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Teaching lessons in freedom Veterans share their stories at Finley Junior High in Chicago Ridge

By Joe Boyle They shared stories about their years of service. And they joked about and discussed their childhoods and what they are doing now.

Veterans of former conflicts and wars were the invited guests at the Finley Junior High School Veterans Day observance that was held at the Chicago Ridge school on Friday morning. Veterans shared their stories during a breakfast held at the school before the ceremony. Listening to the conversations were

parents, students, teachers and public officials.

Harry Ehmpke, a U.S. Marine veteran and an Evergreen Park native, discussed his years of service from 1965 through 1969. This included a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1966 through 1968.

“We had to dig ditches and lay down ready to fire,” recalled Ehmpke of his stint in Vietnam. “We had things crawling on us but you didn’t bother to look. A lot of the time, we just had to wait.”

A large crowd that included students, teach-

ers and members of the community attended the ceremony that followed the breakfast.

Laura Grachan, principal at Finley Junior High School, told the audience that “once again it is popular to express patriotism for our country. Many events that have happened make us realize what we have.”

Grachan pointed out that it is thanks to the courage of U.S. veterans that the nation has remained free.

See VETERANS, Page 7

Photo by Joe Boyle

A Finley Junior High School student presents a poppy to Vietnam Marine Corps veteran Harry Ehmpke, a native of Evergreen Park, during a Veterans Day ceremony held Friday at the Chicago Ridge school.

Looking on is Vietnam veteran Rodger Bale.

EP resident focused on sending holiday help to Puerto Rico

By Joe Boyle

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‘I wasn’t ready to die’

Oak Lawn resident Mike Shrader participated in the Bear Down flag unfurling ceremony before Sunday’s Bears-Packers game at Soldier Field.

Oak Lawn resident survives battle with cancer, enjoys thrilling day at Soldier Field

Oak Lawn residents Mike and Susan Shrader are all smiles at Sunday’s BearsPackers game at Soldier Field.

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Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton greets Myriam Morales (left) and Linda Kay, the owner of the Mongan Dance Academy in the village.

to rent another van for all the clothing that was donated.”

The reason Morales decided to make the collections is that through the assistance of friends from Chicago’s North Side they were able to have the goods sent on a ship with transportation provided when it reached the island.

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Cook County Commissioner Moody won’t seek re-election

By Sharon L. Filkins Oak Lawn resident Mike Shrader and his wife, Susan, attended the Bears vs.

Green Bay Packers game on Sunday at Soldier Field. But this was not just a routine family outing.

Yes, he is a Bears fan, but Shrader is also a survivor of pancreatic cancer. Because of his remarkable recovery, he was selected

by Advocate Christ Medical Center to attend the November game in recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

As honored guests, Shrader and his wife were recognized before the game and participated in the Bear Down flag unfurling ceremony that takes place on the field before the game.

“It was an honor and a privilege to be asked to do this,” said Shrader. “I was thrilled to be able to hold the flag and to show my respect for our veterans.”

Shrader is a former Chicago firefighter, and in 2001 he joined the hundreds of firefighters who traveled to New York in the weeks after the Twin Towers crumbled in the 9/11 attacks.

“I worked on one of the bucket brigades sifting through the ruins,” he said.

Shrader said he has always been healthy and active and hardly ever sick. That is

Myriam Morales was shaken when she learned that Hurricane Maria had ravaged Puerto Rico on Sept. 20. The Evergreen Park resident was relieved when a week later she was able to contact her parents, who live on the island.

But she would not rest until she was able to contact other relatives, such as her aunt, Orquidea Guzman, and her grandmother, Benedicta Burgos, who turned 100 years old this year. Morales wanted to help other people who have families in Puerto Rico, where many cities and towns were without power and roads were damaged preventing vehicles from getting in.

Linda Kay, owner of Mongan Dance Academy in Evergreen Park, accepted Morales’ suggestion that her studio could be used to collect donations to help the victims of the hurricane. Morales, whose daughter, Abigail, 9, attends the dance academy, was thankful.

“Southsiders for Puerto Rico” took place less than two weeks after the hurricane hit and residents came from all over, not just Evergreen Park, to donate and help.

“Yeah, we ended up with a 17foot truck for supplies like toiletries, paper towels and cases of water,” Morales said. “We had

By Dermot Connolly

until January of 2016.

“It was during the holiday season of December 2015 that I began to feel bad,” recalled Shrader. “I have always had a good appetite, but I just didn’t feel like eating. I was getting nauseous and had some pain on my left side and was losing weight.

“On Jan. 7, 2016, the pain was so bad I asked my wife to take me to the ER at Advocate Christ. When the diagnosis was pancreatic cancer, I figured it was the end of the line for me. I knew people usually didn’t survive this cancer. I decided not to even try any treatment. I would just let nature take its course.”

He was told that without treatment he had about 16 weeks to live. However, in his case, he was told he had an option of surgery.

“With my wife and daughter in tears, begging me not to give up and to please

agree to the surgery, I realized that I wasn’t ready to die yet,” Shrader said. It was clear that they were not going to let me take a ‘do-nothing’ approach.”

On Jan. 13, just six days after his diagnosis, he underwent surgery performed by Dr. Marc Mesleh, a hepatobiliary surgeon at Advocate Christ.

Unbelievably, five weeks after his operation, Shrader was on vacation in St. Lucia and was able to do some snorkeling before he had to start his chemo and radiation treatments.

“I handled the chemo better than I did the radiation,” said Shrader. I was even able to go golfing with the chemo pump in my fanny pack. The radiation was harder on me. I took it five days a week for a month and I would be so exhausted I couldn’t See SURVIVOR, Page 5

He and his twin brother, Fred, got their start in politics as preThe decision by Cook County cinct captains in Chicago’s 13th Commissioner Ed Moody (D-6th), Ward, House Speaker Michael a Chicago Ridge resident, not to Madigan’s home base. run for election in 2018 Moody originally said has left the field open. he planned to run for Moody, 53, the former election in the March 20 Worth Township highprimary. He could not way commissioner, was be reached for comment appointed unanimously this week, but according

by Democratic committo published reports, he teemen in October 2016 revealed last week that he to fill the vacancy left by decided against running Moody the death of Joan Murphy because a close family on Sept. 18. Murphy had held member has a serious illness. the seat since 2002, representing Among those who have anthe district that stretches from nounced plans to run in the DemoBridgeview to Steger, includ- cratic primary to replace him are ing portions of Chicago Ridge, Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta, 67, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos and Joan Murphy’s daughter, PatriHeights and Worth. cia Joan “Tricia” Murphy, 55, who Moody took a pay cut to take the also lives in Crestwood. Donna seat, leaving a $100,000 job in the Miller, 52, of Lynwood, also plans office of Cook County Chief Judge to run. Candidates will be filing Timothy Evans for the $85,000 annual salary on the County Board.

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Veterans Day in Hickory Hills

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Battery off nse

Alexander Mulligan, 24, of the 6600 block of West 111th Street, Worth, was charged with battery following a disturbance at a Shell gas station at 6358 W. 111th St., at 4:25 a.m. Nov. 5. Police said he had pushed a customer to the ground and fled the scene, and was apprehended at 111th and Nagle Avenue. He was also charged with resisting a police officer for trying to punch an officer when he was taken into custody. Mulligan is due in court on Jan. 3.

Photo by Joe Boyle

Vietnam veteran Jim Kruse, whose local organization “Kruse’s Krew” assists past and current U.S. veterans, talks about serving the country as a member of the U.S. military during a Veterans Day ceremony in Hickory Hills on Saturday morning.

Retail theft

Suspect in four robberies is apprehended in Chicago Ridge

Maria Ramirez, 37, of the 2500 block of West 66th Street, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 3:25 p.m. Saturday at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she took clothing worth $88 from the store. She is due in court on Jan. 3.

Justin G. O’Neal, 20, The robberies occurred faces four counts of felin the 10400 block of ony robbery following Forest Lane; the Coma Chicago Ridge police mons Shopping Plaza at investigation that led to 9900 S. Ridgeland Ave.; his Nov. 2 arrest at his in the 10400 block of home in the 10400 block Natoma Avenue; and in of South Nashville Avthe 10100 block of VirO’Neal enue in the village. ginia Avenue.

Police said he allegedly According to Chicago was involved in four strong-arm Ridge police, DNA found on a robberies between Sept. 17 and baseball cap dropped at one of Oct. 28 that occurred at different the locations matched a sample locations in Chicago Ridge. The of O’Neal’s that was on record. victims included one 13-year-old They said he made a statement boy, and three females, between admitting involvement in the the ages of 13 and 46. robberies. He is being held on In all four cases, an individual $10,000 bond in Cook County reported that an unknown person Jail, awaiting a Nov. 28 court stole a cellphone and fled on foot. date in Bridgeview.

Domestic battery Mohammed Hussein, 25, was charged with domestic battery following an incident at his home in the 10500 block of Brooks Lane at 8:10 p.m. last Thursday. Police said he repeatedly slapped a family member on the face and arms.

He was held for a bond hearing on Monday.

Trespassing charge

Charles Shelby, 24, of the 7200 block of West 107th Street, Worth, was charged with criminal trespassing after he was found in a residential building in the 10400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 3:50 p.m. Nov. 6. Police said he was loitering in the laundry room and did not live in the building.

He is due in court on Jan. 3.

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Police said he was also cited for using a cellphone while driving.

He is due in court on Dec. 20.

• Pauline Parker, 41, of the 5800 block of West 107th Court Way, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 5 on the block she lives on. She is due in court on Nov. 20.

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Retail theft

• Rojanae J. Dale, 21, of Hazel Crest, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 5. Police said she took a queen-size airbed mattress worth $29.94.

• Shaun J. Jackson, 37, of Woodstock, Ill., was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 11:48 a.m. last Thursday.

Police said he was stopped as he left with a bottle of tequila, skin cleanser and other items worth a total of $37.82 stuck up his sleeve.

Drug possession

• Bradley A. Shearer, 26, of Justice, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 11 p.m.

Nov. 4 at 95th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Police said he was carrying anabolic steroids. He was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance.

• Emerson Clark, 22, of Evergreen Park, was charged with possession of a controlled substance at 4 p.m. Nov. 8 in a strip mall in the 8600 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said he was carrying three plastic bags containing .7 grams of heroin in total.

• Kestutis P. Tatoris, 66, of Evergreen Park, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 4:45 p.m. last Thursday in the 3300 block of West 91st Street. Police said he was found in possession of .8 grams of crack cocaine and .3 grams of cannabis.

• Alan C. Saseki, 37, of Frankfort, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at Southwest Highway and Pulaski Road.

Police said he was found with 16 bags with heroin residue, syringes and other drug-related items.

Trespassing charges

Colin P. Nolan, 22, of Evergreen Park, was charged with criminal trespassing at a home in the 9400 block of South Ridgeway Avenue at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Police said he left Evergreen Park and was picked up at a house in Oak Lawn.

Possession of fake ID

Franklin J. Oguire, 32, of Chicago, was charged with possession of fraudulent identification at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at PLS Loan Store, 2507 W. 95th St. Police said he was trying to cash a check using a false ID.

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• Mohammed Farrash, 31, of the 5700 block of West 106th Street, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 8:50 p.m. Sunday at 95th Street and Nashville Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and improper lane usage. He is due in court on Dec. 20.

Nicholas A. Roberson, 22, of the 7100 block of West 107th Street, Worth, was charged with residential burglary after allegedly entering a house in the 8000 block of West 88th Street, about 8:30 a.m. Friday. Police responding to a call from the homeowner found him nearby.

The homeowner said she heard someone come in through the back door and go to the second floor while she was in the

basement. She said she shouted upstairs, asking who was there, and he came down the stairs and walked past her, saying someone named “Jim” told him to come in.

Some rooms in the house were rummaged through, and he was found in possession of a pack of cigarettes, a credit card, blank check and a few other small items taken from the house.

Police said Roberson was also seen on a neighbor’s surveillance tape trying to get into another house on the block. He was also wanted on an outstanding Cook County warrant. While being held awaiting a bond hearing, police said he caused a disturbance when he was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center for observation after threatening to take his own life.

Nov. 8 at 87th Street and Mayfield Avenue. Police said a medicine bottle containing two different types of hydrocode pills was in the car. Montes was also cited for following too close and failure to secure a child in a car seat.

He was held for a bond hearing.

Order of protection violation

Jacari Hardy, 27, of Lansing, and Rina D. Singleton. 31, of Tinley Park, were both charged with battery following an altercation with a woman at 12:23 p.m. Nov. 7 outside Crescent Day Spa, 9205 S. Keating Ave. The woman told police that she tried to prevent the two people from leaving in a U-Haul van she said they had filled with items taken from the business she shared with Singleton. She said they knocked her down and drove over her legs as they fled, but police said her minor injuries were not consistent with being run over by a vehicle.

Hardy and Singleton are both due in court on Nov. 29.

David K. Green, 57, of the 7300 block of North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, was charged with violation of an order of protection when he was found in a parking lot in the 8600 block of South 85th Court at 9:10 a.m. Sunday.

Police said he was sitting in his car outside the home of the woman who filed the order. He was held for a bond hearing.

Retail theft

Matthew G. Petee, 26, of Plymouth, Mich., was charged with retail theft at 7-Eleven, 7700 W. 95th St., at 8:49 a.m. Sunday. Police said he requested a pack of cigarettes and fled with it after his credit card was declined. He was apprehended a short time late in the foyer of a Motel 6 at 9625 S. 76th Ave., in Bridgeview. He is due in court on Dec. 20.

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• Michael J. Zubeck, 57, of the 5100 block of South Kostner Avenue, Chicago, was charged with battery after police were called to a disturbance at Roberts Roadhouse, 9090 S. Roberts Road, at 5:56 p.m. Sunday. Police said Zubeck had been belligerent with staff and customers, and struck a police officer in the chest with his elbow. He is due in court on Dec. 20.

• Edward J. Chibe, 56, of the 9400 block of South 77th Avenue, Hickory Hills, was charged with battery at Kowal’s Bar and Grill, 9401 S. Roberts Road, at 11:15 p.m. Sunday. Police said they were called to a disturbance at the bar, and were told that Chibe had become aggressive with bartenders and customers and had been thrown out of the bar on previous occasions. He allegedly pushed a woman, causing her to fall down. He is due in court on Dec. 4.

Oak Lawn Gun charge

Colby L. Shelton, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon following a traffic stop at 1:32 a.m.

Nov. 8 at 95th Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said Shelton was a passenger in the car and fled south on Cicero Avenue when he was asked to get out. He was apprehended in a trash enclosure in the 9500 block of Cicero. Police said a loaded Lorcin .380 caliber handgun was recovered from a nearby alley where he was seen dropping it. Shelton was also charged with a parole violation, three counts of resisting a peace office, and possession of cannabis.

He was held for a bond hearing.

Drug possession Vinny Montes, 22, of Burbank, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a felony following a traffic stop at 6:28 p.m.

DUI charge Mahmoud Abushtayah, 28, of Burbank, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 8:48 p.m.

Nov. 6 at 95th Street and Museum Drive. Police said he registered a .214 blood-alcohol count on a preliminary breath test given at the scene. He was also cited for aggravated speeding and is due in court on Dec. 14.

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Criminal trespassing Rashaun Walker, 18, of Oak Lawn, was charged with criminal trespassing after police said he was involved in a disturbance at McDonald’s, 6034 W. 95th St., at 3:22 p.m. Nov. 7. Police said Walker was among a group of students congregating at the entrance and using inappropriate language. They said he was the only one who refused to leave, and cursed at police as they escorted him out. He was also cited for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Walker is due in court on Dec. 14.

Revoked license Tayser Abuhamdeh, 28, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 3:17 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 9700 block of South 51st Avenue. Police said he was also cited for improper display of registration because a temporary registration sticker fora different car was displayed, as well as fleeing or eluding police, driving without insurance or a seatbelt. He is due in court on Nov. 30.

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Illegal cellphone use

Majdee Yahya, 33, of Orland Park, was charged with illegal use of a cellphone while driving following a traffic stop at 6 p.m. last Thursday. Police said he was also cited for driving with a suspended license and no insurance.

He is due in court on Dec. 19.

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Police responding to a report of criminal damage to property at 5 p.m. Saturday in the 11100 block of O’Gorman Drive found that someone had damaged a rear tinted window of a truck parked there.

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OAK LAWN VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Local historian salutes veterans

Ordinance satisfies supporters of temporary homeless shelters

Don C. White, a Palos Hills resident and local historian who contributes commentary to the letters to the editor section in The Reporter, is one of the guest speakers at the Veterans Day ceremony held Saturday morning at Town Square Park in the city. White is joined by (from left) state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) and Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, who also saluted veterans in their speeches.

By Dermot Connolly

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WORTH VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Board approves parking lot adjacent to Saraya Restaurant However, Greg Jones, the village attorney, stated that Riley could submit a written request to allow the interim parking.

“It will then come before the board for review,” Jones said.

On another matter, Trustee Rich Dziedzic reported that the village’s Real Estate Development Board (REDB) had recommended approval of a modification to the municipal code, which would allow residential apartments to be built above businesses in the B1 Restricted Retail Business Zoning District and the B2 General Business Zoning District.

The board agreed with the recommendation and Dziedzic asked that the modification ordinance be prepared for approval at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

The board also presented a resolution citing the village’s annual agreement with Cook County, where the village is participating in the 2017 Community Develop-

By Sharon L. Filkins After months of discussion, the Worth Village Board approved two ordinances that will allow the construction of a parking lot with special variances at 7015 W. 111th St. The property is adjacent to the Saraya Restaurant.

Plans for the parking lot include asphalt paving and installation of guard rails to define parking spaces and prevent drive through traffic to the alley behind the restaurant.

Following approval of the ordinances, Phil Riley, architect on the project, asked Mayor Mary Werner if parking would be allowed on the current gravel surface until it can be paved next spring.

“Since this ordinance was not approved until tonight, we are past the seasonal deadline for paving projects,” Riley said.

Werner initially said, “No, parking on the gravel lot is not permitted.”

ment Block Grant Program for Worth.

A request to erect an honorary street name sign was unanimously approved. A sign honoring the late Andrew “ACE” Ehrlichman will be placed on 112th Street at Oak Park Avenue. Ehrlichman was involved in team sports at the Worth Athletic Association, where he formed life-long friendships with his team members.

He had lived in his home on the 11100 block of Oak Park Avenue from May 1990 until July 2002, more than a third of his life.

According to municipal code regulations, the sign will remain in place for one year and then be turned over to the Ehrlichman family.

A business license was approved for 111th Tobacco Store, Inc. at 6615 W. 111th St. The store will open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A business license was also approved for Takaful Kitchen, a not-for-profit catering facility at 11306 S. Harlem Ave.

The Oak Lawn Village Board on Tuesday passed an amended version of an ordinance regulating temporary homeless shelters, satisfying many opponents of the original measure who had come to the meeting to see how the controversial measure would be handled.

Six local churches currently offer temporary overnight shelter to homeless people on alternating nights between October and April as part of the BEDS Plus program. Church leaders and homeless advocates had raised concerns about the new ordinance when the Planning and Development Commission recommended it for approval on Nov. 6. But Village Attorney Kevin Casey explained Tuesday that after that lengthy meeting, village officials met with opponents of the measure and drew up several amendments that addressed many of their concerns.

For instance, current homeless shelters will not have to go through the new licensing process until next October, and the rules about people not being allowed to stay in the shelters for more than 12 hours will be relaxed somewhat during periods of extreme weather. He said restrictions against medical care being provided will not include the administration of flu shots by licensed professionals.

Rules about keeping track of clients’ names and addresses, and giving preference to Oak Lawn residents, were also relaxed, so no one will have to be turned away.

The Oak Lawn shelters work with a few others in Worth, Chicago Ridge and Palos Hills. But a few residents suggested that there are too many shelters in Oak Lawn, and not enough in neighboring communities.

The board voted 5-1 in favor of the ordinance. Only Trustee Bob Streit (3rd) voted against it, saying that while “a lot of people are satisfied,” the ordinance should be tabled to allow more changes to be made. He also suggested that it might affect $250,000 in grant money provided to the village annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. But Village Manager Larry Deetjen disagreed with that assessment.

“I know this ordinance has generated a whole lot of heat over the last several weeks because we all care passionately about caring for the homeless and every resident of Oak Lawn,” said the Rev. Peggy McClanahan, pastor of Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, who helped set up the shelter system 20 years ago. “They were not always easy conversations, but thank you for making a genuine effort toward addressing as many of these concerns.

“We made a lot of progress.

I don’t think we have a perfect ordinance, but my plea tonight is to continue to work together and refine it” to make sure no one is left out.

A homeless woman also tear-

fully thanked the board and residents for any kindness they’ve shown to people in her situation.

“The ordinance in its original form would have shut us all down,” said Pastor Steve Hoerger, of Salem United Church of Christ, thanking the board.

“We went 20 years without a big problem with the system.

These are all motivated, caring people. I do trust you at your word that you will continue to work with us.”

Grant Suhs, a member of Pilgrim Faith, said the ordinance still “treats homeless people like registered sex offenders,” by banning any new shelters from opening within 500 feet of a school.

“We will be looking for you to keep your commitments not to use the ordinance to criminalize homelessness,” said Tina Rounds, executive director of BEDS Plus.

Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th), who volunteers at the shelter at Salem United, said the ordinance “may not be a perfect document, (but) it is greatly improved.”

He said that as a trustee he fielded “a lot of calls from residents” for and against the ordinance, and everyone’s concerns needed to be addressed.

Burke: Sexual harassment has no place in society

State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) voted for a package of legislative measures this past week to crack down on sexual harassment in both the public and private sector.

“I am standing with brave women across the country who have come forward and said ‘me too,’” Burke said. “Sexual harassment and discrimination have no place in our society and I am committed to fighting to stop the mistreatment of women in all workplaces, particularly in our Capitol.”

Burke supported Senate Bill

402, which will require every legislator, staffer and lobbyist to complete an annual sexual harassment training program.

Lobbyist businesses will also be required to create and enforce their own internal sexual harassment policies, similar to what legislative staffs are already required to have in place. Additionally, Burke sponsored House Joint Resolution 83, which calls on individuals involved in Illinois politics to reject harassment and work to put an end to it.

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The Oak Lawn Park District held its 23rd annual Turkey Shoot on Sunday afternoon at the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave.

Each participating team received 10 free throws for a chance to win a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Teams consisted of one parent and child, ages 4 and up, and were divided into

appropriate age groups. The teams that made the most shots in each division were the winners.

Mini basketballs and nets were available for younger children. Raffle prizes were provided

for the children. Parents could compete with more than one child.

Parents who attended the annual event said they had as much fun as their children.

Jameel Jones (center), of Oak Lawn, practices free throws with his two sons, Jameel (left), 8, and Mason, 5, before Photos by Kelly White Sophie Priestman, 4, of Oak Lawn, shoots a free throw at participating in the Oak Lawn Park District’s 23rd Annual Kids lined up to participate in the Turkey Shoot at the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion. the Turkey Shoot on Sunday afternoon.

Turkey Shoot at the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion.

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The First United Methodist Men will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the church, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park. Sausage and drinks will also be served. Registration is $5 in advance and $6 at the door. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8451

The Turkey Shoot Four-Person Scramble will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Golf Course, 5850 W. 103rd St. The event will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.

The fee is $45 per player and covers green fee, cart fee, lunch and prizes. For more information and to register, call (708) 857-2433.

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Pancake breakfast will be served at First United Methodist Church

Kids can take part in turkey trot at Prairie View Pond

The Kids Turkey Trot will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 at Prairie View Pond, 82nd Avenue and 85th Street, Hickory Hills.

Children will follow Turkey Tom on their journey around the pond. Kids will receive a long sleeve turkey trot shirt. Youth ages 3 to 5 will run at 10 a.m.; 6- to 8-year-olds will run at 10:15 a.m.; and 9- to 11-year-olds will run at 10:30 a.m. Two turkeys will be raffled off. The fee is $13 for residents and $15 for non-residents.

Craft and Vendor Fair to be held at St. Patricia Parish Center The St. Patricia Craft and Vendor Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 in the Parish Center, 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills.

Tables are still available. Residents can begin their holiday shopping early with crafts, a bake sale and raffles. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-0200.

Grand Bingo Night at Krueger Park

Grand Bingo Night will be held from 2 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2 at Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills.

Prizes will be awarded for each game winner. All participants are guaranteed a prize. The last game will be a “cover all” for a chance to win a grand prize. Each player will create their own bingo card for the grand prize game.

Participants must be at least 21 years old. The registration fee is $17 for residents and $18 for non-residents. The fee includes prizes, snacks and refreshments of coffee, pop and water. The dinner is included in the fee. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www. hhparkdistrict.org.

Kids can learn to make Christmas centerpieces Children ages 3 to 6 can learn how to create a centerpiece for Christmas from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 22 at the Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills. The park district will provide the supplies to help create a centerpiece that is best fit for certain families. The registration fee is $11 for residents and $12 for non-residents.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

Hickory Hills Park District plans trip to see ‘Elf: The Musical’

The Hickory Hills Park District is sponsoring a trip to see “Elf: The Musical” on Thursday, Dec. 21.

Transportation will be provided from the Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills, beginning at 5:15 p.m. The scheduled return is at 10 a.m. Kids under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The registration fee is $75 for residents and $80 for non-residents. More information about special events and programming can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hparkdistrict.org.

Four-Person Turkey Shoot Scramble at Stony Creek

The annual “Santa on the Village Green” will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Village Green, 94th Street and Cook Avenue, Oak Lawn.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty will be in attendance and will be available for pictures. Residents are reminded to bring their own cameras. This year the event will include live reindeer, an ice carving demonstration, a kid’s Ferris wheel, bounce house, inflatable snow globe, trackless train, and an elf stilt walker.

In the tent, Sward and Kolmar school choruses will be performing holiday carols from noon until 1 p.m. Fermata D Aria will be performing a cappella holiday songs from 1 to 3 p.m. Families can take part in a trolley ride from the Village Green to the Oak Lawn Metra Train Station, where the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Oak Lawn event will be located. The event will include face painting, food vendors, a balloon artist and live music. The Shops of Oak Lawn, a scavenger hunt and a photo booth will be offered at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave, which is adjacent to the Village Green.

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Programs are held at Palos Township Health Service office

A variety of activities and programs will be offered this month at the Palos Township Health Service center, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

Free bingo will be played beginning at 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 16) at the service office.

Residents should call to sign up at (708) 598-2441.

Cholesterol and hemoglobin screenings will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 27. A fee will be provided after calling to set up a screening at the above phone number. Hearing screenings will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28.

The session is free but residents need to call for an appointment.

The free Ageless Grace session will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29. Residents interested in attending can call the Green Hills Library, (708) 598-8446.

Ladies Night Out Vendor Fair to be held at Sacred Heart Parish

The Annual Ladies Night Out Vendor Fair will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at the Sacred Heart Parish Ministry Center, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. The vendor fair will feature over 30 direct sales vendors. Vendors will be giving demonstrations throughout the night to showcase the latest trends in fashion, makeup, household items and more. Admission is free. Appetizers, concessions, beverages,

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “The Graduate” with a screening and discussion from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., in Oak Lawn.

Members should check the building signage for the correct room number (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Oak Lawn Park District sponsors wreath-making class

The Oak Lawn Park District will sponsor a wreathmaking class from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquets, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn.

An instructor will guide participants in creating holiday wreaths made with fresh greens adorned with ribbons and ornaments. The fee is $25 per person. Participants should wear gardening or work gloves. To register, call (708) 857-2200.

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The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 991 will be collecting new, unwrapped toys, school supplies and backpacks to be distributed to the less fortunate children in the Village of Worth during the Christmas Baskets event coming up on Dec.17.

Residents may drop off toy donations at the post, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth, during open house hours before Tuesday, Dec. 12. Visitors can drop off the toys in a collection box inside the bar area.

Monetary donations are also needed because of the expenses of planning the fundraiser. Residents who would like to help can send donations to: Marrs-Meyer Auxiliary 991 Baskets and mail to Marrs-Meyer Auxiliary 991, Attn: Baskets, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth, IL 60482.

Zumba classes at Terrace Centre

Zumba classes will be offered from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning today (Nov. 16) at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Participants are not required to know how to dance. The instructor encourages individuals to have fun. The classes continue on Thursdays through Dec. 28. The registration fee is $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Guests can try a class for $10. For more information on the zumba classes and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Palos Hills approves building transmission towers for radio station From the Nov. 16, 1967 issue: The story: Radio station WAIT was given a green light to build four radio transmission towers by the Palos Hills City Council at its Nov. 14 meeting.

The ordinance passed by the city council amended the zoning map to allow the special use of a 20 acre strip of land located between 95th Street and 97th Street, north and south, and 90th Avenue and Kean Avenue, east and west. The ordinance also specifies that the towers will not exceed 380 feet in height and the buildings of residential structures will be limited to within 300 feet of the towers.

The quote: “The ordinance would increase the assessment value of the 40 acres of land by approximately $1.5 million over the assessment value if it were developed as single-family residences,” said Palos Hills Mayor Charles Daciolas.

• 25 years ago Hickory Hills man comes up with idea to keep cars safe from ‘dings’ From the Nov. 12, 1992 issue: The story: With some cardboard, a melted plastic ice scraper and a draw string from a spring jacket, Hickory Hills resident Alan Stoeck is hoping to make many new car buyers happy and make himself rich in the process.

Stoeck went out in search for a product to prevent his truck from getting “door-dings.” When he couldn’t find what he was looking for, he started spending time trying to develop a product of his own. After coming up with a design that satisfied him, he took his idea to International Product Design in Fort Lee, N.J. The company is currently trying to find a manufacturer to produce and market the product. Stoeck believes the product will more than likely succeed because the idea has mass appeal.

The quote: “Anybody who buys a new car will do elaborate things to assure it doesn’t get dinged by another car in the parking lot,” Stoeck said. “They’ll then park their car in the back of the lot where no other cars are, or they’ll take up two parking spots.”

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The All-for-One Family event will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Family members can skate and dance to music provided by a DJ. Admission is $1 and skate rental is $1 (while supplies last). Discounts will be provided on winter class registration and raffle. Each family will receive a goodie bag. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173.

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The story: A groundbreaking was held last week at Moraine Valley Community College on a building project that will include constructing two new buildings and renovating the college campus.

The ceremonial groundbreaking took place Nov. 7 at Moraine Valley, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The college is scheduled to start construction in late winter or early spring for a new instructional and job training center and a new science hall, both of which will be located just west of the existing fine arts and performing center.

The quote: “Like me, I know you are excited to be part of this historic occasion,” said Moraine Valley President Vernon O. Crawley.

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WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo quiz (right) is: Ridge school.

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

Since we observed Veterans Day last weekend, it was fitting that last week’s photo recogPhoto by Joe Boyle nized our military. We have a variety of local monuments dedicated to the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. But the correct answer to last week’s quiz was the Veterans Memorial in Worth at 111th and Harlem Avenue.

Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley knew it was the memorial that features a sphere that extends over the monument. Evergreen Park resident Rich Rahn also knew it was the memorial, also known as the “Eternal Flame.” Worth residents Theresa and George Rebersky also had the right answer and added that the work of art was created by Bruce Niemi, who they are friends with and who now lives in Kenosha, Wis. They added that Niemi used tools and machinery that he was given by his father.

Also providing the correct answer was Kathy Higgins, of Chicago Ridge, and Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum.

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The Chicago Ridge Public Library is helping homeschooled children and their parents meet similar families with a new group called the Homeschool Group that meets once a month at the library.

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Chicago Ridge Library group gives support to parents and kids

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When it was time for her 4-year-old daughter to begin preschool, Oak Lawn resident Christy Pavey made the decision to homeschool.

Pavey, who worked as a public school teacher for 10 years, said she could not have made a better decision regarding her daughter’s education.

“Homeschooling is really the best fit for our family,” Pavey said. “In the home, everything is a learning opportunity.”

The Chicago Ridge Library is helping homeschooled children, like Pavey’s daughter Autumn, and their parents meet similar families with a new group called the Homeschool Group.

The group began in October and meets once a month at the library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. The idea for the group was sparked by Irene Ciciora, head of the Youth Services Department, but is facilitated by Paula Johnson, Youth Services Associate.

“I personally would say that there are at least a few families homeschooling their children that are living in the area,” Johnson said. “I know of at least six families that utilize our library regularly.”

Homeschooling, also known as home education, is the education of children inside the home. It is usually conducted by a parent or tutor with the guidance of internet resources, the local library and other educational tools.

The group was inspired by community interest and is offered at no cost to participating families, according to library staff, and feedback has been positive.

“We are new to homeschooling,” said Donna Bruno, of Chicago Ridge. “The school system tends to place children in educational boxes, teaching them one thing and then another.

They keep moving forward with lessons, even when some children are falling behind.”

Bruno’s 9-year-old son, Roman BrunoRiveras, was one of those children.

“When he began to fall behind in school,

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Autumn Pavey, 4, of Oak Lawn, reads a book at the Chicago Ridge Library during the monthly Homeschool Group meeting for children and their families.

we realized he needed more help in certain areas,” Bruno said. “With homeschooling, my husband and I can take extra time focusing on subjects our son has a more difficult time with.”

Currently, the group meets to share ideas about education and to get to know one another’s families.

Response from the group has been positive, according to library staff, and as interest and participants grow within the group, the library is hoping to bring in guest speakers and presenters to its monthly meetings.

“Through this group, the families can gain a sense of belonging and support,” Johnson said.

Johnson, an avid supporter of homeschooling, believes there are several benefits to providing education within the home setting.

“Some of the advantages of homeschooling

are that each child can have an individualized education that can be geared towards his or her needs as well as his or her learning style,” Johnson said. “Homeschooling allows the child to fully master a subject, at his or her own pace.”

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, parents who permit a child to attend a home school are free to decide the manner, time and materials which best suit the learning needs of their children.

Parents reported educational learning without a set school provides children with the necessary mental break they need.

“We don’t have a set schedule,” Pavey said.

“We can focus on lessons, take breaks and go back to it. The key is not to overwhelm.”

Pavey does plan to educate her daughter through the high school level. She also plans on homeschooling her 7-month-old, Fisher, when he turns school age.

As far as the negatives of homeschooling, Johnson sees few, especially with the library available as a local outlet for children who may not have extracurricular activities available to them due to homeschooling.

“The library supports all children with a wide variety of programs to help supplement their educational needs,” Johnson said.

“Libraries are a natural partner for homeschoolers,” said Dana Wishnick, director of the Chicago Ridge Library. “We provide a variety of educational resources and an expert staff to help parents. Our Homeschool Group builds on this support by providing a community for parents who homeschool to share ideas and experiences and by providing a fun, social experience for the children.”

Parents agreed the library has provided an educational as well as a social outlet for their children.

“We visit the library at least three times a week and spend several hours here,” Bruno said. “The library also has access to all of the school books used within our district so we can keep up with the same educational level that the children are receiving in school.”

Winter Farmers Market will open at Palos Heights Rec Department

The Palos Heights Farmers Market moves inside to the Palos Heights Recreation Department, 6601 W. 127th St., on Saturday, Nov. 18.

The market will be in the Recreation Department’s newly redecorated Orchard Room from 8 a.m.to noon. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and vendors will be providing food for the season.

The market will include Zeldenrust and Lyons Farms, Sikta Salmon, Windy Hill Farm, Olivaceto, Eating Well, Aracely’s Bakery and

Tamales, Camille’s Confections, Rita Schultz DayDreamer Jewelry, and Pampered Chef.

New vendors to the Winter Market include Bios Farm, Rustic Knead Bakery (artisan breads and croissants), Salad Bowl Creations (cranberry sauces and healthy Mediterranean bars), Homewood Kitchen Gardens (organic teas) and Island Soapies (Natural soaps and personal care products). More vendors are still being added.

Palos Heights Farmers Market gift certifi-

cates will also be for sale. They are sold for $5 each, and can be used at both the winter and upcoming summer farmers markets.

LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. Stop by the City Table to start the process.

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

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

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stop the waste. I want to stop the businesses from leaving Cook County.”

Presta acknowledged that Moody may have come in for some criticism from opponents if he had run, due to his original vote in favor of the unpopular sweetened beverage tax, which ended up being repealed.

“I am sure that anyone who voted for the pop tax would be criticized, but he eventually did vote to overturn it,” he noted.

“I think they learned their lesson. You won’t get any pop tax from me. I want to raise revenue by increasing the businesses.”

Presta said he would also like to eliminate all the unincorporated areas of Cook County as a cost-saving measure.

“I think all the unincorporated areas should join municipalities. They cost the county a lot of money (in policing and other services),” he said.

He said that while unincorporated areas of Palos Heights and Midlothian border Crestwood, he is not necessarily seeking to expand Crestwood’s boundaries.

“They don’t have to join Palos Heights or Midlothian. Whichever city is closest. It should be up to the residents,” the mayor said.

all this. I was told attitude has a huge effect on a cancer patient’s outcome. So, I live each day with a zest for life.”

Shrader’s admiration for his doctor is mutual.

“Mike is awesome and is truly inspirational. He initially didn’t even want surgery because he believed pancreatic cancer was unsurvivable, and now he has come so far and is doing so well. He and his wife Susan keep in touch with me and often share photos. I love seeing all of the things they are doing. His story shows that pancreatic cancer isn’t a death sentence and that people can go through surgery and still have a functioning life,” Mesleh said.

Baker, who is a GI nurse navigator at

Advocate Christ, was also impressed with Shrader’s attitiude.

“When I met Mike and his family in January of 2016, I immediately felt the positive energy and love surrounding him,” Baker said. “He has inspired all of us on his team here at Advocate Christ by his high energy, positive attitude and gusto for living life to its fullest. I have been so grateful to see him surviving and thriving.”

“The support of family, friends and even people I didn’t know before the diagnosis has been unbelievable. No one can do this cancer thing alone. I know that I am so very blessed to be one of the lucky ones and am grateful to be a survivor,” Shrader said.

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their petitions between Nov. 27 and Dec. 4.

Presta said he decided to run after Moody dropped out, and “a lot of unions and a good majority of the mayors” called to ask him to do so. He said he would remain as Crestwood mayor if elected to the Cook County Board.

“I can do both jobs,” he said. “I think I can go in there and balance the budget and

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even walk out to my yard.”

Today, he is cancer free.

“I am fine now. Not quite the way I was before, but I am good. Many positives came out of this experience. I have a new appreciation for life and I am so glad I went ahead with the treatments. I used to be a pretty gruff guy, but I am a lot more emotional now. I had wonderful doctors, especially Dr. Mesleh and a wonderful nurse, Kelly Baker.

Without her I couldn’t have gotten through

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ne of the most unusual Illinois veto sessions I’ve ever seen wrapped up last week.

The two-week session was supposed to be about whether infuriated legislative Republicans would abandon Gov. Bruce Rauner in droves over his signature of HB40, which provides government funding of abortions for state workers and women on Medicaid. The potential for drama was high, but nobody was prepared for what actually happened.

The veto session kicked off on Oct. 24 under a dark and unexpected cloud of accusations when a group of more than 100 women signed an open letter claiming misogyny is “alive and well” in Illinois politics, particularly at the Statehouse. The women leveled a series of specific accusations against unnamed men who used their power to humiliate, subjugate or prey on women. The uproar was immediate and intense.

Legislative leaders promised quick action, but it soon became apparent that there were other problems besides the widespread allegations of a culture of harassment. Illinois hasn’t had a Legislative Inspector General since 2015, ostensibly because the four leaders couldn’t agree on who that should be.

Rich During the week between the two scheduled Miller veto session weeks, the House held a committee hearing in Chicago designed to highlight Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s attempt to address the sexual harassment issue. But the hearing’s substance was completely overshadowed by surprise testimony from crime victim advocate Denise Rotheimer, who claimed that Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) had used his position as the chief sponsor of her bill to sexually harass her for months.

Perhaps even worse, Rotheimer claimed that she had tried to report her allegations against Sen. Silverstein almost a year earlier and nothing had been done. Why? Because only an inspector general is empowered by law to investigate such matters; and, conveniently enough, the General Assembly didn’t have one.

After saying they couldn’t find anybody for over two years who would accept the job or who was acceptable to all four legislative leaders, the powers that be all of a sudden found somebody to accept the post on an interim basis.

Aside from the fact that the people in charge don’t like having anybody around nosing into their business, this is typical Illinois stuff. Nothing ever gets done until an existential crisis finally forces a decision. Unpaid pension liabilities have to be swamping the state before a solution is proposed. A comprehensive alternative energy plan can only be enacted as part of a bailout to prevent a couple of unionized nuclear power plants from closing.

Hundreds of thousands of people have to suffer and universities have to be on the brink of closure before we get a state budget.

Too often, nothing becomes a priority until an issue becomes a crisis.

As a result, Gov. Rauner’s attempt to remain relevant was almost completely pushed to the side.

During his first two years in office, the Republican Rauner was remarkably successful at preventing all but a tiny handful overrides of his dozens of vetoes, despite Democratic super majorities in both the House and the Senate.

But then things began to fall apart this past summer, when his vetoes of the budget, a tax hike and more money for local 911 emergency centers were all overridden. And then he signed HB40 and furious Republican legislators vowed to “vote their districts” in the upcoming veto session.

Instead of trying to keep everyone in line on every veto, Gov. Rauner and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin focused almost all their energy on just a few bills. Their number one priority was stopping an override of legislation to ban municipal governments from creating local “right to work” zones. Nothing energizes this governor more than trimming the power and influence of organized labor.

So, Rauner looked the other way while huge numbers of Republicans joined Democrats to override 17 of his vetoes. As long as they stuck with him on “right to work” and a couple of other bills, he didn’t squawk.

But that meant he was clobbered by one of his top political nemeses, Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Rauner had vetoed Mendoza-backed legislation to require monthly reports of how many unpaid bills were at each state agency. The two officials are bitter rivals, so the bill may have been politically motivated, but the veto was even more so.

The override motion passed the House unanimously, and just three Republicans voted with the governor in the Senate. Yet, because he stopped a few overrides that he truly cared about, Rauner could proclaim victory, at least in his own mind.

Like I said, it was an unusual session.

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Rauner’s bash-and burn TV ads slander Illinois

A Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address

By Don C. White Every November my thoughts turn to Lincoln and the few appropriate words he spoke on that fall day at Gettysburg, Pa. Being able to write and speak about Mr. Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address has been a most profound experience in my life. “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” (I believe this is still a work in progress.)

The original date of the ceremony was scheduled for Oct. 23, 1863. But when Edward Everett was asked to speak, he said that he could not possibly be ready by then so the date was changed to Nov. 19. Everett was the foremost orator of the day. He had been a college professor, president of Harvard University and a U.S. senator. He had also been a vice presidential candidate in the 1860 election – so he and Lincoln knew of each other but had never met.

“Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.”

It amazes me that Lincoln, this man with so little formal education composed and spoke those 200-plus words. As authors and speakers of today write and talk about Lincoln they tell us the address that he spoke was 272 words and took a little less than three minutes.

Well, he did speak about three minutes, but spoke about everything. We know about the Gettysburg Address he spoke from the Nicolay copy, which is 239 words. He may have adlibbed some, but not much. Of the other four copies in Lincoln’s hand that still exist, the Bliss copy, the last one he wrote, is 272 words. It is also the only one with a heading and the only one that was signed by Lincoln.

The Nicolay copy was given to John G. Nicolay, Lincoln’s main secretary. Nicolay was hired by Lincoln after his election and went to Washington with him.

At various times during the past 150 years there were other copies that surfaced and all have proven to be fakes. Even David Wills, the organizer of the Gettysburg

event, was said to have had a copy of the address.

I checked with Dr. Cornelius at the Abraham Lincoln Library a few years ago and he assured me that there are only five copies of the address in Lincoln’s handwriting. After Mr. Wills’ death an auction was held and a copy of the address was presented for sale. It was soon deemed to be a fake.

So, the place where this three-day battle took place in July 1863, and where a few months later Mr. Everett and Mr. Lincoln gave their wonderful addresses does not have a copy of Lincoln’s speech. At various times the copy from the Lincoln Library has been on loan to commemorate the battle and the address. Here is Lincoln, in his own words.

“But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate – we cannot consecrate – we cannot hallow – this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us – that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion – that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

President Lincoln spoke from his heart and the Union was restored in 1865. William E. Barton, in his book “The Life of Abraham Lincoln” published almost a century ago, gives us his thoughts on Lincoln’s address: “The Gettysburg address is far more than a pleasing piece of occasional oratory. It is a marvelous piece of English composition. It is a pure well of English undefiled. It sets one to inquiring with nothing short of wonder how knoweth this man letters, having never learned?”

Lincoln would be truly amazed at his standing in our world today.

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

Cook County Assessor’s Office welcomes CCA study

By Tom Shaer

The Civic Consulting Alliance is studying the assessment and appeal processes, including Assessor’s Office procedures, assessment models, the Cook County Board Review and other aspects. Assessor Joseph Berrios welcomed the CCA study.

The study’s timing has been questioned, and Berrios criticized for it. However, critics and media have ignored the fact that CCA does not report to the assessor.

He has absolutely no authority over their timetable.

To be clear, the assessor’s only responsibility is to fully cooperate with the study.

He continues to do that and provides study personnel with office space. Berrios respects the CCA study which, unlike others, includes assessment professionals.

Accomplishments of the Berrios administration are disregarded. For example, it has six straight years of on-time assessments leading to timely tax bills. Previously, bills were late for 34 years.

On-time revenue for schools, etc. eliminates $5 million to $6 million countywide in monthly interest on borrowing while awaiting revenue. In the last 13 years before Berrios was elected, 39 late months accumulated. Berrios’ zero late months saved taxpayers many tens of millions of dollars, and counting.

Past assessors left erroneous exemptions unchecked. Berrios designed the law with which he recovers this would-be lost money and returns it to school districts, communities and municipalities. To date, $47.2 million has been billed.

More than a year ago, Berrios conceived and began to help pass legislation giving lower-income homeowners greater flat-rate,

money-saving exemptions. The Berriosengineered exemption expansion became law in August.

For appeals awareness, CCAO has raised annual community appearances to 238 — and 81 percent are in areas with lowermarket homes.

None of these things were acknowledged in recent reports.

When discussing taxes, please keep in mind the important fact that assessors don’t set tax rates. Also, the State Equalizer has gone down dramatically since Joseph Berrios became assessor, an indication of fair assessments.

The Cook County Assessor’s Office again states, unequivocally, that its estimated property values are fair and accurate. There is no rampant overassessment of lower-market homes or under-valuation of higher ones.

Previous administrations employed the same assessment model we use, and they were not criticized. Berrios is criticized, without regard for his tremendous Assessor’s Office improvements — despite staff cuts of 31 percent. The timing is odd.

Some observers without assessment experience say Cook County should use a recently developed assessment model. In fact, after initial enthusiasm for that new model, we found it did not work when full implementation was attempted.

With 47 years of public service, Joseph Berrios knows assessing Cook County’s 1.85 million properties is difficult. But he gets the job done, works to ensure fairness and to improve the system.

Tom Shaer is Deputy Assessor for Communications, Cook County Assessor’s Office.

nyone with a lot of money can clog our TV viewing time with slick, clever commercials.

But, that doesn’t mean they can be governor.

Bruce Rauner is a failure as a governor. His election promises have all fallen through. You won’t see a Rauner commercial apologizing for his failures. He has no idea how to govern, create consensus or come up with brilliant ideas to inspire public support that transcends partisan politics.

Rauner is a lot like J. B. Pritzker, the Democratic billionaire running for governor. Both have wasted millions that could have been better spent helping the people. Instead, they just bash their political rivals to help themselves.

Democratic challenger Christopher Kennedy hasn’t run any major TV commercials yet, but he’s reached out to average people, like me, and I’ve heard him speak twice. Each time he is specific about what he will do if elected governor.

As an Illinois resident who loves this state, I find Rauner’s most recent commercial to be disturbing and nauseating.

Rauner’s commercials go beyond just attacking Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Rauner is bashing every person who lives in Illinois.

Rauner enlisted the support of three of his Republican political pals — Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, and Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb.

Walker, Greitens and Holcomb sarcastically “thank” Madigan in the commercials asserting Illinois’ troubles are benefiting their states.

Even if that were true, what sane Illinoisan would EVER want to live in any of those states? Wisconsin is a backwoods tourist hub with a lot of stolen Native American lands exploited for profits. Indiana is a cornfield gas station stop on the way to a better place. I drive past the Indiana Dunes every summer to get to the Michigan Dunes. And people in Missouri can’t even speak English. “Miz-zoura?”

According to FBI Crime Statistics, Missouri is the ninth worst state when it comes to violent crimes, followed

by Indiana, which is 20th. It’s true that Wisconsin, which is 30th, has less crime than Illinois (21st), but that’s because they rely on tourist dollars for most of their income. Cheeseheads have to be nice. Readers can check https://lawstreetmedia.com/ blogs/crime/americas-safest-dangerousstates-2017/21.

When it comes to education, Illinois ranks 22nd from the top offering the region’s best schools. It is way above Indiana (30th), and Missouri (39th), but again slightly behind Wisconsin (19th), because many of the Badger state residents don’t need to go to school to milk cows or churn curd.

Reader can check https://www.usnews. com/education/best-high-schools/articles/how-states-compare.

It’s true that Illinois has a slightly larger unemployment rate than any of Rauner’s three pals, but that’s because Illinois has a far larger population and more residents who depend on and receive federal welfare.

Illinois unemployment is 5 percent, while Indiana and Missouri are 3.8 percent, and Wisconsin is 3.5 percent.

The difference is insignificant. The information is available at https:// www.bls.gov/web/laus/laumstrk.htm Rauner is causing real damage to Illinois. Instead of cheerleading for Illinois, Rauner is trashing it. He’s embraced a bash-and-burn policy. If Rauner can’t control Illinois he would just as soon tear it down and burn it before handing it over to his successor.

So why are Walker, Greitens and Holcomb sarcastically thanking Madigan? None of those states are doing much better.

When it comes to deciding where to live, despite all of the problems common to every state, I’d rather live in Illinois.

You want to throw trash around Governors Walker, Greitens and Holcomb? Look closely in a mirror ‘cuz you guys are not fooling anyone.

When it comes to living in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana or Missouri, the choice is not even close. Illinois wins hands down.

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

Thursday, November 16, 2017

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Patriotic songs

DEATH NOTICES

Rena Graham

The Stagg High School Choir performs “America the Beautiful” at the conclusion of the Veterans Day observance held Saturday morning at Town Square Park in Palos Hills.

Rena Graham (nee Daniels), 92, a former Evergreen Park resident, died Saturday at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Michigan City, Ind. Mrs. Graham was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Chapman; three grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Services were Tuesday at Kosary Funeral Home. Interment took place at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Viola Kleuver-Surprenant

Photo by Joe Boyle

Sometimes it’s best to just sit back and relax love a good quote. I have a few favorite books filled with quotes that make me smile, laugh, and feel inspired. And it’s not only quotes and sayings that do this; famous movie lines have become etched in my brain. Words from great historians, poets, authors and world leaders, have a special space in my heart.

Here are a few I love:

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“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

— George Bernard Shaw “Conformity is the jailer of freedom, and the enemy of growth.”

— John F. Kennedy “Of all of the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she had to walk into mine.”

— Rick, Casablanca We can all find quotes that we find personally meaningful. And some express our feelings at a particular time in our life. I happened to find this one recently, author unknown: “Stop the glorification of busy.”

It stopped me in my tracks and I had to reread it several times. I inhaled and forget to exhale. Busy is my middle name. I’m so good at busy. People love busy people; we are clever, successful, admired, envied, and we get it done! But wait. This might not be a good thing? I hadn’t gotten the memo. .

I can’t think of a time in my life when I wasn’t busy; school, work, marriage and family, raising children, caring for aging parents. We get tired and wary as we progress through the stages of our lives, and the best way to ignore that is to stay busy. We don’t even know how busy we are because we are too busy to notice.

This is that time of year when we really start to run around like chickens with our heads cut off — another quote, or saying. Not only are we spread thin with our everyday routine, we have the holidays coming, and that alone can send a rush of adrenaline, or make us want to bury our heads in the sand.

Of course, that is another saying.

I’m an overachiever, and being organized, getting a head start, and cutting corners are just about the best way I get gratification. I set the bar high for myself and others, and never feel good about a job well done. I want it exceptionally done.

I love to cook, but I don’t want to make spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. It has to be something like lobster ravioli, with a garlic and basil Alfredo sauce. I don’t just piddle around my garden; I spend long hours trying to make it look like it belongs on the cover

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“We know without them, there would be no land of the free,” Grachan said. “And without the veterans fighting the war on terrorism, we would not be free.”

Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar also spoke to the crowd and mentioned that he just returned from his honeymoon in Hawaii and joked that “don’t let the white hair fool you; you can fall in love at any time.”

The mayor added that while they were there, they visited Pearl Harbor and the impact of many American servicemen killed hit him.

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Photographer Sylk Negron, event planner Ivy Linares and Alex Talbot were able to assist to send the donations to Puerto Rico.

But Morales admits the journey took longer than expected because most roads were impassable, along with the flooding and lack of power. But Morales, who is also an event planner, was not going to give up on future endeavors.

“We just got confirmation that the shipments just went through customs today (Friday, Nov. 10),” Morales said. “I sent my mother a box and it was supposed to take three days but took 10 days. We are just crossing our fingers. You know we are hoping for the best.”

With news that a power outage in San Juan resulted in a nearly 80 percent loss of electricity last Thursday, Morales knows this is a long-term crusade. After sending supplies to her parents, who shared some of the items with neighbors, it occurred to Morales that this is the best way to approach this tragedy.

“I know people have said not to just send items to the island because it will never get there,” Morales said. “But if you can get the supplies to someone who can distribute it to others in a certain area, then that is progress. “ While people who live in the mountains have little access to roads or power, some areas like San German, where her parents live, do have some power, Morales

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of Better Homes and Gardens. When my kids were growing up I wanted to be the best soccer mom, school volunteer, lunch maker, and uniform laundress.

Time does have a way of slowing down as you get older. But I continued to forge ahead and take on Janet more projects, and strive for Boudreau a 5 star rating in all I did at home and yonder. When my husband and I took vacations, I made our plane and hotel reservations, as well as a spreadsheet for all we wanted to do and see.

Months before, I chose the restaurants where we would dine, and made reservations to boot.

As we go into the holiday season, I have to say, I mentally and physically wear myself out so much that escaping to our cottage until the New Year is the only way I can hide and wind down. Starting my Christmas shopping in November, making dough for my cookies to freeze, planning all the holiday dinners and buying everything I can that isn’t fresh, is the way I pretty much roll. I’d have gifts wrapped and embellished by the end of the month, holiday cards filled out, addressed and stamped, outfits picked out for the festive parties, and several Hallmark Christmas movies under my belt.

You would think all of my planning and early preparation would have me sitting in front of the fire by Dec. 1, stringing popcorn and listening to Bing Crosby. No, I would decide at the last minute to make little treat bags for everyone in my daughter’s first grade class.

I’d bake an additional several dozen cookies for the boys’ basketball team. I’d rearrange and fluff my Christmas decorations, finding room and rooms to add to. For several years I adorned both bathrooms with Santa’s, reindeer and elves, until my husband complained he didn’t care for all those eyes staring at him.

Luckily, in my case, I usually have a wake-up call. An, “ah ha” moment. It’s usually physically painful, but that’s OK. I always do things in a big way.

Last winter I was feeling very tired, unmotivated and just dragging. I had to pull myself out of bed in the morning, and I would go through my routine as quickly as possible so that maybe I could squeeze in a nap. I started to feel like I was drowning in my writing deadlines, and I stopped caring about the piles of laundry and cleaning the house.

After seeing me go to bed shortly after dinner several nights in a row, my husband

insisted I see the doctor. After blood tests, we had the answer to my problem. I had a virus called cytomegalovirus. CMV is pretty common, and actually lives in a lot of us.

It reared its ugly head with me because I have a weak immune system; if there is a lingering germ around, I will pick it up and catch something. CMV has a lot of the same symptoms as mononucleosis, mainly causing the need for sleep, sleep, and more sleep. And that I did, for months on end. There’s not much to be done for it.

To say I was sad or disappointed that my holidays were not going to be as up to par as previous years would be an overstatement. I simply didn’t care. I had help decorating and putting up the Christmas tree. I wrapped presents a few at a time. When I was feeling any type of energy, I used that time to get out for errands, grocery shopping, and my work, which fortunately I can do in my PJs at the kitchen table.

It took until about April to really beat this virus, but I did learn to grab on to moments when I had my head above water. It was during those times when I could read a book, or make a nice meal for me and my husband. My kids were no longer shocked to see me looking haggard, with a mess of hair in a knot on my head, I was up and moving. It became fun to be at parties, dinners and outings without being the first to leave.

There’s something to be said about not caring. And yes, to an extent, not caring for people. You can’t knock yourself out all the time trying to reach goals and expectations that you make to keep others happy, yet wear you down. You might think you thrive on business, but you could be confusing that with your own perception of how to be liked and loved by giving endlessly of yourself.

My family and friends loved me nonetheless, after a much more modest and low key Christmas last year, having pizza in the kitchen on my birthday and not in a restaurant, and seeing me fast asleep on the sofa at two in the afternoon, still in pajamas.

I admit I try hard to make holidays and special occasions as fun as can be. However, I know that when I’m getting that urge to go over the top with gift giving, or preparing food and goodies, I take a step back and try to be realistic. Maybe just turning on an old Christmas classic would be better for my spirits. Having a hot cup of cocoa and wearing a warm pair of slippers. Perfect for me. Just for me.

Arizona,” Tokar said. “Over 2,000 people were killed after the Japanese sneak attack on Dec. 7, 1941. We were then fighting in World War II. Without our veterans, we would not be free. We would not have a democracy.”

The ceremony included the call to order by Commander Rich Coluzzi, of the U.S. Army and the Glen Maker Memorial American Legion. The Richards High School JROTC took part in presenting and retiring the colors. The Richards JROTC also took part in the placing of the POW/MIA flag. The Finley Junior High School Band, directed by Brian Goodman, performed the “Star Spangled Banner.”

The Finley Junior High School Choir performed “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and the “Song for the Unsung Hero.” Eighth-grade

students Sara Abdulrab, Maryam Kargar and Matt Gunderson recited their Patriot’s Pen essays on “America’s Gift to my Generation.”

Lily Reinhart, a seventh-grade student, recited a Veterans Day poem.

A poppy presentation speech was given by student Rowa Alia. That was followed by Finley Junior High School students presenting poppies to veterans who attended the ceremony, including Ehmpke.

“We honor those who paid the ultimate price for freedom,” Coluzzi said. “For the men and women who serve today, they have our respect.”

Grachan added that this a valuable lesson for students to learn.

“We must tell future generations the importance of freedom,” she said.

said. Her next project is to make the holidays a little brighter for some of her relatives and other residents of Puerto Rico.

She is working on a “Holiday in a Box” idea. Morales said that she is using her experience as a certified wedding and events planner to send goods to the island. She is basing the idea on her “Party in a Box” business that allows her to create affordable designs for people who don’t have time to do the legwork.

“The new business venture inspired me to be able to create a Holiday in a Box for some of the families affected in my grandmother’s hometown of Toa Alta,” Morales said. “The box would include a table setting and decor for eight. I would personally provide the table setting and decor included in the box. I then wanted to create a free online fundraising platform via You Caring (www.youcaring.com) to provide an avenue for people in the community who want to help and donate to this cause.”

Donations received would go to purchasing canned goods to add to the Holiday Box. Morales said the box will be designed to bring some families much needed holiday cheer and resources to some of the families of Puerto Rico “These are people who have lost it all and continue to uplift one another despite lack of resources, water and power,” Morales said.

“I would then send these boxes to my parents in San German, Puerto Rico, and they will personally drive the boxes and distribute

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Jerzy Kroplewski Jerzy Kroplewski, 62, a resident of Hickory Hills, died Nov. 7 at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Mr. Kroplewski was once a general laborer in construction.

Survivors include his wife, Grace (nee Kosierb); son, Chris Kroplewski; brother, Jan Kroplewski; and two grandchildren.

Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., 8999 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Services are 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 from the funeral home to St. Fabian Church, 8300 S. Thomas Ave., Bridgeview, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Frank Mastalerz Frank Mastalerz, 79, died Nov. 6 at his Chicago Ridge home.

Mr. Mastalerz was a retired dock worker.

Survivors include his wife, Audrey (nee Carey); son, Frank Mastalerz; brother, James Mastalerz; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Friday from Curley Funeral Home to St. Linus Church. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Barney Nawrocki Barney Nawrocki, 91, died Saturday at his Hickory Hills home.

Mr. Nawrocki, a World War II Army veteran, was a printer for a publishing company. He was an active member of St. Patricia Parish.

Survivors include a daughter, Susan Fetchtner; sons, Andrew and Mathew; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services were Wednesday from Lack & Sons Funeral Home to St. Patricia Church. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery.

Donald Schmalz Donald W. Schmalz, 80, a Worth resident, died Oct. 22 at Manor Care East in Palos Heights.

Mr. Schmalz was a music teacher for the Oak Park School District for many years. He received a master’s degree in music from Northwestern University. He played the violin and was the concert master for the Oak Park River Forest Symphony for over 50 years.

He was survived by his companion, Roseanne Mostardini.

A memorial gathering of family and friends was held last Thursday at Schmaedeke Funeral Home. Interment was private.

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

them and take photos with the families we have reached.”

Morales reiterated that threeday priority mail will take about 10 days. The goal, Morales said, is to raise just over $2,322 (including shipping cost and $25 of canned goods and tax) and reach 50 families. Morales acknowledged that not everybody can donate at the same time. She is considering setting up a GoFundMe page to send the boxes to Puerto Rico directly.

“This way we can keep contact with relatives in their towns,” Morales said. “It’s almost like adopting a town.”

Morales said it is difficult to remain optimistic after seeing photos of the devastation. Her parents will continue to live in Puerto Rico for now. However, her aunt and her grandmother plan to stay with a nephew of the aunt in Florida for several months while the slow process

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Viola Kleuver-Surprenant (nee Clawson), 98, an Oak Lawn resident, died Nov. 6 in Palos Heights.

Mrs. Kleuver-Surprenant was a homemaker.

Survivors include daughters, Marilyn Garr and Anita Zaffie; son, Kurt Kluever; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

Services were Friday from Colonial Chapel to St. Mark Lutheran Church. Interment took place at Evergreen Cemetery.

of repairs take place.

“My parents have water and power back most of the time,” Morales said. “They say it’s a little spooky. The power goes on and off. But they want to stay and help their neighbors. As far as my aunt and grandmother, God bless them. My grandma is used to that kind of life because of her past.

She was used to not having running water. But it’s still hard. And that’s nothing to what people are going through in the mountains.”

She admits that it is frustrating that it’s taken so long for power to be restored. And that’s why she wants to provide for people in small ways, because that will lead to progress.

“With these holiday boxes, I have my parents to help me out,” Morales said. “I want people to feel empowered. I want people to keep giving. It touches me to see that no small idea is dumb.

Everybody can help.”

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Thursday, November 16, 2017

COMINGS & GOINGS

Sharing your financial ‘abundance’ with your family

Fajitas opens its sixth location in Palos Hills ajitas Mexican Restaurant, a local chain based in Countryside, opened its sixth location a few weeks ago at 10296 S. 78th Ave, Palos Hills, near the Bridgeview Courthouse.

Owner Walter Narsolis, of Tinley Park, opened his first location in Countryside before branching out and opening Fajitas locations in Tinley Park in 2010, Frankfort in 2012, Mokena in 2015 and Midlothian earlier this year.

The location was formerly Bob Ciao Ristorante, which closed Bong April 2.

Fajitas specializes in chicken and steak fajitas but offers a full menu with Mexican dishes such as burritos, tacos and tamales. They all offer beer, wine and margaritas.

Narsolis said the restaurants are family friendly and he has a kid’s menu for younger guests.

The new location also has video gaming, which is also offered at his Tinley, Mokena and Countryside locations.

Hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, call the restaurant at (708) 907-5440 or visit www. fajitasmexican. com.

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Slim Chickens coming to Orland Square Mall Slim Chickens, an Arkansas-based restaurant chain that specializes in chicken tenders, is set to open Friday, Nov. 17, in the Orland Square Mall food court.

The franchise is owned by Orland resident Faris Ballouta, whose family owns a popcorn shop in the mall and a smoothie shop.

“This will be the first mall location in the country,” said Ballouta. “I wanted to bring a new chicken option to Chicago and working in the mall is in my comfort zone. The mall’s food court needed something new.”

He said the Orland store will feature fresh, hand-breaded tenders and 15 dipping sauces, not quite as many as typical locations.

Ballouta said he was looking for a new opportunity, heard about Slim Chickens, traveled to Arkansas to check out the brand and decided to bring its fourth location to Illinois and the first in the Chicago area. Others are in Peoria, Champaign and Bloomington. That franchisee is building a location in Plainfield.

“The whole menu is chicken and there’s not a better tasting chicken,” he said.

hanksgiving is almost here. Ideally, this day should be about more than football and the imminent arrival of Black Friday megasales. After all, the spirit of the holiday invites us to be grateful for what we have and for the presence of our loved ones.

But it’s important to look beyond just one day in November if you want your family to take part in your “abundance.”

If you want to ensure your financial resources eventually are shared in the way you envision, you will need to follow a detailed action plan, including Scott these steps: • Identify your assets: If you Johnson haven’t done so already, it’s a good idea to take an inventory of all your financial assets – your retirement accounts (401(k) and IRA), other investments, life insurance, real estate, collectibles and other items. Once you know exactly what you have, you can determine how you would like these assets distributed among your loved ones.

• Get professional help: To ensure your assets go to the right people, you will need to create some legal documents, such as a will and a living trust. The depth and complexity of these instruments will depend a great deal on your individual circumstances, but in any case, you certainly will need to consult with a legal professional because estate planning is not a “do-it-yourself” endeavor. You may also need to work with a tax professional and your financial advisor, as taxes and investments are key components of the legacy you hope to leave.

• Protect your financial independence: If your own financial resources were to become endangered, you clearly would have less to share with your loved ones, and if your financial independence were jeopardized, the result might be even worse – your adult children might be forced to use their own resources to help support you.

Consequently, you will need to protect yourself, and your financial assets, in several ways. For one thing, you may want to work with your legal professional to create a power of attorney, which would enable someone – possibly a grown child – to make financial decisions for you, should you become incapacitated. Also, you may want to guard yourself against the devastating costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay. Medicare typically pays very little of these expenses, but a financial advisor may be able to suggest techniques or products that can help.

• Communicate your wishes: Once you have all your plans in place, you’ll want to communicate them to your loved ones. By doing so, you’ll be sparing your loved ones from unpleasant surprises when it’s time to settle your estate.

And, second, by making your plans and wishes known to your family well in advance of when any action needs to be taken, you’ll prepare your loved ones for the roles you wish them to assume, such as taking on power of attorney, serving as executor of your estate, and so on.

And you’ll also want to make sure your family is acquainted with the legal, tax and financial professionals you’ve chosen to help you with your estate plans.

Thanksgiving comes just once a year. Taking the steps described here can help ensure your family will share in your financial abundance as you intended.

T Fajitas Mexican Restaurant and Cantina is now open in Palos Hills.

Ballouta said the goal was to expand outside of the mall.

“If it succeeds, the plan is to open more locations,” he said.

The Orland location will be open during mall hours and Ballouta said he was hiring about 15-20 employees.

Slim Chickens Vice President of Franchise Operations Brian Simowitz said the company was founded in 2003, but has been franchising locations for only the last five years.

“We built a nice regional chain centered in northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas City area,” he said. Since franchising, the company has grown to 65 restaurants in 13 states.

He said the company expects to open two to three corporate stores and between 20 and 30 franchise locations a year.

Simowitz relocated to Arkansas after living for several years in the New Lenox area, so he knows the Chicago market.

“Chicago is a big market,” he said. “We believe the market can handle a lot of our restaurants. We’re always looking for new locations.”

He said the Slim Chickens menu is one of a few that features chicken only and includes a popular chicken and waffles item.

Simowitz said a typical Slim Chickens offers three-, five- and seven-tender options.

Each comes with fries, a drink and Texas toast. There are 17 kinds of sauces and customers can choose any two with their order.

“Our brand has done well everywhere we have gone,” he said.

For more information, visit the company website at slimchickens.com.

New Aldi store to open Friday in Tinley Park ALDI has announced that it will hold a grand opening on Friday, Nov. 17, for its new store in Tinley Park.

The new store takes up about half of the former EuroFresh Market at 16000 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park’s Park Center Plaza, which

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closed in March. When the new store opens, a smaller ALDI store a couple of blocks south will close.

The store will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:25 a.m. Following the ceremony, the first 100 shoppers will receive a golden ticket, each containing ALDI gift cards of various amounts.

The new ALDI store will offer modern and convenient shopping experience with a focus on fresh items, including more robust produce, dairy and bakery sections, and more room for customers’ favorite products. Remodeled stores will also feature a modern design, open ceilings, natural lighting and environmentallyfriendly building materials – such as recycled materials, energy-saving refrigeration and LED lighting.

Hours at the new store will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

The new store is part of Batavia-based ALDI’s ambitious expansion and remodeling plan announced earlier this year.

In February, Aldi announced it would spend more than $3 billion to pay for land, facilities and equipment for 650 new stores in the U.S. by the end of 2018. That would bring the number of Aldi stores in the U.S. to about 2,000.

In addition, the company said it would spend about $1.6 billion to remodel and expand more than 1,300 stores in the U.S. by 2020.

ALDI also is working on a new 18,000-square-foot store at the former site of Joe & Frank’s Market at 5501 S. Harlem Ave. in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community. That project has an estimated price tag of $4 million.

Once that store is open, which the company said was expected by the end of this year or beginning of 2018, a nearby store at 5775 S. Archer Ave. would close.

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

Little Company of Mary named among best by U.S. News & World Report Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers (LCMH) has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2017-18 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by U.S. News & World Report.

A hospital’s COPD score is based on multiple data categories, including number of patients, patient survival rate, prevention of blood clots, and enabling discharge to home. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating were significantly better than the national average. Additionally, LCMH offers non-invasive breathing assistance via mask instead of through a breathing tube in order to provide respiratory support for some patients with COPD. The hospital is located at 2800 W. 95th St. in Evergreen Park.

“We are proud to receive this award because one of our core values is quality,” said Cindy Deuser, R.N., vice president of Quality Improvement/Clinical and Diagnostic Services at LCMH. “Our patients and our community can be confident in knowing they will receive optimal COPD care from the moment they arrive at our door.”

The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 28th year, are part of U.S. News’ patient portal, designed to help patients make informed decisions about where to receive care for life-threatening conditions or for common elective procedures. For the 2017-18 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. In the 16 specialty areas, 146

LEGAL NOTICE

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Notice is Hereby Given that on 12-30-17, a sale will be held at Ohare Kars, Inc. at 31 W. 450 Spaulding Road, Elgin, Il. 60120, 847-608-4700, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Notice is Hereby Given that on 12-16-17, a sale will be held at Des Plaines Honda at 550 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, Il. 60016, 847-699-9600, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

IZABELA MALARZ 2015 NISSAN Vin# 3N1AB7AP4FY303187 Lien Amount: $10,625.00

MATAN SHARVIT 2009 YAMAHA Vin# LPRSE48YX9A008359 Lien Amount: $1,821.55

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Notice is Hereby Given that on 12-16-17, a sale will be held at Value Plus Muffler Shop at 3604 W. 159th Street, Markham, Il. 60428, 708-596-7242, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Notice is Hereby Given that on 12-30-17, a sale will be held at Rogers Park Auto Body Shop at 6828 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Il. 60626, 773-274-9900, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

LAURENCE L. BROWN & LAWRENCE BROWN 2011 CHEVROLET Vin# 2CNALDEC1B6326465 Lien Amount: $803.73

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Notice is Hereby Given that on 12-30-17, a sale will be held at Bettenhausen Fiat of Tinley Park at 17514 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, Il. 60477, 708-532-9600, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Notice is Hereby Given that on 12-30-17, a sale will be held at A & Zee Auto Repair, Inc. at 3525 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60634, 773-283-9778, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

SASAN MOHAMMADNEJAD DARYASARI & PATRICK PHILIPPS 2002 HYUNDAI Vin# KMHWF25S02A574153 Lien Amount: $2,150.00

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hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty.

In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized hospitals as high performing across multiple areas of care.

“For nearly three decades, we’ve strived to make hospital quality more transparent to healthcare consumers nationwide,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “By providing the most comprehensive data available, we hope to give patients the information they need to find the best care across a range of specialties.”

For more information about the 2017-18 rankings, visit www.health.usnews.com/best-hospitals.

For more information about Little Company of Mary Hospital, visit www.LCMH.org.

Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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

Evergreen Park Marquette Bk Tr to Hickey Brian E, 9801 S Springfield Ave, $265,000; Filipiak Nicholas to Rodighiero Michael, 2637 W 97th Pl, $143,500; Koziol Jason T to Papara John A, 9427 S Trumbull Ave, $215,000; Riverfront Dev LLC Series 9714 S Maplewood Ave to Ramirez Carlos H, 9714 S Maplewood Ave, $170,000; Haffling Michael J to Valdez Luciano, 9305 S Central Park Ave, $355,000.

Hickory Hills Engel Kathryn Tr to Lozano Alfonso, 9411 77th Ave, $168,000; GSH 7825 LLC to S & M Land Prop LLC, 7825 W 95th St, $2,650,000; Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC to Gacek Marcin, 8741 S 82nd Ct, $180,000; Mani Huberto to Mani Humberto Jr, 8945 S 82nd Ave, $200,000.

Oak Lawn Marquette Bk Tr to Lin Keng, 8909 50th Ave, $190,000; Fisher John Edward to Moe Tyler A, 9745 Cook Ave, $300,000; Orouq Khawla S Abu to Saleh Hussein A, 5749 W 103rd St, $460,000; Vandermeer Brett J to Wilk Joseph M, 5840 104th St, Unit #403, $71,000;

First Midwest Bk Tr to Atkin John, 9704 50th Ct, $100,000; Centerpoint OL LLC to Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp, 9537 52nd Ave, $2,300,000; Permacor PS to Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp, 9540 Tulley Ave, $850,000; Brandenburger Steven C to Pranckus Laima, 4025 93rd Pl, Unit #4025B, $125,000; Garcia Alda to Rodriguez Richard J, 10530 S Parkside Ave, Unit #4, $45,000; Edward Gal Inc to Piotrowski Rafal, 9709 52nd Ave, $243,000; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Hernandez Jose, 9924 Kilpatrick Ave, $185,000; Gardner Novella to Jagahama Tamer Mohammad, 9316 S Kolmar Ave, $290,000; Sweis Eleni to Rietveld William, 9232 Tripp Ave, $276,500; Hatch Jim H to Mazerat Akami D, 5138 Tomcin Trail, $185,000; Soraghan James M to Graumann Fabian, 5625 98th Pl, $235,000; Slodyczka John T to Sylvester Angelique, 4037 Grant St, $223,500; Shaughnessy Patricia C to Calini & Assoc Inc, 5317 Oak Center Dr, $118,000; North Shore Holdings Ltd to Gudauskas Kristina L, 9642 Karlov Ave, $132,000.

Palos Hills Sekulski Jerzy to Alzien Maher, 9124 W Windsor Dr, $273,000; First Secure B&T Co Tr to Kozicki Susan A, 11240 Cherry Ct, Unit

#51D, $130,000; Zaher Charles P to Maniakouras Konstantinos, 9755 S 89th Ave, $479,000.

Worth Black Sq Fundg LLC to Glowczak Krzysztof, 7516 W 109th St, $82,000;

Lagrosa Jerome to Wozek Kevin D, 11208 S Normandy Ave, $180,000; Sakellariou Vivian Tr to Rehder George T, 10443 Southwest Hwy, Unit #104431S, $87,500; Yacoub Mohannad A to Yanez Luis, 6947 W 107th St, $185,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of November 13) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 30-year fi ed Jumbo

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Australian author visits Evergreen Park High School

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Dist. 218 College and Career Fair

Hundreds of families from Richards, Shepard and Eisenhower high schools recently attended the annual College and Career Fair sponsored

by District 218. Nearly 150 representatives of colleges, universities, technical schools, the U.S. armed forces, labor unions, and career fields attended. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission also presented seminars on acquiring the most money for college.

Conrady eighth-graders take marketing lessons to heart Students in the eighth-grade social studies class of Grant Griffith at Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills took their marketing course lessons to heart.

Some went with the Blue Chips, like Nike and Under Armour, while others went with the less mainstream companies. But every single student in the class at Conrady Junior High School put on impressive advertising and marketing campaigns that touted the merits of their respective products.

Philip McLaughlin was the first to pitch his product, which was a “Smart Sleeve” by Nike.

Philip said the product would have sensors that would detect changes in the shooter’s form. He said he got the idea after realizing his own form was off. Philip said the “sleeve” would cost about $5 per unit to manufacture and would sell for $75. It would be marketed to basketball players from amateurs to professionals.

The assignment was based loosely on the TV show “Shark Tank.” Illinois recently adopted a new social science standards framework called C3. A big part of the curriculum involves inquiry-based learning units. Students are asking and answering big, compelling questions, solving real-world problems and connecting with an authentic audience outside the classroom.

Students are learning about how economic resources impact individuals and groups. “The “sharks” included District 117 Technology Instruction Coordinator Natalie Profita and her brother-in-law John, who is a finance manager at Pepsi Co. They asked tough questions of the students after their presenta-

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Australian author Will Kostakis (seated) is joined by students by EPCHS students after he appeared at the school last month and talked about being published. Joining the authors were (front row, from left) Colleen Knight, Gabrielle Turner, Laci Thielmann, Brenda Castro, Maggie Rogers, Haley Ortell, Tabari Brown, Kasey Hughes, (back row, from left) Madison Pliska, Kevin Gallegos, Patrick Doyle, Kaitlin Sandford and Grace Sisto.

Open house will be held at Mount Carmel High School An open house will be held for eighth-grade male students and their families from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 at Mount Carmel High School, 6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago.

Prospective families can learn more about Mount Carmel’s outstanding college preparatory program for boys of all learning levels, and tour renovated 21st century classrooms, part of a $15 million capital investment in the school.

In addition to viewing and interacting with the new classrooms, families will have an opportunity to choose from a variety of small group presentations, focusing on topics that include the advantages of all-male education, technology as a tool for success, financing a Catholic education, McDermott-Doyle program, Mount Carmel’s honors program,

student activities and preparing for college from day one.

Mount Carmel will be near the future Obama Presidential Center, which will be located just two blocks from campus. A future partnership with the Center and Mount Carmel will offer opportunities for students to learn outside of the four walls of classrooms.

The Jackson Park Golf Course and South Shore Country Club will also be combined to develop a world class golf course that will become Mount Carmel’s home course.

The school is near the University of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, Lake Michigan and nearby beaches, as well as access to downtown Chicago.

“Mount Carmel is at the center of so many cultural and academic opportunities,” com-

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tions and gave practical advice.

Karolina Sowa introduced shoe insole for Under Armour that would do such things as “count steps and monitor your heart rate.”

Caroline Byrdyk hawked a new, more lightweight and durable running shoe using the rubber from recycled tires. Caroline said she likes running but noticed her shoes “break down a lot.” “I was looking for a better shoe and using recycled rubber will help keep the costs down,” she said.

Caroline said she would “sell” ads on social media as well as on television.

Others who presented their ad campaigns included Rachel Stawinski (chocolate drizzling on popcorn at theaters), Adam Mohammad (introducing organic foods at grocery stores) and Oliver Papay (Ultimate Gaming Station for home entertainment

Ryan

Wittert

of ill patients, as well as those coping with a cancer diagnosis.

She has most recently worked as a clinical research nurse at Rush University Medical Center and the University of Chicago.

She earned her B.S. degree in nursing from Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame. She is an active participant supporting and raising funds for research in Oncology through her involvement with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk, Y-Me, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk. One of six sisters to attend Mother McAuley, Ryan also is the mother to five McAuley alumnae.

Wittert is a regional president for BMO Private Bank, where she oversees the strategic development and delivery of the institution’s personal wealth management platform for highnet wealth individuals, families and organizations. Under Wittert’s leadership her division saw revenue growth of more than 50 percent for 2017. She began her career with the bank following her graduation from DePaul University where she earned a B.S. degree in finance.

She sits on the board of directors for the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago. She is a past member of the board of directors for the DuPage Public Action to Deliver Shelter, where she also served as vice president during her tenure.

Wittert is a graduate of Mother of Seton High School.

mented Ned Hughes, Class of ’70 and the school president. “We are excited to invite and encourage families from throughout the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana to campus and see all Mount Carmel has to offer for all levels and backgrounds.”

The placement test at Mount Carmel takes place on Saturday, Dec. 2. Eighth-graders may only take the placement test at one Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Taking the test at Mount Carmel qualifies students for a number of scholarship opportunities.

For more information about an open house, scheduling a shadow day, or taking the entrance exam at Mount Carmel, contact Bill Nolan, director of admissions, by calling (773) 324-1020, ext. 265, or by email at bnolan@ mchs.org.

South African icon visits Koraes

Oliver Papay, an eighth-grade student at Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills, discusses his marketing idea for the ultimate gaming station for home entertainment during a social studies lesson.

Mother McAuley welcomes new board of trustee members

Three new members have been appointed to the board of trustees, as well as slate of officers and board members for 2017-18 at Mother McAuley High School.

Joining the board of trustees are Carol Martinelli Bartucci, Class of ’81; Helen “Ellie” Brett Ryan, ’82; and Cheryle Wittert.

“All three of our newest board members embody the spirit of our McAuley community and bring talent, expertise and energy to the table,” said Mary Acker Klingenberger, Class of ’75, and president.

Bartucci is a vice president for Exelon Corporation, where she oversees networking and telecommunications, analytics and smart meter support in Information Technology, and also is the chief information officer of ComEd. Her career with Exelon spans 32 years.

In her role she shapes, directs and executes the IT strategy. Bartucci has a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Beyond her work, she is active in her parish, St. Cletus in LaGrange. A mother of two sons, she is a past troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America, and the past president of the Home School Association at St. Cletus, and active in Parent’s Club at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park.

Ryan has more than 30 years of experience as a nurse in the areas of Oncology and Neonatal Intensive Care, allowing her to provide emotional support and encouragement to family members

Students at Evergreen Park Community High School welcomed awardwinning Australian author Will Kostakis on Oct. 25 as he talked about getting published at the age of 18.

Kostakis also talked to the students about the thrill of being published in the United States. He signed copies of his American debut novel, “The Sidekicks,” a story about three young men with one thing in common – their best friend, Issac, whose sudden death shows them they have more in common that one friend.

Catherine Constantinides visited students on Nov. 7 at Koraes Elementary School in Palos Hills and spoke to them in a group.

She joined with them in a Thanksgiving feat.

Constantinides is known for her accomplishments in investing in education, empowering and creating awareness around climate change, sustainable development, agriculture, and women’s empowerment. She also is considered to be one of the 21 Icons of South Africa. More information on her can be found at http://21icons.com/ catherine-constantinides/ Supplied photo

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE Medicare Supplement program

A Medicare Supplement program will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Visitors will learn about eligibility, enrollment and benefits of Original Medicare (Part A and B) and the standardized Medicare Supplement Plans available in Illinois.

More information about this free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website, wwwchicagoridgelibrary.org.

‘Saturday Sew-in’ A session on “Saturday Sew-in” will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Guests can work on the latest project, which includes quilting, knitting, stamping and sewing. Guests should bring a sack lunch or cash if they plan on ordering lunch. Sewing machines are available upon request. To register for the free program, call the library, (708) 423-7752, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

EVERGREEN PARK Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids will meet

A Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. This month the book, “El Deafo” by Cece Bell will be reviewed. The program is designed for kids in grades three through five. Books are available at the children’s desk. Registration is required.

Book club to read and discuss ‘Hidden Figures’

The Kindred Spirits Book Club will read and discuss “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterley at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Evergreen Park Library. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-.8522.

OAK LAWN

Volunteer to Work in the Friends Bookstore The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library is accepting applications for bookstore volunteers, which consists of sorting book donations and stocking the store. One four-hour shift per week is required. Volunteer forms are available at the customer services desk on the first floor of the library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. For more information, call Carole Onwiler at (708) 422-8646.

Request for book sale donations Residents can donate gently-used books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library’s Ongoing Book Sale that is being offered at the library. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance.

Interested parties may fill out a short form at the customer services desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation.

The Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides an ever-changing variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices.

Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget.

PALOS HILLS

‘The Holiday’ is the next Morning Movie

“The Holiday” will be the next Morning Movie to be screened at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. The event is for adults only. One lucky person will win a copy of the movie. Popcorn will be served.

Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids will get lessons in Thanksgiving cooking

Thanksgiving cooking will be explored for kids ages 10 to 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 at the Green Hills Library. During the session, participants will learn to make cranberry crostinis, caprese cups and minipumpkin cheesecakes. Participants will also take home the recipes. Registration is limited to 30. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

‘Women and the Civil War’ will be discussed

Historian Don C. White will give a presentation on “Women and the Civil War” at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov 21 at the Green Hills Library.

White, a Palos Hills resident, will discuss the accomplishments made by women during the Civil War. This event is for ages 10 and up.

Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Improv Playhouse Theater presents ‘Stone Soup’

The Improv Playhouse Theater will provide an interactive presentation of “Stone Soup” at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov 27 at the Green Hills Library. The professional actors will

put on a musical performance for the whole family. Children of all ages and caregivers are welcome. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Schedule session on how to make holiday cards Holiday card making classes will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Green Hills Library.

Participants will use layering techniques, stamps, paper punches and other embellishments to create greeting cards for the holiday season. Registration is limited to 20 per class. Due to high demand, two sessions are being offered. However, patrons are limited to registering for only one session. The event is for adults only. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Green Hills Library sponsors Ageless Grace class The Ageless Grace class will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Palos Township Office, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Ageless Grace is a brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all six functions of the brain. These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind.

The event is for adults only. Registration is limited to 28. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids will explore technology and robotics

The next STEAM Explorers session will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Green Hills Library. The program will focus on the latest in technology and robotics.

The program is for kids in the third through eighth grade. Kids will explore and tinker with Dash and Dot, Spheros, Osmos and a 3D pen.

Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Book club to discuss ‘Too Much Happiness’

The next book discussion club meeting sponsored by the Green Hills Library will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at Fattoush Restaurant, 10700 S. Harlem Ave., Worth. The book that will be up for discussion is “Too Much Happiness” by Alice Munro.

Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk for GHPLD holders. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Play Family Bingo

Family Bingo will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Green Hills Library. Families can play bingo for prizes. Registration is limited to 60. Caregivers must register as well.

Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

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Thursday, November 16, 2017

Shepard High School students take trip to see ‘Hamilton’ More than 80 students from Shepard High School in Palos Heights went to see the musical “Hamilton” after a two-year wait.

The students and teachers at Shepard said that the wait only enhanced the experience. The students and teachers then ate lunch at The Palmer House. The trip became a reality due to the diligence of social studies teacher Julie Boone.

She applied to the Hamilton Education Foundation, sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute

of American History and the Rockefeller Foundation, for the opportunity.

Boone not only brought her Advanced Placement U.S. History students but a group of special education students. Her parents, both of whom taught special education in District 218, provided some of the inspiration.

“Dad taught social studies, mom taught science. They took every ounce of their professionalism and applied it to getting their students access to their

curriculum – to doing history, to doing science. Materials that would leave their students better prepared as citizens, critical thinkers, humans,” Boone said.

Students of all ability levels benefit from seeing history come to life on stage.

“Everyone stands to gain from participating in this curriculum.

The benefits shouldn’t be monopolized by the AP and honors track,” Boone emphasized.

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MARIST WINS CLASS 4A STATE VOLLEYBALL TITLE

RedHawks spike and kill the script

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Marist players start to form a pile after winning the IHSA Class 4A State Girls Volleyball title on Saturday night in Normal.

Marist’s Grace McGrath had a little fun strutting and gesturing after earning a state championship medal.

There’s a great chance to spring for more titles N JEFF VORVA

ORMAL — For an area with just 11 high schools, we sure have a lot of state championships.

Marist’s girls volleyball team won the Illinois High School Association Class 4A State Championship on Saturday at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University.

The RedHawks paraded around the arena with their trophy, which the IHSA had redesigned for a sleeker, less clunky look. Personally, I kind of liked the big ol’ clunky prize better, but the new, thinner look is pretty attractive.

According to my count, it’s the 67th state championship the Regional/Reporter area has produced.

It’s the 10th school season in a row that the area brought back at least one first-place trophy. The complete list can be found

on page 4, but since 1974-75 our schools have won state titles 39 years and failed to win one in five years.

That’s pretty astounding.

One recent trend that stood out is that in the past five seasons we’ve been able to produce one state champ. The last time we had multiple state crowns was 2011-2012 when Sandburg cheerleading, Sandburg wrestling and Marist softball won titles.

Since then, we had single winners with Sandburg wrestling in 2012-13, Mother McAuley girls volleyball in 2013-14, Marist softball in 2014-15, Sandburg boys cross country in 2015-16 and McAuley girls

volleyball again in 2016-17.

Now that Marist has won its title in volleyball, I have a hunch we’re not through yet.

I don’t see any team titles coming in winter, but when it starts to get warm again…

I see Mother McAuley’s girls water polo team giving the state title a serious run. The Mighty Macs finished fourth in the state last season for the second year in a row. But that team featured no seniors and many key players will be back along with a transfer student and a promising freshman.

“Next year, we’ll be first,” predicted goalie MaryKate McKendry just minutes

Making the Extra Point

after the team took photos with the fourthplace trophy. “We’re coming in strong.

We have a lot of seniors. It’s going to be great.’’

In softball, Marist finished fourth in Class 4A last season and has a ton of players coming back as well. Nine strong underclassmen from that team could be back.

I anoint them the favorite.

And I have a hunch that in baseball, Brother Rice, St. Laurence and Sandburg will be serious contenders for a Class 4A title.

But, that’s a long way off. And, as proven Saturday night when Minooka’s girls volleyball team came into this season as the heavy favorites to win the title, things happen.

But this area loves to win state titles, so anything goes.

NORMAL — This was supposed to be Minooka’s year in girls volleyball.

That was in the script.

After dropping a wild 25-19, 19-25, 25-19 decision to Mother McAuley in the Class 4A state championship in 2016, Minooka was scheduled to return some heavy-duty weapons and was anointed as the state and national power.

So this was Minooka’s year.

The problem is, no one told Marist that. Or if they did, the RedHawks weren’t listening.

Marist never got the memo and never paid attention to the hype.

Even on Aug. 26, when Minooka was ranked No. 2 in the nation by Max Preps, and the Indians beat the RedHawks 25-20 in the first set of the semifinals at the Plainfield North Tournament, Marist just didn’t get it. The Redhawks came back and won 25-15, 25-18.

Well, that was then.

On Saturday night, the two teams went to war again and after splitting the first two sets, Minooka was ready to grab that state championship after taking an 8-4 lead in the third game.

Once again, Marist couldn’t follow the script.

The RedHawks went on an amazing 18-4 blitz to top the Indians 22-25, 25-22, 25-15 to win the first girls state volleyball title in school history.

“This is awesome how it all played out.” said senior hitter Savannah Thompson, who had six of her 14 kills in that 18-4 explosion. “When we were down 8-4, honestly I thought we needed to keep pushing and play like Marist volleyball and win like Marist volleyball.’’

After years of having strong teams only to make the state tournament once (a fourth-place finish in 2011), this win was huge. The RedHawks finished 40-1 and were 11-0 in three-set decisions. They won 32 in a row after a 25-20, 25-17 loss to Mother McAuley See MARIST, Page 4

You can put her on the board Stagg sophomore breaks pool record in sectional action

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Area football fortunes turned upside down

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Providence Catholic’s De’Shon Gavin is upended by St. Laurence’s Damon Stewart in Saturday’s Class 6A quarterfinals in Burbank. It was a rough day, however, for the area’s two remaining football teams as Providence beat St. Laurence, 49-24 and Marist was beaten by Loyola, 30-10, in Class 8A. More coverage: Page 3.

How tough is it to get on the right side of the Lockport board, which honors those who have set pool records?

Former Olympian Christine Magnuson, who won a silver medal in 2008, once had her name on the board, but no more.

But Stagg sophomore Taira Juronis will have her name up there.

Not only did she break a pool record Saturday at the Illinois High School Association Lockport Sectionals, she broke the oldest record on the board. Juronis clocked a 2 minutes, 7.19 seconds in the 200-yard IM, which topped Minooka’s Ashley Jones’ 2003 time of 2:07.66.

Entering the competition, the oldest record was the 200 Medley Relay, which was set in 2000

by Marian Catholic, but the hosts opened the meet breaking that See SWIMMING, Page 4

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Stagg’s Taira Juronis (left) hugs Sandburg’s Jenna Falsey seconds after Juronis broke a 2003 pool record in the 200 IM at Lockport on Saturday.

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FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

Paunovic still here, but he’ll be a hot international commodity

By Jeff Vorva

I’ll also have a measure of pride that we contributed to his moving on to some other challenges as well,’’ the GM said.

Let the rumors begin…

The Fire named Nemanja Nikolic Most Oh, wait. They already began.

Valuable Player and Golden Boot winChicago Fire coach Veljko Paunovic ner, and defender Johan Kappelhof as took a trip to his home country, Serbia, Defensive Player of the Year. recently and that led some to speculate Nikolic, the only Fire player to appear that he was interviewing for the in all 34 regular season matches, coaching job with the Serbian scored an MSL-high 24 goals, football federation. breaking a club record of 18 But he was back in the United goals set in 2000 by Ante Razov.

States last week and on Nov. 8 Nikolic led the league with six met with the media as a part multi-goal games, with five of of a season-end event and said his strikes being game-winners.

“I haven’t met with anyone. I He is among five finalists haven’t talked with anyone from for the Landon Donovan MLS the Serbian federation.’’

Most Valuable Player and is Paunovic’s first year saw the one of three finalists for the Paunovic Fire finish with Major League MLS Newcomer of the Year.

Soccer’s worst record at 7-17-10. This The Newcomer of the Year will be anyear, the team vaulted to 16-11-7 and nounced Friday and MVP on Dec. 4. made it to the first round of the playKappelhof started 33 matches and was offs but got bounced, 4-0, to the New second on the team in minutes played York Red Bulls in the knockout round with 2,881. The Dutch defender made a at Toyota Park. team-high 139 clearances and 96 inter“I think I still have a lot of things to ceptions, good for second in the league, do here and I’m looking ahead to next and was second on the team with 13 season,” Paunovic said. “It will be a great blocks. Kappelhof had four assists, inopportunity for all of us to improve – cluding the game-winner in a 2-1 win for me, too, as a coach. I can fulfill my over FC Dallas on May 25. goal, which is to have the Chicago Fire Both Kappelhof and Nikolic took part being one of the best teams, or the best in their first MLS All-Star Game playteam, in the United States. ing against Real Madrid at Soldier Field General Manager Nelson Rodriguez on Aug. 2. admits that Paunovic could become a hot commodity and someone may take Surgery for Accam him away from the Fire.

Midfielder David Accam underwent “I’ll be sad when that day comes but bilateral sports hernia surgery on Nov. Sports Editor

Hurricanes destroy more than 63,000 boats

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Nemanja Nikolic enjoys the adulation of the fans after one of his MLS-high 24 goals this season. He was named the Fire’s MVP and Golden Boot winner.

7 and was performed without complication by Dr. William Hutchinson at the Pacific Coast Hernia Center.

Accam is expected to be cleared for the start of training camp in January.

Basti No. 2 in shirt sales

Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger ranked No. 2 on the list of best-selling adidas MLS jerseys in 2017 onMLSstore.com.

Atlanta United FC midfielder Miguel Almiron topped the list. Rounding out the top five were Atlanta’s Josef Martinez (3), Seattle Sounders FC forward Jordan Morris (4), and New York City FC forward David Villa (5).

The rankings are based on overall retail sales of adidas MLS jerseys on MLSStore.com since the beginning of 2017 through the conclusion of the regular season.

oat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS), the nation’s largest advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters, estimates that more than 63,000 recreational boats were damaged or destroyed as a result of both Hurricane Harvey and Irma, with a combined dollar damage of $655 million.

And those figures do not OUTDOORS factor in Hurricane Maria.

WITH Breaking down JIM KIRBY some of the 2017 season storms, Hurricane Irma damaged or destroyed 50,000 vessels with approximately $500 million in recreational boat damage. About 13,500 boats were damaged or lost costing $155 in boat damage as a result of Hurricane Harvey. The boats that were hit the hardest by Harvey were located on a relatively small slice of Texas coast, while damage from Irma saw damage to boats in every comer of Florida, according to D.Scott Croft, of BoatUS.

Survey is kind to duck hunters

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Five Sandburg baseball players signed national letters of intent on Nov. 8.

Niego taking her game to Notre Dame

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Mother McAuley outside hitter Charley Niego had her heart set on going to Notre Dame for two years.

She made her verbal decision her sophomore year.

Sometimes early commitments don’t work out. Coaches change. Players may get injured or regress in their skills.

But this wasn’t one of COLLEGE SIGNINGS those cases. Everything went as planned.

Niego, who helped lead the Mighty Macs to a state and national championship her junior season, made it official as she inked her letter of intent Thursday in front of the volleyball trophy case in the lobby near the gym.

“It’s a great school academically and athletically,” Niego said. “It’s a Catholic school, so that was a plus.

I have visited there and watched the team and their style of play is like mine – very competitive. They are really dedicated and they care so much about the sport and so much about the athletes.

“They want to make volleyball at Notre Dame a great sport and I really want to be a part of that.’’

The Irish won 17 of its first 25 matches this year.

Niego will be teammates with former McAuley star Ryann DeJarld, who is currently a junior libero and the daughter of McAuley coach Jen DeJarld.

Irish coach Jim McLaughlin can’t wait to get Niego on campus.

“I wish Charley was here today,” he said. “I always said to win championships, you have to have a lot of good volleyball players. Charley has a complete set

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mother McAuley’s Charley Niego has a little fun after signing her volleyball letter-of-intent to Notre Dame.

skill at this point in her development and has very good physical ability.

“Her arm is fast and she hits a very heavy ball. But what I appreciate most about her is her intensity and energy. The best players I’ve coached have had a unique level of intensity and energy. Charley has that special gift and if she uses it correctly, there will be no limits on how far she takes her abilities.’’

On the same week she signed, Niego also found out she was named a first-team All-American in the Under Armour All-America Match, which takes place Dec. 15 in Kansas City.

She was one of 24 players to make the squad and is the first player in McAuley’s rich history to earn a spot on the team.

Several other athletes took advantage of the fall signing period to officially make their choices.

Sandburg had its usual small army of signees including five baseball players.

Branden Comia (Illinois), Andrew DeMatteo (Augustana), Ryan Hampe (UIC), Andrew Tenison (Lewis) and Evan Tenuta (Notre Dame) took part in a signing ceremony at the Orland Park school on Nov. 8.

In softball, Heather Vetter signed with Aurora University and Ashley Wood signed with Southern Illinois University.

Before heading to the Illinois High School Association Class 4A state semifinals, Marist volleyball player Savannah Thompson took time to sign her letter of intent to Central Michigan University.

Brother Rice’s baseball team had four signees – Sam Jones (Indiana), Patrick Hayes (Illinois State), Brandon Mahoney (Carthage College) and Joey Payton (Central Michigan University).

At Chicago Christian, volleyball player Danie Tyson signed with Kent State University.

Roosevelt University grabbed area softball stars Kelly Farmer (Evergreen Park), Kassie Kawka (Stagg) and Haley Getz (Evergreen Park).

Shepard softball player Jessica Coyle signed with the University of Dubuque.

If we missed any signees, let us know at sports@ regionalpublishing.com and we will publish them in future editions.

AREA SPORTS REPORTS

Mixan named new Mother McAuley softball coach

By Jeff Vorva

on Saturday and Nov. 18. For more information on these clinics, visit mothermcauley.org.

Sports Editor

Former Mother McAuley softball star Kathleen Mixan has been hired as the school’s varsity softball coach.

Mixan is a 2003 graduate of the school and played varsity softball all four years. Mixan was a three-sport athlete also playing basketball and volleyball. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she earned a bachelor’s in arts and sciences: applied psychology and played softball her freshman year.

She also earned her master’s in school counseling from Northeastern Illinois University and a second master’s in educational leadership from the American College of Education in IndiaMixan napolis, Indiana.

Mixan played for the Beverly Bandits 14U-18U under Bill Conroy and helped win the Bandits first national championship.

Mixan worked as a school counselor at Morton West High School in Berwyn and is currently the lead college/athletic counselor for Lighthouse College Planning in Chicago.

Since 2013, she served as the head JV girls’ volleyball coach and assistant varsity softball coach at St. Ignatius and in 2015 the softball team placed fourth in state in Class 3A. Prior to that, Mixan coached the varsity girls’ volleyball team at Plainfield East High School and the varsity boys’ volleyball at St. Rita of Cascia High School where they finished in the Elite Eight in 2010.

From 2007 to 2010 Mixan was the head freshmen and JV assistant volleyball coach and freshmen softball coach at Mother McAuley.

Spartans shoot their way to Colorado

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A team of Oak Lawn Community High School basketball players won a 3x3 tournament and qualified for nationals in March.

“I am excited to be back to build upon Mother McAuley’s prestigious athletic program and take the softball program to the next level,” Mixan said. “It is an honor to be a part of a program that I loved playing for throughout my high school career, and I plan to ‘pay forward’ the values, beliefs, and traditions McAuley instilled in me, to the young woman ready to embark on their new journey.”

Mixan will host free clinics for junior high students

Four Oak Lawn basketball players recently won a FIBA 3-on-3 tournament at Lane Tech High School in Chicago.

Senior Adem Osmani, sophomore Sami Osmani, junior Bryan Beattie and sophomore Trey Ward went 5-0 against the competition and won the championship game 21-19. The victory qualified the group for the USA Basketball 3x3 National Tournament to be held in Colorado Springs in March.

“We run open gyms in the fall and spring using FIBA 3x3 rules as a developmental tool, giving each player that participates more touches and game-like shots than in your typical 5x5 setting,” said Oak Lawn coach Jason Rhodes. “Our players’ experience with the rules and the best way to play what is a unique game gave them a nice edge on their opponents.”

“The team of kids that won has a nice combination of skill, size, and shooting ability, which is critical.

It was fun to watch them compete and gratifying to watch them win.”

Staying hot in the pool Oak Lawn’s Elli Featherstone won a recent Oak Lawn Community High School Athlete of the Week for winning the 50- and 100-meter events and helping two relay teams to first-place finishes in the South Suburban Conference Red meet.

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There are discounts for those who register before the end of November.

While the big migration is just beginning, if duck numbers reflect the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2017 survey, waterfowlers should be in for some good hunting this season.

A few species saw a decline numbers. Mallard, wigeon, green-winged teal, redhead and canvasback numbers are all lower than last year’s, but are still above the long-term averages.

So what brought about an overall increase in health to the waterfowl breeding populations? Across both the U.S. and Canada, the pond count totaled just more than 6 million ponds, which is a 22 percent increase over last year.

All in all, things are looking up for duck populations, which means duck season should be a successful one for waterfowl hunters, according to First Flight.

Eddie Eagle soars The Eddie Eagle Gun Safe Program, the NRA’S groundbreaking gun accident prevention course for children, has reached another milestone according to American Hunter.

With the help of volunteers, educators and law-enforcement officer instructors, Eddie Eagle has helped to educate children and save lives by teaching over 30 million children Eddie’s lifesaving message.

Created in 1988 by past NRA President Marion P. Hammer, in consultation with elementary school teachers, law enforcement officers and child psychologists, the program provides pre-K through third grade children with simple, effective rules to follow should they encounter a firearm in an unsupervised setting: “If you see a gun: STOP! Don’t Touch, Run Away, Tell a Grownup.”

The message is simple, easy to remember and fun for kids to learn.

The NRA encourages citizens to participate in heightening gun accident prevention within their local communities and want more information about the Eddie Eagle Gun Safe program or wish to see if free materials are available in their communities should go to eddie@nrahq. org or go to eddieeagle.nra.org.

Outdoor calendar

Nov. 17-19: First firearm handgun, muzzleloader and shotgun deer season.

Nov. 20: Archery deer season reopens in counties with a firearm season and west of Rte. 7 in Kane county.

Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 30–Dec. 3: Second firearm handgun, muzzleloader, and shotgun deer season.

Nov. 30: Archery deer season closes in counties with a firearm season and west of Rte. 7 in Kane County.

Dec. 1: Last day to apply for spring turkey permits, first lottery.

Dec. 4: Archery deer season reopens in counties with a firearm season west of Rte. 7 in Kane County.

Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Dec. 8-10: Muzzleloader deer season.

Dec. 12: Late-winter and CWD deer permits available over-thecounter.

Think about it The best sermons are lived, not preached.

Jim Kirby’s column runs every first and third Thursday of the month.

E-mail him at kirbyoutdoors@ sbcglobal.net.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

Remember when Boris Karloff sang that the three words to describe the Grinch (the one who stole Christmas) are “Stink. Stank. Stunk.’’ Well, that’s kind of how members of our not-so-esteemed panel performed in the quarterfinals. Findysz continued to be postseason fantastic and Rakow matched him, but the other peabrains put up some lousy numbers.

Onto the semifinals…

Last week Postseason: Regular season: Maine South at Lincoln-Way East Loyola at Edwardsville Batavia at Benet Mt. Carmel at Lake Zurich Prairie Ridge at Hoffman Estates Nazareth at Providence Phillips at Sterling Dunlap at Washington Morris at Raby Grand View at St. Xavier

JEFF VORVA 6-4 21-9 74-15 Maine S. Loyola Batavia Lake Zurich PR Providence Sterling Dunlap Morris Grand View

JASON MAHOLY 6-4 21-9 68-21 LWE Loyola Benet Mt. Carmel PR Providence Phillips Washington Morris Grand View

PROVIDENCE 49 ST. LAURENCE 24

WALLY FINDYSZ 8-2 26-4 71-18 LWE Loyola Benet Lake Zurich PR Providence Phillips Washington Morris SXU

BOB RAKOW 8-2 23-7 67-22 LWE Loyola Benet Lake Zurich PR Providence Phillips Dunlap Morris SXU

JOE BOYLE 5-5 21-9 69-20 LWE Loyola Benet Lake Zurich PR Providence Phillips Dunlap Raby SXU

RANDY WHALEN 5-5 22-8 75-14 Maine S. Loyola Benet Lake Zurich PR Nazareth Phillips Washington Morris SXU

LOYOLA 30, MARIST 10

Soph backup plays role of Bullie vs. Marist

Clinton has high praise for Celts after Vikings fall

By Jason Maholy Correspondent

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Standing near his team’s sideline moments after being eliminated from the Illinois High School Association Class 6A state football quarterfinals, 49-24, by Providence, St. Laurence running back Tori Clinton noticed a Celtics player jogging his way.

Photos by Jeff Vorva “Hey,” he called out as the St. Laurence’s Alex Saunders broke out for 193 yards in a quarterfinal player passed him. “Go win it, loss to Providence Catholic on Saturday. man.”

Asked about that gesture later, the Vikings’ record-setting rusher said, “I’m not a guy with a lack of sportsmanship. They won. They deserved it. They need to go on to do better things.”

The 13th-seeded Celtics (84), who advanced to a semifinal showdown with No. 2 Nazareth Academy, would be hard-pressed to better the effort they put forth against eighth-seeded St. Laurence (8-4).

Clinton came in averaging 228 yards per game and 10.9 yards per carry, and had rushed for 785 yards in the Vikings’ two playoff wins. Providence held him to 62 yards on 20 carries.

“They definitely did a good job The St. Laurence defense stays warm in a sideline tent with a heater in the film room,” Clinton said. during Saturday’s Class 6A quarterfinal loss to Providence Catholic.

“They knew our strong points.”

Meanwhile, Providence’s “In the second half, we made None more so than Clinton, who De’Shon Gavin ran 24 times for some adjustments,” Blackmon finished his season with a school231 yards and three touchdowns, said of installing Saunders, nor- record 2,577 rushing yards on the while his backup, Jake Magurany, mally a receiver, at quarterback. season, along the way setting a had 112 yards and two scores on “To their credit, they weathered single-game mark of 416 yards nine carries. It helped that they the storm.” in the Vikings’ playoff-opening were running behind a massive St. Laurence led early as Devon win over Quincy. offensive line that averaged 280 Rembis scored from a yard out “It was a blast,” Clinton said pounds from tackle to tackle. to cap the game’s opening pos- of his St. Laurence career. “I love “They were able to use their session. Providence tied it with these guys. I appreciate every mosize,” St. Laurence coach Harold a 13-yard Caden Kalinowski-to- ment of high school football. It’ll Blackmon said. “We didn’t think Mariano Sori-Marin touchdown never be like this again.” it would happen, but it did.” pass at the 5:03 mark of the Perhaps not for Clinton. But “We got kind of caught up,” he opening quarter. the Vikings, though losing a added. “We made the moment a Liam McCarthy’s 25-yard field raft of seniors, should be comlittle bigger than we should have.” goal gave the Vikings another petitive again when sophomore Trailing 28-10 late in the third lead, but Kalinowski (6-of-11, 57 and freshman squads that were a quarter, the Vikings made it in- yards) gave Providence the lead combined 13-5 step up in class teresting behind 45- and 12-yard for good with a 22-yard touch- next year. scoring runs by Alex Saunders down pass to Nico Planeta. Ma“Semis, semis and quarters (193 yards, 10 carries). That gurany’s first score, on a 14-yard now,” Blackmon said of the brought St. Laurence within 28- run, made it 21-10 at the half.

Vikings’ last three playoff runs.

24 with 11:56 to go, but ProviIt wasn’t the ending the Vikings “I feel like this team kind of dence scored on their next three had hoped for, but the outgoing re-brands itself every year. I’m possessions without putting the seniors have left an indelible excited about the future of this ball in the air. mark on St. Laurence football. program.”

Of all the talented Loyola players who could have had a careerdefining performance and help end Marist’s undefeated season, a sophomore running back who had never played a snap on the varsity team would be among the least likely candidates.

During a magical run to 11 straight wins, the RedHawks had conquered teams such as Nazareth and Benet, both of which have rosters stacked with talent and, as it is, have advanced to the semifinals of their respective playoff brackets.

Marist, however, had never faced Loyola’s Trevor Cabanban.

The diminutive Cabanban, filling in for injured running back Hamid Bullie, ran 29 times for 195 yards and a touchdown, and the Ramblers’ defense held the high-scoring RedHawks in check as Loyola topped Marist 30-10 and advanced to the semifinals of the Illinois High School Association Class 8A playoffs.

Marist, which this year recorded the first undefeated regular season in the program’s history, finished 11-1.

Loyola controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. The Marist offense never established any sort of rhythm and the Ramblers stymied the ground game led by standout running back D.J. Harrell. The RedHawks defense, which had allowed more than 15 points once all season, was dissected by the combination of Cabanban’s running and quarterback Quinn Boyle’s passing.

The latter threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns.

“They were able to control first down,” first-year coach Ron Dawczak said of Loyola’s offensive line. “We had a hard time moving them. They established the line of scrimmage, and we weren’t able to get the push we’ve been accustomed to making throughout the course of the year. They did a great job. They’re a very well-coached team, very physical. Tonight they were better than we were.”

The RedHawks had no answer for Cabanban, who even when he appeared to have no running room was able to gain yardage in large chunks.

“He ran hard, he’s quick, he broke tackles and made plays when they needed them,” the coach said. “He had a great game tonight.”

Loyola opened the scoring eight minutes into the game after their

Above: Marist quarterback Mike Markett picks up a little running room against Loyola in a 30-10 loss in the Class 8A quarterfinals in Chicago.

Left: Marist’s Alton Brooks takes a few moments for reflection after his team’s loss.

Photos by Jason Maholy

punt coverage unit downed the ball inside the one-yard line, and a false start penalty on Marist pushed the RedHawks just inches from the goal line. On the next play, the Ramblers tackled Harrell in the end zone for a safety and a 2-0 lead.

Loyola scored a touchdown on its ensuing possession, then again on a five-yard touchdown run by Cabanban with 3:07 left in the second quarter to take a 16-0 lead into halftime.

Marist caught a break when the defense recovered a fumble on the first offensive play of the second half and took over on the Ramblers’ 18 yard line; however, the RedHawks’ came away with only a field goal. The missed opportunity felt at the time to be a crucial moment, given Loyola’s defensive dominance to that point.

“That turnover that gave us

some momentum,’’ junior quarterback Mike Markett said. “We just didn’t execute.”

Dawczak emphasized that despite the defeat, The RedHawks had one of the best seasons in the program’s history. The 2009 and 2015 Marist teams both advanced to the state title game, but the 11 victories by this season’s squad tied the school record for wins, and the one loss is the fewest in RedHawks history.

“I told these guys tonight, it hurts, obviously, it’s going to hurt for a couple of days; but they’re going to wake up in a few days and they’re going to look back and realize what an unbelievable season they had,” Dawczak said. “The first undefeated (regular) season in school history, and really just looking back over four years at the things that they accomplished.

This is a special group.”

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

St. Xavier will be staying home for NAIA playoff opener

By Jeff Vorva

game was Dec. 6, 2014 when they dropped a 62-37 decision to Southern Oregon in the NAIA semifinals.

St. Xavier University’s football team has been perfect at home during the regular season and the Cougars earned a home game for the first round of the NAIA Football Championship Series.

SXU (9-1) hosts Grand View (Iowa) (9-2) at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Deaton Field in Chicago.

The Cougars (9-1 overall 6-0 at home) wrapped up the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League Championship with a 31-7 victory over Robert Morris in Arlington Heights on Saturday. Mike Ivlow ran for 162 yards and Alex Martinez threw for 234 and three touchdowns.

Grand View was once a member of the MSFA and beat SXU in 2013 and 2014. One of its losses came to second-ranked Baker University in a 48-41 shootout. The team also notched a 30-27 victory over 11th-ranked Benedictine University. It is coming off a 33-14 upset setback to William Penn University.

The last time the Cougars hosted a playoff

Volleyball

Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

SXU and quarterback Alex Martinez are hosting a first-round playoff game at Deaton Field at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

SXU and Trinity Christian College both qualified for the NAIA National Championship tournament.

The Cougars (34-4) visit Union (Ky.) in the opening round on Saturday.

TCC visits Tabor in Hillsboro, Kansas on Saturday.

The two local teams battled it out for the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament title on Saturday at TCC in Palos Heights and St. Xavier won 25-23, 19-25, 2624, 25-18. Oak Lawn native Bridget Krasowski led the Cougars with 15 kills.

Trinity’s Kacie Stoll was named the conference’s Player of the Year.

Cross country

Moraine Valley finished 32nd in the National Junior College Athletics Association Division I

Cross Country meet in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Jordi Rangel led the Cyclones with a 92nd-place finish with a time of 24 minutes, 36.8 seconds.

David Alvarez and Diego Arana finished 158th and 159th respectively, while Mark Harris finished 235th and David Nino was 257th.

In the women’s race, MVCC’s Calista Stefaniak was 104th and Theresa Orr finished 242nd.

Soccer Moraine Valley’s women’s soccer team opened the NJCAA National Tournament on a rough note with a 6-0 loss to third-seeded Laramie County Community College in pool play Monday in Melbourne, Fla. The Cyclones (17-1) were scheduled to play ASA Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Trinity Christian College beat Cardinal Stritch, 3-2 to win the CCAC Tournament and earn a berth in the national tournament. Jadyn Wilson scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal and Jessica Bianchi scored a pair of goals.

The Trolls visit Benedictine (Kansas) in the opening round on Saturday.

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Images from Marist’s state championship night in Normal THESE ARE THE CHAMPIONS A look at the Illinois High School Association state championships won by Reporter/Regional area schools, followed by the number of titles which that team has won.

Above: There were a few anxious moments when Marist was down 8-4 in the third set of the state final match, but the RedHawks rallied to win the Class 4A state title Saturday night in Normal. Left: Secondyear Marist coach Jordan Vidovic reacts after receiving his state championship medal.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Marist hitter Savannah Thompson nails down one of her 14 kills in the championship match against Minooka.

Marist players start to go crazy on the Redbird Arena court after beating Minooka in three sets to win the Class 4A state volleyball championship on Saturday night in Normal.

While waiting for the trophy presentation, Marist players line up and face their fans.

1974-75 Richards wrestling (1st) Brother Rice baseball (1st) 1975-76 1976-77 St. Laurence football (1st)

Richards wrestling (2nd) 1977-78 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (1st)

Marist baseball (1st) 1978-79 No title 1979-80 No title 1980-81 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (2nd)

Chicago Christian girls basketball (1st) 1981-82 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (3rd)

Brother Rice football (1st) 1982-83 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (4th)

Marist wrestling (1st) 1983-84 Stagg wrestling (1st) 1984-85 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (5th) 1985-86 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (6th) 1986-87 Richards girls volleyball (1st)

Marist wrestling (2nd) 1987-88 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (7th) 1988-89 Richards football (1st) 1989-90 Richards football (2nd)

St. Laurence wrestling (1st)

Chicago Christian girls track (1st) 1990-91 Mother McAuley girls basketball (1st)

Chicago Christian girls track (2nd) 1991-92 Chicago Christian girls track (3rd)

Richards boys volleyball (1st) 1992-93 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (8th) 1993-94 Sandburg boys soccer (1st)

Oak Lawn boys volleyball (1st) 1994-95 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (9th) 1995-96 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (10th)

Sandburg boys volleyball (1st) 1996-97 None 1997-98 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (11th) 1998-99 Sandburg girls volleyball (1st)

Sandburg boys volleyball (2nd) 1999-2000 Sandburg boys volleyball (3rd) 2000-2001 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (12th) 2001-2002 Sandburg boys soccer (2nd)

Mother McAuley girls water polo (1st)

Marist boys volleyball (1st)

Sandburg baseball (1st) 2002-2003 Sandburg boys soccer (3rd)

Mother McAuley girls water polo (2nd)

Brother Rice boys water polo (1st) 2003-2004 None 2004-2005 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (13th)

Sandburg wrestling (1st) 2005-06 Sandburg cheerleading (1st)

Sandburg wrestling (2nd) 2006-07 Sandburg wrestling (3rd)

Mother McAuley girls water polo (3rd) 2007-08 None 2008-09 Richards basketball (1st)

Sandburg cheerleading (2nd) 2009-10 Marist boys volleyball (2nd)

Sandburg softball (1st) 2010-11 Chicago Christian girls volleyball (1st)

Sandburg badminton (1st)

Sandburg boys volleyball (4th) 2011-12 Sandburg cheerleading (3rd)

Sandburg wrestling (4th)

Marist softball (1st) 2012-13 Sandburg wrestling (5th) 2013-14 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (14th) 2014-15 Marist softball (2nd) 2015-16 Sandburg boys cross country (1st) 2016-17 Mother McAuley girls volleyball (15th) 2017-18 Marist girls volleyball (1st)

Marist’s Molly Murrihy fist-bumps Illinois High School Association mascot Add A. Tude before the state title match against Minooka on Saturday night.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Marist players hoist the new-look IHSA state championship trophy on Saturday night.

Marist

Continued from Page 1 on Sept. 12.

The players enjoyed the moment and soaked in the adulation from the several hundred fans who made the trip.

“Honestly, this is a moment that every player wishes for,” Thompson said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime dream come true.’’

“I seriously feel like I’m not even in real life right now — it feels like I’m in a dream,” setter Molly Murrihy said. “This is one of the greatest feelings someone in my position could ever have.’’

Maggie Meyer added nine kills and Camryn Hannah six. Thompson and Grace Green each had 13 digs and Natalie Davidson and Murrihy each had eight. Kate Hogan had six blocks.

Murrihy had 32 assists. The match had 19 ties and nine lead changes.

Second-year coach Jordan Vidovic said his team has been playing with

grit all season.

“We didn’t waver too high or too low,’’ the coach said. “There were points in the match when we didn’t play our best. Minooka’s block is one of the biggest out there. We were able to stay even keel and grind it out. We’ve been in those situations before and our senior leadership carried us through.’’

If there were any concerns Marist would hit Redbird Arena with a hangover-effect from beating defending state and national champ Mother McAuley in supersectional play in an intense match in front of 2,500 fans on McAuley’s court on Nov. 3, those concerns were stifled right away.

The RedHawks stormed out and whipped Crystal Lane Central in the first set of the semifinals 25-14 and owned a 20-13 lead in the second set Friday night before the Tigers furiously rallied. The RedHawks had to sweat out a 25-23 win in the final set.

Thompson had nine kills, Meyer added seven and Murrihy had 20 assists. Green recorded 11 digs.

Swimming

Continued from Page 1 mark, leaving Jones’ 200 IM record as the oldest for about 30 minutes before Juronis hit the pool.

Juronis also won the 100 backstroke to lead a small group of area athletes to the state finals, which run Friday and Saturday at New Trier High School.

Sandburg’s 200 free relay team of Madison Stuursma, Natalie Barkowski, Ashley Asiddao and Isabella Wrobel qualified with sectional-championship time of 1:38.28. The Eagles’ 400 free relay team Photo by Jeff Vorva of Stuursma, Isabella Wrobel, Sandburg’s Madison Stuursma earned a spot as state after winning Tara Maher and Erin Falsey the 50 free at the Lockport Sectional. finished second but qualified for state with a 3:34.30, just Lockport, which ran a 3:34.29. title with 289 points, while missing a sectional title by a That blink-of-an-eye loss the Eagles finished second small fraction of a second to helped Lockport win the team with 287.5. Stagg took third

with 249.

Stuurmsa won the 50 free in :24.16 and Wrobel won the 500 free in 5:13.21 for Sandburg.

The area will send one diver to the state meet. Stagg’s Josie Zielinski won the sectional championship with 354.40 points.

It doesn’t appear that area athletes will be able to crack the top 12 in state.

Although Juronis made history in the Lockport pool, her time was 20th-best in the state in sectional action and her breast stroke time was 35th.

Juronis finished 22nd in the state in the 200 IM last year and 20th in the 100 breast stroke.

Nazareth’s Eva Kelly qualified in diving with a 443.25 at the Lyons Township Sectional, which was the sixth-best score in the state. Kelly transferred from Mother McAuley, where last year, she finished ninth in the state.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.JAMES E. KELLER, SANDRA KELLER, JAMES E. KELLER, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 13, 1994 AND KNOWN AS THE KELLER FAMILY TRUST, SANDRA J. KELLER, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 13, 1994 AND KNOWN AS THE KELLER FAMILY TRUST, HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 4172 7 LUCAS DRIVE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7 LUCAS DRIVE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-082-1021 Vol. 152.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $289,574.87.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-4689.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-4689 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 4172 TJSC#: 37-9072 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

LORRAINE E. ROEBERT; COOK COUNTY; Defendants, 17 CH 5911 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 4, 2017 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. 23-36-113-003-0000.

Commonly known as 7655 West Sequoia Road, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

17-007725 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065817

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CROWN MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.LESTER TRILLA III, KATHLEEN T. TRILLA, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 019984 11745 INNISHMOR COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11745 INNISHMOR COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-31-104-008-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-19943.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-19943 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 019984 TJSC#: 37-10115 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

JULIO CARNALLA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD) CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 7167 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 8, 2017 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. 23-11-415-030-0000.

Commonly known as 8300 West 99th Place, 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 Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17050074 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3066114

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.RELIANT ASSET CORP, AWAD M. ODEH Defendants 17 CH 9764 13073 S. 80TH AVE Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13073 S. 80TH AVE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-101-033-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $610,928.51.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-0701.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-0701 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 9764 TJSC#: 37-10042 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

JOHN GILMORE, AKA JOHN J. GILMORE, JR.; NANCY GILMORE, AKA NANCY A. GILMORE Defendants, 17 CH 5054 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-14-107-033-0000.

Commonly known as 10363 Broadmoor Drive, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.THE BERNARD L. HALM TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 11/30/01, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES FOR THE BERNARD L. HALM TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 11/30/01, RIVIERA REGAL I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUM UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008214 11109 S 84TH AVE 1B PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11109 S 84TH AVE 1B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-200-026-1133; 23-23200-026-1026.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-07437.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-07437 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008214 TJSC#: 37-9569 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. RAME JOUDEH; NOWAL JUDEH; FOUNTAIN HILLS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 06040 18038 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on September 26, 2017, Judicial Sales Corporation will on December 28, 2017, in 1 S. Wacker Dr. 24th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606, at 10:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 27-32-308-010-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18038 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Description of Improvements: TAN BRICK, SINGLE FAMILY HOME, ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $551,355.64.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS� sale for “CASH�.

The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 13698 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 For Rent Vacation Time Share Condo 1 or 2 weeks Locations-dates as available. $1500-$2000 per week plus all fees Call 708-359-4474 Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.SEVERIN MANOV, CLOISTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 16850 4913 WEST 109TH STREET #14-303 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 October 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4913 WEST 109TH STREET #14-303, OAK LAWN, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-409-051-1167.

The real estate is improved with a condominium within hi-rise with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 259550.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 259550 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 16850 TJSC#: 37-9982

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10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. Participants will gather outdoors at the Farm (on the east side of Southwest Highway) for the event. Families with children of all ages are invited to gather once a month and learn the Christian tradition. Older kids will be invited during the service to move into a space of their own (with a teacher from Joyful Path) and discuss the message of the day. Little ones will still be with their parents doing age-appropriate activities. All will regroup at the end of the session to share hospitality.

• The Christmas art show is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. The art show and sale Music programs coming to Trinity will feature the work of the instructors and students A chamber music recital is set for 7 p.m. Wednes- at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. The annual day, Nov. 29 in the Van Namen Recital Hall at show is an afternoon to get in the Christmas spirit, Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive, perhaps to buy a few Christmas gifts or decoraPalos Heights. tions, to support the art center participants and to Admission is free to the event, which will fea- enjoy an afternoon of music and fellowship at The ture the school’s brass quintet, the chamber music Center. Included in the show will be watercolors, ensemble and student soloists. drawings, pottery, woodcarvings, poetry, collages, Also, Trinity’s Music Department invites the comhand-made papers, photography, handmade books, munity to attend its annual Christmastide program cards, baskets, quilts, stained glass, polished stones, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The program features music by Trinity’s vocal and instrumental ensembles, silver jewelry, calligraphy, knitting and weavings audience singing with brass and organ, and readings – for show and for sale, plus an exhibit from the children’s art classes. Some of The Center’s instructhat reflect this year’s theme, “His Light in Us.” Christmastide tickets are $12 each for adults, tors will be demonstrating their artwork throughout Dreamstime.com and $6 for children ages 12 and under. For more the afternoon. The Center staff will also have a The tangy, tart-sweet flavor of pomegranates paired with the turkey is perfect for an autumn feast. bazaar of handmade holiday decorations and gifts information, contact Trinity’s box office at (708) for sale, including Christmas wreaths.

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• A Thanksgiving Day communion service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. The CenThird Eye Blind headlines WeishFest ter will host a Chapel communion service at the Alternative rockers Third Eye Blind will headline Wayside Chapel. All are welcome. There will be the Fifth Annual WeishFest on Friday, Dec. 1 at 115 fellowship to follow in the Lodge.

Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park.

• Everyone is invited to The Children’s Farm from WeishFest is the Andrew Weishar Foundation’s 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 before it closes for the marquee event--a one-night music festival bringing winter. In addition to visitors seeing the animals, the together people to raise funds for families battling hayrides will take their final lap of the season, and By Wolfgang Puck In a small mixing bowl, mash promoting a deep golden-brown cancer. together the butter, rosemary, and skin. a bonfire will be ready for marshmallow roasting.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets range in price from Admission is $6 per person for ages 2 and older.

Speaking of moisture, I think a salt and pepper to taste. At the After I moved to the United $35 (general admission) to $125 (six-hour open States in 1973, one of the many little sauce served with the carved neck opening of the bird, carebar, dinner buffet and prime concert viewing). To interesting American phrases I turkey is an ideal way to add extra fully insert your fingers to separate Bridge Teen students purchase tickets, visit WeishFest.com. learned about was “to talk tur- juicy flavor to every single bite. the turkey’s breast skin from the Other musical acts scheduled to perform are Trip- invited to trivia night key.” I discovered it traced all the One of my favorite sauces is based meat; spread the butter mixture The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland way back to colonial times, and on the widely available bottled in between. pin’ Billies, Suburban Cowboys, American Grizzly, Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh most explanations suggest it was juice of pomegranates, a fruit in and Sean & Charlie.

Rub the turkey inside and out The foundation honors the memory of Midlothian through 12th grade. first spoken by a Native American season right now whose deep ruby with salt and pepper. Spread the For more information, call (708) 532-0500. These after a settler he had gone hunting color and tangy, tart-sweet flavor onions, carrots, celery, garlic, gibresident Andrew Weishar, who died at age 21 in 2012 after a three-year battle with cancer. The AWF are free events for youths in seventh through 12th with tried, with some deceitful is perfect for an autumn feast. lets, neck and liver on the bottom provides direct and immediate financial support to grade.

I hope my recipe inspires lots of a roasting pan large enough to talking, to cheat him out of the families with adolescents or young adults battling • A Superhero Costume Contest and Trivia Night larger of the two game birds they of happy talk about the turkey hold the turkey. Place the turkey cancer. In four years, the AWF has granted more will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. had bagged together. around your Thanksgiving table on top. Rub the turkey with 1 than $550,000 to local families.

17. Students are invited to dress up as their favorcup of olive oil.

So, “talk turkey” generally this year. ite super hero and participate in superhero trivia. means to get right to the point.

Transfer the roasting pan to the Famous Dave’s will provide free food samples. preheated oven. Roast for 45 minAnd those words start taking on The following events are for middle school stu- a very literal meaning now, with ROSEMARY BUTTERutes, then begin basting every 20 The Center schedules Christmas BASTED WHOLE minutes, adding chicken stock to dents only.

Thanksgiving just a couple of art show and sale ROASTED TURKEY WITH the pan as needed to keep the • Middle school students are invited to enjoy weeks away.

The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos vegetables from burning.

I think it’s very important to talk POMEGRANATE SAUCE Park, has announced a slate of activities for the Apple Cider Floats and Uno from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Serves 12 Roast the turkey for between Monday, Nov. 20, Students are invited to enjoy about your Thanksgiving turkey days ahead.

15 minutes and 20 minutes per a twist on this classic fall drink while playing a as soon as possible for two key For more information or to register for a program, • 1 whole turkey, about pound (500 g) until an instantgame of Uno. reasons. Knowing how you plan to call (708) 361-3650.

20 pounds (10 kg) read thermometer inserted into the • Project Serve: Thanksgiving Thrift Store is set cook the bird will help you plan all • Pinecone Christmas ornaments and decora• 1/2 pound (250 g) thickest part of the thigh meat tions will be the focus of a workshop being held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. Middle school the other dishes you’ll be serving unsalted butter, at room without touching bone registers at from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Students will students are invited to volunteer their time at The before, alongside, and after it. It temperature least 165 F (74 C) and no more Bridge Thrift Store.

Tasks will include sorting, and also makes good sense to order use pinecones of all shapes and sizes and an as• 3 tablespoons chopped than 180 F (82 C). Remove the your turkey as soon as possible sortment of materials to create festive Christmas stocking donated items. fresh rosemary leaves pan from the oven, loosely cover • Around the World: Hot Cocoa Bar with Anna to make sure you get a fresh one ornaments such as elves, reindeer, Christmas trees • Kosher salt the turkey with foil, and leave it in that’s the right size — count on is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. and whatever else their imaginations can come up • Freshly ground black a warm place to rest until serving.

21. Middle school students are invited to enjoy a around 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) per with. The instructor will be Karen Signore. pepper Meanwhile, place the roast• “Photography Workshop For Kids: Abstrac- warm cup of cocoa and embark on a multicultural person, which will also give you • 2 large yellow onions, ing pan over two burners on the some leftovers — as well as propadventure. tion in Nature” will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) stovetop. Add the pomegranate • DIY Photo Holders will be made from 4 to 5:30 erly raised, grain-fed, humanely a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Instructor Lauren Becker chunks juice to the pan and simmer over will challenge students on their creativity skills by p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. Middle school students processed, and free of artificial • 3 large carrots, peeled medium heat for 10 minutes, stirshowing them how manipulating objects, color and will make DIY photo holders made with hand- ingredients such as preservatives and cut into 1-inch (2.5ring and scraping with a wooden or food coloring. light helps create an interesting picture. They will be painted rocks and wrapped with thin wire. cm) chunks spoon to deglaze the pan deposits.

As you’ll see from the following • Middle school students can participate in Projgiven the chance to walk along the trails and to the • 4 large celery stalks, Carefully pour the liquid through a farm in order to let their imagination run wild and ect Give: Gratitude Jars with Jessica from 4:30 recipe, these days I generally like trimmed and cut into wire-mesh strainer into a saucepan find ways to take something ordinary and make it to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. Students will to cook a turkey fairly simply.

1-inch chunks and, with a ladle, skim off excess Instead of brining it overnight, make gratitude jars with notes about what they extraordinary. The workshop fee is $17 per person.

• 4 cloves garlic, peeled fat from the surface. Simmer over which for most people can be an • A family worship service will take place at are thankful for.

• 1 cup (250 mL) extramedium-high heat until the sauce inconvenient process, I take more virgin olive oil has thickened slightly; transfer to basic measures to ensure tender, • 2 to 4 cups (500 ml to a sauceboat and keep warm. juicy results.

1 L) chicken stock or Transfer the turkey to a carvI spread a quickly prepared butbroth ing board. Using a sharp carving ter, seasoned with fresh rosemary, • 1 cup (250 mL) knife, cut off the legs and thighs, NOTICE: Ratings for each film writer-director Taylor Sheridan’s franchise he did much to establish under the skin covering the breast, bottled unsweetened moving them to locate the joins begin with a ‘star’ rating — one (“Hell or High Water’’) tense and continued with this Fox series, re- which helps keep the leaner white pomegranate juice and then carefully cut through the star meaning ‘poor,’ four mean- well-played melodrama. The col- taining many trademarks including meat from drying out during the • 1 cup (250 mL) joints; cut off the meat in slices ing ‘excellent’ — followed by laboration isn’t always easy, since an on-screen digital clock and a long roasting process. I also place pomegranate seeds, parallel to the bone. Starting along the Motion Picture Association different parties have different cinema-verite filming style. Corey the turkey on top of a bed of aroremoved from a the high point of the breastbone, of America rating, and then by agendas, and there also are tribal Hawkins (“Straight Outta Comp- matic vegetables, which helps the whole fruit yourself, carefully cut downward following a family-viewing guide, the key rules and customs to be observed ton’’) plays this edition’s hero, a oven’s heat circulate evenly under or purchased already the ribs to completely cut off one — and some of the supposed good military veteran who works with the bird while it cooks while also for which appears below. extracted and packaged side of the breast; then, place it on guys aren’t necessarily good. The the counterterrorism agency CTU flavoring the juices that collect in • the cutting board and cut crossWyoming locations do much for when he’s targeted by vengeful the roasting pan. And, following STARTING THIS WEEK: Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 wise into thick slices. Transfer the the film, essentially making the foreign terrorists who have fol- an initial 45 minutes of undis“ATOMIC BLONDE’’: Charl- atmosphere a separate character. lowed him back to his home turf. turbed roasting time, I baste the C). Remove the neck, giblets and slices to individual heated serving ize Theron has proven herself to Gil Birmingham (“Twilight’’), Miranda Otto also stars as a CTU turkey every 20 minutes with the liver from the turkey’s cavity. plates and garnish each serving be game for tough screen duty Graham Greene and Jon Bern- veteran whose husband (Jimmy flavorful pan juices, helping to Rinse inside and out with cold with some sauce and a sprinkling before — “Mad Max: Fury Road’’ thal (“The Walking Dead’’) also Smits) is a presidential candidate, keep the meat moist while also running water and pat dry. of pomegranate seeds. standing as a towering example star. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on with recent “This Is Us’’ Emmy — and she ventures into such ter- Blu-ray and On Demand) winner Gerald McRaney as his ritory again, at a fairly breathless “UNLOCKED’’: It’s a big father and Carlos Bernard back in clip, in this action tale based on a week for female spies on home his original “24’’ role as ex-agent graphic novel. She plays a Cold video, as Noomi Rapace — the turned enemy Tony Almeida. *** War-era MI6 operative who gets screen’s original “Girl With the (Not rated: AS, P, V) an issue as continual prying could item is still useless. Don’t get so very physical and lethal toward her Dragon Tattoo’’ — plays a CIA “AGATHA CHRISTIE’S By Jeraldine Saunders create friction. Don’t assume that caught up in a sales pitch that you enemies while trying to recover agent who refrains from the front POIROT: MURDER ON THE ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): One others’ lack of motivation puts you forget that the best way to save a list that would reveal the true lines after a mission goes awry in ORIENT EXPRESS’’: With a identities of undercover agents. Paris. Posing as a social worker new version of the classic mys- isn’t necessarily the loneliest num- in charge or you will quickly be money is to not spend it. Keep spending at a minimum until later The true showstopper of a scene, in England, she learns terrorists tery now in theaters, this excellent ber. Having some time to yourself proven wrong.

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Holiday Shoppe will open at McCord

The 14th annual Holiday Shoppe will open Friday, Nov. 24 at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park.

The store will include silk scarves, quilted purses, jewelry, picture frames, fused glass dishes and more items created by local artists.

Holiday Shoppe hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. It will be open through Dec. 22.

For details, phone (708) 671-0648.

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‘Wonder Woman’ actress Connie Nielsen talks about her early roles

By Matt Fernandez Connie Nielsen is no stranger to playing royalty. The Danish actress got her big U.S. break portraying Lucilla, daughter of the emperor, in 2000’s “Gladiator,” which won the best picture Oscar. And this year she played warrior queen Hippolyta in “Wonder Woman,” a role she revisits in “Justice League,” which opens Nov. 17.

Nielsen was born in Denmark, where she began acting while a teenager. Variety first mentioned her on April 5, 1993, when she co-starred with Rutger Hauer, Eric Roberts and Karen Allen in the made-for-TV thriller “Voyage,” which told the story of two couples alone at sea.

She’s returning to her roots for the Danish television series “Liberty,” based on Jakob Ejersbo’s novel, which revolves around the lives of two young men in Tanzania and their hopes of emigrating to Europe even as corruption among aid organizations threatens the lives of those in developing nations.

How did the landscape of the film industry when you began in 1984 compare with now?

I was at home with friends and we watched “Frances.” It’s a tour de force by Jessica Lange. Look up the year that “Frances” came out: 1982. It was amazing the kinds of female roles there were. It’s disconcerting that there’s been this weird business model focused on teenaged boys, and it comes with a completely unexamined social cost. I hope there’s an awareness happening to create an audience habituated to seeing women as they really are, rather than just a masticated shadow. Why would I be an echo of something rather than the voice?

When you started, what kinds of characters did you envision yourself playing?

I would sit in bed and go through entire Shakespeare plays by myself, acting all the characters. Weeping, shouting, fighting, you name it. People would have thought, “She’s a madwoman.

She’s crazy.” I had this crazy hunger inside to tell these stories and live these characters. I started on the stage with my mom in Denmark doing political revues in a small, small town. The TV series “Okavango” where I played the rich, spoiled brat, and then in “Voyage” — those two were the breaks I needed.

Who is your biggest mentor?

I took master classes with Lydia Styx at the Piccolo Teatro (in Milan). She was an opera singer from Russia and she had a storied career.

This woman was 80 years old and she had been through a revolution, through the art theater, had seen the change of the major artistic schools over the last 100 years. At 10 in the morning I would have to gargle whiskey to open up my vocal cords so that I could easily do all the scales for my warm-up.

At 10 in the morning: That’s not a party. She told to me, “These

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are your strengths and these are your weaknesses.” Hearing this in such a completely open way made me unafraid of criticism. I met her when I was 24, and it was the perfect age: I was old enough to understand how lucky I was to have met her and young enough to learn from her.

How did working in Hollywood compare with European productions?

The size difference on a Warner Bros. film versus the small productions I had been on in Europe was enormous. You go from 20 people on set to 150. Loads of trailers and assistants — and also a much bigger hierarchy. There was that overt delineation of status and a star system. I hadn’t seen that before. Your trailer size was indicative of your value to the production. I realized how big the stakes were. When films cost that much, the nerves are also high on set. People were nervous, and I hadn’t seen people being scared on set before. All of that was really overwhelming.

You came to New York with your young child when you costarred in “Devil’s Advocate” in 1993. What was it like being an immigrant and starting work?

I wanted female representation to be sure they didn’t care what I looked like and be more interested in what kind of actor I wanted to be. I met my manager, and we just clicked from the beginning.

She understood what I wanted to do. I was offered a TV role and my manager said, “I don’t want you to be gone on this TV series for the next six years. You won’t be able to do anything else and that doesn’t seem to me what you came here to do.” I’d saved some money so I could afford not to take that job. We said no to that series and to a big film. I was hired

by Taylor Hackford [on “Devil’s Advocate”] and started shooting a month later.

You’ve recently worked on Danish productions, but most of your work is in English. Is this significant for your career?

“Brothers” [2004] was my first Danish movie, and I loved it. There was a community happening in the Danish film industry at the time and it was exciting to be brought into that movement.

Going back to do “Liberty” is exciting. I continue to see other

Danish actors make it outside of Denmark. I feel like film is this universal thing, so we get to work on things that are culturally significant at home but also reach universal themes.

You’ve said before that you’re horrible at auditions. What makes you think that?

I’ve had auditions where I told myself, “This is embarrassing; just stay home.” I’m not being fake modest. I seriously suck at auditions. I need the psychological context. If someone just gives me two pages and I don’t know what the story is or where the character is coming from, I can’t build this world that I then rest on emotionally when I work.

“Gladiator” was a big break.

What did you learn?

I was lucky that I worked with Richard Harris. We had a scene where he was dying that was the first time I had to cry, and I was nervous. I built up a list of things to cry about in my mind before going on set, but between takes, he would sit up and tell incredibly funny stories about him and Peter O’Toole. I laughed my head off and then I was back to crying.

I thought, “I’ll never be able to do this,” but I went right back to being emotionally aware of what I was facing. I learned to give in to the process: Don’t let fear cloud you, and know that if you’re feeling something, that’s all it takes. You can go in any direction that feeling takes you; that feeling just has to be alive. I learned to voice my opinion and stand up for what I know about a character.

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