Fillmore, T. Roosevelt and ginia was represented by five F.D. Roosevelt. of the first ten presidents. Of North Carolina had two: Polk the 17 states represented nine and A. Johnson. had only one president, which New Hampshire had one: left eight states representing the Pierce. other 35 presidents. Pennsylvania had one: BuThis left 33 states without any chanan. presidential representation as Kentucky had one: Lincoln. states of record when elected. Ohio had seven: Grant, Hayes, When we look at it from the Garfield, B. Harrison, McKinley, state of birth for the presidents Taft and Harding. it changes the dynamics slightVermont had two: Arthur and ly. There are 21 birth states Coolidge. in this category. This left 29 New Jersey had two: Clevestates without any presidential land twice. representation as birth states Iowa had one: Hoover.

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Missouri had one: Truman. Texas had two: Eisenhower and L. B. Johnson. California had one: Nixon. Nebraska had one: Ford. Georgia had one: Carter. Illinois had one: Reagan. Arkansas had one: Clinton. Connecticut had one: G. W. Bush. Hawaii had one: Obama. In this count there were 13 states that had only one president represented, which left eight states representing the remaining 31 presidents. Looking at Virginia in this category, that state had six of the first ten presidents. The birth place totals give us a clear picture of just how mobile people were even in the early years of our nation. For example: One president, Jackson, was born in South Carolina and two, Polk and A. Johnson, were born in North Carolina but all three of them were elected from the state of Tennessee. These 44 men that were elected President fascinate me as I study and learn more about each one of them. Have they all done their very best to keep our nation free and strong? History has and will judge them. I have my own thoughts on how each one did and will let you decide for yourself.

Some resolutions that just might change your world for the better By Joan Hadac

meet them at one of your local restaurants, who could certainly Well, now that most of us have use the business. broken our New Year’s resoluSupport your local newspations… per, especially the one you are OK, kidding. Sort of. reading right now. Buy a gift It seems to me that most New subscription for your neighbors. Year’s resolutions involve per- Patronize the paper’s advertisers sonal behavior: lose weight, stop and let them know you saw their smoking, exercise regularly, etc. ad. Community newspapers are an But fewer resolutions in- important part of the local social volve social behavior---that is, fabric, and they offer something changing the way we act in our important that the downtown paneighborhoods, city, state, nation pers can’t possibly give. A comand world. munity that loses its local paper With that in mind, here are 10 is a community in decline. social resolutions I suggest all of Live your faith. If you are a beus think about. liever, support your local house of In 2015, resolve to: worship with more than lip service. Introduce yourself to six neigh- Participate in services regularly and bors you currently do not know. By contribute your time, talents and “six” I mean six households---not treasure to give glory to God. the mom, dad, two kids, dog and Send someone flowers or a fruit cat living next door. By “intro- basket. Just once in 2015, send a duce” I mean something more gift to someone you have never sent than a smile, wave or head nod. a gift to before---preferably someInvite them over to dinner---or one taken for granted by others. A

crossing guard, a school or church secretary, someone like that. And include a note of thanks, written in your own hand. If you are eligible to vote, register to vote and vote in every election. Ever wonder why some jurisdictions seem to get more attention than others? They produce votes--regularly and in huge numbers. Like 15,000 ballots, compared to 5,000 elsewhere. Also, cast an informed ballot. Know the issues and the candidates. Support your local police. They can’t be everywhere, and they need extra sets of eyes and ears to keep them informed. If you see something, say something. Consider adopting a dog or cat from a local shelter. In addition to saving the life of an animal that might otherwise be killed, a good house pet can actually improve your physical and spiritual well-being. Attend and support local public events. Granted, it’s never easy

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shoveling down Cub Scout pancakes, Boy Scout spaghetti, or potluck whatever----but these are the types of events, small as they are, that help build and strengthen our neighborhoods. Shop locally. The small businesses within a mile or two or your home pay local taxes, employ local men and women, and donate to local organizations like schools, churches, Little League, Scouting groups and more. Finally, resolve to smile, laugh and spread cheer among people you meet---whether you’ve known them all your life or whether you met them five minutes ago. Joan Hadac is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in these pages. She is editor and publisher of swchicagopost.com, an online news service in Chicago’s Midway area. This column is adapted from one she wrote in 2011 for her “City Mom Chicago” blog.

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Oak Lawn Communications Center supervisor Tim Hudson and dispatcher Nicole McCaig wait for emergency 911 calls at the center in Oak Lawn Village Hall.

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plaints from the general public.” Tillman said Norcomm hired five of the former dispatchers and three are still working in the center, which is still located at Oak Lawn Village Hall. “Many of them declined to be interviewed,” he said. “Some did not meet our qualifications.” He said dispatchers in Oak Lawn are now better trained than ever. “All of them went through our training academy,” he said. “They then receive certifications that they did not receive previously.” He said the training takes place at the backup communications center at the Oak Lawn Fire Department, which is also used for Advocate Christ Medical Center calls. Bury downplayed much of the ongoing criticism surrounding the deal with Norcomm as politics. “The criticism is heating up as the April elections approach,” she said. “It’s political opportunists inciting people to be fearful.” She said Norcomm was selected because of its expertise with emergency communications. Tillman said Norcomm was created in 1994 as Illinois’ first private 911 call center with a handshake between Superior Ambulance and the North Lake Fire Department. In 2004, Norcomm added police dispatch duties and now handles calls for five police departments, 10 fire departments and one mutual aid service. The company staffs municipal call centers in

Cicero and River Grove in addition to Oak Lawn. Under the contract, Norcomm was paid $1.99 million for the first year and will be paid $2 million for the second year. The contract can be extended for three more years with payments of $2.1 million, $2.2 million and $2.3 million in the third, fourth and fifth years. Either party can also cancel the agreement if 30 days of notice is given. The village budgeted $3.3 million for the center last year and has budgeted $3.2 million for 2015. Those budgets include costs for administrative salaries, equipment and software and other operational expenses, said Village Manager Larry Deetjen. Norcomm has 16 full-time dispatchers and 10 part-time dispatchers assigned to the Oak Lawn communications center, which provides 911 service to police departments in Oak Lawn, Burbank, Evergreen Park and Bridgeview. It also handles its own fire calls and fire calls for Bedford Park and Central Stickney. The private-public partnership between Oak Lawn and Norcomm may be the way of the future as municipalities search for ways to save money on such services as emergency dispatching and firefighting. In nearby McCook, New Lenoxbased Kurtz Ambulance Service has taken over firefighting and ambulance duties from the village fire department, which was disbanded in August. North Riverside is also seeking to disband its fire department and turn the job over to a private company.

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Bourbonnais couple has first LCM baby of 2015 As the nation welcomed the new 2015 year, Jennifer and John Donovan were on their way to Little Company of Mary Hospital to finally meet the baby that they have been waiting nine-months for. At 12:30 a.m., on January 1, Bourbonnais resident Jennifer Donovan’s water broke and within minutes both Jennifer and John found themselves making the drive to Little Company of Mary Hospital to deliver their second child. “We moved to Illinois from California two years ago and we toured many hospitals when we first found out we were expecting our second child however we had no such luck,” Jennifer said.

The Donovans were hoping to find a great midwife and a birthing facility that is known for being mother, baby and family friendly. They found that and more when they met Mary Kay Burke, certified nurse midwife with Little Company of Mary’s Women’s Healthcare Affiliates, and when they toured the stateof-the-art Family Birth Center at Little Company of Mary Hospital. At 8:07 a.m. the Donovans welcomed their newest addition to their family, Bear Edward Donavan. Bear came into this world weighing eight pounds, three ounces and is the baby brother of two-year old Campbell Donovan. —Little Company of Mary

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Shepard Cheerleaders claim Joliet West title The varsity cheerleaders from Shepard High School won first place last weekend at the 10-team invitational hosted by Joliet West High School The Shepard cheerleaders, coached by graduate Nicole Staehlin-Laricy, also won third place earlier this season at the Lincoln-Way North competition.

CLampus eaders OAK LAWN LaRusso named to the Graceland University Honors List The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2014 fall term have been announced, and Brittani LaRusso of Oak Lawn has been named to the honors list for the 2014 fall semester. Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list. Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean’s list. Arundel and Paterno Named to Belmont University’s Dean’s List Local students Ryann Arundel and Lily Paterno achieved mention on the dean’s list at Belmont University, Nashville for the fall 2014 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Arizona State University Names Local Students to Dean’s List Several local students received academic honors from Arizona State University in Tempe Ariz., by making the university’s dean’s list for the Fall 2014 semester. Amanda Marshall of Oak Lawn, Michael McCartin, of Evergreen Park, and Sydney Smiley, of Chicago Ridge are undergraduate students who earned 12 or more graded semester hours during a semester in residence at ASU with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.

Library Notes The Oak Lawn Library is located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-4990, or visit oaklawnlibrary.org. Jan. 11: Oak Lawn Library Patrons can enjoy The Limitations when the Sunday with Friends Concert Series is held at 2 p.m. The concert will feature classic rockabilly hits featuring Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Stray Cats, Carl Perkins and many more from a memorable era in American music. The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library sponsor Sunday with Friends shows. Jan. 14: The Oak Lawn Community Partnership will hold free health screenings at the Oak Lawn Public Library Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the lower level meeting room. Personnel from the Oak Lawn Fire Department will perform blood pressure screening. In addition, glaucoma testing will be available at the heath screening. The Oak Lawn Community Partnership is a cooperative alliance between the Village of Oak Lawn, Advocate Christ Medical Center, service organizations, educators, interested community members and business leaders. Jan. 14: Preschool art, for children 4 and 5 will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Additional sessions will be held Jan. 21 and Jan. 28. Children can hear a story, sing and make a process-oriented art project. Aprons are provided. Registration begins 10 days before each date. Jan. 15: The Anime Club comes to order from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Partici-

pants can enjoy snacks and watch some anime on the Oak Lawn Public Library’s new projection screens. New fans and anime experts are welcome. Premium streaming is provided by www. crunchyroll.com. Jan. 15: Story Break for children ages 5 to 7 will take place from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Additional sessions will be held Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. Participants can join in the fun of storytelling, read-a-louds, songs and games at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Registration is not required. Jan. 17: The Parent and Child Book Club, for children ages 5 to 7 with an adult, meets from 11 a.m. to noon. The group will READ, Read, Explore and Discuss, a picture book. Participants can pick up a reserved copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk. Registration begins 10 days before each date. Jan. 19: Gerald Knight, CPA, MBA and MSA of Tax Busters, will discuss the real facts about FAFSA at 7 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. He will show parents how to estimate their expected parent contribution before they submit their FAFSA application. Knight will also review strategies for becoming more eligible for financial aid. Jan. 20: The Senior Science Club, for youth ages 11 to 14, will meet from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Students will complete hands-on activities that utilize the STEAM topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Registration begins 10 days before each date. Jan. 21: Youngsters ages 10 to

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The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. www.kidsdr.com ‘Easy’ teens have some common traits Why is it that some teenagers are just “easy,” while others may make parenting during the teen years difficult and stressful? Lately, I’ve seen a number of “easy” teens — you know the ones that are engaged, polite, make good grades, have chosen nice friends, and all-in-all are typically a joy to be around. I really enjoy talking to my teenage patients and they often give me a lot of insight into topics I need to know about (emerging fads, new social media apps, the latest teen pranks etc.). And while many of them know about all of these things, at the same time manage to steer clear of the dangerous, crazy, or just plain stupid things some of their classmates engage in. While these teens don’t seem to be judgmental about others’ decisions, they also recognize that many of these decisions may have long-lasting if not lifethreatening consequences. Is it possible that their brains are “special” and they’ve somehow “fast-forwarded” and hardwired their immature, impulsive, risktaking teen brains into young adulthood? I doubt that’s the case, though. One thing that seems to be the common theme for most of my “easy” teens has been a consistent and loving family. That doesn’t necessarily mean that their parents are still married, or that there have not been some “bumps” along

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2014: A year of big change My name is Amy Richards, publisher of The Regional News and The Reporter Newspaper, and I would like to welcome you to my 11th annual report. I hope all of you have had a wonderful 2014 and a great kick off to 2015. Typically at this point I would talk about the financial picture of the year – our revenues and profit. However this was a special year. As many of you know in October the Richards family sold Regional Publishing to Southwest Community Newspaper Group. These few months since have been an exciting time at the office. Our presses hum away printing more and more publications and we have new staff members to collaborate with and share ideas. As we embrace these new opportunities we remain fully committed to our mission - To keep you, our reader, connected to the community through unbiased reporting of the news of our towns. I am so pleased our readers have continued to value their subscriptions to The Regional News and The Reporter. I have received very positive feedback about the design changes to The Regional News and The Reporter. We welcome the opportunity to update the look and feel of both papers as we continue to produce truly local newspapers.

I am very thankful for the support village published at the start of the members of this community the year. have shown The Regional News In Orland Park, the village and The Reporter Newspaper, and announced an agreement with look forward to continuing to serve the University of Chicago for this community. the building of a medical center at 143rd Street and La Grange Road. It will be the second major Top News Stories development in Downtown Orof 2014 land Park within the Main Street Palos Heights voters over- Triangle tax increment finance whelmingly approved a $6.3 district since the completion of the million general obligation bond Ninety7Fifty luxury apartment issue in a referendum question building. By year end, Orland on the Nov. 4 ballot asking voters Park businessman Allan Kustok whether the city should borrow was convicted and sentenced to the funds for the purpose of reno- 60 years in prison for the murder vating the existing recreation cen- of his wife, Anita, four years after ter, 6601 W. 127th St., and build he shot her in the face in the an addition onto it. Work to start couple’s bed. the project is expected early this Chicago Ridge, along with year. Early in 2014, a daughter neighboring Worth, celebrated its of Palos Heights, Kendall Coyne, 100th anniversary in 2014. The brought home a silver medal she village held various celebrations won as part of the women’s hockey throughout the year, but also team USA in the Winter Olympics looked to the future by kicking in Sochi, Russia. off plans to redevelop the Yellow Palos Park’s year-long cal- Freight terminal. endar of events celebrating the Plans to redevelop the Plaza village’s centennial, 1914-2014, remained in limbo throughout climaxed with a parade and two- the year, but Evergreen Park day Autumn in the Park festival Mayor Jim Sexton remained in September and culminated in confident that a lifestyle center December with the burial of a ultimately would be built on the time capsule filled with artifacts site at 95th Street and Western buried for future generations, Avenue. Just a few blocks away, including the “Images of Palos construction of Mariano’s was Park” photographic history of the completed, and the grocery store

is set to open in February. Tragedy struck in Palos Hills in October when a small plane crashed in a field near a residential area in the 10100 block of 86th Court. The crash claimed the lives of three physicians from Kansas. Governor-elect Bruce Rauner made last-minute campaign stops in Hickory Hills in the home stretch of both the primary and general elections. On both occasions, Rauner appeared before hundreds of supporters at the Lexington House, where he attacked his opponent, Gov. Pat Quinn. Two Little Company of Mary nuns were killed Oct. 5 at the busiest intersection in Oak Lawn when a truck driven by an elderly Chicago man veered into the opposite lanes of traffic and struck their car. The man, Edward Carthans, 81, later was determined to have a blood alcohol concentration more than twice the legal limit, officials said. An American Legion member won the Ace of Hearts Jackpot on Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, at the American Legion Marrs-Meyer Post 991 in Worth. The unidentified member, who does not belong to the Worth post, hit it lucky and walked away with half of more than $287,000 generated over several weeks the jackpot was in play.

Awards The Regional News won five awards for editorial excellence in 2014. This brings the total amount of awards on The Regional’s “Wall of Fame” to 697. The Regional News and The Reporter were honored with first and second place awards respectively in the category of headline writing from both The Illinois Press Association and the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association this year. In both contests Ken Karrson took first place. The comment from the IPA judge was “This headline writer knows how to draw eyes to stories. Great job, very creative.’’ The Reporter editor Jeff Vorva won second place in headline writing in both contests. The IPA judges comments were “Great job writing headlines that make you want to read the story; particularly enjoyed ‘Doggone it.’ ’’ Ken Karrson also won two third place awards form Illinois Press Association. They were the categories of sports column and sports features. Jeff Vorva took home an honorable mention in the category of photo series as well. Northern Illinos Newspaper Association honored Vorva with a third place award in the category of original column. Tim Hadac also earned a third place award for The

Amy Richards Regional News in the category of spot news story.

A Look Ahead Right now most indicators predict that that we should see an economic upswing in the year to come. Locally it is easy to see many new businesses opening and longstanding projects finally being developed. Here at Southwest Regional Publishing we believe 2015 will bring that same growth and new development. In January we will begin publishing a new health and lifestyle publication that will be inserted into all of the Southwest Community Newspaper titles reaching 37,000 homes. When asked why we print this report each year, the answer is simple. The success of our company, like few other businesses is dependent upon the support of the majority of the families in each of the communities we serve. You have placed your trust in us and we promise to bring you a comprehensive progress report each year.

What does 2015 hold in store for investors? If you’re an investor, you probably had a pretty good year in 2014. But what’s in store for 2015? It’s essentially impossible to make precise predictions about the performance of the financial markets — but it is possible to identify those economic conditions and market forces that may help shape the outcomes in the investment world for 2015. And by paying close attention to these conditions and forces, you can gain some valuable insights as to what investment moves might make sense for you. Here are a few of these moves to consider: • Consider adding stocks. With stock prices having climbed higher and higher for more than five years, you might be wondering if it’s time to scale back on your ownership of equities. After all, no “bull” market lasts forever. Still, some factors point to continued strength for stocks over the long term. First, we are seeing signs of improving economic growth; employment gains and low oil prices are giving consumers more confidence, leading to a boost in spending. Second, corporate earnings —a key driver of stock prices — were quite strong in the second half of 2014, and companies appear poised to show more good results in 2015. And third, stocks — at least, large-company stocks — are still reasonably valued, as mea-

sured by their price-to-earnings ratios (P/E). Given these factors, you might want to think about adding quality stocks to your holdings — assuming, of course, that these stocks can help meet your needs for a balanced portfolio. And be aware that even the most favorable conditions can’t assure a continued run-up in stock prices. • Prepare for rising interest rates. For several years, interest rates have been at, or near, historical lows. Given the strengthening economy, and the decreased need for stimulus, the Federal Reserve may well raise short-term interest rates in 2015, perhaps as early as this summer. But long-term rates may start rising even before then, so you may want to take a close look at your bonds and other fixedrate investments. As you probably know, when interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds typically falls, because investors won’t pay full price for your bonds when they can get newly issued ones that pay higher rates. One way to combat the effects of rising rates is to build a “ladder” consisting of short-, intermediate- and long-term bonds.

cies to spur economic growth. These actions can create opportunities for international equity investments. The world of global investing can be complex, though, so before taking action, you may want to consult with a financial professional. There are no guarantees, but by following the above suggestions, you may be able to take advantage of what looks to be a fairly favorable investment environment for 2015. While you should make most of your investment decisions based on long-term considerations, it’s always a good idea to be attuned to what’s happening in the world around you — and to respond appropriately. Investing in stocks involves A green eviction notice can be seen on the front door of the New risks. The value of your shares and Roberts Road in Hickory Hills. will fluctuate and you may lose money. Special risks are inherent to international investing, including those related to currency fluctuations and foreign political In the immediate area, a fish and economic events. house has come and a restaurant Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial has gone. Boston Fish House, which advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 has been serving fish dinners W. 111th St., Palos Hills, 974-1965. • Look for investment opportunities abroad. Although economic Edward Jones does not provide legal and more for the last 28 years, By growth has been slow in parts of advice. This article was written by moved recently from Alsip to 9736 Bob Bong the world, especially China, many Edward Jones for use by your local S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills. The fish house is open daily countries have now initiated poli- Edward Jones financial advisor. from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and carries 12207 S. Harlem Ave. in the fora full line of seafood from shrimp mer Papa’s Fresh Foods location. to white fish to squid. The pizzeria’s owner, Frank For information, visit its Face- Serio, had hoped to be open by book page or call 708-529-3684. Thanksgiving but these things On the other hand, the New often run into delays. Coco’s Restaurant, which opened Joe’s can serve beer and wine earlier this year at 9505 S. Roberts to diners, but does not have a Road in Hickory Hills, closed a standalone bar. Mathew T, 9100 Sproat Ave, $199,000; ann, 10650 S 83rd Ct, $115,000; couple of weeks ago when its ownThe restaurant’s hours will be V&T Inv Corp to Kittivanichkulk PNC Bk to Mooncotch John, 10532 ers were evicted by Cook County 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. rai Kriengkrai, 9328 S Kolmar Ave, Palos Pl, Unit #10532C, $89,000; Sheriff’s Police. Joe’s will offer dine-in, delivery $285,000; Fannie Mae to Schroeder Rachel L, The business phone number and carry-out service. Landgraf Joseph Tr to Land25 Cour Deauville, $110,000; graf Steven J, 9628 S Kildare Ave, Didio Mary Ann Extr to Mikowski was disconnected and there was St. Vincent de Paul thrift $230,000; Thaddeus J, 11231 Cherry Ct, Unit a green “no trespassing” sign taped on the door. store to open in Orland Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to #55A, $135,000; Herrada Alfredo Jr, 10328 S Keeler Oconnor-Moreno Judith M to Bosi The Society of St. Vincent de Ave, $221,000; Deborah, 2 Cour Versaille, $110,000. What’s the Buzz? Paul Chicago was scheduled to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr Air service to Branson open its new thrift store at 7010 to Widmer Darin L, 4733 105th Pl, Worth from Midway W. 159th St. at 10 a.m. Wednesday. $95,000. Skimel Marguerite to Czarnik WiBranson AirExpress operated The store is relocating from eslaw, 11153 S Worth Ave, $176,000; by Buzz Airways announced it will Midlothian to a former Sears Palos Hills Marek Susan to Lane Helen R, be flying from Chicago’s Midway Hardware store that closed early ATG Trust Co Tr to Schultz Mary7534 W 109th St, $137,000. Airport to Branson, Mo., starting last year. May 8. “Anyone looking for good barThe airline will operate a 30- gains and a way to give back to seat Jetstream 41 aircraft. their community should look no One-way tickets, including further than the St. Vincent de taxes, can be purchased for an Paul Thrift Store,” St. Vincent introductory rate of $149. CEO James D. Lonergan said in Flights are available for pur- a release. “Our Orland Park locachase now at flybranson.com or tion will have a powerful impact BransonAirExpress.com. not only on the people that we First Midwest Bank (as of Jan. 5) “We believe Chicago will be a work with directly, but also on RATES APR POINTS strong market for us and we are the larger community as a whole; 30-year fixed 4.000 4.047 0 pleased to bring this service to offering a low-cost, high quality 15-year fixed 3.250 3.519 0 town,” stated Jeff Bourk, presi- shopping experience as well as 30-year fixed Jumbo 4.250 4.295 0 dent of Branson AirExpress, in employment and volunteer opa release. “It was disappointing portunities.” United Trust Bank (as of Jan. 6) to learn that Southwest Airlines St. Vincent de Paul is a nondiscontinued their flights from profit organization. All of the RATES APR POINTS Chicago to Branson earlier this proceeds from thrift store sales 30-year fixed 3.750 3.770 0 year, but this will bring back non- go directly back into the commu15-year fixed 3.125 3.161 0 stop service from Chicago and we nity to fund the St. Vincent de 10-year fixed 2.990 3.043 0 are very excited about that.” Paul food pantries and emergency voucher programs. Prospect Federal (as of Jan. 5) New life for pizzeria “Our thrift stores are self-sustainJoe’s Italian Villa Pizzeria, ing enterprises and help us provide RATES APR POINTS which was chased out of its long- the basics for human dignity such 30-year fixed 3.875 3.912 .25 time home in Bridgeview a year as food, shelter, and clothing to 20-year fixed 3.625 3.676 .25 ago, has finally reopened in its thousands of people annually. We 15-year fixed 3.125 3.189 .25 new home in Palos Heights. plan to build six more thrift stores All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders. The restaurant reopened at 11 over the next five years so we can a.m. Dec. 29 at its new digs at better serve the growing number of

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Area Property Tran$fer$ Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Chicago Ridge Lenski Lorraine R Tr to Deboer Gladys M Tr, 6803 W 112th St, $135,000; Siuda Michelle R to Alsalahi Abdulhamid D, 10525 S Austin Ave, $175,000. Evergreen Park Mullaney Matthew Eric Tr to Potter Thomas, 2717 W 93rd Pl, $75,000; Amick Bettye to Khan Kimberly J, 9521 S Sawyer Ave, $240,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Hunter Tanya, 9232 S Lawndale Ave, $146,500.

Oak Lawn Staskon Eric D Tr to Gustafson Thomas E, 4220 Fairfax St, $162,000; Buehler Robert J Extr to Lindsay Bess, 9545 Meade Ave, $230,000; Delorenzo Daniel A to Magierski Jeffery V, 10902 S Keeler Ave, $180,000; Garber Lorraine to Ramirez Teodoro, 9301 S Kenton Ave, $285,000; Contreras Guillermina to Downs Cleother, 4913 109th St, Unit #14201, $44,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Godfrey Daniel F, 10115 53rd Ave, $166,500; Midland Fed S&L Assn to Mannion Joseph S, 4909 109th St, Unit #13101, $39,000; Russell Lawrence J to Trubac

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people who come to us for help,” Lonergan said. Gently used clothing, shoes, housewares, home décor, books, furniture and much more can be found at low prices in a clean and modern store. Store features include wide shopping aisles, pleasant lighting, and large department signage to help customers find what they need. Orland Park thrift store hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The store is accepting item donations and seeking volunteers to help prepare the store for opening day. If interested, call Thrift Stores Director Margaret Jones at 773-779-6700. Donations can be brought to the drop-off area in the rear of the building. Do not leave items unattended. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago also operates thrift stores at 9321 S. Western Ave. in Chicago and 1125 S. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@ hotmail.com. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.com.

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WHATIZIT? It was “Open Sesame” – as in “Sesame Street” for the WHATIZIT? wizards this week for those who guessed it was a close up of Big Bird. This particular Big Bird was found with his mouth open (maybe belching?) in front of Chicago Ridge’s Village Hall. Oak Lawn’s Danny L. Veres was the beak-on of the wise as he was the first to guess correctly. Others who spread their wings were Chicago Ridge’s Kathy Higgins and Dana Oswald, Worth’s Linda and Mike Martin, Theresa and George Rebersky, Donna Hirsch, Carol and Jerry Janicki and Chuck Paulinski, Oak Forest’s John Obler, Palos Heights’ Walter Mlynarski, Palos Hills’ Mike McKinney and the Friday Night Woman’s Poker and Ornithology Club of Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Oak Forest. There was an incorrect guess of Garfield Goose and an incomplete guess of a bird’s beak. This week’s clue is that it’s a sign of a place that is huge on the left coast and it’s filled every time the shutterbug goes there. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast.net with WHATIZIT in the subject line. Give us your name and home town as well.

My lie was smellin’ when I visited Ellen The truth shall set you free! It’s 2015. I’ve decided to start this year by exposing a skeleton in my closet. Journalism is a profession that requires trust and credibility. It is best I own up now before I become famous and the entertainment journalists’ get a hold of this. Sigh! Here it goes...in May of 2008, I won a 2008 Buick Enclave on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show’ under false pretenses. I know. I know. You’re shocked and disappointed. Me too! But, I can explain. I love the “Ellen DeGeneres Show.’’ I discovered it when I left corporate America to become a stayat-home mom, when my daughter, Donae, was born seven years ago. I was flicking through channels one afternoon and witnessed this trendy, white lady, breaking it down to hip-hop music. Not only was the audience engaged, they were practically forming a “Soul Train” line with her. It was contagious. With Donae strapped on me in her baby sling, I busted a few moves myself. I found Ellen to be fresh, entertaining and funny. From that day forward, I held a standing reservation with her program. During one of those episodes she announced she’d be taping a show in Chicago and I declared, “I will be in that audience!” The problem was, despite my efforts, I couldn’t get tickets. The Mike Haggerty Buick GMC dealership in Oak Lawn was one of Ellen’s sponsors. They had a ticket sweepstakes but I didn’t win there either. I started begging family members to enter and my brother-inlaw became the one to manifest my win. However, retrieving the tickets wasn’t instantaneous and he didn’t want to play any further. So, I told him I’d take care of everything, all he’d have to do was attend the show. He acquiesced and gave me the producer’s information so I could complete the process of securing our seats. I had an unsubstantiated theory that Ellen’s producer might be reluctant to communicate with anyone other than him, so I claimed to be his wife.

BIG MISTAKE! The producer I corresponded with was Kara Hogan. Her infectious personality was alluring. She appreciated my enthusiasm for the Ellen show. She asked if my husband and I would be interested in arriving to the show early so she could thank us in person. She said we would be joined by a few other Ellen fans and we’d also receive preferred seating. “Would we?” I said. “We’d be thrilled.” I now needed to inform my fake husband/brother-in-lawof this honor we were being bestowed. He wasn’t happy about the façade but he didn’t figure my little lie would pose a problem. Well, that little lie began to snowball and became a boulder that couldn’t be concealed. And, I wasn’t the only person hurt when it rolled. On the day of the taping, we were grouped with about 20 selected fans. All audience members are required to sign waivers upon entry. And, it’s explained that anyone can be randomly selected by Ellen from the audience during the show. Knowing that gave me a surge of desire. “Pick me. Pick me”, I said in my mind. The law of attraction did not disappoint. Ellen has a game segment where audience members get to compete

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By Claudia Parker for prizes. I nearly jumped three feet when I heard her call me and my brother-in-law to the stage to play. The memory holds extra significance because the late Robin Williams was her celebrity guest that day. He was still on stage when we were called up. I couldn’t believe I was sharing the stage with Ellen and Robin Williams in front of a live audience of 5,000. We chatted, danced and joked. Then, we started the game segment. Me, my brother-in-law, along with about 15 audience members, including Robin and Ellen all had to cram inside a Buick Enclave within a certain period of time in order to win. Robin kept yelling, “Get the seats down. You gotta get them seats down!” I just remember rolling into a ball, eyes closed, praying we were all in before hearing the buzzer sound. I thought we were playing for a Tivo or maybe a TV. But, when the game ended, Ellen handed me the key to a 2008 Buick Enclave valued at $45,000. I screamed until I depleted my lungs and nearly fainted. My fervor dissipated when it came time to officially claim the prize. The waivers my fake husband and I filled out revealed different addresses. Mine in particular, had my actual husband, Don’s name listed as my emergency contact. We were BUSTED! I won a car and lost my credibility. I felt awful! I e-mailed Kara to apologize and she replied saying, “Was this really for the ticket? I liked you the minute we chatted... I was really looking forward to meeting you and loved your energy...you didn’t have to lie...we would’ve wanted you there no matter if he was your husband or in-law... life is too short for betraying who you are for a ticket to the Ellen show.” I’ll always regret losing the opportunity to become Kara’s friend and that I left her with the impression I was a dishonest person. But, I also recognize what happen wasn’t my intention. And therefore have released the shame and selfcondemning thoughts of association. No-one exercises perfect judgment 100 percent of the time. A common best practice is to own your mistakes by confessing them and asking forgiveness. If your heart is sincere, you will feel free. The truth always prevails. What happened to the car? Well, since me and my brother-in-law weren’t an actual married couple, it was awarded to him because he was the official ticket winner. He gave it to my mother-in-law, who had been praying for a new vehicle. She still drives it today and gives God total credit for the blessing, as she should. Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author, runner whose columns appear the second and fourth Thursdays for the Reporter.

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Bananas, berries and broth make the morning right So you’re having a banana and cereal for breakfast, thinking you are eating healthy. That banana is good for you, full of potassium that is good for the heart, but the body will quickly metabolize it and you need something more substantial to get you going in the morning. You will not get that, by the way, in the cereal, which is a dead product merely “fortified” with vitamins and minerals. Fortified means these nutrients were added after the product was made, but these vitamins are synthetic and their authenticity and health value is questionable. Instead, add to that banana breakfast an apple, a pear, a peach or any of various types of delicious berries. You can eat them whole or pop them in a blender with a little juice or water to make a wonderful fruit smoothie that will excite your taste buds and give you an energy boost as good as any cup of coffee, and far healthier because it is full of vitamins. You can also eat a bowl of

The Wine Guy with Anthony Scarano soup for breakfast. Make a large pot of soup with finely dice carrots, celery, onions and garlic, and whatever other vegetables you like, as well as a cup of brown rice, your favorite beans or lentils, and even a little finelychopped, cooked meat. This will last you several days, and you can eat a bowl of soup with every meal. A hearty bowl of the warm broth will heat you up in the morning to help get your blood flowing, and the nutrients steeped from the veggies will do you good.

As you sit down in the evening for a supper of soup; a fresh salad consisting of endive, Romaine, spinach and other greens with an olive oil and lemon juice dressing; and a small portion of your main course, don’t forget to pour yourself and your friends and loved ones a glass or two of wine. This will help you digest your meal more quickly and thoroughly, and will relax you as you settle in for the night. Do these things and watch your

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IHSA football proposal sacked By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor We won’t be saying goodbye to Catholic League football. We won’t be saying “see ya later’’ to the Southwest Suburban. Nor will we be saying “so long’’ to the South Suburban. The East Suburban Catholic and Metro Suburban are safe, too. And it could stay that way for a while. The Illinois High School Association on Tuesday announced that the general membership rejected Proposal 10 by a 395-212 count. The proposal would have eliminated conference play and would have implemented a district system for the regular season based on enrollment and geography. If it passed, it would have been the most dramatic change to the high school football landscape in history and established conferences would have been axed including the Catholic League, which is 100 years strong. So for the next couple of years, the football in the state is status quo. The issues that surrounded the reason for the proposal, however, remain. Scheduling nightmares and constant changes among conferences and league are still abundant. Schools creatively scheduling easy non-conference opponents in order to rack up victories to qualify for the postseason also has posed problems. Tim O’Halloran, who runs the edgytim.com website covering IHSA football and recruiting and is also a football expert on Comcast SportsNet Chicago, wasn’t in favor of the proposal but thinks changes are needed. “The coaches I talked to who were in favor of it are disappointed because they thought this was a viable solution,” he said. “But when they put this proposal out there and showed what it would look like, I think it scared the bejesus out of a lot of people. “You saw where Joliet schools were in the same district as the St. Louis area. You had Mt. Carmel playing a bunch of Chicago Public League schools that are located near them. There was a lot of weird stuff out there that may have spooked some schools off. But the scheduling and conferences are still an issue.’’ It’s possible a modified and changed proposal could be up for votes in future years. One thing O’Halloran doesn’t want to see is

the playoff structure used by the state to the east of Illinois. Indiana allows all of its football teams into the postseason. “I don’t even want to go there,” O’Halloran said. “It would alleviate some scheduling issues but we would become Indiana and in my book that would not be a good thing. Then you are just making a complete mockery of your playoff system. I know everyone is eligible for the postseason in basketball and baseball and all of the other sports, but football is different. “It’s totally different and it should be handled that way.” Some coaches, including St. Laurence’s Harold Blackmon, were hoping it wouldn’t pass. “The Catholic League has been a staple of high school football for a very long time,” he said before the vote, which took place in December. “To destroy that is very unfair.” It’s one of the few proposals to make the ballot to get rejected. Three of the six proposals on the IHSA ballot were not passed this year. The last time a proposal failed to pass was in 2008-09. From 1999-200 through 201314, 133 out of 135 proposals were passed. A summary of this year’s other proposals: Proposal 1 (passed 370-239): Allows the Board of Directors to approve international programs that do not appear on the list of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), and thereby confer eligibility to students in those programs • Proposal 5 (passed 375-234): Removes the mid-summer “dead week” provision that was approved last year. • Proposal 15 (passed 489-96): Moves the date of the first contest of the girls tennis season four days earlier, to Thursday of week 7. • Proposal 17 (rejected 313-291): Would have removed the season limitation currently in place for Scholastic Bowl. • Proposal 18 (rejected 305-299): Would have increased the contest limitation for Scholastic Bowl from 18 dates to 30 dates. A total of 613 of 810 member schools (75.7 percent) participated in the amendment balloting, a significant increase from last year’s 57.3 percent. A new email voting procedure is credited with turning out the vote, yielding the second-highest percentage since 1997.

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Catholic League football, which features Brother Rice and St. Rita (shown in a game in 2014) will stay the same after an IHSA proposal to revamp its structure failed to pass.

The IHSA football structure will stay the same after a proposal to switch the regular season format from conferences to districts was rejected Tuesday.

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Mustangs win second tournament of the season By Anthony Nasella

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Nicole Larkin (left photo) and Megan Pfister were standouts for Evergreen Park in the Ag Science Tournament.

games that we’ve played all year,” Scaduto said. “Despite the slow According to Evergreen Park start, which has been a problem at girls head coach Bruce Scadu- times this season, the girls came to, the Mustangs’ 59-29 victory together and really played solid over Chicago Agricultural in the defense.’’ “Nicole and Megan were all over championship of the Ag Holiday Tournament on Dec.. 29 was one the place. We were hitting our of the team’s better played games outside shot, and everything was working for us in the rest of the of the season. And the statement was legiti- game. The girls came together and mate despite the fact that Ever- played a real nice game. The Mustangs, who went 3-0 green found itself behind 7-0 to at the tournament , didn’t expeopen the contest. Once the Mustangs overcame rience slow starts in any of the their early funk, the team clamped victories, so Scaduto is hoping that hard down on defense, holding his team is working that bug out their opponent to six, eight and of its system. “Sometimes we almost need a three points over the next three quarter while exploding offensive- quarter to get going,” he said. ly to capture their second title of “Against Chicago Ag, it was like the season. They also won the here we go again, but they decided Argo Thanksgiving Tournament to pick it up and turn it on in the second half of the first quarter. in November. Nicole Larkin, who was named And from then on, they never let to the All-Tournament team, led up and did what they had to do. They started out well in all the way with a team-high 18 points. Maddie Vojack added ten of the other games, so hopefully points. Also making big contribu- we’re getting the slow start out tions for Evergreen Park (13-4) of our system a little bit.” In November, Evergreen Park were Megan Pfister (eight points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, four won the Argo Thanksgiving Toursteals) and LaShondra Johnson nament. With a second tourna(eight points, five steals). (Continued on page 2) “That was one of the better

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Schools of hard crocks From Sept. 16, 2004 Collegiate athletes are owed an apology. For a great many years, they’ve been the butt of jokes that attack their integrity as students. And certainly it’s true that hordes of so-called “student-athletes” at major universities do make a mockery of the first half of that description by enrolling in courses such as Car Washing 101, Fingernail Clipping 202 and Sleeping Until 3:03 p.m. in order to earn passing grades and retain athletic eligibility. (Actually, a course in sleeping would be vital to an athlete’s wellbeing, as it gives him the necessary rest to be fresh enough to entertain 100,000 fans on Saturday afternoon. Whether or not he can entertain one of his pro fessors on a Tuesday morning is none of our business.) But all those parents of non-athletes who get huffy about scholarships being taken away from “deserving” young people who won’t have a professional sports career to eventually fall back on recently received a rude awakening. It turns out their own children have course options open to them that are eerily similar to the laughable ones which enable athletes to pretend they’re pursuing a degree. In the Aug. 30 edition of ESPN The Magazine, one page was devoted to the description of nine college courses being offered by reputable universities this fall. All had a sports flavor to them — and, most likely, a lot of sports folks occupying classroom space — but were legitimate, credit-earning endeavors. (When I say “legitimate,” I am, of course, referring to the fact the classes themselves really exist. There is nothing legitimate about the content, unless one’s primary academic goal is to not care about creating academic goals.) In case you haven’t seen this particular issue of ESPN

The Magazine, let me fill you in on some of the nuggets: At Michigan State, for example, a student can sign up for a three-credit course entitled “Intro to Turfgrass Management.” Instructor John Rogers will teach identification, establishment and management principles, and discuss responses to various cultural practices. In a quote that accompanied the course description, Rogers said that when he looks at a golf course, “the first thing I see is condition. I’d call that being bitten by the turf bug.” I’d call it being bitten by some parasite that’s gotten paunchy off Mr. Rogers’ gray matter. His is one neighborhood I’ll try to avoid visiting. *** Students at Central Michigan can participate in an “Intro to Fly Fishing” class, which is good for one credit and hundreds of snickers. Instructor John Johnson says that his objective is to “make this course academically rigorous.” He doesn’t say how exactly he’ll accomplish that, but one guess is that Johnson will test his students to see if they can remember all the ingredients contained in the can(s) of beer they’ve been holding in their hands for hours and periodically glancing at while waiting for something — anything — to pull on their line. That’s in addition to the yanking of their chain that Johnson did in convincing them this was a worthwhile course. There is one potential bright spot, I suppose: By allowing students to actually fish local rivers during class time, Johnson is giving them the chance to catch their own food, thereby releasing them from the shackles of future cafeteria lunches. So at least he’s improving students’ dietary wellbeing at the same time their parents are growing sick over seeing what Junior’s tuition money is financing. *** At Penn State, there is

a one-credit seminar called “Professional Wrestling Industry 101.” Instructor David Parry doesn’t apologize for the class, saying that an introduction to college life “ought to mean studying something useful. That’s why I teach pro wrestling.” If I want to understand pro wrestling as an industry, I’d be better served by Vince McMahon. If I sought to learn more about it as an entertainment form, I’d look up “The Rock.” And if I desired a painful hold applied to my person, I’d ask for one of the WWE divas. What I wouldn’t consider in any of the scenarios are sessions with a guy whose homework assignments consist of such things as watching “Monday Night Raw” on TV and making weekly visits to various wrestling-oriented Web sites. Besides, the cost of brass knuckles, salt packets and steel folding chairs probably aren’t included in the course fee. *** There are several more strange classes found at vari ous American universities, ranging from Pharmacology in Sport (at East Carolina) and The History of Baseball in American Culture (Kansas State) to Sociology of Sports (University of Washington) and a couple dealing with sports psychology at Tulsa and Anderson (Ind.) University. My absolute favorite, though, is found at Florida Atlantic, where Don Torok will lead a class in walking. Torok will instruct students in the best ways to find proper clothing and shoes and overcome psychological barriers to walking, such as what to do when you accidentally step in gum or doggie deposits during one of your strolls. Hopefully, you will have found the right shoes before that happens. Better make that footwear some tall boots, because the world of higher learning is already busy shoveling plenty of fertilizer in our direction.

No hymn of praise for SXU shooting against Ave Maria By Anthony Nasella The St. Xavier men’s basketball team attempted 19 more shots and pulled down 15 more rebounds than Ave Maria University Dec. 30. But what did the Cougars in was a combination of erratic shooting from the floor, excessive turnovers and trouble from the free throw in the closing minutes with the game still close. St. Xavier shot just 37 percent from the floor (22-for-60), committed 16 turnovers, and was just 2-for-7 from the free throw line in the final 2:30, which allowed Gyrenes to pull away for a 67-61 victory over the Cougars in Ave Maria, Fla. Freshman guard Larry Motuzis scored a team-leading 17 points, but No. 15 ranked St. Xavier had no answer for Ave Maria University senior guard Jelani Bonner, who scored 33 points on impressive 15-for-20 shooting from the floor. “One bright spot of the game was definitely Mitch Uratchko (11 points, 12 rebounds),” Cougars Coach Tom O’Malley said. “Not only did he finish with a double-double, but he also held their leading scorer to four points. That was very good. “It’s tough when you have 19 more shots and 15 more offensive rebounds and still lose the game. The unfortunate part about it was we were 7 for 27 from the three-point line, which is usually strength of ours. We missed five free throws in the last 2 ½ minutes, which allowed them to pretty much win the game.” St. Xavier trailed for most of the game; but held a two-point edge (49-47), its largest of the night, with five minutes to play. Unfortunately for the Cougars, critical missed shots and turnovers down the stretch allowed Ave Maria to pull away in the final minutes.

In addition to Motuzis, senior guard Jack Krieger and junior forward Mitch Uratchko both scored in double figures. Krieger finished with 16 points, while Uratchko posted a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds. The Cougars got off to a slow start hitting just 37 percent (10for-27) of their first-half shot attempts, including just one of their 12 three-point tries (eight percent), en route to just 22 firsthalf points. The Gyrenes led 27-22 at the break and shot 56 percent (14-for-25) in the second half to complete the victory. “It wasn’t as much of us losing the game but ourselves rather killing ourselves,” O’Malley said. “It’s one of those things that sometimes happen. We weren’t taking bad shots. And we missed five of seven free throws down the stretch. That makes a big difference. “We didn’t play poorly overall; we just didn’t shot the ball real well. We just need to work at shooting the ball better and shoring up our defense a little more.” SXU women win As the St. Xavier women’s team prepares for the second half of its season in 2015, the team will be challenged with a breakneck pace of two games, coming against conference opponents, each week for the remainder of the regular season. So the team took full advantage of a more relaxed holiday schedule over the past the week, and capped off 2014 with their second game with an offensive output of more than 100 points on Monday. No. 4 ranked Cougars racked up a dominant 115-62 win over Concordia University (Mich.) Dec. 29 in the final day of the fourteam St. Xavier Christmas Classic at the Shannon Center in Chicago. “I don’t think we have a break

in the season the rest of the way,” head coach Bob Hallberg said. “It will be midweek-weekend games the rest of the way. We have a couple of days off after the tournament but no breaks after that.” The Cougars (13-2 overall) all 13 players on the roster score at least three points in the victory. Following the game, senior forward Morgan Stuut was named to the four-member Christmas Classic All-Tournament Team. “Everybody got the chance to play, and I was able to give the girls the minutes they deserved. It was a nice game to have. We were just more talented than the other team; there’s really nothing more that can be said.” Freshman guard Kara Krolicki led all scorers with 17 points for the Cougars, while Stuut finished with her 11th double-double of the season behind 15 points and game-high 12 rebounds. Freshman center Brittany Collins had 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench, while sophomore guard Sidney Prasse had 13 points and five assists. Senior forward Margaret Wildner also scored in double figures Monday with 10 points to go along with her five rebounds and three blocked shots. The outcome was never in doubt as St. Xavier jumped out to a quick 12-3 lead and led by as many as 31 points late in the first half. Up 58-33 at the half, the Cougars carried their momentum into the second half en route to their highest single-game scoring total of the season. “We played a little musical chairs with the substitutes,” Hallberg said. “But it was a fun tournament. Morgan was named to the All-Tournament team, which was not surprising. We just need to keep the momentum going.”

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Evergreen Park’s girls basketball team won its second tournament of the season after taking the Ag Science School tournament to close out 2014. pionship of the Hillcrest Holiday Tournament on Dec. 29 but dropped a 59-26 to Lincoln-Way West in the SouthWest Suburban crossover on Saturday. In the win over Oak Forest, Mia DiGiacomo scored a season-high 27 points, and Alex Abed added 16 for Stagg. The team led from the beginning to end and won its third game in a row. DiGiacomo, who added eight rebounds against the Bengals, was named to the all-tournament team. Abed added four assists. Head Coach Bill Turner also singled out the performances of junior forwards Hayley Gartner and Michelle Rentuaskas. “They played some key minutes for us, giving us a strong inside defensive presence and grabbing several key rebounds, in the contest,” Turner said. “We were able to win another close game, despite misfiring on nine free throw attempts in the fourth quarter. We tried to keep the ball in the hands of our best free throw shooter (Alex Abed at 87 percent), who made 7 of 8 in the final minutes of the game.

“The girls’ have been playing a lot better as of late (winning four of five), which should give (Continued from page 1) them some confidence going into ment victory under its belt, Scathe new year and the second half duto is excited in the direction of the season. Improving and be the team is going. playing our best basketball come “We have a nice group who IHSA tourney time, is what we are working real hard,” he said, are striving for.” “We’re enjoying every moment we Against Lincoln-Way, freshman can with what we have. We have Jaime Ryan had 11 points, four game coming up against Oak Forrebounds and pair of steals and est, Hillcrest and Bremen. We’re blocks for Stagg (4-11) and Mia getting back into conference play DiGiacomo added nine points to (2-2 record), hopefully we can go with 11 rebounds and pair make noise there. We have playof assists and steals. Stagg fell ers who can play.” behind 24-10 after eight minutes The two players who have been and 41-12 at halftime. especially playing well are the two “West played with a lot more who have been varsity players energy, enthusiasm, and effort since freshmen year – Larkin than we did,” Turner said. “They and Pfister. are a very good team, and you “Megan and Nicole have rehave to be ready to play and ally helped turn the program match their intensity, from the around,” Scaduto said. “They opening whistle. Once we fell keep practicing hard and getbehind early, it was going to be ting better.” difficult to make up any ground on them. We had too many breakStagg downs on defense with too many The Chargers finished 2014 turnovers.” with a 49-46 victory over Oak “Mia DiGiacomo continues to Forest in the Consolation Chamgive her team a consistent solid effort. You won’t find many players that work as hard as she does at the game. Mia has played well for us all season long, and Jamie is going to be an exciting player to watch for the next three-plus years.” Marist The RedHawks captured a pair of wins -- defeating Morgan Park 55-49 in the third-place game of the Hillcrest Holiday Classic on Dec. 29 and 72-19 over Marian Central Catholic in the East Suburban Catholic on Saturday. In the win over Morgan Park, Julia Ruzevich (15 points) and Katie Houbolt (12) led the way for Marist (12-4). Against Marian Central Catholic, Dajae Black scored 13 points and Bridget Bilek had nine. Chicago Christian The Knights went 2-0 to close out the Lisle Holiday Cage Classic – a 50-37 win over Walther Lutheran on Monday and a 43-40 victory over Hinckley-Big Rock in the fifth place consolation contest on Tuesday. Emily Lemmenses scored eight points to lead Chicago Christian past Walther Lutheran. She scored a team-high 16 points against Hinckley Big-Rock, and Leah Kamp added 13 points. Sandburg Sam Youngwirth scored 27 points and Victoria Stavropoulos added 18 as Sandburg (13-4) defeated Bloom 70-59 to finish fifth at the Hillcrest Holiday Classic on Dec. 29. Queen of Peace The Pride dropped a 64-39 decision to St. Ignatius in the GCAC Red on Saturday. Kara File photo by Jeff Vorva Shimko had a team-high 14 Sandburg’s Lauran O’Leary and Sandburg finished fifth at the points for host Queen of Peace (5-16, 0-4). Hillcrest Tournament.

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Marist’s Tehya Fortune and her teammates took third at the Hillcrest Tournament in late December.

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Marist beats St. Laurence hundreds of miles away By Anthony Nasella It’s a little more than 250 miles from Marist High School to Centralia High School and a similar distance from St. Laurence High School to Centralia High School. It’s a long bus trip for both schools and interestingly enough, both made the trip to the Centralia Holiday Tournament and faced each other before making the trip back home The first time, the two teams met at St. Laurence earlier in the season and Marist coach Gene Nolan believes strongly in the theory that it’s hard to beat a good team twice. Having already defeated St. Laurence in an early December contest, the RedHawks would find out if that theory would hold up when it faced off against the Vikings, again, in their final game of the Centralia Holiday Tournament on New Year’s Eve. Marist prevailed again as Jeremiah Ferguson scored 22 points, and Kevin Lerma recorded a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds in the RedHawks’ 57-51

the team, were defensively was outstanding as well. All the kids gave a great effort.” In the 56-52 loss to Champaign win over Laurence in the consoCentral on Dec. 29, to open up lation round. The win allowed Marist (13- the tournament, Lerma scored 4) to go 2-2 at the prestigious 16 points and Chamar Hawtournament – bouncing back from kins had 14 points and seven losses to Champaign Central and rebounds.to lead Marist. “The biggest disappointment Arlington of Tennessee to defeat both Raleigh-Egypt of Tennessee in that loss was more for the kids – that they were unable to adand the Vikings. “We had a really good first vance to the winner’s bracket,” game at St. Laurence,” Nolan Nolan said. “We were actually up said. “To beat them once is a 11 points late in third quarter, challenge, and both teams played and they just outscored us down very hard again. We we’re for- the stretch. I tell the kids be tunate to make a few shots to great, late – and Champaign was gain some distance from them, great when it was late.” Against Arlington (Tennessee), and we made some late free throws to preserve the win. To in a 67-52 defeat Dec. 30, The beat a good team twice is great RedHawks were led by Ferguson (15 points) and Hawkins (11 accomplishment. “Ferguson was solid from the points). “If we just could have converted foul line (10 of 12) against Laurence, and Lerma was especially some more shots, we could have helpful with seven offensive re- put ourselves in a better position bounds. I impress on the kids to have, at least, challenged for that we want two shots for every the win,” he said. “We could never possession, and Kevin gave us get closer than seven points.” In a Dec. 31 win to set up the St. multiple possessions because of his effort on the glass He, and Laurence battle, the RedHawks

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beat Raleigh-Egypt 59-35 Hawkins (seven rebounds), Ferguson and Malik Parker had 10 points each to spark Marist. “I was proud of my kids’ effort on day three,” he said. “Offensively and defensively, we played very well. Good effort and execution, together, put yourself in a good position to succeed. That was the case against Raleigh.” St. Laurence The Vikings (8-5) went 1-3 at the Centralia Holiday Tournament: Losing to Cahokia, Harlan and Marist and defeating Salem. In a 60-35 defeat to Cahokia, Matt Gurgone provided 10 points and four rebounds for St. Laurence. The Vikings dropped a 5649 decision to Harlan despite a game-high 22-point scoring effort from Brett Risley. St. Laurence bounced back with a 75-53 win over Salem. Quentin Forberg and Kevin Aderman scored 15 points each, and File photo by Jeff Vorva Christian Ferrer added 13 points for the Vikings. Against Marist, Marist’s Kevin Lerma, shown in an earlier season game against St. Forberg and Gurgone each scored Laurence in Burbank and his RedHawks beat the Vikings again – this time more than 250 miles away at the Centralia Tournament. 14 points.

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Brother Rice bests hosts to take third at Luther North By Anthony Nasella

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Stagg’s Jeff Goral, dribbling in a loss to Batavia in the Jack Tosh Tournament, had a huge overtime in a win over Glenbard East to help his team finish 2-2 in the fournament.

Chargers use Batavia loss as springboard to two wins By Anthony Nasella Even though the Stagg boys’ basketball team dropped a decision to Batavia in the second game of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York, coach John Daniels felt his team’s play in the second half gave a boost to the team’s confidence. And that confidence was on full display for the rest of the tournament, as the Chargers followed up the setback with a thrilling 64-62 overtime victory over Glenbard East on Dec. 29 and kept rolling with a convincing 65-38 win over Timothy Christian in Jan. 30’s final contest. The wins evened up Stagg’s output at 2-2 for the tournament and its overall record to 5-10. “I’d like to go back and play some those teams we lost to earlier in the season,” Daniels said. “We’re much improved team, and we’re very happy to have finished 2-2 in a very good tournament. The Lyons loss (a 74-43 setback to open the tournament) was very frustrating, but the kids responded right away and finished the tournament strong. “Even in the loss to Batavia, we talked after the game about how well I thought the kids had played in the second half, and I think that really helped their confidence. We came into the

AT YORK Glenbard East game, and the kids continued in that vein.” Against Glenbard East, Jeff Goral (22 points, six rebounds) sank two free throws with two seconds left to boost Stagg in the consolation bracket. Josh Strama chipped in 12 points for the Chargers. “Jeff Goral scored five of our seven points in overtime, which was big,” Daniels said. “Sterma really attacked the rim, and we scored about 12 points off of turnovers in the first half. We did a better job of boxing out. Our seniors, especially, stepped up a played a great game.” In the win over Timothy Christian, Goral and John Contant had 14 points each to lead Stagg in the consolation bracket. Strama and Joe Zaremba added 13 points apiece for the Chargers. “The kids kept it going against Timothy Christian and did a nice job,” he said. “That was our best defensive performance of the season.” Sandburg The Eagles (5-7) split their final two games at the Jack Tosh Tournament – defeating Nazareth 64-38 in the consolation quarter-

final and losing to Batavia 58-45 in the consolation semifinal. In the win over Nazareth, Niko Kogionis scored 22 points and Peter Paxinos added 15 to pace Sandburg. Against Batavia, Tommy Demogerontas had 12 points and seven rebounds, and Paxinos chipped in with 11 points for the Eagles. “We’re not too disappointed with a 2-2 effort,” Sandburg coach Todd Allen said. “Our biggest setback, though, was losing our guard Alec Martinez to a sprained knee against Nazareth. Hopefully, we won’t be without him for too long.” Allen was especially pleased with the team’s unselfish and defensive intensity against Nazareth. “We scored 44 points in the first half to their 18, and the kids passed the ball and shared the ball well,” Allen said. “We recorded 13 assists and kept the Nazareth players on their heels. It was a good, quality win.” Against Batavia, Sandburg trailed just 36-33 with five minutes left to play. “Batavia shot well from the floor and 14 of 16 from the foul line,” he said. “We didn’t play or shoot poorly; they just made more plays and free throws down the stretch. We had the opportunity to win.”

the year and go into the new year with some momentum.” Against Andrew, Ameen HusAfter dropping a hard onesein led the way with 22 points, point loss to Maine East in the and Jaylan Catledge tacked on semifinals of the Luther North 14 points, five steals and four Holiday Tournament on Dec.. rebounds for the Bulldogs. In 29, Brother Rice took care of the win over Manteno, Lucas business in the third-place the White had 14 points, and Catfollowing night. ledge added 12 points and eight And it came against the host rebounds for the Bulldogs. school to boot. In both victories, Richards Behind a 21-point scoring efclosed to each game with a fort by Mike Shepski and 13-restrong fourth-quarter effort. bound effort by Joe Ruzevich, Also, Mamon was pleased with the Crusaders defeated Luther his team’s consistent play in North 57-53, improving their each victory record to 6-7 and making head “We talked about trying to coach Rick Harrigan hopeful be consistent,” he said. “In the that his youthful team is learnfirst two games, we wouldn’t ing on the run. finish up a quarter, play a full “After the loss to Maine quarter or a full 32 minutes; East, we responded well the we did that against Manteno next night, Harrigan said. “We and Andrew. We were also able flipped the script on our opto respond with some runs of ponent and had a good start our own, which is always a ourselves – going up 10-2. We good sign. played a tough game against File photo by Jeff Vorva “In the Andrew game, we Luther North. It’s their tournament and their home game, so Brother Rice sophomore Josh Niego were able to do what others it was a true road game for us. and his teammates shook off a had previously done to us: “We ended the tournament heartbreaking semifinal loss to finish That’s speeding the game up 3-1 and third place, which is third at the Luther North Tournament. and forcing turnovers. The kids did a good job of adjusting, and definitely a success. A lot of it worked out in our favor.” 11 points and 11 rebounds. things that were learning with Mamon was especially pleased “We started real slow and had this young team will hopefully serve them well in the second half no energy at the start of the with the aggressive efforts of Husgame,” he said. “They came out sein against Andrew, Catledge’s of the season.” Harrigan was, to say the least, and took a lead on us, 18-4. We consistent play throughout the pleased with the specific play of finally woke up, battled back, and whole tournament and the takeShepski and Ruzevich – who were did some really good things. We charge attitude of White. “Lucas was able to let his deboth All-Tournament selections. could just never get the lead. We “Shepski really stepped up for tied them a couple of times, but fense lead the offense with steals,” us and made some real tough we could never get over the hump. Mamom said. “We joke with Lushots,” he said. “And Joe Ruzevich The deficit would fall back to four cas because we call him the JYD, seems to continue to grab every or so. The bad start did us in.” which of course is (late professional wrestler) the Junkyard Dog. possible rebound for us. He always It’s good to see him sharing in Richards seems to get 12 to 15 rebounds a After his Bulldogs dropped the role offensively because he game, covering both ends of the court, because he’s strong, athlet- the first two games to open the usually doesn’t receive that kind ically conditioned and in shape.” Kankakee Holiday Tournament, of credit. “When we were late in the game The long distance shooting of Bulldogs head coach Jevon Masophomore Josh Niego and fresh- mon was hoping for a strong finish against Andrew, Lucas said, ‘This is crunch time coach; we have to man Jay Kosakowski are also from his squad. The first-year coach got just go.’ You have to love that type of contributing to the Crusaders’ that, as Richards defeated An- mentality and attitude.” success. “Josh hit a couple of three’s for drew 59-51 to finish seventh in Evergreen Park us against Luther North,” Harri- the Maroon bracket on Monday The Mustangs dropped their gan said. “And Jay continues to and followed that with a victory come through with three-point over Manteno 51-35 in the fifth- final two games of the Immaculate baskets and blocked shots for us place consolation game on Dec. 30. Conception/Westmont Christmas “We’re very happy to salvage Tournament – losing to IC Prep in every game. The young guys are really stepping up and filling the tournament with a couple of 75-47 in the final round of pool good win and finish 2-2,” Manon play on Monday and a 55-44 setthe stat sheets for us. “Hopefully, we can turn them said. “The guys got their stats back against Perspectives-MSA in into some more wins as we get up even on fourth day when it the third-place contest at Westback in our Chicago Catholic gets tiring. They didn’t let it mont on Dec. 30. Against IC Prep, Tyler SorbelLeague schedule and moving get to them. We were able to toward the .500 column. That’s fight though the sluggishness lini recorded 17 points for Evand played a good final game. ergreen Park (5-7). Dan Smith the plan.” In the 44-43 semifinal loss to We played well enough to win. had 10 points for Evergreen Park Maine East, Ruzevich contributed It was a good way to finish up against Perspectives-MSA.

Chicago Christian wins battle of Palos Heights in tourney By Anthony Nasella After drawing three challenging opponents based far outside the Chicago south suburbs at the Romeoville Christmas Classic, Chicago Christian’s final opponent, Shepard, would give the Knights a chance to play neighboring school. In the process, Chicago Christian also broke out of its threegame slide at Romeoville, exiting the tournament with a 63-48 win over the Astros in a battle of schools from Palos Heights. Trevor Wolterink had 24 points and seven rebounds to pace Chicago Christian (6-8) in the consolation seventh-place game on Dec. 30. Daylon Washington added 14 points and seven rebounds for the Knights, whose other standout was Anajuwon Spencer (12 points, 10 rebounds). “Our first three games were very tough draws for us,” Chicago Christian Coach Kevin Pittman

AT ROMEOVILLE said. “Our goal after losing the first two was to try to salvage the last two. We didn’t get achieved against Glenbard South (a 74-58 defeat), so we were finally able put some things together and, at least, get one win out of this tournament with the win over Shepard.” “We learned a lot about our team at this tournament. It’s not always fun to lose and learn, but I think we learned that there were some things we needed to shore up to get better. We have to not let one part of game that’s struggling effect other parts of our game, too.” On Dec. 29, against Glenbard South, Bradford Fitzpatrick and Spencer finished with 12 points apiece for Chicago Christian in the small school seventh-place game.

Kendrick Watson led the way with 17 points. “Chicago Christian did a very good job against us,” Shepard coach Tony Chiuccariello said. “They opened up the game really fast, shot the ball well and caused some turnovers with good defense. They blew us out of the gym early, and we made some mistakes. “We did make a run in third quarter and battled back. We got a couple of steals and cut the deficit down to eight. Unfortunately, the deficit went back to 10 and then 11. We never could get back. They broke us up a couple of times. We did better in the third quarter and fourth, but we just dug too big of a hole.” Watson scored 15 points as the Astros (3-10) dropped a close 59-53 decision to Argo in the large school seventh-place Shepard Against Chicago Christian, game.

“The Glenbard score was a little misleading,” Pittman said. “We got down in that game right away 17-6 after the first quarter. Then they outscored us 23-16 in the second quarter…down at halftime 40-22. When you dig yourself into a hole like that, it’s difficult to comeback. We talked at halftime, and I really challenged the kids to come out and do things a little better. “They outscored us 21-16 in third, but we outscored them 20-13 in the fourth…who knows what could have happened if we put together a good first half? I liked our effort in the fourth quarter…challenged them at halftime and play with a little more enthusiasm and effort and do things better. I think we did that, and I think that carried over into the Shepard game.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.STOYCHO IVANOV AKA STOYCHO DOBROMIROV-IVANOV, DESISLAVA IVANOV, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 08828 3 COUR MASSON UNIT 3 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 November 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2015, at 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 3 COUR MASSON UNIT 3, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2323-112-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; no 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA1404014. 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. PA1404014 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 08828 TJSC#: 34-19195 I638827

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STEVEN L. BRYKCZYNSKI, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC, ARTHUR BOAT Defendants 10 CH 002937 16813 SHERIDANS TRAIL 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 October 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2015, at 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 16813 SHERIDANS TRAIL, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29-113-006. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-13-27025. 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. 14-13-27025 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 002937 TJSC#: 34-19796 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. I639068

For Sale For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., A S S E T BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, v s . REHAM ABUHAFETH AKA REHAM ELJABALI AKA R E H A M EL JABALI AKA REHAM ELJABAIL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; B A N K OF AMERICA, N.A.; HICKORY HILLS COURTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AKA THE HICKORY HILLS COURTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; U N K N O W N UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 11216 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 18-35-308-039-1002. Commonly known as 8424 West 87th Street, Unit 1B, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14040288 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I638916

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S C O U N T Y D E PA R TM E N T, CHANCERY DIVISION P H H M O R T G A G E C O R P O R AT I O N , P l a i n t i f f V . S A LVATO R E A . A P R I L E , J R . A / K / A S A LVAT O R E A . APRILE; VILLAGE SQUARE OF ORLAND UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION; CONDOMINIUMS OF VILLAGE SQUARE OF ORLAND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION II; UNNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN O C C U P A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 14 CH 2033 Property Address: 15514 WESTMINSTER DRIVE U N I T 6 7 B O R L A N D PA R K , I L 6 0 4 6 2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC file # 14-070806 (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 November 10, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 12, 2015, 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 15514 Westminster Drive, Unit 67B, Orland Park, IL 60462 Permanent Index No.: 27-15-301-028-1122 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay such of the condominium association’s assessments and legal fees as are required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) a n d ( g ) ( 4 ) . The judgment amount was $170,143.72. 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, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays on l y. I635369

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JEROME F. SAULINSKI, THE FOREST RIDGE AT WESTGATE VALLEY ELITE HOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 10 CH 024099 13453 COVE COURT UNIT #52 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 October 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2015, at 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 13453 COVE COURT UNIT #52, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-300-063-1007, Property Index No. (24-32-300-057-1007 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-10-04676. 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. 14-10-04676 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 024099 TJSC#: 34-18804 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. I638367

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Citizens Financial Bank, Plaintiff, vs. Wolf Properties, LLC, Fathi Abdallah, Ibtisam Abdallah, Hani F. Abdallah, Ali H. Kutom, Ghassan Abdallah, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Tenants, and Non-Record Claimants, D e f e n d a n t s . 13 CH 21751; Sheriff’s No. 140858-001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on February 2, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: P.I.N.: 27-32-101-009-0000.Address: 17831-49 Wolf Road, Orland Park, IL 60467.Improvements: The Property is non-residential and consists of a commercial retail strip center.Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Bryan E. Jacobson, Chapman and Cutler LLP, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603, Tel. No. 312-845-3000.This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I637689

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, N.A. FKA WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB FKA WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM P. PALAIMA A/K/A WILLIAM PALAIMA, YORKSHIRE ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 10307 7955 WEST 90TH STREET UNIT 3B 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 October 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2015, at 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 7955 WEST 90TH STREET UNIT 3B, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-107-026-1024, Property Index No. 23-01-107-026-1046. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; detached one 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA1404607. 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. PA1404607 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 10307 TJSC#: 34-17473 I638014

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(708) 903-9865 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RAMON B. BELICANO JR., ANNA L. DAVID, BANK OF AMERICA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK MIDWEST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, COLETTE HIGHLANDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 002563 15611 SCOTSGLEN ROAD 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 October 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2015, at 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 15611 SCOTSGLEN ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-17-406-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-14-10788. 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. 14-14-10788 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 002563 TJSC#: 34-19772 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. I639197

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL GONZALEZ, CYRENE MARIE GILBERT, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A., TIMBERLINE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 25170 9366 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2015, at 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 9366 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-22-112-029-1036. The real estate is improved with a two story townhouse with a one 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA1313717. 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. PA1313717 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 25170 TJSC#: 34-19084 I638768

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/I/I TO NATIONAL CITY REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC, S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, INC., F/K/A NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. Plaintiff, -v.ROSE PASTORE, EVERGREEN VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 07854 14210 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE 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 November 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 2015, at 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 14210 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-317005-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA1304979. 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. PA1304979 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 07854 TJSC#: 34-19336 I639315

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAL KADLUB, JARMILA KADLUB A/K/A JARMILA KOVACIKOVA, PALOS PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 010893 10571 PALOS PLACE UNIT #2B 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 September 25, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2015, at 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 10571 PALOS PLACE UNIT #2B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-103-030-1034, Property Index No. 23-13-103-030-1064. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-14-12022. 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. 14-14-12022 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 010893 TJSC#: 34-17546 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. I639519

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 6/11/80 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 5850, VICTOR LEVITSKI A/K/A VICTOR R. LEVITSKI, VALARIE A. BEHLING, DIANE V. KADEL, ROBERT T. MCELROY, EILEEN A. MCELROY, NANCY L. MCELROY, SOMERSET CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 6/11/80 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 5850, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LORETTA MCELROY, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 23031 12666 SOUTH LONDON LANE APT 1 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 November 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2015, at 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 12666 SOUTH LONDON LANE APT 1, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-25-300-119-1009. The real estate is improved with a red, brick, condominium in multi unit building; 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA1313348. 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. PA1313348 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 23031 TJSC#: 34-19092 I638828

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION INTERBANK MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.TADEUSZ SZWAJNOS, IZABELA SZWAJNOS, CITIBANK, N.A. S/I/I TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. Defendants 12 CH 17271 8824 WEST 92ND PLACE 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 October 27, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 28, 2015, at 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 8824 WEST 92ND PLACE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-412091-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA1209222. 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. PA1209222 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 17271 TJSC#: 34-18808 I638396

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LISA M. HOVEL, BERKSHIRE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 010661 8901 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #307 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 September 30, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2015, at 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 8901 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #307, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-101-019-1029. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-1408941. 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. 14-14-08941 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 010661 TJSC#: 34-17883 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. I639441

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A remarkable story that fails at execution The life and times of an Olympic athlete who survived 47 days in a raft and many months in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp is an extraordinary story. It’s one that should make for a good movie. The problem here is we have this remarkable story that fails to get off the ground in the movie “Unbroken.” Based on the 2010 best-seller of the same name by Laura Hillenbrand, this film tells the story of the late Louis Zamperini who died in July at the age of 97, just months before the release. The film tells a story of a trouble-making kid raised by Italian immigrants who grows up to become an Olympic runner – a kid who thought he was a nobody until his brother pushed him into believing in himself. This kid from nothing becomes an inspiring figure when making it to the Olympics truly meant something. The real meat of the movie comes after the Olympics as we see Zamperini as a soldier in WWII. His plane goes down, he struggles at sea waiting to be rescued, and then becomes a prisoner of war. Supplied photo Some of the prisoner of war scenes can be hard to watch, while others seem to be exaggerated for the movie. There are almost too Spotlight Youth Theater students will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. many of these scenes where he’s brutally beaten, but they rein17, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Stagg High School’s performing arts center, 8015 W. 111th St. in Palos Hills. This show is packed with upbeat Broadway songs, funny comics, and the creative genius of Charles M. Schultz. Favorite Peanuts force the title of the movie. This characters include Lucy, Snoopy, Woodstock, and the entire gang. Tickets cost $9-12 in advance; $2 ,ore at the boor. Call 847-516-2298 is where the film takes off and grabs you. These scenes are the or visit www.spotlight.org film. They may not be accurate, but this is where the film feels genuine. British actor Jack O’Connell stars as Zamperini and shines in the part. No matter how good he is, he can’t really make the movie

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This Week Gardening class The seed catalogs have begun to arrive in the mail at The Center in Palos Park. January is the time to plan this summer’s garden, so the first in a series of Gardening 101 classes will be held this Sunday, Jan. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway. Lois Lauer will guide students through the basics of planning a successful herb and vegetable garden, including what can be grown, and where, when, and how it can be grown effectively, enjoyably and sustainably. Topics to be included in the class are space needs of each plant, which plants should be grown near each other, and which pants to start indoors, which to sow directly to the garden, and which to buy at a greenhouse. Lauer says a well-planned garden can decrease your problems with weeds and insects, increase your soil’s fertility, and your chances of a successful experience next summer in the garden. The last half hour of class will include assistance with drawing out your personal garden plan for 2015. Participants are asked to know approximately how large their garden is, or potentially might be, before coming to class, by pacing off the potential area and estimating the dimensions. Lauer grows a large vegetable and herb garden at the farm, and even a new fruit garden, and wants to share some of the joys and lessons she’s learned. See what’s grown in the farm garden on Lauer’s garden blog, http://childrensfarmgarden.blogspot.com/.

The Jan. 10 class fee is $15. Reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Spiritual Companionship 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 about Spiritual Companionship appointments, call The Center at 361-3650.

Leafy green veggies luncheon program Leafy green vegetables is the topic of a luncheon program on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Patty McPhillips will discuss the nutritional benefits of leafy greens in our diets. She will discuss the variety of greens available, how to cook them, juice them, eat them, and grow them in your yard, or maybe on your kitchen windowsill. McPhillips is a health coach and local organic farmer. The program begins at noon, followed by the luncheon, which of course will include some delicious leafy green vegetables. The cost

is $18 per person, and requires advance reservations. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

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shine. It’s a decent movie but just not a great movie. Directed by Angelina Jolie, this movie fails to show any sprit and leaves us wanting more. Is this a bad movie? Not in the slightest way. On the other hand, let’s not say this is a great movie. It doesn’t do anything terribly wrong, but doesn’t do anything spectacularly either. At times this film can be a little slow moving. After his plane went down, Zamperini was stuck on a raft for 47 days, which is remarkable. The thing is we don’t need is what seems like 47 minutes of him stuck on a raft. The film just doesn’t know when to move along, which makes it way too long. It’s an average war film that for the most part is just like any other war film. It spouts of the same old tired clichés like this one from his brother: ‘’A moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory.’’ One thing the film doesn’t do is touch too much on is his life after the war. This is both good and bad. You will want to like this film because the story of his life is so extraordinary, there’s just one problem – this film is not. It’s moving, admirable, and occasionally exciting. It’s just missing something to make it truly inspiring and enjoyable. —Tony Pinto’s grade: C

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Redecorate Your Room – 4:30 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a program for students to come up with a plan to redesign their room. Staff vs. Students Night with Continuum – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 9, weekly “Friday Night Live” event with live music from Continuum and with free food from TCBY. Students may also participate in games and win prizes during a Staff vs. Students themed night. Rise and Shine – 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 13, a program to teach students how to pair healthy eating with stretching to start their morning off the right way. Washer Necklaces – 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 13, teaches students to make their own necklace out of string and round washers. Soul Cafe: Friendship – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14, a program to help students learn how to meet new people and experience true Family pottery owl friendship. sculptures class Boxing – 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 14, A pottery class for families 21 and 28, a program to teach will be hosted at the Log Cabin students the basics of boxing. Puppies with Purpose – 4:30 to Center for the Arts on Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and 21, 6:30 to 7:30 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15, learn about how p.m. The Log Cabin Art Center Illini Service Dogs train dogs to is at 12700 Southwest Highway help individuals with disabilities. YouTube Videos – 5 to 6 p.m. in Palos Park. Instructor heather Young in- Jan. 15, a program to view a vites families with children of any compilation of hilarious student age to make colorful ceramic owl videos. Students may stop by The sculptures for your home or yard Bridge to submit their video. These free events are for teens on Jan. 14 and to come back to glaze their creations on Jan. 21. in 7th through 12th grade. For The class fee is $18 per person and more information call 532-0500. An anti-aging Ageless Grace Movement class will begin Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, for six weeks, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Taught by Theresa Suchy-McGraw, Ageless Grace engages participants in moving to music in a surprisingly energetic workout all while sitting in a chair. The Ageless Grace program can improve joint mobility, spinal flexibility coordination, cognitive function, balance, and confidence. It can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability. The exercises consist of movements that are natural and organic, so there’s no need to learn any special choreography. The movements are all set to peppy music and the class is designed to be fun. The Ageless Grace class is costs $45, and requires preregistration. Call 361-3650.

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Top Pop Albums 1. 2014 Forest Hills Drive, J. Cole, Roc Nation /Columbia Records 2. 1989, Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records 3. That’s Christmas to Me, Pentatonix, RCA 4. Greatest Hits: Decade#1, Carrie Underwood, Sony Music Nashville 5. Rock Or Bust, AC/DC,

Columbia 6. Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? K. Michelle, Atlantic Urban 7. Four, One Direction, Columbia 8. In the Lonely Hour, Sam Smith, Capitol Records (Universal) 9. X, Ed Sheeran, Atlantic 10. Man Against Machine, Garth Brooks, Sony Music Nashville

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Pastels class at Log Cabin Center A pastel painting class begins at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, on Monday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. Instructor Susan Flanagan’s woodland pastel painting in progress is shown above. Both beginners and experienced painters may join. Students will develop their own individual styles as they paint using either their own photographs or still-life scenes provided by Flanagan. The class will focus on the principles of composition, shape, color, and value, as well as techniques for under painting and pastel applications. The six-week class costs $110. A list of required supplies for the six-week class is available at The Center office. Registration is required. Call 361-3650.

Videoview by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.) STARTING THIS WEEK: “GET ON UP”: You can’t simply “get by” with playing dynamic music icon James Brown ... and Chadwick Boseman (“42”) is up to the challenge in director Tate Taylor’s (“The Help”) biographical drama. The script recalls the impoverished background of the performer who would become known as both “the Godfather of Soul” and “the hardest working man in show business,” explaining the aspects that would give Brown his professional drive. In the supporting cast, Taylor reunites “Help” stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, and adds Dan Aykroyd, Craig Robinson and Jill Scott. Mick Jagger was a producer of the film. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Taylor. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Bluray) and On Demand) “BOYHOOD”: Named the best picture of 2014 by the New York Film Critics Circle and Sight and Sound – and also listed among last year’s top movies by other organizations and publications — writer-director Richard Linklater’s drama was filmed over 12 years. It traces a youngster’s (Ellar Coltrane) coming of age, with the script structured as a different vignette of his life for each year represented. It’s amazing to think that

the same cast (also with Ethan Hawke, of Linklater’s “Before Sunset” series, and Patricia Arquette as the most recognizable names and faces) committed to a project over that length of time; Linklater’s daughter Lorelei also is featured. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “BLACK SAILS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: Soon to start its second season, the Starz pirate saga casts Toby Stephens (“Die Another Day”) as the legendary Captain Flint, seen in the days before “Treasure Island” referenced him. He’s a major influence on a young crew addition named John Silver (Luke Arnold), who will grow up to be an iconic pirate himself. They defend New Providence Island, a sort of paradise of vice, against other captains. Hannah New also appears in the Michael Bay-produced series, but the members of the technical team also are “stars” when you consider none of the very effective shipboard footage actually was filmed at sea. DVD extras: six “making-of” documentaries. *** (Not rated: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “LEFT BEHIND”: A remake of an earlier film, this drama makes a new run at bringing the best seller by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins to the screen. Millions of people suddenly disappear from the world, leaving those who remain to carry on ... including a pilot (Nicolas Cage) who’s airborne with a jet from which many passengers vanish during the flight. Lea Thompson, Chad Michael Murray, Nicky Whelan, Cassi Thomson and “American

Idol” Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks also star for director Vic Armstrong, a veteran movie stunt man and stunt coordinator (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”). *** (PG-13: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “NO GOOD DEED”: A woman (“Person of Interest” alum Taraji P. Henson) battles to protect herself and her children when a stranger (Idris Elba) proves more dangerous than he initially seems in this melodrama. After she plays good Samaritan and tries to help him out of a supposed problem, he turns out to be an escaped convict who causes considerable terror for her family. Leslie Bibb and Henry Simmons also appear in the film, of which Henson and Elba also were executive producers. DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “GLEE: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON”: Though a tribute to the Beatles opens this round of the Fox series — which is about to launch its sixth and final round — a real-life tragedy that had a definite impact on the show is addressed soon afterward, as the young singers and “Mr. Schue” (Matthew Morrison) honor their comrade Finn (who was played by the late Cory Monteith). As the show splits its time between Ohio and the New York adventures of Rachel and Kurt (Lea Michele, Chris Colfer), the 100th episode also is included, with Kristin Chenoweth and Gwyneth Paltrow reprising their guest roles. Included as well is a story with Billy Joel’s music as the theme. DVD extras: three

“making-of” documentaries. *** (Not rated: AS, P) COMING SOON: “MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN” (Jan. 13): Teens and their parents deal with the Internet in director Jason Reitman’s comedy-drama; Adam Sandler and Jennifer Garner star. (R: AS, P) “A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES” (Jan. 13): A former cop turned private detective (Liam Neeson) becomes involved in a drug dealer’s (Dan Stevens) plight. (R: AS, N, P, V) “ANNABELLE” (Jan. 20): The spirit within a vintage doll makes things tough for the cultists who invade its new owners’ (Annabelle Wallis, John Gordon) home. (R: AS, P, V) “THE BOXTROLLS” (Jan. 20): An orphan tries to protect the trash collectors who raised him from an exterminator in this animated fantasy; Ben Kingsley and Tracy Morgan are in the voice cast. (PG: AS) “LUCY” (Jan. 20): A innocent (Scarlett Johansson) is transformed into a furious warrior by an untested drug in writer-director Luc Besson’s sci-fi-adventure; Morgan Freeman also stars. (R: AS, P, V) “ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY” (Feb. 10): As he turns 12, Alexander makes a wish that causes trouble (Ed Oxenbould) for his whole family; Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner also star. (PG: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can be motivated to aim higher by participating in creative activities in the week ahead. Changing your attitudes can help you shift into high gear and achieve your goals. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get off to a flying start. The upcoming week might give you plenty of opportunities to discuss plans for your family’s future. Vacations, or even a day trip, might figure prominently in talks. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the week ahead, you might resolve a financial situation to your satisfaction. It’s possible to clarify joint efforts and come to an understanding with a partner who has worthy worldly ambitions. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You start the week off with a Full Moon in your sign, moving the focus of your thoughts during the next several weeks to relationships. This is a good time to reassess your good and bad habits. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Romantic fantasies or get-rich-schemes could dominate your thoughts in the week ahead. If you apply your idealism to your work, and do the best job possible, you may earn a few gold stars next to your name. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s no gag order on creative thinking in the week ahead. You might enjoy returning to childhood pastimes or become engrossed in moneymaking activities that display your resourcefulness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may find that your kindhearted inclinations and cheery attitude have little chance for expression during the first part of the week. Save your pennies as though there will never be more. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your style may be cramped by formalities in the early part of the week. Since it might be difficult to have lighthearted fun, you might as well put your nose to the grindstone and work hard. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Financial security might be the subject of your fantasies as this week unfolds. Careful analysis will reveal which ideas are simply pipe dreams and which ones are worth embracing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your passion for success can be stirred by inspiring speakers and reading material in the week ahead. You may be brimming with creative ideas and have plenty of help from partners. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be exposed to revolutionary ideas that spur your creative thinking this week. Keep your guard up during the early part of the week when engaged in social activities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You could sparkle and shine like a newly minted penny in the upcoming week. Your talents and skills may be in the spotlight at work, where you may be more popular than usual.

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