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Village: Redo medical building hearing Palos Park sends recommendation to deny rezone back to plan body By Michael Gilbert To avoid potential litigation, Palos Park officials voted unanimously Monday to send a developer’s request to rezone residential lots on McCarthy Road for a medical office building back to the Plan Commission for another hearing. The move may seem like déjà vu to the residents opposed to the zone change. The Plan Commission had voted unanimously on Oct. 20 to recommend the Village Council reject the rezone petition to the cheers of those residents who remained to the end of that contentious session that lasted
more than two hours. Developer Brad Wilson is seeking to have the parcels at 7831, 7835 and 7919 W. McCarthy Road rezoned from R-1 residential to B-2 business in order to construct a two-story, 43,769 square-foot medical office building, with 190 parking spaces. Village attorney Thomas Bayer told the more than 170 residents who packed the Recreation Center’s gym for Monday’s Village Council meeting that the Plan Commission did not sufficiently explain its reasoning for denying the rezoning in its recommendation to the Village Council. Bayer said Palos Park code lists
six factors the Plan Commission is to consider when deciding whether or not to recommend approval or denial of a rezoning request.
See Editorial, Page 4 “It is imperative the Plan Commission not just come up with a recommendation that says ‘we vote to deny or we vote to recommend’ but to explain why they are making that recommendation,” Bayer said. “The reason that is so important is those six factors are based on case law in Illinois and case law says a court can analyze somebody who is challenging the decision
of a municipality,” Bayer said. “That is what the court is going to look at to determine whether or not that decision was reasonable based on the factors and evidence presented.” In reviewing a petition for the rezoning of land, the Plan Commission is required by the village code to consider the following factors: • Existing uses of property within the general area of the property in question. • The zoning classification of Photo by Michael Gilbert property within the general area Resident Kathy Michal (left) signs a petition against the construction of a of the property in question;
proposed medical office building on McCarthy Road while resident Maryann
See PALOS PARK, Page 2 Murnin looks on Monday prior to the start of the Village Council meeting.
PALOS HEIGHTS
Filling Dominick’s out of city’s control Jewel parent holds lease until 2022 By Jack Murray Palos Heights officials would like few things more than to see a new retailer open in the vacant Dominick’s store at 127th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. The trouble is the parent company of Jewel-Osco is leasing the space, and its lease does not run out until March 31, 2022, according to Mayor Bob Straz. Many Palos Heights residents have been asking what the city is doing to fill the empty Dominick’s store, Mayor Straz told the City Council at its meeting Tuesday. But he and other city officials can do little as long as Jewel’s parent Photo by Patricia Bailey company, Albertsons, continues to lease the space. Palos Heights City AdministraThe Orland Palos VFW Post 2604 Color Guard opened Palos Park’s Veterans Day remembrance ceremony last Friday at the VFW memorial outside the tor Dan Nisavic and Community Rec. Center. Local officials gathered with residents to pay tribute to the men and women who served in the armed forces in ceremonies held in Orland Development Director Ken Busse were among leaders of more than Park, Palos Park and Palos Heights. For more scenes of all due honors, see Pages 2 and 3.
Veterans Day honors for those who served
a dozen suburbs who met last Thursday in Naperville to ask Albertsons to help them fill the empty Dominick’s stores in their localities. Albertsons merged with Safeway Inc., the owner of the Dominick’s chain, in January 2015, and took control over many of the shuttered Dominick’s sites, including the one in Palos Heights. The Dominick’s chain closed at the end of 2013. Officials in suburbs with empty Dominick’s stores believe that Albertsons pays the leases to keep other grocery stores out of those markets that would compete with a nearby Jewel, Straz indicated. The Palos Heights Jewel is a short drive west on 127th Street from the long-closed Dominick’s store, and many area residents miss the See PALOS HEIGHTS, Page 2
Heights will begin the holidays at Lake Katherine
Tree-lighting celebration moved up to Friday, day after Thanksgiving The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce and city of Palos Heights will host their annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony at a new location this year, Lake Katherine Nature Center. And it will be a week earlier than usual too: Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving. Traditionally, the tree-lighting had been held the first Friday in December outside the Palos Heights Fire Protection District station, 12300 S. Harlem Ave.
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Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday-shopping season. We will now be leading off, with the first of the local celebrations. It won’t conflict with any of the others either. Many of us have family and business connections in Palos Park, Worth, Orland Park and other communities, and we try to go to all the holiday celebrations.” While there are changes, a lot of the traditional festivities Photo courtesy Summerfield Farm and Zoo that people look forward to seeing will still be there. As Reindeer will be among the attractions at Palos Heights’ holiday tree-lighting celebration to be held Friday, Nov. 25, at Lake Katherine Nature Center,
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Veterans Day 2016: Palos Heights
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Mother McAuley volleyball players show off their Class 4A championship trophy to their large student section at Redbird Arena Saturday night.
Looking out for No. 1
Photos by Dermot Connolly
Jim Helsdingen of Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604 carries the Stars and Stripes during the presentation of the colors at the Palos Heights Veterans Day commemoration last Friday.
No. 1-in-nation Mighty Macs win 15th state volleyball championship By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
The No. 1 team in the country is officially the No. 1 team in the state. Mother McAuley’s volleyball team, which was ranked No. 1 in
the nation by prepvolleyball.com, proved to be the best in Illinois after beating Minooka 25-19, 19-25, 25-19 in the Illinois High School Association Class 4A state championship Saturday night at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.
Junior Charley Niego led the Mighty Macs (40-1) with 14 kills and 15 digs while Katie O’Connell had 11 kills and 13 digs. The Macs’ 15th state volleyball title was one of many big stories during the week. St. Laurence’s football team knocked off top-seeded Lemont, 27-20 in the Class 6A quarterfinals in Burbank and several local athletes signed letters-of-intent for colleges. Those stories and more can be found in Sports.
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Ed Pahl explains the history of Veterans Day during Palos Heights’Veterans Day ceremony last Friday at the veterans memorial outside City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive.
Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz reads the City Council’s Scott Kelly, chairman of the Palos Heights Veterans resolution honoring veterans at the city’s Veterans Commission, salutes after placing a flower on the city’s Day ceremony held Friday outside City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. veterans memorial.
Rep. Lipinski invites veterans to share their stories for Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (IL-3) is asking veterans in the 3rd District to share their stories so they can be preserved in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project (VHP). For any veteran that is interested, the congressman’s office will set up a recorded interview at a local site. The VHP collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of veterans so that current and future generations can better understand the contributions and sacrifices they made.
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Continued from Page 1 usual, the St. Alexander School Choral Ensemble will headline the event, singing a selection of carols. Choral groups from Stagg and Shepard High Schools have also been invited to perform. The Palos Lions Club is providing the tree this year, expected to be 16 feet tall. It will be placed in the lakeside Anniversary Garden in front of the Eugene G.
All veterans are invited to call Lipinski’s Chicago office at 773948-6223 for more information or to schedule an interview. At the conclusion of the recorded interview, participants will receive a copy and one will be sent to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. “I encourage all veterans to take advantage of this unique opportunity,” Rep. Lipinski said. “Our history is the story of every person who has contributed in some way to our great nation, and that means
every veteran, including those that served during the Cold War. Our heroes are not just those we read about in the history books, but every man and woman who has served our nation in uniform.” All recorded interviews will be housed in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress. They will be available to researchers, scholars, students, authors, filmmakers, and anyone else visiting the library. For more information, go online to lipinski. house.gov.
Simpson clubhouse. “When you come over the foot bridge entering the nature center, it will be right there,” said Mintle. “We’ve discussed with Lake Katherine officials the possibility of using a tree growing on the grounds eventually, but bringing one in allows us to place it in a central location.” Family-oriented activities planned include face-painting and crafts in the auditorium, where children will be invited to make holiday ornaments.
Free refreshments such as hot chocolate, juice, cookies and popcorn will be provided. Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz said the chamber’s decision to move to Lake Katherine makes a lot of sense. “It is the Chamber’s decision. But let’s try a new location. It is a beautiful spot too. Other holiday activities are already planned there, like hayrides (on Friday, Dec. 9). It should be a lot of fun. Who knows, in the future, it might be at the newly expanded Palos Heights Rec Center.”
• The suitability of the property to the uses permitted under the existing and proposed classifications; • The trend of development, if any, in the general area of the property in question, including changes, if any, which have taken place since the date the property was placed in its present zoning classification; • Proposed uses of property within the general area of the property in question as represented on the Village Comprehensive Plan; • The frontage and square footage of the land and whether or not it adjoins a parcel of land, which bears the same zoning district classification as the proposed amendment. “Whether there is ultimately an approval or denial of the rezoning, it is very important that a record be set that relates to those factors so that the decision is not arbitrary but based upon the evidence presented,” Bayer said. Commissioner G. Darryl Reed moved to refer the rezone petition back to the Plan Commission so that the standards of the village code are met. After he reviewed the tape of the Oct. 20 hearing, Reed said the village lacks “a record sufficient for council review.” Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney said after the meeting the Plan Commission “did not make specific fact findings” in its decision to recommend rejecting the rezoning. “The record needs to be clarified,” he said. The council’s decision to refer the issue back to the Plan Commission rather than concur with the recommendation to deny the rezoning did not sit well with residents, especially Patricia Skertich. “We cannot see a positive [to the medical office building,]” Skertich told the council “I’m trying to understand [the benefits] and I think many of us are. “Once rezoning starts it is like a cancer – it doesn’t stop. If you rezone that one area it will creep down McCarthy Road and erode our property values and destroy the beauty of the village.” Sue Parker was proud of the residents who have signed a petition against the proposed medical office. “A group of us have gone door-to-door to every house in the village and all I can say is I am so proud of Palos Park,” she said. “I have lived here 10 years and never knew this community existed. This nightmare of a situation has brought us all together.” Resident Cathy Maier asked the council if the
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opportunity to shop at both. Mayor Straz has previously met with the president of Jewel to try to get the company to do something that would open the way for a new retailer to open in the Dominick’s site, he said. About 15 other suburbs face the same situation as does Palos Heights, Straz said. Municipal officials in those suburbs with empty Dominick’s stores would like to see Albertons stop extending its leases on those properties, so that new retailers, including grocery stores, can open and operate in them. Straz estimated that the closing of the Palos Heights Dominick’s has meant $100,000 a year in lost sales taxes the store used to generate for the city, when asked after the council meeting. Sales at the Jewel in Palos Heights, at 127th Street and Harlem Avenue, have gone up dramatically in the years since Dominick’s closed here, Straz added. Alderman Michael McGrogan (4th Ward) said that Albertsons is
A sign by residents opposed to the rezoning of property along McCarthy Road for a medical office building stood outside the Palos Park Recreation Center for Monday’s Village Council meeting there.
decision to send the item back to the Plan Commission was an opportunity for the developer to meet the six criteria. “A lot of people in this village have spent a lot of time trying to tell you how they feel and I think sending it back to the Plan Commission is not an efficient way of using your village residents’ time,” Maier said. Julie Fitzpatrick told the council the building could compromise the safety of residents in the area. “123rd Place is a cut-through street,” Fitzpatrick said. “If this medical building goes up it’s going to bring people from all over who don’t know the speed limit. It’s a very dangerous intersection and this will create more problems, more accidents, injuries and deaths. This should not be approved.” The Plan Commission will next discuss the potential rezoning during a public hearing Thursday, Dec. 15. at 7:30 p.m., Mahoney said. That meeting, like the one held Monday, will take place at the Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St., to accommodate what is expected to be a large crowd. Monday’s meeting marked the first time in more than a decade a village council meeting was held anywhere but the Kaptur Administrative Center. The Village Council will take no action on the rezoning until the first meeting in January, the mayor said.
in some cases renewing its leases of empty Dominick’s stores, according to press accounts he read. “It’s not in the city’s control,” he said of the ability to fill the vacant Palos Heights Dominick’s store. He asked who owns the Indian Trails Shopping Center, where the shuttered Dominick’s is located. “Two individuals” own it, Straz replied. Meanwhile, Albertsons officials maintain they have been working to re-tenant, or return to the landlord, most of the former Dominick’s sites, and that many now house grocery stores, according
to published reports. Also Tuesday, City Clerk Thomas Kantas said a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the city’s proposed 2016 tax levy. Mayor Straz’s appointment of Steven Foertsch to the Palos Heights Public Library Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy of Pat Hunt for a three-year term expiring May 24, 2019 win unanimous approval by aldermen. The council also granted a class A liquor license for AneMoNe Caffee, 6431 W. 127th St.
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Palos woman mourned after struck by vehicle By Dermot Connolly Services were to be held today for a 70-year-old Palos Park woman who died after she was struck by a Jeep on the street outside her home Saturday. Sonja M. Klein was fatally injured at 5:25 p.m. near the intersection of 131st Street and 86th Avenue in unincorporated Palos Park. A Jeep Laredo was eastbound on 131st Street approaching 86th Avenue when it struck Mrs. Klein who was partially in the roadway, according to Sophia Ansari, a spokesperson for the Cook
County Sheriff’s Police. Mrs. Klein lived in the 13100 block of South 86th Avenue, Ansari said. The driver of the vehicle, a 53-year-old Oak Forest man, stopped at the scene, police said. Another driver on the scene who announced that he was a doctor attempted CPR. Mrs. Klein was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where she was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office determined Sunday that she died of blunt force injuries caused by being struck by
a Jeep. Her death was ruled an accident. Ansari said on Monday that the investigation is ongoing. No citations or arrests had been made as of Monday. Mrs. Klein is survived by her husband, three children and five grandchildren. She was a volunteer at Palos Community Hospital. “She loved life, loved to travel, and had a passion for the arts. More than anything, Sonja loved her grandchildren,” her death notice states. Visitation was held Wednesday. Funeral service is scheduled today at 10 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home in Orland Park.
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Palos Park’s Veterans Day ceremony last Friday began with an invocation by the John Curphey, interim pastor of Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church. Other dignitaries on the dais were Village Manager Rick Boehm, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, World War II Navy veteran Ed Stangel, Mayor John Mahoney, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison and VFW bugler Chuck White.
Due honors and remembrance on Veterans Day in Palos Park Palos South 8-grader and Student Council President Natalie Oliven reads her Patriot Pen winning essay to the assembly on Veterans Day.
Palos South honors veterans More than 40 veteran servicemen and women were honored on at Palos South Middle School’s annual Veterans Day Assembly last Friday. The program pays tribute to the parents, grandparents and other family members and friends of the students and staff of Palos School District 118 who have served the country. Organized and planned by Palos South’s Student Council, the program included the placing of the POW/MIA flag, and remarks from student council officers, Veterans Assembly Committee Chair Pat-
After discussing post-traumatic stress disorder and how he served in 50-degree below zero weather, veteran Shelly Sonheim, of Palos Heights, points out a remembrance brick at the Blue Start marker to Alice Gavaghan, of Palos Park, and Maria Rogers, curator of the Palos Historical Society.
rick Gal and Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz. The Palos South Performing Arts Ensemble sang “God Bless the USA,” and honorees also stood to be recognized as the Cardinal Symphonic Band played musical tributes to each of the armed forces. Palos VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest winners Sajal Shukla, Kaitlyn Kenney and Natalie Oliven read their winning essays. At the conclusion of the ceremony, trumpeters from the Cardinal Band performed “Taps.” All honorees were recognized individually and presented with “Stars of Re-
membrance” from retired American flags as a symbolic keepsake of gratitude. The Student Council was also proud to announce that Palos South was able to raise enough money to fund an Honor Flight for a local veteran. Presiding over the ceremony in his 15th year was longtime Palos resident Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scott Allen, whose three children are all graduates of Palos 118. “Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff for taking the time to recognize us, the servicemen and women of the United States,” Allen said. — Palos School District 118
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Better safe than sued
Palos Park doesn’t want to get sued. It’s as simple as that, why the Village Council voted unanimously Monday to refer back to the Plan Commission its recommendation that the village deny the rezoning of five residential lots at 7831, 7835 and 7919 W. McCarthy Road to allow construction of a medical office building. So a redo of the Oct. 20 Plan Commission hearing of the rezone petition is now scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Village Attorney Thomas Bayer explained the reasoning to the nearly 200 residents opposed to the zone change who packed the Recreation Center for Monday’s council meeting. The village may refer a matter back to the Plan Commission if the council feels the plan body’s recommendation to approve or deny a zone change does not address six factors stated in the village code upon which its recommendation is based. They are listed in our story on Page One by Michael Gilbert. In the view of village Commissioner G. Darryl Reed and the rest of the council, the record of the Oct. 20 Plan Commission hearing does not sufficiently take into account those factors. They and Mayor John Mahoney then voted unanimously to send the whole jumble back to the Plan Commission to be heard all over again. After that vote was taken, most of the nearly 200 residents opposed to the zone change quickly vanished from the Recreation Center, where the council meeting was held to accommodate the large crowd. Foes of the rezone had hoped that the council would uphold the Plan Commission’s recommendation to deny that night, or at its Dec. 12 meeting. But that was and is not to be. Some wore signs that read “Save Palos Park.” Many added their names to the hundreds on petition sheets asking the council to deny the zone change. And they are creating a website called PreservePalosPark.com. And they have hired a lawyer who attended Monday’s meeting. Sue Parker said she never saw the community come together like this before when she addressed the council during the public comment portion Monday. “The community is concerned” and that’s why people “showed up en masse” to state their case Monday, Doug Sanborn said during his turn at the podium. An articulate, informed bunch, the residents are organized and active in the fight to keep those five residential parcels on McCarthy Road across from its intersection with 123rd Place zoned residential. And they have many villagers of prominence with them. You could have thrown a rock in the crowd at the Rec. Center Monday night and hit a community leader active in the civic organizations that form the community fabric of Palos Park. It will be interesting to see where this fight will lead as we head into and through the holidays. Mayor Mahoney doesn’t see the issue coming for a vote before the Village Council until after the New Year. The timing had Julie Fitzpatrick lament: “I don’t appreciate the developer stretching this into the holidays.” Legally, the stolid homeowners and concerned families of Palos Park have a tough battle ahead. Developer Brad Wilson stuck very close to those six factors mentioned above when he made his presentation for the two-story medical office building to the Plan Commission on Oct. 20. He pointed out that the site he wants rezoned abuts a gas station zoned commercial. He noted that it fronts McCarthy Road, not exactly a residential street. He emphasized that Palos Community Hospital is in the general area. He quoted chapter and verse from the village’s Comprehensive Plan. He is an experience developer of medical facilities who clearly knows his rights to a fair hearing of his plans. And he can hire lawyers, too. It might not have been popular, but we think people will accept that it was the responsible decision from a legal and fiduciary standpoint that the Village Council made Monday night.
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READERS WRITE Preserve Palos Park Dear Editor: There is a request before the village of Palos Park to change the zoning on McCarthy Road from residential to commercial. A petition is being circulated for people to sign who are against the zoning change. If a zoning change occurs here, a precedent has been set for this to happen again virtually anywhere in Palos Park. Most of us moved here because of the trees and rural setting in an otherwise urban area. It is a comfort not to be surrounded by businesses, curbs, sidewalks and streetlights. I support the petition to oppose the rezoning. Residents who want to keep informed of updates on this issue can visit the website PreservePalosPark.com. — Paul Penland, Palos Park
Keep it residential along McCarthy Road Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the request to rezone five residential parcels of land to commercial and construct a two-story 43,769 square foot medical building with 190 parking spaces in Palos Park. My husband and I have lived in Palos Park for 15 years, where we have raised our family of four children. We decided to settle in Palos Park because of its small town
character, beautiful wooded lots and uniqueness from surrounding cities. The proposed rezoning of residential land contradicts everything Palos Park is all about. We already have our commercialized land and wonderful grocery stores, restaurants, banks and gas stations along 131st Street and La Grange Road. There are empty lots along Route 83 and Harlem that are away from residential homes that can be built upon. There is a nearby vacant grocery store and various empty office buildings along Southwest Highway they can be used to house a medical building or medical offices. As a registered nurse serving our community, I know there are plenty of vacant medical office space nearby. The developer should take his plans there. The plan should not occur in the middle of residential homes, less than a half mile from a school and bike/ walk trails. A 43,769-square-foot medical building with 190 parking spaces will increase traffic flow to our neighborhood. I already wait 10 minutes at the fiveway stop light at Route 83 and Southwest Highway. As I drive my daughter to school, cars speed by on McCarthy road in the school zone. Cars speed past my home on 123rd Place, going in excess of 30 mph in a 20 mph zone. What will more traffic bring? It will further jeopardize the safety of our children and increase unwanted traffic in our neighborhood.
If the zoning change is allowed, it opens the door for other residential properties in Palos Park to do the same. Palos Park will be changed forever. Rezoning also gives the developer the right to put up any number of commercial developments on the land. If the “Medical Building” development falls through this land can become a parking lot, a loud bar or any of 90 different businesses. If we keep it residential, it will continue to be a quiet, peaceful, property with 210 living trees! The amount of support from the community of Palos Park to stop this rezoning is overwhelming. I just left the Village of Palos Park Council meeting and was proud of the number of residents who stood up to oppose the developer’s petition. But our fight isn’t over yet. The community needs to continue to stay informed and attend the next Plan Commission meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the Palos Park Recreation Center. They can also stay informed by going to PreservePalosPark.com. We must continue to fight and reinforce our strong and positive community image and identity! Preserve Palos Park! — Julie Fitzpatrick
Palos 118 early childhood programs work miracles Dear Editor: Thank you to all who voted in the Palos School District 118 referendum this past
Tuesday. As autism, ADHD, and other early-learning challenges are better (and earlier) diagnosed in the toddler population, the proposed Early Childhood/ Pre-K wing at Palos West, which you just approved, will allow the District to better meet the toddlers’ needs, and get them ready for school. Regardless of how you voted, be assured that District 118’s Early Childhood / Pre-Kindergarten programs work miracles with the 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds who need that extra attention, to get them ready for kindergarten and beyond. I have personally seen 3-year-olds, deemed too disruptive for pre-school, transformed into straight-A students, by the time they get to junior high school, all because of the foundation laid by District 118’s EC/Pre-K teachers, aides, and support staff. Thanks to EC / Pre-K, and your support, “the sky’s the limit” for these children. Despite the rants, raves, grandstanding, and controversies of this past year, government has done some great things in our area recently. The Palos Fire District, thanks to the 2013 referendum, has a new fire truck, and a new ambulance, to help save lives and property. Thanks to the Capital Plan passed by our General Assembly, and signed by former Gov. Quinn in 2009, we have a brand-new LaGrange Continued on page 5
Trump won by promising ‘change’ Hillary Clinton lost the election because many mainstream Democrats tired of the arrogance, hypocrisies and insider elitism and abandoned her. Just look at her numbers: In 2012, Barack Obama won 65.4 million votes against Mitt Romney (who got 61 million votes). In 2008, Obama won 69.6 million votes against John McCain (who got 60 million votes). Hillary Clinton only received 60.9 million votes, slightly more than the 60.4 million votes Donald J. Trump received. But Trump defeated Clinton in the “battleground” states where it counted most, Ohio, Michigan, Florida, Wisconsin and North Carolina, earning 289 delegates while Clinton earned only 228. One voting block that rejected Clinton and supported Trump were the “Reagan Democrats,” conservative Middle America Democrats disappointed with Obama. Trump’s supporters connected with criticism of Obamacare, which failed to provide affordable healthcare. Insurance and prescription costs are rising through the roof. Something must be done. Trump’s supporters worried about the rising terrorism threat from the Middle East. Trump addressed it, somewhat awkwardly, but Hillary was AWOL on the issue. Trump’s supporters are concerned about rising illegal immigration from Mexico. Not all Mexicans are violent criminals and rapists, but many of the illegal immigrants that sneak in from across the border are. They engaged in human trafficking, drugs and murders. Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is a good example of the violence that easily steps across the border, in part because of the corruption that dominates the Mexican government. On “60 Minutes,” Trump urged those who are intimidating Hispanics and Mus-
RAY HANANIA lims to “Stop it.” He repeated what he said during the election that the media ignored, that of the 12 million illegal immigrants in this country, about three million could be criminals and should be arrested, deported or jailed. Trump will secure the border first, then address the issue of the remaining immigrants who he called “good people.” As for the protesters? Many are haters and professional agitators who reject our democracy, concerned only with their own empowerment. They must be prosecuted for their violence, not coddled. If anything needs to be investigated, its charges that the media ignored that Clinton activists orchestrated much of the violence at Trump rallies against blacks, Hispanics, Muslims and gays. The next biggest loser in this election is the mainstream national news media. With only few exceptions, the national media insisted Clinton would win and Trump would lose. Their failure was epic. Trump’s supporters are sick and tired of the ignorant, biased and racist mainstream American news media. The media distorted issues, twisted facts, and ignored middle class concerns while championing the rights of special interest groups. The media protected Clinton while leading the attack on Trump. That’s what he meant by “rigged.” The media exaggerated sex accusations against Trump but
suppressed accusations that Hillary Clinton enabled Bill Clinton’s sexual predatory practices before, during, and after his presidency. The media lied about Trump’s supporters characterizing them as “uneducated” and “racist.” But Trump’s supporters included women (more than 40 percent), and blacks and Hispanics (25 percent). In Michigan, the media claimed Muslims would carry Clinton. They ignored the majority of Middle East voters, who are Christian Arabs and Chaldeans, and secular Muslims who all overwhelmingly voted for Trump. The issue of the Muslim “Ban” was exaggerated, too. But the news media doesn’t care about Muslims. The news media is the driving force behind the increased anti-Muslim and anti-Arab racism. On Dec. 2, 2015, a Muslim husband and wife massacred 12 Americans and injured 22 others at a Christmas party being held at a San Bernardino Health Center. Five days later, Trump was asked by a reporter, what could be done? Trump said America needed “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.” The media ignored that last part, but many Americans did not. What brought Trump’s supporters together? More than 90 percent of Trump’s supporters said they wanted “change.” I was moved and impressed with Trump’s 60 Minutes TV appearance. I think he will succeed in making his vision a reality, to “Make America Great Again.” Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Email him at rghanania@ gmail.com.
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Suspect charged with arson A 20-year-old Orland Park man was charged with two counts of arson early Wednesday last week in connection with fires that morning inside a vacant business and a cleaners in the 9100 block of West 159th St., police said. Michael PawPawlak lak, of the 13500 block of 88th Avenue, was found walking in the parking lot of Park Hill Plaza as police investigated the fires and an earlier hit-andrun crash, Orland Park police Sgt. Ken Rosinski said in a release last Friday. Pawlak was taken into custody after police found he had a traffic warrant issued by Will County, police said. Further investigation found that he committed a burglary in unincorporated Lemont and had stolen a vehicle that police located in the Walmart parking lot, 9245
159th St., in Orland Hills, Sgt. Rosinski said. Earlier that morning, police responded to the area of 151st and Harlem to investigate a hit-and-run accident that occurred at about 3 a.m. A passerby witnessed a vehicle strike a guardrail and drive away from the scene. The same witness later saw the vacant vehicle parked at the Orland Hills Walmart. Orland Hills police looked for the driver while Orland Park police investigated the earlier crash. Police determined the vehicle had been stolen earlier that night from unincorporated Lemont. Police and the Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire alarm just after 4 a.m. at an empty business at 9270 159th St. Firefighters discovered that a fire extinguisher had been activated in the business, but no one was inside. At 4:20 a.m., police on scene heard an alarm coming from a vacant business at 9186 159th St.
Police saw smoke coming out of the rear door before firefighters discovered a fire had been set in the rear bathroom of the business. No one was located inside. Minutes later, firefighters saw smoke coming from the rear of Park Hill Cleaners, 9174 159th St., police said. Fire damage was discovered in the rear bathroom along with a large amount of water on the floor. No one was located inside. As police investigated the fires, Pawlak was found walking in the parking lot of Park Hill Plaza and taken into custody, Sgt. Rosinski said. Pawlak was also charged with criminal trespass, burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle, Sgt. Rosinski said. He appeared in court last Thursday when bond was set at $60,000 with a return court date of Dec. 5, police said.
POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Charged with driving while license suspended Rami M. Salhi, 27, of Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11 a.m. Nov. 9, in the 6800 block of West College Drive, He was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Dec. 15. Police said his passenger, and registered owner of the car, Ayman R. Abdellatif, 32, of Chicago Ridge, had been reported missing and was wanted on an outstanding warrant in Cook
County. He was held awaiting a court date. Jacob Ahlfeld, 20, of Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at noon Saturday, at Route 83 and Harlem Avenue. Police said he is due in court on Dec. 1.
Charged with speeding Kehinde Oyegoke, 40, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 7 a.m. Saturday, in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue.
She is due in court on Dec. 15. Haneen M. Ballouta, 22, of Lisle, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 8:51 p.m. Nov. 9, in the 13000 block of South 76th Avenue. Police said she is due in court on Dec. 15. Omar A. Suleiman, 24, of Romeoville, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 3:28 p.m. last Thursday, in the 13000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Dec. 15.
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POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Charged with DUI Orland Park police charged Richard J. Lavelle, 26, of Oak Lawn, with DUI, unlawful stopping on a roadway and no proof of insurance after witnesses reported that they found him slumped over the wheel of his car near the 15200 block of South La Grange Road at 3:57 p.m. Oct. 17, police said. He is due in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 29.
Charged with swiping $1,000 worth of jackets Chicago resident Rashawn Patterson, 20, was charged with felony retail theft after he allegedly stole about $1,000 worth of jackets from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 6:35 p.m. Oct. 18. Police responding to a Patterson “theft in progress” call curbed Patterson’s car near 143rd Street and John Humphrey Drive, and found stolen jackets in the vehicle, police said. A store security officer was brought to the scene and positively identified Patterson as the man she saw stealing jackets, according to the police report. Patterson was charged with obstructing identification after he allegedly gave police a misspelling of his name. Police said Patterson also was wanted on a warrant for a probation violation relating to a retail theft, according
to the police report. Bond was set at $100,000, and Patterson is scheduled to make two court appearances—one in Bridgeview, one in Skokie—tomorrow, according to the Cook County Department of Corrections.
Criminal damage breaks car window A 52-year-old Oak Forest man reported that someone vandalized his car as it sat parked outside Keller Williams Realty, 16123 S. La Grange Road, some time between 10 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. Nov. 2. The victim discovered that the driver’s side window had been shattered and the vehicle’s hood was popped open slightly. Nothing appeared to be stolen from inside the car, the victim told police.
Woman’s wallet stolen from shopping cart A 62-year-old Oak Forest woman reported that someone stole her wallet from her purse as it sat unattended in her shopping cart at Once Upon a Child, 9520 W. 159th St., at 12:56 p.m. Oct. 24. The victim told police she had been shopping in the store for nearly an hour and discovered the theft when she arrived at the check stand to pay for her purchases. The wallet contained credit cards and an unknown amount of cash, among other items.
Chicago teen charged in hit-and-run crash Police charged Miyelle D. Car-
ter, 19, of Chicago, with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, disobeying a traffic light, making an improper turn and no proof of insurance after they stopped her car near Emerson Drive and Georgetown Square at 11:06 p.m. Nov. 3. Police were alerted to the situation when a 30-year-old Orland Park man called 911 and said that a driver had smashed into his SUV near 159th and La Grange Road and sped away, police said. After she was apprehended, Carter told police she was hiding cannabis in her bra, according to the police report. A charge of possession of cannabis was added. Carter is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Dec. 13.
Motorist blames lint roller under brake for crash: police Riverside resident Mary R. Yario, 38, was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance and operating a motor vehicle with an obstructed windshield after police investigated a two-vehicle crash near Southmoor Drive and La Grange Road at 3:36 p.m. Oct. 24. Yario told police that her vehicle rear-ended another because a lint roller had rolled under her brake pedal, making it impossible for her to stop, police said. Her vehicle was towed and impounded, and Yario was expected to appear in court in Bridgeview last Thursday.
Palos Park police will be out Fund established for family of full force Thanksgiving weekend Palos Park PD’s Barry Churin An account has been established for the family of Palos Park police Investigator Barry Churin, who died suddenly on Nov. 6. He was 53. Donations to the Churin Family, for the future needs of Barry’s two daughters, can Barry Churin be made at CNB Bank, 12727 S. Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463 under the account name of Churin Family. Mr. Churin was a South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SERT) instructor, range officer and team member, Palos Park policeman, Palos Fire District Police Diver, former Palos Heights policeman, former Blue Island policeman, member of the Major Crimes Task Force, Homeland Security, Graduate of Dignity School and volunteer rescuer during Hurricane Katrina. He was a beloved member of the Palos Park Police Department who was nearing his 17th year of service there. During his extensive career, he was five-time recipient of SWAT Officer of the Year. “We remember Barry; the path he chose was full of hazards, as all paths are; but it is the one most consistent with his character,”
As motorist hit the road to visit with family and friends, the Palos Park Police Department wants every celebration to be a joyous occasion, so travelers are reminded that state and local law enforcement will be out in force through the Thanksgiving weekend. Palos Park Police officers will be out in force over the long Thanksgiving Holiday weekend looking for speeders and others violating traffic laws. The night before Thanksgiving is considered one of the biggest
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Park officers will be deployed to watch for speeding, and focus on high-risk behaviors like impaired driving, seatbelt violations and aggressive and distracted driving. Miller said “We hope our efforts work to end senseless tragedies that in most cases could have been prevented.” “Palos Park’s frontline officers will be highly visible throughout the weekend and will have a “zero tolerance” approach to drivers recklessly putting others’ lives at risk.” — Palos Park PD
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Mourning bunting honoring the memory of Palos Park police Investigator Barry Churin is draped above the entrance to the Police Department at Road, which has eliminated the traffic jams of previous years. Palos Park’s Kaptur Administrative Center.
a tribute on the Palos Park PD Facebook page stated last week. “The men and women of the Palos Park Police Department and village of Palos Park Staff join [us] in mourning the loss of Detective Barry Churin whose many years of service in uniform left an indelible imprint on the each of us that worked with, knew and spent time with. “We recall Barry’s enduring legacy and remember him as one of policing’s very best. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Churin family in this time of grief and who should know that his legacy will endure in a profession made better by his many years of service.” Visitation was held Nov. 9. Fam-
ily and Friends gathered Nov. 10 for chapel prayers at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, Mass 11:30 a.m. was private. Mr. Churin was the beloved husband of Pam (nee Mars). Loving father of Tori & Delaney Churin. Devoted son of the late: Nick & Joan (nee Strezo) Churin. Dear brother of Laura (John) Palys, Kevin Churin & Sheri (Tom) Senf. Fond brother-in-law of Doreen Adams, Mark (Kim) Mars, Cheryl (Bill) Boyle, & the late David Mars. Kind uncle, cousin, friend and “brother-in-arms” of many.
a leader in its preparedness efforts. A safe campus is a cooperative effort between the campus police department, our regional policing partners, and all students and staff,” said Moraine Valley Police Chief Pat O’Connor. Using the FBI’s newest violence and property crime data, lendEDU ranked Palos Hills as the 51st Safest College Town in the United States. Moraine Valley is the only higher education institution in Palos Hills. American towns that are home to at least one two-year or four-year college campus were included. Moraine Valley’s campus Police Department employs 24 fully-trained sworn officers, who patrol the campus grounds and buildings 24 hours every day. They are supported by 29 dispatchers, community service officers (CSOs) and support staff in the department. The department acts as a resource for students and staff with training programs and internships. Many CSOs are enrolled in the college’s Criminal Justice program. In ad-
Thanks to Rep. Dan Lipinski and the Federal Government, we have a new Cal-Sag Bike Trail. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.” (Franklin D. Roosevelt). Have a Happy Thanksgiving. — Elias M. Gordan, Attorney at Law, Palos Park
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Dear Editor: HURRAH to my fellow Americans for your decisive Trump/Pence vote! HURRAH for the voters’ rejection of liberal Democrat and Republican establishment politics in Washington, D.C.! HURRAH to those in Chicagoland--the Land of Lincoln who approached me while I was wearing my homemade Vote Trump/Pence pin indicating their support! Again, HURRAH for TRUMP/PENCE! — Mary Cvack, Palos Park dition to their classroom training, they get hands-on experience in community college security and in a department that operates like many municipal departments. The campus Police Department regularly trains in active shooter responses, officers serve on several regional taskforces that support regional policing efforts, and its members staff the Campus Behavior Threat Assessment team (an early warning protocol to handle students, staff and visitors who are at risk). The college has been recognized by the National Weather Service for its exceptional preparedness efforts by gaining its “Storm Ready Campus” designation, one of the few colleges to do so. “The efforts of the local community police departments is bolstered by the level of training and competency of the Moraine Valley Police Department; serving the Palos Hills, Blue Island and Tinley Park campuses,” Chief O’Connor said.
Moraine Valley ranks in top 10 in the nation for campus safety Moraine Valley Community College is a safe place for students, faculty, staff, and guests visiting the campus. Recent rankings by stateuniversity.com place Moraine Valley as the 10th most safe community college campus in the country, and lendEDU ranked Palos Hills, home of Moraine Valley, the 51st safest college town in the United States. According to this year’s stateuniversity.com survey, Moraine Valley moved up three spaces from number 13 two years ago to number 10. This survey compares the top 500 community colleges from around the country using 2015 crime statistics per student and staff population. Additionally, Moraine Valley ranked 29th against 450 of the top rated large state universities, small private institutions and business colleges in all categories. “The college has repeatedly been in the top 15 nationally for campus safety. The campus Police Department is the primary investigative agency for all three campuses and has been recognized as
party nights of the year. It’s known as Black Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. This “black” is ominous — blacking out from drinking too much alcohol. For youth, particularly college students, Wednesday is a time to spend with friends before family get-togethers begin. If you are in Palos Park on “Black Wednesday”, had too much to drink and need a ride home, you can call us at 708 448 2191 and we will get you home safely. Chief Joe Miller said Palos
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St. Xavier University holds annual Toys for Tots drive With the holiday season right around the corner, St. Xavier University wants to spread a little holiday cheer by proudly collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program now through Saturday, Dec. 10. Since 1947, the U.S. Marine Corps annually collects toys at Christmas for less fortunate children in an effort to send them a message of hope that will help them grow into responsible, productive and patriotic citizens. SXU will be accepting new unwrapped toys at multiple donation locations across its Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., which includes Warde Academic Center’s main entrance, Student Veteran Resource Center, Office of
Admission, Office of Records and Advising; Office of Student Life, Shannon Center, and Gilhooley’s Grande Saloon. The objective of the annual Toys for Tots drive is to help children in need experience Christmas, to nurture the development of children, to unite members of local communities in a common cause, and to contribute to the future betterment of communities. In the 69 years since the Toys for Tots program began, the Marines have distributed more than 512 million toys to more than 237 million underprivileged children. This is the fifth year SXU’s Student Veteran Alliance has planned and organized this program and will continue to support
and distribute toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community. SXU’s Toys for Tots drive will culminate with a partnership with the Shannon Center’s Santa 2K Run/Walk, which is taking place in early December. Toys for Tots, a 69-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to disadvantaged children during each Christmas holiday season. Last year, the Marine Corps fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams of 7 million less fortunate children. Since 1947, over 237 million children have been assisted. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.
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Orland Fire Dist. annual senior luncheon The Orland Fire Protection District will hold its annual senior luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the district’s administrative building, at 9790 W. 151st St. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Tickets cost $10 each; proceeds will help support the district’s senior education services. Guests will learn about the district and its services and meet other senior
living in the district. To attend, call Joan Pickens at the administration building at 3490074 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Worth Township senior holiday luncheon The Worth Township senior luncheon will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11:30 to 2 p.m., at Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip. Cost is $15, registration re-
quired. Lunch from Country House Restaurant includes chicken limone, Italian sausage with peppers onions, double-baked mashed potatoes, Door County salad, rolls and butter, water/soda, dessert). Entertainment by the Madrigal Singers from Evergreen Park High School. An optional $10 grab bag exchange will also be held (unisex gifts preferred). Register and pay by Dec. 6 (no refunds). Call 708-371-2900, ext. 28.
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From itching to eggs and arthritis JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com
Dear Readers, Two weeks ago, we mentioned a new product by Pfizer called CADI, an injection that reduces itching in dogs with allergies. I have read over the information and it looks like CADI will be a welcome addition to treating “The Misery.” CADI has been released and is available to all general practitioners. Dear Dr. Fleming, Can I feed my dogs eggs? Harry, Worth Dear Harry, Of course you can. One of the best-known standard foods by Hill’s Science Diets is basically eggs and rice. Many mornings I take a coffee mug and crack an egg into it and add a little water. I stir it up then microwave it for about the minute. The foamy egg cooks nicely and each of our dogs gets her portion. When I don’t have eggs I use cottage cheese or mixed vegetables. Dear Readers, When I started practice we had very few things we could do for treating the pain of degenerative joint disease (arthritis) in dogs. We had steroids, aspirin, feldene, physical therapy and the recommendation for weight loss. My favorite treatment for cats with arthritis is still a combination of feline Cosequin and Adequan injections, and we do use some of the canine treatments listed below in cats, but these must be used under the careful supervision of a vet since cats are very sensitive little guys. For those of you with older ar-
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Renovations for the new operating suites at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park were unveiled last month. On hand after the celebration were (from left) Mary Ryan, director of Patient Care Services at LCMH; Dr. Brian Farrell, ENT specialist and member of the Little Company of Mary Hospital Board of Directors; Dennis Reilly, president and CEO of LCMH; Dr. David Roth, anesthesiologist at LCMH; Andrey Ibragimov, manager of Surgical Services at LCMH; Lisa DiMarco, vice president of Patient Care Services/CNO at LCMH; Mary Freyer, CEO at LCMH; and Dr. Ronald Bonaguro, surgery department chair at LCMH.
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Meet Jonathan and Judah from Matteson. Judah is from Moscow and will be traveling to Zimbabwe soon. He has already been to Paris, the Netherlands, Florida, North and South Carolina, Maryland , Georgia, and Virginia. He can talk, dance and moonwalk. All this so far in his 1 ½ years of life.
thritic dogs here are some treatment modalities for you to consider and research on your own: 1. Weight loss – The importance is obvious. 2. Mild to moderate daily activity. 3. Physical therapy, including underwater treadmill and acupuncture. We refer clients who want to pursue these modalities to Dr. Whalen in Evergreen Park. 4. Fish oils products that are high in omega-3 — anti-inflammatory. 5. Amitryptilline (Elavil), fluoxetine (Prozac) and acepromazine. Reduce the anxiety of existing in chronic pain. 6. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as carprofen. – Anti-inflammatory. 7. Steroids (prednisone) – Anti-inflammatory. 8. Heated beds and heat packs. – Increased circulation and increased feeling of well-being. 9. Microlactin – A special protein derived from the milk of hyper-immunized cows that has anti-inflammatory properties and slows the migration of inflammatory cells to sites of injury. 10. Glucosamine/chondroitin
supplements – Help maintain joint cartilage integrity. Beware of cheap products that contain the easy-to-produce a high molecular weight form that is poorly absorbed by the intestinal tract of dogs. 11. Amandatine – A drug that treats “windup” which is a phenomenon that allows pain signals from the ventral horn of the spinal cord to continue being sent to the brain even after the inflammation is reduced or eliminated. 13. Cell Advance 800 – A multi-vitamin/mineral supplement to help support cartilage. 14. Tramadol – A morphine-like narcotic used to treat pain at the brain receptor level. 1 5 . Adequan – A monthly injection approved by the FDA to slow down further joint breakdown. It is a widely used product that we allow clients to give the injections at home to save cost. 16. Laser – Cold light laser penetrates the joints and reduces inflammation and transmission of pain signals. Long-term benefits occur after initial inflammation is reduced and some pets go 2 -3 months between needing a “touch-up.”
State-of-the-art surgical suites are renovated at Little Company Renovations for the new operating suites at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park were unveiled last month. The new state-of-the-art operating advancements provided in the new suites include integrated connectivity along PACS, which is a cutting-edge technology that provides a live, high resolution imaging feed to the surgical team throughout operation. Access to imaging at the operative field allows surgeon to increase patient safety and help the team to deliver highest level of surgical care. The new suites also include a new ceiling-mounted surgical lights for lighting optimization, display monitors with equipment and service booms in each operating room designed to support the surgical team in providing optimal patient care, and enhanced HVAC, medical gas, electric, and communication systems. “Little Company of Mary Hospital is committed to providing our community with the best possible care involving the latest technology,” said Andrey Ibragimov, manager of surgical services at LCMH. “These renovated suites will allow us to honor this commitment by
providing the most up-to-date advancements in surgical care for our patients.” LCMH gained national attention in 1950 when surgeons made history by performing the world’s first human organ transplant. Hospital officials said that Little Company of Mary’s surgical capabilities remain relevant today, with
surgeons performing minimally invasive, life-saving procedures that reduce surgery and recovery times, such as hernias, colorectal, laparoscopic, hemorrhoids, cysts, gall stones and more. Furthermore, LCMH provides both elective and emergent procedures and our experienced team provides a tailored care plan for every patient.
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How should you use retirement plan distributions? During your working years, you are (hopefully) putting money into your IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. But once you’ve retired, how can you maximize the benefits you get from these plans? First of all, you need to be aware of the rules governing withdrawals from your retirement plans. If you are older than 59½, you can withdraw money from your traditional IRA without paying penalties, though the withdrawals will typically be taxable. But once you reach 70½, you generally must start taking “required minimum distributions” (RMDs) from these accounts, with the annual amount determined by your age, the account balance and other factors. (The situation is different with a Roth IRA. If you are the original account holder, you are not required to withdraw funds from your Roth IRA at any age. You can choose to withdraw your contributions at any time, tax and penalty free. To withdraw your earnings tax and penalty free, you generally must have owned the account for at least five years and have reached age 59½.) So, assuming you do have a traditional IRA and a 401(k) or similar plan, what should you do with the RMDs? You’ll probably require at least some of these distributions for your living expenses, but if you don’t need it all, what should you do with the “excess”? Here’s one suggestion: As part of your overall retirement investment portfolio strategy, you can reinvest the money into these three “buckets”: • Near-term income bucket – For this bucket, you’re not concerned with high returns — you just want the money to be there when you need it for expenses and unexpected costs, such as a major car repair, a new furnace, and so on. It’s always a good idea to have an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses — and your short-term income bucket could be an ideal source to help build such a fund.
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• Medium-term income bucket – During retirement, you can probably never have too many sources of income, so you may want to fill a bucket with intermediate- and long-term bonds, which make regular interest payments. • Long-term income bucket — Even when you’re retired, you will need some growth potential in your portfolio to help keep you ahead of inflation in the long run. So this bucket should be filled, not surprisingly, with growth-oriented investments. These investments can fluctuate in value, but as long as you don’t need to tap into them in a hurry, you may be able to avoid taking withdrawals when the price is down. In addition to this “bucket” approach, you do have other options for your RMDs. For example, you could give your grown children some financial assistance, possibly for help in funding their IRAs. Or, you could contribute to a college-savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan, for your grandchildren. And you can always make charitable contributions, which allow you to support worthwhile organizations and, by doing so, earn some potential tax benefits. Clearly, you can do a lot with your RMDs. And you worked hard for them — so make sure they work just as hard for you. Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Mayor Dan McLaughlin (right) honored Darvin Furniture for its recently being named Illinois Retailer of the Year. Accepting the Community Pride award from the mayor at last week’s Village Board meeting were Darvin Vice President of Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Lori Stengren and co-owners Marty and Steve Darvin.
Orland honors Darvin Furniture, named Illinois Retailer of the Year Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin honored a longtime family owned Orland Park business at the Village Board meeting on Nov. 7. Darvin Furniture, 15400 S. LaGrange Road, was recently named Illinois Retailer of the Year by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. “Darvin Furniture has been in Orland Park for nearly 40 years, having opened their doors in 1979,” McLaughlin said. “They’ve been a great member of the local business community and we are happy to give them a public pat on the back for receiving this statewide honor.” The Illinois Retail Merchants Association has awarded the
Retailer of the Year Award for the past 38 years. Each year, it recognizes an Illinois retailer for its success in sales as well as a commitment to giving back to the community and its employees. “Darvin Furniture is second to none when it comes to customer service, merchandise quality and selection and the welcoming environment they’ve created for customers and employees alike,” said Rob Karr, president and CEO of the merchants’ association. “Most recently, Darvin Furniture donated the furniture for the entry area of the newly renovated Orland Park Civic Center,” McLaughlin said. “They also have a raffle every Thanksgiving where they give away about $100,000
in furniture. They are very much a community oriented business.” Darvin Furniture was started 96 years ago by the grandfather of co-owners Steve and Marty Darvin. “The Darvin family bought the land in Orland Park in 1975 and the store is now located on 11 acres on LaGrange Road,” McLaughlin said. “Along with being named retailer of the year, Darvin Furniture is one of the top 100 furniture retailers in the country.” The mayor added, “We are very happy that the Darvin family chose to open their Orland Park store 37 years ago and have continued to be a wonderful member of the local business community.” — Village of Orland Park
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.
Pictured are Orland Township Food Pantry Coordinator Marianne Hill, Orland Park Bank and Trust Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Janelle Witry, food pantry clerk Robin Kassis and township Supervisor Paul O’ Grady, who accepted the bank’s donation to the township food pantry last week.
Orland bank donates to Orland Twp. food pantry
The Orland Township Food Pantry received a donation of $1,250 last week from Orland Park Bank & Trust. The donation will assist the food pantry as the holiday season approaches. The food pantry is at the township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. “We here at Orland Park Bank
and Trust are very big advocates on giving back to the community and helping out the Orland Township Food Pantry is definitely for the greater good, ” branch manager Janelle Witry said. A grateful Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady said: “Everyone that works in the Food Pantry, all the volunteers, the staff, this is a very
special time for everything that goes on in there Many families are in need of assistance and food this time of year, and it has always been our mission to help those in need especially with the holidays coming.” For information to donate, call 403-4222. — Orland Township
CAREER & BUSINESS CNB Bank & Trust’s Ashworth reelected to FHLBC in Chicago The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC) has announced that two of its incumbent directors have been declared directors-elect to serve as member directors for additional fouryear terms beginning Jan. 1 and ending Dec. James T. 31, 2020. Ashworth James T. Ashworth of CNB Bank & Trust, Carlinville, has served on the FHLBC board since elected by membership in 2012. Michelle L. Gross of the State Bank of Bement was initially appointed to the board earlier in 2016 to complete the unexpired term of a resigning director. Both directors were unopposed in the recent election process. Ashworth currently serves as chairman of FHLBC’s Affordable Housing Committee, and as vice-chairman of its Human Resources and Compensation Committee. Gross serves on
FHLBC’s Operations and Technology Committee and its Risk Management Committee. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is one of 11 FHLBs in the USA. It is cooperatively owned by its 754 member banks, credit unions, and insurance companies, with a service area covering Illinois and Wisconsin. The mission of the FHLB system is to provide liquidity for its members through loan advances, and to support the country’s housing market and economic development through its community investment programs. The board of directors at FHLBC is comprised of 10 member-directors, six of whom are from Illinois institutions, and four from Wisconsin; and eight independent directors from organizations that support the nation’s housing industry. The FHLBC reports total assets of $76.8 billion. CNB Bank & Trust has 13 locations, including Palos Heights and Oak Forest.
Together We Cope names director of development Linda Lopez has been named director of development at Togeth-
er We Cope, a homeless prevention agency based in Tinley Park and serving 27 south suburban communities Lopez, of Or- Linda Lopez land Park, is a former member of the agency’s board of directors. She has served as director of the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation for the past 10 years. Prior to that, she directed fundraising efforts for the YMCA and the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. “Her background gives Linda great insights into the south suburban community,” said Kathryn Straniero, executive director of TWC. “Throughout her fundraising career she has helped generate millions of dollars in support of nonprofit organizations. She understands the issues in our communities and will be instrumental in developing new sources of support for our mission to assist families in temporary crisis.” Lopez said she has been proud to support TWC for many years, both as a volunteer and as a donor.
Orland Park Waughtel Helen M to MBM Prop Inc, 10205 143rd St, $140,000; Novak Clayton C Tr to Ramos Stephen D, 14606 West Ave, $170,000; Quinlan Dennis to Capek Anna, 16729 Sheridan’s Trail, $210,000; Bergin John C Tr to Colosimo Kaitlin, 10248 Hibiscus Dr, $217,000; Serio Joanne R Tr to Jachymiak Monty A Trust, 10507 Eagle Ridge Dr, Unit #137, $210,000; Issa Rubeen to Barrera Julio C, 15229 Sunset Ridge Dr, $263,000; La Roche Daniel J to Shaker Yasser, 14562 Creekcrossing Dr, $285,000; Wolski Robert L Jr to Baffoe Eugene R, 14417 Crystal Tree Dr, $320,000; Seida Nancy J to Almassad Malek, 66 Silo Ridge Rd South, $775,000; Osdieck Linda to Baxter Thomas, 8105 Bunker Dr, $274,500; Jachymiak Monty A Trust to Kruse Eric J, 8532 Hemlock St, $265,000; Abedraboh Marzouq to Dempsey Michael, 7340 Mimosa Ave, $257,000; Genualdi Roxanne M to Malinowski Adrienne, 11364 Lake Brook Ct, $196,000; Flores John A to Kayyal Salah, 8932 W 140th St, Unit #89321A, $80,000; Rottet Adele Tr to Paleothodoros Denise, 14460 Golf Rd, $405,000; Gruette James L to Roebuck John A Tr, 15524 Plum Tree Dr, $348,500; Esposito Daniel C to Sodaro Scott, 14400 Streamwood Dr, $342,500; Stratton Christine M to Szymanski John, 13964 Berkhansted Ct, $157,000; Gray Donald C Tr to Lamantia Joseph A, 17350 Elk Dr, $465,000; Nicks Andrew P to Bollheimer Daniel P, 9314 Bradford Ln, Unit A, $155,000; Sanderson Jean A to Melka Mark, 14630 Westwood Ave, $322,500; Hoving George L to Durowski Iwona, 15258 Raintree Dr, $265,000; Berkovic Thomas to Westhaven Holdings LLC, 9312 141st Pl, Unit #504, $135,000; US Bk to Bilek Norman, 7325 Tiffany Dr, Unit #1C, $58,500; Kacerovskis Kelly B to Bell Luke Menno, 11308 Brook Crossing Ct, $199,000;
Cullen Noreen Tr to Bragen Theodore S, 15426 Edgewood Dr, $251,000; Wiecek David J to Wagner Suzanne, 9154 Sandpiper Ct, Unit #38, $158,000; Kimzey Charles N to Moffatt Adam, 9216 W 137th St, $323,000; Quinlan Gail G Tr to Hanson Roy T Tr, 17365 Brook Crossing Dr, $207,000; Howard Peggy to Pasten Daid Jr, 8924 140th St, Unit #303, $92,000; Innocenti Vincent Tr to Diguido Susan, 15621 Violet Ct, Unit #37, $154,000. Palos Heights Mcglynn Linda R Tr to Mcauley Nancy, 13370 Oak Hills Pky, Unit #13370, $232,500; First Midwest Bk Tr to Shelton Ruth R, 12901 Sycamore Ln,
$265,000; Difoggio Michael to Pelizza Robert J, 13325 Arquilla Dr, Unit #13325, $180,000; Grebik Ruth Tr to Zych Helena, 12340 S 76th Ave, $228,000; Kurowski Joan G to Gintautas Sigis, 85 E Parliament Dr, Unit #108, $100,000; Stadler Robert to Shields Kathleen L, 7821 Golf Dr, Unit #78212B, $155,000; Smith Shirley A Tr to Olsen Richard C, 6826 W Golfview Ln, $216,000. Palos Park Uher Timothy E to Cheatham James M, 12809 Pebble Dr, $440,000; Tsoukanaras Regina to Lee Jung, 12825 Brian Pl, $350,000; Unger Richard W to Kamel Kamel F, 13255 Georgetown Dr, $446,000.
Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of November 14) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo
RATES APR POINTS 4.000 4.035 0 3.250 3.305 0 4.125 4.170 0
30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed
RATES APR POINTS 3.990 4.011 0 3.250 3.286 0 3.250 3.303 0
30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed
RATES APR POINTS 3.875 3.922 .25 3.625 3.690 .25 3.125 3.191 .25
United Trust Bank (as of November 14)
Prospect Federal (as of November 14)
All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.
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Marist High will hold open house this Sunday Marist High School invites grammar school students and parents to its open house event this Sunday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the school, 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago. Open house gives gradeschool students and their families the chance to tour the school, meet with teachers, coaches, and students, and review the academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs available at Marist. The day will also allow visitors to see Marist’s entrepreneurial center, broadcast center, design studio, and other dynamic facilities. Additionally, the opportunity to shadow at Marist as part of the Fridays at Marist program is available through December 2. Students can register in advance online at www.marist.net. For more information on these events, call 773-881-5330. — Marist High School
St. Alexander welcomes veterans
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St. Alexander School in Palos Heights hosted a Veterans Day Mass honoring those that have served our country. After the Mass, students celebrated with more than 40 veterans and their families in the gym with a special reception. Second-grader Mary DiVicenzo is shown with Vietnam veteran Jim Helsdingen who served in the Marine Corps.
SCHOOL NOTES Chicago Christian High offers Midnight Madness Supplied photo
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Marist students experience a challenging curriculum paired with relevant School boys’ basketball program technology and dynamic space within the scope of Catholic faith. Visitors are will host a “Midnight Madness” invited to experience that firsthand during the school’s open house this Sunday, event this Friday, Nov. 18, from from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
8-10 p.m. at the school, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights. The event is free for all middle school-aged students. It will feature a free T-shirt to the first 250 students in attendance, pizza, contests for students, including a free-throw contest and longest shot contest with great prizes, a slam dunk contest featuring the boys’ team, free giveaways, and one lucky fan will win an autographed Chicago Bulls star
Dwyane Wade item.
Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox will hold its annual open house this Sunday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, coaches, students and parents. Academic, spiritual, athletic and extracurricular programs will be highlighted throughout the day. Also showcased will be the school’s latest technology. This includes four mobile language labs, as well as the Dual Credit Program through Moraine Valley
Community College. It allows Providence students to receive college credit for all technology courses taken at PCHS. Providence Catholic offers competitive athletics and comprehensive extracurricular offerings. The school currently holds 30 state championship titles; the most among private high schools in the state of Illinois. Last school year, the school’s varsity baseball team made Illinois history by capturing its 3rd consecutive state championship title. For more, call Rachel Ellingson at (815) 717-3160. The school is at 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy. in New Lenox. www.providencecatholic.org.
honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society and has been a member of the Celtic hockey and golf teams for the past four years. *** Providence Catholic High School student Summer See, of Orland Park, daughter of Michael and Cynthia See, signed her National Letter of Intent to attend DePaul University where she plans to major in Business/
Communications and continue her volleyball career. She received both an academic and athletic scholarship. See is a graduate of Noonan Academy and a parishioner at St. Michael Catholic Church. The honor roll student is a member of Habitat for Humanity, Respect Life Club and Art Club. She is also a Student Ambassador and has been a member of the girls’ volleyball team for the past four years.
Providence Catholic High School open house
STUDENT NEWS Providence Catholic High School student Michael Cascino, of Palos Park, son of Tony and Tammy Cascino, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Butler University where he Supplied photo plans to major in Business Finance and continue his golf career. He received both an academic and Retired Navy Cmdr. Joel VanEssen addresses the student body as keynote speaker at Chicago Christian High athletic scholarship. Cascino is a School’s Veterans Day program last Thursday. VanEssen’s son, Isaac, is a freshman at Chicago Christian. Veterans graduate of St. John of the Cross were invited for a continental breakfast before a time of fellowship, military songs by the Chicago Christian band School and a parishioner at St. and tributes to active military members. John of the Cross Church. The
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Palos Heights Rec. Center grand opening celebration
Sweet thank yous for his service
Photo by Patricia Bailey
World War II veteran Richard Olund more than deserved the sweets that the Palos Park Woman’s Club and Garden Guild ladies were serving up after Palos Park’s Veterans Day ceremony and luncheon last Friday at the village Rec. Center. Olund served under Gen. George Patton in the Third Army and saw action in France, Holland and Germany during the Big One. He has lived in Palos Park since 1973.
LIBRARY NOTES Orland Park Library • Showcase: Dan Sylvie – this Friday, at 7 p.m. This artist uses his Acoustic Guitar to cover Tom Petty, Jimmy Reed, Elvis, Steve Earl and more. • Cozy Corner Bedtime Storytime – Friday, at 7 p.m. Children ages 4 and older with a parent or caregiver. Wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal. • Bright Starts Family Storytime– Saturday, at 10 a.m. Children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. • Discovery Depot! – Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m. Children grades K-8 stop in and discover something new each week at our Discovery Depot maker-space station. • Mario Kart 8 Tournament – Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. Grades 6-12 let’s celebrate international game day with Mario Kart 8. The first place winner will receive a prize. Feel free to bring your own controller. (Played on Wii U). • Windows 7 Desktop Basics – Nov. 21, at 11:30 a.m. Adults get to explore operating system functions. • Once Upon a Time Storytime – Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children of all ages with a parent or caregiver join us for stories, songs and more. • Facebook for Mobile – Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. Adults will get a demonstration of the Facebook mobile app. Prerequisite: Facebook account. • Building Blocks for Babies – Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Toddlers ages 0-23 months with a parent or adult caregiver. Drop in for books, music and hands-on
activities for your little one. The library is at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. For more information, visit orlandparklibrary.org. (Ph. 428-5205).
Palos Heights library upcoming programs • Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: The library will close early on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m., and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. The library will reopen for regular hours on Friday Nov. 25 at 9 a.m. Visit the library’s website any time of day at www. palosheightslibrary.org to renew items, place holds, and download free ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines. • Sunday @ the Cinema: Joy – Sunday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Lawrence stars in this Oscar-nominated comedy about a resourceful woman with a fierce imagination who ends up founding a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in spite of betrayal, treachery and family. Runtime 124 minutes. • Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy – Tuesday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, battlefield expert Robert Mueller reviews how and why the Japanese almost wiped out the American Pacific Fleet on Dec. 7, 1941. Learn about the individual stories of the men who responded to the attack and about the tactics and consequences of that treacherous assault launched upon American soil. The program ends with a review of the surviving relics and
Palos Heights invites the community this Saturday to the grand opening celebration for the addition and renovation to the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include tours of the new fitness center. A ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m. Activities will then include sports games in the two new gymnasiums, a photo booth, arts and crafts, food in the new banquet room, giveaways, face painting, chances to win prizes and more.
Palos Lions Club Christmas tree lot
The Palos Lions Club’s annual Christmas tree sales lot will be open Monday, Nov. 21-Dec. 21, or until trees run out at the lot near First Midwest Bank, 12600 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. Hours are Monday-Friday, noon a visit to National Memorial Cemto 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunetery of the Pacific. • The following clubs meet day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All proceeds weekly at the Palos Heights Public are donated to organizations helpLibrary: Needle Club – Tuesdays ing the visually impaired. from 10 a.m. to noon. Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. Contact the library to register for these programs at 448-1473 or visit the library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary.org. The Palos Heights Public Library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.
Holidays on Harlem and Kris Kringle Market Merchants on Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights will hold the second Holidays on Harlem on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 8 p.m. The event will include the lighting of Harlem Avenue, the naming of winners of the Art Park’s annual tree-decorating contest, trolley rides, hay wagon rides, ice sculptures, s’more stations and more. New this year, the Kris Kringle Market will be held Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Palos Heights municipal parking lot, 12217 S Harlem Ave. The market will include a visit from Santa, trolley rides and more. Vendors’ space at the Kris Kringle market costs $25. For more information, email farmersmarket@palosheights.org.
Christmastime in Palos The Friends of the Palos Heights Library will hold Christmastime in Palos on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The free holiday event features a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, children’s crafts and face paint-
ing, music by Stagg High School’s Madrigal Singers, a sing-a-long with Palos Heights city officials, a holiday wreath drawing and silent book auction and snacks and refreshments provided by local businesses. Special programs for children and adults include Spoon Moon at 10 a.m. and the Traverso Singers at 11:30 a.m.
Heights Woman’s Club annual Christmas Walk Tickets are available at Mona Lisa Boutique, 123rd Street and Harlem Avenue, for the Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s annual Christmas Walk. Tickets cost $40. It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 8:30 a.m. with a hot, full breakfast all morning and vendors shopping at Palos Country Club, 131st Street and Southwest Highway. The club’s popular homemade cookies in half-pound and pound boxes will also be sold. The WinWin Raffle, in which all are guaranteed to win a prize and the basket raffle will be held. After the activities at the country club, members and guests will view several local homes decorated for the holidays.
Palos Heights library youth programs • The Good Dinosaur, Movie-all ages - Celebrate Di-November with Arlo the Apatosaurus as he confronts his fears and makes new friends. Pretzels and popcorn snacks provided this Friday, at 10 a.m. no registration is needed. • Cook-A-Book: Harry Potter4th grade and up. Sample recipes from the book Harry Potter and decide if the author got it right on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. Registration is needed. • Lego Builders-all ages - Get creative with the library’s LEGO collection on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. No registration is needed. Note: The library will close at 5p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 23. All programs are free and open to everyone at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, visit palosheightslibrary.org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.
Chgo. Christian shows STEM offerings
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Chicago Christian High School STEM instructor Kim Vilendrer explains the biomedical class to prospective families at the school’s open house held last Thursday. It welcomed families to see the various spiritual, academic, athletic, and other co-curricular programs Chicago Christian offers. There were various sectionals available, including the STEM courses (Engineering and Biomedical), which were very popular and well attended.
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2016 The music department invites the community to attend the 15th annual Christmastide program on Saturday, December 3 at 4 p.m. in the Ozinga Chapel.
This year’s theme, The Gifts of Christmas, will be displayed through various styles of music including hymn, gospel, choir, and instrumental music.
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DEATH NOTICES Frances Jager
Frances Jager, nee King, age 90, of Palos Heights, died on Nov. 8. Beloved wife of the late Henry E. (1989). Loving mother of Kenneth (Clara) Jager, Beverly (David) Hoitsma and Gerald (Wilma) Jager. Cherished grandmother of 10. Dearest great-grandmother of 22. Dear sister of the late Henry (Dorothy) King. Mrs. Jager was born in Chicago. She was a retired office clerk. Visitation was held Nov. 10. Funeral service Nov. 11 at Colonial Chapel, in Orland Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn.
Sonja M. Klein
Sonja M. Klein nee Hut, age 70, late of Palos Park, suddenly passed on Nov. 12. Beloved wife of Helmut for 49 beautiful years. Loving mom of Caroline (Ryan) Martin and Alex (Jessica) Klein. Loving Oma of Bradley and Kyle Martin and Jacob, Tyler and Isabella Klein. Dear sister of Marjan (Robert) and Wubbo (Avalene). Kind sister-in-law of Maria (late Joseph), Erika (Hans), Wilhelm (Cecile) and the late Alfred and Hannah. Friend, Aunt, and cousin of many. Supplied photos Sonja was a volunteer at Palos Community HosThe Knights of Columbus serve as the honor guard through the liturgy, and positioned the memorial quilt bearing pital. She loved life, loved to travel, and had a the names of the parish deceased next to the altar. passion for the arts. More than anything, Sonja loved her grandchildren. She will forever be in our hearts and will be truly missed. Visitation was held Wednesday. Funeral service today (Thursday), 10 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland
Memorial Mass at St. Alexander prays for deceased parishioners More than 100 people attended the annual memorial Mass for deceased members of the parish who died in the last year held Nov. 2 at St. Alexander Church, in Palos Heights. The parish’s wake ministry team headed up by Deacon Jim Horton
celebrated Mass with Father Marty and Father Pat, with refreshments following. A memorial quilt bearing the names of the deceased is placed near the altar during the Mass. Memorial candles were lit with the Easter vigil candle, representing
Celeste Kappel and Mary Foskett are wake ministry mem- Kay Heafey and Terry Horvath, wake ministry team bers. Other participants on the wake ministry team were members are shown. Mrs. Horvath made the memorial Lois Vasko, Jeff and Ofelia Foreman and Linda Horton. quilt.
HOUSES OF WORSHIP A Family Service will be held this Sunday, at 10 a.m., at The Center in Palos Park. Participants will gather outdoors behind the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway for this family-friendly service. Hospitality will be shared, because Jesus always ate with his friends. For more, call 361-3650. A Thanksgiving Day Communion Service will be held Thursday, Nov. 24, at 9:30 a.m. The Center will host a special Chapel Communion Service. All
are welcome to prepare to celebrate with family and friends around dining room tables to give thanks for all God’s blessings. There will be fellowship to follow in the Lodge. The Wayside Chapel at The Center is at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. (361-3650)
Father Stanley Rudcki Heritage Christmas Concert The final Father Stanley R. Rudcki Heritage Christmas Concert conducted by Patrick Mooney will
be given Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m., at St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights. The concert fund established by Father Stan’s family after his death in 2013 has been exhausted, so the music brought to the South Side by his musicians will conclude with this year’s Christmas Concert. “Many thanks to all who have contributed to the fund for the many years Father Stan conducted the orchestra himself and since with Maestro Mooney,” said concert organizer Paul Knez, of Palos Heights.
St. Vincent de Paul Society plans ‘Jingle Bell Walk’ to help the needy The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago’s inaugural “Jingle Bell Walk” is slated for Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4 to 7 p.m., in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The 3K walk hopes to raise funds to help those less fortunate this holiday season, especially the poor, cold and hungry. “The ‘Jingle Bell Walk’ is an opportunity to enlist the help of many, to share their gifts, because we can’t alleviate poverty alone. It takes a community,” an organizer said. Tickets are $30 for adults and
$15 for children under 12 years of age. Registration for the family fun event begins at 4 p.m. just south of the Lincoln Park Zoo at 1911 North Stockton Drive. More than 1,000 walkers are expected to join in the holiday cheer including several church choirs caroling along the way. Fabulous views of the zoo and city holiday lights, refreshments, kid’s crafts, and a special visit from Santa round out the festivities. All participants will receive a warm pom pom winter hat with an embroidered SVdP Chicago logo.
Lindy L. Kubajak
Lindy L. Kubajak, nee Powlick, age 67, of Orland Park, died on Nov. 10. Loving mother of Cheryl (Thomas) Galvin and Nicholas (Nicole) Wronkiewicz. Cherished grandmother of Megan and Veronica. Dearest great-grandmother of Melody. Fond sister of Carol (Jim) Litviak and the late Richard (June) Powlick. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kubajak was born in Chicago. She was a secretary for an advertising agency. Family received friends Nov. 15 until time of service at Colonial Chapel, Orland Park.
Mary Kay McCarthy
Mary Kay McCarthy, age 74, late of Orland Park., died Nov. 7. A funeral Mass was held on Nov. 11 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Orland Park. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, in Alsip. Mrs. McCarthy is survived by her daughter Dr. Michelle Delechant; and siblings: Frank (Maureen) Morley, John (Arlene) Morley, and Jeanine (Bipin) Shah. Preceded in death by her late husbands Frank McCarthy and John Delechant and her brothers, the late Michael and James Morely. Arrangements were entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home, Orland Park. In lieu of flowers memorials directed to SPRED (Special Religious Development) of St. Terrence Catholic Church, 4300 W. 119th Pl., Alsip, IL 60803
the light of the resurrection. The ministry is grateful to the local funeral homes that support this memorial Mass every year, including Becvar & Son, Kerry, Schmaedeke, Lawn, Van Henkelum and Robert J. Sheehy funeral homes, Linda Horton said.
George and Judy Rock, owners of Every Good Gift in Deacon Jim Horton (from left) celebrated the annual Palos Heights, made the hearts affixed to the memorial memorial Mass with the Revs. Patrick O’Neill and Martin quilt. The names of the deceased are embroidered on Michniewicz, pastor. the hearts.
Services at The Center
Park. Interment private.
Participants are also invited to an after-party at Stanley’s Kitchen and Tap, 1970 North Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Wristbands are $40 each and include food and open bar from 7-10 p.m. Children are welcome. Register at www.jinglebellwalk. com and create a fundraising page to collect pledges from family and friends. Proceeds from the walk will go toward programs that help provide a source of hope to those experiencing hardships, not only during the holiday season, but throughout the year.
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Orland Township volunteers and staff are shown last year assorting toys for boys and girls for the Holiday Program.
Orland Twp. Holiday Program seeks to give joy to the needy Orland Township has started collecting donations for the 2016 Holiday Program. All donations will be accepted at the Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, between regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a complete list of accepted items visit the website, www. orlandtownship.org or call 4034222. Along with the Holiday Program, the township is sponsoring a Giving Tree to help families in need. Residents have been coming in and choosing a gift to purchase for a child. Items listed on the gift tag are suggested gifts, not all items are required to buy. However, please consider purchasing one toy and one article of clothing that is listed on the gift tag. The last day to drop off gifts is Friday, Dec. 9, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gifts should be brought unwrapped, with the gift tag attached, to the Orland Township office at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave, Orland Park. If you have any questions, call Lindsay Trost or Robin Kassis at 403-2222. The 2015 Holiday Program helped more than 300 local families last holiday season, and this year Orland Township hopes to do the same. Local residents gave stuffed animals, dolls, board games, coloring books, scarves, hats, turkeys, hams, and more.
The shelves in the food pantry began to overflow and the activity center pilled up with gifts. “The generous donations we received from people are incredibly heartwarming,” said Supervisor Paul O’Grady. “All the generosity from the individuals and organi-
zations in our community led to the Holiday 2015 Program being Orland Township’s most successful holiday program to date. The Holiday 2016 Program aims to make this holiday season easier for our local families in need.”
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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE
20 Years Ago This Week
File photo from Nov. 21, 1996
On display for the holidays: Palos Heights artists and crafters displayed their talents Nov. 9 at Mona Lisa Boutique on College Drive [The store has since moved to Harlem Avenue.] Bob Basso, with his jewelry of silver, gold and semiprecious stones is shown with his wife Pat, the family business sales representative. His casual pins depict masterworks of art, birds, flowers, angels and other subjects. [Mr. Basso is a Palos Heights 2nd Ward alderman].
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Franchise spawned in the ‘60s 9 Away for the summer, maybe 15 White Sox nickname, with “the” 16 Longtime Ottoman Empire territory 17 Donkey in “Shrek” et al. 19 Dedicate 20 Lug 21 Worked (up) 22 They’re just looking 23 Cries for attention 24 NFLer Ronnie for whom a defensive award is named 25 Remote power source 27 Land overseas 28 Univ. staff 31 Prevent from going to seed 32 Organization level 34 Sam Samudio’s spoken opening in “Wooly Bully” 36 Sea-dwelling Greek god 37 Most populous OPEC nation 39 Ask to be excused, with “off” 40 It merged with Sprint in 1983 41 Command before a click 42 Treated for traction, in a way 45 Cocktail party fare 46 Securely 47 Overseas denials 51 Taxonomic suffix 52 “The Secret of __”: 1982 animated movie 53 “Working Class Hero” songwriter 54 “Been there, done that” 57 “Brighton Rock” author
24 Creepy look 26 Mozart title starter 27 1927 Buster Keaton film Down 28 Wet blanket, in mod1 Garden aid ern lingo 2 Second-longest-serving 29 Some film artists Chief Justice 30 Ponders 3 Not out of the game 33 “For a life gone digital” 4 Suckerfish 5 Song featured in news source 35 Editor’s mark “Moonstruck” 38 “Same here” 6 Break for a certain wan39 Deli order nabe 43 Hindu community 7 Mariner cap insignia 44 Represent 8 “Reservoir Dogs” actor 9 Disables the alarm, say 46 High winds 10 Tip in Vegas 48 Bhopal locale 11 TV franchise since 49 Continuously 2000 50 Makes out, across the 12 Relay part Pond 13 2014 A.L. MVP 52 Part of a Fifth Ave. 14 Acceptable form of address back talk? 53 A and P, e.g.: Abbr. 18 His epitaph includes 55 Apology opener “knight” and “man of let56 Dante’s half-dozen ters” 58 Doing a lawn job 59 Lamb treats 60 Hoodwinks
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10 Years Ago This Week
The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.
File photo from Nov. 16, 2006
Joy of giving at Capri: Maurizio and Donna Mancuso, owners of Capri Ristorante Italiano in Palos Heights, hosted a gala benefit feast last Thursday to celebrate the 500th birthday of San Francesco Saverio. The couple are shown with the statue of the saint, which traveled from the parish church of Sorbo San Basile, Italy, where Mr. Mancuso was born. The benefit tour raised funds for that church. Some 100 guests attended Capri’s benefit party. They enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a buffet offering six entrees and music by singers from Italy.
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Photo by Joe Boyle
WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: School garden. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. We had a few correct answers to this week’s Whatizit photo quiz. The correct response was none other than the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palo Hills. This modern library that rests on a hill has a little bit of everything for kids and adults. One recent guest speaker was Ursula Bielski, the author who has written several stories on the paranormal that includes tales of local ghosts. Illusionist and magician Jeanette Andrews entertained a large crowd a couple of weeks ago Wanda Hills, of Palos Hills, knew that this was the Green Hills File photos from Nov. 16, 2006 Library, which serves both Hickory Hills and Palos Hills. Worth residents Jerry and Carol Janicki also knew it was the Green Hills Library. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum also knew Left photo: All due honors, Veterans Day 2006: Navy Lt. Comdr. Scott Allen (left) praised war veterans and those now serving in the Armed Forces while it was the library. A renovation of the Green Hills Library was just completed VFW Post 7454 Cmdr. Jim Helsdingen and city veterans commissioner Don Dahl look on at Palos Heights’ Veterans Day ceremony. Allen had served six months in Iraq the year before. Right photo: Bugler Ed Pahl sounded “Taps” to conclude the service. and includes additional lighting.
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A No. 1-derful Saturday
Photo by Jim Boyce
St. Laurence quarterback Romello Washington gets ready to fire a pass in an upset victory over Lemont on Saturday in Burbank.
‘Greedy’ St. Laurence knocks off 6A top seed By Phil Arvia Correspondent
Photo by Jeff Vorva
Mother McAuley volleyball players get ready to create another human pile after beating Minooka in three-sets to win the Class 4A state championship at Redbird arena. One week prior, the Macs piled up after beating Geneva in three in the Hinsdale South Supersectional.
No offense to Rich Central, King and Tinley Park, the schools St. Laurence beat on the way to last year’s Class 5A state football semifinals, but Vikings coach Harold Blackmon was happy to see the murderer’s row of traditional powers in his team’s 6A path when the brackets were announced by the Illinois High School Association for this postseason. “After the last game of the season, when we lost to (St.) Ignatius … the first thing I told our coaches was, ‘We need this bracket,’” Blackmon said. “Our kids need to be challenged.” And the challenge presented by a potential path of fifthseeded Richards, No. 4 CreteMonee and No. 1 Lemont carried an added motivational bonus. “Last year, with the road we took we didn’t get any respect from other teams,” Blackmon said. “So I said, ‘This year, let’s take the hardest road.’” With Friday’s 27-20 ouster of previously unbeaten Lemont, the Vikings have now advanced as far as last year’s team. The No. 12 seed will travel to Springfield for a semifinal contest with secondranked Sacred Heart-Griffin, a 56-13 quarterfinal winner
McAuley, nation’s top-ranked team, wins 19th state title By Jeff Vorva
THESE ARE THE CHAMPIONS...
Sports Editor
NORMAL — Of course it was going to go three sets. Of course it was not going to be easy. But in the end, Mother McAuley, ranked No. 1 in in the nation by prepvolleyball.com, hoisted the Illinois High School Association Class 4A championship trophy after beating Minooka 25-19, 1925, 25-19 Saturday night at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University. It was the Mighty Macs’ 15th state volleyball title – the most by any school in Illinois – and coach Jen DeJarld’s second. “After last year (losing in the sectional final to Benet) we wanted to be stronger this year,” said junior Charley Niego, who had 14 kills and 15 digs in the title match. “We’ve been in a lot of pressure situations this year and it prepared us for this.’’ Katie O’Connell added 11 kills and 13 digs while Nancy Kane had 31 assists and Emma Reilly 14 digs for the Macs, who finished 40-1. Credit a rugged schedule, including a trip to Louisville in which McAuley suffered its lone loss (to St. Louis’s St. Joseph Academy), and its own Asics Tournament as helping the Mac blossom into a team that didn’t wilt under pressure. “This one is special for a different reason,” DeJarld said. “Early in the season, it took a while for us to fire on all cylinders. Once we went to See MACS, Page 4
Photo by Jeff Vorva
Charley Niego lets out a mighty yell after receiving her medal after the Mighty Macs won the Class 4A title Saturday.
A look at the Illinois High School Association state championships won by Reporter/Regional area schools, followed by the number of titles which that team has won. 1974-75 Richards wrestling (1st) 1975-76 Brother Rice baseball (1st) 1976-77 St. Laurence football (1st) Richards wrestling (2nd) 1977-78 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (1st) Marist baseball (1st) 1978-79 No title 1979-80 No title 1980-81 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (2nd) Chicago Christian girls basketball (1st) 1981-82 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (3rd) Brother Rice football (1st) 1982-83 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (4th) Marist wrestling (1st) 1983-84 Stagg wrestling (1st) 1984-85 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (5th) 1985-86 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (6th) 1986-87 Richards girls volleyball (1st) Marist wrestling (2nd) 1987-88 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (7th) 1988-89 Richards football (1st) 1990-91 Mother McAuley girls basketball (1st) Chicago Christian girls track (1st) 1991-92 Chicago Christian girls track (2nd) Richards boys volleyball (1st) 1992-93 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (8th) 1993-94 Sandburg boys soccer (1st) Oak Lawn boys volleyball (1st) 1994-95 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (9th)
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CLASS 6A SEMIFINAL St. Laurence at Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin, 2 p.m. Saturday
over Rock Island, at 2 p.m. Saturday. Lemont (11-1) led the Vikings (9-3) only in the first quarter, after a 37-yard Steve Fleming field goal ended its first possession. But the Indians’ drive toward a potential tying touchdown died at the St. Laurence 12-yard line with 52.2 seconds to play, when a fourth-down pass fell incomplete. “That’s a talented team,” St. Laurence running back Fayezon Smart said of Lemont. “But we’re talented, too. “I feel like our defense doesn’t get the credit it deserves. But tonight, our bigtime players showed their true colors… Last year we had great players. This year we have great athletes — and our great athletes made big-time plays when it counted.” Lemont quarterback Spencer Nagel completed 21 of 35 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown. But Lemont added just 74 yards on the ground and, after averaging nearly 41 points See VIKINGS, Page 3 Richards girls swimming coach Joel Staszewski, who has been hospitalized since June, made a surprise appearance at the Downers Grove South sectional. Here he’s shown posing with some of his swimmers on Saturday.
Best story of the day? A surprise appearance from Coach Stu SPLASHING TO STATE A look at area athletes who qualified for the IHSA state swimming and diving meet, which takes place Friday and Saturday at Evanston High School: STAGG Taira Juronis (200 IM, 100 breaststroke) Megan Vallance (50 free) Claire Van Dame (diving) Lauren Johnson (100 free) SANDBURG Marilyn Sedlak (diving) Isabella Wrobel (500 free) Rachel Apter (100 breaststroke, 200 free, 50 free, 100 free for athletes with disabilities) MOTHER McAULEY Eva Kelly (diving) • For more information, see page 3.
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t was quite a day and night in come from any of that. It came in sports on Saturday. the swimming pool area at Downers Around the country, college Grove South involving a sixth-place football’s second-, third- and fourthteam that didn’t even qualify a state ranked teams were picking up their swimmer. jaws off the field after they were Richards participated in the shocked. Downers Grove South Sectional and Around Illinois, volleyball state the Bulldogs swimmers received a championships were won and lost, huge surprise when their coach, Joel football quarterfinals seemingly Staszewski, showed up. provided a million storylines, and I wrote about him at the begingirls swimming sectionals were in Making the ning of the season. The man known full swing. most as Coach Stu had gastric Extra Point to In our area, it’s tough to beat bypass surgery performed in June McAuley, ranked No. 1 in the naand complications from a bacterial tion, winning a three-set battle with Minooka infection gave him stroke-like symptoms, robto win the Illinois High School Association, or bing him of his ability to eat and speak. He 12th seeded St. Laurence knocking out No. 1 nearly died because of those complications. seed Lemont in football. But my favorite story from Saturday didn’t See VORVA, Page 4
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Area athletes sign on the dotted line By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Some area athletes put an end to the highs and lows of the college recruiting process and signed letters of intent last week as the signing period opened on Nov. 9 The area is sending some talented baseball players to college, including Brother Rice’s Ryan Kutt (Illinois), Ryan King (Michigan State), Jack Guzek (Indiana State) and Andy Lopez (St. Joseph) and St. Laurence’s Jimmy Burnette (Illinois), Tommy Farrell (UIC), Jake Lotz (Lewis) and Joe Vascik (Maryville). From Marist, Colin Pfotenhauer will attend Taylor University, Elijah Hayes will head to Concordia in Chicago and Matt Donahue will play at Roosevelt University. Sandburg will send Eric Papierski to St. Xavier and Kevin Lane to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Shepard’s Jack Carberry will head to Western Illinois University and Chicago Christian’s Dan Vos will play at Trinity Christian College. Lopez wasn’t speaking for the whole group but he probably would receive nods of agreement from most of the other baseball recruits when he said, “I’m very excited and very happy but I’m getting more excited for the coming season (in the spring). We have one more season and we’re going to keep working hard.’’ A look at some of the other early signees:
MARIST Twin basketball players Kate and Julia Ruzevich are staying together as both are heading to Quincy University. Their sister, Rachel, is a senior at the NCAA Division II school. Claire Austin, another player on the Redhawks’ girls basketball squad, will attend Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Mich., and teammate Caily Landers is heading to St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.
Above: Brother Rice baseball players sign their letters of intent on Thursday. Left: Shepard’s Jack Carberry is heading to Western Illinois University.
Photos by Jeff Vorva
Marist’s Kate Ruzivich helps up her twin sister, Julia, during a game last year. The two will be helping each other out in college as both are heading to Quincy University.
Volleyball player Maddie Dunterman inked a letter to Lehigh University. Softball player Alexis Rogers will play at the University of TennesseeMartin. Although Marist doesn’t have an equestrian team, Hannah Tapling will head to Texas A&M to participate in that sport.
SANDBURG Golf star Emily McGiles will play at Southern Illinois University. Softball player Sam Coffel will take her talents to Western Michigan. Boys volleyball player Colin Ensalaco will head to Ball State University. In boys swimming, Aiden Farley signed with Michigan State University.
MOTHER MCAULEY Four players from the Class 4A state championship team made their decisions official last week. Ashley Maher is heading to Lipscomb University, Kaitlyn O’Connell and Abby O’Brien both are going to Ferris State University, and Emma Reilly is heading to Appalachian State University. In softball, Alexis Smalarz signed with Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. And lacrosse player Birdie Schmalz is heading to the University of Notre Dame.
BROTHER RICE Joe Kenzinger, a middle hitter on the
boys volleyball team, is heading to national power Lewis University. Golfer Liam Sweeney is heading to Tusculum College.
CHICAGO CHRISTIAN Pete Vos, one of the top Class 1A golfers in the state, will continue his athletic and academic career right next door to his high school as he will attend Trinity Christian College, joining his twin brother, Dan, who is one of the baseball signees.
SHEPARD Track and cross country standout Caleb Washington did not officially sign on the first day – he waited until Friday, Veterans Day – to sign with Army.
MORAINE VALLEY Former Sandburg basketball player Tommy Demogerontas signed on Monday to play for Northern Illinois University.
FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGE SPORTS
National spotlight on area teams By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Moraine Valley’s cross country and soccer teams joined Trinity Christian College’s cross country teams in competing in national tournaments and meets. Moraine sent seven runners to the NJCAA Cross Country Championships in El Dorado, and Yuliana Olivares (Reavis) was first for the women in 189th place out of 313 runners, with a time of 21 minutes, 35 seconds, on Saturday. Following her was Marist product Sarah McCann (201st place, 21:45) and Sandburg alum Hannah Funk (231st place, 22:19). Jeremy Morgan (Tinley Park) led the men in
27:47, and was 118th out of 298 runners. Eisenhower alum Jordi Rangel (128th place, 27:56), Lincoln-Way North product Mark Harris (146th place, 28:10) and Sandburg grad Lou Cavalier (232nd place, 29:52) rounded out the Cyclone runners. At the soccer championships, the MVCC women lost a 3-0 opening-round contest to top-ranked Paradise Valley on Monday in Brevard County Fla. The Cyclones (14-3-0) had to do some adjusting after giving up three goals, but coach Al Palar was happy with the way his team played in the second half. “Anyone who watched this game saw they had the better of the play for the majority of the game,” Palar said. “But at the same time, we expected
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that. We had to take our chances. We didn’t, and it’s OK. “We don’t play competition like this often in our region. The game was a lot faster and it took us a little bit longer than I would have liked for us to get accustomed to it, but after 35 minutes, when you’re down 3-0, it’s too late at that point.’’ TCC’s cross country teams competed in the NCCAA National Championships, and the women took sixth out of 14 teams, while the men were seventh out of 17. Ashley Jourdan became an All-American with her sixth-place finish out of the 99 runners. She logged a time of 18:25.31 and was four seconds out of second place. Nicole Syverson and Hope Fathman finished under the 20-minute mark. The men’s team was led by Cody Velthuizen, who took 11th place of 120 competitors and earned All-American honors. He crossed the line at 25:56.75. Keegan Fitzsimmons was in the top fourth of the field with a 30th-place finish. His time was 27:09.49. Jourdan and Velthuizen will compete in the NAIA National Championships on Saturday.
St. Xavier University
Boasting the 2016 Runner of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Coach of the Year plus four allconference runners and eight all-academic team members, No. 17 ranked Saint Xavier University was well represented when the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference recently released its
postseason women’s cross country honors. Junior Ellie Willging (Freeport, Ill./UIC/ Freeport) was named the 2016 CCAC Runner of the Year, while freshman Grace Maletich (Woodridge, /Downers Grove North) claimed the CCAC Newcomer of the Year award. SXU head coach Lisa Ebel secured the CCAC Coach of the Year honor. Willging won the CCAC Championship race on Nov. 5 with a school record 5K (5,000 meters) time of 17:56. Representing the Cougars on the 2016 AllCCAC Women’s Cross Country Team were Willging, senior Nicole Watkins (Bartlett/Bartlett), senior Nicole Maier (Burbank/Olivet Nazarene/ Reavis) and junior Sierra Downey (Stickney/Morton College/Morton West). Willging, Maier, and Downey also joined senior Courtney Correa (Homer Glen/Lockport Township), junior Alondra Delfin (Alsip./Shepard), junior Jocelyn Camacho (Summit/Argo Community), sophomore Deandra Stokes (South Holland/ Thornton) and sophomore Jillian Siemiawski (Evergreen Park/Evergreen Park) on the conference’s Women’s Cross Country All-Academic Team. To qualify for the CCAC All-Academic Team, an individual must have completed 30 semester hours at the nominating institution and hold at least a 3.25 cumulative grade-point average. Saint Xavier is preparing for the 2016 NAIA Women’s Cross Country National Championships on Saturday at the North Farm Cross Country Course in Elsah.
FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS
Tubbs leads Bob Jones in inaugural season The National Christian College Athletic Association named Rachel Tubbs and two other Bob Jones University Bruins women’s volleyball players to their DII All-Region teams. The players were selected based on their performance throughout the season, with the final first and second team selections being voted on by head coaches in the South Region. Tubbs, a resident of Palos Heights, was recognized for her play over the course of the season and in the regional tournament. Tubbs led the South Region in assists and was third overall in the nation for the category. She was one of the team captains for the season. “I’m very proud of Rachel,” coach Vickie Denny said. “She has grown all season long in her play and has been a joy to coach this season.” Recently the Bruins volleyball team defeated Pensacola Christian College 3-1 to capture their
1st NCCAA DII South Region Championship. In their inaugural season of competition, the Lady Bruins burst onto the scene, finishing the season at 27-10. Their play earned them the No. 5 seed for the NCCAA DII National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida, which begins today, Thursday.
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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST The semi-coherent six continue to bumble and stumble their way into the semifinals of the playoffs. Majesty Maholy, who won the regularseason crown, took the lead over Vorva, thus proving that mediocrity is superior to awful. Kudos to Findyz for predicting Trump when the whole world thought Hillary was going to win that taffy pull. Now if his prep football picks were as spot on… Jeff Vorva 5-5 18-12 71-20 SHG PR MS Loyola PFN ESL VH Peoria Phillips Rochester
Last week Postseason Regular season St. Laurence at Sacred Heart Griffin DeKalb at Prairie Ridge Palatine at Maine South Loyola at Glenbard West Plainfield North at Fenwick East St. Louis at Benet Vernon Hills at Sycamore Peoria at Morris Phillips at Johnsburg Canton at Rochester
Joe Boyle 6-4 17-13 70-21 St. L PR MS Loyola PFN ESL VH Morris Phillips Rochester
Bob Rakow 4-6 12-18 63-28 St. L PR MS Loyola PFN ESL Sycamore Peoria Phillips Canton
By Aaron FitzPatrick
Megan Vallance (right) of Stagg receives a hug during Saturday’s Sandburg Sectional.
Correspondent
Rice gives up 3 TD lead in loss to Mt. Carmel By Anthony Nasella Correspondent
The first half was all Brother Rice. Then came the second half… The Crusaders were rolling along with proficiency on offense in the first half, jumping out to a 28-7 lead with their passing and running game firing on all cylinders against Mt. Carmel in the Catholic League championship game Saturday afternoon at Tom Mitchell Field. Two of the touchdown drives took less than one minute, and Brother Rice was still holding on to a two-touchdown lead at halftime. Then things turned ugly in the second half for the Crusaders. The Caravan asserted itself on the offense in the most convincing of manners. It outscored Brother Rice 21-0 in the final two quarters, while keeping possession of the ball for 75 percent of the second half for a 35-28 victory. With the victory, Mt. Carmel (7-5) punched its ticket to Prep Bowl Championship on Nov. 25 against Simeon or Curie at Gately Stadium. For Brother Rice (9-3), the loss was a crushing end to a successful season that still left them wondering where everything went wrong after thriving in the first half. “What happened in the second half is pretty much what has happened all year,” Brother Rice head coach Brian Badke said. “We couldn’t finish and we couldn’t tackle. Mt. Carmel wanted it more, and it showed. I talked to the kids about that.’’ Quarterback Dino Borrelli was 17-of-29 for 300 yards and two touchdowns to Patrick Murphy. Running back Xazavian Valladay also threw a 2-yard touchdown pass. With Mt. Carmel facing the two-touchdown halftime deficit, Caravan head coach Frank Lenti did not feel the need to make any adjustments
per game over its previous five outings, was stymied in several key situations by the Vikings. Willie Spears and Damon Stewart each had multiple passes defended from the cornerback spots. Adam Andrews had three solo tackles and seven assists, Eddie Pierson had a tackle for a loss and half a sack. But no defender had a bigger day than end Sean Lange, who was credited with three solo tackles, 13 assists and a strip-and-recovery on what may have been the game’s biggest play. Leading 13-10 after giving up a touchdown with 18.7 seconds left in the half, the Vikings kicked off to start the third quarter. Lemont gained 17 yards on its first snap of the half, but two plays later Lange blindsided Nagel, who coughed up the ball as Lange pounced on it. “I knew I had a linebacker coming from the outside, and he flushed (Nagel) out,” Lange said. “When I stripped it, I knew I had to dive on it. Going into the second half, we knew the momentum wasn’t really on our side, so we needed a big play.” Four snaps later, Smart (37 carries, 165 yards) scored from 11 yards out to put St. Laurence up 20-10.
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Vallance shoulders load in return to state
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SECTIONAL SWIMMING
Brother Rice quarterback Dino Borrelli threw for 300 yards against Mt. Carmel on Saturday, but Brother Rice lost to Mt. Carmel in the Catholic League playoff championship.
Vikings
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in the game plan. The Mt. Carmel plan was simple: Execute the way it wasn’t unable to fully do in a 49-42 loss to the Crusaders in the regular season. Not only did the Caravan execute the plan in the final 24 minutes, it did it in the most convincing of manners. “I give all the credit in the world to these guys because we were down two touchdowns at halftime,” Lenti said. “I told them we didn’t need to change anything — just to adjust our chinstrap, so to speak, keep playing hard and make good things happen. Follow our process, focus and finish.” Junior Alek Thomas, who lined up at running back and quarterback, rushed for 148 yards on 27 carries with two touchdowns, which included a 1-yard keeper with 3:14 remaining to put Mt. Carmel ahead for good. Mike Kennedy also was an unstoppable force in the second half for the Caravan, racking up 209 yards and 20 carries with two touchdowns scores for the game, including a big score toward the end of the first half that cut the Mt. Carmel deficit to 28-14. The loss to the Caravan left Badke in the tough spot of trying to find a positive thread while also trying to contemplate the future. “The loss doesn’t define who we are and what we’re about,” he said. “We just have to finish, and we didn’t finish. It’s something that we’ve struggled with since I’ve been here, and maybe it’s something that I need to re-evaluate in what we’re doing as a staff and program.’’ “These seniors won 35 football games here,” he added. “Unfortunately, there’s not much to show for it — just one Catholic League title. But this is a special group, and I’m very proud of them.” Heralded wide receiver Ricky Smalling, a University of Illinois recruit, closed his career with two catches for 48 yards.
It took less than 25 seconds for Stagg senior swimmer Megan Vallance to turn what could have been a disappointing final campaign into one she’ll never forget. Spending nearly her entire senior season recovering from a shoulder injury, Vallance proved to be the fastest swimmer in the pool Saturday at the Illinois High School Association’s Sandburg SecSTATEMENT tional SaturGAMES day. Her time of 24.33 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle was .22 seconds faster than Sandburg’s Madison Stuursma’s 24.55, propelling Vallance to the Illinois High School Association finals on Friday at Evanston High School. “I was kind of surprised because I was injured all season,” said Vallance. “I was really happy because I won this event as a freshman and now I got to win it again as a senior.” Vallance was one of three Stagg swimmers to qualify for the state meet including freshman Taira Juronis, who qualified in two events — the 200-yard individual medley (2:07.25) and 100-yard breaststroke (1:07.35). “I’m tired,” said Juronis. “I was a bit nervous before, but thank God it paid off. I made state in two events.” Rounding out the trio was junior Lauren Johnson. Johnson qualified for state in the 100yard freestyle with a winning time of :53.01. Johnson swam a personal best earlier in the 200yard freestyle and said that may have given her the boost she needed to get over the top in the 100 free. “I just got really excited,” she said. “I was confident and I went all out. I ended up making the time and getting first. I’m statebound and I’m excited.” Vallance finished 32nd in the 50 free last year and Johnson 38th in the 100 free. Stagg finished in third with 265 points. It was four points below second-place Sandburg while Lockport Township took
STATE SEMIFINAL: ST. LAURENCE (9-3) at SACRED HEART GRIFFIN (12-0) THE FACTS: St. Laurence, the 12th seed in the South bracket, visits second-seeded Sacred Heart Griffin in a Class 6A semifinal game at 1:30 p.m., Saturday. Sacred Heart’s Cyclone Stadium is located at 1601 W. Washington St. in Springfield. HOW THEY GOT HERE: St. Laurence won three games by a total of 11 points. The Vikings opened with a 31-28 first-round victory over fifth-seeded Richards, a 41-40 win over fourth-seeded Crete-Monee and a 2720 win over top-seeded Lemont. SHG won three games by a total of 118 points, whipping up on Normal Community West, 5720, Galesburg, 45-7, and Rock Island, 56-13.
NOTEWORTHY: As of Monday, the Weather Channel predicted a windy day with a high of 45 degrees and zero precipitation, which is a far cry better than last year when the Vikings played in a blizzard in the semifinals in Burbank. Griffith has scored 55 or more points eight times this season. St. Laurence has scored 40 or more points six times but had given up 40 or more points three times. NEXT: The winner faces either DeKalb or Prairie Ridge in the state championship game at 1 p.m. Nov. 26 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. — Jeff Vorva
The lead grew to 27-10 when Romello Washington (11-of-19, 174 yards, 2 touchdowns) found Levy Hamer for a 19-yard scoring pass. Hamer also had a 34-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter, after Mauricio Garibay staked the Vikings to a 6-3 lead with 21- and 24-yard field goals. From there, it was on the defense, which in the fourth quarter limited Lemont to just a 34-yard field goal on three trips inside the Vikings’ 27. Spears said it was a matter of focus.
“I told all my players, ‘Don’t play hungry, play greedy,’” he said. “When you play hungry, it’s easy to get fooled. When you play greedy, you never get fooled.” The Vikings, it seems, are greedy still. With last year’s 10-3 squad, St. Laurence has now combined for more wins in backto-back years than in any seasons since the ’70s, when the 1976-79 squads averaged 11 wins and went to the state title game twice. “We’re striving for greatness,” Spears said.
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home the team crown with 303 points. Sandburg’s, Isabella Wrobel, gave the home crowd a thrill by winning the 500 free with a time of 5:15.19 and advancing to the state meet. Area divers had a successful sectional as four divers advanced. A slew of seniors dominated the top of the diving totals. Andrew’s Emma Ruchala took home the sectional title with a score of 493.70. Stagg’s Clare Van Dame finished second with a score of 413.60, Sandburg’s Marilyn Sedlak took third with a 383.90 and Lockport’s Kam-
ryn Fields took the final state spot with a 372.64. Van Dame took 34th in the state last year. Sandburg’s Rachel Apter qualified in the Athletes with Disabilities division. Apter swam four events Saturday: 200 free (2:38.68), the 50 free (:32.58), 100 free (1:13.66) and 100 breaststroke (1:38.77). At the Downers Grove South sectional, Mother McAuley’s Eva Kelly won the diving event with a 445.40 and Oak Lawn’s Jenna Cipriani was fifth with a 3:41.25. Kelly took 48th in the state in 2015.
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Minooka fans jeer Mother McAuley fans for not having boys at their school but the heckling, signs and boys didn’t help as McAuley beat Minooka in three sets to win the Class 4A state championship. St. Laurence’s Levi Hamer is congratulated by teammates after a touchdown reception during an upset win over Lemont in the Class 6A playoffs. Photo by Jim Boyce
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Mother McAuley’s Charley Niego (left) and Minooka’s Sammi Hermann have a hair-raising experience in Saturday’s IHSA Class 4A state championship match in Normal.
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Stagg freshman swimmer Taira Juronis qualified for state in two events at the Sandburg Sectional on Saturday.
Shepard track and cross country star Caleb Washington (seated in the middle) signed a letter of intent to Army on Friday, Veterans Day. His father Lee (fourth from the left, seated) served in Vietnam in the Army. His mother, Angela, second from the left and coaches Dan Ludwig and Troy Walker (standing) were also on hand for the signing.
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St. Laurence’s Fayzon Smart rushed for 165 yards on 37 carries in a win over Lemont on Saturday.
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straight and never trailed the rest of the way. “We knew it was do-or-die and had to keep Continued from Page 1 scoring points,” Niego said. “Every point mattered.’’ Louisville and played in a tough tournament, In an example of how statistics can lie, I saw them fight back and I saw a real strong McAuley had a .169 hitting percentage and quality in them. They’re fightMinooka a .112, which, on the ers. A lot of them have never surface, looks like it could have won a championship. A lot of been a sloppy match. True there them don’t play for highly sucwere 38 errors to go with 74 cessful club teams that win at kills, but there were plenty of high levels.’’ attempts that were blocked or The Mighty Macs came into saved the final four with shovels as “There were power hitters on they dug themselves into five both sides and great defense,” holes in five sets in a sectional DeJarld said. championship victory over Minooka junior Alli Papesh Marist and a supersectional led the Indians with 20 kills victory over Geneva. Against while junior Rocky Perinar Geneva, the Macs were down added 12. 21-12, 17-14 and 11-4 in each Other members of the set but pulled off a 22-25, 25-20, Photo by Jeff Vorva Mighty Macs championship 25-21 victory over the Vikings Mother McAuley coach Jen roster were Maddie Dederichs, at Hinsdale South on Nov. 5. DeJarld gets the crowd go- Ashley Maher, Abby O’Brien, Somewhere between its Chi- ing after her team won the Paige Pappas, Evie Gorman, cago campus and Redbird Are- Class 4A title on Saturday. MaryKate Boland, Bridget na, the Macs seemed to lose Burke, Amandaa Horn, Nora those shovels along Interstate Burke, Casey Macander, Moira 55 as they took 8-3 and 15-4 leads each set Mixan and Becca Stepanek. in the semifinals Friday en route to a 25-13, 25-15 win over Niles West to get to the Mi- The Marian kind nooka match. Marian Catholic of Chicago Heights beat The Macs hitters were on fire, registering Marian Central Catholic of Woodstock, 25a blazing .490 hitting percentage – commit- 22, 22-25, 25-22 in a battle of East Suburban ting just three errors in 51 attacks. Niego led Catholic Conference powers to win the Class the Way with 14 kills while O’Connelll add- 3A title. ed seven and Kane came up with 21 assists The champs, 32-9, knocked Chicago Chrisagainst Niles. tian out in regional play and Queen of Peace But on Saturday, someone found the shovels in Supersectional play en route to Normal. and the Macs trailed 5-1 quickly and lost in During the regular season, the Spartans that second set and with Minooka having all lost to Sandburg, Mother McAuley and the momentum and a fan section going crazy, Marist. It was after a 25-17, 25-17 loss to the the Indians (35-7) grabbed a quick 2-0 lead RedHawks Sept. 27 that they ran the table before the Macs had enough and scored four and won their final 18 matches.
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During the season, many South Suburban Conference teams have raised money for the coach’s family – his wife Jill and children Emma (age 12), Timothy (4) and triplets Claire, Nora and Lillian (2). The Richards community was jazzed up for a possible Stu sighting at the SSC meet a couple of weeks ago, but he was still at the hospital and it didn’t happen. On Friday, interim coach Cora Umecker wanted the coach to see his troops perform in sectional play so badly, she set up a Facebook account so he could watch the event live from the comfort of his bed. When he showed up in Downers Grove in his wheelchair, the Bulldogs were stunned and thrilled. “No one told me they were coming; it was the best surprise ever,” Umecker said. “It was very emotional for everyone, and not just my team. So many swimmers and coaches came to say hello. It was heartwarming.’’ The only bad news to this story is that Coach Stu is not 100 percent. He still has a long way to go. “He is improving but, as expected, it’s a long process,” Umecker said. “He has still not been home since the initial procedure in June. He is currently rehabilitating at a center in Chicago. “This swim season was really incredible. Watching all of the other teams join the ‘Stu Crew’ was so inspiring. Seeing them all come together like that was probably the biggest show of sportsmanship I’ve ever seen. We would gather to take a ‘Stu Crew’ photo at invites and meets, and I’d go back to look at the shot and see all these girls from different teams standing together, smiling, arms around each other. None of them look like they just had a heated competition 10 minutes earlier. It was great.’’ The coach has not even seen his home in five months, but as Umecker said, “This man showed up for his girls.’’ Umecker said all along that she is just keeping the seat warm for Coach Stu. She had a few things to say to him before he returned to Chicago. “At the end of the meet, I handed him my clipboard, pencil and heat sheet and told him my work is done,’’ she said. “It’s time for Coach Stu to get back to this team.’’
Mother McAuley girls volleyball (10th) Sandburg boys volleyball (1st) None Mother McAuley girls volleyball (11th) Sandburg girls volleyball (1st) Sandburg boys volleyball (2nd) Sandburg boys volleyball (3rd) Mother McAuley girls volleyball (12th) Sandburg boys soccer (2nd) Mother McAuley girls water polo (1st) Marist boys volleyball (1st) Sandburg baseball (1st) Sandburg boys soccer (3rd) Mother McAuley girls water polo (2nd) Brother Rice boys water polo (1st) None Mother McAuley girls volleyball (13th) Sandburg wrestling (1st) Sandburg cheerleading (1st) Sandburg wrestling (2nd) Sandburg wrestling (3rd) Mother McAuley girls water polo (3rd) None Sandburg cheerleading (2nd) Marist boys volleyball (2nd) Sandburg softball (1st) Chicago Christian girls volleyball (1st) Sandburg badminton (1st) Sandburg boys volleyball (4th) Sandburg cheerleading (3rd) Sandburg wrestling (4th) Marist softball (1st) Sandburg wrestling (5th) Mother McAuley girls volleyball (14th) Marist softball (2nd) Sandburg boys cross country (1st) Mother McAuley girls volleyball (15th)
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOZEF SKUPIEN, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, LAS FUENTES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 07686 9135 Del Prado Drive, Apt. 1S 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 August 31, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 2, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9135 Del Prado Drive, Apt. 1S, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-209-013-1016. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $133,595.58. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 07686 TJSC#: 36-10863 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. I706260
15 CH 16361 9705 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9705 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-08-115-003-0000; 24-08-115-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $161,534.93. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 4536960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. com. Please refer to file number F15100198. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15100198 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 16361 TJSC#: 36-11102 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.
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN T. NAPORA; CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 16 CH 4225 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 12506 South Mead Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. P.I.N. 24-29-305-009-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-006911 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I706628
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE7, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE7 Plaintiff, -v.FRANCISCO JAVIER CASTRO AKA FRANCISCO J. CASTRO AKA FRANK CASTRO, VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN Defendants
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON; Plaintiff, vs. MARK J. HOLDA, ET AL; Defendants, REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO; Counter-Plaintiff, vs. MARK J. HOLDA AKA MARK HOLDA AKA MARK J. HOLDA; LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA FKA LYDIA ROJAS AKA LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA; HOLDA ENTERPRISES, INC.; FIRST MIDWEST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000; LOMA VISTA NURSERY; CHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAS LLC DBA CHRYSLER FINANCIAL FKA DAIMLERCHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICA, LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK, (USA), N.A., CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Counter-Defendants 12 CH 8082 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 24-31-107-010-0000. Commonly known as 6833 West 127st Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. THE SALE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO A PRIOR RECORDED FIRST MORTGAGE Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 263-3890. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I706620
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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 Plaintiff, -v.LERHUCHANDRE SCOTT AKA LERHUCHANDRE N. SCOTT, RONALD SCOTT AKA RONALD I. SCOTT, MIDLAND FUNDING NCC-2 CORP Defendants 2010 CH 00567 10868 SOUTH COOK AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 9, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10868 SOUTH COOK AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-312-037-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $701,394.45. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15060229. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15060229 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 2010 CH 00567 TJSC#: 36-11402 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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.MIKEL E. KADLEC, LAKE VIEW VILLA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants 15 CH 07147 10407 S. KOMENSKY, UNIT 1N Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10407 S. KOMENSKY, UNIT 1N, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-204-099-1009. The real estate is improved with a single family residential condominium. The judgment amount was $87,802.50. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 16-5300-424. 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. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 16-5300-424 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 15 CH 07147 TJSC#: 36-10976 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.
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.SIE KHALIL Defendants 12 CH 39434 10619 SOUTH TOD 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 March 10, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10619 SOUTH TOD DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-113-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a red brick split level single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 12339. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 12339 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 39434 TJSC#: 36-12989 I707762
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2007-4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4 Plaintiff, -v.REMEDIOS BADAR, VICTOR M. BADAR, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE FOREST RIDGE AT WESTGATE VALLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 14 CH 015661 128 AUGUSTA DRIVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 128 AUGUSTA DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-31-214-013. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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 14-14-01003. 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. 14-14-01003 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 015661 TJSC#: 36-11368 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. I706896
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.MANAL KANAAN, MALIK KANAAN, LORENZ APPLIANCE, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 002926 8841 W. 100TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8841 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-401-079-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02450. 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. 14-15-02450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002926 TJSC#: 36-13043 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. I707650
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR HOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7 Plaintiff, -v.JAMAL RASIM JABER A/K/A JAMAL R. JABER, RANA MOHMED JABER, SILO RIDGE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SILO RIDGE MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, ALLEGIANCE COMMUNITY BANK Defendants 09 CH 007527 25 PRAIRIE LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 25 PRAIRIE LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-07-304-036. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-09-03147. 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. 14-09-03147 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 007527 TJSC#: 36-13017 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. I707652
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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond
OUT & ABOUT
The Regional News • The Reporter
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Southwest • Section 2, Page 7
BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Moraine Valley viewing party for virtual festival
The community is invited to a free viewing party for a celebration of international arts today (Thursday) at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. “Building Bridges, Crossing Boundaries” will begin at 7 p.m., in the Moraine Business and Conference Center. Featured performances include Heather Raffo from her opera “Fallujah,” Ping Chong + Company with the cast of “Beyond Sacred,” dancer Hind Benali, poet Omar Offendum, musician Amir El Saffar, The Reminders musical ensemble, and comedian Mo Amer as the emcee. This event is sponsored through The Cultural Exchange, which hosts performing artists with roots in Muslim-majority countries and cultures. It is produced by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters. The Cultural Exchange Lab has received funding support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art and the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation. The virtual festival is being hosted by the college’s Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC). For more information, contact Tommy Hensel, FPAC managing director, at 974-5500.
The Bridge Teen Center programs
• The Price is Right and Karaoke & Open Mic Night will be held 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday at the Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Students are invited to a night that is a blast to the past with a ‘90s edition of The Price is Right. Food samples will be provided by Meijer. • Project Serve: Thrift Store - Middle School Only - 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 21, Spend the afternoon sorting, cleaning, and shelving the donated items at The Bridge Thrift Store. Earn valuable retail experience and be a part of positive change in the community as you contribute your service. • Movie Day: Inside Out - Middle School only - 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 22, Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show with some friends and popcorn. • Leather Wrap Friendship Bracelets - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Make friendship bracelets for yourself or for your friends from colorful string. • Card Games - Middle School only - 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23, Play Uno, Spoons, and other classic games with other middle school students. Supplied photo • Sports & Root Beer Floats - 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. Holiday shoppers can meet the artists and view hundreds of works on display at The Center’s Christmas Art Show 23, Meet fellow sports lovers and talk about the best and Sale this Sunday. games, plays, athletes and enjoy root beer floats. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500.
Log Cabin center for arts offers Christmas art show The Center’s annual art show and sale this Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m., will feature the beautiful work of the instructors and students at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. The annual show is an afternoon to get in the Christmas spirit, perhaps to buy a few unique Christmas gifts or decorations, to support the art center participants, and to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful
music and wonderful fellowship at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy., Palos Park. Included in the show will be watercolors, drawings, pottery, woodcarvings, poetry, collages, hand-made papers, photography, handmade books, cards, baskets, quilts, stained glass, polished stones, silver jewelry, calligraphy, knitting, and weavings – for show and for sale, plus an exhibit from
the Children’s Art classes. Some of The Center’s instructors will be demonstrating their artwork throughout the afternoon, providing a first-hand look at their talent and creativity. The Center staff will also have a bazaar of handmade holiday decorations and gifts for sale, including traditional log reindeers and Christmas wreaths. For more, call 361-3650.
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Season-ender special event at Children’s Farm
Enjoy the Children’s Farm before it closes for the winter at a special event next Friday, Nov. 25, from 1- 3 p.m. The animals will be awaiting visitors, the hayracks will take their final lap of the season, and a bonfire will be ready for marshmallow roasting. Admission is $6 for ages 2 and up. The Children’s Farm is across from The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. Ph. 361-3650
WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN
A cornucopia of flavor in risotto By Wolfgang Puck As we enter the heart of autumn and move happily toward Thanksgiving, one image that comes to mind, as it does for many lovers of fresh seasonal produce, is the cornucopia. That “horn of plenty,” a large cone-shaped basket overflowing with an abundance of harvest goodness, seems to me to capture so much that is good about cooking at this time of year. Autumn presents us with a beautiful array of produce, from colorful hard-shelled squashes to beautiful carrots to Brussels sprouts and broccoli. Often, when I stroll with my two young sons through my local Sunday morning farmers’ market during fall, I’m inspired to cook dishes that look and taste to me like a cornucopia of goodness. In fact, even though some people might seek warmth with hearty dishes featuring meat when the days grow short and the weather turns cold, I sometimes find myself cooking vegetarian dishes in autumn. I might even take it a step further and prepare recipes that are vegan, completely eliminating not just meats but also dairy products - as I do in the following recipe for my vegan garden vegetable risotto. As you’ll discover in this recipe, it is completely possible to make a vegetarian or vegan dish that offers all the satisfaction you might find in similar recipes that include meat or dairy products. Here, I cook risotto’s signature short-grained Arborio rice with vegetable stock; then I enrich the risotto with almost buttery-tasting squash puree instead of butter, which is typically used. Finally, I top the rice mixture with a saute of vegetables fresh from the farmers’ market. Although you can conveniently use canned pumpkin in the rice mixture, it’s also easy to make your own squash puree. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Carefully use a sharp, sturdy knife to cut a butternut squash (which has better flavor than most pumpkin varieties
found in markets) lengthwise in half; then, scoop out the seeds and fibers. Place the squash halves cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dot evenly with 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and bake until the squash is well browned and tender, about 1 hour. Cool it to room temperature, scoop out the flesh, and mash with a potato masher or press through a ricer into a bowl. Reserve whatever you don’t need for this recipe to use in a soup; or season with salt and pepper and a little powdered ginger and ground cinnamon; moisten with some broth, milk, or cream; and gently reheat to serve as a side dish. Feel free to substitute favorite vegetables from your own farmers’ market visit when you make this recipe. May you and yours enjoy all the pleasures of this bountiful season! VEGAN GARDEN VEGETABLE RISOTTO Serves 4 • 4 1/2 cups (1 L) reduced-sodium vegetable stock, plus more as needed, brought to a boil and kept at a gentle simmer • 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium white onion, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Arborio rice • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 3/4 cup (185 mL) dry white wine • 6 baby carrots, trimmed, peeled and cut diagonally into pieces about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick, about 1 cup (250 mL) • 3/4 cup (185 mL) baby Brussels sprouts, cut in halves • 1 cup (250 mL) small broccoli florets, cut in halves • 2 large pinches granulated sugar • 1/2 cup (125 mL) slender green beans cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces • 1/2 cup (125 mL) slender yellow wax beans cut into 2-inch (5-
cm) pieces • 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen organic green petite peas, thawed • 8 to 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in halves • 3/4 cup (185 mL) pureed roasted butternut squash (see instructions above), or canned pumpkin puree • Small sprigs fresh chervil or Italian parsley, for garnish In a saucepan, bring the stock to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep it at a gentle simmer. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic until they begin to soften but not yet brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook until it looks translucent, about 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the stock and stir until almost completely absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue adding stock, 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time, stirring until almost completely absorbed before adding more. When the rice is cooked about halfway, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts and broccoli; season with salt and pepper and a pinch of sugar. Saute about 2 minutes. Stir in the beans. Add a ladle of stock and continue sauteing until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Stir in the peas and tomatoes; adjust the seasonings to taste. Keep warm. When the rice is tender but still slightly chewy and surrounded by creamy sauce, stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the squash puree or pumpkin puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add a little more puree to taste, if you like. Stir in another pinch of sugar. Spoon the risotto onto individual serving plates, shaking the plates gently to spread the rice. Scatter the hot sauteed vegetables on top. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can be shrewd without being rude. In the early part of the week use your business acumen to deal brilliantly with financial and jobrelated matters. Avoid starting new projects that can be too repetitive. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You shine with a light all your own. As this week unfolds you will have several opportunities to prove that you are trustworthy and ethical. Focus on achieving your goals and being a friend to those in need. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put a pen on the paper to pinpoint your opinions. You have some great ideas but unless you write them down they may float away like leaves on the wind. Be patient if someone tries your patience this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stick to your guns. You don’t need to change the way you are doing things just because other people are doing them the hard way. In the week ahead you may see other people struggling to do something
you find easy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can be buoyed up by business. In the early part of the week you can be shrewd and highly competent when focused on the material world. Use your aptitude for using technological tools to widen your network of friends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Turn off the spigot. Take a good look at your spending habits. You might see that you are overspending or being overly generous. As this week unfolds you might find that a loved one harbors some serious misconceptions. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Too much of a good thing is no longer good. You have a tendency to go to extremes and might waste your resources or money to impress someone. Your closest companions may be easily irritated in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make it your business to excel at business. You can make smart decisions about your finances or any work related situation in the first half of the week. Hold off taking on additional long term financial obligations.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Rise above frustrations. In the week to come you may be challenged to deal with aggravations in the family or home. Make sure you plan ahead so you get enough rest when there are extra duties on your schedule. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You don’t need a sharp knife to cut the mustard. In the week ahead you might take being organized to an extreme or waste time on the wrong things. Take information and gossip from friends with a grain of salt. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your piggy bank back in its sty. Your business sense and financial skills are at their best in the early part of the week. Yet you can be blind to drawbacks and a lack of quality when shopping for personal items. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The good old days weren’t necessarily good for you. Remain practical and businesslike in the week to come rather than becoming bogged down by sentimentality. Hold off on launching a new moneymaking project.
VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.
STARTING THIS WEEK:
“FINDING DORY’’: Enjoyably putting twists on the basic plot of its forerunner “Finding Nemo,’’ this animated DisneyPixar confection brings back Ellen DeGeneres as the voice of fish Dory, who sets out on a quest to find her parents (voices of Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy). A big problem, though: You could steer ocean liners through the gaps in her memory, so any progress she makes in the search, she forgets almost immediately. Albert Brooks also returns as the voice of Marlin, with Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney reprising their “Nemo’’ roles as well. Other newcomers heard include “Modern Family’s’’ Ed O’Neill and Ty Burrell, Kaitlin Olson, Idris Elba, Bill Hader, Kate McKinnon, Dominic West (“The Affair’’) and Sigourney Weaver. Stay tuned after the closing credits for a fun “kicker.’’ *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)
“THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK — THE TOURING YEARS’’: As iconic as the images of the Fab Four are, there was something very special about seeing them in performance, and this excellent documentary directed by Ron Howard — and made with the approvals of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison — offers a bounty of opportunities for that. The material spans the years from 1962 to 1966, dating back to the days when the group packed Liverpool’s Cavern Club while on the verge of global fame, and going up to the San Francisco show that marked their last concert. Though the emphasis is on the music, backstage footage reaffirms the legendary Beatle cheekiness ... but the lads, particularly John Lennon, turn notably serious and pensive when they discuss their stage and studio artistry. **** (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray) “GAME OF THRONES: THE COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON’’: The fate of Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is a major element of this most recent round of the hugely popular HBO series. Author George R.R. Martin’s “The Winds of Winter’’ was the principal source for the plot, which initially involves a major battle between the Starks
and the troops of the Boltons. The Brotherhood Without Banners and the White Walkers also are factors in the story that sees Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) elevated to a very high position in Westeros. Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emilia Clarke, Iain Glen, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner also continue as principal members of the cast. DVD extras: three “making-of’’ documentaries; audio commentaries by cast and crew members; deleted scenes. *** (Not rated: AS, N, GV) (Also on Blu-ray) “DEATH OF A SALESMAN’’: While Lee J. Cobb was the first actor to put an enduring stamp on the role of playwright Arthur Miller’s tragic character Willy Loman, Dustin Hoffman made his mark in the role in a Tony-winning mid-1980s Broadway revival captured for a CBS telecast, the source of this Bluray debut. Stephen Lang and John Malkovich also are superb as the Loman sons, who have very different relationships with their dad, and Kate Reid is magnificent as Willy’s wife Linda. Charles Durning also is in the cast of the staging by director Volker Schlondorff, which earned Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for Hoffman. Malkovich also won an Emmy for his work here. **** (Not rated: AS, P)
Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond
OUT & ABOUT
The Regional News • The Reporter
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Southwest • Section 2, Page 8
Exhibit allows room for an artist one night only at 95th St. Gallery As a special feature of the recent Beverly Art Walk, artist Cecil McDonald Jr. altered a space (previously the Beverly Hills Gallery) at 95th Street — setting the stage for his camera by layering picture frames and mirrors at various heights and distances in front of the gallery’s 95th Street windows. McDonald captured a myriad of framings and interior and exterior views as people and traffic moved about in the gallery and on the street. For this one-night-only exhibition, McDonald distilled this performances into large formant photographic prints that will be installed along side a unique glass sculpture and multimedia installation, to be exhibited in the same space. Admission is free. It will be held this Friday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the 95th Street Gallery, 2135 W. 95th St., Chicago. Creating collaborative work in response to a particular location is part of McDonald’s artistic practice. In 2015, McDonald made work at the Chicago Cultural Center through the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Studio and Curatorial Residency Awards.
In 2012-13 he was a resident artist in the University of Chicago and artist Theaster Gates’s incubator project in Washington Park. McDonald studied fashion, house music and dance club culture before receiving an MFA in Photography at Columbia College Chicago, where he currently serves as adjunct professor and a teaching artist at the Center for Community Arts Partnerships at Columbia College Chicago. His work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, with works held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, Chicago Bank of America LaSalle Collection, and the Harris Bank Collection. The mission of the Beverly Area Arts Alliance (The Alliance) is to build community and provide opportunities for artists living in Beverly/Morgan Park, while fostering the neighborhood’s reputation as a destination for art and culture and as a vibrant place to live and do business. The annual Beverly Art Walk is the Alliance’s cornerstone event. The Alliance also organizes the exhibition series Local Art On Tap at Horse Thief Hollow, exhibitions in pop-up galleries, professional development opportunities
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for local artists, and is a partner in the quarterly reading series, The Frunchroom. The Alliance also partners with local business and civic organizations in events and programs that advocate for and embrace the arts in Beverly/ Morgan Park. The Alliance is a non-profit organization; 501c3 status pending. For more, email Beverly Area Supplied image Arts Alliance info@beverlyarts. Artist Cecil McDonald Jr. will present Allow Room for an Artist one night only this Friday, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the 95th Street Gallery, 2135 W. 95th St., in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. org.
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