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Volume LVI, No. 32

Serving Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth

Area teams hoping to do a bang-up job in the state playoffs

I T’ S B E T T E R AT

Local mayors have been less than enthusiastic about Gov. Rauner’s proposal to offer loans to municipalities to assist them financially since the budget impasse began in June.

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, who is the president of the Southwest Conference of Mayors, said Rauner’s low-interest loan proposal is peculiar at best “It’s like going to a bank and taking out money and the bank charges you for a loan,” said Bennett, who has been mayor of Palos Hills for 35 years. “You know because of the impasse, 911 emergency, motor fuel tax and video gaming revenue has been frozen by the state.

“If this continues, we are going to have to look for other resources for revenue,” added Bennett.

Rauner’s proposal is in response

By Sharon L. Filkins It was standing room only when nearly 70 people crowded into the Village Hall Board Room in Worth on Oct. 21 to participate in an open house regarding future plans to enhance the area surrounding the Worth Metra station.

The open house was presented by the village’s Economic Development Commission, chaired by Trustee Collen McElroy, in conjunction with the Chicago-based Farr Associates Consulting Group. The event was the first public workshop on the proposed project. McElroy said committee work has been underway in recent months with a number of commission meetings and interviews with

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local business and property owners to select members for upcoming Focus Groups.

Primarily, the open house was designed to present the concept of a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project to residents while also getting feedback on what they envisioned for the future of Worth.

By definition, TOD projects are designed to find ways to improve rider access to public transportation, while attracting residential and commercial development to the area. Increased walkability in the area is the goal, which could draw restaurants and shops appealing to commuters.

Doug Farr, president and founding See WORTH, Page 5

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Richards High School cheerleaders perform during a fireworks show on Friday night.

There should be plenty of fireworks provided by area football teams in the next few weeks during the IHSA football postseason.

History, legends surround local cemeteries

By Janelle Frost If one was to visit today’s local cemeteries, rumor has it that he or she might come upon more than just the Chicago’s dead — perhaps spirits, white mist or empty gravesites.

Kevin Korst, a local history coordinator at the Oak Lawn Library, explored those rumors and more during a session held Monday night at the library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. About 65 people came out to hear Korst

share stories about the cemeteries, including tales of paranormal activity happening at some of them. He shared stories of the famous people buried at the cemeteries, such as gangster Al Capone at Mount Carmel Cemetery, former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, and boxer Jack Johnson and industrialist George Pullman at Graceland Cemetery.

“I’ve been to cemeteries in the area and around the world,” said Marilyn Meekma, See CEMETERIES, Page 7

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Doug Farr, president and founding principal of Farr Associates, leads a discussion at the Worth Long-Range Planning meeting on Oct. 21.

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to the Democrats passing a bill that would allow the release of dollars being withheld by the state for local programs. Democratic officials said they want the revenue sent to local municipalities to fund programs.

Local mayors have said the impasse should have no effect on the 911 emergency funds, motor fuel tax and video gaming revenue. However, these officials said they have not received any revenue since the impasse began.

“I can’t understand it,” said Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar. “Compromise is what it’s all about. These guys down in Springfield have been doing this for a long time. You would think somehow they could come up with a compromise. But there seems to be no sense of urgency. It’s kind of scary.”

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

By Joe Boyle

Hours for trick-or-treaters on Saturday, Oct. 31: • Chicago Ridge: noon to 7 p.m.

• Evergreen Park: 2 to 6 p.m.

• Hickory Hills: 2 to 7 p.m.

• Oak Lawn: noon to 8 p.m.

• Palos Hills: 1 to 7 p.m.

• Worth: 2 to 7 p.m.

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EXPECT FOOTBALL FIREWORKS

The next couple of weeks should provide plenty of fireworks for high school football fans.

The Illinois High School Association unleashes its football playoffs Friday and Saturday, and six of the teams covered by The Reporter and The Regional News are involved in the 256-team, eightclass field.

Brother Rice (8-1) hosts Bartlett in a Class 8A game and has it eyes on a deep run in the playoffs.

St. Laurence (7-2) set a school record for points this year with 448 and will likely add to that total when the Vikings host Rich Central at 7 p.m. on Friday in a Class 5A contest.

Shepard made it to the Class 6A playoffs by the skin of its teeth with a 5-4 mark. The Astros travel to Springfield to face Sacred Heart-Griffin, a team that has won five state titles in the past 10 years and is favored by some to add to that collection. That game is at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Also in Class 6A, Richards, which finished second in the state in Class 6A two years ago, visits Chicago Public League power Morgan Park at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday at Gately Stadium in Chicago.

Also in Class 8A, Sandburg is back in the playoffs after a one-year absence. The Eagles (6-3) visit Palatine at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The second-round is Nov. 6-7, the quarterfinals are Nov. 13-14, the semifinals are Nov. 20-21 and the state championships will be Nov. 27-28 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

The Class 1A through 4A title games will be on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and the 5A through 8A games are on Saturday.

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Late officer’s badge retired

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Police foil drug transaction

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Chicago Ridge Police Chief Robert Pyznarski embraces Lisa Smith after presenting her with her late son Steve’s police badge during a ceremony at the Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting on Oct. 20. Officer Steve Smith died in a traffic crash on Sept. 13, and his badge number, 125, was retired.

Worth welcomes new police officers Steve Daddona (top) and Joel Frias are sworn in as a new police officer by Village Clerk Bonnie Price during the Worth Village Board meeting on Oct. 20.

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Darrin L. Cotton, 28, of the 9900 block of South 84th Terrace, Palos Hills, was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance after the Chicago Ridge police tactical unit reported witnessing a drug transaction in the 10600 block of Southwest Highway at 6:08 p.m. Sunday.

Police who apprehended Cotton said he intended to sell 3.5 grams of cocaine to another man.

He was held for a bond hearing.

License and insurance charges fil d • Darren M. Willis, 30, of the 6300 block of Joliet Road, Countryside, was charged with driving on a suspended license and failure to signal following a traffic stop on Saturday in the 10400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. He is due in court on Dec. 9.

• Tyrone C. Tibbs, 40, of the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and no insurance when he was stopped at 11:47 a.m. Friday in the 6300 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for having a defecting windshield, and was issued a summons to appear in court on Dec. 9.

• Dayonte T. Davis, 24, of the 8500 block of South 86th Terrace, Justice, was charged with driving on a suspended license and cited for a window obstruction at 9:43 a.m. Friday in the 9800 block of South Nottingham Avenue.

He is due in court on Dec. 3.

Evergreen Park Driver charged with drug possession Edmond S. Ranny, 40, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, and speeding, when he was stopped at 5:17 p.m. Oct. 16 in the 9500 block of South California Avenue. Police said he was carrying two prescription hydrocodone tablets, .6 grams of crack cocaine, and .9 grams of cannabis.

Retail theft charges • Rasheed Garmon, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft for allegedly stealing an iPod adapter and deodorant totaling $10.85 in value from Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 9:43 p.m. Oct. 18.

• Clare Sullivan, 29, of Evergreen Park, was charged with retail theft at 11:27 a.m. Oct. 17 at Walmart for allegedly taking eight pieces of electronics mer-

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• Jessie Stevens, 21, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after he allegedly took headphones worth $19.98 from Walmart at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19.

• William Short, 28, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after police said he took tequila and CDs worth $66.61 from Walmart at 4:15 p.m. Oct. 22.

DUI charges are filed Daniel Gasca, 40, of Chicago, was charged with driving while intoxicated, no insurance and failure to reduce speed following a traffic stop at 8:45 p.m. Oct. 17 in the 3200 block of West 96th Street.

Anton Hopkins, 32, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, speeding and driving without insurance when he was stopped at 12:33 a.m. Oct. 17 in the 3100 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was driving 60 mph in a 40 mph zone.

Cashier charged with theft Aquaires Frazier, 21, of Chicago, was charged with theft at 9:06 a.m. Oct. 21 at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave. According to police, she was a cashier and made an unauthorized $60 withdrawal using a customer’s ATM card.

Hickory Hills Man caught using drugs is cited Rami M. Salhi, 26, of the 9400 block of South 79th Court, Hickory Hills, was issued a village ordinance violation for possession of drug paraphernalia when Oak Lawn detectives reported seeing him preparing to inject heroin in a bathroom at Wendy’s, 7920 W. 95th St., at 12:08 p.m. last Thursday.

The detectives said they recognized him when he came into the restaurant from a prior heroin-possession arrest, and when he was seen he started flushing items down the toilet. He was reportedly found in possession of a strap that he had tied around his arm, as well a metal tin, razor blade and lighter used to prepare heroin.

He was issued a summons to appear at a hearing in Village Hall on Nov. 10, and was banned from the restaurant.

License charges • Jairo D. Londono, 47, of the 5400 block of North Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license, and was cited for expired registration and disobeying a stop sign following a traffic stop at 5:10 p.m. Oct. 21 in the 9500 block of South 78th Avenue. He is due in court on Dec. 9.

• Ali Arslan, 40, of the 7500 block of Country Lane, Darien, was charged with driving on a suspended license when he was stopped at 5:28 p.m. Sunday in the 9500 block of South Roberts Road. He is due in court on Nov. 19.

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• Omar Cendejas, 33, of the 3400 block of West 62nd Place, was charged with retail theft following an incident at 9:22 a.m.

Sunday at Dollar General, 8821 W. 87th St. Store employees said they saw him concealing merchandise in his clothing and he became belligerent and threatened them when asked to return the items as he was leaving the store. They said he stood in the doorway and repeatedly shouted at employees. When police approached, he allegedly threw down the shampoo, hair conditioner and T-shirts worth $27.40 that he had taken when he heard the police coming. Cendejas is due in court on Nov. 19.

• Scott A. Hejna, 34, of the 8400 block of Westberry Lane, Tinley Park, was charged with retail theft at Fairplay, 8631 W. 95th St. at 3:20 p.m. Monday.

Police said store employees stopped him after he left with a bottle of vodka hidden under papers in his cart. He is due in court on Dec. 9.

Oak Lawn Intoxicated biker is taken into custody Joseph G. Blatt, 36, of the 4800 block of Southwest Highway, was charged with public intoxication and consuming alcohol in public by police who reported finding him sitting next to his bicycle and an open box of wine in the 5200 block of West 95th Street at 7:39 p.m.

Oct. 19. Police said he was too intoxicated to walk or ride the bike safely. He is due in court on Nov. 9.

Car stereo is stolen Stereo equipment worth $1,200 was reported stolen from a GMC Envoy that was left unlocked between 11:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 6:30 Oct. 19 in a driveway in the 8700 block of South 51st Avenue. The victim said that in addition to the stereo being removed from the dashboard, two 12-inch speakers and the original stereo that came with the car were stolen from the trunk.

DUI and other charges • Odilon Rodriguez, 21, of the 5600 block of West 98th Place, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of drug equipment when he was stopped at 1:12 a.m. Oct. 17 at Southwest Highway and 54th Avenue. Police said a marijuana grinder was found in the center console and field sobriety tests indicated intoxication. He was also cited for speeding, failure to signal, and driving without insurance. Rodriguez is due in court on Nov. 18.

• Jose L. Lopez, 28, of the 5700 block of West 108th Street, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and other offenses after a traffic stop at 97th Street and Central Avenue at 1:36 a.m.

Oct. 18. Police picked him up after Burbank police reported a reckless driver heading south on Central Avenue. He registered .099 on a breath test, and was cited for failure to signal, improper lane usage, driving without insurance, and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. Lopez is due in court on Nov. 18.

Drug charges fil d Sean B. Brooks, 36, of the 9700 block of South Marion Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug equipment when he was found sleeping in his car in an alley in the 9500 block of South Melvina Avenue at 1:36 a.m. Oct. 18.

He told police who found him while investigating a criminal damage complaint nearby that he was living out of the car. A jar containing marijuana, a small bag of heroin, and a glass pipe and straws were also found, according to police. Brooks was held for a bond hearing.

Alleged thief tries to escape James N. Hooker, 27, of the 2800 block of West 101st Place, Evergreen Park, was charged with retail theft and attempted escape following an incident at 7:37 p.m. Oct. 12 at Jewel-Osco, 9424 S. Pulaski Road.

Police were called to the scene after a store employee detained him for leaving the store with a cart full of merchandise, mainly alcohol, worth $525.

They said after he was handcuffed behind his back and placed in the back seat of a squad car, he maneuvered his arms to the front of his body, rolled down a window and climbed out. But he was caught about 15 feet away.

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Driver faces multiple charges Ronaldo Flores, 23, of the 7000 block of West 87th Street, was charged with driving without a license at 12:10 a.m. Oct. 15 at 95th Street and Oak Park Avenue.

Flores was also cited for speeding and improper lane usage, and issued a summons to appear in court on Oct. 30.

Worth Woman faces domestic battery charge Amy M. Tillman, 19, was charged with domestic battery following an incident at her home in the 7500 block of West 109th Street at 12:02 p.m. Oct. 15.

Police who were called to the scene were told that Tillman was involved in a physical altercation with her mother, and pushed her and pulled her hair. She was held for a court hearing the following day.

Drivers cited for no license or insurance • Jairy Carachure, 29, of the 10200 block of Avenue H, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license or insurance when she was stopped at 7:53 a.m. Oct. 15 in the 7300 block of West 111th Street. Police said she was also cited for speeding, and issued a summons to appear in court on Nov. 2.

• Weesam Abdel-Feteh, 29, of the 10700 block of Oak Park Avenue, Worth, was charged with driving without a license when she was stopped at 9:45 p.m.

Oct. 19 in the 6800 block of West 107th Street. She was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance. Abdel-Feteh is due in court on Nov. 2.

• Allen D. Parker, 36, of the 1900 block of Broadway, Blue Island, was charged with driving on a revoked license and without insurance when he was stopped at 8:28 p.m. last Friday at 115th Place and Depot Way. He was also cited for having only one red taillight and no rear registration light. He is due in court on Dec. 11.

DUI charges are filed • Bernard Gallagher, 36, of the 11200 block of Moraine Drive in Palos Hills, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 9:01 p.m. Oct. 12 at 111th Street and Oketo Avenue. No court information was available • Christopher T. Blanchet, 25, of the 6800 block of West 116th Street, Worth, faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence of drugs, following a hit-and-run accident at 2:37 a.m. Saturday in the 7000 block of West 116th Street. Blanchet was arrested in his garage next to his damaged vehicle, after the owner of the parked car that was hit reported seeing the car enter the garage.

He was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give aid or information, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and improper use of registration. Blanchet is due in court on Dec. 11.

Man faces assault charge Rami S. Abushaqra, 21, of the 10200 Highland Place, Chicago Ridge, was charged with assault following an altercation with a 39-year-old woman and a female juvenile that occurred at 7:20 p.m. last Thursday, in a mobile home park in the 10400 block of Southwest Highway.

The females said Abushaqra pushed them down during a fight, while he claimed he was attacked. He is due in court on Nov. 2.

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Trick-or-treating in rain, sleet and snow

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call for some rain has been forecast by our local meteorologists for Saturday, just in time for Halloween. Since we live in the Chicago area, the weather can always change, of course.

But if the ghosts, goblins, princesses and witches have to dodge a few raindrops, that won’t be so bad.

Las year, trick-or-treaters were initially met with frigid weather. By the end of the afternoon, mothers walking with young children were met with snowflakes.

One mother informed me after dealing with the snow for one block that she was done. She did not seem to get any argument from her son.

This was not the worst weather I have seen on Halloween, but it had to be in the top two. I recall one year near the end of the 1990s, a heavy downpour of rain lasted until at least 8:30 p.m. Since my days in Chicago when I went trick-or-treating, kids with parents Joe and teens went door to door up Boyle until about 9 p.m. or so.

Many suburban communities now impose curfews for trick-ortreaters. But the year of that heavy rainfall more or less changed that deadline. I did not mind. Growing up in Chicago, there was no curfew. Kids would begin trick-or-treating sometime after school. Often they would come home to take a break and check out their stash.

Maybe they would go out with older siblings later.

That allowed for us younger ghouls to go a little further and stay out later.

In some ways, Halloween has not changed. Kids still like to dress up in a variety of costumes with a bag in hand to collect those treats. I do recall either being dressed as a ghost, a devil or a cowboy. But in many cases, the parents of homes we visit were not always certain who we were. That’s because the weather was often in the 40’s with a little rain, and our coats covered our costumes.

But I do recall those nice days as well. However, there were not enough of them.

My mother would warn us not to open any of the candy until we came home. She would not allow us to open balls of popcorn. Of course, we would inevitably hear about the razors that could be inside some of these homemade bags of treats. I can’t say that ever happened to us or anyone we knew. But I kind of liked hearing those stories. I mean, this was supposed to be a spooky night.

I recall going to some parties when I was in grade school. Food and candy was fine for me. But parents in those days did not rent inflatables or hire magicians. We would play a variety of games and maybe even bob for apples. I don’t know if kids even bob for apples anymore.

When I was young, I would take my younger sister out first and we would travel a few blocks in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, roughly from 100th and Michigan to near 103rd and Michigan and back. Then we would return and pour out our stuff.

My mom would check it out as well. Then after some dinner, I would go out with my older sister.

Our path extended a little farther and was more plentiful. When I got back with my second bag, I had a huge haul for the evening. I was content.

Time to watch some horror movies.

After we moved to Chicago’s Washington Heights neighborhood, I was going out with my friends more. Occasionally, I would like to see my younger brothers go down the block, especially when it was their first time. I guess as I was approaching my teens, I began enjoying watching my younger brothers getting their candy and their reactions when the candy dropped in their bags.

I think the last couple of years of trick-or-treating for me I was dressed in my football gear from practice. It made it easier and it was convenient.

Like most of us, I began attending parties in high school and in college for Halloween. The parties were often wild and a lot of fun. They also involved a lot of crazy costumes. After all, it was Halloween.

Halloween is different in other ways than when I was a kid. I suppose it is because a generation grew up with it and now large parties are held. People decorate the outside of their homes for Halloween.

The celebration seems to start at the beginning of October.

As for me, I will be waiting for the trick-or-treaters on Saturday, whether it rains or snows.

Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at thereporter@comcast.net.

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Arrow shot through Bury's office door Oak Lawn mayor relieved no one was hurt; police are investigating

By Dermot Connolly Oak Lawn police are investigating a case of vandalism in which an arrow was shot through a glass door at the main entrance of Mayor Sandra Bury’s optometry office in the overnight hours between Oct. 18 and 19.

The damage to the double-paned glass door of Complete Vision Care, 6209 W. 95th St., was discovered by a newspaper deliveryman, who called police at 4:48 a.m. Oct. 19 to report finding the glass shattered. The arrow was found lodged in a chair about 10 feet from the door, Bury said this week.

When police called her to the scene, she said they were shocked to find that a steel-tipped arrow caused the damage.

“Welcome to my world,” she said wryly.

Asked whether she thought political opponents unhappy with her for one reason or another

might be behind it, Bury, a first-term mayor, said she would rather not focus on that possibility.

“I’m leaving the investigation up to the police. It is in their hands now, and they are taking it very seriously. They’re very good at their jobs,” she said.

“I am just very relieved that no one was in the office, and no one was hurt. I’m hoping that it may have been kids playing in the back behind the parking lot who did it by accident,” she said.

“Judging by the time it was done, whoever did it, didn’t want to cause any injuries.”

“I employ 20 women, and the majority are mothers. They didn’t sign up for this,” said Bury, an optometrist whose practice is marking its 10th anniversary at that location.

Security cameras were focused on the entrance to the optometry office, and Police Division Chief Randy Palmer said the tapes are being reviewed.

Security cameras were focused on the entrance to the optometry shop, and police are reviewing

what they recorded, Palmer said.

According to reports, Palmer said a practice arrow was used, making it harder to track because practice arrows are not cut to fit certain bows.

Therefore, it would be impossible to determine which store sold it.

Rather than worrying about who might have shot the arrow, using a compound bow, Bury said she prefers to focus on all the support she has received since the incident happened.

In addition to residents and village staff who expressed their support, she is thankful for everyone from the deliveryman who called police when he saw the damage, and stayed there until she arrived, to the glass company that made sure the damage would be repaired as soon as possible.

“I was originally told that it could take 10 days to get the new glass delivered, but the (representative) drove to Indiana to pick up the glass himself,” she said.

Streit, Bury spar over crime stats

Oak Lawn resident Luz Cavazos shows bottles of her JuicyLuzy brand of sangria, with their “made in Oak Lawn” labels that she and her husband, Tony, are now bottling in their home.

They recently received the required liquor licenses and now look forward to stepping up production in the company headquarters in the 5400 block of West 110th St.

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Sweet home business Oak Lawn couple making and bottling sangria

By Dermot Connolly Sangria is, for the first time, being made and bottled for sale in Oak Lawn, and the local residents doing it are relishing the prospect of getting their fledgling business off the ground.

Luz and Tony Cavazos beamed when their liquor licenses were finally approved at the Oct. 13 Oak Lawn Village Board meeting, and village officials heaped praise on their hard work getting started with the brand they dubbed JuicyLuzy in 2011.

“We had to begin leasing space (at 5435 W. 110th St.) a year ago, to show (state officials) that we were serious. So now we can finally move in,” said Luz Cavazos.

“This is a classic example of how difficult it is to open a business,” said Village Manager Larry Deetjen.

“They are the epitome of small business owners. It has been a long process. It took over six months to get one of the licenses,” said their local trustee, Alex Olejniczak (2nd).

Luz said she was very thankful for all the help and encouragement she and her husband received from Olejniczak, Deetjen and Steve Radice, director of business development for the village.

Luz said she has been making sangria for family parties for many years at her home on 89th Street, and never thought of expanding until a few years ago.

“My family is from Puerto Rico, and sangria is very popular in Spanish-speaking countries.

Every place has a different variety,” she noted.

“I always got lots of compliments, but I just thought they were friends and family being nice.”

But as the word traveled, other people started

asking for her to make sangria for their own parties.

“I used to just charge for the supplies, but then I was advised to sell the sangria.”

She and Tony soon learned how time-consuming and expensive the process of going into business could be.

The couple signed up for a program through Loyola University Law School in Chicago, which provides legal assistance to start-up companies.

They also sought guidance from the SCORE mentoring program in Chicago.

“They brought our sangria to different events, where nobody knew us, to see if it would be marketable,” she explained. “And people kept asking if it was available for sale.”

Asked what makes her sangria so different, Luz could only guess. “It is probably the specific fruit juice blend we add to the wine, and we use a blend of wines, too,” she said. Another added attraction might be that her sangria is also about 14 percent alcohol, while others might only be 7 percent.

“It is best served chilled, over ice,” she said.

Although they have made wine for their own consumption, Luz Cavazos said they do not have the equipment needed to make wine on a large scale, so their business consists of choosing good wines, and blending it with fruit juice.

The couple is still making their sangria at home while the finishing touches are put on the 1,600-square-foot site. While they make many flavors like blackberry and pear wine, the only flavor they currently are authorized to sell is the original “Ruby Red.” They are now working on getting it on store shelves.

So, the nearby Cooper’s Hawk winery at 111th and Cicero might need to start keeping an eye on the competition before too long.

“We would like to have tasting parties (at the 110th Street location). But it would be on a smaller scale than Cooper’s Hawk. We’re only 1,600 square feet.,” she said with a smile.

Oak Lawn trustees and Mayor Sandra Bury engaged in a heated discussion about crime statistics during the village board meeting on Tuesday, with Trustee Bob Streit (3rd) again questioning why trustees are not provided with police reports involving certain issues.

Trustees receive most police reports generated throughout the village, but Streit repeated his request to see all of them, particularly those involving sexual assault and domestic violence.

He brought up the issue during his district report because he is unable to get it placed on the agenda for formal discussion without backing from another trustee. The mayor or village manager could add the item to the agenda, but they all contend that he is making it an issue for political reasons, looking toward the next election in 2017 and unnecessarily scaring residents.

Streit denied that contention during the meeting, but afterward he said the mayor would have to “run on those numbers.”

“This is not a criticism of the police department or how they are addressing crime,” Streit said. “It is about us making sure we’re aware of it. Providing more information helps us keep our residents informed.”

Streit pointed to 2014 statistics that showed a “100 percent” increase in rapes, from 6 to 12, from the previous year, as well as a tripling of homicides, from 1 to 3. But other board members said he is taking the numbers out of context.

Bury pointed out that there have been no murders in 2015, and a family tragedy accounted for the three last year, when a man killed his parents and his nephew, and then committed suicide. The one murder in 2013 was another domestic incident, in which a grandmother killed her infant granddaughter.

Rather than looking back at 2014, Bury suggested looking at 2015 numbers, which show marked decreases in most indexed crimes, aside from a 9 percent increase in motor vehicle theft for the first nine months of the year.

Oak Lawn Police Chief Michael Murray also noted that “the vast majority of sexual assaults” reported were committed by “known offenders,” either at drinking parties or elsewhere, and the victim and offender knew each other.

“These are not incidents of people being dragged into alleys,” said Murray. “I’m not here to lessen the significance of these victims, but the numbers will speak for themselves.”

Murray said that after speaking with neighboring police departments about their policies, “we are by far the most transparent,” when it comes to sharing police reports with elected officials.

Looking at an overview of crime statistics since 2000, Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) said, “There will be ups and downs in crime, and in 2015, it is trending down.”

Cunningham proposes reforms to hold line on college tuition costs In an effort to reduce administrative costs and help hold the line on college tuition growth, state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) has proposed a series of reforms in how higher education executives in Illinois are compensated.

These reforms were sparked by a report revealing inappropriate practices, including the recent scandals at the College of DuPage.

“Institutions of higher learning in our state have been plagued by recent controversies involving mismanagement or misconduct

by college presidents, which cost taxpayers and tuition-payers millions of dollars in legal fees and severance payouts,” Cunningham said. “We need to reform our laws to ensure more transparency and accountability in the administration of our public colleges and universities.”

Legislation proposed by the senator would create more transparency in the hiring and contracting process for executives by requiring the terms of contracts to be publicly disclosed before being approved. Legislation also

would make it so that perks that are often given to university presidents, such as car and housing allowances, could not count as pensionable income.

“Illinois has several excellent institutions of higher learning,” Cunningham said. “It’s disappointing that we need to focus

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Plenty of good, scary fun along Lynwood Drive Residents who walk by the 9100 and 9200 blocks along South Lynwood Drive in Oak Lawn this time of year are used to seeing a variety of ghouls who are stationed outside two homes.

Trick-or-treaters will be greeted by a ghoulish couple who are going to get married, skeletons in capes, one tied to a tree, and even a little pumpkin-headed fellow.

The decorations can be seen annually along this stretch.

Residents begin decorating the front of their homes at the beginning of October and make changes every year.

Both displays are lit up at night and will be ready for trick-or-treaters and adults as well on Saturday (Halloween).

This little pumpkinhead can be seen in front of a home on the 9200 block of South Lynwood Drive in Oak Lawn.

Photos by Joe Boyle This skeletal figure greets passersby along the 9100 block of Lynwood Drive.

Sarah May has a prominent position along the 9100 block of Lynwood Drive site.

This skeleton is being held captive in front of a home on Lynwood Drive.

Volunteers sought at Neat Repeats Volunteer Recruitment Week continues through Saturday, Oct. 31 for both Neat Repeats Resale stores.

The stores are located at 7026 W. 111th St., Worth, and 9028 W. 159th St., Orland Park. Volunteers are being sought at both stores.

Volunteers will assist in providing assistance for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence. Neat Repeats has been serving the community for 29 years.

Residents who would like to

volunteer can drop by the stores or can call the Worth location, (708) 361-6860, or Orland Park, (708) 364-7605. Residents who would like to help will be given tours at either store.

All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

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Park Lawn introduces Discovering CHOICE

A new program is being created by Park Lawn to increase employment opportunities, skills development, leisure pursuits and volunteerism.

Discovering CHOICE (Creating Heartfelt Options in the Community) is the new Park Lawn program. In order to meet the program’s needs, Park Lawn found a new “home” at 4715 W. 135th St., Crestwood. Construction on the space is nearing completion and the program is expected to begin in the late fall.

“Park Lawn is excited to provide this opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and look forward to partnering with the community to achieve this goal. I would like to thank the Village of Crestwood for a warm welcome into the community,” said Steve Manning, executive director at Pak Lawn.

Cynthia San Miguel, marketing manager for Park Lawn, said that the facility at 10833 S. Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn, will remain in operation.

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News and events from our archives

Oak Lawn Village Board calls for widening streets • 50 years ago

From the Oct. 28, 1965 issue The story: The widening of 95th Street between 94th Avenue and 54th Avenue in Oak Lawn was reviewed at the Oak Lawn Board of Trustees meeting.

The Board decided to use the Oak Lawn Motor Fuel Tax funds to buy land for right-of-ways.

The village also bought an undersized lot at 105th and Lamon to prevent “Substandard development of the lot.” The owner had sought to build a house on the property.

Hickory Hills Boy Scout presents a special citation • 25 years ago

From the Oct. 25, 1990 issue The story: Hickory Hills Mayor Ray Kay and the Hickory Hills aldermen presented a special citation to Boy Scout Patrick Dulzo during a committee meeting. Dulzo, 15, a junior at Brother Rice High School, recently received the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest ranking for a scout.

The mayor presented Dulzo with a certificate of recognition that noted “….to reach this plateau required an outstanding spirit of dedication, enthusiasm and hard work.”

The quote: Kay referred to the youth as a “model citizen of Hickory Hills.”

Employees banned from smoking at Little Company of Mary • 10 years ago

From the Oct. 27, 2005 issue The story: Employees of Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park and outlying Health Care Centers were told that they would be prohibited from smoking effective next month.

St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights was also scheduled to ban smoking by employees. St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island banned employee smoking the previous year.

At Little Company, 20 percent of the 2,000 employees surveyed are smokers.

The quote: “We have some nurses who are banning together and quit in the last few months,” said Little Company of Mary spokesperson Denise Stillman. “The biggest ways to give support is the buddy system. They have to want to quit.”

Thursday, October 29, 2015

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HICKORY HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

83rd Avenue renovation in the works

By Sharon L. Filkins Plans for a street renovation program for 83rd Avenue were discussed at the Hickory Hills City Council meeting on Oct. 22.

The meeting began on a somber note when City Clerk Dee Catizone announced that Hickory Hills Mayor Michael Howley was not going to attend the meeting due to the death of his father, John Howley, on Oct. 21.

Alderman Scott Zimmerman (4th) was appointed pro tem for the evening. Also absent from the meeting were Aldermen Brian Fonte (3rd), Brian Waight (1st) and Tom McAvoy (3rd). All had given prior notice of their absence.

A question was raised regarding a review of the plans for the street renovation program

for 83rd Avenue. Zimmerman deferred the discussion to the next regularly scheduled council meeting.

Council business included approval for payment of three invoices presented by Village Engineer Mike Spolar: two payments were made to Utility Dynamics Corporation for contractual work in the city; one in the amount of $12,309 and one for $67,487.40.

Hasse Construction Company also received $369,956. 73.

Also approved was a payment of $6,900 to Oak Tree Service for tree removal in the city.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, the council heard a presentation from Bane Simic, principal of the Associated Real Estate Group. He outlined the improvements that the company had made to the properties located at 8500-8512 W. 87th

St. He provided before and after photos for review by the council.

According to his report, the improvements to the previously neglected and dilapidated properties included new roofs, windows, doors, landscaping, air-conditioning and laundry facilities.

“We have brought these properties back to life,” said Simic. He added that the company had very strict guidelines in accepting new tenants. “We require background checks, references and credit reports. Our tenants now include teachers, veterans, construction workers, etc.,” he said.

Zimmerman praised the company’s efforts, stating that they had done an “outstanding job” in rehabbing the properties.

Alderman Joe Stachnik (3rd) also thanked Simic for the efforts in screening for quality tenants.

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WHATIZIT? We had one person answer the Whatizit quiz photo that appeared in last week’s edition.

We thought the clue would have helped: Dark night.

Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley answered the quiz corPhoto by Joe Boyle rectly. The “M” can be seen in the banner for the “Midnight Terror Haunted House,” which is marking its second year at the former Beatty Lumber property at 9531 S. 52nd Ave. in Oak Lawn.

Jane was right to say it was the banner for the Midnight Terror.

The banner can be seen just outside the Beatty Lumber property.

The 4,000-square-foot former lumber yard has been turned into two haunted houses —The Factory of Malum and Blackwoods Hospital.

This is the creation of Oak Lawn native Justin Cerniuk, 26. He is assisted by two friends and his uncle, Robert W. Page.

The wheelchair-accessible attraction continues through the weekend.

More information can be found at www.midnightterrorhauntedhouse. com.

This week’s Whatizit will have some readers answering correctly.

The clue for the photo above is: Green pastures.

Send those guesses by Monday morning to thereporter@comcast. net. Make sure to include your name and hometown.

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Alternative methods might be the answer for digestive problems

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was surprised to learn that up to 40 percent of the public have digestive disorders; more specifically, one known as GERD. About $10 billion in proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s), antacids and other acid blockers are sold every year. In 2012, Nexium alone yielded $6 billion in sales.

Science is becoming aware of the fact that treating indigestion or GERD with medications may not be the answer to resolving the problem. Why? Because GERD may be related to other, sometimes simple, problems that might be resolved with digestive enzymes, Vitamin B-12, diet, and/or probiotics.

Digestive problems have also been known to be associated with a bacteria overgrowth of h-pylori as well as the destruction of important friendly bacteria in the intestines that can create additional intestinal difficulties.

Often, patients aren’t checked for any of these issues, but rather, they are given prescriptions for years of medications that only mask symptoms, create infections, including pneumonia, yet fail to permanently resolve the problem. Remember, just about every drug depletes nutrients.

Several reports indicate many senior citizens have become B12 deficient. It often happens with age. As I wrote in the past, alternative physician Dr. Robert Rowen stated we can become B-12 deficient from long-term use of PPI’s and it gets worse as we age.

From the People’s Pharmacy, Terry Graeden wrote about a 2013 study. “A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that people who took such acid-suppressing drugs for at least two years were two-thirds more likely to have a vitamin B12 deficiency compared to people not taking powerful acid suppressors. Weaker heartburn medicine such as ranitidine, cimetidine or famotidine were also associated with B12 deficiency, but the increased risk was only 25 percent.”

Graeden, the People’s Pharmacy cofounder, further explained: “Because this vitamin (B-12) is crucial for nerve function, deficiency can contribute to numbness, tingling or pain of the toes, feet or fingers, trouble walking, memory problems, depression, confusion or burning tongue. Other symptoms can include loss of appetite, constipation and anemia. People on long-term acid suppression should be carefully tested for vitamin B12 levels.”

She even quoted the Journal of American Medical Association’s recommendation from Dec. 11, 2013, stating PPI’s should be used for occasional heartburn only, yet, PPI’s are often given for long-term use.

A mild form of B-12 deficiency may cause mild symptoms but as the condition becomes worse, symptoms may result in weakness, fatigue, light headedness, rapid heartbeat and rapid breathing, sore tongue, easy bruising, bleeding or bleeding gums, upset stomach, weight loss and diarrhea, or constipation, according to Rowen.

Other studies have shown that both calcium and magnesium are very difficult to absorb as a result of PPI’s because these minerals require stomach acid to be absorbed, which can lead to weaker bones, especially the forearm and wrist.

Unfortunately, there is a condition known as rebound that can occur when patients discontinue taking the PPI’S. In rebound, the pain returns. Perhaps getting off of the PPI’S more slowly may help.

Adding digestive enzymes, quality probiotics may also help while reducing dependence on PPI’S. Speak to your doctor about a blood test to check B12 levels. If you have constant GERD, or find that nothing seems to work, ask your doctor to check you for h-pylori bacteria and make certain to take quality probiotics as well as digestive enzymes, if needed.

Dee Woods can be reached at deewoods10@icloud.com

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Worth Trustee Colleen McElroy (left) with resident Stephanie Daujatas at the Worth LongRange Planning meeting on Oct. 21.

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principal of Farr Associates, said that TOD plans are always about whether change is needed, or wanted. The evening’s program was geared to examine the feasibility of the project and whether or not Worth residents were in favor of it.

McElroy thanked the attendees for their show of support by attending the meeting.

“We want to overcome the “It’s only Worth, what do you expect?” mentality. By being here, you are demonstrating that you are interested in the future of Worth,” she said.

The planned TOD project is a result of a $75,000 Regional Transportation Agency grant awarded to the village earlier this year.

Funding for the $75,000 plan is made up of $40,000 in federal funds from the United Work Program, $20,000 from the RTA’s Community Planning program and $15,000 from the village.

In spite of an initial technological glitch at the beginning of the meeting, which delayed the presentation of a PowerPoint program, Farr kept the energy high in interactive exercises, which kept the crowded room attentive.

“Worth is a very special place. This kind of turnout is very unusual. It clearly indicates that you, the residents, care about this community,” Farr said. He added that in his many years of experience in working with municipalities, he had never seen such a large turnout for a program of this type.

“We are here tonight to get a sense of what you want for Worth and to help you see the full potential of the core area, including the Metra station, the Village Hall and the police and fire stations. We want to define priority areas for improvement.”

He sparked a discussion when he introduced the SWOT exercise, which is comprised of listing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the community.

Interestingly, responses indicated 21 strengths, 15 weaknesses, eight opportunities and seven threats, as perceived by the audience. Listed among the strengths were: location, walkability, diversity, water tower recognition, the Water’s Edge Golf Club, schools, Krapil’s Restaurant and the Chieftain Pub. Perceived weaknesses included: no town identity, divided by expressways, lack of commercial development, no destination points, ageing population, lack of good signage to identify businesses and no conformity of style for commercial development.

Some opportunities listed were: better coordination between schools and park districts to improve use of facilities and schedules, more communication between elected officials and civic organizations and beautification of village entryways.

Numbered among the threats to development in the community were: lack of major stores, competition from surrounding communities, lack of restaurants, Cook County property taxes and fear of change.

After a polling of the attendees, taken elec-

tronically by tabulation devices on which the audience could push buttons to register their responses, it seemed that the majority of people in the room did not want multi-family apartment buildings taller than three stories near the Metra station. The polling question had presented choices of three, four, five, or six stories for proposed multi-family buildings.

The polling indicated that while 90 percent of the audience lived in Worth, 59 percent used the Metra station and 32 percent had never used it.

Other polling questions revealed that there is little new housing construction in Worth, and that the key to improvement would be redevelopment.

Eighty percent of the group voted “No” to single family development in the core area, with a majority voting “Yes” for increased commercial development. On the matter of improvements to the municipal buildings in the core area, 41 percent voted “Yes” and 53 percent voted “No.” Residents speaking up included Rick Landry, who responded to the complaint about lack of cooperation between the school district and the park district.

“It seems that the two groups could work something out to utilize the wonderful park facilities we have in Worth so that school activities could be held in the parks, or afterschool activities could be coordinated,” said Landry. “If we can see the future differently, we can move ahead.”

Peggy Healy, who moved to Worth 11 years ago because of the small-town feeling of the community, said she was happy to be included in this discussion. “It was good to hear realistic options and information.”

David Daujatas said, “It was exciting to be here tonight. We heard a lot of good information and it was great to see the community coming together. It will be great to bring in some new blood.”

In a later conversation, McElroy said she was impressed with the turnout and the support of the community.

“I feel that the residents expressed very good points to consider in the future planning for the village. I think this long-range plan will open the dialogue to the potential of Worth. It is important that the residents know that the board is listening.”

Farr also said he sensed hesitancy in the response of the attendees. “The turnout was excellent and people were truly engaged in the discussion and excited. However, it was unclear as to whether the proposed changes were feasible or if they were truly wanted.”

He added that the consensus of the room seemed to be that in order to attract young families to the area there needed to be changes made. “However, the polling we did indicated that the residents want more of what they have, in regard to the type of housing proposed at the Metra station.”

Farr said the meetings will continue with the Economic Development Commission and the planned focus groups. The next presentation scheduled for the public will be in March, 2016.

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Despite sweep, Cubs are headed in right direction

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he Chicago Cubs’ season came to a sudden halt on Oct. 21 when the New York Mets completed a four-game sweep of the North Siders.

However, this had nothing to do with billy goats, black cats or even Steve Bartman. This was just a case of the Mets outplaying the Cubs in every facet of the game. The Cubs swept the Mets during the regular season, but that was a long time ago. The Cubs had not played the Mets since early July.

Since that time, the previously punchless Mets went out and got some firepower in Yeonis Cespedes and bench strength in Kelly Johnson and Juan Uribe. They added some pitching depth to their bullpen and raced past the favored Washington Nationals in the National League East.

The young, hard-throwing starters of the Mets were as good as they were billed to be. The Mets had defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division series, a team that also has great starting pitching.

But while Cub fans are disappointed, this is actually a case in which "wait 'til next year" has merit. The Cubs were not supposed to be in the National League Championship series. The Cubs were not supposed to be in the playoffs, period. A .500 record and a fourth-place finish was more likely.

But under the direction of new manager Joe Maddon, who worked wonders guiding the low-payroll Tampa Bay Rays for years, the Cubs jelled as a team. The blend of young hitting stars and veteran players exceeded expectations. They finished third in the National League Central behind the first-place St. Louis Cardinals, who had 100 wins, and the second-place Pittsburgh Pirates, who had 98 wins.

Yet, the Cubs defeated the Pirates in Pittsburgh in a one-game wild-card playoff contest. They then thrilled fans by defeating the Cardinals three games to one in the division series, belting out 10 homers.

However, while the young sluggers had a great series, the starting staff beyond Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester was suspect.

We felt that it could be a problem in a seven-game series, where the Cubs starting staff could come up a little thin, along with the bullpen and defense. The Mets were just better prepared to advance to the World Series because of great starting pitching, solid defense and clutch hitting.

But we also felt that 2016 would be the year of the Cubs. We are not going to predict a World Series title, but the Cubs should be competitive once again. The organization needs to add at least one starting pitcher or possibly two. Some help with the bullpen would be a plus.

The difference in this Cub team from those of the past is that this group is geared to contend for many years. That’s all you can ask for. With the maturation of Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Addison Russell, Jorge Soler, Javy Baez and even Starlin Castro, the Cubs will provide thrills for years to come.

And who knows? Maybe the “W” banner will be flying over Wrigley Field in late October in the near future.

GUEST COMMENTARY

Reality is stranger than fiction in Lamar Odom, Rick Pitino sagas

By Glenn Mollette Lamar Odom’s drug overdose and weekend frolic in a Las Vegas house of prostitution made national headlines.

News reports indicate that he is better and that his divorce to Khloe Kardashian has been called off. They are going to give it a second chance.

If I were a betting man, I would wager there is some sort of weird new reality show in the mix for both persons that will rake in several million dollars. Huh? How is that even possible? In the crazy mixed up world of Hollywood and reality television it seems that there are no scruples when it comes to sanity. Is there really a chance that Lamar Odom will live happily ever after?

If an average person went through Odom’s near death scenario with a national media frenzy attached to it he would probably have rather just died than face all of the public scrutiny. It’s a different world though in Hollywood. The Kardashians have no shame and will cash in on anything even if it means releasing a sex tape in order to jumpstart a career. In reality, Odom can once again fly high.

I don’’t see this happening for Rick Pitino of the University of Louisville Cardinal basketball team. Andre McGee, a graduate assistant basketball coach for Louisville, who has moved on to another team, is accused of arranging prostitutes for incoming basketball recruits. Crazy stuff has been written about McGee by one of the prostitutes whose name I will not mention in a book I will not mention.

The prostitute alleges that she did stripper parties arranged by McGee for incoming freshman player recruits and that she and her daughters were allegedly paid money by McGee to engage in sexual

acts with some of the players.

I’ve seen Pitino on television and he does not look good.

Pitino and most of the people associated with the Cardinal team swear they know nothing of the allegations. Pitino has demanded that McGee come forward, come clean and set the record straight. He is the only one who knows the real story, according to Pitino.

Sports commentators and radio DJs have been calling for Pitino’s resignation. Personally, I don’t see how a coach can know everything that is going on with all of his staff and players. I certainly do not believe that Pitino had anything to do with the arrangement of such shenanigans nor did he know anything about them. The prostitute has stated that she never saw Pitino at any of the events.

Things are different in Louisville than they are in Las Vegas or Hollywood. If coach Pitino is beheaded because of Andre McGee’s horrendously bad judgment then this will probably be the end of his Hall of Fame basketball career.

And while Odom allegedly blew $75,000 in a hotel brothel he will probably come back with several million. McGee allegedly spent $10,000 on the Louisville prostitutes. It could put U of L on probation, cost Pitino his multi-million basketball contract and sour the entire season for the Louisville Cardinal basketball team for several seasons.

I hope Odom truly recovers and that maybe his life will start a positive upward direction. I can only hope that Louisville’s nightmare will eventually end and that Pitino and the basketball program can once again regain normalcy.

However when looking at these two different basketball personalities, it’s uncertain today who is dying.

Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author.

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hat is it that so divides White Sox and Cubs fans? I know there is a “rivalry,” but people outside of Chicago don’t really see the two teams as being different when it comes to Chicago. Why should we?

Both teams represent Chicago, and outsiders don’t care if either win. So why wouldn’t we support both our home teams?

Sure, favor one. But beat up on the other?

It says something about Chicago’s culture, stereotypes and the arrogant attitudes that exist among “North Siders” and “South Siders.”

I think South Siders have an inferiority complex and they take it out on the Cubs in their anger and animosity. The world loves Wrigley Field and the Cubs more than the Sox. And that makes North Siders maybe more arrogant; they’re better because their property values are higher. Better schools. Better grades.

Is it class rivalry? Or, could it be a racial rivalry? As much as we think we are mature as a society, we still have racial issues coming from both directions. Racism is no longer a one-way street where whites discriminate against blacks.

It happens the other way, too.

Blacks discriminate against whites.

Racism doesn’t vanish because we don’t want to talk about it anymore, or because the flash points have tempered, somewhat.

I didn’t become a Cubs fan because of class or race. I am a diehard South Sider. It was all about sex. My first girlfriend was a Cubs fan. That’s all I needed to know about sports.

As readers may recognize, I don’t really know much about sports. I love politics. And humor. I do have an attitude about sports journalism and don’t think most sports writers know how to write. Their news stories always turn into feature stories, promoting “their” team preferences.

But I remember in high school going to Cubs games and watching Fergie Jenkins pitch. And although I was a “Cubs fan,” there were a lot of other players I held in high esteem in both the American League and the National League. Roger Maris. Mickey Mantle. Hank Aaron. Sandy Koufax.

My son, Aaron, is into baseball far more than me and he did a great interview with Anthony Rizzo before the playoffs.

It’s online at www.Aaron411. com.

But, I never trash the White Sox. I want them to win. In fact, as much as I hoped for a Cubs World Series – it’s been a long time coming – I also want a White Sox World Series. And I want a Crosstown World Series that pits both teams.

I can see taking sides then.

But when the Cubs bring so much national attention to Chicago as a “good” and as a “bad” team, we in Chicagoland should appreciate them more.

White Sox fans should have done more to support them, too, instead trashing them and predicting their defeat to the New York Mets.

The Cubs did great this year, even if they didn’t win.

I think they’re going to do better. I’ll keep cheering for them and for the Sox, too, even though I’ve been a South Sider all my life.

If we want to focus on our disappointments – and honestly, both the Sox and the Cubs have been very disappointing over the years – let’s focus that animosity where it belongs, against the Green Bay Packers during football season.

There is a lot of reason to hate those cheddarheads!

At least that’s my uneducated and uninformed sports opinion.

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Playing baseball as World War II went on

By Don C. White I am amazed at what the ballplayers of the 1940s did to contribute to the war effort.

Many of the star players of the era changed their baseball uniforms for military uniforms.

We still today talk of the “Greatest Generation” and what they did to bring about peace to the world during WWII. America had over 16 million men and women who served in the military during the war including baseball players, as well as other sports stars.

During the fighting at “The Battle of the Bulge” many German SS troopers wore American uniforms to be able to cause havoc behind American lines. Their English was accent-free. So how could a GI make sure he was talking to another “Joe” rather than a German?

Baseball was the answer. Just ask a baseball question. Here are a couple of examples: “How did the Dodgers do this year?” Of course that would have been the Brooklyn Dodgers. “Who is Joltin’ Joe?” That would be Joe DiMaggio, one of Marilyn Monroe’s husbands.

In September 1940, the nation was concerned about Japanese territorial gains in the Pacific and Nazi Germany’s continued conquest of European countries. This prompted President Roosevelt to sign the Selective Training and Service Act, known as the draft.

This measure affected every one and baseball players were no exception. Every American male between the ages of 21 and 36 was required to register for 12 months of military service.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 6, 1941 it was not if we were going to war, it was when. By the end of 1941, there were nearly two million Americans in uniform with 300 hundred of them from the major and minor leagues.

In 1941, I was only 3 years old. But if you followed baseball, you knew that 1941 was a momentous year. Ted Williams batted .406, Joe DiMaggio went on a batting spree that saw him hit safely in 56 straight games, and 41-year-old pitcher Lefty Grove won his 300th major league game. The Brooklyn Dodgers finally won the pennant, but lost the World Series to the Yankees.

By 1945, the total number of players was about 500 leaguers major and 3,000 from the minors. The number killed during the war was over 100, with most of those being minor league players. There was one umpire who was killed in action in the Pacific.

Much of my information is from the book “When Baseball Went to War” that was published in 2008. Just as the Civil War death totals have been adjusted upward, I am sure that those of sports figures have also increased.

The first major league player to be drafted was Philadelphia Phillies Hugh “Losing Pitcher” Mulcahy on March 8, 1941. He got his nickname by losing 76 games from the 1937 through 1940 seasons. The second player was Detroit slugger Hank Greenberg, one of the first Jewish superstars to play American professional sports. He received his draft notice on May 7, 1941.

Ironically. Greenburg and former White Sox slugger Zeke Bonura, were both discharged

in early December 1941 when Congress released men aged 28 years and older from the service. Two days later the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred. Within a few days both Greenberg and Bonura were back in a military uniform. Sgt. Greenberg said, “We are in trouble and there is only one thing for me to do – return to the service.”

Even though ballplayers were being drafted and enlisting in the service a disapproving cry began against league play continuing during war time. But it did not happen and baseball was a major morale booster during the war.

The players serving in the military were overwhelmingly in favor of baseball being played. Then in January 1942, a directive from FDR was issued to keep baseball going.

Something that many people don’t know about was the fact that over 100 Negro League baseball players served during WWII. At the beginning of the war they were not assigned to combat units. As the war continued into 1944, with need for more manpower, Negro units were formed. The 761st Tank Battalion, the 92nd infantry Division and 332nd Fighter Group all saw action and served with valor.

It did not mean that racial equality became the norm. But blacks were allowed to play on many of the service baseball teams. After the war when the major league color barrier came down all five of the first African Americans who signed and played were WWII veterans.

(Jackie Robinson had already signed with the Dodgers.)

A low point during the war was Executive Order 9066 that took away the freedom of about 120,000 Japanese-Americans. Not only did they become prisoners, they lost their fortunes, education and dignity. Many of these young men were outstanding ballplayers and when they were given the chance to serve their country.

Joe Takata was an outstanding player from the Hawaiian Islands and he enlisted in the U.S. Army on Nov 5, 1941. He was a member of the 100th Battalion (made up of mostly Hawaiians) and they too had a baseball team. They were set to ship out to Europe, but instead they were ordered to North Africa to play a game against a team from the 34th Division.

Takata hit a home run to win the game in extra innings. It would be his last home run and his last at bat. After arriving in Italy, Sgt. Takata was killed on Sept. 29, 1943 at Monte Milleto. He was the first member of the 100th Battalion to be killed in action.

I have to give a special mention to the All-American Girls Baseball League that was backed by the Chicago Cubs owner, Phillip K. Wrigley. It began as a softball league and later they changed the size of the ball to 10 inches and pitched overhand. They played into the early ‘50s. I don’t know if any of these young women served in the military, but they did their part to help boost the morale on the home front.

Part two of major league baseball players who served in the military will appear next week.

Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally has some comments on current events.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

This captain was obviously sailing into danger As a formal naval officer who was an officer of the deck underway, navigator, and meteorology officer, and on track for ship command, I am appalled by the decision of the captain of the El Faro container ship to head into a ferocious storm at sea.

The captain departed Jacksonville, Fla. on Sept. 29 on a southeasterly course for San Juan, Puerto Rico. This course took the ship on a track near the Bahama Islands and straight into the storm. At the time of sailing the storm was designated a tropical storm with winds of around 45 or 50 knots and seas running about 20 or 25 feet.

Soon after the ship left port the storm intensified to hurricane strength, and the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning, which the El Faro should have received, forecasting winds of 125 knots and seas of 40 to 50 feet.

Apparently, the ship lost propulsion, which I assume occurred within the hurricane due to the pounding of the ship and probable flooding. The ship would then be in the trough of the waves, and with a top heavy load of containers, it could have rolled over and sank.

The shipping company had a responsibility to ensure the ship’s captain was aware of the potential danger. If the shipping company provided any coercion or threatened the captain if he refused to go to sea, the owners of the shipping company could have criminal liability for the sinking of the ship.

In any case, the captain, who was hired by the shipping company, and owners of the vessel, are responsible for the safety of the ship and crew.

— Donald A. Moskowitz, Londonderry, N.H.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

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who was among those in attendance. She said the “outstanding history and people we are familiar with” is what interested her in wanting to hear Korst’s presentation Monday night.

The presentation, which was first made 2½ years ago, focused on Oak Lawn’s history, but was broadened to talk about cemeteries people are fascinated with, Korst said.

Nancy Groth, also an attendee at Monday’s event, said she was fascinated to hear the history and stories behind those cemeteries, which include Bachelor’s Grove, Mount Olivet, Holy Sepulchre, Mount Carmel, Rosehill, and Graceland – as well as what used to be Lincoln Park’s cemetery.

Lincoln Park was Chicago’s city cemetery in 1843 until having graves so close to the lake became a problem, so bodies started being moved from there in the late 1800s, Korst said. But

Tokar said that annually the village would have received $400,000 at this time of the year from the motor fuel tax.

But since the budget impasse, Chicago Ridge has seen only $193,000.

“We are at 50 percent of where we should be,” said Tokar. “The motor fuel tax is important. It pays for street improvements.

And with the past couple of winters we have had, that is important.”

Video gaming does not bring in as much revenue, but Tokar said the village has not received any funds since June, when the impasse began. He is concerned about the state taking income tax money that should go for the village. He added that there is about a five-month lag on income tax revenue. However, if the impasse continues into the new year, the income tax revenue could become a target of the state, Tokar said.

“It’s just not right,” he said.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner is looking at ideas to bring in more development for her village. She said the budget impasse is not helping in that regard. Funds from the motor fuel tax and video gaming have been frozen since the impasse began.

“I think at this point, the funding should go through for video gaming and the motor fuel tax,” said Werner. “Video gaming and MFT funds have nothing to do

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.SHAWN M. OLIVER, PAVILION PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 05244 6634 W. 95TH STREET, UNIT 1B Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 17, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NUMBER 6634-1B IN PAVILION PARK CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PARCEL 1: THAT PORTION OF THE VACATED STREET, BEING A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE AND 280.00 FEET DEEP LYING TO THE EAST OF AND ADJOINING THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH 280.00 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF BLOCK 3 IN FREDERICK H. BARTLETT’S 95TH STREET ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; AND PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 280.00 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF BLOCK 3 IN FREDERICK H. BARTLETT’S 95TH STREET ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 98848432, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS.

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Photo by Janelle Frost

Kevin Korst, a local history coordinator at the Oak Lawn Library, talks to a crowd Monday about local historic cemeteries and which famous people are buried there, including gangster Al Capone, whose remains are buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

not all graves were moved. Thousands of people are still buried underneath Lincoln Park, he said.

At Bachelor’s Grove, on 143rd Street and east of Ridgeland Avenue, a lot of graves were vandalized and desecrated in the 1960s or later, Korst said. A few gravestones are left, he said. And people are working to preserve the cemetery, which many think is

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2000C, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-C Plaintiff, -v.JOHN RUZIC A/K/A JOHN M. RUZIC, FOUNDERS BANK, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER 2007 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 7138, CAPITAL ONE BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 02759 7212 W. 114TH PLACE Worth, IL 60482 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 2, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE HUNDRED ONE (301) IN ARTHUR DUNAS HARLEM A VENUE ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7212 W. 114TH PLACE, Worth, IL 60482

haunted. One such story of paranormal activity taking place at Bachelor’s Grove is that of “The White Lady,” whose apparition reportedly wanders throughout the cemetery, while occasionally holding a baby, according to reports.

At Rosehill, which opened in 1859 on Ravenswood Avenue, lays a statue of another lady, Frances Pearce, who died in 1854, and her daughter who died shortly after she did. Also thought to be haunted, the statue was enclosed in glass to protect it from Chicago’s weather. According to legend, the box fills with a white mist on the anniversary of Pearce’s death.

Another haunted statue is said to be that of Inez Briggs at Graceland Cemetery on Clark

Street. Inez died at 7 in 1880 after being struck by lightning, according to one report. There are people who claim she is not buried there but someone else, Korst said. Others have said they’ve seen a girl roaming the cemetery at night and heard strange noises, he said.

During his tour of the cemeteries, Korst said he has heard both sides of the fence where one person showed him photographs of what he believed he captured was spirits, while another said he’s never seen anything.

So whether one thinks there are spirits wandering the cemeteries or haunted statues, Korst encourages people to visit the cemeteries.

“It’s good to walk around,” he said.

Chicago Ridge Lions Club will receive its official charter

The Chicago Ridge Lions Club will become officially chartered

by Lions Club International on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Oak Lawn Elks Club, 10720 S. Central Ave., Chicago Ridge. Doors open at 4 p.m. The fee is $25 for the event.

A cash bar will be available.

Guests are also asked to bring one can of unperishable food.

For tickets or a freewill donation, call Bill Lammel, (708) 289-3438, or Jenny Fields, (708) 829-6647. The Chicago Ridge Lions Club can also be found on Facebook.

Register for Worth Park District Polar Express trip The Worth Park District is taking registration for Worth residents to get on board the Polar Express at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2 at The Terrace Center, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth.

Registration for non-residents

will take place beginning at 9 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 9 at The Terrace Center. The Polar Express trips are scheduled for Fridays, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080.

Property Index No. 23-24-217-018.

Commonly known as 6634 W. 95TH STREET, UNIT 1B, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Property Index No. 24-06-422-009-1021.

The judgment amount was $117,058.80.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $112,890.92.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is 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, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 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.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-79832.

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.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 05244 TJSC#: 35-10077

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C13-79832 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 02759 TJSC#: 35-13234

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.

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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with the Illinois budget.”

Werner is not optimistic that an agreement will be reached soon.

“With elections coming up next year, no one wants to make a move,” she said. “It sounds like nothing is going to happen until next year.”

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton said his village may be in better shape right now than other municipalities. However, there are limits. He recalls when Rauner approached the village in the spring to encourage the local government to embrace his five-point plan to jumpstart the economy. Critics have said that Rauner’s plan, the “Turnaround Agenda,” also aims to make restrictions on unions and lower salaries of employees.

“There were a lot of requests earlier this year,” Sexton said.

“But it was kind of like all or nothing.”

Sexton added that while the impasse is not affecting the village right now, problems will arise if the stalemate continues into next year.

“Politics is the art of compromise,” said Sexton. “If they would just sit down and talk, they might find out they have more in common than they thought.”

Tokar agrees with that assessment.

“It is mind boggling,” he said.

“You would think the governor and the speaker could go out to dinner. There are a lot of good restaurants in Springfield. They should be able to talk and figure this out.”

EPA certification sessions offered at Moraine Individuals with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) training who need the required EPA 608 certification can enroll in a refresher course that includes the certification exam at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

The next course will be offered from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The cost for the refresher, study guide and certification exam is $99.

The course is taught by industry professional HVAC instructors and includes a study guide. After the class, participants can take a computer-based test for Type I, II, III, and Universal certification.

Residents can sign up in person at the registration office, located in S125 on campus. They can also call (708) 974-2110 or register online at morainevalley.edu. Study guides can picked up in T904.

DEATH NOTICES Jerome Eklund Jerome J. Eklund, 94, an Evergreen Park resident for nearly 55 years, died Sept. 18 at Holy Cross Hospice.

Mr. Eklund, a World War II Army veteran, was a boilermaker for 40 years. According to his son, Roger, his retirement lasted just two weeks. He then became a civil servant for Evergreen Park and drove the senior citizen bus until he was 90.

He was also a member of the Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854.

Other survivors include his wife of 67 years, Marjorie (nee Morrow); daughter, Christine Slepicka; sister, Lorraine Socha; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the Evergreen Park American Legion Post, 9701 S. Kedzie Ave. Private interment will take place at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Kosary Funeral Home.

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SCHOOL/LIBRARY NEWS

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Anti-Bullying Week culminates in balloon launch at Oak Ridge School Students at Oak Ridge School in Palos Hills launched more than 700 orange balloons recently to culminate the school’s fourth annual Unity Week, which placed an emphasis on antibullying.

Students, some dressed in orange, launched the helium-filled balloons into the sky. A strong northwest wind sucked the balloons over the nearby trees, although a couple of dozen got tangled in

the electric and phones wires along 88th Avenue.

Like they do every year, school officials alerted Midway Airport to let them know about the balloon launch.

Principal Beth Reich said that one of the balloons launched three years ago made its way to North Carolina. Inside each of the balloons is a code that people can check through a website to see where it originated.

Local students earn National Honor Society nods at Marist

Harnew students get safety session Preschool and kindergarten students at Harnew Elementary School, 9401 S. Meade Ave., Oak Lawn, received a special visit from the Oak Lawn Fire Department. These Harnew students have been learning about safety during the month of October to recognize Fire Prevention Month. The students had the opportunity to walk around the firetruck and look at all of the safety tools located in the different compartments. A classroom teacher was also dressed in the appropriate gear so that students could see firsthand what a firefighter looks like so that they are not afraid of them.

A group of local students have been selected to the National Honor Society at Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago.

Earning honors were junior Daniel Babiar, a resident of Oak Lawn; junior Joseph Bennett, Palos Park; junior Olivia Bieniek, Palos Park; senior Tara Carson, Oak Lawn; junior Paul Castaldo, Orland Park; junior Matthew Conklin, Oak Lawn; junior Madeline Dunterman, Chicago Ridge; senior Samuel Feldner, Orland Park; junior Paige Gapski, Oak Lawn; senior Mackenzie Germino, Orland Park; junior John Golden, Oak Lawn; junior Tayor Gordon, Palos Heights; junior Angela Grebenor, Palos Heights; junior Robert Krokos, Oak Lawn; junior Victoria Krummick, Evergreen Park; junior Shannon Landers, Palos Heights; senior Bridget Lawler, Evergreen Park; and senior MaryClare

Leonard, Orland Park.

Rounding out the list are junior Katherine Maloney, Palos Heights; junior Ellie Marino, Orland Park; junior Matthew McGrath, Orland Park; junior Roisin McMahon, Oak Lawn; senior Cassidy McNulty, Oak Lawn; junior Zachary Meeker, Palos Park; junior Xiaroran (Clare) Murphy, Orland Park; senior Samantha Pacella, Oak Lawn; junior Mychaela Paetow, Palo Heights; junior David Rafacz, Oak Lawn; junior Jeffrey Reidy, Palos Heights; junior Bridget Ryan, Evergreen Park; junior Kathrine Sawertaillo, Palos Heights; junior Claire Stillman, Oak Lawn; junior Elizabeth Travnik, Oak Lawn; senior Catherine Viz, Orland Park; junior Sarah Ward, Orland Park; junior Gianna Wheeler, Oak Lawn; and junior Jillian Zwierz, Palos Heights.

Elyssa’s Mission to focus on youth depression, suicide The Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 will begin a training program this week called Elyssa’s Mission to educate middle school students about risk factors and warning signs of individuals who may be contemplating suicide.

Students will use ‘Signs of Suicide’ (SOS), which is a national program written by Screening for Mental Health, as the main resource for the program.

Joanne Meyers, founder of Elyssa’s Mission and mother of Elyssa, appeared on the Windy City Live program on ABC-7 TV. During that segment, Meyers said she has educated thousands of middle school and high school students since Elyssa’s death.

“She suffered from post-traumatic stress following an event that happened to her. She just wasn’t able to cope and took her own life at the age of 16,” said Meyers.

The taping of that show took place one day before the 10th anniversary of Elyssa’s death. She would have been 27 today.

“Elyssa’s Mission funds this program in its entirety,” said Meyers. “We know we’re saving lives; we’re very proud of our work.”

"Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 10-24-yearolds," said Katie Baker, program director for Elyssa’s Mission.

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum currently being used in District 124 includes intervention and prevention programs as well as an array of clubs and activities students participate in.

They include Positive Behavior and Intervention Systems (PBIS), which Veda Newman, director of Special Services, says has been successful.

However, she said she feels Elyssa’s Mission is more preemptive.

“I feel it’s important to educate students, staff and parents how to recognize and assist

teens who may be at risk,” said Rita Sparks, principal of Central Middle School.

Effective Aug. 21, Ann Marie’s Law was enacted, requiring the State Board of Education to implement youth suicide awareness and prevention training in an age appropriate manner for grades 6 through 12.

This suicide awareness policy was precipitated by Ann Marie, an 11-year-old girl from Orland Park, who took her life just two years ago.

The faculty at CMS received training through Elyssa’s Mission Oct. 14. Baker was the facilitator.

“We’ve been working to educate students about suicide prevention for many years,” said Baker.

If someone needs to speak about depression, anxiety or thoughts of suicide, contact the suicide prevention hotline at (800) 273-TALK or log on to www. suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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St. Patricia honors eighth-grade students Eighth-grade members of the 2015 Junior Society and Student Council were recently inducted at St. Patricia Elementary School in Hickory Hills. The students are Patrycja Bien, Leana Cali, Matthew Carson, Mark Culkin, Daniel Florey, Cristina Garza, Cecelia Kowalczyk, Samantha Larson, Matthew Lazaric, Kara Marcello, Tomasz Maslanka, Amy Morgan, Thomas Seravo and Angela Vecchi.

Glen Oaks students enjoy 'Read for the Record Day' Second- and third-graders at Glen Oaks School in Hickory Hills sat in anticipation as Chromebook-carrying fourthand fifth-graders marched into the APR and gym to participate in what they hoped might be a world-record-breaking event.

They were taking part in “Read for the Record Day,” a global literacy event in which more than 1.2 million people across the country signed up to read the book “Not Norman, A Goldfish Story.” The event was billed as the world’s largest

shared reading experience.

Stacey Lavelle, a secondthrough fifth-grade reading specialist at Glen Oaks, coordinated the event at the school.

She serves as a chairperson on the South Suburban Reading Council.

“The idea is to encourage literacy through collaboration,” she said. “That is why we partnered our second- and fourth-graders and our third- and fifth- graders.

“This was supposed to be an event that featured the most people reading the same book

on the same day,” Lavelle said.

“Our older students are reading full text online to our younger students. We’re trying to get kids to develop a love of reading.”

Once the students finished reading, they discussed the book in pairs and answered a list of prepared questions.

Students also were asked to bring in a quarter for a raffle ticket. Proceeds from the raffle supported “Jumpstart,” an organization whose goal is to help every child entering kindergarten be prepared for academic success.

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LIBRARY BRIEFS The Children’s Super Reader Contest is being offered at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy St., from Nov. 1 through Dec. 1.

Tickets can be picked up in the Children’s Department. Every time someone checks out a book from the library and reads it, they can fill out a ticket and drop it off at the Children’s Desk. Entries are unlimited. At the end of the

month, winners will be selected and the process will begin again.

Prizes include books and free ice cream. The contest is open to all readers in the fifth grade and younger. No registration is required.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit the website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

Library officials want you to write a novel Patrons can take part in writing a novel to mark National Novel Month by beginning a 50,000-word piece on Sunday, Nov. 1 and completing the project by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30. The exercise is sponsored by the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave.

Residents who want to start writing can drop by the AVA desk on the second floor of the library for challenges to meet the goal.

More information about this and other programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

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OLCHS alum returns to share her journalism experiences Sara Martinez, a 2006 graduate my future plans,” said Martinez.

She displayed some online conof Oak Lawn Community High School, recently visited the Mass tent and videos she created for meMedia Writing class and shared dia outlets such as the Milwaukee her memories of the school and Journal Sentinel. She shared a story the future of journalism to about a time in which a members from the Class job brought her to the of 2016.

White House to cover a “It’s weird to see how 1985 Bears event and she much has changed since I had a chance encounter graduated in ‘06, but bewith another Oak Lawn alumnus, Lou Canellis, ing back I felt like nothpresently a Chicago TV ing had changed,” said sportscaster. She talked Martinez.

Martinez about how cool it was Teacher Pat rick that two former Oak DiFilippo invited MartiLawn students were both invited nez to speak to his class.

Martinez earned a bachelor’s to cover a White House event.

Her message about developing degree from Marquette University and a Masters in Journalism from skills and the use of technology the Medill School of Journalism was understood by the students in at Northwestern University. Marti- the class.

“As a journalist, you should be nez began her career in media as a sophomore at OLCHS, when Lauren more than willing to learn new skills May appointed her sports editor for and be flexible,” said senior Lucas Stillwell. the Spartanite school newspaper.

DiFilippo was happy to have Martinez presently works as a software engineer at Slate.com and Martinez and her friend, 2006 lives in Washington D.C. She is graduate Brittany Goudie, in for responsible for writing code and a visit.

“It was great seeing a young developing online content for one of the world’s largest online maga- successful journalist come and give real world examples about zines.

“I’m glad I could share a bit about the importance of communicamy post-high school experiences tion,” said DiFilippo. “I hope to with current students, especially continue working with alumni to since 10 years ago I was sitting give the best experiences possible in the same spot with no idea about to our students.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP., Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH NOVAK, ELIZABETH NOVAK, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 14354 10230 FIRESIDE DRIVE Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 19, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 24 IN LESLIE C. BARNARD’S JOANNE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP NORTH 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10230 FIRESIDE DRIVE, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-07-406-024-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $366,890.68.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 113333-2322.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste.950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No. 11-3333-2322 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 11 CH 14354 TJSC#: 35-12571 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.

Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL DEHOYOS, JULIET LOREDO AKA JULIET DEHOYOS Defendants 11 CH 25297 5609 WEST 88TH STREET OAK LAWN, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 18, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 2 IN TIMOTHY OAKS, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 95, 96 AND 97 AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE VACATED ALLEY ADJACENT THERETO IN FRANK DEULGACH’S 87TH STREET HIGHLANDS IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 3, 1929, AS DOCUMENT 10360049 IN PLAT BOOK 274, PAGES 20 AND 21, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5609 WEST 88TH STREET, OAK LAWN, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-211-062-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $523,552.07.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-002432.

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.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. IL-002432 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 11 CH 25297 TJSC#: 35-12729 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.

St. Patricia celebrates ‘Trunk or Treat’ Students and families from St. Patricia School, 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills, took part in the “Trunk or Treat” event in the school parking lot on Saturday. Parents got into the spirit decorating the back of their cars. The haunted witch’s castle was the winner for best “trunk.”

Chicago Christian High School to host Special Shadow Days A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Shadow Day will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, for eighth-grade students.

The Special Shadow Day is being held for eighth-graders who would like to see the school’s Project Lead the Way STEM

courses.

An Athletic Shadow Day will be held on Friday, Dec. 4 at Chicago Christian High School for students interested in the school’s athletic programs.

Students are allowed to shadow Chicago Christian High School any day of the year. However, the Special Shadow

Days provide an opportunity for students to observe various programs at Chicago Christian.

Students can register for a Shadow Day online by visiting the website at www.swchristian.org/admissions and click on the Shadow Program tab, or call Wilma at (708) 388-7656.

OLCHS musician to perform with Doc Severinson McLawhorn

Oak Lawn Community High School sophomore Jonathan McLawhorn was selected to be part of an educational project — an opportunity to perform with the legendary trumpet artist Doc Severinsen.

The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Lincoln Way Central High School, 1801 E Lincoln Highway, New Lenox.

The Q and F All-Stars Concert Band is comprised of musicians from

the Chicago and Northwest Indiana region, and will be conducted by Dr. Charles Menghini of VanderCook College of Music.

Severinsen is best known for his many years on "The Tonight Show."

OLCHS students receive academic letters The administration of Oak Lawn Community High School recently awarded academic letters to students who earned at least a 3.75 grade-point for both semesters of the 2014-15 school year.

The first-year students received chenille “OL” lettermen patches embroidered with the “honors” distinction. Students who achieved the honor for a second or third year were presented with certificates and gold chevron pins for their honor patches.

The third-year recipients are: Jamilla Abdeljaber, Fiona Agapito, Danielle Allen, Brea Brennan, Melissa Buss, Brianna Castrogiovanni, Kaeley Clark, Alyssa Contino, NaSupplied photos tasha Ehrlicher, Shania Enriquez, Oak Lawn Community High School senior Jessica Gavras receives Marcus James Favila, Hannah Feathher third academic letter from Joseph McCurdy, assistant principal. erstone, Jessica Gavras, Aleksandra Gavras has maintained at least a 3.75 grade-point-average for Gronski, Natalie Kaminski, Kaylee three years.

LaCoco, Marisa Loya, Mia Loya, Kara Melvin, Val Molloy, Kellie Senior OConnor, Parth Patel, LeAnn PeMarcus schel, Ryan Quinn, Jorge Ramirez, James Steven Raybould, Michael RodriFavila guez, Eric Sciaky, Sophia Shader, receives Richard Sheppler, Trevor Spreadhis third bury, Rebecca Suarez and Kelly academic letter from Touchie.

Assistant The second-year recipients are: LaPrincipal mees Abdallah, Brien Akers, Fatima Joseph Akili, Alexandra Aldape, Megan McCurdy.

Baker, Sean Baldwin, Adam Baniewicz, Raneen Bishawi, Aidan Blake, Arieni Cabanas, Dominica Cipriani, Alexus Cruz, Cody Figus, Annabelle Fritz, Piotr Galas, Stephanie Gasca, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Emily Hartman, Jessica Hassett, Michaela Horvath, Oak Lawn Jozef Hyrczyk, Samantha IzaguCommunity irre, Tasneem Jaber, Klaudia Janik, High School Anna Jasinska, Julia Kasprzak, Ryan junior Arefa Kielar-McNamara, Melissa Krzak, Suleiman Tomasz Krzysiak, Camryn Landreceives her second ingham, Amanda Largent, Kathryn academic Lindsay, Nathan Lupescu, Zachary letter from Mackovitch, Akram Mahdi, AlexJoseph andra Malivuk, Stacy Mandru, JenMcCurdy, nifer Marciniec, Michael Martinez, assistant Andrew Mazurek, Emma Minelli, principal.

Areen Mohammad, Salam Mulhem, Zachary Norris, Wadah Omer, Rachel Pierzynski, Natalia Rafacz, Samantha Reichert, Stephanie Rieck,

Ricardo Robles, Erica Ruiz, Jade Ryerson, Mohammad Salameh, Yesenia Saldivar, Jillian Sandrik, Anakin Schroeder, Jessica Sciaky, Sergio Serna, Ahmed Shehata, Danielle Smith, Gina Snyder and Olivia Stelter, Aleksandra Stoch, Karolina Stoch, Thomas Stritch, Arefa Suleiman, Allison Templin, Amelia Unger, James Wiltzius, Kelly Witkus and Violetta Zadora.

The first-year recipients are: Nevin AbdelGhani, Omar Adi, Alfred Agapito, Mohammed Alabed, Qussi Aldeek, Nader Alramli, Hadeel Arab, Abigail Bell, Aisling Berry, Aleksander Boldyrew, Holly Bryce, Lindsay Brzozowski, Amanda Bulow, Saori Cabalona, Vincent Caprio, Jacqulyne Carvelli, Diana Casillas, Adrian Cetera, Dillon DeAngeles, Cameron DeLaMora, Karina Diaz, Hedayue Doleh, Daniel Duran, Kara Egan, Hagar Elsokary, Rogelio Esparza, Casey Fitzpatrick, Tabitha Garrett, Anna Gil, Anthony Gomez-Ledezma, Ashlee Griffith, Bayan Hammad, Allison Hebel, Citlalli Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Thomas Herrera, Hailee Horvath, Stephania Izaguirre, Sydney Janik, Mia Jaworowski, Alexandra Jeeninga, Madelyn Kean, Anna Komperda, Brad Kozlowski, Ethan LaFevre, Mylinh Le, Ashley Lizak, Emily Locke, Emily March, Kelly McCon, Kacie Misner, Julia Munoz, Allyson Niedospial, Shane Noone, Donal Nugent, Miles OBrien, Tyler Orel, Adem Osmani, Madeleine Pagliaro, Thomas Panek, Konnor Parrish, Viraj Paul, Eulises Pena Bello, Litzy Pena Bello, Larissa Ptak, Jena Rayas, Joshua Rios, Amber Rispin, Jacob Rispin, McKenzie Robertson, Jules Rollberg, Anibal Romo, Nicole Seremet, Doris Serna, Emad Shehata, Taylor Skala, Paulina Staszel, Michal Szaflarski, Samantha Tablada, Jonathon Toczek, Pamela Urchel, Matthew Valenzuela, Francisco Vazquez, Kailee Vopelak, Justin Wisniewski, Victoria Wisniewski, Allison Yacko, Wojciech Zacherek, Layal Zaidan, Stacy Zea Lopez, Reem Zegar and Taylor Zientara.

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It's the last hurrah for Kris Kringle Haus

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25-year Christmas tradition will be ending after this holiday season when Kris Kringle Haus finishes one last go round as Orland Park’s pre-eminent Christmas store.

Co-owner Jim Gierucki has decided to hang up the Christmas stockings for good when the shop closes Bob in January at Bong 9500 W. 143rd St. in Orland Park Crossing, in the former Coldwater Creek store.

Gierucki and his wife, Cleo, have operated Kris Kringle Haus for a quarter of a century. For the first 16 years, the shop was operated year-round in Geneva.

The Palos Park couple closed that shop in 2006 and opted for a season store that would operate from the beginning of October to early January.

The first year the store was in Palos Heights, but the couple have been in Orland Park ever since always in a storefront somewhere on or near La-

Grange Road.

“This is the nicest space we’ve ever had since we went to a seasonal store,” said Gierucki.

The store opened earlier this month and will remain open until Jan. 9.

“We’ll have a retirement party that day,” Gierucki said.

“We’ll have a cake and cookies and mulled cider.”

Until then, the store will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

“Everything is for sale,” Gierucki said. “Everything is 20 percent off and we have never had anything on sale this early before.”

The decision has been well received by his customers, Gierucki said.

“Regulars have been coming in and buying heavy. Hopefully, we won’t have anything left by Jan. 9.”

As for Jim and Cleo, “We’ll take things a little easier.

Next Christmas we’ll put up our own Christmas tree in our house. We’ve been so busy we haven’t had one up

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Jim Gierucki stands next to a gigantic Nutcracker inside Kris Kringle Haus.

for the last 25 years.”

Wu’s House opens in Orland Park A new restaurant that caters to fans of Asian cuisine has opened in Orland Park.

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP TRUST 2 Plaintiff, -v.JILLIAN CARLSON, DANIEL B. O’CONNER, THE LAW OFFICES OF JEFFERY M. LEVING, LTD., UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR BRONZE CREEK TITLE TRUST 2013-NPL1, Plaintiff, -v.ROBERTO RIOS, OLIVIA RICO-RIOS, TOWN OF CICERO, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPHINE R. STANEK, STANISLAUS J. STANEK, JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

12 CH 32040 4628 WEST 88TH PLACE Hometown, IL 60456

12 CH 45517 10131 S. KOLIN AVE. Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 3, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 18, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT 1191 IN J.E. MERRION AND CO.’S HOMETOWN UNIT NO.5, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

LOTS 29 AND 30 IN BLOCK 8 IN RIDGE LAWN HIGHLANDS SECONDS ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 3/4 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 4628 WEST 88TH PLACE, Hometown, IL 60456 Property Index No. 24-03-127-010.

Commonly known as 10131 S. KOLIN AVE., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

Property Index No. 24-10-409-045-0000.

The judgment amount was $203,878.95.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 12-1000.

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.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 12-1000 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 32040 TJSC#: 35-13059 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.

The judgment amount was $217,708.07.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 126500-950.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste.950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No. 12-6500-950 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 12 CH 45517 TJSC#: 35-14993 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.

12 CH 30645 5512 OAK CENTER DRIVE Oak Lawn, IL 60453

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 26, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 1, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 77 IN RAYMOND L. LUTGERT’S FOURTH ADDITION TO OAKDALE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5512 OAK CENTER DRIVE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-09-326-020-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $467,173.45.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 12-0806.

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.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 12-0806 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 30645 TJSC#: 35-13347 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.

Wu’s House Japanese Restaurant held its grand opening last week at 16310 S. LaGrange Road complete with a traditional Asian Lion Dance. The restaurant had a soft opening in late September.

Georgios celebrates new identity Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre celebrated its new name and renovation with a rebranding reception and ribbon cutting ceremony this week at 8800 W. 159th St. in Orland Hills.

The banquet facility can hold up to 1,200 guests. There are 150 newly renovated rooms as well as a restaurant and lounge.

Georgios features four ball rooms: the Sunset, Ravinia, Starview and Clarion.

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

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www. southlandbusinessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Beware of scary inhabitants of the investment world

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But don’t let a few n just a few days, bad months, or even witches, zombies a bad year, cause you and vampires will to stuff your money be converging on under your mattress. your house, asking The financial marfor candy. As is the kets can turn around case every Halloween, pretty quickly, and you’ll likely be merely if you’re out of the amused over the sight market when the next of these costumed Scott begins, you’ll characters. But in Johnson rally miss out on some other areas of life, potentially big gains. such as the investSo, put those negative statement world, you may need to ments aside and look back at watch out for some seemingly your investment results over scary entities. Here are a few a period of many years – the of them: big picture might look a lot • The Horrendous Headless frightening than you’d line – Big, glaring headlines imagine. rarely offer any comfort to • The Fearsome Forecast investors. Whether it’s political – The performance of the squabbles at home, conflicts in the Middle East or the debt financial markets is notoriously hard to predict – but that crisis in the eurozone, there’s doesn’t stop a slew of fortunealways something happening tellers from trying. And the that’s perceived as jeopardizsame is true of the economy ing the stability of the finanas a whole – predictions cial markets. Yet these threats abound, but many of them are often overblown, and the prove far off base. You can almarkets have proven quite ways adjust your portfolio, as resilient for decades. Here in needed, in response to changthe United States, the most ing market or economic condipowerful economic engine in tions, but don’t act on these the history of the world has possible circumstances just offered investment opportunibecause someone, somewhere, ties as crises have come and has predicted them. Instead, gone. follow tried-and-true principles • The Terrible Tipster – such as diversification, which He or she could be anyone can help reduce the impact – your neighbor, friend or of volatility on your holdings. relative. But whatever their (However, diversification can’t origins, Terrible Tipsters have guarantee a profit or protect one thing in common: They against loss.) like to tout “hot” stocks or The ghouls and goblins you “can’t miss” opportunities. see on Halloween are unlikeThe problem is that by the ly to cause you nightmares. time you actually hear about And the various phantoms a hot stock, it may already be of the investment world may cooling off. And the “can’t prove just as illusory. Don’t miss” opportunities often do indeed miss. Don’t waste time, let them scare you away from investing. effort – and money – seeking a shortcut to investment sucScott Johnson, CFP., is a cess: There isn’t one. Instead, stick with an investment strat- financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos egy that’s suitable for your Hills, (708) 947-1965. Edward goals, risk tolerance and time Jones does not provide legal horizon. advice. This article was writ• The Scary Statement – ten by Edward Jones for use When the market is down, by your local Edward Jones you probably dread seeing financial advisor. your investment statements.

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.

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Yemenia Inv LLC, 10707 S Keating Ave, Unit #107071B, $57,000;

Chicago Ridge Burrow Natalie C to Alafif Kamal, 10508 Ridge Dr, Unit #33A, $67,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Pasiut Tomasz, 9654 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #1C, $29,500; Misiunas Glen to Wilkus Pawel, 6613 W 106th Pl, $177,500; Sanow Janet M to Knutelska Natalia, 10624 Lyman Ave, $136,000; Piotrowski Michael J to Huenecke Katie, 10806 Oak Ave, $185,000.

Grzeda Karen P to Lewis Rose Victoria, 9806 Warren Ave, $203,000;

Evergreen Park Gutierrez Jesus M to Barragan Uriel, 9413 S Country Club Dr, $105,000; Yates Tara D to Lopez Noe, 9141 S Utica Ave, $169,000; Volpe Lino to Spencer Terrence, 9325 S Albany Ave, $160,000; Sullivan Marita A Tr to Oconnor Thomas W, 9132 S Sacramento Ave, $60,000; Bilas Anthony Jr to Metcalf Rahsaan, 9554 S Richmond Ave, $120,000;

Jig LLC to Haslam Kyle R, 10905 Tripp Ave, $175,000;

Linder Ave Rlty Grp LLC Santa Maria Series to Griffin Shaun, 10241 S St. Louis Ave, $205,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Howard Raymond Jr, 8812 S Albany Ave, $135,000; Masterson Patricia L to HP IL Inc, 9109 S Hamlin Ave, $159,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Mantis Elias S, 3121 W 98th Pl, $165,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Kotrba Steve, 9010 S Troy St, $127,000.

Oak Lawn Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Twomey Jennifer, 10122 Kedvale Ave, $173,000; Delgado Norma to Diaz Andres Jr, 10132 53rd Ave, $184,000; Pazan Christopher to Buch Brian C, 9534 Brandt Ave, $140,000; Soderstrom Lawrence J Tr to Valdez Fernando, 9245 S McVicker Ave, $154,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Zayed Mamoun K, 8724 Mobile Ave, Unit #8724C, $70,000; Kroll Walter J Jr to Barnas Marta, 10355 Menard Ave, Unit #2223, $82,500; Felton Kevin M to Walsh Michelle T, 10830 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #NW1, $68,500;

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Vidal Luis, 10440 Mason Ave, Unit #203, $55,000;

U S Bk to Oca Eleazar Montes De, 8905 49th Ave, $87,500; Kalchbrenner John C Tr to Van Valkenburg David, 9206 49th Ave, $130,000; Berglund Judy L Tr to Nezirovski Ali, 9629 S Rutherford Ave, $100,000;

Home Sites LLC to Phan Van, 10117 S Cicero Ave, Unit #10117202, $41,000;

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Gonzalez Mayra, 8820 Mobile Ave, Unit #3B, $75,000;

Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to J B Real Estate Fund LLC Series 9051, 9051 Austin Ave, $46,000;

Judicial Sales Corp to Edward Gal Inc, 6630 W 95th St, Unit #66342B, $24,000.

Morowczynski Robert to Murphy Kristine K, 11008 S Keating Ave, Unit #110082E, $62,000;

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Sanchez-Ortiz Jose Alberto to Mendoza Alexander, 10005 S Kostner Ave, $180,000;

Apex Mtg Corp to Pena Martin, 4535 Southwest Hwy, $220,000;

Figus Luke N to Sandoval Heriberto, 11125 S Westwood Dr, $219,000; Veverka Timothy J to Bober Piotr L, 8460 Broadmoor Rd, $230,000; Greaney Mary C to Mohammad Khaldoun, 10301 S Terry Dr, $200,000;

Michau Kevin to Benda Mary Kate, 10201 S Kenneth Ave, $281,500;

Rauen Edward Ind Extr to Fudala Magdelena, 9701 S 90th Ave, $445,000;

6230 OL LLC to 4541 Sheridan Venture Ltd, 6260 W 95th St, $13,300,000;

Fischer Real Estate Sales & Consult Inc to Kas Monika, 19 Cour Versaille, $13,800.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of Oct. 26) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.000

APR 4.035

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.125

3.180

0

30-year fi ed Jumbo

3.875

3.920

0

United Trust Bank (as of Oct. 26) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.750

APR 3.770

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.125

3.161

0

10-year fi ed

2.875

2.927

0

Prospect Federal (as of Oct. 26) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.750

APR 3.798

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

3.500

3.566

.25

15-year fi ed

3.000

3.067

.25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS CHICAGO RIDGE Class will focus on making great photos with smartphones “Beyond Selfies: Making Great Photos with your Smartphone” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 at the Chicago Ridge

Public Library, 10400 S. Oxford.

John Tyler Hewitt, professor of studio art at Moraine Valley Community College, will instruct guests on how to take better photos with a smartphone or tablet. Basic composition rules, using available light properly, and using camera and photography apps for creative images will be covered.

Guests should bring their phones and tablets. To sign up for the

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free class, contact the website, www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753.

Discuss options Affordable Care Act can provide “Understanding How the Affordable Care Act Can Benefit You” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford.

The free session will be presented by Daniel Maldonado, of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Visitors can learn about the Affordable Care Act and what options are available for individuals and families to make informed choices.

To sign up for the class, visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753.

HICKORY HILLS Holiday Craft Bazaar to be held at Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church Crafters are being sought for the annual Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church Holiday Craft Bazaar that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the church, 8246 W. 95th St. The event will feature 40 crafters and vendors, a variety of 76 gift baskets, penny social table, bake sale, raffles and food served all day. Admission is free.

More information can be obtained by calling Grace at (708) 4236378 or visit www. hickoryhillspres.org.

OAK LAWN Pete the Cats visits Oak Lawn Library Pete the Cat will be on hand to sing, dance and entertain youths from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9247 S. Raymond Ave. Patrons can bring cameras to take photos with Pete the Cat after the program. Registration is not required.

More information about other youth programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

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CITY OF PALOS HILLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2015 RECEIPTS <GENERAL FUND>; REAL ESTATE TAXES 1,508,463; LOCAL USE TAX 353,255; ROAD & BRIDGE 38,002; REAL ESTATE TAXES POL PENSION 518,938; VIDEO GAMING TAX 67,132; EATING TAX 176,057; PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX 22,796; MOTOR FUEL TAX 12,645; GENERAL SALES TAX 791,937; STATE INCOME TAX 1,712,288; BUSINESS LICENSES 98,769; PUBLIC HEARINGS 1,650; COMMUNITY RESOURCES 107,035; BUILDING PERMITS 301,404; DOG & HORSE LICENSE 810; PARK DEPARTMENT CONTRACT 83,211; PARK DEPARTMENT FIELD TRIPS 2,631; PARK MISCELLANEOUS 52; AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT 2,640; CAMP 50,603; INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT 8,445; POLICE DEPT. FINES & SERVICES 753,010; POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION 2,750; INTEREST INCOME 845; FRANCHISE FEE COMCAST 240,469; FRANCHISE FEES - AT&T 100,379; AT&T LEASE 17,600; ADVERTISING SHELTERS 1,033; UTILITY TAX - ELECTRIC 371,660; UTILITY TAX - GAS 202,553; UTILITY TAX - PHONE 373,966; CONTRACTORS LICENSE 10,320; MISCELLANEOUS 16,521; MISC TRANS S&W 260,000; TOTAL 8,209,869; <SEWER & WATER>; INTEREST INCOME 1,801; WATER BILLING 4,153,485; WATER PENALTIES 56,029; SEWER BILLINGS 1,091,115; SEWER PENALTIES 10,353; PERMITS WATER CONNECTIONS 21,700; MISCELLANEOUS 29,362; TOTAL 5,363,846; <MOTOR FUEL TAX>; ALLOTMENT STATE 428,483; MFT - CD 153,426; INTEREST INCOME 1,297; TOTAL 583,205; <CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND>; INTEREST INCOME 1,352; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 894,216; TOTAL 895,568; TOTAL 0; <POLICE PENSION>; INTEREST INCOME 280,784; PENSION CONTRIB EMPLOYEE 261,173; PENSION CONTRIB CITY 968,938; DIVIDENDS REC’D ON STOCK 158,954; GAIN/LOSS-PENSION INVESTMENT 677,481; UNREALIZED GAIN POL PEN INVEST 112,000; TOTAL 2,369,877; <GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND>; GREEN FEES 174,651; MEMBERSHIPS 11,893; CONCESSIONS 31,003; MOTORIZED CARTS 48,298; PULL CARTS 3,593; PRO SHOP 7,769; BUILDING RENTAL INCOME 4,844; TOTAL 282,051; <DEBT SERVICE FUND>; OTHER FINANCING SOURCES-GEN 82,064; OTHER FINANCING SOURCES-S&W 81,579; TOTAL 163,643; <PARK DEVELOPMENT>; PARK DEVELOPMENT REVENUE 27,112; INTEREST INCOME 100; TOTAL 27,212; <POLICE DEPT SPECIAL FUND>; STATE NARCOTICS REVENUE 13,578; FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT REV 125,615; JLEO FUNDS (FEDERAL-NON-A133) 17,374; INTEREST INCOME 42; SALE OF PROPERTY (FED PORTION) 34,710; OTHER INCOME 11,400; TOTAL 202,719; PAYROLL: 0.01 TO 25,000.00 ALTMAN, GLEN E; BALDUCCI JR, WILLIAM; BANNEN III, WILLIAM P; BOLLINGER, GREGG; BRACHMAN, MARK H; CAMPBELL, BRANDON; CHAIDEZ, LORENA; CHIBUCOS, KAY E; CLEMENTS, IDA M; COLE, SOPHIA; COLLINS, SUSAN A; COMBS, HARRY; CORBIN, KRISTOPHER B; CURTNER, VANCE; DAVEY, LAURIE; DEMOOR, SANDY; DIAZ, EFRAIN; DOYLE, THOMAS G; DUBA, CHRISTINE; DUDLO, ZBIGNIEW J; EVENSEN, ARTHUR J; FARNAN, FRANCIS; FOX, PATRICK J; GEARY, LUKE; GLOWACKI, LEON S; GONIO, WILLIAM M; GOOD, STEVEN; GORDEN, MARGARET K; GRABAUSKAITE, RUTA; GRABOWSKI, JENNIFER; GRANT, LORETTA; GRAY, THOMAS; GREER, CARLY; GUTTILLO, ANDREA; HANSON, WILLIAM J; HARPER, LINDSEY; HEIDE, WILLIAM; HENERY JR , ROBERT; HERNANDEZ, LUIS; HICKS, GLEN A; JOY, BERNARD F; JUNG, EDWARD; SEPH D; KLADIS, ANGELINE B; KLEEFISCH, MARTIN A; KNOX, JOAN E; SEPH D; KLADIS, ANGELINE B; KLEEFISCH, MARTIN A; KNOX, JOAN E; KORNITA, NICOLE; KRYCZKA, EUGENE E; LASH, KIMBERLY; LAURENT, DOREEN; LEDDY, GWEN M; MADRIGAL, LILIANA; MARQUEZ, DAVID; MARROTTA III, JOSEPH R; MARROTTA, RYAN M; MCLAREN, JESSICA; MEEKMA, JOSH; MEYER, CHERYL A; MILLER, DAVID L; MINIK, VANESSA; MOORE, RICKY L; MULDERINK, RUDY A; MUNOZ, CARLOS; NEHMZOW, CLIFFORD; NEWMAN, GENE F; NOLAN, KENNETH J; PACHOLSKI, THOMAS J; PASEK, ALBERT J; RAMON, SERGIO; RILEY, RICHARD C; RUITER, KATHLEEN F; RYBSKI, KARLI; SAWYER, GERALD; SCHULTZ, MARY ANN; SHIPMAN, KENNETH N; SHIPMAN, MARIE; SINCLAIR, CARRIE; SMAGAC, THOMAS; SOWS, AHMAD; STRATINSKY, TARA; STRATTON, PAULINE A; SULLIVAN, JUDITH; SUSNIS, SHAUN M; VAN VOSSEN, LARISSA A; VINCENT, MARY JO; VIOLANTE, KRISTIN; VIRAMONTES, AARON; VLCEK, RUDOLPH J; VRKLJAN, ERICA; WALLS, KATHLEEN A; WILLIAMS, FRANK J; WILP, ANA; PAYROLL: 25,000.01 TO 50,000.00 BENNETT, GERALD R; GIBSON, JOSEPH T; JUNG, EDWARD; KLINE, LISA; MAGER, HOLLY; MORALES, MARGARETH; NELSON, EUGENE; SLAGER, JONATHAN; SUTHERLAND, MARK N; ZIMA, JASON; PAYROLL: 50,000.01 TO 75,000.00 BAHENA, JUAN M; BARTELMENT, WENDY R; BOLLINGER, ROBIN P; DRONG, LAUREN L; FARNESI, DONNA J; HODEK, MARGUERITE; JOHNSTONE, CHERYL; KINNEY, BENJAMIN; LIPCZYNSKI, WILLIAM M; MALLARY, JEANINE M; MILLER, ADAM E; ORLOWICZ, MARY THERESA; PERILLO, JOAN F; RYAN, PATRICK; SPRECHER, PETER; VINCENT, MARY JO; WITT, NANCY L; PAYROLL: 75,000.01 TO 100,000.00 BAIN, DONALD; BERRY, DONALD J; CARROCCIO, ANTHONY; DRUHAN III, JOHN L; HASLAM, KYLE; KELLY, JOSEPH M; MANKOWSKE, ROBERT E; MCDONALD, JEFFREY G; ODOM, KRISTINE M; OEFFLING, NICHOLAS; PAZ, JUAN C; PELLEGRINI, LOUIS G; PETRITIS, DAVID C; PHILLIPS, PERRY J; PRICE, KEVIN D; SLISZ, JOSEPH; SPIEWAK, TED A; WALKER, DOROTHY J; PAYROLL: 100,000.01 TO 125,000.00 BACHELDER, TRACI; BECKER, WARREN S; BOATRIGHT, AARON D; BOIE, JAMES; CHA, JAMES; COLLECCHIA, JOSEPH A; CUCIO, JEFFREY J; FLETCHER, BRADLEY J; HLADO, TRACI L; JOBA, HUSSEIN; NEUMANN, DAVID M; O’NEAL, CLARENCE; QUIROZ JR, CORY N; RASMASON, RANDY R; ROPPOLO, JUSTIN M; SUTKO, STEPHEN J; WEAKLEY, DAVID A; WILLIAMS, ALAN D; WYMA, THOMAS W; PAYROLL: 125,000.01 TO 150,000.00 AYYAD, SAMI; COLLINS, MICHAEL T; MADIGAN, PAUL J; TOTAL 6,129,259; LIABILITY COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT 3,705; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 13,310; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 16,460; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 14,586; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 12,736; FEDERAL TAXES 1,238,360; CITY OF PALOS HILLS 1,620; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 254,279; SECURITY BENEFIT GROUP 68,571; SEIU LOCAL 73 9,365; METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE 9,867; NCPERS -IL IMRF 4887 2,816; MARILYN O. MARSHALL 5,265; TOTAL 1,650,941; EXPENDITURES AND EXPENSES <GENERAL FUND>; A BEEP, LLC 4,521; A.J. PASEK 3,600; ABLE’S SPORTING 3,040; ACTION PRINTING 10,291; AFLAC 20,594; ALAN PRO AUDIO 2,700; AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO 81,579; AMERICAN ENGLISH 6,650; ANTHONY A. RAINIERO 25,500; AT&T 22,774; AT&T LONG DISTANCE 9,546; ATTENTION TO DETAIL 9,420; AUTOZONE 5,611; B&S HEATING & COOLING., INC. 5,926; BACKYARD 10,055; BLACKJACK PRODUCTIONS 4,600; CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 4,789; CAREY C. COSENTINO, P.C. 30,000; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC 2,535; CHICAGO PARTS & SOUND, LLC 40,742; CHICAGO TIRE INC 3,076; CLEAN NET OF ILLINOIS, INC 21,927; COMED 30,950; COMPUTER INFORMATION 6,615; COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT 7,800; COUNTRY YARD CRITTERS 3,900; CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO 14,714; CUMMINS NPOWER, LLC 3,721; D&M ARCHITECTURAL METALS, INC 5,060; DE LAGE LANDEN 4,800; DEARBORN NATIONAL 52,409; DELL MARKETING L.P. 8,740; DOUBLE D BOOKING 3,500; DUKE’S ACE HARDWARE 4,069; DUNNRITE BUILDING 11,342; DYNEGY ENERGY SERVICES 4,509; ECO CHEM 2,758; EVENT-TEX 23,578; F.W. KLINE, INC. 6,963; FRANK WILLIAMS 3,600; GE CAPITAL 3,384; GEORGE PAPPAS 100,942; GERALD R. BENNETT 4,050; GRAINGER 3,812; GREAT LAKES TIMBER SHOW 3,450; HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS 8,731; HAWK FORD 4,470; HAYES BEER DISTRIBUTING CO. 20,837; HEALTHCARE SERVICE CORPORATION 680,130; HI FI EVENTS, INC 3,200; I.D.E.S. 13,226; IML RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOC. 219,925; INDESTRUCTO RENTAL CO., INC 12,880; ITR SYSTEMS 2,996; JEFF CUCIO 4,327; JOAN KNOX 3,600; JOE MARROTTA 3,600; JOHN DYKE 3,000; KENNETH J. NOLAN 3,600; KH KIM TAEKWONDO 8,663; KIESLER’S POLICE SUPPLY, INC 3,858; KOSMO’S LAWN CARE 4,350; LANER, MUCHIN, DOMBROW, BECKER 15,012; LEAHY-WOLF COMPANY 3,513; MANCARI’S 3,169; MARK BRACHMAN 3,600; MARTY KLEEFISCH 3,600; MARY ANN SCHULTZ 3,600; MCGLADREY LLP 57,750; MENARDS - BRIDGEVIEW 5,981; MIDWEST FUEL INJECTION 3,075; MULCAHY, PAURITSCH, SALVADOR 13,950; NEVILLE & MAHONEY 8,450; NEW HORIZON SENIOR CITIZENS 9,416; NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL 3,485; O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 5,754; PARK PRINTING 6,284; PATTEN INDUSTRIES, INC 2,876; PAUL MADIGAN 6,465; PAULINE STRATTON 3,600; PETTY CASH -COMMUNITY RESOURCE 5,078; PITNEY BOWES 2,925; POLICE CONSULTANTS, INC. 8,006; POLICE PENSION FUND 733,515; POSITIVE CONNECTIONS, INC 2,514; POSTAGE BY PHONE 3,850; RAY O’HERRON CO., INC. 21,302; RICKY MOORE 3,600; RICMAR INDUSTRIES, INC. 3,200; RUDY A. MULDERINK 3,600; SAM’S CLUB DIRECT 4,416; SIGNS UNLIMITED 5,972; SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 5,000; SOUTHWEST CENTRAL DISPATCH 378,884; SUBURBAN TRUCK PARTS 2,569; SUN-TIMES MEDIA 2,853; TRACI BACHELDER 5,658; TRUGREEN PROCESSING CENTER 7,258; TUMBLEBEAR GYMNASTICS, INC 3,400; TYCO INTEGRATED SECURITY LLC 2,960; VERIZON WIRELESS 13,313; WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 3,250; WAREHOUSE DIRECT 15,048; WELLER TRUCK PARTS 3,805; WEST SIDE EXCHANGE 3,646; WILLIAM J. HANSON 3,600; WILSON’S FAMILY SHOW 11,277; WORTH POST OFFICE 3,720; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 239,570; TOTAL 3,069,333; <SEWER & WATER>; AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO 81,579; ASSOCIATED TECHNICAL SERVICES 4,746; AUTOMATIC CONTROL SERVICES 6,453; BOB RIDINGS FLEET SALES 24,515; CHEMICAL PUMP SALES & SERVICE 6,447; CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE 13,428; CUMMINS NPOWER, LLC 3,324; DEARBORN NATIONAL 21,492; DELL MARKETING L.P. 5,345; DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS,INC 2,594; DYNEGY ENERGY SERVICES 28,392; EJ USA, INC 8,227; ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 5,000; GRAINGER 2,959; HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS 5,235; HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD 21,473; HEALTHCARE SERVICE CORPORATION 271,691; IML RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOC. 219,925; KATHLEEN KUECHER RENTALS 25,200; KEITH’S CARTAGE & EXCAVATING 3,501; LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY 10,819; M.E. SIMPSON COMPANY, INC 33,305; MULCAHY, PAURITSCH, SALVADOR 13,950; NATIONAL SEED COMPANY 10,524; NEOPOST USA INC 22,798; ORLAND SOIL CONTRACTORS, INC 7,870; PRIVATE BANK 65,670; SCHROEDER MATERIAL 8,498; SUBURBAN LABORATORIES, INC 7,266; THE DIRECT RESPONSE RESOURCE 7,807; UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE, CO 3,717; USA BLUE BOOK 3,018; VERIZON WIRELESS 4,549; VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN 2,156,833; AL WARREN OIL COMPANY, INC 170,943; WORTH POST OFFICE 36,220; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 66,972; TOTAL 3,325,312; <MOTOR FUEL TAX>; “D” CONSTRUCTION, INC 44,813; AC PAVEMENT STRIPING CO. 6,293; BEHM PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC 80,791; CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE 43,903; COOK COUNTY TREASURER 5,604; COOK COUNTY TREASURER 27,971; CROWLEY - SHEPPARD ASPHALT CO 23,355; MORTON SALT, INC 67,564; OZINGA READY MIX CONCRETE, INC 11,537; QUARRY MATERIALS, INC. 14,421; STATE TREASURER 7,014; VULCAN MATERIALS 37,588; WILLE BROTHERS COMPANY 3,227; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 5,222; TOTAL 374,081; <CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND>; AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO 711,600; CHICAGO MACHINERY CO. 39,000; CURRIE MOTORS 66,248; MORTON BUILDINGS, INC 27,277; VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN 4,806; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 405; TOTAL 848,931; <GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND>; ALLIANCE REMODELING 4,390; ARTHUR CLESEN INC 12,550; BRIDGESTONE GOLF, INC. 5,836; BTSI 6,330; BURRIS EQUIPMENT 73,744; CENTRAL INSURANCE COMPANIES 9,587; COMMERICAL IRRIGATION & TURF 3,900; CONSERV FS, INC 5,324; DOOR MASTERS 11,982; DYNEGY ENERGY SERVICES 6,908; E-Z-GO A TEXTRON COMPANY 34,274; FERGUSON WATERWORKS 18,517; HAYES BEER DISTRIBUTING CO. 7,230; HEALTHCARE SERVICE CORPORATION 21,696; KEY CARPET CORPORATION 8,990; NICOR GAS 4,006; ON GUARD, INC. 6,500; PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE, LLC 7,597; SAM’S CLUB DIRECT 6,562; SCHROEDER MATERIAL 4,126; VISIONS CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING 18,650; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 40,007; TOTAL 278,699; <PATSE>; SPEEDWAY SUPER AMERICA, LLC 7,274; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 949; TOTAL 7,274; FY ’15 STATEMENT OF CONDITION Beginning Fund Balance GENERAL 3,162,706 SPECIAL REVENUE 810,049 CAPITAL PROJECT 1,842,879 Net Assets FIDUCIARY 15,193,158 ENTERPRISE 6,864,931 Revenues GENERAL 8,137,775 SPECIAL REVENUE 785,925 FIDUCIARY 2,369,877 CAPITAL PROJECT 922,780 ENTERPRISE 5,645,897 Expenditures/Expenses GENERAL 8,121,774 SPECIAL REVENUE 484,495 FIDUCIARY 1,268,631 CAPITAL PROJECT 901,123 ENTERPRISE 5,601,584 Other Financing Sources GENERAL 94,223 Uses SPECIAL REVENUE 12,645 ENTERPRISE 81,579 Ending Fund Balance GENERAL 3,272,930 SPECIAL REVENUE 1,098,834 CAPITAL PROJECT 1,864,536 Net Assets FIDUCIARY 16,294,404 ENTERPRISE 6,827,665 Subscribed and sworn to this 21st day of October, 2015 /2/Kenneth J. Nolan Kenneth J Nolan City Treasurer

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Oak Lawn

COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION

Film group to view and discuss 'Doctor Zhivago’

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-9 PLAINTIFF VS. LYNETTE P. VAZQUEZ, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-8, VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS NO: 15 CH 14310 Property Address: 8844 S. 51st Oak Lawn, IL 60453 CAL 59 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Cook County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 3 IN LAWN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 4/10 OF LOT 1 IN THE SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 24-04-213-012-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: 8844 S. 51st, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 And which mortgages were made by Lynette P. Vazquez, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated May 16, 2006, and recorded as Document No.0614453032, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, on or before the 30 day of NOVEMBER, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 38413 Our File #: SMSF.0098

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Treats for Halloween costume winners

Winners of the Regional News and The Reporter Newspaper’s Halloween Costume Contest came to get their prizes last Friday at The Regional building, 12243 S. Harlem Ave. Pictured are third-place finisher Katie Bordelon, 6, of Orland Park (from left); first-place winner Liam Ferconio, 3, of Orland Park, and second-place finisher Layla Schmitt, 2, and her mother, Lisa Schmitt, of Lockport. The three top finishers received bags of candy and gift cards.

LEGAL NOTICE Continued from Page 11

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone ages 17 and over, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic 1965 film “Doctor Zhivago” with a screening and discussion.

Part one of the movie, with a screening and discussion, is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, and part two (with group discussion) is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Oak View Community, 4625 W. 110th St. 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.

VFW prepares for Halloween Party The Johnson-Phelps VFW

Halloween Party will be held from 7:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the hall, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn.

A costume contest will be held, along with raffles and video gaming. Food will also be available.

DJ Mike, also known as the “Italian Stallion,” will provide the music for dancing. The event is for adults only.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-5220 or visit www.oaklawnvfw.com.

Craft and Vendor Fair at St. Louis de Montfort The St. Louis de Montfort School Annual Craft and Vendor Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. in the school’s Quinn Hall, 8840 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn.

Guests can shop at over 50 local crafters and vendors. Admission is free. Bake sales and concessions are available. Raffles and prizes will be offered.

Ample parking is available. All proceeds benefit the school. The fair is sponsored by the Family School Association.

Craft and vendor fair at South Side Baptist The annual craft and vendor fair will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at South Side Baptist School, 5220 W. 105th St., Oak Lawn. The free event is open for the whole family. Over 40 vendors will be on hand at the fair. A bakery concession stand will be at the fair with proceeds going to support the school.

PALOS HILLS Friends of Green Hills Library hold “Paint and Sip” fundraisers Friends of the Green Hills Library will hold a “Paint and Sip” fundraiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

The event is for ages 21 and over. Another session will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Guests can take part in the painting classes while having a glass of wine.

Registration is required. Tickets are $20 and includes a oneyear membership to the Friends of the Library. Current Friends members can purchase tickets

for a discounted price of $15.

The Paint and Sip sessions will support the Friends of the Library. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Crafts can be made in afternoon at Green Hills LIbrary Residents of all ages are invited to make crafts from 3 to 5 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 9 in the Activity Room at the Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. More information can be obtained at greenhillslibrary.org.

Holiday desserts will be prepared at Green Hills Library Lessons in preparing holiday desserts will be given from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at the Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

Chef Maddox will prepare three recipes, including toasted almond and lavender shortcakes with fallinspired compote, dark bittersweet chocolate bread pudding with salted caramel sauce, and weekend citrus apricot gateau. Visitors will learn about the recipes and some new methods and techniques in making these treats. Registration is required and is limited to 75.

Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

WORTH Turkey dinner at American Legion Marrs-Meyer Post The annual traditional turkey dinner will be served from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov 14 at American Legion Marrs-Meyer Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth.

Served with the turkey will be dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, dessert, coffee, tea or soft drink.

Tickets can be purchased from the bartenders through Friday, Nov. 13 or at the door. The fee is $10 for adults and carry-outs, and children ages 12 and under the fee is $6. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free. The 50/50 raffle and a cash bar will be available.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7006 or (708) 448-6699.

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Action heating up Tennis, soccer and volleyball are at a fever pitch. Page 2

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King is crowned Find out which expert won the Football Forecast regular-season title. Page 5

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Southwest •• Section Section 2, 2, Page Page 11 Southwest

Now that the postseason is here...

Will the real Bulldogs please stand up?

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Anthony Quinn laughs with his Richards teammates after a win earlier this season.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Richards coach Tony Sheehan has seen his share of rough moments this season.

PICK SIX Six area teams are playing in the IHSA postseason games:

CLASS 8A Sandburg at Palatine, 1 p.m., Saturday Bartlett at Brother Rice, 7 p.m., Friday Marist at Niles Notre Dame, 7 p.m., Friday

CLASS 6A Richards at Morgan Park at Gately Stadium, 7:15 p.m., Saturday Shepard at Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin, 7:30 p.m., Friday

CLASS 5A Rich Central at St. Laurence, 7 p.m., Friday Game previews: Page 3

Richards’ football team was fired up before the Class 6A title game in 2013. Players say that if they can put teams away like they are supposed to, they could end up back in DeKalb for another deep run in the playoffs this year.

CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS

Marist girls teaming, er, teeming with excitement

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Still catching her breath after battling to an eighth-place finish in the Class 2A Marist girls cross country regional Saturday at Midlothian Meadows, Redhawks junior Maryclare Leonard cut off an interviewer to ask, “Can I bring my teammates over?”

Without waiting for an answer, she pulled freshmen Jill Borza, the 12th-place finisher, and Colleen Murphy, 13th, into the conversation.

Later, Borza explained why.

“She’s about the team,” Borza said. “She really doesn’t care about herself. She’s always motivating us.”

Leonard might have gone another route upon the Redhawks’ reclassification into 2A this season after she finished 10th in the Class 3A state meet as a sophomore — in a time (17:06) that would have been good for second in the 2A meet. But, while she has struggled

this season — she described her regional time of 18:40 as “a bad day” — she’s had no problem staying on track for her main goal.

“This season has been about focusing on the team,” she said. “The seniors…we want to get them downstate.”

The Redhawks took the first step toward that goal with a solid third-place total of 80 points at their own regional. Lemont (65) edged Montini (67) for first. The top six teams (Rosary, Glenbard South and Wheaton Academy rounded out the group) qualified for the Halloween morning Wheaton Academy Sectional at Kress Creek Farms Park.

The top five team finishers at the sectional advance to the Nov. 6 state meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

“We’ll see Yorkville in the sectional — they may be the No. 1 team in the state in Class 2A or 3A,” Marist coach Pat Quinn said. “The five teams that make it out of our sectional will all have a chance to be among the top

10 teams in state. The sectional is really a mini-state meet.”

While Leonard’s 10th-place finish last season and her 20th-place as a freshman trail only the 2006 AA title won by her cousin, Lauren Haberkorn, as the top individual finishes in Marist girls cross country history, she entered this season more mindful of the notion that the Redhawks have never qualified as a team.

“To get the team down has really become the overriding goal,” Quinn said. “Together, together, together — that’s their mantra. This kid is more concerned about how tight the pack of the team is.”

In the regional, there was none tighter. Just 1:19 separated Marist’s top six runners, while Lemont’s first and sixth finishers arrived 1:46 apart and Montini’s 2:11.

Following Leonard, Borza (19:02) and Murphy (19:10) for the Redhawks were See CROSS COUNTRY, Page 5

Surveying the regular season behind him, Richards running back Pat Doyle was unimpressed with a 6-3 mark and a share of the South Suburban Red title, both earned Friday in a 41-0 win over Oak Lawn.

“I feel like we should be a lot better than we are,” he said.

“Last week (a 35-7 win over Evergreen Park), we finally showed up a little bit. The defense played great, the offense played great.

“We finally came together — just a little late.”

Reminded he had the playoffs ahead, Doyle paused then said, “Yeah, better late than never.”

The Bulldogs, who at 5-1 shared the league crown with Reavis and Eisenhower, earned a ninth seed and will visit No. 8 Morgan Park at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at Gately Stadium in the first round of the Illinois High School Association Class 6A playoffs. A year ago, Richards lost to eventual state runner-up Lemont in the quarterfinals, while in 2013 the Bulldogs themselves finished second, falling in the first 6A title game played at Northern Illinois University.

This year, the championship returns to Huskie Stadium, which may not be as much of an omen for Doyle as it is a reminder. Doyle, who carried 205 times for 1,408 yards and 16 touchdowns in the regular season — including 21 carries, 153 yards and two scores vs. Oak Lawn — joined that squad for the playoff run as a freshman.

“I just remember how close everyone was on that team, how the older guys brought everyone in and made us feel a part of everything,” he said. “That was a good experience.”

This year’s team? It had it moments of glory and frustration so far.

The 2015 squad struggled early. Only a second-half comeback from 14 points down against Lemont prevented Richards from starting 0-3.

On the other hand, Lemont (8-1) is a No. 3 seed in 6A. And Richards’ losses came to Lincoln-Way North (9-0, seeded No. 1 in 6A), Geneva (8-1, No. 7 in 7A) and Eisenhower (7-2, No. 15 in 7A).

The losses to North and Eisenhower were by a combined eight points, and the Bulldogs led early in both, including a 23-2 halftime advantage against North.

See BULLDOGS, Page 3

Marist’s Maryclare Leonard (No. 542), who fi ished 20th and 10th in the state individually in Class 3A the past two years, wants the whole team to make it down state in Class 2A this year.

File photo

by Jeff Vorva

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Section 2 Thursday, October 29, 2015

The Regional News - The Reporter

Football playoff seeding is a joke, but it’s the best we have I am not ripping on the Illinois High School Association, but its football seeding system is a joke.

I’ve been thinking about this for years and I can’t come up with a better way to seed teams that would be fair. The state is just too big and diverse to be able to have a committee seed the teams the way the NCAA does for its basketball tournaments.

There would be major outrage.

So what the IHSA does is set up a system based on wins and losses and number of victories for all nine opponents.

That’s about as fair as it can get. But it still produces some very strangelooking numbers and matchups in the first round because some teams play a better brand of football than others.

The IHSA decided to seed Class 7A and 8A schools from 1 to 32 regardless of geography this year. Combine that with the way it seeds team and there is what looks like a whopper of a mismatch in 7A. Chicago Public League Power Whitney Young (9-0) drew the number 2 seed and will play

JEFF VORVA

Making the Extra Point 31st seed Niles North (5-4).

Judging by the seeding, some might view it as a shock if Niles North wins. I would view it as a shock if North doesn’t win by at least two or three touchdowns.

Young never ventured out of the Public League and ran the table.

The Dolphins went 9-0 outscoring their opponents 381-33.

They beat Roosevelt, 63-0, Lake View, 54-0, Schurz 42-0. We have some freshman teams in our area that might be able to beat Roosevelt, Lake View and Schurz by similar scores.

Niles North opened the season whomping on Shepard, 63-32, and broke even the rest of the way. The Vikings pretty much beat who they

were supposed to and lost to who they were supposed to, although a tight 34-30 loss to 8-1 Glenbrook North showed they can be dangerous.

So what we have is a so-so team from the Central Suburban North taking on one of the best teams from the Public League. I’ll take the so-so team in a heartbeat.

Over in Class 5A, where they seed from 1-16 in two brackets, St. Laurence fans should have been turning cartwheels and kissing their TV sets after the pairings were announced on Saturday night.

Even though the Vikings picked up the fifth seed, their road to the final four is not all that daunting.

They open with Rich Central, and a second-round showdown with either King or DuSable awaits.

I would be stunned if the Vikings didn’t total up at least 100 points in those two games.

The top seed in the bracket is Westinghouse, which I am sure will fall to 16th-seeded Glenbard South. St. Laurence could face Glenbard South or

St. Laurence quarterback Alex Martinez and his team could be smiling in a couple of weeks as they might be one of the few teams from the area still alive in the state semifinals.

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Tinley Park in the quarterfinals. Neither team strikes a lot of fear in me.

Meanwhile, in the lower part of the bracket, defending Class 6A champ Nazareth, Sycamore, 13-time state champ Joliet Catholic, Marian Central and Belvidere are some of the eight teams who will be fighting it out for a

spot in the final four.

Is that fair?

Hardly.

But that’s as fair as it’s going to get right now.

And until we can come up with a better system, it’s going to stay that way for a long time.

FOCUS ON VOLLEYBALL

REGIONAL SOCCER

Chargers clean and sharpen for future

Despite 13th seed, Marist wins 12th title

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

In a season in which the Stagg girls’ volleyball team has won just eight matches, Chargers head coach Deanna Storino said her team did well against some highcaliber competition.

Sixteenth-seeded Stagg (8-26) was scheduled to take on 17thseeded Kennedy on Monday in the Class 4A Benet Regional, with the winner facing defending state champion Benet.

Storino has nothing but praise for a team that has taken its lumps but has not backed down from one challenge while improving each week.

“We haven’t won a ton of matches, but our schedule is very tough and we played in some very tough tournaments,” Storino said.

“We won a couple of times at the Lincoln-Way Central tournament, which we were very happy about.

We’ve competed well against some very tough teams.

“I don’t like the use the team ‘rebuilding year’ when referring to this year’s team, but it’s just one of those years where we’re understanding the things we need to clean and sharpen up so we can not only compete against tougher teams but, ultimately, win against them.”

The success that Stagg did accomplished was brought about by a core of five seniors: middle hitter Mia Pappas, libero Jessica Ochenkowski, outside hitter Heather Fane and right side hitters Hayley Gartner and Rebeca Lungu.

Storino said she there was one match where the team played its best volleyball of the season.

“Our win over Romeoville at the Oak Lawn Tourney was definitely a high point for the team,” she said. “They were a very good and

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Marist middle hitter Anne Marie Stifter gets a kill past defending Class 4A champion Benet’s defense in a two-set loss Thursday in Chicago.

solid team, and the girls stepped up and won a big match. We came away from that match feeling good about ourselves.’’

Possible regional showdown If successful in its early matches this week, both Marist and Shepard could easily meet in Thursday’s Regional championship at Hinsdale South.

The RedHawks, who capped off the regular season at 27-8 and 7-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference, split its last two matches of the season – defeating St. Viator in two sets on Oct. 20 and losing in two to Benet on Thursday.

In beating St. Viator 25-28 2527, Marist was led by Kate Sokolowski (32 assists), Emily Graff (10 Kills), and Allyssa Rizzo (12 digs). Against Benet, in a 25-22 25-20 loss for the East Suburban

Catholic Conference title, Cameron Enright (nine kills), Anne Marie Stifter (12 kills, 10 digs), Maggie Murphy (13 digs), and Molly Murrihy (27 Assists).

Shepard finished its regular season at 27-8 and a 13-0 mark in the South Suburban Red. The Astros went 2-3 at this past weekend’s Lyons Township Invite where they defeated Hinsdale Central and Prospect and lost to Normal, York and New Trier.

Mother McAuley (28-7, 9-1), which capped off the season by defeating St. Ignatius and then winning the Glenbard East Autumnfest Classic with a 5-0 record and a win over Lyons in the championship, is competing at the Reavis Regional .

Sandburg (28-7, 7-0), which defeated Joliet Central and then Joliet West to clinch the SouthWest Suburban Blue title, is hosting its own regional.

So much for the seeds in this regional…

Having delivered a stunning 1-0 upset to knock fourthseeded Stagg out of the Class 3A Stagg boys soccer regionals Oct. 20, 13th-seeded Marist found itself in another heated nailbiter in Saturday’s title game against 11th-seeded Oak Lawn.

It was the RedHawks’ 12th regional title and fifth since 2007.

And just like in the thrilling win over the Chargers, the RedHawks took advantage of the opportunities given to them against the Spartans and captured the regional title in equally thrilling fashion with another hard-fought 1-0 victory.

Brennan Peltz scored the go-ahead for Marist and senior captain Nick Messineo scored the lone goal with 15 minutes in the first half against Oak Lawn.

He also scored two goals in the team’s 3-0 quarterfinal win over Richards.

Goalkeeper John Kruse recorded his second consecutive shutout and the fifth straight for Marist (12-9-3), which was scheduled to face No.1-seed Bradley Tuesday at the Sandburg Sectional. Andrew and Sandburg (13-7-1), which defeated Homewood-Flossmoor 3-0 to win the Brother Rice Regional were slated to play in the other sectional game.

“It was definitely a battle all the way,” Marist head coach Sean Maxwell said of the regional title. “Nick got the goal off of a dead ball. He’s our senior captain, and he delivered big for us.”

Maxwell gave credit to Oak Lawn’s effort – especially in the second half where Kruse received more pressure – though not as intense as how Stagg pressured and also was unsuccessful in producing a tying goal.

“Oak Lawn played well and gave us all that we could

Moments after getting knocked down in a collision with Stagg’s Matthew Angellotti (above), Marist’s Brennan Peltz goes back on defense after he scored the lone goal in a 1-0 regional victory Oct. 20.

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handle,” he said. “In fact, Oak Lawn’s coach (Nate Joiner) texted me and complimented us for our defense in the second half. Oak Lawn definitely had the better play in the second half because they just kept pressing.”

Joiner said he was proud of the way his team played despite coming up empty offensively.

“We did everything we could to tie that game,” he said. “Marist played a wellorganized team defense, and we didn’t have too many opportunities. I’m very proud of the effort and the team’s drive, but Marist has a great program over there.”

Abel Cavada, who delivered the shutout against fifth-seeded

Lockport with three saves, was the hard-luck loser in goal for Oak Lawn (14-8-1).

Against Lockport, the Spartans score two times in the first four minutes of the game and never lost their edge. Michal Szlafarski’s goal off a Giovanni Barrangan cross 83 seconds into the match opened the scoring, and Cody Figus’ goal less than three minutes later made it 2-0.

For Sandburg, Derek McCurdy registered the shutouts against H-F and the team’s 2-0 semifinal win over LincolnWay Central. Seamus Flanagan and Miguel Villanueva provided the offense for the Eagles against Lincoln-Way Central.

COMMUNITY FOCUS

STATE TENNIS

PBO knocks off Hyde Park for fall title

Sandburg freshman, Stagg seniors shine

The Palos Baseball Organization Pony Fall Ball Team won the Chicagoland Sunday Baseball League title.

The team went undefeated for the fall season and beat the No. 1 seed, Hyde Park, in the championship.

The team consists of Billy Djikas, Eddie Lovell, Jack O’Leary, Patrick O’Malley, Timothy Roe, Matthew Steinke, Austin Stone, Bryce Wiersma, Joseph Zaccone, Matthew Zielinski, and Clayton Bumsted. The leaders of the crew were Jason Wiersma, Nick Djikas, Todd Bumsted, and Tim Roe.

By Jeff Vorva

Chiefs registration

The District 230 Chiefs high school boys lacrosse team is accepting registration for the 2016 season November 2.

The Chiefs are a competitive The Palos Baseball Organization Pony Fall Ball Team went unbeaten during the fall season and went on to win the championship.

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team comprised of students from D230 schools Stagg, Sandburg and Andrew.

The Chiefs’ 2015 accomplishments include a 17-2 record and a South Suburban Conference regular season championship.

The JV squad finished 14-1 and won the SSC tournament and regular season titles.

For fees, contacts and registration information visit www. chiefshslax.com

PBO registration Nov. 4

The 2016 Palos Baseball Organization registration will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov.12 from 6 to 9 p.m at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.

Approximately 600 athletes are expected to register.

For more information, visit

www.palosbaseball.org.

Oak Lawn hosts baseball camp Oak Lawn High School is hosting a six week baseball camp starting Jan. 3. Oak Lawn head coach Bill Gerny will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning.

Space is limited. Registration is now under way.

For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866-622-4487.

We welcome submissions from the community at sports@ regionalpublishing.com.

Sports Editor

Sandburg freshman Anna Loureiro opened her state tennis career and Stagg seniors Leeza Bodnar-Silvia Kulbokas ended their state tennis careers in style last week.

Loureiro, who was seeded in the 17-32 bracket, held serve and finished in the top 32 after winning her first two matches in the championship bracket.

But after she got done beating Dunlap‘s Lexi Zowin 6-1, 6-0 and Timothy Christian’s Abygale Ahn 6-2, 6-2, Loureiro ran into a pair of buzzsaws.

She suffered a third-round defeat to Niles North’s Michelle Bacalla, 6-1, 6-0. Bacalla went on to finish sixth place.

The Sandburg freshman entered the consolation round and lost to Libertyville’s Danielle Blaser 6-4, 6-2.

Meanwhile Bodnar-Kulbokas had a long run in the tournament opening with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Rolling Meadows’ MacKenzie Differding-Stephanie Peric but suffered a 6-2, 6-0 setback to Glenbrook North’s Colette

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Sandburg freshman Anna Loureiro finished in the top 32 of the state tennis tournament.

O’Regan-Catherine O’Regan.

They recovered in the consolation round and beat Belvidere North’s Leraaen Abbott-Kayla Vittore 6-1, 6-0 and O’Fallan’s Kate Dumstorff-Bailey Bohnenstiehl 6-4, 7-5. Their run ended with a 6-4, 6-1 setback to Whitney Young’s Kara Barclay-Madison Beckham.

Sandburg’s second singles player, Natalie Schultz, was

eliminated after three matches.

Schultz was beaten 6-0, 6-0

by Rockford Boylan Catholic’s Ana Hatfield but recovered and topped Quincy’s Alexis Petty, 6-0, 6-2. But in the second round of the consolation, Schultz suffered a 6-0, 6-1 defeat at the hands of Caitlin Goldberg.

Sandburg’s doubles team of Julia Adduce-Stephanie Garoufalis was 0-2 but their consolation loss was a war as they were knocked off 7-5, 1-6, 11-9 by St. Ignatius’s Micaela DeMadalengoitia-Lindsay Pisorius.

Shepard’s Rachel HabbalBrooke Zielke lost a heartbreaking opening-round match, 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (4) to Plainfield North’s Meg Chadick-Kendall Junger.

They recovered and beat T.F. North’s Kayla Vaughn-Stephanie Saminiego before falling to Glenwood’s Natalie Odin-Anna Lytchakov.

Mother McAuley’s doubles team of Bridget HalleranGrace Turcich went 1-2 in the tournament including a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Massac County’s Megan Woolverton-Lucia Lacuesta in the first round of the consolation bracket.

FOOTBALL

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FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF PREVIEWS • CAPSULES AND PHOTOS BY JEFF VORVA

The hunt for state titles kicks off now

BARTLETT (5-4) at BROTHER RICE (8-1)

SANDBURG (6-3) at PALATINE (7-2)

MARIST (5-4) at NILES NOTRE DAME (8-1)

THE FACTS: Bartlett, the 28th seed, visits fifth seeded Brother Rice at 7 p.m. in a Class 8A first-round playoff game. Brother Rice is located at 10001 S. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Bartlett qualified for the playoffs 13 times and made it to the Class 8A semifinals in 2008. The team missed the playoffs in 2013 and 2014 and made it as an at-large team this year. Brother Rice has qualified 19 times and won a Class 6A state title in 1981 and finished second in 6A in 1985.

NOTEWORTHY: Bartlett’s record is unspectacular but the way the Hawks closed the season was eye-popping, beating East Aurora 41-8, West Chicago, 51-6, Streamwood, 50-6 and Glenbard East, 42-27. Brother Rice, led by quarterback Cam Miller (pictured) has won six straight since dropping a 28-0 decision to powerhouse Loyola, which drew the No. 1 seed in Class 8A. UP NEXT: The winner faces the South Elgin/Evanston winner in the second round.

THE FACTS: Sandburg, the 20th seed, visits 13th-seeded Palatine at 1 p.m. Saturday in a Class 8A first-round playoff game. Palatine High School is located at 1111 Rohlwing Rd., Palatine.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Sandburg qualified 29 times and made it to the semifinals in 1993 in Class 6A. Palatine qualified 20 times and finished second in the state in 1994. In 2012, the Pirates made to the Class 8A quarterfinals.

NOTEWORTHY: Sandburg gave Homewood-Flossmoor a tough first half but lost 55-21 and played Lincoln-Way East strong in a 25-21 loss to close the regular season. The Eagles slid to the 20th seed and coach Dave Wierzal (pictured) needs to get his team ready for another elite team. The Pirates were the only team to knock off Barrington during the regular season. On the other hand, the Pirates were humiliated by crosstown rival Fremd, 4919 in Fremd’s lone Mid-Suburban West Conference win.

UP NEXT: The winter faces the Oak Park-River Forest/Fremd winner in the second round.

THE FACTS: Marist, the 23rd seed, visits 10th seed Niles Notre Dame at 7 p.m. Friday in a Class 8A first-round game. Niles Notre Dame High School is located at 7655 W. Dempster St. in Niles.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Marist qualified for the postseason 16 times and finished second in Class 8A in 2009. The RedHawks had a school-record streak of six straight playoff appearances snapped last year but they are back. Notre Dame qualified 16 times and finished second in Class 5A in 1959.

NOTEWORTHY: Notre Dame lost just one game this season and it was to Marist. Marist won the matchup, 49-42, on Sept. 18 in Niles. It was a wild rollercoaster ride for both teams as they combined for more than 900 yards. The RedHawks exploded after the scored was knotted at 28-28 in the second half thanks to quarterback Brendan Skalitzky’s (pictured) 380 yards of passing.

UP NEXT: The winner faces the Barrington/Plainfield South winner in the second round.

RICHARDS (6-3) at MORGAN PARK (7-3)

SHEPARD (5-4) at SACRED HEART-GRIFFIN (9-0)

RICH CENTRAL (6-3) at ST. LAURENCE (7-2)

THE FACTS: Richards, the ninth seed in the southern bracket, visits eighth-seeded Morgan Park at Gately Stadium at 7:15 p.m. Saturday in a Class 6A first-round game. Gately Stadium is located at 810 E. 103rd St. in Chicago.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Richards qualified 33 times and took first place in Class 4A in 1988 and 1989 and second in 6A in 2001 and 2013. Morgan Park qualified 20 times including 15 straight appearances but usually gets bounced early.

NOTEWORTHY: Richards can be excused for looking ahead and hoping for a second-round battle with top-seeded Lincoln-Way North to extract some revenge for a 30-29 loss, but coach Tony Sheehan (pictured) is going to make sure his Bulldogs won’t take Morgan Park lightly. The Mustangs lost to Thornton (24-6) and Mt. Carmel (48-0) but since then dominated against seven Chicago Public League teams including a 60-0 win over Bogan UP NEXT: The winner faces the Lincoln-Way North-Champaign Centennial winner in the second round.

THE FACTS: Shepard, the 15th seed in the southern bracket, visits second-seeded Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a Class 6A first-round game. The school is located at 1200 W. Washington St. in Springfield.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: This is Shepard’s 13th trip to the state playoffs and first since 2012. Griffin qualified 36 times and won five state titles in the previous 10 years including back-to-back crowns in 2013 and 2014.

NOTEWORTHY: The good news for Shepard is that it qualified for the playoffs for the first time in since 2013 and it is in Class 6A rather than 7A. But the bad news for the Astros is they are facing an offensive juggernaut that scored 505 points in nine games.

Shepard running back R.J. Collins (pictured) and his crew can put points on the board, scoring 40 or more three times but can the defense hold Springfield down?

UP NEXT: The winner faces the Peoria Notre Dame-Normal West winner in the second round.

THE FACTS: Rich Central, the 12th seed in the northern bracket, visits fifth-seeded St. Laurence at 7 p.m. Friday in a Class 5A first-round game. St. Laurence High School is at 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Rich South qualified for the 13th time. In 2013, the Olympians made it to the Class 6A quarterfinals. St. Laurence qualified 15 times and won a Class 5A title in 1976 and finished second in 1979. This is the second year in a row the Vikings qualified after a streak of four straight years of missing the playoffs.

NOTEWORTHY: Rich Central can give up points. The Olympians allowed a combined 132 points in its three losses to Kaneland, Crete-Monee and Normal Community. St. Laurence and running back Fayezon Smart (pictured) racked up 448 points this year including scoring 70 or more points twice, so finding the end zone should not be a problem for the hosts.

UP NEXT: The winner faces the King-DuSable winner in the second round.

Bulldogs

ROUNDUP

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Brother Rice misses out on Blue title but ready to rumble in playoffs

“We’ve put together a couple of good halves, but we haven’t put together a good game yet,” Richards coach Tony Sheehan said. “The losses — we got beat by Geneva. The other two, we lost them.”

Anthony Quinn, who, like Doyle, played in the 2013 playoffs as a freshman, agreed.

“We have to start finishing games off, putting people away,” he said. “I think we still have a lot of potential, but we’ve got to stop putting ourselves in tough situations with penalties and stuff.”

A maturing offensive line should help quarterback Jake Moran and some of the other skill players. Returning tackles Joe Carpenter (6foot-2, 270 pounds) and Domantas Backus (60, 220) have been joined by guards Devonte Ware (5-11, 250) and Nick Mejia (5-11, 240), and center Sultan Benson (6-0, 270) to form a unit Doyle described as “big and physical — and they play together.”

“At the beginning of the year, we were trying to find the pieces,” Sheehan said. “We’ve had them in their spots for the last five weeks, and they’ve really grown as a unit. They are the key.

“Pat, to me, is the best running back in the area. He has the best vision I’ve ever seen from a back at Richards. When the line is clicking, we’re tough.”

How tough? Well, to get back to DeKalb, the Bulldogs would have to wade through a potential second-round rematch with LincolnWay North. Lemont is also in their half of the bracket.

“We’ve got a very tough road ahead, but we’re just worried about Morgan Park right now,” Sheehan said. “We’re 6-3. We’ve got to handle our business.

“They’re a big, physical team. They’re aggressive. We’re going to have our hands full.”

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Though Brother Rice had already secured a spot in Friday’s Class 8A state playoffs, the Crusaders were still focused on last Friday’s Catholic Blue battle against St. Rita.

With the possibility of a threeway tie in conference with a Rice win and a Loyola loss against Mt. Carmel, the Crusaders did their part with another strong offensive effort that resulted in a convincing 37-21 win over the Mustangs.

Brother Rice (8-1, 3-1) was denied a share of the Catholic Blue title when Loyola defeated Mt. Carmel. Still, Coach Brian Badke was pleased with his team’s performance and was looking forward to Friday’s battle against a 5-4 Bartlett team that is on a four-game winning streak.

“The team was especially determined because we were still playing for a Catholic League title – unfortunately Loyola beat Mt. Carmel,” Badke said. “Ever since our loss in week three to Loyola, the guys have rebounded well and know what to expect going forward.”

Against St. Rita, Julian Blain racked up 191 total yards and two touchdowns – catching six passes for 81 yards and running 110 more on four carries, which included a 90yard touchdown burst that extended Brother Rice’s lead to 27-7 midway through the third quarter.

“Blain has really turned it on over

the past few weeks, and he’s getting really hot at the right time,” Badke said. “He’s been pretty much a mainstay for us the past few years for us, playing both sides of the ball; however, his contributions right now have been big.”

Tied 7-all, the Crusaders scored twice for a 20-7 halftime lead – a 40-yard passing touchdown to Mike Kubil from quarterback Cam Miller (22-for-35, 328 yards, and three touchdowns) that capped a 91-yard drive and a one-yard keeper by Miller after he threw a 77-yard pass to Clifton Taylor After St. Rita cut the deficit in the fourth, Blain added a 3-yard TD catch about four minutes later, and St. Rita would never get any closer.

St. Laurence 56 Rock Island Alleman 7

The Vikings (7-2) closed out the regular season behind running of Fayezon Smart (257 yards on 21 carries with three touchdowns on runs of six, 17, and an 85-yard punt return) and the passing of Alex Martinez (6 of 10 for 163 yards and three touchdowns).

The other scores came from Dan Schadt (76-yard run and 93 yards overall), Romello Washington (passing touchdown), Willie Walton (four receptions for 141 yards and two touchdowns ), and David Lox (two TD receptions of 23 and 51 yards).

The Vikings racked up 578 yards

of total offense and became the highest scoring offense in school historry with 448 points, breaking the mark of the 1974 team record of 410 points set in a 14-game season.

Jimmy Burnette snagged his seventh interception of the season for the Vikings.

Stagg 49, Joliet Central 12

The Chargers (2-7, 1-6 SWSC Blue) closed out their regular season on a high note behind Herbert Hughes (11 carries, 202 yards, two rushing touchdowns) and Josh Sterling (50-yard touchdown reception and fumble recovered in end zone).

One of Hughes’ touchdowns was an 85-yard gallop.

“It was a great ending to a tough year and a good way for the kids to go out,” Stagg head coach Mike Fahey said. “It was senior night, and they kind of understood what this game meant as their last game in front of their parents, friends and school.”

Lincoln-Way East 25 Sandburg 21

The Eagles (6-3, 5-2) had a 21-10 lead but surrendered it in the SouthWest Suburban Blue contest on Friday. Lincoln-Way East intercepted Alec Fidan for the fourth time on Sandburg’s attempt to go ahead in the closing minutes.

Down 10-0 early, the Eagles rallied with a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter – with Fidan con-

necting with Avery Verble for the first score and then scoring on a fiveyard run for a 14-10 lead.

Joliet Catholic 35 Marist 28 The RedHawks (5-4, 4-3) fell short despite offensive contributions from quarterback Brendan Skalitzky (295 yards and four touchdowns), Liam Keffer (four catches, 98 yards), and James Dunican (three catches, 71 yards).

Shepard 19, Bremen 10 The Astros (5-4) secured a spot in the Class 6A state playoffs behind the offensive exploits of E.J. Rueck (131 yards and three touchdowns) and eight solo tackles from Rashad Frazier. Rueck’s touchdowns were on runs of 25 and 44 yards as well as a 40-yard fumble return.

Eisenhower 47 Evergreen Park 14

The Mustangs, who finished the season at 4-5, was led by a 68-yard touchdown from Kameron Brown to Mike Horton and a C.J. Brown scoring pass to Kris Nichols for 44 yards.

Guerin 37 Chicago Christian 7 The Knights, which received a touchdown pass from Henry Light, closed out the season at 1-8 and 0-5 in the Metro Suburban East Conference.

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THE NEXT LEVEL

Cotiguala is getting a kick out of final college season

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Orland Park’s Matt Cotiguala may have had a painful homecoming experience Oct. 17 but the rest of the season has gone well for him.

The senior punter from Lyons Township hit the ground and stayed there for a few minutes in a 27-10 loss to St. Xavier University after he was illegally hit after the punt.

But he returned to the game and had several more punts and added an extra point in the contest.

Through six games, he averaged 44.5 yards per punt and was 12 of 14 in field goals and 17 of 17 in extra points to help the Fighting Bees to a 4-2 record.

He earned three straight Mid-State Football Association Midwest League Special Teams Player of the Week honors this sea-

son. At one point, he was the NAIA’s leading punter.

Cotiguala took a long route to get to Danvenport, Iowa.

He had a redshirt season at Illinois State, played at the College of DuPage and Central Michigan before arriving at St. Ambrose.

He has his eye on pro ball after college.

“If I continue to do the things I’ve been able to do and the season ends well, I think a tryout is definitely a possibility,” he told the Quad City Times. “A tryout with an NFL team or a Canadian team, it would be an awesome experience and I’d love to take it on.

“Your passion is what drives you to reach your dreams and the dream of a kicker is to make it to the top level,” he added. “You see yourself kicking a field goal in an NFL game ... that’s what drove me when I first started and it’s still out there.”

Screaming Eagle saver Former Sandburg goalie Adam Zehme entered the week with a 5-3-1 record for the University of Southern Indiana including three shutouts.

In the Screaming Eagles’ 1-0 road victory over Missouri St. Louis Sunday, he was credited with seven saves. In the final minute, he made a save off a St. Louis header attempt. Zehme threw the ball to his offense and the Eacles scored the lone goal with less than five seconds left.

Couple of catches for Muhammad-Rodgers Former Richards quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers has been used as a receiver for Illinois State’s football team and he has two catches for 15 yards. He also added a punt return.

He was the Reporter-Regional Player of the Year in 2014.

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St. Ambrose senior Matt Cotiguala is having a big season both punting and kicking.

FOCUS ON ST. XAVIER

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISITAN

Playing with a purpose

Trinity golfers 12th in NCCAA tourney

Simms sets record as SXU tops TIU Setting a school record with 375 all-purpose yards in the game, junior wide receiver Stephen Simms (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso) led the 13th-ranked Saint Xavier University football team to a 27-18 win over Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Midwest League foe Trinity International University Saturday afternoon at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field in Chicago.

The Cougars (6-2 overall/3-0 MSFA) got two fourth-quarter touchdowns, both from Simms, to put the game out of reach for the visiting Trojans.

Simms did a little of everything for SXU in Saturday’s win scoring touchdowns on a kickoff return, a reception and a long run.

The previous record was set almost two years ago on November 2, 2013, when current assistant coach Nick DeBenedetti piled up 317 yards of all-purpose yardage against Saint Ambrose University. Saint Xavier head coach Mike Feminis also hit a milestone Saturday amassing career win No. 150 in his 17th season.

Simms finished with 124 rushing yards on 12 carries, six receptions for 85 yards, 162 yards on four kickoff returns and four yards on three punt returns for his recordsetting day. Junior quarterback John Rhode (Chicago Heights/Montini Catholic) completed 22 of his 39 pass attempts for 270 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, senior linebackers Dan Fitzgerald (Chicago/ St. Rita) and Michael Mettille (Morris/ Pennsylvania/Morris) as well as freshman defensive lineman Dmitri Joe (LaGrange Park/Nazareth Academy) all had solid performances. Fitzgerald led the charge with 13 total tackles and a forced fumble, while Mettille recorded 10 total tackles with a sack. Joe had seven tackles, including two tackles for losses and a three-yard sack.

Saint Xavier plays the final regular season home game on its 2015 schedule on Saturday, October 31. The Cougars host Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) in another MSFA Midwest League showdown at 1 p.m. at Deaton Field. Prior to the game, SXU’s 2015

File photo by Jeff Vorva

Stephen Simms, shown on the ground after making a dramatic touchdown catch in the playoffs last year, set an all-purpose yards record for SXU in a victory over Trinity International University.

senior class will be recognized with their parents in a special ceremony in honor of Senior Day.

EP golfer sharp in fi al fall event Turning in rounds of 77 and 78 respectively, junior Dan Kallianis (Evergreen Park/ Illinois Wesleyan University/Brother Rice) paced the men’s golf team with a two-day score of 155 to finish in a tie for 32nd place in the field at the NAIA Fall National Preview Tournament hosted by Saint Ambrose University (Iowa) Oct. 19-20 at TPC at Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. As a team, the Cougars tied for 19th place among the 23 teams competing in the event with a combined team score of 643. Coastal Georgia won the Preview with a two-day score of 595.

Junior Kyle Yaeger (Homer Glen/Lockport Township) finished in a tie for 54th place for SXU with a combined score of 159 (80, 79).

Sophomore Michael Perez (Sacramento, Calif./Christian Brothers) tied for 82nd place with a round of 78 Monday and an 84 on Tuesday for 164. Sophomore Jeff Stevens (Grand Haven, Mich./Muskegon CC/Grand Haven) and junior Robert Lively (LaGrange/ Nazareth Academy) rounded out the Cougars’ scoring Tuesday. Stevens tied for 89th place with a 165 (78, 87), while Lively posted a 172 (84, 88) to tie for 107th place.

Saint Xavier has now completed the fall portion of its 2015-16 schedule and heads into its winter training/conditioning program. The Cougars kick off their spring season with a road trip in March.

Willging’s birthday bash Winning the 5K race with a time of 17:59 and a 33-second margin over the next fastest competitor, sophomore Ellie Willging (Freeport/UIC/Freeport) earned herself a nice birthday gift Saturday in helping the No. 23 ranked Saint Xavier University women’s cross country team to a third-place team finish at the NAIA Seminole Valley Stampede hosted by Mount Mercy University (Iowa) at Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids, Mich.

The Cougars also got big performances from junior Nicole Maier (Burbank, Ill./ Olivet Nazarene/Reavis) and sophomore Sierra Downey (Stickney, Ill./Morton College/Morton West). Maier turned in a career-best time of 19:11 for 13th place overall and Downey was right behind with a season-best time of 19:12 for 14th place.

Tapia helps beat TCC Behind a pair of goals by freshman forward Orlando Tapia (Crystal Lake./Crystal Lake South), the men’s soccer team pulled away late for a 5-1 road win over Trinity Christian College in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) play Oct. 20 at Schaaf Athletics Complex in Palos Heights.

The Cougars (8-7-0 overall/5-4-0 CCAC) scored all five goals within the last 30 minutes of the game. SXU outshot the Trolls, 17-6, in the game, including an 11-3 advantage in shots on goal.

Mille looks rosy vs. Roosevelt Junior middle blocker Melanie Miller (Chicago, Ill./Western Illinois University/ Kenwood Academy) was a force at the net finishing with match-bests of 12 kills and four total blocks (three solos) to lead the volleyball team to a CCAC victory over Roosevelt University Oct. 20 at the Shannon Center in Chicago. The Cougars (17-9 overall/10-2 CCAC) took the match in three convincing sets by scores of 25-16, 25-17 and 25-14 and owned a .341 hitting percentage.

Other key contributors from the night for Saint Xavier were sophomore outside hitter/defensive specialist Sydney McPhillips (Chicago/Hampton University/Mother McAuley), red-shirt freshman setter Courtney Joyce (Chicago./Western Illinois University/Mother McAuley), senior right side Meghan Falsey (Schaumburg./Schaumburg) and sophomore libero Shauna Meagher (Island Lake/Carmel Catholic).

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

The competition and the courses at the NCCAA National Golf Championship proved to be challenging for Trinity Christian College finishing 12th out of 12 teams in the NCCAA Tournament over the weekend.

Playing on what is called the Bad and Ugly courses at Hombre Golf Club in Panama City Beach, Florida, the team posted a 693 in the first two days of play and did not advance to the final round of play.

Jonathan Zandstra led the team with rounds of 86 and 84.

After the first 18 holes he was in a tie for 48th place of the 66 golfers and with a couple of stroke improvement on day two he gained two positions and ended tied for 46th.

The next finisher for the team was Alek Svabek who shot an 89 and an 86 and finished in 55th place. Steven Massey ended in 58th place with rounds of 90 and 87. Matt Dail was the final scorer for the team with rounds of 91 and 92 for 64th place.

Evan Eissens shot a 7-over 79 on the first day and was in a tie for 24th place. He was not able to complete his second round and had to withdraw from the tournament.

The tournament appearance was a first for the Trolls, who are in their fifth season as a program.

Volleyball team wins four The team picked up four conference wins last week to improve to 18-15 overall and 14-2 in the CCAC. In a conference match at Calumet College of St. Joseph (Whiting, Indiana), the Trolls only allowed a total of 34 points in three sets. Trinity held the Crimson Wave to no more than 12 points in each set and finished the match with scores of 25-10, 25-12, 25-12.

Kacie Stoll led the team with 11 kills. Danielle Oeverman

had six kills with no errors in her eight swings.

Competing in a tournament against teams from the North Division of the conference, the Trolls bear Roosevelt, host Trinity International and Judson.

Trolls Race at Mt. Mercy After a two-week break from competition, the Trolls raced among a large field of NAIA schools in the NAIA Seminole Valley Stampede hosted by Mt. Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, Iowa). The women’s team, which is receiving votes in the NAIA poll, finished as one of the top teams. It placed fifth overall of the 20 teams. The men’s team was also in the top half with a ninth-place finish of 21 teams.

Ashley Jourdan was the lead runner for the Trolls as she crossed the finish line in fourth place with a time of 18:48. Jessica Disselkoen was just seconds behind at 19:02 and in 8th place.

The men’s team took their top 10 finish with three runners in the top 50 of 182 competitors. Cody Velthuizen had his best time of the season with a 26:17. He finished in 25th place overall. Michael Potter was in 35th place with a time of 26:35. Finishing at 26:45 and in 42nd was Keegan Fitzsimmons.

Trinity women’s soccer tops SXU After two conference losses, the Trolls got back into the win column with a victory over Saint Xavier University, 4-2 on Oct. 21.

Kayla Diemer scored two goals and two assists.

The team fell to 10-6 overall and 5-5 in the CCAC after a 4-0 loss to Trinity International University on Saturday.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

FOCUS ON MORAINE VALLEY

Moraine runners get up close at Chicago Marathon Before most people even thought about waking up Oct. 4, 24 members of Moraine Valley’s cross country teams, including coaches, headed downtown to volunteer at the Chicago Marathon.

This was the fourth time the team has helped at Station No. 4—mile 5.5 out of 26.2 miles. The team members were in charge of handing out Gatorade with some students taking the megaphone to direct thirsty runners. It was still dark when the crew arrived at their spot at 5 a.m. for setup. Former runner Diana Dinh got the Cyclones involved because she knows the woman in charge of the station—Tracy Mulhausen—who then asked coach Mark Horstmeyer if they wanted to help.

“I’m really proud of our teams—past and present—who get up very early in the morning to be at our station. When we leave—usually by 11 a.m.—the area looks like 38,000 runners and walkers had never passed by,” Horstmeyer said.

“It is a lot of work, and being on your feet for about six hours is tiring. But we enjoy doing it.”

Being a volunteer doesn’t always mean getting recognition or acknowledgement, but the Cyclones did hear plenty of thanks from the thousands of runners.

“It was fun and inspirational. It was tiring because we had to wake up early,

but it was still fun,” said first-year Cyclone runner Yuliana Olivares (Reavis). “People were thanking you, and it was great. Some people actually would stop to thank you.”

“It was a fun, new experience. What was great was being able to cooperate with my team, get that feeling of actually being a part of the marathon without actually running it,” said firstyear Cyclone runner Vicente Carbajal (Eisenhower). “I’ve never held my hand out for that long before.”

Along with lessons, the students had unique experiences in addition to giving back.

“The kids got to see world-class elite athletes, elite wheelchair athletes, and ordinary people who for a few hours on a Sunday morning become extraordinary for their efforts to complete 26.2 miles,” Horstmeyer said. “It’s inspiring and gratifying that in some small way we have been able to support that effort.”

Golfers second in regionals What a way to end the season. From a 20- to two-shot deficit, the Cyclones battled their way to a runners-up position in the NJCAA Region IV tournament (Oct. 8-10) qualifying them for the national tournament in May, only the third time in Cyclone golf history the entire team accomplished the feat.

Matt Contey (Lincoln-Way East), who was an individual national qualifier last year, helped his team follow in his footsteps by shooting 78, 77, 79.

“I’m very happy. It was a great way to finish the year. It was a great weekend, and the guys came through,” said coach Bob Freudenthal

Women’s tennis also qualifies for nationals The women’s tennis team team qualified for nationals for its fifth straight year after placing second in the NJCAA Region IV tournament.

Only one player had previously competed in regionals.

Reavis alum Alexis Kasper (fouth singles), Reavis product Elizabeth Doory (fifth singles), and Chicago Christian grad Bre Vollan (sixth singles) maintained perfection, each taking first in their respective flights.

Stagg product Agnieszka Szudy (third singles) and Doory/Vollan (third doubles) came in third place, respectively. At No. 1 singles, Haley Reiher (Chicago Christian) came in fourth. For their performance, Kasper, Doory and Vollan were named to the All-Region team to complement their All-Conference team designation. Second doubles team Szudy/Kasper also were All-Conference. Coach Nicole Selvaggio was

named Skyway Coach of the Year for the second straight season.

Soccer teams touch the sky in conference Following the men’s soccer team a week later, the women’s team claimed its own Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship Oct. 20, the teams’ first, ending a long drought. The last time they won any championship was the NJCAA Region IV crown in 2003. The Cyclones defeated their final conference foe, Morton College, 5-0.

Lauren Regan (Mother McAuley) hit a ball towards the goal that the Panthers’ keeper couldn’t handle. Substitute Paulina Stafira (Stagg) and scored shortly after on an individual effort while fighting off a few defenders before breaking through on goal. She created a third scoring opportunity for the Cyclones after finding a space in the box, beating a defender and being dragged down in the box. Bella Rodriguez (Kelly) converted Stafira’s penalty for the 3-0 lead. Stafira scored unassisted again before halftime.

Rodriguez, who is ranked second in the NJCAA Division I for shots on goal, added the final goal in the second half from an assist by Diana Lang (Marist).

Kaylyn Egyarto (Sandburg) earned a shutout in the net.

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Moraine Valley cross country runners volunteered for the Chicago Marathon earlier in the month.

In one of their last regular season games, the men’s soccer team took an uncharacteristic loss Oct. 17. The men fell 2-1 to 18th-ranked Kennedy-King College. In a closely fought game, the Cyclones went down a man within the third minute due to a red card, leaving the team with 10 players on the field for the rest of the game. The lone goal came from Elias Leyva (Addison Trail), who now leads with 12 for the season.

Volleyball team rolls in tournament opener The Cyclones started off the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference tournament Oct. 20 in winning fashion, taking a quick three-set victory over College of Lake County 25-11, 25-20, 25-15. Carolyn Yerkes (Marist) led the defense with 31 digs.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST All hail King Wally! Naaah. King Fin sounds better. Wally Findysz became the 2015 regular-season king, unseating defending king Jeff Vorva on a tiebreaker. Both had 71-18 records, but King Fin said the Marist-Joliet Catholic game would total 40 points and Vorva predicted 75. The final total was 63 and Vorva was closest, but the rule is closest without going over, so King Fin now wears the crown that was on Vorva’s sweaty head for a year. Rakow overtook Maholy for third place on the tiebreaker, with Rakow choosing 24 and Maholy picking 88. Nasella claimed the last slot. The boys had one of their best weeks ever (46-4) with King Fin and Vorva going 10-0. Now comes the playoffs and a race for the MVP title, which was also won by Vorva.

Last week: Postseason: Regular season: Rich Central at St. Laurence Richards at Morgan Park Shepard at Sacred Heart-Griffin Sandburg at Palatine Bartlett at Brother Rice Marist at Niles Notre Dame Rolling Meadows at Reavis Sycamore at Nazareth Harlem at Eisenhower Olivet Nazarene at SXU

Jeff Vorva 10-0 0-0 71-18 St. Laurence Richards Sacred Heart Sandburg Brother Rice Notre Dame Rolling Meadows Nazareth Harlem SXU

Anthony Nasella 9-1 0-0 51-38 St. Laurence Richards Shepard Sandburg Brother Rice Marist Reavis Sycamore Eisenhower SXU

Jason Maholy 8-2 0-0 63-26 St. Laurence Morgan Park Sacred Hart Sandburg Brother Rice Notre Dame Reavis Nazareth Eisenhower SXU

Wally Findysz 10-0 0-0 71-18 St. Laurence Morgan Park Sacred Heart Palatine Brother Rice Notre Dame Reavis Nazareth Eisenhower SXU

Bob Rakow 9-1 0-0 63-26 St. Laurence Richards Sacred Heart Palatine Brother Rice Marist Reavis Nazareth Eisenhower SXU

Images from last week’s sporting events

Marist volleyball player Cameron Enright, who wears No. 5, has one of the highest tosses for serves on the team. This one against Benet nearly kisses the ceiling and is as high as the school’s wrestling banners.

Stagg’s Jeremy Atkinson, right, and Marist’s Brice Wyderski chase down a ball in a regional soccer match on Oct. 20.

Madeline Dunterman of Marist gets ready to pound down a kill against Benet last Thursday.

Marist boys soccer coach Sean Maxwell and his team won a regional title despite being seeded 13th.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Stagg’s football team marched near the stands singing “We are the Chargers…the mighty, mighty Chargers,’’ during a regional soccer match Oct. 20. The Chargers were also happy on Friday night as they closed their season with a win over Joliet Central.

Cross Country Continued from Page 1 senior Catherine Viz (19th, 19:21), sophomore Nora Doyle (28th, 19:51) and junior Carlin McNulty (31st, 19:59).

The pack may be ready to go lower, given their willingness to follow Leonard and Leonard’s history.

“She’s an amazing team leader,” Murphy said.

“She really pushes all of us to be our best — and we’ve gotten stronger behind her as a team.”

Last season, Leonard shaved 36 seconds off her time from the regional to the sectional, then dropped another 18 seconds at state. As a freshman, her times also improved from regional to sectional to state.

“That’s always been my mentality,” Leonard said.

“The focus isn’t on winning. It’s on running the best time.”

Marist’s boys team also qualified for the sectional, finishing fourth overall behind champion Hinsdale South. Redhawks scorers included Eddie Slack (12th, 16:22), Kyle O’Farrell (13th, 16:24), Matt Wagner (15th, 16:28), Jack Kelly (22nd, 16:44) and Paul

Lesley (46th, 17:44).

Brother Rice earned a ticket to the sectional with a sixth-place finish behind Joe Sweeney (14th, 16:27), Jack Mongan (27th, 17:04), Matt McKendry (31st, 17:12), Steve Sloan (34th, 17:22) and Jake Rafferty (35th, 17:22).

Richards had two individual qualifiers: Jason Mallo (6th, 15:52) and Marek Warywoda (24th, 16:49).

In other regional action:

CLASS 3A Sandburg Regional: Boys Sandburg, the No. 1 ranked team in the country according to two websites, rested some of their top runners and the team still romped to the team title, posting 21 points to finish ahead of Shepard (67), Oak Lawn (102), Eisenhower (124), Argo (137) and Stagg (148). Brandon Lukas (15:11) and David Gleisner (15:14) finished 1-2 for the Eagles, followed

by Dan Laskero (4th, 15:26), Paul Sieczkowski (6th, 15:45) and Alex Szymanski (8th, 15:50). Shepard’s Caleb Washington (3rd, 15:24) and Paul Milkus

(5th, 15:36) rounded out the top five.

Sandburg Regional: Girls Sandburg won the team title with 44 points. Mother McAuley (3rd, 54), Stagg (4th, 118), Shepard (5th, 167) and Oak Lawn (6th, 170) also moved on to sectional competition.

McAuley’s Ashley Canner finished first individually, in 18:25, followed by teammate Ashley Bryja.

Rounding out the top five were Sandburg’s Erica Cerva (18:43), Shepard’s Kelli Callahan (18:50) and Sandburg’s Jade Lukas (19:00).

CLASS 2A Riverside-Brookfi ld Regional: Boys

Evergreen Park advanced with a sixth-place finish. The Mustangs’ scorers were: Ricky Mutnansky (30th, 18:38), Max Schultz (32nd, 18:42), Daniel Meza (36th, 19:03), Horace Holifield (41st, 19:39) and Dan Novak (43rd, 19:53).

Qualifying as individuals were St. Laurence’s Cesar Vega (22nd, 17:50) and Jorge Velazco (29th, 18:33).

CLASS 2A Riverside-Brookfi ld Regional: Girls

Evergreen Park finished fourth as a team to advance. The Mustangs’ scorers were: Katie Sammon (19th, 22:26), Megan Quick (20th, 22:27), Kayley Burke (23rd, 22:38), Isabella Villamil (24th, 22:39) and Emily Huneck (25th, 22:41).

CLASS 1A Bishop McNamara Regional: Girls Chicago Christian, behind individual champ April van Ryn (19:06), won the team title with a total of 33, far ahead of runner-up Clifton Central (72). Jill Van Dyk (5th, 19:57), Allie Boss (7th, 20:15), Cassidy VandeKamp (8th, 20:16) and Becca Falb (12th, 21:01) were the Knights’ other scorers.

Aurora Chrisitan Regional: Girls

Queen of Peace finished fifth to advance to sectional competition. Hannah Skrypken finished 22nd overall in 22:26 to pace the Pride.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANNE STONE, GREEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 019851 10045 S. WALNUT TERRACE UNIT #101 PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10045 S. WALNUT TERRACE UNIT #101, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-301-006-1001.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-20038. 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 Attorney File No. 14-14-20038 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 019851 TJSC#: 35-13083 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB. Plaintiff, -v.MIROSLAW WISNIEWSKI A/K/A MIROSLAW A WISNIEWSKI, URSZULA WISNIEWSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 14132 8913 SOUTH 85TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 2, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8913 SOUTH 85TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-104-024-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1224049.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1224049 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 14132 TJSC#: 35-12852 I674075

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DAVID W. KOSIR, THE SKYLA CONDOMINIUMS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 005633 8716 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #3S HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 3, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8716 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #3S, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-207-025-1013.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-05492. 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 Attorney File No. 14-15-05492 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 005633 TJSC#: 35-13310 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I674010

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

BEVERLY A. JILEK AKA BEVERLY JILEK; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants 15 CH 6054 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 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 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. 23-15-203-009-0000.

Commonly known as 8844 West 104th Street, Palos Hills, Illinois 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 605631890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LIBERTY FEDERAL BANK F/K/A HINSDALE FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS Plaintiff, -v.DALE R. STOUT, JAMES SAMUELSON, APRIL ZANG, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CAROL L. HORTON, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., MSW CAPITAL, LLC, LVNV FUNDING LLC, HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CAROL L. HORTON (DECEASED) Defendants 15 CH 004138 9339 S. 80TH COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 24, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9339 S. 80TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-409-007. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01844.

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 Attorney File No. 14-15-01844 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 004138 TJSC#: 35-12048 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I672864

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ILIRJAN RREDHI, HURMA RETHI, MIMOZA RREDHI, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 7132 7 COUR MICHELE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7 COUR MICHELE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-111-008-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502185. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1502185 Attorney Code.

91220 Case Number: 15 CH 7132 TJSC#: 35-11414 I673708

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.PHILLIP N RAINES, PHILLIP N. RAINES, TRUSTEE OF THE PHILLIP N. RAINES REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST AGREEMENT, DATED JANUARY 21, 2005, CITIBANK, N.A., VILLAGE SQUARE OF ORLAND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, VILLAGE SQUARE OF ORLAND UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 18079 9316 BRADFORD LANE Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9316 BRADFORD LANE, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-15-301-026-1074 VOL. 146.

The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $177,313.04. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 14-0974. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 14-0974 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 14 CH 18079 TJSC#: 35-13179 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I673908

NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ANTONIO D. MUSSARI, TASHA S. MUSSARI, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, MIDFIRST BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 011246 9423 S. 78TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 24, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9423 S. 78TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-321-004. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-12413.

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 Attorney File No. 14-14-12413 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 011246 TJSC#: 35-15235 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Southwest • Section 2, Page 9

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS THIS WEEK Tuesday Luncheon: Personal growth book review by author Deepening your relationship with your Soul will be the focus at a Tuesday luncheon on Nov. 3, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Life coach Lisa Espinosa will discuss her recently published book, “Answering Your Inner Calling,” in which she shares five simple yet powerful practices that teach how to deepen your relationship with your Soul and step more fully into your life’s purpose. The book explains ways in which your Soul talks to you, how to stay awake to its guidance, and how to find and compassionately heal those parts of you that can sabotage your efforts.

Espinosa is a personal and spiritual growth coach who helps women connect with their Souls. She has led several popular retreats and classes in the past year at The Center.

The luncheon costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. For further information, interested persons should call The Center at 361-3650.

a night full of sped up games and free Oberweis ice cream.

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

UPCOMING Christmas basketry workshop The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, will offer a Basketry workshop on Saturday, Nov.7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Lois Shive of Palos Heights will offer instruction in a choice of two simple but beautiful Christmas baskets, which can be completed at the workshop.

The baskets feature colorful Christmas accents and require no previous basketry experience.

The workshop costs $30 plus a $12 materials fee. Students are invited to bring a sack lunch.

Advance registration is required. Call 361-3650.

Women’s personal growth retreat

A women’s personal growth retreat will be hosted on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Center at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Center Cinema Led by Pat Meneghini, PhD, the retreat will be “Vampyr” will be shown this Friday, at 6:30 a day of recognizing what beautiful women we are p.m., as part of the monthly Center Cinema series at and learning to express that beauty in our thoughts, The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. actions, and appearance. The day will hold time “Vampyr” is Carl Theodor Dryer’s 1932 film, which Center Cinema organizer Mark Walker de- for sharing and listening, reflecting, walking in the scribes as a little-seen but brilliant movie, just in woods, being creative, and enjoying the fellowship time for Halloween. A discussion follows the movie. of kindred spirits.

The cost per participant is $45, which includes Free popcorn is served. leadership, lunch, and supplies. Advance registration No fee is charged but pre-registration is necessary. is required.

For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

Call The Center at 361-3650.

Art classes at Log Cabin Center

The Log Cabin Center for the Arts offers new sessions of art classes beginning the week of Nov. 2, at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

On Monday, Nov. 2, Lapidary classes with Larry Rothenberg and Pastel Painting with Susan Flanagan begin at 9 a.m., Calligraphy classes with Marge Boyd begin at 1 p.m., and Silver Jewelry Classes with Dan Snyder begin at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

A Tuesday night Silver Jewelry class is also offered for setting lapidary stones into silver, taught

by Dave Sanders beginning Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Georgann Ring offers Knitting and Crochet instruction on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 2, and also on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Nov. 6. Stoneware Pottery classes with instructor Karen Stasky begin on Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m. and Thursday evening, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Advance registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

The Bridge Teen Center programs • Halloween Party - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a Halloween party with games, prizes and free food from White Castle.

• Screen Printing - 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 10 and 17, students will learn how to screen print their own T-shirt or tote bag.

• Gratitude Month: Design Your Thankful Journal - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3, wants to encourage students to be more grateful. Students will design a journal that they can use to write down three things they are thankful for daily.

• #Skills: Sharp Dressed Men - 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 3, will teach male students how to dress sharply and style their own hair.

• Portrait Photography - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4, a program with Behnke Fine Portraiture to teach students how to take professional portraits.

• Electrical Engineering Projects - 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 4, a program with Devry University to teach students how to wire a fan, an FM radio and more.

• Fiction Writing Workshop - 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, students will participate in a fiction writing workshop to get their ideas on paper and to learn writing exercises from a professional.

• Apple Cider Bar & Monopoly - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5, students will enjoy some apple cider while playing a game of monopoly.

• Zumba - 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19, students will learn the basics of this Latin style dance workout.

• Speed Gaming - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. 6,

‘A is for Arab’ exhibit coming to Moraine Valley

ARIES (March 21-April 19): During the week ahead you might find relationships as exciting as they are exasperating. Some people may find your ideas a bit outrageous, or you may find them somewhat unpredictable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): All good things come to those who wait. In your case, wait until next weekend to make crucial decisions. In the meantime you can focus your attention on being forgiving and kind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): He who hesitates is probably unpredictable. You may be undecided about someone or something.

As the week unfolds you may be glad you waited because additional facts may emerge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can’t cancel the cameraman once the film is rolling. You may be enlightened or inspired by someone’s sincere, but impulsive, reactions to your words or actions

TONY PINTO If you’re looking for an honest and true biopic, “Steve Jobs” is not it. If you want something that distorts reality at times to make a great movie, then here you go.

“Steve Jobs” is a great movie up to the end (you’ll hear about that failing later) unless you are Steve Jobs or anyone else portrayed in it.

Whether you have realized it or not, Steve Jobs has influenced many of us — enough so that this is the second movie about him in two years. In the other he was portrayed by Ashton Kutcher, who was probably a bad choice.

This writer could tell you how he just checked his iPhone and how he is writing this on his iMac, which is not really important, but it helps to show the scope of Steve Jobs’ reach.

Everyone has or knows someone with an Apple product, but no one knows Jobs. Writer Aaron Sorkin and director Danny Boyle take us on a three-act journey telling us a story about this crazed genius. If you don’t know anything about Jobs already this film skips his time in a garage and everything else that happens before he was a rich white guy.

Jobs is portrayed wonderfully

by Michael Fassbender. There may be no physical resemblance but he embodies the drive and passion Jobs had. He portrays this real-life figure throughout a span of 14 years. We see him go from

In recognition of Arab Heritage Month in November, the Arab Student Union and Celebrating Diversity Committee at Moraine Valley Community College will sponsor a traveling exhibit, “A is for Arab: Stereotypes in U.S. Popular Culture” Nov. 5 through Dec. 10.

It will be hosted in the Library, Building L, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, during the Library’s open hours. An opening event in the Library is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a Community Reception and Discussion will be Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It is free and open to all.

The “A is for Arab” exhibition depicts different ways Arabs are portrayed in popular media.

Considered powerful, accessible and compelling, it features images from the Jack G. Shaheen Archive, and reveals and critiques the stereotypical portrayals of Arabs and Muslims in U.S. popular culture.

Providing historical context about these images, which range from film stills to comic books to editorial cartoons, this exhibition aims to educate and stimulate discussion about the impact of stereotypes on both individual perceptions and national policy.

(NOTICE: Ratings for each film For more, email Nina Shoman-Dajani at shoman- begin with a ‘star’ rating — one dajanim@morainevalley.edu or call 974-5229. star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association Moraine Valley presents of America rating, and then by ‘Reefer Madness’ spoof a family-viewing guide, the key Don’t resist the spoofy fun that is “Reefer Madness” at Moraine Valley Community College. The for which appears below.)

Michael Fassbender portrays Steve Jobs in the second movie about him in two years.

long hair and bow tie to glasses and dad jeans.

It’s ironic that he wears dad jeans because he was never much of a father. One of the main stories of the film is his refusal to acknowledge his daughter Lisa (performed expertly by three different actresses). The ex-girlfriend Chrisann Brennan (Katherine Waterston) always seems to show up looking for money and tries to force him to admit he’s the dad.

It also stars Jeff Daniels as Apple CEO John Sculley, the man who is infamous for firing Jobs.

Apple co-founder and old friend Steve Wozniak gets portrayed by Seth Rogan. We also get his to see his right hand women Joanna Hoffman (Kate Winslet). Jobs may be a genius but he can’t see she loves him. One of the films biggest strong points is the acting.

This film is never boring, it’s actually quite frantic. Most of

the scenes take place before key product launch demonstrations.

Two of the three products we see actually fail.

The biggest flaw of the film is the end. In the film it paints a clear picture of Steve Jobs as one type of person but at the end he changes. Without giving away too much information we see an ending that is not earned or justified.

In the span of about 10 minutes this film went from a must watch to a disappointment.

It would have been be easy for the writer and director to try and redeem the flawed figures, which they don’t. They don’t even make us try to like them at all, which is a blessing. Basically we are shown the problems of a rich white guy for two hours, and if you can deal with that you might actually enjoy this film.

Tony Pinto’s grade: B

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN

Academic Theater production will be Nov. 6 to 15, in the Dorothy Menker Theater, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 3 p.m., and are followed by a talk-back session. Tickets are $12 for the general public and $10 for seniors and students.

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tonguein-cheek look at the hysteria caused when cleancut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.

“Reefer Madness” is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary. It contains adult humor, religious parody, and simulated drug use, as well as suggested violence and sexual explicitness; therefore, it may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Tickets to “Reefer Madness” and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley. edu/fpac, by calling 974-5500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders

Second ‘Steve Jobs’ gets it right until final credits

in the coming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The results can be inconsistent and unpredictable if you mix business and pleasure. In the upcoming week you should be careful to not let emotional issues cloud your business outlook.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep a steady hand on the rudder.

A key relationship could be temporarily upside down this week.

Someone prefers to play the field when the other hopes for a long term commitment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your week ahead may be focused upon your job or your coworkers.

Settle your differences as soon as possible to maintain the peace. A brief upset might result in a better understanding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dust off your coping skills. You may need to play the part of a hard-headed financial adviser so that joint funds are not misused.

You are sensitive to nuances in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When the ducks aren’t lined up in a row the feathers could fly.

Focus on planning ahead at the end of the week. Until then remain gallant, generous and completely open-minded.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Forgive and forget. Things may not go quite as expected during the week ahead but you will still be delighted by the kindness of strangers. There may be an advantage to sudden changes and upsets.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid spending money on a popular craze in the week to come. If you are caught up in a financial situation, at least obtain some feedback from an independent source before acting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your love life might become breaking news in the week ahead.

Partners may be indecisive or possibly changeable. Or, it might be you who has fleeting moments of uncertainty.

STARTING THIS WEEK: “PIXELS”: Fans of video games of the 1980s are likely to get the biggest kick out of this effects-crammed fantasy directed

by Chris Columbus ... no slouch in the fantasy department, as the first two “Harry Potter” movies proved.

Adam Sandler plays a champ of such games, summoned to help his childhood friend — the U.S. president (Kevin James ... yes, the “King of Queens” as president) — counter an attack by aliens that take the form of the games’ characters. Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”), Josh Gad and Sean Bean also appear, but the top stars here clearly are the visual wizards behind the scenes. DVD extras: two “makingof” documentaries; music video. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “SOUTHPAW”: Written by “Sons of Anarchy” mentor Kurt Sutter, this expectedly gritty drama — directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”) — draws a fine performance from Jake Gyllenhaal, playing a boxer who struggles to overcome an injury and a personal tragedy to defend his title against a cocky rival (Miguel Gomez). Forest Whitaker plays the hero`s new trainer in a solid cast that also includes Rachel McAdams, Naomie Harris (“Skyfall”), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, singer Rita Ora and actual boxer Victor Ortiz. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE GIFT”: Currently costarring in “Black Mass,” Joel Edgerton wrote and directed this thriller, in which he also plays the bearer of many presents to two spouses (Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall) ... much to the recipients’ eventual discomfort.

Their benefactor knew the husband in high school, and the men share a secret from their past that ultimately could destroy the marriage once it’s revealed. Co-stars include Busy Philipps, Alison Tol-

man (“Fargo”) and Katie Aselton (“The League”). *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “DOWNTON ABBEY SEASONS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5”: As any fan of the globally popular, muchhonored television phenomenon created by Julian Fellowes will recognize immediately, here’s a great way to get ready for its concluding round that begins its American run in January. All of the preceding episodes are here, presented as originally shown in England, as the lives of the privileged Crawley family and their servants unfold during the era of World War I. Cast members include Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Dan Stevens, Joanne Froggatt and Shirley MacLaine. **** (Not rated: AS) “MAX”: With an appeal similar to that of “Dolphin Tale” and “Big Miracle,” the heartwarming story of a military dog is told in this good-for-all-ages drama, Max being the title canine sent home from Afghanistan after his Marine handler (Robbie Amell, “The Flash”) is wounded. The soldier’s troubled teen brother (Josh Wiggins) is the only person Max warms to, and the two end up being each other’s potential saviors. Lauren Graham (“Gilmore Girls,” “Parenthood”) and Thomas Haden Church also star. DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (PG: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MASTERPIECE: HOME FIRES”: Two residents of a World War II-era English village vie for control of a service organization known as the Women’s Institute in this drama, which offers its final two episodes on home video before PBS broadcasts them. Samantha Bond — who was Miss Moneypenny to Pierce Brosnan’s incarnation of Agent 007 — and Francesca Annis (`Cranford”) star as the rivals for leadership. The saga opens with the Institute facing an uncertain-at-best future as the outbreak of war looms in August 1939. Ruth Gemmell, Claire Rushbrook and Rachel Hurd-Wood also appear. *** (Not rated: AS) (Also on Blu-ray)

COMING SOON: “INSIDE OUT” (Nov. 3): A youngster’s emotions take over, quite literally, when she moves

to a new town in this animated Disney-Pixar tale; voices include Amy Poehler and Bill Hader. (PG: AS) “VACATION” (Nov. 3): All grown up now, Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) follows his father’s path by taking his own family on an eventful trek to Walley World.

(R: AS, N, P) “MR. HOLMES” (Nov. 10): The retired Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) is determined to solve one last mystery; Laura Linney also stars. (PG: AS, V) “TERMINATOR GENISYS” (Nov. 10): He’ll be back, all right: Arnold Schwarzenegger returns in a reboot of the sci-fi saga. (PG13: N, P, V) “TRAINWRECK” (Nov. 10): A sports doctor (Bill Hader) prompts a free-spirited journalist (Amy Schumer) to consider commitment. (R and unrated versions: AS, N, P) “ZOO: SEASON ONE” (Dec. 1): CBS’ miniseries, based on a novel co-written by James Patterson, puts animals on the warpath around the world; James Wolk and Kristen Connolly star. (Not rated: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Southwest Alliance Church Sunday Worship Service 11:00AM Followed by food & fellowship

Friday night studies 7:00PM

9855 Kean Ave Palos Hills, IL 60465 Senior Pastor: Pastor Kim & English Ministry Pastor: Pastor Larry welcome you.

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OUT & ABOUT Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Southwest • Section 2, Page 10

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Frighteningly easy-to-make Halloween treats

By Wolfgang Puck

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The Log Cabin Center for the Arts at The Center offers a Thanksgiving pottery class for families or adults. Pictured are cornucopias made in the family art workshop.

Thanksgiving family pottery class will create cornucopias out of clay A pottery class for families and adults will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 14, from 2 to 3 p.m.

The Log Cabin Art Center is part of The Center, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any

age, or adults without children, to make clay cornucopias, with an array of clay fruits and vegetables on Nov. 7 and to come back to glaze their creations on Nov. 14.

The class fee is $18 per person and includes all supplies and two kiln firings. Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Deadline extended to enter Chicago Zoological Society’s Photo Contest The deadline for submitting entries to the Chicago Zoological Society’s 2015 Photo Contest has been extended to Monday, Oct. 26.

Residents are encouraged to bring a camera and a chance to win the grand prize: a behind-thescenes adventure with Brookfield Zoo’s giraffes. The experience will allow the winner and up to five guests an opportunity to meet the giraffe herd and feed them some of their favorite food items Photo submissions should be 8 x 10 inches and either color or black-and-white. The photos must feature an animal, although they do not have to be taken at Brookfield Zoo. Photos with people will not be accepted. Do not frame or mat the photo.

Residents can enter by filling out an entry form and taping it to the back of the photo (one entry per person). Participants can download forms and the official 2015 Photo Contest rules from the Chicago Zoological Society’s website at www.CZS. org/PhotoContest. Forms are also available at the zoo’s north and south information kiosks or by calling (708) 688-8351 Send entries to: Brookfield Zoo, 2015 Photo Contest, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513. Photos may also be dropped off at the zoo’s South Gate reception area.

All entries must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Entries will not be returned.

Judges will select one grandprize winner from all entries.

In addition, a first-, second-, and third-place winner will be selected in two age categories: adult (12 and older) and child (11 and under). Winners will be notified by phone and invited to an awards reception on Saturday,

Nov. 14. Winning photos will be displayed in the zoo’s Discovery Center lobby at least through the end of the year, as well as on www.CZS.org.

I didn’t really know much about the American tradition of celebrating Halloween when I was growing up in Austria in the 1950s.

Around the same time of year, we observed Seleenwoche (All Souls’ Week). No candy was involved.

Instead, the tradition was to leave out on a table in our home a lantern and bread and water to welcome middle-of-the-night visits from souls of dearly departed ones.

So, I was surprised when I first arrived in the United States in the mid-1970s and saw strangely costumed little spirits trooping through darkened neighborhoods on October 31. Had I not been working in a restaurant kitchen that night, I really wouldn’t have known what to do when the children came to my door, holding out their bags, and I might have been on the receiving end of a prank.

As it was, I was puzzled that some restaurant customers showed up wearing strange outfits, too.

All that has changed, of course.

Over the past 26 years, I’ve witnessed my four American-born sons all plan their costumes each year. I’ve occasionally accompanied them for a little trickor-treating. And they’ve indulged their papa from time to time with a few pieces of their chocolate.

Nowadays, of course, with safety and security on all of our minds, more and more parents plan at-home Halloween parties for the children and their friends. Grownups, too, will organize costumed get-togethers. Usually, the food served winds up being the usual assortment of bite-sized candies, plus a few dips and maybe takeout or a delivery pizza. After all, life can be busy, especially when the holiday falls on a weeknight.

This year, however, Halloween comes on a Saturday. Not that a weekend makes it any easier, what with all the activities children and grownups alike seem to cram into their weekends.

Still, I’d like to offer up an idea for at least one treat you can make yourself for the party this Saturday, whether you’re throwing it yourself or want to bring something over to someone else’s party. My recipe for Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Lollipops calls for only four common ingredients (plus some lollipop sticks, which you can find in well-stocked kitchen supply stores and some crafts shops). It takes just a few minutes of easy preparation and then requires just half an hour or so of chilling time in the refrigerator before they are ready to serve.

Feel free to get creative with the recipe, too. Include other types of chocolate. Substitute different kinds of nut butter if there are concerns about peanuts. You could even try adding some seedless rai-

sins to the mixture.

Just be prepared: The speed at which these delicious treats disappear can be frightening!

CRISPY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LOLLIPOPS Makes about 3 dozen • 8 ounces (250 g) goodquality milk chocolate • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 5 ounces (150 mL) creamy or crunchy peanut butter, at room temperature • 3 cups (750 mL) crispy puffed rice cereal Break up or carefully chop the chocolate into small chunks.

Put them in a microwave-proof mixing bowl and drizzle in the vegetable oil.

Put the bowl in the microwave oven. Microwave the mixture at the medium, or 50 percent, power setting for 20 seconds. Check the chocolate: The goal is for it to look uniformly shiny. Repeat at 20-second intervals as necessary, up to a total of about 1 1/2 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave oven and of the particular chocolate you are using.

When the chocolate looks shiny, remove the bowl from the microwave oven. With a sturdy spoon, stir the chocolate until it is completely melted and smooth.

Add the peanut butter to the David Pimborough/Fotolia.com bowl of melted chocolate. With a These puffed rice cereal cakes are similar to the “lollipops” in Wolfgang sturdy rubber or silicone spatula, Puck’s recipe. Just replace the wrappers with cardboard lollipop sticks and fold the peanut butter into the pop them into the refrigerator. chocolate until smoothly combined.

Add the rice cereal to the bowl.

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Immediately line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.

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