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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Homeless shelter regulations draw concern

By Dermot Connolly A proposed ordinance regulating temporary homeless shelters that the Oak Lawn Village Board will be considering at its next meeting on Nov. 14 is worrying many of the people who run them, mainly in local churches.

Six churches in Oak Lawn, along with three in Palos Hills and one each in Chicago Ridge and Worth, house shelters for homeless people on alternating nights between October and May, as part of a system founded in 1997. They

Some worry that Oak Lawn’s proposed ordinance would be too strict now coordinate with BEDS Plus, a nonprofit social service agency that stands for Building Ecumenical Discipleship through Sheltering. Based in LaGrange, it also offers counseling service.

“The proposed ordinance might be well-intentioned, but we’re afraid it will cause a lot more problems,” said Pastor Peg McClanahan, whose Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ at 9411 S. 51st Ave. hosts a shelter for the homeless on

Thursday nights.

She was a founding member of the original homeless shelter program in Oak Lawn, which was started after a homeless person died outside in 1997.

Volunteers prepare meals for the clients, and provide them with a bag lunch each morning that they can take with them.

Among other things, the proposed ordinance, which the Oak Lawn Plan Commission approved at its meeting

on Monday, would require that shelters have automated fire alarms and sprinkler systems. Although the existing shelters would be “grandfathered in,” all new shelters would also have to get specialuse permits from the village, and McClanahan said that might be a problem if a new shelter is needed to replace an existing one. All the shelters would also have to get annual license renewals.

But the pastor said other regulations,

such as giving preference to Oak Lawn residents, giving a list of shelter users to village officials, and not being able to operate one within 500 feet of a school, might be a problem because many are in buildings attached to schools.

“I am not sure why that would be needed because they are not in operation during school hours,” said McClanahan, noting that the shelters are open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The proposed ordinance would prohibit See HOMELESS, Page 8

PALOS HILLS

Mystery buyer of closed racquetball club is revealed

By Michael Gilbert

Photo by Kelly White

Lesleigh Nahay, author of “Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life,” spoke with readers at the Oak Lawn Public Library’s Local Author Fair on Sunday afternoon.

THE WRITE STUFF Local authors share their stories and ideas at Oak Lawn Library

One mystery has been solved but one very big one remains regarding the property on which sits the shuttered Palos Olympic Health and Racquetball Club.

Palos Hills City Attorney George Pappas ended months of intrigue last Thursday when he revealed it was the Deerfield-based AAA Funding Inc. that purchased the 1.8-acre property for $5,200 in this summer’s Cook County Scavenger Sale.

Pappas said he met with AAA Funding Inc. principal Jim Berles for more than two hours recently and it is the new buyer’s intention to develop the property. But what will occur next at the site, which has been without business for more than a decade, is very much unknown — even to the new buyer.

“He came into my office unannounced and we discussed the property,” Pappas told the Palos Hills City Council of his meeting with Berles. “He has no definite plans right now.”

While Berles and his company

might not yet have a plan outlined, Pappas said he made it clear they are responsible for maintenance at the property, 11050 S. Roberts Road.

As the site has changed hands several times in the last decade, the city has had issues getting the owners to cut the grass and keep the area clean. Signs prohibiting trespassers have been unsuccessful in thwarting teenagers from entering the site and the dilapidated building. Palos Hills police have to frequently patrol the property as a security fence installed around the site has been knocked down in certain areas.

“We continue to shag kids out of there because those fences are knocked down,” Police Chief Paul Madigan told Pappas at the Palos Hills City Council meeting. “If you talk to (Berles) again he needs to do something about securing that property. We spend a lot of time trying to keep that property secure.”

Pappas asked Madigan to send him a bill for the man hours the See PALOS, Page 8

By Kelly White

Local state reps vote to override gov’s veto of Debt Transparency Act

W

hile growing up, Laura Hawks was always interested in the paranormal. Anything from ghosts to Ouija boards would capture her attention.

Now, as an adult, Hawks has turned her interest into words by publishing eight books in print and having two e-books, geared primarily to the paranormal fiction genre.

“As an only child, I always had an active imagination,” said Hawks, a Worth resident. “I would often use my creativity to keep myself entertained.”

Hawks’ creativity eventually turned into a passion for writing. Prior to publishing her novels, she was involved with, and then ran, a Star Trek Interactive Writing Group. She is currently a member of the Oak Lawn Writer’s Group and attends bi-monthly meetings.

She was joined by 12 other local authors at the Oak Lawn Public Library on Sunday afternoon to meet with fans and discuss the authors’ novels.

“This is really nice to be a part of because it is made up of all local area authors,” Hawks said.

“This is my first time taking part in an event such as this,” said Farrell McNulty, author of “A Cracked Egg.” “I’m very

By Joe Boyle

Photo by Kelly White

Paranormal fiction author Laura Hawks, of Worth, showcased her novels at Oak Lawn Public Library’s Local Author Fair on Sunday afternoon.

excited about it and happy to be a part of it. Here’s to all the other authors, and to a fun, successful afternoon.”

McNulty, the youngest of four children, was raised on the South Side of Chicago, where he still resides.

The list of authors in attendance also included Evelyn Cullet, Ralph Horner, Cleo Lampos, Michael Martin, Paul McAllister, Lesleigh Nahay, Gaile Sprissler, Sue Meyers, Helen Osterman and Shari Scarpaci.

The authors represented genres of mystery, biography, historical and women’s fiction, paranormal fiction, fantasy fiction and health.

The event was the second of its kind, with the first fair held in 2015. The event

was organized by Melissa Apple, programming librarian, and the Oak Lawn Writer’s Group.

“The Writer’s Group wanted an opportunity to let the Oak Lawn and surrounding communities learn about the local authors in their area, and promote the Writer’s Group to aspiring writers,” Apple said. “The group has a large group of dedicated members who are extremely enthusiastic about writing and sharing their knowledge with others. This event is unique because there will be so many talented writers available to provide a one-stop visit for our library community.”

See AUTHORS, Page 11

Local state representatives joined the ranks calling for an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the Debt Transparency Act. State reps Kelly Burke (D-36th), Fran Hurley (D-35th) and Mary Flowers (D31st) were included in the 112-0 vote for the override that took place on Oct. 25 in Springfield. The vote came in response to a call by Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who encouraged the General Assembly to immediately override the governor’s veto of House Bill 3649.

The Debt Transparency Act was an initiative of Mendoza and sponsored by state Rep. Fred Crespo (D-44th) and state Sen. Andy Manar (D-48th). The bill would require state agencies to disclose monthly to the comptroller the status of bills and the estimated amount of late payment interest penalties.

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POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Retail theft

James N. Hooker, 29, of the 3200 block of West Arlington Place, Chicago, was charged with retail on Oct. 31 following an incident that occurred Sept. 13 at Thornton’s gas station, 10559 S. Harlem Ave. Police said the store clerk identified him as the person who stole three cartons of cigarettes worth $332 at 9 a.m.

Sept. 13. He allegedly asked for them to be taken out of a locked cabinet, and then snatched them off the counter and fled. He left a piece of paper with some identifying information on it, police said, and was eventually found and charged in Cook County Jail, where he was being held on an unrelated charge. He is due in court on Dec. 20.

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In memory of Colette McGinnis

The children of Colette McGinnis, Marty and Pauline McGinnis, cross the finish line at the third annual St. Gerald Giant Pumpkin 5K Run/ Walk held last month at the Oak Lawn parish. The run and walk is held in memory of Colette McGinnis, who was a teacher at St. Gerald Elementary School and played a major role in organizing the first event.

She died just before the first run and walk was held. Organizers state that the mission of the run and walk is to provide a family-oriented event that encourages physical development, social interaction and a competitive spirit, while raising funds for St. Gerald School.

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Chicago Ridge police will provide Thanksgiving meal for Naval recruits ARMS, Inc., a non-profit organization formed by Chicago Ridge Police Chief Rob Pyznarski to give back to the community, is hosting its 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day with Recruits from Great Lakes Naval Base at Glenn Maker American Legion Post 1160, 10739 S. Ridgeland Ave. Community members are invited to gather at the post at 9:15 a.m. to welcome 40 recruits to Chicago Ridge on

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.

An old-fashioned home-cooked meal will be prepared for them.

The recruits are due to arrive at about 10:15 a.m., and will stay until around 5:45 p.m.

Residents may drop in any time. Financial and food donations are being accepted, and may be dropped off at the Chicago Ridge Police Department, 10425 S. Ridgeland Ave., in care of Chief Robert Pyznarski.

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Domestic battery Tomasz Kolacz, 32, of the 10200 block of Southwest Highway, was charged with domestic battery after police were called to a disturbance at his house at 6:05 p.m. Oct. 28. He allegedly pushed another family member. He was held awaiting a bond hearing.

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• Kira Sider, 23, of the 5800 block of West 105th Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 11:03 a.m. Oct. 28, at 95th Street and Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance or a seatbelt. She is due in court on Dec. 20.

• Aylin Arvayo, 20, of the 1800 block of South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 8:20 p.m. Oct. 30 at 109th Street and Oak Park Avenue. Police said he is due in court on Dec. 20.

• Lindsey Lathus, 35, of the 5800 block of West 107th Street, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:20 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 10100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also cited for using a cellphone while driving. She is due in court on Dec. 20.

• Fatan Maya Sulton, 42, of the 5700 block of West 108th Street, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:35 p.m. Oct. 31 at 111th Street and Natchez Avenue. Police said she was also cited for failure to signal

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Evergreen Park Aggravated assault

Eric D. Watson, 31, of the 9200 block of South Albany Avenue, was charged with aggravated assault after police responded to a disturbance at his house at 12:58 a.m. Oct. 25. Police said he allegedly threatened a “repo man” with a gun, telling him he would kill him if he did not get off the property.

Retail theft • Cynthia L. Johnson-Thomas, 56, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 30. Police said an assortment of body washes, soap and other personal hygiene items worth $80.50 in total.

• Lanel Lomack, 54, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 10:15 p.m. Oct. 28. Police said she took miscellaneous personal hygiene items worth $54.70.

• Khalil A. Yusuf, 26, of Oak Lawn, and Andrea N. Garcia, 22, of Evergreen Park, were both charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 11 p.m. Nov. 1. Police said they both took cellphone batteries and other small electronics items. Yusuf was found with merchandise worth $24.97, and Garcia had items worth $29.90.

• Marvin Andre Pierce, 31, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Sam’s Club, 9400 S. Western Ave., at 4:45 p.m. Oct. 27. Police said he took slippers, socks, underwear and other clothing worth a total of $133,84.

Obstructing ID Kiara L. Dudley, 28, of Glenwood, Ill., was charged with obstructing identification following a traffic stop at 9:20 a.m. Oct. 27 in the 2800 block of West 95th Street. Police said she initially gave a false name. She was also cited for speeding.

Unlicensed driving Precious L. Crawford, 20, of Evergreen Park, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 12:45 a.m. Oct. 29 in the 9100 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said she was also cited for providing a fraudulent ID and using a cellphone while driving.

Hickory Hills Weapons charge

Mohammad F. Nakhleh, 25, of the 9200 block of South 50th Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a firearm after police said a handgun was found in the glove box of his vehicle during a traffic stop at 1:22 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 8600 block of West 87th Street. Police said the serial number on the loaded handgun had been defaced, and Nakhleh was not licensed to own a gun. He told police the gun belonged to a friend, who denied ownership. He was also charged with defacing identification marks on a firearm, and cited for speeding and possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis. He was held for a bond hearing.

Revoked license Charles Clifton Lewis, 62, of St. Louis, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop in the 9500 block of South Roberts Road at 4:25 p.m.

Saturday. Police said he was also cited for improper use of registration because the plates on the vehicle belonged to another car, and driving without insurance.

He is due in court on Dec. 4.

Suspended license Abel Apolinar, 30, of the 4500 block of South Richmond Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:22 a.m.

Friday in the 8700 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for improper use of registration and driving without insurance. He is due in court on Dec. 20.

Unlicensed driving Adil Frehat, 55, of the 7700 block of South Oconto Avenue, Bridgeview, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 3:50 p.m.

Nov. 1 in the 9100 block of South Roberts Road. He is due in court on Dec. 20.

Aggravated speeding Abdelhameed Kouk, 20, of the 7500 block of West Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 10:09 p.m. Saturday in the 8400 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was driving between 26 and 35 mph over the speed limit. He is due in court on Dec. 4.

Cannabis possession Enore E. Soto, 19, of the 8700 block of South 84th Court, Hickory Hills, was charged with possession of 2.5 grams of cannabis following a traffic stop at 11:49 a.m. Friday in the 8400 block of West 87th Street. She was also ticketed for speeding and is due at a hearing in City Hall on Dec. 12.

Oak Lawn Retail theft

• Abimael Maldonadofreytes, 28, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after police were called to The Home Depot, 4060 W. 95th St., at 3:01 p.m. Nov. 1. Police who responded to a report of a theft in progress said they apprehended him in the parking lot and said he was carrying a $199 power drill, battery charger and case with accessories under his sweatshirt. A taser was used on his arm because he resisted being handcuffed. He was also charged with two counts of resisting a peace officer and one count of obstructing identification for giving a false name. After he was identified through fingerprints and received treatment in hospital for pain, he was held for a bond hearing.

• Jesse Fowler, 54, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 5:52 p.m. Oct. 30 at Jewel-Osco, 9424 S. Pulaski Road. Police said he left the store with a cart full of candy, pop, potato chips and other food worth more than $151.

He is due in court on Nov. 30.

License charges • Donnell Wilbon, 51, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 3:01 a.m. last Thursday in the 5500 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving a car with revoked license plates. He is due in court on Dec. 14.

Mariah Aguilera, 20, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:52 a.m. last Thursday in the 11000 block of South Central Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving a car with suspended registration, expired registration and one headlight.

She is due in court on Nov. 28.

• Mohammed A. Mostafa, 33, of Willowbrook, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:43 a.m. Nov. 1 in the 4700 block of West 95th Street. Police

said a caller had complained that Mostafa was honking at him for miles in traffic. He was found standing outside his car but ran from police and was apprehended after a brief chase. Mostafa was also cited for obstructing a police officer, driving without insurance, and unlawful use of registration because a license plate belonging to another vehicle were on his car.

He is due in court on Nov. 29.

Criminal damage Marc W. Schade, 26, of Oak Lawn, was charged with criminal damage following an incident at an apartment on Central Avenue at 11:21 p.m. Oct. 31. Police said he broke a window on a door of a family member’s apartment by banging on it with his fists. He was also charged with domesticrelated disorderly conduct and held for a bond hearing.

Multiple charges Three people face various charges following a traffic stop at 7:09 p.m. Oct. 30 at 87th Street and Menard Avenue. Anthony R. Cooks, 27, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license, as well asregistration, no insurance, and using an electronic device while driving.

He is due in court on Nov. 30.

His passenger, Jenny D. Jones, 31, of Chicago, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance for allegedly carrying 13 Tylenol with codeine pills. She was also cited for possession of 3 grams of marijuana and held for a bond hearing. A third person, Lucas S. Boyd, 26, of Chicago, who owned the vehicle, was charged with obstructing identification because he initially gave a false name when he arrived on the scene. He reportedly old police his correct name after they informed him that the person he named was wanted on an arrest warrant. He is due in court on Nov. 30.

Palos Hills

Battery off nse Emme Yunker, 19, of Palos Hills, was charged with battery following an altercation at Speedway gas station, 10300 S. Roberts Road, at 10 p.m. Oct. 31. Police said she struck another person.

She is due in court on Dec. 19.

Disorderly conduct Jehad Haleem, 42, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with disorderly conduct at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Police said he was also charged with harassment by telephone, because he allegedly continually contacted individuals after being advised to end all communications. He is due in court on Nov. 29.

Suspended license Mario Castro, 32, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol and driving without insurance. He is due in court on Nov. 29.

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CHICAGO RIDGE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

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Donna O’Brien (from left), of Evergreen Park, plays a timed game of Scrabble against Meg Blade, of Chicago, at the Evergreen Park Public Library Social Scrabble Tournament on Saturday afternoon.

By Dermot Connolly

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EVERGREEN PARK VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Village adding red-light cameras

By Sharon L. Filkins The Village of Evergreen Park will soon be counted among the many suburban municipalities using an automated traffic law enforcement system.

The village board approved an ordinance changing the municipal code Monday night to allow the installation of cameras to record red-light violations at various intersections .

Cameras will initially be installed at two intersections — 87th Street and Kedzie Avenue and 95th Street and Western Avenue. The cameras will monitor north bound traffic on 87th Street and eastbound traffic on Kedzie Avenue.

At 95th Street, eastbound traffic will be monitored. On Western Avenue, it will be southbound traffic.

In a later conversation, a police department spokesperson stated that a final date has not been determined for the installation, but residents will be notified when the cameras are installed.

Information is also available on the village website regarding the safety factor of the automated system.

Also approved was a real estate contract for the village to purchase a vacant home located at 3443 W. Clark Drive at a cost of $190,000.

Mayor James Sexton said the home, which is located adjacent to the village community center,

has been empty for some time.

“We were able to acquire it at a decent price and we may be able to use it,” he said.

The board also heard a presentation from Illinois Energy Aggregation (IEA) representatives, Bob Streit and Dennis Brennan, who are seeking a renewed contract with the village for its High Energy Efficiency Program.

It was the second time Streit, who is also an Oak Lawn trustee, and Brennan have approached the board for a decision on the contract. They also attended the Oct. 16 board meeting. At that time, Sexton had asked them to return with firm numbers for the board to consider.

Streit pointed out that the IEA has served the village for the past six years.

“Currently there are 1,000 households in Evergreen Park enrolled in the Energy Efficiency Program, which represents approximately 25 percent of the households in the village,” Streit said.

He presented information reflecting monthly increases from ComEd. “The rate for ComEd from October, 2017 to May 2018 will be 7.149 cents per kilowatt hours.

The aggregation program high efficiency savings rate for that same time frame is 6.89 cents,” Streit said. “If you are one of the energy efficient homes you will get a better deal over a four-year contract the IEA is offering.”

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He added that rates change daily.

After a lengthy discussion and many questions from the board, Trustee Mark Phelan moved to deny the request for a new contract.

Sexton said, “I think we need to let everyone absorb this information. We are not just deciding for ourselves, it is our residents we have to consider. Bring us another rate plan we can review.”

When Streit stated again that the rates change daily, Sexton responded “Give us two weeks.

It is a gamble if we go with the contract and a gamble if we don’t.

We will take our chances.”

In other business, a payment of $30,000 to the village engineer firm, Novotony Associates, was approved for recently completed projects.

A payment to Insituform in the amount of $215,000 for sanitary system service was approved. The amount will be reimbursed to the village through the Community Development Block Grant.

Four business certificates were recently approved. The businesses are Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at 9570 S. Western Ave.; Classy Nails, Inc., or Lotus Nails & Spa at 9530 S. Western Ave; Good Hope Healthcare and Home Health Services, 3833 W. 95th St., Unit 5; and Cardiology Medical Group in Suite 304 in the Mary Potter Pavilion at 2850 W. 95th St..

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The Chicago Ridge Village Board got into the holiday spirit on Tuesday, making plans for the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

At the board meeting on Tuesday, trustees approved an “iceless skating rink,” adding to the festivities being held outside Village Hall, 10455 S. Ridgeland Ave., from 5 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 26. The movable rink, provided by Heart Breaker Entertainment, is based in Hagerstown, Ind. Village Clerk Barb Harrison explained that the $2,900 cost will include the 32 feet x 40 feet, plastic polymer rink, as well as lighting. Regular skates with wheels are used on the rink, and the price includes 65 pairs of skates that will be available to use free of charge. Residents who want to try out the “ice” may also bring

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their own skates.

Harrison said that after Heart Breaker sent the village information advertising the service, other companies were looked at as well, but Heart Breaker was the least expensive.

“So we will have our own ‘Skate on State,’ ” said Trustee Fran Coglianese, referring to Chicago’s temporary rink that pre-dated the skating ribbon in Millennium Park.

The rink will be open from 5 to 9 p.m., with the tree-lighting scheduled for 7 p.m. The village is hosting the tree-lighting ceremony in conjunction with several community organizations, including the Chicago Ridge Lions Club and local Boy Scouts. Local school bands and choirs will also be providing musical entertainment, as they did last year.

Last year, the Lions Club donated the tree, and that may happen again this year. But Trustee Jack Lind suggested that one of the two large evergreen trees currently standing on either side of Village Hall might fit the bill, if they are cut down and moved to a central point in front of the building.

The other board members agreed

The Moraine Valley Community College Foundation will participate in this year’s “Giving Tuesday,” a global giving movement scheduled for Nov. 28.

Giving Tuesday, which kicks off the charitable season, is celebrated around the world on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States and the widelyrecognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

“For the fifth consecutive year, the Moraine Valley Foundation is participating with our own special campaign. This year it is ‘One Day, One Community,’ and we are dedicated to creating community support for the students, faculty and staff at Moraine Valley,” said Kristy McGreal, Foundation executive director.

Those who would like to participate can do so in a number of ways, including making a donation online at morainevalley.edu/ giving, “liking” the Moraine Valley Alumni Facebook page and sharing its posts with their social media circle, and checking with your employer to see if there is a matching donor program.

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with Lind that the trees need to be removed, because they are aging and too close to the building.

“One of them could be used for tree-lighting. We need to see what they look like from behind,” he said, expressing concern that they might be too misshapen.

Lind also got approval for the Public Works Department to hang lights around the outside of the entire Village Hall building, rather than just on the front of the building facing Ridgeland Avenue as was done last year.

“I want to decorate the Oxford Avenue and 105th Street sides of the building too. It might cost a little more, but I think it will look really nice,” said Lind.

Trustee Deb Pyznarski reminded those in attendance that about 40 servicemen and women based at Great Lakes Naval Base will be spending Thanksgiving Day in Chicago Ridge at the Glenn Maker American Legion Post, 10729 S. Ridgeland Ave. The recruits will be arriving at about 10 a.m. and staying until 6 p.m.

“We invite everyone to come out and welcome them, or stop by any time during the day,” Pyznarski said.

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Kids of all ages took part in the annual Pumpkin Smash that was held Saturday morning just outside the Evergreen Park Recreation Department, 3450 W. 97th St.

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Participants arrived throughout the day despite a steady drizzle. Employees from the Evergreen Public Works provided the target for the pumpkins to be thrown against the wall. After

Mike Visser, 9, of Evergreen Park, smashes his family pumpkin during the Evergreen Park Pumpkin Smash on Saturday morning.

Local legislators will host an income tax seminar at 6:30 pm. Tuesday, Nov 28 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. State Reps. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and Fran Hurley (D-36th) will be joined by state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) to help provide more information for residents on how to keep more of their money after taxes.

“With tax season quickly approaching, I want to help connect area families

a series of pumpkin tosses, workers cleaned up the debris and placed the smashed pumpkins in a truck. They then cleaned up the area for the next series of participants.

Photos by Kelly White

Matt Visser, 15, of Evergreen Park, prepares to toss his family pumpkin during the Pumpkin Smash.

The event is sponsored in part by the Evergreen Park Recreation Department and the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce. Members of the chamber and other volunteers greeted the kids

Teagan Small, 9, of Evergreen Park, takes pumpkin smashing seriously during the annual Pumpkin Smash event.

Local legislators to host income tax seminar in Chicago Ridge with valuable tax credits and exemptions,” Burke said. “I understand how every dollar counts, and missing out on these credits can cost residents hundreds or even thousands of dollars in higher taxes.”

Burke, Hurley and Cunningham’s income tax seminar will feature Carol Portman, president of the Taxpayer’s Federation of Illinois, and Ralph Mar-

tire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, who will discuss tax credits and exemptions residents can qualify for to help keep more of what they earn. Reservations can be arranged by calling Hurley’s services office at (773) 445-8128.

Burke said she opposes efforts by President Trump and Republicans in Con-

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as they arrived to throw the pumpkins.

Refreshments and treats were also distributed to the participants.

Despite the drizzle, the event drew many participants throughout the day.

gress to slash taxes for the wealthy while eliminating tax deductions that benefit middle-class families in Illinois. Burke said that Trump’s moves would weaken the middle class and cost Cook County families over $4,000 a year. Burke is collecting signatures opposing Trump’s proposed tax increase.

“Middle-class families are already

Cong. Lipinski accepting U.S. service academy applications Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) is currently accepting nomination request letters from young men and women in the Third Congressional District who want to enter one of the U.S. service academies in 2018.

“One of my congressional duties that I value the most is helping young men and women pursue their goal of serving our nation by entering one of our military service academies,” Lipinski said.

“It is an honor and privilege to be able to nominate outstanding young leaders who want to serve others.”

The service academies include Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.; West Point Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.; and Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. Coast Guard Academy admissions are based on a nationwide competition with no congressional nominations.

Potential candidates must have reached their 17th birthday and not passed their 23rd birthday on July 1 of the year they would enter the academy, be a United States citizen, have graduated from high school, be unmarried, have taken the ACT and/or SAT, and have met the stringent entrance requirements of their preferred academy.

The selection of nominees is based upon a “whole person” evaluation. Although nominations will not be made until January, all interested persons are encouraged to submit their written requests as soon as possible. The deadline for completed files is Nov. 27. Applicants are advised that a congressional nomination does not guarantee acceptance into the academy.

Nomination requests should be submitted to Lipinski’s office at 6245 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL, 60638. The phone number is (773) 948-6223.

Gaelic Park will host annual 5K run Chicago Gaelic Park is sponsoring the Carraig Challenge cross country 5k run or 1.5 mile walk beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 on the 60 acres of the park at 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest.

The registration is $20in advance or $25 on race day. Online registration is available at www. racetime.info or www.raceroster. com/1423. Proceeds benefit Gaelic Park Charities.

For further information call Gaelic Park at (708) -687-9323 or visit the website at www.chicagogaelicpark.org

struggling under skyrocketing property taxes, and they should not be paying for the ultra-wealthy to get a tax break,” Burke said. “If you agree that the wealthy need to pay their fair share, please sign my petition to demand that Trump and his millionaire friends lift up the middle class.”

To add your name to her petition, contact her office at (708) 425-0571, or kburke@kellyburkerep36.org. She can also be reached on Facebook at www. facebook.com/RepKellyBurke.

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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Chicago Ridge American Legion Post to salute veterans with parade From the Nov. 9, 1967 issue: The story: Members of the Glenn Maker American Legion Post 1160 and Chicago Ridge officials have asked all residents of the community to honor the men who are currently in the armed services, veterans and those who gave their lives in combat by displaying the American flag on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11.

Commander Richard Matejka and Chicago Ridge Mayor Joseph Coglianese urged every homeowner to show their patriotism by flying the flag on Saturday. The Legion will sponsor a parade through the village at 10:30 a.m. beginning at 109th and Austin.

The parade will pause at 109th Street and Lombard Avenue to offer a three-gun salute for Dennis Beuke, killed last month in Vietnam.

The quote: “This is one way we can support our servicemen and show our sorrow for our men killed in combat,” Coglianese said.

• 25 years ago Motorists report several collisions with deer in Hickory Hills, Palos Hills From the Nov. 5, 1992 issue: The story: Five motorists reported collisions with deer to the Hickory Hills and Palos Hills police departments in the past three weeks, and Hickory Hills police were forced in two instances to shoot two deer that were severely injured after dashing in front of cars.

A Chicago man reported damage to his car shortly after 6 a.m. Oct. 29 after he struck a deer that darted across 95th Street, according to police reports. Due to the severity of the deer’s injuries, a police officer was forced to shoot the animal.

Palos Hills Police Chief Sam Nelson said that over the years there have been a number of reports of cars hitting deer in Palos Hills by the forest preserves near Kean Avenue. Nelson said that the deer in the area are known to cross Kean Avenue and feed off the evergreens from the yards of residents, especially in the fall.

The quote: “The accidents usually occur in the early morning as that is the time the deer come out of the woods more often because food is scarce in the woods,” Nelson said.

• 10 years ago Palos Hills considers red light enforcement cameras From the Nov. 8, 2007 issue: The story: The Palos Hills City Council is scheduled to discuss the possibility of forming an agreement with a company that supplies red light traffic enforcement cameras.

If the city reaches an agreement with RedSpeed Illinois, the cameras could be operational within three months, according to Palos Hills Ald. Martin Kleefisch (1st Ward). Kleefisch, who reports for the city council’s public safety committee, said the cameras should help reduce the number of motorists running red lights.

The quote: “We have people running lights like every other municipalities,” Kleefisch said.

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WHATIZIT?

Palos Hills mayor touts LED lighting system

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Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Honorable heights.

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

Several readers identified last week’s photo. The correct response was: the Hamilton B. Maher Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park. Evergreen Park resident Rich Rahn and Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum knew that the center is named after Hamilton Maher, who served as village clerk for Evergreen Park from 1965 until his death in 1985.

Evergreen Park resident Vince Vizza also knew it was the Hamilton Maher Center, where he takes yoga classes from Mary Ann Zellman. Another reader who forgot to leave a name and hometown said that in addition to the yoga classes, the senior, recreation and youth departments are also located at the Community Center.

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The lights are shining a little brighter these days in Palos Hills.

Mayor Gerald Bennett made it known during the most recent Southwest Conference of Mayors meeting that LED lighting for certain sections of the city has been a great plus.

ComEd officials were at the meeting held Oct. 30 at the Bedford Park Village Hall to encourage municipalities to take advantage of their offer of LED lighting through a rebate system.

A representative explained at the meeting that engineers could come out to the municipality to examine buildings and provide some opportunities to install the lights. ComEd officials said they could explain to city or village officials on how the lights could be installed at reduced costs.

“I can just tell you from my experience that the lights are brighter and more efficient,” Bennett said. “I would suggest that everyone look into getting them.”

Palos Hills has converted most of its cityowned street lights to LED lighting, according to Bennett.

ComEd Energy Efficiency Program offers cash incentives for energy-efficient lighting, including fixture replacements and retrofits, advanced lighting networked sensors and con-

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my experience that the lights are brighter and more efficient.”

­— Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett trols. Eligible products are also available from lighting distributors throughout the ComEd service territory.​ Some mayors at the meeting approved of the plan but did not commit to taking advantage of the proposal just yet. Most of local municipalities, including Evergreen Park and Hickory Hills, already have some LED streets lights in their communities. Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton approves of additional LED lighting for his village.

The cost of LED street lighting systems has been on a steady decline over the past five years. While the initial capital costs are higher than conventional systems, the total cost of ownership for LED street lights is lower than current lights, according to ComEd. The total cost of ownership considers expenditures beyond the initial capital costs such

as equipment parts inventory, maintenance, and energy use. The total cost of ownership is important to support planning and procurement decisions, according to ComEd. However, the initial costs draw intense scrutiny when comparing the LED street lights to incumbent technologies, ComEd reps state. They added that over time they are more cost efficient.

Representatives from ComEd have also indicated that their energy efficiency program also has small businesses in mind. ComEd will offer a free assessment of energy efficiency options, a price quote and instant incentives and full installation services.

ComEd also provides grants to support municipalities, townships and park districts in their efforts to improve outdoor public spaces. Awarded grants will be for amounts up to $10,000 and there’s also a matching grant program. During this year’s grant cycle, 20 percent of funding will be designated for project applications that show a demonstrable benefit for pollinator conservation.

Community reps can call (855) 433-2700 during normal business hours to speak with a ComEd Energy Efficiency Program representative or send an email to: BusinessEE@ ComEd.com Funds are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mother McAuley alum becomes school’s director of recruitment McGann comes to Sara Phillips McGann, McAuley from Chian alumna of Mother cago’s Department of McAuley High School, Streets and Sanitation, has joined the school as where she was the didirector of recruitment. rector of public affairs.

The move became efShe managed public fective on Nov. 1. Mcoutreach, media relaGann will report directly tions and crisis comto the vice president for munications for the institutional advancement McGann department. Prior to and her efforts will support the short- and long-term goals that, McGann was an assistant identified in the school’s strategic state’s attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney Office, long range plan.

In her role, McGann will design where she prosecuted criminal and implement a comprehensive cases and served as an appellate strategic plan of recruitment and advocate.

“McAuley girls are taught to admissions of new students to the school. She will direct the think critically and communicate admissions process from point effectively, and as an alumna of inquiry through enrollment. herself, I know Sara will infuse Additionally, she will plan and her work with these same skills,” supervise recruitment activities said Carey Temple Harrington, Class of ’86 and vice president and events.

“I am honored to take on for institutional advancement at this new role at Mother McAu- McAuley.

“As we embrace the next generley and help prospective young women recognize the potential ation of young women and make of a McAuley education, which them future ready, I know Sara benefitted me socially, spiritually will channel excitement into our and professionally,” McGann said. efforts to attract students who “Many of the strongest and most view McAuley as a place that successful women I know are will help them to become their graduates of McAuley and that very best selves and the most desirable candidates for colleges is no coincidence.”

Secretary of State hosts ‘Preserving Their Memories’ to honor veterans

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Secretary of State Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” to honor veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project last Thursday at the Illinois State Library in Springfield.

The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans by documenting and preserving their experiences.

“The Illinois Veterans’ History Project provides a place to honor our veterans as well as a memorial for those who have served our country,” White said. “There are more than 6,000 records, submitted by veterans or their loved ones. With this initiative, future generations will have a better understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices Illinois veterans have made.”

White, who served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, was also a member of the Illinois National Guard and a reservist. As State Librarian and Archivist, White initiated the Illinois Veterans’ History Project in 2005, in conjunction with the Library of Congress, to provide a permanent record of the names and stories of Illinois veterans and their families.

“With the use of technology, my office has been able to share over 450 personal history videos online through the Illinois Veterans History Project’s YouTube channel,” said White, whose own video testimony is included in the project. “It is my hope that the contributions of these veterans will live on and their experiences will not be forgotten.”

At the event, veterans were able to obtain an updated driver’s license or ID card with the word “VETERAN” displayed on the front of the card.This designation helps ensure veterans living in Illinois, who have received an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge, receive veteran services and benefits.

For more information about the Illinois Veterans’ History Project, visit: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/ public/veteransproject.html.

and ultimately, employers.”

McGann graduated from Mother McAuley in 1996. She has a juris doctorate from The John Marshall Law School of Chicago, and completed her undergradu-

ate degree at the University of Wisconsin, earning a bachelor of arts in French. She lives in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood with her husband, Pat, and their three children.

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ntil recently, State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) had been passing separate nominating petitions for both her reelection to the Illinois House and a possible primary bid for governor against incumbent Republican Bruce Rauner.

The ultra-conservative firebrand now says she has stopped passing reelection petitions. But if a recent poll is any indication, Rep. Ives might want to keep her House reelection bid alive because the state’s Republican Party may not be nearly as divided as some GOP politicians have been claiming it is.

A Capitol Fax/We Ask America poll found that 61 percent of 1,064 likely Republican voters had a favorable impression of Gov. Rauner. Just 24 percent had an unfavorable opinion, despite the fact that he has been taking enormous heat from his right flank ever since he signed a publicly funded abortion on demand bill into law in late September.

The intensely outspoken anger directed at Rauner over the abortion bill, which he promised to veto last spring, is pretty much without precedent. “In the face of overwhelming evidence of Rauner’s inability to competently administer the Illinois government, inability to stand up to Mike Madigan Rich effectively, and inability to keep his word Miller and his commitments, I can no longer support him,” said Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) after Rauner signed the bill. “And whether or not they are able to agree publicly, I know hundreds of elected Republicans, along with hundreds of thousands of Republican voters, who feel the same way I do.”

Maybe not.

We didn’t test President Donald Trump in this poll, but nationally he’s been getting somewhere between 80 and 85 percent support from members of his own party. So, while Rauner has some very real problems when compared to Trump, is the opposition stiff enough to actually take him out in the primary?

The poll, conducted for my newsletter subscribers Oct. 25-29, found Gov. Rauner is leading Rep. Ives 64-19, with 16 percent undecided. The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percent.

Rep. Ives told the Daily Herald not long ago that she had commitments for “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in contributions. But she’s gonna need a whole lot more than that because almost nobody knows who she is.

According to the poll, 83 percent of Republican voters have never heard of Ives. Of the fraction of voters who have heard of her, 8 percent said they had a favorable impression, 3 percent had an unfavorable impression and 6 percent were neutral.

Rep. Ives can tap into a strong statewide network of seasoned pro-life activists to collect enough signatures to get her onto the ballot against Rauner. And while that network can also generate lots of word of mouth for her candidacy (including via social media), it has historically never generated the kind of money that Ives will need to compete with the deep pockets of Rauner.

If no millionaire surfaces to fund her campaign, she’ll need to tap into national small-dollar sources. So, it was somewhat surprising that Rep. Ives did not try to use her kickoff to closely tie herself to President Donald Trump. She never uttered his name during a long Illinois Channel television interview and didn’t appear to mention her party’s national leader when she launched her petition drive. That’s probably the easiest way to attract national attention and support, particularly since Gov. Rauner is so reticent to comment on anything the President says or does.

According to the poll, 85 percent of Downstaters and suburban Cook voters have never heard of Ives, and neither have 78 percent of collar county suburbanites.

Gov. Rauner’s Downstate lead over Rep. Ives is 65-17. It’s 6716 in suburban Cook County and 65-22 in the collars.

Among men, Rauner leads 69-21 with 10 percent undecided.

Among women, it’s 60-17, with 23 percent undecided. Some 47 percent of the respondents were mobile phone users.

Her only “bright spot” is Chicago, where Rauner’s lead is 4134. Even so, 76 percent of Chicagoans say they’ve never heard of her, meaning they chose her without knowing who she is.

Chicago is the only region where Rauner’s favorability is upside down. Just 40 percent have a favorable opinion, versus 49 percent who have an unfavorable view.

“It won’t be easy to convince potential deep-pocket contributors that she has a fighting chance,” said pollster Gregg Durham of Rep. Ives. “In this first, albeit early poll, it’s hard to see a path for her success should she decide to take the plunge into these very treacherous waters.”

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No one benefits from shouting down free speech

By Lata Nott Is the First Amendment truly in danger?

It can certainly seem like it when every week some new and alarming event happens that makes people wonder if our freedom to express ourselves is slipping away.

But is that just a feeling that we get from being plugged into the 24-hour news cycle, or from listening to pundits argue with each other on cable television?

Here at the First Amendment Center, we launched a report card series this year in the hopes of gauging true threats to the First Amendment. Each quarter, 15 experts from across the political spectrum award grades to the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. They base their evaluations on events that have occurred in the previous three months.

The latest report card shows that over the course of this year, our panelists have grown steadily more pessimistic about freedom of speech. Its grade point average has dropped from a C+ to a C; and while at the beginning of this year the majority of panelists awarded it Bs and Cs, it recently has been earning Ds and Fs. Why the gloomy outlook on free speech?

Our panelists pointed to two major factors: controversies involving free speech on college campuses, and controversies involving free speech and Donald Trump. In the past few months there have been several incidents where college students have disrupted events featuring controversial campus speakers. Furthermore, survey results from the Brookings Institute, The Economist, and the Cato Institute indicate that a majority of college students think that hate speech should be censored and that students should be able to shut down an event they don’t like by loudly and repeatedly shouting down the speaker.

As for President Trump, his latest attacks on freedom of speech have revolved around his open criticism of football player Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the

national anthem; he urged the NFL to fire Kaepernick for exercising his First Amendment right to engage in silent protest. (He also continues to take cheap shots at the free press, but let’s take it one freedom at a time.)

How much do things like this matter in the long run? For all the news that they’ve generated, President Trump and (most) American college students haven’t actually violated the First Amendment. The First Amendment protects our speech from government censorship and government punishment. For all of his rampant tweeting, Trump has not sought a law making it illegal to kneel during the national anthem, nor has he personally taken any action against Kaepernick. He has advocated for the NFL to fire Kaepernick, but that’s a suggestion, not a mandate. As his press team has pointed out, the president has First Amendment rights as well.

It also sometimes feels like a bizarre form of theater. Tweeting about disrespect for the national anthem allows Trump to play to his fan base while avoiding a real conversation about police brutality. Shouting down a speaker like Richard Spencer makes students feel like they’ve defeated a neo-Nazi — but it’s uncertain what kind of impact this has on the white supremacist movement as a whole.

Sometimes we forget that freedom of speech doesn’t just refer to the right to talk; it also encompasses the right to hear others speak. The rising antagonism toward speech we disagree with doesn’t necessarily violate the First Amendment, but this attitude can be corrosive to its spirit. Because when speech becomes less about the communication of ideas and more about posturing and showing off your hatred for your enemies, fewer and fewer people will hear it.

Lata Nott is executive director of the First Amendment Center of the Newseum Institute. Contact her via email at lnott@newseum.org, or follow her on Twitter at @LataNott.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Veterans Day is time to thank those who served Respect, honor, gratitude.

These are qualities shown to our nation’s veterans for their dedicated service by the American people since 1776. Sacrifices made by our veterans attest that “freedom is not free.” Their service has enabled our country to enjoy rights under the U.S. Constitution not found in many other parts of the world.

Memorials to our veterans help chronicle the wartime career of our fallen heroes in Washington, D.C. with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Memorial

and the World War II Memorial. Here visitors from around the world can learn about the men and women in the Armed Forces during times of war and peace. Especially notable is when a senior citizen veteran is there and comments, “Thank them” about those lost while in the service.

Truly Veterans Day is a time to reflect on our nation’s past, recognize those lost in active duty, and thank all American veterans for their service to our country.

— Dan Dwornik, Tinley Park

Confederate statues celebrate veterans On this upcoming Veterans Day our families wish to remember all of our veterans, including our family members who served in all of the major wars from the Gulf War to Vietnam, Korea, WWII, WWI, the Spanish American War and the Civil War. We are disappointed with the removal of statues of Confederate generals, and thereby contributing to rewriting U.S. history. We believe these statues were placed to commemorate the service of some brilliant military minds and they were not meant to be racist. About 150 Confederate generals graduated from West Point and served during the Civil War. The Civil War was fought to preserve the Union. Many Americans from the North and South fought huge battles, which raged from 1861 to 1865, and they are part of our history.

Our family relates to the experiences of two members who fought in many battles during the Civil War. Sergeant First Class (SFC) John B. Jones, my wife’s [Elizabeth Ann (Jones) Moskowitz] grandfather, and William E. Jones, my wife’s great-uncle, were from the Arcade/Sandusky, N.Y. area and were in an upstate New York cavalry regiment.

John was forced to march to Staunton, Va., then Charlottesville, and then ended up in a prison in Richmond. He was released on April 4, 1865 in the area of Annapolis, Md. We should not be obliterating U.S. history. Leave the statues standing, and honor all veterans.

— Elizabeth Ann (Jones) Moskowitz, Donald Moskowitz, former AG2 and Lt., U.S. Navy, Londonderry, N.H.

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ou don’t have to be Christian to enjoy the Christmas holidays.

Clearly, the religious aspects of Christmas have been erased through years of commercialization, so it’s really not about Jesus, religion or favoring one faith anymore.

But there is one thing that I think is upsetting.

When I was a kid, I thrilled for that moment when we would wake up and rush down the stairs to dig through neatly wrapped presents under the Christmas tree.

Christmas was something we anticipated, and the anticipation helped us enjoy it more.

These days, Christmas is little more than an instrument of sales, revenues and profits.

It’s only Nov. 6 when I wrote this column, folks, and yet they are already shoving Christmas down our throats. What’s the rush? Can’t we enjoy Thanksgiving, which is a bigger secular holiday that everyone can enjoy? That is, if you love this country, of course.

No. Some stores just can’t wait to turn the switch. We’re like Pavlov’s dogs. Hit the buzzer and we jump.

But at least the dog in the Pavlov experiments got a cookie.

It’s just the opposite with today’s Christmas manipulation. They get the cookies, our hard-earned wages spent oftentimes on junk we don’t need.

The whole concept of Christmas has changed into a process. They turn the switch on and throw fancy colored lights, cute little Nutcrackers that can talk at you, decorate a sandwich in green sprinkles, or have some overweight dude with a fake white beard doing some “ho, ho, ho-ing!”

And we’re supposed to react by whipping out our wallets and dumping the cash into their coffers to buy junk just because we’re supposed to buy something. Gift giving isn’t as genuine as it used to be. It’s systematic.

You don’t have a choice. You have to buy a present. Giving is great, of course. I love to give to people in need. I have a few I help every year because I know that they have nothing all year round.

But by starting this whole thing so early we’ve taken out the essence of anticipation that makes “giving” so much fun.

Eight weeks is just too long to have to anticipate anything. Celebrating Christmas so soon disrespects Thanksgiving.

Christmas is supposed to start until after Thanksgiving, not before. It’s all so not Christian. And, it’s disrespectful to people who are Jewish or Muslim who don’t celebrate Christmas but who tolerate it as a part of American cultural traditions.

If I walk into a store and a chubby dude greets me with a ho, ho, ho so soon, I might just go bonkers on him. Have him dress up like a turkey. What’s wrong with a fat turkey?

Although I always feel bad for turkeys right about now.

I want concentrated Christmas, not the diluted variety driven by greed.

Concentrated Christmas of about five weeks is the perfect time period to enjoy decorations, sing a few carols, watch a few Christmas movies like Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life,” or Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Also, Jean Shepherd’s “A Christmas Story” about Ralph and his BB rifle. Who doesn’t cringe with a smile at the image of that woman’s thigh lamp?

I love it. But if I start watching all that now, this early, or start shopping for presents this soon before Thanksgiving, I’m going to lose that Christmas spirt.

Hold off, people. What’s the rush?

Enjoy life. And treat Christmas like the treasure that it is. Wait. Anticipate.

And enjoy it so much more.

Talk about a Scrooge...

I got this email from a reader regarding my column on my successful cancer surgery: On Nov 2, 2017, at 6:24 p.m., Rusty Gate <rustygate98@yahoo. com> wrote: “It’s a real shame that the cancer didn’t kill you, you stupid (expletive deleted). I hope you (expletive deleted) die real soon.”

That’s why I love what I do, folks!

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

Thursday, November 9, 2017

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Every day shared with Milo is a blessing T his year has zipped by. When the holidays approach, I think many of us look over our shoulders, scratch our heads and wonder: Where did the time go? I’m trying to tie up the loose ends of summer, as well as planting bulbs for spring. Storing the patio furniture, and raking leaves to mulch the flower beds.

Before I know it, I’m at the kitchen table in the early morning, wading through holiday recipes and gift lists. This is about the time that I feel my head is spinning; am I coming or going? Sound familiar? This was going on up until a couple of weeks ago, and then one day something happened that made me stop living like I had a stopwatch in my pocket.

I am the biggest dog lover in the world, and I often think that my life would not be complete without Milo and Layla at my side. They are there for chatting with as I go about my day. A walk isn’t a walk without them. They snuggle up with me at night.

They make me happy.

It hasn’t been lost on me that Milo is really getting on in the years. At 14, he’s almost completely deaf, and he’s missing more than a few teeth. He’s starting to get a little arthritis in his hips, but that doesn’t stop him from following me up and down the stairs, or hopping on the sofa or wherever I’m sitting.

He’s been here for a huge chunk of my life as I look back. Close your eyes and remember yourself, your age, and what you were doing 14 years ago. It’s very different now, isn’t it? My youngest daughter wanted him so badly, this warm, little, white ball of fur.

She was just starting high school then. And now? She’s teaching high school.

I took Milo to the vet over a week ago because I thought he had some new fatty tumors. I have them checked all the time because four years ago he had a lump and it was malignant. The vet was able to completely remove it and he’s been fine.

Turns out this wasn’t a fatty tumor, it was one of many enlarged lymph nodes. The doctor was pretty sure it was a sign of lymphoma.

He took him out of the room to get X-rays and blood work, and I grabbed my phone out of my purse as fast as I could and Googled “Canine Lymphoma.”

I was feeling my throat tighten even before the vet explained to me pretty much what I had just read online. The prognosis is not good. A dog’s life expectancy is four to six weeks after a diagnosis of lymphoma.

I felt like the wind had Janet been out of me. I Boudreau droveknocked home feeling numb.

Nothing seemed real except that my dog had so little time left to live.

The next few days continued as if I were in a nightmare. Milo was acting quite normal, but I couldn’t take my eyes off him, waiting for any sign that he was getting ill. My vet had told me to wait until the lab work was in before we discussed options. I started to cling to that hope.

When we lose someone, or are losing someone, life becomes a world that seems to have a film over it and blurred edges. Milo is such a rock in my life; the thought of living without him is truly unbearable. When my mother passed away, taking care of their German Shepherd was a guiding force in keeping my father active and moving.

It’s hard to feel alone with a 70-pound hairball at your feet! We sometimes need our pets to function well from day to day.

After Milo’s diagnosis, walking through the grocery store couldn’t distract me, my eyes would pool with tears and I couldn’t focus. I would force myself to shop faster so I could get home to be with him.

The doctor called with the news that it was indeed lymphoma, and given that we had found the swollen nodes a few weeks before, we had to make a decision soon.

Let him go on until he was in pain or not functioning well, or start chemotherapy. The facts were explained to me: Milo would get the medication every three weeks for a total of five infusions. Canines do not suffer the same side effects as humans — his physical reactions could be as little as some vomiting or diarrhea. With the chemotherapy, we could have about an additional six to nine months with him.

My first thought was that I had just experienced the worst few days of my life, and I would be doing it again months down the road. I also considered his age. We have felt very fortunate to have had him so long — even the vet said he is incredibly healthy and doesn’t even appear to be his age.

But still, the odds of him living a whole lot longer are not high. I finally asked, “If this were your dog, what would you do?” He didn’t hesitate. “I would want more time.”

Milo had his first chemo infusion last week.

Other than being a bit tired and not wanting to eat, he seemed fine. Two days later he was chasing squirrels in the backyard. He had more blood work and we will find out if he is on his way to remission.

I wrote about Milo and his cancer on my blog. I had so many warmhearted comments from folks who have lost beloved pets. Many are praying for us. Interestingly, a blogger in Massachusetts wrote that her dog was diagnosed with lymphoma when he was just 5 years old. They went with the chemotherapy and he’s now 11. Another woman wrote that her son’s dog was diagnosed, underwent chemo and has been in remission for 16 months.

This is all very promising. At least it shows that every dog is different and maybe also the outcome.

I never thought in a million years that I would be making this decision. One thing I know for certain is I am truly living in the present with him. This experience has taught me to live in the present. He’s not just a wagging tail and sloppy kisses. He’s not just that four-legged critter chasing the Frisbee or swimming in the lake. He is a living, breathing companion who has filled my heart with love since the day we found him.

I will give him anything and everything he needs and deserves. When the day comes to say goodbye, there will plenty of time for tears. But right now is the best day ever.

Janet Boudreau is a writer, blogger and longtime resident of Evergreen Park. You can reach her at blndy9@yahoo.com. If you would like to learn more about lymphoma in dogs, go to www.peteducation. com.

Cong. Rush visits Providence of Palos Heights Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st) recently visited Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Palos Heights, speaking with residents and taking a tour of the senior living community.

Along the way, the congressman stopped to shake hands and pose for pictures with residents and staff. The tour concluded in the Mulder Chapel, where the congressman addressed Providence residents and staff, focusing on his commitment to the care of senior citizens.

“We love you and are so grateful that you’ve made this a great nation,” he told the group.

“It’s a blessing to be in your presence this morning.”

During a question and answer session, he addressed concerns regarding the current state of health care, including fears that Medicare and Medicaid funding would be cut. The congressman reiterated his pledge to make sure seniors have access to quality services.

“You have contributed so much,” he told the crowd. “You made this nation great. So we cannot forget you. We will not forget you.”

“We will make sure your golden years are golden,” he said.

After Rush spoke, LeadingAge Illinois Man-

Photo by Kelly White

Legislator plays Scrabble

State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) plays Scrabble in the first-ever Scrabble Tournament held Saturday afternoon at the Evergreen Park Library.

DEATH NOTICES Rev. Adam Dietrich Rev. Adam Albert Dietrich, 82, formerly of Palos Heights, died Oct. 31 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights.

Rev. Dietrich, who was born in Yugoslavia, was a minister for nearly 54 years. He was a pastor at 1st Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood where he became an acquaintance of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. He also served for 30 years as the chairman of the theology department at Luther South High School in Chicago.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene (nee Kargard); daughters, Ruth Elizabeth Dietrich, Ann Michal Dietrich and Mary Rebekah Fortkamp; sons, Paul Daniel and Joel Andrew; and seven grandchildren.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 9) at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1407 W. Church Road, Beecher. Visitation will then be held from 9 a.m. until the service at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4660 W. 94th St., Oak Lawn.

Interment will follow at Bethania Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home.

Donna Jean Holas Donna Jean Holas (nee Coleman), 74, a Hickory Hills resident, died Nov. 1 at Loyola Hospital.

Mrs. Holas was a retired teacher in District 117.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, George; daughters, Nancy Dian, Denise Zagurski and Paula Ford; brother, Rev. Robert Coleman; and eight grandchildren.

Services were Monday from Lack & Sons Funeral Home to St. Patricia Church. Interment took place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

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Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st), third from left, shakes hands with Jason Speak, of LeadingAge Illinois, during a tour of Providence Life Services in Palos Heights. Also on hand (from left) were Providence employees Mark Vanderzee, Neli Guajardo, Megan Tengerstrom and Scott Studebaker.

ager of Policy and Communications Jason Speaks presented the congressman with a plaque, which recognized his years of service for seniors. The congressman expressed his gratitude.

“I will put this plaque on my wall,” he said,

“and I will carry all of you in my hearts.”

Rush took office in 1993. In addition to his congressional responsibilities, Rush is the pastor of the Beloved Community Christian Church of God in Christ in Chicago.

Funeral Directory Palos-Gaidas FUNERAL HOME

708-974-4410 FUNERAL HOME David Gaidas, Jr. Director

Traditional turkey dinner to be served at AL Post in Worth The Village of Worth will hold its annual traditional turkey dinner from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth.

The meal will include: turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, butter, dessert, coffee, tea or soft drink.

The fee is $12 for adults and carry-

outs. The fee is $6 for children ages 12 and under. Children ages 3 and under can attend free.

More information can be obtained by calling the post, (708) 448-6699.

Holiday remembrance will be held at Zarzycki Manor Chapels The annual holiday remembrance service will be held in honor of loved ones who have died during the past year will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., 8999 S. Archer Ave.,

Willow Springs.

A candle lighting ceremony and memorial video will be part of a special tribute concert featuring soprano Miroslowa Sojka-Topor.

Light refreshments will follow the service.

Those interested in attending the service should call the funeral home at (708) 8398999 or go to staff@zarzyckimanorchapels. co by Saturday, Nov. 25. Residents can also go to their Facebook Events page.

Viewing Evergreen Park historical archives Anna Wassenaar, the head of adult services at the Evergreen Park Library, looks over photos during the Evergreen Park Historical Commission’s “Archive Collection Event” held at the senior center last month.

Wassenaar was on hand to record stories and anecdotes of citizens about Evergreen Park’s past. She also scanned old photos that people brought in.

Wassenaar recorded comments from residents and scanned photos during October with the StoryCorps booth at the Evergreen Park Library in preparation for a series of events to be held to mark the village’s 125th anniversary next year.

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Thursday, November 9, 2017 LEGAL NOTICE City of Hickory Hills Annual Treasurers Report‐Cash Basis Fiscal Year May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017

REVENUES General Fund: Asset Sales $1,577.53; Deposits, Community Center $5,732.50; Deposits, Zoning Board $1,000.00; Employee Insurance Contributions $221,126.44; Employee Flex Contribution $10,502.40; Elevator Inspections $5,425.00; Fines, Court $42,901.96; Fines, Other $143,631.65; Fines, RedSpeed $40,248.95; Fuel Reimbursement $5,368.66; Games Tax $861.79; Illinois Local Use Tax $343,252.19; License, Animal $162.00; License, Business $65,008.50; License, Franchise $162,450.82; License, Liquor $54,905.00; License, Other $1,615.00; License, Sign $9,326.39; License, Vehicle $13,732.00; License, Vending $9,338.50; License, Video Gaming $3,300.00; Miscellaneous $14,224.37; Miscellaneous Revenue,5K Run $9,601.25; Miscellaneous Revenue, Arbor Day $2,392.74; Miscellaneous Revenue, Community Support $7,500.00; Miscellaneous Revenue, Street Fair $21,108.00; Motor Lesser Tax $1,071.29; Permits, Building $230,000.00; Permits, Contractors $26,900.00; Personal Property Replacement Tax $ 25,944.88; Police Services $75,137.25; Property Taxes‐Current $1,425,963.11; Property Taxes‐ Prior ($4,205.09); Property Taxes, County Road & Bridge‐Current $35,882.90; Property Taxes, County Road & Bridge‐Prior ($85.04); Property Taxes, Police Pension‐Current $797,717.06; Property Taxes, Police Pension‐Prior ($1,762.52); Reimbursements, Accts Payable $9,944.41; Reimbursement, Insurance $81,407.29; Reimbursement, Police Overtime $13,142.41; Rental Income, Cell Tower & Billboard $235,246.03; Rental Income‐ Community Center $1,680.00; Sales Tax $1,879,176.15; State Income Tax $1,337,644.28; Video Gaming Tax $232,632.39; Interest $14,147.53; Forfeiture Fund $17,738.72; Discretionary Fund $2,521.38; TIF Fund $8,701.25; Utility Tax Fund $100,000.00; 911 Service Fund $8,042.53; Working Capital Fund $200,000.00; Water O&M Fund $102,243.30; Sewer Fund $78,690.15; Parkview Apartments Fund $438,768.00; Credit Card Clearing Fund $50,140.86 Recycling Fund: Interest $.64 Forfeiture Fund: Asset Sales $7,098.81; Fines, Court $4,378.43; Fines, State $107,588.40; Fines, Treasury $129,353.15; Miscellaneous Revenue $2,626.52; Reimbursements, Overtime $938.72; Interest $234.39; General Fund $710.06; DUI Fund $3,883.98 DUI Fund: Fines $2,788.85 Discretionary Fund: Street Fair Raffle Proceeds $788.00; General Fund $6,348.39 TIF Fund: Property Taxes‐Current $122,554.42; Property Taxes‐Prior ($1,316.02); Interest $1,271.91 Utility Tax Fund: Commonwealth Edison Tax $394,696.77; Grants $39,653.00; Northern Illinois Gas Tax $150,797.60; Special Service Area #1 Property Tax‐Prior $190.81; Telecommunications Tax $350,055.20; Tree Sharing Program Revenue $4,460.00; Interest $8,096.15; General Fund $100,000.00; Credit Card Clearing Fund $370.00 911 Service Fund: 911 Telecommunications Surcharge Tax $98,788.16; Employee Health Insurance Contribution $1,443.46; Reimbursements, Accts Payable $3,950.28; Interest $33.45; General Fund $1,578.78; Forfeiture Fund $22,100.00 Motor Fuel Tax Fund: Motor Fuel Tax Allotment $357,305.91; Interest $730.62 Working Capital Fund: Interest $722.50; General Fund $100,000.00

Water Capital Projects Fund: Interest $64.32; Water O&M Fund $101,839.24 Sewer Capital Projects Fund: Grants $150,000.00; Interest $127.67; Sewer Fund $100,000.00 Capital Projects Fund: Utility Tax Fund $860,640.63 Working Capital Bond S/F: Interest $123.13; General Fund $94,320.00 Water O&M Fund: Meter Sales $3,060.00; Miscellaneous Revenue $7,795.35; NSF Revenue ($481.74); Tap‐on Fees $9,765.00; Turn‐on Fee $600.00; Interest $1,196.34; General Fund $9,348.08; Sewer Fund $2,000.00; Clearing Fund $2,944,418.37; Refuse Fund $2,000.00; Credit Card Clearing Fund $3,935.00 Sewer Fund: Connection Fees $3,000.00; Interest $556.93; General Fund $15,064.31; Clearing Fund $730,199.57 Clearing Fund: Utility Collections $4,190,921.75; Interest $23.32; Water O&M fund $7,440.51; Refuse Fund $2,793.80; Credit Card Clearing $436,534.94 Parkview Apartments Fund: Laundry Revenue $4,897.75; Miscellaneous Revenue $40.00; Reimbursements ($200.00); Rent $530,264.00; Security Deposits $2,520.00; Interest $785.83 Refuse Fund: Interest $61.66; Recycling Fund $1,841.77; Clearing Fund $954,290.59 Police Pension Fund: City of Hickory Hills Contributions $1,187,450.63; Employee Pension Contributions $246,475.03; Miscellaneous Income $25.00; Interest & Capital Gains $653,461.00; Investment Market Adjustment $1,838,398.14 Working Cash Fund: Interest $1,206.97 Payroll Fund: General Fund $4,261,930.68; Forfeiture Fund $43,598.67; 911 Service Fund $79,008.89; Water O&M Fund $480,938.14; Sewer Fund $239,119.71; Parkview Apartments Fund $14,869.15; Refuse Fund $3,499.92 Special Escrow Fund; Deposits $13,000.00; Interest $6.52 Credit Card Clearing Fund: Elevator Inspections $150.00; Finger Printing $70.00; Fines $4,660.00; License, Animal $2.00; License, Business $3,561.00; License, Liquor $3,175.00; License, Sign $75.00; License, Vehicle $3,242.00; License, Vending $1,316.00; Lien Release $235.00; Miscellaneous Revenue, 5K Run $330.00; Miscellaneous Revenue, Property Maintenance $1,100.00; Permit, Building $25,120.00; Permit, Contractor $5,500.00; Police Applications $840.00; Street Fair $380.00; Tree Sharing Program $615.00; Utility Collections $437,439.15; Water Connection Fee $1,950.00; Water Deposit $200.00; Water Meters $1,000.00; Water Turn On Fee $550.00; Interest $14.15; General Fund $3,000.00; Water O&M Fund $3,000.00 EXPENDITURES General Fund: Aetna Inc. $502,963.00; AJ Gallagher Risk Management Service $164,324.00; American Express Travel Related $34,103.58; Archer Electric of Chicago $4,555.00; AT&T $27,318.48; AT&T Mobility LLC $2,817.02; Avalon Petroleum Company $26,422.47; BKD, LLP $40,500.00; Brit Insurance Services USA, Inc. $10,000.00; Burbank Auto & Truck Repair $15,552.35; Louis F Cainkar Ltd $95,167.95; City of Palos Hills $13,469.60; Commonwealth Edison $50,524.23; Comcast Cable $3,929.16; Cook County Department of Public Health $9,852.00; Cook County Treasurer‐E&M Items $5,810.00; Constellation Newenergy, Inc. $15,644.34; CP Holding LLC $2,997.27; Damar‐Kaminski Funeral Home $2,800.00; Display Sales $2,562.00; Donald E. Morris Architect P.C. $8,123.10; Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning $10,716.00; Dunn‐Rite Building Maintenance $20,870.00; EJ Equipment Inc.$2,913.18; Fabiano Printing Graphics Inc. $18,453.60; FIA Card Services, National Assoc. $9,372.83; Fleetpride Inc. $3,541.00; George Allen Cangialosi $2,975.81; Gladstone Painting Company $8,150.00; Golden Gate Nursery Inc. $18,925.00; Guaranteed Technical Services & Co.$6,551.15; Hayes Beer Distributing Co. $6,325.00; Healthcare Service Corporation $249,932.76; City of Hickory Hills $4,688.00; Hickory Hills Police Pension Fund $1,187,450.63; Hickory Properties, Inc. $2,500.00; Illinois Director of Employment $5,590.08; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $176,779.32; Illinois Public Risk Fund $382,002.65; Imam, Syed $3,600.00; Incipe LLC $10,057.90; Interflex Payments LLC $12,922.19; Internal Revenue Service $147,613.67; K‐Five Hodgkins LLC $2,689.40; Lyon Financial Services Inc. $2,774.11; Lis, Walter G. $3,600.00; Little Company of Mary $4,951.00; L.O.C.I.S. $7,879.48; Manuzak, James S. $3,760.00; Menards $2,745.12; Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. $64,900.18; Modern Carriage Werks Inc. $28,315.44; Mol, Joseph C $4,854.00; Monroe Truck Equipment $2,610.51; Municipal Systems Inc.$21,397.10; Nationwide Retirement Solution $6,600.00; New Vision Lube Svc Inc. $3,152.53; North East Multi‐Regional Training $4,890.00; NRF Inc. $4,130.00; Otis Elevator Company $5,229.74; Patriot Security Group Inc. $5,327.51; Perma‐Seal Basement Systems $13,066.00; Pete's Lawn Care, Inc. $3,520.20; Police Law Institute $3,584.00; Public Safety Direct Inc. $9,629.88; Ray O'Herron Co. Inc. $7,782.95; Regional Publishing Corp. $4,393.45; Reserve Account $3,000.00; Ricoh USA, Inc. $7,405.11; Roberts Park F P D $10,000.00; Robinson Engineering Ltd $19,072.16; Schindler Elevator Corporation $2,849.68; Shamrock Blacktop, Inc. $5,100.00; State Treasurer $3,217.50; Stiegal, Richard A $3,560.00; Tavares, David M. $3,680.00; Thompson Elevator Inspection Service $3,737.00; Tire Services Company $4,782.82; Transameria Retirement Solutions $2,733.00; United Radio Communications, Inc. $11,828.72; United States Postal Service $9,232.00; Vision Service Plan of Illinois $5,615.79; Vulcan Construction Materials $3,308.72; Warehouse Direct Inc. $5,651.25; West Publishing Corporation $2,516.04; Wood, Tom $5,790.00; Wrobel, Arthur G. $3,300.00; W.W. Grainger Inc. $3,802.60; Expenditures under $2,500 total $165,417.30; Forfeiture Fund $710.06; Discretionary Fund $6,348.39; Utility Tax Fund $100,000.00; 911 Service Fund $1,578.78; Working Capital Fund $100,000.00; Working Capital Bond S/F $94,320.00; Waterworks O&M Fund $9,348.08; Sewer Fund $15,064.31; Credit Card Clearing Fund $3,000.00; Payroll Fund $4,261,930.68 Recycling Fund: American Express Travel Related $6,913.25; Refuse Fund $1,841.77 Forfeiture Fund: Burbank Auto & Truck Repair $6,692.76; Johnathan Butkus $21,400.00; Capers LLC $17,000.00; CDW Government Inc. $8,196.79; Currie Motors $51,414.00; Illinois State Police $41,697.00; Positive Promotions $3,503.05; Public Safety Direct, Inc. $2,765.45; Thermo Mechanical Services Inc $14,757.00; Verizon Wireless $4,070.22; Expenditures under $2,500 total $21,285.93; General Fund $17,738.72; 911 Service Fund $22,100.00; Payroll Fund $43,598.67 DUI Fund; Applied Concepts Inc. $1,237.00; Forfeiture Fund $3,883.98 Discretionary Fund: Expenditures under $2,500 total $2,570.56; General Fund $2,521.38 TIF Fund: Louis F Cainkar Ltd $4,008.75; General Fund $8,701.25 Utility Tax Fund‐ General Fund $100,000.00; Capital Projects Fund $860,640.63 911 Service Fund: Aetna Inc. $2,845.00; Capers, LLC $16,600.00; Cook County Suburban Telecom Net 10 $8,000.00; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $9,869.98; Internal Revenue Service $5,933.79; J&L Electronic Service Inc. $13,774.14; Powerphone Inc. $3,582.00; PSAP Concepts & Solutions LLC $5,645.05; Roberts Park F P D $10,000.00; Verizon Wireless $5,524.41; Expenditures under $2,500 total $15,359.81; General Fund $8,042.53; Payroll Fund $79,008.89 Motor Fuel Tax Fund: AC Pavement Striping Co. $101,520.20; D Construction Inc. $302,449.87; Robinson Engineering Ltd $49,735.46 Working Capital Fund: General Fund $200,000.00

Water Capital Projects Fund: HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd $160,245.01; W.W. Grainger Inc. $2,235.09 Sewer Capital Projects Fund: Insituform Technologies USA Inc. $209,827.30; Midwest Water Group Inc. $18,609.33; Robinson Engineering Ltd $46,597.49 Capital Projects Fund: East Jordan Iron Works Inc. $5,186.96; Hasse Constructions Company Inc. $571,949.64; Insituform Technologies LLC $117,994.86; Len Cox and Sons Excavating $17,428.70; Meade Electric Company Inc. $11,497.47; Oak Tree Services Inc. $6,025.00; Robinson Engineering Ltd $31,959.75; Skid Steer Solutions Inc. $8,307.00; Standard Equipment Company $16,000.00; Treasurer, State of Illinois $27,228.41; West Central Municipal Conference $38,799.50; W.W. Grainger Inc. $3,492.06; Expenditures under $2,500 total $4,771.28 Working Capital Bond S/F: CEDE & Co. $94,320.00; Standard Bank & Trust Co. $75.00 Waterworks O&M Fund: Avalon Petroleum Company $26,422.50; Louis F Cainkar Ltd $4,374.92; Constellation Newenergy Inc. $31,110.05; Crowley‐Sheppard Asphalt Inc. $4,673.80; HD Supply Waterworks Ltd $20,153.92; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $56,834.00; Illinois Public Risk Fund $40,214.00; Incipe, LLC $9,684.76; Internal Revenue Service $33,165.61; M E Simpson Co., Inc. $14,040.00; Metropolitan Industries, Inc. $2,904.00; Midco Diving & Marine Services $2,975.00; NRF Inc. $3,750.00; Suburban Laboratories Inc. $4,970.00; United States Postal Service $4,605.00; VCNA Prairie, Inc. $4,902.00; Vulcan Construction Materials $8,514.93; West Suburban Water Commission $1,747,063.14; W.W. Grainger Inc. $4,633.96; Expenditures under $2,500 total $45,402.01; General Fund $102,243.30; Water Capital Projects Fund $101,839.24; Clearing Fund $7,440.51; Credit Card Clearing Fund $3,000.00; Payroll Fund $480,938.14

Continued on Page 9 Sewer Fund: Avalon Petroleum Company $26,422.53; Louis F Cainkar Ltd $3,963.70; Commonwealth Edison Company $5,477.05; Constellation New Energy Inc. $16,486.76; Crowley‐Sheppard Asphalt Inc. $2,731.04; East Jordan Iron Works Inc. $5,456.34; Illinois Public Risk Fund $15,119.68; Incipe, LLC $13,404.75; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $29,165.64; Internal Revenue Service $17,152.82; Midwest Water Group Inc. $8,767.87; NRF Inc. $3,750.00; Robinson Engineering Ltd $18,802.63; T4 Spatial LLC $12,000.00; Vulcan Construction Materials $2,965.32; W.W. Grainger Inc. $3,688.95; Expenditures under $2,500 total $30,495.20;

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any medical care done on the premises, which would prevent nurses from giving flu shots.

“We’re thankful that village officials did change some things from the original version after meeting with us, and I hope there is still more discussion and changes made,” said Tina Rounds, executive director of BEDS. “We continue to have concern about many items in the ordinance that present barriers to our churches’ continued ministry with the homeless in our community,” said McClanahan.

“It’s being painted as some draconian measure. But it is not,” said Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury.

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police department spends patrolling the site and he would add it to the lien the city already has against the property.

Palos Hills Public Works Commissioner Nick Oeffling told the council he has also met with Berles and informed him he must maintain the property.

“My only concern is upkeep and maintenance because right now no one is doing upkeep and maintenance,” Oeffling said. “I talked with (Berles) and he has agreed to maintain the property.

There’s some fencing that needs to be repaired and we discussed having that taken care of by the first of the year.”

Although AAA Funding Inc. purchased the property, it does not officially own it, Pappas explained to the council. Ownership will come only after the company pays approximately $370,000 in back taxes, he said. Berles has indicated to Pappas he believes he can get the taxes reduced.

Mayor Gerald Bennett said if and when AAA Funding does obtain the deed to the parcel, it will be his recommendation the city council makes a motion to condemn the property. The racquetball club building is more than 40 years old and in dilapidated condition, Bennett has previously said.

“When he gets the tax deed you let us know,” Bennett told Pappas. “The first motion I will ask the city council to make is to move for condemnation.”

Pappas said Berles is aware the building must be demolished but that he would remind him the next time they speak.

During a council meeting last month Pappas expressed un-

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up in their names? I think they do,” Mendoza said.

Burke, whose district includes Evergreen Park and portions of Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth, was in total agreement.

“Middle-class families are required to pay their bills in a timely fashion and they should expect the same thing from their government,” Burke said. “Gov. Rauner’s veto of this bipartisan measure was a desperate attempt to hide the damage done to our state by his budget crisis. Enacting this measure despite the governor’s veto will provide some much-needed accountability over how our money is being managed.”

A recent report by the Associated Press found that state agencies have failed to submit $7.5 billion in bills for payment, expanding the state’s debt and incurring additional late-payment penalties.

Rauner vetoed the measure, refusing to reveal the full extent of state debt accrued as a result of the budget crisis.

Hurley said the Debt Transparency Act would increase government transparency and save taxpayers money.

“Because Illinois is facing unprecedented financial challenges, fiscal accountability is important now more than ever,” Hurley said.

“By holding state agencies accountable, taxpayers will have a clearer picture of the state’s finances. Our unanimous override of Gov. Rauner’s veto was a bipartisan effort to bring more transparency to the taxpayers of Illinois.”

Hurley said the Debt Transparency Act provides taxpayers with a clearer picture of how taxpayer dollars are spent. By requiring state agencies to disclose the bills they are holding monthly, taxpayers will know the true extent of the state’s debt along with the estimated amount of penalties paid on late bills, she said.

While agencies are currently required to report this data annually to the state comptroller,

because of it.”

The mayor said the board will have the opportunity to make further changes to the proposed ordinance before also passing it.

She said officials are aware of the costs of the fire alarm systems, and churches will be given time to come into compliance, with what she said is state law now.

Bury also said that renewing the license annually should be a simple process, “The shelter system is a safety net, an important net. I believe it is a lifesaving thing,” she said.

“But the shelters are only open for 12 hours, and for six months out of the year. So we have to have discussions about solving the homeless problem. Anyone who wants to talk to me about that is welcome to do so.” certainty the new buyer would build on the property. He reiterated those statements last week despite noting Berles told him he is in process of finding investors.

“I have some doubts with whether he will go forward with developing this property,” Pappas said. “Hopefully, I will be able to come back in about six months with some answers. Right now there isn’t much more that we can do other than make sure he maintains [the property].

“I’m not sure if he realizes how extensive it is going to be to develop that piece of property.”

If the property does go back up for sale, Palos Hills has indicated they would be interested in purchasing the property.

In other news, Bennett invited state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D18th) to the meeting to provide an update on the happenings in Springfield. Cunningham touched on a few topics, most notably the state finally passing a budget this July after two years without one.

“That was completely unconscionable,” he said of the budget situation. “There was no excuse for it. It was a real failure.”

Cunningham described the budget as “imperfect,” but said it “had to be done.”

“Going another year without a budget was just something we could not do.”

He said the state is beginning to “chip away” at the $15 billion in unpaid bills that are the result of not having a budget for the past two years.

“There are a lot of late fees associated with those bills that have probably affected Palos Hills and many other municipalities,” Cunningham said. “The budget has kind of sucked all of the oxygen out of the room in Springfield as it should. That has been our main focus.” it is outdated by the time it is reported, preventing taxpayers and policymakers from having a clear understanding of the state’s debts, according to Hurley. She said she is committed to finding new ways to protect taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars.

“Working families are already struggling to get by, and we should be making sure that their tax dollars are being spent responsibly,” Hurley said. “I will continue fighting to ensure that Illinois is more transparent with its finances.”

State agencies now only have to report once a year all of their unpaid bills. The information was always due in October, but it only provides information through the previous fiscal year, which ends in June.

The bill had passed the Illinois House in April with 70 votes in favor of the measure and one shy of the supermajority needed to override a governor’s veto. At the time, nine Republicans joined majority House Democrats in support. But Republicans who voted against the bill back then have now reconsidered.

In vetoing the measure, the governor’s office has said the comptroller is trying to micromanage other executive departments and that out-of-date state technology will get in the way of reporting bills every month. The governor reportedly urged the comptroller’s office to release money for upgrades.

Mendoza viewed those comments as a diversion.

“Rather than accuse responsible elected officials of trying to micromanage state agencies, the governor should start managing his agencies’ budgets and honestly disclosing their debts,” Mendoza added.

Burke said that legislators have made the right decision.

“Overriding the governor’s veto sends a message that transparency is a bipartisan issue and that the best government operates in the open, not behind closed doors,” Burke said. “I would like to thank my colleagues on both sides of aisle for setting aside partisanship and doing what’s right for the families of Illinois.”

EXPENDITURES General Fund: Aetna Inc. $502,963.00; AJ Gallagher Risk Management Service $164,324.00; American Express Travel Related $34,103.58; Archer Electric of Chicago $4,555.00; AT&T $27,318.48; AT&T Mobility LLC $2,817.02; Avalon Petroleum Company $26,422.47; BKD, LLP $40,500.00; Brit Insurance Services USA, Thursday, November 9, 2017 Inc. $10,000.00; Burbank Auto & Truck Repair $15,552.35; Louis F Cainkar Ltd $95,167.95; City of Palos Hills $13,469.60; Commonwealth Edison $50,524.23; Comcast Cable $3,929.16; Cook County Department of Public Health $9,852.00; Cook County Treasurer‐E&M Items $5,810.00; Constellation Newenergy, Inc. $15,644.34; CP Holding LLC $2,997.27; Damar‐Kaminski Funeral Home $2,800.00; Display Sales $2,562.00; Donald E. Morris Architect P.C. $8,123.10; Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning $10,716.00; Dunn‐Rite Building Maintenance $20,870.00; EJ Equipment Inc.$2,913.18; Fabiano Printing Graphics Inc. $18,453.60; FIA Card Services, National Assoc. $9,372.83; Fleetpride Inc. $3,541.00; George Allen Cangialosi $2,975.81; Gladstone Painting Company $8,150.00; Golden Gate Nursery Inc. $18,925.00; Guaranteed Technical Services & Co.$6,551.15; Hayes Beer Distributing Co. $6,325.00; Healthcare Service Corporation $249,932.76; City of Hickory Hills $4,688.00; Hickory Hills Police Pension Fund $1,187,450.63; Hickory Properties, Inc. $2,500.00; Illinois Director of Employment $5,590.08; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $176,779.32; Illinois Public Risk Fund $382,002.65; Imam, Syed $3,600.00; Incipe LLC $10,057.90; Interflex Payments LLC $12,922.19; Internal Revenue Service $147,613.67; K‐Five Hodgkins LLC $2,689.40; Lyon Financial Services Inc. $2,774.11; Lis, Walter G. $3,600.00; Little Company of Mary $4,951.00; L.O.C.I.S. $7,879.48; Manuzak, James S. $3,760.00; Menards $2,745.12; Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. $64,900.18; Modern Carriage Werks Inc. $28,315.44; Mol, Joseph C $4,854.00; Monroe Truck Equipment $2,610.51; Municipal Systems Inc.$21,397.10; Nationwide Retirement Solution $6,600.00; New Vision Lube Svc Inc. $3,152.53; North East Multi‐Regional Training $4,890.00; NRF Inc. $4,130.00; Otis Elevator Company $5,229.74; Patriot Security Group Inc. $5,327.51; Perma‐Seal Basement Systems $13,066.00; Pete's Lawn Care, Inc. $3,520.20; Police Law Institute $3,584.00; Public Safety Direct Inc. $9,629.88; Ray O'Herron Co. Inc. $7,782.95; Regional Publishing Corp. $4,393.45; Reserve Account $3,000.00; Ricoh USA, Inc. $7,405.11; Roberts Park F P D $10,000.00; Robinson Engineering Ltd $19,072.16; Schindler Elevator Corporation $2,849.68; Shamrock Blacktop, Inc. $5,100.00; State Treasurer $3,217.50; Stiegal, Richard A $3,560.00; Tavares, David M. $3,680.00; Thompson Elevator Inspection Service $3,737.00; Tire Services Company $4,782.82; Transameria Retirement Solutions $2,733.00; United Radio Communications, Inc. $11,828.72; United States Postal Service $9,232.00; Vision Service Plan of Illinois $5,615.79; Vulcan Construction Materials $3,308.72; Warehouse Direct Inc. $5,651.25; West Publishing Corporation $2,516.04; Wood, Tom $5,790.00; Wrobel, Arthur G. $3,300.00; W.W. Grainger Inc. $3,802.60; Expenditures under $2,500 total $165,417.30; Forfeiture Fund $710.06; Discretionary Fund $6,348.39; Utility Tax Fund $100,000.00; 911 Service Fund $1,578.78; Working Capital Fund $100,000.00; Working Capital Bond S/F $94,320.00; Waterworks O&M Fund $9,348.08; Sewer Fund $15,064.31; Credit Card Clearing Fund $3,000.00; Payroll Fund $4,261,930.68

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EP High School band has a grand time The Evergreen Park Community High School Mustang Marching Band performed for the grand opening of the Krispy Kreme restaurant on Western Avenue last month.

The group played pop tunes to entertain the patrons before and after the ribboncutting ceremony.

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Tickets must be purchased by Mon- the program will keep busy all day.

CHICAGO RIDGE day, Nov. 13 at the Community The sessions will be held on other Recycling Fund: American Express Travel Related $6,913.25; Refuse Fund $1,841.77

1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Glenn Makers Ladies Center, 3450 W. 97th St., Room days kids are off from school on Nov. 15 at Oak View Community 107. Canned donations for the Ev- Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday, Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Auxiliary spaghetti Forfeiture Fund: Burbank Auto & Truck Repair $6,692.76; Johnathan Butkus $21,400.00; Capers LLC $17,000.00; CDW Government Inc. $8,196.79; Currie Motors ergreen Park Village Pantry will Nov. 22. The registration fee is Lawn. Members should check the $51,414.00; Illinois State Police $41,697.00; Positive Promotions $3,503.05; Public Safety Direct, Inc. $2,765.45; Thermo Mechanical Services Inc $14,757.00; dinner be accepted. $27 per day and $32 per day for building signage for the correct Verizon Wireless $4,070.22; Expenditures under $2,500 total $21,285.93; General Fund $17,738.72; 911 Service Fund $22,100.00; Payroll Fund $43,598.67 Glenn Makers American Legion non-residents. More information room number. More information Post 1160 Ladies Auxiliary will can be obtained by calling (708) can be obtained by calling (708) DUI Fund; Applied Concepts Inc. $1,237.00; Forfeiture Fund $3,883.98 hold a spaghetti dinner from 5 599-7337.

529-9028 or visit cineversegroup. to 8 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. Park district to host fall blogspot.com.

Discretionary Fund: Expenditures under $2,500 total $2,570.56; General Fund $2,521.38 Kids take part in turkey 9) at the hall, 10739 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge. The fee for garage, craft sale trot at Prairie View Pond Park district sponsors TIF Fund: Louis F Cainkar Ltd $4,008.75; General Fund $8,701.25 The Hickory Hills Park District the all-you-can-eat dinner is $7 for The Kids Turkey Trot will be trip to see ‘Billy Elliot’ adults and $4 for kids. The din- will hold an indoor fall garage and held Saturday, Nov. 18 at Prairie Utility Tax Fund‐ General Fund $100,000.00; Capital Projects Fund $860,640.63 The Oak Lawn Park District is ner includes pasta meatless sauce craft sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. View Pond, 82nd Avenue and 85th sponsoring a trip to see the Tony with meatballs. A salad, bread Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Krueger Street, Hickory Hills. Children Award winning musical “Billy Elor911 Service Fund: Aetna Inc. $2,845.00; Capers, LLC $16,600.00; Cook County Suburban Telecom Net 10 $8,000.00; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $9,869.98; and desserts will be offered. More Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. will follow Turkey Tom on their liot” on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Internal Revenue Service $5,933.79; J&L Electronic Service Inc. $13,774.14; Powerphone Inc. $3,582.00; PSAP Concepts & Solutions LLC $5,645.05; Roberts Park information can be obtained by 88th Ave., Hickory Hills. Individu- journey around the pond. Kids Porchlight Theater.

F P D $10,000.00; Verizon Wireless $5,524.41; Expenditures under $2,500 total $15,359.81; General Fund $8,042.53; Payroll Fund $79,008.89 als who would like to sell their will receive a long sleeve turkey calling (708) 422-5675.

Transportation service will be items need to register in advance. trot shirt. Youth ages 3 to 5 will offered at 12:15 p.m. from the Oak Motor Fuel Tax Fund: AC Pavement Striping Co. $101,520.20; D Construction Inc. $302,449.87; Robinson Engineering Ltd $49,735.46 A six-foot table in a 10 x 8 foot run at 10 a.m.; 6- to 8-year-olds View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., space will be provided. The seller will run at 10:15 a.m.; and 9- to Oak Lawn. The scheduled return is Working Capital Fund: General Fund $200,000.00 Mayor to give ‘State fee is $20 for residents and $25 11-year-old will run at 10:30 a.m. at about 4 p.m. The fee is $60 for for non-residents. Admission for Two turkeys will be raffled off. residents and $70 for non-residents. ofWater Capital Projects Fund: HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd $160,245.01; W.W. Grainger Inc. $2,235.09 Village’ address the general public is free.

The fee is $13 for residents and The Evergreen Park Senior This is a story of a young boy Sewer Capital Projects Fund: Insituform Technologies USA Inc. $209,827.30; Midwest Water Group Inc. $18,609.33; Robinson Engineering Ltd $46,597.49 $15 for non-residents.

Council will hold its next luncheon Programs off red for who fights to make his dreams and program beginning at 11 a.m.

Capital Projects Fund: East Jordan Iron Works Inc. $5,186.96; Hasse Constructions Company Inc. $571,949.64; Insituform Technologies LLC $117,994.86; Len Cox come true and journeys from the Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Senior kids who are off from boxing ring to ballet class, where and Sons Excavating $17,428.70; Meade Electric Company Inc. $11,497.47; Oak Tree Services Inc. $6,025.00; Robinson Engineering Ltd $31,959.75; Skid Steer school Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. he discovers his passion for dance.

Solutions Inc. $8,307.00; Standard Equipment Company $16,000.00; Treasurer, State of Illinois $27,228.41; West Central Municipal Conference $38,799.50; Film group to view and The Holi-“Day” Off Krew event Evergreen Park Mayor James More information can be obtained W.W. Grainger Inc. $3,492.06; Expenditures under $2,500 total $4,771.28 discuss ‘Breakfast Sexton will give his “State of the for children ages 5 to 12 will be by calling (708) 857-2225.

Village” address at this luncheon. held from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Tiffany’s’ Working Capital Bond S/F: CEDE & Co. $94,320.00; Standard Bank & Trust Co. $75.00 CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park All-for-One Family event After the roast turkey lunch, Ever- Friday, Nov. 10 at Krueger Park green Park’s Double Nickel Chorus Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th District’s weekly film discussion at Ice Arena Waterworks O&M Fund: Avalon Petroleum Company $26,422.50; Louis F Cainkar Ltd $4,374.92; Constellation Newenergy Inc. $31,110.05; Crowley‐Sheppard Ave., Hickory Hills. Kids who are group open to anyone age 17 and will perform.

The All-for-One Family event Asphalt Inc. $4,673.80; HD Supply Waterworks Ltd $20,153.92; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $56,834.00; Illinois Public Risk Fund $40,214.00; Incipe, LLC The fee is $7 for the luncheon. off from school and are enrolled in older, will screen and discuss the will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. $9,684.76; Internal Revenue Service $33,165.61; M E Simpson Co., Inc. $14,040.00; Metropolitan Industries, Inc. $2,904.00; Midco Diving & Marine Services

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$2,975.00; NRF Inc. $3,750.00; Suburban Laboratories Inc. $4,970.00; United States Postal Service $4,605.00; VCNA Prairie, Inc. $4,902.00; Vulcan Construction LEGAL NOTICE Materials $8,514.93; West Suburban Water Commission $1,747,063.14; W.W. Grainger Inc. $4,633.96; Expenditures under $2,500 total $45,402.01; General Fund $102,243.30; Water Capital Projects Fund $101,839.24; Clearing Fund $7,440.51; Credit Card Clearing Fund $3,000.00; Payroll Fund $480,938.14 Continued from Page 8 Sewer Fund: Avalon Petroleum Company $26,422.53; Louis F Cainkar Ltd $3,963.70; Commonwealth Edison Company $5,477.05; Constellation New Energy Inc. $16,486.76; Crowley‐Sheppard Asphalt Inc. $2,731.04; East Jordan Iron Works Inc. $5,456.34; Illinois Public Risk Fund $15,119.68; Incipe, LLC $13,404.75; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $29,165.64; Internal Revenue Service $17,152.82; Midwest Water Group Inc. $8,767.87; NRF Inc. $3,750.00; Robinson Engineering Ltd $18,802.63; T4 Spatial LLC $12,000.00; Vulcan Construction Materials $2,965.32; W.W. Grainger Inc. $3,688.95; Expenditures under $2,500 total $30,495.20; General Fund $78,690.15; Sewer Capital Improvement Fund $100,000.00; Water O&M Fund $2,000.00; Payroll Fund $239,119.71 Clearing Fund: Expenditures under $2,500.00 total $2,589.91; Water O&M Fund $2,944,418.37; Sewer Fund $730,199.57; Refuse Fund $954,290.59 Parkview Apartments Fund: Alberts Jr., Charles H. $3,600.00; California Flooring Ltd $5,575.00; Bryant, Robbie $28,190.00; Constellation Newenergy Inc. $6,444.42; Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning $8,084.00; Harry Miller Appliances Inc. $6,464.00; City of Hickory Hills $17,339.60; James, Mary $6,013.00; McHugh, Timothy $4,950.00; Menards‐Hodgkins $4,798.98; Nicor Gas $26,412.10; Par's Appliance Sales and Service $4,290.00; Perma‐Seal Basement Systems $3,200.00; Safe Electrical Service, Inc. $2,607.00; Shamrock Blacktop, Inc. $6,600.00; Sound & Secure Inc. $4,595.69; Wood, Tom $3,192.50; Expenditures under $2,500 total $18,889.19; General Fund $438,768.00; Payroll Fund $14,869.15

Police Pension Fund: Illinois State Treasurer $4,266.79; Sawyer Falduto Asset Management $28,660.00; Tepfer Consulting Group Ltd $4,800.00; Expenditures under $2,500 total $4,682.77; Pension Benefits under $25,000‐Murphy, Terrence‐ $25,000 to $50,000‐Altman, Dennis; Beckwith Jr., William; Calzaretta, Raymond; Gibbs, Richard; Kollner, Gary; McCauley, Daniel‐$50,000 to $75,000‐Boedecker, Henry; Delia, John; Doherty, Mary Anne; Forsyth, Charles; Jurak, Mark; Lindemann, Russell; Mulack, Gerald; Wagner, Steven‐$75,000 to $100,000‐Barre, Lawrence; Dietz Jr., Thomas; Dulzo. George; Murphy, Michael; Tardi, Michael; Troy, Robert

Payroll Fund: Under $25,000‐Alberts, Joseph; Anifer, Mary Ann; Attreau, Angeline; Ayala, Julio; Baldovin, Raymond; Balducci, Margaret; Bracha, John; Casey Jr, Christopher; Crenshaw, Kirsten; Cypranowski, Lori; Czarnik, Jessica; Dvorak, Daniel; Falzone, Anthony; Falzone Jr., Anthony; Ferrero, Deborah; Fonte, Brian; Gabrysiak, Brian; Gaidomavicius, Edvinas; Garcia, Nadia; Gray, William; Horvath, Joseph; Karlicek, Jake; Knieps, Nicholas; Kozik, Debra; Makropoulos, Steven; Mallon, Michael; McAvoy, Thomas; McHugh, Michael; Mendygral, Brian; Messino, Niko; Morrison, Margaret; Murphy, Joseph; Peart, Beverly; Purtell, Kelly; Schramm, Dan; Soprych, Betty Jo; Spatz Jr., Willaim; Stachnik, Joseph; Szeszycki, John; Szeszycki, Andrew; Trapp, Brian; Varek, Mary; Ventura Jr., Arthur; Waight, Brian; Weitendorf, Norbert; Wright, Erik; Zilinskas, Valentine; Zimmerman, Scott‐$25,000 to $50,000‐Doherty, Christine; Howley, Michael; Lorek, Lisa; Moirano, John; Moneyhun, Jeremy; Schuenemann, Siobhan; Wojturska, Monika‐$50,000 to $75,000‐Bartlett, Joseph; Catizone, D’Lorah; Chicoine II, Scott; Foxx, Diane; Gabrysiak, Marilyn; Hernandez II, Marks; Howard, Susan; Liddell, Ryan; Marciano, Rocco; Marciano, Sharon; Mareska, Clifford; McDonald, Mary; McNeff, Ingrid; Trzeciak, Peter; Vaitkute, Ieva‐ $75,000 to $100,000‐Bajt, Ryan; Boehning, John; Buerger, Geoffrey; Casper, Bruce; Christensen, Dale; Compton, James; Eenigenburg, David; Farrell, Kevin; Franks, Michael; Holt, James; Jurak, Alan; Kollner, Gary; Martinez, Jessica; Mattson. Thomas; Murphy, Terrence; Nelligan, Brian; Pearson, Christopher; Piwowarczyk, Jozef; Roscetti, Joseph; Sodaro, Scott; Udaykee, Brian; Wagner, Heidi‐$100,000 to $125,000‐Benaitis. Mark; Boettcher, Larry; Bray, Jason; Clark, Joseph; Gulczynski. Adam; Hobart Jr., Charles; Lehr, Susan; Lopez, Alejandro; Rattigan, Michael; Stevens, Timothy; Tienstra, Glenn; Wee Sit, Ervin; Wetherald, David‐$125,000 to $150,000‐Vodicka, Alan Special Escrow Fund: K&M Properties $5,000.00 Credit Card Clearing Fund: First Midwest Bank $5,853.22; Illinois National Bank $140.47; General Fund $50,140.86; Utility Tax Fund $370.00; Water O&M Fund $3,935.00; Clearing Fund $436,534.94

Expenditures April 30, 2017 and Interfund Ending

Transfers

Balance

General Fund $ 2,197,761.87 $ 8,620,724.16 $ 8,431,048.91 $ 2,387,437.12

Recycling Fund 8,754.38 .64 8,755.02 0.00 Forfeiture Fund 253,494.87 256,812.46 276,219.59 234,087.74

DUI Fund 7,827.12 2,788.85 5,120.98 5,494.99 Discretionary Fund 2,238.83 7,136.39 5,091.94 4,283.28 TIF Fund 1,050,303.32 122,510.31 12,710.00 1,160,103.63 Utility Tax Fund 3,453,901.32 1,048,319.53 960,640.63 3,541,580.22 911 Service Fund 61,051.47 127,894.13 184,185.60 4,760.00 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 650,504.62 358,036.53 453,705.53 554,835.62 Working Capital Fund 916,627.32 100,722.50 200,000.00 817,349.82 Water Capital Projects Fund 84,971.20 101,903.56 162,480.10 24,394.66 Sewer Capital Projects Fund 157,870.68 250,127.67 275,034.12 132,964.23 Capital Projects Fund 0.00 860,640.63 860,640.63 0.00 Working Capital Bond S/F 73,421.30 94,443.13 94,395.00 73,469.43

Waterworks O&M Fund 614,235.57 2,983,636.40 2,765,854.79 832,017.18 Sewer Fund 342,339.98 748,820.81 635,660.14 455,500.65 Clearing Fund 36,887.18 4,637,714.32 4,631,498.44 43,103.06 Parkview Apartments Fund 613,715.57 538,307.58 614,882.63 537,140.52 Refuse Fund 173,975.48 956,194.02 853,927.01 276,242.49 Police Pension Fund 21,302,793.98 3,925,809.80 1,338,750.93 23,889,852.85 Working Cash Fund 702,511.80 1,206.97 0.00 703,718.77 Payroll Fund 0.00 5,122,965.16 5,122,965.16 0.00 Special Escrow Fund 10,000.36 13,006.52 5,000.00 18,006.88 Credit Card Clearing Fund 3,192.54 497,524.30 496,974.49 3,742.35 Total $32,718,380.76 $31,377,246.37 $28,395,541.64 $35,700,085.49

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Dan M. Schramm, Treasurer City of Hickory Hills

Four-Person Turkey Shoot Scramble 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. More information and to register, call (708) 857-2433

Oak Lawn Park District to host production of ‘A Christmas Carol – The Musical’ Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre Production of “A Christmas Carol -- The Musical.”

The production will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 and Friday, Nov. 17. A performance will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Performances will also be held at 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 12 and 19.

Tickets are $23 for adults and $22 for seniors (ages 60 and older) and children (12 and under). Tickets are available at the Oak View Center, by phone at 708-857-2200, or online at www.showtix4u.com.

For more information, call (708) 857-2200.

Fall Craft Fair and Kristkindle Market

Refuse Fund: American Express Travel Related $844,723.85; Expenditures under $2,500 total $909.44; Water O&M Fund $2,000.00; Clearing Fund $2,793.80; Payroll Fund $3,499.92

RECAP May 1, 2016 Revenue

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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.

A Fall Craft Fair and Kristkindle Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9700 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn.

Various crafters will be on hand and will be selling all kids special items. A European bake sale with all homemade goods will be available. A Christmas room featuring candy and nuts, greeting cards and food service will be included in the festivities. A few spaces are available for additional crafters.

The fee per table is $25. Residents who are interested can call the church office, (708) 422-0193.

Park district to hold 23rd Annual Turkey Shoot The Oak Lawn Park District will host its 23nd Annual Turkey Shoot from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Each participating team will receive 10 free throws for a chance to win a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Teams will consist of one parent and child, ages 4 and up, and be divided into appropriate age groups. The team who makes the most shots in each division will win.

Mini-basketballs and nets will be available for younger children.

There will be raffle prizes for all children. Parents may compete with more than one child.

This event is free for residents.

The fee for non-residents is $6.

Register in advance at www.olparks.com. For more information, contact (708) 857-2420.

The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will host a turkey shoot from 1 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 in the Community Center gym, 8455 W. 103rd St. Pre-registration is required for the free event. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 430-4500.

Annual Ladies Night Out Vendor Fair 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, raffle prizes will be offered at the Annual Ladies Night Out. Residents can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ events/1703274453088923/

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‘Little Kickers’ to receive soccer lessons An instructional session in soccer basics entitled “Little Kickers” for children ages 3 to 5 will be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturdays beginning Nov. 11 at Homerding Park, 116th Street and Oak Park Avenue, Worth. Children will learn all the necessary skills it takes to play such as dribbling, passing, shooting goals and more. The registration fee is $30 for residents and $35 for non-resident. Registration will be held at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth. For more information on Little Kickers and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Kids will look for clues in treasure hunt A treasure hunt for children ages 6 to 10 will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the at Worth Park District’s Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Participants will work together as a team to try and figure out hidden messages that lead to the next clue.

Pizza will be provided for the hunt.

The registration fee is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.

More information can be obtained by calling (708448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www. worthparkdistrict.org.

Volleyball basics to be off red at Terrace Centre Basics in volleyball will be offered from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Mondays, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 18 at the Worth Park District’s Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. The class, for children ages 4 to 6, is designed for them to learn proper technique and concepts of volleyball using equipment that is the proper size. The registration fee is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents. More information about this and other programs can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Worth Park District trip to Jelly Belly Factory

Gam-Anon, an anonymous fellowship for spouses, adult children, family and friends whose lives have been affected by someone with a gambling problem, will meet at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Cardiff Center at St. Linus Parish, 10300 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn. For more Information, call the 24-hour hotline at (708) 8020105, or visit the website at www. gamanonchicago.org.

The Worth Park District is sponsoring a trip to the Jelly Belly Factory and Mars Cheese Castle on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

The reservation fee is $45 per resident and $50 for non-residents, which includes transportation, lunch and the Jelly Belly tour. The bus will depart from the Midlothian Park District, 14500 S. Kostner Ave., at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to return at about 3 p.m.

Guests will take a train ride through the warehouse and learn how to make candy corn, gummies and jelly beans. After the tour, guests will make a quick stop to the Factory Store to stock up on jelly beans.

For more information on the Jelly Belly Tour and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www. worthparkdistrict.org.

Veterans Day ceremony at Town Square Park

Turkey shoot to be held at Community Center

Helping friends, family aff cted by gambling

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ceremony. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place indoors at the Community Center.

The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation will be observing Veterans Day with a ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Palos Hills Veterans Memorial at Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd St. Residents are welcome to attend the special

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CONSUMER NEWS

Thursday, November 9, 2017

COMINGS & GOINGS

Hot dog! Fat Doggy’z opens in Justice

Required withdrawals from retirement plans: What you should know

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he Fat Daddy’z chain has grown again with the Friday opening of Fat Doggy’z restaurant in Justice.

“It’s a hot dog stand,” said owner Mike Martens, who also owns the original Fat Daddy’z in Seneca (southwest of Chicago toward Ottawa) and a second location with the same name at 5437 S. Center St. in southwest suburban Summit.

“We’re known for hamburgers at Fat Daddy’z, so we Bob decided to offer everything burgers at Fat Doggy’z,” Bong but he said. That means hot dogs, sausage etc.

Martens said there would be limited seating at Fat Doggy’z, 7830 Frontage Road in Justice. It’s the former home of Why Not near the intersection of 88th Avenue, Archer Road and Frontage Road.

“We’ll have some picnic tables outside,” he said.

The restaurant will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

“We’ll have delivery to Justice, Willow Springs, Summit and Bridgeview,” he said.

“The industrial areas and schools in particular.”

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at 4 p.m. Friday.

El Famous closes in Orland Park The El Famous Burrito Mexican restaurant chain, which is still reeling from the closure of its original location in Summit because of a fire in an upstairs apartment in early October, has closed its Orland Park location at 14494 S. LaGrange Road.

The restaurant has been emptied out, the phone number is no longer in service and a hand-written sign on the front window says “closed.”

Owners did not return a call so it’s not clear if the closing was related to the Summit fire or if the site is in store for remodeling.

Employees at the chain’s Tinley location said

Fat Doggy’z restaurant opened on Friday at 7830 Frontage Road in Justice.

the Orland restaurant was closed but did not know any more than that.

Closed businesses demolished Demolition crews were busy last week knocking down former restaurants in the southwest suburbs.

Workers began demolition on Halloween of The Dome Restaurant at the corner of Joliet and Wolf roads in Indian Head Park. Property owner Nick Reveliotis said he hoped to sell or lease the property once the building was taken down and the site cleared. The restaurant had been closed for about three years.

Also on Halloween, workers were busy demolishing the former Flame Restaurant at 803 Joliet Road in Countryside. The site will be the home of new city hall and police station.

The Flame was a mainstay in the city from 1958 to 2012 when it closed. Outriggers opened in the same location in 2014 but closed a year later.

Best Buy closes in Lansing The Best Buy electronics store at 17151

Photo by Bob Bong

Torrence Ave. in Lansing closed recently after 24 years in that location.

The Minnesota-based retailer decided not to renew the lease of the 40,000-square-foot big box store. It employed 28 full-time workers and some part-time workers.

Smoothie King opens in Mokena Smoothie King, which specializes in healthy drink options, is now open at 19200 S. LaGrange Road in Meridian Centre in Mokena.

Owners Brian and Kim Griffith opened the Mokena franchise on Oct. 28.

Smoothie King is one of the older smoothie operations. It was founded in Louisiana in 1973 and now has more than 800 locations worldwide.

The Mokena location is the chain’s second in the south suburbs. Another location opened in July in Evergreen Park.

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

Northwestern College launches first bachelor of science program The first bachelor of science program will now be offered at Northwestern College, 7725 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview.

Northwestern College, which first opened its doors in 1902 with just two programs, will be offering bachelor science degree programs with classes to begin this January. Enrollment has begun for the business administration BS degree, which offers two tracks for students to enter. The tracks are logistics-supply chain management and human resources management.

According to Lawrence Schumacher, president of Northwestern College, the selection to put forth business administration as the first BS program was appropriate in that the college was originally founded as a business school.

“When our doors first opened, we were named Northwestern Business College,” Schumacher stated. “But in order to incorporate more healthrelated programs, particularly the opening of the college’s Violet L Schumacher School of Nursing, we made the decision in 2008 to remove the word business from our name. Thus, the decision to launch business administration as the college’s

first BS program is of sentimental significance.”

Northwestern College’s BS in business administration is a four-year program designed to prepare students for a number of careers in both local and global environments. The program will prepare students to work in nearly every industry, including small and large corporations, colleges and universities, health services, social services, government agencies, financial services, insurance companies, and marketing and public relations firms.

In addition to obtaining knowledge in general business principles, this BS degree will provide students two tracks to choose from in the completion of their degree. The human resources management track will provide a depth of knowledge specific to human resources, including workplace health and safety, strategic staffing, organizational leadership, compensation and benefits, employment law, training and development, and HR information systems.

The logistics-supply chain management track will prepare students for careers as logistics/ supply chain managers within a broad selec-

tion of industries and enterprises in companies involving air cargo; parcel delivery; warehousing; distribution; transportation; manufacturing; and large-scale retailers.

“The launch of our BS in business administration comes with great emotion,” Schumacher said. “Northwestern College is a family-run institution, one that my family has been a part of since the 1930s when my mother first enrolled here as a student. She went on to work here for two decades before she purchased the college in the 1950s. My mother then spent 20 years as its president until I assumed the position in 1978.”

According to Schumacher, the expansion to certificates and associate of applied science degrees was accomplished between the mid-1970s through 1990s. The goal of offering bachelor of science degrees had been on the table since then, for the college’s students and graduates have been requesting such expansion.

Day, evening, weekend, online classes and online programs are available. More information can be found at www.NC.edu or by calling toll-free at (888) 205-2283.

ou may spend decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k). But, eventually, you’ll need to use this money. Before that day arrives, you’ll want to be familiar with the rules governing withdrawals — and you’ll want to know just how much you should take out.

To begin with, withdrawals from traditional employer-sponsored retirement plans like these fall under the Internal Revenue Service’s “required minimum distributions” (RMD) guidelines. (You aren’t required to take these distributions from a Roth IRA.) Here are some of the key Scott RMD points to keep in mind: Johnson • You need to take distributions by age 70-1/2. You generally should begin taking RMDs in the year in which you turn 70-1/2. If you don’t take your first RMD during that year, you must take it no later than April 1 of the following year. If you do put it off until April 1, you must take two distributions in one year.

If you don’t take your RMDs on time, you may have to pay the IRS a 50 percent penalty tax on the taxable portion of your uncollected distribution — so make sure you know your dates.

• You can take more than the minimum. You can withdraw more than the RMD, but, as the word “required” suggests, you can’t withdraw less.

• You may be able to delay RMDs in an employer’s retirement plan if you’re still working. If your employer’s retirement plan permits it, you may not have to take RMDs if you are still working and you are 70-1/2 or older. However, this exception won’t apply if you own 5 percent or more of your company.

To determine your RMD, you’ll need to use either the Uniform Lifetime Table, which is based on your life expectancy, or the Joint Life Table, if you have a spouse who is the sole beneficiary and who is more than 10 years younger. Your tax advisor can help you make this selection.

So, now that you know the basic rules of RMDs, you’ll need to consider their impact on your retirement income. As mentioned above, you can certainly take out more than the RMD, but should you?

If you need the extra money, then you’ll have to take it. However, when determining how much you should take beyond your RMDs, you’ll need to weigh some other factors.

For one thing, if you can delay taking Social Security, you’ll get bigger checks, so you might be able to lower the amounts you take from your 401(k) and IRA. Another factor to consider is the size and composition of your investment portfolio held outside your retirement accounts. If you have a sizable amount of investments, with some of them providing regular income, you may be able to afford to take out only your RMDs, or perhaps just slightly more. On the other hand, if your 401(k) and IRA make up the vast majority of your investment holdings, you might need to rely on them much more heavily.

In any case, though, you will need to establish an appropriate withdrawal rate for all your investments to ensure you won’t outlive your money. A financial professional can help you calculate this rate.

Do whatever it takes to maximize your benefits from your IRA and 401(k). They’re valuable assets — so use them wisely.

Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 9741965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office.

The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Chicago Ridge

Second Opportunity Amer to Lukacisin Marian, 10528 Ridge Cove Dr, Unit #24A, $90,000; First Secure B&T Co Tr 5486 to Postacchini Stefano, 5742 106th St, Unit #2C, $84,500; Svitok Sally to Navarro Matthew V, 10600 Oak St, $141,000.

Evergreen Park

Photo by Joe Boyle

Raising money for animal care

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers presented a check of $1,000 to the staff at Chicago Ridge Animal Welfare during the recent grand opening ceremony for the new restaurant that opened in Evergreen Park. The Louisiana-based chain also presented Chicago Ridge Animal Welfare with $500 for food for the animals.

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Caffrey Jessica to Theus Renee, 9715 S California Ave, $190,000; Robles Antonio to Gomez Juan M, 9512 S Hamlin Ave, $110,000; US Bk to Ramirez Alfredo, 8929 S Utica Ave, $65,000; Ashe James to Eichstaedt Thomas, 9516 S Avers Ave, $229,500; Jig LLC to Keelan Patrick T, 2843 W 102nd St, $185,000; Oconnor Richard P IV to Coffey Abbey L, 9313 S Clifton Park Ave, $186,000; Kingsguard Prop LLC to Gabbard Hillary, 2628 W 90th St, $124,500.

Hickory Hills Mcfadden Roland E to Glab Violet A, 8528 83rd Ct, $242,500; Lonero Michael Francis to Alredhwan Suad, 9121 Meadowview Dr, $230,000; Fuel Line Mgmt LLC to Makrham Petroluem Co, 8700 S Roberts Rd, $380,000.

Oak Lawn Okeke Fidelis to Chavarria Arturo Jr, 9633 S Keeler Ave, Unit #1C, $107,000; Holland Mary Ellen Gallagher to Arkawat Vantana, 4021 93rd Pl, Unit #4021D, $127,500; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Cole Matthew, 10324 S Keating Ave, Unit

#3C, $75,000; Falls David to Villanueva David, 8901 49th Ct, $247,000; Schulz Axel W to Rivera Nilda N, 11001 W 111th St, Unit #1001104, $136,000; Janicke James F Tr to Vazquez David, 10841 S Keating Ave, Unit #NW3, $75,000; Shue James to Chavez Norberto, 5308 Kimball Pl, $290,000; Bogdan Home Imprv Inc to Olsen Ruby M, 5840 104th St, Unit #304, $102,500; N Holdings LLC to Clancy Julie, 5404 Otto Pl, $215,000; Mcclellan Anthony to Baker Stephanie J Preshon, 9705 S Kolmar Ave, $237,500; JPMorgan Chase Bk to Suchecki Pawel Grzegorz, 9119 Menard Ave, $98,500; Parus Terence to Garcia Benito, 9510 S Kolmar Ave, Unit #112, $124,000; Kappel Dawn Marie Extr to German Antonio F, 4536 100th Pl, $196,000; Pape Anthony J to Herrera Herlinda, 4625 W 99th St, $194,000; Onjack Lawrence to Hernandez Oscar, 10355 Menard Ave, Unit #2203, $100,000; JPMorgan Chase Bk to Hussein Ayad, 5700 W 88th Pl, $148,500; Gonzalez Juan to Hatfi ld Samuel J, 9102 51st St, $182,000; Lesny Marian to Alzubaidi Nour, 6750 W 89th Pl, $375,000; Fannie Mae to Righteous Oaks Inc, 9720 Pulaski Rd, Unit #9720110, $40,000; Sevening Kelly J to Banda Guillermo, 10932 S Kenton Ave, $235,000; Purdy Richard R to Delatorre Noemi, 9832 55th Ave, $275,000; Vejrazka Daniel to Karva James, 10524 S Pulaski Rd, Unit #P07, $87,000; Valdez Octavio to Maynez Alonso, 9012 55th Ct, $118,000; Lighty Janice L to WasikiewiczJuraszek Ida, 10530 S Parkside Ave, Unit #9, $61,500.

Palos Hills Giffney Sally L to Zalewski Marta D, 11128 Northwest Rd, Unit #11128E, $121,000; Fuangkasae Sangbob to Zakrzewski Lukasz, 10621 Chamonieux Dr, $250,000; Braverman William C to Pearles Alfred, 3 Lucas Dr, Unit #3, $282,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to F E Prop LLC, 10712 S Roberts Rd, $1,102,000; Wilk Brandon to Al Qadhi Moha, 9174 South Rd, Unit #9174C, $148,500;

Stacey-Hazucka Kimberly to Alsmadi Yousef, 10331 S Kathy Ct, $268,000; Amine Muhamad to Collier Leo, 10031 S 84th Ave, $377,000.

Worth Hecht Thomas J to Delgado Erika, 11642 S Ridgeland Ave, $170,000; Stekala Kryzyszgof to Nealis Laura C, 6922 W 115th St, $154,000; Boswell Theodore J Tr to Favia Lisa A, 11601 S Neenah Ave, $246,500; Lally Frank to Alyhabib Khadiga, 10614 S Oak Tree Dr, Unit #3S, $70,500.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of November 6) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 30-year fi ed Jumbo

RATES 3.875 3.375 4.125

United Trust Bank (as of November 6) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 10-year fi ed

RATES 3.990 3.500 3.375

APR 3.920 3.430 4.180

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APR 4.011 3.537 3.428

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Prospect Savings Bank (as of November 7) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 3.875 3.625 3.125

APR 3.988 3.781 3.323

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of November 6) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 3.875 3.625 3.250

APR 3.9777 3.7340 3.3900

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Police Reports

Saluting veterans

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Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn hosted a Veterans Day Assembly Monday to honor veterans and their service. The assembly began with the “Posting of the Colors” led by members of the Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854. Students led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. The keynote speaker was Mike Baukes, a Vietnam veteran and a Chicago police officer for over 30 years.

He encouraged the student body to find a career where “you can always give back,” and asked the students to thank a veteran for his/her service whenever they meet a veteran. The program concluded with a moment of silence and a closing prayer.

Pictured in the photo are members of the Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854 participating in the assembly.

account that would subsequently bounce.

Assault reported A person reported being struck in the face by an unknown person about 3 a.m. Sunday at Durbin’s restaurant, 10154 S. Roberts Road.

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Unlicensed driving Vanessa Duarte, 29, of the 5300 block of South Melvina Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license at 12:29 p.m. Oct. 29 in the 10500 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance and having no rear registration plate light. She is due in court on Nov. 13.

Jennifer D. Washington, 35, of the 1200 block of West 74th Place, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 10:25 a.m. Oct. 28 in the 11500 block of South Oak Park Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance and disobeying a stop sign. She is due in court on Nov. 13.

Jerzy Wrzesinski, 59, of the 13100 block of South Archer Avenue, Lemont, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic collision at 5:20 a.m. Friday at Harlem Avenue and Southwest Highway. Police said the motorcycle he was riding struck another vehicle from behind at a stoplight. He was also cited with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and not having a rear registration light.

He is due in court on Nov. 13.

Rawan M. Almaidsy, 30, of Columbus, Ohio, was charged with driving without a license at 12:09 a.m.

Monday following a crash at Harlem Avenue and Southwest Highway. Police said she was cited for driving without insurance and failure to signal when turning left. She is due in court on Dec. 22.

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Stagg Music Boosters present Art for the Season The Stagg High School Music Boosters presents Art for the Season, an arts and crafts show, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the high school, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills.

The event will also be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at the high school. The twoday show includes over 150 art and craft booths, vendors, raffles, food sampling and entertainment.

On Saturday, the Stagg Madrigal singers will perform followed by Stagg’s jazz band.

Admission is $2 for adults while grammar school children can attend free. All proceeds benefit Stagg High School’s music programs.

Suspended licenses • Eric D. Stone, 26, of the 4500 block of South Halsted Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop in the 7200 block of Southwest Highway at 12:52 p.m.

Oct. 28. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, suspended registration, no front license plate or bumper, defective backup lights, defective rear windshield, and tinted windows. He was also cited for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia after police said a small bag of marijuana and a pipe were found in the car. He is due in court on Nov. 13.

• Jason Sweiss, 35, of the 15700 block of Acacia Drive, Orland Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license in the 6700 block of West 107th Street at 10:27 a.m. Oct. 30. Police said he was also cited for improper use of an electronic communication device and speeding. He is due in court on Nov. 13.

• Munadel M. Zeidan, 39, of Hickory, N.C., was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:21 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 7200 block of West 107th Street. Police said he was also charged with driving without insurance and failure to signal when required. He is due in court on Nov. 13.

• Joseph Johnson, 48, of the 10900 block of South Harlem Avenue, Worth, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 9:18 a.m. Sunday following a traffic collision on his block. Police said he reversed into traffic and struck another vehicle. He was also cited for improper backing and having an obstructed windshield. He is due in court on Dec. 22.

• Ahmed H. Nowara, 35, of the 10700 block of South Oak Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 11:15 a.m.

Monday in the 11000 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for blocking an intersection, failure to signal when required, driving without insurance and having a tinted window. He is due in court on Dec. 22.

Police reports are provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

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Chicago Christian High School volunteers assisted and helped run events during a Special Olympics event on Nov. 1 at Moraine Valley Community College. Chicago Christian High School students who helped out were (front row, from left) Spencer Riice, Nick Jelderks, Bethany Regnerus, Hannah Dieck, Ellie Gallman, Marley Bulthuis, Anna Schnyders, Lyndsey Sather, (second row, from left) Anthony Luciana, Emma Vander Plaats, Emily Goudzwaard, Anna Huisenga, Blake Vande Kamp, Madeline Brouwer, Tyler Ellens, Brooke Sieber, Hannah Isenmann, Claire O’Neill, (back row, from left) Mark Kamp, Trent Riemersma, Nathan Holwerda, Brooke Veldman, Zach Bulthuis and Casey Starostka.

Chicago Christian students volunteer at Special Olympics event The Chicago Christian High School National Honor Society students volunteered their time on Nov. 1 at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills to help with an annual event that that is similar to the Special Olympics.

The majority of athletes were wheelchair-bound and had little strength or range of motion. Each athlete had a good time and received

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During the event, each author had their own table for patrons to stop by and chat, as well as purchase signed copies of their books. The authors participated in panel presentations for aspiring writers.

“As an author, participating in local author fairs is wonderful, as you get to actually meet the people who will later read your book,” said Lesleigh Nahay, author of “Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life.”

“That’s a pretty magical thing that

Incarnation School to host open house and game night

a gold medal. The Chicago Christian students helped guide athletes around to various events and several of them actually ran events.

Representing Chicago Christian High School for the day of activities were Spencer Rice, Nick Jelderks, of Palos Heights; Bethany Regnerus, Palos Heights; Hannah Dieck, Ellie Gallman, Marley Bulthuis, Orland Park; Anna Schnyders, Orland Park;

Lyndsey Sather, Anthony Luciano, Emma Vander Plaats, Palos Heights; Emily Goudzwaard, Ann Huisenga, Oak Lawn; Blake Vande Kamp, Madeline Brouwer, Tyler Ellens, Brooke Seiber, Hannah Isenmann, Oak Lawn; Claire O’Neill, Mark Kamp, Orland Park; Trent Riemersma, Nathan Holwerda, Brooke Veldman, Zach Bulthuis and Casey Starostka, Palos Heights.

An open house and game night will be offered for current and prospective families at Incarnation Elementary School, 5705 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16.

Incarnation offers 3-year-old preschool to eighth-grade classes.

Open enrollment for the new trimester is being accepted. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 385-6250.

doesn’t happen when your book is bought from a store or online. For both readers and writers, a library is almost a second home, so it’s a perfect venue for this convergence.

It’s a great set-up for aspiring writers as well, to meet people in the time-point they’re hoping to get to themselves, to network and get advice and guidance, and possibly join their local writers’ group.”

Nahay, who travels from Dyer, Ind. to attend the bi-monthly meetings of the Oak Lawn Writer’s Club, wasn’t the only author pleased with the turnout of the fair, which gathered more than 50 patrons.

“A library that values the local authors is an institution that believes in literacy on many levels,” said Cleo Lampos, author of “A Mother’s Song,” “Teaching Diamonds in the Tough: Mining the Potential in Every Child,” “Second Chances,” ”Miss Bee and the Do Bees” and “Cultivating Wildflowers.”

Lampos’ compassion for children who experience poverty, broken homes or foster care is based on her own experiences as a child.

Her father died when she was 3, and her step-family moved often. Born in Colorado but raised in Iowa and Wisconsin, Lampos attended nine

schools before beginning high school.

Library staff said patrons had the opportunity to connect and relate with authors like Lampos in a casual environment.

“Those interested in writing or becoming published enjoyed the opportunity to sit down and talk to so many authors who have been in their position and can answer their questions,” Apple said. “Book lovers also enjoyed browsing unique books for sale and finding a book they might not know even existed. It was a great chance to start holiday shopping for the book enthusiasts on your list.”

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE Make a jewelry holder

A program on “DIY Jewelry Holder” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Participants can learn how to create a jewelry carry case. Basic sewing machine knowledge is required. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at wwwchicagoridgelibrary.org to sign up for the free program.

Use better cleaning products

‘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

To review, discuss A program on better cleaning products will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, ‘I Am Big Bird’ book Nov. 13 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Patrons can learn how to make greener and safer cleaners in this hands-on workshop with Anna Stange. Guests will use simple, non-toxic ingredients like soap, baking soda, vinegar, Borax, citric acid and essential oils to make disinfectant, dishwasher detergent and laundry soap.

To register for this free program, call the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Examine ghosts, paranormal

The Evergreen Park Reel Discussions will focus on the book, “I Am Big Bird: The Carol Spinney Story” at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. This is a portrait of Carol Spinney, the puppeteer responsible for creating worldwide icons out of Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch for the last 45 years. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

A program on the “Ghost After Life” Book club to discuss will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, ‘Hidden Figures’ Nov. 16 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Terry Fisk will discuss his confrontations with the skeptic James Randi. He will also talk about ghost investigations with medium Allison DuBois (the real-life inspiration for the hit CBS series, “Medium”) and psychic Chip Coffey (from TV’s “Paranormal State” and “Psychic Kids”). This session examines some of the believed haunted locations in Illinois personally investigated by Fisk. He will share photos, case histories, eyewitness accounts, and ghost lore. Residents can sign up for the free program by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

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.

Craft supply swap Residents can get rid of craft supplies that are collecting dust in the closet by bringing them to the craft supply swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Patrons can bring in any craft supplies

that are willing to trade. Guests will have an opportunity to converse with other individuals and will have the chance to bring home something new. Residents can bring any and all gently-used craft supplies that they are no longer using use to the library on Thursday, Nov. 9 or Friday, Nov.10. Those who donate supplies will receive a ticket to get into the swap at 10 a.m. Those who do not donate can come to the swap at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is limited to taking one plastic grocery bag of items. Any supplies that are left after the swap will be donated to Goodwill.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club will meet The Stranger Than Fiction Book Club will read and discuss “The Mind’s Eye”

by Oliver Sacks at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 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

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, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. 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

Author of Stick Dog series to visit library Tom Watson, author of the Stick Dog series, will be on hand beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov 13 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills.

Watson will talk about his books, writing, drawing, and much more. The program is for children ages 2 to 7 accompanied by caregivers. An autograph session will be offered after the program.

Holiday desserts are offered at library “Holiday Desserts with Chef Maddox” will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Green Hills Library. Chef Maddox will demonstrate a few desserts just in time for the holidays. Samples will be provided. Registration is limited to 75.

This event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Science lab for children A science lab session by Miss Emily will be held for children ages 6 and under accompanied by a caregiver at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Green Hills Library. Registration is limited to 25.

Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

‘Passport Pals’ will gather “Passport Pals” will be held for children ages 7 and up at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive. Children can attend the monthly sessions and “travel to a

new country” to learn about the history and culture of those nations. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

‘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.

The event is for adults only. One lucky person will win a copy of the movie.

Popcorn will be served. Register online at 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 mini-pumpkin cheesecakes. Participants will also take home the recipes. Registration is limited to 30.

Register online at 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 24 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 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 greenhillslibrary.org.

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Former NFL player visits Chicago Christian Former Chicago Christian High School football player Jason Vander Laan visited Chicago Christian High School to talk to the current student body in chapel. Vander Laan was a standout player for Chicago Christian and Ferris State University, where he was a two-time Harlon Hill Award winner and holds the all-time NCAA rushing record for quarterbacks. Vander Laan recently played for the New York Jets and he shared his experiences in football. He encouraged the student body to give their best in everything they do, especially their spiritual life. Vander Laan is seen above with members of the Chicago Christian varsity football team.

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Moraine Valley women’s soccer players spray each other with sparkling cider Sunday to celebrate a sparkling 5-2 victory over Waubonsee on Sunday to win the Region IV title and qualify for nationals for the third straight year.

Moraine women’s soccer team heading to nationals for third consecutive year

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

In the first half, there was rain.

After the match, there was champagne.

Well, actually it was Martinelli’s Gold Medal sparkling cider. But it had the same vibe of a champagne celebration Sunday afternoon after Moraine Valley Community College’s women’s soccer team beat Waubonsee 5-2 in Palos Hills to win the Region IV tournament and advance to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I National Championship for the third year in a row.

Pool play begins Monday in Melbourne, Fla. As of this paper’s deadline, the field was not seeded.

Moraine is ranked 14th in the nation and brings in a 17-0 mark and this is the third time that thirdyear coach Al Palar has taken an unbeaten team to the nationals.

But the Cyclones were 0-4 and outscored 16-2 in those matches.

Palar thinks that could change this year.

“The last two years we were successful because we had one or two difference makers and quite a few role players,” he said. “This year, we have a complete team. We defend really well and every match we create (offensive) chances and we’ve beaten a ranked team already (Parkland College, 2-1 in overtime on Sept. 2) and that’s the type of team we will see at the national tournament.’’

Palar earned the Region IV Coach of the Year Award and Brooke Janeczek was named the Player of the Year. The freshman who played at Lockport High School scored 25 goals during the regular season for the Cyclones and she said that was a huge surprise.

“I played defense until my junior year and then I played forward and I scored a few goals but this is kind of new for me,” she said. “I didn’t know that this was in me.’’

Janeczak scored two goals in Sunday’s win while freshmen Samantha Moran (Sandburg), Karen Montoya (Eisenhower) and Bedour Elbeitoni (Stagg) also scored goals against Waubonsee. The Cyclones beat Waubonsee buy the same 5-2 score during the regular season.

Other players on the squad are sophomore Edith Benitez (Reavis), freshman Zaida Chacon (Queen of Peace), freshman Claire Collevy (Marist), freshman Sylvia Kordaczka (Lockport), Zulma Montoya (Eisenhower), freshman Yesenia Perez (Eisenhower), sophomore Grace Rollins (Oak Forest), freshman Patricia Rzadkosz (Reavis), sophomore Jillian Steinke (Andrew), sophomore Eve Stolzenbach (Beecher), freshman Abby Tiemersma (Chicago Christian), and freshman Jennifer Warja (Andrew).

Palar grew up in Plainfield and was a four-year starter at St. Xavier University. He helped the Cougars make it to the NAIA nationals his junior season.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Marist’s Abby Callahan jumps for joy after the final play in Friday’s two-set victory over Mother McAuley in Class 4A supersectional play.

Marist advances to volleyball state semifinals with win over defending champion Mother McAuley

By Jeff Vorva

THE FINAL FOUR

Sports Editor

Whenever the Marist and Mother McAuley volleyball teams play each other, the intensity always seems to reach the boiling point.

But for the first time in the history of the neighborhood rivalry, a bid to the state tournament was on the line.

And those fans who had to be turned away because McAuley’s gym was already holding approximately 2,500 fans…well…they probably reached their boiling point, too.

Anyway, the two state powers went at it and the two fan sections were screaming as if it were a rock concert. In the end, Marist pulled off a 25-21, 25-16 victory over the defending national champions FriPhotos by Jeff Vorva Marist girls volleyball players celebrate a win over Mother day night in the Class 4A Mother McAuley Supersectional in Chicago.

McAuley and a trip to the state semifinals.

The schedule for the Class 4A girls volleyball state semifinals and finals at Redbird Arena in Normal:

FRIDAY • St. Charles North vs.

Minooka, 7 p.m.

• Crystal Lake Central vs.

Marist, 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY •Third-place match, 7:25 p.m.

• Championship, 8:55 p.m.

Marist (39-1) made it to state for the second time in school history (the first coming in 2011) and avenged its only blemish on the season as the RedHawks dropped a 25-20, 2517 decision to the Mighty Macs on See MARIST, Page 4

SANDBURG’S JACOBS FINISHES SIXTH AT STATE

Fighting Irish, fighting illness

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Dylan Jacobs of Sandburg took sixth place at the IHSA Class 3A State Boys Cross Country Meet on Saturday. He was hoping for a state title but a viral infection slowed him down.

PEORIA — It was quite a week for Sandburg senior Dylan Jacobs.

He experienced the thrill of getting a huge decision off his chest when he verbally agreed to attend Notre Dame.

But he also experienced a viral infection, which threw his running out of whack.

Eagles coach John O’Malley tossed around the idea of holding his star runner out of Saturday’s Illinois High School Association Class 3A State Meet at Detweiller Park even though Jacobs was favored along with Lyons’ Danny Kilrea (another Notre Dame verbal commit) to win the race.

O’Malley gave Jacobs the green light to run and the senior was able to run second for a portion of the race and finished in sixth place with a time of 14 minutes, 36 seconds. Kilrea won in 14:08.

“No excuses — I tried to race my race and Danny deserved to win this race,’’ Jacobs said.

Last year, Jacobs finished third in the state and earlier this

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“It was the worst timing,” O’Malley said of Jacobs’ illness.

“We wanted to make sure the members of the team didn’t get sick or get injured. But the kid has the biggest heart in the world and he felt awful. He was totally congested. It was really tough for him. With a quarter to go I told him we needed him for the team and he passed two guys.’’

The Eagles finished ninth, which is their fifth straight top10 finish, which includes a state title in 2015.

Sandburg senior Robbie Sieczkowski took 38th with a 15:00.

Junior Nico Calderon took 62nd with a 15:14, senior Xander Furmanek was 112th with a 15:32and sophomore Ben Giblin was 132nd with a 15:37.

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Moraine Valley runners form strong link together in nationals

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Moraine on a roll

Moraine Valley’s Samantha Moran gets ready to score the first goal in a 5-2 victory over Waubonsee on Sunday. The victory gave Moraine the Region IV title and qualified the Cyclones for nationals for the third straight year.

Moraine Valley’s cross country team qualified for the nationals for the first time since 2008 on Oct. 28 by winning the Region IV tournament and the Cyclones are ready for more success Saturday when they hit the Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

The way coach Dmitri Dimizas sees it, a good showing at the National Junior College Athletics Association national meet hosted

by Iowa Central, depends on the whole team — not just the top couple of runners.

“Cross country is different from other sports because it’s a ‘weak link’ sport,’’ Dimizas said. “Other sports can have a superstar carry their team, but here it doesn’t matter how strong your fastest runner is.

Successful teams need strong depth and this year we had the right amount of it.

“A couple of (Moraine’s runners) had an off day (during the Region IV meet) but their teammates stepped up and that says a lot about these guys. The score was so close that they didn’t know they had won until it was announced and their reaction

might have been the best part of the day.

Now we’re going to look towards the national meet and hope to end the season on a high note.”

Jordi Rangel (an Eisenhower High School graduate) took third in the Region IV meet Sept. 28 in Dixon with a time of 25 minutes, 53 seconds to help the Cyclones win by two points. David Alvarez (Sandburg) finished seventh, Diego Arana (Oak Lawn) ninth, Lou Cavalier (Sandburg) 16th and David Nino (Lincoln-Way East) also scored.

Calista Stefaniak (third place with a 20:35) and Theresa Orr (12th place) also qualified for nationals individually for the Cyclones.

Volleyball: The Cyclones beat Black Hawk College in three games Nov. 1 to earn a spot in the Regional IV semifinals.

Kelly Lind had 17 kills and Elizabeth Coffey added six.

Women’s basketball: The Cyclones, which qualified for nationals last year, will have a tough time repeating that accomplishment as they had just seven players available in a 76-57 loss to St. Louis Community College on Thursday. Kristin McGee had 17 points and eight rebounds for Moraine.

St. Xavier University

Cross country: Ellie Willging (Freeport) and Alan Guzman (Morton CC) won individual Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference title at the conference meet in Elgin. Those two, along with Sierra Downey (Morton CC), Abel Hernandez (Shepard) and Gabriel Esparza (Eisenhower) qualified for the NAIA Championships, which take place Nov. 18 in Vancouver, Wash.

Women’s basketball: The Cougars, ranked second in the nation, opened the season 2-0 including Saturday’s 83-75 win over 10th-ranked Morningside. Kara Krolicki scored 29 points and hit seven 3-pointers.

Trinity Christian College

Cross country: Megan DeWeerd and April Van Ryn finished second and third respectively in the CCAC meet and qualified for the NAIA nationals.

Men’s basketball: The Trolls pulled off a 71-63 home victory over Calvin College as Caleb Jokman scored 17 points.

NO. 10 SXU 30, OLIVET NAZARENE 29 (2 OT)

Mike Ivlow, fighting for yards in a win over St. Francis on Oct. 28, scored what turned out to be the winning touchdown for St. Xavier University in the second overtime of a win over Olivet Nazarene on Saturday.

Cougars living on edge while tying for conference crown

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Getting down by two scores for the third week in a row again did not hurt St. Xavier University in the win column.

But it was close.

Trailing 23-9 at halftime, the Cougars came back in the second half to knot the game up at 23 and survived a 30-29 home decision to Olivet Nazarene when the visitors opted to go for a two-point conversion in the second overtime and were stopped.

A few seconds after sweating out the victory, the Cougars celebrated as they clinched a share of the Mid-States Football Association crown — the eighth in school history. They can win the title outright — and an automatic NAIA Championship Series bid — if they beat Robert Morris University on the road at 3 p.m. Saturday in Arlington Heights. As it stands now even a loss to RMU shouldn’t hurt their chances for a national bid, but it would hurt their seeding

and the possibility of hosting a first-round game.

The Cougars are ranked 10th in the nation by NAIA coaches but continue to dig holes early.

They were down two scores to St. Ambrose before going on a tear and winning 41-28. They also were down two scores to the University of St. Francis (Illinois) before coming back for a 30-28 win in Joliet.

Against Olivet (5-5, 1-3), the Cougars (81, 4-0) grabbed a 30-23 lead in the second overtime on a Mike Ivlow (171 yards on 25 carries) 3-yard touchdown run.

After Olivet scored, Jesse Gonzalez made his 13th tackle of the game to prevent Olivet from scoring the game-winning two points.

This was the Cougars’ first overtime since a wild 75-69 four-OT loss to Morningside in the first round of the NAIA Championship Series in 2015. It’s just the fourth overtime in team history and the Cougars are 3-1 in those contests.

Sophomore Alex Martinez threw for 221 yards and Khristian Lett had 15 tackles to keep the Cougars perfect at home with a 6-0 mark.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Hoops tournament teams announced

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The high school basketball season is here.

The girls in Illinois start up Monday and Marist announced its teams and schedules for its ninth Thanksgiving Tip-Off Classic, which runs from Wednesday through Nov. 22.

Crete-Monee, Lincoln-Way East, Plainfield East, Rich Central and Willowbrook join the RedHawks in the six-team, round-robin tournament.

St. Laurence makes its debut in girls basketball on Tuesday at the Providence/Beecher Fall Classic at Beecher. This is the first season the school had girls enrolled.

The boys kick off on Nov. 20 and one of the local tournaments already announced its schedule as the District 218 Thanksgiving Tip Off Classic at Shepard and Eisenhower will get rolling.

On Nov. 20 Marist faces Southland Prep at 5 p.m. at Shepard and at 6:30 p.m., its’s the battle of Palos Heights as Shepard faces Chicago Christian.

At Eisenhower that night, Richards challenges Perspectives at 5 p.m. followed by Eisenhower against Andrew.

Pool play continues on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22.

On Nov. 23, Shepard hosts the seventh place game (10 a.m.), the fifth-place game (11:45 a.m.), the third-place game (1:30 p.m.) and the championship (3:15 p.m.)

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Detweiller remains Virgin territory for another year

EORIA — Every couple of years, someone comes along that has cross country fans drooling in hopes that Craig Virgin’s record is about to fall.

And it never happens.

On Nov. 4, 1972, the Lebanon High School senior zipped through Detweiller Park and won the Illinois High School Association State Cross Country meet in 13 minutes, 50.6 seconds. It was astounding then. It’s astounding now.

Athletes now are bigger, stronger and faster than they were in 1972. Records are broken all the time.

But this one?

This one endured.

The latest serious attempt was supposed to come this year as Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs and Lyons’ Danny Kilrea were good candidates to give it a run. Two Sandburg runners in the past — Tom Graves and Lukas Verzbicas — broke 14 minutes but could not break the record.

Jacobs ran an astounding 13:57.50 on the course during a meet earlier in the season. Kilrea ran some low 14s on other courses and folks who do their calculating mused he had a great shot at it.

A lot of experts said this could be the year. And Saturday would be the day.

But two things happened.

First, Jacobs developed a viral infection during the week.

“Where he was (after winning the Class 3A

Hinsdale Central Sectional Oct. 28) and how confident he was and how good he looked physically — he was ready to take a crack at that record,” Eagles coach John O’Malley said. “But on Tuesday, he started to get sick.’’

Second, early Saturday morning it rained enough to make the course near impossible for record-breaking.

It wasn’t a total muddy mess and people weren’t falling all over the place. But the ground was soft enough to prevent an ill Jacobs (who finished sixth with a 14:36) or a healthy Kilrea (who ran a great race and finished with a 14:08 to win the state championship) from coming close to the record.

“After I saw the rain, I was ready to throw a time out the window and just compete,” he told the MileSplit Illinois website.

Virgin is 62 now and Randy Sharer wrote a book about him “Virgin Territory: The Story of Craig Virgin, America’s Renaissance Runner.”

The book was released in August and to see what some of the Amazon readers had to say, this isn’t just a 300-plus page puff piece on an Illinois legend who enjoyed national and international success. Some warts are shown and wounds exposed.

But no matter what happened good or bad to the man one thing is certain.

That three-mile stretch at Detweiller Park has been Virgin territory for 45 years.

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point

Lyons’ Danny Killrea won the IHSA Class 3A state meet Saturday and was expected to give Craig Virgin’s state record a challenge. But rain made the conditions soggy enough where that didn’t happen.

Photo by Jeff Vorva Photo by Jeff Vorva

Cecilia Light (No. 1797) a freshman from Marist, was the area’s top girls state finisher at state as she claimed 46th in the Class 3A race.

Cross Country Continued from Page 1

Jacobs plans to compete in the Nike Cross Country Regionals Saturday in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Marist finished 24th in the Class 2A race with sophomore Thomas Leonard leading the way with a 48th-place finish at 15:41. Junior Lucas Pennix finished 136th with a 16:32..

In the Class 3A girls race, Marist

freshman Cecilia Light took 46th with a 17:48. In Class 2A, Evergreen Park’s Kayley Burke claimed 158th with a 20:00. In Class 1A, Chicago Christian’s Emily Damstra took 63rd with a 19:11.80.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

For the second week in a row, Wally Findysz picked nine out of 10 winners and maintained a one-game lead over Rookie Randy, who was the King during the regular season. The other bozos are hoping to gain ground this week. We have a few Gilligans, who are on their own islands this week with Vorva picking Springfield Sacred Heart, Whalen taking Minooka, Findysz taking Benet, and Rakow taking Mt. Carmel and St. Laurence. Sink or swim, fellas:

Last week Postseason Regular season Loyola at Marist Providence at St. Laurence Minooka at Edwardsville Nazareth at Springfield Sacred Heart Benet at Lincoln-Way Central Lake Zurich at St. Rita Mt. Carmel at East St. Louis Batavia at Lincoln-Way West Oswego at Lincoln-Way East SXU at Robert Morris University

JEFF VORVA 8-2 15-5 74-15 Loyola Providence Edwardsville Sacred Heart LWC St. Rita ESL Batavia LWE SXU

TORI! TORI! TORI!

JASON MAHOLY 8-2 15-5 68-21 Marist Providence Edwardsville Nazareth LWC St. Rita ESL Batavia LWE SXU

WALLY FINDYSZ 9-1 18-2 71-18 Marist Providence Edwardsville Nazareth Benet Lake Zurich ESL Batavia LWE SXU

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Photo by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence running back Tori Clinton said that coach Harold Blackmon told him to have fun and he has run for 775 yards in two playoff games.

Clinton, Vikings are just having fun with it Some people just see the numbers.

They see 400 yards in this game, 300 yards in that game. They see touchdowns runs of 60, 70 and 80 yards.

But on Saturday night, St. Laurence senior Tori Clinton was getting clobbered over and over again by the Hinsdale South defense in the second round of the Illinois High School Association Class 6A playoffs in foggy Darien. But he bided his time and when the fog cleared, he rushed 29 times for 369 yards and touchdown runs of 74, 73 and 62 yards in a 32-16 victory.

Yep, he took his share of punishment. But when he was able to elude those hits…

“This is the playoffs – there are no easy games,” he said. “Our coach (Harold Blackmon) always says to have fun with it. Don’t think about it. Just run. I let my instincts take over. These boys (Hinsdale South) absolutely came to play. I give them credit. They definitely did their work on film.

“But I can’t let one mishap play take us down the rest of the game.

It’s all about being resilient.’’

Clinton scored on the first play from scrimmage on a 74-yard dash to put the Vikings on the board and after Hinsdale South (6-5) grabbed a 16-13 lead, he scored on the Vikings first offensive play from scrimmage for 73 yards. He

IHSA PLAYOFFS ROUND 2 credits lineman Jerell and Jerry Carey, Myron Lewis, Kyle Ecker and Brendan Cavanaugh plus some receivers who aren’t afraid to throw in a hard block or two for his success.

The Vikings (8-3) host the Catholic League Blue’s Providence Catholic at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Despite Providence’s 7-4 record, this is a team that is viewed by some analysts as a threat to play in the state championship game.

“That’s a very disciplined team and this is no joke,” Clinton said.

“We need to focus and have complete execution. Providence is known to have a good team but the Vikings are known to be able to be able to overcome anything.

That’s what we’re here for.’’

St. Laurence also scored when quarterback Devon Rembis found Christian Booker for a 39-yards score and DeMari Valentine picked up a rare opportunity with his hands on the ball and scored on a 39-yard run off a fake punt.

“We had been running that play (in practice) since the summer and it was time to bring it out,” Valentine said. “It was clutch time and we just had to find a way to put the ball in the end zone.

When your number is called, you have to do it.’’

Adam Andrews and Eddie Pierson each had nine solo tackles for the Vikings while Sean Lange had two assists and two sacks.

IHSA THIRD-ROUND CAPSULE PREVIEWS LOYOLA AT (10-1) MARIST (11-0) THE FACTS: Sixth-seeded Loyola visits third-seeded Marist 7 p.m.

Saturday in the Class 8A quarterfinals. Marist is located at 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago.

HOW THEY GOT HERE: Loyola survived a 35-32 victory over New Trier in the opening round and won a convincing 28-7 second-round game over Hinsdale Central. Marist pummeled Oak Park, 44-0 in the first round and owned a 37-0 lead over Curie before settling for a 3714 victory on Saturday.

NOTEWORTHY: Coach Ron Dawczak and his troops face the toughest team on their schedule. The last time the two teams hooked up was the 2015 state championship and Loyola won, 41-0. Some say that there are a few holes in the Ramblers’ game but they have a 10-game win streak since opening the season with a 20-14 loss to Phillips. They beat fellow quarterfinalists Mt. Carmel, Providence and St. Rita by a combined score of 93-24.

NEXT: The winner faces either 15th-seeded Minooka or 26th-seeded Edwardsville in the semifinals.

PROVIDENCE CATH. (7-4) AT ST. LAURENCE (8-3) THE FACTS: Providence, the 13th seed in the South bracket visits eighth-seeded St. Laurence at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Class 6A quarterfinals. St. Laurence is located at 5556 W. 77th St. in Burbank.

HOW THEY GOT HERE: Providence beat Richards, 31-12, in the first round and Normal Community West, 33-7, in the second round.

St. Laurence bounced Quincy 48-28 in the first round and doubled up Hinsdale South, 32-16, in the second round on Saturday night in Darien.

NOTEWORTHY: Vikings coach Harold Blackmon has guided his team to two straight semifinals and is aiming for a third. Those Vikings fans who want to play the common opponent game won’t be happy.

Providence beat St. Rita 28-21 and St. Ignatius 35-6. St. Laurence lost to St. Rita 24-19 and St. Ignatius 28-13.

NEXT: The winner faces either second-seeded Nazareth Academy or sixth-seeded Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin in the semifinals.

— Capsules compiled by Jeff Vorva

RANDY WHALEN 9-1 17-3 75-14 Loyola Providence Minooka Nazareth LWC St. Rita ESL LWW LWE SXU

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JOE BOYLE 8-2 16-4 69-20 Marist Providence Edwardsville Nazareth LWC St. Rita ESL LWW LWE SXU

Marist’s success in slop leaves Curie mudder-ing

A look at the stats of St. Laurence running back Tori Clinton in the playoffs:

By Jeff Vorva

BOB RAKOW 8-2 15-5 67-22 Loyola St. Laurence Edwardsville Nazareth LWC Lake Zurich Mt. Carmel Batavia LWE SXU

Photo by Phil Arvia

Since many area high school football teams play on artificial surfaces, Marist’s Delonte Harrell’s muddy uniform during Saturday’s playoff game at Rockne Stadium seems downright nostalgic.

On a rare day when he seemed to be multifaceted Marist’s only offensive option, Delonte Harrell had no shortage of choices in describing the muddy track at Chicago’s Rockne Stadium.

“Slippery. Slick. Confusing. Difficult,” the senior running back said.

“Words of that sort.”

Maybe for everyone else. For Marist’s mudder, the conditions were a springboard to a 226-yard, three-touchdown day as the RedHawks posted a 37-14, second-round Class 8A state playoffs win over Curie.

Third-seeded Marist (11-0) will host No. 6 Loyola (10-1), a 28-7 winner over Hinsdale Central, in a quarterfinal contest at 7 p.m. Saturday.

“It was really tough to make cuts,” Marist coach Ron Dawczak said. “We knew we were going to have to run North and South. We took what we could get.”

The RedHawks gave 19th-seeded Curie (8-3) a steady diet of Harrell — he had 36 carries — and precious little breathing room. The Condors, who ran for 540 yards and didn’t throw a single pass in a first-round upset of Lyons, managed 62 yards rushing on 26 carries through three quarters against Marist’s impressively stingy first-string defense.

The RedHawks have allowed just over 11 points per game on the season, in part because they don’t care who makes the plays.

Jake Duerr led the charge with 10 tackles while Elijah Teague had 10 and Charlie Laurencell added eight.

“No one makes a stop by themselves,” Duerr, a junior linebacker, said. “Everyone does their job. If we can eat up two blocks and our brother makes the play, that’s basically making the tackle as well.”

Facing reserves in the final period, Curie managed touchdown runs of 76

and 86 yards, respectively, by D.J Howard and Antonio Howard. Those scores came after Marist built a 37-0 lead behind its version of a hurry-up offense.

The RedHawks took little time between snaps to maximize their manpower advantage over the Condors, who listed just 26 players on their roster.

“We know they’ve got great players, but not a lot of players,” Dawczak said.

“We did want to go at a quicker pace to see if we could wear those guys down.”

Marist took control quickly, Harrell scoring from 57 yards out on the game’s second snap. On the ensuing pooch kick, Laurencell recovered a Condors fumble, setting up an eight-play, 38-yard scoring drive featuring eight straight Harrell runs — the last for a five-yard touchdown.

Thomas Gillen added a 26-yard field goal to make it 16-0 with 1:09 to play in the first quarter. Just 25 seconds before halftime, the Condors bit on a play fake to Harrell, allowing Mike Markett (5-of-8, 52 yards, all in the first half) to connect with Billy Skalitzky for a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 23-0 Marist lead.

Harrell (20 yards) and Markett (2 yards) added second-half rushing TDs. The meeting with Loyola will be a rematch of 2015 state title game, when the Ramblers trounced the upstart RedHawks, who squeaked into the playoffs at 5-4, 41-0 to complete an unbeaten season. Loyola has been at least a semifinalist in seven of the last eight seasons.

“They’re a great team,” Dawczak said.

“The last time we played them left a bad taste in our mouths. … We’re looking forward to the challenge.”

“We all dressed for that game,”Duerr said of this year’s juniors and seniors.

“That team was 5-4 and went on a great run in the playoffs. We just did our best, basically.

“But we aren’t thinking about the past. We just look to the future.”

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Images from a wild week of postseason volleyball

Marist defensive specialist Natalie Davidson makes a spectacular diving play in the second set of the RedHawks’ two-set supersectional victory over Mother McAuley on Friday night.

Chicago Christian players react after a point (left photo) against Aurora Christian but are later stunned (right photo) after dropping a three-set Class 2A sectional final match to the Chargers on Nov. 1 in Palos Heights.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence players celebrate a Class 2A sectional victory over Evergreen Park on Oct. 30. It’s the first year for girls sports at the Burbank school and the Vikings reached the sectional final before bowing out to Tinley Park.

Evergreen Park’s Claire Quigley had a little fun smiling and posing and looking at the scoreboard during a brief delay to the start of the second set at the Brooks Sectional on Oct. 30.

Mother McAuley star hitter Charley Niego’s often hair-raising volleyball career came to a close on Friday with a loss to Marist. She had nine kills and nine digs in the two-set setback.

Mother McAuley students enjoy a written jab at Marist fans bragging about their numerous state championships.

But Marist beat McAuley in two sets in Friday’s superectional at McAuley and the RedHawks hope to bring home their first title this weekend.

Marist

Continued from Page 1 Sept. 12. Friday marked the first time Marist beat McAuley since Sept. 29, 2012 — a seven-match losing skid.

“We were prepared for everything we were going to see,” RedHawks coach Jordan Vidovic said. “We had a very specific game plan and executed it as perfectly as we possibly could. The seniors on our side — and this goes way deeper than this season — were not going to lose this match.’’

“I’ve been going to Marist for four

Marist’s Savannah Thompson has her arms in the air and Grace Green (white uniform) reacts after Maggie Meyer (middle in black) pounds down a kill against Mother McAuley Friday night in Class 3A supersectional play.

years and this was the first win we were able to pull out,” said senior Savannah Thompson. “This being the road to state, it was pretty special.’’

The RedHawks challenge Crystal Lake Central (33-3), a team that had to battle its way out of a tough McHenry County volleyball area that also features Huntley, Prairie Ridge and Cary-Grove.

Playing in a large arena that will not be half filled will be a different dynamic than Friday with a packed house that was loud and rocking the whole match.

“It’s not going to be a walk in the park,” Thompson said. “But this experience prepared us for what’s coming

up next.’’

Maggie Meyer led the RedHawks to state with 13 kills and Thompson added 12. Setter Molly Murrihy had 33 assists and Grace Green had 14 digs.

Charley Niego, who closes out an illustrious career with the Mighty Macs, had nine kills and nine digs while Moira Mixan came up with six kills and six digs while Nancy Kane added 19 assists.

“This stung a lot,” said Niego. “But overall my career, this has been a great experience winning the state and national championships last year. I’m excited for my next four years at Notre Dame but I will always be cheering on the Macs.’’

McAuley finished 35-5 and despite the departure of Niego, had enough sophomores and juniors go through the wars this year to stay strong in the next two seasons.

Even though it resulted in a loss, coach Jen DeJarld hopes her team will remember this match was able to generate this type of excitement and atmosphere.

“It’s a game they will always remember,” DeJarld said. “The seniors were able to play their last game here. It’s hard but when they get to college and tell their new teammates they played in front of 2,500 fans, they might not believe them.’’

The area had six teams win regionals and make it to sectionals.

In Class 3A, St. Laurence made it to the Brooks Sectional final after beating Evergreen Park, 25-17, 25-15, on Oct. 30 but suffered a 22-25, 25-15, 25-7 loss to Tinley Park in the championship on Nov. 1. It is the first year the Burbank school is opened to girls and this was the first girls team in school history to win a regional.

In Class 2A, Chicago Christian was a state hopeful, but dropped a 22-25, 2519, 25-20 nailbiter to Aurora Christian in the Knights’ own sectional on Nov. 1.

In Class 4A, Sandburg was eliminated

by Marian Catholic 25-21, 25-21 in the Marist Sectional on Oct. 30.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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BRIAN RIEGLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 6304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, December 5, 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. 23-27-405-047-0000.

Commonly known as 12409 South Forest Glen Boulevard, Palos Park, Illinois 60464.

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.

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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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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Houses For Sale 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.

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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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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O&A MOVIE REVIEW

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ is surprising entry to list of Marvel films If superhero movie malaise is starting to affect you, don’t worry. You’re not alone. When viewing the big releases coming out for a possible review this week, “Thor: Ragnarok” was certainly the biggest and the one that demanded the most attention. Let’s just say I was less than enthused to see it.

Not that I’m not a fan of the work that Marvel Studios has done (see my past reviews for “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 and “Spider-Man: Homecoming” from earlier this year), but the idea of a third Thor just held no appeal. So, there is something to be said for how this film won me over as much as it did.

Thor, God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) is back to defend his home world of Asgard from his long lost sister, Hela (Cate Blanchett, hamming it up bigger than she did in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”) – a super being hell-bent on domination of not just Thor’s planet, but every planet.

In order to do so, she sends Thor to a distant planet where he is forced into gladiatorial combat for a hilariously weird and cruel emperor (Jeff Goldblum). But Thor finds he has an unlikely friend on the planet, the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), who just may help him save the day….

Reading that summary, it may be apparent as to why this movie held no particular appeal initially. It sounds both looney (even for a comic book movie) and homogenous all at the same time. What helps this particular entry along is the satirical, borderline meta humor in the script by Christopher Yost, Craig Kyle and Eric Pearson as well as the exciting direction of Taika Waititi.

The Thor movies have so far been a mixed bag.

The first, directed by Kenneth Branagh all the way back in 2011, was a Saturday morning cartoon in the

BRIAN LAUGHRAN guise of a Shakespearean tragedy. Weird and uneven, but fun nonetheless. The second installment, “Thor: The Dark World” (2013, directed by Alan Taylor), was blithe in spirit – despite its title, but moot in point.

Waititi understands that Thor is ridiculous as a premise and therefore is ripe for teasing, but also recognizes that this character exists in a world of grandeur and demands compelling visual storytelling.

Waititi delivers on both accounts with humor that lands perfectly almost every time and shots composed to look like great paintings (or Led Zeppelin album covers) of Norse legends come to life to do battle.

The adventure is long, however. The adventure takes too long to start with a first act burdened by exposition and an extended cameo by another Avenger (I won’t spoil who) that is so long, tired and unamusing. It’s a marvel it didn’t wind up on the cutting room floor.

Blanchett is a fun villain, but her antics are largely overshadowed by Goldblum’s. Thor is a fun character, affably played by Hemsworth, but how often does he have to learn the lesson “Pride goeth before a fall”?

Still, as far as fun times at the movies go, you could do a lot worse. “Thor: Ragnarok” is average fair as Marvel movies go, but that’s still better than most.

RATING: B-

Palos Village Players stage ‘The Producers’ The Palos Village Players will present the third production of their 76th Season, “The Producers,” a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics

by Mel Brooks, at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at Palos Park Recreational Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Tickets are $22 ($20 for students and seniors) and can be reserved by credit card at palosvillageplayers.com or by calling (877) 787-8497. Hackney’s Restaurant, 123rd and LaGrange Road, offers a discount of $5 for anyone attending a performance. Reservations are available at (708) 448-8300.

Season tickets are available online or at the box office for $50.

Fading Broadway producer Max Bialystock is desperate to get to the top of his profession and accountant Leo Bloom proposes that a flop can make as much money as a hit. The two set out to produce the worst musical ever

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Featured in the production are Jamie McGuffage (front), Larry Symanski (left) and Andrew Dicksen.

to hit Broadway.

The catch is that they need to raise two million dollars to finance the show. They then plan to take

the money and head to Rio because they expect the show to close after just one performance. Against all odds the show is a hit.

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“CARS 3’’: Nostalgia paradoxically gives the latest chapter of the animated Disney-Pixar franchise a certain freshness — and definite emotion — as Owen Wilson again voices race car Lightning McQueen, who finds his standing in his sport threatened with being sidelined by a newer, faster brigade of automobiles. He invokes the spirit of his mentor Doc Hudson (voice of the late Paul Newman, heard in a sequence made for the original movie) as he tries to ensure the continuation of his career. Bonnie Hunt and Larry the Cable Guy are among other returnees to the voice cast, with newcomers including Armie Hammer, Kerry Washington, Chris Cooper, Cristela Alonzo and Nathan Fillion. Sportscaster Bob Costas and actual racing veterans Jeff Gordon, Junior Johnson, Richard Petty, Kyle Petty and Darrell Waltrip also are heard. *** (G) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE CROWN: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON’’: John Lithgow recently won a richly deserved Emmy for his portrayal of Prime Minister Winston Churchill in this widely acclaimed Netflix drama, also starring Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, who takes the British throne at a time of national tumult. The script by Pe-

ter Morgan — who also explored the monarch’s later years in, appropriately, “The Queen’’ — also examines her life as a newlywed from 1947 through the mid-1950s, in what is being planned as a sixseason series (Season 2 is slated to begin streaming on Dec. 8). Matt Smith plays Elizabeth’s husband Prince Philip in a sterling cast that also includes Vanessa Kirby, Eileen Atkins, Victoria Hamilton, Jeremy Northam, Jared Harris and Stephen Dillane. **** (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “THE GLASS CASTLE’’: Former gossip columnist Jeannette Walls’ memoir fuels this drama, which features Brie Larson (“Room’’) — who previously worked with director Destin Daniel Cretton on “Short Term 12’’ — as the adult Walls, but really gives the film’s showcase role to Woody Harrelson as her iconoclastic father. His drinking is part of his colorful personality, but also of his sometimes dangerous unpredictability ... which especially manifests itself in a harrowing scene in which the dad tries to move young Jeannette past one of her fears by throwing her into the deep end of a pool. Naomi Watts plays her mother, and Max Greenfield (“New Girl’’) also is featured.

DVD extras: three “making-of’’ documentaries; deleted scenes; interview with Walls. *** (PG13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “WESTWORLD: SEASON ONE’’: Michael Crichton’s original movie concept of a resort where lifelike androids fulfill guests’ wishes gets added complexity — and that’s putting it mildly — in this HBO series

adaptation that recently was the most-nominated cable series at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards (with 22 bids). Anthony Hopkins plays the site’s founder, who resists others’ intentions for it ... including eliminating two romantically involved “hosts’’ (Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden) by having an attack staged on the entire park. Ed Harris assumes Yul Brynner’s film role as the sinister Man in Black. Principal cast members also include Jeffrey Wright, Thandie Newton, Luke Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Clifton Collins Jr. and Rodrigo Santoro. DVD extras: “makingof’’ documentaries outtakes; Comic-Con panel. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD)

COMING SOON:

“ATOMIC BLONDE’’ (Nov. 14): Charlize Theron stars as a Cold War-era MI6 operative who gets very physical and lethal toward her enemies. (R: AS, N, P, V) “WIND RIVER’’ (Nov. 14): An FBI agent and a tracker (Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner) work together to probe a murder on a reservation. (R: AS, P, V) “THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD’’ (Nov. 21): Samuel L. Jackson plays an assassin who needs a longtime nemesis (Ryan Reynolds) as his protector. (R: P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Orland Presbyterian Church to feature arts and crafts festival

The Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, 13401 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park, will hold an arts and crafts festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.

Admittance is free. The festival will present over 50 crafters and feature lunch, baked goods and raffles.

For more information, call (708) 448-8142.

SSO concert focuses on song divas

Southwest Symphony Orchestra and David L. Crane its music director presents Symphonic Pops: The First Ladies of Song with Helen Welch at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 in the Ozinga Chapel Auditorium at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive, Palos Heights.

The SSO welcomes Helen Welch back to the stage, as she turns the spotlight on the great divas and the songs they immortalized, including Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Karen Carpenter and Adele .

Tickets are $22 to $27. Senior 65 and older will pay $17 to $22. The student price is $7 and children younger than 10 will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information and tickets, call (708) 802-0686, or email southwestsymphony@ gmail.com This program is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

The Center to help students create stockings

The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead.

For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• Instructor Liz Credio will help students create their own Handmade Christmas Stockings from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Students will choose from a variety of Christmas fabrics to create their Christmas stocking.

Students may choose to make a bone- shaped stocking for their pet. Credio will help students take turns on our sewing machines to complete these one-of-a-kind pieces. Those interested are asked to register five days prior to class so Credio can embroider names on fabric for the stockings. If time allows students might be able to create two stockings for an extra fee. The workshop fee is $20 plus a $15 materials fee.

• The Why SAGE luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. A farm to table meal will be featured with items that were grown and raised as part of the Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education program at The Center. Following lunch, Amy DiDominicis, The Center and SAGE program director, will talk about SAGE’s growth in 2017 and why SAGE products are better for the community and families. The luncheon cost is $22 and reservations are necessary.

• Bowmaking will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Florist George Mitchell will demonstrate how to make bows quickly and beautifully. Then, students will start with a bolt of simple floral ribbon and progress onto bows that are professional looking. The class will also move on to a variety of other wider and fancier ribbons, including the traditional red velvet for Christmas bows. Students will go home with a variety of ribbons ready for packages, wreaths, and other décor. The class fee is $12 plus a $12 materials fee, and students are asked to bring a basket or bag for carrying the completed bows.

•Creating pinecone Christmas ornaments and decorations will be the focus of a workshop being held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Students will use pinecones of all shapes and sizes and an assortment of materials to create festive Christmas ornaments such as elves, reindeer, Christmas trees and whatever else their imaginations can come up with. The instructor will be Karen Signore.

Teens invited to country-themed night

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

For more information, call (708) 532-0500. These are free events for youths in seventh through 12th grade.

• A country-themed night runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. Free food samples will be provided by Outback Steakhouse.

• Students will learn about Planning a Holiday Party from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. Students will hear from an expert in the event-planning business. From brainstorming ideas to figuring out all the details, students will learn how to plan a holiday party.

• Plant Lettuce in a Bag will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. Students will make a mini-greenhouse using a plastic sandwich bag and potting soil to grow lettuce seed indoors during the winter.

• High school students will focus on Computer-Generated Images from 3:45 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Students will learn the fundamentals of computer-generated imagery, three-dimensional animation and character animation.

A Superhero Costume Contest and Trivia Night will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Students are invited to dress up as their favorite super hero and participate in superhero trivia.

Famous Dave’s will provide free food samples.

Illinois Philharmonic to honor Bulgaria

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will be playing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive, Palos Heights.

The Nov. 18 concert honors Bulgaria’s upcoming EU Presidency January to June 2018 in a program that features two Bulgarians, composer Pancho Vladigerov and conductor Stilian Kirov.

Also on the program, guest organist David Schrader joins the orchestra for Copland’s Symphony for Organ and Orchestra. This piece features Ozinga Chapel’s 46-rank pipe organ in a three movement American work.

A pre-concert question and answer session with Schrader and Trinity Christian College’s Professor Helen Van Wyck will be hosted by IPO board member Dr. Charles Amenta from 6:25 to 6:50 p.m. in the auditorium. Trinity’s student jazz ensemble will perform in the Grand Lobby from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.

Single tickets start at $25 in advance. Student tickets are $10 and group tickets are available with a minimum of seven patrons.

Ticketing fees may apply. New subscriber rates of up to 40 percent off are still available for three, four, five or all six-concert packages.

For more information or to order tickets, call (708) 481-7774.

The IPO Ozinga Chapel box office opens one hour before the performance on concert night.

Moraine Valley presents free fall concerts

Music ranging from holiday selections and soulful blues to classic swing, gritty funk and more will be featured during concerts performed this fall at Moraine Valley Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The concerts are free and open to the public.

The Moraine Valley Symphony Orchestra, comprised of student and community players, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 inside the Dorothy Menker Theater. The ensemble will perform a variety of orchestral literature from the Baroque to present day.

Exploring a range of styles for its “88th Avenue Swing: An Evening of Big Band Standards, Holidays and More,” will be presented by the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Douglass Bratt at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 in the Dorothy Menker Theater.

The concert will feature swinging big band music and holiday hits, including music by Sonny Stitt, Randy Brecker, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, and Charles Mingus. Special guest will be vocalist Mona Roy. The Moraine Valley Concert Band will present, “Christmas Music and More,” an afternoon of holiday selections and contemporary works at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 in the Dorothy Menker Theater.

The concert includes “Concertino for Clarinet” featuring Moraine Valley faculty member Patrick Rehker.

“A Night of Percussion” will be performed by the Percussion Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 in the Dorothy Menker Theater. The concert features everything from night themes to loud drums, gentle chorales to Led Zeppelin and musical chipmunks. The ensemble will be using percussion instruments and sounds such as vibraphones, xylophones, drums, trashcans and cowbells.

For more information, call the FPAC Box Office at (708) 9745500.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone might appreciate your romantic side in the week ahead.

A romantic partner may command your attention and spark your creativity. A friend or social group, however, could distract you from duties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Good intentions and helpfulness might not be enough, as accuracy and precision are needed to keep all the wheels turning smoothly.

Initiate important financial and business projects in the second half of the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Work out details that are sticky by being analytical rather than picky. In the week ahead you might find that someone close vacillates between being generous and economical. You should learn to roll with the punches.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You never appreciate the highs until you get low. It is possible that you see only what you want to see and become disillusioned in the week ahead. Use that energy

constructively to put misconceptions to rest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A brief period of misunderstanding could put you at odds with someone important in the week to come.

Romantic yearnings could cause you to ignore wisdom and act against your better judgment, so be discreet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You understand the value of being practical as well as imaginative.

Whatever challenges you encounter in the week ahead can be put into better perspective by getting more information and being more understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Group events and activities might have a pointed agenda. In the week ahead it might be in your best interest to find ways to have a good time with friends. You can plan a shopping spree or a night out with buddies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may receive pleasant reminders that you are loved and valued as this week unfolds. Focus on making a partnership stronger and enjoy supportive relationships.

Your smallest efforts may add

up to large achievements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): All things come to those who wait. This week you can adjust your viewpoint if you focus on being patient. Rather than rehashing the past you can dream about ways you can achieve a better future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Whatever you can imagine can become reality. You may be inspired to do something important in the week ahead. You can count on having the stamina to follow through on a project close to your heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Frivolous fantasies could develop in the week ahead. You may have your heart riveted on the wrong person or thing. Your more serious friends could keep you on the right path and misplaced enthusiasms in check.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are able to form a sharp image of a fuzzy concept. Since you have the ability to put your ideas into action your week ahead can be highly productive. Use your creativity and imagination in constructive ways.

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WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Get a jump on Thanksgiving and put this classic pie recipe on your menu now

By Wolfgang Puck The fourth Thursday in November comes early this year. With only three weeks to get ready for Thanksgiving, that can put a lot of pressure on those who rightly consider the holiday their biggest home cooking occasion of the year.

Let me help you take a major step in your planning by solving the question of what to serve for dessert by sharing this classic Spago version of an all-time holiday favorite: pecan pie.

Many people who have tried this version tell me it’s the best pecan pie they’ve ever tasted.

But, when you bake it and take a bite yourself, you will probably note that there’s nothing too out-of-the-ordinary about it. No chocolate chunks or drizzle, no added spices, not even any of the flecks of bacon that seem to find their way into even sweet recipes these days. It’s a straightforward pecan pie.

So, what makes the pie so memorable? Like any really good cooking, it is quality results from an accumulation of small details that all add up to a big, noticeable difference.

Let’s start with the pie pastry. I start by making my own rather than using something storebought. I like to use what the French call pate sucree, which translates simply as “sugar dough,” a very basic pastry that takes just minutes to prepare in a food processor and bakes up especially sweet and crisp.

Then there’s the filling. Instead of using vanilla extract to flavor the syrupy mixture that typically binds the pecans together, I start with a whole vanilla bean, scraping its tiny seeds into butter that I melt and brown to enhance the nutty flavor. For the same reason, I also like to add a spoonful of Frangelico, a widely available hazelnut liqueur, which also emphasizes the nuttiness. And I’m proud to say I include just about as many nuts as can fit into the pastry shell; a full pound of them - both a base of chopped pecans and then concentric circles of pecan halves.

You won’t find a thin layer of nuts sitting atop a thick layer of syrup in this pecan pie!

You’ll also notice that I bake the pie in a tart pan with a removable bottom, available in any well-stocked kitchen supply store or online, rather than a pie pan.

That ensures that the filling has an even thickness right up to the edges, for more uniform baking.

You may be tempted to give the recipe a try now, three weeks before Thanksgiving. Go ahead!

You’ll probably want to make it again and again, all the way through the holiday season.

PECAN PIE Makes one 9-inch (22.5-cm) pie, serves 8 • 1 pound (500 g) sugar

dough (recipe follows) • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus extra for coating the tart pan • 1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise • 1 1/3 cups (335 mL) light corn syrup • 2/3 cup (185 mL) packed light brown sugar • 1 large egg • 3 large egg yolks • 1 tablespoon Frangelico or brandy • 1/4 pound (125 g) chopped pecans • 3/4 pound (375 g) pecan halves • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1 1/2 pounds (1.5 kg) • 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup (85 mL) granulated sugar • 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled

Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat to 375 F (190 C). Meanwhile, lightly but evenly rub the inside of a 9-inch (22.5-cm) tart pan with removable bottom with some butter, or coat with nonstick spray.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the sugar dough into a circle 11 inches (27.5-cm) in diameter. Loosely roll it up on the rolling pin, then unroll over the tart pan, pressing the dough into the pan. With the tip of a knife, carefully trim the edges.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

For the filling, put 3 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. With the back edge of a knife, carefully scrape the seeds from each vanilla bean half; add the pod halves and scrapings to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes, taking care not to let the butter burn.

Scrape the melted butter into a medium mixing bowl; remove and discard the vanilla pod. Add the corn syrup, sugar, whole egg and yolks, and liqueur. Whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

To assemble the pie, place the prepared shell on a baking tray.

Spread the chopped pecans over the bottom. Carefully arrange the pecan halves on top, rounded sides up, in concentric circles, starting along the outer edge. Evenly ladle the filling over the nuts, to reach the top of the shell.

Place the baking tray in the oven and bake until the filling feels firm when lightly, quickly touched and the edges of the pastry are deep golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for about 20 minutes.

To unmold, use the back of a spoon or a knife to tap all around the side of the tart pan. Place the pan on top of a wide-mouthed jar or can narrower than the pan.

Gently free the outer ring, letting it slip down the side of the jar.

Return the pie to the rack to cool completely.

Use a sharp knife to cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

and cut into small pieces • 2 large egg yolks • 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar, and pulse on and

off once or twice. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine meal.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream. Scrape into the processor bowl and process until a ball begins to form, adding additional cream as necessary to bring the

dough together.

Carefully remove from the processor bowl and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Store any unused dough wrapped airtight in the freezer, thawing overnight in the refrigerator before use

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