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Thursday, April 12, 2018

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77th Year, NO. 15 • 3 Sections

PALOS HEIGHTS

Local family may get help for water woes

City, MWRD huddle to find solution

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

Tim and Melinda Moore are often looking up, and that’s not necessarily a good thing.

For the past 15 years, the Palos Heights couple have become near-incessant weather-watchers, always on the lookout for approaching rain—and sometimes even snow—that might result in standing water in their backyard, a flooded basement, or even worse.

“It’s a nightmare,” says Tim. “There have been instances where Photos by Anthony Caciopo Above: A protestor at Monday’s Palos Township Board of Trustees meeting placed his shoes on a table to show his disrespect as he addressed Sharon the water has been so deep out Brannigan and fellow board members. Brannigan is visible at far right; next to her is Trustee Richard C. Riley. Below: Brannigan, under fire for almost there, 10 inches all across my one year for public remarks she made that many people consider racist against Muslims and Middle Easterners, listens to public comments during property, that it was threatening to come in the back door of the Monday’s monthly board meeting. Following the meeting, she spoke to The Regional News. house.”

Relief may be on the horizon, however. Tentative plans are in the works for the house to be possibly purchased from the Moores and leveled, allowing them to find a happy home elsewhere in Palos Heights, a community where they’d very much like to stay.

As reported in last week’s edition of The Regional News, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation of controversy since July, 2017

By Anthony Caciopo when more than 100 protestors Regional News Editor converged on the 42-seat Township The monthly meeting at Palos meeting room at 10802 S. Roberts Township headquarters Monday Rd. in Palos Hills. played out like so many before, The activists were there to with an overflow crowd, rallying challenge her about social media cries and demands that Trustee postings they said are bigoted toSharon Brannigan resign. ward Muslims and Middle Eastern This time, the embattled trustee people. They have turned out in had something to say, albeit after similar numbers at each subsequent the packed house had cleared out Palos Township Board of Trustees for the night. meeting.

“I’ve had about enough of this Her multiple comments, now nonsense, I really have,” she said.

See BRANNIGAN, Page 2 Brannigan has been at the center

Brannigan breaks silence

Resign from board? ‘Not going to happen’ after months of protests

District (MWRD) may be able alleviate some of the Moores’ sleepless nights—at least the rainy ones— with a plan still in development.

“There’s no guarantee,” said a MWRD civil engineer who spoke to the City Council on April 3, “that a proposed flood control alternative will be approved and funded for final design and construction, (even) if the project was accepted and approved as a conceptual project in which a preliminary engineering study was completed.”

But despite that, the Moores are hopeful that sometime in the nottoo-distant future, perhaps by next year, they’ll be able to move on.

Their handsome brick home in the 13000 block of Cypress Lane seems to occupy a plot of land no different than that of any of their neighbors’ houses.

Enjoying conversation with Tim and Melinda at their long, blonde dining room table, a visitor can’t help but gaze into their backyard.

All looks relatively unremarkable—after all, spring has not yet really sprung in Chicagoland See WATER, Page 2

Wheelchair athlete ready to roll in SW Half Marathon

Mold cleanup in Orland Park will cost tidy sum

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

Mold found in an unused section of the Main Street parking structure in downtown Orland Park will cost the village nearly $200,000 to remove.

The multi-level public parking facility, located in the Main Street Triangle on 143rd Street just west of LaGrange Road, opened in January 2017. It includes more than 540 parking spaces and 12,000 square feet of commercial space. And it is in that unused commercial space at the rear of the structure that the mold was found a few months ago.

The Orland Park Village Board at its April 2 meeting approved a bid of $197,000 submitted by Alsip-based Cove Remediation, for removal of the mold. It was the lowest of three bids received and will include application of a mold-inhibiting fungicide.

Village Manager Joe La Mar-

go said the mold was discovered late last year, when village staff looked into why a fire sprinkler in the parking garage was giving off a false signal. The mold has not spread to the main part of the garage, which is located between the upscale Ninety7Fifty on the Park apartment complex and a University of Chicago Medicine Center for Advanced Care.

The medical center opened about the same time as the garage. Employees and clients of the medical building use the parking facility, as well as the general public. A CVS pharmacy is located on the first floor.

When Mayor Keith Pekau asked at the village board meeting why the mold wasn’t discovered sooner, La Margo said it was found in a closed-off space on the first floor, which may house a restaurant in future.

“There was no reason for us to check on it,” said La Margo, noting that it was empty and sealed

off from the main part of the garage. The mold has not spread any farther, and is expected to be cleaned up in a few weeks.

La Margo and the village board agreed that eventually, some sort of dehumidifier or ventilation system will likely have to be installed in the space to prevent mold from building up again. That will be an additional cost.

Trustee Michael Carroll compared it to what happened when the village took ownership of what is now called the Orland Park Health and Fitness Center at 15430 West Ave. The village agreed in 2016 to take over the fitness center, which had been owned

by Palos Hospital, in part because the facility includes a warm-water therapy pool. However, when the village officially took ownership in January 2017, it was found that one of the first things that needed to be replaced was the Dectron indoor pool dehumidifier.

The mold problem comes at a

somewhat inopportune time because the village recently began a search for firms interested in developing the five available sites remaining within the Main Street Triangle area.

However, the section of the parking structure affected by mold was built with the intention of housing a restaurant and is separate from the five sites being advertised for development.

Village officials decided to market the remaining properties after a development agreement with Bradford Real Estate Cos. fell through earlier this year. Bradford had agreed to pay the village $1 million for a one-acre site, and planned to build a two-story development with a Cinepolis multiplex movie theater on the second floor. But the deal was never finalized because Cinepolis decided not to move forward. A 10-screen AMC theater is now going to be built on the Sears site in Orland Square Mall.

Wife will participate in the 10K race

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

Palos Park resident John Cancialosi began training in January for the 11th Annual Southwest Half Marathon and 10K that will be held Sunday, May 6, through Palos Heights and Palos Park on Route 83.

While race director Mel Diab said he is hoping to have 1,200 people in the events, Cancialosi is the only one registered so far in the wheelchair category. A quadriplegic for more than 35 years, he will be using his hand-cycle to compete in the half marathon as a “charity runner” for South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA).

As of this week, according to his GoFundMe page, he has raised more than $3,500 for the Alsip-based non-profit that provides recreation services for people three years of age and up with special needs throughout the southwest suburbs. All the money raised will benefit the SWSRA Scholarship Fund to financially assist those in need.

“I like to be productive. I like to challenge myself,” said Cancialosi, who will be competing in his third Southwest Half Marathon. He started in 2015, and had to miss last year because he was too busy to train, between moving and working in his business, Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe, which he owns with his wife, Victoria.

The event has turned into a family affair, too, with Victoria planning to join him on the course but in the 10K race. It will be her first time competing in the popular Palos Heights/Palos Park event.

“I like to show people that anything is possible. Necessity is the mother of invention,” said Cancialosi, who started preparing in January by putting his hand-cycle on a trainer in his garage, turning it into a stationary bike.

“Then I start the weight-lifting and dieting,” said Cancialosi, who was 20 and 6-ft. 7-inches when he was paralyzed in a diving accident in a friend’s pool.

“It will be 36 years in July. Just a tall person in a small pool,” he said wryly.

“The first time I did the half marathon, I didn’t know I could do it as a charity runner for SWSRA. See MARATHON, Page 3

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POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS DUI Mohammad Kazemi, 31, of Chicopee, Mass., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:31 a.m. last Thursday, in the 12000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he failed field sobriety tests, and was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance. He is due in court on May 14.

Theft David Corona, 21, of Bridgeview, and Gemma M. Meadors, 18, of Orland Park, were charged with theft following an incident at Palos Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., at noon on March 1. Police said a wallet was reported stolen in the hospital, and both suspects were identified as the result of an investigation. They are due in court on April 30.

Suspended license Vincent E. Bibly, 25, of Crest-

wood, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:37 p.m. April 2, in the 6400 block of West 135th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and suspended registration. He is due in court on May 12.

Revoked license Fallon C. King, 34, of Calumet City, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 4:43 p.m. April 3, in the 6400 block of West Route 83. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on May 14.

Aggravated speeding Marvens J. Sainte-Juste, 20, of Oak Lawn, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 9:03 a.m. Saturday, in the 12400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was cited for driving 27 mph over the speed limit. He is due in court on May 29.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Unlicensed driving Luis A. Sosa-Sandoval, 36, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license at 3:39 p.m. March 28, at 131st Street and Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for driving without lights when required and warned about having an obstructed windshield. He is due in court on April 26.

Aggravated speeding Manuel Castillo Jr., 25, of Orland Park, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 5:48 p.m. March 28. Police said he was driving 67 mph in a 40-mph zone. He is due in court on April 26.

Cannabis possession James E. Bailey, 31, of Western Springs, was issued a local ordinance violation for possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 10:47 p.m. March 28, in the 11100 block of South LaGrange Road. Police said Bailey turned over a bag containing 2 grams of cannabis. He and his passengers, David J. Glazier, 24, of Hickory Hills, and Stefanie L. Botzenhart, 25, of Palos Heights, were also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after two metal pipes and a marijuana grinder were found in the car. They are due at a hearing in village hall on May 2.

Tyler J. Early, 18, of Palos Park, was issued a local ordinance violation for possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 12:28 a.m. March 30, in the 11100 block of South LaGrange Road. Police said three grams of cannabis were found in his car, along with a pipe

with drug residue, a bong used to smoke marijuana, and an open bottle of vodka. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. Early is due at a hearing in Village Hall on May 2.

Retail theft

Orland Park woman dies in cooking-related fire at home An 86-year-old Orland Park resident died as a result of a kitchen fire in her home in the 7300 block of Paradise Lane April 6 at about 5 p.m., officials of the Orland Fire Protection District confirmed Tuesday. The victim was identified as Margaret Keane.

The Orland Fire District responded to the incident and found a severely burned elderly resident

Jalil R. Smith, 23, of Harvey, was charged with theft of lost or mislaid property following an incident at Marcus Orland Park Cinema, 16350 S. LaGrange Road, at 8:30 p.m. March 8. Police said a 19-year-old woman left her wallet with a debit card and ID in one of the theaters at 8:30 p.m. and discovered when she reported it missing that the debit card had been used at the theater at 9:30 p.m. Police then reviewed video surveillance recordings with staff that showed Smith, a theater employee, using it to buy a $6 beverage. Police found that he was also wanted on an outstanding Cook County warrant for theft by deception, and was held for a bond hearing the following day.

Retail theft David L. Hudson, 37, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Marshall’s in Orland Square Mall at 3 p.m. March 17. Police said an off-duty police officer noticed Hudson leaving the store with a cart full of merchandise worth $446 that had not been paid for.

When they approached him outside, as Hudson was getting in a car with a female passenger, Hudson fled on foot, leaving the cart behind. Police said he kept calling the woman on her cellphone while they were talking to her. When they answered the phone, he agreed to return and was arrested. He is due in court on May 10.

Lavell Robinson, 40, of Blue Island, was charged with felony retail theft at Toys R Us in Orland Square Mall at 11:55 a.m. March 14. Police said Robinson was a passenger in a car stopped for a traffic violation outside the mall.

The items taken from the store were in the car, according to the report. They amounted to $190.78 in value. The charge was raised to a felony because of a previous

ing to Battalion Chief Nicholas Cinquepalmi.

The Fire District wants to remind all our residents to take caution when cooking in the home.

“We all take cooking for granted but it can result in tragedies when accidents occur,” Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield said.

“We always urge residents to refrain from wearing loose clothing

which can easily catch fire. Have a fire extinguisher present in the home and nearby. Use safe cooking practices such as never leaving food unattended on the stove.”

Fire officials said Mrs. Keane was alone in the home at the time of the fire. Her death was ruled accidental.

For more information visit www.OrlandFire.org.

Palos Heights police highlight Distracted Driving Awareness Week Each day 10 people are killed in distracted driving crashes, contributing to the 37,000 people killed in crashes on U.S. roadways during 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

To help bring attention to the dangers associated with distracted driving, the Palos Heights Police Department will again participate in Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week (DDAW), April 23-27, and conduct an enforcement campaign of Illinois’ distracted driving laws.

According to Deputy Chief William Czajkowski, “no distraction—whether texting or talking on the phone—is ever worth the loss of life on the roadway. These senseless deaths can easily be pre-

Paul G. Stampanto, 44, of Worth, was issued a local ordinance violation for retail theft at 8:39 a.m. March 29, at the Shell gas station, 12301 S. 80th Ave. Police said he was found across the street with a tote bag full of assorted snacks as well as a phone charger, headphones, sunglasses, and assorted medications taken from the store. He was also cited for possession of marijuana. Police transported him to a homeless Continued from Page 1 shelter in Oak Lawn, at his request. deleted, included speculation about Outstanding warrant the documentation of Middle EastBrittany A. Floyd, 26, of Har- ern students in Palos Township vey, was arrested on an outstand- schools, and a comparison in diging Will County warrant after the nity between First Lady Melania Pace bus she was on was involved Trump and Middle Eastern women in a traffic accident at 1:07 p.m. who wear headscarves.

Last summer, Brannigan issued April 2, at 131st Street and Laa written statement which she read Grange Road. Police said the warrant, for failure to appear in court, aloud at the monthly board meetwas discovered when everyone ing in an attempt to clarify her on the bus was asked to provide intentions. Later, she apologized identification. She is due in court by saying she was sorry if some residents felt her comments were on May 8. anti-Arab or anti-Muslim.

Suspended license “After deep reflection,” she said, “I can honestly say that my words Kyuntae D. Hunt, 40, of Chicago, was charged with driving with were poorly crafted and my feela suspended license following a ings were inadequately expressed. traffic stop at 10:39 p.m. April 2, in Racism and discrimination is not the 13500 block of Howe Avenue. my intent and is not in my heart.”

Her apology was poorly rePolice said he was also cited for ceived, with protestors claiming driving with one headlight. He is it was too little, too late and uldue in court on April 26. timately insincere. They maintain the only course of action is for her to resign.

“They can come for three more years,” Brannigan said Monday conviction and Robinson was held evening, in reference to protestors attending meetings for the remainfor a bond hearing Merisa Marie Pernice, 31, of ing length of her elected term. “I’ve Mokena, was charged with retail apologized three times over. If they theft at the Coach store in Orland don’t like me and don’t like what Square Mall at 1:50 p.m. March I’ve said, they can run against me.

15. Police said she left the store I’m not going anywhere.” with a keychain, wallet and handProtestors have also turned their bag worth $500 in her backpack. attention to her fellow elected trustPernice was also charged with ees, to Palos Township Supervisor resisting a peace officer because Colleen Schumann and even to police said she refused to hand over pepper spray and struggled with officers while being taken into custody. She is due in court Continued from Page 1 on May 1. for 2018—until Tim points out a Hit-and-run accident large bush near his property line.

Michael Gray, 22, of Chicago, “There’s a drainage ditch there,” was charged with leaving the he said, “and it’s coming right at scene of an accident following a me.” hit-and run at 5:13 p.m. March Indeed, a short walk through 17, in the 15900 block of South the yard with the Moores, behind Harlem Avenue. Police said an- the shrub and behind a decoraother driver said Gray’s vehi- tive, mini-windmill labeled and cle struck his from behind, and colored for John Deere, reveals Gray continued driving until he the drainage ditch. It feeds into was pulled over by Tinley Park a huge, buried concrete box with police at 171st and Harlem. He a large opening protected with a was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Both heavy-duty grate that might be Gray and his passenger, Gujuan more readily found on an indusD. Townsend-Burton, 24, of Crete, trial site.

During rains—and they don’t were also issued municipal violahave to be severe rains these days, tions for possession of cannabis. says Tim—water rushes through Police said Gray was carrying 9 grams of it, and Townsend-Burton the drainage ditch from the west had 27 grams. Gray was due in and northwest and soon begins to gush through the grate and into court today, April 12. the box, where a long pipe carResisting arrest ries the water under the Moores’ Aaron J. Kirkwood, 22, of property, under Cypress Lane and Palatine, was charged with ag- into a creek a short distance east gravated resisting a peace officer of the street.

The problem is that the inlet after police responded to a disturbance outside Hooters, 15300 can’t handle the volume from even S. LaGrange Road, at 6:57 p.m. moderate rainstorms and the water March 11. Police said Kirkwood soon cascades over the top of the was fighting with his cousin, grate and into Tim’s and Melinand when they were separated, da’s yard.

As it collects in the yard, the Kirkwood continued shouting and being aggressive toward officers. water flows into a five-foot-wide He was also cited for disturbing man-made channel which makes the peace and held for a bond a hard turn in the yard and guides the water along the south side of hearing the following day.

Brannigan

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Theft

in the kitchen. Paramedics quickly treated the subject and transported her to Palos Hospital. She was then taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood for treatment in the Burn Center, where she died.

The fire was contained to the kitchen of the home.

“Our firefighters and paramedics did an outstanding job considering the circumstances,” accord-

Water

vented if drivers simply choose to focus on the core task of driving when behind the wheel. We aim to do our part to help keep Palos Heights’ roads safer,” he said.

The second annual Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week is a coordinated effort between the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, AAA, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois High School High School and College Driver Education Association, and nearly 300 local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois.

It is designed to educate motorists about the dangers of driving while distracted and to enforce the laws on Illinois’ roadways. Last year’s DDAW efforts resulted in more than 18,000 warnings and

citations for distracted driving offenses.

Contrary to what some drivers may think, hands‐free, handheld, and in‐vehicle technologies are not distraction‐free, even if a driver’s eyes are on the road and their hands are on the wheel, Czajkowski explained. The latest AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research found that: Drivers who text when behind the wheel more than double their odds of being involved in a crash.

Drivers who use in‐vehicle technologies, like voice‐based and touch screen features, can be distracted for more than 40 seconds when completing tasks like programming navigation or sending a text message.

Removing eyes from the road

for just two seconds doubles the risk for a crash.

Violating Illinois’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Know before you go.

In Illinois, the law prohibits all drivers from texting and driving, as well as from using a hand‐held phone while driving. The law also prohibits all teen drivers from using a cell phone while driving.

These partnerships have been formed to help further a traffic safety culture in Illinois and to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries resulting from distracted driving, said the Palos Heights PD in its news release about Distracted Driving Awareness Week.

More information can be obtained at www.iddaw.org.

Sean Morrison, committeeman of the Palos Township Republican Organization. Morrison is also the Cook County Commissioner of the 17th District.

Each has been called upon, repeatedly, to pressure Brannigan to resign, which they say cannot be done because only voters can remove her from her elected position.

The packed monthly meetings, the often-heated rhetoric and the close quarters between the meeting attendees and the Board has Brannigan questioning safety.

“Have you asked the police why they’re not here? Probably would be a good idea to find out,” she said after the meeting. “We have requested and they have refused. I’m not going to tolerate it anymore.

I want the (Palos Hills) police to be here, and if they won’t be here then the state police has to be.”

Deputy Chief Jeff Cucio of the Palos Hills Police Department told The Regional News “We have been in touch with the Township office and we’re aware of the meeting schedule,” he said.

“We’re keeping an eye on the area, we understand that tensions are high, but we’re abiding by what the Township office requested.”

“We are always standing by,” he said. “We respond to every call (for assistance) that takes place in Palos Hills.”

When asked if she feels she is in any danger at the meetings, Brannigan said “There have been times that I have. In fact, tonight I think I saw a gentleman with a

weapon under his jacket.”

Her comment was met with a quick response from Basem Kawar, national coordinator of the National Network of Arab American Communities.

“I’m sick of this idea that our community is violent,” he said.

“Our community is not violent.

Everything she is talking about is avoiding the fundamental question around racism and bigotry. All this nonsense she talks about is missing the fact that this problem was created by Trustee Sharon Brannigan.

There must be accountability.”

“Hate speech translates into tangible effects on our community,” he said. “Hate speech translates into hate crimes. It’s okay for an elected official to spew that racist hate on social media? What kind of message is that sending—that it’s okay to talk down to Muslims and Arabs and immigrants and people who look different?”

Brannigan, who says she has received emails of support from across the U.S. and from as far away as England, chooses not to encourage her supporters to attend the meetings due to her concerns about security, a position scoffed at by Kawar.

Both factions claim there have been cases of abuse during or after the meetings by one or more members of the opposing side.

Word of a possible mediation meeting with a representative from the Department of Justice, as originally reported by The Regional News, has apparently not been re-ignited. The community

coalition withdrew due to their claim of “bad faith” on the part of the Township by speaking about it to the media.

“We’ve tried to meet with the other side,” said Brannigan, in reference to the called-off meeting. “When they (the protestors) ask questions at tonight’s meeting about ‘why aren’t you answering us?’—well, we have been more than willing to sit down and talk with any of the leaders. They refused to meet with the Department of Justice and we can’t do anything about that.”

“When you have your hand extended for a resolution and it’s not taken, that’s not my problem,” she said.

“Brannigan will not be part of any conversations that we are to hold with the Township, if we decide to hold any conversations,” said Kawar.

“It’s been proven over and over again that she is ill-suited to serve in public office,” he said.

“It’s okay to criticize legislation but the second you single out one community over another with the shameful posts she put on social media, that’s taking the confrontation to a different level.”

“We all have to pay for our mistakes,” said Kawar. “The way the community believe she should pay for her mistakes is that she should step down.”

And will she? Before departing Palos Township headquarters after Monday’s meeting, her quick reply was “Not going to happen.”

their house toward a storm sewer near the street.

But the channel, too, is frequently overwhelmed in its ability to handle the volume, leaving standing water against their foundation where it sometimes makes its way into the basement.

The Moores moved to Cypress Lane during March of 2003, relocating from another part of Palos Heights, and by summertime they knew they had a problem.

“They’ve gotten progressively worse,” said Tim, “in both the frequency events, the severity of the events and the relative minor weather-related activity that can trigger a problem.”

Whereas it used to take a rain of several inches for the water to pose a danger, now a rain of as little as 1.25 or 1.5 inches can be a problem, said the Moores.

“For the first 5-7 years, the problems were relatively infrequent,” Tim said. “Over the last 7-10 years, they are damn-near incessant.”

Tim and Linda have to patrol their property during rains, wielding rakes to keep the grate on the inlet box and the grate on the storm sewer near the street free of all the water-born debris that can accumulate and slow down the flow. This frequently has to be done at night.

Vacations? They’re always worried while away.

“We’re checking on the weather, we’re looking on the computer, monitoring the radar,” said Me-

Tim and Melinda Moore stand at the edge of their backyard beside a drainage intake designed to consume rainwater runoff before it floods the Moore’s property. The intake is frequently overwhelmed and 8-10 inches of water can accumulate in their yard, flowing all the way up to their back door.

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

linda. “We’ve literally had times when Tim has said ‘Call the people looking after our cats and make sure the basement’s not flooding.’”

“Nobody wants to live like that,” she said.

“It’s off the charts,” said Tim about the anxiety level when away from their home.

Their basement took in 10-12 inches of water during the most severe storm they can recall, in 2006, but Tim said, “typically speaking, we get 2-3 inches, maybe 4, of nasty water.”

The Moores were forced to hire an electrician to remove electrical outlets from their basement walls.

Still, Tim and Melinda—the par-

ents of two sons—have remained positive.

“We have tried very consciously and purposefully to be as cordial and cooperative with the city as possible,” said Tim, who complimented public works employees and city officials for their efforts over the years.

“They’ve tried to think creatively about a lot of different things to try to manage the water in a way to lessen the impact to our property,” said Tim. The Moores now wait, hopeful for a positive outcome, but they won’t soon be taking their eyes from the sky.

The Regional News

Litter can sound innocent, but it is a growing problem Volunteers will hit the streets and other public areas of Palos Park April 21 as part of an annual effort to eliminate litter from the community.

“Rid Litter Day,” organized by the Beautification Committee, will begin at 9 a.m. in front of the Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Gloves and bags will be distributed.

Service hour forms will be signed.

An estimated two tons of litter have already been picked up since the annual event began in 1997.

It’s a key effort in the village’s 2018 Litter Awareness Program, announced by Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney and Police Commissioner Dan Polk.

“Litter is a pervasive problem that adversely affects the health, wealth and welfare of Palos Park residents,” said Mahoney. “It’s one of my pet peeves, especially at this time of year.

Litter is a growing concern for our environment, said the two village officials. Research and experience has shown that littering is mainly a matter of individual behavior. Many choose to be careless in picking up after themselves or having proper receptacles to dispose of their waste, they said.

“As we head more fully into spring 2018, we are asking everyone to join us in our renewed effort to make anti-littering the mantra of Palos Park. “Litter poses health risks, harms water quality and wildlife habitat, and is an offense against communities.”

Mahoney said that one of the most effective methods to curb litter is for local residents to clean up

Marathon

Continued from Page 1 I like raising money for them because it is a good organization and it helps the kids (who couldn’t otherwise afford to join activity programs). It is nice to show them that you can do a lot of things while in a wheelchair. Everybody can participate,” said Cancialosi.

Each year, SWSRA also sponsors a half-mile Walk, Run or Roll at the Southwest Half Marathon and 10K, for people with disabilities.

around their property, meaning not only what’s within a homeowner’s specific lot lines but areas around their property, too, including street frontage.

“You can do your part in keeping Palos Park beautiful and litter-free,” said Commissioner Polk.

Polk wants to alert motorists that littering violations will result in police issuing tickets to anyone caught committing the offense, particularly from their vehicles.

There are seven primary sources, said the officials: • Household trash-handling and its placement at the curb for collection • Dumpsters used by businesses • Loading docks • Construction and demolition sites • Trucks with uncovered loads • Pedestrians • Motorists Litter is blown about by wind and traffic or carried by water. It moves until trapped by a curb, building or fence.

Once litter has accumulated, it invites people to add more, said Mahoney and Polk, who ask local residents to consider these statistics about how long some common forms of litter take to decompose: • Paper, 2-4 weeks • Candy wrapper, 1-3 months • Plastic bag, 1-5 months • Aluminum can, 200-500 years • Plastic drink bottle, 450 years • Glass bottle, 1 million years “Litter can cause a whole range of problems for everyone in a community,” said the mayor and the commissioner.

Discarded in streets and parks, litter can travel through the storm water system to streams and rivers, where it can cause harm to wildlife.

Litter is costly, said Mahoney and Polk. Removing it from the environment is expensive.

Litter is a threat to public health, they said, because it attracts vermin and is a breeding ground for bacteria.

In addition, litter can be a fire hazard.

“Accumulated litter and carelessly discarded cigarette butts are potential fire hazards,” said the mayor and commissioner. “It looks bad. It negatively affects the image of places, especially tourist locations.”

Litter can harm or kill wildlife, the village officials said. Plastics can choke or suffocate birds and marine life.

The cost to try to clean up litter strains federal and state budgets, businesses, transportation systems, schools, and national parks, Mahoney and Polk said.

The problem strikes a particularly deep chord with Mahoney, who recalls the famous Keep America Beautiful public service campaign in the 1970s depicting actor Iron Eyes Cody, known then as “The Crying Indian,” who was shown shedding a tear because of litter.

“Those commercials were incredibly powerful to me as a young adult,” said the mayor, “to see that American Indian crying over the spoiled beauty of his natural surroundings.”

He said he has completed other marathons and half-marathons, but likes the Southwest Half Marathon for several reasons.

“I think it is a good road race.

It is relatively flat, and it is shady (through the forest preserves), so that is nice for me,” he said.

“My best time in that race is 1 hour 44 minutes. That is my go-to time, what I want to beat,” he said.

“We’re very happy to have John back in the race,” said race organizer Mel Diab at the last planning meeting held on Friday.

“We’re very appreciative of all the money he raises too. He

and his wife are very generous throughout the year,” said Paula Marr of SWSRA. “A lot of our clients depend on that scholarship money to participate in activities.”

Diab and co-founder Jeff Prestinario said the total number of people registered for both main races is approaching 1,000, and preparations are running smoothly for the events, which will kick off around 7:30 a.m. May 6 at 7600 W. Route 83.

“We’re hoping to crack 1,200 runners. That would be great. We just cross our fingers for good weather,” said Diab.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

LEGAL SALE NOTICE FOR INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS INVITATION TO BID: Canadian National Railway Company (“CN”) will be receiving bids for the sale of 54 empty Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. (“Hanjin”) intermodal shipping containers located at its facilities in the United States (the “Containers”) until 5 p.m. on April 30, 2018. Photos of said Containers and their types and locations are available upon request.

Interested parties shall submit their best and final offers by email to Jackie Singer at the following email address: jackie.singer@cn.ca.

Bids shall contain the bidder’s name, address, telephone number, email address, the amount of the bid and proof of funds and identify the Containers by serial number and location. Bids that do not include all the preceding information or are received subsequent to the aforementioned date and time, will be considered unresponsive and disqualified. CN reserves the right to reject any all bids, re-bid said sales and/or credit bid its common law and statutory possessory liens and other security interests in an aggregate amount of not less than (a) US$750,000.00 in outstanding storage charges owed through February 28, 2018, and (b) US$1,000,000.00 in other debt secured by the Containers, and in each case owed by Hanjin to CN. Upon acceptance of the bid, the successful bidder will be notified within three days of selection and required to present full payment within 15 days. The method of payment is by cash, wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified check. If the successful bidder fails to present payment, the second highest bidder will be given the next opportunity. All Containers are sold “AS IS” and must be completely removed from CN’s facilities within 30 days of the sale.

On May 2, 2017, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in In re Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd., Chapter 15 Case No. 16-27041 (JKS) entered an order granting CN authority to, inter alia, enforce its rights and remedies and sell and dispose of the Containers under applicable law.

Questions regarding the sale shall be directed to Jackie Singer via email at jackie.singer@cn.ca.

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Pritzker needs to use the F-word JB Pritzker appears to have chosen a solid message for the fall campaign. The overall theme at the successful Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s press conference the day after he won the primary race was “Bruce Rauner is a failed governor.” The message is also the primary subject of his online advertising push against Rauner.

Not coincidentally, that’s pretty much the exact same message Rauner successfully used against former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn four years ago. “Pat Quinn failed.” Period. End of story. Whatever the question was, the answer was: “Pat Quinn failed.” When will you release your complete tax returns? “Pat Quinn failed.” What about the questions about your company’s business practices? “Pat Quinn failed.” What color is the sky? “Pat Quinn failed.”

Rauner avoided answering an awful lot of questions with that response back in the day. When he’s properly managed, the man knows how to stay on message, and it worked phenomenally well in 2014.

Gov. Rauner’s message since he’s taken office has been a variation of blaming House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. No budget? “Madigan.” State fairgrounds deteriorating? “Madigan.” Sky isn’t blue today? “Madigan.”

Because he’s stayed so perfectly on message, Rauner has completely framed the current political debate. What did Pritzker’s top two Democratic primary opponents use against the frontrunner the most? “Madigan.” What question does Pritzker get whenever a reporter interviews him? “Madigan?” Pritzker has to change the subject. He has the answer, but he’s just not using it yet. He’s still allowing Rauner to control the campaign.

“Obviously you’re going to keep getting asked about this,” I said to Pritzker hours after his post-election press conference to denounce Rauner as a failure. “The governor says you’re Madigan’s handpicked candidate. The governor says if you win, Madigan will run the state. And you have said you’re going to be independent. But how?”

“Bruce Rauner’s got nothing else to talk about,” Pritzker replied.

“He has for the last three and a half years, he’s tried to trash Democrats by throwing the Speaker at them.” Then he said, “I’ve been an independent leader my whole life. I don’t think that any of that sticks to me.”

OK, stop right there. Nobody in Voter Land has any clue whatsoever about Pritzker’s life. They mainly know what they see on TV. For the next several months, the TV ads they’ll see will be about how Pritzker is Madigan’s corrupt stooge.

The “right” answer is: “Bruce Rauner’s got nothing else to talk about because he’s a failed governor.” If you’re going to have a campaign theme, then for crying out loud use it so incessantly that we all get completely sick and tired of hearing it. Then — and only then — will you know it’s working.

Pritzker eventually did slip in the word “failed,” but only in relation to Rauner’s failure to win his primary by more than a tiny margin.

The big worry expressed by several Democratic insiders who otherwise support Pritzker is that the nominee may not be tough enough, mean enough and single-minded enough to really take it to Rauner, who we all know by now is willing to say and do whatever crazy thing it takes to win — up to and including calling Rep. Jeanne Ives, of all people, a Madigan pawn. Beating a guy like that requires strict message discipline, even in a “blue” state in a “blue” year. Blithely treading water through November risks a 2016-style ending.

So, I asked Pritzker about this. I’ve heard more than one Democrat, I told him, who wished he would show more meanness. Does he believe he has what it takes to really take it to Rauner?

“I absolutely have what it takes to beat Bruce Rauner,” Pritzker said. “He’s an utter and complete disaster as a governor. I’m gonna make that clear.”

Then make it as clear as that with every answer to every question, man.

Pritzker used to tell the story about when Rauner attacked him the first day he publicly expressed an interest in running for governor.

“Well,” his wife said, according to Pritzker, “we’ll just have to crush him like the roach he is.” Pritzker admitted that he hadn’t used that story in a long time, but said he will be “equally explicit as we move forward to make sure people know what it is that we intend to do in the general election.”

That’s a lot of garbly words instead of just: “Rauner failed.” He’s got a winning message. He should use it.

Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

OPINION

The Regional News

RICH MILLER

May marks 30-year anniversary of journalism giant’s passing I was always lucky as a journalist. I had everything going against me to succeed.

I didn’t graduate from journalism school.

I flunked English composition repeatedly in school. I’m Arab American and faced constant criticism from activists in the pro-Israel community, even at newspapers where I worked, and was attacked by other Arabs who didn’t understand the power of communications.

Worse, I let my mother down, choosing journalism over medicine. Arab moms want their sons to either be doctors or grocery store owners, not low-paying journalists who only set themselves up for conflict.

Yet when I entered journalism in 1975, luck was on my side.

I began by publishing an English-language Arab American newspaper that immediately caught the attention and scrutiny of the FBI. In 1977, sitting in the packed editorial offices of the old twice-weekly Southtown Economist, I was the only one to raise a hand when the publisher asked for a volunteer to cover Chicago City Hall, later to pioneer a bureau there.

I arrived at City Hall full time, after covering it for one year, in the spring of 1978, right about the time that the boredom of Mayor Michael A. Bilandic’s administration was being swept out by the unpredictability of his former Consumer Services Commissioner, Jane M. Byrne.

Most importantly, I met a good friend, someone who would mentor my career and

RAY HANANIA boost me in professional journalism. Harry Golden, Jr., got the Chicago Sun-Times to hire me in 1985.

Harry was the journalist’s journalist. The guy had no biases. He called it just the way it was, good, bad or ugly. His writing was powerful. The guy was a true wordsmith, slamming away at his Underwood typewriter like a baseball player with a .300 or higher batting average. He had a brutal honesty that was pure accuracy.

Golden ruled Chicago City Hall from his roost in the 2nd Floor Press Room that today carries his name. When he wasn’t slamming out exclusives, he was carefully snipping articles from the Sun-Times newspaper to carefully fold and index in his librarian’s drawers behind his desk overlooking LaSalle Street.

Golden was a wealth of stories. He’d often regale the press room with stories about journalism in the 1960s, great reporters like Ed Schreiber, Frank Sullivan, Jay McMullen, and Mike Royko. A lot of the stories had to do with Chicago police officers having to drive drunken reporters back to their suburban homes as a favor.

Golden’s father was a friend and biog-

rapher of the poet Carl Sandburg. Harry published his own newspaper, “The Carolina Israelite,” and authored nine books, including “Only in America.” Harry Junior was his father’s book editor.

Harry favored me and helped get me my job at the Sun-Times, in a large part because he never stopped thanking me for serving during the Vietnam War. Golden served during the Korean War before working for the Charlotte Observer, the Detroit Free Press and eventually the Sun-Times.

He strode into City Hall wearing Giorgio Armani suits, and had his hair cut every week in the lower level of the county courthouse building, even when he really didn’t need a haircut.

And you didn’t have to strain to hear Golden calling in by telephone his city budget exclusives with his gravelly-voiced Brooklyn accent.

He once told one of Alderman Fred Roti’s nieces she looked more beautiful than a cardinal in the spring. To which she retorted, in her own New York-like accent, “Ha-wee … you ha-ba way wit woyds!”

And when he broke his many scoops, he would crow about his ‘good stawwee!”

Golden was 60 when he died of cancer on May 2, 1988.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Reach him through his website at www.Hanania.com or by email at rghanania@gmail.com.

READERS WRITE Marching for our lives is worth it!

Each week, I enjoy reading Ray Hanania’s editorial column in The Regional News. I usually learn something and appreciate his perspective. However, I felt his comments on anti-gun protest that appeared in the March 29, 2018 edition completely missed the mark, and they bothered me enough to respond.

My immediate reaction to the article was that Mr. Hanania is just one more dispirited adult in this country—the kind that prompted students across the country to or-

ganize in the first place. I don’t know if he attended the March for Our Lives rally in Chicago’s Union Park on March 23, but I did. It was important to me that I stand in solidarity with Chicagoland kids and listen to their opinions and to stories of how gun violence, or the threat of it, affects their daily lives.

What may have started with grief and anger turned into an energized, creative and peaceful event. The attendees appeared to be from all different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and many people brought their young children. In addition, the police were patient and helpful, and I didn’t witness a

shred of counter-protest. The whole experience left me optimistic and renewed my affection for the City of Chicago.

This country is living with a president that speaks off the top of his head instead of carefully considering his words. He also continually criticizes the press and decides which news is “fake,” depending on whether or not it favors him.

We have a much-too-powerful gun lobby in this nation that values the right to guns more than it values human life. Quite frankly, I’m amazed and encouraged that teenagers in the United States have

enough hope and faith in democracy to speak out the way they have. We need to encourage and applaud that, because the other options include despair and possible wide-scale violent revolt.

I feel better growing old in this country, knowing that our high school students are looking forward to their right to vote. Career politicians that accept NRA contributions and act in their own best interests before those of their constituents should consider themselves warned. New, young voters and their parents are ready to “Vote them out!”

Susan Manglano, Palos Park

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Sinclair Broadcasting: next time, just put your name to the message

By Gene Policinski Sinclair Broadcasting’s recent promotional message on the state of today’s news — delivered to its TV audiences nationwide — is as protected by the Owned and operated by Southwest Regional Publishing Co. First Amendment as it was an oafish attempt to hide corporate Mark Hornung, Chief Operating Officer messaging under the veneer of The Business Side The News Side local news reporting.

Donna Brown, Sales Director Anthony Caciopo, Editor In other words, it was Monica Cotter, Finance Director Dermot Connolly, Reporter commentary from a conservaMike Russell, Production Director Jason Maholy, Sports Editor tive company that has a First Bonnie Hesik, Pre-press Manager Lauren Ziemann, Art Director Amendment right to express its Chuck Ingwersen, Designer views, but it was also a shoddy tactic that undermined the Southwest Regional Publishing very thing Sinclair’s leader12243 S. Harlem Ave. ship claimed to support: good Palos Heights, IL 60463 journalism.

Phone: (708) 448-4000 Deadspin — an online sports Fax: (708) 448-4012 news site — put together a now Website: www.theregionalnews.com widely-shared video of news email: TheRegional@comcast.net anchors from 45 Sinclair-owned Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

American stations, all reading in synchrony from the same Deadlines script. The video’s echo-chamber Editorial: Noon, Saturday • Advertising: 5 p.m., Monday effect laid bare what many have Subscription rates: Local, delivered by mail, $49 a year in advance. Out-of-State, $58 described as an “Orwellian” a year. Single copies, $1. Postmaster: Send address changes to THE REGIONAL NEWS, attempt to deliver a persuasive 12243 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 and additional post offices. message using trusted voices in The Regional News cannot be responsible for the return of unsolicited material. USPS local journalism.

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The mash-up of TV anchors, Entered as periodical mail at the Post Office at Palos Heights, IL, 60643 and delivering the script with varyadditional post offices under the Act of March 3, 1879. ing degrees of sincerity, prompted dire warnings from left-lean© Entire contents copyright 2015 Southwest Regional Publishing ing cable news commentators This newspaper is dedicated to the memory of about media consolidation and those who gave their lives to protect America’s ulterior political motives. freedom of the press, whenever and however it President Trump tweeted a may be threatened. defense of Sinclair, using the

controversy to take yet another swipe at the same mainstream news outlets he frequently attacks: “So funny to watch Fake News Networks, among the most dishonest groups of people I have ever dealt with, criticize Sinclair Broadcasting for being biased.”

Trump has it wrong — critics took aim at the method, not the message.

Let’s parse the actual effort.

As it has in the past on various subjects, Sinclair’s top management — now in charge of TV stations in 81 markets across the nation — sent to its stations a one-minute script warning viewers of “fake news” and impugning the “one-sided news stories plaguing our country,” and the standards and goals of unnamed media outlets intent on pushing “their own personal bias and agenda to control ‘exactly what people think.’”

Anchors close the monologue by looking directly into the camera while delivering a solemn warning that “this is extremely dangerous to our democracy.” Whew. As an old PR adage goes, “Nothing sells like sincerity — even if you have to fake it.”

Yes, so-called “fake news” — a term so often misused and fraught with political baggage that my Newseum Education colleagues prefer “false news”

— is a problem, whether it rests in sloppy reporting, expressed or hidden bias, or outright falsehoods.

But why combat the problem with promotional messages designed to appear locally generated when they are not? Why require local news anchors — who, surveys tell us, are more trusted than others in today’s journalism world — to read a PR script with no indication to viewers that’s all they are doing?

For its part, Sinclair has not been bashful about its tactics or purpose. In a memo obtained

by The Washington Post, a top executive at the company said criticism of the prepared statements comes from those “upset about our well-researched journalistic initiative focused on fair and objective reporting.”

Scott Livingston, senior VP for news at Sinclair, sent an email to The Baltimore Sun that said “The stories we are referencing in this promo are the unsubstantiated ones (i.e. fake/false) like ‘Pope Endorses Trump,’ which move quickly across social media and result in an ill-informed public...that’s the goal of these announcements: to reiterate our commitment to reporting facts in a pursuit of truth.”

So why not be truthful about the source of the promotional

words? Sinclair’s stations are concentrated in cities and states where the majority voted for Trump in the 2016 election — and where audiences are likely to be particularly receptive of any message that questions the veracity of the news media.

Just label the segments as “commentary” and use someone other than a news anchor to deliver the message. Problem solved.

Some of those pushing back at Sinclair’s critics have argued that newspapers have editorial pages where such a message easily would pass ethical muster, whether locally written or “canned” content produced far from the home turf.

Yes, newspapers have editorial pages: sections clearly identified as opinion, and where most publications reserve one wellknown spot to deliver their own views.

Next time, Sinclair execs, do yourself and your massive national audience a favor — and fight “fake news” at the same time — by just being transparent about where your message is coming from.

Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@ newseum.org, or follow him on Twitter at @genefac.

BUSINESS

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Strategies for your investment ‘garden’

Photo by Kelly White

An official grand opening will be held April 26 at Neats Repeats, 6602 W. 111th St. in Worth. Neat Repeats is also located in Orland Park at 9028 W. 159th St.

Grand opening for Neat Repeats in Worth

Developers buy Oak Lawn shopping center A pair of Chicago developers have joined forced to buy the mostly vacant shopping center at 95th Street and Pulaski Road in Oak Lawn, which was once home to a Kmart store and a controversial Chuck E. Cheese restaurant/arcade.

Hubbard Street Group and Keeler Real Estate purchased the shopping center from Kimco Realty for a reported $10.3 million.

They are hoping to begin redevelopment of the 15-acre site by the end of this year.

Hubbard Street Managing Partner John McLinden told Bisnow. com that his firm and Keeler jumped at the chance to buy the 184,000-square-foot center — which was only 15 percent occupied at the time of closing — because it offers several redevelopment opportunities tied to nearby activity. The shopping center is surrounded by high-credit retail tenants, including Target, Portillo’s Hot Dogs, Home Depot, Jewel-Osco and Walgreens.

Advocate Christ Medical Center, one of the region’s largest medical centers, is nearby. McLinden said 95th Street has one of the best demographic mixes south of

BOB BONG Chicago.

McLinden said the Hubbard Street-Keeler JV will determine a final redevelopment plan in the upcoming months. Options for redevelopment may include retail, restaurants, hospitality, medical office or auto dealerships.

“Rarely do we get an opportunity to buy a blank slate in a mature market like 95th Street,” McLinden said.

The center’s outlots — which house a Chase Bank, First Midwest Bank and LongHorn Steakhouse — have longer-term leases and will not be part of the redevelopment, but the interior tenants like Payless ShoeSource, Lumber Liquidators and Pep Boys may be, McLinden said.

Country Squire Foods teams up with U-Haul in Chicago Heights U-Haul Company of Illinois Inc. has announced that Country Squire Foods has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Chicago Heights community.

The supermarket at 113 W. Joe Orr Road will offer U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes.

Country Squire Foods owner Jeff Jaber said he was proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of southeast Cook County.

U-Haul hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. After-hours drop-off is available for customer convenience.

For information or to reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location, call 708-441-6009.

Blain’s to reopen expanded Bourbonnais location Blain’s Farm and Fleet has announced the reopening this week of its expanded store at 1811 N. Route 50 in Bourbonnais.

The grand reopening will run from Thursday, April 12, through Saturday, April 14, and will include prizes, giveaways, demonstrations, kids activities and door buster deals throughout the store.

The new store will include a customer drive-through lane, an enhanced auto service center and a re-designed façade and interior.

It will feature a new lawn and garden department, expanded fishing section and tool department, a Stihl Shop, and an expanded Carhartt Shop.

“Shoppers will be able to experience hands-on demonstrations and speak with experts from brands like DeWALT and Milwaukee Tools, Champion, Generac, Lincoln Electric, FoodSaver and Crockpot. There will be something for everyone,” Kristin Stewart, chief marketing officer, said in a news release.

“We will be giving away gift cards every hour, as well as daily prizes and grand prizes.

Events will include hair cutting demonstrations by Wahl Clippers, horse training by the amazing Ray Ainsworth, local DJs broadcasting live, and pictures with our miniature semi,” she said.

Farm and Fleet of Bourbonnais first opened its doors in April 1977.

“Originally, this location was outside of the main commerce of town, but it wasn’t long before we were surrounded by other stores, businesses and a thriving community,” Jane Blain Gilbertson, owner and president of Blain’s Farm & Fleet, said in a news release.

It’s the second expansion for the store. In the early 1990s, Blain’s expanded the Bourbonnais store to 112,000 square feet.

The new renovation expands the store an additional 25,000 square feet to a total of 134,000 square feet.

“We’ve proudly served the Bourbonnais community for over four decades and are thrilled to continue to reinvest in our communities and our customers,” said Blain Gilbertson. “We care about the economic growth and stability of the cities we serve. I am proud to carry on this mission of offering the latest and greatest items along with quality brands at prices everyone can afford.”

Oooh Wee to open second location Oooh Wee Candy and Cereal Bar, which opened in December in the food court at River Oaks Center in Calumet City, has announced plans to open a second location next week at Southlake Mall in Hobart in northwest Indiana.

The store serves 75 kinds of cold or hot cereals along with 25 different toppings and 10 types of milk and more than 200 old school candies by the piece.

It has scheduled an April 20 opening at Southlake Mall.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

You can track business openings and closings at http://bobbongonbusiness.com/

BUSINESS NOTES Palos Area Chamber will meet for lunch Tuesday The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held from11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 at Alan B. Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights.

Lunch will be provided by the school’s culinary art students. All proceeds from the event will be donated back to the school.

The cost for the luncheon is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. Event organizers say seating is limited and early registration is requested. More information can be obtained at

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

COMINGS & GOINGS

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has scheduled the grand opening for later this month of its new Neat Repeats Resale store in Worth.

The grand opening of the new store at 6602 W. 111th St. in the Worth Plaza Shopping Center is set for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 26.

There will be an open house with light refreshments and a special 50 percent off storewide sale.

Work on the new facility began about a year ago. It opened late last year and replaced its longtime home a few blocks away. The new building almost doubled the shop’s size from 4,000 square feet to 7,200 square feet. The new location also has a larger parking lot and a donation processing center.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia and Neat Repeats Resale will hold a special ribbon-tying ceremony in honor of the strong bond between the organization and the Village of Worth that has lasted over 30 years. Village officials have been invited and the ribbon tying is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

The event follows National Volunteer Appreciation Week and will honor the more than 200 volunteers who donate their time and energy to Neat Repeats Resale and the Crisis Center for South Suburbia.

Proceeds from the shop and another in Orland Park are used to help fund operations for the Crisis Center, which assists victims of domestic violence.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

business.palosareachamber.org or by calling the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce office at (708) 480-3025.

Palos Township residents can file property tax appeals Property tax assessment appeals for Palos Township residents are currently being accepted through May 2 at the Palos Township office, 10802 S. Roberts Rd. in Palos Hills.

The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Appeal applications must be received by the Cook County As-

sessor no later than May 3, said Palos Township Assessor Robert E. Maloney.

“The township will assist residents with applications until Wednesday, May 2nd, allowing the last day, Thursday, May 3, for delivery,” he said.

Palos Township covers all or parts of Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Willow Springs and Worth.

Township residents who’d like more information about the application process, as well as to learn if their property is located within Palos Township, can call (708) 598-4418 for more information.

If you’re a gardener, your busy season is at hand, as April has been designated National Garden Month. But could the skills you deploy at gardening be transferred to other areas of your life — such as investing?

Here are a few ideas for doing just that: • Establish a timeline. As a gardener, you typically follow a well-defined timeline. You need to get the soil ready a few months before you want to plant, and you need to plant at different times, depending on what plants you choose. You even need to set up a schedule for watering, feeding, weeding and other garden care. As an investor, you may also need to observe a timeline. During the early and middle stages of your career, you probably need to invest primarily for growth, so you can build resources for a comfortable retirement. Then, as you near retirement, you may want to lower your risk level by shifting some — though certainly not all — of your investment dollars from growth-oriented vehicles into more income-producing ones. And once you do retire, your focus will shift to preserving your money, so one of your key decisions will center on how much you can af-

Matthew Van Howe Edward Jones

ford to withdraw each year from your investment portfolio.

• Choose “healthy” investments.

Gardeners like to choose plants they know will really last. That’s why they look for things such as green leaves, as opposed to brown or yellow ones, and thick stems, which usually indicate a plant is strong, healthy and capable of surviving a transition from the pot to the ground. And when you invest, you, too, should look for signs of health in the investments you choose. For example, when picking stocks, look for companies with solid fundamentals, such as experienced management, strong earnings and the demonstrated ability to produce products and services attractive to consumers.

Or, when considering bonds, consider those that independent rating agencies have awarded the highest grades, in terms of the financial strength of the issuer.

• Feed your investments properly. Things like fertilizer and plant food can be valuable, but the most

important element in plant nutrition is water. Under-watered plants will not survive, but overwatering your plants can certainly damage them severely. When you invest, you also need to know the right amount of “food,” or “nutrients,” to apply. If you don’t put enough money into investments, they may not grow as much as you’d like.

On the other hand, it is possible to “overwater” certain investments.

For example, if you constantly put money into just one or two investments, they could end up crowding out others in your portfolio, causing you to lose the value of diversification. And if these particular investments are already growth-oriented vehicles, highly subject to market risk, they could take a big hit during a market downturn. Ultimately, seek a balance in how you distribute your investment dollars.

Year after year, successful gardeners reap the rewards of their labors. And following some of their habits can help you work toward a long-lasting and fruitful investment garden, too.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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 Brown James J Tr to White Eugene, 15132 Sunset Ridge Dr, $145,000.00; Metrich Walter M to Rea Lawrence J, 14230 Creekcrossing Dr, $275,000.00; Michals Meghan L to Decuir Barbara A, 9136 Sutton Ct, Unit #103, $140,000.00; Alagno Joseph M to Marshall Richard J, 15712 Foxbend Ct, Unit #157122N, $152,500.00; Cossyleon Felipe to Gary Charles, 10240 Hawthorne Dr, $222,000.00; Herzfeld Stephen to Investomania Llc, 7315 157th St, Unit #2C, $102,000.00; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Georgopulos George, 10306 Hilltop Ave, $215,000.00; Marquette Bk Tr to Albitar Yahia M T, 9325 Montgomery Dr, $164,000.00; Apostol Louis G Adm to Okla Ike K, 7305 154th St, Unit #427305, $131,000.00; Magana Eloy to Kaikini Hareet A, 7707 W 157th St, $315,000.00;

Yoon Jung Soo to Damshel Yury, 15630 Peachtree Dr, $276,000.00.

Palos Park Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Schultz Trust, 12219 S 89th Ave, $280,000.00;

Milovac Brian to Heimer David J, 31 McCord Trace, $450,000.00; Pemberton Brian P to Baleckaitis Viktorija, 12437 80th Ave, $357,500.00; Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co to Ritchie Ryan, 9108 123rd St, $239,000.00.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of April 9)

30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo

RATES APR POINTS 4.500 4.545 0 3.875 3.930 0 4.365 4.420 0

United Trust Bank (as of April 9)

30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.500 4.521 0 4.125 4.162 0 4.125 4.179 0

Prospect Savings Bank (as of April 10)

30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.375 4.491 0 4.000 4.158 0 3.625 3.826 0

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of April 10)

30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.625 4.7120 0 4.375 4.4910 0 4.125 4.2610 0

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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DEATH NOTICES

PICK OF THE LITTER

John Richard Barnard John Richard Barnard of Essex, IL, passed away December 18, 2017, in Bradenton, FL, on his 81st birthday. John was born on December 18, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Anna Barnard.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Thomas and James. John is survived by his wife of 18 years,

Darlene Barnard; his two sons, John (Teresa) Barnard and Mark (Cheryl) Barnard; his two daughters, Kathleen (Tobey) Delaney and Suzanne (Mike) Buss; and 15 grandchildren.

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at Zoar Community Church, 18172 W. Rt. 17, Reddick, IL, on Saturday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m.

Eugene F. Paschall Eugene F. Paschall passed away on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, at the age of 96 years in Palos Heights, where he lived for more than 50 years. Gene was born on January 7, 1922, to Fred and Ota Paschall in Neosho, Mo. His family moved to Coal Creek, Colo., to join a settlement of fellow Missourians when Gene was six years old.

As a boy, his family moved around often, living in tenant houses and farming on shares.

Gene ran barefoot and enjoyed fishing and hunting much more than school. He decided to enter Western State College in Gunnison, Colo., almost on a whim, and majored in chemistry.

Gene flourished in college, studying hard and working as a chemistry lab assistant. He was named to Who’s Who in American Colleges, was president of his fraternity and met his brideto-be, Elizabeth Lincoln. When World War II broke out, Gene was deferred because chemistry was considered an essential occupation. Upon graduating in 1944, Gene was immediately drafted into the army. A crack squirrel shooter as a boy, Gene received the highest marksmanship score in his battalion: “Expert in M1 Rifle.” After serving on the island of Saipan in the South Pacific, he then served as a forward observer in the 104th Artillery Battalion in Okinawa.

In August, 1946, Gene was discharged from the army.

He soon married his college sweetheart, Elizabeth Lincoln, on December 27, 1946, in Del Norte, Colo. Thus began a devoted and steadfast marriage of 71 wonderful years with three loving children. The newlyweds moved to Ames, Ia., where Gene began his graduate studies in chemistry at Iowa State University. Graduating with a Ph.D. in chemistry, Gene went to work for Corn Products Company in Argo. There he was granted

George DeJong

George A. DeJong, M.D., 100, an Orland Park resident, died Sunday.

Dr. DeJong, a World War II Army veteran, was a longtime physician who was affiliated for many years with Advocate Christ Medical Center and Lawn Medical in Oak Lawn.

Survivors include daughters, Shirley Stavinga and Judy Van Vossen; son, Bruce; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, April 12) at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St. Arrangements were made by Colonial Chapel.

Therese Lussa

Therese E. Lussa (nee Rosiak), 85, a Palos Heights resident, died April 5 at the Mother Theresa Home in Lemont.

Mrs. Lussa was once employed in the retail business. She was a longtime member of the Palos

17 patents, including his most famous patent for the development of “cationic starch.” He worked for Corn Products for 34 years, retiring in 1986.

Always an avid gardener, Gene turned his focus to cross-breeding species of rhododendrons. With the help of Beth, their Palos Heights backyard filled with vibrant blooms and was toured by gardeners every spring.

Their garden appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, as well as in local magazines and newspapers. Gene served as president of the Midwest chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. He was a member of the Palos Heights Garden Club. Gene and Beth created and maintained other gardens, including several at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanical Gardens in Palos Heights and at the Palos United Methodist Church, where they were faithful and active members for 65 years. At Lake Katherine, they established a hosta garden, rhododendron garden and rock garden.

Eugene is preceded in death by his son Steven Eugene Paschall and Steven’s daughter Kelly Ann Brown. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; daughter Ann Cohrs (Tom); daughter Joyce Winterbottom (Steve); Steven Paschall’s wife, Katy Jo Steward; grandchildren David Steward (Maria), Lauren Winterbottom, Jane Hamm (Tim), Kate Winterbottom (Jeff Bloomfield); Kelsey Winterbottom, and great-grandchildren David Miles Steward, Hazel Hamm and Linden Bloomfield.

A viewing will be held at Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave. in Worth on Friday, April 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. on Saturday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m.

Lots of veterinary care for 25 bucks

Dear Readers, Recently Scott McCartney had a good piece in the Wall Street Journal entitled “How Much of Your $355 Ticket is Profit for Airlines?”

The answer is $19.75. That got me thinking about how much profit there is in doing a dog spay at a typical small animal clinic. A cost analysis shows that the answer is around $25 to $30.

There is a lot that goes into flying that airline seat from Chicago to Orlando and there is a ton of overhead in operating an animal clinic.

My dad was with Pan Am for 35 years and I know a lot about costs involved in the airline industry. The profits in most things done in an animal hospital are also very low.

Yesterday a young college student was shadowing us and asked how we spay (ovariohysterectomize) a pet. Here’s what I told her.

After the animal undergoes pre-anesthetic testing, an IV catheter is inserted in the cephalic vein and general anesthesia is administered and appropriate vital sign monitoring established.

The dog is placed in dorsal recumbancy and the ventral abdomen is then clipped and surgically prepared. A four- to eight-centimeter incision is made in the cranial third of the distance between the umbilicus and the pubis. The incision is made through the skin and subcutaneous tissue to expose the linea alba (white line).

With forceps, we grasp the linea and tent it outwards and then make a stab incision into the abdomen.

The lineal incision is extended cranially and caudally with Mayo scissors or with a grooved director and blade. We then elevate the left abdominal wall by grasping the linea (or external rectus) with thumb forceps.

Next, a Covault hook is slid along the abdominal wall, two to three centimeters caudal to the kidney and the hook is rotated medially to ensnare the uterine horn, broad or round ligament and gently elevated out of the abdomen.

The next step is to anatomically confirm the identification of the uterine horn by following it either to the uterine bifurcation or to the ovary. If the uterine horn cannot be located with the hook, the bladder is retroflexed to allow identification of the uterine body between the colon and bladder.

Caudal and medial traction of

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the uterine horn allows identification of the suspensory ligament by palpation as the taut fibrous band at the proximal edge of the ovarian pedicle. Next the suspensory ligament is stretched and broken near the kidney without tearing the ovarian vessels. This allows exteriorization of the ovary and is achieved by using the index finger to apply caudolateral traction on the suspensory ligament while maintaining caudomedial traction Meet Maddie. I wonder if she was praying for her surgery before she swallowed the cross. on the uterine horn.

Next a tent is made in the broad releasing the forceps. Finally, the mune response to the plaque on the ligament caudal to the ovarian pedabdominal wall is closed in three teeth. Routine screening bloodwork icle. Two Rochester-Carmalt for- layers, the fasica, subcutaneous tisand testing for feline leukemia and ceps (some of us prefer a Furgusson sue and skin. The little gal is then AIDS should be done to rule any angiotribe) are placed across the placed into a comfortable recovery other underlying conditions. In the ovarian pedicle deep to the ovary area and monitored by a tech unpast, the treatment options included and one is placed across the proper til extubation. Voila! Twenty-five dental scaling and polishing, antiligament of the ovary. The deep dollars profit! biotics, steroids and daily brushing. clamp serves as a groove for the Most of the time these therapies ligature, the middle clamp holds the Tooth extraction may did not help and the pet remained pedicle for ligation and the distal be the only treatment with painful inflamed gums. Curclamp prevents backflow of blood Dr. Tassone is our expert in rently the only effective treatment after transection. dental diseases and I asked her of choice for these kitties is fullAfter the pedicle is securely li- to answer the following question: mouth dental extractions. This ingated with an absorbable suture the Dear Dr.Tassone. My sister has volves removing all of the teeth pedicle is transected between the a 5-year old Siamese cat who has and any retained root remnants, Carmalt and the ovary. The ovarian really red gums and an awful order smoothing down the jaw bone, bursa is opened to be certain that in his mouth. He has also started and removing inflamed gum tissue the ovary has been removed in to drool which he has never done before suturing the gum closed. A its entirety. before. Her vet says Rambo needs lot of pet owners are shocked by The Carmalt is removed from the all of his teeth extracted. I’ve never this treatment. Although it seems ovarian pedicle and observed for heard of anything like this before. extreme, it is the best chance for hemorrhage. Next the uterine horn Is her vet right? pain relief. The longer the mouth is traced to the uterine body. The Carol, Griffith, Indiana remains inflamed the less chance other horn is traced to the opposite there is for complete resolution of ovary and the process repeated.

Carol, it sounds like your sis- the inflammation. The majority of A Carmalt is placed across the ter’s cat may have Feline Chronic cats are cured after this procedure. broad ligament on each side and Gingivo-Stomatitis, or, for short, A small percent remain refractory transected. Ligatures are applied to stomatitis. Many cats have some to surgical extraction and require any bleeders in the broad ligament, level of infection and inflammation long-term medical management. or around the ligament, if the dog in their mouths because they do Some owners have asked me how is in heat or if heavily infiltrated not brush their teeth. However, in their cat is going to eat without with vessels or fat. these stomatitis kitties, often there teeth. Since they are living indoors Traction is applied on the uter- is redness in the throat area and as domesticated cats they do not us and the uterine body is ligated severe redness along the gum line. need to hunt their food in the wild. cranial to the cervix. If needed, Unfortunately, there is no specific Once the mouth heals after surgery a figure-eight, or stay suture, is test for stomatitis. It is diagnosed they will be back to eating their placed through the body of the mainly by history and physical normal diet. A lot of cats don’t uterus to encircle prominent uterine exam. Some animals have diffi- chew their food anyway, and even vessels on both sides. The uterine culty eating, decreased grooming, if they do, they can use their jaw wall is grasped with forceps crani- lethargy, weight loss and excessive bone for chewing. Full-mouth exal to the ligatures and the uterine salivation. There is no known un- tractions are really the only way body is transected. The stump is derlying cause of stomatitis. It is to have a pain-free, infection-free replaced into the abdomen before thought to be an abnormal local im- mouth in cats with stomatitis.

Family Health Expo returns to Sportsplex Saturday The community is invited to the Village of Orland Park Recreation Department’s Family Health Expo.

The annual Family Health Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 14 at the Orland Park Sportsplex, 11351 W. 159th Street.

The free event is run by the Village of Orland Park Recreation Department. It will highlight the fitness needs of the young and old.

Heights Senior Club and a volunteer at Lake Katherine.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Woodcock; son, Joseph Lussa; one grandchild; and many great-grandchildren.

Services were Monday from Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center to St. Alexander Church. Interment took place at Resurrection Cemetery.

HEALTH BEAT

Randall Mitchell

Health programs available at Palos Township HQ

Randall E. Mitchell Jr, 83, an Orland Park resident, died on March 25.

Mr. Mitchell, a U.S. Army veteran, was self-employed with Mount Greenwood Cleaners.

Survivors include his wife, Janice D. Mitchell; daughter, Christine Keim; sons, Clayton and Jeff; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park.

Arrangements were made by Colonial Chapel.

JOHN FLEMING

Several events and programs are scheduled at the Palos Township Health Service, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills during April.

For more information, appointments or to register, call (708) 598-2441.

The Little Company of Mary Healthy Heart Screenings will be given Tuesday, April 17. Appointments are necessary and fees apply.

Bingo will be played at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 free of charge.

Cholesterol and HAIC screenings will be available Monday,

The expo will offer information on various health and nutrition issues, a chance to sample aerobic classes, and provide free blood pressure screenings, flexibility testing and injury screenings.

“An important part of staying healthy is to be screened for potentially dangerous conditions,” said Deborah Geghen, fitness manager for the Village of Orland Park.

“This expo is a great time to have

fun and also focus on your health.”

New in 2018, guests are encouraged to dress comfortably and join group exercise classes. This year’s expo will also feature new vendors, along with skin cancer screenings.

Other attractions at the expo include face painting, a Dino Jump inflatable, and an obstacle course.

If children have bicycles, they are encouraged to bring them for a safety check.

“This is a great opportunity to show children the benefits of staying healthy,” Geghen said. “A lot of health expos tend to be geared toward adults, but ours is for everyone. We believe if the family can support and help each other to stay healthy, it makes for an easier and more fulfilling life.”

For more information, contact the Village of Orland Park Sportsplex at (708) 645-7529.

April 23. Appointments are necessary and fees will apply.

Hearing screenings are scheduled for Tuesday, April 24. While there will be no charge, appointments are necessary.

and, when possible, to think against the grain of contemporary customs.

It will highlight two evening keynote addresses by nationally recognized medical ethicists on end-of-life sedation: Farr A. Curlin, M.D., the Josiah C. Trent Professor of Medical Humanities and Co-Director of the Theology, Medicine and Culture Initiative at Duke Divinity School; and Gilbert Mei-

laender, Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University and the Ramsey Fellow at the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture.

Continuing education credits will be offered for nursing, social work and counseling psychology. A light supper will be served between afternoon and evening sessions.

For details, visit trnty.edu.

End of life conference set at Trinity A conference on end-of-life care is set from 2:30 to 8:45 p.m. Monday, April 16 at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive, Palos Heights.

The conference is designed to deepen understanding of and responsibility for end-of-life care

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SCHOOL NOTES Marist to host parent empowerment workshop The Marist High School’s Guidance Department will hold its final parent empowerment workshop of the school year at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 17 in the school’s theater on campus, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago. The event will focus on building leadership and legacy.

The workshop will feature Katie Quick, an award-winning singer-songwriter, teacher, life coach, mental health counselor and motivational speaker from Evergreen Park.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the workshop for the opportunity to explore the concepts of leadership and legacy. The event is free and open to the public.

Visitors should enter at the west end of the building. More details can be found at www.marist.net.

Marist High School Band will offer two concerts The Marist High School Band will offer two spring concerts in the coming days, featuring Amer-

LIBRARY NOTES Bubba the alligator to visit Orland Library He’s eight feet long, weighs more than 200 pounds, and he’ll be visiting the Orland Park Public Library at 2 p.m. Saturday.

“Bubba,” an alligator, won’t be dropping by alone, of course. He’ll be accompanied on the April 14 visit by his caregiver and animal rescuer, Jim Nesci, along with snakes, lizards and a tortoise.

According to Nesci in a news release provided by the library, Bubba is the only alligator in North America who can take and respond to commands from his trainer. The reptile was a rescue from the Chicago area.

Nesci will visit the library to show children the proper way to handle animals while creating a positive learning environment. The main message of this presentation is to conserve and protect reptiles, understanding their importance in the natural world, said the library in its news release.

The Orland Park Public Library is located at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. More information about activities at the library can be obtained by calling (708) 428-5100.

Orland Park Library schedules more than a dozen activities The Orland Park Public Library is located at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 428-5100.

Bookmark Competition for Children’s Book Week - April 2-May 6.

Children in K through 12th grades, celebrate Children’s Book Week April 30-May 6. Enter the bookmark creation contest for the chance to have your designs made into a bookmark. Forms are available at the Youth Services desk.

Once Upon a Time Family Storytime – April 19 at 10 a.m.

Children of all ages are invited to drop in for stories, music and finger-plays to build pre-reading skills. Sing songs that make you laugh, dance and move about. Story tellers make each storytime experience unique.

Teen Computer Volunteers – April 19 at 4 p.m. Teens in 9th through 12th grades can earn up to two hours per shift of community service hours by helping children use computers in the Youth Services Department. Attending this orientation is mandatory for all new volunteers. Registration is required for all volunteers.

International Art – France is the topic of a program April 19 at 4 p.m., for children in 3rd through

5th grades. Explore art and artists from around the world. Registration is made with child’s Orland Park Public Library card.

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics – April 19 at 6 p.m. Adult will learn to create slide shows. Prerequisite: Mouse skills.

Night Owl Storytime – April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Children ages birth-47 months with a parent or adult caregiver are welcome to attend. Soothing tales and songs make a perfect way to end a busy day.

History of the Space Program – April 19 at 7 p.m. Sixty years ago, the space age began with the launch of Sputnik. Chicago Society for Space Studies presents Larry Boyle who will look at the history of the space program leading up to 1957, cover highlights of manned space exploration through the Apollo manned moon landings, and explore planets in the solar system.

The presentation will examine the roles of the United States and Russia and show how in the last few decades, more and more nations, and even private companies, have added to the space story.

Buenas Noches – April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Children ages 4 years and up with a parent or adult caregiver are welcome to drop in and learn basic Spanish through stories and songs during this interactive storytime.

Aprendamos Espanol con historias y canciones en esta interactiva hora del cuento.

Showcase - Knights of Harmony – April 20 at 7 p.m. Barbershop music is an American tradition providing family entertainment with good music, wholesome jokes and a spirit of community that warms the heart. The Knights of Harmony entertain with familiar American Barbershop songs.

Bright Starts Family Storytime – April 21 at 10 a.m. The program is available to children of all ages and their families. Bring the family together for stories, songs and fun.

Help tell the story with Interactive stories in which children participate by repeating words or phrases or making animal sounds. These books enforce vocabulary, word recognition, rhythm and rhyme.

Trials of OPPL Demigods – April 21 at 2 p.m., open to children in 3rd through 5th grades. Calling all fans of Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus and Trials of Apollo. Join the group for a party to celebrate the release of Rick Riordan’s newest book. We will be testing out our character knowledge, seeing how we would fend at Camp Half Blood, and finding out our Godly lineage! No registration is required, but space is limited.

Pages & Pastries Book Discus-

ican folk music, a circus march, ACROSS classic rock and highlights from 1. Upon the “Jersey Boys” musical, among 4. Roman Statesman other pieces.

8. A protective covering worn The first performance will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, April over the face 14. The second show will be at 10. Perfected 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

11. British school The concerts will take place in 12. Colored with red powder the school’s main gym at 4200 13. Tivoli West 115th St., Chicago. Tickets 15. What bowlers hope to are $5 per person and will be sold knock down at the door. The group is fresh 16.

Finnish lake from its tour of Washington, D.C., 17.

Damaged regions of tissue where the students performed and 18. World-renowned guitarist took in historical sites.

21. Political action committee 22. Oxygen reduction system 23. Part of a circle 24. Italian monk’s title sion at Panera Bread – April 23 at 10 25. Kidney problem (abbr.) a.m. Offsite adult book discussion 26. One point east (clockwise) hosted by the Orland Park Public of due north Library. Join us at Panera Bread, 27. Home to a world famous 15252 S. LaGrange Road for a chat bay about our book of the month, “Lilac 34. Mollusk Girls” written by Martha Hall Kelly.

35. Large nest of a bird of prey New members always welcome.

Books are available at the library 36. Predict for checkout.

37. Reconnaissance Video Game Club – April 23 at 38. Move in a particular di3:30 p.m. Children in K through rection 8th grades can drop in to play some 39. Cut with a tool multiplayer Nintendo games with 40. True firs friends.

41. Heaven’s opposite Video Game Volunteers – April 42. Employed 23 at 3:30 p.m. Teens in 9th through 12th grades are invited to help out 43. “Partridge Family” actress in the kids’ video game club ev- Susan ery Monday. Teens will be helping out with the set-up, running, and DOWN tournaments for the club. They will 1. Induces vomiting also receive an hour of service time 2. Gloss or sheen on wood for each session. Registration is required with the teen’s Orland Park furniture Public Library card.

Once Upon a Time Family Storytime – April 24 at 10 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome for stories, music and finger-plays to build pre-reading skills. Storytellers make each storytime experience unique.

Companion Vegetable Planting – April 24 at 7 p.m. Dolly Foster describes the age-old practice of placing plants, vegetables, and herbs together in the garden so that they benefit each other. Companion planting helps the garden fight off garden pests naturally by deterring pest infestation. Grow your vegetable garden the natural way, without pesticides.

Building Blocks for Babies – April 25 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Children ages birth-23 months with parent or caregiver are invited to attend. Adults can spend time interacting with their babies during this storytime designed especially for the youngest audience. Storytellers will lead you in stories and songs, both familiar and new.

Let’s play Legos at the Palo Heights Library Multiple activities for the week ahead have been announced at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 448-1473.

Book Art will be held today, April 12, at 4 p.m. for kids in grades 6-12.

Calling all teens! Help the library make our book ends into works of art. Participation in this program will also count as a volunteer opportunity.

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LEGAL NOTICE Legal Notice for Publication Proposed Budget Ordinance for the Village of Palos Park Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 West 123rd Street, in order to consider the proposed Budget Ordinance in the amount of $9,203,165.00 for fiscal year beginning May 1, 2018 and ending April 30, 2019. Final hearing and action on the ordinance will be taken at that hearing to be held on Monday, April 23, 2018.

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT?

The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Off Central.

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

Several readers were on the ball this week, literally. The correct answer was Westside Baseball and Softball, which is located at 9440 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Lawn.

The league features participants at the T-ball level through the pony division. The league fields are also frequently used for all-start tournament play at all age levels in mid-summer.

Readers who answered correctly were Ron Wagenhofer, Palos Park; Kathy Higgins, Chicago Ridge; Crystine Busch, Palos Heights; and Steve Rosenbaum, of Oak Lawn.

The quiz question was devoted this week to the start of organized baseball in the area. And this week, the temperatures will finally be more suitable for baseball and softball.

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A draft copy of the proposed Budget Ordinance may be viewed at the Kaptur Administrative Center (8999 W. 123rd Street), Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the Palos Park Library (12330 Forest Glen), Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The proposed Budget Ordinance may be revised, and the items contained therein may be increased or decreased subsequent to the public hearing and prior to final action by the Board of Commissioners.

VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK

_________________ Marie Arrigoni Village Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, IL has scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 W. 123rd St., Palos Park, IL to consider the following: ZBA 2018 - 02: An application has been filed by Wayne and Linda Kuhn requesting a variance from the requirements of Chapter 1268.02 (g) Rear Yards of the Village Code to permit the construction of an addition to an existing single family residence with a setback of 35.5 feet rather than the required 50 feet from the rear lot line on the property commonly known as 12402 S. Ridge Ave. in Palos Park, IL. The site is legally described as follows: LOTS 31 AND 32 IN BLOCK 1, IN MONSON AND COMPANY’S THIRD PALOS PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE COUTHEAST ¼, OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN: 23-27-405-033-0000 All are welcome to review the applications for relief and to send correspondence, attend the public hearing, submit evidence, and testify at the public hearing. For further information, please contact the Community Development Director, Lauren Pruss at 708-671-3731 or lpruss@palospark.org.

Respectfully submitted by: Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk

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24. Hoover’s office 25. Confused 26. The Science Guy 27. A young woman 28. Used to express good wishes 29. Body part 30. Draw blood 31. Curved 32. __ Kidman, actress 33. Profoundly 34. Fools 36. Wife (German) (Answers on page 8)

SUDOKU

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!

(Answers on page 8)

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Orland Park announces curbside collection CLUB ACTIVITIES The Village of Orland Park’s curbside “spring clean-up” collection runs April 16-20 and will again be offered on residents’ regular garbage pick-up days.

The event is held in cooperation with the village’s refuse hauler, Waste Management, and will serve more than 22,000 households. Residents are to place all trash and bulk items curbside by 6 a.m. on their pick-up day and in an orderly fashion (bagged, contained or bundled, with no loose garbage).

Residents can dispose of durable goods or household items like microwaves, furniture, textiles,

carpets, as well as white goods including washers, dryers and refrigerators. Residents should note that the doors on any white goods and appliances should be removed before being placed at the curb to prevent children from playing on or around them.

Items not accepted during the collection include electronics such as televisions, computers, monitors and printers.

Hazardous wastes (paints, oils and solvents) will not be picked up nor will automotive batteries, gas, asbestos or medical waste.

Also excluded are construction and demolition materials - con-

crete, rock, dirt, engines or large automotive parts or any oversized items that cannot be placed in a compactor-type truck. Automobile tires will be picked up, provided the rims have been removed.

If residents have a particularly large item, they should try to break it down into manageable pieces. The trucks can accommodate up to four feet of material. Anything longer than four feet needs to be broken down.

For more information, contact Waste Management at 1-800 9648988.

Palos Newcomers will meet for lunch

The next luncheon meeting of the Palos Newcomers Club will be held on Thursday, April 26th at the Palos Country Club, 13100

Southwest Highway. Cocktails will be available at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon.

After a short business meeting, the members and guests will be entertained by Terry Lynch, a historian. “You do not have to

be a newcomer or live in Palos to join this social club,” said the organization in a publicity blurb.

More information about the luncheon and the club in general can be obtained by calling Terry at (708) 448-6598.

COMMUNITY NOTES Right-of-way in Palos Pk. is topic of April 19 hearing A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19 re-

garding a right-of-way next to a homeowner’s property at 8920 W. 125th St. The meeting will be held in the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 W. 123rd St. in Palos Park.

Up for determination and public comment is a “mostly unimproved right-of-way adjacent to the homeowner’s west property line,” said Community Development Director Lauren Pruss.

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Legos Play Time is open to children of all ages at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15. All are welcome to come to the library to play with Lego bricks and display one personal creation for a month.

Sunday @ the Cinema will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15.

“See the movies you might have missed at the theater,” library staff says. “The Founder” stars Michael Keaton as businessman Ray Kroc.

The film depicts the story of Kroc’s creation of the McDonald’s fast food chain. Runtime 115 minutes.

Internet Safety, Security and Privacy at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 17, will feature Steve Georgiou from Computer Greeks in Palos Heights. He will discuss the basic tools and behaviors you need to know to protect against virus and malware infection, hacking, identity theft and many more risks that everyone encounters online. The class is 90 minutes. No materials or prior experience are needed.

Tuesday Evening Book Discussion will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. The novel “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. New members always welcome.

Early Einsteins is offered at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 for children 3 to 6. ‘Science can be fun, especially when it involves messy, exploding, overflowing, or melting ingredients,” reads the program description. This month’s activity will be Earth Day Fun. Register for this hands-on exploration of different science concepts every month.

Sci-Fi Book Discussion will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18.

Held at Joe Daniels Bar and Grill, the discussion will be “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline. Books are available at the library. Joe Daniels Bar and Grill is located at 12218 Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.

Book & Film meets at 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 19, featuring a brief discussion and then a screening of the movie based on the book. All participants will be entered into a drawing to win a paperback copy of the book. This week’s film/book will be “Stronger,” based on the true story by Jeff Bauman. Runtime 119 minutes.

Microsoft PowerPoint: The Basics is offered at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19. Learn how to use PowerPoint’s basic features to add and delete slides, change slide layouts, format text, select themes and add graphics to a presentation.

Library story times are offered through April 19. They are described as a fun, interactive experience for children with stories, songs, finger plays and flannel board fun. The six early literacy skills are touched on in our programs: print motivation, letter knowledge, phonological awareness, print awareness, vocabulary, and narrative skills.

Tiny Tots - 6 weeks-23 months, meets Mondays, 10 or 11 a.m.; Terrific Twos for children 24-35 months meets Tuesdays at 10 or 11 and pre-school story time, for kids 3-5 years, meets at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Thursdays.

There are several clubs that meet weekly at the library, such as the Needle Club (for knitting and crocheting), Scrabble Club, Chess Club and Mah Jongg Club. Call ahead for times and dates.

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Too hot toEvergreen be cold entered this week undefeated

By Jon DePaolis Correspondent

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’Dogs trying to find balance, consistency

Richards outside hitter Conrad Para (2) and Ethan Holesha go up for a block against St. Rita’s Mike Mitchell during a match on Tuesday, April 3 in Oak Lawn. The Mustangs topped the Bulldogs in straight sets, 25-20, 25-18.

Loss to St. Rita indicative of early-season struggles for Richards volleyball

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SOFTBALL

Taking f light RedHawks rolling as they work toward lofty goals

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

Inconsistency has been the one constant for the Richards boys volleyball team in the season’s early going, but the Bulldogs are hopeful the lessons learned in an uneven first two weeks will pay dividends moving forward.

The Bulldogs entered this week at 4-4, and while they have shown flashes of the team coach Troy Grevengoed envisions his squad can be, a few recurring themes have kept them from getting over the proverbial hump. An offense that can be assertive and crisp one moment, then suddenly be passive and ineffective has been among the chief shortcomings. Richards has also been challenged to make adjustments when an opponent determines a weakness, then attacks and executes, leading to rallies from which the Bulldogs can’t recover.

The results of their eight matches are indicative of those struggles.

Two wins to open the season, followed by three consecutive losses, then two more wins in which the Bulldogs didn’t lose a game before they endured a complete collapse in the first game of a two-set defeat to St. Rita on Tuesday, April 3.

More balance on offense would be a welcome development for Grevengoed and his guys, and could go a long way toward solving some of of Richards’ most pressing issues. The Bulldogs have largely held their own defensively, making stops to keep opponents from long rallies; but their inability to capitalize on those stops and make runs of their own has proved detrimental to them moving beyond mediocrity.

“Right now we haven’t found that kind of rhythm in terms of balance,” Grevengoed said after St. Rita topped the Bulldogs, 25-20, 25-18.

“Once we can get our middles established and get our middles to score, hopefully we be even more effective on the right side and the left side.

“There are moments in matches (coaches) are real happy, with setters getting better, our bigger hitters finding out how to score no matter where they’re at — back row, front row,” he explained. “It’s kind of a step backward, kind of a roller coaster. We have a few good moments, then go back to where we were, then we find a way to score again.”

The match against the Mustangs was a microcosm of Richards’ season. The ‘Dogs played with a lot of energy to open the first game and jumped out to a 13-8 lead; however, an 11-1 Rita rally caused that

Spring has thus far been frigid, with the mercury struggling to rise above 40 on more than a few days. But Evergreen Park has opened the 2018 baseball season hot, with the unseasonably cold temperatures the only thing that coming into this week had been able to keep the Mustangs out of the win column.

A torrid start that included three consecutive shutouts in five games had Evergreen unbeaten entering Tuesday’s contest against T.F. North. In four of the five games, More high the Mustangs scored six or more school runs, and through five games they baseball: had outscored their opponents 41-9. Page 3.

The early-season success has been important for the team, especially with a tough conference schedule featuring games against perennially challenging foes such as Richards, Oak Lawn, Reavis and Oak Forest looming.

“You’ve got to build that (confidence),” said Mustangs coach Mark Smyth said. “Baseball is a confidence game. It’s tough. You make an out seven out of 10 times and you’re doing well. It’s important for the young guys to see the older guys respond to adversity well and not get down after at-bats. Just keep grinding, and remember that every at-bat is a new at-bat. It doesn’t matter what you did previously or earlier in the year.”

This season is a bit different than previous ones, with the Mustangs’ roster containing a healthy mix of experienced veterans and hungry underclassmen including four sophomores and one freshman.

“Normally, we have one or two sophomores,” Smyth said. “But to have three sophomore pitchers, a sophomore second baseman and a freshman catcher? It’s nice to see the older guys with the

By Alison Moran Correspondent

Marist softball coach Colleen Biebel knows how to win.

In 2015, in Biebel’s first year leading Marist, the RedHawks won the IHSA Class 4A state championship. The title was Marist’s second in four seasons, following its first state championship in 2012.

Biebel has a legacy of excellence in the sport.

While playing for the RedHawks from 2004 -07, she helped lead the program to three consecutive regional championships. She was a four-year East Suburban Catholic All-Conference selection and two-time ESCC Player of the Year.

This season, Biebel says the team’s goal is to win another state title. The campaign is off to a promising start, with the RedHawks 6-0 entering this week, with shutouts of 11-0 and 4-0 over Oak Lawn and Lincoln-Way Central, respectively, among their victories. Marist is averaging nearly 10 runs a game and has scored in double digits in four of six contests.

Why the lofty offensive numbers?

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Nemanja goal gives Fire first victory Nikolic Nemanja scored the game’s lone goal and the defense earned its first shutout of the season as the Fire topped Columbus, 1-0, on a frigid spring evening Saturday at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

The reigning Golden Boot winner capitalized on a giveaway from Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen, slotting his shot into the net in the 27th minute. The strike was Nikolic’s fourth goal in as many games this season, moving him into a tie for fourth in the league.

Nikolic has scored 28 goals in 38 MLS regular-season matches with the Fire.

Nikolic anticipated the pass from Steffen and beat Crew midfielder Wil Trapp to the ball, then scored uncontested into the left side of the net. He said Fire goalkeeper coach Aleksandar Saric provided him good advice.

“They analyze, like always, our opponents,” Nikolic said. “We knew that

Men in Red post first shutout of season Steffen likes to play out from the back; Artur and Trapp they like to come to receive the ball. They are not afraid to play behind and our pressing in the first 15 to 20 minutes with me, (Alan) Gordon and Diego (Campos) was quite OK. It was good pressure from the three of us and from all of the team, so I am really happy that we were in the good spots.

“After that, the execution was also good. Today we don’t have too many opportunities, but what we have we score.”

The win followed a tie versus Portland on March 31, and the Fire improved to 1-2-1 (four points) after opening the season with consecutive losses.

Fire head coach Veljko Paunovic said he was proud of his squad’s effort and said his guys showed a “great mentality and character” to grind out a win and earn three points.

“I think today we learned how to play this way and win games,” Paunovic said.

“We were lucky in some moments. We say in soccer, this game, you have to win your luck, and I think at the end that’s what happened.”

Defensively, the Fire earned its first clean sheet of the year and its first since blanking D.C. United, 3-0, last Sept. 16.

For the Crew, it marked only the second blanking in its last 18 regular-season matches.

The shutout was the first of goalie

Richard Sanchez’s six-year MLS career.

Dating back to last season, Sanchez started six games for the Fire.

• Contributing to the defensive effort was Bastian Schweinsteiger, who started the match at centerback and was influential in warding off the Crew’s persistent efforts to find a late equalizer. Schweinsteiger recorded a team-high 11 defensive clearances, all of which were recorded after the 65th minute.

The Fire scored for the 35th consecutive home game, the longest streak in MLS since 2010. The last time the Fire failed to score at Toyota Park was March 19, 2016, in a scoreless draw against Columbus. The Men in Red are now unbeaten (2-0-2) in their last four contest

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rapidly devolved into a 19-14 deficit. The visitors would carry the momentum from that run to a victory.

“We started super strong,” Grevengoed said. “Then we became pretty one-dimensional. We started to be a team where they could get one guy who they could serve and attack, and they kind of opened things up on us.”

The 10-point swing that turned a five-point lead into a fivepoint deficit, and eventual defeat, was an extreme example of the ups and downs Richards has faced.

“That’s the first time that has happened, a team going on an 11-1 run — we’ve been avoiding that,” Grevengoed said.

“But this one was extra big and we just could never figure out how to turn it around.”

Confidence, or lack thereof, when faced with adversity can be a big part of letting games slip away. The Bulldogs are assertive and full of energy when things are going well, but they tend to lose that swagger when the game isn’t trending in their favor.

“We have real passionate guys, they just love to play and they have tons of energy,” Grevengoed said. “We just have to find a way to bring that energy throughout the match, not just when we’re winning. We’ve got to find a way to continue to be confident on the court, find ways to have more success.

“We play super confident when we’re training in practice, and we get into a game and it seems like it doesn’t take a team long to figure us out. We’ve just got to have that boldness on the court and figure out how to score.”

Grevengoed believes the ’Dogs are close to taking that step, and that the makeup of his team — four experienced seniors, a bevy of juniors and two talented sophomores — is a good mix.

“We’re right there, we’re hanging with high-level teams and good talent, we’ve just got to find a way to finish,” he said. “We’re in lot of matches until about 15 to 18 points and then the closeout part is the part we’re struggling with.”

One of the youngest players on the Bulldogs is proving roughly a quarter of the way through the season to be one of their best. Alex Costa, a 5-foot-10 sophomore outside hitter, brings the kind of energy and athleticism that can provide a team both a physical and psychological boost.

“Super exciting, super dynamic,” Grevengoed said of Costa.

“He’s already at the next level for a sophomore, to have the skill set he does. Able to get up and swing, be fast and take control from the serve, on top of bringing his offensive game.

He’s just a real fun player to watch, fun player to coach. He’s real willing to learn, really working on his defensive side to make sure he’s a complete player.

“But he’s big spark for us, we just need more guys rallying around that.”

Mustang soccer still searching for first victory

By Alison Moran Correspondent

Photo by Jason Maholy

St. Rita players celebrate after the Mustangs beat Richards, 2520, 25-18, on April 3 in Oak Lawn.

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Smyth pointed to the relationships that have been forming, such as that between senior pitcher and infielder Pat Doran and freshman catcher Samuel Rogers, and senior shortstop Declan Smyth working with sophomore second baseman Billy Miller.

A strong start The Mustangs opened the 2018 campaign on March 23 with an 11-5 road victory at Illiana Christian. Then, on March 26, the Mustangs shut out Kennedy 6-0 for another road win. In the latter victory, sophomore C.J. Kompare notched his first varsity start and win with five innings of two-hit ball.

“He did a really nice job keeping the ball down in the zone, and working in a nice curve ball,” Smyth said. “He’s a

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And several postponed contests have enabled them to get in that extra time in the cage.

The team’s chemistry and determination, meanwhile, have been on display. In

with the Crew.

• The Fire came away with three points despite Columbus holding advantages in possession (64 percent), shots (20-6), corner kicks (11-4) and passing accuracy (81 percent to 71 percent). The teams combined for only three shots on goal.

• Three Fire players earned participation milestones in the contest. Rookie midfielder Diego Campos made his first career professional start; Alan Gordon started his first game with the Fire; and rookie Grant Lillard made his professional debut when he entered as a substitute in the 64th minute. Meanwhile, Drew Conner registered his first start of the year at outside back, and midfielder Brandt Bronico made his first appearance of 2018 as a 77th-minute substitution.

Next: The Fire returns to action Saturday against the LA Galaxy (2-1-1) at Toyota Park. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m.

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Richards senior setter Rafal Czech puts the ball up for a teammate during a game last week versus St. Rita.

really bright kid. He’s No. 2, I think, in his sophomore class. He’s just a really focused kid.”

Also in that game, Smyth pointed to the sterling effort of his freshman catcher.

“He’s not playing like a freshman,” Smyth said of Rogers. “He’s blocked the ball really well and thrown a few guys out. He’s also had some really big hits.”

Rogers hit a home run in the top of the sixth to break what was at the time a scoreless game. Declan Smyth and Doran each hit homers in the game, as well.

In a 2-0 victory over Rich Central on March 28, Doran and senior Thomas Engraffia combined for the shutout, while Rogers hit a sacrifice fly to bring in a run. Doran’s performance was more than encouraging, considering he didn’t pitch last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

“He hit for us last year, but he couldn’t

play the field,” Smyth explained. “But he was our No. 1 (pitcher) as a sophomore, so we couldn’t be happier for him for the start he’s had. We’re trying to keep his pitch count down, and he hasn’t gone really deep in games yet. But the way he’s throwing, it looks like he’s got his velocity back and then some. He’s a little rusty in terms of locating, but for having a complete year off, having three quality starts is great for him.”

After a 16-0 demolition of Hillcrest on March 29, the Mustangs opened South Suburban Conference play with a 6-4 win over Eisenhower on April 2. In that contest, Doran struck again — this time at the dish instead of the mound, smacking a two-run homer. Daniel Reynolds added a two-run homer and Engraffia pitched three innings for the win.

“The (home run) against Eisenhower was a big one,” Smyth said of Doran’s blast. “It gave us a cushion, and that wound up proving to be the game-winner, because

we gave up a couple runs in the seventh.”

Smyth said the coaching staff expects those types of performances from Doran, as he was the team’s most valuable player last year while hitting over .400.

“He’s one of the better players around the area that nobody knows about,” Smyth said.

In the early going, Reynolds is hitting over .400, while Doran and Smyth are each batting over .500.

“You expect that from those guys being around as long as they have, but junior Karlton Carpenter is hitting right around .400, too,” Smyth said. “A lot of guys are chipping in, and (Rogers) has had some big at-bats. We really haven’t had huge innings, so we’ve been able to get a lead and keep scoring here or there — building leads. That’s a good sign.”

The Mustangs were supposed to compete in the Freeport Invite last weekend, but foul weather led to the event’s cancellation.

an 8-7 defeat of Nequa Valley on April 2, the RedHawks walked off with a win when Kelly Walinski drove in Jessica Balich in the bottom of the seventh inning. Walinski’s heroics were set up by Abby Dunning, who laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Balich into scoring position.

In a 10-3 win over Downers Grove North on March 31, Dunning struck out eight batters while Angela Zedak slugged

two homers and Alexis Voss and Balich each belted one apiece.

Biebel is looking to seniors Zedak and Maggie Kehoe, who were freshman on the 2015 championship team, to lead the way this season. Others being counted on include Gabriela Altobelli, Kara Apato, Brianna Brown, Blaire Browne, Kali Case, Mia Crotty, Madison Garofalo, Dakota Kulis, Cassandra Lindmark and Easton

Lotus.

What’s going to get the RedHawks to where they want to go? Biebel doesn’t hesitate.

“Faith in the process. Hard work. Determination, Focus. Working hard every game.” she says. “Working as a team.

We work together as a team, we will win as a team. We have the chemistry to make it.”

You have to hand it to the young women who participated in the PepsiCo Showdown soccer tournament at Olympic Park in Schaumburg last weekend.

With many outdoor sports canceled or postponed, opening day on April 7 went ahead as planned, with 96 teams and more than 2,500 players competing in temperatures that didn’t top 30 degrees.

Now, imagine being the team scheduled to play last on such a cold day. As the shadows crept over Olympic Park, the Evergreen Park’s match-up against Victoria Soto began kicked off at 6 p.m.

The Mustangs lost 4-2, with freshman Yaselyn Ramirez scoring both of Evergreen’s goals.

“We had a few varsity starters out of town with spring break this week, so we called up girls from the freshman-sophomore team,” explained Mustangs head coach Erik Moreno. “They filled in and played very well. I really didn’t get cold until the sun went down.”

For the Mustangs (0-5-1, 0-2 in the South Suburban Conference), it was another tough loss during what has been a challenging start to the season. Things looked promising in an opening 1-1 draw with Chicago Christian, but that showing was followed by a 7-1 loss to Eisenhower, a 2-1 loss to Bloom and a 1-0 loss to Argo.

Moreno sees hope, despite the team’s record, and believes the team that battles together will eventually win together.

“Although we did lose some really quality players from last years team, I feel we have the talent to fill those positions in our lineup,” he said.

“We are looking to our seniors this year for a lot of leadership.”

The Mustangs feature six seniors, including defenders Hope Shannon, Nyssa Wagner and Sandra Esparza.

Sophomore defender Ciara Black has turned heads with her tenacious defense and ability to move forward into the attack, Moreno said.

Moreno is also encouraged because all four grade levels are represented in the Mustangs’ starting lineup.

“And, so far, I am really encouraged with the development of the players,” Moreno said. “A lot of that has to do with the hard work our coaching staff does to prepare the girls. “ Evergreen also has seniors Caroline Dwyer, Elizabeth McDonald and Taylor Fera; juniors Kayla Benson, Emily Geary, Emma O’Grady, Olivia McQuillan, Kathleen Malone, lmani Sykes and Nyah Tsai; and sophomores Black, Constanza Di Bella and Sarah Hughes.

Moreno points to the 1-0 loss to Argo as a the beginning of a new focus for the squad.

“We put out a new formation that we believe plays to our players strengths and it showed in this game, he said. “Argo, which has a very strong program, was held to one goal. We were playing against the wind the second half and we had most of the possession but just couldn’t find the back of the net.

That showed us we can compete with anyone.

“We’ve played really good teams the first part of or schedule that I believe will give us the knowledge and experience to continue playing better as the season progresses and into the playoffs.”

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SXU men’s volleyball players earn All-Conference honors

Crusaders drop two in Louisville

Saint Xavier men’s volleyball players Brandon McGinnis and sophomore setter Aaron Kummer have been named to the All-CCAC Men’s Volleyball Team.

McGinnis, a senior libero from Evergreen Park and who played at Brother Rice, finishes his SXU career as the program’s all-time leader in reception percentage, with just 29 receiving errors over 828 total receptions, earning a .965 percentage. He averaged 2.9 digs per set this season, ranking second in the CCAC McGinnis and 11th in the NAIA. Kummer, who played his prep ball at Marist, ranked third in the conference and 14th nationally with 8.3 assists per set. With 537 total assists on the season, Kummer becomes the fifth Cougar to collect 500 assists in a single season, and does so in the fewest number of sets played (62).

Kummer Both McGinnis and Kummer are first-time selections for the All-CCAC Team, and both had twice been named CCAC Players of the Week this season.

The Cougars, meanwhile, saw their season end with a loss to Cardinal Stritch in the semifinals of the CCAC Tournament on Friday, April 6.

Sophomore Ben Gabor led Saint Xavier with 10 points, but the Cougars would fall in straight sets, 25-14/25-19/25-19. Gabor served up a career-high three aces along with six kills on the night, while Thomas Matonis, a Stagg alum, picked up a teamleading eight kills with a .375 hitting percentage.

Kummer finished with 25 assists and McGinnis had eight digs to lead the team.

Saint Xavier Baseball: Saint Xavier nearly overcame a six-run deficit, but left the tying stranded at third base as the Cougars fell to St. Ambrose 8-7 on Thursday, April 5 in the only game of what was scheduled to be a doubleheader. The nightcap was postponed because of snow.

Jack Gainer and Matt Monahan each finished the game with two RBI, while Garrett Bright went 2-for-4 with an RBI and scored a pair of runs.

St. Ambrose took an early 2-0 lead thanks, in part, to a Cougar error; but Saint Xavier would answer with two runs of their own in the bottom half of the first inning. After Griffin Bright reached base on a throwing error, Garrett Bright’s single brought him home for the Cougars’ first run of the day. A Cam Powell sacrifice fly scored Bright to tie the game.

The Bees would go up 8-2 in the fifth inning, but a two-run double by Gainer in the bottom half of the frame narrowed the deficit. An inning later, Monahan singled home two more runs to make it a one-run contest. SXU would then have two players reach base in the final inning before ending the game on a 6-4-3 double play.

Anthony Chimera, a St. Laurence alum, pitched two innings of no-hit ball and walked one after entering in the fifth inning. Erik Eggert finished out the game by throwing two-thirds on an inning without allowing a hit.

Earlier that week, the Cougars won the rubber match of a three-game series against Trinity Christian. Agustin Guerrero’s RBI single was the highlight of a two-out, four-run rally that broke a 2-2 tie. Senior closer Erik Eggert picked up his ninth save of the season, pitching 2 2/3 innings of one-hit ball. Starter Jared Jones earned the win, improving his record to 4-3 on the year.

Golf: The Cougars men’s and women’s golf teams opened up the spring season last, with both programs finishing in sixth place at the Olivet Nazarene Spring Invitational at Elks Country Club.

Senior women’s golfer Hannah Cruz and sophomore men’s golfer Kristopher Boddie posted their teams’ low scores, with both placing among the top ten in their respective tournaments.

Cruz finished the 36-hole event with a score

The Brother Rice baseball team lost two games to conclude a spring break trip to Louisville, Kentucky, but the Crusaders acquitted themselves well in the battles against one of the top-ranked teams in the Bluegrass State.

Saint Xavier (Louisville) topped Rice, 5-4, on Friday, April 6 and 2-1 on Saturday, April 7 to drop the Crusaders to 9-4 on the season.

The Tigers (8-0) are Maxpreps.com’s No. 1 team in Kentucky.

Rice opened play in Louisville with a 7-6 win over Carrollton Christian. Sam Jones hit a double and home run and drove in two runs, Pat Hayes was 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI, and Ryan Maher was 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. Eli Sweiss earned his third win of the season, going five innings while allowing four runs on four hits and striking out five. Marquis Jackson got his second save.

Earlier in the week, Rice crushed Joliet Catholic, 13-3. Jack Payton went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs, and Kendall Pettit was 3-for-4 with two RBI and three runs.

Zack Litke won his first game of the season.

More high school baseball Photo courtesy of Saint Xavier University Athletics

Snow falls as Saint Xavier right-hander Erik Eggert delivers a pitch during last week’s game against Trinity Christian.

of 86-87-173 (+29), finishing seven strokes behind the leader.

Boddie shot a 79 (+7) on Saturday, the only round under 80 for SXU during the weekend. The sophomore finished with an 83 (+11) on Sunday, dropping into a four-way tie for 10th.

Abigail Wischmann and AnCruz drea Strohmaier had solid outings, finishing tied for 19th and 23rd, respectively, with scores of 91-92-183 (+39) and 9495-189 (+45). On the men’s side, Matt Clark finished tied for 19th, shooting 83-82-165 (+21), and Patrick Mangawang placed T-28th with a 84-85-169 (+25). Alec Martinez, a graduate of Sandburg who made it to the NJACC national tournaBoddie ment last season while golfing for Moraine Valley, placed 30th with a score of 86-84-170 (+26).

Moraine Valley Fed up to NAIA: Cyclones’ women’s basketball sophomore guard Creighton Fed is headed to Indiana University Northwest after signing to continue her education and basketball career. The RedHawks are an NAIA program Fed started for the Cyclones all season, averaging 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.7 steals.

She earned All-NJCAA Region IV and All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference honors. Her 43-point game ranks No. 3 in the Cyclones’ record book.

“This is a good signing for Fed because IUN’s style fits what she does best, which is push the ball and shoot threes,” said Moraine Valley head coach Delwyn Jones. “It’s a good marriage.”

“We considered a lot of players in this recruiting class and rarely does a prospect make the impression on me that Creighton did as a very talented player, great person and teammate,” said IUN women’s head coach Ryan Shelton. “Her versatility will be an immediate asset to our team and program. She fits perfectly with our experienced and talented returners. We expect her to make an immediate and

significant impact on our program. We are excited to have Creighton be a very important part of our university and have success in women’s basketball.”

Baseball: Down a few players due to illness, the Cyclones mustered only two hits in a 13-0 loss to Triton on Monday, April 2. Liam Dennehy and Alex Guerra punched out the Cyclones’ two hits and were the only Moraine batters to reach base.

Brian Alvarez started on the hill, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out three.

Softball: Maintaining a perfect record in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference, Moraine Valley swept Morton College 9-7 and 7-6 on Monday, April 2.

Amanda Richter belted a dramatic walk-off home run in the second game, after the Cyclone bullpen had given up five runs in the top of the frame.

Men’s tennis: The Cyclones’ season opener on March 29 wasn’t exactly a perfect spring day, but the temperature that measured 22 degrees with the wind chill didn’t stop them from earning their first win, 6-3, over Oakton.

At No. 1 singles, Nick Karczynski fell 7-5, 6-0 loss, but No. 2 player Alex Kokoszka picked him up by handily defeating his opponent, 6-2, 6-3. At No. 6, John McGuire cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 victory, and Yash Patel won a hard-fought three-set victory.

In doubles, Patel and Teddy Woloszyn (No. 2) lost 6-1, 6-1, but No. 1 team Karczynski and Kokoszka, won a three-set match to close out the victorious outing.

“The key to today was winning those tiebreakers at No. 3 singles and No. 1 doubles. It really shows the character of the players,” said head Coach Steve Yates.

Weather forced the Cyclones and Waubonsee to play in the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club on Friday, April 3, with Moraine winning 5-4.

The win rested in the hands of the Cyclones’ top players. Nick Karczynski (No. 1 singles) won 6-0, 6-1 and Alex Kokoszko (No. 2) won 6-0, 6-0 before they won together at No. 1 doubles (6-0, 6-2).

Yash Patel (No. 3) again played a close three-set match, but unlike his previous win this ended in a loss (7-6, 2-6, 10-8). Donato Figueroa-Ramirez (No. 4) and Sean McKernan (No. 5) lost straight set matches.

Stagg: Patience proved to be rewarding for Chargers hitters, who drew 13 bases on balls in a 16-1 drubbing of Thornton on April 2.

Mike Tobin was the only Stagg hitter to tally more than one hit in the contest, going 2-for-2 with a double, four RBI and a run scored.

Danny Russo drew three walks and scored twice, Eddie Lovell had a hit, two RBI and two runs scored, and Billy Lovell and Mike Abraham also scored two runs apiece.

Mike Kaunas, Luke Goral and Jordan Thompson combined to allow two hits over five innings, while walking none. Kaunas allowed one hit and one run, while striking out six hitters in two innings, and Thompson fanned four in two innings.

St. Laurence: The Vikings opened the season looking unstoppable as they won their first 10 games before dropping an 8-5 decision to Andrew last Saturday, April 7.

Included in St. Laurence’s hot start was a second consecutive championship at the Chris Moon Memorial Tournament, held March 2830 in Tucson. The Vikings won their first three games at the tourney by the combined score of 45-5, including an 11-0 pasting of Rio Rico in the semifinals, before topping Sahuaro, 4-0, in the title game.

In three games between March 31 and April 5, St. Laurence beat Niles North, 18-1; Schaumburg, 16-0; and Maine South, 14-1.

The Vikings are scheduled to play Mount Carmel today, Thursday, April 12 in Burbank and Saturday, April 14 in Chicago, and will face Loyola twice next week in a home-and-home.

Heights girl an All-American

Daphne Galason, of Palos Heights, has been selected to the United States Specialty Sports Association’s Elite Select All-American 9U Team. Daphne will competing in the AllAmerican Games in Viera, Florida, in July against some of the best 9-year-old and under softball players in the country.

Southside Shooters The Southside Shooters eighth-grade boys basketball team is seeking two players to fill its spring roster. The Shooters will consider strong seventh-grade players for the roster spots. For more information or to schedule a tryout, call coach Bill Finn at (708) 508-0170 or email finn@morainevalley.edu, or for any questions call Bill Lammel at (708) 289-3438.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS WON BY AREA HIGH SCHOOLS A look at the Illinois High School Association state championships won by Reporter/Regional area schools, followed by the number of titles which that school has won.

1974-75 Richards wrestling (1st) 1975-76 Brother Rice baseball (1st) 1976-77 St. Laurence football (1st) Richards wrestling (2nd) 1977-78 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (1st)

Marist baseball (1st) 1978-79 No title 1979-80 No title 1980-81 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (2nd) Chicago Christian girls basketball (1st) 1981-82 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (3rd) Brother Rice football (1st) 1982-83 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (4th) Marist wrestling (1st) 1983-84 Stagg wrestling (1st) 1984-85 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (5th) 1985-86 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (6th) 1986-87 Richards girls volleyball (1st) Marist wrestling (2nd) 1987-88 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (7th) 1988-89 Richards football (1st) 1989-90 Richards football (2nd) St. Laurence wrestling (1st) Chicago Christian girls track (1st) 1990-91 Mother McAuley girls basketball (1st) Chicago Christian girls track (2nd) 1991-92 Chicago Christian girls track (3rd) Richards boys volleyball (1st) 1992-93 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (8th) 1993-94 Sandburg boys soccer (1st) Oak Lawn boys volleyball (1st) 1994-95 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (9th) 1995-96 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (10th) Sandburg boys volleyball (1st)

1996-97 None 1997-98 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (11th) 1998-99 Sandburg girls volleyball (1st) Sandburg boys volleyball (2nd) 1999-2000 Sandburg boys volleyball (3rd) 2000-2001 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (12th) 2001-2002 Sandburg boys soccer (2nd) Mother McAuley girls water polo (1st) Marist boys volleyball (1st) Sandburg baseball (1st) 2002-2003 Sandburg boys soccer (3rd)

Mother McAuley girls water polo (2nd) Brother Rice boys water polo (1st) 2003-2004 None 2004-2005 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (13th) Sandburg wrestling (1st) 2005-2006 Sandburg cheerleading (1st) Sandburg wrestling (2nd) 2006-2007 Sandburg wrestling (3rd) Mother McAuley girls water polo (3rd) 2007-2008 None 2008-2009 Richards basketball (1st) Sandburg cheerleading (2nd) 2009-2010 Marist boys volleyball (2nd) Sandburg softball (1st) 2010-2011 Chicago Christian girls volleyball (1st) Sandburg badminton (1st) Sandburg boys volleyball (4th) 2011-2012 Sandburg cheerleading (3rd) Sandburg wrestling (4th) Marist softball (1st) 2012-2013 Sandburg wrestling (5th) 2013-2014 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (14th) 2014-2015 Marist softball (2nd) 2015-2016 Sandburg boys cross country (1st) 2016-2017 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (15th) 2017-2018 Marist girls volleyball (1st)

Marist’s girls volleyball squad celebrated a state title last November.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.SLAWOMIR KOSEK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 17 CH 3762 13203 S 84TH CT 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 February 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 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 13203 S 84TH CT, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-309-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $166,303.34.

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.

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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-4751.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-4751 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 3762 TJSC#: 38-2401 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.DENNIS DEMSCO, AUDRY L. DEMSCO AKA AUDREY DEMSCO, PNC BANK, N.A. SBM TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SBM TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE INC. ASSIGNEE FROM HSBC RETAIL Defendants 17 CH 11753 8023 ABERDEEN COURT Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 14, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 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 8023 ABERDEEN COURT, Palos Heights, IL 60463

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

CRAIG SALLAS; VICKI J. SALLAS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CRAIG SALLAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICKI J. SALLAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 4479 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 Friday, May 11, 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. 27-11-109-022-0000.

Commonly known as 8608 Golfview Drive, 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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W17-0179.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $586,650.62.

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, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.

AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17080087.

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

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17080087 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 11753 TJSC#: 38-1565 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 SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

DAWN WILKUS; RICHARD J. WILKUS; CITIBANK, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; ORLAN-BROOK CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 12172 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 12, 2018 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 3, 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. 27-14-302-018-1014 and 27-14-302-0181112.

Commonly known as 15833 Orlan Brook Drive, Unit 14, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 981-7385.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.LETICIA IBARRA, CORDOBA COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 12192 9865 CORDOBA COURT, UNIT 2B 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 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 9865 CORDOBA COURT, UNIT 2B, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-204-025-1006 Vol. 146; 27-16-204-025-1019 Vol. 146; 27-16-204-0251020 Vol. 146.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $129,281.18.

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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4080.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-4080 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 12192 TJSC#: 38-774 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CONCETTA V. PRESTINARIO, FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JULY 13, 1978 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-1325 Defendants 17 CH 07308 15102 S. 82ND AVENUE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 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 15102 S. 82ND AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-202-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $376,155.25.

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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13559.

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13559 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 07308 TJSC#: 38-2580 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.JOHN MCKEE A/K/A JOHN F. MCKEE, RUTH MCKEE A/K/A RUTH MARIE MCKEE, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, N.A. FKA WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB FKA WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Defendants 12 CH 14680 11904 SOUTH 93RD AVENUE 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 December 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 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 11904 SOUTH 93RD AVENUE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-27-102-002-0000.

The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car detached 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 12095.

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. 12095 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 14680 TJSC#: 38-2788 I3082784

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.KRISTY L. DONAUBAUER, JOSEPH V. MCMULLINS A/K/A JOSEPH MCMULLINS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CRYSTAL TREE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 2017 CH 10744 14724 HOLLOW TREE RD 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 February 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 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 14724 HOLLOW TREE RD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-08-406-046-0000.

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 14-17-06595.

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. 14-17-06595 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10744 TJSC#: 38-1503 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS A. LYP; EVERGREENS OF ORLAND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION I; Defendants, 17 ch 15885 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, May 14, 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. 27-03-400-054-1025.

Commonly known as 9008 West 140th Street, Unit 1A, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-039344 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3082808

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Enjoy Chili’s treats, alternative rock at Bridge Teen Center

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

For more information, call (708) 532-0500.

Camping Night – The Great Indoors with The Wanderers will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tomorrow, April 13. Students will enjoy indoor camping with board games in a tent, sleeping bag relay races and pinecone crafts. Free samples will be served from Chili’s and live alternative rock will be performed by The Wanderers.

Military Communications will be discussed and demonstrated from 5 to 6 p.m. April 17. Students will hear from an Army lieutenant on active duty and test various types of radios and devices.

Project Give: Thank You Cards and Baked Cookies will run from 4 to 6 p.m. April 18.

Students will bake cookies together and create hand-made cards for community members who support The Bridge.

What It’s Like To Be: Roller Derby League is scheduled from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. April 18. Students will try out the sport of roller derby, which consists of teams skating around a track to score points.

Culinary: Pizza Cakes is on tap from 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 19.

Students will make a pizza-style cake with fondant icing, glaze and edible accents.

More information about the Teen Bridge Center can be found at www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Town and Country Art League to meet

Town and Country Art League will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow, April 13, at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. John Howard will critique members’ works of art. Howard attended the Academy of Art. He is now teaching at Moraine Valley Community College and at the McCord Gallery.

There is no competition in the critique, said meeting organizers.

A showcase table will feature art work completed or in the works.

Guests are welcome. A $5 donation is asked for non-members.

Carol Chirafisi is the current Town and Country Art League president.

Additional information may be had by calling (708) 349-1274.

SW Symphony to host talent show

Southwest Symphony Orchestra will host its SSO’s Got Talent Fest from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Aviana Banquets, 11142 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Hills.

Reservations may be made online at southwestsymphony.com.

As part of the evening, there will be musicians, singers and a

dancer.

Tickets are $55 per person for dinner, and $500 per table of 10.

All proceeds will benefit the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.

First-place winner will win $500 in cash. SSO is also raffling gift baskets and prizes.

To make a prize donation, call Jean Vanier at (773) 779-5518.

Lake Katherine issues challenge for fishing fundraiser

Fishing enthusiasts will compete to hook a record-breaking fish at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens’ Spring Fishing Classic in on April 14.

The popular catch-and-release fundraiser will take place from 7 a.m. to noon at Lake Katherine, Palos Heights.

The annual Spring Fishing Classic is well known for producing whoppers including an impressive nine-pound, two-ounce catfish reeled in by competitor Curt Pazdro in 2015.

Fishing fans will fish the entire shore for muskie, catfish, walleye and bass. Tickets for the fundraiser, which includes lunch and an award ceremony after the fishing, cost $100 per competitor with proceeds contributing to restoration, education and animal care at Lake Katherine. First and second place trophies will be awarded for the largest catches of the day.

Oil painting still-life will be presented by George Ceffalio

A meeting for the Lemont Artists Guild will be held at 7 p.m.

April 18 at the Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St. in Homer Glen.

George Ceffalio will demonstrate still-life oil painting. His enthusiasm and love of art transcends to his students. Ceffalio is an award-winning artist whose works have been displayed in several local, regional, and national exhibitions He has received numerous awards including several Best of Show.

Ceffalio has been teaching oil painting classes and workshops in the Chicago area for the past several years, said the Lemont Artists Guild in a news release about the April 18 meeting. He is associated with Palette and Chisel Academy of Art, Oil Painters of America, and Portrait Society of America, among others.

The public is welcome to attend.

A donation for the local food pantry is appreciated. Parking is free and refreshments will be served.

For more information, call Liz Popp Connelly (815) 341-1145 or visit www.lemontartistsguild.org.

Rescued wildlife to be on display

Big Run Wolf Ranch, 14857 S. Farrell Road, Lockport, will host a family day from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Saturday, April 21.

Admission is $6 at the door, and there are no online tickets.

The ranch is a non-profit, federally licensed, wildlife education facility featuring rescued North American wildlife.

Jim Nesci’s Cold-Blooded Creatures will be the special guests at noon. Nesci will bring TV personality Bubba the alligator, a giant tortoise, pythons, lizards and more. The day will also feature eight wolves, a Siberian tiger, a black bear, cougar, skunk and porcupines.

At the open house food, music and raffles will be available. The gift shop will be open. Yearly season passes and adoptions will also be available.

Free parking will be at Walmart, 16241 S. Farrell Road, with free, continuous shuttle bus service. A limited amount of parking for people with disabilities will be on ranch grounds.

Strollers are allowed.

For details, call the ranch at (815) 588-0044.

RSVP now for CCSS Auxiliary’s Legends Luncheon

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia Auxiliary will host its 2018 Legends Luncheon Tuesday, April 24th at the Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest Hwy. in Orland Park. The event will feature Martina Mathisen as “Cleopatra,” the most famous female ruler in history. In addition to lunch and the program, a variety of raffles will be available.

Since 2008, the auxiliary, through its many fundraisers, has donated more than $72,000 to benefit the abused victims of domestic violence served by the CCSS. Auxiliary donations are used for shelter and transitional housing furnishings, client scholarships, transportation for employment opportunities, computers, holiday meals, car seats and cribs, and materials for elementary and high school Safe Start programs.

The reservation for the April 24 luncheon is fast approaching. Tickets are $40 each. More information can be obtained by calling Marie Kaminski at (708) 599-0037.

Create a pet painting at McCord Gallery

McCord Gallery and Cultural Center will host “Paws and Paint Workshop” for artists of all skill levels who’d like to create a painting of a favorite pet.

The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at McCord, 9602 W. Creek Rd. in Palos Park. Registration is $75 for members and $80 for non-members. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the McCord office at (708) 6710648. Information is also available at www.mccordgallery.org.

A peach cobbler dessert to please soul food devotees Soul food is beloved by many people across the globe. While certain main dishes garner the bulk of that love, soul food desserts, such as the following recipe for “Miss Ruthie’s Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler” from Patty Pinner’s “Sweets: Soul Food Desserts & Memories” (Ten Speed Press) can complete a meal and keep friends and family coming back for more.

MISS RUTHIE’S OLDFASHIONED PEACH COBBLER Makes one 8-inch cobbler • 1 unbaked double pie crust (see below) • 8 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches • 2 cups granulated sugar • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 475 F. Lightly butter an 8-inch square

glass dish. Set it aside.

Prepare the pasty for a doublecrust pie. Set it aside.

Combine the peaches, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a 4-quart Dutch oven.

Allow the mixture to sit until the dry ingredients are dissolved and a syrup forms, about 15 minutes.

Bring the peach mixture to a boil over medium heat. Decrease the heat to low and cook until the peaches are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and add the butter.

Roll out half of the pie pastry, then cut it into an 8-inch square.

Spoon half of the peach mixture into the prepared dish. Cover the mixture with the pastry square.

Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until lightly browned. Take the dish out of the oven and spoon the remaining peach mixture over the baked pastry. Roll out the remaining pastry, then cut it into strips about an inch wide. Arrange the strips in a loose lattice pattern over the peach mixture. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned. Remove from the oven. Serve warm.

DOUBLE PIE CRUST • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

• 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup vegetable shortening, chilled • 1 egg, beaten • 6 tablespoons cold milk In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients with a fork or by pinching the shortening into the flour mixture with your fingers. The result should be coarse crumbs and small clumps the size of peas. Add the egg and mix well. Add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time. Don’t be afraid to add more milk if necessary to achieve a dough that’s wet enough to form into a ball. Being careful not to overwork the dough, form the dough into a ball with your hands. Wrap the ball in plastic, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Transfer the dough from the refrigerator to a lightly floured surface. Flatten the ball slightly and dust the top of it with flour before rolling it out with a rolling pin. Divide the dough into two portions before rolling.

Begin rolling at the center of the dough and work outward. Roll the dough out into a circle about 4 inches wider than the pie pan it will be placed in.

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Ceramic Birdhouse Workshop, Leather Jewelry Workshop and Log Cabin Art for Kids are a few of the programs offered at The Center.

Enjoy a state of mindfulness at The Center The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

Awake at The Center: A Day of Mindfulness Outdoors Saturday April 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The grounds of The Center hold a beauty and peace that, when visitors take the time, can be truly felt. Dan and Sharon Morley and other leaders of the Sunday mindfulness group will lead a day retreat amidst the emerging spring wildflowers. All will be invited to sit, to walk, to listen, to share, to hear and to see that beauty and wonder that abounds all around us. Participants are asked to wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather as most of the retreat happens outdoors. The fee is $55 and includes leadership, lunch, and retreat supplies.

Log Cabin Art for Kids is offered four Saturday mornings beginning April 14, Kindergarten through 2nd grade: 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 3rd through 8th grade: 11:30 a.m.

- 1 p.m. Instructor Liz Credio will demonstrate a world of art and nature for kids. The majority of projects are inspired by the natural beauty of The Center’s grounds.

Within each session students work on a variety of art projects such as painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, crafts, sewing and more. Each session ends with an art show.

A class fee of $60 includes all supplies.

Spring Friendship Mandalas will be held Saturday April 14, from 10 a.m. – noon.

The first part of class will be spent with instructor Robin Neumann teaching the basics of mandala-making. Then, friendship mandalas will be passed around the circle for everyone to work on.

This is described as a great activity to do with a friend or group of friends. All supplies provided.

The workshop fee is $17 plus a $3 materials fee.

Ceramic Birdhouse Workshop is slated for Saturday, April 14 and 21, 2 - 4 p.m.

Instructor Liz Credio will help students work with clay sculpting a birdhouse in the first class.

During the second class, participants will paint the glazes on the piece. Children 12 and older are welcome to register as long as they are accompanied by an adult who is also registered. There is a workshop fee of $34 plus an $8 materials fee.

Family Service will be held Sunday April 15 at 10 a.m. Participants will gather indoors inside the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway for this family-friendly service. Hospitality will be shared, because Jesus always ate with his friends, said The Center in a news release announcing all the activities Lapidary will be offered on six Monday mornings beginning April 16, 9 - 11 a.m. or six Wednesday evenings beginning April 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Art teacher Larry Rothenberg will help students turn rough hunks of rock into beautifully polished gemstones. Workshop attendees will create a pair of round or oval stones, and then advance to more complex designs.

HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A solid week is ahead for you, Aries. However, some surprises can pop up on a day when you need a little extra sunshine in the routine. Embrace the unexpected.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your relations with authority figures are very good right now. Do your best to maintain this both in the short- and longterm. You will benefit from having done so.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a surprise invitation may come your way this week.

You aren’t sure if you have the time or the gumption to accept at this point. But give ample thought to accepting.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, even though you may want to spend time at home — and maybe make a cocoon under the covers — there are some things you need to face if you are going to move forward.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are full of clever ideas that you are eager to share with coworkers and people at home.

Pace yourself so you don’t overwhelm others with information.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, an opportunity to earn more money will catch your eye this week. Even if it seems a little risky, it could be well worth pursuing.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 This can be a fun-loving week for you, Libra, if you embrace the opportunities for letting loose.

You may feel impulsive, and that’s okay in moderation.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, home repairs and renovations are on the brain. You are ready to pour your energy into changing your home spaces for the better. Start making an idea board.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, a very fast-paced week is ahead. The good news is that any related unpleasantness will move by quickly, and you can focus on enjoying the fun parts.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, work relationships can be unpredictable, which means you may need to reevaluate your approach. A change in tone or direction may be all that’s needed.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, travel plans can change on a dime, but you are adaptable. It’s not the destination, but the journey. Take someone along for the ride.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pay close attention to your bank account, Pisces. Financial surprises might be something to look out for in the near future

Class fee is $115. Stones can be purchased from the instructor for projects.

Beginning Collage is scheduled for six Monday mornings beginning April 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Instructor April Schabes will have beginning and intermediate students experiment with color and composition to create mixed-media collages. It’s billed as an opportunity to play in one’s world of artistic expression with a fun and easy art form. Class fee is $120.

Knitting will be taught on six Mondays beginning April 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., or six Fridays beginning April 20, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Instructor Georgann Ring will teach beginning knitters the basics as well as correcting mistakes, making a yarn chart, and locating yarn and pattern sources. Participants will make a spa cloth, then a project from a suggested collection.

Beginning students should bring a ball of Sugar ’n Cream yarn and a pair of 10” U.S. size 8 (5mm) knitting needles. Experienced knitters will choose their own projects and learn more advanced knitting techniques through class discussions and demonstrations. Class fee is $100.

Mark Kater, “Animal and Nature Stories and Folktales” Luncheon will be held Tuesday April 17, noon - 2 p.m. Mark is a storyteller, who often finds the humor in life through the stories he tells. He is the resident storyteller at the North Park Village Nature Center in Chicago. There, he leads storytelling walkabouts through the 46-acre preserve and coordinates other storytelling activities.

Mark Kater.

His storytelling programs cover a wide range of topics and include original stories and re-tellings of myths, animal, nature and folktales from around the world. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary.

Metalsmithing for Jewelry is scheduled for aix Tuesday nights, beginning April 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor Mary Michaelson will show students how to work with silver, copper or brass. Students can create either a silver ring or pendant. The class will learn the basics of metalsmithing such as sawing, filing, sanding and soldering. Advanced instruction will be given to continuing/advanced students. Class fee is $100 plus a $30 materials fee.

Collage, Advanced will meet six Wednesday mornings beginning April 18, 9:30 a.m. – noon.

Instructor April Schabes will have students continue on their journey into the world of collage. April will have fun projects planned like always, experimenting with papers, paints, images and text.

This class is only for students who have already studied with April.

Class fee is $120.

Weaving instruction will be offered six Wednesday mornings beginning April 18, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Instructor Georgann Ring will help new weavers learn to weave a scarf on a rigid heddle loom, then explore intermediate techniques on the rigid heddle loom while weaving a sampler or set of coasters. A supply list for the first project is available in the office; students should purchase yarn before first class. Experienced/ returning weavers will use The Center’s table or floor looms or can bring their own loom. Class fee is $100.

Quilting is scheduled for six Wednesday evenings beginning April 18, 6 - 8 p.m.

Instructor Denise Dulzo will teach this introductory class.

Students will learn the basics of quilting. They will create a sampler wall-hanging, then advance to other projects of choice. All supplies will be provided by The Center. Class Fee is $100 plus a $15 materials fee.

Watercolor Painting will be taught for six Wednesday evenings April 18, 6:30 – 9 p.m., or six Thursday afternoons beginning April 26, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings with Lenox Wallace feature structured lessons for beginning watercolorists with critique and guidance in composition, values, textures, negative painting, brush stroke usage and more. Experienced painters work individually with occasional guidance and critique. Thursday after-

noons with Lois Hrejsa include instruction in 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 with attention to areas of interest to the individual student.

Opportunities will arise to expand the advanced students’ painting experience. Individual and group critiques will point out what has worked and how to improve that which has not. The class fee is $120, and a list of required supplies is available in The Center’s office.

Woodcarving is on tap for six Thursday mornings beginning April 19, 9 - 11:00 a.m.

Instructor Keith Miller will help students learn and practice the tools and techniques of woodcarving using a variety of types of wood. Participants will create beautiful animals, objects and faces. New students will make 3-6 projects such as a bird, a shoe, an egret, and miniature people.

Experienced students may design their own projects. The class fee is $100. Wood and bench knives are available for purchase in class at a cost of approximately $25.

Leather Jewelry Workshop will be offered Friday, April 20 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Instructor Liz Credio will help students create a pendant using pieces of leather while embellishing a one of a kind piece with charms, chains, and beads. Workshop fee: $13 plus a $8 materials fee. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

708-361-3650

Orland Park’s Market at the Park will return The Village of Orland Park’s Market at the Park will return for the 2018 season.

The 2018 market will debut June 7 and will be open every Thursday evening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for eight weeks. The community is invited to enjoy shopping, eating, drinking and taking in the sounds each Thursday evening at Crescent Park, 9705 W. 142nd Street, near the 143rd Street Train Station.

“The village is happy to once again offer the market,” said Trustee Dan Calandriello, chair of the village’s Recreation and Parks

Committee. “Market at the Park debuted last year and it became a great family event.”

Attendees will have a mix of shopping options from food and artisanal vendors, as will be able to dine on prepared foods from local vendors and food trucks. Live music will be featured each week as local artists perform under the pergola at Crescent Park.

“We unveiled the village’s new market format last year and it was a huge hit with all ages,” Calandriello said. “We had young families with kids dancing to the music,

on up to seniors who came out each week to walk the market, get a bite to eat and enjoy a nice summer evening.”

Vendors will include some of the same food and artistic craft vendors, along with new vendors.

“The village is always looking to expand its vendor offerings, planning to showcase creative and unique sellers,” Calandriello said.

“People interested in becoming a vendor at the market can contact the Recreation Department for more information. And, I send my thanks to the village staff for all

of their hard work on the market.”

Free parking is available adjacent to the Market at the 143rd St. Metra Station and at the parking structure on the corner of Ravinia and 143rd Street.

“Last year’s markets were a nice, family-oriented destination for lots of people,” Calandriello said. “It was great to see so many residents having a good time.”

Artistic craft and prepared-food vendors interested in participating in Market at the Park can contact Doreen Biela at (708) 403-6266 or dbiela@orlandpark.org.

Moraine Valley Foundation to host Fundraising Gala

The annual Moraine Valley Community College Foundation Fundraising Gala will be held Friday, April 20 at the Beverly Country Club. 8700 S. Western Ave., Chicago.

The gala, which is the Foundation’s largest fundraising event, will begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner, an open bar, live entertainment, and silent and live auctions.

The evening will be a tribute to Brian Andersen, one of the founding Foundation board members, who recently died.

“This year we lost a very special friend and avid supporter of our

Foundation. With Brian’s help, the Foundation has provided scholarships to thousands of students, supported many college programs and assisted students in need,” said Kristy McGreal, executive director of the Moraine Valley Foundation.

“His desire to serve others went far beyond the Chicago area as he traveled the world helping those in need. Taking his love for travel into consideration, our event will honor his adventurous spirit.”

Activities will include a mini live auction, games with prizes and a larger live auction. In keeping with the event’s theme, auctions

will contain a number of travel packages, including a week’s stay in Cortona, Italy, recently made famous by the book and movie, “Under the Tuscan Sun.” Other travel packages will be a seven-night stay on the outskirts of Northern Johannesburg for an African safari, and a week’s stay in Maui, Hawaii. The auctions also feature dining experiences with professional chefs, a brewery tour, box suite for a professional Chicago sports team, and more.

Tickets are $150 each or a table of 10 for $1,500 and can be purchased online at morainevalley.

edu/gala2018. Raffle tickets also are available to purchase online for $15 each or $50 for four.

“We count on this evening to increase our ability to provide support for students and the college.

All year, we are touched by the personal stories of students and the challenges they have faced as they work toward achieving their goals, and we are proud to provide support to them and the college,” McGreal said.

For more information, contact the Foundation office at (708) 974-5480.