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Officials cite 100+ opioid OD ‘saves’ by police
Palos, Orland departments part of impressive total By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor
Chief Mike Schofield of the Orland Fire Protection District has seen a very troubling change in recent years. “Six, seven years ago we were handling maybe one heroin overdose a year,” he said. “Today, we do several a month.” In Palos Heights, Deputy Police Chief William Czajkowski says the department has also witnessed an increase. “It’s definitely on an uptick,” he said. “We’re seeing this with residents in our community and people who come to our community from nearby communities.” Chief Joe Miller of the Palos
Park Police Department said, “I serve one of the most educated and wealthy communities in the State of Illinois and we’ve already had four “saves” this year,” a reference to an overdose rescue using an injectable drug carried by police officers. In 2017, 123 lives were reportedly saved by 52 suburban police departments, including four in Orland Park, one in Palos Park and one in Palos Heights. In addition to the four reported by Miller in Palos Park already this year, Czajkowski of the Palos Heights PD told The Regional News that two saves were made just this past weekend. Two attempts at rescue last year were unsuccessful, he said. The sobering statistics of the
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Eric Edwards, M.D., co-inventor of the Evzio Auto-Injector System for suspected opioid overdoses, holds one of the devices as he explains its operation. An automated voice talks an emergency responder through the use of the injector on a patient. The manufacturer, Kaleo pharmaceutical company, has donated more than 300,000 injectors across the country.
nationwide opioid epidemic are reflected, in at least rough proportion, in virtually every geographic area. In Illinois, of the 2,278 statewide drug overdose deaths in 2016 (the most recent year in which all totals have been calculated), 80 percent were opioid-related fatalities, according to the Illinois Department of Human Services. Also in 2016, 1,081 opioid-related overdose deaths occurred in Cook County, as reported by the county’s Department of Public Health. That total includes 741 in Chicago and 340 in suburban Cook. And drug overdoses are now reportedly the number one cause See OPIOID, Page 2
Chili lovers get cookin’ at event in Palos Park By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor
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U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (3rd) and challenger Marie Newman shake hands after their political forum Wednesday night at Moraine Valley Community College.
$2 MILLION CAMPAIGN Big bucks at work in 3rd District race between Lipinski and Newman
Lipinski, Newman square off at Moraine Valley political forum
By Bob Bong
By Steve Metsch
Campaign spending is ratcheting up and may top $2 million as the race between incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski and challenger Marie Newman in the 3rd Congressional District heads into its final weeks. Lipinski had more than $1.6 million in his war chest at the end of 2017, according to his filing with the Federal Election Commission. That was almost twice what he raised for his 2016 and 2014 campaigns, respectively. He spent a little more than $600,000 in each of those election cycles. The filing showed that his committee had expenditures of just under $85,000 during the fourth quarter. As the campaign draws into its pivotal weeks, Lipinski will be spending a chunk of that cash on direct mailings to voters as well as television and radio ads, Isaac Sancken, his director of communications, said in an email. It’s not unusual for incumbents to raise more money than challengers, and Newman, his
The two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination — and barring a miracle — the next two-year term in Congress representing the 3rd House District, went toe-to-toe for about an hour Feb. 21. A political forum, not a debate, hosted by the League of Women Voters was held in a large meeting room in Building M at Moraine Valley Community College. An overflow crowd estimated at about 500 heard from the incumbent, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, and challenger, Marie Newman. Newman took the more aggressive role, taking shots at Lipinski’s record throughout the evening and talking about changes she’d bring to the job. Afterwards, she said she thought the evening “did a really nice job of creating a clear contrast
U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (above) and Democratic challenger Marie Newman (below) answer questions during Wednesday night’s forum at Moraine Valley Community College.
It was a record turnout of chefs and tasters at the annual Chili In the Park cook-off, held Feb. 17 at the Palos Park Recreation Center. And, unlike last year, the weather lived up to the event’s clever play on words as nearly everyone walked in wearing colder-weather attire. 2017’s record-setting high temperature of 70 degrees was a distant memory, at best, and a more typical February climate somehow seemed to make all the piping hot chili even more inviting. “The samples are really good, there’s really good flavors,” said Autumn Richards, 14. “I liked the ones without the meat, and I liked (contestant) Number 5 because it was sweet but spicy.” More than 100 tasters from Palos Park and other communities visited the rec center at 8901 W. 123rd St. where 27 chili chefs tended to their hot pots of goodness. Last year’s Palos Park’s double winner stirred his pot of chili as tasters began to flow in. Ken Blaida’s recipe, “The Last Dump,” was victorious at the 2017 Chili In the Park and the chili
competition later in the year at Autumn In the Park. “We put four dumps of spices in it and I forgot the last dump at one cook-off,” said the Streamwood resident, “so now I always remember to put that last dump in.” Bill Garrigan of Palos Park had limited time to sample all the chilies but he had visited almost a dozen booths before stopping to talk with The Regional News. “This is the first time I’ve been to one in the winter. I usually come to Autumn In the Park. I’ve been to that several times,” he said. “I’m not a specialist, I just enjoy,” he added. “They’ve all been good; some a little hotter, some a little meatier.” Garrigan said he liked that the event was such an attraction. “This is a good thing, It brings people from not only Palos but the surrounding areas. It keeps ‘em coming back to the village,” he said. The cooks took part to compete for points and prizes that are part of a national competition run by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI). Charitable donations are a function of the funds raised by CASI.
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Autumn Richards samples chili offered by Linda Eaton of Orland Park at the annual Chili In the Park tasting and competition in Palos Park.
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Palos Park offers payment plan for utilities tie-ins By Michael Gilbert Correspondent
Don’t have $35,000 lying around to connect your home to Palos Park’s water and sanitary sewer systems? No problem. Village officials voted 4-0 Monday to amend a pair of ordinances pertaining to the payment structure for connecting to Palos Park’s utilities. Mayor John Mahoney was absent. Previously, homeowners who wanted to ditch their septic system and connect to the village’s sanitary sewer system were required to pay the fee — which ranges
from $15,880 to $20,840 — all at once, Commissioner Nicole Milovich-Walters said. With the amendment approved Monday, homeowners can now opt for a payment plan which requires them to pay a minimum of 10 percent of the cost up front and then pay the remaining amount over a 10year period. A six percent interest rate will be assessed for any portion of the connection fee to be paid over time. Depending on the amount paid up front and the repayment period selected, Palos Park does have an option to place a lien against the property, Milovich-Walters added. Switching from a well water
system to the village’s water system costs approximately $15,150 and — much like connecting to the sanitary sewer system — had to be paid all at once. Now, a homeowner can use the same payment plan offered for connecting to the sanitary sewer system, Milovich-Walters said. “There are between 20 to 30 homes in Palos Park not fully connected to village utilities,” Milovich-Walters said. “Whether it was because of the expense or they were just happy with their well water or using their septic systems, they never connected. These homeowners are not required to change over now but this just gives them the option
to connect if money is the issue.” The impetus for the payment plan came from a new homeowner who approached the village about connecting to the utilities, Milovich-Walters said. “That kind of sparked things,” she said. “That made us think that maybe we should approach it this way and that might entice more people to want to come off their well water or out of their septic system and connect to the sanitary system.” The more of those 30 or so homeowners who switch, the better it would be for the village because it would eliminate the need for the public works department to make their required com-
plimentary visits to these homes to ensure the septic systems are functional, Milovich-Walters said. “We go out a few times a year to make sure the septic systems haven’t cracked or they are not seeping into the soil,” she said. “We need to protect not only that resident but also the surrounding residents.” The payment plan only applies to single-family residential water and sanitary sewer connections fees and not to multi-family or commercial connection fees, Milovich-Walters said. In other news, Palos Park Clerk Marie Arrigoni told the council and a handful of residents in attendance that early voting for the
March 20 Gubernatorial Primary Election begins March 5 and runs through March 20. The two nearest locations for Palos Park residents to complete early voting are at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. and the Orland Township Administrative Center, 14807 Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. Early voting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 5-10; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 12-17; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 19. “There’s no reason not to get out there if you can’t vote on Election Day,” Arrigoni said.
Stagg HS student arrested for threat on social media By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer
Palos Hills police charged a Stagg High School student with disorderly conduct on Feb. 20 after he allegedly made a threat against another student on social media. The student charged is a juvenile. Police said in a statement issued last week that the arrest was made “after containing the possible threat and a thorough investigation. The student is not
currently attending the school at 11000 S. Roberts Road, and we are confident that the issue has been addressed appropriately,” police said. His case is being handled in Juvenile Court in Bridgeview. “Extra safety measures, including extra police patrols, have been put in the area “to provide added security for the students, staff and community,” police said. Stagg Principal Eric Olsen notified parents and other members of the Stagg community about the incident in an email issued the
same day as the arrest. “Stagg High School immediately contacted local law enforcement who investigated the incident with our cooperation,” he said. “All threats are taken seriously by Stagg High School and Palos Hills Police and are investigated thoroughly. We are aware that there are a number of social media posts expressing concern about this situation and we wanted to make our community aware that it is being addressed by both law enforcement and Stagg High School.
We appreciate all of the students, parents and community members who reached out to both Stagg and law enforcement, reinforcing our belief that if you see or hear something, you need to say something,” said Olsen. In a second email sent the following day, Olsen thanked community members “who have reached out and shared information and concerns” related to the incident. “The student involved is not in the school and we have been
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Left: Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison (R-17th) speaks to law enforcement and EMS personnel about a program he champions to put life-saving opioid overdose rescue drugs into their hands. To date, police and fire departments in more than 50 suburban communities have been trained and equipped. Right: Mike Schofield, Chief of the Orland Fire Protection District, talks about his experiences on the front line of emergency response to the opioid epidemic.
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Continued from Page 1 of death in the U.S. for people under the age of 50. Opioids, as defined by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, are a class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers, as well as heroin and synthetic substances such as fentanyl. The opioid family also includes codeine and morphine. Regular use—even as prescribed by a doctor—can lead to dependence and, when misused, opioid pain relievers can lead to overdose incidents and deaths. But local law enforcement and Emergency Medical Services personnel in 52 suburban communities are rescuing overdose victims, often from the brink of death, using an injectable drug made and donated by Kaleo pharmaceutical company in Richmond, Va. “We now recognize that (addictions) to heroin and opioid prescription drugs have no boundaries,” said Sean Morrison, Cook County commissioner of the 17th District. He was echoed by Chief Schofield. “We used to think of heroin users as skid-row guys,” he said. “We found out they’re the kids next door.” Schofield said “we’re seeing it with young athletes who had shoulder or knee surgery, being prescribed an opioid pain medication. After long-term use, they became addicted to it and when they couldn’t get it (any more),
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Continued from Page 1 Walking the rows between the chili pots, Dr. James Pavlotas had a weighty responsibility on his shoulders. Pavlotas, a village commissioner, was checking out the scene before heading downstairs to judge. “I’ve done this since they starting having the event,” he said. “Today, where we have almost 30 contestants, we’ll break the judging into two sessions, 10 to 12 judges per session.” Pavlotas explained the process. “A container will come around and we won’t know whose it is,” he said. “There will just be a number on it. Take a spoon, take a bite.” Pavlotas said the judging process includes far more than just a yummy taste. “We check for appearance—color, texture—going for aroma. Once you put the chili in your mouth, you’re looking for balance, looking
heroin is the cheap version.” Morrison called a press conference Monday to kick off a round of training for a new group of south suburban police officers and to express gratitude to executives on hand from Kaleo, which has provided 300,000 injectable rescue kits nationally and more than 12,000 locally. “In 2016 my office and the Orland Fire Protection District partnered together to create the Evzio Opiate Overdose Prevention Program,” said Morrison. “Through the generous grant provided by Kaleo, this program is independent of Cook County government, which means no additional taxpayer dollars (are being used) to administer this program.” Morrison and Chief Schofield applied for and received the grant which provided suburban police departments the injector kits free of charge. Morrison said the grant has been renewed for 2018. Each police officer typically carries two kits. Fire department personnel are also equipped. Morrison pointed out “police officers usually have a quicker response time to an overdose incident than EMS providers.” Cook County Overdose Prevention Program data revealed that for the 123 people who were saved in 2017, 183 doses were administered. The average age of the patients was 32. Schofield noted that in some cases, two doses had to be given to the same person, “because one isn’t enough. We’re seeing that now with fentanyl.” Fentanyl, a synthetic form of heroin, is many times more powerful.
Morrison praised Chief Schofield for being “invaluable to the program, providing training, certification, maintenance of records and data, and the inventory.” The boardroom at OFPD headquarters, 9790 W. 151st St., turned markedly quieter as Eric Edwards, M.D., Ph.D., stepped to the podium to provide a dry-run demonstration of the Evzio Auto-Injector. Edwards is the co-inventor of the device. He is also Kaleo’s founder and vice president of Innovation, Development and Industrialization. “Pull it out of its case and it talks you through what to do,” Edwards said. He held the device to the microphone. “To inject, place black end against outer thigh,” the automated voice said. “Press firmly and hold in place for five seconds…5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Injection complete.” “The goal is to enable anyone, even if you don’t have training or don’t remember the training, to be able to take competent, immediate action during that emergency,” he said. Edwards, who became a paramedic at age 19 and still rides an ambulance once per month, said “this epidemic does not discriminate. It impacts adults, it impacts children. This is not going anywhere soon. It’s a very complex issue involving many variables.” Deputy Chief Czajkowski of the Palos Heights PD said, “Unfortunately, these opiate addictions are on the rise. This (the injectable rescue kit) is another tool for us to have.”
to see whether it’s too spicy or not spicy enough. “There are no beans, so it’s strictly the sauce and the meat that goes into it,” he said. “There’s a lot of things you have to do. Most of the contestants are very consistent. We’re grading on a (scale of) 10, and they’re all going to be 7, 8, 9 or 10. Very difficult to pick.” Watching the event build soon after the doors to the rec center opened, Mose Rickey, the director of the Parks & Recreation Department, and Commissioner Nicole Milovich-Walters were joined by Village Manager Rick Boehm, all who enthused about the day’s turnout. “This is fantastic for us,” said Rickey. “We broke some records today.” “This event goes back more than 10 years,” said Milovich-Walters. “Autumn In the Park started out as Chili Fest. Then we added the February event (Chili In the Park) because with the chili society
(CASI), the cooks start their year in January earning points for the regional competition.” Milovich-Walters said former Commissioner Mary O’Connor was the originator of the event. “She is very passionate about chili, and she is about barbecue.” Like last year, some cooks ran out of product while people were still dropping by. “They treat us good here,” said Blaida, the 2017 double-winner. “We don’t like to take chili home.” The winners of this year’s Chili In the Park competition were John Gastaldello, the CASI first place finisher; Kristin Dahnert, who earned the First Place Showmanship Award; Julie Netser, who came in second place; Georgia Weller, third place and Joe Nettum, the People’s Choice winner. Nettum turned over his $100 winnings to the Palos Park Woman’s Club, and The Regional News will publish a photo of the donation in next week’s edition.
opponent in the March 20 Democratic primary, had only $236,000 on hand at the end of December. That included a hefty $100,000 of her own money. Newman’s campaign expenses during the fourth quarter totaled about $123,000, according to the filing. Her campaign received a major shot in the arm last week after she appeared at a forum with Lipinski that was sponsored by the League of Women Voters at Moraine Valley Community College. A coalition of progressive groups led by NARAL Pro-Choice America announced it would spend more than $1 million on political ads for Newman in the days leading up to the primary. Joining NARAL were the Human Rights Campaign, SEIU, Mo-
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Continued from Page 1 between Mr. Lipinski … our value systems and our moral systems.” “I think a lot of people don’t understand his voting record and his dangerous views. He doesn’t seem to believe people deserve a livable wage, affordable child care, and paid leave and benefits for folks who work hard. When he says he’s for working families, I find that very hard to believe,” Newman said in the lobby. Lipinski, who saved harder verbal jabs for his closing statement, said afterward that the format was difficult because he was unable to answer charges levied against him by Newman. Neither candidate responded to frequent catcalls from the audience. One especially vocal Newman supporter left before he was asked to leave. In his closing comments, Lipinski touted being endorsed by the Illinois AFL/CIO and 25 other unions, including the Fraternal Order of Police, and by the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times. “I’ve fought for women in the workplace. I’ve fought for fair treatment of women and equal pay for equal work. That’s why I’m endorsed by 56 women who are elected officials in this district. I work with local elected officials to solve problems, transportation, flooding, railroad noise and other issues. That’s why I’ve been endorsed by 30 suburban mayors and seven Chicago aldermen in the 3rd District,” Lipinski said. Each candidate took turns answering questions submitted by the audience, covering a wide range of issues. The questions were asked by Annie Logue, president of the League of Women Voters of Chicago. She ran a tight ship, often reminding audience members to not shout comments and refrain from applauding. The first question, a timely one given the recent school shootings in Florida, was about curbing gun violence. Newman endorses extensive background checks, and urged reviving a ban on assault weapons or having a semiautomatic weapon ban. “Responsible gun owners should have as many guns as they like; however, some – domestic abusers, criminals, terrorist, and those with mental illness – should not have
working very closely with Palos Hills Police Department, the student and the student’s family. Through the cooperation and support of Palos Hills Police, our staff and administration, we are confident that the issue has been addressed in a manner that maintains school safety and provides for the support and confidentiality of those involved.” Olsen also pointed out that the increased patrols by Palos Hills police are in addition to the school resource officer, a
Palos Hills police officer, who has been assigned to Stagg for several years. The other District 230 high schools, Sandburg in Orland Park and Andrew in Tinley Park, also have school resource officers on campus. He added that all three District 230 schools participate in safety drills and trainings “that go beyond our state’s requirements for schools,” and Stagg hosts monthly collaborative meetings of area law enforcement agencies and schools.
veOn, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and EMILY’s List. They said they would work together to educate voters about what they call Lipinski’s poor record and promote Newman. In its announcement, the group said Lipinski had voted to block his constituents from care at Planned Parenthood and ban abortions; opposed marriage equality; opposed raising the minimum wage to $15/ hour and voted against the Affordable Care Act. Their campaign will include direct mail, digital persuasion ads, peer-to-peer texting and TV ads. The first mailing was scheduled to go out last week and its first TV ads were also supposed to begin airing last week. “Dan Lipinski is way out of step with his constituents and has repeatedly voted against women’s rights, LGBTQ equality, workers and the basic freedoms that his
constituents, and all Americans, hold dear,” said Mitchell Stille, NARAL’s National Campaign Director. “This unprecedented coalition will work every day between now and primary day to ensure voters know Dan Lipinski’s real record.” Joanna Klonsky, Newman’s director of communications, said she couldn’t comment on what NARAL and the other groups were planning. But she did say her campaign “was receiving tons of grassroots energy.” “It’s definitely great to have that kind of support,” she said. The 3rd District generally runs southwest from Chicago’s Midway Airport area to Crest Hill and Lockport in the suburbs. It stretches from Lyons and Stickney on the north to Orland Hills on the south and from Oak Lawn on the east to Romeoville on the west.
guns. That’s just common sense,” Newman said. Lipinski said he “received an ‘F’ from the NRA,” adding that he’s co-sponsored and voted for bills urging more background checks, and wants limits on the ammunition capacity of guns. More, he said, should be done for mental health care as well. “There’s a lot we have to do.” Reproductive rights, a hot button issue in the campaign, were also discussed. Lipinski said he’s working on trying to help women “who have an unplanned pregnancy and are seeking help,” adding “there’s more we can do to help women so they don’t feel it necessary to seek an abortion.” Newman said “I do trust women, and families to do what they need in accordance with their beliefs,” noting that “Mr. Lipinski has tried to defund Planned Parenthood seven times.” The district’s diverse population, which includes many Muslim and Arab residents, needs attention, Newman said: “There is hate and divisiveness and we need to stop that. The way to do that is to get to know one another.” Lipinski said he has reached out, visiting with Muslim and Arab groups. “When Donald Trump put in his travel ban, which was a message of discrimination, I spoke against that. I went to the prayer center in Orland Park, and did the same at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview,” he said. Newman got several loud cheers when she took Lipinski to task over lesbian and gay issues. Lipinski said “every individual should be treated with dignity.” He voted 10 years ago to add sexual orientation to federal hate crime laws and voted to end “don’t ask, don’t tell” in the military, he said. “That’s fascinating,” Newman said. “This is the gentleman who sat next to me at the Sun-Times editorial board meeting on Jan. 24 and indicated he does not believe in marriage equality and would not support it. I find it fascinated he’s interested in dignity. I will fight for everyone’s rights. Human rights are human rights.” In a rare moment, both agreed that the gerrymandering of congressional districts must be looked at closely. But Newman called it “fascinating” since Lipinski “worked closely with (Illinois
Speaker of the House) Mike Madigan and his groups to cut out whole parts of an existing congressional district because he didn’t seem to think he wanted them.” Funding also was brought up as an issue. After Newman said Lipinski had taken $1.7 million in what she termed “dark money” from a Republican PAC in North Carolina, he said he had “no idea what she is talking about,” adding that Newman has accepted funding from a Washington-based super PAC “pouring at least $1 million into her campaign.” There was a clear division between them about legalization of marijuana. Lipinski brushed it off, saying he would “allow the states to do what they are going to do,” adding he looked forward to answering questions about “bread-and-butter issues most people in the 3rd District are concerned about.” Newman favors legalizing marijuana. She said she had three reasons, but only mentioned “it does help people in pain, and it does have other medicinal purposes.” Lipinski touted his role in bringing 375 million in transportation dollars to the district, but Newman said the Midway area needs reviving. She’d use empty space near the airport to provide training for trades. Paying down the federal debt, increased by Trump’s “federal tax scheme,” is a problem, Lipinski said: “We need the courage to make the tough choices. Will there need to be cuts? Will we have to raise taxes?” Newman suggested installing a “financial transaction tax that would not hurt anyone, it’s pennies, pennies,” but offered no details on how it would “bring the debt down dramatically.” In the end, each side claimed victory. That will be determined by the voters at the March 20 primary. No other forums or debates are scheduled between the two. In attendance was the Republican candidate Art Jones, who showed up even though he was not invited to take part. Wearing a red “Make America Great Again” cap, Jones said he was disappointed to have not been included. “I think Lipinski has got a fight on his hands, which is too bad because she’s really out in left field,” said Jones, a Holocaust denier.
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Palos Heights resident Mark Vallas, 24, died Saturday in Huntington Beach, Calif. Mr. Vallas was the son of former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and the grandson of former Palos Heights mayor Mark Vallas Dean Koldenhoven and his wife, Ruth. According to a news release issued by the Orange County coroner’s office, the death occurred at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Existence Recovery in Huntington Beach, a drug-addiction treatment center where he was living.
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His cause of death remains under investigation by the Huntington Beach Police Department. Mark Vallas was a graduate of St. Rita High School in Chicago, and had moved to Los Angeles recently, according to his Facebook page. After high school, he worked for Hayes Beer Distributing Co., his grandfather said. “He was a good-hearted young man,” said Koldenhoven. Mark is also survived by his mother, Sharon Vallas and brothers, Paul and Gus. Sharon Vallas was the first female police officer in Palos Heights, according to Koldenhoven and police department records. She is no longer with the department. His brothers are also police officers. Paul serves
with the Wheeling Police Department and Gus is serving in San Antonio, Tex. Mark’s father, Paul, is reportedly considering a bid to become mayor of Chicago. He was the chief administrative officer at Chicago State University until late January. After serving as CEO of Chicago Public Schools from 19952001, Paul Vallas ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2002, and lieutenant governor in 2014. In between, he led school districts in Philadelphia, New Orleans and Bridgeport, Conn. Services for Mark Vallas will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park.
Administrators shift roles in High School Dist. 230 By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer
Several administrators are shifting roles in High School District 230, as part of a transition plan following the promotion of Jen Tyrrell from Stagg High School associate principal to Sandburg High School principal. The school board last month hired Tyrrell to replace Deb Baker, who is retiring in June. Then, following an executive session at the Feb. 22 board meeting, Superintendent Dr. James Gay announced that Dr. Katie McMillan, the associate principal at Andrew High School in Tinley Park, will replace Tyrrell as associate principal for instruction at Stagg in Palos Hills. Abir Othman will stay at Andrew, but switch from associate principal for student services to associate principal for instruction. Brian Nolan, currently the guidance director at Andrew, is replacing Othman as associate principal for instruction. The changes will take effect July 1. “One of the most important responsibilities I have as superintendent is to assure the leadership teams in our schools are strong and prepared to lead,” said Gay in a statement. “The hiring of Jen Tyrrell as principal at Sandburg High School has provided a great opportunity for me to talk with our principals about opportunities to strengthen those teams even more. “We all agree that there is great talent within the administrative teams at each of our schools,” said Gay. “We have assessed the strengths of our teams and individuals and believe that the transition plan will further enhance the leadership at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew high schools.” McMillan has been at Andrew since 1998, when she was hired as a science teacher. In 2006, she joined the administration. “Katie’s more than 10 years of experience in this role will provide depth of knowledge and expertise that is needed as Jen moves to her new role,” Gay said. “She is a great complement to the leadership of Principal Eric Olsen and Associate Principal Ian MacLeod and will round out the Stagg main office team.” Andrew Principal Bob Nolting said McMillan, “has been instrumental in building award-winning academic resource centers for student success. Also, she was an essential component to building our Advanced Placement program to national recognition.” Othman joined District 230 as dean of students at Andrew in 2003. She became head dean at Stagg in 2007 and returned to Andrew in 2010 as assistant principal and then associate principal. She had been an English teacher and administrator
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at Universal School in Bridgeview. Nolan has been guidance director at Andrew since 2009. Previously, he was student activities director at Niles North High School in Skokie, and then Lyons Township High School in LaGrange. He began his career coaching soccer at St. Rita High School in Chicago. “Brian’s extensive background in athletics, activities and pupil personnel services, coupled with his strong working relationship with the guidance and dean’s offices will be a great asset in his new role,” said Gay. In other business at the Feb. 22 meeting, the school board approved new three-year contracts for bus transportation for all three schools. The current providers were the winning bidders, so there isn’t much change expected. Officials said Positive Connections, which currently serves regular education students at Sandburg and Andrew, was the low-bidder of four, with a 2.5 percent increase each year. Richlee Vans, which serves Stagg, was the low bidder for that route with a three percent annual increase for years 2019-21. Likewise, with the special education transportation contracts, Cook Illinois, the current provider for Sandburg and Andrew, and Sunrise Southwest, which serves Stagg, were the lowest of five bidders, with three percent annual increases. “With fuel and labor costs increases, I think the annual (contractual) increases are very reasonable,” said school board President Rick Nogal. “We’ve been happy with them. We’ve had challenges with the weather, but we feel they’ve been doing a great job,” said Gay. “Switching to hiring two companies for both services has been very good,” said board member Tony Serratore, noting that surveys of users typically show 98 and 99 percent satisfaction rates. Gay said that having two transportation companies gives the district the flexibility to call on one to assist should a need arise. “For example, if one company experiences a driver shortage, the other company can supplement,” he said. “Or, if there is an issue with the performance of one company, the other can assist.”
POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK DUI Jeffrey Donald Vanderwall, 37, of New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:12 a.m. Jan. 29, at 151st Street and Orland Square Drive. Police said he failed field sobriety tests. He was also cited for improper lane usage and driving without insurance. Eight grams of marijuana was found in the car, police said, and he was issued two municipal violations for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Susan A. Pauliks, 54, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:38 a.m. Feb. 1, at 135th Street and LaGrange Road. Police said she was also cited for improper lane usage, driving with only one headlight, and possession of drug paraphernalia because a wooden pipe used to smoke marijuana was found in the car. She is due in court on March 13.
Retail theft Jerome Herron, 50, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at Home Depot, 7300 W. 159th St., at 4:24 p.m. Jan. 31. Police said he left the store with a $139- bathroom faucet hidden in his jacket. The charge was raised
to a felony because he had more than 10 felony convictions, police said. He was also cited for obstructing identification because he initially gave a false name. A woman with him, Dorothy Ford-Sanders, 50, of Chicago, was issued two municipal violations for possession of stolen property and a theft detection removal device because a lightbulb and a tool used to remove theft detection devices were in her purse. Herron was held for a bond hearing. Dianna M. Krask, 42, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Jewel, 9350 W. 159th St., at 8:17 p.m. Feb. 2. Police said she left the store with several bottles of liquor in her purse. She was also charged with two counts for felony retail theft relating to recent incidents at Mariano’s and Target in Orland Park after being identified as a suspect in those cases. She had two outstanding Kane County warrants for retail theft, and was also cited for obstructing identification and held for a bond hearing. James F. Deberry, 46, of Chicago, who was with her, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant from the Cook County Department of Corrections for a parole violation, said police. Jose A. Gonzalez, 31, and Ma Sanjuana Torres-Jasso, 44, both of Chicago, were issued munic-
ipal violations for retail theft at Sears in Orland Square Mall at 3:50 p.m. Feb. 4. Police said they removed tags from clothing items worth $83.98, including a hat they put on their child’s head, and a sweater Torres-Jasso put on before leaving the store. Antone D. Adams, 30, of South Holland, was charged with retail theft at Nordstrom Rack in Orland Square Mall at 4:57 p.m. Jan. 30. Police said Adams worked at the store, and was arrested after supervisors determined that he had made two false returns of merchandise. He allegedly bought clothing and shoes on different days, and later created false return transactions. He deleted the $140 in charges from his company credit card but kept the merchandise. He was due in court on Feb. 14.
Suspended license Corey M. Griffin, 39, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:27 a.m. Feb. 1, in the 8900 block of West 159th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, displaying a false insurance card, and failure to notify the secretary of state of a change of address. He is due in court on March 7.
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POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Taghreed I. Abusharif, 54, of Palos Heights, was charged Feb. 22 with felony aggravated stalking following an incident dating back to Dec. 26, in the 7700 block of Foresthill Lane. Police said she made multiple calls and texts messages to the victim over the past several months, violating a no-contact/stalking order that was in effect. She was also cited for harassment by telephone and was scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
Fabian M. Lopez, 26, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:22 a.m. Saturday, in the 13400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, driving with a revoked license, transportation of
open alcohol and failure to dim headlights. He is due in court on April 6.
Suspended license Michael T. Murawski, 29, of Worth, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:09 a.m. Feb. 20, in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on April 6. Aaron Kemp, 22, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:07 a.m. Feb. 21, in the 7500 block of College Drive. He was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on March 15. Gerard J. Cantu, 41, of Palos Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:35 a.m. Friday, in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was
also cited for improper lighting because he had only one working headlight. He is due in court on March 15. Omar S. Shareef, 58, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:13 a.m. Saturday, in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he is due in court on April 6. Michael D. Fields, 40, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:19 a.m. Sunday, in the 13000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for expired registration. He is due in court on April 6.
Theft Two copper downspouts were recently reported stolen off a home on South Carriage Lane. Police were told the theft took place “sometime within the last few weeks.”
POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Deceptive practices Palos Park police are investigating a deceptive practices case reported by a 61-year-old local man on Feb. 22. The victim said he discovered that several fraudulent charges had been made to his checking account, dating back to Aug. 17, 2016. He said the amount missing from his account amounted to $7,533.38. Police said the charges were made online, and the victim said an estranged family member living out-of-state may be responsible. A 70-year-old Palos Park woman reported an attempted telephone scam at 9 a.m. Feb. 22. She told police she received a call from someone claiming that she owned $6,777 in taxes. When she refused to provide her Social Security number and date of birth, he hung up. When she called the 800 number back, someone else answered and told her they had “17 tax attorneys” who would take her to court to get the money, and
she would be arrested. A 76-year-old Palos Park woman reported a telephone scam at 3:45 the same day. Police said she told them that the day before, a caller told her she won $500,000 and a Mercedes Benz. He told her the car would be dropped off, and she would need to pay $154 in taxes. He hung up after she refused to pay, but later the same day, she received another phone call from someone pretending to be the IRS, who said she had to call the legal department.
Suspended license Anthony P. Abramowicz, 31, of Mokena, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:06 p.m. Feb. 21, in the 9800 block of west 131st Street. Police said he was also cited for having expired registration. He is due in court on March 21. Erick Lopez, 25, of Burbank, was charged with driving with a
suspended license at 2:14 p.m. Feb. 18, at LaGrange Road and Black Walnut Trail. Police said he was also cited for speeding 73 mph in a 45-mph zone. He is due in court on March 21.
Soliciting without permit Two men were issued local adjudication tickets after police received complaints that they were doing door-to-door solicitations with a truck advertising “Iowa Steak Company” at 12:29 p.m. Feb. 16, in the 12000 block of South 83rd Avenue. Police said Toby A. Berchtold, 44, of Pekin, Ill., and Christopher M. Chavez, 45, of Peoria, both had lengthy arrest records and were listed as “armed and dangerous” but no weapons were found and their warrants were non-extraditable. When they were advised to go to the village hall and obtain a permit, they said they would leave the village.
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‘Madigan Tax’ may be too high for some Dems
Every election cycle, House Democratic candidates have to pay what can be thought of as a “Madigan Tax.” The “tax” is the amount of extra campaign money, labor and ingenuity required to overcome the voting public’s strong negative perception of being in any way associated with House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. The tax has always been imposed because Madigan has always been unpopular in this state. But the tax rate has risen over the years as Madigan’s familiarity and unpopularity have grown. Back in October of 2012, a Chicago Tribune/WGN-TV poll found that 38 percent of Illinoisans had no opinion either way about Madigan. Of those who did, 22 percent approved of his job performance, compared to 40 percent who disapproved. Then Bruce Rauner got into the game and his constant, well-funded attacks on Madigan made the longtime House Speaker much better known to the average voter. Just 11 percent of voters had no opinion of Madigan in a 2017 poll taken for the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Not only did lots more voters know who Madigan was, they also despised him. Madigan’s disapproval rating was 61 percent in that poll, well above his 26 percent approval rating. That could explain why Madigan’s House Democrats had a net loss of four seats in 2016, despite a strong statewide win by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Part of the blame can go to Donald Trump, who did well in Downstate areas held by Democrats, but a big reason was that the Madigan tax had become too high in those districts. The “#MeToo” controversy swirling around Madigan these days has the potential to make that tax rate even more prohibitive for Madigan’s operation. He’s taken two substantial hits over the past several days, which might have sunk a lesser man. Madigan had to dump two top campaign advisers after “#MeToo” scandals, and more controversy is almost undoubtedly on the way. While the focus should be on the victims, we cannot escape the political realities. With that in mind, keep an eye on the 17th House District Democratic primary race on the toney North Shore. The district is currently represented by Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview), who is running unopposed in the Senate primary. Rep. Fine and several other local political leaders have endorsed Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz. But Candace Chow has enough money and support to compete. Chow also has some very slick direct mailers. “Candance Chow didn’t need Mike Madigan to get from a trailer park to Kellogg Business School,” declares her latest mail piece. “And she doesn’t need him now.” The front features a graduation cap on which somebody has taped the phrase “No Thx Mike.” Clever. Chow’s campaign took a poll late last year, which found 60 percent of the district’s likely Democratic voters (not all voters, just Democratic voters) had an unfavorable view of Speaker Madigan, while just 36 percent of Democrats viewed him favorably. Some 70 percent of the district’s Democrats expressed doubts about voting for a candidate who was backed by Madigan and his team. Madigan has never played particularly well in that more liberal part of the world, and Chow’s mailer goes on to trash him further. “While others lean on Mike Madigan and Springfield lobbyists, Candance Chow is the progressive, independent Democrat who will put our schools and our families first.” Chow has also recently taken to demanding that Gong-Gershowitz return Madigan’s campaign contributions. The House Speaker has dumped over $50K into the Gong-Gershowitz bid so far, mainly on mail and staff. “It’s become clear that Jennifer’s campaign is under the control of Mike Madigan’s political operation,” Chow said of Gong-Gershowitz in a press release earlier this month. Chow’s release also noted Madigan “is under a growing cloud from charges of sexual harassment.” Last week, Chow called for Madigan’s resignation from his Democratic Party chairmanship “in light of continued reports of sexual harassment and abuse of power within his political operation.” Noting that Gong-Gershowitz had yet to comment on the Madigan stories, Chow said, “It makes you wonder how much autonomy her campaign truly has from Madigan at this point.” There are six candidates in this primary race, which should benefit Gong-Gershowitz because she has big-name local backing and is raising lots of Statehouse money and has ground support. Under normal circumstances, even with the “Madigan Tax,” she would be expected to walk away with this one. But these aren’t normal times. Whatever happens, Chow’s attempt to turn Madigan’s already controversial contributions into fatal poison with the “#MeToo” issue is a first. And it might just spread. He could possibly wind up being “taxed” out of existence. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.
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Rauner gets it right naming Gorman as tollway chief When I first met Bruce Rauner in 2015, I really though he had his act together. But the past three years have been nothing but blaming everyone else for the state’s problems. Last week, though, he did something I never expected him to do, tap a real talent to head one of the state agencies that he controls. Rauner named Liz Gorman to head the Illinois Tollways, a $1.43 billion dollar agency. After serving 13 years on the Cook County board where she became the face of the anti-tax hike movement, Gorman took a very high-paying job in the private sector at Price Waterhouse. But now she’s leaving that job to return to public service, bringing with her a lot of experience fighting high taxes. Dedicated to streamlining Cook County government and being an advocate for creating economic opportunities for constituents, Gorman earned a solid reputation as a problem-solver who could bring diverse groups together and build consensus. Gorman’s public service also includes leading and serving on numerous Cook County committees including transportation, environmental, finance, IT, rules, audit, recreation, roads and bridges, health and hospitals, and labor along with several other committees. She also oversaw the county’s $4 billion budget and a $200 million Forest Preserve District budget. During her time on the Cook County Board, Gorman was a constant voice challenging unnecessary tax hikes. She opposed the hotel occupancy tax and the food and
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beverage tax in 2003; the 150 percent cigarette tax increase in 2004 and the additional 100 percent increase in 2006. Again, in 2007, she opposed the food and beverage tax and the hotel occupancy tax and she opposed the “sanctuary county” resolution for illegal immigrants in 2007. Gorman sponsored a repeal of the ordinance later that year and most recently she voted against then-Board President Todd Stroger’s 2008 budget and opposed the increase in the Cook County sales tax. I remember organizing a tax forum many years back and her voice was one of the loudest championing taxpayer rights. Her greatest achievement came on December 1, 2009 when she forced the county board to roll back then-President Todd Stroger’s sales tax hike and then organized a non-partisan coalition to block Stroger’s veto. The end result was that Gorman cut the county sales tax from 1.75 percent to 1.25 percent. Some do-nothing former county commissioners continue to attack her but the voters were discouraged when she retired. Gorman was succeeded by Sean Mor-
READERS WRITE Palos Twp. protestors hurting us all
The continued disruption at the Palos Township Board of Trustees meetings is extremely disrespectful to all citizens of Palos Township. I am sure that some of these members of the Arab American Action Network are Palos residents, but are all of them? My Arab neighbors from Egypt and Jordan would never act so disrespectfully. Only Palos Township residents should be allowed into these meetings. If I went to other community board meetings and disrupted, I would be ejected. The longer this continues, the less respect the Palos residents will have for this organization. They have been given a Owned and operated by Southwest Regional Publishing Co. voice, but they refuse to allow Mark Hornung, Chief Operating Officer any other voice. This is not the American The Business Side The News Side way. We must respect all Donna Brown, Sales Director Anthony Caciopo, Editor citizens. Vocally disrupting the Monica Cotter, Finance Director Dermot Connolly, Reporter Mike Russell, Production Director Jason Maholy, Sports Editor board meetings hurts all of us Bonnie Hesik, Pre-press Manager Lauren Ziemann, Art Director and keeps the board from doing Chuck Ingwersen, Designer its job. I wonder, is this what we want to teach our children? Southwest Regional Publishing Judy Alderden 12243 S. Harlem Ave. Palos Heights Palos Heights, IL 60463 Phone: (708) 448-4000 Fax: (708) 448-4012 Website: www.theregionalnews.com email: TheRegional@comcast.net Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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rison, the Palos Township committeeman. Morrison has followed in the path set by Gorman, and he organized the successful repeal of Toni Preckwinkle’s oppressive one-cent per-ounce tax on sweetened drinks and soda pop. The public outrage was so overwhelming that even seven of Preckwinkle’s eight supporters flipped and reversed their votes, thanks to Morrison. With Gorman coming back, taxpayers in Cook County and Illinois will have another champion fighting for their rights. Morrison faces a challenge from pro-Preckwinkle tax-hikers who don’t care about taxpayers. They only care about getting more money for their own individual programs from taxpayers. Morrison also faces a challenge from extremists who can’t get enough votes to do anything so they bully, yell and disrupt meetings, hoping they can impose their unpopular views on the majority. Taxpayers in Illinois are tired of answering every problem and every need by hiking taxes. The worst taxes are those that are “percentages.” As costs go up, the percentage taxes like the sales taxes increase dramatically on the backs of taxpayers. Morrison and others who oppose taxes need help and it’s good to see Gorman back on the front lines of public service fighting for the rights of the taxpayers. Ray Hanania is an award winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@ gmail.com.
Call for new Republican leadership in Palos Township Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison has endorsed Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan for political office, and the Palos GOP has also endorsed her under his leadership. Mr. Morrison recommended Brannigan for appointment to the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues in May 2016 after she had published bigoted commentaries against Arab Americans on social media. Mr. Morrison witnessed Brannigan’s resignation from the Women’s Committee because of those uninformed,
bigoted comments about Arab Americans in our community. Mr. Morrison casually acts as if he has nothing to do with Sharon Brannigan. Commissioner Morrison was quoted in last week’s Regional News as stating he’s “heard a few times over the course of the last few months that people are trying to invoke his name.” He must not be paying attention to his own community or reading his email or checking his voicemail. I have personally invoked his name and the Palos GOP more than a few times since July 2017. I have called Mr. Morrison’s office, sent him emails, met with his Republican colleagues and spoke publicly at Palos Township meetings asking him and the Palos GOP to censure Sharon Brannigan and encourage her resignation from the Palos Township Board of Trustees for her false and bigoted comments. Unfortunately, everything is political to Mr. Morrison. He wants you to believe the ongoing protests are the work of political operatives. I am not a political operative for Toni Preckwinkle, and I continue to attend nearly every township meeting. I am a deeply offended citizen of Palos Township who believes we should have Republican leadership in our community that does not remain silent when a minority group in our community is under attack by a misinformed elected Republican official. Mr. Morrison remained silent as the citizens in his district were attacked by Brannigan. He has done the political calculus that few Arab-Americans vote for him, and he has nothing to politically gain and only stands to lose by speaking out against Brannigan. When given the choice, I believe our community will
choose to rally behind Republican leadership that represents not only fiscally conservative values but also has the moral courage to look beyond partisan politics to protect all the citizens in Cook County District 17 and Palos Township from racist, bigoted attacks. Mr. Morrison has proven he is not that leader; therefore, it is time for new Republican leadership in the Palos community. Terry Heafey Palos Township resident
Reader says a new law should deal with automatic rifles Congress should pass a law that states that 30 days from the passage date of that law, all automatic rifles in this country shall be surrendered to authorities for immediate destruction. Furthermore, all dealers of such guns shall turn their rifles in or return them to their suppliers. After that date, anyone caught with an automatic rifle in their possession will be automatically sentenced to a term of 10 years in a federal penitentiary. There would be no need for judges, juries or lawyers. The only evidence needed will be the gun. The only reason automatic rifles exist is that they can kill more people in less time. They just don’t belong in civilized society. We must get rid of them. After the automatic rifles are gone, we can start on other guns. Peter Kamp Palos Heights
Hot race pits Jeanne Ives against Gov. Rauner The Republican Primary race for governor is certainly getting hot in Illinois. Despicable campaign ads created by Bruce Rauner against Jeanne Ives are
not just nasty, but outright lies. See this website: https://goo.gl/ DWVdMX Republican voters are deeply troubled to learn that Rauner supports tax-funded abortions, sanctuary state legislation, transgender birth certificates, a pension bailout for Chicago Public Schools, and even banned speech for professional therapists. Rauner signed these tyrannical bills into law. This is all part of the public record. The campaign lies filling mailboxes show the depths he is willing to go to defeat Jeanne Ives, a West Point graduate, Army veteran, mother of five and an amazing woman of integrity who has been endorsed by all the pro-family, pro-life groups and Taxpayers United of America. It is easy to see how Rauner earned the dubious distinction of “Worst Republican Governor” from National Review a few months ago. Kathy Valente Tinley Park Illinois Family Action 708-653-1684
Focus on the state issues and not Trump I’m sick and tired of listening to commercials from candidates about how they are going to fight President Trump. I’m not voting for any candidate that says they are going to fight President Trump. It’s not because I’m a Trump guy, it’s because they should focus on fixing the state and its problems. This state has enough issues and we don’t need a candidate wanting to get elected just to fight President Trump, just because it’s fashionable. Terry Cornell Palos Park
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FINANCIAL FOCUS
How can women make financial progress?
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is “Press for Progress,” and events around the world will celebrate women’s advancements in the political, social and cultural arenas. But right here in the United States, women still face barriers to their financial progress. If you’re a woman, you need to recognize these challenges — and respond to them. So, what are the key obstacles to financial security for a woman? Probably the first thing that comes to mind is the gender wage gap: Women generally earn around 80 Photo by Steve Metsch cents for every dollar men earn, acFifteen percent of proceeds from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at five Culver’s — in- cording to the U.S. Census Bureau. cluding Lyons, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and Bridgeview — will be given But women also face other to the family of late Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer. threats to their financial security. For one thing, they are far more likely than men to take time away from the workforce to raise a family — and time away means smaller Social Security payments
and significantly lower balances in 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts. And women’s roles as caretakers don’t end when their children are grown — in fact, women are twice as likely as their male siblings to end up caring for an elderly parent, according to a Princeton University study. What, then, can you do to help ensure a comfortable retirement and achieve your other financial goals? Here are a few suggestions: • Take full advantage of your employer’s retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar retirement plan, take full advantage of it. Invest as much as you can afford each year, and every time
Local attorney David Anders will be presented with the Dianne Masters Award at the Crisis Center for South Suburbia (CCSS)’s Annual Gala from 6 to 11 p.m. this coming Saturday, March 3. The event will be held at the Hilton DoubleTree Chicago-Alsip, 5000 W. 127th St. Reservations can be made online at www.crisisctr.org/events/gala. The Dianne Masters Award recognizes individuals who emulate the vision and commitment of CCSS founder, Dianne Masters, to overcome obstacles, deliver solutions and create a brighter future for families in crisis. Anders’ contributions to CCSS and its mission have truly helped countless individuals who have been victimized by domestic violence. His leadership has been instrumental to the success of the organization. CCSS was incorporated in 1979 and has been helping families for 39 years find a safe way to understand domestic violence, receive counseling or escape a domestic violence situation. The organization’s stated mission is to provide emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence, and to address the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. Anders’ law partner, Dick Hutchinson, and wife Joan, in-
troduced him to the organization in the late 1980s. He continued his support as an active member of the CCSS golf outing and Longest Day of Golf Anders Committees and was eventually asked to become a board member. Anders is the only board member to have served two terms as president. Today, he continues to serve on the board and as chair of the Nominations Committee. Anders says his feelings toward the issue of domestic violence have changed from initial feelings of caring and concern to a passion for the issue plaguing our society. He says the future of CCSS is bright. “I am proud that we have a three-year solid strategic plan to follow. I feel that it is an important tool for continuity within an organization and it keeps everyone heading in the same direction. “The leadership team is stronger than it’s ever been,” Anders said. Executive Director Pam Kostecki, Development Director Lorri Nagle and other members of the executive team bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to their roles and CCSS is poised for continued growth while operating and practicing with integrity.” “Anders has been a generous
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you get a raise, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. • Invest for the long term. Some evidence shows that women may be more conservative investors than men. But if you want to reach your long-term goals, you will need to consider some growth-oriented investments in your portfolio, factoring in your risk tolerance and time horizon. You may want to consult with a financial professional about the best way to invest for the long term. • Maximize your Social Security. If your spouse is the higher earner, you may want to consider how you can use this disparity to your advantage when you collect Social Security. Specifically, you may be eligible for Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s earnings and Social Secu-
rity record. You’ll want to consult your tax advisor before making any moves. • Protect yourself from longterm care costs. More than twothirds of nursing home residents are women, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. And the median rate nationwide for a private room in a nursing home is over $97,000 per year, according to the Genworth 2017 Cost of Care Survey. Medicare generally pays very little for longterm care, so if you ever need these services, you’ll have to find other ways to pay for them. A financial professional can suggest some ideas. As a woman, you face special financial challenges, and striving to overcome them will be a lifelong activity. But it’s worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
contributor of his time, talent and treasure,” said CCSS in a news release. “The organization has truly benefited from his guidance and experience. CCSS founder Dianne Masters led the organization with passion and strength and these virtues are emulated through the commitment and dedication that Anders has shown.” According to the news release, the gala, sponsored by Exelon, will be an incredible “Night on
the Red Carpet” with a goal of raising critical funds to continue providing emergency shelter and other essential services to victims of domestic violence and to thank those whose contributions have gone above and beyond over the past fiscal year. For reservations, sponsorship opportunities, and additional information visit the website listed above or contact Kerri Twietmeyer at (708) 429-7255, ext. 136.
Culver’s benefit to aid family of slain police Attorney will receive award at Crisis Center gala commander Bauer Five area Culver’s restaurants will donate a percentage of sales to the family of fallen Chicago Police Department Cmdr. Paul Bauer this evening on Thursday, March 1, from 4-8 p.m. during “Back the Badge” night. Bauer was shot and killed in February in a struggle with an armed man. Participating Culver’s locations are in Bridgeview, Lyons, Berwyn, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn. “At Culver’s, we care about making a difference in the community and one of best ways to do that is to help those in need during difficult times,” said Guy Hollis, owner/operator of the participating Culver’s restaurants. “On behalf of Culver’s, we extend our sincere sympathy to the Bauer family,” said Hollis. “Culver’s franchisees and team members are dedicated to giving back to (the) community and serving those in need.”
Ross Dress for Less to open in Chicago Ridge Ross Dress for Less, the nation’s largest off-price apparel and home fashion retailer, is scheduled to open Saturday, March 10, in the Commons of Chicago Ridge. The new store is one of several the retailer will be opening nationwide on March 10. The store will be located at 400 Commons Drive, at the south end of the shopping center. The Chicago Ridge location is currently hiring employees for the store and others in the south suburbs. The California-based chain has opened several stores in the south suburbs in recent years. Other area stores are in Evergreen Park, Orland Park, Crestwood, Tinley Park and Ford City Mall. The chain has more than 1,000 stores nationwide and more than 50 in the Chicago area. Hours at the new stores are expected to be 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Mama Luigi’s celebrates 70th anniversary Seventy years to the day they first opened, Jim and Victoria Talerico are inviting customers, family and friends to celebrate the day in 1948 when his parents opened what was then called Luigi’s Lounge at 7500 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. Today, it’s the oldest business in Bridgeview. There will be free hors d’oeuvres in the banquet room, a cash bar and a live band on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17. There’s also live music planned for the
BOB BONG lounge that evening. There will be regular service in the dining room. The bands will start around 8 p.m. “We want it to be a big thing,” said Victoria. Jim’s father, Lewis Talerico, built the lounge that still exists, before the restaurant and banquet room were added on. Lewis and wife Evelyn ran Mama Luigi’s until about 1972, when Jim’s older brothers, Bill and Bob, took the reins. Jim later joined the management team with sister Kathy. Since 1981, Jim, now 63, has been in charge. His folks decided to take the plunge because “they had very good cooking and all their neighbors and friends told them they needed to open a restaurant,” Jim said. Lewis Talerico, who worked for Corn Products in nearby Summit, decided to locate his business near the modest house where he and Evelyn resided in the 8000 block of Oketo Avenue, Jim said. Mama Luigi’s was remodeled four years ago. If you haven’t visited in a while, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The updated dining room, lounge and banquet hall are modernized. There’s a new bride’s room for the many wedding receptions. Also new is artwork that includes a depiction of the Talerico family’s hometown of Castagna, Italy. “We even changed our logo,” Victoria said. “We didn’t want younger people to think this is their grandparents’ place. We want them to know there’s history here, and that it’s a family-run business.”
Joey’s in Orland Park recovers from flood Joey’s Red Hots was swamped by last week’s flooding and had to close for a few days to dry out the restaurant at 17400 S. Wolf Road in Orland Park. The hot dog stand was open for business as usual by Friday and showed no lasting ill effects from the heavy rains and melting snow. Owner Anthony Nardo said he lost a catering van when a retention pond overflowed in the subdivision behind the hot dog stand and swamped his parking lot. He also said he lost some equipment and thousands of dollars in food. Steve Metsch contributed to this report. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
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 Joza Keith A to Quraishi Umair A, 18222 Oklahoma Ct, Unit #287, $200,000.00; Mitchell Thomas Francis to Davies Jean M, 157 Wolf Rd, $30,000.00; Orland Franklin Llc to Universal Inv Llc, 10450 105th Ct, $520,000.00; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Fernandez Jackie L, 15429 Begonia Ave, Unit #21, $126,000.00; Stecich Margaret to Lacrineuala Zuala, 9165 Sutton Ct, Unit #99, $144,500.00; Saavedra Joaquin D to Martino Nicola, 14510 Country Club Ln, $388,000.00; Stuart Catherine E to Mannino Vito, 15742 Chesterfield Ln, $158,000.00; Eagle Harbor Prop Llc to Walsh Matthew, 8231 Arrowhead Ln, $393,000.00; Paw Shirl Tr to Cagnina Luigi, 15218 Bayberry Ct, $295,000.00; Oconnor Micheal R to Mims Calvin M III, 15335 Stradford Ln, $318,000.00;
Residents warned about Craigslist scam The Palos Park Police Department is working with a senior citizen who fell victim to a ruse known as the Craigslist check scam. “This is a scam in which a potential buyer offers to send you a check for more than the price of the item you’re selling, in order to pocket the difference,” said the department in a community alert. The scam works like this: A pretend-buyer mails a check to the seller/victim for more than what the item is listed for on Craigslist. The scammer will then ask the seller/victim to mail back or
wire the overpaid amount, typically via Western Union, MoneyGram, a cashier’s check or money order. The check from the pretend-buyer turns out to be fraudulent. The person who accepted the check, the seller/victim, is held responsible when the check fails to clear and actually loses money on the deal. In the current case being investigated by police, the victim lost $1,500. Victims / consumers do fall for this scam on a regular basis, say police, who urge local residents to take a minute to familiarize them-
selves with these common Craigslist scams before doing business on the site. Craigslist advises its users to deal locally with buyers. Buyers and sellers can meet in person at a public place “to avoid 99 percent of the scam attempts,” say police, who urge online buyers to never send money via Western Union, MoneyGram or similar wire services. The Palos Park Police station is available as a neutral meeting place for such transactions, said Chief Joe Miller. A sign is posted in the parking lot.
White Richard D to Moore Brian K, 9941 Treetop Dr, Unit #3204, $124,000.00; Fiscella Richard G to Ali Ali, 122 Silo Ridge Rd. West, $820,000.00; Second Opportuity Of America Llc to Bernat Jennifer M, 9138 Sandpiper Ct, Unit #48, $170,000.00; Viellieu Dennis to Thomas Smitha, 13821 Mayflower Ln, $495,000.00. Palos Heights Nisavic Karen to Glynn Daniel F, 3222 Oak Hills Pky, Unit #13222, $180,000.00; Hammond Edward Tr to Schuch Michael J, 12606 S Austin Ave, $275,500.00; Gulielmo Fabrizio to Grudzinski Marianna, 12840 S 71st Ave, Unit #106, $83,000.00.
Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of February 26) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo
RATES APR POINTS 4.375 4.420 0 3.875 3.930 0 4.240 4.295 0
30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed
RATES APR POINTS 4.500 4.523 0 4.125 4.163 0 4.125 4.178 0
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RATES APR POINTS 4.375 4.445 0 4.125 4.221 0 3.625 3.746 0
30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed
RATES APR POINTS 4.5 4.585 0 4.25 4.365 0 3.875 4.010 0
United Trust Bank (as of February 26)
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All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.
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Longtime Orland Park resident Ruth Copeland dies DEATH NOTICES Ruth Copeland (nee Bigham), who lived in Orland Park for more than 50 years, died February 15, just 10 days shy of her 85th birthday. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Copeland was one of 12 children of the late Dorothy and Joseph Ruth Copeland Bigham. She married John Fox in 1950. The couple had two children, Mary and Joseph, named by their father for Jesus’ parents, according to family. John Fox died in 1964. Ruth married Jim Copeland on January 29, 1967 shortly after the Blizzard of ’67 and adopted Jim’s son, Dwight, from a previous marriage. She became a stepmom to Jim’s children James, Robert, Ethel and Darlene. The Copelands moved to the Orland Park’s Fairway Estates Subdivision in January 30, 1967. “When we moved to our house on Fairway Drive in 1967, there were less than 10,000 people in Orland Park,” said Ruth’s son Joe Copeland, a retired Orland Fire Protection District battalion chief. “Orland Square was almost 10 years away and Orland Park was a small town where everyone
knew everyone else.” “A lot of the kids who grew up in Fairway came to my mom’s wake to say their goodbyes,” Copeland said. “We’re all adults now and it was neat to hear from many of them how they would ‘run away’ to our house. My mom would feed them, listen to them and send them home.” Jim Copeland died January 28, 1989 and Ruth lived in the same house for 48 years until she moved to an assisted living facility in 2015, said Joe, her son. “Everyone who lived in Fairway in Orland Park at that time shares a special bond coming from the same neighborhood,” Copeland said, adding that he raised his two children in the same subdivision. “People who knew my mom called her ‘Ma’ or ‘Grandma’,” Copeland said. “She loved God, her family and friends, our neighbors, Vikings, the military, public servants, motorcycles and everything her grandkids did.” Ruth Copeland enjoyed watching her grandchildren compete in sports and graduate from college, said her son. Described as a true patriot, she was very proud of all veterans, especially her husband Jack who served with the U.S. Army during World War II and earned
five bronze stars. “My mom was also very proud of our neighbor, Harold Lasch, who was a prisoner of war during World War II. And, she had a special place in her heart for her nephew, Ken, who was in the First Battalion Ninth Marines in Vietnam,” Joe Copeland said. “Her son, Dwight, served in the Marine Corps and her grandson, Brett is a major in the Marines serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. My mom was so proud of all of them,” he said. Mrs. Copeland worked for Bernie Brothers Bakery, the Southtown Economist newspaper, Western Electric, Itasca State Bank and at the bakery in the Orland Park Jewel on 159th Street. “When she worked at Jewel, she loved to give white macadamia nut cookie samples to the firefighters who came to shop at the start of their shifts,” her son said, smiling. “The guys always knew if my mom was there, they’d get cookies.” “My mom was also really proud when neighbors, friends and even total strangers would tell her how some of the first responders she knew had saved a life or were there when someone needed them the most,” Joe Copeland said. “That always tugged at her heart strings, hearing how her favorites had
helped someone.” Along with her children, Mrs. Copeland is survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Her siblings include Dorothy (Harold) Hemm, Joseph (Sue) Bigham, Jesse (Joyce) Bigham and the late Milton (JoAnn) Roseman, Virginia (Jerry) Plumbley, William (Anna Fae) Bigham, Betty (Logan) Bass, Leroy Bigham, Robert Bigham, Michael Bigham and Larry Bigham. Visitation for Ruth Copeland was held Feb. 22 at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park. A funeral Mass followed the next day at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at Franciscan Village in Lemont. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. According to family, at Mrs. Copeland’s wake, two funeral parlors were filled with flowers, family mementos and a slide show video. As mourners watched the video with smiling pictures of people from different parts of Ruth’s life, their eyes were drawn to a large platter of white macadamia nut cookies nearby. A small sign described how Ruth enjoyed giving the firefighters cookies when she worked at the bakery at Jewel, inviting family, friends and neighbors to enjoy one last cookie from Ruth.
HOUSES OF WORSHIP Christ Lutheran Church holding Lenten communion services Lenten communion services with the theme “Prayers of the Passion” will meet at 11 a.m. (lunch following) and 7 p.m. Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22, at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. Participants are asked to “consider the prayers of the Passion,
the prayers offered up, either by Christ or to him, as he made his fateful way to the cross… and beyond.” The messages will be in dramatic dialogue form. Assisting Pastor Ray and Pastor Dan with the dialogue throughout the Lenten series are Celeste Branding, Helen Duehr, Mike Fisher, Don Gronwold, Dolly Hoffer, Barb Krueger, and Tammy Marr. The evening Lent services will take place in Duehr Memorial Chapel.
LEGAL NOTICE An extensive remodeling at Sheehy Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St. in Orland Park, provides even warmer and more comfortable accommodations for families, loved ones and friends.
Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home: over 100 years experience in third generation Submitted by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home The Sheehy family has been providing a “Century of Service” caring for families in their time of need. Bob and Jim (only decedents that own and operate a funeral home) continue the tradition that was started in a storefront at 76th and Halsted by their Grandfather, Roger Sheehy. Little did the founder know it would be the first of six funeral homes owned and operated by his sons Roger, Jack, Bob, and grandsons Bob and Jim. Currently there are five licensed Funeral Directors at Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home. Along with Bob and Jim are Bill Kiley, John Sullivan and Mike LaRocque. Collectively, they have 86 years of experience in the industry. We instruct our Funeral Directors to understand when a family suffers a loss it may be the most difficult time to endure in their lifetime. Our job is to make sure each family has the opportunity to grieve properly and not have to worry about the details they have entrusted us to carry out. We stress the importance of being a good listener; each family will have different emotions when it comes time for the arrangement. A good Funeral Director has to recognize this and adjust accordingly. Some families want to take their time and discuss every detail, others are more direct and want to move along, and our job is to be prepared to answer each question and deliver on all requests. We want our Directors to treat each family as if it was their own, to go out of their way to make this difficult time easier to manage. There are many factors that come into play when a family decides which funeral home they will select: reputation, service, location, cost, and facilities to name a few. Families are concerned with costs, which is why we provide many options. One-day viewing, morning-only visitation, off-site visitation, and cremations with memorial services are just a few options to consider. It is not important to us what type of funeral a family chooses; what is imperative is value received. Families often acknowledge their appreciation with unsolicited letters and
cards, and most contain the same comments; care, compassion and attention to detail. In every industry, change is a constant, and the funeral industry is no different. Technology has empowered people with knowledge that wasn’t readily available years ago. For the consumer, the internet is a valuable tool but not all the information and options are provided. The funeral director has a responsibility to decipher the information so each family will select the items that fit their needs. Costs for funeral homes continue to go up just as in any other industry. It is our responsibility to control costs, provide affordable options, and continue to maintain the quality of service. As owners, our goal is to provide a comfortable setting, much like a home. Over the past eight months, we have done a complete redecorating including new furnishings, painting, carpeting and amenities in order to provide a contemporary setting in which families can be comfortable and proud. Updating the décor and the technology in our locations along with the quality of service are just two examples which provide added value. Electronic Kiosks for registering visitors is a new feature which is very popular. After the visitation, the family is provided a register book with typed names and addresses. Also, thank-you envelopes are self-addressed which make this process easier for the family when sending out acknowledgements. At no cost to the family we produce a DVD comprised of pictures highlighting the deceased’s most treasured moments. This DVD becomes a keepsake for the family to be viewed at any time in the future. A flat-screen TV is prominently displayed when visitors enter the funeral home. A photo of the deceased is easily seen along with the information for chapel location and service information. On average, less than 13% of businesses make it to the third generation. We know how fortunate we are to be able to continue this proud tradition. We are committed to honor the memory of our Father, Grandfather, and Uncles by continuing to serve each family with class, compassion, and care which has been a trademark of the “Sheehy” name for 105 years.
Audrey Plazewski
Audrey Fay Plazewski, 93, a former longtime Palos Heights resident, died Jan. 9 in County Wexford, Ireland. Mrs. Plazewski, who has lived in Ireland for the past 10 years, was once a computer scheduler for the Greater Chicago Auction House. She was also once employed at Coldwell Banker Realtors. Her late husband, Henry V. Plazewski, was well known in the community. Survivors include daughters, Marie Plazewski, Irene Plazewski and Marea Sutton; one granddaughter; one great-great granddaughter; two nieces; one nephew; and one grand-niece. A memorial service was held on Jan. 15 in Dublin, Ireland. Condolences will be accepted online at marieplaz@hawaii.rr.com.
Yvonne ‘Von’ Raschke
Yvonne “Von” Raschke (nee Forbus), 86, died Jan. 31 at her home in G e o rg e t o w n , Tex. Mrs. Raschke was a baton and dance instructor who lived in Palos Heights Yvonne Raschke
for 30 years. She was known then as Von DuClos; her last name was that of her first husband. She had her own studio, Von’s School of Baton, where she taught acrobatics and baton twirling to children. Later, she partnered with Dee’s Dance Studio in Worth. After moving from Palos Heights, Mrs. Raschke was a special education teacher in Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Keri; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. No public funeral services were held. The family planned a private gathering.
Arthur J. Sluis
Arthur J. Sluis, 90, died Feb. 19. Mr. Sluis lived in Palos Heights. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-’47 and was the former owner of N. Sluis and Sons Seeds company. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Hoekstra, Susan Heemstra and Lorene Visser; son, Larry; sister, Jessie Alderden; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services were last Sunday at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park. Interment was at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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HEALTHY ANSWERS FOR LIFE
A natural alternative to Tamiflu for flu prevention and treatment The flu this year is absolutely horrendous. Health officials have said this is the worst flu season in nearly a decade, with the rate of hospitalizations only now beginning to decline. We all know that washing hands helps to prevent the spread of viruses, but it’s impossible to completely reduce your risk. Tamiflu has been approved as a prescription antiviral against the flu, but it is not without side effects, some of which can be severe. The best way to stay healthy is to do what you can to boost your body’s own immune system, since every day we are exposed to bacteria and viruses. It is our immune system that works to fight them off and keep us healthy, and it’s when the immune system is overwhelmed that we fall ill. There are a number of great, well-researched immune-boosting supplements that we would recommend at Pass Health Foods, but the best there is against the flu is elderberry syrup, also known as Sambucus. Elderberry has natural antiviral properties, and has been researched with great results for preventing and reducing the duration of the flu. In clinical trial of elderberry syrup, it found that elderberry cured 90 percent of flu infections after 72 hours. In the same trial, the patients receiving a placebo needed six days for recovery. New research, however, has even found that the combination of elderberry syrup and the herb echinacea is as effective as the prescription antiviral Tamiflu against the flu virus. The study gave 473 patients who exhibited flu symptoms elderberry extract and echinacea or
CAROLYN JOHNSON PassHealth Foods.com Tamiflu within the first 48 hours of the beginning of the illness. The recovery rates from the combination of elderberry and echinacea were the same as Tamiflu. The elderberry and echinacea group actually had slightly better recovery rates when compared to the prescription Tamiflu, but without side effects. The researchers reported that patients taking oseltamivir (Tamiflu) were more likely to experience gastrointestinal issues such as nausea and vomiting than the supplement group. We have had a large number of our customers confirm this research, who have had great results taking the combination of elderberry syrup and echinacea. Finally, I’ll share the story of one of the ladies who works at the Revival Yoga Studio in Palos Heights, which is across the street from Pass Health Foods. If you’ve never been in there, I’d really recommend stopping by. It’s a gorgeous yoga studio. She told me of how her son had contracted influenza and was prescribed Tamiflu. A few days later, the rest of her family got sick and was confirmed by their physician that they did, in fact, have the flu. She decided that instead of doing Tamiflu for the rest of her family, that they would take elderberry syrup and echinacea. She said that the group of them that took the combination of elderberry and echinacea actually
got better faster than her son who was on Tamiflu, and they didn’t have the digestive side effects that he experienced. Elderberry can be taken preventatively against illness, but it’s best to save the echinacea until you feel the beginnings of sickness, since research has shown that is when it is most effective. If you’ve been sick for a while, supplementing with elderberry alone is the best course of action, due to its potent antiviral compounds. We recommend Nature’s Answer Sambucus Elderberry Syrup, which is the highest potency of elderberry per dose of any available, and Natural Factor’s Echinamide echinacea extract for the best results. Please stop by the health food store if you need any more information so we can help you further. Take care of yourselves! Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www.passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health-related informat i o n in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 1. Chop or cut 4. Green veggie 7. Bar bill 10. Doctors’ group 11. One who buys and sells securities (slang) 12. Be in debt 13. Lively ballroom dance 15. Singer Charles 16. Polish city 19. Former 21. Dismissing from employment 23. Minerals 24. Plotted 25. Consult 26. After a prayer 27. Agents of one’s downfall 30. Leaseholders 34. Supervises flying 35. Voodoo god 36. Alfalfa 41. Apply another coat to 45. Witnesses 46. Jai __, sport 47. Ones who proof 50. Recant 54. Small group with shared interests 55. Part of warming headgear 56. Woolen cloth 57. Snag 59. Central American fruit tree 60. Woman (French) 61. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet 62. Type of bed 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. Consume 65. Japanese freight company (abbr.) DOWN 1. Czech monetary unit
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fluids and to run some basic bloodwork as a starting point to get a diagnosis. Cost immediately took over as the primary concern. After some discussion, she agreed to let us start the basics. An IV was started and about 30 minutes later I had my CBC and metabolic results. The dog was in DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis, one of the end-stage pathways of untreated diabetes). The renal values were very high, the test for pancreatitis was positive and the white blood cell count was way high. I called the owner and told her that all of this may be due to the uncontrolled diabetic state or that we may be looking at multiple problems. I recommended we start treating the diabetes and see what we could sort out over a day or two without further diagnostics. We hung up so she could talk to her husband. A short while later she called and requested euthanasia, since at the very minimum, it looked like her dog would need insulin shots for the rest of his life. We were very busy and I did not get to the treatment room where the dog was on his IV for about an hour. I drew up the euthanasia solution and walked over to open his cage. He looked somewhat better. He was now sitting up and wagged his tail at me and looked me in the eyes deeply. In my mind he said, “Hello”. I also felt that he said, “Am I about to die?” and “Are you about to kill me?” After that he said, “I’ve been around for 10 years and may do ok with a little medication”. Finally he said, “I trust you.” I couldn’t do it. I walked away from his cage and called the lady who thought her dog was already dead and told her I’d like to try to treat him since he was looking a little better after just an hour of fluids, for at least one day, and also told her that her charges had stopped as of our previous phone conversation. I told her we could consider just “treat for the treatable”, very basic care, and just see how things go. No more diagnostics, just fluids, antibiotics, antiemetics, analgesics and insulin. She agreed. I checked on him around 11 p.m. that night and again at 5 a.m. since we were leaving the next
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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
A vet, a pet and ‘compassion fatigue’ morning for Door County. That next morning he looked 75 percent better. I did a few treatments and wrote out all my instructions for the morning techs. Hopefully, he will do well. I think I experienced (yet again, but worse this time) when I went up to his cage to open the door and euthanize him, after the original phone call, what the experts are now calling compassion fatigue. I don’t really know the accepted definition of that term but one of the things it means to me is being exhausted and being beat up by clients’ inability, or unwillingness, to pay for medical care for their pets. You know you can treat but are not allowed to. The other thing it means to me is the almost unbearable feeling you get when you are standing in front of your patient looking them in the eyes when you are about to end their little innocent lives. They don’t know whether or not they have a treatable condition. All they know is what they see when they look into my eyes. Compassion fatigue, an interesting concept. I should read up on it.
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PICK OF THE LITTER Dear Readers, I don’t know if there is a point to this article other than for the past 33 years I’ve been transparent with my readers. I’ve let them into the mind of a practicing veterinarian and I’ve never been one to be afraid to be open. I’ve shared things that most of you will never hear from a vet unless you have a personal relationship with him or her, and sit down and share a cup of coffee from time to time. In the early days of this column, everything I wrote was mostly scientific and medical and I struggled to make sure every medical thing I said could be backed up by information in a textbook or journal. Most were moderately interesting. Many probably were not. As I’ve aged and listened to my readers I’ve found that real-life stuff is more interesting to the average person than a discussion of genetically defective pancreatic protein capsids (which I find fascinating). Someday when I run out of things to write about, or get too senile or boring, maybe I’ll just get booted. I know that we all have an expiration date, as our on-call orthopedic surgeon told me when he was in the clinic last week repairing a torn ACL the other day. I consider myself to be pretty much like most other vets and I think what I write, to a large degree, reflects what other vets I know are thinking. What got me writing this week is an all-too-common occurrence for vets that hit me harder than usual. A young man brought his dog in with a history of vomiting many times a day for the past week. The little guy was about eight percent dehydrated (when a dog is about 10 percent dehydrated, death is near) and had a prolonged CRT, Capillary Refill Time. When the gums are pressed firmly with a finger and the finger is quickly removed, the gums will be blanched white. When the finger is removed the gums should return to the normal color in a second or less. The longer it takes for the gum tissue to refill with blood, the poorer the circulation. This is one of my indicators for shock. The longer the CRT, the sicker the dog or cat. This little guy’s CRT was about four seconds. His temperature was subnormal, which is a sign to me of a dog or cat shutting down. I would rather see a fever instead of a temp of 96. He was in bad shape. The boy called his mom who told me to do all I could to save the dog. My tech got on the phone and gave her a quote to start IV
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CLUB ACTIVITIES Join SW Suburban Widow and Widowers for support
Southwest Suburban Widow/ Widowers Club will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, March 2 and Friday, April 6 at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 South 69th Ave. in Tinley Park. Beverages and snacks are served at the club’s monthly meetings. Entertainment is featured most months. The club offers support to widowed of all faiths and ages. “We know what you are experiencing in dealing with the death of your spouse; we’ve all been there,” said club organizers. “We’re a group of people caring, sharing and reaching out to one another in friendship.” The club’s activities include, in addition to monthly meetings, organized restaurant outings, dances, trips, theater, games, discussion, interaction, and get-acquainted meetings for newcomers. More information can be obLife is a pure flame, and we tained by calling Danell Chmura live by an invisible sun within us. at (630) 728-9368 or Bill Dolehide Sir Thomas Browne at (708) 342-6820.
WHATIZIT?
Photo by Joe Boyle
The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: United faith. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. We had a reader who answered last week’s quiz correctly. We though the hint, “Cliffhanger,” would help. Ron Wagenhofer, of Palos Park, knew it was Swallow Cliff, 11918 S. LaGrange Road, Palos Park, which was once noted for its steep toboggan chutes that created a thrilling ride. Wagenhofer pointed out that in last week’s photo appears two of the old toboggan slide gates out of the original six. The toboggan chutes fell into disrepair and was closed in 2004. But since that time, the stair workout revitalized the site and attracts adults, teens and children. Kids and adults can still bring their sleds to use during the winter. On the top of the bluff is an 800-acre forest preserve for visitors to use for hiking.
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COMMUNITY NOTES Hold tryout for Southside Shooters Boys Basketball Tryouts for the spring season will be held Monday, March 5 at the Moraine Valley Com-
munity College “G” Building, 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills. 5th and 6th grade boys will play from 6-7 p.m.; 7th and 8th grade boys will play
from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call Bill Finn at (708) 508-0170 or send an email to finn@ morainevalley.edu.
Photo by Kelly White
Nigerian Princess and Sandburg High School student Mayokun Abiona, 17, of Orland Park, listens to her great-uncle, a Nigerian King, Oba Oyadele Raphael, Olu of Igbobini, Feb. 16 at the school during a forum.
Nigerian king speaks with Sandburg history students His great-niece, a princess, is a Sandburg student By Kelly White Correspondent
A special guest speaker from the other side of the world paid a recent visit to Carl Sandburg High School. Nigerian King, Oba Oyadele Raphael, Olu of Igbobini, spoke with students Feb. 16 in advanced-placement World History classes at the school, 13300 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, during a visit to his family in the United States. “I hold a very special position in my country,” Raphael said. Raphael, a great-uncle of Sandburg student Mayokun Abiona, is from Igbobini in Ondo State, Nigeria. “Learning about Nigeria gives my peers insight into the qualities that all societies have in common while also allowing them to experience the hallmarks of other cultures and have more of a global perspective,” Abiona, 17, of Orland Park, said. Although Abiona may appear to be a typical high school student, she holds quite the history as a Nigerian princess. Her family made the decision to move to the United States in 2006, when Abiona was just five years old. “Being a Nigerian princess is quite interesting because every time someone finds out they first don’t believe me,” Abiona said. “Then, once they realize I am telling the truth, they think it’s really interesting and ask me if I have a palace or anything like that. I can assure you that I definitely do not. Since I live in the United States, I don’t think I have any actual control or say in what goes on in Nigeria; however, I find that it’s always a good icebreaker.” Abiona was responsible for organizing the event, along with Sandburg social studies teacher, Jeffrey Brigham. Learning about different cultures expands students’ worldview, according to Sandburg staff, and students agreed. “We’re learning a lot about African countries right now in school, so this thorough presentation of Nigeria is very interesting,” Grace Smith, 15, of Orland Park, said. The presentation was held in both a discussion and question-and-answer format, with Raphael discussing Nigeria’s past and present. “Nigeria is very different from the United States of America,”
Raphael said. “We have different people and tribes there. There is no king without a kingdom or domain, and within his domain are all of his supporters. It doesn’t matter how large a king’s domain is, he is still the king and he is recognized by the Nigerian government.” Nigerian traditional rulers often derive their titles from the rulers of independent states or communities that existed before the formation of modern Nigeria. The country has a lot of traditional kings who are known as the heads of villages and under them are chiefs and quarter-chiefs, both of whom report to the king, according to Raphael. He and his family are part of the Western Apoi tribe of the Ijaw people that reside in Ondo State, Nigeria. The tribe (also called Ijaw Apoi) consists of nine settlements: Igbobini, Ojuala, Ikpokiri, Enekorogha, Oboro, Shabomi, Igbotu, Kiribo and Gbekebo. “Many Americans know very little about Africa. Some think Africa is a country even though it is a continent with 54 countries,” Abiona said. “Some also don’t know that African countries like Nigeria have cities and skyscrapers. I feel that it is important to emphasize the prosperity of African countries as much as the poverty or social unrest.” The U.S. is different from Nigeria in attitudes, customs and physical conditions, Raphael said. “Also, the way I dress is much different than the way that most people dress in the United States,” Raphael said, whose attire included a colorful gown and crown. When asked to discuss some of Nigeria’s other differences with the U.S., and having lived in both countries, Abiona was quick to respond. “Culturally, Nigeria is more formal, in my opinion,” she said. “All elders are to be treated with respect. Greetings, like kneeling, are customary and expected. Additionally, the schools are stricter since corporal punishment is allowed. In Nigeria, there is a bigger focus on academic employment and having practical jobs, like doctors, engineers, professors, or lawyers.”
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GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 4A PLAYOFFS
Mac Attack McAuley rides hot shooting to first sectional title in 15 years
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor
Photo by Kevin Coyne
Kendall Coyne, a Palos Heights native and Sandburg High School graduate, and Hilary Knight, who grew up in north suburban Lake Forest, carry and American flag around the rink after the U.S. women’s national hockey team defeated Canada for the gold medal at the Winter Olympics on PyeongChang, South Korea.
Mother McAuley had played its best basketball of the season while advancing through the first two rounds of the playoffs, and a combination of red-hot shooting and smothering defense helped bring the Mighty Macs their first sectional crown since 2003. McAuley was dominant in victories last week over Marist and LincolnWay East en route to their sixth consecutive win and an IHSA Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional championship. The title earned the Macs a date with unbeaten Edwardsville in the state quarterfinals on Monday at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. The Tigers (33-0) finally slowed down McAuley, racing to a 21-3 lead and stretching that advantage to as many as 22 points, before topping the Macs 59-43. Jenna Badali was the only McAuley player to score in double figures as she tallied 18 points. Tara O’Malley had nine and Grace Hynes chipped in with six points and five rebounds. McAuley finished the season 26-8. The Macs had dispatched Marist, 6849, in the sectional semifinals on Feb.
19, then dismantled Lincoln-Way East, 67-43, in the tournament championship on Feb. 23. McAuley, playing on its home floor, opened both contests by blistering the nets and outscored their sectional opponents by a combined 36-12 in the first quarter. Against the rival RedHawks, McAuley opened up an 18-5 first-quarter advantage and led 31-10 at halftime. For the game, senior point guard Tara O’Malley led the effort with 27 points, while Jenna Badali had 17 and Grace Hynes contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Macs started the sectional final in much the same manner, and hit four shots from long-range in the first quarter to shellshock the top-seeded Griffins. McAuley would sink six more treys over the next 16 minutes to take a commanding lead, then built onto that with a 20-10 advantage in the fourth quarter. “I think the kids were ready to play and they brought a high level of focus, and I think that was evident from the tip-off,” said McAuley coach Ashley Luke Clanton. O’Malley scored a game-high 19 See MCAULEY, Page 2
GOLDEN GIRLS U.S. women’s hockey team tops Canada, sending Heights’ Coyne home with gold
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he Olympic Games are typically a special experience for both the athletes and spectators. Witnessing the grace and beauty of sport, along with the sense of unity fostered by most everyone in attendance, is rare in everyday life. But everyone loves to win, and that competitive fire fueled what will go down as as one of the greatest contests at the Games in PyeongChang. The gold medal game between the U.S. and Canada women’s ice hockey teams was a dogfight that ended in a 3-2 victory for the Americans when Jocelyn Lemoureux-Davidson scored on the final shot in an overtime shootout. The gold medal was the first U.S. women’s hockey since the Nagano Games in 1998, when women’s Olympic ice hockey was introduced to the world. The victory also ended Canada’s run of four straight gold medals, and avenged Team USA’s loss in 2014, when the Americans —
KEVIN COYNE The Coynes in Korea including my sister, Kendall Coyne — were on the losing end of an overtime shootout. The Canadians had also beaten the Americans, 2-1, in the preliminary round of this year’s tournament. I watched the game from the second row of Gangneung Ice Arena. Sitting behind me was a group of Koreans cheering for Canada, a couple from Chile attending their first ever hockey game, and a whole mess of fans from our neighbor to the north. If one side’s fans started a chant, the other’s would soon try to outdo and
outlast their foes. It was almost a carnival-like atmosphere, with a mixture of fans. Some seemed to come expecting to watch a street fight; others critically analyzed every single call made by the officials. As the game progressed through a slew of close calls to overtime and the decisive shootout, the vibe was similar to being at a crowded movie theater during the premier of the scariest movie you can imagine. Some fans covered their face, while others made small talk to get their mind off the game. A few family members of U.S. team members even left the arena, overcome by anxiety Although the outcome was favorable for the American fans, the Canadians were very respectful and gracious. I apologized for the immense excitement I expressed,
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Mother McAuley players Nikki Murphy, from left, Kyra Signorelli, Kelly Gallagher and Margaret Millerick celebrate after the Macs defeated Lincoln-Way East in the Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional title game.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bulldogs take SSC Young, talented Richards squad appears poised for future success
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By Jason Maholy Sports Editor
Kendall Coyne and her fiance, Michael Schofield, celebrate on the ice after the gold medal game.
Photo by Kevin Coyne
Richards boys basketball coach Chris Passafiume did not expect his relatively young team to be in position, come the final game of the regular season, to win a conference championship. The Bulldogs came into the season shorthanded, with starting point guard Walter Riley out for the year with an injury, and midway through their schedule had three sophomores in their starting lineup. But, as Passafiume has preached to his team all season, mental toughness is believing, and Richards rolled believing in one another and their impressive collective physical skills into Southwest Suburban Conference crown. The Bulldogs clinched the SSC outright with a 69-59 victory over Reavis on Friday, Feb. 23. The Bulldogs, with only one senior getting regular playing time, entered this season as a team being groomed for the future. They were on Jan. 23, after losing by 28 points Brother Rice,
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7-13 overall and 4-3 in the SSC. Then, everything just started to click. Oh, the talent had been there from the beginning, but the Bulldogs just didn’t know how to win. They didn’t believe they could win. “Sometimes when you have a young team and they get down, it’s almost like — even if it’s down two or three — it’s almost like they drop their heads like its an insurmountable lead,” Passafiume said. “I think knowing the amount of close games we had, then finding ways to win – this group learned how to win over the course of the year.” Passafiume recalled a tournament during which the Bulldogs lost all four of its games, despite having led in the fourth quarter of three of them, as exemplary of Richards’ early-season struggles. “Just figuring out ways to close games out; we just didn’t have enough at that early stage of the season,” he said. A tough conference slate and playing in numerous close games gave the See RICHARDS, Page 3
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WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Cougars cap their undefeated conference slate with tourney title SXU is first team in CCAC history to accomplish both in same season By Greg Gorham In a fast-paced game, No. 4 Saint Xavier came out firing, and defeated No. 14 Olivet Nazarene 112-64 last Saturday afternoon to claim the CCAC tournament title Shooting 63.9 percent from the floor, the Cougars (29-2) knocked down a baker’s dozen of 3-pointers in the win. In the first quarter alone, Saint Xavier was 8-for-9 from beyond the arc. The sharp shooting helped SXU to a 34-18 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Cougars senior forward Brittany Collins finished with a game-high 29 points along with 12 rebounds for her 15th double-double of the season. Sophomore Chanel Fanter came up just short of a triple-double, with a career-high 26 points to go with 10 assists and nine rebounds. Kara Krolicki tallied 18 points and Maddie Welter finished with 15. The Cougars jumped out to a 16-4 lead midway through the first period, as Welter, Fanter, and Krolicki teamed up to hit back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers. In the second quarter, SXU used a run of 16 unanswered points spanning three minutes
to build their lead to 61-26 by the 3:03 mark, and the Tigers (23-9) were unable to work their way back into the game. With the win, Saint Xavier claims their 10th CCAC tournament championship in the 18-year history of the program. The Cougars are also the first team since 2010 to finish with a perfect regularseason record in conference play and a conference tournament championship in the CCAC. Both the Cougars and Tigers advanced to the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship in Sioux City,Iowa.
A stirring experience canoeing in the Ontario wilderness
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often ask readers of this column to submit outdoorrelated items — photos or write-ups on their experiences that might be of interest to my readers. I heard from longtime Palos Park resident Doug Blount, who started canoeing OUTDOORS with this group 11 years ago and has made it an annual work/ WITH vacation event. The following JIM KIRBY is his story of going beyond the beaten path: Swirling wisps of fog rise from the lake, and the 18-foot Souris river canoe with a solo angler drifts silently past the rocks that indicate probable good underwater structure creating ideal habitat for walleye, the morning’s prey for the Wabakimi Project volunteer in search of breakfast.
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points, while Badali tallied 18 and six rebounds and Hynes had 16 points and 10 boards. Junior guard Nikki Murphy dished out nine assists. Badali tried to explain the shooting clinic she and her teammates put on in the wins over Marist and East. “Playing on our home court, we practice here every day, we get the shots here every day, so I think we’re just used to shooting her and playing here and out shots are going in,” she said. “So I hope we keep shooting like this as we go on in the playoffs.” Badali, a 5-foot-4 sophomore guard, was the catalyst to the most pivotal series if plays in the win over East. The Griffins scored the first six points of the second half to trim a 32-19 deficit to seven points. Badali responded to the mini-run by scoring three straight baskets and 10 of McAuley’s next 12 points as the Macs blew the game open with a 15-2 run. Badali scored her first two buckets on aggressive, driving layups, then sandwiched an East basket and Murphy layup between two 3-pointers. O’Malley followed with a trey of her own, helping the Macs to a 47-33 lead heading into the final quarter. Badali downplayed her fearlessness taking the ball into the paint against the Griffins’ imposing front court of Lauren Hunter and Lily Hicks. “I just go make layups like I do every day, and it’s fun,” she said. “I thought I had to step up and make some big plays, and (O’Malley) was setting beautiful screens and I was getting open lanes to the basket, so I just took them.” Luke Clanton was impressed, but not surprised, by the player who will be causing Macs’ opponents fits for two more seasons. “Jenna is a tough kid, she is a playmaker, she has been all year; so we don’t expect anything different from her,” she said. McAuley has been as stingy on the defensive end as they have been clicking on offense. The Macs have held 12 of their past 14 opponents to 45 points or fewer. “I think it’s all focus, sticking to the game plan,” Luke Clanton said. “The kids have been so good about picking up what we’re asking them to do and really sticking to it, and not taking any chances and making sure we make people take tough shots.”
Wabakimi Project angler tries his luck as mentioned in the second paragraph.
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Mother McAuley senior guard Tara O’Malley drives to the hoop against Lincoln-Way East defenders during the Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional championship game.
Mother McAuley players proudly display the sectional championship plaque after defeating Lincoln-Way East.
CHICAGO FIRE NOTEBOOK
Men in Red enter final week of preseason By Jason Maholy Sports Editor
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club will host its USL affiliate Tulsa Roughnecks FC in the final match of preseason at Toyota Park at noon, Saturday, March 3. Admission for fans is a suggested donation of $10, with all proceeds benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation, specifically the growth of the awardwinning P.L.A.Y.S. Program currently implemented in 20 Chicago area public schools. All seating will be general admission in sections 127 to 129. Parking will be free; lots open at 9 a.m. with gates opening at 11 a.m. The match will be streamed live on chicagofire.com.
Training camp roster In addition to current signed players, seven additional players will join the Fire’s training camp roster, including two unsigned 2018 MLS SuperDraft picks and five trialists. The training camp roster as of Feb. 26 consisted of goalkeepers Stefan Cleveland and Richard Sanchez; defenders Jonathan Campbell, Jorge Corrales, Christian Dean, Kevin Ellis, Johan Kappelhof, Grant Lillard, Maxi Moreira, Matt Polster, Rafael Ramos and Brandon Vincent; midfielders Mo Adams, Brandt Bronico,
Omar Castro, Drew Conner, Daniel Johnson, Aleksandar Katai, Dax McCarty, Djordje Mihailovic, Bastian Schweinsteiger; and forwards Jon Bakero, Diego Campos, Elliot Collier, Michael de Leeuw, Alan Gordon, Nemanja Nikolic, Albert Ruiz and Luis Solignac.
Opening Day
The Fire begin regular season play when they host Opening Day at Toyota Park by welcoming Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, March 10 at 5 p.m. Chicago Fire group ticket options are available by emailing tickets@chicago-fire.com. Single game tickets are available by calling 888-MLS-Fire or visiting chicago-fire.com. Fans looking to secure tickets before then can take advantage of the club’s Opening Day Offer, one of three 2018 Mini-Plans or securing a 2018 season ticket package. The full season schedule can be found at chicagofire.com/schedule.CHICAGO.
Fire Academy product named to U.S. U-17 roster
Chicago Fire Academy goalkeeper Damian Las has been selected by U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team head coach John Hackworth to the 24-player roster for a training camp at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. The camp will run through March 4, during which the USA will play a pair
of games against older birth-year players from LA Galaxy (2000, 2001), and mix of youth players from Liga MX side Club Tijuana (2000, 2001, 2002).
Fire and Red Stars will host doubleheader
The Fire will host a doubleheader with National Women’s Soccer League side Chicago Red Stars at Toyota Park on Saturday, March 31. The Fire kick off against the Portland Timbers at 5 p.m.. followed by the Red Stars vs. Portland Thorns at 7:15 p.m. All tickets purchased for the Fire vs. Timbers match will also include a general admission ticket for the Red Stars game. Tickets for the doubleheader are on sale through the Fire and Red Stars and are available by calling 888-MLS-FIRE or visiting chicago-fire.com/tickets. Fans wishing to make use of the Pub To Pitch bus program for the Chicago Fire match are invited to also stay for the ensuing Red Stars contest. Pub To Pitch riders planning to stay for the Red Stars game must RSVP for the return bus back to Chicago by emailing busprogram@chicago-fire. com by Tuesday, March 27. Buses following the Fire match will return to all of their original pubs, and a late bus following the Red Stars contest will make stops at Cleos and The Globe Pub. All buses will leave 20 minutes after the final whistle of each match.
If Ontario wilderness canoe tripping piques your interest, a two- to three-hour drive to Madison, Wisconsin, the weekend of March 9-11 holds the opportunity to investigate many options for learning about canoeing and kayaking the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in Minnesota and Quetico Provincial Park on the Canadian side of the border. For a more remote experience, check out the Wabakimi Project, an all-volunteer non-profit group which has undertaken the task of locating, exploring and mapping the historic canoe routes in Wabakimi Provincial Park and surrounding Crown Lands, located 150 miles north of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Volunteers pay the cost of transportation from Thunder Bay to the remote location where the crew is working. Included is the fly-in drop-off and pick-up by float plane, and a full week’s food provisions and the use of all camping gear, trail tools and canoes. It’s a chance to paddle with fascinating people from all walks of life while learning about the boreal forest and one of the best wilderness canoe destinations in the world. Each week’s crew consists of four people including the group leader. There is essentially no communication with the outside world for the entire week, although we do carry a satellite phone should there be an emergency and to contact the bush pilot base regarding pickup location for the Saturday switch-out with the incoming replacement crew. There is a special excitement to locating a long forgotten and overgrown portage trail after spending hours scrambling through thick pine forests, skirting around bogs and climbing rock outcroppings. Using the previous winter’s research work done by Phil Cotton, the group’s founder, and sometimes 80-yearold maps and survey notes the crew is directed to probable trails connecting rivers and lakes. When a likely starting point is found (a nice big blaze on a large old black pine at the water’s edge is a major find), we split up and walk just out of sight of each other, but within audible range. We look for old blaze marks made on a tree with an axe used to mark portage trails. The portage might be a 30-meter long path around rapids or falls, or perhaps a mile-long link between two lakes. When paddling, we cruise both shores of lakes looking for evidence of ancient campsites, which can usually be identified by stones forming a fire ring. Our finished map shows entire canoe routes with measured portages and known campsites, allowing future travelers to navigate the wilderness with confidence. At Canoecopia in Madison (canoecopia.com) you can talk with group leaders, past participants and sign up for a summer trip, a few openings remain for June and 1 opening for August. Applications and more information about the Wabakimi Project can be found at wabakimi.org. (Submitted by Doug Blount, Wabakimi trip leader and president of the Friends of Wabakimi. Email Blount at doug@dougblount.com or call 708-8296003.)
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Wild Turkey Federation Banquet, tomorrow, March 2, doors open at 6 p.m. Chicago Elks Lodge, 4428 Midlothian Turnpike. Dinner, open bar, raffles and auction hunting related equipment, tickets at the door. 708-349-8862.
Think about it “Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway.” — Will Rogers, circa 1930 E-mail Jim Kirby at kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net
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Continued from Page 1 in contrast to their bitter disappointment. I also mentioned to the Canadian fans that I was in Sochi four years ago, so I think they gave me a pass for being so excited. After the game ended, people were running about the rink looking for someone to hug. Other fans shed tears of joy or sadness. For everyone involved and with an emotional stake in the game, the LamoureuxDavidson’s game-winning shot caused a wave of either heartbreak or elation. After storming the player’s bench with my future brother-in-law, I realized there’s a good chance I might end up getting arrested, which I suppose would’ve been worth it due to the level of excitement I felt for my sister and her teammates. The only thing I remember saying to Kendall, as I gave her a huge hug, was “you guys did it … you did it.” This was the experience of a lifetime, and I am so thankful to all of our family and friends who spent a year fund-raising to allow my entire family to witness the Game of the Century.
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Eagles’ playoff path leads to potential date with Simeon By Jon DePaolis Correspondent
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Left: Sandburg junior Marvin Agwomoh leaps to get a shot over Lincoln-Way East’s Nate Seputis during the teams’ Feb. 22 game. Right: Sandburg senior Jason Pygon attempts to dribble around Lincoln-Way East’s Joey Buggemi during the SouthWest Suburban Conference game.
guarded East’s Zach Parduhn, who they held to six points. Parduhn had 24 points against the Eagles the first time the teams met this season.
craft. He shoots 400 jumpers and 100 free throws every night — after the Bulldogs are finished practicing. “His night’s not over when he leaves Richards, so the sky’s the limit for him, to be honest with you,” Passafiume said. “He’s just a fantastic player, and he’s a nicer kid than he is a player — coachable, willing to do whatever it takes to win.” As the season has progressed, Zilinskas has grown more comfortable with and confident in his teammates, and they are confident in him. “I know they’re going to get me good looks and give me the ball so I can knock down shots,” he said. “The team chemistry kept building throughout the year, and it’s been great just to play with my teammates and it’s really been a fun experience.” Kevin Sullivan, Richards’ lone senior starter, has enjoyed playing the role of team leader and watching the Bulldogs’ youngsters grow throughout the season. In addition to Sullivan and Zilinskas, Richards’ starting lineup consist of sophomores Kajuan Wines and Albert Jones, and junior Trevon Jones. The latter Jones scored 18 points against Reavis to lead to Bulldogs, while Albert had 13 and Sullivan 10. “From the beginning, I saw they could play,” said Sullivan,
Spartans look to make noise in the playoffs OL tops Argo, but falls short of conference title By Alison Moran Correspondent
The last time the Oak Lawn boys basketball team won a conference championship, Ronald Reagan was in the White House and the Chicago White Sox were not yet “Winning Ugly” en route to the 1983 AL West title. To put that in perspective, most of the parents of today’s Spartans squad were in preschool. In the 35 years before this season, the Spartans racked up one .500 record and three winning campaigns. Oak Lawn had the opportunity to at least earn a share of the South Suburban crown, and did their part with a 60-51 victory over Argo on Friday, Feb. 23 in the regular season finale for both teams.Adem Osmani, the Spartans senior forward who has this season established himself as one of the area’s premier players, scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. “We knew we had to come prepared,” Osmani said. “Argo plays tough. We’ve been upset before. So, we were fully aware we had to be in attack mode.” Unfortunately for Oak Lawn, Richards defeated Reavis, 6959, the same night, enabling the Bulldogs to clinch the SSC title outright. The lack of a conference championship takes nothing away from what has been a resurgent season for the Spartans program, and they entered the IHSA Class 4A playoffs looking to make some noise. They were back in action at TF South on Tuesday, playing the winner of the Thornton/ Argo game. In a season that felt like a roller coaster ride to coach Jason Rhodes, the Spartans (19-7, 9-4), veered from amazing highs such as their season-opening 93-16 win
over Morgan Park Academy in the Spartan-Ram Classic, to surprising lows — a 53-52 squeaker of a loss to Hillcrest and a 62-37 loss at Lemont, among them. Then, a loss to Eisenhower that dropped them a game behind Richards, and leaving their hopes for an SSC title partly in the Bulldogs’ hands. “We were disappointed not to reach our goal,” Osmani said of not winning a conference crown. “But we can use the lessons of the regular season to go deep in the (postseason). We need to work on our defense... Defense wins championships. And l leave the school confident that we’ve built something that will last for years to come.” Osmani entered Oak Lawn as a freshman in 2014 with a vision for the future of Spartans basketball. Sounding a little like Chicago Cubs’ President Theo Epstein, Osmani envisioned changing “the losing culture” of Oak Lawn basketball. “My grandfather was an immigrant from Macedonia. My dad, aunts and uncles all went to Oak Lawn,” he said. “I came from a middle-class home that emphasized hard work and being your best. I wanted to bring that here. “I knew if we worked and trained hard, we could make a difference. l had confidence in my own abilities, and the abilities of the guys on the team.” Argo coach Pat Maietta praised Osmani’s performance against his Argonauts (4-22, 2-11). “That big Osmani kid refused to let them lose,” he said. “He was the difference in the game.” But Maietta saw hope for the future of Argonauts basketball. “We played with a lot of pride,” he said. “We’re a young team. They just have to learn to be tough.”
Leading the way for the Eagles was senior Jake Pygon, who scored 13 points. Senior Michael Levato added 12 points on four 3-pointers, while Kevin and Marvin
like we did at the start, all the time,” Allen said of the pace he wants to see from his offense. “Obviously, Lincoln-Way East is a good team and well-coached. They were not going to allow us to do that... But I told our guys, as a coach, you just want to have a chance against a good team, with three minutes to go, to win the game.” Sandburg finished the regular season 16-10 overall and 3-7 in the SouthWest Suburban Conference. East finished 21-5 overall and 7-3 in conference. The Eagles headed into the postseason as the No. 8-seeded team in the IHSA Class 4A Reavis Regional in Burbank, where they were scheduled to play CreteMonee on Tuesday. The winner was facing a likely match-up against Simeon, the No. 1-seeded team in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional, in the Reavis Regional title game. Back on Jan. 27, the Eagles defeated the Warriors 72-52 in a tournament game played at Lincoln-Way West, but Allen wasn’t taking too much from that result. “We treat it like those 26 (regularseason) games are done,” Allen said. “Everybody is 0-0. They obviously are going to have something to prove against us, and our guys have to realize that they can’t come out and think it will be the same type of game. Those kids are going to battle their tails off against us.”
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Richards guard Sean Willis drives the lane against Reavis in an SSC matchup on Friday, Feb. 23.
who last season saw Richards’ hopes conference title disappear in a heartbreaking loss to Oak Lawn at the buzzer of the final regular season game. “It feels good to be leader this year. Last year I sat back, but now I can be more vocal, talk to my coach about what’s going on, explain to (his teammates) things that they didn’t understand. It feels good to be able to teach them and see them grow.” Reavis (12-13, 5-8) was led by Sami Hajjar, who scored 27 points, while Isaiah Dumas chipped in 11. Rams coach Jeff Smith said
several Division III schools are looking at Hajjar. “He’s going to be a great find,” Smith said of his senior swingman. “He’s a good player and he’s a really good student, and he works his butt. He made himself a good player.” Smith was also complimentary of Richards. “It’s a tough conference and they only have three losses; with a young team that’s really impressive,” he said. “His young kids show a lot of composure and they’re really disciplined. I like Richards junior forward Trevon Jones scored 18 points to help the Bulldogs defeat Reavis and secure the South Suburban Conference title. what they do.”
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With the game hanging in the balance, Lincoln-Way East senior Sam Shafer was not going to let the Sandburg boys basketball team deny him. Especially, not on his senior night. Conversely, down by just two points with about two minutes to play in the fourth quarter, the Eagles could not stop Shafer, who took contact near the Griffins’ hoop but plowed forward all the way to the other end for a bucket in the paint while also drawing a foul. After Shafer sunk the free throw to put the Griffins up by five, Lincoln-Way East held on for a 63-56 victory as both squads closed out their regular seasons. “There is a reason he is going to a Division 1 school,” Sandburg coach Todd Allen said of Shafer, a Southern Illinois University recruit. “He’s a very good player. He’s big and he can shoot it and score around the basket. For the most part, I thought we forced him into some tough shots. I don’t think we really gave him anything, but he’s a very good player.” Shafer finished with a game-high 20 points, while teammate Joey Buggemi scored 12. Julian Barr added nine points for East. Allen was satisfied with how his team
Agwomoh each scored eight points. Sami Ismail contributed seven points. Pygon, who is in his third varsity season, missed time the past two campaigns because of injuries, but has had a strong final high school season. “He’s having a great year,” Allen said. “He’s finally really healthy, and he’s playing really well for us. He’s our engine. How he goes, we go.” The Eagles scored the game’s first 12 points and led 14-4 with 3:10 left in the first quarter before the Griffins went on a 13-0 run to close out the opening frame. After taking a 31-23 lead into halftime, Shafer hit back-to-back 3-pointers to begin the scoring; but Sandburg stormed back behind Pygon, who scored eight points in the quarter. He sank a 3-pointer with 2:18 left to cut the deficit to three. But it was a steal on the defensive end, followed by a lob pass to a wideopen Ismail that may have been Pygon’s finest play of the night. The bucket got the Eagles within a point at 39-38, and Levato later hit two 3-pointers to give the Eagles a 46-44 lead going into the fourth quarter. East regained the lead for good with 5:48 left when a Buggemi 3-pointer from the left corner made it 52-51. It would be as close as the Eagles would get the rest of the night. “We want to get up and down the floor,
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.FRANK J ABRAMOWICZ A/K/A FRANK ABRAMOWICZ Defendants 2017 CH 10736 7855 W 101ST ST Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7855 W 101ST ST, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-306-027. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $257,642.34. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 Please refer to file number 17-08080.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.WERNER STEENVOORDEN, AMANDA A. STEENVOORDEN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., DISCOVER BANK, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 16 CH 006553 14350 BROOK AVENUE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14350 BROOK AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-09-203-026-0000. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05568. 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. 14-16-05568 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 006553 TJSC#: 38-1686 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. I3078590
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.SUE C. MURPHY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 008098 8516 W. 89TH STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8516 W. 89TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-117-019-0000. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 14-16-05973. 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. 14-16-05973 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 008098 TJSC#: 38-417 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. I3076834
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. MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 17-08080 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 2017 CH 10736 TJSC#: 38-260 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.
Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD HALDERMAN, LAURA HALDERMAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB HOME EQUITY, LLC Defendants 17 CH 09474 10501 HILLCREST DRIVE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10501 HILLCREST DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-32-401-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home, attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 261795. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 261795 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09474 TJSC#: 38-371 I3075632
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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. KATHRYN ADAM AKA KATHRYN L. ADAM; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; KENNETH E. DEOENER; MARY J. DEOENER; Defendants, 17 CH 11390 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 24-31-108-009-0000. Commonly known as 6835 West Evergreen Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-023876 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077123
Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. DONNA HAMMOND, AKA DONNA M. HAMMOND; GEORGE HAMMOND; DEBBIE GARDNER; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants, 16 CH 12501 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-11-112-003-0000. Commonly known as 14313 Woodedpath Lane, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-023348 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077863
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40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2004-3 Plaintiff, -v.AHMAD MOHAMMAD, SUAD R. MOHAMMAD, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, DISCOVER BANK, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY Defendants 17 CH 005503 7534 WHEELER DRIVE 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 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7534 WHEELER DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-404-005-0000. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04524. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-04524 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005503 TJSC#: 38-1471 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. I3077899
Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Alan M. Dudnick; First Secure Bank and Trust Company f/k/a Family Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated April 16, 2007 and known as trust number 12-933; Palos View Condominium Association; First Secure Bank and Trust Company f/k/a Family Bank and Trust Company; Unknown Tenants; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 17CH746 Sheriff’s # 170287 F17050187FT FITH 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 March 27th, 2018, 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: Common Address: 10511 South Roberts Road, Unit 2A, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 P.I.N: 23-13-103-033-1005; 23-13-103-033-1044 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. 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 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 Phone: 630-453-6960 Fax: 630-428-4620 Attorney #: Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 sales@alolawgroup.com For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 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 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ARKADIUSZ SZYDEK, LUCIE FLUKSOVA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 000506 8231 W. 133RD STREET 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 January 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 11, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8231 W. 133RD STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-35-404-002-0000. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-00174. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-00174 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 000506 TJSC#: 38-443 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. I3077001
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS4 Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY H. JOY Defendants 2017 CH 13249 9000 FAIRWAY DRIVE 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 January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9000 FAIRWAY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-208-011-0000. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09058. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09058 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 13249 TJSC#: 38-661 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. I3077379
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The Center hosting Easter programs, art classes Several events are being held during the coming week at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. More information and registration may be obtained by calling (708) 361-3650. • Art Experiments: Acrylic Pouring Workshop: in the Log Cabin Center for the Arts Saturday, March 3, 9:30 a.m.—noon. Instructor Susan Flanagan will show students how to mix fluid acrylic paints with a pouring medium to create beautiful abstract work that can stand alone or make an interesting background for representational work. Students will learn how to mix the paint, then pour and manipulate the paint to make interesting patterns and shapes. In this workshop participants will create two 5 x 5 inch abstract paintings on canvas. Workshop fee: $22 plus a $15 materials fee. • A Lenten Labyrinth Journey, at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 4. In preparation for Easter, the holiest day of the Christian calendar, participants will walk through the Forty Days of Lent at the Labyrinth led by Chris Hopkins. They are invited to explore a spirituality of subtraction (a phrase coined by Fr. Richard Rohr). A spirituality of subtraction is a spirituality of letting go so that all might see what our hearts and souls truly desire. Please consider joining Chris Hopkins at the Labyrinth for a walk through the Lenten journey. A free will donation is greatly appreciated and registration is necessary as this event is weather dependent. Communion Sunday, March 4, 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month (except December) Communion is offered at both Wayside Chapel services. Volunteers are needed setting up Communion as well as helping to distribute it. Anyne interested in volunteering may contact Chris Hopkins at (708) 361-3650. All are welcome. The Wayside Chapel serves a non-alcoholic cup and gluten-free bread.
• Calligraphy, from 1-3 p.m. for six consecutive Mondays beginning March 5. Instructor Marge Boyd will instruct the class in lettering with a pen and also in learning unique calligraphy styles done with pencil and markers. Participants will also learn to construct a book with decorated pages and a favorite quote. Class fee: $100. A list of required supplies is available in the office. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Basketmaking, from 9-11 a.m. for six Tuesdays beginning March 6, in the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Instructor Lois Shive will show students how to make an easy and beautiful wood-bottomed basket with a choice of colored trim. Participants will continue to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of baskets and get to choose their own project in consultation with the instructor. Students typically make two or three baskets over the six-week session. The class fee is $100 plus a $30 materials fee. • Marie Ringenberg: “The Three H’s” Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. The Three H’s are Humor, honesty and humility—all character traits that promote respect for oneself and others. Professional storyteller Marie Ringenberg will spin tales that help reflect and show these qualities. She has degrees from Illinois State University and Rosary College, won a grant from the Beck Institute, and has been liaison to the National Storytelling Association. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary. • Drawing, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on six Thursday mornings beginning March 8, in The Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Instructor Lois Hrejsa will show participants how to work in pencil or pen and ink to achieve a realistic three-dimensional effect on a twodimensional surface. Value, perspective, composition, landscape,
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still life and portraiture will be explored. Students with drawing experience will be encouraged to try other drawing materials such as colored pencils or watercolor washes combined with pen and ink. Individual and group critiques will help point out what has worked and how to improve that which has not. Class fee is $120. A list of required supplies is available in the office., 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708361-3650 • Watercolor Painting for six Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3:30 p.m. beginning March 8, in the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Instruction by Lois Hrejsa will include color mixing and theory, washes, light and shadow, glazing and negative painting, while intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity to further express themselves in watercolor
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McCord Gallery opens new exhibit this month
McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park, will offer the public a chance to view the Native American Art and Culture ExProfessional stor yteller Marie hibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Ringenberg. Sunday from Saturday, with attention to areas of individ- March 3 through Saturual interest. Individual and group day, March 17. critiques will point out what has General admission is $10 for worked and how to improve that members and $12 for non-memwhich has not. Class fee: $120. bers and free to students and chilList of required supplies is avail- dren under the age of 18. able in the office. There will also be a special eve-
ning event with Jack Gladstone, a member of the Blackfeet Nation, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 9. Tickets are $25 per guest. Gallery audiences will be invited to immerse themselves in the rich culture of the Native Americans. This exhibit showcases authentic rugs, jewelry, paintings, pottery and figurines crafted by well-known artists from many tribes including the Navajo, Lakota, Hopi and Inuit.
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HOROSCOPES Moraine Valley to host free events showcasing Muslim artists, entertainers As part of the Mosaics: Muslim Voices in America project, Moraine Valley Community College is offering free events that highlight the artistic and cultural diversity of Muslim artists living and working in the United States. All of the events will be held at the college, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The “Cultivating Your Creativity” workshop, which features entertainers The Reminders, teaches participants to use sensory language in a creative context to generate powerful metaphors, imagery and ideas. It is Tuesday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m., in
Building D, Room D116. Hip-Hop artist Amirah Sackett hosts the “Hip-Hop Movement,” Wednesday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m., in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Building F. The workshop features top rocking, breaking and popping styles of hip-hop. The “Expressions of Self” workshop featuring artist Omar Offendum showcases poetic self-expression from Hip-Hop influences, live recitations and a collaborative writing exercise. The workshop is Thursday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m., in Building M., Moraine Room 1. An Open Mic Night, cospon-
sored by the Muslim Student Association and the Arab Student Union, features special guests Omar Offendum and The Reminders. The event, which includes music and dancing, is Friday, March 23, at 6 p.m., in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Building F. A screening of the award-winning film, “MOOZ-lum,” starring Nia Long, Evan Ross and Danny Glover, is being shown Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m., in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Building F. Written and directed by Qasim Basir, the film depicts a Muslim college student around the time
of the September 11 attacks and what it means to be a Muslim in America. Basir will be available at the end of the screening for a question-and-answer session. Funding for the Mosaics project is made possible in part by a grant from the Association of Performing Arts Professionals’ Building Bridges: Arts Culture and Identity, a component of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. For more information, call the Fine and Performing Arts Center Box Office at (708) 974-5500.
A tailor-made tart for weekend brunch Brunch is a great way to enjoy a lazy weekend morning and early afternoon. Unlike the hustle and bustle of weekdays, weekend mornings can often be enjoyed at a more leisurely pace. Restaurants make substantial sums of money on weekend brunch specials, but home cooks can make brunch in the comforts of their own kitchens as well. This “Grape Tomato and Blue Cheese Tart” from Betty Rosbottom and Susie Cushner’s “Sunday Brunch” (Chronicle Books) makes the perfect flaky food to serve at brunch. GRAPE TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE TART Serves 6 Crust • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 4 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Topping • 4 ounces creamy blue cheese, finely crumbled • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved length-wise (see note) • 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar • Kosher salt • 11/2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley • 2 green onions, chopped to include 2 inches of the green parts
1. Arrange a rack at a center position and preheat the oven to 375 F. Have ready a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. 2. For the crust: Place the flour, cream cheese, butter, salt, and cayenne in a food processor; pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Remove and knead the mixture into a smooth mass and then press it with your fingers in an even layer into the bottom (not up the sides) of the tart pan. Smooth the dough with the back of a spoon. Freeze the tart shell for 15 minutes to firm, and then bake the crust until golden brown, 30 minutes. Remove the tart shell from the oven and cool for about 5 minutes but retain oven temperature. 3. For the topping: Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the crust. Arrange the tomatoes in a circular pattern and in a single layer over the cheese, cut-sides up. You may not need to use all of the tomatoes. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar and drizzle over the tomatoes, and then sprinkle with salt. Place the tart on a bak-
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ing sheet to catch any drippings and return to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the tomatoes are hot, 10 to 12 minutes. 4. Cool the tart for 5 to 10 minutes and then remove the sides of the tart pan. (The tart can be made 3 hours ahead. Leave the tart cool at room temperature and reheat in a preheated 350 F oven until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes.)
5. Mix together the parsley and green onions, and sprinkle over the tart. Cut the tart into 6 wedges and serve. Note: Small grape tomatoes, which have a sweet flavor, work better than larger cherry tomatoes in this recipe and can be used year-round. However, in the summer, feel free to try the tart with one of your favorite varieties. Sweet ones that are on the small side work best.
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is hosting a performance at McCord Gallery with critically acclaimed harpist Lisa Tannebaum on Sunday, March 4 Tickets are either $25 for just the concert or $35, which includes admission to the concert and McCord’s current exhibit on Native American art, plus a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres (with either price level). Lisa Tannebaum grew up in Olympia Fields and has performed all over the world, the IPO noted in a news release. The New York Times praised her “expressive mu-
sicality and creativity.” McCord Gallery and Cultural Center is located at 9602 Creek Road in Palos Park. More information, including the time of the performance, can be obtained by calling McCord at (708) 671-0648.
Southwest Symphony Orchestra presents Irish-themed concert
Southwest Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David L. Crane, will present their next concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18 in the Ozinga Chapel of Trinity Christian College, 6601 College Continued on page 8
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CAROLINE FOREMAN In a style befitting the recent New York Fashion Week, on Saturday, February 17th, TBD Fitness played the unexpected locale of a truly glamourous fashion fundraiser by Julita Braun-Szurlej’s On Point Boutique alongside Deanna Kuempel’s DM Label. The following week, On Point Boutique highlighted its ultra-stylish and impeccably crafted couture looks in the south suburbs in its own bridal fashion week at the Belvidere Chateau. All of the proceeds of the fundraiser went to support Children International, helping impoverished children both domestic and abroad. DM Label offered a dose of flirtation within each of its smart pairings of tailored ensembles. The variety of pieces by On Point Boutique presented lovely iterations of ruffles, lace, girly silhouettes, and fun-loving prints. Among my runway looks, I relished with particular enthusiasm the opportunity to model Julita’s off-shoulder opaque star printed gown. It effervescently flowed at my every movement, enveloping the runway within its billowing dance. It was an evening look that truly broke the mold, both bringing me utter joy in wearing it, and the beholder a lively sense of exuberant energy. On February 25, the Wedding Expo, the largest European style event in the Chicago area, was showcased at the Belvedere Chateau Banquet Hall in Palos Hills.
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With more than 10 years under its belt, the show exploded with music, vendors, entertainment, and the newest trends in bridal gowns, tuxedos and couture. On Point Boutique was the highlight of the show, in addition to looks from Laurel Bridal Salon and JW Men’s Wear. My favorite runway look was a stunning red velvet one-shoulder gown. The strap was constructed by a loop of gold chain, and there was a hip-high slit on the right along with a circular
weekend programs, will host its annual breakfast, silent auction and raffle from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at the church at 16100 S. 104th Avenue in Orland Park. The kids will serve an all-youcan-eat breakfast that includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. There is also a madeto-order table for gluten-free pancakes and dairy-free eggs. Tickets, which may be purchased at the door on the day of the event, are $5 for ages 13 and up, and $3 for ages 4-12. Children ages 3 and under eat free. Items available to be bid on in the silent auction range from themed baskets worth at least $25 to $500 event tickets and even a few vacation getaways. Raffle tickets will be available for $1 each, 12 tickets for $10 or 30 for $20. Proceeds this year will go partly
BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Continued from page 7 Drive, Palos Heights. Featured guests will be the Cross Keys Irish Dancers under the direction of Kathleen O’Carroll. Launching the Irish musical afternoon will be the tunes performed by the Murphy Roche Irish Music Club in the lobby. Audience members are invited to “Guess the Mystery Piece” and be entered for a drawing after intermission to win a complimentary dinner for two. Tickets are available at southwestsymphony@gmail.com, or by calling (708) 802-0686. Adults will pay $22 to $27, seniors 65 and older $17 to $22, students $7 and children younger than 10 will be admitted free. This program is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
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the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department will host Pancakes with Peter Rabbit for children ages 2-10 with an adult. The event will take place from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The event fee for a child is $16/ RD $12 and the adult event fee is $12/ RD $9. There will be a full breakfast, a craft, and Peter Rabbit himself! This is a pre-registered event with no registration at the door. Registration deadline is March 10th. After Pancakes with Peter Rabbit, hop over to Community Park (76th Ave. and College Dr.) for an egg hunt at 11 a.m. sharp for children ages birth to 5th grade. Bring a basket and camera for pictures. This event runs rain or shine. Give yourself plenty of time to park because this event waits for no one, said egg hunt organizers. It is a free event. Contact the Parks and Recreation Dept. for more information at (708) 361-1807.
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cutout at the side of the waist, creating elegant ruching effect. The look was absolutely vampy yet tasteful. Fashion never fails to entrance and engage an audience with its creativity, impeccable craftsmanship and beauty all over the map and certainly even when displayed in the most obscure of settings. Next time, we will chat similarly about some of the take-aways from the international fashion week tour.
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Easter egg hunt to be held at Calvary An Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave., in Orland Park. The indoor event will be held, rain or shine. There will be thousands of eggs all throughout the building, in age-divided areas. The hunt will be geared for toddlers up to fifth-graders. All will receive a little memento for attending, in addition to all the candy and prizes in the eggs. Cookies will be served after the hunt and there will be free raffle giveaways. Children are encouraged to bring Easter baskets to carry the eggs, and arrive early. More information may be obtained by calling Tiffany Johnston at (708) 429-2200 or visiting www.calvaryop.org. KidsLife Ministries hosting annual breakfast and silent auction KidsLife Ministries at Calvary Church, which serves more than 500 children in weekday and
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