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Working in the heart of Orland Park Orland native helps U of C open medical facility

By Dermot Connolly When University of Chicago Medicine opened the doors of its new Center for Advanced Care outpatient facility in Orland Park on Tuesday, it opened the door for a native to come back home.

Ankur Shah, MD, a cardiologist who grew up in Orland Park, jumped at the chance to work in an area where he has plenty of family and friends.

“I live in the city now, but I am happy to come back here and make the reverse commute,” Shah said Friday during an open house at

the $61 million, four-story center.

“This facility is very important to me.”

And he hopes it will be important to a lot of area people, who won’t have to travel to Hyde Park, the home of the U of C’s main medical center.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Dec. 7 at the site, located at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road.

It is University of Chicago Medicine’s largest off-site facility and the first of several dedicated outpatient locations that the academic medical center based in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood plans to

open. Next up will be the Center for Advanced Care at South Loop that is scheduled to open in February.

Sharon O’Keefe, president of the University of Chicago Medical Center, said in a statement that about 120,000 patients currently travel from the south and southwest suburbs to the main hospital in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood for treatment. “We know they want to be able to access our nationally recognized care without having to travel so far. That’s why we’re particularly excited to open this new Orland

Park location. It will provide our brand of exceptional, specialized medicine in a community setting that’s closer to home,” she said.

The Orland Park outpatient location, with 80 exam rooms, will provide cancer treatment, comprehensive diabetes care, orthopedics, cardiology, radiation oncology and chemotherapy, women’s health and primary care. State-of-the-art MRI and CAT scan equipment is available too. More than 100 employees will work at the faPhoto by Jeff Vorva cility, including doctors, nurses, Orland Park native and cardiologist Ankur Shah poses near modern heart/ ballerina artwork found at the new medical facility run by University of

See ORLAND, Page 2 Chicago Medicine, which opened up Tuesday.

Mayors throw hats in the ring yet again

By Jeff Vorva Long before the first vote is cast and the first sign is placed into the ground and the first sign is stolen, there is filing week.

Local politicians have been filing nominating papers since Monday to run for office in the April 4 consolidated election and the filing period ends this coming Monday. Two of the three Regional News communities have mayors with expiring terms and both longtime bosses filed early on Monday morning.

Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin is gunning for his seventh run at the village’s top office while Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz threw his hat in for a fifth time.

McLaughlin would make history if he finishes his current term and wins the election in April.

If he finishes the term, he would tie Walter Schussler, Jr. for most years as Orland Park mayor with 24 years apiece. If he wins the election, he can break the record.

But for the fourth time in seven attempts, McLaughlin will have company on the ballot. Keith Pekau, a 50-year-old Orland Park native who served in the Air Force, also filed on the first day.

Straz may or may not be chal-

MAYORAL MAVENS Longest serving Orland Park mayors Walter Schussler, Jr. 24 years • 1941-65 Dan McLaughlin 24 years • 1993-2017* John Humphrey 23 years • 1891-1914

*—If he completes his current term

Longest serving Palos Heights mayors Bob Straz 16 years • 2001-2017* Z. Erol Smith 14 years • 1959-73 No one else served more than eight years

*—if he completes his current term

lenged. As of the newspaper’s deadline on Monday, no one else had filed for the mayor’s position but rumors are swirling that a business owner is serious about a mayoral run.

Straz was not contested in 2013. He beat challenger James Pasquinelli in 2009. He was uncontested in 2005 and during his first run in 2001, he beat Julie Corsi and incumbent Dean Koldenhoven.

See MAYORS, Page 2

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Split decision on Santa

William Patterson, 4, of Palos Heights (top) chats with Santa Claus at the Waddles Winter Wonderland Saturday at the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department but his 3-year-old sister, Emilia, didn’t want to talk to the jolly fat man and hugged her mother, Laurie.

More photos from the event can be found on page 2.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mayor Bob Straz, left, and Palos Heights Clerk Thomas Kantas, go over paperwork Monday morning when Straz filed his nominating papers for a possible fifth term as the city’s boss.

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A fun time at Waddles Winter Wonderland

Photo by Jeff Vorva

The Southwest Half Marathon will add a youth race in 2017.

Third race to be added to 10th half-marathon

By Jeff Vorva The 10th running of the Southwest Half Marathon will have a new wrinkle — a third race.

The event already has a half marathon and added a 10K run in 2014. Organizers are adding a 1-mile youth race to the event Photos by Jeff Vorva in 2017.

Magician Jim Jensen warms up the young crowd before he performs at the Waddles Winter Wonderland event at the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation “We are very excited about Department on Saturday. adding a youth race,” co-race coordinator Jeff Prestinario said.

“Now our races will be more of

an entire family event.”

The event, which is run mostly though Palos Heights on Route 83, will take place May 7.

Oakwood Hills’ Ryan Giuliano is the defending half-marathon champ. He also won in 2014 and his wife, Jacqui, won in 2013.

Chicago’s Wendy Jaehn was the women’s winner in 2016. Chicago Ridge’s Robert Ortega won the 10K race and Chicago’s Veronica Laureano was the top female finisher.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS DUI

was also cited for speeding, and is due in court on Jan. 10.

Colleen M. Haran, 45, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Suspicious activity following a traffic stop at 11:30 An elderly woman reported a p.m. Dec. 6, in the 12000 block of case of suspicious activity at 3:30 South Harlem Avenue. Police said p.m.

Dec. 7, at her home in the she registered .232 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. She was 12200 block of South Nagle AvMembers of the Shepard High School choir belt out a few songs Saturday Waddles the Penguin joins in with a group of passengers in a hayride during also cited for driving without head- enue. The woman said that when lights and improper lane usage. she answered a knock on her door, at the Waddles Winter Wonderland event. the Waddles Winter Wonderland.

Haran is due in court on Dec. 30. a man she did not know said he Ryan M. Sprague, 31, of Ho- was there to work on her residence, mer Glen, was charged with DUI and came inside the vestibule unfollowing a traffic stop at 3:33 invited when she opened the door a.m. Sunday, in the 12800 block to talk to him. She said she asked of South Harlem Avenue. Police him to leave, and he ignored her. tween inmates and relatives. with the ability to express love said he registered .139 blood-al- But he walked away when she Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st), families. joined by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker He first introduced the Family According to Prison Legal toward family, is a fundamental cohol count on a breath test. He yelled for a family member.

(D-N.J.), introduced a concurrent Telephone Connection Protection News, more than two million need, and one’s humanity does resolution last Thursday to address Act in 2005 to require the FCC Americans are housed within not perish when they enter the prison system.” what they say is exorbitant phone to regulate high interstate calling prison walls.

“For last decade, I have sought According to Rush, research rates between the imprisoned and rates for prison phone calls berelatives. tween parents, spouses and fam- to end the family divide, a term proves that there is a significant operating a motor vehicle while Rush, a senior member of the ilies with children. Rush said he analogous to the digital divide that decline in recidivism rates for Three drove drunk or using an electronic communication House Energy and Commerce has reintroduced this legislation exists with regard to unequal ac- inmates who communicate with drugged, police say Committee, has introduced fed- in every subsequent Congress to cess to communication services family members while incarceratdevice, possession of a controlled Orland Park police charged substance, possession of cannabis eral legislation and advocated na- put an end to the kickbacks — between incarcerated members ed compared to those who do not. tionally for dramatically reducing also known as site commissions of our society and their loved Expensive phone call rates deter Wayne C. Deutsch, 36, of Orland and failure to carry a valid driver’s rates that are charged for phone — received by prisons based on ones,” said Rush. “I firmly be- such communication and result in Park, with DUI/drugs, following license while driving after police calls between inmates and their incoming and outgoing calls be- lieve that communication, along costly re-incarceration, he added. another vehistopped her SUV near 80th Avenue cle too closely, and Wheeler Drive at 1:56 a.m. improper passNov. 19. Police said they spotted ing, improper Nurnberg talking on her cell phone one to run,” Straz said. “Hope- Kramarski (3rd Ward) and Jerry John Mehalek. lane usage, no while driving and that a search of fully the people are happy with McGovern (4th Ward). William The Palos Park mayor and four proof of insurthe vehicle yielded a plastic bag Continued from Page 1 what we’ve been doing the last Moran filed to run against Bylut. commissioners are not up for elec- ance, resisting containing cannabis, as well as a 16 years.’’

In Orland Park, the First Ortions until April, 2019. a peace officer While it’s easy to run unconcontrolled substance they did not Others from Palos Heights who land Party of McLaughlin, curResults of the municipal, town- and aggravattested, Straz says he doesn’t mind Deutsch name. The vehicle was towed and filed were current council mem- rent trustees James Dodge, Daniel ships, school and fire district ed battery to a the competition. seized, and Nurnberg was due at “It’s a part of the democratic bers Donald Bylut (1st Ward), Calandriello and Kathy Fenton filings will be available in next peace officer after they curbed his a bond hearing later in the day. process and it’s available for any- Jack Clifford (2nd Ward), Dolores filed, along with village clerk week’s Regional News.

SUV near Highland Avenue and Hiawatha Trail at 2:43 p.m. Nov. 21. A search of the vehicle yield- Felony retail theft ed several bottles of prescription charges for three medication, according to police, Police charged Deandre J. AdContinued from Page 1 who declined to name the meds. ams, 35, and Gail Ann McCurBond was set at $200,000, and ry, 23, both of Milwaukee, Wis., social workers, radiologists and Deutsch is due in court in Brid- with felony retail theft after they other clinicians. geview next Thursday. allegedly stole $699 worth of “Most of the diagnostic services Park Forest resident Charlie L. merchandise from a computer will be handled here. Surgeries Walker, 44, was charged with DUI, store in Orland will still be done in Hyde Park, improper lane usage, disobeying a Square Mall at which is best for the patients, to traffic light and failure to carry a 2:49 p.m. Nov. be in a hospital setting,” said Shah. valid driver’s license after police 20. Bond was Shah said he liked the open stopped his SUV in the 15600 set at $25,000, layout of the new facility, which block of South La Grange Road and Adams and allows doctors to interact more at 2:20 a.m. Nov. 19. The vehicle McCurry are informally with patients, rather than being secluded in offices. was towed and impounded, and expected to ap“I don’t think I will be sitting Walker is scheduled to appear in pear in court in Adams down at all,” he joked, as the court in Bridgeview on Dec. 28. Bridgeview on computer desks that doctors will Police charged Plainfield resi- Wednesday. be using can be moved up and dent Vikki L. Gardner, 47, with Chicago resdown, so they can be used while DUI and disobeying a traffic light ident Joseph standing. after they curbed her car near M. Colbert, 31, Orland Park resident Laura Ku167th Street and La Grange Road was charged jawa, a patient concierge who was with felony rePhotos by Jeff Vorva at 3:13 a.m. Nov. 20. The vehicle giving tours on Friday, said she Guests who were at Friday’s open house examine historic Orland Park photos at the University of Chicago medical was towed and impounded, and tail theft after was looking forward to transfer- facility.

Gardner was given a court date he allegedly ring to the new facility close to McCurry stole four pairs of Dec. 28 in Bridgeview. home. “The way it is laid out, I appointments in some specialties. of slacks and will also be interacting more with Other amenities include complia jacket—with a total value of Charged with talking on patients, which I like,” she said. mentary parking in an attached $530—from a department store in phone while driving She pointed out that the waiting 530-space parking lot that the Orland Square Mall at 6:09 p.m. rooms are small, because the goal medical center built in conjuncOrland Park resident Dayna R. Nov. 22. He was due at a bond is to get patients in to see doctors tion with the village.

Nurnberg, 19, was charged with hearing on Nov. 23.

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This holiday season, help keep roads safe The Palos Heights Police De- expenses ranging from attorney partment is looking for drunk driv- fees, court costs, car towing and ers this holiday season as part of repairs, and lost wages due to time a special year-end Drive Sober off work. But the ultimate cost or Get Pulled Over enforcement. of impaired driving is causing a “Beginning Dec. 16 and con- traffic crash that results in injury tinuing into the New Year, motor- or death. ists will see stepped-up enforceFollow these trips to stay safe ment to watch for anyone who on the road this holiday season: is driving impaired, distracted or If you will be drinking, plan on without a seat belt,” said Deputy not driving. Arrange for a safe ride Chief William Czajkowski. “We home or designate a sober driver are helping Illinois drive zero before you start the party. fatalities to reality, so we will If you become intoxicated or have zero tolerance for drunk drug-impaired, do not drive for and drug-impaired driving this any reason. Call a taxi, phone a holiday season.” sober friend or family member, Too often, drivers take to the use public transportation or we roads after drinking at holiday cel- are participating in the “Safe Ride ebrations. Data shows the decision Home” program. This program to drive while impaired can have runs from midnight to 4:00 am on serious and sometimes deadly conJanuary 1st. This service offers sequences. In 2015, 35,092 people a free ride home if you call Via in the United States were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and Lime (708) 349-7700. You must 29 percent (10,265) died in crash- specify “SAFE RIDE HOME” for es where the driver had a blood the free ride. There will be no alcohol concentration (BAC) over rides to other establishments.

If someone you know has been Photo by Tim Hadac the limit of .08. drinking, do not let that person “This ought to be the ‘most Mike and Judi Weber stand next to a relatively recent addition to their shop: a sign that underscores the importance of preserving and giving new life wonderful time of the year,’ so get behind the wheel. Take their to memories. we are doing whatever it takes keys, take them home or help them to help save lives by keeping our arrange a safe way home.

If you see an impaired driver on roads safe,” Deputy Chief Czajthe road, contact your local law kowski said. “If you choose to drive impaired, you not only risk enforcement. Your actions could your safety and that of others, but help save someone’s life.

Buckle your seat belt, regardless you will also face serious legal of where you are seated. By law, consequences.”

Drunk or drug-impaired driving all occupants, in all seating posioffenders often serve jail time, lose tions, must wear their seat belt. through boxes of photos, slides,

By Tim Hadac Remember, Drive Sober or Get their driver’s license, are charged videos and other mementoes of Pulled Over. higher insurance rates and pay If the Christmas season is about that person’s life.

— Palos Heights PD dozens of other unanticipated “So the kids or grandkids are making memories, Mike and Judi Weber are about preserving those quickly sifting through your boxes, saying, ‘I don’t know who this memories.

Their Palos Heights shop, Qual- is, I don’t know who that is—and ity Plus Photo Design Center, a lot of good stuff, important stuff, 12240 S. Harlem Ave., is where gets thrown out in the garbage,” they work their magic—pulling she said. “What we do is help the past into the present and for- you avoid all that, and we can easily make copies of everything, ward to the future.

Whether those memories—cap- so all six of your grandchildren tured in photographs or on vid- get their own CD.” In addition to copying images eotape—were made in the last 30 days or in the last century, and sound onto 21st century digital the Webers and their crew of six media, Quality Plus copies photos employees pride themselves on onto durable aluminum—giving images new life on everything what they do to help.

Quality Plus specializes in im- from Christmas-tree ornaments age archiving—taking old photos to high-quality wall art.

“It gives new life to your phoand videos and copying them onto digital storage devices—like com- tos, and it gets them up on a wall pact discs (CDs) or the hard drive where they can be seen by relatives and friends…instead of sitting in of a computer.

In essence, the Webers take a box, where they are seen by no memories stored in shoeboxes one,” Mike said.

The Webers grew up in Oak in the back of a closet and give them a second life, a longer life. Lawn. Judi was born and raised “We bring your memories back there, and Mike’s family moved to life by getting your images back there when he was a fifth grader into your life, which is where they from their home in Chicago near 69th and Damen. Judi attended belong,” Judi said.

“I educate. I go to libraries, Richards High School. Mike went senior citizen groups and any to Oak Lawn Community High kind of a group that will have School. They met when they were me,” Judi added. “I tell people college age.

They married and have lived in that whether they know it or not, their photos, their videotapes are Palos Heights since 1990. They deteriorating. It’s best to realize have two adult children, as well Photo by Tim Hadac that sooner rather than later—be- as two grandchildren.

The Webers show a Christmas-themed table which shows they can copy They founded Quality Plus in fore the images fade and perhaps an image into a tree ornament, a blanket, a pillow or just about anything.

1982, after Mike—an architect by are lost forever.”

But it is more than the nuts and training—lost his job when his has plans in 2017 for a schedule of their previous location, near bolts of photo and video preserva- company closed in the recession of classes related to cell-phone 115th Place and Harlem Avenue photography—designed to attract in Worth, Palos Heights was a tion, Judi said. It’s about having of the early 1980s.

A relative already owned a a younger audience. control. logical choice. They have been An added plus is the personal in town for about a year.

“I encourage people to take photo studio, so Mike thought it charge of their own memory-sav- wise to open a photo lab near- touch, Judi added. In an era when Photo by Tim Hadac “We like it here. Palos Heights ing…I get them to think about by—a business he was already photo-related services are increas- is a nice community, a vibrant what they want their legacy to familiar with since he worked at ingly conducted only with facecommunity—and we have benefitbe,” she said. “How do you want Oak Lawn Camera in his high less companies across the globe, While others were slipping, sliding and freezing on the ice rink at Orland Quality Plus offers “a good face- ed from the foot traffic generated Park’s Centennial Park last Sunday, Orland Township resident Zach Slawson, your children, your grandchildren, school and college years. by the Post Office and Doughs More than three decades later, to-face experience, close to home, to remember you? You can have 8, opted for the warmth of a nearby campfire and a toasted marshmallow some control over that, and we Quality Plus still offers photo lab with friendly people who have Guys Bakery,” Mike observed. treat. Hundreds of local men, women and children took advantage of last services when almost no one else experience and expertise and will “Plus, city officials were happy weekend’s heavy snowfall to enjoy what amounted to an early arrival of show you how to take charge.” work with you to get what you to have us. They have been helpful winter—with moms and dads capturing moments on their cell-phone Many times, she said, an elderly in the area does. and supportive. Palos Heights is a cameras and children enjoying the moment and expressing hope—in person passes away and children The shop also offers classes in want,” Judi said.

When they needed to move out good place to do business.” and grandchildren are left to sort digital-camera photography and vain—for a day off from school on Monday.

OLD MEMORIES, NEW LIFE Palos Heights photo shop brings preservation into focus

Toasty on a cold day

Lipinski hails passage of water improvement bill U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) said recently that he helped the House of Representatives pass the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WINN), formerly known as the Water Resources Development Act or WRDA. The bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop and maintain America’s vital inland water infrastructure, including the locks and dams that mitigate flooding and facilitate commerce along the Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal.

It also contains a number of important provisions Lipinski supported to help clean up the Great Lakes and prevent the spread of invasive species, the congressman added.

In addition, the bill includes an amendment led by Lipinski in the House Transportation Committee that requires the Corps of Engineers to publish an annual report on the amount of foreign goods they are procuring for use in civil works construction projects.

“Not only do American taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent, but my amendment allows domestic manufacturers to analyze the Corps’ needs and find ways to work with them to keep American manufacturing competitive,” Lipinski said.

“Overall, WIIN invests in one of our greatest resources, our vast transportation network served by ships and barges. It modernizes critical parts of this network, which will help lead to economic growth and middle-class jobs for the district and the nation.”

The bill also includes legislation Lipinski co-sponsored to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which enables projects that clean up the Great Lakes basin, restore habitat, and prevent the spread of invasive species.

Additionally, the bill sets aside money for the Great Lakes Navigation System to improve harbors.

As co-chair of the Buy American Caucus, Lipinski worked to include a permanent “Buy America” provision in the bill that would

apply to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

“Unfortunately, we were only able to get a one-year application of Buy America requirements to the drinking water fund in the final bill,” Lipinski said. “Next Congress, I will continue to push for permanent Buy America language for this fund to give a boost to American manufacturing and the middle class.”

Lipinski also led a provision which directs the Corps of Engineers to expedite completion of the McCook reservoir flood control project and enables agencies like the Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to leverage credit for projects they construct on the Corps’ behalf for future infrastructure projects. This will help alleviate local flooding problems, he said.

Finally, WIIN directs $170 million to improve drinking water infrastructure in places such as Flint, Mich.

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Make every Saturday a Small Business Saturday® You may have heard that Small Business Saturday® was celebrated once again this year—on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

It is part of the Shop Small® movement created by American Express in 2010—a year-round campaign to celebrate and support small businesses.

Every year I say, “Count me in.”

As a man who grew up working in a family business, a supermarket my grandfather built in Chicago near 69th and Damen and which was later owned by my dad and my uncle, I am a fan of the small-business owner.

I’ve seen up close how the small-business owner sweats to make ends meet in the face of competition from deep-pocketed chain-store competitors, over-regulation by government bureaucrats who don’t mean to be anti-business but are, and an often indifferent community that usually does not get why they should shop small, shop local and shop independent when possible.

Compared to large, national chain stores, small businesses are much more likely to employ men, women and teens from the area.

Small businesses are more likely to make donations to local schools, houses of worship, Scout troops, Little League teams, you name it.

Small businesses are more likely to join and get active in a town’s chamber of commerce. They are more likely to patronize local business-to-business services.

Small-business owners are far more likely to live right here in town than owners of the large corporations that run chain stores.

So yeah, I get it. Those are some of the reasons why I eat chili at the nearest Lindy’s, not Wendy’s. Why I prefer Joe’s Italian Villa in Palos Heights or Pizza Pete in Orland Park over Pizza Hut or Domino’s—or Royalberry in Palos Heights over Baker’s Square or the Plush Horse in Palos Park over Baskin-Robbins ice cream. Why I’ll choose Mona Lisa over any chain clothier or gift shop. Why I’ll choose Bettenhausen before CarMax—any day.

You get the idea. Count me in.

That, in my opinion, should be enough to make all of us considerably more likely than not to patronize our local businesses.

But in the real world, it isn’t.

Small businesses here in the southwest suburbs—and everywhere, really—have to do much more than hang their hats on “support the little guy, root for the home team” appeals. Just ask the owners of any of the dozens of local small businesses that have gone under in the last couple of years.

Here are three constructive suggestions for small-businesses to survive and thrive.

• Advertise, advertise, advertise. Having a pretty sign, an open door and a smile doesn’t mean much if folks don’t know about you. I’ve lost count of how many business owners I’ve met over the years who were absolutely convinced that their business was lightning in a bottle and all they had to do was open up in the morning and the world would beat a path to their door. But they never advertised in their local newspaper, church bulletins, school and club newsletters, and so forth. So it was out of sight, out of mind, out of business.

• Service, service, service. You may not be able to beat the big guys on price or selection, but you can almost always beat them on service, if you commit yourself to it. Do you pick up and deliver? Why not? Do you cheerfully accept returns on merchandise and give your customers incentives to come back?

• In 2016, use 21st century tech tools—or else. Build and maintain a first-rate website and use social media tools to promote, promote, promote. In the blink of an eye, you can use e-commerce tools to transform yourself from a neighborhood business to a merchant who sells and ships worldwide. Use modern tools to encourage customers to pay their bills with online automatic payment systems, or with a wave of their smart phones. Even McDonald’s is doing that. You should, as well.

Do that, and perhaps we can make every Saturday a Small Business Saturday®.

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TIM HADAC

Tim Hadac was a news reporter for The Regional News from 2013-15. He currently is editor of the Southwest News-Herald and Archer Journal News, which serve Chicago’s Southwest Side and are sister papers to The Regional News.

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He saved lives while saving his family’s name A seven-year veteran of the United States Army and the co-founder and former chief of the Child Homicide Unit for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Paul Ciolino has worked as a professional investigator since 1981, specializing in complex criminal defense and fraud investigations, and wrongful conviction investigations.

One of his most remarkable achievements was his instrumental role in getting five men freed from death row and three more from life sentences, all in Illinois prisons. I’ve watched Ciolino — a former classmate of mine at Reavis High School — in interviews many times on national TV, including on the ABC TV investigative series 20/20.

In 1999, Illinois Gov. George Ryan issued the first-ever death penalty moratorium after Ciolino secured a videotaped confession in an l9-year-old double homicide for which an innocent man had been convicted. In 2003, when former Gov. Ryan granted clemency and pardons to 167 Illinois death row inmates, he cited Paul Ciolino’s work as one of his main reasons for doing so.

Of course, someone that successful isn’t without a few controversies, driven by jealousies, lies and politics. But that’s in the nuisance category way below his prestige. Ciolino is way above all that and proves that once again.

On the 44th anniversary of the founding of the paramedic system in America, this past Dec. 1, Ciolino released his fourth book, “Dead in Six Minutes: The Biography of Dr. Stanley M. Zydlo Jr., M.D.,

RAY HANANIA Founder and Architect of the Modern Paramedic System.”

It’s a fascinating story of how one determined medical doctor founded the first publicly funded paramedic system, a medical emergency system that we take for granted today as a given.

But before 1972, you were lucky to make it to the hospital after a heart attack or a stroke.

Zydlo, an emergency room physician, changed that. Many people didn’t even know it all started here in Chicago.

“Dr. Zydlo was to the EMS and Paramedic service as Henry Ford was to the automobile industry and Bill Gates to the computer world,” Ciolino wrote following Zydlo’s death on June 3, 2015 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights after a brief illness. He was chief of emergency medical services.

“In 1972 there were no paramedics.

There was nothing even remotely close to the EMT and Paramedic services as we know today. Stan Zydlo changed that. He and 10 Chicago Northwest Suburban Fire Chiefs created what we have today. They created a well-trained and competent group of men who would eventually become responsible for the saving of millions of

lives in the United States and the world.”

Ciolino writes that Zydlo set up this paramedic system literally on his own and at great personal expense, much of it paid for out of his own pocket.

Many in politics, like me, might recognize the Zydlo name. His father was a Chicago alderman who was tainted with corruption and convicted in 1980, two years after retiring from the Chicago City Council and just after I started covering City Hall.

I remember Chicago Ald. Stanley Zydlo of the 26th Ward as a decent guy, convicted of trying to help one of his relatives get a job. He was a caring politician who took care of his neighbors and his ward and fought for the best interests of the city. And, he raised a great kid, too.

Ciolino’s book is a must read. Too often, the Chicago area and especially the suburbs are overshadowed by the instances of non-stop corruption.

But Stanley Zydlo did a great thing, and I think he redeemed his family name.

Just ask any of the millions of people who have had heart attacks over the years or who needed emergency medical onscene care and were kept alive by paramedics Zydlo made a reality.

You can purchase the book online at www.DeadinSixMinutes.com.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

Enjoy some peace and a routine Christmas

By Glenn Mollette

It’s easy to get tired of the same routine. We bring out the same old Christmas tree, same decorations and with almost the same holiday schedule. For good or bad though, Christmas is rarely exactly the same each year. Every Christmas brings a change.

Rarely will you celebrate Christmas with all the same people every year. Consider yourself very fortunate if you do. In many households someone will be missing. Sadly, the missing person is often someone who has been lost in death.

Human life is frail and not much is required to eliminate us from living.

The human body is awesome but disease, old age and unfortunate events can take us out of this world easily. Your Christmas celebration may not be impacted this year but if you live long enough you will eventually celebrate the season without parents, siblings, a spouse or even a child. We don’t like to think about such loss and grief but every Christmas brings an empty chair or a reason to experience grief.

The people of Christmas

are God’s greatest gift to us.

Our health and our family and friends are the best of life.

Take time this Christmas to enjoy the people in your life.

Hug on them, love them and be very kind to them. You may not have them next year and you’ll be glad you cherished them. Or, you may be the one missing next Christmas. Hopefully everyone will sit around the table and talk about what a kind and loving person you were...or maybe they won’t.

Don’t take the chance; turn up your kindness, love and thoughtfulness this year.

You don’t have to shower people with gifts. Gifts are nice and it helps the economy but most people just need a little love and a few kind words. A little affirmation and appreciation always go a long way.

Make a list of people you need to call, send a kind email to or visit in person.

My wife and I love going to see a lady in our town. She is 95 years old and still very independent. She is a greeter at her church, gardens and drives wherever she wants to go. She visits people in the nursing home who are 15 - 20 years younger. She is an easy person to visit because she always

inspires us and makes us laugh.

She is always kind, never grumpy and has a sweet spirit about life. She exercises every day and eats her vegetables.

She is our mentor and we want to be just like her. Therefore, be kind, eliminate grumpiness and be sweeter. People might want to come and spend a little time with you. We always take her a little something when we go to see her like a poinsettia or something simple.

You would think we had taken her a bar of gold or diamonds because she is always so appreciative and grateful.

We need people in our lives because life is not that exciting staring at walls for 24 hours a day. This is what happens to people in nursing homes so often.

Every Christmas has problems. Life is filled with problems. Mary and Joseph had lots of problems their first Christmas. No room in the Inn, taxes to pay, an unplanned pregnancy, and eventual threats from King Herod which caused them to flee into Egypt for safety. People all over the planet will deal with problems this Christmas. What is your problem this Christmas? How are you going to deal with it

and move forward? Sometimes there is no answer to life’s problems except to work over or around them. Whatever your problem is this year, please try to not allow it to mess up your Christmas.

Finally this Christmas try to take a new look at the person of Christmas — a little baby.

Whatever your religious spin in life is you can’t feel too ill about the baby of Christmas.

Years before Jesus’ birth it was told that a babe would be born in Bethlehem and the government would rest upon his shoulders. He would be called wonderful, counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father and the prince of peace. If you see or experience nothing else about Christmas this year hopefully one descriptive word about the baby will penetrate your life and that is peace.

Also, be further blessed with a lot of routine.

Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of eleven books. He is read in all fifty states. Visit www.glennmollette.com Contact him at GMollette@ aol.com. Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/ glennmollette.

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Here’s your retirement ‘to do’ list At this time of year, your life is probably more hectic than usual — so you may have assembled an impressive “to do” list. This can be a helpful tool for organizing your activities in the near future — but have you ever thought of developing a “to do” list for long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement? If not, you may want to think about it — and here are a few list-worthy items to consider: • Examine — and re-examine — your planned retirement age. You may have long counted on retiring at a certain age, but are you sure that this goal is the best one for your overall financial situation? Think about it: If you like your job, and you stayed at it for just a few more years, you could significantly boost the funds in your 401(k) or other retirement plan, and you might even be able to delay taking Social Security, which, in turn, would result in larger monthly payments.

• Put a “price tag” on your retirement lifestyle.

When you retire, do you want to travel the world or stay at home pursuing your hobbies? Will you truly retire from all types of work, or will you do some consulting or take up part-time employment?

Once you know what your retirement lifestyle might look like, you can better estimate your costs and expenses — and this knowledge will help you determine how much you need to withdraw each year from your various retirement accounts, such as your IRA, 401(k) or other employer-based plan.

• Be aware of retirement plan withdrawal rules. It isn’t enough just to recognize how much you need to withdraw from your retirement plans — you also must know how much you must withdraw. Once you turn 70 ½, you generally have to start taking money out of your traditional IRA and 401(k). These required minimum distributions, or RMDs, are based on your account balance, age and other factors, but the key word to remember is “required” — if you don’t withdraw the full amount of the RMD by the applicable deadline, the amount not withdrawn can be taxed at a 50% rate.

Jim Van Howe Edward Jones

• Review your health care situation. When you turn 65, you will likely be eligible for Medicare, but you’ll want to become familiar with what it does — and doesn’t — cover, so you can establish an annual health care budget. And if you are planning to retire early, which might mean losing your employer-sponsored health insurance, you will need to be prepared for potentially large out-ofpocket costs.

• Think about long-term care. One service that Medicare doesn’t cover — or, at best, covers only minimally — is long-term care. If you faced an extended stay in a nursing home, the costs could be catastrophic. A financial professional may be able to help you find a way to reduce this risk.

• Develop your estate plans. Estate planning can be complex, involving many different documents — such as a will, a living trust, power of attorney, etc. — so you’ll want to work with a legal professional to ensure you’re making the right choices for yourself and your family.

By checking off these items, one by one, your retirement “to do” list will eventually get “done.”

And when that happens, you may find yourself pretty well prepared to enjoy life as a retiree.

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.

COMINGS & GOINGS

NovaCare opens at Moraine Valley Moraine Valley Community College has a new neighbor on its Palos Hills campus. NovaCare Rehabilitation opened its newest outpatient physical therapy center in the college’s Health, Fitness & Recreation Center (Building H), 9000 W. College Pkwy.

NovaCare offers innovative rehabilitation equipment and patient access to one-on-one, personalized care.

“Having NovaCare in FitRec expands the ‘continuum of care’ we can offer. If someone exercises in our gym and needs rehab, they can do both here.

When clients are discharged from therapy, they can continue strengthening and self-care in our center,” Julie Bearden, senior assistant director of fitness and wellness, said in a release. “Lately, more physical therapy patients are using a pool for rehab, which we have. NovaCare doesn’t have another site in the area with a pool.”

Moraine Valley graduate Sarah Zayyad operates the center to help strengthen the body, reduce pain and prevent future injury.

Zayyad treats a variety of symptoms and conditions and restores function to individuals after injury, trauma or surgery.

NovaCare is open at the FitRec on Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and offers flexible hours to fit patients’ schedules, including early morning and evening hours.

“As an alum of Moraine Valley and longtime resident of the Palos area, I am looking forward to treating patients within this community,” Zayyad said in the release. “This area is full of individuals who are vigilant about their health and well-being, and I am confident we here at NovaCare Rehabilitation in Palos Hills will work hard every day to create a positive clinical and customer service experience for our patients.”

For more information, call (708) -608-4323 or visit www.novacare.com/community/chicago-area/.

Studio 63 to open next year in Summit Studio 63 will live again.

The nightclub’s owner, Nick Goutos, had become accustomed to life that had him going to bed at a reasonable hour, not the usual 4 a.m. as he had for years.

“The first couple of weeks, I was real antsy.

Then I got to the point where I liked it, no stress or anything. But after about two months of that, I became so bored. Everyone said I looked younger, but I missed meeting all the people,” the nightclub owner said.

Goutos and brother Jerry operated Studio 63, at the corner of 63rd Street and Harlem Avenue in Summit, since October 1998. Prior to that, the building housed Prime-N-Tender, started by their father, George, in 1965. George built the building, Goutos said.

The family was happy there, but lost the lease for the building last year. On the club’s final night, Dec. 13, 2015, the line to get in stretched a block.

“It was so crowded, I had to close the doors at 2:30 in the morning because I was running out of booze. I was afraid of a riot,” Goutos said with a laugh of a night that saw 2,000 people attend. “We had 1,200 people the night before. When we put the word out on Facebook, 250,000 saw the post in the first 24 hours. It was insane.”

After scouting some sites, Goutos settled on 6249 Archer Road, just north of 63rd Street and less than a mile from Studio 63’s old home. The new location is a former TV repair shop.

Workers for RWB Group, the general contractor, are busy getting the new site ready for its planned opening in mid-January.

There will be five video gaming machines — pretty much a “must-have” for any nightclub, bar or tavern these days, he says — a long bar on the south wall, a seating area and a dance floor. DJ

BOB BONG Able, a mainstay at the former Studio 63, will be part of the new Studio 63.

“We figure we’ll be finished by Christmas Eve in here and that gives me a few weeks to get everything ready.”

Studio 63 will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday through Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Orange Theory Fitness opens in Frankfort Orange Theory Fitness held the grand opening last week of its new health center in Frankfort.

Owners Adryenne Hearne and her brother Derek opened the boutique health club earlier this year at 21000 S. LaGrange Road, about a year after opening their first fitness center in Oak Park. A third location is preparing to open in the South Loop. Another location is planned for Hyde Park.

Adryenne Hearne said she wanted to open a Frankfort location because she lives in the area.

Her brother lives in the South Loop and wanted to open a franchise there for the same reason.

Orange Theory Fitness specializes in interval fitness training, which splits a person’s workout into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training.

It uses typical gym equipment such as treadmills, rowing machines and free weights.

The Frankfort location is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. in a strip center across from the Mariano’s supermarket.

For information, call 630-394-5050 or visit the website at www.orangetheoryfitness.com/frankfort.

Remodeled Aldi to open in Alsip

Photo by Steve Metsch

Willow Springs Mayor Alan Nowaczyk is urging the owners of the Willowbrook Ballroom, destroyed by a fire in October, to rebuild.

Willow Springs mayor wants Willowbrook Ballroom rebuilt

By Steve Metsch If Willow Springs Mayor Alan Nowaczyk has his way, the Willowbrook Ballroom will have a sequel.

Several weeks after a devastating fire destroyed the historic ballroom — a cause for which has not yet been determined — Nowacyzk remains firm in his hopes of seeing the ballroom rebuilt.

“The village is extending them every possible courtesy and help we can. We are encouraging them to rebuild the ballroom. If there’s anything the village can lend its weight behind, we’ll get behind it if the county or state has tax incentives. Anything the village can do to ensure those, we will do,” he said.

He cautioned that the decision is up to Birute Jodwalis and her family, owners of the ballroom.

“I know they have insurance.

As far as how much insurance is willing to pay, they have not shared with us. That’s their businesses. But we have met a couple of times with them and we are encouraging them to rebuild,” Nowaczyk said.

A secretary said the Jodwalis family “had no comment” when a reporter called the ballroom’s phone number twice last week. If they are interested in rebuilding, there are property tax incentives available for new construction in Cook County, the mayor noted.

“There are architectural and construction firms that specialize in repairing, restoring and rebuilding historical structures, so there is (a) definite possibility,” he said.

The owners met for about 90 minutes with the mayor and village staff in mid-November.

“There’s a lot to deal with at this point. They had a lot of ques-

tions. Who’s been through this?

They haven’t. I haven’t. I’m sure they are proceeding slow and cautious through this to make sure everything is done properly,” the mayor said.

Daniel P. Niemeyer, chief of the Tri-State Fire Protection District, said “there has not been a determination made” for the fire’s cause.

The fire started in the afternoon of Oct. 28 and rapidly spread throughout the ballroom, which dates back to 1931. The wooden roof collapsed shortly after the fire began, and nothing was spared.

“Our [fire department] personnel continue to investigate and take statements, but mostly it’s in the hands of the private fire investigation companies that have been hired by the respective insurance companies. I know they are meeting again to go over their respective notes,” Niemeyer said.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Regional News does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Orland Park Alvarez Laurel Tr to Collins James, 14418 Ashley Ct, $285,000; Shrader Elizabeth S Tr to Abuhadba Mousa, 15530 Royalglen Ct, $500,000; Mcburney Janine to Biggs Susan M, 18236 Montana Ct, Unit #79, $172,000; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Marquette Bank, 15509 70th Ct, Unit #3B, $163,000; DHE II LLC to Flaherty Bldrs Incorporated, 14401 Wolf Rd, $215,000; Navarrete Frank L to Walsh Virginia M, 16723 S Cardinal Dr, $300,000; Barrera Alexander to Carlson Colleen, 9960 Franchesca Ct, Unit #3A, $82,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Bertucci Paul, 15339 West Ave, Unit #1B, $110,000; Reckwerdt Victoria to Lopez James E, 15241 Catalina Dr, Unit #152413, $119,000; Lieponis Ellen Tr to Evers Lillian, 10545 Golf Rd, $542,000; Carroll Jennifer to Safi Hayat S, 7723 Palm Dr, $222,000; Kim Sun Hee to Doleh Mohammad, 14050 Camden Dr, $325,000; Lemmenes Brian J to Imanlihen Iyare Kingsley, 14545 85th Ave, $370,000; Meletis Panagiotis D to Vasquez Victor M, 15413 Orlan Brook Dr, $317,000; Brewer Marc E to Vazquez Melissa Anais Souchet, 7330 Tiffany Dr, Unit #73302C, $105,000; Trout Suzanne Winslow to Abbs Timothy John, 15403 Thistlewood Dr, $322,500; First Midwest Bk Tr to Dignan Joanne E, 17805 Missouri Ct, Unit #107, $200,000.

German-based Aldi will re-open its newly remodeled grocery store this week in Alsip.

The store at 11340 S. Cicero Ave. had been closed for several weeks while getting a major face-lift.

The store will re-open at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16. The public is invited to the ribbon cutting.

The first 100 shoppers after it opens will receive a “golden ticket,” which is an Aldi gift card of various amounts.

Shoppers can also tour the store, sample exclusive brand products and enter an on-site sweepstakes for a chance to win a year’s supply of produce.

“We are pleased to showcase the new look of Aldi with this updated store in Alsip and continue to help customers stretch their dollars,” said Matt Thon in a news release, the Valparaiso division vice president for Aldi. “As important as price is, there’s only one way to attract and keep shoppers: You have to have quality products. When people try our ALDI exclusive brands, they are excited by the savings and impressed by the quality.”

Aldi redesigned the Alsip store based in-part on customer input.

Palos Heights The remodeled location will be open from 9 a.m.

Scheiner Jeffrey C to Hederman to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 Michael R, 12947 S Seneca Rd, a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. $360,000; Lawson Eugene T Tr to Lawson If you see a new business in town or wonder Lorraine L Tr, 7844 Golf Dr, Unit what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line #7844, $230,000; at bobbong@hotmail.com.

Hazel Wood Const LLC to You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in Urban Scott F Tr, 12413 S 73rd other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusi- Ct, $610,000 nessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.

Buckley David to Burbank com William G, 6232 W 128th St, — Steve Metsch contributed to this report. $211,500.

Palos Park Vallas Michael C to Frank Michael W, 9021 Hillcrest Ln, $750,000; Que Julie Lu to Luculescu Mihai, 9031 126th St, $310,000; Beenes Diygkas R to Sheremet Galyna, 11541 Old Prague Path,

$233,000; Kobza David to Montwill Margarita G, 8444 N Autobahn Dr, $219,000; Janosek Diane M to Cosenza Mario, 12715 Westport Dr, $329,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of December 12)

30-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.125 4.160 0

15-year fixed

3.375

3.430

0

30-year fixed Jumbo

4.250

4.295

0

United Trust Bank (as of December 12)

30-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.125 4.146 0

15-year fixed

3.500

3.525

0

10-year fixed

3.250

3.303

0

Prospect Federal (as of December 5)

30-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.125 4.186 .25

20-year fixed

3.875

3.938

.25

15-year fixed

3.375

3.438

.25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Christmas Worship Services

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The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 7800 W. McCarthy Road Palos Heights (708) 448-4170 Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Basch, Pastor

Sunday, December 18 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Advent IV Worship

Tuesday, December 20 7:00 p.m. All Choirs Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00, 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Special Music at all Services

Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion

Christ Lutheran Church

14700 S. 94th Ave. Orland Park 708-349-0431 Fax: 708-349-0668 www.christlutheranorland.com South on 94th Avenue at John Humphrey Drive SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 5:00 p.m. Sunday School Christmas Program with Holy Communion SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 Service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

(NO Sunday School/Christian Education Hour) CHRISTMAS EVE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00 p.m. Family Communion Candlelight Service 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service CHRISTMAS DAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion NEW YEAR’S EVE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 & 8 Regular worship schedule resumes (Sat.) 5:00 p.m., (Sun.) 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. – H.C. & 11:00 a.m.– H.C. Worship (9:30 a.m. Sunday School/Christian Education Hour)

St. Alexander Catholic Church

Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church Corner of 123rd St. & 88th Ave. Palos Park 708-448-5220 — www.pppcc.org

Pastor John R. Curphey

Saturday Christmas Eve, December 24 Christmas Eve Services 4:00 p.m. Contemporary Candlelight Service 8:00 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service

Sunday Christmas Day, December 25 9:30 a.m. Worship Service

7025 West 126th Street Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-448-4861

2016 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Christmas Vigil Saturday, December 24th 4:00pm Church — Contemporary Music 4:00pm Parish Center — Children’s Choir 6:30pm Church — Traditional Christmas (Midnight Mass) Saturday, December 24th 11:30pm Choir and Carol Prelude Mass begins at Midnight

Christmas Day Sunday, December 25th 7:00am 9:00am 10:30am 12:00pm (Please note there is no 6:00pm Mass)

New Years Day Mass Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Saturday, December 31st 5:00pm — Vigil Saturday, January 1st 7:00am 9:00am 10:30am 12:00pm (Please note there is no 6:00pm Mass)

Woman wins Peace ‘Heart of the School’ award A Tinley Park resident has won the Heart of the School award at Queen of Peace High School.

Terry Gardas was presented with the award at the recent Queen of Peace Founders Day Mass.

The award is given “to a dedicated faculty or staff member who consistently demonstrates the Dominican values each day in their interactions with parents, students, faculty and staff,” according to a school statement.

Gardas grew up in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, near 46th and Honore, and attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and St. Joseph High School.

She has been a staff member at Queen of Peace for 22 years. She has served the Peace community in a number of roles, including library aide, attendance officer, the assistant in the development department and most recently as the administrative assistance to the principal.

Gardas is “often one of the first people you will meet upon entering Queen of Peace. She is

a constant support to students, parents, faculty and staff and is truly the embodiment of all things Peace. She has been described by her colleagues as the heart and soul of the day to day operations of the school,” a school official said.

“I would be lost without her,” said Hedi Belkaoui, principal at Queen of Peace. “Terry is the reason anything happens. Besides being an expert at organization, she has a quiet spirit, a steadfast commitment to the Dominican values and a continual willingness to help wherever needed.”

Gardas could not believe she was being honored when she heard her name announced as the recipient of this year’s award. She has loved working at Peace and said “without a doubt my favorite part of Peace is getting to know the students. There are quite a few students, whom I will never forget and I hope that there are some students who still remember me.

Supplied photo Winning this award is a memory Terry Gardas (right) pauses for a photo with Queen of Peace Principal Hedi that I will always cherish.”

Belkaoui.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

20 Years Ago This Week

File photo from Dec. 12, 1996

O, so bright! Santa came to Palos Heights last Friday, bringing cheer (and cookies) to children of all ages. After the old elf arrived at the firehouse, the city tree was turned on amid oohs and ahhs.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 “That’s terrible!”

5 Like some stockings 9 Guck 14 Windfall 15 “The Salt-N-__ Show” 16 Trojan War figure 17 Roman god of the sky 18 Genre that often includes a ballet 20 Utopias 22 Excited, with “up” 23 TV teaser before the first commercial 26 C(tm)te d’Azur sight 29 Lean-__ 30 Nasser’s confed.

31 Harsh 33 Swamp 36 Bone-dry 37 James Bond and others 42 Open org.

43 Second book in Clavell’s “Asian Saga” 44 Fanatic 47 One-up 48 Time zone word: Abbr.

51 Buddhist branch 52 “Great” 1975 Redford role 56 Free-for-all 57 Savanna heavyweight 58 Skinny, so to speak, or what’s hidden in 18-, 23-, 37- and 52-Across 63 Lined up, with “in” 64 Movers’ challenge 65 Degree holder 66 Without 67 Choose to join 68 Ages and ages 69 Choice word Down 1 Protest 2 Jinx 3 King output

4 Upright 5 EPA sticker stat 6 Adverb in odes 7 Produce 8 Capital NE of Vientiane 9 Quick learner 10 “Dragnet” force, briefly 11 Rage 12 Orbiter for 15 years 13 Spanish “that” 19 Pressures for payment 21 Ting or ping 24 When doubled, a South Pacific capital 25 Blow 26 First name in game shows 27 Iroquoian people 28 Cabs and syrahs 32 “You’re So ___”: 1973 #1 hit 33 Carrier that doesn’t fly on the Sabbath 34 Where to hear maas and baas 35 Popular chip 37 __ bass

38 Words of understanding 39 Eddie __, detective involved in the actual “French Connection” 40 Each 41 Slender candle 45 Was in debt regarding 46 Yarn 48 Fusilli shape 49 Mortise partners 50 Nod 53 Pigeon’s place 54 Golden, in Guadalajara 55 Full moon, e.g.

56 Thigh-high attire 58 2010 GM financial event 59 Little bite 60 Did nothing 61 One might keep you from seeing the show 62 Magazine VIPs (Answers on page 8)

SUDOKU

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 Dec. 14, 2006

Luckiest kid in Palos: Five-year-old Billy Feczko was the big winner at the Palos Heights tree lighting held Dec. 1 at Fire Station One on Harlem Avenue. A kindergartner at St. Alexander School in Palos Heights, Billy’s name was drawn by Santa Claus in the raffle for the prize stocking during the festivities.

(Answers on page 8)

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo above is: Menard worship.

Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net.

We had several correct answers to last week’s Whatiziit photo quiz.

The answer was Sullivan Park at 9900 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn.

The full name of the park is Patrick Sullivan Park, named after an Oak Lawn Park District commissioner who died in 1998.

Providing the correct answer was Oak Lawn resident Mike Sutko, who pointed out that the statues of the two children can be found at the northeast corner of the park. Evergreen Park resident Henrietta Mysliwiec also knew it was Sullivan Park. Oak Lawn residents Carol and Jerry Janicki knew the answer, as did Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum.

The park was dedicated during a ceremony with members of the Oak Lawn Park District in 2010.

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Honey Baked Ham Co. is the lone tenant so far in the recently developed Palos Crossing shopping center in the 11800 block of Southwest Highway.

Other potential tenants in negotiations to move in include a small grocery store, hair salon, coffee shop and dry cleaners.

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S&P affirms Palos 118’s strong financial status Palos School District 118’s construction bonds approved by voters in November were to be sold publicly on Monday.

Proceeds will be used to improve the early childhood/prekindergarten facilities at Palos West School.

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has affirmed the Palos School District 118’s very strong AA+ long-term credit rating; the second highest credit rating assigned to school districts.

S&P’s Dec. 6 report noted the school district’s financial condition is stable, and that its decision to affirm the AA+ rating was in part because of the school district’s ability to continually balance its operating budget and maintain “very strong operating reserves.”

Palos 118 Superintendent Dr. Anthony Scarsella praised Chief School Business Official Justin Veihman for his “sound financial stewardship of the school

district during difficult financial times for public education and the community’s continued support of its schools; most notably the recent passage of the building bond referendum.” S&P’s decision to affirm the school district’s high credit rating means the upcoming sale of the school district’s construction bonds will be appealing to municipal debt investors and result in the lowest possible cost to taxpayers.

St. Xavier University senior is selected as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Each fall, an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and becomes a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

This year, Meghan Hill was selected as St. Xavier University’s Student Laureate for 2016.

In the spirit of Lincoln, Student Laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities. The 42nd Annual Student Laureate Award Ceremony was held on Nov. 12 in the Hall of Representatives at the Old State Capitol in Springfield. Gov. Bruce Rauner, president of the Academy, was invited to present the awards.

Each Student Laureate was presented the following in recognition of outstanding achievement: The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Medallion; a certificate of achievement; and the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award in the amount of $1,000.

Hill is a double major in communication science and disorders and music with a vocal emphasis.

She maintains a 3.96 GPA overall with a 4.0 in both majors. She is an accomplished member of the honors program and is now completing work on her senior project titled, “Love You Vocal Folds.” Hill has volunteered with numerous organizations, including the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Barbara Vick Family Center, Arab American Family Services,

St. Xavier University student Meghan Hill holds her Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy Award. She is joined by (from left) first lady Diane Rauner, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Lincoln Academy Chancellor Stephanie Pace Marshall.

Elim Christian Services, and with her church’s vacation bible school.

She is in her second year serving as the president of Pals for Change, a registered student organization that volunteers to serve individuals with special needs. She is a resident assistant, transitions peer mentor and training coordinator for the Student Ambassador Program. Hill is also a member of the University Orchestra, Chorale and Chamber Singers.

Hill is past recipient of the Student Life Award, the Residence Life Leader Among Leaders Award and Rookie of the Year Student Ambassador Award. She

was most recently honored with the O’Brien Medallion, a prestigious University award honoring academic achievement, co-curricular involvement, leadership and service.

“I am incredibly grateful and honored to have been selected as St. Xavier University’s Student Lincoln Laureate,” said Hill. “The opportunities St. Xavier University has provided me with have shown me the importance of compassion, acceptance, and understanding in today’s world. St. Xavier and my Mercy education have taught me that a life in service to others is the greatest life one can lead.”

SCHOOL NOTES Rice alumni moms set trivia night The Brother Rice Alumni Mothers’ Club will host a “trivia night” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the school cafeteria, 10001 S. Pulaski, Chicago.

Cost is $20 per person. Tables (maximum of 10 players) compete against other tables for prizes.

Participants can bring their own snacks, and pizza will be ordered later in the evening.

Players must be at least age 21.

Beer, wine and pop will be available for purchase, but no outside liquor is allowed.

For more information and to purchase tickets online, go to the Brother Rice website at brotherrice.org.

Local insurance agency offers medical insurance for cats and dogs If you haven’t heard any buzz about pet insurance yet, chances are you’ll be hearing more in the near future. In recent years, pet medical insurance has been growing rapidly in the United States.

Did you know that over 30 percent of pets in the U.K. have pet medical insurance? While 65/ percent of U.S. Households include at least one pet, only 2 percent of those pets are insured today. That’s changing quickly due to advancements in pet medicine.

In fact, in the past five years, the U.S. pet insurance industry has doubled in size.

Hunt Insurance Group has partnered with Auto-Owners Insurance and Figo Pet Insurance to

offer pet insurance to those in our community. Figo covers examinations, diagnostics and lab tests, surgery, treatments, hospitalization and prescription medications for accidents/injuries and illnesses. In addition, they offer chronic diseases coverage and continual coverage for chronic conditions as long as the condition is not pre-existing and has not occurred during the waiting period.

“It can become financially difficult for many people if their pet is injured or faces an unexpected illness. Pet Insurance offers peace of mind to pet parents,” said Larry Hunt, President of Hunt Insurance Group.

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By purchasing Figo Pet Insurance through Hunt Insurance Group, you’ll receive a special discount.”

Once your pet is insured, you’ll have access to Figo’s revolutionary pet portal. The Figo Pet Cloud lets you file a claim, store all of your pet’s records, track important reminders, and more.

To learn more about pet insurance offered through a partnership between Auto-Owners Insurance and Figo, contact Hunt Insurance Group at 361-5300 or via email at info@thehuntgroup.com today.

McAuley students send Christmas joy

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Members of the Spanish Honor Society at Mother McAuley High School went Christmas shopping recently to donate toys, clothes and sports equipment to Off The Street Club (the oldest boys and girls club in Chicago).

Students spent more than $1,300, which was money raised from their cookie dough fundraiser. “This is just one of the many ways our young women give generously of their time and gifts this Christmas season,” a school spokesperson said. “We’re so proud of this amazing and generous group of girls.”

LIBRARY NOTES Palos Park library The Palos Park Public Library will hold its second holiday movie marathon in the library’s community room this Friday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m – 5 p.m. The movies will be shown in order as follows: It’s a Wonderful Life, A Grinch stole Christmas, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, and the Santa Clause. Light refreshments will be served.

The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. Call the library to register at 448-1530, or for more information, visit the library online at www.palosparklibrary.org

Heights library youth programs • Lego Builders’ Day - Come to the library and build something great with LEGOS this Sunday,

Dec. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. No registration is necessary.

• Tweens & Teens Cocoa & Cram -Students can come to the library to study for end of the year exams Dec. 19 – 21, from 6-8:30 p.m. The library will provide brain food and cocoa or water while you study. No registration is needed.

• Welcome Winter Dance Party - Kids will welcome winter with snow ball toss games, hot

chocolate and fun dancing all taking place indoors on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. Registration is needed.

All programs are free and open to everyone at the Palos Heights Public Library, located at 12501 S. 71st Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information or to register for a program, visit www.palosheightslibrary.org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

Season’sGreetings Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a joyous holiday season.

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Illinois recruit Ricky Smalling, who excelled on the field and in the classroom, is the 2016 Reporter/Regional Football Player of the Year.

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Some of Charley Niego’s hair-raising play led to many celebrations, including this one a few seconds after winning the Class 4A state championship. The junior (left) is the 2016 Reporter/Regional Girls Volleyball Player of the Year.

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Girls Volleyball Player of the Year

Mother McAuley junior Charley Niego was a physical presence this season for the Mighty Macs, leading them to an Illinois High School Association Class 4A state volleyball championship and a No. 1 national ranking by prepvolleyball.com. But another facet of her game was especially evident to head coach Jen DeJarld.

“As much as Charley works so hard to be a better physical player for us, one of the biggest Charley Niego improvements in her game from her sophomore year is her mental toughness,” DeJarld said. “As a sophomore, she wasn’t required to do as much for us. She embraced the pressure this season.”

The noteworthy statistics that Niego finished with in the face of that pressure – 498 kills, 473 digs, 69 blocks and 25 aces, which figured big in the team’s staggering 40-1 record – made her the selection for the 2016 Regional/ Reporter Volleyball Player of the Year. It’s the second year the newspaper honored a volleyball player. McAuley’s Kayla Caffey was the first winner in 2015.

Niego delivered 12 kills and 17 digs in a three-set win over Geneva in the Class 4A Hinsdale South Supersectional that saw the Mighty Macs rebound from deficits in each set victory to secure the trip to the state finals. She delivered 17 kills a few days earlier in a sectional championship win over Marist.

At Redbird Arena, Niego racked up 14 kills in the two-set semifinal win over Niles West. In the 25-19, 19-25, 25-19 championship victory over Minooka, McAuley once again rallied from deficits to prevail. Niego shined with 14 kills and 15 digs in the title match to help the team capture the 15th state title in school history.

“Charley is very multi-faceted in all the things she does for us,” DeJarld said. “The competiveness she brings every day to the practice carries over to the match. You really only need just one person to lead that, and she does that for us.

“Great players play great under high pressure, and Charley is that player.

She raised her game to the next level – a championship level.”

Niego, who verbally committed to Notre Dame during her sophomore year, simply wanted to make the biggest impact that she could.

“I made sure I was especially prepared for every game,” Niego said. “I definitely wanted to contribute more this year than last year and learn to move on from my mistakes. This season was so satisfying.”

Brother Rice senior wide receiver Ricky Smalling has proven his ability as a marquee athlete throughout his career for the Crusaders.

But Smalling also made strides in the classroom during his senior year, demonstrating his emergence as a studentathlete whose leadership and impact on the gridiron led to his selection as the 2016 Reporter/Regional Football Player of the Year.

“We’re all proud of Ricky, not just because of the player he has become but more importantly his improvements in the classroom,” Brother Rice head coach Brian Badke said. “He’s grown so much over these past four years.”

On the field, the Illinois-bound Smalling caught 80 passes for 1,336 yards and scored 18 touchdowns while helping Brother Rice to a state playoff berth and a 9-3 record.

From Week 1, Smalling was off and running. In the Crusaders’ first game — the Kickoff Classic at Soldier Field against Marist — he caught touchdown passes that went for 56 and 39 yards in Brother Rice’s 31-7 romp over

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Smalling racked up 186 yards and hauled in three touchdown passes in the Crusaders’ 42-7 rout of defending Class 6A State Champion Montini in week 4.

His 170 receiving yards and two touchdowns helped Brother Rice to a thrilling

49-42 win over Mt. Carmel in week 6.

“Big-time players step up in big-time games, and Ricky stepped up whenever we needed a big play,” Badke said. “The statistics speak for themselves. He had a tremendous career here at Brother Rice and a great senior year.

“He made a name for himself that people will never forget here at 99th and Pulaski. He was part of a group of seniors who went 35-8 in four years. I think his future is bright down at Champaign and beyond.”

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Smalling, who has a 4.4 40-yard dash time, improved on his junior numbers of 1,165 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. He humbly deferred to the talents of quarterback Dino Borrelli, who also had a monster senior year with 3,377 yards passing with 40 touchdowns.

“I had a great year thanks to Dino throwing me the ball so effectively,” Smalling said. “Everybody contributed.

I wouldn’t have had the year I had without those guys. I just kept focused on my plan of excelling in football and my studies, and everything has turned out well.

“I thank Coach Badke for pushing me to become the player that I am.”

GRIDIRON GREATS THROUGH THE YEARS A look at the Football Player of the Year winners since the Reporter and Regional merged in 1986: 1986: Jay White (Stagg) Sr. 2001: Jon Cleveland (Shepard) Sr. 1987: Ken Courtright (Sandburg) Sr. 2002: Sean Lewis (Richards) Jr. 1988: Efrem Haymore (Richards) Sr. and Dave Myers (Stagg) Sr. 2003: Dan Nicholson (Brother Rice) Sr. 1989: Dave Jensen (Shepard) Sr. and David Demumbrum (Reavis) Sr. 2004: Dion Foster (Richards) Sr. 1990: Tyrone Washington (Shepard) Sr. 2005: Mark Williams (Richards) Sr. 1991: Joe Schissler (Brother Rice) Sr. 2006: Alex Haan (Chicago Christian) Jr. 1992: Jim Wroblewski (Sandburg) Sr. 2007: Alex Haan (Chicago Christian) and Tommie Thomas (Richards) Sr. 1993: Allen Ross (Shepard) Sr. 2008: Josh Hodur (St. Laurence) Sr. 1994: Kenny Carrington (Richards) Sr. and Mike Tracy (Evergreen Park) Sr. 2009: Jon Ryan (Richards) Sr. 1995: Zak Kustok (Sandburg) Jr. 2010-2012: None named 1996: William Andrews (Richards) Sr. 2013: Nic Weishar (Marist) Sr. 1997: Bruce Corcoran (Sandburg) Jr. 2014: Hasan Muhammad-Rogers (Richards) Sr. 1998: Joe Martinez (St. Laurence) Sr. and Joe Toner (Shepard) Sr. 2015: Brendan Skalitzky (Marist) Sr. 1999: Tom Marsan (Evergreen Park) Sr. 2016—Ricky Smalling (Brother Rice) Sr. 2000: Mark Hamstra (Chicago Christian) Sr.

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Brother Rice’s Ricky Smalling and Mother McAuley’s Charley Niego have been named the Reporter/Regional 2016 Players of the Year in football and volleyball respectively.

But the talent pool of local football and volleyball players goes much deeper than that.

Here is a look at area standouts who have been honored by their conferences for their outstanding play in the fall:

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Twice as nice: Sandburg’s Jacobs wins second All-American honor

A number of Oak Lawn athletes who participated in fall sports won academic awards.

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Two-for-two.

Sandburg junior Dylan Jacobs won his second AllAmerican honor in as many weeks Saturday when he finished 11th at the Jacobs Foot Locker Nationals. He navigated the 5,000-meter course at Balboa Park in San Diego in 15 minutes, 21 seconds.

A week prior, Jacobs won the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore., with a 19th-place finish and was the third Illinois finisher in the state. He was the top Illinois finisher in Saturday’s event.

Shakers and bakers Oak Lawn’s girls bowling team won its inaugural eight-team Baker format tournament by winning 26 games Saturday at Palos Lanes.

Shepard finished third with 17 wins, Stagg was fifth with 12, Chicago Christian seventh with six and Evergreen Park eighth with five.

The Oak Lawn lineup featured Allison Hebel, LeAnne Kommenich, Andrea Yunke, Lena Rayas and anchor Stephanie Gasca, who had 31 strikes in the 10th frame of 28 games.

In the Baker format, each bowler rolls two frames during a 10-frame game.

“I saw a former bowler of mine (Elmhurst College’s Shannon McGuire) in the Baker format and was so impressed with the camaraderie and team-building skills and I felt it was a great format to use early in the season,” Spartans coach Kelly Rumel said. “After hosting the event, I received great feedback and I am looking forward to our second invite next year.’’

Top heavy wrestlers The area’s best shot at an individual state championship in wrestling may come from one of the big boys. The Illinois Matmen website came out with its rankings in early December and some of the heavier grapplers could have the most success come the Illinois High School Association postseason in February.

At 195 pounds in Class 3A, Sandburg senior Patrick Brucki was ranked No. 1.

At 220, Marist senior Diata Drayton was ranked on top, Sandburg senior

Cole Batemen was 10th and Brother Rice’s Scott Sierzega was 12th.

Brucki and Drayton were the lone area athletes with a No. 1 ranking, but several others picked up recognition from the website.

At 106 pounds, Marist sophomore Michael Leveille was ranked eighth.

At 113 pounds, Brother Rice junior Hassan Johnson and Stagg sophomore Domenic Zaccone were ranked second and third, respectively.

At 120, Marist sophomore Jacob Dado was listed as an honorable mention.

At 132, Sandburg senior Ben Kirby and Stagg’s Noah Price were named honorable mention.

At 145, Brother Rice senior Rahman Johnson was eighth.

At 152, Sandburg junior Tim Houston was ranked fifth and Stagg junior Ahmad Suleiman was listed as an honorable mention.

At 160, Stagg junior Peter Radev was named as an honorable mention.

At 170, Sandburg sophomore Alex Hirschfield was listed as an honorable mention.

At 182, Brother Rice senior Jake Hutchinson was named honorable mention.

At 285, Sandburg’s Malik Scates was ranked 10th.

Team-wise, in Class 3A, Sandburg was ranked 12th and Brother Rice and Marist were honorable mentions.

Oak Lawn academic award winners

The Illinois High School Association and the South Suburban Conference recently recognized academic award recipients for seniors with grade-point averages of 3.5 or better, and Oak Lawn has several athletes who made it.

In boys cross country, Christopher Aherne (3.7105 GPA) and Sergio Serna (4.8421) were honored as was football player Jacob Szczechowicz (3.6667) and golfer Jackson Kierna (3.6216),

In girls cross country there were several runners recognized as Agnes Bindokas (3.8158), Tasneem Jaber (4.1944), Erica Ruiz (4.0), Jade Ryerson (4.6667) and Jessica Sciaky (4.0) all qualified.

Boys soccer players who made the list were Adam Baniewicz (4.5), Giovanni Barragan (3.7143), Michael Ciezczak (3.5833), Cody Figus (4.0), Akram Mahdi (4.6842), Ricardo Robles (4.45595), Mateusz Skupien (3.5556) and Michal Szaflarski (3.7647).

In girls swimming it was Nayomi Delvalle (3.8056), Annabelle Fritz (4.5263), and Mariola Gorlicki (3.7297).

In girls tennis the recipients were Pranvera Biba (3.5556), Amanda Komperda (3.5135), Julia Munoz (3.8108), Emma Palhegyi (4.0541), Yesenia Saldivar (4.3889), Leena Saleh (3.75), Hannah Spillane (4.0244) and Allison Templin (4.1622).

In volleyball it was Michelle Labuda (3.9444), Camryn Landingham (4.0) and Alexa Lopez (3.8919).

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’Tis the season for holiday tournaments

Oak Lawn star scores 29 points but feels ‘very terrible’ after loss

By Jeff Vorva

Good things on and off the court

Once again, Oak Lawn Community High School got the early jump when it comes to hosting girls holiday tournaments.

The eight-team tournament kicked off Saturday and the two area schools that entered ended up winning first-round pool games.

The hosts opened the tournament with a 54-34 victory over Romeoville as Danielle Quigley knocked down 17 points for the Spartans.

Sandburg nipped RiversideBrookfield, 52-51 in another opening-round contest.

Pool-play action continued Monday and Wednesday and the finals will be held at 10:30 a.m. and noon on Saturday.

Other teams in the tournament are Lockport, Tinley Park, Joliet West and T.F. South.

Marist’s Julia Ruzevich recently surpassed the 1,000-point mark for her career.

Queen of Peace’s Kara Shimko, who hit the 1,000-point mark earlier this season, was named an Illinois State scholar last week. She is in the process of finalizing her college choice.

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Montini sets schedule The powerhouse 16-team Montini Tournament takes place Dec. 27-30. The area’s lone representative, Marist, takes on Proviso East at 3 p.m. on Dec. 27 in the main gymnasium.

Other teams in the tournament include Fremd, Benet, Kenwood, Evanston, Montini, Hersey and Geneva.

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Oak Lawn’s Cecilia Vega arches her back after taking a shot on Saturday against Romeoville.

Cage Classic runs Dec. 27-30, and the area’s lone representative, Chicago Christian, faces Reed-Custer at 5 p.m. on Dec. 27 in the South Gym.

Subway Classic matchups set Even though the Holiday Tournaments are not in full swing yet, a big showcase in mid-January already has been finalized.

Marist and Mother McAuley’s girls basketball teams are back at the 27th Chicagoland Girls Prep Classic, sponsored by Subway, Jan. 14 and 16, at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park.

Marist takes on Stevenson at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, and Mother McAuley follows that with a 5 p.m. game against Wheaton North.

Sean gone: Fire goaltender is traded twice in one day

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Goalie Sean Johnson, who

was the longest-tenured player on the Chicago Fire soccer roster in 2016, was traded twice on Sunday.

The Fire dealt him to expansion team Atlanta for General Allocation Money. Atlanta then shipped the 27-year-old to the

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NYCFC sporting director Claudio Reyna said in a news release that Johnson is “one of the best goalkeepers in the MLS over the last five years.’’

“Sean has defended our badge with passion and honor and we are thankful,” said Fire general manager Nelson Rodriguez.

“We wish him well and he will always be a treasured member of our Fire family.”

The Lilburn, Ga., native began his professional career with the Fire as a fourth-round selection (51st overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft after two years as the University of Central Florida’s starting goalie.

A 2014 Fire MVP and twotime Fire Defensive Player of the Year, Johnson started 176 regular-season matches for Chicago, making 548 saves and tallying 36 shutouts en route to a 1.42 goals against average.

Even though he was benched early and replaced by newcomer Matt Lampson during coach Veljko Paunovic’s first season, Johnson composed a classy exit message to Fire fans.

“The past seven years has been an incredible journey starting with a dream turned into an opportunity, eventually becoming a place that I am proud to call home,” said Johnson. “I never thought this day would come, but unfortunately this chapter of my life is coming to a close. I’ll be embarking on another journey that I’m excited and thankful for but I wish the Fire nothing but the best in the future. It has truly been an absolute honor to wear the badge.”

It appears Lampson will be in the net for the Fire in 2017. He started 11 games this season and had three shutouts, but his record was 1-6-4. He had 55 saves and allowed 18 goals in 990 minutes.

Collin Fernandez, who played just three games for the Fire, is now the longest-tenured player on the roster, as he was signed Aug. 28, 2014. David Accam is second, as he was inked to a deal Dec. 19, 2014.

Rashad Johnson walked into Tinley Park High School on Friday night averaging 23.2 points per game. He exited averaging an even 24 after dropping 29 on the Titans.

So how did Oak Lawn’s senior point guard feel on his way out the door?

“Terrible,” he said. “Very terrible.”

That owed partly to the 75-67 loss the Spartans suffered in the South Suburban Conference crossover. And it owed partly to the ugly way Johnson got his 29 — on 7-of29 shooting from the floor, including misses on his first nine shots.

After scoring just six points in the first half and 11 through three quarters, Johnson had 18 points in the final period as Oak Lawn (2-5, 0-3 in the SSC Red), down by as many as 20, got within six points in the final 15 seconds.

Tinley Park (3-5, 3-0 in the SSC Blue) survived behind a balanced attack led by Josh Bickham (19 points), Chris Edwards and Christian Hooker (13 each) and Solomon Wilson-Walls (10).

“The first half, I tried to get my teammates involved,” Johnson said. “I think I made a mistake by trying to take it easy in the first half.

“Usually in the first half I try to drive and get to the rim.

Today I was just settling.”

And nothing was falling.

Johnson, Oak Lawn’s all-time leader with 140 career 3-point field goals, missed eight of his first nine from beyond the arc against Tinley before making his last two. His teammates struggled as well, as the Spartans shot just .348 (23-of-66) from the floor.

Many of the misses were in close. Oak Lawn got the ball in the lane frequently, but often

had to adjust shots against the longer Titans.

Meanwhile, Tinley Park hit 7-of-13 3-point attempts in the first half in route to a 40-24 lead at intermission.

“Give Tinley credit,” Spartans coach Jason Rhodes said.

“Seven threes in the first half?

All the games I’ve seen them play so far, I haven’t seen them shoot like that.’’

Led by Adem Osmani’s 15 rebounds, the Spartans were active on the boards.

Osmani also scored 14 points to back up Johnson, who added seven rebounds and three assists, while Omar Khalil finished with nine points and six boards for the Spartans.

Tosh tournament pairings The 43rd Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, which features four area teams in the 32-team field, announced its pairings.

The first round starts Dec. 26 with Matea Valley taking on Sandburg at noon while McHenry takes on Brother Rice at 1:30 p.m.

Lake Forest takes on Stagg at 3 p.m. and St. Laurence challenges Lyons at 4:30 p.m.

Depending on who wins and loses, there is a possibility Sandburg faces Brother Rice and Stagg faces St. Laurence in either the second round or consolation round on Dec. 27.

Marist tourney pairings

The Marist Holiday Invite — a five-team, round-robin affair — opened play on Wednesday but the host team won’t play until Monday.

The RedHawks play Southland at 7 p.m. Monday, then play Bowen at 6 p.m. Tuesday and square off against Johnson at 7 p.m. Wednesday and take on Tinley Park at 7 p.m.

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Oak Lawn’s Rashad Johnson, shown in a game earlier this season, scored 29 points Friday at Tinley Park but felt lousy after his team lost 75-67 to the Titans.

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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE Oak Lawn sophomore Madelyn McGrath fires a pass Saturday during the first half of the opening game of the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament.

The tournament fi als will be played Saturday, with two games at 10:30 a.m. and two more at noon.

BOYS

W-L STREAK

NEXT

Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards St. Laurence Sandburg Shepard Stagg

7-2 3-4 4-4 6-0 2-5 5-2 1-7 6-2 3-3 5-2

at Thornwood, Sat.; hosts Eisenhower, Tues. at Walther Christian, Fri. hosts Tinley Park, Fri.; hosts CICS-Ellison, Tues. at Nazareth Academy, Fri.; hosts RedHawk Tourn. Mon-Wed. hosts Lemont, Fri.; hosts Stagg, Mon. at T.F South, Fri. hosts Andrew, Fri.; hosts DePaul College Prep, Wed. at Crete-Monee, Sat. hosts Oak Forest, Fri. at Luther North, Fri.; at Oak Lawn, Mon.

W1 W2 L3 W6 L3 W1 L3 W1 L2 W2

* Records through Sunday, Dec. 11

GIRLS Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Mother McAuley Oak Lawn Queen of Peace Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg

Photo by Jeff Vorva

W-L STREAK

NEXT

6-2 7-2 10-0 8-2 5-3 11-0 4-3 2-8 3-5 4-4

hosts Walther Christian, Fri.; at Elmwood Park, Sat. hosts Tinley Park, Fri.; at Chicago Ag Tourn, Mon-Wed. at Bullitt East Tournament, Washington Ky., Mon-Wed. No games this week at Lemont, Fri.; hosts OL Tourn., Sat.; hosts Stagg, Mon. at Stagg, Thurs. hosts T.F South, Thurs. at Oak Lawn Christmas Tournament, Sat. at Oak Forest, Fri. host Queen of Peace, Thurs.; at Oak Lawn, Mon.

L1 W7 W10 W2 W4 W11 W1 W1 L1 L1

* Records through Sunday, Dec. 11

CPS puts red light on SimeonMorgan Park game at Moraine

F

ood for thought for those who aren’t very hungry: Never mind.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the big battle between Simeon and Morgan Park likely to be played Dec. 23 at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills.

Well, that’s not going to happen there.

Moraine Valley Athletic Director Bill Finn said the Chicago Public League mandated that the game be played at Morgan Park, which has a tiny bandbox of a gym.

This rivalry between perennial state and national powers has gotten some negative attention for occasional violence among the players and fans, and Palos Hills officials were starting to map out some ideas about potential security issues.

But now we can all sit back and relax.

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point

Broken poll The Associated Press’s Week 1 basketball polls are out, and in Class 2A, Seton Academy was listed among those teams that received votes.

On the surface, it appears someone was voting for the Hornets as one of the elite teams in the state because of past success.

The problem is, Seton closed the doors of its school in the spring and does not have a basketball team.

Look, I’ve made some dumb mistakes in my time, but whoever voted Seton as a top-10 team should have done his or her homework.

I think this voter should get another chance, but he or she should also get a basketball thrown at his or her head before being allowed another vote.

The good news is that the AP girls poll is out and Mt. Assisi did not receive any votes.

Oh, my, O’Mara

I was typing in the names of all-conference football and volleyball players for our front page story that accompanied our Player of the Year stories and Tom O’Mara’s name popped up as making the East Suburban Catholic Conference all-area football team as an offensive lineman. He was also named the league’s most valuable offensive lineman.

Shortly after that, I found out that Tuesday night at the St. Laurence/Marist boys game the kid threw up a half-court shot at halftime that went in and he won $500 off his tuition for his effort.

He should buy a lottery ticket with that kind of good fortune.

Macho Man remembered

— Compiled by Anthony Nasella

FOCUS ON SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE BOYS BASKETBALL

Happy endings for Stagg and Sandburg

By Jeff Vorva

Many eyes were on the basket after Stagg’s John Contant (No. 3) smacked the ball into the hoop after his first attempt rimmed out.

That tied the Chargers’ game with Sandburg with 2.7 seconds left, and Stagg went on to win in overtime.

Sports Editor

Both Stagg and Sandburg had plenty of misery to mull over this past weekend.

But in the end, both teams were happy.

Host Sandburg had control of Stagg for most of Friday night’s SouthWest Suburban opener. The Eagles led 42-36 with 1 minute, 58 seconds left. Somehow the Chargers pulled off a 54-48 overtime victory that left Stagg coach John Daniels saying his team “stole one.”

Disappointed Sandburg coach Todd Allen was left thinking this was one of the five toughest losses of his career.

Luckily for the Eagles, they were able to play less than 24 hours later and they won a wild 42-39 non-conference battle over St. Ignatius. Kevin McShane canned a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to secure the win.

Sandburg is 6-2 overall and Stagg is 5-2, and both play in a conference in which all six teams had winning records and combined for a 31-9 mark heading into this week.

Stagg is hoping to finish in the top half of the league, which also features Bolingbrook, Homewood-Flossmoor, LincolnWay East and Lockport.

But the Chargers know they can’t afford to have cold-shooting nights like they did on Friday, which included a 3-of-13 performance from the floor in the fourth quarter.

“It helps to make shots,” Daniels said dryly.

But the Chargers made the right ones at the end, including John Contant’s swat of the ball after a missed shot that found its way into the basket to knot the score at 44-44 with 2.7 seconds left in regulation.

“I knew if I missed it, I had to find a way to put it back in,” said Contant, who scored 17 of his 19 points in the fourth

Photos by Jeff Vorva

quarter and four-minute overtime period.

“I saw it coming off the basket and I got an arm up there and tapped it back in there. It worked.’’

Senior Tom Kazanecki, who has some colleges — including Division III power Aurora University — looking at him, added eight points in the fourth quarter and OT. He hit three free throws in the overtime.

“When I was a freshman, I wasn’t that great at the line,” Kazanecki said. “This year, I’m shooting pretty well. I shot a lot of free throws, I’ll tell you that. Before I leave the gym, I shoot 25 at least. That’s the way I did it. I have no idea how many I take during the offseason.’’

Richards High School’s wrestling team is going old school by honoring three Macho wrestlers of the week and the winners receive black-and-gold shirts with the late Randy “Macho Man” Savage on the front.

A freshman, JV and varsity wrestler wins one each week.

I would like to see this become a trend among the schools in the area.

For those who need help with the idea, St. Laurence could name a John Nord (“the Viking”) award. The Marist RedHawks can honor Red Bastein (yeah, that’s going back a looooong time). Sandburg can honor the Sandman.

If Richards needs awards for the wrestlers of the year, they can be in the honor of the British Bulldogs.

Everybody’s Favorite

On a somber note

I grew up enjoying rasslin’, and over the years I met a few pro grapplers in my time.

But… I met the Macho Man. He is dead.

I met Rowdy Roddy Piper. He is dead.

I was almost plowed into by “Adorable” Adrian Adonis. He is dead.

I had a long phone conversation with Curt Hennig before he was Mr. Perfect. He is dead.

I think the only wrestlers I’ve met who are still with us are former Evergreen Park and Hickory Hills resident “Golden Boy’’ Paul Christy (who would know who Red Bastein is) and the Iron Sheik.

Oh, and “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn, who I met this summer at a Windy City Thunderbolts game, is still kicking.

Richards freshman wrestler Nazir Shurn shows off his Macho Wrestler of the Week shirt.

Submitted photo

Stagg coach John Daniels (left) and Sandburg player Chris Toth share a big hug after Friday’s draining overtime game. Stagg overcame a six-point deficit in the final two minutes and won 54-48 in Orland Park.

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Section 2 Thursday, December 15, 2016

The Regional News - The Reporter

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

Magic numbers for SXU: 1,000 and 37

By Jeff Vorva

Bob Hallberg speaks to the SXU fans after he received an award from the school for reaching the 1,000-victory mark. Below: Friends and family members show off their “1000” signs for Hallberg on Saturday.

Sports Editor

How does a 72-year-old coach break a multi-generational gap and relate to players in their late teens and early 20s?

Bob Hallberg has mastered the art. The Oak Lawn resident and women’s basketball coach at St. Xavier University was honored Saturday on a court bearing his own name at the Shannon Center for recently notching his 1,000th career victory.

“He’s so good with so many players and know so much about so many different positions on the court,” Cougars junior Kara Krolicki said of Hallberg. “He’s coached men, and going from men to women is a big change. You have to get used to things like sensitivity and he does a good job of it. He knows how to talk to you and correct you and coach you.’’

Hallberg, who also coached boys at Kennedy High School and men at SXU, Chicago State and the University of IllinoisChicago, picked up No. 1,000 with an 81-71 victory over Taylor University on the road on Nov. 26. Saturday was the first home game since the milestone and he was presented a basketball trophy after his team beat Trinity Christian College, 90-53, minutes after the game while fans waved signs that said “1000.”

It was supposed to be a surprise, but the coach got wise during the game.

“When I saw friends and family members in the stands, I thought something was up,” he said. “It’s been a great run of coaching great people.’’

The Cougars (9-0 overall, 5-0 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and ranked third in the country among NAIA schools) picked up 22 points from Krolicki while Brittany Collins had 15 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots.

Celina Wanta led the Trolls (5-6, 1-5) with 10 points while Lauren Stokes had nine points and eight rebounds.

While 1,000 was a big number for the women’s program, 37 turned out to be the magic number for the men as Brother Rice graduate Quinn Niego scored that many in a 97-70 win over Trinity on Saturday afternoon. He shot 13-of-26 from the floor and 8-of-8 from the line. Teammate Keating Rombach added 19 points on 8-of-8 shooting from the floor as the Cougars improved to 5-6, 4-2.

SXU led 43-40 after the first half and rolled the rest of the way thanks to a 16-3 advantage midway through the second half.

TCC (2-9, 1-5) was led by Myles Birgans’ 17 points.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

A Hall(berg) of a Career

Trinity Christian’s Regan Cross (left) and St. Xavier’s Sarah Vozel fight for the ball on Saturday.

Bob Hallberg’s career record through Sunday: 1966-71 Kennedy High School boys 1971-77 St. Xavier men 1977-87 Chicago State men 1987-96 University of Illinois-Chicago men 2000-16 St. Xavier women TOTAL

93-16 127-61 224-84 134-128 424-115 1,002-404

Trinity Christian’s Juozas Balciunas tries to get a shot above the outstretched arms of St. Xavier’s Keating Rombach on Saturday.

SXU’s Mikayla Leyden dribbles against Trinity Christian College on Saturday in Chicago.

Quinn Niego scored a careerbest 37 points in St. Xavier’s win over Trinity Christian College on Saturday.

SXU’s Jacob Strong (3) goes up strong to the basket against Trinity’s Jordan Perry in a CCAC battle.

Moraine Valley Women’s basketball: The Cyclones were hoping to be ranked in the top 20 in the nation but missed the cut in last week’s rankings. But they picked up a 77-69 victory in overtime over Joliet Junior College on Dec. 6 as Michelle Borgren had 29 points and nine rebounds while Erin Drynan had 22 points, 23 rebounds and six blocked shots.

Men’s basketball: MVCC dropped a 77-74 decision to Joliet Junior College, which was ranked eighth in the country in NJCAA Division III on Dec. 6.

Joe Ruzevich had 23 points and eight rebounds while Jordan Radcliff added 14 points.

SXU’s Jared Jones (left) plays in his first game against Trinity Christian since transferring from the Palos Heights school two seasons ago. He had six points, four rebounds and two assists.

Awards

Continued from Page 1 Alec Freeman, Doug Kosch, Brett Ladewig, Brett Bittner and David Lox made the all-conference team.

East Suburban Catholic Conference Conference champion Marist had 11 players represented on the all-conference squad.

On defense, Micah Awordian, Matt Finn, Bobby Gorman, Mike Lawler, Gavin McCabe, Elijah Teague and Robert Topps made it for the RedHawks.

On offense, Delonte Herrell Bill Kudak and Tom O’Mara were named and on special teams, kicker Tom Gillen picked up the honor.

Awordian was named the league MVP, Teague was the most valuable defensive player, O’Mara was named most valuable offensive lineman, McCabe was named co-most valuable defensive lineman and Pat Dunne won the Dave Mattio Coach of the Year honor.

Metro Suburban Red Chicago Christian’s Josh Hill, Jake Iwema, Henry Light and Matt McCarthy picked up allconference honors.

Iwema was named the league’s Offensive Lineman of the Year.

South Suburban Red Richards, which won the league title, placed several players on the team including Player of the Year Anthony Quinn.

Others on the team were Pat Doyle, Sebastian Castro, Joe Carpenter, Nathan Gimza, Jack Moran, Damon Olejniczak, Jack Moran, Danny Tobin, Noah Petrusevski, Torrey Nalls and Derek Flowers.

Shepard was represented by Joe Monahan, Dante Onsurez, Demetrius Harrison, Jamir Dunbar, Martice Thomas and Jack Carberry.

Oak Lawn’s Lewis Radosevich, Kyle McNamara and Jabari Clark made the team.

Evergreen Park’s Dan Kunes, Brendon Ford, CJ Brown and Joe Traversa were named to the team.

Oak Lawn’s Adane Lonaati and Derek Gonsch

were named honorable mention along with Shepard’s Justin McClendon.

SouthWest Suburban Conference Sandburg all-conference selections were Patrick Brucki, Colin Dominski, Jamie Marines, Michael Murphy, Jamare Parker and Chris Toth.

Stagg’s Mike Jennings, Joe Mullan and Tyler Winkelmann also made the squad.

Volleyball East Suburban Catholic Conference Marist’s Meg Krasowski, Molly Murrihy and Savannah Thompson made the all-conference team.

Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Blue Conference champion Queen of Peace’s Haley Doyle and Maddie Fogarty made the team and Fogarty was named Player of the Year.

Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Conference champ Mother McAuley was well represented as Katie O’Connell, Niego, Emma Reilly, Abby O’Brien, Ashley Maher and Mary Kate Boland made the squad. O’Connell was

named the conference’s Player of the Year.

Metro Suburban Conference Chicago Christian’s Abby Joritz, Alyssa Van Kuiken and Julia Conrad made the all-conference team.

South Suburban Red Oak Lawn’s Alli Yacko, Camryn Landingham, Amanda Bulow, Taylor Bylow and Alexa Lopez made the team along with Richards’ Lisa Costa, Abbi Fletcher, Sara Murczek and Amber Ryan.

Shepard’s Sarah Kiwan, Grace Elliot and Nicole Connors joined Evergreen Park’s Claire Quigley on the first team.

Richards’ Lauren Birmingham was named to the special mention list.

Yacko was named Player of the Year.

SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Sandburg’s Maureen Imrie, Anna Jonynas and Rachel Krasowski made the team.

Stagg’s Maddie Duffner, Alyssa Migler were also honored.

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Section 2 Thursday, December 15, 2016

The Regional News - The Reporter

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN E. HOUSER, ABBIGALE S. DAVIES, SUSAN E. HOUSER, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012, AS TO 2/3 UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST AND ABBIGALE S. DAVIES, AS TO 1/3 UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, GEORGETOWN DETACHED TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 04847 9449 162ND STREET Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 2017, 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 9449 162ND STREET, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-22-118-010-0000 Vol. 147. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $191,396.28.

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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3432. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3432 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 04847 TJSC#: 36-12480 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.

I709888

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.RAYMOND SILHAN JR., AS INDEPENDANT ADMINISTRATOR, DOROTHY SILHAN, CORAL STAFFORD, ALLYSON TESCHKE, LESLEE IHSSEN, GAYL KERBS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF IRENE M. TESCHKE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 005567 12501 S. MELVINA AVENUE 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 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2017, 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 12501 S. MELVINA AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-317-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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 14-16-04023.

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. 14-16-04023 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005567 TJSC#: 36-11219 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.

I708902

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WATERFALL OLYMPIC MASTER FUND GRANTOR TRUST, SERIES II, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER WITH PLAZA BANK Plaintiff, -v.GEORGE TRIANTAFILLOU, PENNY TRIANTAFILLOU, CATALYST INTERVENTIONS, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2012 CH 04041 10542 83RD AVENUE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 2017, 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 10542 83RD AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-203-023-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $214,185.68.

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. PLEASE NOTE: Plaintiff makes no representations as to the priority position of its lien nor does it make any representations regarding property taxes due or not due in regards to the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to research the title, liens, taxes and/or any other possible event affecting the property and/or the title thereof.

The property is sold \�AS IS\� \�WHERE IS\� as stated above 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: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 26373-54607. 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.

CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 26373-54607 Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2012 CH 04041 TJSC#: 36-12513 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.

Ditech Financial LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Barbara Clark aka Barbara B. Clark; Michael Clark aka Michael A. Clark; Tatra Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 14CH18406 Sheriff’s # 160291 F14100321SVTSPT GTS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on January 13th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: PERMANENT REAL ESTATE INDEX NO.: 24-18200-032-1046 Common Address: 10620 Brooks Lane, Unit C6, Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415 P.I.N: 24-18-200-032-1046; Improvements: This property consists of a Residential Condominium.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the mortgagee’s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto

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This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-3AR MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3AR Plaintiff, -v.TERESA KIC A/K/A TERESA B. KIC, WILLIAM BIANUCCI A/K/A WILLIAM L. BIANUCCI, BMO HARRIS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A HARRIS N.A. S/B/M TO NLSB BANK, MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK, N.A. S/B/B TO MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 038739 11740 SHAKER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2017, 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 11740 SHAKER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-18-105-003-0000. 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 14-13-28825.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-28825 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 038739 TJSC#: 36-12677 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 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.MARRINA L. AARON A/K/A MARRINA AARON, PEARLIE M. AARON Defendants 15 CH 06313 8645 LYNWOOD DRIVE Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2017, 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 8645 LYNWOOD DRIVE, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-113-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $255,025.05. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-1535.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-1535 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 06313 TJSC#: 36-12734 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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5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD POSTILLION, ANITA NAMBO A/K/A ANITA POSTILLION, RICHARD V. POSTILLION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE RICHARD V. POSTILLION REVOCABLE TRUST, AMENDED AND RESTATED OCTOBER 30, 2013, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE RICHARD V. POSTILLION REVOCABLE TRUST, AMENDED AND RESTATED OCTOBER 30, 2013, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 017778 9712 S. 81ST COURT 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 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2017, 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 9712 S. 81ST COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-203-009.

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 14-14-19836.

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. 14-14-19836 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 017778 TJSC#: 36-13562 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 GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.NORBERT J NOEL Defendants 12 CH 06549 15436 SUNFLOWER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 20, 2017, 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 15436 SUNFLOWER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-108-022. The real estate is improved with a white brick split level; 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.

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 9664. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 9664 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 12 CH 06549 TJSC#: 36-13297 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 DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.ARTURAS LEE F/K/A ARTURAS JANKAUSKAS, BANK OF AMERICA, NA, LOLITA JANKAUSKIENE Defendants 15 CH 002397 20 COUR DE LA REINE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2017, 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 20 COUR DE LA REINE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-110-024. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02011.

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. 14-15-02011 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002397 TJSC#: 36-12590 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 SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.RAFAET KHALIL, SABAH KHALIL, THOMAS CHARLES ESTATES TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 017483 8653 THOMAS CHARLES LANE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 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 8653 THOMAS CHARLES LANE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-307-040-0000. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18636.

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. 14-15-18636 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 017483 TJSC#: 36-13447 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 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL A. CLAUS A/K/A DANIEL CLAUS, RHONDA J. CLAUS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. S/I/I TO LASALLE BANK N.A. Defendants 16 CH 003349 13030 S. 70TH COURT PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2017, 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 13030 S. 70TH COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-31-105-014. 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 14-1608423. 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. 14-16-08423 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 003349 TJSC#: 36-12299 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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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Karaoke & Open Mic Night 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 16, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Students will have the chance to get up on stage for karaoke and open mic night.

During the night students may also enjoy a live performance by Singer/Songwriter MG Bailey and free food samples provided by Chick Fil-A. • Drop In: Study Lounge with Sandwich Bar (High School Only) 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 20, Students are invited to enjoy snacks, helpful tutors, whiteboards, and study supplies in The Bridge’s study space.

• Project Serve: Thrift Store - 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 20, Be a part of positive change in the community by spending the afternoon sorting, cleaning, and shelving the donated items at The Bridge Thrift Store.

• Culinary: Christmas Cookies w/ Wilton - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Students will learn how to incorporate intricate designs into cookie decorating.

• Drop In: Study Lounge with Coffee & Hot Chocolate (High School Only) - 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 21, Students are invited to enjoy snacks, helpful tutors, whiteboards, and study supplies in The Bridge’s study space.

• Christmas Movie Marathon - 3 to 6 p.m Dec. 21, Enjoy Christmas movies and holiday sweets at The Bridge.

• Drop In: Study Lounge with Cereal Station (High School Only) - 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 22, Students are invited to enjoy snacks, helpful tutors, whiteboards, and study supplies in The Bridge’s study space.

• Project Serve: Thank You Nurses - 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 22, Write notes of encouragement and thanks to the nurses who are spending Christmas taking care of patients at a local hospital.

• Christmas Morning PJ Party & High School After Hours 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dec. 23, Students

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Just get it over with. A nagging responsibility may have you looking for ways to get out of it but you’ll find the easiest solution is simply to do it. Don’t become too frustrated by mistakes as the experience provides a valuable lesson.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Show your support for the home team. Family or close friends may need a shoulder to lean on and you are just the one to fit the bill. The lights along the streets of romance will be all green in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t assume anything. Reality may be quite different from what you expect it to be so don’t act on preconceived notions and wait for cold hard facts. A past conflict may finally be resolved in the week ahead with a simple apology.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Don’t become alarmed or offended if you find that someone is employing your own methods as it may be nothing more than they just admire your style. Give

a loved one the attention they deserve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get those creative juices flowing.

You’ll gain the most satisfaction from activities that require imagination and an artistic flair. Resolve to follow your own agenda this week and don’t become embroiled in other people’s controversies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You need not travel far to find answers. Problems can be easily solved if you aren’t too proud to ask friends or trusted advisors for their advice. Take time to weigh the options carefully when trying to make important decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Take advantage of your cheerful and generous nature by getting out and crossing a few items off of your holiday shopping list. Friends and loved ones will offer unwavering support for your latest endeavor.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When opportunity knocks, you would be wise to open the door.

Being overly skeptical could backfire if a lucrative offer comes your way. You may not win the lottery but you’ll have Lady Luck on

your side when needed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve got nothing to worry about. Don’t be overly sensitive by what you may see as flaws in your appearance as these may well be the traits that attract others to you. Getting out of the house may help clear your head.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Have a little faith. A trusted friend will come through for you in a pinch so don’t feel as if you are facing the world on your own.

Ignore the urge to shake up your finances as the situation will eventually improve on its own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Slide into the driver’s seat.

You’ll find that your leadership skills will be quite the asset when immersed into a group setting this week. There’s nothing wrong with using the influence of a powerful friend to achieve your ends.

PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): A rolling stone gathers no moss.

Avoid settling into safe routines that keep you moving in circles when the only way that you’ll make progress is through definitive action. You’ll never know what you can accomplish unless you try.

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Men’s book discussion at The Center Men’s POV (point of view) will meet Tuesday Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. George Harris will be the discussion leader for the book “Silent Night: The Remarkable Christmas Truce of 1914”

by Stanley Weintraub. New members are welcome. “Silent Night” tells the story of a soldier-led holiday truce during the early days of World War I. Call 361-3650

are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Christmas pajamas to enjoy a live performance by Alternative/Pop band The Cousins. Free food samples provided

by White Castle. This is a High School After Hours night. High

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:

“SUICIDE SQUAD”: Certainly not the typical breed of DC Comics characters, the title group is more villainous than heroic — though they’re forced into missions for the U.S. government in a post-Superman world — in this enjoyably subversive adventure written and directed by David Ayer (“Training Day”). Joel Kinnaman and Viola Davis (“How to Get Away With Murder”) play those in charge the so-called Task Force X, whose unpredictable members include assassin Deadshot (Will Smith), ex-psychiatrist Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie, also Smith’s “Focus” co-star earlier), fire-throwing El Diablo (Jay Hernandez) and a possessed sorceress known as the Enchantress (Cara Delevingne). Through his link to Harley, The Joker (Jared Leto) also inserts himself into the proceedings, which connect to other tales in the DC movie universe through a couple of cameo appearances. Despite mixed-atbest reviews, the picture registered strongly at the box office, and a sequel is in the works. DVD extras: extended and deleted scenes. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS”: Yet again proving she can do no wrong, Meryl Streep is typically terrific in director Stephen Frears’ (“The Queen”) fact-inspired comedy about a New York socialite who aspires to a singing career ... though she can’t sing. Hugh Grant is a fine match for Streep as the woman’s hugely supportive husband, who rather literally turns a deaf ear to the situation as he tries to make her dream of performing at Carnegie Hall. A relatively unsung (pun intended) hero of the movie is “The Big Bang Theory’s” Simon Helberg as Jenkins’ accompanist, who plays along with the charade as best he can. Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation”) also appears. *** (PG-

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13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “BRIDGET JONES’S BABY”: Twelve years after Renee Zellweger had last embodied novelist Helen Fielding’s adorably insecure Englishwoman, the actress doesn’t miss a beat in reprising the role in this third comedy in the movie series — and yes, the character is “with child” this time. However, she’s not entirely sure who the father is: her old flame Mark (fellow returnee Colin Firth) or an appealing newcomer to her life (“Grey’s Anatomy” alum Patrick Dempsey). Hugh Grant’s absence from this chapter is explained early on, and music’s Ed Sheeran has an amusing cameo in a sequence set at the renowned Glastonbury Festival. Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones also are back as Bridget’s parents. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “BEN-HUR”: Spouses Mark Burnett (“Survivor”) and Roma Downey were among the producers of this revisiting of the story

by Lew Wallace, also the source of one of the most classic movies (and top Oscar winners) ever made. Modern visual effects enhance the legendary chariot-race sequence here, but that also serves to make it even more amazing that the 1959 version was achieved without those. Jack Huston has the title role as the prince relieved of his birthright and sent into slavery, then determined to avenge himself against his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell). The cast also includes Morgan Freeman,

School students are invited to stay for extended hours from 10:30 p.m. until midnight.

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500.

Begin holiday baking season with a batch of classic cookies

By Wolfgang Puck

I love the holiday season. It’s not just the actual holidays that I love, though I certainly look forward to and enjoy them. But I get excited in early December, and for a very good reason that stretches back to my childhood.

My mother and grandmother began their holiday baking in early December. Both of them were excellent, professional-quality bakers, and from the earliest age I, the eldest child, was their number-one fan. Those two good, generoushearted women baked box after box of holiday cookies as the main Christmas gifts our family gave to other families, and there were many families in our town that looked forward to receiving them. But not as much as I enjoyed sampling them.

Over the years, I’ve been happy to share several of my family’s holiday classics. But this time I’d like to offer, instead, an all-American recipe instead of those old Austrian favorites. Why? Because simple, old-fashioned treats are often those we look forward to the most at the holidays.

Butter cookies cut out into festive shapes and covered in simple icing tinted with bright colors.

Classic chocolate chip cookies and fudgy brownies. Oatmeal cookies studded with walnuts and raisins.

They sound good, don’t they? So, how do you top them? Let me offer a classic recipe from my Spago restaurant files for one of the most basic, easy, all-American baked goods I know: classic peanut butter cookies.

Peanut butter is a childhood staple that remains a favorite among adults, too. Combine it with some flour, butter, sugar and eggs, and you get cookies that are a little bit crisp, a little bit chewy, and full of rich, earthy, nutty flavor.

As you’ll see, the recipe couldn’t be simpler. It’s easy to do everything ahead of time, refrigerate the balls of cookie dough, and bake them as you need them. You could even bake batches weeks in advance and pack them in layers between waxed paper in airtight tins. The recipe is also easy to vary to your tastes. Add currants or chocolate chips, if you want. Or press down thumbprints into each ball and fill with your favorite preserves for peanut-butter-and-jelly cookies. If you or a loved one has a peanut allergy, feel free to substitute another nut butter you can enjoy.

No matter how you prepare this all-American recipe, the result will make you feel like a happy child after just a single bite. That’s exactly how I feel whenever I taste one of my Austrian favorites during the holidays!

Rodrigo Santoro (“Lost”), Ayelet Zurer and Sofia Black-D’Elia. ** (PG-13: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU”: The young Barack Obama’s (Parker Sawyers, “Zero Dark Thirty”) Chicago courtship of future wife Michelle (Tika Sumpter, “Ride Along”) is dramatized in this bythe-numbers, but still entertaining, offering executive-produced by musician John Legend. Apart from their striking resemblance to the eventual White House occupants they portray, both stars do a fine job of evoking the very start of the relationship ... and given the tightly unified image the couple long has had, it’s intriguing that writer-director Richard Tanne plays up the fact that Michelle didn’t make it easy for her thensuitor to win her over. Vanessa Bell Calloway also is featured.

DVD extras: audio commentary

by Tanne; production-art gallery. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES — THE RODDENBERRY VAULT”: Just when you thought you might have seen all there is to see of one of television’s all-time-classic shows ... no. This new Blu-ray set boasts footage never before released (and acquired from the estate of series creator-producer Gene Roddenberry), covering deleted scenes and alternate takes of others, snippets that went to the editing-room floor, and even dialogue that was CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Continued on Page 8 Makes about 4 dozen cookies

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Classic peanut butter cookies make excellent gifts throughout the holiday season.

• 2 cups (500 mL) plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 8 ounces (250 mL, 2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature • 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar • 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar • 1 cup (250 mL) chunky or smooth peanut butter • 2 large cage-free eggs • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dried currants or small raisins (optional) Over a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda.

Set aside.

Insert the paddle or beaters into an electric mixer. Put the butter in the mixer’s large bowl and beat at medium speed until softened.

Add the granulated and brown sugars, raise the speed to high, and continue mixing until fluffy, stopping the machine as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Add the peanut butter and beat until thoroughly combined, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides.

Reduce the speed to medium and, one at a time, add the eggs.

Reduce the speed to low, add the

flour-baking soda mixture, and beat just until incorporated.

Remove the bowl from the mixer. Add the currants or raisins and, with the spatula, fold in the currants/raisins until evenly distributed. Scrape out the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap completely, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator. With clean hands, divide the dough into balls about the size of a walnut, weighing about 1 ounce (30 g) each, rolling them between your palms until even; you should have about 48. Place the balls on the baking sheets, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Bake the cookies until they are slightly firm to the touch, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the trays front to back about halfway through baking. Immediately use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. If reusing the baking sheets, let them cool slightly before placing more dough balls on them.

Once the cookies have cooled, store in airtight containers before serving.

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Bundle up for winter bird-watching If you love bird-watching in the spring, summer and fall, don’t stop during winter because there is a whole host of avian characters to observe in the colder months.

“You can see birds during winter that you can’t see any other time of the year,” said Chris Gutmann, facility supervisor at the Forest Preserve’s Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville.

Winter provides an opportunity to spot rare species that hail from up north. For instance, a common redpoll was spotted at Isle a la Cache last year. The small finch traveled south from the tundra of northern Canada or Alaska to winter in the Midwest, Gutmann explained.

“This is ‘going south for the winter’ for them,” he said.

Snowy owls and northern harriers also head to the Will County area in winter. Dark-eyed juncos fly south too from colder climes to spend winter in the United States, which is why they are called “snowbirds.”

Bald eagles are a species that is easier to spot in the winter as they “zip up and down the rivers” searching for food, Gutmann said.

“Bald eagles can be seen almost daily here in the winter,” Gutmann said of Isle a la Cache, which is adjacent to the Des Plaines River. “We already have three, and last winter we identified at least six different individuals using this corridor.”

Eagles also are known to inhabit the Forest Preserve District’s McKinley Woods, which is located where the Kanka-

kee, Des Plaines and DuPage rivers join to form the Illinois River in Channahon.

Isle a la Cache provides a winter home for common goldeneyes and mergansers — two species of ‘diving ducks’ — as well as American kestrels, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows and more.

Bird lovers who are interested in learning more about spying these species in winter are invited to sign up for the Forest Preserve District’s “Winter Birding 101” program, which is scheduled for 8:30-10 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 17, at Isle a la Cache, 501 E. Romeo Road. The program will address the six essentials of bird watching and identification: size, shape, shade, sound, sweep and setting.

Additional winter birding programs will be held at these Forest Preserve locations: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon – “Bird Talk and Viewing” from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Isle a la Cache, Romeoville – “Winter Bird Walk” from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4; “Hoot Hike” searching for owls from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9; Monee Reservoir, Monee Township – “Morning Bird Hike” from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25.

Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township – “Morning Bird Hike” from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21; “Night Hike: Owls” from 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

For registration deadlines and more inPhoto by Paul Dacko formation about these programs and others, Participants will learn how to spot bald eagles and other birds during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s “Winter Birding visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

101” program scheduled for Dec. 17 at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville.

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BY JAY BOBBIN

Beverly Environmental, LLC Landscape Architects & Contractors

Continued from Page 7 removed or replaced. Among those seen in new interviews are William Shatner, guest stars including Clint Howard and Leslie Parrish, and a number of key behind-the-scenes staff members (director Ralph Senensky, writers D.C. Fontana and David Gerrold, special-effects master Richard Edlund). And don’t fear that there aren’t any complete “Star Trek” episodes here: There are a dozen. *** (Not rated: AS)

COMING SOON:

Songs, stories, refreshments, and a cozy fire are all a part of The Center’s Yule Log Service.

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Yule service at The Center A Yule Log Service will be held Thursday Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

The Yule Log Service is a family-friendly evening at The Center, featuring Christmas carols, scripture, stories, and a variety of old-fashioned traditions.

The highlight of each service is the lighting of the huge log and the opportunity for each participant to

throw his or her own twig into the fire, symbolizing a fresh start for the new year. Special music by The Center Singers, the Christmas scripture from the Gospel of Luke read by Chris Hopkins, and the “Night Before Christmas” poem make the Yule Log Service a night of warm fellowship, good cheer, and Christmas spirit.

In order to make the experience both wonderful and safe, there is

an attendance limit and so advance tickets are required. The tickets are actually nametags, so that they can be worn at the Yule Log Service.

Those interested are encouraged to get nametag-tickets early to insure a place in this wonderful and traditional Christmas evening. $10 advance tickets required, available at the Lodge. For more, call 361-3650.

Glenn Ellison will make The Center swing with the sounds of his vibraphone.

Musical luncheon at The Center An Afternoon of Music with Glenn Ellison will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

This luncheon will feature an afternoon of music—including lots for Christmas! —on the vibraphone with Glenn Ellison. Ellison

is a music professor at South Suburban College and teaches Music for District 157 in Calumet City.

He has a background in musical theater and has played percussion for many musicals in the Chicago area. Ellison recently started a duo called “Glennsvibes,” in which he plays vibraphone with backtracks

and various musicians.

At the luncheon, he will play jazz and swing music as well as popular standards and will be accompanied by a singer. Luncheons cost $22 and reservations must be made in advance. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. Call 361-3650

“THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM” (Dec. 20): A woman (Kate Beckinsale) finds a hidden room in her family’s new home, leading to terror. (R: AS, P, V) “HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT” (Dec. 20): The impact that the two iconic filmmakers had on other directors is discussed by many of them. (PG-13: AS, V) “THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN” (Dec. 20): The remake of the classic Western casts Denzel Washington as the leader of an oppressed town’s hired defenders; Chris Pratt also stars. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “SULLY” (Dec. 20): Tom Hanks has the title role as the airline pilot who landed a damaged plane in the “Miracle on the Hudson” in director Clint Eastwood’s true drama. (PG-13: P) “THE DRESSMAKER” (Dec. 27): A stylish woman’s (Kate Winslet) return to her Australian hometown is tinged with a taste for revenge against those who maligned her. (R: AS, P, V) “SNOWDEN” (Dec. 27): Oliver Stone’s drama casts Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the source of the leak of many classified documents.

(R: AS, N, P) “BLAIR WITCH’’ (Jan. 3): In a familiar premise, several young people enter a Maryland forest to search for those who vanished in “The Blair Witch Project.’’ (R: AS, P) “THE LION GUARD: LIFE IN THE PRIDE LANDS’’ (Jan. 10): The legend of “The Lion King’’ continues in episodes from the animated Disney Channel and Disney Junior series. (Not rated) “MR. ROBOT: SEASON 2.0’’ (Jan. 10): The sophomore round of the acclaimed USA Network series, starring Emmy winner Rami Malek and Christian Slater, comes to home video. (Not rated: AS, P, V) “THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS’’ (Jan. 24): A childless, island-bound couple (Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander) claims an infant they find as their own. (PG-13: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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