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Cinemas at Sears site could bolster mall’s future By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer
Members of the Orland Park Economic Advisory Board urged the Village Board during a meeting on Monday to approve plans for an AMC movie theater to replace the Sears store now slated to close in Orland Square Mall in April.
Seritage Growth Properties, which owns the two-story Sears site, outlined its plans at a Village Board meeting last October for redevelopment of the 90,580-sq. ft. upper level of the 200,000-sq. ft. property, along with the adjoining 21,206-sq. ft. Sears Auto Car Center. Plans include turning the second story, which has already been leased to AMC Theatres, into
a new 10-screen, 49,777-sq. ft. AMC multiplex. The remaining sections of the property are expected to be redeveloped into “outward facing” stores and restaurants, according to Seritage. The company plans to invest $40 million in the project, and is not asking for incentives from the village. Since the plans were first an-
nounced, company officials released word that the Sears location would be closing, so Advisory Board members Jack Smith and Chris Gary said that approving the plans for the theater are even more important to the economic viability of the mall and the village as a whole. Neither the trustees nor Mayor Keith Pekau have expressed any
opposition to the plans. When the closure of Sears was announced, the mayor said “Sears going dark will cost us approximately $890,000 in sales and property tax revenue annually, but Seritage’s plans will offset that, generating over $1.5 million in annual revenue to the village. We look forward to continuing to work with them on their re-devel-
opment plans for the remaining property.” And Smith started out by saying that he wanted the Village Board to know that his group “wholeheartedly endorsed” the theater plans completely. He and Gary pointed to a report they drew up showing See ORLAND PARK, Page 2
Assessor Berrios highlights his successes in office Tax bills on time; tax cheats nabbed for $50 million By Tim Hadac
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Helga Fuller pulls the contents from a purse she successfully bid on during a fundraising auction to benefit the Himalayan Cataract Project. Admiring with Fuller the first of many surprise items in the purse are fellow Palos Park Woman’s Club members Judith Mokelke (far left); Lucy Krouse (far right) and Saulena Antanaviciene (in stripes).
Women have ‘eye’ on helping others Palos Park Woman’s Club raises money for the Himalayan Cataract Project By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor
Members of the Palos Park Woman’s Club met last week to bring eyesight to the blind, helping impoverished people halfway across the globe have at least one less cloudy aspect of life. The women met to hold their annual purse auction, a lively event which this year raised money for the Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP), an organization that provides low-cost cataract surgery “overcoming the mountain of global blindness,” according to HCP’s website. And when the auction was over, enough money was raised
to fund surgery on 55 eyes by HCP, at a startling cost of only $25 apiece. “I’ve got $20 dollars here; can I get $25?” said auctioneer and club member Loretta Gaidas as she held a purse aloft and worked the room of about 35 attendees. “Just $25 means another cataract surgery.” Hands went up, purses were awarded and money was collected later in the program, soon to be on its way to HCP. “Try to wrap your brain around what your vision is worth,” said guest speaker Susan Berman who attended the meeting to give a presentation about HCP. “So many people in the See HELPING, Page 2
A concerted effort to pursue property-tax cheats in Cook County has brought in almost $50 million in the last five years. The news was announced by Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios at a Cook County Suburban Publishers luncheon held in the Loop late last week. About 40 publishers and their representatives attended. Berrios, first elected assessor in 2010, said the Fraudulent Exemption Legislation of 2012 was written after he learned from a staff member that the assessor’s office had never done a comprehensive audit of the exemptions it grants (such as to those who live in the home they own, as well as senior citizens). “So I said, ‘Let’s take a look at it, just to see what’s going on out there,’” Berrios added. “Lo and behold, we found that people are taking exemptions that they’re not supposed to. “It took us two years to pass the law, but we stayed with it and fought for it,” he said, adding that the unit “doesn’t cost taxpayers any money because it is funded by the interest and the penalties we receive on this money. Then the
rest of the money goes to whatever taxing bodies were affected by the erroneous exemption. “So that’s $50 million, and we’ve only gone through about 12 percent of the county,” he continued. “Do the math, and you’ll see there’s a lot more out there. It’s a unit that saves taxpayers money. That’s money that each and every one of us pays because some people are cheating.” Berrios said the unit “caught one guy—just one guy—(cheating the County out of) a million dollars. He would take over rental properties and then sign the leases to himself and then turn around and [sublet] those properties to someone else…and he’d take a homeowners’ exemption on each one of them. Now he’s in court, and we’re getting that money back for the taxpayers.”
On time, every time Berrios recapped his office’s other successes, including the fact that property-tax bills have gone out on time for six consecutive years (with year seven coming up). Prior to his arrival, bills were late for 34 consecutive years—meaning that municipalities, school districts and other taxing bodies had to borrow money to cover the gaps. The absence of having to borrow has saved local taxing bodies tens of millions of dollars in recent years. See ASSESSOR, Page 2
Aldermen spotlight new downtown eateries in Palos Heights By Kelly White Correspondent
Two new dining/entertainment establishments opened in downtown Palos Heights this month and they were acknowledged by local officials at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “We are always trying to continue to develop new businesses,” said Jack Clifford, 3rd Ward alderman. Opening its doors last week was Zach’s On Tap, 12231 S. Harlem
Ave. The bar/restaurant formerly known as Rooftop Tap and before that, Sam Buca’s, is taking on new ownership with Zachary Kubiak. “If you haven’t visited Zach’s On Tap yet, I strongly recommend it,” Jerry McGovern, 4th Ward alderman, said. “When you go there, be sure to try the duck fat French fries. They are absolutely amazing.” “I’ve eaten there, as well, and the food was delicious,” said Ald. Michael McGrogan, also of the 4th Ward.
The city of Palos Heights Liquor Commissioner, Mayor Robert Straz, will be holding a public hearing to consider the request for a Retailer’s Class A liquor license for Zach’s on Tap at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. The petition for the license was requested by Kubiak. City officials discussed that another great place to visit in the Heights is Franklins Public House, 12306 S. Harlem Ave. The establishment is described
as a “gastropub” by local developer Michael Coogan and executive chef Greg Dix, who are partners in the business. Franklins House is built on the site of the former Ben Franklin variety store. It features not only a long beer list, but a menu full of appetizers, burgers, salads and more. And there’s no apostrophe in the name Franklins House, the partners told The Regional News in September when they spoke before the City Council. “We are adding to the number of unique restaurants we have
here in Palos Heights that aren’t anywhere else,” said Jeff Key, 1st Ward alderman. “I’ve personally eaten at both Zach’s On Tap and Franklins Public House and they both have very good food. I would strongly recommend them both.” City officials received another liquor license request, a Retailer’s Class B, for 7-Eleven, located at 11900 S. Harlem Ave., from petitioner and business owner, Chen Shangrou. Class B liquor licenses allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages at the store’s location.
Straz approved this request and a public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at City Hall. Adding to the aesthetic appeal of Palos Heights will soon be a new sign fronting College Drive outside City Hall. The sign will be a contemporary electronic message center (EMC), taking the place of the current brown and white 6-ft. by 13-ft. sign which has a message board that must be changed manually. EMC signs are an eye-catching visual that See PALOS HEIGHTS, Page 2
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Lipinski, Rush denounce Trump for alleged vulgarity By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer
Several local officeholders joined many people across the nation in denouncing President Donald Trump for his alleged use of vulgar terminology to describe Haiti and African countries during a bipartisan meeting aimed at coming up with solutions to immigration and the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program. Although what was exactly said is the matter of some dispute, Sen. Dick Durbin and several others who were at the meeting reported that Trump referred to African nations and Haiti as “s---thole counSupplied photo tries,” and asked things like, “Why The chili event typically has a touch of whimsical fun. do we need more Haitians.” He then allegedly suggested that the United States should be attracting more immigrants from countries such as Norway. The president denies using that term, although he said in a tweet the next day that the language was “tough.” Some Republicans at the meeting also said they don’t Chili in the Park, a chili cook- are encouraged to participate. off, will be held Saturday, Feb. There is also a $100 People’s remember him saying those exact 17 in the Palos Park Recreation Choice Competition, which will Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. and be judged by festival participants. local cooks are encouraged to par- Prizes and trophies will be presentticipate. Judges are also needed ed to the People’s Choice winner for the event. and the CASI top three winners. Continued from Page 1 Cooks arrive at 7 a.m. and start For more information and a how detrimental it could be to cooking at 10 a.m.; doors open cook application, call the Recre- the village as a whole if the plans for public tasting at 12:30 p.m. ation Center at (708) 671-3760 or fell through and the site were left The Chili Cook-off is a sanc- stop by the center during office vacant. tioned event by the Chili Ap- hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, Trustee Kathy Fenton preciation Society International Applications for cooks are noted that some residents have (CASI). CASI cooks come to- available on the Village of Palos voiced “real concerns” about a gether to compete for prizes and Park’s website at palospark.org points that will take them to their by clicking on Chili in the Park new theater in the mall creating problems and a need for more national competition. Local cooks link in the special events security. In response to those concerns, others said that the latest statistics due to be released this week show Continued from Page 1 that Orland Park remains one of the safest communities in Illinois, “When I began my duties as with crime levels going down at assessor, I took a look at the office the mall as well. Trustee Carole I inherited and saw there were Ruzich said that Orland Square is things that needed to be fixed,” still considered the safest mall in Berrios recalled, saying that the northern Illinois. typical work output at the office Smith also noted that Orland was far below that of the Cook Square Mall is the biggest emCounty Board of Review, where ployer and tax generator in the Berrios had served for 22 years. village. But with Sears closing, “We needed to change the work it could have a negative effect on mentality of the people in the [asthe whole mall if nothing replaces sessor’s] office…and we did. We got people to chip in, work a little harder. We got them additional training, got them to a point where Continued from Page 1 they were comfortable with what they were doing, so they could do Third World are struggling with more cases and feel safe about rural conditions where they’ve doing them. never even seen a vehicle with Photo by Tim Hadac The change in work ethic has wheels, such as in Nepal where yielded results across the board, Cook County Assessor Joseph Berri- I was with HCP.” he said, including on the front os talks with newspaper publishers The people, explained Berman, and others at last week’s lunch in lines in his office. have to get around by foot, over the Loop. “I had an elderly woman come bridges, up narrow stone paths up to me in the office—about a Ready to help with drop-offs, sometimes blocked year ago—and she’s got a book property owners by mudslides. this thick,” Berrios told the pub“If you’re blind in Nepal, you Berrios also encouraged all lishers. “So I asked her, ‘What property owners to examine their go nowhere,” she said. “You’re are you doing with the book?’ assessment notices and tax bills homebound. And it’s not only the She goes, ‘I used to come here carefully. person who is homebound, but in the old days. I always knew I “When you get that notice in the it also takes someone out of the was going to be here for two or mail, you should look at it,” he workforce or out of school to care three hours. So I figured I’d bring said. “If you think the assessment for that person.” a book, sit in a corner and read.’ is too high, you should definiteCataracts are a clouding of And I looked at her and I said, ly appeal it. And we’ll help you the eye’s natural lens, which lies ‘No, you will not be here two or with it. behind the iris and the pupil, acthree hours.’ “Our office is a service office. cording to the American Academy “She said, ‘Look I don’t want There are a lot of ways people of Ophthalmology. Symptoms inany special treatment.’ I said, can save money, including the se- clude blurry vision, seeing double, ‘There is no special treatment. I’ll nior citizen exemption, the home- being extra-sensitive to light and walk to where you’re supposed to owners’ exemption, the veterans’ having trouble seeing at night, go, and I’ll guarantee you’ll be exemption. If you are a disabled among others. Surgery is the only out of here in 10, 15 minutes.’ I veteran, guess what? You save a way to remove cataracts. know that no one wants to wait, bunch of money on your property “Of the 39 million people worldespecially when you’re coming tax bill. Some veterans can even wide who are blind, almost half to a government office to fix a have a ‘zero’ tax bill if they are are due to cataracts,” said Berproblem that they created. 100 percent disabled. It’s some- man. “And in the Third World, “Sure enough, she was fin- thing veterans deserve and should it happens much sooner (in life).” HCP was founded in 1995 by ished in 15 minutes—no special take advantage of.” treatment,” Berrios added. “She For more information, call (312) Sanduk Ruit, M.D. and Geoff stopped by my office on the way 443-7550 or visit cookcountyas- Tabin, M.D. According to HCP’s website, the organization has sessor.com. out to say thanks.”
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are in use by schools, churches, stores, restaurants and taverns, among others. Sealed bids were opened at Tuesday’s council meeting. “The current sign outside city hall has been standing in place for 30 to 40 years,” Straz said. “The sign’s message currently has to be changed by hand. It also unfortunately does not have the capability to promote multiple events going on in the city. The new sign will.” A contract is planned to be awarded to a bidder sometime during the month of February, according to Straz. When a contract is approved by the city council, construction will take place, depending on the weather. The new sign will be the
same size as the current one, but it will have a brightly lit 4-ft by 9-ft display, controlled by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. “The Recreation Department has been experimenting with color, print and background color,” Key said. “It’s going to look very nice once it’s in place,” Straz said. On the topic of marketing, Straz made a motion to pass a resolution acknowledging the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) as the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau of record for the marketing and promotion of the tourism industry in Palos Heights for the 2018 calendar year. CSCVB is an official destination-marketing organization for the south metropolitan region, representing 62 south and southwest
suburbs of Chicago. Working with the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, the CSCVB focuses on marketing the Chicago Southland as a destination for leisure visitors, meetings and conventions, group tours, sporting events and other activities. CSCVB has always handled marketing for Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, according to Straz. In other business, the city has postponed the police ceremony scheduled for Tuesday’s meeting until Feb. 6. During that meeting, Palos Heights Police Detective Gerald Wodka will be promoted to sergeant, and a new face on the department will be sworn in, Kevin Pomper. Pomper was formerly a part time officer in both Palos Park and Chicago Ridge. He started
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words. But a national and even international furor broke out almost immediately, and Representative Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) released the following statement expressing frustration with the president’s words and actions. “I have been working hard alongside many of my colleagues in Congress to develop an agreement to extend DACA protections and the president’s remarks are extremely counter-productive in achieving that. But the impact doesn’t end there. Whoever sits in the office of president of the United States has an especially high responsibility to respect and promote the dignity of each and every individual no matter who they are or where they come it quickly. Gary, a village resident and an industrial real estate broker, said that Credit Suisse, a bank and retail analyst, predicted this year that up to 25 percent of malls in the United States will close by 2022. He asserted that the other anchor stores at Orland Square, including JCPenney, Carson Pirie Scott and Macy’s are not doing much better than Sears, so the village should be prepared for more closures. “If you don’t allow Seritage to do this, I fear for the mall. It is far too big a risk to take that retail is going to bounce back,” he said. Gary also pointed out that Simon Properties, which owns the mall, successfully brought a movie theater into Oak Brook Mall, one of its other properties. “Seritage and AMC would not be making this level of investment if they did not feel it would be successful,” he said. “This should be a top priority. I certainly fear for the mall if you do not get behind this. If not, it could be a march to the end for Orland trained more than 550 ophthalmic personnel and has performed more than 600,000 surgeries in the developing world, each taking approximately 10 minutes. Mary Ann Parkins, the Palos Park Woman’s Club chairman of International Outreach, learned about HCP last year when it was featured on the CBS program “60 Minutes.” “It touched me,” she said. “I thought what good work these men are doing and they’re teaching other ophthalmologists in these countries how to do these procedures.” Parkins said she has a fascination with the eye. “Many of my family members and my dad had cataract surgery,” she said. As she watched the show about HCP on television, Parkins said she wondered “How can they do this for such a little amount of money? It’s crazy when you think of what we pay in the States.” The purse auction, a long tradition in the club, features new or gently used purses and handbags contributed by club members. The donors of the purses put cash and/ or items of at least $10 in value inside the bags. “A lot of the time the gals will put in anywhere from 20 bucks to 30 bucks and they might throw a little gift inside,” said Parkins. “They’re very generous.” Donated items typically include gift certificates, jewelry,
from,” said Lipinski. “This is not just an American value, but a human value. President Trump needs to start living up to this responsibility,” he added. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-1st) also spoke out against Trump in a forceful statement, calling the president racist. “It is disgusting and infuriating that the president remarks about immigration from ‘(s-thole) countries’ like Haiti, El Salvador and African countries on the eighth anniversary of the Haitian earthquake in which more than 200,000 people were killed,” said Rush. “Is the president not aware that immigrants of all races, nationalities, and religions built this country? “These comments not only highlight his pure ignorance, moral turpitude, and lack of judgment but his racism that has been a fixture of his career, campaign and presidency. This is the same person who started his career being sued twice by the Department of Justice for racial discrimination because he would not rent apartments to African-Americans,” said
Rush. “This is the same person who launched the racist birther movement against the country’s first African-American president, casting doubt on Barack Obama’s birthplace. This is the same person who began his presidential campaign calling Mexican immigrants rapists, murderers, and criminals,” Rush continued. “The president of the United States is racist,” said the congressman. “On the weekend where we should be honoring the spirit and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for racial equality, we have a president intent on dividing this country. Everyone should condemn the racist remarks made by the president, especially those who were present in the meeting. Their silence is deafening. I commend Senator Dick Durbin for giving truth power.” “We cannot continue to let this dangerous president erode this country’s reputation. We must stand up for our nation’s values because it is clear President Trump will not,” Rush concluded.
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Chris Gary, a member of the Orland Park Economic Development Advisory Board, explains to the Village Board on Monday why the Advisory Board endorsed plans for an AMC theater to be built where Sears is currently located in Orland Square Mall.
Square Mall.” “We certainly want the mall to remain here, and not return to a sod farm,” said Smith, referring to what the land was before Orland Square opened in 1976. No action is scheduled to be taken on the plans until February, when Seritage officials are expected to come before the Plan
Commission, and several trustees said they would have questions for Seritage then. The plans will then proceed to the full Village Board. Pekau said after the meeting that if everything goes smoothly, Seritage expects to begin construction of the new development this year, with the theater opening in time for the holiday season of 2019.
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Loretta Gaidas holds one of more than 30 purses she auctioned to benefit the Himalayan Cataract Project at a meeting Jan. 11 of the Palos Park Woman’s Club.
lotions…“Anything someone else would like,” she said. The purses that the winning bidders don’t want to keep are taken by club member Judy Veen to The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct. in Orland Park, which has a resale shop. “It all sort of snowballs,” said Parkins. “We’re helping people in many different ways.” Following her winning bid, Helga Fuller dug into the contents of her new bag. “It was kind of unusual,” she said. “There were health food items, nice earrings and a bracelet.” Fuller has been a member of the Palos Park Woman’s Club since 1987, the year after she and her husband moved to the village.
She has taken part in the purse auction in past years and has also contributed purses, including one for this year’s effort. “The purse (she won) is very cute,” said Fuller. “It’s a nice travel bag. The fun is seeing what people will put inside. Everyone is fairly generous.” Parkins said the recipient of next year’s purse auction fundraiser will likely be HCP again. “It’s just amazing what these doctors do,” she said. More information about the Himalayan Cataract Project can be obtained at www.cureblindness. org. The Palos Park Woman’s Club can be found on Facebook by entering the club name in the search function.
with the Palos Heights Police Department Jan. 14. Wodka joined the department in 2006. He became a detective in 2008, a position he held until this promotion. Tuesday’s planned ceremony was moved because Wodka was ill with the flu, Palos Heights Police Chief Larry Yott said. In other business, Dolores Kramarski, 3rd Ward alderman, made a motion to approve and authorize the mayor to execute the Local Public Agency Agreement with IDOT for federal participation for Photo by Kelly White the Ridgeland Avenue Corridor Mayor Bob Straz speaks at Tuesday’s Palos Heights City Council meeting, Improvements. Kramarski also made a motion flanked by City Attorney Thomas Brown (left) and City Clerk Thomas Kantas. to pass a resolution appropriat- by the council. Ridge, Worth, Alsip and Palos ing the Construction Local Match This project developed a Heights. The corridor includes Funding in the amount of $171,600 multi-modal corridor plan for Ridfor the Ridgeland Avenue Corridor geland Avenue from 79th Street to or intersects with five Pace bus Improvements. Both motions were 135th Street in the communities routes and provides access to the voted on in unanimous agreement of Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Chicago Ridge Metra Station.
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Incarnation School establishes fundraising website By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor
Readers interested in helping Incarnation School of Palos Heights possibly avert closure can use an online resource for donations. As reported in last week’s Regional News, the school faces the prospect of being shuttered. An Incarnation School parent and fundraising organizer said the Archdiocese of Chicago has stipulated the enrollment of 144 students needs to be increased to 200.
In addition, the Archdiocese also reportedly requires the school to have funds sufficient to cover three years of expenses. Currently, the school has funds to cover two years+ of expenses, according to the fundraising organizer. A benefit was held Jan. 7 that reportedly took in approximately $50,000. The school and parish were recipients 15 years ago of a $1.4 million endowment from a deceased parishioner that provides for non-operating expenses, such as building repair. To date, only the interest on that fund has ever
been used. That gift has led some parents and board members to believe that the school is much sounder financially than other Catholic schools facing closure, including Our
Lady of The Ridge in Chicago Ridge. Incarnation is hoping to enroll students from Our Lady based upon what Incarnation parents say is the greater financial viability of the schools.
But despite the presence of the million-dollar fund, parents fear the school will be closed because of the requirements by the Archdiocese about enrollment and three-year coverage of expenses. An Archdiocese spokesperson told The Regional News last week “The Archdiocese has not made any decisions at this time about these schools. Right now, no decisions have been made.” The Incarnation school board submitted to the Archdiocese earlier this week a required report and packet of materials. A list of
closings is expected to be released during Catholic Schools Week, which runs this year from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. If Incarnation School isn’t on the list, not only will Incarnation students and parents breathe easier but so, too, can Our Lady students and parents who will then have a close-by option to continue their Catholic education. Donations for Incarnation School are being accepted at www. givecentral.org/location/156/ event/14249
Cleo Connell dies; once lived in McCord farmhouse By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor
Cleo R. Connell (nee Boldt), 88, descendant of a pioneering Palos-area family who lived for years in the former McCord farmhouse, died Jan. 9. Mrs. Connell was born in Blue Island and moved to the historic McCord property in 1951 with her late husband, Robert. Robert’s father, the late Frank Connell, had purchased the McCord home in
1944, described on the McCord Gallery website as being “in poor condition, with 18 acres of farmland. The Connell family worked extensively to restore the home. Through their thoughtful and detailed renovation, they preserved this historic building. It remains today very close to its original form.” The old farmhouse today is known as the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Rd. in Palos Park.
“She helped with the restoration,” Mrs. Connell’s daughter Patricia O’Dell told The Regional News. “She was active with the local schools, was a ‘football mom’ and was the art lady because she’d bring copies of famous works of art to elementary schools and discuss them with the children.” Mrs. Connell also loved history, and would talk about the farmhouse to students from Moraine Valley Community College who would visit each semester.
She also was very involved with the Eagles Booster Club at Carl Sandburg High School, her daughter said. When Mrs. Connell’s husband passed away in 1971, she took a seat on the board of directors of the former George Washington Savings and Loan in Oak Lawn, where Mr. Connell had been president. Mrs. Connell’s daughter said that her mother was the great-granddaughter of early
homesteaders in the Palos area, the Sauerbier family. A small plot of family graves still exists in the Cook County Forest Preserves on 135th Street, east of Harlem Avenue, she said. Known for her sense of humor, Mrs. Connell’s nature would surface at any time. “She was quite a character, hilarious,” said her daughter, who recalled that during the hospitalization shortly before she passed away, Mrs. Connell asked the
shocked transport staffer “Why are you taking me to the maternity ward?” In addition to Patricia, Mrs. Connell is survived by her other daughters, Ann Marie Tyree and Cathleen Unton; sons, Robert and John; sister, Marlene Mulderink; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were last Friday at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth, followed by interment at St. Mary Cemetery.
Rep. Lipinski supports intelligence programs bill U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-3) recently discussed foreign intelligence programs and protecting civil liberties. “As Congress works to reauthorize vital foreign intelligence programs, it is always important that we make sure we are protecting vital civil liberties.” Lipinski went on to say that he supported Senate bill 139 today because of the improvements it
makes to current intelligence programs which protect the privacy of Americans and making sure that the government has the necessary tools to protect the public. “These improvements include requiring the FBI to get a court order before investigators are allowed to view communications in the context of criminal investigations. Currently the FBI is not required to get a court order in any context. The bill
also requires intelligence agencies to notify Congress if they expand the surveillance program and gives Congress the ability to stop the expansion before it is implemented. Currently, Congress is not given that opportunity. In addition, the bill requires Congress to reexamine these intelligence programs again in six years, which is necessary to adjust to new and evolving technology,” Lipinski said.
Lipinski joined Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and the Intelligence Committee Ranking Democrat Adam Schiff in supporting Senate Bill 139. “This bill represents significant progress over the status quo…. I will continue to work to make sure that we protect civil liberties while keeping our country safe,” Lipinski said.
someone had opened in her name, without her knowledge.
Phony $50 bill found
POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Aggravated fleeing Mohammed A. Maali, 28, of Tinley Park, was charged with felony aggravated fleeing and eluding following a traffic stop at 119th Street and LaGrange Road at 11:27 p.m. Jan. 8. Police said that as an officer was approaching Maali’s car, which had pulled to the side of the road, he sped away, driving north at more than 85 mph. Palos Hills police stopped him at 95th Street and Kean Avenue. Police said he was also charged with possession
of a controlled substance, another felony, after a bag containing 29 Adderall pills were found in his car. Maali was also cited for driving with a suspended license and registration. He was held for a bond hearing.
Identity theft Police are investigating a report of identity theft filed by a 59-yearold Palos Park woman at 2:40 p.m. Jan. 10. The woman told police that she had received a bill of $3,307.67 on a Sprint telephone account that
Possession of cannabis Ryan M. Gales, 20, of Glendale Heights, was issued a local adjudication citation for possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 9:07 p.m. Jan. 9. Police said the marijuana was found in a container labeled medical cannabis in the car. He reportedly said he “found” the marijuana in California but was not licensed to have it in Illinois.
Police responded to a report of counterfeit money being passed at the Circle K, 13059 S, LaGrange Road, at 7:42 a.m. Jan. 10. They said a local restaurant owner had tried to pay for gas and a car wash with a fake $50 bill, labeled “Motion Picture Use Only.” No charges were filed because the money was clearly marked, and the man told police he received it through his business, and handed it over by accident.
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Smash-and-grab in Palos Park
A still-frame from a surveillance video shows the moment thieves gain entry to a Shell gas station convenience store, 12301 S. 80th Ave. in the early-morning hours on Tuesday. Palos Park police said offenders threw a large rock through the glass and entered, stealing cigarettes and a donation jar. Four suspects, described as younger male blacks by police, were in and out in less than two minutes. They were driving a four-door blue Pontiac Grand Prix and may be connected to other such occurrences in the south and southwest suburbs, police said. Anyone with information is urged to call the Palos Park Police Dept. at (708) 448-2191.
Dionne C. Bankston, 27, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 5:43 p.m. Dec. 16, at 159th Street and 88th Avenue. Police said she was pulled over after allegedly acting suspiciously in a nearby Walgreens store. A bag containing 43 prescription tablets was found in the car. She was also carrying 15 credit cards with altered numbers, police said, and was charged with possession of altered credit cards, obstructing a police officer, and improper lane usage. Angela M. Ellis, 46, a passenger in the car, was charged with obstructing a police officer and possession of drug paraphernalia because a glass pipe used to smoke crack cocaine was found in her possession. Bankston was held for a bond hearing and Ellis is due in court on Feb. 1.
Theft Cheryl L. McGill, 49, of Chicago, was charged with felony theft at Macy’s in Orland Square Mall at 7:36 p.m. Dec. 19. Police said money was discovered missing from a cash register on Dec. 9, and store personnel reviewed surveillance tapes that allegedly showed McGill taking $200. The charge was raised to a felony because she has prior convictions for larceny. She was held for a bond hearing.
Disorderly conduct Miguel A. Barrios, 26, of Lockport, was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly causing a disturbance in Orland Square Mall at 3:45 p.m. Dec. 21. Police said he
DUI
Jennifer C. Newbauer, 31, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:25 a.m. Friday, in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for speeding, improper lane usage, driving without insurance and expired registration. She is due in court on Feb. 13. A passenger in her car, Joseph J. Jesk, yelled vulgarities at several wom- 30, of Oak Lawn, was charged with en as he walked through the mall, possession of methamphetamine, a and repeatedly shouted at another felony, and was held without bond. female in a threatening manner. Suspended license He was also cited for criminal Mariusz J. Kasprzyk, 35, of Hotrespassing because he refused to leave the mall when told he mer Glen, was charged with driving violated the code of conduct. He with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:50 p.m. Jan. 9, in was due in court on Jan. 8. the 12700 block of South Harlem Retail theft Avenue. Police said he was also Two University Park men were cited for having improper lighting, charged with retail theft following only one headlight. He is due in an incident at Kohl’s in Orland court on Feb. 28. Mohammed Abed Atieh, 30, Square Mall at 11:37 a.m. Dec. of Tinley Park, was charged with 6. Police said Sidney D. Cooper Jr., and Datetion C. Johnson, both driving with a suspended license 23, each took assorted items of following a traffic stop at 3:37 clothing worth about $200 from a.m. Jan. 10, in the 11900 block the store. They were due in court of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving on Dec. 28. a car with expired registration. He DUI is due in court on Feb. 28. Benadeena Russell, 50, of CaluCurtis J. Beasley, 57, of Steger, met City, was charged with driving was charged with driving under with a suspended license following the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:20 a.m. Dec. a traffic stop at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, in the 6400 block of College Drive. 14, in the 15300 block of South Police said she was also cited for Harlem Avenue. Police said he driving without insurance. She is was also cited for resisting or due in court on Feb. 28. obstructing an officer, speeding, disobeying a traffic light, and Revoked license driving with an expired license. Thomas J. Hall Jr., 61, of Alsip, He was due in court on Jan. 8. was charged with driving with a Jonathan R. Gonzalez, 24, of revoked license after police reChicago Heights, was charged sponded to a report of a car going with driving under the influence off the road and into a ditch in the of alcohol following a traffic crash 7000 block of South 127th Street. at 11:44 p.m. Dec. 17, at 159th Police said he was also cited for Street and LaGrange Road. Police driving without insurance. He is said he was also cited for failure to due in court on Jan. 26. reduce speed to avoid an accident, using an electronic communication Unlicensed driving device while driving, and driving Oscar Ramirez-Medrano, 38, of without insurance. He is due in Evergreen Park, was charged with driving without a valid license folcourt on Feb. 1.
POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Drug possession
POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS lowing a traffic stop at 9:20 a.m. Jan. 10, in the 12200 block of South 76th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding 42 mph in a 20-mph zone. He is due in court on Feb. 28. Ahmad L. Alnwasrah, 20, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 1:04 a.m. Tuesday, in the 12500 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for not having a rear registration plate light. He is due in court on Feb. 13. Major Hillard Jr., 24, of Calumet City, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 1:19 a.m. Tuesday, in the 12000 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a red light and for obstructing identification because he initially gave a false name. He is due in court on Jan. 26.
Aggravated speeding Jessica Vazquez, 21, of Bridgeview, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was driving 65 mph in a 35-mph zone. She is due om court on March 15. Sarah Pocica, 18, of Palos Heights, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, at Harlem Avenue and Ishnala Drive. Police said she was driving 66 mph in a 35-mph zone. She is due in court on March 15.
Aggravated speeding Tatyana Munoz, 20, of Oak Lawn, was charged with aggravated driving following a traffic stop at 7:59 a.m. Saturday, in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said was driving 62 mph in a 35-mph zone. She is due in court on Feb. 28. Unlawful weapon possession Javier Perez, 32, of Joliet, was charged with driving with unlawful use of a weapon following a traffic stop at 8:42 a.m. in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said a loaded handgun was found
in the car. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license, no insurance, failure to wear a seatbelt and possession of a small amount of marijuana. He is due in court on Feb. 28.
Hit-and-run Judith Baranowsky, 60, of Crestwood, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly striking two vehicles in traffic at 127th Street and Harlem Avenue. Police said she was stopped a short time later, and also cited for driving without insurance, as well as disobeying a traffic signal. She is due in court on Feb. 28.
DUI Aliris J. Ortiz, 24, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:16 a.m. Tues-
day, in the 12200 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, speeding and improper lane usage. He is due in court on Feb. 28. Mack A. Tucker, 25, of Lockport, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:24 a.m. Saturday, in the 12200 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding and transportation of open alcohol. He is due in court on Feb. 13. Raymond J. Sheppard Jr., 46, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 4:56 a.m. Sunday, in the 12500 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on Jan. 26.
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Pritzker’s rapid response passes campaign test Whenever a dramatic new element is introduced into a political campaign, it’s always instructive to watch how the targeted candidate responds. Did the candidate appear ready for the new turn of events, or was he or she caught flat-footed? The JB Pritzker campaign appeared to pass that test last week when Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign unexpectedly (for some of us) launched a new TV attack ad against it. It turns out, the Pritzker campaign already had a response ad in the can, just waiting for whatever might come. So, when the Rauner campaign’s new TV ad featuring an FBI-wiretapped conversation between Pritzker and Rod Blagojevich was leaked online last week, the Pritzker folks unveiled their counter-assault within minutes. “It’s no surprise Bruce Rauner is already on TV attacking me,” Pritzker says to the camera in his 30-second response ad. “He’d rather play politics in the Democratic primary than defend his own record.” Another 60-second ad - which looks like it may have initially been intended only for online use because the quality wasn’t a high-featured TV news clips designed to whack Rauner over the ongoing problems at the Quincy veterans’ home, where 13 residents have died since 2015 after contracting Legionnaires’ disease. Rauner last week finally formed a task force in an attempt to prevent more deaths. This is the first time in memory that a sitting Illinois governor has openly played in a rival’s opposing party primary campaign. We’ve seen this sort of thing in other states, but not here. Several Illinois unions did dump a bunch of money into the 2014 Republican primary to prevent Rauner’s nomination, so the governor can be forgiven for wanting a bit of payback against the unions’ candidate (Pritzker) this time around. Is this new and, to my eyes, powerful Rauner TV ad designed to defeat Pritzker in the primary? The Rauner folks have gone back and forth for months about which candidate they’d rather not face. Pritzker has unlimited money, but he has some opposition research issues (like Blagojevich, his ties to Speaker Michael J. Madigan and his now-infamous decision to rip the toilets out of a vacant mansion to lower his property taxes). Chris Kennedy has had trouble raising money, but he does have a famous name, not many opposition research issues and is successfully positioning himself as an independent. More likely, I think, somebody upstairs may have just decided that it was time to put the wood to Pritzker, who has been having a lot of fun attacking Rauner for months, and make sure that if he does emerge victorious from the primary, he doesn’t do so unscathed. And since other Democratic candidates like Kennedy and Sen. Daniel Biss don’t have the cash to do it, Rauner will. It’s also probably a useful distraction from the governor’s ongoing problems at the afore-mentioned Quincy veterans’ home. And, as it turns out, the new ad’s timing couldn’t have been better. The governor has been running his ubiquitous “Thanks, Mike Madigan” ad since late October. The spot, which generated a ton of buzz, featured the governors of Wisconsin, Indiana and Missouri “thanking” our House Speaker for helping them create new jobs by making Illinois so inhospitable to business. As you may have heard, Missouri’s governor is now embroiled in a sex and blackmail scandal, rendering that ad no longer useable. It’s been pulled from distribution. Even so, considering how much Rauner is despised by Democratic primary voters, playing so openly in a Democratic primary might wind up backfiring – although you have to look pretty closely at the very end of his ad to see that it is paid for by the Republican governor. Many Democrats will probably view any candidate “advice” from Rauner with suspicious eyes, to say the least. If Pritzker is going to be harshly attacked on TV during the Democratic primary, it’s probably better for him if the attack comes from a Republican. That’s not to say the new Rauner ad won’t sting. It will. It’s just that, during a Democratic primary, the hit would likely be more effective if it came from another Democrat. The Pritzker campaign’s current ad buy is substantially larger than Rauner’s, I’m told, and they’re willing to increase that amount if need be. They’re also reportedly readying some more response ads.
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RICH MILLER
Stoking the fears of nuclear war My daughter tried to call me Saturday, minutes after she received an email from the Hawaiian government to say goodbye. She had received a text alert from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency that read, “Emergency Alerts: Emergency Alert. BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” The sirens were going off and television emergency reports said people had 20 minutes to find shelter. I couldn’t get the call Saturday because I am one of the idiots who bought into Steve Job’s lying propaganda about how Apple was going to shatter the image of “Big Brother.” My iPhone 6, which I bought only two years ago, was crippled by Apple last July in order to force me to purchase a new iPhone that costs almost twice as much. Two minutes before the 1.5 million citizens of Hawaii expected to be blown up in a fiery mushroom-cloud of nuclear holocaust, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency sent out a new message saying it was a “mistake.” Eighteen minutes passed with people holding their loved ones fearing the worst, only to be shaken out of their fright by a correction. My daughter was able to get me 35 minutes later to explain what happened,
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19 minutes after the explosion was expected to level Hawaii into a burned-out volcanic cinder. Thanks to Apple, I almost never got a chance to say goodbye to my daughter. Thanks to the incompetence of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, I didn’t have to say goodbye. When I was a kid, in the 1950s and 1960s, schools conducted emergency alerts and had us line up and go into the hallways and tuck our heads underneath our arms as we squatted against the brightly painted cinder-block walls. Later, they had us crawl under our wooden desks. We were told that in the event of a nuclear attack from the Soviet Union, which launched Sputnik into space in October 1957, the quick-thinking act would help protect us from the nuclear bomb. That wasn’t true, of course. A nuclear bomb landing in Chicago would have wiped out all life in a 25-mile radius, creating a fireball so hot nothing would have survived, except maybe a few of the
Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@ gmail.com.
Call upon President Trump, Congress to end business-as-usual with drug companies By Dr. Glenn Mollette
President Trump and Congress must end the pharmaceutical robbing of America. Every day Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, Roche, Novartis, Merck, Sanofi and others are driving America’s indebtedness toward Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newslet- another trillion dollars in drug money debt. ter, and CapitolFax.com. Americans obviously need drugs. I’m talking about the legal kind. These are the medicines, pills, injections, drips and liquids dispensed to you at your local drug stores. Of course, there are the mega-number of drugs that you may receive if admitted to the hospital. Those are never reasonable. President George W. Bush, trying everything under the sun to be reelected Owned and operated by Southwest Regional Publishing Co. in 2003, set up a deal with Congress to enact Medicare part D that covers the cost Mark Hornung, Chief Operating Officer of prescriptions—the Medicare ModernThe Business Side The News Side ization Act. The federal government was Donna Brown, Sales Director Anthony Caciopo, Editor barred from negotiating cheaper prices for Monica Cotter, Finance Director Dermot Connolly, Reporter such medicines. Why would the governDebbie Perrewe, Classified Manager Jeff Vorva, Sports Editor Mike Russell, Production Director Lauren Ziemann, Art Director ment actually pass a law saying that you Bonnie Hesik, Pre-press Manager Chuck Ingwersen, Designer can’t negotiate drug prices? The answer is simple. The drug company lobbyists have Southwest Regional Publishing funneled about $2 billion into the nation’s 12243 S. Harlem Ave. capital since the beginning of 2003. In Palos Heights, IL 60463 just 2015 and 2016 alone, drug companies Phone: (708) 448-4000 spent the equivalent of over $500,000 per Fax: (708) 448-4012 member of Congress. Congressmen and Website: www.theregionalnews.com Congresswomen care most about being email: TheRegional@comcast.net reelected. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A paper released by Harvard Medical School researchers cited the size of MediDeadlines Editorial: Noon, Saturday • Advertising: 5 p.m., Monday care part D program and its lack of government negotiating clout as among the Subscription rates: Local, delivered by mail, $48 a year in advance. Out-of-State, $58 reasons why Americans pay the highest a year. Single copies, $1. Postmaster: Send address changes to THE REGIONAL NEWS, prices in the world for prescription drugs. 12243 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 and additional post offices. A co-author of that paper, Ameet SarpatThe Regional News cannot be responsible for the return of unsolicited material. USPS 419-260 Periodical postage paid at Palos Heights, IL 60463 and additional post offices. Entered as periodical mail at the Post Office at Palos Heights, IL, 60643 and additional post offices under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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cinder blocks smoldering in the radiated atmosphere. Come to think of it, maybe that would have been an act of mercy for Chicago, eliminating the pain and suffering people go through now fearing they will be robbed and murdered opening their doors at night. The entire episode was disturbing. What if I couldn’t say goodbye to my daughter, son-in-law and two grandkids? What if it wasn’t a “mistake?” But what if what Steve Jobs promised us had been really true. That technology would free us from fear and bondage? I want to take my iPhone and throw it through the window at the Apple Store at the Orland Square Mall, where I went the other day to try and get it fixed. The poor employee had to listen to an old man rant and rave about how Apple intentionally was scamming customers to force us to spend more money. Maybe there is no real good on this planet. Maybe we’re all corrupted by the bite of the apple that Adam took in the Garden of Eden. Maybe we have no future left. So why are we wasting our time?
wari, estimates that Part D accounts for nearly 30 percent of the nation’s spending on prescription drugs. Unbelievable as well, Part D pays far more for drugs than do Medicaid or the Veterans Health Administration. Both of these mandate measures by the government to hold down prices. Reports cite Medicare Part D pays between 70 - 80 percent more than Medicaid and VHA. Why has this continued? Rep. John Boehner of Ohio, who recently retired, received more than $1,303.157 between 2003 and 2016 to his election committee and leadership PAC. Sen. Orin Hatch of Utah has received more than $1,182.560. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, $995,350; Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, $834,508 and Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey, $731,078. These are only a few of them who have rolled in the drug cash. Americans 65 years of age and older can elect to have Part D, which is a no-brainer if you need prescriptions— which most senior Americans need. The average cost of Medicare D prescription drug coverage in 2016 was $41.46 per month. The cost of Medicare D is cheap in comparison to what a trip to the drug store can cost. A hospital stay requiring an expensive treatment can push a medical bill up by thousands. In this day and time it only takes a couple of nights in the hospital to rack up a bill of $25,000 or much more. Here is the problem: Medicare Part D allows the pharmaceutical companies to submit whatever bill they want to Medicare, and Medicare is obligated to pay for it. Anything. Any cost. There is no Board of Supervisors negotiating the cost of the medicine that Medicare pays for. Do you
think your $41.46 per month (your cost is probably more now) is actually covering the cost of all of your prescriptions? No, it is not and the American taxpayers are being stuck with the bill. Billions and billions of dollars of more debt are being heaped on the American people to cover the real cost of Medicare Part D. From 2003 to 2012, Part D added $318 billion dollars to the national debt. A report in the 2013 Medicare Trustees reports projects Medicare Part D will add $852 billion to our debt over the next ten years, pushing it over one trillion dollars. Conservatives Senator Orin Hatch of Utah, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania all voted for this. John Boehner of Ohio, Eric Cantor of Virginia and Paul Ryan of Wisconsin voted for Medicare Part D or the Medicare Modernization Act. While most Americans on Part D greatly appreciate that our government is eating most of the bill, Americans will be asked to pay more eventually. Our leadership has to fix the problem. Sadly, our leadership is being bought so don’t expect them to fix it as long as the cash is pouring into their pockets. President George W. Bush did achieve his goal through the Medical Modernization Act. According to exit polls he increased his share of the over-65 vote to 52 percent in 2004. President Trump has a lot to do, but he must lead the way to change how we are doing business with the drug companies and Medicare D. Dr. Glenn Mollette is the author of a dozen books. His syndicated column is read in all 50 states.
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When do you need a financial advisor? If you could accomplish all your financial goals just by putting your paycheck into the bank every couple of weeks, you wouldn’t need the services of a financial advisor. But life isn’t that simple — and so, at some point, you may realize you need some professional assistance. But when? Actually, you might benefit from the services of a financial advisor during many life events, including the following: • Starting your career – When you’re starting out in your career, you may encounter several questions related to your benefits package. Should you contribute to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan? If so, how much, and where should you invest your money? Are the life and disability insurance policies offered by your employer sufficient for your needs? A financial advisor can help you answer these and other questions you may have. • Getting married – When you get married, you’ll have to decide if, and how, you want to combine your finances. Also, you and your spouse may have different attitudes about investing and different tolerances for risk. A financial professional can help you find common ground. • Changing jobs – When you switch jobs, what should you do with your old employer’s retirement plan? And how should you invest in the plan offered by your new employer? As was the case when you first began your career, you may find that a financial professional can help you make the right choices. • Facing a layoff or buyout – You may never go through a layoff, or take a buyout offer from an employer — but if either of these events happen, you will face some financial decisions. And during such a potentially stressful period, you may be tempted to make some financial moves that won’t be beneficial. A financial advisor can suggest some strategies that may help you keep your investment situation relatively intact until
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you land your next job. • Saving for college – If you have children whom you’d like to send to college someday, you’ll probably want to start putting money away as early as possible. A financial professional can show you the various college-savings vehicles, and help you choose the ones that are most appropriate for your needs. • Getting divorced – If you are fortunate, you won’t ever experience a divorce, but, if it does happen, you’ll want to get the professional assistance necessary to ensure fair outcomes for everyone. You’ll obviously need to work with an attorney, but you may find that, in the area of investments, a financial advisor also can be useful. • Entering retirement – As you near retirement, your key questions will switch — but not entirely — from putting money in to taking money out. How much can you withdraw each year from your 401(k) and IRA without running the risk of outliving your resources? When should you start taking Social Security? If you were to work a couple of years longer than you had originally intended, how would it affect your withdrawal strategies? Again, a financial advisor can help you with these issues. As you can see, most important life events will carry some financial concerns. But you don’t have to face these challenges alone – and by getting the help you need, when you need it, you can ease the transition from one stage of life to another. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Invite veterans to free, five-day job seminar Military veterans are invited to attend a free, five-day employment-transition seminar Jan. 2226 at the Orland Park Cultural Center, 14760 S. Park Lane. Veterans interested in the seminar need to register by today, Thursday, Jan. 18. For more information and to register, call (312) 6369777 or (855) 456-2732, or email BFitch@jobreadyvets.org. Co-sponsored by the Village of Orland Park and Operation: Job Ready Veterans, the seminar is open to veterans who received any discharge other than dishonorable, members of the National Guard or Reserve, spouses of veterans, Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve spouses, military caregivers, and dependent children of working age. The seminar will focus on transition assistance, resume preparation, company research, networking and interviewing skills and employer introduc-
tions. Those who complete the four-day seminar will attend a mini-graduation ceremony and hiring fair on Jan. 26. Each participant should bring a DD214/ Retired ID/ Active Military ID or Dependent ID. The seminar includes complimentary refreshments during the morning and lunch in the afternoon. Operation: Job Ready Veterans, a nonprofit based in Indianapolis, is dedicated to preparing service members, veterans, military spouses, dependent and caregivers for entry into the workforce. Beverly Fitch, the Chicago area’s career coach for OJRV, facilitated the August seminar and will lead the January seminar. The seminar includes resume writing, which focuses on translating what veterans did in the service into civilian speak and re-wording resumes to meet job market standards. Veterans are welcome to bring resumes, but they are not required, as the vet-
erans will create one. Veterans will learn to network, interview, and give a 30-second “elevator speech” on themselves. Veterans will be asked to prepare and rehearse their speech so that they become comfortable talking about themselves and what they can offer a company. Fitch explained that her personal goals for participants are to help them identify the transitional gaps that may be hindering them from finding a sustainable and retainable career, such as resume writing, interviewing, lack of education or certification and having a successful plan to close the gap. The program has seen 83 percent of graduates get hired within a month of the class and 90 percent retain their jobs. Fitch said that 75 percent of the participants from the August seminar are now employed.
CHAMBER CORNER Biz leaders invited to hear legislative update
Palos Chamber to host annual dinner
The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly membership meeting from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Jan. 31 at The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. The OPACC’s Legislative and Government Affairs Committee will present an update on new and proposed legislation that has an effect on businesses. For details, call the Chamber office at (708) 349-2972.
The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two events in January. Business After Hours will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Noral Jewelers, 12227 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. The event is free to members. The chamber is celebrating the grand opening of Noral Jewelers’ new Mineral Art Gallery. The 2018 annual dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26
at the Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest Highway, Orland Park. This annual event honors the 2017 committee members and introduces the new officers and board of directors. The Eugene Simpson Awards will also be presented. Invitations will be sent to members in good standing. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information or to register for either event, call the Chamber office at (708) 480-3025.
AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Regional News does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Orland Park Rieve Matthew A to Sikon Stanislaw, 15641 Erin Ln, Unit #D, $175,000.00; Marquette Bk Tr to Sweis Eleni, 15423 Sunset Ridge Dr, $175,000.00; Dweik Adam to Toman Joseph, 16635 Grant Ave, $354,000.00; Marth Ent Inc to Bonick Lawrence A, 11249 167th St, $445,000.00; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to Cirrus Inv Grp Llc, 15845 114th Ct, $206,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Guglielmo Sandra, 15531 Whitehall Ln, Unit #48D, $138,000.00; Xheka Michelle M to Wlodarczyk Wieslaw, 8925 Golfview Dr, $150,000.00; Kaffel Lawrence P to Barker Julie A, 8932 Pebble Beach Ln, $295,000.00;
Janusevicius Jonas to Egan Judith A, 11142 Shenandoah Dr, $276,000.00; Koutsis Spiridon to Golebiowski Robert, 15740 Chesterfield Ln, $182,000.00; Para Mary Tr to Raubolt Lisa, 14315 Clearview Dr, Unit #14315, $168,500.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Godlewska Hanna, 8014 Wheeler Dr, $75,000.00; Mondeno Melissa Daza Tr to Donegan Catherine L, 14807 Pine Tree Rd, $350,000.00; Leroy David A Tr to Abuosba Zohdi, 7523 157th St, $260,000.00; Donahue Kathleen Ann to Hacker Jeffrey, 14517 Morningside Rd, $322,000.00; Arakelian Daniel S to Goldwyn Craig D Tr, 17512 Brook Crossing Dr, $325,000.00; Girnius Renata K Tr to Buckley William, 16057 Broadwalk Ln, $280,000.00; Ali Nabil to Mousa Shafio, 15043 Castlebar Ln, $240,000.00; Fowler Pamela to Quinn Robert H, 11430 Lake Brook Ct, $280,000.00; Fortuna Gino Jr to Huisman
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Sam’s Club will be closing six stores by the end of January, including this one in south suburban Matteson.
Sam’s Club to close stores in Chicago area Sam’s Club announced last week that it would be closing six stores in the Chicago area including its store in south suburban Matteson. The retailer said it would close 63 stores nationwide. The store at 21430 S. Cicero Ave. was closed Jan. 11 but was open again Jan. 12 and the parking lot was crowded. The Matteson store will close by Jan. 26, according to village officials. The decision is another blow to Matteson’s crumbling retail base. In 2016, Walmart closed its store that had been adjacent to the Sam’s Club and opened a new store in neighboring Richton Park. Last year, the village saw the demolition of almost all of nearby Lincoln Mall, and Target announced it will close its Matteson store on Feb. 3. “The timing of the news came as a surprise to the village …,” Anthony Burton, deputy village administrator, said Friday on Twitter. “Although this announcement is very disheartening news … the village will continue to move our community forward as retail continues to shift,” Mayor Sheila Y. Chalmers-Currin said in the same Tweet. Other Sam’s Club stores in Illinois slated for closing by Jan. 26 include Romeoville, Naperville, Batavia, Moline, Streamwood, and Wheeling. Another store closed last summer in Woodridge. About 10 of the stores, including one in Memphis, will be converted to e-commerce facilities handling growing online sales, the company said. It hasn’t announced which other stores will be converted. Sam’s Club said each warehouse store employs about 150 people and it would work to transfer workers to other stores. South suburban Sam’s Club stores in Tinley Park, Calumet City, Evergreen Park, Joliet and Hodgkins will remain open. Sam’s Club held a grand opening last month of its remodeled store in Tinley Park. The retailer also had tried unsuccessfully on a couple of occasions to win approval for a new store at 191st Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park. The closing announcement came on the same day that Walmart, Sam’s parent company, said it would raise starting pay to $11 an hour and hand out cash bonuses as a result of the recent federal tax overhaul.
Jeremy M, 8900 Chadbourn Dr, $197,000.00; Layland Karen J to Jakiene-Hotwagner Dalia, 15729 Orlan Brook Dr, Unit #76, PDQ restaurant coming $115,000.00. to Orland development Palos Heights Reich Jack F to Keough James T, 7640 W 124th Pl, $290,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Kuseliauskas Kazys, 18 Shadow Creek Circle, $380,000.00; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Ferrin Jay T, 12542 S 75th Ave, $310,000.00; Rafacz Patricia T to Johnson Jeremy A, 12600 S 74th Ave, $348,000.00; First Midwest Bk Tr to Gorno Alex G, 6546 Deer Ln, $380,000.00. Palos Park Chicago Trust Co to Soukan Frank J, 32 Commons Dr, $255,000.00; Willms Marion E Tr Trust to Petrosius John, 11902 93rd Ave, $300,000.00; First Midwest Bk Tr to Foley Thomas M Sr Tr, 11525 Alpine Ave, $200,000.00.
Work is progressing quickly on a new retail development at the former Nike missile base property at 156th and LaGrange Road in Orland Park. The development will be home to three new restaurants. Already announced was a Miller’s Ale House, which will be the seventh in the Chicago area. The closest is in an outlot at Chicago Ridge Mall in Chicago Ridge. Also planned is Chuy’s, a TexMex restaurant based in Texas. It will be the chain’s third location in the Chicago marketplace when it opens. Other locations are in Schaumburg and Warrenville. The third restaurant was recently approved for the site. PDQ is a Florida-based chain started in 2011 by the same guys who started the Outback steakhouse chain. PDQ stands for People Dedicated to Quality. Orland will be the chain’s third
BOB BONG location in the Chicago area. The first one opened late last year in Wheaton and another location is getting ready to open in Schaumburg. It has 61 locations nationwide. PDQ features fresh chicken combined with house sauces, seasonal sandwiches and handspun milkshakes. The restaurant features an open kitchen layout and will offer dinein and carryout. There will be a drive-through lane. An opening is planned for later this year. Location Finders International, of Mokena, is developing the 14-acre tract that housed a Nike missile base in the late 1950s and later was an Army Reserve facility.
Lincoln’s O sandwich shop closes Lincoln’s O sandwich and pie shop, which was a direct descendant of the former sandwich shop in Calumet City, closed earlier this month in Highland, Ind.
That shop’s roots date back to the original shop in Gary in 1963. The owner announced the closing on Facebook and said anyone with a gift certificate should mail it in for a refund to 2813 Highway Ave., Highland IN 46322. There are two sandwich shops in Hobart and Crown Point that use the Lincoln’s name and are related to the original shop. They have some of the Cal City shop’s menu items.
Orland McDonald’s hit by fire The McDonald’s restaurant at 9110 W. 159th St. in Orland Park was going to be closed for a few days this week after a kitchen fire occurred Saturday afternoon.
Frankfort nightclub closed by fire Aqua Lounge in Frankfort will be closed indefinitely because of a fire last week. The club at 7905 W. Lincoln Highway has been closed since Jan. 10 because of a fire in an electrical transformer on the roof. Nobody was injured in the fire. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
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St. Alexander School offers open house Saturday, Jan. 27 St. Alexander School, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights, invites all families to an open house on from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 27. School administration and staff will be available to meet with prospective new families and answer any questions. Families interested in touring the school are encouraged to attend in order to learn more about its National Blue-Ribbon curriculum, including foreign language, art, gym, computer classes and music. In addition to all students from kindergarten through eighth grade using iMac computers, SMART boards, iPads and ELMOS on a daily basis, St. Alexander Junior High students are working with Chrome Books. St. Alexander remains on the cutting-edge of technology offering real- world experience in its start of the art STEM Lab, said school administrators. The lab has recently updated every module enabling junior high students to explore practical applications such as video production, music and sound, forensic science, digital design and flight technology. Since 2006, St. Alexander School has been one of only a few
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St. Alexander 8th grade students Joe Marx (left) and Conor McQuinn get real world experience in the school STEM Lab. Nearly 20 modules provide hand-on exploration such as video production, music and sound, forensic science, digital design and flight technology.
grade schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago to offer an Applied Technology Lab now known as a STEM Lab. St. Alexander School is open to children from pre-school through eighth grade. It offers three- and four-year-old preschool, including a four-year-old full day program. Kindergarten classes are available as half-day or full-day. Extended day care is provided before and after school for families needing additional care.
Extracurricular activities also play a large role at St. Alexander School. Students can participate in many clubs including Chess Club, Band, Yearbook, Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts. A competitive sports program is also offered at many grade levels including floor hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball and football. For more information, call (708) 448-0408 or send an e-mail to info@stalexanderschool.com.
who are caregivers for older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to attend free memory care support groups next month. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, Smith Crossing at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park will welcome representatives from Great Lakes Caring, who will discuss the benefits of home health care and caregiving services for someone with memory loss and answer any questions. Hosting the memory support group will be life enrichment director Dana Mahler and resident service director Amie Swim. To reserve a seat, call (708) 326-2300 or send an email to familyandfriends@smithcrossing.org. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Smith Village at 2320 W.
113th Place in Chicago, memory support coordinator Diane Morgan will focus on caregiver relief and how they can take care of themselves. She will talk about the benefits of massages and yoga-like breathing techniques. To reserve a place, call (773) 474-7300 or send an email to familyandfriends@ smithvillage.org. Light refreshments will be served before both meetings end at 7:30 p.m. Smith Senior Living, a not-forprofit organization serving older adults, sponsors two life-plan communities. Smith established its first community in 1924. Today it provides independent living residences and apartments for assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care.
HEALTH BEAT Palos Twp. offers health screenings Cholesterol screenings will be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 22 at Palos Township headquarters,10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Hearing tests will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Fees apply for the cholesterol screenings, and appointments are required for both services. For details, call (708) 598-2441.
Invite caregivers to Smith Crossing Smith Crossing in Orland Park and Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood—both life plan communities—are inviting nearby residents
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DEATH NOTICES Dalton Gilliland
Dalton Gilliand, 93, died Jan. 9 at his Palos Park home. Mr. Gilliland, who was born in Ottawa in Canada, was a retired stock clerk for the Chicago Transit Authority. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jean Gilliland; daughters, Lynn Gilliand and Lee Blanco; sister, Muriel Maxwell; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were Monday from Colonial Chapel to Christ Community Church. Interment was private at Chapel Hill Gardens South.
Josephine Kaminskas
Josephine A. Kaminskas (nee Czajka), an Orland Park resident, died Saturday. Mrs. Kaminskas was a retired clerk in the banking industry. Survivors include daughters,
Nancy Lemrise and Audrey Conte; sons, Lawrence and Brian; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services are at 9:15 a.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 18) at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park, to St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
Get healthy and get outside, Lake Katherine officials say Officials at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens are urging everyone to brave the cold and stop by for invigorating walk outdoors. When the temperatures drop. it’s instinctive to want to stay inside, but snubbing nature could lead to feelings of lethargy and the winter blues. It is thought that up to two percent of the population experiences Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the winter months, when access to sunlight and vitamin D is limited. “Getting outside and exposed to some sunshine, even in the bitter cold, can makes a big difference,” said Gareth Blakesley, operations manager of Lake Katherine, 7602 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. “Many of us are at risk of becoming vitamin D-deprived over the winter, but even short intervals out in the winter sun
can help. “When you are feeling down, being amid nature can help you to find joy and perspective,” he continued. “Even in the coldest months there are still a lot of birds to see, such as chickadees, nuthatches and Cooper’s hawks. Winter is also a great time to look at tracks in the snow and guess which wild animals created them.” Throughout the winter, Lake Katherine is encouraging nature lovers to boost their wellness by getting outside to hike, snowshoe or walk the dog. The nature center is open throughout the season and offers snowshoe rentals for $5 an hour, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, children in grades 3-5 can partake in an Eco-Explorers Snowshoeing program at the park from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Participants will take a hike
outdoors with snowshoes and have hot cocoa with marshmallows indoors. The program costs $6 per child, with registration ending on Jan. 29. Lake Katherine will also host its annual Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 3, between noon and 4 p.m. The festival includes hayrides, animals, children’s crafts, face-painting and snowshoeing. The cost is $5 per person, with children two and under admitted for free. Lake Katherine is an 85-acre non-profit park that includes woodlands, prairie, wetlands, gardens and a 10-acre lake. An estimated 100,000 people come to the park each year to hike, jog, walk their dogs or to simply enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the opportunities to see wildlife. For details, phone (708) 3611873.
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Tips to help dogs with arthritis Dear Dr. Fleming, I have a 10-year old Lab who weighs 103 pounds. She’s holding her weight and doing ok except that we have to help her up the stairs and she has a hard time going for walks now. She seems sore in the hips. What can we do for her arthritis? Chuck Bridgeview Dear Chuck, So, you think she’s doing well because “she is holding her weight”? I can’t believe you even mentioned that as a good thing. I’ve known your dog since she was a puppy and have told you 75 times that she would be much better off if she weighed about 80 pounds. You say how much you love her and that you wished she’d live 10 more years. My tech told me when you left the room the other day to not even bother saying anything to you again because you’ve been told over and over to have Gretta lose weight. Good luck with all that extra 25 pounds that her little joints have to support. And quit giving me all that hoopla that “she’s just big boned.” If you want me to keep working with you on making her life more comfortable and helping her to live longer have her lose 20 pounds then come back and talk to me. In the meantime, I’ll tell the other readers some things we do nowadays for dogs with arthritis. Stop reading and go think about what I just said. We deal a lot with old, painful dogs. I remember when I graduated we had steroids, Banamine, Feldene, aspirin, Tylenol and opiates. We always had weight loss and those few people who would seriously follow our advice about weight loss always had dogs that lived longer. Here is a description of some what we can offer now. Weight loss — the importance is obvious. The most important single thing you can do. Mild to moderate exercise: helps maintain muscle tone and joint health. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) such as carprofen: anti-inflammatory. Omega-3 fatty acids: reduces
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Shepard AP students discuss CROSSWORD PUZZLE how to ‘Change the World’ As the team of Shepard High School students closed their presentation on the perils of distracted driving and started walking back to their desks, English teacher Jeff Vazzana made them stop. “OK everyone, take out your phones,” he said. After the class listened to a detailed account of how texting while driving significantly increases the risk of a car accident, Vazzana realized he had an opportune moment. “How many of you would download an app that would block incoming texts while you drive?” he asked. While it might surprise some, hands appeared everywhere. Vazzana then directed students to web sites where they could download such an application and within a minute or so students finished. The moment proved a satisfying close to what already had been a good class. Teams of students presented their “Change the World” projects, an assignment Vazzana developed five years ago for his Advanced Placement courses. Comparable in rigor to what students will encounter in university classes, the “Change the World” assignment allows students to choose a topic of personal interest or societal relevance. The teams then research its history, controversies, and background. They interview experts on the subject and then develop solutions to improve or resolve the issue. Finally, students must design and follow through on a plan of action to create positive change.
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After a team of students presented on how texting while driving greatly increases the risk of car accidents, Shepard High School teacher Jeff Vazzana (at desk) asked AP English students if they would download an app that would block incoming texts while they drove. Most said “yes” and so the class immediately downloaded the app together.
Shepard High School students download an app that would block incoming texts while driving. The class had just finished listening to a presentation on the risks of distracted driving. Several versions of such applications have been developed.
Topics this year included adopting pets instead of buying them from retail pet stores or puppy mills, putting an end to vaping,
ACROSS 1. Methaqualone pill (slang) 5. Religious service 9. Woodland gods (Greek myth.) 11. “Where Is My Mind?” rockers 13. Deliberately contrary states of affairs 15. Inflection of the voice 16. “Great Expectations” character 17. Becomes a butterfly 19. Spoke 21. Tennis player Sharapova 22. Midway between northeast and east 23. Afrikaans 25. No instruction set computing 26. Pacific Standard Time 27. Relaxing places 29. Confiscates 31. Gladys Knight’s fellow performers 33. Witnesses 34. Taking place in a series 36. Satisfy 38. Freshwater fish of N. America 39. Laments 41. “Girls” creator Dunham 43. Indian title of respect 44. Cocoa plum 46. Network of nerve cells 48. Link together in a chain 52. Cool 70s crew “The __ Squad” 53. Persons engaging in energetic pursuits 54. Accumulation of glacial debris 56. Fastened 57. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish 58. Whiskey and bread are two 59. Scottish tax
raising awareness of how pejorative words hurt people, and research on why schools should start classes an hour later.
practice in building certain movements, and the design process. Following this workshop, students began designing and constructing their own device for competition. Throughout the design and building process that took place in science class over several weeks, students kept a journal following the competition guidelines. On the day of the challenge, students will receive new building materials and have about 3.5 hours to rebuild and test their device using only
their journal to direct the building. During the competition, the students are called up by teams and have two minutes to score as many points as possible. The Deltrol engineers will be judging the groups in five different areas: best machine performance, best machine design, best portfolio, best teamwork and overall grand champion. Jerling Junior High School is located at 8851 W. 151st St., OrPalos Heights Public land Park.
International cuisine to be offered at Jerling Jr. HS
Preschool and kindergarten registration will be held at Indian Hill Early Learning Center, 12800 S. Austin Ave., Palos Heights, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. A certified birth certificate and proof of residence must be provided at the time of registration. Proof of residence must include a mortgage/lease statement, driver’s license or State ID, and two utility bills. For more information, call Indian Hill at (708) 597-1285. Both full- and half-day sessions are available. Preschool previews are set for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 19 and 26, as well as Feb. 2. A Saturday preschool preview is set for 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 3.
The eighth annual International Festival “Taste Of Jerling” will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at Jerling Junior High School, 8851 W. 151st St., Orland Park. An anticipated 300 people will be attending this event, which will include country-specific food, interactive country exhibits, traditional folk dances from around the world, Passport Activities, silent auction and themed raffle baskets. This year the Jerling PFE is partnering with following local businesses: Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Anthony’s Fired Coal Pizza, Burger 21, Trader Joe’s, and Dave and Busters. For more information, call (708) 364-3700. Tickets can be purchased on the event website tasteofjerling.eventbrite.com. During Heritage month in Feb-
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ruary, Jerling Junior High School holds an annual International Festival to celebrate cultural diversity and heritage of our students in the District 135. The International Festival has introduced more than 35,000 students to international and cultural experiences by hosting one-of-a-kind festival of the nations. The goal of our festival is to celebrate every student, regardless of their nationality and language, said event organizers. The “Taste Of Jerling” gives students of ethnic minority groups an opportunity to showcase their culture and diversity. The “Taste” will feature at least 18 different countries and their respective cultures. All of the proceeds will go toward enhancing student activities at Jerling Junior High.
STUDENT NEWS Palos Heights woman earns dean’s list honors Palos Heights resident Kerry Ann Hermann was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Hermann was recognized for outstanding academic achievement. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.
Haan of Palos Hts. earns Baylor U. honor roll spot Palos Heights resident Abigail G. Haan was named to the dean’s academic honor roll at Baylor University, Waco Texas. Haan is a member of the Hankamer School of Business. Students honored on the dean’s
list are Baylor undergraduates with a minimum grade-point average of 3.7, while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.
Palos Heights woman named to dean’s list Palos Heights resident Ashley Kay earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall semester at Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tenn. Students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking 12 or more credit hours are awarded the distinction of dean’s list honors.
Three from Orland earn honors in Wisconsin Orland Park residents Ryan Frencl, Graham Hevel and Tonie Wasco have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The students demonstrated their
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LIBRARY NOTES Sandburg to host Jazz Fest
SCHOOL NOTES Indian Hill offers preschool, kindergarten signup
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Jerling Junior High students to take on engineering challenge Jerling Junior High School 8th grade students are participating in a Fluid Power Action Challenge at 1:30 p.m. Jan.19. The students will work in teams to design and build a device which uses fluid (water or gas) power to carry out a designated task. This year’s task is to move a wooden cube from one location to another. The process began with a workshop in which engineers from Deltrol Fluid Products presented the students with information on engineering, how to use their tools,
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academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. The Registrar’s Office reports 3,652 students were selected for the Dean’s List for the fall semester. About 12,400 students are currently enrolled at UW-Whitewater.
Orland man earns Ripon honor Orland Park resident James Amedeo has been named to the fall dean’s list at Ripon College, Ripon, Wis. A senior majoring in Politics and Government and minoring in Law and Society and National Security Studies, Amedeo is the son of James and Catherine Amedeo, also of Orland Park. To qualify for the Dean’s List at Ripon College, students must achieve a 3.40 grade point average or higher on a 4.00 scale and complete at least 12 credits of regular letter-graded work.
Several activities for the week ahead have been announced at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 448-1473. • Children 8 and older can “Create Your Own Comic” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Kids can learn from professional comic book artists as the artists guide them through the steps of creating their own comics. • Sunday at the Cinema will be a showing of “Maudie,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. This is a film based on the true story of a fragile housekeeper with crippled hands, her discovery as an artist and her rise to fame as a folk painter. The film’s runtime is 115 minutes. • Microsoft Excel: Basics will be taught at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Patrons can learn how Microsoft Excel’s cells, worksheets, and workbooks easily allow users to manipulate, calculate and format numbers and other types of data in this class. • Legos Play Time will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. All are welcomed to come build with Lego bricks and display one of their creations in the library for a month. • Where Was....? will answer questions about stories of statues, landmarks and historical places from the Where Was...? book series at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. This program is for library patrons in second grade and older. Participants are asked to bring their favorite from the book series in the library or to bring their own book. • Toddler Art for children 2 to 5 years old will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24. Parents and caregivers are invited to come to the library with their little ones for a story, songs and an art project. Smocks will be provided, but participants are asked to dress for a mess. • The library’s Teen Scene will feature Paint Night at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Teens are welcome to create art in this month’s Teen Scene. • Several clubs meet each Tuesday at the library, including the
The Carl Sandburg Music Boosters will host their third annual Jazz Fest Dinner and Dance to be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. The donation is $50 per person or $425 for a table of 10. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited. Tickets to the event are available online at sandburgmusic.org. The event will feature live music and dancing, a gourmet dinner, dessert table, refreshments and raffles. Local students will be performing at the event. Stewart Bailey, band director, will be recognized for his 20 years as Director of Bands at Sandburg High School. This year, Sandburg alumni have been invited to pay tribute to Bailey at the event. Those interested in participating in the alumni performance should contact Joan Brown at joan.m.brown@hotmail.com. The following sponsorship opportunities are available: Senior Sponsor- $800 • 10 Event Tickets
• Full page ad in program • Sponsorship sign at event • Website and Facebook placement • Winter Jazz Concert DVD Junior Sponsor- $500 • Two event tickets • Full-page ad in program • Sponsorship sign at event • Website & Facebook Placement • Winter Jazz Concert DVD Sophomore Sponsor- $300 • Two event tickets • Half-page ad in program • Sponsorship sign at event Freshman Sponsor-$100 • Recognition in program • Sponsorship sign at event The event is organized entirely by local parent volunteers who are members of the Carl Sandburg Music Boosters. Elise Wehmeier, event chair, has been organizing the volunteers and planning this year’s event with the help several dedicated parents. For more information, email sandburgjazzdinnerdance@ gmail.com.
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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Ribbon school. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. Several readers had the correct answer to last week’s photo quiz. The full right answer is the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, which is located at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. The Wayside Chapel is just next door. But the readers who guessed that it was the Log Cabins were Julie Pietrzak, of Palos Heights; Kathy Higgins, of Chicago Ridge; Ron Wagenhofer, of Palos Park; Donna Hirsch, of Worth; Dolores Derk, of Palos Park; Mike Sutko, of Oak Lawn; and Steve Rosenbaum, also of Oak Lawn. Continued on page 8 The Log Cabin Center also has art classes for adults and kids.
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Orland Park Public Library to host new offsite book discussion group Several events are coming up at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. For more information or to register for this or any other program, call (708) 428-5100. • Orland Reads at Mariano’s at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. This new reading group meets at Mariano’s Cafe, 9504 W. 142nd St. for discussion of “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid, a selection of ALA Book Club Central. Participants can buy coffee and share thoughts about this Sarah Jessica Parker-endorsed
stories in which children participate by repeating words or phrases or making animal sounds. These books enforce vocabulary, word recognition, rhythm and rhyme. • The library is calling all homeschoolers at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29. Adults are invited to learn about all the resources OPPL has to offer that can support a homeschool curriculum. Dining Out in Chicago will be explored at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. Over the past 170 years or so, Chicagoans have dined out in a myriad of settings. Indoors, outdoors, on a roof, next to the Chicago River and in former packinghouses have been a few of the locations that have played host to a range of repasts. Max Grinnell, Chicago historian and urbanologist, will take patrons on a tour-du-table utilizing rare photographs, historic photographs, visual ephemera and his own sage observations from more than two decades of dining out in Chicago from Army and Lou’s to the late
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Hard to rival these rivalries Marist holds Brother Rice to two points in third quarter en route to 10-point victory By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Marist senior Jack Ellison couldn’t help but to laugh, and he probably didn’t want to answer the question. But who is a better expert to ask? Ellison, who transferred from Chicago Christian before his senior year, has been involved in two of the fiercer rivalries area basketball teams play in, as he had a taste of the Chicago ChristianIlliana Christian wars in the past. Tuesday night he picked up his first experience in the legendary Brother Rice-Marist neighborhood battle, which was won by host Marist, 52-42, in front of an estimated crowd of 2,000. So, when he was asked to compare the two rivalries he allowed himself a couple of chuckles before answering. “Both are great,” he said. “But I think this is a lot better. There were way, way more people out there. My teammates told me to prepare myself for the fans. They talk so much and you have to block them out. This was amazing and I was glad to be a part of it.’’ Brother Rice (12-7) had a 25-23 halftime lead, but Marist (18-1) shut the Crusaders down in the third period, allowing just two points and grabbing a 37-27 lead after three. Brother Rice couldn’t mount a comeback. “We definitely rebounded better,” Ellison said of the third quarter. “Our guards helped with the rebounding. And I take pride in being able to clean it up. Our effort and intensity wasn’t where it should have been the first and
second quarters. Coach (Gene Nolan) got after us at halftime and we got to it.’’ In the first half, it was the Marquise Kennedy/Morgan Taylor offensive show with Kennedy scoring 17 points for Brother Rice while Taylor had 15. In the third quarter, Marist’s zone helped give the Crusaders fits and Taylor did a bulk of the work quieting Kennedy down while the RedHawks took a double-digit lead. Taylor is one of the top scorers in the south suburbs with 24 points per game and has not committed to a college. His defense in the third quarter should help his overall resume. “They threw me in the middle and I take pride in my defense,” Taylor said. “He (Kennedy) got some points in the second half but I was able to slow him down a little. I’ve been trying to play better defense since I came to Marist and that’s been helping us win a lot of games.” Taylor, who transferred from Brother Rice after his freshman year, finished with 25 points and Kennedy came up with 26. It’s the ninth time Marist beat Brother Rice in the last 14 seasons. Since 1990, the teams have played 30 times and both teams won 15 games while Marist has outscored Rice, 1,768-1,759 in that span. Despite the fact it lost some key weapons to graduation and transfers, Marist is having a huge season. Prior to Tuesday’s night’s game, the RedHawks beat Marian Catholic, 53-47, Thursday night in Chicago Heights to stay perfect in the East Suburban Catholic Conference at 3-0.
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Marist David Daniels winces as he shoulders a collision with high-flying Brother Rice sophomore Deandre Hagan in Tuesday’s 52-42 Marist victory.
It was Marist’s first victory at Marian since 2012. Taylor led the squad with 27 points and Ellison added 10. Brother Rice has had its upand-down moments but entered the Marist game having won six out of seven games, including a second-place finish in the 32team York Tournament and Friday night’s 68-52 victory over Mt. Carmel. Kennedy had 16 points and Brendan Coghlan added 12 against the Caravan. The two teams will be concentrating heavily on their conference schedules for the rest of the regular season.
Marist is tied with St. Viator for the East Suburban Catholic Conference lead and will host Benet Academy (2-1 in the league) on Friday. Marist, which is hoping to win its second straight ESCC title, will not play St. Viator until February. Marist had never won a league title outright in the past and is trying to be the first team since Benet (2009-10 and 2010-11) to win back-to-back ESCC championships. The RedHawks were cochamps with St. Joseph in 1993-94 and 1995-96 and were co-champs
Marist senior Jack Ellison (left) smiles seconds after the fi al horn of his team’s 10-point victory over Brother Rice on Tuesday night. It was Ellison’s first taste of the Brother Rice-Marist rivalry after transferring from Chicago Christian.
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CC’s final game in Illiana gym is a slam dance
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here was yelling from the packed visitor’s side. There was louder screaming from the almost-packed home bleachers. There were chants. There was music. There was dancing. In the closing minutes, there was a technical foul. There were dramatic missed free throws. There were dramatic made free throws. And that was just the sophomore game… Chicago Christian’s 36-32 sophomore victory over Illiana Christian on Friday night set the stage for a varsity game that couldn’t possibly match that wild sophomore game. Or could it? It could. It did. Chicago Christian’s 62-59 overtime Photo by Jeff Vorva victory over the Vikings drew an estiChicago Christian’s Isayas Aris (No. 1) is about to get mobbed by teammates after his steal and mated 2,000 fans for a Metro Suburban slam closed his team’s 62-59 overtime win over rival Illiana Christian in Lansing on Friday night. Conference crossover game that didn’t
JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point count in the league standings and featured two teams that entered the game with a combined 15-15 record. The rest of the state may have been yawning at this matchup, but for those close to the situation, this game was as big as it could get for a regularseason battle. Chicago Christian and Illiana Christian have been fierce rivals for decades, and after this school year the Vikings are leaving Illi and moving to ana. They plan to move from their school in Lansing into a $25 million building in Hanover Township in Indiana. This was the last time these schools
Area sports stars represent USA in Russia and Scotland By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Area athletes travelled all around the world to compete for the United States. In Russia, Mother McAuley sophomore Abbey Murphy helped the United States U18 team win the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship on Saturday in Dmitrov. In Scotland, Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs and Lyons Township’s Danny Kilrea competed for the nation in the Great Edinburgh XCountry International Challenge at Holyrood Park. Murphy, an Evergreen Park resident, had an assist in the gold medal game — a 9-3 win over Sweden on Saturday. That came a day after a tough 4-3 shootout win over Canada in the semifinals.
“This was my first time (winning the gold with the 18 team) and this is the best — it was awesome,” the 15-year-old Murphy said after the game. “We know where we are on the ice. We work together so well and we get along together. It’s amazing. I love them.’’ Murphy In all, the United States went 5-0, which included opening the tournament on Jan. 6 with a 2-1 overtime victory over Sweden — the same team it beat by six goals in the championship. Murphy scored the USA’s only goal in regulation in the opener. “I’m really proud of the way we played,” USA coach Joel Johnson said. “It’s always special to
throw your gloves off and celebrate together as a family.’’ In rainy Edinburgh on Saturday, Kilrea took fourth in the 6K event with a time of 19 minutes, 24 seconds and was the best United States finisher while Jacobs was ninth with a 19:49. There were 48 runners competing in the junior men’s race. The USA took third out of three teams with 32 points. Europe won with 18 points while Great Britain was second with 30. “It was super cool to come to another country,” Kilrea told US Track and Field TV. “You don’t know the competition but seeing that everyone has a love around the world for this sport is great.’’ This is the final high school cross country competition for Jacobs and Kilrea, who will both be running for Notre Dame in the fall.
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would meet in the Lansing gym, which was built in 1977. Knights senior Isayas Aris put an exclamation point on the game with a steal and slam to preserve the victory, while the younger Knights fans poured onto the court and chanted, “This is OUR house.’’ CC coach Kevin Pittman was a young fan when the gym opened in 1977. He later played for the Knights in the gym and for the past dozen seasons has been coaching the Knights in that gym. “It was a huge, big deal when they opened this gym and Chicago Christian came in and swept them at the freshman, sophomore and varsity level,” Pittman said. “I told the players I would like to end this thing on a high note. “This is also where my high school See VORVA, Page 4
Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs (left) and Lyons’ Danny Kilrea fin shed in the top 10 of the Edinburgh International Challenge in Scotland on Saturday. Photo courtesy of USATF
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FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE
McCarty picks up contract extension from Fire By Jeff Vorva
ager Nelson Rodríguez. “Dax is a very important player for us and how we play. Extending his contract is a key piece in our continued efforts to build a championship program.”
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Bastian Schweinsteiger had the star power. Nemanja Nikolic and David Accam had the scoring prowess. But some would argue that the heart and soul of last season’s Chicago Fire playoff squad was midfielder Dax McCarty, and he was signed last week to a two-year contract extension with a club option for 2020. “After taking time to reflect on the 2017 season, I’ve come away with a very clear picture of what the future looks like for the Chicago Fire,” McCarty said in a news release. “Although the year did not end how any of us would have liked, I believe we’re on course to becoming a perennial contender for trophies like Fire teams of old. Together with the fans, our club can build on the foundation laid last season and now set our sights even higher. I’m excited to be in Chicago long term and am looking forward to getting back on the field soon.” Originally acquired on Jan. 16, 2017 from a trade with the New York Red Bulls, McCarty had five assists in 28 regular season matches in his first season with the Fire. He was named a Major League Soccer All-Star for the
Polster, Vincent head to national team
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The Fire extended Dax McCarty’s contract for two more years with a club option for 2020.
second time in his career, and played the second half of the match against Real Madrid at Soldier Field on Aug. 2. “Dax has proven himself across MLS as a respected opponent, and we believe his best years remain in front of him,” said Fire general man-
Fire defenders Matt Polster and Brandon Vincent have been selected by acting U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Dave Sarachan to the 30man roster for the team’s annual January Camp in Carson, California. The camp will feature a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Jan. 28 at the StubHub Center at 8:30 p.m. Selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, Polster has appeared in 79 regular season matches for the Fire, scoring three goals and tallying nine assists. Vincent, selected in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, has two goals and eight assists in 53 games for the Fire. (subhead)
Hinsdale’s Lillard signs The team signed defender Grant Lillard as a Homegrown Player. The 6-foot-4 Hinsdale native is under contract for the 2018 season with club options for 2019 and 2020.
“It’s a dream come true to sign with my hometown club,’’ Lillard said. “After moving here in high school, this is where I set as my goal to play. It’s an unbelievable experience to have it become a reality. Even with the Academy, we always talked about what it means to represent the Chicago Fire and wear the badge. To be able to do it now at the senior level and in front of hometown fans is an unbelievable honor.” Lillard captained Indiana University to the College Cup final in his senior season. In 2017, Lillard started all 25 games at centerback and earned numerous accolades as IU led the nation with 18 shutouts and allowed just seven goals. A MAC Hermann Trophy finalist, Lillard was a unanimous pick as both Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Big Ten. He was named first-team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches.
Coaches signed The club re-signed assistant coaches Marko Mitrovic and Eric Gehrig, along with goalkeeper coach Aleksandar Saric for the 2018 season. Strength and conditioning coach Raphael Fevre will not return for the 2018 season. A successor is expected to be named soon.
BOYS BOWLING REGIONALS
Sandburg’s Crowe keeps his scorching pace up By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
The area crowned two teams and one individual as Illinois High School Association regional champions on Saturday and several others advanced to sectional play. At the Sandburg Regional, junior left-hander Cameron Crowe continued to put up huge numbers. He won the individual title with a six-game series of 1,529 at Orland Bowl to help his team capture a regional title for the third straight season with a 6,445. Alex Zylo followed up with a 1,323 Marc Moll had a 1,249, Timmy Novak added a 1,171, Alex Grezlovski had a 595 and Josh Prost a 578. Crowe, whose regional score was the best in the state, is coming off a SouthWest Suburban Blue conference title in which he shot a 1,515. He is averaging a 254 in tournament action the past two weekends
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Richards earned the Morgan Park Regional title on Saturday in Dolton.
Richards won the Morgan Park Regional at Dolton Bowl as sophomore Matt LaBonte led the way with a 1,422 followed by Max Simik (1,272), Owen Szarley (1,182), Dan Christian (1,144), Trevor Coffman (447), Blake
Attig (354) and Julius Draper (309). It was the Bulldogs’ third regional title in five seasons. Brother Rice, led by freshman Tony Lundy’s 1,388, finished third and Stagg, led by junior AJ Otruba’s
1,298, finished fourth at the Morgan Park Regional and will advance to the sectional. Sandburg and Morgan Park advancers head to the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional at Laraway Lanes in New Lenox on Saturday. At the Argo Regional, St. Laurence, led by senior Brendan Collins’ 1,176, finished fourth to advance to Saturday’s Taft Sectional at the Habetler Bowling Alley in Chicago. Individuals advancing from the Morgan Park Regional were Evergreen Park’s Zach McCormick (1,358) and Conner Suszynski (1,244), Oak Lawn’s Julian Cruz (1,326), Marist’s Jake Alberts (1,266) and Kivonte Houston (1,245) and Chicago Christian’s Matthew McCarthy (1,257) and Derek Rice (1,180). Shepard’s Trevor Lorek (1,310) and Jake Yerkes (1,230) qualified for sectional play out of the Sandburg Regional.
FOCUS ON COLLEGE SPORTS
Brittany Collins (right), SXU’s alltime leading blocker, reaches out to block a shot by Trinity Christian College’s Lauren Stokes on Jan. 10 in Palos Heights.
SXU women play with blocks vs. Trinity By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
St. Xavier University’s women’s basketball team fell from No. 1 in the nation among NAIA Division II schools to No. 4 on Jan. 9, and the next night the team held a block party. The Cougars racked up 11 blocks in a 91-60 victory over Trinity Christian College in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference battle in Palos Heights. Chanel Fanter had five blocks and Brittany Collins added four. Fanter, a sophomore, moved to 10th on the school’s all-time block list with 74. Collins is No. 1 with 274. Maddie Welter had 21 points for the Cougars (14-2, 9-0) while Collins had 20 points and 13 rebounds. Ally Giampapa and Lauren Stokes each had 11 points for TCC (7-11, 3-6). Men’s basketball: SXU’s men beat Trinity
80-69 on Jan. 10 in Palos Heights as former Trolls player Jared Jones led the Cougar attack with 17 points. Nari Garrett had 16 points for the Trolls.
Moraine Valley Women’s basketball: The Cyclones hit triple digits twice in a row with a 108-62 victory over Oakton on Jan. 9 and a 104-82 win over Morton on Thursday. Ashley Hunter had 31 points in the Oakton game and Elizabeth Coffey returned from an injury and had 12 points and nine rebounds. Kristin McGee led the Cyclones with 26 points and Creighton Fed added 21 against Morton. It was the Cyclones’ sixth game of the season of scoring 100 or more points. Men’s basketball: Moraine opened the Skyway Conference season with a 69-59 win over Oakton Community College on Jan. 9. Cortez King had 18 points and eight rebounds.
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AREA SPORTS REPORT
The South Side Shooters won a shootout in Willow Springs.
Rone named Shepard’s new football coach
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John Rone was named the sixth head coach in Shepard High School football history last week as he took over for Dominic Passolano, who resigned after the 2017 season. Community High School District 218 bosses didn’t have too far to look to find Rone as he has coached and taught at Eisenhower for nine years and was the Cardinals’ sophomore coach the past two campaigns. “His mix of experiences as a manager in the private sector Rone combined with his playing and coaching experiences will serve him well stepping into this leadership role at Shepard,” Shepard Athletic Director Curry Gallagher said. “His enthusiasm for teaching, coaching and building character as a means for success on and off the field will serve every student that he comes into contact with well. Shepard and the athletic department are thrilled for John to begin his tenure as teacher and head football coach.’’ Prior to Eisenhower, Rone coached varsity football at Thornton Fractional North for two years. “I appreciate this new opportunity,’’ Rone said. “I’m excited to continue the progression the program has shown the past few seasons.” Rone graduated from Simeon High School in Chicago, where he played football for head coach
Alvin Scott. He played football at Lakeland College and then transferred to Austin Peay State University where he continued to play. Rone also has earned a master’s degree from Chicago State University.
Shooters score shootout title The South Side Shooters-Lammel team won a shootout tournament at the Score in Willow Springs with a 3-0 record including a 33-23 victory over the Lockdown and a 41-31 triumph over the LincolnWay Warriors. The Shooters sealed the win with a come-frombehind victory over the Orland Park Eagles. The Shooters pulled it out when Vinnie Rizzo hit a 3-pointer and Matt Strama added two free three throws. Other members of the team are Jibreel Syouri, Vinny Rizzo, Julius Lujano, Will Lammel, Ethan Alvarez, Julian Ortiz, Dylan Hult, Matt Strama, Sean O’Brien and Vinny Arunno. They are coached by Julius Lujano, and Bill Lammel.
Hills Baseball Softball registration The Hills Baseball Softball Association will have two final registration dates for the coming season. The first is today (Thursday) from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills. The second is Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hickory Hills Community Center, 7800 W. 89th Place in Hickory Hills. For more information, contact Johnny Rivas at 708-296-1974.
PBO registration There is still time to register for the 2018 Palos Baseball Organization season. PBO offers a quality youth baseball program designed to provide an environment where players can learn and develop fundamentals, skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship Please see the PBO website: www.palosbaseball. org for more details on the registration.
Two chances to see animals in the winter
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here are two events of interest to outdoors fans coming up at the end of the month. There is an Animal Investigation Hike, at noon Jan. 27 at the Orland Grassland, 167th and La Grange Road, in Orland Park. Come out and investigate animals in the snow during this winter hike. Animal track and scat guides are provided. Call OUTDOORS 708-386-4042 for details. A little farther away WITH is Eagle Watch, JIM KIRBY Jan.the27Bald and 28 in and around Starved Rock State Park. Activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Illinois Waterway Lock and Dam Visitor Center and Starved Rock Lodge. The Bald Eagle Watch is hosted by the Illinois Audubon Society.
IDNR acts as gar formen The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently stocked 1,600 Alligator gar (each 1214 inches long) into four waters in the state as part of a DNR Alligator Gar Reintroduction Program. The gar raised from fry, were stocked at Powerton Lake, Saganois State Fish and Wildlife Area, Horseshoe Lake and a backwater lake of the Lower Kaskaskia River. Prior to stocking, the fish received electronic tags that will allow biologists to track and monitor them. Alligator gar is a fish native to Illinois are being reintroduced in an attempt to restore this very large predator to waters of Illinois where it once thrived. Alligator gar can grow up to eight feet in length and weigh more than 300 pounds. If the project is successful, alligator gar will make for a very strong sportfish, and more importantly, they will add to the biodiversity of the ecosystems in which they are found.
Willow Slough shooting range open The improved shooting range at Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area in Indiana is open to the public. The modern range features movable targets, more shooting lanes, improved safety, restroom facilities and on-site sale of ammunition, targets and other range items. Range hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Family winter celebration A family winter celebration will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Crawdad Slough, 104th and 95th Ave., in Willow Springs. It’s open to all ages and costs $5 per person or $15 for a family of four. The event is supported by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Don’t forget your ice skates as they will groom the ice for you and your family to enjoy. You can warm up by the campfire and enjoy hot cocoa too. If conditions are right they will build a snowman and try the snowball target challenge. Dress for the weather.
Plenty to carp about at U of I The University of Illinois dining hall staff is working to promote sustainability by collaborating with the Sustainable Student Farm and fishing companies around the ChampaignUrbana area. Two years ago, the university started serving Asian carp to help the ecosystem. The Asian carp is an invasive species that reproduce fairly quickly and do not have any predators, so if they exist in an ecosystem, they will take over quickly. To promote sustainability in the dining halls specifically in fishing, it’s about eating them to a point where we can reduce the size of the population. In over half of the United States you have this fish picking up a lot of the food chain. Asian carp are not only invasive, but dangerous too. They jump out of the water. So these fish can get up to 15 pounds and can jump into boats unexpectedly. A few years ago I was with a group of outdoor writers covering a seminar on Asian carp at Starved Rock, while on the water, I had an Asian carp jump out of the water and knock me to the bottom of the boat. There was no harm done but since then I have been very cautious when fishing the Illinois River.
Outdoors’ economic impact The 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associate Recreation Report will be released in early 2018. The survey is conducted roughly every five years for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The report consists of a wide range of hunting, fishing and watchable wildlife recreation participation, expenditures and demographic information. For several years, Southwick Associates has been using the information gathered through this national survey effort to produce statelevel economic impact figures. Economic impact modeling techniques are utilized to reveal a variety of insights, including the job creation, tax revenues, retail sales and other economic benefits that result from fishing, hunting or other wildlife recreation activities within each state.
Snow shoe lending at Little Red Schoohouse Snow shoes are available when snow is four inches or greater at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Road in Willow Springs. Equipment is limited and is loaned with no charge on a first-come, firstserved basis. A driver’s license is required.
Think about it You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves. Jim Kirby’s column appears every first and third Thursday. Contact him at kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net
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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE Kacey Gardner and her Evergreen Park teammates were ranked eighth in the state in Class 3A by the Associated Press for the second week in a row last week. The Mustangs have a huge South Suburban Red showdown on the road against Argo tonight (Thursday).
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12-6 9-7 7-10 17-1 11-6 6-9 10-5 9-6 13-6 5-10
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NEXT hosts De La Salle, Fri.; hosts Richards, Tues. hosts Riverside-Brookfield, Fri.; at St. Edward. Sat.; hosts Universal, Tues. hosts Argo, Fri. hosts Benet Academy, Fri. hosts Richards, Fri.; at Bremen, Tues. at Oak Lawn, Fri.; at Brother Rice, Tues. at Lockport, Fri.; at Eisenhower, Tues. at Reavis, Fri. at Marmion, Fri. at Lincoln-Way East, Fri.; hosts Tinley Park, Tues.
* Records through Sunday, Jan. 14; compiled by Randy Whalen
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Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Mother McAuley Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard St. Laurence Stagg
W-L STREAK 7-11 W1 17-2 W11 15-4 W1 16-5 W5 10-7 W2 14-3 W1 9-11 W1 5-12 L2 10-10 W1 12-6 L3
NEXT hosts Ridgewood, Thurs.; at St. Edward, Sat.; hosts Oak Lawn, Tues. at Argo, Thurs. hosts Rich South, Mon.; hosts St. Viator, Wed. vs. Jones at Showcase in the Park at Kenwood, Sat. at Richards, Thurs.; at Chicago Christian, Tues. hosts Oak Lawn, Thurs.; at Hinsdale South, Tues. at Stagg, Mon. hosts Reavis, Fri.; hosts Rich Central, Tues. hosts Lindblom, Fri.; at Joliet Catholic Academy, Tues. hosts Sandburg, Mon.
* Records through Sunday, Jan. 14; compiled by Randy Whalen
FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL
FOCUS ON BOYS BASKETBALL
High five for McAuley’s January start
Aris ‘mystery’ ends with a steal and a slam
By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Chicago Christian’s Isayas Aris had one of those games that drove his fans, coaches and even himself a little crazy. The 6-foot-4 forward had his share of turnovers Friday night and missed three huge free throws down the stretch in its rivalry game against Illiana Christian — the final game these two teams played in the Lansing gym because Illiana is moving to Indiana the next school year. But with eight seconds left and a one-point lead, the Knights were on defense hoping to stop the host Vikings from scoring a game-winner. Aris pulled off a steal and turned it into a slam dunk and the Knights celebrated with a 62-59 victory in front of approximately 2,000 fans. Aris could only smile when talking about his up-and-down game. “It was so unpredictable…it was like a mystery,’’ he said. “Everything was going on so much at once. It was a great environment to play in.’’ On the final play he requested to play defense on dangerous Illiana guard Collin Flipse. “I didn’t want to let my teammates down or my coach so I had to play at a high rate to help us win the ballgame,” he said. “I saw him dribbling with a couple of little moves to the left and to the right. I felt I could get in there. I’m grateful to be able to do this.’’ CC coach Kevin Pittman said he was glad to see his star player come through after the earlier adversity. “He’s a good free-throw shooter so during the timeout I looked him in the eyes and said ‘that’s over, now is the time we have to make the play.’ ’’ Pittman said. “We dedicate a lot of time in practice on the defensive side of the ball. It’s nuts. It showed right there at the end. I was happy for him that he could end it that way.’’ Aris is in his second year at the Palos Heights school. The Elmwood Park resident, who played AAU ball with the Mercury Elite, said he previously attended a school in Florida with 3,500 students.
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Isayas Aris scored 23 points and had a steal-turnedslam dunk to close a victory over Illiana Christian on Friday night.
Losing streak broken St. Laurence sweated out a 79-75 victory over Providence St. Mel Friday in Burbank in Chicago Catholic League White action to break a four-game losing streak. Isaiah Harvey led the Vikings (13-6) back in the win column with 27 points.
On the road Sandburg fans will have to do some travelling to watch the Eagles. Starting Friday, the Eagles have an eight-game stretch on the road. They visit Lockport Friday and play at Eisenhower, Homewood-Flossmoor, the Lincoln-Way West Warrior Showdown, Plainfield South, Stagg, Bolingbrook and Lincoln-Way East. They are finally back home Feb. 16 against Lockport.
In the Red After playing crossover games the past couple of months, teams from the South Suburban Red finally will battle each other starting Friday night. The slate includes the battle of Oak Lawn with Richards visiting Oak Lawn while defending champion Evergreen Park hosts Argo and Shepard visits Reavis.
After closing December by losing four out of six games, Mother McAuley has been unbeatable to start off January. The Mighty Macs put those losses (which included two setbacks to the Associated Press’s No. 2 Class 4A team in the state, Montini, and No. 10 Marist) behind them and put together an impressive run, winning five games against a strong group of teams. The streak started with a 53-49 home victory over Trinity on Jan. 4 on Alumnae Basketball Night, in which more than 70 former players and their families were on hand and former McAuley teacher and coach Carol Carey was posthumously honored. Next was a trip to Benet in which the Macs came up with a 54-32 win over Batavia in the Chicagoland Invite Showcase on Jan. 6. The team came back home and pulled off its biggest win of the year — a 59-52 shocker over Geneva, which was ranked third in the state in Class 4A on Jan. 9. Last year, Geneva buried McAuley, 72-47. It was back on the road Thursday a 53-41 triumph over St. Ignatius. And the Mighty Macs finished a big week with a 42-36 win over Glenbard South Saturday in the Coach Kipp’s Hoopfest at Willowbrook High School. Jenna Badali had 15 points for the Mighty Macs. With postseason seeding scheduled for Feb. 1, the Macs can use these quality wins for a high seed in sectional action.
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Mother McAuley opened January with a 5-0 mark, playing a good schedule after finishing up December losing four out of six games.
Unpredictable Vikings St. Laurence has a solid 1010 record to open this week but coach George Shimko and his staff are not sure what they will get from the Vikings game to game. Heck, they don’t know what they will get out of the Vikings half to half or quarter to quarter. The Vikings continued to drive their fans and coaches crazy with a 43-39 victory over Providence Catholic in Burbank on Thursday. Fans might have been forgiven if they left at halftime as the Celtics owned a 30-16 lead. But those same fans would have missed a furious comeback in the final 16 minutes of the game. The Vikings outscored the Celtics 27-9 in the second half to pick up the victory.
Meagan Hecker scored 12 points and took a charge late in the game. Ashley Murphy added 11 points and four steals. Providence beat St. Laurence 56-41 to open the season at the Beecher Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 14.
Sandburg locks down Lockport Sandburg beat Lockport, 4132, in a road SouthWest Suburban Blue game on Thursday as the Eagles picked up a little revenge on the Porters. Lockport had beaten Sandburg, 44-43, in a wild pool play game at the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament in mid-December. Natalie Stavropoulos had 12 points in Thursday’s win. The two teams will go at it a third time on Feb. 1 in Orland Park.
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Continued from Page 1 co-champs with St. Viator in 1996-97. Brother Rice is in the middle
of the pack in the new Chicago Catholic League Blue conference with a 2-2 mark and Fenwick (40) is the lone unbeaten team in league play. The Crusaders resume conference action Friday night, hosting De La Salle (1-2).
MARIST/BROTHER RICE THROUGH THE YEARS A look at the Marist/Brother Rice rivalry since 1990. Marist hosted the games in the even-numbered years and Brother Rice hosted during the odd-numbered years: Date Winner Score Date Winner Score Jan. 9, 1990 Marist 65-55 Jan. 25, 2005 Rice 58-46 Jan. 22, 1991 Marist 67-47 Jan. 24, 2006 Marist 78-40 Jan. 28, 1992 Marist 71-53 Jan. 25, 2007 Marist 75-67 Feb. 16, 1993 Marist 68-67 (OT) Jan. 22, 2008 Marist 50-48 Jan. 25, 1994 Rice 64-62 (OT) Jan. 20, 2009 Rice 60-48 Jan. 24, 1995 Rice 71-66 Jan. 26, 2010 Rice 50-44 Jan. 12, 1996 Marist 55-53 Jan. 18, 2011 Rice 73-64 Jan. 21, 1997 Marist 68-57 Jan. 17, 2012 Marist 75-69 Jan. 20, 1998 Rice 61-49 Feb. 28, 2012 Marist 77-61* Jan. 19, 1999 Rice 75-63 Jan. 12, 2013 Rice 67-49 Jan. 18, 2000 Rice 73-68 Jan. 21, 2014 Marist 52-40 Jan. 23, 2001 Rice 60-36 Jan. 20, 2015 Marist 55-43 Jan. 22, 2002 Rice 59-36 Jan. 19, 2016 Marist 66-45 Jan. 28, 2003 Rice 74-47 Jan. 17, 2017 Rice 73-65 (OT) Jan. 27, 2004 Rice 54-51 Jan. 16, 2018 Marist 52-42 *— Marist Regional; Information compiled by Michael Minervini/Brother Rice
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Images from Chicago Christian’s OT win at Illiana
Approximately 2,000 fans were at Friday’s final Chicago Christian/Illiana Christian battle in the 41-year-old Lansing gym. The home side was filling quickly during warmups. Illiana is moving to Indiana next season.
Illiana’s Josh Harris (left) and Chicago Christian’s Micah Schnyders watch the flight of Schnyders’ shot that missed at the fourth-quarter buzzer to send the game into overtime. Chicago Christian won 62-59 in OT.
At times, Friday night’s game looked like a wrestling match. Above, Illiana’s Daniel Chandler (left) and Chicago Christian’s Jon Griffith fight for a loose ball.
Chicago Christian fans chant “This is OUR house” after storming the court during the last game between Chicago Christian and Illiana Christian at the gym in Lansing. Illiana is moving to a new school in Indiana next year.
With Illiana Christian moving to Indiana next season, Chicago Christian fans had a little fun with this sign. Illiana Christian had all kinds of guests at its rivalry game against Chicago Christian, including Uncle Sam.
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Chicago Christian coach Kevin Pittman has been a fan, player and coach in Illiana’s gym. Illiana Christian’s Colton DeJong hits the deck after colliding with Chicago Christian’s Isayas Aris late in Friday night’s game in Lansing.
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Continued from Page 1 career ended with a regional loss to Hales Franciscan. So this was big that our players played their last game here and went out on top.’’ Sophomore Micah Schnyders, who popped in 15 points, has been coming to the gym for years as a fan. He played grade school ball in the gym
but it was not quite the pressure cooker it was on Friday night. “I’ve been coming to Chicago Christian-Illiana games since I was in fifth grade,” he said. “I look forward to it every year. It’s a blessing to play in an atmosphere like this. I just found out this was our last game in this gym and I’m thankful to be a part of history like that. I hope we have them on our schedule next year because this atmosphere is just amazing.’’
About next season… Illiana is searching for a conference in Indiana to play in. No plans are concrete yet to keep the rivalry going but Vikings coach Grant Sikkema said he is in favor of it and you don’t have to ask Pittman twice. “With a rivalry like this, I don’t see how we don’t,” Pittman said. “There are talks from both sides and we want to keep this going for at least a couple of more years. The problem is that our
conference is so spread out. We go everywhere. For us to go out there — I know it’s not a huge trip — but boy, I sure like playing Shepard and Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn and some of those close schools for our non-conference games. But these two communities are interconnected. You are playing against relatives…it’s something special. “It’s probably one of the coolest rivalries in high school sports.’’
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL K. MISHLER, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE D. CONNOLLY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WAYNE D. CONNOLLY, THE EARL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MICHAEL K. MISHLER, MARK T. LINDEMANN, ANTHONY J. LINDEMANN, THOMAS J. LINDEMANN, RALPH K. LINDEMANN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008673 9748 MILL DRIVE EAST # 1E PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9748 MILL DRIVE EAST # 1E, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-33-209-031-1021. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-17-09030. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09030 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008673 TJSC#: 37-9733 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. I3072246
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD T. CREAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 09074 11020 S. EASTWOOD DRIVE 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 October 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11020 S. EASTWOOD DRIVE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-304-018-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $251,126.26. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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. COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 E-Mail: Foreclosure@CJDM.Legal Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 17 CH 09074 TJSC#: 37-9166 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.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARY ABRAHAM, PHILIP MATHEW, KGH CONSULTATION & TREATMENT, INC. Defendants 14 CH 009103 11838 CALIFORNIA 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 January 15, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 8, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11838 CALIFORNIA TRAIL, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-110-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-13-33027. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-33027 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 009103 TJSC#: 38-33 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. I3072855
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA A. TRACEY, CARRIAGE WAY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 010995 5704 128TH STREET UNIT #1C CRESTWOOD, IL 60445 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5704 128TH STREET UNIT #1C, CRESTWOOD, IL 60445 Property Index No. 24-32-208-010-1003. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-14-12194. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-12194 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 010995 TJSC#: 37-11367 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. I3072917
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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RAME JOUDEH, NOWAL JUDEH, FOUNTAIN HILLS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 06040 18038 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE 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 September 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 18038 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-32-308-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a tan brick, single family home, with an attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 13698. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 13698 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 06040 TJSC#: 37-11274 I3073476
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Cooking techniques for preparing healthy food
Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Flatbread Yogurt
A large part of healthy eating involves choosing the right foods. In addition to choosing the right foods, health-conscious individuals must choose the right methods to prepare those foods in order to maximize their nutritional value. Cooking methods such as frying can make for delicious meals, but such meals may not be so healthy. For example, each tablespoon of oil used when frying can add more than 100 calories to a meal. When counting calories, men and women should recognize that the way they prepare foods can affect the overall calorie count of a meal. In addition to choosing healthy cooking methods, health-conscious men and women can employ the following strategies to make meals as healthy as possible. • Invest in new cookware. Choose nonstick cookware that will reduce the amount of oil, spray and butter needed to keep foods from sticking. Manufacturers are now touting ceramic cookware, which is free of trace metals or dangerous chemicals that can leach into food from the cooking surface. What’s more, pots and pans don’t contain chemical coatings that can eventually flake off into food. smoked paprika • Stock up on healthy recipes. • 1 teaspoon finely grated Purchase cookbooks that showlemon peel case healthy recipes or peruse the Internet for heathy recipes. In a small resealable glass or Many websites cater to healthplastic container, combine all of conscious foodies who do not want to sacrifice their health to the ingredients. enjoy delicious meals. • Choose smart fats. All oils are YOGURT FLATBREAD loaded in calories, but healthy oils Serves 4 can still be used without sacrific-
Homemade hummus with truly unique taste Hummus provides a delicious and healthy alternative to less nutritional dips. Versatile and available in various flavors, hummus can be whipped up at home for those who prefer to make their own dips. The following recipe for “Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Yogurt Flatbread” from James Campbell Caruso’s “Espa–a: Explore the Flavors of Spain” (Gibbs Smith) includes some Moroccan flavors that give this easy-to-prepare recipe a truly unique taste. GARBANZO-CARROT HUMMUS WITH GRILLED YOGURT FLATBREAD Makes 2 cups • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped • Salt • 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans, drained • 4 teaspoons chopped cilantro plus 1 teaspoon for garnish • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 4 teaspoons olive oil • 2 teaspoons chile flakes • 2 teaspoons Moroccan
Spice Blend (see below) • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 batch Yogurt Flatbread (see below) In a medium saucepan, combine the carrots with 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the carrots are tender. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the carrots to drain and cool in a colander. Combine carrots and remaining ingredients, except for Yogurt Flatbread, in the work bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with the remaining cilantro. Serve with fresh, hot Yogurt Flatbread cut in wedges. MOROCCAN SPICE BLEND Makes about 2 tablespoons • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1 teaspoon turmeric • 1 teaspoon threads • 1 teaspoon coriander • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon coarse salt • 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt • Olive oil Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the yogurt and mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Cover the work bowl and allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium. Scrape the dough from the work bowl and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a long log and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and use a rolling pin or tortilla press to flatten it into a 1/4-inch-thick tortilla shape. Brush each “tortilla” lightly with olive oil. Grill each for about 40 seconds then turn and cook another 40 seconds.
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Soon the results will support your vision, and you can enjoy the fruits of your labors. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Let other people’s perceptions roll off you like water off of a duck’s back, Virgo. To get the full picture, you need to immerse yourself and make up your own mind. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, take a few steps back and think about whether or not a new approach is needed regarding a specific situation. Thinking logically instead of emotionally may help. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, take a day to recharge your batteries if you feel your energy stores are running low. You may not need an extended vacation to do so, just a day to relax. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, looking within yourself can help you get a grasp on your situation and your future. Make the most of this introspection and use it as a catalyst for positive change.
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ing flavor. Olive oil is an unsaturated fat that is a much healthier choice than butter or saturated fats. When cooking with oil, do so in moderation. • Think about baking foods. Baking is handy for more than breads and desserts. Baking is one method of cooking that may not require the addition of fat. Meats that are baked can be placed on top of a rack, so that excess fat drips off and is contained in the bottom of the pan. • Explore poaching, broiling and grilling. Poaching, broiling and grilling are three healthy alternatives to frying. Broiling and grilling expose food to direct heat, so it is a fast method of cooking and may not be appropriate for foods that require longer cooking times to tenderize. Poaching is the process of simmering foods in water or another flavorful liquid. • Use minimally refined ingredients. Select among whole grains and ingredients that have not been refined. The closer a product is to its natural state, the
more nutritional properties it is likely to have retained. • Season foods yourself. Rather than relying on prepackaged seasonings, mix your own blends. Packaged seasonings generally contain a lot of salt. Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the freshest of flavor. • Add heat for flavor. Spicy pepper, dry mustard and other zesty flavor enhancers can make foods taste delicious without added calories. • Try low-fat or fat-free dairy. Substitute low-fat alternatives for full-fat dairy items. For example, Greek yogurt can sometimes be used in place of less healthy ingredients such as mayonnaise. • Trim excess fats. Prepare meats and poultry well by trimming the fat and skin to make the final product even healthier. By remembering healthy eating involves not just the foods they cook, but also how those foods are cooked, home cooks can make their meals that much healthier.
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The Center features comedy at luncheon The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650. • Handbuilding with Clay will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for three Saturdays beginning Jan. 20. Teacher Liz Credio will help students working with clay to create a variety of ceramic projects. Credio will have projects to show students and allow time for experimentation. This will be an introduction class for beginners or studio time for experienced students. The class fee is $60 plus a $15 materials fee. • A Family Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday Jan. 21. Participants will gather in the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway for this family friendly service. Families with children of all ages are invited to gather once a month and learn the Christian tradition. Older kids will be invited during the service to move into a space of their own with a teacher from Joyful Path and discuss the message of the day. Little ones will still be with their parents doing age-appropriate activities. All will regroup at the end of the session to share hospitality. • January’s luncheon will feature Comedy from Bridgeport with Mary Lou Edwards from noon to
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2 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 23. Mary Lou Scalise Edwards is a Chicagoan born into an Italian-American family with all the blessings and liabilities that encompasses. Many of her hilarious coming-of-age stories originate in an ethnic neighborhood in Bridgeport, which is part of the infamous old First Ward -- home to mayors, moguls and mobsters. With a degree in speech and theatre, Edwards graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, where she discovered the whole world was not Catholic and the Earth was round. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary. • Men’s POV is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 23. George Harris will be the discussion leader for the book “Just Mercy” by Bryan
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McCord sets three-day painting workshop Art journaling in progress.
Stevenson. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, and new members are welcome. • The class for Creative Art Journaling will meet from noon to 3 p.m. Friday Jan. 26. This class meets regularly on the last Friday of each month throughout
the year. Instructor April Schabes will help participants create a colorful artistic record of days, thoughts, and experiences through words, collages, photos, poems, magazine images, drawings, and watercolor. The class fee is $120 for 2018.
Announce programs at Orland museum Officials at the Village of Orland Park History Museum, 14415 S. Beacon Ave., are inviting everyone to visit this month. Open every Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the museum’s current exhibit “Life of an Orlander” highlights the village’s agricultural past as it celebrates 125 years as an incorporated municipality. History fans age 18 and up are invited to come out for “What Is It Wednesday” on Wednesday, Feb. 7 to learn about various artifacts chosen for this historical exhibit. Guests can also play “guess the artifact” for a chance to win yearlong museum membership. “This is a fun event that’s the
perfect excuse to get out and enjoy some historical trivia and learn more about our current exhibit,” said museum curator, Sarah Konzen. “What Is It Wednesday” runs from noon to 1 p.m. There is no charge, but registration is required. On Saturday, Feb. 10, the museum welcomes historian, actor and author Joseph Geringer for his talk, “Capone and Ness.” Geringer tells the true story of the Untouchables and the government’s fight against organized crime. “This is a thrilling and engaging presentation,” said Konzen. “Geringer is very good and I hope many people will come out for this unique and historical talk.”
The presentation runs from 1 to 2 p.m. and is intended for guests 18 years of age and older. Registration is required and the cost is $9 for residents, $14 for non-residents. The museum opened in April of 2016 and was established to capture, preserve and celebrate
the village’s past. The museum is housed in the village’s former village hall. To register for either event, contact the village’s Recreation Administration Office at (708) 403-7275. To learn more about the museum, call (708) 873-1622.
Enjoy IPO’s all-Beethoven program with guest conductor Guest Conductor Stefan Veselka will lead the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra in an all-Beethoven program at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 in the Ozinga Chapel on the campus of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights. A pre-concert question and answer period with Winston Choi and Stefan Veselka takes place in the auditorium from 6:25 to 6:50 p.m. The Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra members perform in the lobby from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Single tickets start at $25 in advance. Student tickets are $10 and group tickets are available with a minimum of seven patrons. Ticketing fees may apply. New subscriber rates of up to 40 percent off are still available for a three-concert package of the final three performances for the 2017-18 season. Veselka, currently the principal conductor of Germany’s Münster Symphony Orchestra, has collaborated with symphony orchestras and opera companies throughout Europe. He is also a prize-winning
pianist and graduate of Hochschule der Künste in Berlin. In an IPO season that celebrates the musical genius of Leonard Bernstein on this 100th anniversary of his birth, Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto was a program favorite of Bernstein, who would both conduct and perform the solo piano part. Joining IPO for this work on Feb. 10 is Chicago-based pianist Choi. His recent performances have taken him throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe as both a soloist and ensemble member. The Coriolan Overture and Symphony No. 7 complete the all-Beethoven evening. Beethoven himself directed the symphony’s premiere in 1813 when it surprised listeners with its distinctive use of rhythm and harmony. This visionary masterwork became a favorite of Bernstein and was the last work he ever conducted. For more information or tickets, call (708) 481-7774. The IPO Ozinga Chapel box office opens one hour before the performance on concert night.
Bridge Teen Center to host Mac and Cheese competition The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade. For more information, call (708) 532-0500. • Monet Painting is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. Students will learn how Monet created his paintings in order to mimic his Impressionist style in a colorful, expressive masterpiece. • Students will learn how to “Turn Your Passion Into a Career” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. Students will create a vision board to help identify passion
and purpose to use now and in a future career. • Embroidery Hoop Wall Décor will be held from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24. Students will choose brightly designed fabrics and threads and position them in embroidery hoops to create a wall hanging. • A culinary segment will feature a Mac and Cheese competition with Chef Jesus Rodriguez from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Students will take a classic comfort food and add a personal flare with cheese varieties and other mixed-in ingredients.
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“Path to Painting Success” a three-day workshop with artist Michael Van Zeyl, is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25-27 at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park. The workshop is open artists of all levels. Zeyl will teach students the essentials for creating dimensional, life-like paintings. Topics will include painting surfaces and how to prepare them, the essential elements of picture making with a focus on valuescale arrangement, color theory and how to achieve color harmony, composition development, drawing, creating interesting edge effects and thin and thick paint application. Students will work from stilllife set-ups and live models. Mornings will feature instructor demonstrations and lectures, followed by student painting in the afternoon. When live models are present, there will be a shared model fee. Materials list will be distributed upon registration. The workshop
is $295 and reservations may be made by calling (708) 671-0648. There will also be a painting demonstration by Van Zeyl from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. Admission is $30 (free for people enrolled in the workshop). He will talk about his process and attendees will watch him do a live portrait painting demonstration from a model. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.