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Sales rise at Worth dispensary Mayor says many of the initial concerns about facility have been eliminated

By Joe Boyle While sales of medicinal marijuana have not reached overall expectations in Illinois, the same can’t be said for the dispensary in Worth, where business has been doing quite well.

“The Worth dispensary is doing well and the numbers are good,” said Steven Weismann, CEO of Windy City Cannabis. “But there are many more patients that want, but are being denied access to, medical cannabis.”

Weismann has seen a rise in medicinal sales

at the Worth location, 11425 S. Harlem Ave. He also has Windy City Cannabis locations in Homewood, Justice and Posen. He visits the dispensaries each week and sometimes drops in at all four facilities in a day. He is encouraged by the response he receives in Worth and the other centers.

“The people who come in there are incredibly grateful,” Weismann said. “They tell us all the time.”

Worth Mayor Mary Werner also said that sales have improved and the village has grown

to accept the presence of the dispensary. This is almost a complete turnaround from a year ago, when the mayor voiced concerns during a “State of the Village” address if the dispensary was going to remain open.

“Initially, it was a lengthy process and expensive to get these medications,” Werner said. “I think we have eliminated those concerns. We have seen more sales since.”

Worth is doing better than some other medical See DISPENSARY, Page 9

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Sales have improved over the past year for medicinal marijuana prescriptions at the dispensary in Worth.

Berrios: We are cracking down on property tax cheats Cook County assessor says tax bills are on time

By Tim Hadac

Photo by Scott Stewart, Evergreen Park Fire Department

Roberts Park firefighter Clint Sanders is accompanied by his wife, Sheila, and two children after arriving at his Hickory Hills home on Jan. 10. Sanders was greeted by the Roberts Park Fire Protection District and other local firefighters after arriving home earlier than expected after suffering injuries in a home fire last month.

WARM WELCOME HOME Large crowd on hand for injured Hickory Hills firefighter’s homecoming

By Joe Boyle Firefighter Clint Sanders arrived home earlier than expected after suffering critical injuries in a fire last month.

But what was no surprise was the large crowd that greeted Sanders when he arrived at his Hickory Hills residence on

Jan. 10 with his wife, Sheila, and two children. The large gathering included members of the Roberts Park Fire Protection District, neighbors, reporters and TV crews.

Sanders was injured on Dec. 27 as the Roberts Park Fire Department answered the call to put out a blaze at about 10:30

a.m. in a home in the 8800 block of West Fawn Trail in Justice. Sanders, 44, was transported to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood with smoke inhalation and burns to his hands and face, according to a hospital spokesperson.

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A concerted effort to pursue property tax cheats in Cook County has brought in almost $50 million in the last five years.

The news was announced by Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios at a Cook County Suburban Publishers luncheon held in the Loop late last week. About 40 publishers and their representatives attended.

Berrios, first elected assessor in 2010, said the Fraudulent Exemption Legislation of 2012 was written after he learned from a staff member that the assessor’s office had never done a comprehensive audit of the exemptions it grants (such as to those who live in the home they own, as well as senior citizens).

“So I said, ‘Let’s take a look at it, just to see what’s going on out there,’” Berrios added. “Lo and behold, we found that people are taking exemptions that they’re not supposed to.

“It took us two years to pass the law, but we stayed with it and fought for it,” he said, adding that the unit “doesn’t cost taxpayers any money because it is funded by the interest and the penalties we receive on this money. Then the rest of the money goes to whatever taxing bodies were affected by the erroneous exemption.

“So that’s $50 million, and we’ve only gone through about 12 percent of the county,” he continued. “Do the math, and you’ll see there’s a lot more out there.

It’s a unit that saves taxpayers money. That’s money that each and every one of us pays because

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Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios (right) talks with newspaper publishers and others at last week’s lunch in the Loop.

some people are cheating.”

Berrios said the unit “caught one guy — just one guy — (cheating the County out of) a million dollars. He would take over rental properties and then sign the leases to himself and then turn around and (sublet) those properties to someone else…and he’d take a homeowners’ exemption on each one of them. Now he’s in court, and we’re getting that money back for the taxpayers.”

On time, every time

Berrios recapped his office’s other successes, including the fact that property-tax bills have gone out on time for six consecutive years (with year seven coming up). Prior to his arrival, bills

Oak Lawn residents (from left) Gloria Renteria, 14; Jocelyn Vail, 14; and Sky Hope Fuchs, 18, show off some of the prom dresses available at Cinderella’s Closet, which will be open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Oak Lawn Community High School.

‘Cinderella’s Closet’ helps make prom dreams come true

By Kelly White Teens at Oak Lawn Community High School, and neighboring high schools, are guaranteed to feel like princesses this prom season.

Through Friday, Jan. 26, the school, in conjunction with the school’s Parent Teacher Student Association, is collecting items for “Cinderella’s Closet.” The closet is an assortment of lightly used formal dresses, shoes, accessories, and unopened makeup that will be made available for current students in any local area high school. It is not limited to Oak Lawn students.

Donations can be dropped off in the Oak Lawn Community High School’s district office during school hours from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. All lightly-used dresses in any style, size, and color will be accepted. Dresses must be dry cleaned prior to drop-off.

The sixth annual event is organized

by Maria Vanderwarren, OLCHS’s executive assistant to the superintendent, and Bob Brida, behavior intervention room facilitator and staff sponsor of the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club.

“Inspiration for me to start this was to minimize the expense of prom for less

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fortunate children and for them to be able to attend looking and feeling like Cinderella,” Vanderwarren said. “First, we wanted to provide an opportunity to give students an affordable option for dresses for prom and graduation.

Many dresses are bought for hundreds of dollars and are not used after that.

This way, parents and students can donate these dresses and they can provide joy and happiness for another student.”

“I am very proud of how Bob has stepped into his new role as SADD sponsor and for Maria’s continued guidance

Photo by Kelly White

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POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Suspended license

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Palos Hills man charged with vandalizing Sacred Heart Church

gutters on several occasions, and put graffiti on church walls in Nicholas Gutauskas, 26, of January. He is also suspected Palos Hills, faces two felony of damaging a rope holding an charges after Palos American flag at anHills detectives conother location. ducting surveillance In interviews with said they caught him police, he allegedly vandalizing Sacred said he committed Heart Church, 8245 W. the vandalism because 111th St., on Saturday. “he was upset about Police said in a the hypocrisy of repress release issued ligion.”

Monday that he was Gutauskas apcharged with institupeared before Circuit tional vandalism and Court Judge StephaGutauskas criminal damage to nie Miller in bond property worth more court on Sunday at than $10,000 after admitting 26th and California in Chicago, to multiple acts of vandalism and was released on his own on the church in December and recognizance. His next court January. appearance was scheduled for Detectives investigating the Tuesday in Bridgeview. crimes were conducting surPalos Hills Police Chief Paul veillance of the site when they Madigan said in a statement that he apprehended him. He allegedly commended detectives “for their used a hammer to break out diligence and hard work throughchurch windows and damage out this lengthy investigation.”

By Dermot Connolly

• Brittany Schour, 23, of Topinbre, Mich., was charged with driving with a suspended license at 8:50 p.m. Jan. 5 at Southwest Highway and Oak Park Avenue.

Police said she was also cited for driving without red taillights. She is due in court on Jan. 31.

• Toval Frazier, 24, of the 9800 block of South Harlem Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:25 p.m. Jan. 7 in the 10600 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required, driving without insurance, and failure to wear a seatbelt. He is due in court on Feb. 20.

• Landarino Beal, 26, of the 300 block of West 106th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:20 a.m.

Jan. 7 in the 9400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he is due in court on Feb. 20.

• Diah Algam, 25, of the 10700 block of Hickory Court, Orland Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 9. Police said he was also cited for driving with expired license plates. He is due in court on Jan. 31.

• Irron Oliphart, 38, of the 19800 block of Park Avenue, Lynwood, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:05 p.m. Jan. 9 at 107th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Feb. 20.

Retail theft

Eliza Jackson, 34, of the 3100 block of South Emerald Avenue, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Carson Pirie Scott in Chicago Ridge Mall at 1:10 p.m. Jan. 7. Police said she took men’s coats. She is due in court on Jan. 31.

Domestic battery

Amjad Akra, 48, of the 10600 block of South Brooks Lane, Chicago Ridge, was charged with domestic battery after police were called to a disturbance at his home at 1:10 a.m. last Thursday. Police said Akra allegedly threw a 5-month-old child onto a bed because he was crying. The child was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center and no visible injuries were found. Akra was held for a hearing.

Cannabis possession

Mohammad Nakleh, 25, of the 9200 block of South 50th Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, a felony, following a traffic stop at 8:50 p.m. last Thursday at 107th Street

and Forest Lane. Police said he was carrying 14 packaged grams of cannabis in his pants, and 30 THC oil vape cartridges in the car. He was also cited for driving without a seatbelt. He was held for a bond hearing,

Evergreen Park Heroin possession

Caitlyn Kleist, 30, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 3:12 p.m. Jan. 10 in the 2700 block of West 87th Street. Police said she was found with seven plastic bags containing .1 grams of heroin, 54 used syringes, and 300 empty plastic bags with drug residue. She was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage and driving without insurance.

Possession of cannabis

Derrick Clay, 39, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis after police responded to a report of a “suspicious man” in an apartment building in the 9200 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said he was found on the first floor of the building and was carrying 21 grams of marijuana. They said he was charged a few hours later with disorderly conduct after causing a disturbance at the same location.

He was found there at 5:41 a.m. shouting and banging on doors and ringing doorbells in the foyer, police said.

Retail theft

• Marquis Mattie, 37, was charged with felony retail theft following his arrest at 4:45 p.m.

Jan. 5 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took 16 miscellaneous items worth $98.48, and the charge was upgraded due to a past record. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia because a glass pipe with residue was found in his pocket.

• Arturo Garza, 23, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 4:49 p.m. Jan. 7. Police said he took a cellphone case and a book about gaming worth $103.64 in total.

Using cellphone while driving

Marcus Massenburg, 31, of Chicago, was charged with illegal use of a cellphone while driving following a traffic stop at 10:38 a.m. Jan. 9 in the 3800 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for obstructing identification because he initially provided false identification.

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Suspended licenses

• Joshua Javier Juarez, 28, of the 3600 block of South 55th Avenue, Cicero, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:24

a.m. Friday in the 9600 block of South 78th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a stop sign. He is due in court on March 1.

• Marcin S. Rzadkosz, 29, of the 7800 block of South Rutherford Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 5:44 p.m. Sunday in the 8100 block of West 95th Street. Police said he is due in court on March 1.

Retail theft

Wilfredo Reyes-Zapata, 47, of the 8700 block of West 86th Place, Justice, was charged with retail theft following a traffic stop at 8:44 p.m. Saturday in the 8800 block of West 87th Street. Police said they were investigating a reported retail theft at CVS, 8811 W. 87th St., and Reyes-Zapata and his vehicle fit the description of the offender. Police said he took two bottles of Rumchata liqueur and a pint of ice cream worth $53.96 in total. He was also charged with driving without a license and criminal trespassing to a vehicle because the car he was driving had been reported stolen.

He is due in court on March 1.

Cannabis possession

Darrin L. Cotton, 29, of the 9900 block of South 84th Terrace, Palos Hills, was issued a local violation for possession of cannabis after police said he turned over 1.6 grams of cannabis when he was questioned during a traffic stop at 3:45 p.m. last Thursday at 87th Street and LaGrange Road.

Police said he was also cited for driving a car with expired registration. He is due at a hearing in City Hall on Feb. 6.

Aggravated speeding

Kyle S. Costello, 24, of the 8900 block of South 51st Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 10:47 a.m. last Thursday in the 8700 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was driving 62 mph in a 35-mph zone. He is due in court on Jan. 31.

Oak Lawn DUI charges

• Manuel Ortega, 26, of River Grove, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:20 a.m. Dec. 30 in the 10200 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and refused a breath test. He was also cited for resisting arrest, aggravated speeding of 65 mph in a 35-mph zone, driving without insurance, expired registration and failure to signal when required. Court information was not available.

• Tatanisha L. Smothers, 26, of Country Club Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:10 a.m. Jan. 9 at 95th Street and Meade Avenue. Police said

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• Corey C. Livsey, 48, of Country Club Hills, was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s, 11000 S. Cicero Ave., at 2:19 p.m. Jan. 9.

Police said he took eight bottles of baby formula worth $186.32.

He was taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital for treatment of a hand injury caused when he fell running out of the store. Police said he is also a suspected in a similar incident at the same store on 1:29 p.m. Jan. 4. In that incident, employees alleged that he got away after taking five bottles of infant formula. Court information was not available.

• Jeffrey A. Porys, 56, of Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft at Jewel, 8801 S. Ridgeland Ave., at 12:29 p.m. Jan. 2. Police said he took several unspecified items worth $52.73 out of the store, and was apprehended by a police officer after a foot chase around the block. He was also cited for obstructing an officer and is due in court on Feb. 26.

Drug possession

Robert G. Maynard, 50, of Alsip, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 3:09 a.m. Jan. 6 at 105th Street and Cicero Avenue.

Police said a baggie containing cocaine was found in his pocket.

Police said he was also cited for aggravated speeding of 64 mph in a 35-mph zone. He was also cited for improper lane usage and disobeying a traffic control signal.

He was held for a bond hearing.

Disorderly conduct

Sebastian T. Wichiniarz, 34, and his brother, David, 39, were both charged with disorderly conduct after police were called to two consecutive disturbances at their Circle Avenue apartment on Jan. 6. Police said they responded to a neighbor’s complaint of loud music coming from the brothers’ apartment, and when Sebastian turned it down, officers left. But they returned and arrested Sebastian after he allegedly turned the volume back up and threatened the complaining neighbor when they were gone. While he was in custody, police were called back to the scene a second time and arrested David Wichniarz for allegedly yelling obscenities and pointing threateningly at the neighbor. The brothers are both due in court on March 4.

Battery offense

Rheem Ahmad, 23, of Alsip, was charged with battery after allegedly injuring another woman during a fight in the parking lot of the Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., at 5:45 p.m. Jan. 2. Police said Ahmad admitted following her husband to the parking lot, intending to catch him with his girlfriend.

When a woman did get into the passenger seat of the man’s car, Ahmad allegedly opened the car door started an argument that quickly became physical. Police said the 30-year-old woman was punched in the face repeatedly, and got a nosebleed. Ahmad is due in court on Jan. 25.

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CHICAGO RIDGE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Police cars to get cameras

Costs will be covered by department’s seizure funds

By Dermot Connolly

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Chicago Ridge police cars will soon be equipped with cameras, following a decision by the Village Board on Tuesday.

The board approved the purchase of an in-camera system from Texas-based WatchGuard Technologies Inc., at a cost not to exceed $92,940.

“We’ve done a great job with our (police) tactical teams. So, the good thing is, taxpayers won’t be paying a penny of the cost,” said Mayor Chuck Tokar, explaining that the money will be coming from the department’s narcotic seizure funds.

Responding to a question from Trustee Lisel Kwartnik, Police Chief Rob Pyznarski said the department got estimates from several other companies, and found WatchGuard was the best and least expensive.

“This does not include body cameras for officers. But if we go in that direction, they could be connected into this system too,” Chief Pyznarski said.

All 11 of the department’s police vehicles — including 10 squad cars and a prisoner transport vehicle — will be equipped with the camera systems. They will include two cameras in the front and one in the rear compartment where prisoners are seated.

The cost includes installation and a five-year maintenance contract, data storage, and the pur-

chase of a desk for an independent viewing station. The desk will be purchased from a local store.

“This will be very good for the department. We’re looking forward to getting the equipment,” said Pyznarski.

“We didn’t need the new ordinance to charge minors caught with those type of cartridges because of the THC, but it is hard to tell what they are smoking because there is no odor,” Pyznarski pointed out.

Ordinance takes aim at vaping

Christmas tree is on wish list

In other police-related news, the board also adopted a new ordinance prohibiting the sale of “alternative tobacco products” to minors.

“We never had that on the books before,” Pyznarski said of the new law, which is aimed at electronic cigarettes and other “vaping” devices, which have become popular with teenagers.

He noted that using vaping devices with cartridges filled with THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, is becoming increasingly popular with young people.

The chief said several people recently have been found with boxes of the THC cartridges, and they admitted to bringing them in from California and Colorado, where they are legal.

While the holidays are over, as the meeting wrapped up, Trustee Jack Lind said he would like to discuss investing in a large artificial Christmas tree for the village at the next meeting on Feb. 6.

Other board members agreed that the live tree placed in front of Village Hall for the recent holidays was too small for the space, about 10 or 12 feet high.

“A lot of students made ornaments, and we couldn’t put most of them on the tree,” said Tokar.

“We’re looking for something 20 feet high, and wide,” said Lind.

“We can’t depend on getting a real tree that big. What we need could cost $3,000, but it could be used year after year.”

Oak Lawn raises minimum age of fire department recruits to 24

By Dermot Connolly The Oak Lawn Village Board decided last week to raise the minimum age for fire department recruits from 21 to 24, in part to attract “more mature” candidates, according to some on the board.

“I think it is a good idea,” said Fire Chief George Sheets afterward, before referring questions about why it was done to Village Manager Larry Deetjen and the village board.

The new ordinance raising the minimum age was passed unanimously and without comment. A firefighter speaking off the record expressed some surprise with the decision, saying that the minimum age is “21 in departments all over.”

Trustee Bud Stalker (5th), the board’s liaison to the fire department, said the change was made in order to attract “more stable” candidates.

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We just feel they are more stable and mature at that age.”

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“We just feel they are more stable and mature at that age. We figured that at 24, they will be settled down more, maybe have a family. They will not be as likely to move on to other departments so quickly,” said Stalker.

“We just are looking for more mature candidates, who will be more dependable,” he added. “It certainly won’t hurt the department.

It’s not a big thing, really.”

Stalker said that 21 remains the minimum age to join the Oak Lawn Police Department, and there has been no discussion about chang-

ing it. But he said that could happen, too.

Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th) pointed out that the Bridgeview Fire Department also has 24 as its minimum age requirement. Indeed, that department states that while candidates can be 24 to begin training, they must be 25 to be hired as full-time firefighters.

“I don’t see any downside to it,” said Vorderer, “for the village or the fire department.”

He said he thought the move may have been suggested with future pension costs in mind, pointing out that “people are living longer.”

Vorderer said that if they start at 24, fewer firefighters will be retiring at 50.

However, Stalker said the three years “wouldn’t make that much difference to the pensions. We just think they will be more dependable.”

“It’s a way for the department to be more viable moving forward that does not impact safety,” said Mayor Sandra Bury.

Sweet Pea Gluten Free Bakery joins Winter Farmers Market Farm fresh, healthy foods will be featured at the next Palos Heights Winter Farmers Market to be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 20 in the Orchard Room at the Palos Heights Recreation Department, 6601 W. 127th St. In addition to the extensive group of vendors present at the previous markets, the market introduces the Sweet Pea Gluten Free Bakery for the remainder of the indoor season. Sweet Pea will offer muffins, breads, cakes, and cookies, all gluten free. The bakery selection includes Rustic Knead bakery, artisan breads, croissants, turnovers and muffins, Lia P Gluten Free breads and cookies, Eating Well carrot cakes, and Etalaya’s Exotic Mandel Broit.

The farmer vendors offer a wide variety of apples and cider, syrup, local honey, garlic, winter root vegetables, carrots, red, white and sweet potatoes, winter squashes, rutabaga, popcorn, and a large variety of jams. The other vendors will be selling meats, salmon and other fish, cranberry sauces and healthy Mediterranean bars, organic teas, and healthy olive oils and vinegars.

Hot tamales are available at Aracely’s, and hot or frozen veggie patties and health breakfast bars are available at Eating Well. Jewelry is available at Rita Schultz’s Day Dreamers Jewelry, along with naturally scented vegan and olive oil soaps. Handcrafted toffee is also available.

Representatives from Palos Health will be at the Jan. 20 market, with information about upcoming programs offered at Palos Hospital and other venues. Blood pressure tests are also provided there.

The Palos Heights Library will also be at the market, with information of upcoming winter programs for children and adults. The Friends of the Palos Heights Library will be holding a book sale from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5.

Donations are not being accepted at the Palos Heights Library.

Donna Hughes was the winner of the Dec. 16 Farmers Market gift certificate raffle. A $5 Farmers Market Gift Certificate Raffle will take place at the end of each market.

All attendees are welcome to enter. Canned food items will be accepted for area food pantries at all indoor markets.

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Palos Heights Farmers Market gift certificates will also be for sale. They are sold for $5 each and can be used at both the winter and upcoming summer Farmers Markets.

LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. Visitors can stop by the city table to start the process.

Applications for the 2018 Summer Community Tent dates are currently being accepted.

Applications will be available at the city table during the January market. In addition, applications can be found at www.palosheights. org under the events section, or by calling (708) 361-1800.

The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life, Palos Health; The Private Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes, and Camille’s Confections.

Additional information about the market can be found at www.palosheights.org or by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights.org.

Residents can also join them on Facebook or call (708) 361-1800.

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Kids, adults brave cold weather for StoryWalk at Lake Shore Park Some bundled-up kids braved temperatures in the teens to take a StoryWalk tour and read the new book for winter entitled “Snow Party” Monday afternoon at Lake Shore Park in Oak Lawn.

The Oak Lawn Library, in conjunction with the

Oak Lawn Park District, sponsored the event. On hand for the tour were Emily Kenny, the youth services associate at the Oak Lawn Library, and Jackie Marshall, the recreation supervisor for the Oak Lawn Park District.

Emily Kenny, youth services associate for the Oak Law Public Library, reads “Snow Party” by Harriet Ziefert at the Oak Lawn Winter StoryWalk on Monday afternoon at Lake Shore Park.

StoryWalk transforms the pages of a children’s storybook into signs placed in order along the walking trail at Lake Shore Park, 9610 E. Lake Shore Drive. The StoryWalk project was created

by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt.

Photos by Kelly White

Jackie Marshall, 23, recreation supervisor for the Oak Lawn Park District, demonstrates to children how to make a winter craft during the Oak Lawn StoryWalk.

Kenny toured the trail with the youngsters and parents who were on hand, reading the book that was written by Harriet Ziefert. Marshall made snowflake crafts with the kids inside the Little White Building at Lake Shore Park.

Emily Kenny, youth services associate at the Oak Lawn Public Library, smiles alongside Bea Sintler, 20, of Chicago, during the Oak Lawn Winter StoryWalk on Monday afternoon at Lake Shore Park.

HICKORY HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Mayor says I-294 expansion will have little effect on city

By Sharon L. Filkins

A proposed expansion of the I-294 tollway, which borders the east side of the City of Hickory Hills, brought a number of concerned residents to the Jan.11 Hickory Hills Council meeting.

Mayor Mike Howley explained that the proposed expansion plans includes adding lanes to the tollway from Balmoral Avenue on the north to 95th Street.

“We do not expect that Hickory Hills will be greatly impacted by the expansion,” said Howley.

He also assured the residents that the

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be meeting with residents who live closest to the tollway to discuss the expansion on Monday, Jan. 22 at the City Hall.

On another matter, the approval of a resolution to adopt a workplace discrimination and harassment policy, as mandated by the Illinois General Assembly, prompted comments from 2nd Ward Ald. John Szeszycki.

“I don’t like it,” he said. “It is arbitrary and that is just how I feel about it. This is a common sense matter. When I was growing up I was taught to ‘keep your

hands to yourself,’ as I’m sure most of us were taught.”

When the vote was taken, Szeszycki voted, “Present.” He stated later that he was mystified by the Illinois General Assembly having time to prepare a policy on discrimination and harassment when they haven’t been able to pass a budget for two years.

Other business included approval of a $250 donation to the family of firefighter Clint Sanders, who was severely injured during a home fire last month in Justice.

Sanders is a resident of Hickory Hills.

Howley said the funds would come

from the city’s Discretionary fund.

Also approved was a final payment to Gallagher Asphalt in the amount of $29,150, for road paving completed in 2017.

Howley also recognized the winners of the “Lights of Hickory Hills” Christmas decorating contest. First-place winners were awarded $100 while second-place contestants received $50.

In the 1st Ward, the Gustavo family, of the 9000 block of South 79th Avenue, placed first. Second place went to the Ulloa family, from the 7800 block of West 90th Place.

First-place winners in the 2nd Ward were Al Kasper and Janice Mastro, of the 8300 block of West 91st Street. The Ramirez-Zapata residence, of the 9400 block of 86th Court, placed second.

In the 3rd Ward, the first-place winner was the Cooper residence, of the 9200 block of South 89th Avenue. The Selvek residence, of the 8800 block of West 92nd Place, came in second.

The 4th Ward winner was the Kramer residence, of the 8900 block of South 80th Court. Second place went to the Frederick residence, of 8200 block of West 89th Street.

Compiled by Joe Boyle

News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Dist. 218 Board seeks funding for school improvements From the Jan. 18, 1968 issue:

Holiday House Decorating champs

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The Baker family was awarded first place in the Chicago Ridge Park District’s Holiday House Decorating Contest.

Courtroom sketch artist’s works are on display at St. Xavier University

The work of Chicago courtroom sketch artist Thomas Gianni will be featured in an exhibit called “Art That Works for a Living: Illustration” through the month of January in the St. Xavier University Art Gallery, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago Gianni was born and raised in the Chicago. His art education started with comic books and the artists that created them: Jack Kirby, Frank Frazetta, and Steve Ditko to name a few. He attended the American Academy of Art, where he studied under Fred Berger, Irving Shapiro and Howard Mueller.

There he discovered Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth and J.C. Leyendecker.

He earned a post baccalaureate at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Visual Communication.

He has worked in advertising as a storyboard artist and product renderer, in animation as a background painter, in editorial and book illustration, in portraiture, in collectible card game art for Magic

the Gathering and the Harry Potter game. He is currently illustrating a series of Robert E. Howard books for the REH Foundation. For his work on the Howard books, the REH Foundation awarded him the Rankin Award for Artistic Achievement.

Since 1981, he has worked as the courtroom sketch artist for the WGN, NBC and CNN television networks. He has worked on the trials for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the Jennifer Hudson family murder, and Drew Peterson. Since 1983, he has taught illustration, portraiture, structural anatomy, graphic design and advertising at the American Academy of Art, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Columbia College.

SXU’s Art Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit SXU’s website at www.sxu.edu, keyword: Gallery.

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The story: A group of citizens who have studied the needs of School District 218 — which includes Richards High School in Oak Lawn – for a year informed the board Monday night that a comprehensive building program covering the next five years should be presented to the public for approval.

The Citizens Advisory Council said it will cost about $14 million and will make a 34-cent increase in tax rates necessary. Speaking for the council, chairman Gale Moore, a Worth resident, told the board that the program contains three building phases, two of which cover the district’s needs until 1973 and should be put to the voters immediately The third phase of expansion would be necessary after 1973, Moore said.

The quote: “Some of this should have been done several years ago,” Moore said. “But the general public wouldn’t accept it. The need is much more apparent now and there is a great need to spread much more information as possible throughout the district.”

• 25 years ago Sertoma and Insite join forces in Evergreen Park From the Jan 14, 1992 issue:

The story: The Sertoma Career Center, a vocational training facility that serves adults with disabilities, has recently expanded its services with a new facility called the Insite Training Systems in Evergreen Park.

Insite opened in July 1992 and is designed for individuals who are entering or reentering the workforce. The curriculum includes hands-on experience in networking and individualized job search planning. Some Insite participants have already attended Sertoma but not all, said Nancy Kaspar, job placement coordinator for Insite.

The quote: “Some of the people that come to Insite already have been working but just want to get more skills,” Kaspar said. “Some of them come from Sertoma.

At Sertoma, we deal with individuals from 16 years and older with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities and mental illness. We provide an evaluation period in which we find out the individual’s job interests and help them to attain the necessary skills.”

• 10 years ago Chicago Ridge tries to find common ground on stop signs From the Jan. 17, 2008 issue: The story: Chicago Ridge officials are looking into the effectiveness of stop signs in the village and evaluate the need for more signs and speed bumps.

Village engineer Chris Burke presented the first phase Tuesday to the village board regarding stop signs throughout Chicago Ridge. According to a diagram Burke displayed, the village has 111 two-way stop sign intersections, 58 all-way stop sign intersections, and 20 traffic light intersections. Burke explained there are a lot of stop signs in the village, sometimes one at every corner. Although the signs aim to slow down motorists, people become irritated, Burke said.

The quote: “People feel the need to make up time, but we don’t want to replace one problem with another (more speed bumps),” said Chicago Ridge Police Chief Tim Baldermann.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

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New D122 superintendent thrilled about opportunity

WHATIZIT?

By Joe Boyle

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Ribbon school.

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

Several readers had the correct answer to last week’s photo quiz.

The photo showed a portion of the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, which is located at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. The Log Cabin Center offers art classes for adults and kids.

The Wayside Chapel is just next door.

Readers who answered correctly were Julie Pietrzak, of Palos Heights; Kathy Higgins, of Chicago Ridge; Ron Wagenhofer, of Palos Park; Donna Hirsch, of Worth; Dolores Derk, of Palos Park; Mike Sutko, of Oak Lawn; and Steve Rosenbaum, also of Oak Lawn.

SUDOKU

Joseph Matise believed he was proceeding along a steady course and just hoped that members of the Ridgeland School District 122 would welcome him.

The board members did just that. Matise was appointed as the new superintendent of Ridgeland School District 122 last month.

He will replace Julie Shellberg, who plans to retire on June 30.

School District 122 includes Simmons Middle School in Oak Lawn. The other schools are Columbus Manor in Oak Lawn, Harnew School in Oak Lawn, Kolb School in Oak Lawn, and Lieb School in Bridgeview.

“You know, obviously I was interested in the position,” Matise said. “When they called to me that I was candidate, I was interested and felt this would be a good fit for me. But you don’t know if they are as interested. You don’t want to assume anything. When they told me I was their selection, I was surprised.”

Matise is currently working as the assistant superintendent for Burbank School District 111.

He completed his undergraduate work at Northern Illinois University, his master’s at Governors State University, and his doctoral work is being completed at Concordia University.

He also served as a principal in the Chicago Heights School

Submitted photo

Joseph Matise (center) stands with members of the Ridgeland School District 122 Board after being selected as the new superintendent. Matise is currently the assistant superintendent for Burbank School District 111.

District 170.

“I’ve been at a lot of school districts and I have worn a lot of hats,” Matise said. “I think this was the next logical step.

The demographics of Burbank and Oak Lawn are similar. I’m just very excited.”

Shellberg, 57, had been thinking about retirement for a while.

She has served as the superintendent for six years and has been involved with District 122 for 14 years. She believes District 122 has a lot to offer.

“I think District 122 is a hidden gem,” Shellberg said. “I think what I will miss the most is the job. We have love for what we do. I will miss the people and not just the teachers. It’s the families.

Everybody gets along and works so hard together.”

She pointed to recent improvements in District 122, including smart labs at Simmons Middle School. Shellberg, who has been married for 34 years and has a 28-year-old son and 25-year-old daughter, is not going into full retirement. She intends to keep busy working to develop the study habits of children.

Shellberg said there are some accomplishments that stand out during her tenure.

“The fact that we have a wonderful band program and we are setting up a strategies plan for the future that Mr. Matise will be following up on is exciting,” Shellberg said. “”We

have worked very hard to get these buildings into great shape.

That’s what I will remember.”

And that is not lost on Matise, who has a 10-year-old son.

“Right now I’m very fortunate to have Julie Shellberg, the retiring District 122 superintendent, here,” Matise said. “She has done a fantastic job. She had done so much for this district and has done so much on keeping these buildings so clean.”

Matise does not have specific goals for now. He just hopes to get feedback from administrators, teachers and parents.

“I want to acclimate myself with the district and get to know everyone,” Matise added. “This is an exciting opportunity.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO RIDGE

Our Lady of the Ridge will now hold Sunday afternoon Mass

A 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass will now be offered at Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10811 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge, starting Jan. 14. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 425-3800.

Answers on Page 8

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EVERGREEN PARK

Candlelight Serenade Vocal Concert to be held at Senior Center

The Evergreen Park Recreation Department Candlelight Theatre opens its 2018 season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. The Candlelight Serenade Vocal Concert will be held, followed by a wine and cheese appetizers reception in Performance Hall of the Senior Center. The concert will feature music from Broadway and pop favorites in a relaxed cabaret-style. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St.

HICKORY HILLS

Park district hosts trip to see singer and comedian at Paramount Theatre

ACROSS 1. Methaqualone pill (slang) 5. Religious service 9. Woodland gods (Greek myth.)

11. “Where Is My Mind?” rockers 13. Deliberately contrary states of affairs 15. Inflection of the voice 16. “Great Expectations” character 17. Becomes a butterfly 19. Spoke 21. Tennis player Sharapova 22. Midway between northeast and east 23. Afrikaans 25. No instruction set computing 26. Pacific Standard Time 27. Relaxing places 29. Confiscates 31. Gladys Knight’s fellow performers 33. Witnesses 34. Taking place in a series 36. Satisfy 38. Freshwater fish of N. America 39. Laments 41. “Girls” creator Dunham 43. Indian title of respect 44. Cocoa plum 46. Network of nerve cells 48. Link together in a chain 52. Cool 70s crew “The __ Squad” 53. Persons engaging in energetic pursuits 54. Accumulation of glacial debris 56. Fastened 57. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish 58. Whiskey and bread are two 59. Scottish tax

DOWN 1. Rope used to lasso 2. Idyllic places 3. Field force unit 4. Guitar great Clapton 5. Slang for type of skirt 6. Figure skating jump 7. Innocent 8. Mathematical ratio 9. Slowly drinks 10. Line where edges meet 11. Offices of the pope 12. Dry or withered 14. “__ the Man” Musical 15. Difficult situations 18 Greek goddess of discord 20. Marked by smartness in dress and manners 24. Habitat 26. Annoy constantly 28. Full of life 30. Great energy 32. BBQ and soy are two 34. Virtuous 35. Not fatty 37. Foes 38. Merchandiser 40. Dishonest scheme 42. Repents 43. Protective crust 45. Native American people 47. Any place of bliss or delight 49. Bring up 50. Birds 51. Geological times 55. Consumed Answers on Page 8

The Hickory Hills Park District is sponsoring a trip to see versatile performer Terry Fator on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Transportation departs from the Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills, at 1:30 p.m. and is scheduled to return at 6:30 p.m. The registration fee is $119 for residents and $124 for non-residents.

Fator is a singer, a comedian and ventriloquist. He also does celebrity impressions. To register for this event, call (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

Afterschool program is held at Krueger Park Recreation Center

An afterschool program is available for children from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Hickory Hills Park District’s Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave. Children will work on their school work, play a variety of games, make craft projects, play sports, or go outside to play. Each day drinks and snacks will be provided by the park.

The after school program will only be held on full days of School District 117. Transportation arrangements must be made with the school district prior to enrollment.

The registration fee is $9 a day. Last-minute registration within 24 hours is $12 a day. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 599-7337.

Hickory Hills Park District offers morning school program

The Hickory Hills Park District is holding a morning school program on full and half days of School District 117 at the Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave. This program will be held before school begins for parents who have their children enrolled at Glen Oaks, Sorrick, Dorn or Oak Ridge schools. The program will be offered from 7 to 8:45 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Children will be given a morning snack and park staff will help them prepare for school each day. Students will be escorted to Glen Oaks Elementary School by a park supervisor or students will be picked up by a school bus each morning.

Transportation arrangements must be made with the school district prior to enrollment. For more information or general questions about fees, call (708) 599-7337.

Preschool to be held at Cynthia Neal Center

A preschool program will be offered at

the Cynthia Neal Center, 8047 W. 91st Place, Hickory Hills. Classes are offered from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. daily with an option for five days a week, three days a week or two days a week. For more information about the program and the fees, call (708) 598-1233.

OAK LAWN

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘The Last Waltz’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1979 movie “The Last Waltz” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Oak Lawn Garden Club to host portrayal of Rachel Carson

The Oak Lawn Garden Club will hold a session on “The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson” from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Rachel Carson will be portrayed by Leslie Goddard, a Ph.D. historian and actress who brings to life many women who changed U.S. history. A short period will be set aside afterward for questions. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee.

Carson (1907-1964) is noted for her studies of ocean life. Her 1962 book, “Silent Spring,” warned of the dangers to all natural systems from the misuse of chemical pesticides such as DDT. More information can be obtained by calling Lorraine, (708) 254-5440, or Fran, (708) 636-2014

Olympics Countdown Open Skate will be held

An Olympics Countdown Open Skate will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Guests can skate and listen to music provided by a DJ. Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173.

Oak Lawn Park District to offer spring registration

The Oak Lawn Park District’s 2018 Spring Program Guide is expected for delivery to households the week of Jan. 22.

This seasonal guide contains all upcoming park district spring programs, events and services. It also includes a sneak peak of summer camps. Guides will be available online at www. olparks.com and at park district facilities the first week of February.

Resident registration begins Monday, Feb. 5. Non-resident registration begins Monday, Feb. 19. Online registration is also available.

For more information, call (708) 857-2225.

Pryme Tymers to hold Hawaiian show

The Pryme Tymers, a local senior organization, will hold their next meeting at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 25 at Trinity Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn.

Calypso singer Edizon Dayao will present an original Hawaiian show. Tropical shirts and muu muus are the suggested apparel for the day. At noon, a catered chicken luncheon will be served. Reservations, which are $7, must be made by Friday, Jan. 19.

Reservations can be arranged by calling the church office, (708) 422-5111, or Tom Panush, (708) 636-7548. A non-perishable canned good will also be accepted for the Blue Island Salvation Army food pantry.

Fish Fry Fridays will be served at Stony Creek

Fish fry meals will be offered on Fridays

from Feb. 9 through March 30 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquet Facility, 5850 W. 103rd St. Open seating is from 3 to 8 p.m. The allyou-care-to-eat menu price includes freshly made creamy clam chowder, the Stony Creek garden salad, homemade coleslaw, white fish and beer battered cod, homemade hushpuppies, and baked potato.

The cost is $13.95 for adults and $7.95 for children, ages 10 and under. Tax and gratuity are not included in price. A cash bar is available. For more information, contact (708) 857-2433.

Membership sale is offered at Oak Lawn Park District facilities

Residents can purchase the fitness membership from Feb. 8 through Feb. 11 at several Oak Lawn Park District facilities.

Applicants can save 40 percent off new resident and combo memberships. Membership sale rates are $90 for new residents and $80 for senior residents. Members will have access to the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., and the Racquet Club and Recreation Center facility, 10444 S. Central Ave. Some exclusions may apply. For more information, call (708) 857-2420.

Oak Lawn Park District Teen Theatre presents ‘Legally Blonde’

“Legally Blonde” is the next Oak Lawn Park Teen Show Theatre production, which will be held in February at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Tickets, which are $17, are still available for the production. The performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16, and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17.

Performances will also be held at 3 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18. Tickets are available at the Oak View Center or by calling (708) 857-2200. They can also be obtained online at www.showtix4u.

PALOS HILLS

Palos Township health services are offered

Palos Township health service will provide cholesterol screenings on Monday, Jan. 22 at the township hall, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

Screenings have to be made by appointment by calling (708) 598-2441. Fees apply for the cholesterol screenings that will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Appointments are required for hearing screenings from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the township hall. The screenings are free and can be made by calling the above number.

Mother/Son Dance will be held at Community Center

The Palos Hills and Recreation Department will be hosting a Mother/Son Dance from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The event includes a light dinner of pizza, dancing and a souvenir. The cost is $30 per couple. For further information, contact the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department at (708) 430-4500.

WORTH

Marrs-Meyer AL Post to host Super Bowl party

Members of the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 will hold a Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 4 at the post, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth. Residents and members need to sign up on the sheet that can be found on the bulletin board to attend the party that goes from the kickoff to the end of the game. Domestic bottled beer and food is included in the entry fee. The fee is $25 per person or $15 a person for food only.

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COMMENTARY

Thursday, January 18, 2018

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Ray Hanania

Pritzker’s rapid response passes campaign test

Stoking the fears of nuclear war

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henever a dramatic new element is introduced into a political campaign, it’s always instructive to watch how the targeted candidate responds. Did the candidate appear ready for the new turn of events, or was he or she caught flat-footed?

The JB Pritzker campaign appeared to pass that test last week when Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign unexpectedly (for some of us) launched a new TV attack ad against it.

It turns out, the Pritzker campaign already had a response ad in the can, just waiting for whatever might come. So, when the Rauner campaign’s new TV ad featuring an FBIwiretapped conversation between Pritzker and Rod Blagojevich was leaked online last week, the Pritzker folks unveiled their counter-assault within minutes.

“It’s no surprise Bruce Rauner is already on TV attacking me,” Pritzker says to the camera Rich in his 30-second response ad. “He’d rather play Miller politics in the Democratic primary than defend his own record.”

Another 60-second ad — which looks like it may have initially been intended only for online use because the quality wasn’t as high — featured TV news clips designed to whack Rauner over the ongoing problems at the Quincy veterans’ home, where 13 residents have died since 2015 after contracting Legionnaires’ disease. Rauner last week finally formed a task force in an attempt to prevent more deaths.

This is the first time in memory that a sitting Illinois governor has openly played in a rival’s opposing party primary campaign. We’ve seen this sort of thing in other states, but not here. Several Illinois unions did dump a bunch of money into the 2014 Republican primary to prevent Rauner’s nomination, so the governor can be forgiven for wanting a bit of payback against the unions’ candidate (Pritzker) this time around.

Is this new and, to my eyes, powerful Rauner TV ad designed to defeat Pritzker in the primary?

The Rauner folks have gone back and forth for months about which candidate they’d rather not face. Pritzker has unlimited money, but he has some opposition research issues (like Blagojevich, his ties to Speaker Michael J. Madigan and his nowinfamous decision to rip the toilets out of a vacant mansion to lower his property taxes). Chris Kennedy has had trouble raising money, but he does have a famous name, not many opposition research issues and is successfully positioning himself as an independent.

More likely, I think, somebody upstairs may have just decided that it was time to put the wood to Pritzker, who has been having a lot of fun attacking Rauner for months, and make sure that if he does emerge victorious from the primary, he doesn’t do so unscathed. And since other Democratic candidates like Kennedy and Sen. Daniel Biss don’t have the cash to do it, Rauner will. It’s also probably a useful distraction from the governor’s ongoing problems at the afore-mentioned Quincy veterans’ home.

And, as it turns out, the new ad’s timing couldn’t have been better. The governor has been running his ubiquitous “Thanks, Mike Madigan” ad since late October. The spot, which generated a ton of buzz, featured the governors of Wisconsin, Indiana and Missouri “thanking” our House Speaker for helping them create new jobs by making Illinois so inhospitable to business. As you may have heard, Missouri’s governor is now embroiled in a sex and blackmail scandal, rendering that ad no longer useable. It’s been pulled from distribution.

Even so, considering how much Rauner is despised by Democratic primary voters, playing so openly in a Democratic primary might wind up backfiring – although you have to look pretty closely at the very end of his ad to see that it is paid for by the Republican governor. Many Democrats will probably view any candidate “advice” from Rauner with suspicious eyes, to say the least. If Pritzker is going to be harshly attacked on TV during the Democratic primary, it’s probably better for him if the attack comes from a Republican.

That’s not to say the new Rauner ad won’t sting. It will. It’s just that, during a Democratic primary, the hit would likely be more effective if it came from another Democrat.

The Pritzker campaign’s current ad buy is substantially larger than Rauner’s, I’m told, and they’re willing to increase that amount if need be. They’re also reportedly readying some more response ads.

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

GUEST COMMENTARY

Civil War was indeed necessary

By Don C. White

The Civil War ended almost 153 years ago, yet some folks are still not sure that the war should have been fought. Well, as one of many Civil War nuts I guess I need to weigh in on this ongoing battle.

Of course, if the war had not been fought, what would I have to talk and write about?

Heaven forbid, I might have become a couch potato, and that would be sad.

What stirred me up this time were comments made by former General John Kelly, who is now President Trump’s chief of staff.

He claimed, “The conflict was the result of a lack of compromise between the two sides.”

Of course, I beg to differ, and so do many other Civil War historians that are more astute than I. General Kelly was a guest on a Fox News program where he was asked what he thought about the decision by an Episcopal church in Alexandria, Va., to remove plaques honoring President Washington and General Robert Lee. Lee was the Confederate general who surrendered to General U.S. Grant in April 1865.

Others besides Kelly have said much the same thing and feel very strongly that the war could have, and should have, been avoided.

And they have many good points that they employ to justify their stance; just as many on the other side make a strong case to justify the war.

It is a debate that has been going on in the country since the earliest days of the nation. The Northwest Ordinance of 1789 was passed to prohibit the spread of slavery into the Northwest Territories. The compromise of 1820, or the Missouri Compromise, and then the compromise of 1850 were both meant to help stop the spread of slavery.

The importation of slaves was stopped in 1808, but for many years after that, smugglers found ways to bring them into the country. I believe that this was still being done during the Civil War. They all turned out to be more ways to appease the South and kick the can down the road. When the Mexican War was fought and won, Southern congressmen wanted to slice Texas up into four states so they could have more representation in Congress. Then came the Kansa-Nebraska Act of 1854 and after that, all hell broke loose. This legislation pushed through by Senator Douglas of Illinois

would allow any territories applying for statehood to vote whether they wanted to be a free or slave state.

Do any of you remember the term “Bloody Kansas” that was used as the territory was fought over by the “anti-slavery” and the “free soilers” and people on both sides were terrorized and killed to justify one side’s position over the other on the slavery issue?

John Brown, a staunch abolitionist, honed his ideas in Kansas before moving back east to begin planning his slave uprising that would set things right in the country. Well, we all know how that turned out.

Col. Robert E. Lee of the United States Army was involved in the capture of John Brown and his marauders when they attempted to start their war against slavery in Virginia in 1859.

So, by the time of the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln of Illinois, the die had been cast. Sorry to tell you, General Kelly, and anyone else who believes the Civil War was unnecessary, you are totally wrong.

The U.S. Senate formed a committee led

by Kentucky Senator John T. Crittenden, one of the last remaining Whigs in the country.

The Crittendon Compromise, as it was named, called for some constitutional amendments and resolutions that again would appease the South and stop the talk of war between the states.

That also was a failure and in April 1861, after Fort Sumter in Charleston, S.C. was fired upon by rebel guns for 34 hours and they finally surrendered, the war came. Many in the North felt that instead of war the government should just let the Southern states leave the Union. Mr. Lincoln did not see it that way and he gave his life to keep the Union together, as did nearly 700,000 Americans in the four years that the war raged over the land.

I dare not attempt to speak for those that continue to live in the Civil War era. They are a special breed of folks — the historians, the authors, the reenactors — and those who work tirelessly to save the land on which the battles were fought.

Then you have we, the little people, who are enamored of this time period that lives on in our hearts and minds. History should not be a mystery.

Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.

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Manipulation of President puts us in peril President Trump continues to believe Putin’s comments and questions the U.S. intelligence agencies’ analyses about Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

Trump does not want the validity of his election as president to be questioned, but his criticism of our intelligence agencies and the FBI poses a risk to national security. The new FBI Director, Christopher Wray, is reassigning the top echelon in the FBI to purge it of agents who Trump dislikes, and it is quite similar to the operations of past and current foreign despotic rulers.

Trump, and the country, has to rely on our intelligence agencies and the FBI to provide information on our adversaries in the world.

If the agencies do not trust the president, they might be adversely affected in doing their jobs. I heard that morale takes a hit at the agencies every time Trump criticizes them.

Trump is disrupting our intelligence agencies and the FBI. Unfortunately, Russia, China, and other countries know that Trump likes to be flattered, which they are happy to do in order to receive favorable treatment by our insecure president.

Our adversaries in the world are manipulating Trump to obtain concessions, and our national security is in jeopardy.

— Donald Moskowitz, Londonderry, N.H.

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y daughter tried to call me Saturday, minutes after she received an email from the Hawaiian government to say goodbye.

She had received a text alert from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency that read: “Emergency Alerts: Emergency Alert. BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” The sirens were going off and television emergency reports said people had 20 minutes to find shelter.

I couldn’t get the call Saturday because I am one of the idiots who bought into Steve Job’s lying propaganda about how Apple was going to shatter the image of “Big Brother.” My iPhone 6, which I bought only two years ago, was crippled by Apple last July in order to force me to purchase a new iPhone that costs almost twice as much.

Two minutes before the 1.5 million citizens of Hawaii expected to be blown up in a fiery mushroom of nuclear holocaust, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency sent out a new message saying it was a “mistake.”

Eighteen minutes passed with people holding their loved ones fearing the worst, only to be shaken out of their fright by a correction.

My daughter was able to get me 35 minutes later — 19 minutes after the explosion was expected to level Hawaii into a burned-out volcanic cinder and explain what had happened.

Thanks to Apple, I almost never got a chance to say goodbye to my daughter. Thanks to the incompetence of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, I didn’t have to say goodbye.

When I was a kid, in the 1950s and 1960s, schools conducted emergency alerts and had us line up and go into the hallways and tuck our heads underneath our arms as we squatted against the brightly painted cinder-block walls. Later, they had us crawl under our wooden desks. We were told that in the event of a nuclear attack from the Soviet Union, which launched Sputnik into space in October 1957, the quick-thinking act would help protect us from the nuclear bomb.

That wasn’t true, of course.

A nuclear bomb landing in Chicago would have wiped out all life within a 25-mile radius, creating a fireball so hot nothing would have survived, except maybe a few of the cinder blocks smoldering in the radiated atmosphere.

Come to think of it, maybe that would have been an act of mercy for Chicago, eliminating the pain and suffering people go through now, fearing they will be robbed and murdered opening their doors at night.

The entire episode was disturbing. What if I couldn’t say goodbye to my daughter, son-inlaw and two grandkids? What if it wasn’t a “mistake?”

But what if what Steve Jobs promised us had been really true. That technology would free us from fear and bondage?

I want to take my iPhone and throw it through the window at the Apple Store at the Orland Square Mall, where I went the other day to try to get it fixed. The poor employee had to listen to an old man rant and rave about how Apple intentionally was scamming customers to force us to spend more money.

Maybe there is no real good on this planet. Maybe we’re all corrupted by the bite of the apple that Adam took in the Garden of Eden.

Maybe we have no future left.

So why are we wasting our time?

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

Thursday, January 18, 2018

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Local legislators denounce Trump’s profane comments

By Dermot Connolly

Several local officeholders joined many people across the nation in denouncing President Donald Trump for his alleged use of vulgar terminology to describe Haiti and African countries during a bipartisan meeting aimed at coming up with solutions to immigration and the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program.

Although what was exactly said is the matter of some dispute, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and several others who were at the meeting reported that Trump referred to African nations and Haiti as “s---thole countries,” and asked things like, “Why do we need more Haitians.” He then allegedly suggested that the United States should be attracting more immigrants from countries such as Norway.

The president denies using that term, although he said in a tweet the next day that the language was “tough.” Some Republicans at the meeting also said they don’t remember him saying those exact words.

But a national and even inter-

national furor broke out almost immediately, and Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) released the following statement expressing frustration with the president’s words and actions: “I have been working hard alongside many of my colleagues in Congress to develop an agreement to extend DACA protections and the president’s remarks are extremely counter-productive in achieving that. But the impact doesn’t end there. Whoever sits in the office of president of the United States has an especially high responsibility to respect and promote the dignity of each and every individual no matter who they are or where they come from,” said Lipinski. “This is not just an American value, but a human value. President Trump needs to start living up to this responsibility.”

Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st) also spoke out against Trump in a forceful statement, calling the president racist.

“It is disgusting and infuriating that the president remarks about immigration from ‘(s-thole) countries’ like Haiti, El Salvador, and African countries

“These comments not

only highlight his pure ignorance, moral turpitude and lack of judgment, but (also) his racism that has been a fixture of his career, campaign and presidency.”

— Congressman Bobby Rush (D-1st) on the eighth anniversary of the Haitian earthquake in which more than 200,000 people were killed,” said Rush. “Is the president not aware that immigrants of all races, nationalities, and religions built this country?”

“These comments not only highlight his pure ignorance, moral turpitude and lack of judgment, but (also) his racism that has been a fixture of his career, campaign, and presidency. This is the same person who started his career being sued twice by the Department of Justice for racial discrimination because he would not rent apartments to African-Americans.

“This is the same person who launched the racist birther movement against the country’s first African-American president, casting doubt on Barack Obama’s birthplace. This is the same person who began his presidential campaign calling Mexican immigrants rapists, murderers, and criminals,” Rush continued.

“The president of the United States is racist,” said the congressman.

“On the weekend where we should be honoring the spirit and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for racial equality, we have a president intent on dividing this country. Everyone

Snow falls, but memories of Michigan weekends persist

W

e just came off a weekend, which is now a family tradition, of sledding near our lake house in Michigan. We really had a ball in spite of the 14 degree temperatures. My kids, who are young adults, still love that thrill of flying down the hills on their toboggans, and climbing pack up for another run.

Two of my children brought their own little kiddo’s, who weren’t quite as thrilled with the cold, even in the warming house in front of the huge stone fireplace. We packed it up a little early and headed off for lunch at a nearby ski village.

On Sunday, everyone headed back to Chicago and the burbs, except for me. I’m hanging on here for another week or two to enjoy the quiet. The house is cleaned up; I can hear the hum coming from the laundry room where the sheets and towels are washing. The floors are shiny again after having snow and salt tracked in for two days, and there is absolutely not one coat, hat, or scarf draped on any of the furniture. Peace has been restored.

As I sit here looking out the window at the snow falling gently on the icy lake, I think back on all of the years of enjoyment we’ve had here. We bought this house 26 years ago when our youngest was just 6 months old. Although the house is “year round,” most of my memories are of the great summers we had here with the kids, family, and friends.

There are some really crazy moments that stand out in my head. For the life of me I can’t quite figure out why. Things can be going along swimmingly, but when we have company, something breaks or goes up for grabs.

Just this past weekend, we had made a nice fire in the old stone fireplace in the evening, and cracked open a few bottles of wine. We talked and laughed and toasted the new year. My daughter went into

the kitchen to make a tray of snacks and open another bottle of wine, when we heard a little curse come from her direction. Apparently the corkscrew had broken.

There was a collective round of groans.

Unfortunately, out Janet here Boudreau there inarethenocountry, 24-hour convenience stores. My oldest son went out to the garage and returned with a power drill. I give him credit for his resourcefulness, but it simply shredded the cork and the wine had to be dumped. Still, the young bounce back fairly quickly. They moved on to hard cider beer.

One memorable holiday was the 4th of July several years ago. We had a huge group of family here, 27 people, in fact.

Some were staying over in the house, and a few in the small guesthouse we have.

Others were at a nearby motel.

We were mostly outdoors, of course, but our old house can only take so much.

The sliding patio screen door finally fell off the track from so much use; a bat flew into the house, which someone caught with a fishing net. And simultaneously, someone in the upstairs bathroom shouted down that the toilet was overflowing, while another person in the downstairs bathroom came out and said the ceiling was leaking.

My husband and I shot each other alarming looks. As we surveyed the mess in the main bath, our youngest son came in with a huge gash on his forearm dripping with blood, and a huge duck egg bump on his head. The stone wall he was sitting on near the bonfire has apparently crumbled under him, taking him down.

While my husband was mopping up

the floor, I was cleaning and bandaging my son’s arm. Then my daughter peered around the corner and announced she needed to use the bathroom, and could we all leave? Big eye roll here. I have to say all of this is just a distant memory. Crazy things happen, you move on and more crazy things happen.

As a young couple, we made due with old and used furniture, dishes, toys, even boats. We went through the trials and tribulations of having an old boat much the way folks do with an old car. You spend more money on repairs than if you had just bought something new.

My husband was so proud of our 1967 Sea Ray, and held onto it until there was no choice but to hang up the keys.

Almost every time we took it out on the lake, something would go wrong. Neighbors would flip a coin to decide who was going to go out and tow us back in.

One time, after a nice afternoon of fishing, we made the turn into the channel leading to our bay, and the steering wheel came off in my husband’s hands.

Of course, I became hysterical and started shouting for help.

My husband, who is the picture of calm, told me to sit down and be quiet.

He then popped the wheel back on and we cruised back to our dock. A few weeks later, we sold our good ‘ol Sea Ray for $250.

As long as no one gets hurt, you can laugh about some of the adventures you will encounter here at our lake. And then sometimes you have days like today, just watching the snow fall and listening to the dogs snore. I’m thankful for the memories, and grateful to know more will be made.

Janet Boudreau is a writer, blogger, and longtime resident of Evergreen Park. You can reach her at blndy9@yahoo.com.

should condemn the racist remarks made by the president, especially those who were present in the meeting. Their silence is deafening. I commend Senator Dick Durbin for giving truth power.”

“We cannot continue to let this dangerous president erode this country’s reputation. We must stand up for our nation’s values because it is clear President Trump will not,” Rush concluded.

State Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D-16th) also spoke out against Trump in a statement issued last Friday. Her district stretches from the South Side of Chicago as far west as Willow Springs, taking in parts of Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Hickory Hills along the way.

“As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (this past Monday) and on the anniversary of the 2010 Haitian earthquake that killed nearly 230,000 people, I am deeply offended by President Trump’s vile and vulgar language referencing countries in Africa, Central America and the Caribbean as ‘sh--thole countries,’” said Col-

lins in her statement.

“His remarks clearly displayed the danger of ignorance and power. In the words of James Baldwin, ‘It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.’”

“Former First Lady Michele Obama once said, ‘Being president doesn’t change who you are; it reveals who you are.’ President Trump’s racist rant reveals who he is,” she added.

“As a citizen of Chicago — a city founded by a Haitian, Jean Baptiste DuSable, I believe every decent-minded person concerned about the values and vision of this country should be troubled by the temperament, tone and tin ear of this thin-skinned president.”

“What do countries in Africa, Central America and the Caribbean have in common? They are God’s children who have been blessed and kissed by the sun. Let us not forget the words inscribed on Lady Liberty – a gift from the French in recognition of the United States abolition of slavery, ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” said Collins.

DEATH NOTICES Joseph Bobek Joseph J. Bobek, 97, died Jan. 10 at his Oak Lawn home.

Mr. Bobek, a World War II Marine Corps veteran, was a machinist. He was a lifetime member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 500 at Five Holy Martyrs Parish. He was known as an avid polka fan and a senior league bowler.

Survivors include daughters, Maria Klein, Christine Bobek and Patricia Steffek; two grandchildren; many siblings; many nieces and nephews; and caregiver, Nicky Quirke.

Services were Saturday from Curley Funeral Home to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Interment took place at Resurrection Cemetery.

Dalton Gilliland Dalton Gilliand, 93, died Jan. 9 at his Palos Park home.

Mr. Gilliland, who was born in Ottawa in Canada, was a retired stock clerk for the Chicago Transit Authority.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jean Gilliland; daughters, Lynn Gilliland and Lee Blanco; sister, Muriel Maxwell; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Monday from Colonial Chapel to Christ Community Church. Interment was private at Chapel Hill Gardens South.

Carol Lyons Carol J. Lyons (nee Julian), 76, died Jan. 6 at her Chicago Ridge home.

Mrs. Lyons was a homemaker.

Survivors include her former husband, William Lyons Sr.; sons, William Jr., Thomas and John; brother, Thomas Julian Jr.; eight grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many cousins.

Interment was private.

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Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd)) and state Sen. Michael Hastings (D-19th) honor the service academy nominees from the Third Congressional District during a ceremony held Saturday at the Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn.

Lipinski honors 18 nominated for U.S. service academies Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) has nominated 18 applicants from the Third Congressional District for admission to the U.S. service academies.

The nominees were honored Saturday

by Lipinski for their achievement during a ceremony at the Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn.

“One of the duties of this office that I cherish the most is the honor to nominate young men and women for our country’s prestigious service academies,” Lipinski told the nominees. “Every year, applications come into my office from the district’s best and brightest students who have demonstrated the ability to lead and have the heart and

courage to serve our nation. Thank you for your willingness to serve others. With you as our future leaders, I know our nation will be in good hands.”

The nominees for the U.S. Air Force Academy are Giselle Andrade, Morton West High School; Nicholas Baumel, Nazareth Academy; Ryan Celestino, Lockport Township High School; Jake Cooley, Illinois Math and Science Academy; Kurt Hillebrand and James Miranda Jr., Randolph Macon Academy; Nathan Ocampo, Lyons Township High School; and Alexander Pup, Fenwick High School.

Katherine Sanchez, of Marist High School, is a nominee for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Nominees for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point are Mary Foley, an Orland Park resident and Sandburg High School student; Justin Hobart, a Palos Heights resident and student at Stagg High School; Joseph Imburgia, Lockport Township High School; Evan Lee, Romeoville High School; Luis Martinez, Phoenix Military Academy; and Joseph McGuire, St. Ignatius College Prep.

U.S. Naval Academy nominees are Jacquelyn Doyle, Fenwick High School; William Flowers, Andrew High School; and Jake Karczewski, Montini Catholic High School.

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Take time for a pre-retiree checklist

COMINGS & GOINGS

Sam’s Club to close many of its stores Evergreen Park location to stay open S

am’s Club announced last week that it would be closing six stores in the Chicago area including its store in south suburban Matteson. The retailer said it would close 63 stores nationwide.

The store at 21430 S. Cicero Ave. was closed Jan. 11 but was open again Jan. 12 and the parking lot was crowded.

The Matteson store will close

by Jan. 26, according to village officials.

The decision is another blow to Matteson’s crumbling retail base. In 2016, Walmart closed its store that had been adjacent Bob to the Sam’s Club and opened Bong a new store in neighboring Richton Park. Last year, the village saw the demolition of almost all of nearby Lincoln Mall, and Target announced it will close its Matteson store on Feb. 3.

“The timing of the news came as a surprise to the village,” Anthony Burton, deputy village administrator, said Friday on Twitter.

“Although this announcement is very disheartening news … the village will continue to move our community forward as retail continues to shift,” Mayor Sheila Y. Chalmers-Currin said in the same Tweet.

Other Sam’s Club stores in Illinois slated for closing by Jan. 26 include Romeoville, Naperville, Batavia, Moline, Streamwood and Wheeling. Another store closed last summer in Woodridge.

About 10 of the stores, including one in Memphis, will be converted to e-commerce facilities handling growing online sales, the company said. It hasn’t announced which other stores will be converted.

Sam’s Club said each warehouse store employs about 150 people and it would work to transfer workers to other stores.

South suburban Sam’s Club stores in Evergreen Park, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Joliet and Hodgkins will remain open.

Sam’s Club held a grand opening last month of its remodeled store in Tinley Park.

The retailer also had tried unsuccessfully on a couple of occasions to win approval for a new store at 191st Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park.

The closing announcement came on the same day that Walmart, Sam’s parent company,

L

ike everyone, you want to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle when you retire. But a successful retirement doesn’t just happen — it requires a lot of planning. And that’s why it’s a good idea to draw up a “pre-retiree checklist.”

Such a checklist might look like this: • Twenty years before retirement: Try to estimate a “price tag” for your retirement, incorporating a variety of factors – where you might live, how much you might travel, what activities you’ll pursue, and so on. Then, assess if your retirement savings are on track to help you meet your expected costs. From this point, monitor your progress every year.

• Fifteen years before retirement: Although you’re still fairly Scott far away from retirement, you’ll Johnson want to bring your goals and challenges into a clearer focus.

For starters, try to establish a firmer target goal for the assets you’ll need during retirement. Also, consider your legacy goals and start developing your estate plans, if you haven’t already done so.

You might also explore methods of dealing with potentially enormous long-term care costs, such as an extended stay in a nursing home. Solutions to long-term care may become much more expensive later in life.

• Ten years before retirement: At this stage, in addition to reviewing your target asset and spending levels, you’ll want to get more precise about how much income you can expect as a retiree, whether through your investments or retirement accounts (such as your 401(k) and IRA), or through some type of part-time work or consulting. Maintaining an adequate income flow is extremely important, because you could spend two or three decades as a retiree, and some of your expenses — health care in particular — will likely rise during the later years. It’s important to plan for health care and long-term care, given the costs and ability to qualify for coverage later in life.

• Five years before retirement: Re-evaluate your investment mix to help reduce the risk of having your portfolio vulnerable to a market downturn when you plan to retire. Generally speaking, stocks and other growth-oriented investments are more volatile than bonds and other income-producing vehicles. So, you may want to consider shifting some — but certainly not all — of your investment dollars from the “growth” portion of your portfolio to the “income” side.

• Two years before retirement: This close to retirement, you’ll want to pay particularly close attention to health-care expenses, so you may want to investigate Medicare supplemental policies. You’ll also want to ensure that you have an adequate emergency fund to cope with unexpected costs, such as major home repairs. In addition, you’ll want to think about whether you should take Social Security right away or if you can afford to wait until your monthly checks will be bigger.

• One year before retirement: Now it’s time for some key decisions: How much can you withdraw each year from your 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts without running the risk of outliving your money? Have you lined up your health care coverage? And, finally, are you really set on retiring in a year or could you delay retirement to improve your financial picture?

This checklist isn’t exhaustive — but it can give you a good idea of the various issues you’ll need to consider on the long road to retirement. And the sooner you start planning for that journey, the better.

Photo by Bob Bong

Sam’s Club will be closing six stores by the end of January, including this one in south suburban Matteson.

said it would raise starting pay to $11 an hour and hand out cash bonuses as a result of the recent federal tax overhaul.

PDQ restaurant coming to Orland Park development

Work is progressing quickly on a new retail development at the former Nike base property at 156th and LaGrange Road in Orland Park.

The development will be home to three new restaurants.

Already announced was a Miller’s Ale House, which will be the seventh in the Chicago area. The closest is in an outlot at Chicago Ridge Mall in Chicago Ridge.

Also planned is Chuy’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant based in Texas. It will be the chain’s third location in the Chicago marketplace when it opens. Other locations are in Schaumburg and Warrenville.

The third restaurant was recently approved for the site. PDQ is a Florida-based chain started in 2011 by the same guys who started the Outback steakhouse chain. PDQ stands for People Dedicated to Quality.

Orland will be the chain’s third location in the Chicago area. The first one opened late last year in Wheaton and another location is getting ready to open in Schaumburg. It has 61

locations nationwide.

PDQ features fresh chicken combined with house sauces, seasonal sandwiches and handspun milkshakes.

The restaurant features an open kitchen layout and will offer dine-in and carryout. There will be a drive-through lane.

An opening is planned for later this year.

Location Finders International, of Mokena, is developing the 14-acre tract that housed a Nike missile base in the late 1950s and later was an Army Reserve facility.

Orland McDonald’s hit by fire

The McDonald’s restaurant at 9110 W. 159th St. in Orland Park was going to be closed for a few days this week after a kitchen fire occurred Saturday afternoon.

Frankfort nightclub closed by fire

Aqua Lounge in Frankfort will be closed indefinitely because of a fire last week.

The club at 7905 W. Lincoln Highway has been closed since Jan. 10 because of a fire in an electrical transformer on the roof.

Nobody was injured in the fire.

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

Oak Lawn Chamber to hold 72nd installation dinner

The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will hold its 72nd annual installation on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. The chamber will be honoring the 2018 officers and directors. Tickets are $50 a person and includes a four-course dinner, cash bar and entertainment provided by Not Just a DJ. The event begins with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by the installation of the board of directors. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m., the business award presentation will take place at 8:45 p.m., and entertainment starts at 9 p.m.

Vicki Scanlon, of Providence Bank & Trust, will be inducted as the 2018 president of the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce. Scanlon succeeds Adam Woodworth, of the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn. Also inducted as the first vice presi-

dent will be Don Murphy, of American Insurance Agency. The second vice president will be Dr. Katie Narbone, of Complete Visions Care.

The new treasurer will be Erin Foley, of the Oak Lawn Library. The new secretary will be Eileen Kerlin-Walsh, of Kerlin-Walsh Law. The Installation of the 2018 board will be led by Dr. Sandra Bury, the Oak Lawn mayor. Members of the new board will be Carmen Abascal (I Love Blue Pencils), Mike Abdallah (Style 95 Barber Shop), Paul Belsky (St. Xavier University), Peggy Burke (First American Bank), George Cachares (Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center of Oak Lawn), Phil Costello (Oak Lawn Park District), Joe Cwiklinski (Century 21 Affiliated), Bernard Deir (Midwest Business Consulting) Kathleen Farrell (Oak Lawn Bank & Trust), Dr. David Finkelstein

Lipinski receives endorsement from the Illinois AFL-CIO Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) has received the endorsement of the Illinois AFL-CIO in his campaign for reelection in the March 20 primary.

“The choice for working families could not be clearer,” said Terryl Jares, Illinois AFL-CIO vice president. “Dan Lipinski is a Democrat who embodies our values, fighting to increase the minimum wage, expand parental leave, and protect workers’ rights to organize and bargain.”

Lipinski’s lifetime labor scorecard, according to the AFL-CIO, exceeds 90 percent.

The endorsement was highly regarded by the congressman.

“I am honored to once again receive the support of the Illinois AFL-CIO and proud to be recognized as a champion for working families,” he said. “We must continue to fight for the creation of high-quality jobs, better wages, and trade agreements that benefit American workers.”

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“Whether it is preserving our social safety net or driving ‘Buy American’ policy, Dan Lipinski has demonstrated that his values are labor values,” said Jorge Ramirez, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor. “As the only Chicago-area member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, Dan has delivered on infrastructure and manufacturing investments to Third District communities that spur economic growth and create good paying jobs. We stand with Dan Lipinski and will continue to partner with him to create an economy that works for everyone.”

Lipinski is the most senior Illinois member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The congressman stated that he led the fight against the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, which he said kills American jobs.

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(Oak Lawn Foot & Ankle), Greg Greiman (Hayes Local Marketing), Ryan Lichter (Evergreen Park Web Solutions), Jim Makina, (Allegra Print & Marketing), Nadia Martinez (Ruof Chiropractic), Ginger Morgan (Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home), Jim Munz (Advocate Christ Medical Center), Jose Pareja (JP Architects, Ltd.), Steve Radice (Village of Oak Lawn), Dr. Michael Riordan (Oak Lawn Community High School), Jeff Reynolds (Nothing Bundt Cakes), Charlie Shirk (Hilton Oak Lawn), Michael Sutko (World Travel Mart), Sharon Vetch (The QuickBooks Queen), and Natasha Williams (Mass Exodus Adventures).

For more information, or to purchase tickets for the dinner, call the Chamber office at (708) 424-8300 or visit the website at www.oaklawnchamber.com.

Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. 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 Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Chicago Ridge Joyce John F to Guerin Brian J, 10801 McVicker Ave, $165,000.00; Crosby Peggy A to Skwirut Jan, 10520 Ridge Cove Dr, Unit #33B, $90,000.00; Chicago Ridge to Gillen Enterprises, 10842 Lombard Ave, $52,500.00; Grela Michael to Dusza Barbara, 6509 Fireside Dr, $230,000.00.

Evergreen Park Jaco Inv Llc to Jimenez Jimmy, 9300 S Francisco Ave, $193,500.00; Garrett Rosemary Extr to Leonard Krystal A, 9259 S Utica Ave, $134,500.00; Pocius Andrea Maryaan to Harrison Samuel, 9307 S Avers Ave, $201,000.00; Mack Loc I Llc to Delta Real Estate Investments Llc, 9328 S Troy St, $83,500.00; Moustis Angela T to Montoya Maribel, 8716 S Richmond Ave, $170,000.00; Hunter Alice M to Esqueda Maria C, 8802 S Sacramento Ave, $137,000.00.

Hickory Hills Tanguay Raymond Jr to Wells Norman L, 8726 S 81st Ave, $280,000.00; Danblaus Frank J to Evans Leanne M, 9305 77th Ct, $170,000.00; Riley Daniel A to Basel Amy, 9211 S 85th Ct, $259,000.00.

Oak Lawn Pedroza Severo Jr to Wantuck Mark A, 10233 Tripp Ave, $332,000.00; Pearson James to Pearson Scott

J, 8841 Moody Ave, $150,000.00; Polacek Dorothy Tr to Searcy Michaun Y, 4605 98th Pl, $215,000.00; Halek Antonio R to Ahmed Mohamed Z, 10429 Mansfield Ave, Unit #104293, $145,000.00; Memmesheimer Joseph F Jr Tr to Daudell Stephen, 10707 S Komensky Ave, $143,000.00; Olijar Donald G to A & N & D Const Inc, 9829 Moody Ave, $35,000.00; Pci Llc to Ramirez Stanley J, 8723 Natoma Ave, $150,000.00; Benchmark Renovations Llc to Prosser David, 9217 Meade Ave, $305,000.00; Johnson William R Tr to Pape Anthony, 10613 S Kolin Ave, $290,000.00; Burgin Thomas to Redmond Pierre, 9740 Pulaski Rd, Unit #9740610, $77,000.00; Galmaka Inc to Mazur Jason, 5116 W 91st St, $263,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co to Matthews Patrick D, 9540 Mayfield Ave, Unit #204S, $54,000.00; Ripskis Kazys to Moran Glenda B, 11020 S Keating Ave, Unit #205, $113,000.00; El-Ramahi Hafez A to Barrios Juan C, 8940 Moody Ave, $312,000.00; Hoskin Donna M to Romo Anibal, 9307 51st Ave, $139,000.00; Gavin Brian J Tr to Kupcikova Marianna, 10418 S Keating Ave, Unit #3A, $125,000.00; Costache Florin to Zinnamon Ashley L, 9639 Kedvale Ave, Unit #102, $138,000.00; Pura Vida Wbn Holdings Llc Series 9143 to Bragg Geneva, 9143 Central Ave, $238,500.00; Olbera Gloria J to Bednarz Wieslaw, 9532 Meade Ave, $138,000.00; Judicial Sales Corp to Ali Nabil, 8905 S Major Ave, $76,000.00.

Palos Hills Senese Matthew T to Zaucha Jakub, 11136 Center Rd, Unit #1136E22, $130,500.00; Kotan Wendy M to Jobbe Angela M, 11231 Cottonwood Dr, Unit #32D, $131,000.00; Knez Georgia A Tr to Cole Suzanne, 11138 Center Rd, Unit #1138F22, $133,000.00; Winchell Jason D to Obaid Amer, 10980 S 84th Ave, $215,000.00; First Midwest Bk Tr to Reineke

Shirley Ann, 11241 Cottonwood Dr, Unit #33A, $155,000.00.

Worth Bank Amer to Alyhabib Maryem, 10901 S Harlem Ave, $161,000.00; Hsbc Bk Usa to Liszka Tadeusz, 10824 S Depot St, $109,000.00; Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co to Hajnas Roman, 7309 W 110th St, $135,500.00; Vazquez Jennifer C to Velazquez Maria, 7404 W 111th St, Unit #208, $84,000.00.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of January 16) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo

RATES 4.125 3.625 3.990

United Trust Bank (as of January 16) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed

RATES 4.125 3.625 3.750

APR 4.170 3.680 4.045

POINTS 0 0 0

APR 4.146 3.662 3.803

POINTS 0 0 0

Prospect Savings Bank (as of January 17) 30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES 4.000 3.750 3.250

APR 4.114 3.907 3.449

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of January 16) 30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES 4.125 3.875 3.5

APR 4.2048 3.986 3.6425

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

POINTS 0 0 0 POINTS 0 0 0

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

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marijuana facilities. Weismann is pleased that Senate Bill 10 passed in July 2016, extending the expiration date for the pilot program from April 2018 to July 2020.

Veterans and other individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are eligible for medical marijuana in Illinois.

The disorder was added to the list in 2016.

Weismann’s initial worries about the pilot program was that many doctors were hesitant to suggest that patients be treated with medicinal marijuana. Doc-

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The sixth annual “Cinderella’s Closet” event is organized by Maria Vanderwarren (pictured), Oak Lawn High School’s executive assistant, and Bob Brida, behavior Intervention room facilitator and staff sponsor of the SADD club (Students Against Destructive Decisions).

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and support for such a great cause,” said Marcus Wargin, assistant principal at Oak Lawn High School. “These staff members go above and beyond to make many of our student’s prom night one to remember.”

The boutique, featuring all donated items offered at extremely low prices, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the high school, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn.

“We have both prom and party dresses available for purchase,” Brida said. “Dresses can be found for use for prom, homecoming, graduation, and dances as well.”

All dresses will be sold for a flat rate of $10, all shoes $2, and all unopened makeup will be selling for just $1.

Former students reported to be very grateful for Cinderella’s Closet, as prom can be very expensive, according to Vanderwarren.

The boutique will solely be run by adults, with 12 members from Oak Lawn High’s SADD aiding Vanderwarren and Brida.

All proceeds to go OLCHS’s expenses for the SADD Post Prom Lake Michigan Cruise tak-

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for 34 consecutive years — meaning that municipalities, school districts and other taxing bodies had to borrow money to cover the gaps. The absence of having to borrow has saved local taxing bodies tens of millions of dollars in recent years.

“When I began my duties as assessor, I took a look at the office I inherited and saw there were things that needed to be fixed,” Berrios recalled, saying that the typical work output at the office was far below that of the Cook County Board of Review, where Berrios had served for 22 years.

“We needed to change the work mentality of the people in the [assessor’s] office…and we did. We got people to chip in, work a little harder. We got them additional training, got them to a point where they were comfortable with what they were doing, so they could do more cases and feel safe about doing them.”

The change in work ethic has yielded results across the board, he said, including on the front lines in his office.

“I had an elderly woman come up to me in the office — about a year ago — and she’s got a book this thick,” Berrios told the publishers. “So I asked her, ‘What are you doing with the book?’

She goes, ‘I used to come here in the old days. I always knew I was going to be here for two or three hours. So I figured I’d bring a book, sit in a corner and

ing place this spring semester.

Students will be picked up in buses after prom, taken to Navy Pier, and from there, they enjoy a cruise along the coast of Lake Michigan. Music, refreshments, and hot appetizers are provided.

After several hours, the buses will take them back to the school.

Over 200 dresses and over 40 pairs of shoes were available during the 2017 event, with 40 students from various high schools attending, including OLCHS, Reavis High School, Hancock High School and Lincoln-Way high schools. A total of $250 was collected at last year’s event, and this year should be no different, according to Brida.

“By donating to Cinderella’s Closet, students benefit by helping someone in need,” Brida said.

“Not only will they help a current student find the dress of their dreams, they will also help fund the post-prom cruise. It is a true act of giving.”

“I’m very passionate about this,” Vanderwarren said. “I want all girls to have memories that will last forever and prom is one of those you never forget. If I make just one girl smile and be able to attend feeling like Cinderella, then all my time and effort was well worth it.” read.’ And I looked at her and I said, ‘No, you will not be here two or three hours.’

“She said, ‘Look I don’t want any special treatment.’ I said, ‘There is no special treatment.

I’ll walk to where you’re supposed to go, and I’ll guarantee you’ll be out of here in 10, 15 minutes.’ I know that no one wants to wait, especially when you’re coming to a government office to fix a problem that they created.

“Sure enough, she was finished in 15 minutes — no special treatment,” Berrios added. “She stopped by my office on the way out to say thanks.”

Ready to help property owners

Berrios also encouraged all property owners to examine their assessment notices and tax bills carefully.

“When you get that notice in the mail, you should look at it,” he said. “If you think the assessment is too high, you should definitely appeal it. And we’ll help you with it.

“Our office is a service office.

There are a lot of ways people can save money, including the senior citizen exemption, the homeowners’ exemption, the veterans’ exemption.

If you are a disabled veteran, guess what? You save a bunch of money on your property tax bill. Some veterans can even have a ‘zero’ tax bill if they are 100 percent disabled.

It’s something veterans deserve and should take advantage of.”

For more information, call (312) 443-7550 or visit cookcountyassessor.com.

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His injuries from the blaze were critical and his lungs also suffered burns in the fire, which is still being investigated. No other firefighters were injured in the blaze.

Members of the Roberts Park Fire Department kept in continuous contact with hospital officials to get updates on his condition. Hospital officials said they expected Sanders to make a full recovery.

Hospital representatives were careful in providing a timetable for when Sanders would come home. But Sanders did come home earlier than expected, walking gingerly and with his hands bandaged beyond his wrists.

“I appreciate all the people that looked out over me the last couple of weeks, including my family,

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tors no longer need to recommend medicinal cannabis to patients.

Instead, they can now “certify” that there is a doctor-patient relationship and that the patient suffers from a qualifying condition for medical marijuana with the passage of Senate Bill 10.

With the addition of PTSD in 2016, some ailments and diseases that Illinois law recognizes for patients who qualify for medical marijuana use with a doctor’s signature are cancer, glaucoma, HIV, hepatitis C and multiple sclerosis.

Medical marijuana is legal in 23 states and Washington, D.C. The drug still remains illegal under federal law.

While adding PTSD for medici-

nal treatment is a step in the right direction, Weismann said there are too many other ailments that are not being treated. The Rauner administration has rejected osteoarthritis and migraine headaches.

Werner is more optimistic about the program than a year ago when sales were slim. She helps to organize monthly meetings at the Worth Village Hall where patients provide testimonials about their health improvements through the use of medicinal marijuana.

Weismann said the facility in Worth is exceeding expectations and believes it will improve.

However, he believes the Rauner administration could be more cooperative.

“There are many ailments not included in the current program that are included in other state programs,” Weismann said. “I think a great place to start would be to allow cannabis use as substitute for opiod pain medications.

“The governor has taken a very negative approach to medical cannabis, even though studies continue to show that medical cannabis is a safe and life-saving alternative to opiod pain medication,” Weismann added. “We should be encouraging and supporting anything that can help the opiod crisis in our state.”

More information can be obtained by contacting WindyCityCannabis.com.

my coworkers. (The) hospital staff has been amazing,” Sanders said.

Roberts Park Fire Chief Jeff Ketchen has worked with Sanders for over 24 years. He said his dedication and hard work is an inspiration to the department. His arrival home provided an emotional lift for all the firefighters.

“We have been getting updates each day from his family, so we weren’t that surprised when he came home early,” Ketchen said.

“But this was great to see.”

Sanders began working with the department as volunteer when he was 16 years old, Ketchen said.

A fundraiser that was organized by family and friends was held Jan. 8 at the Roberts Roadhouse in Hickory Hills. The money raised from the fundraiser will assist in paying the mortgage and help with tuition for Sanders’ children. The funds will go to his wife to assist

with these expenses while Sanders recovers from his injuries.

While this is a time for firefighters, friends and relatives to celebrate, Sanders will need time to recuperate. But when Ketchen was asked if he expects Sanders to return to duty, he had a quick answer.

“I do, I truly do,” Ketchen said.

“He has a passion for the job. It is who he is.”

Ketchen added that the care Sanders received in the hospital was a key factor in his recovery.

“I can’t say enough about the care he received at the Loyola Medical Center,” Ketchen said.

“It was through their hard work and care that he was able to walk out of there in two weeks.”

Roberts Park Fire Department Lt. Robert Spoo has worked with Sanders for over 10 years.

“It was great to see him com-

ing home,” Spoo said. “We all breathed a sigh of relief. He is very dedicated. It’s been his life and what he has been doing since he was 16 years old.”

Rhett Golema, a member of the Roberts Park Fire Department who has known Sanders for over 21 years, referred to him as a “phenomenal person.” He said another fundraiser organized by the firefighters will take place at a later date.

Ketchen said a Go Fund Me page has been set up by the family.

Ketchen said over $46,000 had been raised before the Roberts Roadhouse fundraiser. The goal is to come up with over $100,000.

As for Sanders, he is happy to be home. His wife and children are also pleased he is back.

“We’re overwhelmed,” said Sheila “The support we have received has just been amazing.

It is a family.”

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there told officers that a package was delivered to the common area of the complex, and someone had opened it and removed its contents.

Unlicensed driving

• Radi Ali Akhras, 19, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving without a valid license at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Police said he was also cited for speeding, driving a car with expired registration and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is due in court on Feb. 26.

• Zayna Shaqildi, 21, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 10:30 p.m. last Thursday. Police said she was also cited for driving a car with expired registration. She is due in court on Feb. 26.

Suspended license

Mateo Joel Goytia, 22, of Palos Hills, was

charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2 a.m. Jan. 10. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving a car with expired registration. He is due in court on Feb. 26.

Stolen car recovered

A gray Toyota that was reported stolen in Massachusetts on Dec. 21 was found in the 11200 block of Moraine Drive on Jan. 13.

Identity theft

Police are investigating a case of identity theft reported at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. A Palos Hills resident said she discovered that someone had used her personal information without her knowledge to make purchases from Kohl’s online.

Burglary report

A television and Blu-ray disc player were reported stolen from a home in the 11200 block of Cottonwood Drive at 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Police were told that an elderly woman had recently moved out of the home, and the items left there were taken without her permission.

Vandalism offenses

• A car parked in the 11200 block of Cottonwood Drive was found with a tire slashed at 8:30 a.m. last Thursday, police said.

• Damage to a rope attaching an American flag to a flagpole was discovered outside the Timber Association building at 8211 Chestnut Drive, at 11 a.m. last Thursday. Police said the rope had been cut.

• Vandalism to a car parked in the 8200 block of Juniper Court was found at 6 p.m. last Thursday. Police said someone had made scratches in the paint on the vehicle.

Police reports are provided by law enforce-

ment agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt.

They are a record of police actions taken, and

persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

EVERGREEN PARK Story Time in Spanish

Cuentos en Espnaol, Story Time in Spanish, will be presented at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. This story time features books, rhymes and songs in Spanish for children and families. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club

The Stranger Than Fiction Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Evergreen Park Library. This month’s selection will continue the end of June. The book is entitled “The Intimate Life of American Foster Care” by Chris Beam. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

Introduction to Northern Illinois Archaeology

Patrons can learn how archaeology is conducted in the area and what can be discovered during a session to be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Evergreen Park Library. The material is being provided from the Illinois State Archaeological Survey. Follow the progression of life and culture from the prehistoric age until the arrival of early European pioneers through archaeological artifacts. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) .422-8522.

CHICAGO RIDGE

Taking control of paper in home

A session on “Take Control of Your Paper” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Patrons will receive instruction on what papers to keep and for how long.

The program will provide home tips and suggestions on what to keep and what to shred, and what to save and how to save it. Sign up for the free program by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary

OAK LAWN

Learning about and sharing with Evernote

Patrons can learn to share information with Evernote, an app for organizing and productivity, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Register online at www.olpl.org, in person, or at the adult services desk at the library.

Residents can also call (708) 422-4990.

Learning to relax during winter days and nights

Patrons can survive the winter by practicing the art of hygae — the Danish word describ-

ing warm, cozy rituals by using the simpler things in life — from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Oak Lawn Library. Learn the basics and experience hygae pronounced hoogah). The program for adults ages 21 and over will be completed with a warm mulled wine.

Guests are encouraged to dress cozy and see why the Danes are happy despite long, cold winters. Register online at www.olpl.org, in person at the adult and young adult services desk, or call (708) 422-4990.

Chiropractic care discussion

Session focuses on ‘Serious Chili Cooking’

Winter soups with Chef Dave will be explored for adults only at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Green Hills Library. Chef Dave will demonstrate how to make delicious soups that will keep you warm this winter. Samples and recipes will be provided. Registration is limited to 50. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

A session in “Serious Chili Cooking” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at the Oak Lawn Library. Chef Michael Niksic will discuss multi-layered flavors and compound cooking approaches, as well as straightforward approaches to making various types of chili. This is not a hands-on class. Substantial portions will be served to attendees. Register online at www.olpl.org, in person at the adult and young adult services desk or call (708) 422-4990.

Making Valentine hearts with 3D printer

Youngsters ages 11 to 14 can learn to make a silhouette Valentine through a new 3D printer from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at the Oak Lawn Library. Visitors can make a variety of heart projects ranging from key chains, bookmarks and even a human heart model. Registration begins 10 days before each event. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990, or visit www.olpl.org.

Annual Souper Bowl food drive to assist local food pantries

An educational discussion on chiropractic care will be provided for adults at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at the Green Hills Library. Dr. Brittany Hennigan will be discussing what chiropractic is, what chiropractors do, and the most common conditions that chiropractors treat. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Winter soups served

by Chef Dave

Making hot chocolate and popcorn

Youngsters ages 10 to 17 can learn how to make popcorn and hot chocolate from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Green Hills Library. Participants can make popcorn and hot chocolate with all the gourmet toppings to customize the snacks. Guests will also play board games and will eat the tasty creations.

Registration is limited to 30. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids can learn about and play with robots

Kids in the third through eighth grade will learn the latest technology and robotics at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Green Hills Library. Participants will play with the latest technology and robots, including Dash and Dot, Spheros, Osmos and a 3D pen. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

The annual Souper Bowl food drive continues through Sunday, Feb. 4 at the Oak Lawn Library. Participants will team up to stop hunger and help local food pantries stock their shelves after the holidays. Participants are welcome to collect at least 1,000 donated non-perishable food items. A donation barrel will be located in the library’s lobby through the Souper Bowl food drive. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Fact and Fiction Book Group

PALOS HILLS

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Tween and Teen Yoga will be offered for kids ages 10 to 17 at 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 18) at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Participants will learn to relax, clear their minds, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles.

Yoga mats will be provided for use. Registration is limited to 40. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary,org.

A slide lecture program about the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C.., will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 in the meeting room of the Worth Library, 6917 W. 111th St. Jeff Mishur will discuss the history, architecture and landscape plan of the Biltmore Estate. He also makes parallels between the Downton Abbey and Biltmore (America’s largest private home). More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-2855.

Tweens and teens can practice yoga

The Fact and Fiction Book Group from Green Hills Library will hold their next session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Xando Café, 8729 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills. The group will discuss “What It is Like To Go To War” by Karl Marlantes. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk at the library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills, for GHPLD cardholders. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Slide lecture on Biltmore Estate

SCHOOL NEWS

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Mount Carmel students restock food pantry and donate 2,000 food items

Mount Carmel High School students and the community brought in over 2,000 cans for donation during the school’s annual Advent Action Food Drive held during the holiday season.

Students delivered the food to the Morgan Park Food Pantry to help restock the pantry inventory following Thanksgiving. Mount Carmel graduate Matt Taylor, Class of ‘57, sat on the board and volunteered at the pantry from 1981 to 2015.

“It’s important to us as a school that we give back to the community,” said Sean Sweany,

director of student engagement.

“Our students really care and want to try to make a difference for so many people in the world.”

Mount Carmel students were encouraged to provide at least two cans of food. However, junior Ameen Morgan exceeded the bare minimum by bringing in 70 cans. The selfless act was inspired by the acknowledgment of providing for the community simply because it’s “the right thing to do.”

Liam O’Mahoney, an Evergreen Park resident, also par-

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Mount Carmel High School students gave back with the help of the community in bringing in over 2,000 cans for donation. Students from Matt Mcguire’s studium delivered the food to the Morgan Park Food Pantry to help restock the pantry inventory following Thanksgiving.

ticipated in the food drive for Mount Carmel. “(Delivering the cans to the pantry) is more than just getting the chance to be out of school for

a couple of hours,” Morgan said.

“Some people may not have a lot of things in their possession in order to survive, so it’s moments like this as to why we do what

we’re doing today,” Mount Carmel’s annual Advent Action initiative starts with the Thanksgiving food drive and concluded with a

Christmas toy drive. All toys were donated to Catholic Charities in an effort to help provide gifts for children this past holiday season.

Moraine Valley is designated a distinguished Disney College Program institution

EP mathletes excel at SCC meet

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The Evergreen Park Community High School sophomore mathletes earned first, second and third place finishes in each of their events last month at the SSC Conference meet. The participants were (front row, from left) Angela Bosch, Sinead Doogan, Cameron Dunlap, Katie Jacobson, Brooke Scanlon, (second row, from left) Liam Duffy, Colin Brennan and Liam Kantzler.

SW Chicago Christian to hold open house An open house will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 8 for families and children ages preschool through eighth grade at Southwest Chicago Christian School, 10110 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn.

The school provides a Christ-centered learning community. Along with preschool, the school offers full- and half-day kindergarten, before and

after school care programs, certified and experienced teachers, and owns and operates its own bus service.

STEM classes are offered through Project Lead and the Gateway programs. Residents do not need to pre-register for the open house. More information can be obtained by calling Wilma Persenaire at (708) 388-7656 or visit www.swchristian.org.

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For more than 10 years, the college has partnered with the Disney College Program, sending a number of students to internships at Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California. Within the last year alone, a hefty number of applications for the program fueled this honor.

“We selected certain colleges and universities across the country for this recognition, which was driven based on the number of applications received from Moraine Valley students over the past year.

The metrics clearly showcase to us the incredible support we have from Moraine Valley and peers.

Thanks to this terrific partnership, interest in the Disney College Program among Moraine Valley students continues to be high,” said Jeff Hickman, manager of Disney Campus Recruitment.

Marie Harrell, Moraine Valley internship manager, has worked with the program for the last eight years. She talks with students interested in securing a Disney internship, helps them apply and meets with them three times before they leave. The internships last up to eight months.

“Our students are prepared when they participate in the program, and there is a successful completion rate among those who have participated,”

Harrell said. “Earning this distinction means that the partnership Moraine Valley has built continues to grow in a positive manner. It also shows the commitment the college has to ensuring that experiential learning takes place with one of the most recognized companies that teaches students confidence, leadership and customer service at the highest level.”

When Harrell started at the college, she visited Disney each semester to see firsthand how the program worked, sat in classes, spoke to the recruitment, housing and educational staff, and visited the housing complexes as well as the students at their worksites.

Not only was she able to build a relationship with the Disney program staff, but she was better informed on the program when students had questions. Over the years she has worked with students who applied multiple times for the program and experienced their excitement at finally being accepted. But she has seen the real benefit once they return from their stint.

“The real joy is seeing them leave as a shy student without confidence but return ready to give presentations about their experience, be a leader in their group and be promoted at their place of employment,” Harrell said. “This recognition shows that my efforts to continue to promote the program are well worth it.”

Congressman visits Conrady Junior High Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) visited Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills on Friday and congratulated students and staff on receiving the coveted National Blue Ribbon Award.

The congressman read a proclamation over the public address system that was entered into the congressional record in Washington D.C. In part, the proclamation read: “Mr. Speaker (of the House), I rise today to congratulate Conrady Junior High School for receiving the prestigious 2017 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Award. The school’s award was conferred under the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.

“In 1982, the U.S. Department of Education established the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program to recognize public and private schools with high or significantly improved achievement. I am proud that Conrady Junior High School, located in Hickory

Hills, has been honored as an exceptional school.

The teachers and staff at Conrady take great care to focus on the needs of individual students, and this hard work is reflected in the school’s academic performance. The school employs a unique curriculum with variable-length math periods based on student need, and daily periods of exploratory and intervention classes.

“Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Conrady Junior High School for this impressive achievement and recognizing teachers, administrators, parents, students and the community for the hard work that they have put in to earn this award.”

Lipinski met with Principal Andy Anderson, Assistant Principal Sean Joyce and Student Council President Mohammed Jbara. He also visited two classrooms and talked to the students about the political system.

St. Patricia Elementary School to hold open house An open house will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 to learn about and tour St. Patricia Elementary School, 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills.

Parents will be informed about the school, which school officials state provides a Catholic education and

a faith-based community. The curriculum includes Spanish, competitive sports, and extracurricular clubs.

On site before and after day care for children will be provided from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the school. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-8200 or visit www.stpatricia.com.

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Hard to rival these rivalries Marist holds Brother Rice to two points in third quarter en route to 10-point victory

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Marist senior Jack Ellison couldn’t help but to laugh, and he probably didn’t want to answer the question.

But who is a better expert to ask?

Ellison, who transferred from Chicago Christian before his senior year, has been involved in two of the fiercer rivalries area basketball teams play in, as he had a taste of the Chicago ChristianIlliana Christian wars in the past.

Tuesday night he picked up his first experience in the legendary Brother Rice-Marist neighborhood battle, which was won by host Marist, 52-42, in front of an estimated crowd of 2,000.

So, when he was asked to compare the two rivalries he allowed himself a couple of chuckles before answering.

“Both are great,” he said. “But I think this is a lot better. There were way, way more people out there. My teammates told me to prepare myself for the fans. They talk so much and you have to block them out. This was amazing and I was glad to be a part of it.’’

Brother Rice (12-7) had a 25-23 halftime lead, but Marist (18-1) shut the Crusaders down in the third period, allowing just two points and grabbing a 37-27 lead after three. Brother Rice couldn’t mount a comeback.

“We definitely rebounded better,” Ellison said of the third quarter. “Our guards helped with the rebounding. And I take pride in being able to clean it up. Our effort and intensity wasn’t where it should have been the first and

second quarters. Coach (Gene Nolan) got after us at halftime and we got to it.’’

In the first half, it was the Marquise Kennedy/Morgan Taylor offensive show with Kennedy scoring 17 points for Brother Rice while Taylor had 15.

In the third quarter, Marist’s zone helped give the Crusaders fits and Taylor did a bulk of the work quieting Kennedy down while the RedHawks took a double-digit lead.

Taylor is one of the top scorers in the south suburbs with 24 points per game and has not committed to a college. His defense in the third quarter should help his overall resume.

“They threw me in the middle and I take pride in my defense,” Taylor said. “He (Kennedy) got some points in the second half but I was able to slow him down a little. I’ve been trying to play better defense since I came to Marist and that’s been helping us win a lot of games.”

Taylor, who transferred from Brother Rice after his freshman year, finished with 25 points and Kennedy came up with 26.

It’s the ninth time Marist beat Brother Rice in the last 14 seasons.

Since 1990, the teams have played 30 times and both teams won 15 games while Marist has outscored Rice, 1,768-1,759 in that span.

Despite the fact it lost some key weapons to graduation and transfers, Marist is having a huge season. Prior to Tuesday’s night’s game, the RedHawks beat Marian Catholic, 53-47, Thursday night in Chicago Heights to stay perfect in the East Suburban Catholic Conference at 3-0.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Marist David Daniels winces as he shoulders a collision with high-flying Brother Rice sophomore Deandre Hagan in Tuesday’s 52-42 Marist victory.

It was Marist’s first victory at Marian since 2012. Taylor led the squad with 27 points and Ellison added 10.

Brother Rice has had its upand-down moments but entered the Marist game having won six out of seven games, including a second-place finish in the 32team York Tournament and Friday night’s 68-52 victory over Mt. Carmel. Kennedy had 16 points and Brendan Coghlan added 12 against the Caravan.

The two teams will be concentrating heavily on their conference schedules for the rest of the regular season.

Marist is tied with St. Viator for the East Suburban Catholic Conference lead and will host Benet Academy (2-1 in the league) on Friday. Marist, which is hoping to win its second straight ESCC title, will not play St. Viator until February.

Marist had never won a league title outright in the past and is trying to be the first team since Benet (2009-10 and 2010-11) to win back-to-back ESCC championships. The RedHawks were cochamps with St. Joseph in 1993-94 and 1995-96 and were co-champs

Marist senior Jack Ellison (left) smiles seconds after the fi al horn of his team’s 10-point victory over Brother Rice on Tuesday night.

It was Ellison’s first taste of the Brother Rice-Marist rivalry after transferring from Chicago Christian.

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CC’s final game in Illiana gym is a slam dance

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here was yelling from the packed visitor’s side.

There was louder screaming from the almost-packed home bleachers.

There were chants. There was music.

There was dancing.

In the closing minutes, there was a technical foul. There were dramatic missed free throws. There were dramatic made free throws.

And that was just the sophomore game…

Chicago Christian’s 36-32 sophomore victory over Illiana Christian on Friday night set the stage for a varsity game that couldn’t possibly match that wild sophomore game. Or could it?

It could.

It did.

Chicago Christian’s 62-59 overtime Photo by Jeff Vorva victory over the Vikings drew an estiChicago Christian’s Isayas Aris (No. 1) is about to get mobbed by teammates after his steal and mated 2,000 fans for a Metro Suburban slam closed his team’s 62-59 overtime win over rival Illiana Christian in Lansing on Friday night. Conference crossover game that didn’t

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point count in the league standings and featured two teams that entered the game with a combined 15-15 record.

The rest of the state may have been yawning at this matchup, but for those close to the situation, this game was as big as it could get for a regularseason battle.

Chicago Christian and Illiana Christian have been fierce rivals for decades, and after this school year the Vikings are leaving Illi and moving to ana.

They plan to move from their school in Lansing into a $25 million building in Hanover Township in Indiana.

This was the last time these schools

Area sports stars represent USA in Russia and Scotland

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Area athletes travelled all around the world to compete for the United States.

In Russia, Mother McAuley sophomore Abbey Murphy helped the United States U18 team win the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship on Saturday in Dmitrov.

In Scotland, Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs and Lyons Township’s Danny Kilrea competed for the nation in the Great Edinburgh XCountry International Challenge at Holyrood Park.

Murphy, an Evergreen Park resident, had an assist in the gold medal game — a 9-3 win over Sweden on Saturday. That came a day after a tough 4-3 shootout win over Canada in the semifinals.

“This was my first time (winning the gold with the 18 team) and this is the best — it was awesome,” the 15-year-old Murphy said after the game.

“We know where we are on the ice. We work together so well and we get along together. It’s amazing. I love them.’’

Murphy In all, the United States went 5-0, which included opening the tournament on Jan. 6 with a 2-1 overtime victory over Sweden — the same team it beat by six goals in the championship. Murphy scored the USA’s only goal in regulation in the opener.

“I’m really proud of the way we played,” USA coach Joel Johnson said. “It’s always special to

throw your gloves off and celebrate together as a family.’’

In rainy Edinburgh on Saturday, Kilrea took fourth in the 6K event with a time of 19 minutes, 24 seconds and was the best United States finisher while Jacobs was ninth with a 19:49. There were 48 runners competing in the junior men’s race.

The USA took third out of three teams with 32 points. Europe won with 18 points while Great Britain was second with 30.

“It was super cool to come to another country,” Kilrea told US Track and Field TV. “You don’t know the competition but seeing that everyone has a love around the world for this sport is great.’’

This is the final high school cross country competition for Jacobs and Kilrea, who will both be running for Notre Dame in the fall.

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would meet in the Lansing gym, which was built in 1977. Knights senior Isayas Aris put an exclamation point on the game with a steal and slam to preserve the victory, while the younger Knights fans poured onto the court and chanted, “This is OUR house.’’

CC coach Kevin Pittman was a young fan when the gym opened in 1977.

He later played for the Knights in the gym and for the past dozen seasons has been coaching the Knights in that gym.

“It was a huge, big deal when they opened this gym and Chicago Christian came in and swept them at the freshman, sophomore and varsity level,” Pittman said. “I told the players I would like to end this thing on a high note.

“This is also where my high school See VORVA, Page 4

Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs (left) and Lyons’ Danny Kilrea fin shed in the top 10 of the Edinburgh International Challenge in Scotland on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of USATF

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FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

McCarty picks up contract extension from Fire

By Jeff Vorva

ager Nelson Rodríguez. “Dax is a very important player for us and how we play. Extending his contract is a key piece in our continued efforts to build a championship program.”

Sports Editor

Bastian Schweinsteiger had the star power.

Nemanja Nikolic and David Accam had the scoring prowess.

But some would argue that the heart and soul of last season’s Chicago Fire playoff squad was midfielder Dax McCarty, and he was signed last week to a two-year contract extension with a club option for 2020.

“After taking time to reflect on the 2017 season, I’ve come away with a very clear picture of what the future looks like for the Chicago Fire,” McCarty said in a news release. “Although the year did not end how any of us would have liked, I believe we’re on course to becoming a perennial contender for trophies like Fire teams of old. Together with the fans, our club can build on the foundation laid last season and now set our sights even higher. I’m excited to be in Chicago long term and am looking forward to getting back on the field soon.”

Originally acquired on Jan. 16, 2017 from a trade with the New York Red Bulls, McCarty had five assists in 28 regular season matches in his first season with the Fire. He was named a Major League Soccer All-Star for the

Polster, Vincent head to national team

Photo by Jeff Vorva

The Fire extended Dax McCarty’s contract for two more years with a club option for 2020.

second time in his career, and played the second half of the match against Real Madrid at Soldier Field on Aug. 2.

“Dax has proven himself across MLS as a respected opponent, and we believe his best years remain in front of him,” said Fire general man-

Fire defenders Matt Polster and Brandon Vincent have been selected by acting U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Dave Sarachan to the 30man roster for the team’s annual January Camp in Carson, California. The camp will feature a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Jan. 28 at the StubHub Center at 8:30 p.m.

Selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, Polster has appeared in 79 regular season matches for the Fire, scoring three goals and tallying nine assists.

Vincent, selected in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, has two goals and eight assists in 53 games for the Fire. (subhead)

Hinsdale’s Lillard signs The team signed defender Grant Lillard as a Homegrown Player. The 6-foot-4 Hinsdale native is under contract for the 2018 season with club options for 2019 and 2020.

“It’s a dream come true to sign with my hometown club,’’ Lillard said. “After moving here in high school, this is where I set as my goal to play. It’s an unbelievable experience to have it become a reality. Even with the Academy, we always talked about what it means to represent the Chicago Fire and wear the badge. To be able to do it now at the senior level and in front of hometown fans is an unbelievable honor.”

Lillard captained Indiana University to the College Cup final in his senior season. In 2017, Lillard started all 25 games at centerback and earned numerous accolades as IU led the nation with 18 shutouts and allowed just seven goals. A MAC Hermann Trophy finalist, Lillard was a unanimous pick as both Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Big Ten. He was named first-team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches.

Coaches signed The club re-signed assistant coaches Marko Mitrovic and Eric Gehrig, along with goalkeeper coach Aleksandar Saric for the 2018 season.

Strength and conditioning coach Raphael Fevre will not return for the 2018 season. A successor is expected to be named soon.

BOYS BOWLING REGIONALS

Sandburg’s Crowe keeps his scorching pace up

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The area crowned two teams and one individual as Illinois High School Association regional champions on Saturday and several others advanced to sectional play.

At the Sandburg Regional, junior left-hander Cameron Crowe continued to put up huge numbers. He won the individual title with a six-game series of 1,529 at Orland Bowl to help his team capture a regional title for the third straight season with a 6,445.

Alex Zylo followed up with a 1,323 Marc Moll had a 1,249, Timmy Novak added a 1,171, Alex Grezlovski had a 595 and Josh Prost a 578.

Crowe, whose regional score was the best in the state, is coming off a SouthWest Suburban Blue conference title in which he shot a 1,515. He is averaging a 254 in tournament action the past two weekends

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Richards earned the Morgan Park Regional title on Saturday in Dolton.

Richards won the Morgan Park Regional at Dolton Bowl as sophomore Matt LaBonte led the way with a 1,422 followed by Max Simik (1,272), Owen Szarley (1,182), Dan Christian (1,144), Trevor Coffman (447), Blake

Attig (354) and Julius Draper (309).

It was the Bulldogs’ third regional title in five seasons.

Brother Rice, led by freshman Tony Lundy’s 1,388, finished third and Stagg, led by junior AJ Otruba’s

1,298, finished fourth at the Morgan Park Regional and will advance to the sectional.

Sandburg and Morgan Park advancers head to the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional at Laraway Lanes in New Lenox on Saturday.

At the Argo Regional, St. Laurence, led by senior Brendan Collins’ 1,176, finished fourth to advance to Saturday’s Taft Sectional at the Habetler Bowling Alley in Chicago.

Individuals advancing from the Morgan Park Regional were Evergreen Park’s Zach McCormick (1,358) and Conner Suszynski (1,244), Oak Lawn’s Julian Cruz (1,326), Marist’s Jake Alberts (1,266) and Kivonte Houston (1,245) and Chicago Christian’s Matthew McCarthy (1,257) and Derek Rice (1,180).

Shepard’s Trevor Lorek (1,310) and Jake Yerkes (1,230) qualified for sectional play out of the Sandburg Regional.

FOCUS ON COLLEGE SPORTS

Brittany Collins (right), SXU’s alltime leading blocker, reaches out to block a shot

by Trinity Christian College’s Lauren Stokes on Jan. 10 in Palos Heights.

SXU women play with blocks vs. Trinity

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

St. Xavier University’s women’s basketball team fell from No. 1 in the nation among NAIA Division II schools to No. 4 on Jan. 9, and the next night the team held a block party.

The Cougars racked up 11 blocks in a 91-60 victory over Trinity Christian College in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference battle in Palos Heights. Chanel Fanter had five blocks and Brittany Collins added four.

Fanter, a sophomore, moved to 10th on the school’s all-time block list with 74. Collins is No. 1 with 274.

Maddie Welter had 21 points for the Cougars (14-2, 9-0) while Collins had 20 points and 13 rebounds. Ally Giampapa and Lauren Stokes each had 11 points for TCC (7-11, 3-6).

Men’s basketball: SXU’s men beat Trinity

80-69 on Jan. 10 in Palos Heights as former Trolls player Jared Jones led the Cougar attack with 17 points. Nari Garrett had 16 points for the Trolls.

Moraine Valley Women’s basketball: The Cyclones hit triple digits twice in a row with a 108-62 victory over Oakton on Jan. 9 and a 104-82 win over Morton on Thursday.

Ashley Hunter had 31 points in the Oakton game and Elizabeth Coffey returned from an injury and had 12 points and nine rebounds.

Kristin McGee led the Cyclones with 26 points and Creighton Fed added 21 against Morton. It was the Cyclones’ sixth game of the season of scoring 100 or more points.

Men’s basketball: Moraine opened the Skyway Conference season with a 69-59 win over Oakton Community College on Jan. 9.

Cortez King had 18 points and eight rebounds.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

AREA SPORTS REPORT

The South Side Shooters won a shootout in Willow Springs.

Rone named Shepard’s new football coach

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By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

John Rone was named the sixth head coach in Shepard High School football history last week as he took over for Dominic Passolano, who resigned after the 2017 season.

Community High School District 218 bosses didn’t have too far to look to find Rone as he has coached and taught at Eisenhower for nine years and was the Cardinals’ sophomore coach the past two campaigns.

“His mix of experiences as a manager in the private sector Rone combined with his playing and coaching experiences will serve him well stepping into this leadership role at Shepard,” Shepard Athletic Director Curry Gallagher said. “His enthusiasm for teaching, coaching and building character as a means for success on and off the field will serve every student that he comes into contact with well.

Shepard and the athletic department are thrilled for John to begin his tenure as teacher and head football coach.’’

Prior to Eisenhower, Rone coached varsity football at Thornton Fractional North for two years.

“I appreciate this new opportunity,’’ Rone said.

“I’m excited to continue the progression the program has shown the past few seasons.”

Rone graduated from Simeon High School in Chicago, where he played football for head coach

Alvin Scott. He played football at Lakeland College and then transferred to Austin Peay State University where he continued to play. Rone also has earned a master’s degree from Chicago State University.

Shooters score shootout title The South Side Shooters-Lammel team won a shootout tournament at the Score in Willow Springs with a 3-0 record including a 33-23 victory over the Lockdown and a 41-31 triumph over the LincolnWay Warriors.

The Shooters sealed the win with a come-frombehind victory over the Orland Park Eagles. The Shooters pulled it out when Vinnie Rizzo hit a 3-pointer and Matt Strama added two free three throws.

Other members of the team are Jibreel Syouri, Vinny Rizzo, Julius Lujano, Will Lammel, Ethan Alvarez, Julian Ortiz, Dylan Hult, Matt Strama, Sean O’Brien and Vinny Arunno.

They are coached by Julius Lujano, and Bill Lammel.

Hills Baseball Softball registration The Hills Baseball Softball Association will have two final registration dates for the coming season.

The first is today (Thursday) from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills.

The second is Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hickory Hills Community Center, 7800 W. 89th Place in Hickory Hills.

For more information, contact Johnny Rivas at 708-296-1974.

PBO registration There is still time to register for the 2018 Palos Baseball Organization season.

PBO offers a quality youth baseball program designed to provide an environment where players can learn and develop fundamentals, skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship Please see the PBO website: www.palosbaseball. org for more details on the registration.

Two chances to see animals in the winter

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here are two events of interest to outdoors fans coming up at the end of the month.

There is an Animal Investigation Hike, at noon Jan. 27 at the Orland Grassland, 167th and La Grange Road, in Orland Park.

Come out and investigate animals in the snow during this winter hike.

Animal track and scat guides are provided. Call OUTDOORS 708-386-4042 for details.

A little farther away WITH is Eagle Watch, JIM KIRBY Jan.the27Bald and 28 in and around Starved Rock State Park. Activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Illinois Waterway Lock and Dam Visitor Center and Starved Rock Lodge. The Bald Eagle Watch is hosted by the Illinois Audubon Society.

IDNR acts as gar formen The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently stocked 1,600 Alligator gar (each 1214 inches long) into four waters in the state as part of a DNR Alligator Gar Reintroduction Program.

The gar raised from fry, were stocked at Powerton Lake, Saganois State Fish and Wildlife Area, Horseshoe Lake and a backwater lake of the Lower Kaskaskia River.

Prior to stocking, the fish received electronic tags that will allow biologists to track and monitor them.

Alligator gar is a fish native to Illinois are being reintroduced in an attempt to restore this very large predator to waters of Illinois where it once thrived. Alligator gar can grow up to eight feet in length and weigh more than 300 pounds. If the project is successful, alligator gar will make for a very strong sportfish, and more importantly, they will add to the biodiversity of the ecosystems in which they are found.

Willow Slough shooting range open The improved shooting range at Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area in Indiana is open to the public. The modern range features movable targets, more shooting lanes, improved safety, restroom facilities and on-site sale of ammunition, targets and other range items.

Range hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

Family winter celebration A family winter celebration will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Crawdad Slough, 104th and 95th Ave., in Willow Springs. It’s open to all ages and costs $5 per person or $15 for a family of four.

The event is supported by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Don’t forget your ice skates as they will groom the ice for you and your family to enjoy. You can warm up by the campfire and enjoy hot cocoa too. If conditions are right they will build a snowman and try the snowball target challenge. Dress for the weather.

Plenty to carp about at U of I The University of Illinois dining hall staff is working to promote sustainability by collaborating with the Sustainable Student Farm and fishing companies around the ChampaignUrbana area.

Two years ago, the university started serving Asian carp to help the ecosystem. The Asian carp is an invasive species that reproduce fairly quickly and do not have any predators, so if they exist in an ecosystem, they will take over quickly.

To promote sustainability in the dining halls specifically in fishing, it’s about eating them to a point where we can reduce the size of the population. In over half of the United States you have this fish picking up a lot of the food chain. Asian carp are not only invasive, but dangerous too. They jump out of the water.

So these fish can get up to 15 pounds and can jump into boats unexpectedly.

A few years ago I was with a group of outdoor writers covering a seminar on Asian carp at Starved Rock, while on the water, I had an Asian carp jump out of the water and knock me to the bottom of the boat. There was no harm done but since then I have been very cautious when fishing the Illinois River.

Outdoors’ economic impact The 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associate Recreation Report will be released in early 2018. The survey is conducted roughly every five years for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The report consists of a wide range of hunting, fishing and watchable wildlife recreation participation, expenditures and demographic information.

For several years, Southwick Associates has been using the information gathered through this national survey effort to produce statelevel economic impact figures. Economic impact modeling techniques are utilized to reveal a variety of insights, including the job creation, tax revenues, retail sales and other economic benefits that result from fishing, hunting or other wildlife recreation activities within each state.

Snow shoe lending at Little Red Schoohouse Snow shoes are available when snow is four inches or greater at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Road in Willow Springs. Equipment is limited and is loaned with no charge on a first-come, firstserved basis. A driver’s license is required.

Think about it You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.

Jim Kirby’s column appears every first and third Thursday. Contact him at kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net

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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE Kacey Gardner and her Evergreen Park teammates were ranked eighth in the state in Class 3A by the Associated Press for the second week in a row last week. The Mustangs have a huge South Suburban Red showdown on the road against Argo tonight (Thursday).

BOYS

W-L

STREAK

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

12-6 9-7 7-10 17-1 11-6 6-9 10-5 9-6 13-6 5-10

W2 W3 W1 W4 W1 L2 L3 W1 W1 L3

NEXT hosts De La Salle, Fri.; hosts Richards, Tues. hosts Riverside-Brookfield, Fri.; at St. Edward. Sat.; hosts Universal, Tues. hosts Argo, Fri. hosts Benet Academy, Fri. hosts Richards, Fri.; at Bremen, Tues. at Oak Lawn, Fri.; at Brother Rice, Tues. at Lockport, Fri.; at Eisenhower, Tues. at Reavis, Fri. at Marmion, Fri. at Lincoln-Way East, Fri.; hosts Tinley Park, Tues.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 14; compiled by Randy Whalen

GIRLS

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Mother McAuley Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard St. Laurence Stagg

W-L STREAK 7-11 W1 17-2 W11 15-4 W1 16-5 W5 10-7 W2 14-3 W1 9-11 W1 5-12 L2 10-10 W1 12-6 L3

NEXT hosts Ridgewood, Thurs.; at St. Edward, Sat.; hosts Oak Lawn, Tues. at Argo, Thurs. hosts Rich South, Mon.; hosts St. Viator, Wed. vs. Jones at Showcase in the Park at Kenwood, Sat. at Richards, Thurs.; at Chicago Christian, Tues. hosts Oak Lawn, Thurs.; at Hinsdale South, Tues. at Stagg, Mon. hosts Reavis, Fri.; hosts Rich Central, Tues. hosts Lindblom, Fri.; at Joliet Catholic Academy, Tues. hosts Sandburg, Mon.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 14; compiled by Randy Whalen

FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL

FOCUS ON BOYS BASKETBALL

High five for McAuley’s January start

Aris ‘mystery’ ends with a steal and a slam

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Chicago Christian’s Isayas Aris had one of those games that drove his fans, coaches and even himself a little crazy.

The 6-foot-4 forward had his share of turnovers Friday night and missed three huge free throws down the stretch in its rivalry game against Illiana Christian — the final game these two teams played in the Lansing gym because Illiana is moving to Indiana the next school year.

But with eight seconds left and a one-point lead, the Knights were on defense hoping to stop the host Vikings from scoring a game-winner. Aris pulled off a steal and turned it into a slam dunk and the Knights celebrated with a 62-59 victory in front of approximately 2,000 fans.

Aris could only smile when talking about his up-and-down game.

“It was so unpredictable…it was like a mystery,’’ he said. “Everything was going on so much at once.

It was a great environment to play in.’’

On the final play he requested to play defense on dangerous Illiana guard Collin Flipse.

“I didn’t want to let my teammates down or my coach so I had to play at a high rate to help us win the ballgame,” he said. “I saw him dribbling with a couple of little moves to the left and to the right. I felt I could get in there. I’m grateful to be able to do this.’’

CC coach Kevin Pittman said he was glad to see his star player come through after the earlier adversity.

“He’s a good free-throw shooter so during the timeout I looked him in the eyes and said ‘that’s over, now is the time we have to make the play.’ ’’ Pittman said. “We dedicate a lot of time in practice on the defensive side of the ball. It’s nuts. It showed right there at the end. I was happy for him that he could end it that way.’’

Aris is in his second year at the Palos Heights school. The Elmwood Park resident, who played AAU ball with the Mercury Elite, said he previously attended a school in Florida with 3,500 students.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Isayas Aris scored 23 points and had a steal-turnedslam dunk to close a victory over Illiana Christian on Friday night.

Losing streak broken St. Laurence sweated out a 79-75 victory over Providence St. Mel Friday in Burbank in Chicago Catholic League White action to break a four-game losing streak. Isaiah Harvey led the Vikings (13-6) back in the win column with 27 points.

On the road Sandburg fans will have to do some travelling to watch the Eagles.

Starting Friday, the Eagles have an eight-game stretch on the road. They visit Lockport Friday and play at Eisenhower, Homewood-Flossmoor, the Lincoln-Way West Warrior Showdown, Plainfield South, Stagg, Bolingbrook and Lincoln-Way East.

They are finally back home Feb. 16 against Lockport.

In the Red After playing crossover games the past couple of months, teams from the South Suburban Red finally will battle each other starting Friday night.

The slate includes the battle of Oak Lawn with Richards visiting Oak Lawn while defending champion Evergreen Park hosts Argo and Shepard visits Reavis.

After closing December by losing four out of six games, Mother McAuley has been unbeatable to start off January.

The Mighty Macs put those losses (which included two setbacks to the Associated Press’s No. 2 Class 4A team in the state, Montini, and No. 10 Marist) behind them and put together an impressive run, winning five games against a strong group of teams.

The streak started with a 53-49 home victory over Trinity on Jan. 4 on Alumnae Basketball Night, in which more than 70 former players and their families were on hand and former McAuley teacher and coach Carol Carey was posthumously honored.

Next was a trip to Benet in which the Macs came up with a 54-32 win over Batavia in the Chicagoland Invite Showcase on Jan. 6.

The team came back home and pulled off its biggest win of the year — a 59-52 shocker over Geneva, which was ranked third in the state in Class 4A on Jan. 9. Last year, Geneva buried McAuley, 72-47.

It was back on the road Thursday a 53-41 triumph over St. Ignatius.

And the Mighty Macs finished a big week with a 42-36 win over Glenbard South Saturday in the Coach Kipp’s Hoopfest at Willowbrook High School.

Jenna Badali had 15 points for the Mighty Macs.

With postseason seeding scheduled for Feb. 1, the Macs can use these quality wins for a high seed in sectional action.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mother McAuley opened January with a 5-0 mark, playing a good schedule after finishing up December losing four out of six games.

Unpredictable Vikings St. Laurence has a solid 1010 record to open this week but coach George Shimko and his staff are not sure what they will get from the Vikings game to game.

Heck, they don’t know what they will get out of the Vikings half to half or quarter to quarter.

The Vikings continued to drive their fans and coaches crazy with a 43-39 victory over Providence Catholic in Burbank on Thursday.

Fans might have been forgiven if they left at halftime as the Celtics owned a 30-16 lead. But those same fans would have missed a furious comeback in the final 16 minutes of the game.

The Vikings outscored the Celtics 27-9 in the second half to pick up the victory.

Meagan Hecker scored 12 points and took a charge late in the game. Ashley Murphy added 11 points and four steals.

Providence beat St. Laurence 56-41 to open the season at the Beecher Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 14.

Sandburg locks down Lockport Sandburg beat Lockport, 4132, in a road SouthWest Suburban Blue game on Thursday as the Eagles picked up a little revenge on the Porters.

Lockport had beaten Sandburg, 44-43, in a wild pool play game at the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament in mid-December.

Natalie Stavropoulos had 12 points in Thursday’s win.

The two teams will go at it a third time on Feb. 1 in Orland Park.

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of the pack in the new Chicago Catholic League Blue conference with a 2-2 mark and Fenwick (40) is the lone unbeaten team in league play. The Crusaders resume conference action Friday night, hosting De La Salle (1-2).

MARIST/BROTHER RICE THROUGH THE YEARS A look at the Marist/Brother Rice rivalry since 1990. Marist hosted the games in the even-numbered years and Brother Rice hosted during the odd-numbered years: Date Winner Score Date Winner Score Jan. 9, 1990 Marist 65-55 Jan. 25, 2005 Rice 58-46 Jan. 22, 1991 Marist 67-47 Jan. 24, 2006 Marist 78-40 Jan. 28, 1992 Marist 71-53 Jan. 25, 2007 Marist 75-67 Feb. 16, 1993 Marist 68-67 (OT) Jan. 22, 2008 Marist 50-48 Jan. 25, 1994 Rice 64-62 (OT) Jan. 20, 2009 Rice 60-48 Jan. 24, 1995 Rice 71-66 Jan. 26, 2010 Rice 50-44 Jan. 12, 1996 Marist 55-53 Jan. 18, 2011 Rice 73-64 Jan. 21, 1997 Marist 68-57 Jan. 17, 2012 Marist 75-69 Jan. 20, 1998 Rice 61-49 Feb. 28, 2012 Marist 77-61* Jan. 19, 1999 Rice 75-63 Jan. 12, 2013 Rice 67-49 Jan. 18, 2000 Rice 73-68 Jan. 21, 2014 Marist 52-40 Jan. 23, 2001 Rice 60-36 Jan. 20, 2015 Marist 55-43 Jan. 22, 2002 Rice 59-36 Jan. 19, 2016 Marist 66-45 Jan. 28, 2003 Rice 74-47 Jan. 17, 2017 Rice 73-65 (OT) Jan. 27, 2004 Rice 54-51 Jan. 16, 2018 Marist 52-42 *— Marist Regional; Information compiled by Michael Minervini/Brother Rice

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Images from Chicago Christian’s OT win at Illiana

Approximately 2,000 fans were at Friday’s final Chicago Christian/Illiana Christian battle in the 41-year-old Lansing gym. The home side was filling quickly during warmups. Illiana is moving to Indiana next season.

Illiana’s Josh Harris (left) and Chicago Christian’s Micah Schnyders watch the flight of Schnyders’ shot that missed at the fourth-quarter buzzer to send the game into overtime. Chicago Christian won 62-59 in OT.

At times, Friday night’s game looked like a wrestling match. Above, Illiana’s Daniel Chandler (left) and Chicago Christian’s Jon Griffith fight for a loose ball.

Chicago Christian fans chant “This is OUR house” after storming the court during the last game between Chicago Christian and Illiana Christian at the gym in Lansing. Illiana is moving to a new school in Indiana next year.

With Illiana Christian moving to Indiana next season, Chicago Christian fans had a little fun with this sign.

Illiana Christian had all kinds of guests at its rivalry game against Chicago Christian, including Uncle Sam.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Christian coach Kevin Pittman has been a fan, player and coach in Illiana’s gym.

Illiana Christian’s Colton DeJong hits the deck after colliding with Chicago Christian’s Isayas Aris late in Friday night’s game in Lansing.

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Continued from Page 1 career ended with a regional loss to Hales Franciscan. So this was big that our players played their last game here and went out on top.’’

Sophomore Micah Schnyders, who popped in 15 points, has been coming to the gym for years as a fan. He played grade school ball in the gym

but it was not quite the pressure cooker it was on Friday night.

“I’ve been coming to Chicago Christian-Illiana games since I was in fifth grade,” he said. “I look forward to it every year. It’s a blessing to play in an atmosphere like this. I just found out this was our last game in this gym and I’m thankful to be a part of history like that. I hope we have them on our schedule next year because this atmosphere is just amazing.’’

About next season…

Illiana is searching for a conference in Indiana to play in. No plans are concrete yet to keep the rivalry going but Vikings coach Grant Sikkema said he is in favor of it and you don’t have to ask Pittman twice.

“With a rivalry like this, I don’t see how we don’t,” Pittman said. “There are talks from both sides and we want to keep this going for at least a couple of more years. The problem is that our

conference is so spread out. We go everywhere.

For us to go out there — I know it’s not a huge trip — but boy, I sure like playing Shepard and Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn and some of those close schools for our non-conference games. But these two communities are interconnected. You are playing against relatives…it’s something special.

“It’s probably one of the coolest rivalries in high school sports.’’

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL K. MISHLER, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE D. CONNOLLY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WAYNE D. CONNOLLY, THE EARL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MICHAEL K. MISHLER, MARK T. LINDEMANN, ANTHONY J. LINDEMANN, THOMAS J. LINDEMANN, RALPH K. LINDEMANN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008673 9748 MILL DRIVE EAST # 1E PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9748 MILL DRIVE EAST # 1E, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-33-209-031-1021.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09030.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09030 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008673 TJSC#: 37-9733 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD T. CREAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 09074 11020 S. EASTWOOD DRIVE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11020 S. EASTWOOD DRIVE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-304-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $251,126.26.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 E-Mail: Foreclosure@CJDM.Legal Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 17 CH 09074 TJSC#: 37-9166 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARY ABRAHAM, PHILIP MATHEW, KGH CONSULTATION & TREATMENT, INC. Defendants 14 CH 009103 11838 CALIFORNIA TRAIL ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 15, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 8, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11838 CALIFORNIA TRAIL, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-110-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-33027.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-33027 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 009103 TJSC#: 38-33 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA A. TRACEY, CARRIAGE WAY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 010995 5704 128TH STREET UNIT #1C CRESTWOOD, IL 60445 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5704 128TH STREET UNIT #1C, CRESTWOOD, IL 60445 Property Index No. 24-32-208-010-1003.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-12194.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-12194 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 010995 TJSC#: 37-11367 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RAME JOUDEH, NOWAL JUDEH, FOUNTAIN HILLS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 06040 18038 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 18038 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-32-308-010-0000.

The real estate is improved with a tan brick, single family home, with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 13698.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 13698 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 06040 TJSC#: 37-11274 I3073476

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FRANCESCO ROSELLI, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARCO ROSELLI, DECEASED; Defendants, 17 CH 5914 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 21, 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. 23-14-209-007-0000.

Commonly known as 10523 South 80th Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-013436 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073153

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Cooking techniques for preparing healthy food

Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Flatbread Yogurt

A large part of healthy eating involves choosing the right foods.

In addition to choosing the right foods, health-conscious individuals must choose the right methods to prepare those foods in order to maximize their nutritional value.

Cooking methods such as frying can make for delicious meals, but such meals may not be so healthy. For example, each tablespoon of oil used when frying can add more than 100 calories to a meal. When counting calories, men and women should recognize that the way they prepare foods can affect the overall calorie count of a meal. In addition to choosing healthy cooking methods, health-conscious men and women can employ the following strategies to make meals as healthy as possible.

• Invest in new cookware.

Choose nonstick cookware that will reduce the amount of oil, spray and butter needed to keep foods from sticking. Manufacturers are now touting ceramic cookware, which is free of trace metals or dangerous chemicals that can leach into food from the cooking surface. What’s more, pots and pans don’t contain chemical coatings that can eventually flake off into food. smoked paprika • Stock up on healthy recipes.

• 1 teaspoon finely grated Purchase cookbooks that showlemon peel case healthy recipes or peruse the Internet for heathy recipes.

In a small resealable glass or Many websites cater to healthplastic container, combine all of conscious foodies who do not want to sacrifice their health to the ingredients. enjoy delicious meals.

• Choose smart fats. All oils are YOGURT FLATBREAD loaded in calories, but healthy oils Serves 4 can still be used without sacrific-

Homemade hummus with truly unique taste Hummus provides a delicious and healthy alternative to less nutritional dips. Versatile and available in various flavors, hummus can be whipped up at home for those who prefer to make their own dips. The following recipe for “Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Yogurt Flatbread” from James Campbell Caruso’s “Espa–a: Explore the Flavors of Spain” (Gibbs Smith) includes some Moroccan flavors that give this easy-to-prepare recipe a truly unique taste.

GARBANZO-CARROT HUMMUS WITH GRILLED YOGURT FLATBREAD Makes 2 cups • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped • Salt • 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans, drained • 4 teaspoons chopped cilantro plus 1 teaspoon for garnish • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 4 teaspoons olive oil • 2 teaspoons chile flakes • 2 teaspoons Moroccan

Spice Blend (see below) • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 batch Yogurt Flatbread (see below) In a medium saucepan, combine the carrots with 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the carrots are tender. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the carrots to drain and cool in a colander.

Combine carrots and remaining ingredients, except for Yogurt Flatbread, in the work bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with the remaining cilantro. Serve with fresh, hot Yogurt Flatbread cut in wedges.

MOROCCAN SPICE BLEND Makes about 2 tablespoons • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1 teaspoon turmeric • 1 teaspoon threads • 1 teaspoon coriander • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon

ground ground saffron ground ground ground

• 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon coarse salt • 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt • Olive oil Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the yogurt and mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Cover the work bowl and allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium. Scrape the dough from the work bowl and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.

Roll the dough into a long log and divide it into 12 equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a ball and use a rolling pin or tortilla press to flatten it into a 1/4-inch-thick tortilla shape. Brush each “tortilla” lightly with olive oil. Grill each for about 40 seconds then turn and cook another 40 seconds.

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ing flavor. Olive oil is an unsaturated fat that is a much healthier choice than butter or saturated fats. When cooking with oil, do so in moderation.

• Think about baking foods.

Baking is handy for more than breads and desserts. Baking is one method of cooking that may not require the addition of fat. Meats that are baked can be placed on top of a rack, so that excess fat drips off and is contained in the bottom of the pan.

• Explore poaching, broiling and grilling. Poaching, broiling and grilling are three healthy alternatives to frying. Broiling and grilling expose food to direct heat, so it is a fast method of cooking and may not be appropriate for foods that require longer cooking times to tenderize. Poaching is the process of simmering foods in water or another flavorful liquid.

• Use minimally refined ingredients. Select among whole grains and ingredients that have not been refined. The closer a product is to its natural state, the

more nutritional properties it is likely to have retained.

• Season foods yourself. Rather than relying on prepackaged seasonings, mix your own blends.

Packaged seasonings generally contain a lot of salt. Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the freshest of flavor.

• Add heat for flavor. Spicy pepper, dry mustard and other zesty flavor enhancers can make foods taste delicious without added calories.

• Try low-fat or fat-free dairy.

Substitute low-fat alternatives for full-fat dairy items. For example, Greek yogurt can sometimes be used in place of less healthy ingredients such as mayonnaise.

• Trim excess fats. Prepare meats and poultry well by trimming the fat and skin to make the final product even healthier.

By remembering healthy eating involves not just the foods they cook, but also how those foods are cooked, home cooks can make their meals that much healthier.

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The Center features comedy at luncheon The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead.

For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• Handbuilding with Clay will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for three Saturdays beginning Jan. 20. Teacher Liz Credio will help students working with clay to create a variety of ceramic projects.

Credio will have projects to show students and allow time for experimentation. This will be an introduction class for beginners or studio time for experienced students. The class fee is $60 plus a $15 materials fee.

• A Family Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday Jan. 21. Participants will gather in the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway for this family friendly service. Families with children of all ages are invited to gather once a month and learn the Christian tradition.

Older kids will be invited during the service to move into a space of their own with a teacher from Joyful Path and discuss the message of the day. Little ones will still be with their parents doing age-appropriate activities. All will regroup at the end of the session to share hospitality.

• January’s luncheon will feature Comedy from Bridgeport with Mary Lou Edwards from noon to

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2 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 23. Mary Lou Scalise Edwards is a Chicagoan born into an Italian-American family with all the blessings and liabilities that encompasses. Many of her hilarious coming-of-age stories originate in an ethnic neighborhood in Bridgeport, which is part of the infamous old First Ward -- home to mayors, moguls and mobsters. With a degree in speech and theatre, Edwards graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, where she discovered the whole world was not Catholic and the Earth was round. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary.

• Men’s POV is set for 7 p.m.

Tuesday Jan. 23. George Harris will be the discussion leader for the book “Just Mercy” by Bryan

Michael Van Zeyl

McCord sets three-day painting workshop Art journaling in progress.

Stevenson. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, and new members are welcome.

• The class for Creative Art Journaling will meet from noon to 3 p.m. Friday Jan. 26. This class meets regularly on the last Friday of each month throughout

the year. Instructor April Schabes will help participants create a colorful artistic record of days, thoughts, and experiences through words, collages, photos, poems, magazine images, drawings, and watercolor. The class fee is $120 for 2018.

Announce programs at Orland museum Officials at the Village of Orland Park History Museum, 14415 S. Beacon Ave., are inviting everyone to visit this month.

Open every Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the museum’s current exhibit “Life of an Orlander” highlights the village’s agricultural past as it celebrates 125 years as an incorporated municipality.

History fans age 18 and up are invited to come out for “What Is It Wednesday” on Wednesday, Feb. 7 to learn about various artifacts chosen for this historical exhibit.

Guests can also play “guess the artifact” for a chance to win yearlong museum membership.

“This is a fun event that’s the

perfect excuse to get out and enjoy some historical trivia and learn more about our current exhibit,” said museum curator, Sarah Konzen.

“What Is It Wednesday” runs from noon to 1 p.m. There is no charge, but registration is required.

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the museum welcomes historian, actor and author Joseph Geringer for his talk, “Capone and Ness.” Geringer tells the true story of the Untouchables and the government’s fight against organized crime.

“This is a thrilling and engaging presentation,” said Konzen.

“Geringer is very good and I hope many people will come out for this unique and historical talk.”

The presentation runs from 1 to 2 p.m. and is intended for guests 18 years of age and older.

Registration is required and the cost is $9 for residents, $14 for non-residents.

The museum opened in April of 2016 and was established to capture, preserve and celebrate

the village’s past. The museum is housed in the village’s former village hall.

To register for either event, contact the village’s Recreation Administration Office at (708) 403-7275. To learn more about the museum, call (708) 873-1622.

Enjoy IPO’s all-Beethoven program with guest conductor Guest Conductor Stefan Veselka will lead the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra in an all-Beethoven program at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 in the Ozinga Chapel on the campus of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights.

A pre-concert question and answer period with Winston Choi and Stefan Veselka takes place in the auditorium from 6:25 to 6:50 p.m.

The Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra members perform in the lobby from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.

Single tickets start at $25 in advance. Student tickets are $10 and group tickets are available with a minimum of seven patrons. Ticketing fees may apply. New subscriber rates of up to 40 percent off are still available for a three-concert package of the final three performances for the 2017-18 season.

Veselka, currently the principal conductor of Germany’s Münster Symphony Orchestra, has collaborated with symphony orchestras and opera companies throughout Europe. He is also a prize-winning

pianist and graduate of Hochschule der Künste in Berlin.

In an IPO season that celebrates the musical genius of Leonard Bernstein on this 100th anniversary of his birth, Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto was a program favorite of Bernstein, who would both conduct and perform the solo piano part. Joining IPO for this work on Feb. 10 is Chicago-based pianist Choi. His recent performances have taken him throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe as both a soloist and ensemble member.

The Coriolan Overture and Symphony No. 7 complete the all-Beethoven evening. Beethoven himself directed the symphony’s premiere in 1813 when it surprised listeners with its distinctive use of rhythm and harmony. This visionary masterwork became a favorite of Bernstein and was the last work he ever conducted.

For more information or tickets, call (708) 481-7774. The IPO Ozinga Chapel box office opens one hour before the performance on concert night.

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

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

• Monet Painting is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. Students will learn how Monet created his paintings in order to mimic his Impressionist style in a colorful, expressive masterpiece.

• Students will learn how to “Turn Your Passion Into a Career” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. Students will create a vision board to help identify passion

and purpose to use now and in a future career.

• Embroidery Hoop Wall Décor will be held from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 24. Students will choose brightly designed fabrics and threads and position them in embroidery hoops to create a wall hanging.

• A culinary segment will feature a Mac and Cheese competition with Chef Jesus Rodriguez from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Students will take a classic comfort food and add a personal flare with cheese varieties and other mixed-in ingredients.

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“Path to Painting Success” a three-day workshop with artist Michael Van Zeyl, is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25-27 at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park.

The workshop is open artists of all levels. Zeyl will teach students the essentials for creating dimensional, life-like paintings.

Topics will include painting surfaces and how to prepare them, the essential elements of picture making with a focus on valuescale arrangement, color theory and how to achieve color harmony, composition development, drawing, creating interesting edge effects and thin and thick paint application.

Students will work from stilllife set-ups and live models.

Mornings will feature instructor demonstrations and lectures, followed by student painting in the afternoon.

When live models are present, there will be a shared model fee.

Materials list will be distributed upon registration. The workshop

is $295 and reservations may be made by calling (708) 671-0648.

There will also be a painting demonstration by Van Zeyl from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. Admission is $30 (free for people enrolled in the workshop). He will talk about his process and attendees will watch him do a live portrait painting demonstration from a model. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.