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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Candidates line up for mayoral races Contested battles will be fought in Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Worth By Dermot Connolly

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Volunteers place canned goods in a box in preparation for the annual Christmas Baskets event held Sunday at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post in Worth.

COLD DAYS, WARM HEARTS AND HELPING HANDS Volunteers shrug off freezing temps in order to get Christmas baskets to needy in Worth

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EP residents to see 3.4 percent increase on property tax bill By Sharon L. Filkins The Evergreen Park Board of Trustees approved two ordinances for tax levies — one for the Village of Evergreen Park and one for the Evergreen Park Public Library — during last Monday night’s meeting. The bottom line: A 3.4 percent increase in residential property tax bills. For the village, the amount to be levied upon all taxable property within corporate limits of Evergreen Park is $6,116,901 for the fiscal year beginning Nov. 1, 2015 and ending Oct. 31, 2016.

By Joe Boyle Beth Lode likes to refer to the annual Christmas Baskets event in Worth as a well-oiled machine. Lode, one of the co-chairs for the Holiday Basket Committee for the Mar rs-Meyer More coverage American Leof the gion AuxilChristmas iary at 11001 Baskets S. Depot Ave. effort: in Worth, has Page 4 been through this drill before. The event was held Sunday morning at the post, and Lode said she is appreciative of the volunteers who have helped distribute the food and toys to families in need. Those families live in Worth, Lode pointed out. She applauded the efforts of so many people who want to help bring some holiday cheer to residents who are having a difficult time.

With the filing period over as of Monday, campaigning can begin for local municipal races that will be decided in the April 4 consolidated elections. The mayoral races in Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge and Worth are contested, and they promise to be among the most interesting ones to watch. In Oak Lawn, Mayor Sandra Bury is running against longtime trustee Robert Streit, who is aiming to deny Bury’s bid for a second term. Both are running as independents, as are all the Oak Lawn candidates this time around.

An optometrist who owns Complete Vision Care in the village, Bury beat incumbent Dave Heilmann in 2013. She says she has delivered on her promises of increased transparency, getting fair share payments from Advocate Christ Medical Center in lieu of taxes, and economic development. “It has been an incredible privilege to serve the community I love as mayor. These past four years have gone by very quickly, and there is much more work to be done,” Bury said in a statement. “We have a great team in place.” She said her team negotiated

According to John Sawyers, village treasurer, the funds from the increase, amounting to $1,432,174, will go toward the village’s police and fire pensions. The remaining $25,719,499 appropriation will be used for the General Corporate Fund toward administration costs, the street department, citizen services, parks, recreational, police and fire services, the Community Center, property maintenance and other projects. To put the levy in perspective, Sawyers explained that while 10 See EVERGREEN, Page 10

The season of believing Bags are packed with food to later distribute to needy families in Worth during the annual Christmas Baskets event at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post.

“This dates back to the 1940s,” said Lode, who is assisted by co-chair Mary Frestel. “We have been doing this all these years and I have been out here for 46 years. We get a lot of support. We even have one family who came here from Warrenville to help out.” Lode said the Christmas Baskets event runs smoothly

largely because it has been an annual event dating back to the end of World War II. The job is a labor of love for Lode and the auxiliary, post members and other volunteers. But she adds that the need is great. She anticipated that over 70 families, including over 145 children, will need help. On Sunday morning, Lode could

be found inside the post asking children, teens and adult volunteers to pack boxes and bags with canned goods and produce. She also was passing out numbers to volunteers who would place them on the packages and to the drivers who would pull up in their vehicles See HELPING, Page 10

Palos Hills officials say ‘Let there be light’ By Michael Gilbert Palos Hills officials are hoping to shed some light on one of the city’s darkest spots. Aldermen Joe Marrotta and Ricky Moore (both 4th Ward) told the council at last Thursday’s meeting they are recommending the installation of street lights on 99th Street at 84th Avenue and 82nd Court. The council is expected to vote on the matter at the meeting on Jan. 5. Moore said the idea of street lights at that

location has been “an ongoing conversation over the years” because the road is “narrow, dark and without sidewalks.” “The problem is at night when you have kids or adults walking down that road,” Moore said. “It’s dangerous because it is so narrow and dark.” The impetus to move forward with the installation of street lights at this time stems from a phone call Ald. Pauline Stratton (2nd Ward) recently received from a resident who noted how dark and narrow the street is

and how it can be difficult for pedestrians, Moore said. There are no street lights currently on 99th Street from 86th Avenue to 82nd Avenue, he added. Installing solar-powered lights in the area as opposed to the standard electric appears to be the direction the council is headed. Both Moore and Marrotta expressed interest in solar lights, and Public See PALOS HILLS, Page 10

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Pre-K students at St. Patricia Elementary School in Hickory Hills celebrated “The Polar Express” by dressing in their pajamas and, with “Believe” tickets in hand, going on a make-believe train ride. Teacher Lauren Plumb said it was a magical day for the class.

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

FBI increases award in hunt for ‘Midday Bandit’ who robbed two area banks

By Tim Hadac

The hunt for a serial bank robber who hit two banks in the southwest suburbs has intensified, with a Federal Bureau of Investigation announcement that its reward related to the case has been increased to $25,000. According to Michael J. Anderson, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the FBI, the reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of the “Midday Bandit” was increased after a donation of $5,000 by the Chicago Crime Commission. The Midday Bandit is suspected of com-

mitting 12 bank robberies in the Chicago area since June 2014, including two in Oak Lawn — at the TCF branch inside the JewelOsco at 8801 S. Ridgeland in 2014 and at MB Financial Bank, 9701 S. Cicero — earlier this year. The latest stick-up on Aug. 12 at the Chase Bank branch occurred at 2 N LaSalle St. in Chicago. The robber earned his moniker based on the time of day the bank robberies were reported. They all occurred primarily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. On each occasion, the Midday Bandit entered the bank, approached a bank em-

ployee and made a demand for money while threatening harm to bank employees and customers. To date, there have been no physical injuries reported in connection with the robberies. The Midday Bandit is described by witnesses as a black man in his late 30’s, about 5-foot-11, and 160 to 175 pounds. He has worn glasses and a variety of hats during the robberies. He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone recognizing the Midday Bandit should call 911 immediately. Others with useful information are encouraged to call the Chicago FBI at (312) 421-6700.

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POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Suspended license Gustavo Guzman, 39, of the 8400 block of South Central Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:25 p.m. Dec. 14 at 102nd Place and Southwest Highway, Police said he is due in court on Jan. 5.

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• Susan Bulfin, 56, of the 6700 block of Point Drive, Tinley Park, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall at 3:35 p.m. Friday. Police said she left the store with merchandise worth $103. She is due in court on Jan. 17. • Ana Salinas, 21, of the 2500 block of East 106th Street, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Police said she took cosmetics worth $534 and left the store. She is due in court on Jan. 17.

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4:24 p.m. Dec. 11. Police said he took seven items, including scented oils and electronics, worth $268.68. • Eric Truhlar, 23, of Palos Hills, was charged with retail theft at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave., at 2:21 p.m. Dec. 12. Police said he took four media storage items worth $94.23. • Brenda Narvaez, 24, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 7:37 p.m. last Thursday, at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said she took five items of jewelry and makeup worth $38.58.

Forgery charges Two people were charged with forgery, a felony, at PLS Check Cashing, 2507 W. 95th St., on Dec. 13. Police said Tyonna Gipson, 20, of Richton Park, was charged at 2:25 p.m. for allegedly forging a check written to herself for $4,393,82. Joseph Washington, 56, of Chicago, was charged at 2:48 p.m. for allegedly falsely endorsing a check for $4,342.11.

DUI charges Brian Smith, 24, of Posen, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 3300 block of West 91st Street. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage for driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street, and driving without insurance. Witnesses told police he “kept crashing into things.”

Hickory Hills Suspended license • Thomas L. Green, 35, of the 11000 block of South Peoria Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop in the 7800 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for having only one working headlight. He is due in court on Jan. 26. • Ariel E. Abeyta, 23, of the 9100 block of West 95th Street, Hickory Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:50 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 8600 block of West 87th Street. Police said she was also cited for expired registration. She is due in court on Jan. 26. Her passenger, Luis A. Ovalle, 26, of the same address, was held on an outstanding warrant from La Grange. • Arthur L. Anderson, 57, of the 8900 block of South Roberts Road, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:38 a.m. Dec. 14 in the 9400 block of South Roberts

Road. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and having only one headlight. Court information was not available.

Accidental damage Police said a 44-year-old Bridgeview woman accidentally damaged a fuel pump at the Shell gas station at 9459 S. Roberts Road, when she drove away with the pump still attached at 8:45 p.m. Dec. 5. The incident caused $2,000 in damages, according to the gas station owner. No charges were filed.

Oak Lawn Assault charges Diamond A. Butler, 23, of Chicago, was charged with assault following a disturbance at 11:42 a.m. Nov. 29 at Kelly Nissan, 4300 W. 95th St. Employees told police she brought her car in for service, and caused a disturbance when she was told the vehicle needed new brakes. She allegedly threatened to “tear up this place” if she didn’t get her car back, and threatened to “bash someone’s head” with a stapler she picked up. Police said she also spit at a police officer and was cited for resisting arrest. She was due in court on Dec. 13.

Retail theft • Anthony Neubeck, 39, of Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft at 11:05 a.m. Dec. 7 at Freshline Foods, 5355 W. 95th St. Police said he was stopped after leaving the store with a bag of groceries worth $41 that he had not paid for. He fled across 95th Street, and police found him in the 9300 block of South Central Avenue. He is due in court on Feb. 1. • Stephanie Meredith, 31, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Family Dollar, 10345 S. Central Ave., at 4:34 p.m. Dec. 9. Police said she took several packs of barrettes worth $10, and was stopped as she was getting into her car. She is due in court on Feb. 1.

Driving charges • Michael A. Kelly, 28, of Bridgeview, was charged with felony driving on a revoked license following a traffic stop at 9:48 p.m. Dec. 8 at 95th Street and Austin Avenue. He was also charged with three counts of resisting a police officer and one count of obstructing identification because he initially gave a false name. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and failure

to wear a seatbelt. He was also wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant. Court information was not available. • Cesar Ocampo, 21, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:24 p.m. Dec. 7 at 94th Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, one headlight, and no taillights, and having a defective windshield. He was also issued a local ordinance violation for possession of 1.2 grams of cannabis. He is due in court today, Dec. 22.

Palos Hill Revoked license Nazar Serafym, 32, of Chicago, was charged with a felony for driving while his license was revoked following a traffic stop in the 10200 block of South Harlem Avenue at 5 p.m. Saturday. Police said he was picked up after allegedly causing a disturbance and leaving a restaurant in the 10300 block of South Roberts Road without paying his bill. He was also cited for operating a vehicle not equipped with a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device ordered by a court, and theft of labor/ services. He was held for a bond hearing on Sunday.

Kitchen fire Police were called to assist the North Palos Fire Protection District with a house fire in the 11100 block of South 84th Avenue at 5 p.m. Dec. 13. Upon arrival, police learned that a small fire was contained to an oven inside a residence. The fire was extinguished without any injuries or structural damage to the building. 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 guility in a court of law.

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Rush wants changes on prison phone rates Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st), joined by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), introduced a concurrent resolution on Dec. 8 to address what they say is exorbitant phone rates between the imprisoned and relatives. Rush, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has introduced federal legislation and advocated nationally for dramatically reducing rates that are charged for phone calls between inmates and their families. He first introduced the Family Telephone Connection Protection Act in 2005 to require the FCC to regulate high interstate calling

rates for prison phone calls between parents, spouses and families with children. Rush said he has reintroduced this legislation in every subsequent Congress to put an end to the kickbacks — also known as site commissions — received by prisons based on incoming and outgoing calls between inmates and relatives. According to Prison Legal News, more than two million Americans are housed within prison walls. “For last decade, I have sought to end the family divide, a term analogous to the digital divide that exists with regard to unequal ac-

cess to communication services between incarcerated members of our society and their loved ones,” said Rush. “I firmly believe that communication, along with the ability to express love toward family, is a fundamental need, and one’s humanity does not perish when they enter the prison system.” According to Rush, research proves that there is a significant decline in recidivism rates for inmates who communicate with family members while incarcerated compared to those who do not. Expensive phone call rates deter such communication and result in costly re-incarceration, he added.

Secretary of State closed for Christmas

All Secretary of State offices and facilities that are usually open from Monday through Friday will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas. Facilities that are open from Tuesday through Saturday will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 27 for the holiday. All Monday through Friday driver services facilities will be open for business Tuesday, Dec. 27, and Tuesday through Saturday facilities will open Wednesday, Dec. 28. More information can be obtained at www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

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Enjoy a few movies that bring holiday cheer

hristmas is just around the corner, and one way to create a holiday mood is by watching a favorite Christmas movie. In the past 20 years or so, there have been many Christmasthemed movies that have appeared on the big screen. Some of them have been amusing, while others have been just plain obnoxious. “Home Alone” was a big hit in the early 1990s. My kids liked it, but I was not a big fan. I just thought the Macauley Culkin character was a sanctimonious brat. I guess you have to buy in to the fact that it’s not a big deal for an affluent family from the North Shore to forget their son as they go on vacation in Paris for the holidays. Hey, there was even a “Home Alone 2” and more sequels. In the second installment, the family again goes on vacation, this time in Florida, while Culkin somehow ends up in New York. Someone call DCFS on these negligent Joe parents. Boyle “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” had its moments. “Bad Santa” became a moderate hit when it was released in 2003 and later became a cult classic. It was amusing because of its outrageous plot. Billy Bob Thornton’s foul-mouthed Santa may not be for everyone, but I found it to be funny. And the late John Ritter and the late Bernie Mac were never better. In terms of humor, I thought the concept of “Elf” was brilliant. Will Ferrell can be a little grating sometimes, but he was perfect as the oversized elf, playing the character with boyish innocence. Bob Newhart as Papa Elf also was hilarious. Like “The Polar Express” from 2004, these films work because of faith and believing, themes that are associated with Christmas. I really enjoyed “The Polar Express,” although it was the source of controversy at the time it was released. Some parents brought their young children, who were afraid of some of the scenes in the movie. Director Robert Zemeckis and co-producer Tom Hanks responded that sometimes life is a little scary for little kids. The anticipation and the doubts raised by growing children is part of the wonder of Christmas What I liked about the film is the animation that resembled paintings right out of the 1950s. Santa, portrayed by Hanks, is initially intimidating and not openly jolly. But he proves to be wise and teaches a youngster the power of Christmas with a little bell. I knew Zemeckis grew up in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, just like I did. Some subtle imagery of Chicago can be seen in the movie, but the one part I picked up on right away was the conductor indicating that they have to stop for one more passenger on their magical train ride. He continually mentions the destination as “11344 Edbrooke,” which I knew was a street in Roseland, near Palmer Park. I figured that Zemeckis grew up at 11344 S. Edbrooke and he inserted it in the film. I read later that was the case. The best Christmas movies are the ones where the main character either believes despite the odds or has a change of heart toward life. That is why I enjoy “A Christmas Carol,” written by Charles Dickens and brought to the screen many times. I suppose everyone has their favorite version. My favorite is the 1951 British film starring Alaistair Sims, who I think was the greatest Scrooge. He is initially evil and distant until his redemption through the three visiting spirits. He is energetic and funny at the conclusion. This is a great film. If I had to pick an overall favorite, I would have to go with “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The movie was not successful when it was released in 1946. Director Frank Capra did not want to promote it as a Christmas movie. Maybe that was a mistake. The copyright of the movie elapsed in the 1970s and TV stations all over the country began to show it during the late hours. I think the first time I saw the movie was in the early 1970s. The movie was shown in August and began at about midnight. I asked my dad about it the next day and he said he never heard of it. Now most of us know the story of hard-luck George Bailey, portrayed by Jimmy Stewart, who finds out through a misfit angel that his life means so much to his friends and relatives. Clarence the angel was right. A man is not a failure who has friends. Those are the films that have the most impact with me. Some other great holiday films from the late 1940s were “The Miracle on 34th Street,” starring a young Natalie Wood and Maureen O’Hara, and “The Bishop’s Wife,” starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. Bob Hope’s “The Lemon Drop Kid” in 1951 featured the singing of “Silver Bells” for the first time in a movie. Many of you have your own personal favorites that are not covered here. Hopefully, you will get a chance to watch them this weekend. Enjoy your favorite holiday movies and songs, and have a Merry Christmas. Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at the reporter@comcast.net.

Moraine Valley named pilot center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum After completing a national application process, Moraine Valley Community College was named one of 13 Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). As a center, Moraine Valley will work with AASHE to offer workshops and professional development opportunities on sustainability in the curriculum to faculty in the region. The goal is to have the greatest number of faculty across the country inject sustainability content into their curriculum through every subject. For nearly 10 years, Moraine Valley has offered its faculty professional development to learn how to infuse sustainability into existing or new curricula. This effort was led in part by Michelle Zurawski, Moraine Valley pro-

fessor of biology and sustainability coordinator of teaching and learning. The program is almost completely online, but Zurawski, along with Stephenie Presseller, Moraine Valley sustainability manager, have offered face-toface workshops as well. “That’s what made our program so unique and attractive to AASHE — our flexibility and ability (online) to have a very broad reach and impact,” said Presseller. “The intent is to offer our program to other faculty, staff and K-12 teachers beyond Moraine Valley so that those trainees can return to their campuses and implement their new coursework or (staff) activities. The result is an exponential increase in the amount of faculty teaching sustainability and the number of students learning about it. We are excited to move forward on this project with AASHE.”

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Chicago Ridge property tax levy will rise by 2.2 percent By Dermot Connolly

The Chicago Ridge Village Board approved the 2017 budget and tax levy at its last meeting of the year on Tuesday. Mayor Chuck Tokar said the total budget is almost $18 million, with $17.6 million in expenditures. This leaves $362,313 in reserve. The property tax levy is being raised slightly, 2.2 percent, over last year. But Tokar said the increase is completely due to additional money going into the police and fire pension funds. “The only thing that has been increased over last year is the amount requested for the police pension fund and the fire pension fund,” the mayor said. “The pension boards made the request but every other (budget) item is staying the same. “I believe it is very important to make sure that the police and fire pensions are funded, so the personnel we depend on for our safety know that the money will be there for them and their families in their retirement.” He noted that the village’s police and pension funds must be 90 percent funded by 2040. Trustee Bill McFarland said that the fire department fund is currently 62 percent funded, and the police fund is at 53 percent. When Trustee Sally Durkin asked him to explain why some

of the $362,000 in reserve cannot be used for the pension funds instead of raising the property tax levy, Tokar said, “I don’t see how you could do it. The general fund has to be reserved for general operations. There is not a whole lot left over to throw into these things.” Earlier, Tokar had stated, “The budget is a plan. It is not sacrosanct or set in stone,” noting that the village board can make changes to it if unexpected expenses come up. “Also, we don’t know what the state is going to do about funding,” said McFarland, referring to the fact that the state Legislature has been operating without a budget for nearly two years. To balance its own budget, there is a possibility that the state government will reduce the amount of funds sent back to local governments. Already in 2016, the lack of a state budget resulted in municipalities waiting months for revenue due to them from locally generated motor fuel taxes, video gaming and other sources. The mayor said he felt that part of the budget problems in Springfield are due to the inability to combine the pension funds, similar to how the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund is run for municipal employees statewide. He said statewide police and fire

funds would be more financially viable, rather than requiring each municipality to have its own police and fire fund. In other business, the village board also approved a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Committee to rezone the 105-acre TIF district at 103rd and Harlem Avenue to regional mixed use. Tokar said the village has been

trying for four years to market the property, which includes the 70-acre former Yellow Freight site. Penske Truck Rental currently uses part of the site, and company officials said they were in favor of the rezoning. “This will assist in the creation of jobs, assist in the development of a long-vacant site, and will beautify the area and generate revenue,” the mayor said.

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Worth volunteers assist residents in need during holidays The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Unit 991 in Worth hosted its annual Christmas Baskets event Sunday morning for 72 families in the village who are in need of food and holiday cheer. The food was stored over the past few months

and packed Sunday morning. Volunteers then took a number and the items — including food and toys — were placed in their vehicles to be brought to a list of homes. Volunteers ranged from teens and children to

Beth Lode, one of Marrs-Meyer American Legion Auxiliary 991 co-chairs of the Christmas Baskets event, passes out numbers to a young volunteer to attach to boxes and bags for pick-up.

members of the police and fire departments. Worth Mayor Mary Werner assisted in bringing out the food to the Marrs-Meyer American Legion parking lot, where the food was picked up by volunteer. Paper towels, produce, bread and milk

also were collected to distribute to needy families. The Christmas Baskets co-chairs for the auxiliary were Beth Lode and Mary Frestel. The auxiliary also sponsored a Thanksgiving Baskets event last month to distribute food to local pantries.

Volunteers collected food and gifts for needy families in Worth for the holidays, including milk.

Three volunteers take a minute out for a photo before packing more food and placing them in vehicles for the annual Christmas Baskets event Sunday morning at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post in Worth.

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Worth Mayor Mary Werner checks items from a volunteer before they are delivered to local families in need for the annual Christmas Baskets event held Sunday.

A volunteer wheels out boxes of food and other items during the annual Christmas Baskets event held Sunday morning at Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post in Worth.

St. Xavier University gathers for 170th Founders Day celebration Over 75 students, faculty, staff, Sisters of Mercy and community members gathered Dec. 1 for the 170th Founders Day celebration at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. The event was filled with songs, prayers, and historical recounts of SXU’s founding Sisters of Mercy, whom made SXU the first Catholic institution for higher learning in Chicago. The keynote

address and blessing was presented by the president of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Sr. Patricia McDermott, RSM, followed by a historical reflection of SXU by President Christine Wiseman. The event concluded with a reception in SXU’s Butler Reception Room, where guests shared stories and memories of how SXU’s history and Core Values have impacted their lives personally.

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News and events from our archives

OLCHS District 229 copes with rising expenses • 50 years ago

From the Dec. 22, 1966 issue The story: Taxes in Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 will decrease this year because some of the bond issues over the last 15 years of the high school’s existence are being retired each year. The tax rates for the school operation voted in 1958 are still in effect. Although the district is in need of funds to cope with added enrollments and mounting costs, the voted tax limits do not permit increased taxes to provide these funds. During the 1965-66 school year, expenditures from the education fund exceeded income by nearly $97,000. The quote: “We are approaching a crossroads,” said B.E. Wetzel, school district superintendent. “We must increase revenue by approximately one-fifth to maintain the present program, or reduce the services by 20 percent to keep expenses within the income received.”

Republicans receive bad news before holidays • 25 years ago

From the Dec. 19, 1991 issue The story: Republicans got a lump of coal, but Democrats were smiling with glee at the early Christmas gift handed down by the Illinois Supreme Court on Friday, which struck down a GOP redistricting plan for state legislative districts. In Friday’s ruling, the Democratic majority ordered the GOP-controlled state legislative redistricting commission back to the drawing board to come up with a new map that can pass the court’s version of constitutional muster by Jan. 6. The decision was a victory for Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, a Democrat, who filed suit against the GOP remap plan, claiming it was unfair to minorities, women and Democratic incumbents. The quote: “The decision was absolutely correct,” said state Rep. John McNamara (D-27th). “Anybody looking at the GOP map could see it was gerrymandered.”

Worth Army Specialist returns home for Christmas • 10 years ago

From the Dec. 21, 2006 issue The story: Army Specialist Gregory Brazinsky, of Worth, would soon be able to give his mother the best Christmas present of her life. Brazinsky was coming home from Iraq for the holidays. Brazinsky’s family and the Village of Worth welcomed Brazinsky, 23, back from his 12-month tour of duty in Iraq at a celebration held at the Water’s Edge Golf Club. He was surrounded by over 50 friends and honored by local legislators. His mother, Linda, was delighted to have him home. The quote: “I’m very proud of him,” she said. “He’s really happy to be home. I’m going to make him his favorite lasagna, ham and potato salad, anything he wants.”

Thursday, December 22, 2016

The Reporter

District 219 board makes push for seat belts on school buses

WHATIZIT?

By Michelle Zalesny

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Holy gifts. Because of the Christmas holiday, we need your responses earlier this week. Send your answers by 5 p.m. Friday to thereporter@ concast.net. Last week’s photo showed a portion of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 9000 S. Menard Ave. in Oak Lawn. We had several readers who knew it was the church. Answering correctly were Oak Lawn residents Mike Stillman and Steve Rosenbaum, Evergreen Park resident Henrietta Mysliewiec, and Palos Hills residents Erika Gizevich and Donna Brehovsky.

Concern about the lack of seat belts on some school buses has sparked debate across the nation. The issue certainly has the attention of the School District 218 Board. “I’d like the board to consider possibly drafting a letter of recommendation, a strong recommendation, to address this concern, which I think is really necessary,” said Larry Harris, District 218 board member, who brought up the issue at the Dec. 15 board meeting. “It just seems like it’s time. We’ve got to do something,” said Harris. Legislation has been introduced by Democratic state Rep. Lou Lang (D-16th) to make seat belts on school buses a requirement after the fatal crash in Chattanooga, Tenn., last month. The driver of the school bus slammed into a tree, and the bus flipped over and split apart, killing six children. The legislation would require three-point seat belts on new,

large school buses. In the wake of the Tennessee incident and taking into account the safety of students, the District 218 Board agreed that something needs to be done. “We would ask the administration to have a resolution written that we can submit to the Illinois Association of School Boards to see if that would pass,” said Thomas Kosowski, board president. The board discussed the idea of proposing a letter addressed to a local state legislator, as well as U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and soon-to-be U.S Sen. Tammy Duckworth (DIll.), who is also pushing seat belt legislation. “Buses are the only form of transportation for human beings that do not have to have a belt,” said Harris. “I mean, if you look at trucks, if you look certainly at cars ... even on a bicycle you’ve got to wear a helmet. I was personally saved by one. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for a belt.”

The biggest factor is the cost. Seat belts in large buses are an added cost ranging between $5,000 and $10,000 per bus. There are other aspects to take into consideration, such as the type of seat belt, either three-point or lap belts, or if seat belts would actually hinder bus evacuation, such as in the case of a fire. Federal school bus seat belt requirements depend on the size and weight of a bus. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires seat belts on school buses less than 10,000 pounds, but doesn’t require seat belts for larger buses. However, seat belt decisions for larger buses weighing over 10,000 pounds are left to individual states and school districts. So far, six states were proactive in requiring seat belts — the first state being New York, followed by California, Texas, Florida, Louisiana and New Jersey. However, a plan is in the works for implementing seat belts on school buses for District 218. The Rev. Dennis Ziomek, pastor of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, blessed the new early childhood playground at the school following a school Mass. Also on hand for the blessing were (from left) Marilyn Meekma, Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane Quinlan, Meghan Leonard and her son, Nolan.

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New early childhood playground opens at St. Catherine Answers on Page 11

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A new early childhood playground has opened at St. Catherine of Alexandria School, 10621 S. Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn, after a year of planning and fundraising that helped make it happen.

Over $19,000 was raised through fundraisers and more money was given through anonymous donations. Parishioner Marilyn Meekma donated an angel statue to watch over the students

as they play. Over 20 volunteers showed up on a Saturday for a community build installation. The volunteers worked for over 10 hours to get the job done. Meghan Leonard also helped to

complete this project. The Rev. Dennis Ziomek, pastor of St. Catherine, blessed the new playground following a school Mass. Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane Quinlan attended the blessing.

Lipinski applauds NHTSA for taking next step on vehicle tech Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) is praising the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposal to establish a standard for potentially lifesaving vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology and to require this equipment for all new light duty vehicles manufactured after 2023. V2V uses short-range communications to exchange basic information about the operational status of vehicles in close proxim-

ity to one another. It is primarily used to improve safety and increase efficiency. “As co-chair of the Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is a highly anticipated step forward for the emerging connected vehicle industry,” said Lipinski. “The NHTSA has worked collaboratively with stakeholders on all levels to develop a very good proposal. V2V communications can enable many life-saving func-

tions like collision and blind spot warnings, as well as intersection assistance. This technology can significantly reduce the number of traffic deaths each year and help the development of autonomous vehicles. In addition, the proposal mandates a cybersecurity framework that protects the system from hackers and guards privacy by ensuring that no personal data is collected or transmitted.” Lipinski has been an advocate on connected and automated ve-

hicle policy. The transportation bill known as the FAST Act, that became law a year ago, contained a number of provisions Lipinski authored that he said will help the nation continue to lead on this emerging technology, which will increase safety, ease congestion, cut down on energy usage, expand mobility, and create new manufacturing jobs. The FAST Act also included language from Lipinski’s Future TRIP Act.

WELCOME THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT ACROSS

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COMMENTARY

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

REPORTER

An Independent Newspaper Amy Richards Publisher

Joe Boyle Editor

Published Weekly Founded March 16, 1960

Ray Hanania

Spirit of Christmas is alive and well in our area

Skimming through the obits, and life

ith the holiday season in full swing, we sometimes have to remind ourselves to be in good cheer. This can be a more difficult period for adults than children, who are not saddled with life’s worries and problems. Yes, it’s not always easy to turn on the Christmas spirit. We all have read and seen on TV a lot of doom and gloom in the past year. But it is nice to know that we do indeed have local organizations, public officials and residents who have the Christmas spirit and are putting it to good use. The Worth Lions Club spreads some joy by selling Christmas trees. Worth Lions Club members are a familiar sight to motorists who drive by 116th and Harlem, where the club volunteers are busy selling the trees. In a story that appeared in the Dec. 15 edition of The Reporter, club members mentioned that the selling of Christmas trees is the largest fundraiser for the Worth Lions Club. They sell the trees from the day after Thanksgiving until they are sold out. The Palos and Orland Lions Clubs also sell Christmas trees. Something we noticed when reporter Dermot Connolly worked on the story is that the members of the Worth Lions Club are especially cordial and helpful to customers arriving to purchase a tree. This is due in part that this fundraiser is important to the organization. But in talking to the members, it was clear that making their customers happy was a priority. They would assist the customers in latching down trees on the top of vehicles. The recent frigid temperatures and the series of weekend snowstorms have proven to be an obstacle. But the club members have performed their jobs admirably. We salute their efforts. The money raised from the Christmas trees goes to assist the Worth Lions Club for activities throughout the year. The members have been selling trees since 1953. They are a fixture during the holiday season. Club members reminded us that families have been coming to purchase trees year after year. The Worth Lions Club is part of the holiday season for local residents. In a particularly sweet touch, Lions Club workers give each customer a candy cane after the purchase of a tree. They do indeed have the Christmas spirit. **** The Hickory Hills City Council deals with a variety of issues during the course of the year. Most of it entails dealing with projects and development plans and how these programs can be budgeted. But it is nice to know that council members also reach out to others who are suffering. Due to a request from Ald. Tom McAvoy (3rd Ward) and Mayor Mike Howley, the Hickory Hills City Council called for the vote on a donation of $200 to assist the people who lost their homes in the fire-ravaged Gatlinburg, Tenn. The fire destroyed most of that town. McAvoy said that he contacted the municipalities of both Gatlinburg and nearby Sevier, Tenn., at the request of a 3rd Ward resident who has family in the area. McAvoy said it took time to reach anyone there because of the devastation. McAvoy had a personal reason for getting involved: His home burned down 27 years ago. While he had neighbors to assist him, the people of Gatlinburg and Sevier have no one to lean on. Everyone there saw their homes perish in the recent fire. We appreciate the efforts of the Hickory Hills City Council. It is easy to get lost in local issues, but council members thought enough to provide some money and start a fund. Residents who would like to donate can send checks to: Sevier County Fire Relief Fund, c/o Citizens National Bank, 200 Forks of the River Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37862 or, Gatlinburg Relief Fund, c/o smartBank, P.O Box 1910, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. In a sense, members of the Hickory Hills City Council also display the Christmas spirit. Showing compassion at his time of the year is a great gift. Sometimes we need to remember during the heavy expectations of the holidays that someone else may be going through a difficult period. Providing some relief for those people who no longer have homes in Tennessee is a step in the right direction. **** Just this past weekend, the fourth annual Feeds6 Meal Packaging event was held at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School in Oak Lawn. Students, families and teachers and staff packed food for veterans and local food pantries. As detailed in today’s issue of The Reporter, The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 991 in Worth hosted its annual Christmas Baskets event this past weekend to assist 72 families (including 94 children) who are in need. These are just some examples that prove the holiday spirit is alive and well in the southwest suburbs. Despite the snow and the frigid temperatures, people have responded. People are helping others who need help. That is the greatest gift anyone can provide this holiday season.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Carter should be relieved that Obama became president Ex-President Jimmy Carter must be jumping for joy these days. Mr. Carter had been called the worst U.S. president in modern times by almost all presidential historians. Now, President Barack Hussein Obama has overtaken Carter as the worst president by the same group of historians. Obama’s main failures cited were poorly defined foreign policies, including his handling of Middle East military conflicts. Regarding domestic performance, his major accomplishment was the Affordable Care Act (aka as Obamacare). This law was called “just crazy” by ex-President Bill Clinton, a Democrat. It turned out to be nothing more than a nationwide cost-shifting to middle-class taxpayers to benefit the poor. Enormous domestic spending by the Obama administration grew the national debt by $10 trillion in only eight years. In fact, if the U.S. government were a private company, it would have been declared bankrupt. Obama’s greatest asset was his ability to deliver a great speech. His greatest liability was his inability to follow up on his promised goals. An example was his promise that, under the new healthcare act, “You can keep your existing plan and your current doctor.” Some of our readers may recall my several columns suggesting, “Don’t re-elect Obama” in 2012. I am told that Palos was the only township in Cook County that voted for Romney over Obama. I am not so egotistical as to try to take credit for this outcome. I just think that the residents of Palos are wiser than most. They know that there is really no free lunch. History has shown that Americans can be fooled for a decade. But they always eventually catch on and vote accordingly. — Charles Richards, retired publisher, Palos Heights

W My first Christmas without my mother By Don C. White

ing project called Harrison Homes. It was neat, clean and most of all everyone who I know the headline sounds sad and it lived there was struggling to work their kind of is, but wait until you hear the rest way up the ladder of success. I just never of her story. Her name was Bernice White, realized until much later how hard my parbut she was affectionately known as ents worked so that my sisters and I could “Bunny” by family and friends, most espe- have a happy childhood. cially by her 10 grandchildren and the 20 During most of our early lives, Mom did great-grandchildren. My mother had been not work outside of our home. She was a with me for 78 Christbusy homemaker, takmases. Sadly, she will ing care of us and my not be this year as she dad who worked six passed away on Haldays a week and 12 loween, Oct. 31, at the hours per day. I am age of 95. sure it was not easy What a life she had! for either of them. Her story is what I Somehow they made want to share with it work. you as we celebrate Was it always this Christmas season peaches and cream or with our loved ones. a bed of roses? No, For me it all began I know it was not. I in 1938. No, I don’t won’t go into what remember that first little memories I have Christmas as I was of those times, but you only a few months know we somehow old. I am sure it was overcame whatever a happy time for my obstacles cropped up Mom and Dad and my and went on with our Don C. White as a youth, with his mom, lives. Grandpa Charlie and Bernice “Bunny” White. Grandma Minnie. During those early Mother was born years, Mom did not in July of 1921 in Peoria, Ill. I know that drive an automobile. But when she did she lived in Missouri at times during her learn and had her own car, she drove loearly years. She was one of six children of cally wherever she pleased. Hervey and Dessie Manker Harris. Only As I mentioned, Mom got a job when I one of her sisters survives. was in my early teens. She worked first at Stories that mom told about her early an A&W drive-in as a cook. I remember life make me wonder how all of the going with Dad and my sisters to pick children survived to adulthood. One time her up when the drive-in closed about 10 while living in Missouri, her mother p.m. That had to be hard on my dad as he packed up the kids that were still living at needed to be at work by 4 a.m. the next home and walked them across the bridge day. at night into Quincy, Ill. Where they were Later, Mom had a job working in downgoing, I don’t remember, but they were town Peoria at a department store. As running away from their home. I remember, she liked almost everything At some point she wound up back in about it except working the cash register. Peoria where she and her sisters were I don’t know if she was driving by then placed in the orphanage for a time. My or not. If not, she would have taken the mother was hired by a lady to care for her bus. By then I was driving and may have children and do light housekeeping. She picked her up some days. also lived in, so that was how she was While working at the department store able to leave the orphanage. she came to know women who either Sometime later she met my dad, Donneeded someone to help them with the ald F. White. They were married in 1938 house cleaning or had a friend who did. and lived in Peoria for most of their lives. She soon quit her job at the store to take During WWII, Mom, Dad and I, along on more cleaning jobs. with Grandpa and Grandma White, packed This was something that she did for the up and moved to California. Dad and rest of her working lifetime. She met and Grandpa got jobs at the Kaiser Shipyards became friends with some very wonderbuilding ships for the U.S. Navy. So they ful families. Some of the children of these left before we did. Dad had a draft deferfamilies were in contact with our family ment as long as he worked for a company upon learning of her passing. that did work for the war effort. Mom also loved nature and she belonged My first born sister traveled with Mom, to a hiking club in Peoria. She did volunGrandma and me on the train. She was teer work at the Forest Park Nature Center born in December 1942. My memories and received an outstanding volunteer of California are only from having things service award for her efforts. She also voltold to me in later years. My parents and unteered at other places and she and Dad grandparents did not like living in Califordelivered meals to shut-ins on holidays. nia. Neither did I. Coming back to Illinois She was the family historian and changed my future forever. (Much like in passed on much information about her the movie “Back to the Future”.) and my Dad’s families. Late in my life I We lived in the San Francisco area and found out that my great-great grandfather the pictures I have of our time there seem on Mom’s side served in the Civil War. to be happy ones. But sometime in late (I visit his grave site east of Mackinaw, 1943 or early 1944 we all came back to Ill. as often as I am able.) Mom was a Peoria. Mom, Grandma, my sister and I Christian and served God in many ways traveled by bus. I don’t remember anything during her life. of the trip. I don’t know when or how my My dad died in 2001 and my parents Dad and Grandpa came back. were married almost 63 years. Once back in Illinois, my dad was soon This is her story that I wanted to share drafted into the U.S. Army. By then, with you to celebrate her wonderful life. it was late in the war and he was not As we come together this Christmas seashipped overseas. (This was a blessing for son with family and friends it is important our family and years later allowed me to for us to remember those whom we have meet my future wife, Helen McCabe.) loved and lost. From that time until a few years ago The Christmas maybe a little sad, but I my mother lived in Peoria. Late in life she will try not to dwell on my loss but will moved in with one of my youngest sisters, let it be a time of remembrance for my 78 then to a retirement home and then a nurs- Christmases with my Mother. ing home in Pekin, Ill. Have a safe and blessed holiday season You know I have talked about the life and a wonderful New Year. of Abraham Lincoln a few times. Now I would like to talk about my mother’s life. Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian For the first nine years after our return who occasionally shares his views on curto Peoria we lived in a government housrent events.

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hen I was a kid in the 1960s, my dad would have me go outside every day and grab the newspaper. I don’t remember which paper it was; there were so many back then in Chicago. I’d bring it in and my dad would divvy it up for everyone in the family. The sports section went to my older brother. The entertainment and society sections went to my mom. My younger sister and I grabbed the comic strips. Dad skimmed the news, ignored the editorials, and read a few “Letters to the Editor,” but he always lingered on the obituary section. I wondered why he spent so much time reading the obits, until the other day when I was watching the news and heard that Florence Henderson had died. Carol Brady, who Henderson played on “The Brady Bunch,” was basically a surrogate mom for millions of kids across America, including for me. Her death stunned me. The obit section doesn’t mean much to young people, but for those of us getting into the older years, it’s the barometer of our lives. In the past few years, I have seen so many people I knew or identified with die. Not just celebrities, but friends, too. A few weeks ago, Gary Miller, a longtime journalist at the Lawndale News, passed away. Miller would visit or call every week going back years, talking about advertising, press releases and “the news.” He looked so damn healthy and was around my age when he died of a heart attack. I went to his funeral. He just didn’t look the same. I knew only a few of the many family and friends who attended the wake. It reminded me how much more there is to other people’s lives. It also reminded me why I am so fortunate to be a writer. I thank Reavis High school for that. We all have great stories to tell that should be documented and shared. But we don’t all write them down. We should. I’ll bet Miller saw a lot of great things during his lifetime. Another friend I met back in 1978 during my first few weeks as a cub reporter at the old Southtown Economist Newspaper was Ed McElroy, who also passed, at 91. The editor who hired me, H. Marlin Landwehr, introduced us. I remember the first time I shook McElroy’s hand at Landwehr’s desk in the newsroom. “I’m Ed McElroy,” he barked with a firm handshake. Red-faced Irish, ebullient and always smiling, McElroy offered me tickets to see the White Sox. I thanked him and turned them down, explaining I’m a Cubs fan. I recall many Christmas parties at McElroy’s Oak Lawn home and the wall of photos in his family room. I was so impressed as a City Hall reporter. I also hung framed autographed pictures of mayors, congressmen and presidents I covered. After his death, everyone claimed to know McElroy and they all shared his stories. He was that kind of guy. So many people from my generation are knocking off faster than I can keep tabs on. The newspapers today are not like the newspapers of my dad’s generation. They just can’t keep up, either. Another major influence in my life died recently. Astronaut John Glenn helped us crawl out of our bomb shelters after the Soviets sent Sputnik into space. It scared the hell out of Americans. Glenn’s spaceship “Friendship 7” circled the Earth in 1962 and reminded us that as big as we think we are, we’re just a small speck of dust in a boundless universe that continues to grow. Robert Vaughn, “The Man from Uncle,” died this year, and so did singer Bobby Vee, comedian Gene Wilder, actress Patty Duke, TV producer Garry Marshall (“Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” “Mork and Mindy” and so many more 1970s hits), and boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who I met while working as a bagger at Jewel at 87th and Stony Island in 1968. Ali’s bodyguard, Salameh Hassan, had a sister named Saluka who was a close friend of my family. I wish I could list them all. They all meant so much to me and to so many others. Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

The Reporter

Lipinski honors Senior Citizens of the Year

Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) is joined by state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th), Romeoville Mayor John Noak, state Rep. Emily McAsey (D-85th), and the 2016 Senior Citizens of the Year who were honored recently at the Prime Time Restaurant in Hickory Hills.

The 2016 Senior Citizens of the Year were honored by Cong. Dan Lipinski (D3rd) and state officials during a special program held recently at the Prime Time Restaurant in Hickory Hills. The winners were selected based on their contributions to their communities in the Third Congressional District. “I am honored to recognize these seniors who have selflessly donated their time and energy to causes and pursuits that teach us all the value of service,” said Lipinski. “They have truly made our neighborhoods and communities a better place to live.” The 2016 Senior Citizen of the Year

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I’m learning to embrace Christmas chaos

ou know that feeling of panic you get when what you thought “could” go wrong suddenly does? Yeah, that was me at my 6-year-old daughter RhondaRene’s very first school Christmas concert. She sang along as best she could for being non-verbal. She loves music and can harmonize with the rest of us non-singing Parkers to just about any tune on the radio. I knew she’d enjoy the music, but I worried about her ability to contain her movement on stage. Rhonda-Rene is not autistic. However, she has several autistic characteristics. One of them is a sensory processing disorder, which causes continuous movement. I was seated in the front row, snapping away through the lens of my Nikon. “Oh boy, ah geez,” I nervously said while squirming in my chair. Within the course of the kindergartners’ two-song selections, Rhonda-Rene had hiked up her Santa dress to reposition her tights and dropped her gum on the riser below. She bent down, picked it up, and popped it back into her mouth. At one point, she took a short stroll, bobbing in and around the other kids, who didn’t seem phased because they continued right along singing. When “Jingle Bells” began, that was it! RhondaRene went into a full-blown bunny hop. Once that settled, she started dancing like she

had just received the Holy Ghost. I sunk down into my seat, worrying over the ruckus she was causing when a lady sitting behind me touched my shoulder and whispered, “She’s making this the best Christmas show ever!” That was nice of her to say, but I didn’t see it that way. I was thinking, “People that don’t know she has special needs probably think I’m raising one of the Herdmans.” If you haven’t heard of the Herdmans, then you may not be familiar with the classic tale, ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” It originated as a book written by Barbara Robinson in 1971. It tells the story of Imogene, Claude, Ralph, Leroy, Ollie and Gladys. These six delinquent Herdman children were always engaged in some kind of misfit behavior. They go to church for the first time after being told that the church offers snacks. Despite protests from other church

members, they are given roles in the Sunday school’s Christmas play. The book was adapted to a play in 1982 and into a movie in 1983. Coincidentally, my 9-yearold daughter, Donae, couldn’t attend Rhonda-Rene’s performance because she was rehearsing for her role in ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ at the Beverly Art Center (BAC). Donae has been acting since the age of 5. She’s had several leading roles in student productions, but this was her first time being in a professional series. Shellee Frazee is the artistic director at the BAC. She said, “I was very impressed when I saw Donae as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians, I’m very happy to have her in this cast.” The rehearsal schedule for a professional play proved to be far more demanding than Donae’s previous production schedules. She began rehearsing in October and spent 12 to 15 hours a day, four days a week being immersed in becoming her character, Ollie Herdman. The show ran from Dec. 9 to Dec. 18 with a total of six performances. I had a ticket every night and each time I saw her up there being a sassy-mouth Herdman talking out of turn, dancing off mark and causing a disruption to her peers, I swelled with pride. And, on occasion, a tear or two slipped down my cheek. Both of my girls performed to the best of their abilities in

their Christmas productions this season and I’m proud of both of them. We aren’t a perfect family. There are many days where we don’t have it all together. But, as the saying goes, “Together we have it all!” You can prepare the “perfect” family gathering only to have someone in your family flip everything upside down. Remind yourself that the true meaning of Christmas is to pause and celebrate that Jesus was born. He was sent to fulfill the divine will of God to undo the damage that was caused by the fall of Adam and Eve. Because of Jesus, those who choose to believe will have eternal life in Heaven. Let’s choose to focus less on how we think the day should go and turn our attention to ways we can bring happiness to someone else. I’ll bet if we let go of our expectations for things to go perfectly, we will have the best Christmas day ever! A big thanks to all of my loyal readers. I appreciate every one of you that I bump into within the community. I’m wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I can’t wait to share the things yet to unfold in 2017! Claudia Parker is an author, photographer and a reporter. Her columns appear every second and fourth Thursday of each month. She can be reached at AuthorClaudiaParker@yahoo.com.

Award winners are Tom Ballard, Lemont; Dolores Barnes, Palos Park; Phyllis Churulo, Romeoville; John Coleman, Burbank; Rich Davis, Lockport; Mary DeMarco, Chicago’s Canaryville neighborhood; Bruce Haugen, Willow Springs; Anita Kieca, Hickory Hills; Sharon Skala, Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood; Arlene Norton-White, Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood; and Joyce Wisniowicz, Orland Park. To be eligible for this award, a senior must be nominated by the leader of an organization or an official from their community. Only a select few are chosen to receive this honor.

DEATH NOTICES

John D’Ambrosio John J. D’Ambrosio, 91, died Dec. 10 at his Palos Hills home. Mr. D’Ambrosio had been employed for many years as a pipefitter. Survivors include a daughter, Laura Greer; sons, John and Steven; and four grandchildren. Services were Dec. 15 at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Interment took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Shimkus Funeral Services.

Albert Ipema Albert L. “Big Al” Ipema, a former Evergreen Park resident, died Sunday in Monee. Mr. Ipema was a welder for the Future Environmental company. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lindemulder; mother, Minnie Ipema (nee Tazalaar); daughter, Leah Spindier; sons, Al, Ben and Jake; sisters, Bev Brouwer and Barb Swanson; brothers, Andy and John; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Wednesday from Colonial Chapel to Second Place Church in Monee. Interment followed at Chapel Hills Gardens South Cemetery.

Stella Krajci Stella E. Krajci (nee Osolinski), 96, a resident of Hickory Hills, died Dec. 13 at Palos Community Hospital. Ms. Krajci was once an administrative employee. She leaves no immediate survivors. Services were Saturday from Lack and Sons Funeral Home to St. Patricia Church. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery.

John McGowan John J. “Jack” McGowan, 81, the owner of Key Carpet in Oak Lawn for 42 years, died Dec. 13 at home. Mr. McGowan, a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran, was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and honorary alum of St. Rita High School. He was also a member of the SSHBA Builders Association and Chicago Floor Covering Association. Survivors include a daughter, Denise Rudolph; sons, John P., Steven and Mark E.; brothers, Edward and Patrick; 10 grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services were Friday from Curley Funeral Home to Most Holy Redeemer Church. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Brady-Gill Funeral Home.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HICKORY HILLS Krueger’s Winter Krew Krueger’s Winter Krew will be held for children ages 5 to 12 beginning Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Kruger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills. Children who attend must bring a lunch. The activities are offered for kids who are off school. Sessions will also be held from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28; Thursday, Dec. 29; Tuesday, Jan. 3; Wednesday, Jan. 4; and Thursday, Jan. 5. The registration fee is $25 per day for residents and $30 per day for non-residents. The fee is $59 for residents (three days) and $69 for non-residents (three days).

OAK LAWN Kids Troll Skate Camp The Kids Countdown Troll Skate Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 27 through Friday, Dec. 30 at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Daily activities include skating lessons, group routine practice, crafts and games. Participants will perform a group routine at the Kids Countdown Event at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31. The fee is $99 per camper. Register online or at any facility using code 211100-01. For more information, contact (708) 857-5173.

Candlelight Christmas Eve services at Pilgrim Faith Candlelight Christmas Eve services will be held at 7 and 11 p.m. on Dec. 24 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. Both services will feature special music and a Christmas message by Pastor Peggy McClanahan. Both services will conclude with each participant lighting a candle while the congregation sings Silent Night. The 7 p.m. service also includes a children’s story. Christmas Day worship will be at 9:30 a.m. with Christmas music and a Christmas story for all ages told by McClanahan. The church is handicapped accessible.

Auditions for ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ The Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre announces a casting call for the production of “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. The first casting will be for ages 7 to 12. Auditions will also be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Auditions will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. for adults Monday, Jan. 9 at the Oak View Center. Individuals auditioning should have a song prepared, preferably from the show, and be prepared to dance. Callbacks, if necessary, will be at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. Show dates are March 10, 11, 12 17, 18 and 19.For more information, call (708) 857-2200.

WinterStoryWalk The Oak Lawn Library and the Oak Lawn Park District will take part in the new Winter StoryWalk activity and book, “The Three Snow Bears” by Jan Brett from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at the Lake Shore Park, 9600 E. Shore Drive, Oak Lawn. An arts and crafts project will be available. Register online for the free event through the library or park district to be guaranteed a craft. For more information, call (708) 857-2200.

Fish Fry Fridays to begin at Stony Creek Restaurant Fish Fry Fridays will be held beginning in January at the Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquets, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Open seating is available from 3 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20 through April 14. The all-you-can-eat menu price includes fresh made creamy clam chowder or Stony Creek garden salad, warm diner rolls, homemade coleslaw, lightly seasoned and breaded fresh fruit, homemade hush puppies, baked potato or french fries. Shrimp po’ boy is made to order for $6.95 a sandwich. The cost is $12.95 for adults and $7.95 for children, ages 10 and under. Tax and gratuity are not included in price. A cash bar is available. For more information, contact (708) 857-2433.

Winter Luau Open Skate The Winter Luau Open Skate event will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arema, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Family members can take part in the skating event. Treats, raffles and treat bags will be included in the festivities. Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. For more information, call (708) 857-5173.

WORTH

Music Jamboree for children Music Jamboree classes will be held for children ages 1 to 2 1/2 with an adult from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 7 until Feb. 7 at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Kids will learn about rhythm through singing, chanting and finger plays. Participants will learn different songs, rhymes and dances that are designed to get children out moving and grooving. The registration fee is $0 for residents and $25 for non-residents. The registration deadline is Jan. 10. For more information on the Music Jamboree and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Cooking classes for kids Cooking classes for children ages 8 to 10 will be offered from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10 through Feb. 21 at the Worth Park District’s Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. The “What’s Cooking?” specialized class will instruct children on how to learn how to follow a recipe, measure and mix ingredients and even get to eat what they make. The registration fee is $35 for resident and $40 for non-residents. The registration deadline is Jan 3. For more information on “What’s Cooking?”

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

Yoga classes at Terrace Centre Yoga classes will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 9 at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Cathy Nolan is the new instructor and will be leading yoga classes during the winter and next fall. Yoga uses postures, breathing techniques and meditation to obtain a sound healthy body. These yoga classes will help to manage stress and gain a clear and peaceful mind as participants improve their flexibility and strength. The registration fee is $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents. For more information on the yoga classes and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Rounds of dodgeball to be played at Terrace Centre Rounds of dodgeball will be played from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 10 at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth The fast-paced sport requires minimal experience. Rubber coated foam balls will be used for safety. The program is for youths ages 9 through 12. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Jan.3. The registration fee is $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents. For more information on dodgeball and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www. worthparkdistrict.org.

Let’s Get Messy art crafts Let’s Get Messy classes for children who will work on certain crafts to develop fine motor skills will be held on Mondays, Jan. 9 through Feb. 13 at the Terrace Centre., 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth. In this class, children will create various art works with fun items such as paint, markers, stickers, sand, and more. The running time is from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. The program is for ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old with an adult. The registration fee is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 3. For more information on Let’s Get Messy and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

‘Tumbling Toddlers’ The Tumbling Toddlers sessions will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 7 through Feb. 13 at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. These sessions for children ages 18 months to 36 months old with an adult. The registration fee is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is Jan. 3. For more information on Tumbling Toddlers and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict. org.

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CONSUMER NEWS

COMINGS & GOINGS

Timely investment tips for ‘millennials’

Staffing Network moves to new Burbank office

taffing Network relocated its Burbank office earlier this month to new digs at 8022 S. Cicero Ave. The company has been in business for more than 20 years and primarily staffs light industrial positions for a number of industries. Helping to celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 1 was Ray Castro, chief sales officer for the company; Jerry Mulvihill, an aide to Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd); Bob company president John Bong Holland; Burbank chamber of commerce president Barbara Langnes, from Countryside Bank, and chamber vice president Ed Kozak from St. Laurence High School.

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Jerry Mulvihill, an aide to Cong. Dan Lipinski, cuts the ribbon to officially open the new location for the Staffing Network at 8022 S. Cicero Ave. in Burbank. Joining Mulvihill at the ceremony on Dec. 1 was Ray Castro, chief sales officer for the company; company president John Holland; Burbank chamber of commerce president Barbara Langnes, from Countryside Bank; and chamber vice president Ed Kozak, from St. Laurence High School.

Bakery in Evergreen Park, which is closing after 97 years in business.

Rosario’s Italian Foods closing Another longtime area business has announced that it will be shutting its doors at the end of the year. Rosario’s Italian Foods at 8611 S. Pulaski Road in Chicago’s Ashburn neighborhood will close on Dec. 31 after 61 years in business. “It is with bittersweet happiness that we announce our closing Rosario’s Italian Foods at the end of this year after 61 wonderful years in business,” the company posted on Facebook. “Our family’s love and passion have fueled this endeavor through four generations. It is with our deepest gratitude that we thank our loyal customers which have made all of this possible. This business has made our lives better in so many ways and we hope that in some small way it made our customers’ lives better as well. Thank you and hope to see you before the 31st of December.” The business is also asking customers who want special orders to place them as soon as possible. The store sells fresh Italian sausage and roast beef made on site and sandwiches, among other items. The store is well known for its neon sign, which depicts pigs jumping into a grinder and coming out as sausages that spelled out the shop’s name. Also set to close on Dec. 31 is Naples

Frankfort movie theater to open Friday Michigan-based Emagine Entertainment has announced that it will open six of its 10 planned luxury auditoriums this week in Frankfort. The six theaters will open at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at the complex at 19965 S. LaGrange Road in a former Dominick’s supermarket. Tickets can be purchased online at www.emagine-entertainment.com and all seats are reserved. Each auditorium will feature Christie 4K DLP Digital Cinema projectors, Dolby sound systems and plush powered reclining chairs separated by seven feet of row spacing in stadium-style seating to ensure that every audience member has “the best seat in the house,” the company said in a release. Emagine boasts “huge” screens, including the Dolby Atmos EMAX Theatre — the largest screen that stretches wall-towall and ceiling-to-floor. This theater will open Jan. Hand-crafted cocktails and craft beers will be available for guests 21 and up. Emagine employees will deliver drinks to a guest’s seat. Guests can try one of Emagine’s specialty pizzas made fresh on-site in

a stone oven. Poppin’ Olive popcorn is made with 100 percent olive oil and dressed with sea salt. Guests may choose from more than 100 flavors or grab a slushy drink for the same price as a soft drink. All soda and frozen beverage refills are complimentary.

Kiddie Academy opens in Frankfort An educational daycare center called Kiddie Academy held its grand opening earlier this month in Frankfort. The center opened in mid-November at 9743 W. St. Francis Road and its hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information, call (815) 2772506.

Dunkin’ Donuts opens in Alsip A new Dunkin’ Donuts opened earlier this month at 11843 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip. The new store replaces one that closed at 11817 S. Pulaski Road. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

BEST OF THE WINE GUY

It’s time for a toast: And a Merry Christmas to all!

n the North Pole, there stands a small cottage with smoke curling up from the chimney. As snowflakes come down covering the house, Santa Claus is finally sorting out letters from children who are asking for certain presents. Surrounding the house, reindeer are waiting for Santa’s orders. Christmas Eve is here, and Santa must get started! Santa Claus is coming. He’s making a list and checking it twice. It is now Christmas season and Santa is all set to bring gifts and presents to children and parents alike. Jol-

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ly Old St. Nick, as he’s called, has a twinkle in his eye and a garment of red and trimming

in white. He is loading up his sleigh with the many gifts and presents he is to deliver on Christmas Eve. With his cheeks and nose red from the cold, he raises his whip and flicks it over the reindeer. The excited and jubilant reindeer are on their way. Dancer and Prancer are in the group, and Rudolph, with his red nose, is leading the way. Children who are excited and restless can’t wait for Christmas morning. Parents are excited because there are presents for them, too. After delivering all of the

presents, Santa and his reindeer head back home to wait for the coming of Christmas. With a laugh of accomplishments and a “ho, ho, ho,” Santa wishes everyone a Merry Christmas! Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are his opinions based on years of independent study and personal experience. Wine should be consumed in moderation. Overindulgence may be harmful to your health.

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.

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Stockhausen Bill to Cuevas Oscar D, 10548 Mason Ave, $282,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Standard B&T Tr, 9850 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #201, $33,000; 80th Ave Investments LLC to FM Real Estate & Investments LLC, 9841 S Harlem Ave, $815,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Garcia Danielle, 10616 Ridge Dr, $146,000.

Evergreen Park Connolly Cap LLC Series 7003 to Miller Sheila C, 10108 S Turner Ave, $315,000; Dubois Alvin R to Martinez Paul, 9546 S Spaulding Ave, $180,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Maroney Meaghan, 10031 S Turner Ave, $190,000; Hennessy Patrick Tr to Polo David, 9636 S Millard Ave, $212,500; Lawler Kevin W to Hussmann Abby G, 9215 S Clifton Park Ave, $257,000; Bank New York Mellon to Atilano Delia, 9357 S Sacramento Ave, $81,500; Kowalski James G to Colon Salina M, 9832 S Trumbull Ave, $148,500; Wells Fargo Bk to A&R Rehab LLC, 8751 S Troy St, $72,500; Archer James W Tr to Logan Eugene, 9363 S Country Club Dr, $165,000.

Hickory Hills Favela Juan M Kr to Hernandez Alfredo, 8117 W 92nd Pl, $200,000; Hasan Sarah to Kielbasa Benjamin R, 9107 W 93rd St, $225,000; Vertucci Joseph A to Karpiel Iwona, 9407 S Roberts Rd, Unit #3SW, $70,000; Jackson Joan to Mrozek Stanislaw, 9005 W 89th St, $268,500; Ayres Thomas to Long Zachary J, 9430 Greenbriar Rd, Unit #1G, $105,000; JPMorgan Chase Bk to Majid Mohammad, 8712 S 85th Ct, $121,500.

Oak Lawn Baniewicz Bernice C Tr to Lebarre Joseph, 10218 Kedvale Ave, $190,000; Colucci Joseph to Nixon Robert, 4328 111th St, $229,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Walkosz Maria, 6231 W 94th St, Unit #62311NE, $70,000; V Mtg Reo I LLC to Zaborski Sebastian, 9620 Moody Ave, $130,000; Knizner Virginia Ind Extr to North Loretta, 5840 104th St, Unit #302, $85,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Lopez Christian, 9626 Brandt Ave, $247,500; Osmolski James to Pontarelli Joseph W, 4920 Paxton Rd, $130,000; Schwarz Carolyn L to Togher Terrence P, 4829 109th St, Unit #8102, $60,000; Wall Charles to Wall Florence L Decd, 4905 Paxton Rd, $126,000; Cardoza Ruben to Perner Patrick, 9540 Mayfield Ave, Unit #203S, $68,000; Lee Maureen to Joseph Krystle, 9146 Pulaski Rd, Unit #1W9146, $81,000; Huhra Julie Bekta to Farrell Patricia, 10529 Long Ave, $285,000;

ment mix that provides f you are a “millenyou with ample opnial” – a member portunities for growth. of the age cohort Historically, stocks and born anywhere from stock-based vehicles the early 1980s to provide greater growth the late 1990s – then potential than other you’re still in the investments, such as early chapters of your government securities, career, so it may be a corporate bonds and stretch for you to enviScott of deposit sion the end of it. But Johnson certificates (CDs). since you do have so Of course, stocks many years until you retire, you’ve got the luxury of will rise and fall in price, sometimes dramatically. But putting time on your side as with decades ahead of you, you save and plan for retireyou do have time to overcome ment. short-term losses. And you Here are some suggestions for making the best use of that may be able to reduce the effects of market volatility by time: spreading your dollars among • Invest early – and often. many different stock-based Even if you are at the very beginning of your career, make investments, along with a reasonable percentage of bonds investing a priority. At first, and other, more conservative you might only be able to contribute a small amount each securities. Here’s something else to month, but something is far better than nothing – and after consider: Many millennials want more from their investa year or so, you might be ments than just good perforsurprised at how much you’ve mance – they also want their actually put away. money to make a difference in • Take advantage of your employer’s retirement plan. If the world. This interest in “impact” investing (also known as your employer offers a 401(k) “socially responsible” investor similar plan, contribute as much as you can afford. At the ing) has led some of your peers to screen out companies least, put in enough to earn or industries they believe have your employer’s match, if one a negative impact on society in is offered. Your contributions can lower your taxable income, favor of other businesses that and your earnings can grow on are viewed as contributing to a more sustainable world. If this a tax-deferred basis. • Invest more as your earn- viewpoint resonates with you, then you may want to explore ings increase. As your career these types of investment advances, and your earnings opportunities with a financial rise, you’ll want to increase professional. your contributions to your But most importantly, keep 401(k) or similar plan. And if on investing throughout your you ever “max out” on your life. As a millennial, you’ve annual 401(k) contributions got plenty of the one asset that (the limits change over time), can never be replaced: time. you can probably still contribUse it wisely. ute to another tax-advantaged retirement plan, such as a Scott Johnson, CFP, is a traditional or Roth IRA. financial advisor with Edward Thus far, we’ve only Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos discussed, in general terms, Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward how much and how often you should invest. But it’s obvious- Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was writly just as important to think ten by Edward Jones for use about the type of investments by your local Edward Jones you own. And at this stage of financial advisor. your life, you need an invest-

Fannie Mae to Mack Ind II LLC, 8942 S Ridgeland Ave, $275,000; Spartan Prop Mgmt LLC to Anaya Andrew, 5310 W 89th St, $130,000; Bogard Mark G to Schottenioher Diane R, 9316 54th Ave, $190,000; Dore Daniel D to AAA LLC, 6342 99th Pl, $510,000; Cwikla Joseph M Tr to Shahen Samir, 9540 Mayfield Ave, Unit #101S, $51,000; Stopka Elaine to Reitz Esther V, 9410 S Melvina Ave, Unit #94101SW, $134,000; Schander Cynthia to Castillo Sylvia, 9641 Karlov Ave, Unit #9641-NE203, $65,000; Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co to Yildiz Tayfur, 10441 S Knox Ave, $165,500; Andricopoulos Thomas P Tr to Kirtley Melody, 10845 Lockwood Ave, $343,000; Halpin Thomas to Kesek Janusz L, 9112 Meade Ave, $210,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Osborne Denice C, 10420 S Circle Dr, Unit #25B, $92,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Kim Kwan P, 10424 Central Ave, Unit #A16, $78,000; Sheikah Adel to Nunez Ramon, 5917 W 89th St, $240,000; Mckinstery Norren E to Jaimes Rafael, 4817 98th St, $272,250; Brejcha Roger J to Bell Jon W Tr, 10045 S Keeler Ave, $162,000; Badovsky Peter to Balog Ryan, 10104 Maple Ave, $220,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Curran Michael, 10545 Kilbourn Ave, $220,000; Bolotin Gregory to Murabito Scott J, 9201 Tulley Ave, $156,000.

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Forest Preserves of Cook County documentary wins Emmy Award

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Chicago Midwest Chapter honored the Cook County Forest Preserves, WYCC PBS Chicago TV and Juneteenth Productions with an Emmy Award. The presentation was made during the annual awards ceremony on Dec. 3. The Emmy Award was given for “Outstanding Achievement for Informational/Instructional Programming – Program/Special/Series” for the documentary “Chicago’s True Nature: The Forest Preserves of Cook County.” Celebrating the presentation were (from left) Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Shaunese Teamer, director of revenue and development for WYCC PBS Chicago; Shelley Spencer, supervising producer for WYCC PBS Chicago; Judith McCray, president of Juneteenth Productions; Ron Schofield, executive director of media services for WYCC PBS Chicago; Mary Pat Dailey Cross, assistant to the deputy general superintendent for the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and Arnold Randall, general superintendent for the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of December 12) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.125

APR 4.160

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.375

3.430

30-year fi ed Jumbo

4.250

4.295

Vanderveen John W to Blight Kimberly V, 7838 W 101st St, $259,000; Schmitt Shelley Tr to Zaremba Laura, 9198 South Rd, Unit #9198C, $150,000; Mundy Nancy J to Devon Bk, 10 Cour Deauville, $98,000; Midland Fed S&L Assn to Estrada Wendy, 10105 S 86th Ct, $10.00; Lasley-Oconnor Kathleen Extr to Oconnor Carolyn J Decd, 11104 Heritage Dr, Unit #1BB, $110,000; Enshiwat Ryan to Zablockas Maryte, 11125 S 84th Ave, Unit #111251A, $60,000; Lee Justyna to Janczak Nancy M, 7941 W 107th St, Unit #7941A, $127,000; Weichinger Terry A Tr to Shepelevych Roman, 32 Cour D Alene, $175,000; Obrien Cynthia I to Iasielo William J Sr, 11269 Moraine Dr, Unit D, $48,500; Wozniak Mark S Extr to Weirzba Dawid A, 10372 S 74th Ave, $123,000; Ziman David F to Keene Clint, 10504 S 81st Ave, $150,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Fowler Tammy, 8115 Willow Dr, Unit #72D, $113,000.

30-year fi ed

RATES 4.250

APR 4.271

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.625

3.662

10-year fi ed

3.500

3.553

Worth

30-year fi ed

RATES 4.250

APR 4.295

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

4.000

4.062

.25

15-year fi ed

3.500

3.562

.25

Standard B&T Co Tr to Konobrodzki Peter, 11326 S Nashville Ave, $142,000; Koester Kenney to Flynn Gregory A, 7245 W 112th St, $183,000; Benzies Diane to Bialczak Deanna J, 7022 W 115th Pl, $156,000; Schweizer Theresa Tr to Bonna Maria E, 10836 S 76th Ave, Unit #1G, $125,500; Henning Lawrence James Tr to Stetka Arlene, 10551 S Worth Ave, $230,500; Mohnssen Charles E Jr Tr to Rak Dennis, 11248 S Ridgeland Ave, $148,000; Emmert David G to Ruiz Roberto, 7343 W 109th St, $250,000.

United Trust Bank (as of December 19)

Prospect Federal (as of December 19)

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Christmas Worship Services

Salem United Church of Christ 9717 S. Kostner Ave. Oak Lawn 423-9717 Rev. Steve Hoerger

Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Service Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. - Service Saturday, December 31, New Year’s Eve 6:30 p.m. - Service

Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church

10811 S. Ridgeland Ave. Chicago Ridge 708-425-3800

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

9701 S. Melvina Ave. Oak Lawn 424-1059 Rev. Mark Birkholz, Pastor www.faithoaklawn.org Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve 7:00 p.m. - Candlelight Service Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day 9:00 a.m. - Christmas Celebration Service “Have a Blessed Christmas!”

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Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 p.m. Family Mass and 12:00 Midnight Christmas Day Masses 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Serving Chicago Ridge and Worth

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a historic $3.2 million payment from Advocate Christ Medical Center, grew the economy, made job creation a priority, eliminated pensions for parttime employees, and adopted a policy for paying down debt, funding pensions and maintaining infrastructure. The recently passed budget lowers the tax levy for the fourth consecutive year. Streit, who has represented the 3rd District since 1991, promises to increase police patrols and staffing of the fire department. He also wants to “repair the damage done” by the privatization of the village’s 911 center, which he claims endangered public safety. “I believe Oak Lawn residents want a village government that is on their side — that addresses the concerns that matter most to them and their families. We can make Oak Lawn safer, more accountable to taxpayers, more open and transparent. This administration has done a lot of damage to all aspects of our local government,” Streit said. Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane Quinlan is running unopposed for re-election. In the 2nd District, incumbent Trustee Alex Olejniczak is running against Glenn Schessler; and in the 4th District, incumbent Terry Vorderer is being challenged by John Koss. Trustee Mike Carberry (6th) isn’t running for re-election, so that seat will be filled by either Thomas Phelan, who preceded him, or newcomer Jozettemarie Palermo. There also are three candidates running for three seats on the Oak Lawn Library Board of Trustees. Incumbents Joan Buschbach and Joseph A. Skibinski, and newcomer Susan Whisson are the candidates. In Chicago Ridge, Mayor Chuck Tokar is being

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to pick up the packages assigned for specific residents. The drivers pull away with the goods to deliver. They are then replaced by other drivers who go through the same process. The vehicles began to line up at about 9 a.m. and left promptly to deliver food, household items and toys to families in Worth. “We have so many great volunteers,” Lode said. “We have so many people who help out.” Well over 100 volunteers assisted, despite the temperatures that were near zero degrees. Lode said conditions have been worse. “I remember about four years ago we had a blizzard and a lot of snow,” she recalled. “The power went out in everybody’s home. But everyone still showed up. It was heart-warming.” Worth Mayor Mary Werner assisted at the Christmas Baskets event. She helped bring boxes of food out and assisted in organizing rows of items that were numbered for the drivers. She checked over a list with volunteers who were placing bags and boxes in specific rows or in waiting vehicles. “Everyone comes out and helps,” said Werner,

Thursday, December 22, 2016 challenged by two trustees, Frances Coglianese and Sally Durkin. Three trustee seats and the village clerk office are also up for election. Coglianese heads the Results Now Party slate of candidates, which includes incumbent Village Clerk George M. Schleyer. Incumbent trustees are Amanda Cardin and Bruce Quintos, and Scott S. Schaal is a newcomer. Tokar is running as an independent, as is Durkin in her bid to unseat him. Trustee candidates Deborah “Deb” Pyznarski, Edmund “Ed” Kowalski, and Lisel Kwartnik are the other independents. Richard E. Fitzgerald is running for a two-year unexpired term on the Chicago Ridge Library Board of Trustees. In Worth, Mayor Mary Werner is being challenged in her bid for re-election by Randy Keller, who lost to her four years ago. Village Clerk Bonnie Price is running opposed, and four people are running for the three trustee seats up for election. These include incumbents Rich Dziedzic and Tedd Muersch Jr. Newcomers Brad Urban and Bahira Karima also are running. Incumbent Trustee Colleen McEvoy is stepping down. Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton is running unopposed, along with Village Clerk Cathy Aparo. Evergreen Park trustees Carol Kyle and Mark T. Phelan are running for re-election, while Norm Anderson is running for the seat being left vacant by Dan McKeown, who decided to step down. In Palos Hills, Mayor Gerald Bennett is running unopposed, along with City Clerk Rudy Mulderink and Treasurer Kenneth Nolan. Incumbent 1st District Ald. John Knox is also unopposed, while incumbent Alde. Mark Brackmann is being challenged by Paul Gellert. Ald. AJ Pacek (3rd) is also being challenged for re-election by Richard C. Riley. who was well bundled up. The mayor pointed to the “Tons of Food Drive,” which was held last month by local scout groups and provided a lot of goods for the cause. She added that volunteers go out at 8 a.m. to bring milk, bread and paper towels from the nearby Fairplay grocery store. The mayor said this is truly a team effort. “This is so well organized,” Werner said. “I want to thank many of the volunteers who are from our fire and police departments. And we have certain homes that get toys. We have them all listed here. The Worth Lions Club also does a great job of providing goods.” Lode said that the Cub Scouts helped stack food on Saturday in preparation of the Christmas Baskets event. She families in need also receive sweatshirts, gloves and hats for the children, along with a grocery gift certificate for seniors. “We prepare for this for months,” Lode said. “The items come in and we list them and store a lot of them ahead of time.” The auxiliary also hosts a Thanksgiving Baskets event. Volunteers help sort out donated pantry items and set up the dry and canned goods at the MarrsMeyer American Legion Hall. “We receive a lot of help,” Lode said. “This is really a community effort.”

Drivers form a procession of vehicles Sunday to collect food and toys to distribute to local families in need, as part of the annual MarrsMeyer American Legion Auxiliary’s Christmas Baskets event.

Magical Madrigal Singers

The Evergreen Park High School Madrigal Singers entertain the crowd on Dec. 3 near the gazebo for the village’s annual “A Dickens Christmas” event held at the Community Center and Klein Park. The students were singing “Good King Wenceslas.”

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Works Commissioner Dave Weakley told the council he too would recommend them. The city currently has three solar-powered street lights, including one recently installed at 96th Street and 82nd Avenue. “There isn’t much maintenance when it comes to solar lights,” Weakley said. “We just installed one at 96th Street and 82nd Avenue about two weeks ago and the output is quite nice. My recommendation (for 99th Street) is to go green and go solar.” Weakley said the solar-powered lights cost $4,000 each but should pay for themselves after a little more than five years. The lights would be installed on existing telephone poles in the area, meaning the city would not need to purchase a separate poll, Weakley noted. The battery in the solar lights is also extremely powerful, he said. Weakley explained that even on the shortest day of the year there should be enough sunlight to power the light for one full week. “I think the modern solution is solar,” Moore added. “It’s cheaper in the long run and we’ve had good results so far (with solar-powered street lights).” Assuming the council approves the street lights on Jan. 5, Weakley said they could be installed by late February or early March. The lights take approximately two months to be delivered. Moore said he will notify the residents in the

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to 12 percent of the property real estate tax bill goes to the village, 70 percent of the bill is directed to the schools in Evergreen Park. “We have experienced significant commercial growth in the village and this helps to ease the tax burden on our residents. As our tax base increases, the better it is for our residents,” Sawyers said. Taxes levied for the Evergreen Park Public Library amount to a total of $1,120,604, for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2016 and ending Dec. 31, 2016. The funds are designated for library purposes. Looking ahead, Mayor James Sexton announced that there will be a public hearing at the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 regarding the proposed appropriation ordinance for the village’s fiscal year beginning Nov. 1, 2016 and ending Oct. 31, 2017. The hearing will be held prior to the village board meeting scheduled that night, due to the New Year’s holiday. Other board action included an ordinance ap-

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area of the city’s plans to install the lights, but he, for one, believes the light will be a welcome addition. “To tell you the truth, I’d kind of be afraid to walk that area at night,” Moore said after the meeting. “Not only for fear of being hit by a car, but also fear of stranger danger. I think the street lights are going to be a win-win situation.” Money from the public works department’s budget would pay for the street lights, if the council approves the installations, Moore said. Widening 99th Street and adding a sidewalk is on the city’s “long-term radar,” but Palos Hills would likely need a federal grant to help pay for the project, Moore said. In other news, city officials unanimously approved amending an ordinance pertaining to the parking and stopping of vehicles near Stagg High School. The council voted 8-0 (aldermen Joan Knox and Dawn Nowak were absent) to amend the municipal code to adopt an ordinance that states “standing, stopping or parking of any type of motorized vehicle for any reason, including drop-off and pick-up of passengers, is prohibited. This prohibition applies to the west side of Roberts Road from the southwest corner of 111th Street to the south up to the northwest corner of the intersection at 114th Street.” At the council meeting earlier this month, Mayor Gerald Bennett said drivers are dropping off students on Roberts between 111th Street and 114th Street and then making U-turns and backing up the intersection. Violators of the ordinance could face an $80 fine, Bennett said. proved for a real estate sale contract for the purchase of property located at 3000 W. 95th St. (the former Evergreen Park Animal Hospital) at a cost of $400,000. Sexton said the building will be demolished and the property will be used for parking for the new Wu’s House Restaurant at 95th and Sacramento Avenue. Business certificates were approved for Mobilelink, LLC (retail sale of telecommunication equipment) at 2509 W. 95th St., Wu’s House at 2952 W. 95th St., and The Pathway Network (staffing agency) at 3510 W. 95th St. The Village Hall will be closed Saturday Dec. 24 through Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas, and will re-open on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Garbage pick-up will be delayed by one day. Holiday hours for the New Year’s weekend will be the same. The village hall will be closed Saturday, Dec. 31 and Monday, Jan. 2, re-opening on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Garbage pick-up will be again delayed by one day. The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

OAK LAWN Toys for Tots campaign Visitors can drop off gifts for children up to age 12 in the lobby of the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., for the Toys for Tots campaign. Gifts can be dropped off through today (Thursday, Dec. 22). Items should be unwrapped so that they may be sorted according to age and gender. No stuffed animals will be accepted. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit wwwolpl.org.

Children can read and win prizes “Once Upon a Snowy Day,” will be presented on Tuesdays through Jan. 31 through the Youth Services Reading Program at the Oak Lawn Library. The program is open to babies, toddlers and children up to age 14, along with adult guardians. Depending on the ages of the children, they can read books, attend programs and complete activities to fill in the bingo squares and win prizes. Adults and participants can drop by the Youth Services Department to pick up a bingo card or to receive some personalized reading recommendations. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Library will be closed over holidays The Oak Lawn Library will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 24 and Sunday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Eve and the Christmas Day holiday. The library will reopen from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26. The library also will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 31 and Sunday, Jan. 1 for the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holiday. The library will reopen from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990.

Souper Bowl Food Drive The third annual Souper Bowl Food Drive will be held from Monday, Jan. 2 through the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Oak Lawn Library. The library staff and volunteers will team up to stop hunger and help local pantries stock their shelves after the holidays. Residents are welcome to join in with the goal of collecting at least 500 donated items. A bin will be placed in the library lobby near a large poster that will track the progress of the

drive. All donated items will be delivered to local pantries in February. Over the past two years, nearly 1,000 donated items have been distributed to three local food pantries. For more information about this, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Promoting confidence A lecture series promoting a more positive attitude will be presented at the Oak Lawn Library. Erin Dubich, licensed dietitian and inspirational speaker, presents a four-part series to help encourage residents to have a more vibrant life and body. She believes people should have some alone time with a cup of coffee, a good book or a rejuvenating fitness class. The first week a session on “Love Yourself Without the Guilt” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at the library. Dubich said that patrons can discover inner peace by creating loving boundaries with other people and learn to love yourself without feeling guilty. The second session is on “Forgiveness and SelfTalk” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. The session will focus on about forgiving the past and to take on a more positive attitude. The third session is “Loving All the Parts of You” to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The last session will be on “Practical and Creative Ways to Love Yourself” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Guests will learn self-forgiveness and selfcompassion. For more information about this and adult other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Conversation circle will be provided for new English speakers A conservation circle for new English speakers will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 4 through May 24 at the Oak Lawn Library. Participants and trained volunteers will work together in large and small groups. The winter-spring session will be held in the Quiet Study Room on the second floor. Beginning, intermediate and advanced English learners are welcome (students must have some English training). The fall 2017 session will start up again in September. More information will be provided in upcoming newsletters. More information can be obtained by calling Mary Williams, the head of the adult and young adult services department, at

(708) 422-4990, or visit www.olpl.org.

Accepting reading material donations Patrons can donate “gently-used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Outgoing Book Sale at the Oak Lawn Library. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the Customer Service desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. The Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides a 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 Tech Club will experiment with robotics

like to make again. Dress accordingly because the project could get messy. Registration is limited to 34 per session. Due to high demand, the library is offering two sessions of this program. Participants are limited to registering for only one session. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Youth winter ready program The youth winter reading program will be offered beginning Monday Jan. 16 at the Green Hills Library. The sessions are for children in pre-kindergarten through senior year in high school. Kids can sign up for the winter reading program, and log their reading to earn tickets to win one of the grand prizes. Weekly prizes will be awarded. Registration will take place at the Youth Services Desk or online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Lego Club will hold monthly meeting The Lego Club will meet again at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the Green Hills Library. Palos Hills. Staff at the library will supply the Legos and the kids in kindergarten through fifth grade will provide the imagination.

FAFSA process will be discussed for college-bound students The Tech Club for grades three through eight will

meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Kids can come to the library to tinker with technology and robotics. Participants can experiment with Makey Makeys, Squishy Circuits and the Mbot robots. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

The FAFSA process will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the Green Hills Library. Gerald Knight, of Tax Busters, will help navigated teens and their parents through the FAFSA process and provide tips for financial planning for college. The event is for adults and teens.

Swap gifts at Green Hills Library

Patrons can make their own spa products during a session scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Green Hills Library. Learn how to make fresh facemasks and bath bombs that you get to take home. Registration is limited to 40. This event is for adults only. Registration is required and limited to 35. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

A gift swap will take place for adults only at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Green Hills Library. Adults can drop off gifts that they don’t have a need for, and can then choose a gift they like. Treats and door prizes will be included. Registration is limited to 35. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

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Children will explore nature Crazy craft day will be held at 5:30 or 7 p.m. through reading

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Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Children ages 5 and up will be painting extras from past crafts. Visitors can make crafts they missed previously or would

“Green Time with Miss Emily” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Green Hills Library. Nature-themed stories will be read and activities will be offered for children ages 6 to 8.

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, December 22, 2016

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Gingerbread house architects at Shepard High School

Students in German Club at Shepard High School last week covered themselves in icing, gum drops, and cookie crumbs all in the pursuit of better architecture. Shepard High School German Club members proudly displaying their gingerbread houses are from left to right: Elizabeth Jeeninga, Faith Jeeninga and Kaitlyn Shelton: Jillian Arnold and Lillian Fisher; and Alan Krolikowski and Thomas Mahler. The annual gingerbread house contest produced an afternoon of fun and culture. German teacher Jennifer Fischer placed the gingerbread houses in the cafeteria for judging.

OLCHS hosts holiday party at pediatric cancer center More than 40 members of the Oak Lawn Community High School’s Student Council and National Honor Society helped host a special holiday party for the Keyser Family Pediatric Cancer patients and their families on Dec. 3. Student volunteers, all dressed as Spartan Elves in red and green, assisted with food service, craft tables, and mingling. Additional entertainment was provided by Nick Vera as DJ, Tom Repetny as photo booth operator, as well as numerous professional photographers on hand to take free portraits for families. Santa arrived to read a story to the children, took photos, and listened to holiday wishes. The Keyser Family Pediatric Cancer Center at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn is an 8,000-square-foot, stateof-the-art facility developed to deliver high quality outpatient care in a comfortable and healing environment. The physicians and team there are dedicated to the mission of treating all children with pediatric cancer and hematologic diseases with the goal of cure. The Keyser Center assures that all children,

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Students from the Interact Club, the affiliate of the Oak Lawn Rotary Club from Richards High School, sort food donations. The club sponsored a food collection contest resulting in more than 800 pounds of donated items for the Chicago Food Depository.

Interact Club donates 800 pounds of food to Chicago Food Depository The Interact Club, an affiliate of the Oak Lawn Rotary Club from Richards High School, sponsored a food collection contest last week among first period classes. “We collected over 800 pounds of food and a couple of hundred dollars in donations,” said faculty sponsor

Joyce Cruse. Students enrolled in the math class taught by Jason Alexander won first place. English teacher Meagan Coleman took second place, followed by a three-way tie for third among French teacher Caitlin McCaffrey and math teachers Kari Vanderjack, and Dorothy Groff.

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The Oak Lawn Community High School Spartan “Elves” hosted a holiday party on Dec. 3 for the Keyser Family Pediatric Center at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.

their families and loved ones are cared for from the moment they enter Hope Hospital and

throughout the transition to adult medical care. Student Council advisor is Jen-

nifer Sidlow and National Honor Society advisor is Jessica Nickless.

Ten Illinois State Scholars are selected at St. Laurence Ten students from the class of 2017 at St. Laurence High School in Burbank were selected as Illinois State Scholars. The students are Brett Bittner, Shawn Donohue, a graduate of Conrady School in Hickory Hills; Christian Ferrer, Erik Kazmierowicz, Daniel Kogut, Brian Lyle, a graduate of Southwest Christian in Oak Lawn; Dennis McCarthy, a graduate of St. Michael in Orland Park; Omari Thurston, Joseph Vascik and Jose Zepeda. James Muting, principal and 1973 St. Laurence graduate, and Joseph Martinez, school president and 1999 graduate, said the students were all recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top 10 percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools across the state. Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank. “I applaud all of the 2017-18

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Ten students from the Class of 2017 at St. Laurence High School have been selected as Illinois State Scholars. The students are (from left, back row) Christian Ferrer, Joseph Vascik, Brett Bittner, Brian Lyle, Daniel Kogut, (front row, from left) Jose Zepeda, Dennis McCarthy, Erik Kazmierowicz, Omari Thurston and Shawn Donohue.

state scholars for their hard work and outstanding academic performance,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director. “Students have a lot to contend with as they move through high school — from increased testing to extracurricular activities to highly competitive

college admissions. Kudos to these students and also to the teachers, parents, coaches and other mentors who contributed to their success and helped them navigate a path towards college and career success.” While state scholar recognition

does not include a monetary prize, students receive congratulatory letters from ISAC as well as personalized Certificates of Achievement sent to each high school for distribution. A list of current Illinois State Scholars can also be found on ISAC’s website.

Richards donates $4,800 to Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation For the fifth straight year, Richards High School has donated thousands from its 5K to support the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

Recently, teacher Bob Peck, the organizer of the race and walk, delivered a check for $4,800 to Colleen Kisel, the founder of the foundation. In its five years, the 5K has raised

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The Stagg High School Health Education Department won a third straight Blue Ribbon Award from the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and Illinois School Health Associations. Department members are (from left) Mary Swanson, Mary Gaido, Brian Jackson and Abby Degliomini. Vanessa Smurczynski was not present for the photo.

Stagg Health Education Dept. is awarded third consecutive Blue Ribbon Award The Stagg Health Education Department has been awarded its third consecutive Blue Ribbon Award from the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and Illinois School Health Associations. The award recognizes excellent health education programs that provide relevant curriculum and best practice instruction for all students within the school. The group that visited the program listed the team’s work

with literacy, technology, and student interventions as areas to highlight. According to the Illinois High School Health Associations, “students are becoming smart consumers as they explore self-guided learning and develop skills that allow them to adopt healthy lifestyles and behaviors.” The health teachers were recognized at the award ceremonies held at both state conventions in November.

The Brother Rice Alumni Mothers’ Club will host its Trivia Night beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 in the school cafeteria, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. The cost is $20 per person. Tables (maximum of 10 players) compete against the other tables for prizes, Participants can bring their own snacks, and pizza will

be ordered later in the evening. This event is for adults ages 21 and over. Beer, wine and pop will be available for purchase. No outside liquor is allowed. For more information and to purchase tickets online or download an order form, go to the Brother Rice website at http:// brotherrice.org/brother-rice-highschool-trivia-night-2/

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Smith Senior Living: 102-year-old woman hosts Christmas dinner Older adults who consider moving to retirement communities might assume they’ll no longer host holiday meals with family. But hosting Christmas dinner and other special celebrations is exactly what Smith Crossing residents like 102-yearold Margaret Lavery continue to do. Lavery was the first Smith Crossing resident to make reservations for this year’s Christmas dinner with the assistance of her daughter, Pat Seidel of Naperville. “This gives the opportunity for us to be together and to visit with my mother,” Seidel said. “We’ve done this for other holidays as well — Thanksgiving, Fourth of July and Valentine’s Day. The food is always above board because Smith Crossing has a very creative chef.” “Hosting a holiday dinner in this way enables older adults to remain strongly connected with their families,” said Kevin McGee, president and CEO of Smith Senior Living, sponsor of life plan communities Smith Crossing in Orland Park and Smith Village in Chicago. “This helps to eliminate feelings of isolation for older adults during the holidays and yields very positive intergenerational experiences.” “At Christmas, we serve about 250

residents and their guests,” said Kathy Orozco, dining services director at Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie Lane. “The biggest advantage for our residents is they get to spend quality time with their families and friends. No one has to cook and clean up afterward. There’s no mess. Family members appreciate us, too.” For Mother’s Day, Smith Crossing served 350 residents and guests. For Easter Sunday, 440. Many residents also host special meals to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones. Similar holiday scenarios play out throughout the year at Smith Village, at 2320 W. 113th in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. Both communities limit reservations for general seating during holiday meals to groups of up 12 and require at least one week advanced notice. With earlier notice, residents also can reserve private spaces for larger groups. Smith Crossing’s main dining room easily accommodates 180. Its private dining room, called the Emilie Room, seats 14. An extended dining area also can hold groups of up to 47. Smith Village’s main dining room easily seats 90, and its Community Hall seats up to 60, said Art Youkerd, dining

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services director. “Our private dining room seats 16 and offers a quiet, intimate space,” Youkerd said. “Our Club Room, another great entertainment and dining space, features a small sink, refrigerator, lighting controls and room enough for 25.” Smith Village resident Bill Frost, a retired police officer, and his wife Lorraine, a retired administrative assistant, have hosted several holiday meals for as many as 24 family members in the Club Room. “This way, we all get together and enjoy the holiday,” Bill Frost said. “The food is excellent and so is the service.” At Smith Crossing, resident Robert

Kreis booked his fourth annual Christmas dinner for 36 family members from Ohio, Colorado and Wisconsin for Saturday, Dec. 17. His menu included steelhead trout, beef and pork tenderloin. Having hosted Christmas dinners in year’s past at Prestwick Country Club, Kreis almost can’t imagine hosting holidays any other way. “This gives everyone a chance to get together, and afterward, we’ll retire to the Great Room with beverages and cookies and holiday treats brought by family members,” said Kreis, who moved to Smith Crossing in 2010 Holiday menus generally feature choices of prime rib or ham with potatoes and vegetables, salad and desert and cost from $15 to $20 per adult, and $10 to $12.50 for a child under 12. Wine and alcoholic beverages can be ordered to accompany meals, or residents can provide their own beverages for serving. Smith Crossing goes even further to accommodate residents’ family traditions. Last Thanksgiving, one family reserved the Arts and Crafts Room, which features a kitchen area and large tables, for a family potluck. Smith Crossing provided turkey and ham servings in chafing dishes. Family members brought

side dishes and desserts. For holiday meals, Smith Crossing also makes complimentary valet parking available to guests.

About Smith Senior Living

Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults, sponsors Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park, Ill. These CCRCs are the only ones located in the Southwest sector of metropolitan Chicago. An innovative leader in providing the finest services and care for seniors, Smith established its first community in 1924, on the same city block where Smith Village stands today. Both CCRCs provide spacious independent living residences, and apartments for assisted living, as well as memory support and skilled nursing care. In addition, they offer short-term rehab programs for residents and others who have had surgery or a medical incident. For more information about how Smith Senior Living can help seniors enjoy their retirement, contact Smith Crossing at 708-326-2308 or SmithCrossing.org, and Smith Village at 773-474-7303 or SmithVillage.org.

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Hitting a few frozen ropes about baseball

here is snow on the ground. The temperature has been hitting single digits. An extra blanket at night is in order. So, it’s a perfect time to talk baseball. Here are some warm thoughts about the Hall of Fame and the Illinois High School Association’s pitch count rules: I’m not sure if this is my last year or next year will be my final year for making picks for the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America is kicking out those voters who covered baseball in JEFF VORVA haven’t 10 years out of the voting Making the clubhouse, and my last seaExtra Point son was 2007. If I had more than two hands, I would extend more than two middle fingers to the BBWAA for this decision, but, hey, what’s done is done. It was my first vote of 2016 that didn’t have the word Trump on the ballot. Since last year, I knew my time was coming up, I decided to relax my standards a bit and allow a guy whom I haven’t voted for in the past as shot when I checked Alan Trammell’s name. This year, after many years of resistance, I checked Tim Raines’s name. I continued to vote for Jeff Bagwell, Trevor Hoffman, Edgar Martinez, Curt Schilling (but he has to learn to shut up because he may be costing himself votes with his Ralph Kramden-like biiiiig mouth), Lee Smith and Larry Walker. And two new dudes — Vladimir Guerrero and Ivan Rodriguez — are on my list. So, if this is my last hurrah, I think that’s a pretty strong list. If it’s not, we’ll do this again in 2017. So shut up, Schilling! On the high school front, after flirting with the idea of a 115-pitch count starting with the 2017 season, officials shaved 10 throws from that proposal and decided Dec. 12 to limit hurlers to 105 on a given day. In the past couple of months, coaches have weighed in and our own Frank Gogola picked up some comments from local coaches about the impact of pitch counts. Most were in favor of limits but felt 115 was too generous. “This was a collaborative effort that goes a long way toward making high school baseball in Illinois safer,” said IHSA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee member Dr. Preston Wolin. Dr. Wolin was a guest of the Baseball Advisory Committee at its August meeting, where he presented the recommendations of the Sports Medicine Advisory to the group. The Board of Directors reviewed the pitching limitation recommendation in the fall and chose to present it to the IHSA membership for feedback during the Association’s annual Town Hall Meetings in November. Between the hot month of August and the frigid month of December, voices were heard and now it’s down to 105. “Kudos to the Baseball Advisory and Sports Medicine Advisory committees for working together on behalf of student safety,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “We hope that youth and travel baseball organizations will follow our lead to help protect these pitchers and their arms.” And that’s the key. If travel and summer league coaches decide to go rogue and let some pitching star throw 150 in a game, then all of the work people like Wolin and the IHSA did will go down the toilet.

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Starting with the 2017 season, pitchers such as Shepard’s Jack Carberry will be on a 105-pitch limit.

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Stagg’s Maddy Roe, one of the top gymnasts the area has produced, wants to put her state struggles on the balance beam behind her and compete for a state championship this season. Above: Roe executes a flip on the balance beam at the IHSA state meet in Palatine in February, seconds before slipping twice.

Roe is hoping to flip her fortune Stagg gymnast puts state falls behind her as she eyes title on beam By Frank Gogola

for her to develop leading up to the tournament, where she’s hoping to win at least one title.

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Maddy Roe slipped once. Then a second time. On the biggest stage of the Stagg gymnast’s career to date, the then-sophomore stumbled on the balance beam at last season’s state meet, her hopes of a state title falling with her. She finished a distant 11th. “I know that hurt her, but we knocked it off quick,” said Mike White, Sandburg/Stagg co-op coach. “We’re very sarcastic sometimes and get her laughing and joking about things like that because there’s nothing else you can do. It’s not like you’re a senior and it’s over and you don’t get another shot at it. She’s lucky. She’s got two more shots at state.” Roe has gotten off to a mixed start this year in her quest for redemption after coming up short at state the past two seasons. She has the athletic abilities to win a state title, her coaches say, but it’s the mental side of competition that’ll be vital

Head games Injuries have slowed Roe early this season. The junior fell and hit her head during warmups on Dec. 3 at the Downers Grove North Invite. It was to be her first big test of the season against other potential state finalists, but White sat her because of past concussion issues. She sat out the home opener against Andrew and the Hinsdale Central Invite on Dec. 10, another would-be test against state-level talent. She was cleared to return for the Homewood-Flossmoor Invite on Saturday. When she has competed, she opened the season by taking first place in vault and beam and tying for first in bars against Lincoln-Way co-op. Despite Roe missing time, assistant coach Krystyn Misheck said Roe is still ahead of where she was at this time last year skill-wise. “We’re still getting her in competition mode,”

Misheck said. “Once she starts doing her routines and getting consistent again and the endurance up, she’ll be unstoppable.” Misheck knows something about rebounding from a devastating loss and injuries. She won a state title in floor exercise as a Sandburg senior in 2009 under White. It came two years after she missed a title by 0.125 points as a sophomore and sat out her junior year due to injuries. Misheck is in her third season as an assistant coach at Sandburg. She had hoped to be named the head coach when White announced his retirement last season after 24 years. However, with her student-teaching schedule at Lemont, White decided to stay on and help with a possible transition should Misheck get a teaching job in the district in the spring. “In reality, she’s the one running the team,” White said. “I’ve given her all the decision-making power.” See ROE, Page 2

SSC Red teams are Blue when playing ‘the other side’ By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Before his team’s Friday night contest at T.F. South, Richards coach Chris Passafiume was asked if his players noticed the victory advantage in South Suburban Conference crossover games enjoyed by the Blue Division teams over their Red. “They really don’t,” he said. “Our main focus is on whoever’s in front of us on that night.” After the Rebels topped Richards 56-40 to run their league record to 4-0, all against Blue teams, Bulldogs senior Jeremiah Melton was posed the same question. “We notice,” he said. “It’s always tougher to play the other side.” Richards (5-3, 2-2) entered the weekend as the only SSC

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Richards’ Jaylan Catledge is shown tumbling in a game last year. For the most part, the South Suburban Red teams take tumbles when facing SSC Blue teams in crossover games.

Red member with a win over a Blue squad. The rest of the Bulldogs’ division was a

combined 0-17 in crossovers. After Friday’s action, Evergreen Park joined Richards

in the win department over a Blue team with a 59-46 triumph over Tinley Park. Heading into this week, Blue had a 24-3 advantage. This isn’t new. From the 2012-13 season through 2015-16, the Blue owned a 134-62 edge in crossovers. “I know the coaches recognize that,” South coach John O’Rourke said. “It makes for some interesting discussions at the all-conference meeting.” The SSC produces allBlue and all-Red teams. Some years, that means a second-place Red squad that goes 6-7 might produce more all-conference players than a 9-4 Blue team that finishes tied for fourth. Last season, Richards won the Red at 9-4, See SSC, Page 3

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CATCHING THE BLUE FLU SSC teams’ records in crossover games this season:

SSC Blue TF North Hillcrest TF South Lemont Oak Forest Tinley Park Bremen Total

4-0 4-0 4-0 3-0 3-1 3-1 3-1 24-3

SSC RED Richards Evergreen Park Reavis Shepard Oak Lawn Eisenhower Argo Total

2-2 1-3 0-3 0-4 0-4 0-4 0-4 3-24

Section 2 Thursday, December 22, 2016

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FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL

Road to state is full of bumps for area teams Stritch coach John Pfaffl calls Shimko “smart, skilled and well-coached. A great fit.’’ The Milwaukee school was ranked 16th in the nation among NAIA Division II schools and entered this week with a 10-3 mark. Shimko received serious interest from several Midwest schools, including the University of St. Francis, which is ranked No. 1 in the nation in NAIA play.

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The way Queen of Peace has been built, it is going to be an area power for a few years, as there are six juniors and two sophomores on the 10-girl roster. But for seniors such as Kara Shimko and Jessica Potter, this is the last chance for them to go deep into the postseason. Shimko is the last link to the 2013-14 team that finished with two wins and helped rebuild it into a team that heading into this week was 13-0. The Class 3A postseason was announced by the Illinois High School Association and the Pride is in the 22-team De La Salle Sectional. The seedings will be announced in February, but Peace is mixed in with 21 teams from Chicago, including Bogan and Phillips. Last year, Phillips knocked Queen of Peace out of the sectional with a 43-42 semifinal win and Bogan buried Phillips, 55-35, in the sectional championship. The only other area Class 3A team, Evergreen Park, is in the 22-team Hillcrest Sectional and is in Sub Sectional A, which includes Morgan Park, which finished fourth in the state last year. Some area Class 4A teams are not sure where their sectional sites will be, but Marist, Mother McAuley, Richards, Sandburg, Shepard and Stagg are in a 21-team tournament that will also feature state power Homewood-Flossmoor. Oak Lawn will play in the 21-team Argo Sectional, which features Montini and Whitney Young — the latter of which finished fourth in the state last year. In Class 2A, Chicago Christian is in the 21-

Eagles love Oak Lawn Sandburg won the eight-team Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament Saturday with an 80-71 victory over Joliet West. The Eagles went 4-0 in the tournament but are 1-9 when they haven’t played in an Oak Lawn gym. The Eagles’ Kennedy Sabutis scored 17 points in the title game and earned the tournament’s MVP award. Morgan McAuliffe was named to the all-tournament team. Oak Lawn finished fourth after dropping a 6625 decision in the third-place game.

Hall of Fame beckons for McAuley coach Photos by Jeff Vorva

Queen of Peace’s Kara Shimko, shooting against Reavis on Dec. 12, gave a verbal commitment to NAIA power Cardinal Stritch last week.

team Lisle Sectional with Beecher, Bowen, Carver Military, Catalyst/Maria, CICS/Ellison, Corliss, Noble/Barker, UCCS/Woodlawn, Illiana Christian and Peotone.

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGE SPORTS

Stritch for Shimko Shimko, the Reporter-Regional’s Girls Basketball Player of the Year last season, gave a verbal commitment to NAIA power Cardinal Stritch.

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Stagg cheerleaders seek redemption

Hype grows for SXU/USF showdown

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

This game is getting more intriguing by the week. The University of St. Francis/St. Xavier University women’s basketball game set for 1 p.m. on Jan. 7 had a pretty good storyline because both Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference foes were deadlocked in the NAIA Division II coaches’ poll and were ranked third in the nation. But then St. Francis knocked off a pretty good NCAA Division II Lewis University squad and the Saints climbed up to No. 1, while SXU stayed at No. 3. Last season, the Cougars travelled to Joliet with an 18-game winning streak and the No. 1 ranking in the country and fell to the Saints, 73-61. There is a lot of time between now and Jan. 7, but if there is a scenario in which the Saints are still No. 1, the Cougars would love to return the favor. The Cougars are staying hot as they improved to 12-0 after winning two games in the Cruzin’ Classic in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. They opened with a 77-50 victory over Briar Cliff University on Saturday as Kara Krolicki scored 23 points and had nine steals, seven rebounds and six assists. Freshman Maddie Welter added 15 points. SXU scored 29 third-quarter points en route to a 72-45 victory over St. Thomas on Sunday. Krolicki had 25 points while Mikayla Leyden had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Brittany Collins came up with 11 points and 14 rebounds. The Cougars are 4-0 at home, 4-0 on the road and 4-0 on neutral sites. Football: Two Oak Lawn natives from St. Xavier University made it onto the 2016 Mid States Football Association All-Academic team. In all, 12 players from the Cougars made the squad. Senior offensive linemen Kevin Lonergran and Ronald Luce, who both graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School, made the team. A minimum 3.2 gradepoint average is needed to make the team. Others who made the academic team were Matt Johnson of Rockford, who was one of six players in the MSFA to earn a 4.00 GPA; Justin Hunter (Crest Hill/Joliet Catholic); Michael Ivlow (Channahon/ Joliet Catholic; Khalfani King (Chicago/ De La Salle); Anthony Kowalczyk (Chicago/Steinmetz); Abdul Mahdi (Chicago/ Bogan); Tyler Sharp (Caledonia/Boylan Catholic); Stephen Simms (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso); Mark Strbjak (Munster, Ind./Northern Illinois/Munster); and Dennis Vilimek (Orland Hills/Andrew). “I’m extremely proud of all of our play-

Sandburg’s Sydney Baker (left) and Tinley Park’s Vejune Sidaugaite collide in pool play at the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament on Dec. 14. Sandburg won the tournament on Saturday with a win over Joliet West.

Mother McAuley coach Ashley Luke-Clanton is not a Hall of Fame coach just yet, but she is a Hall of Fame player, as she was named to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame for 2017. Clanton played at Waubonsie Valley High School and Penn State University. On the high school level, she scored 2,885 points and had 437 career 3-pointers, which was an IHSA record for eight years. She was a threetime All-American from 1997-99.

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St. Xavier’s Revi McMahon and the Cougars won a pair of games in Florida over the weekend.

Moraine Valley’s Joe Ruzevich scored 29 points in a victory over Harper last week.

ers on the MSFA All-Academic Team as they truly embody the role of student-athlete,” said Saint Xavier University football coach Mike Feminis. “Every one of these players do an amazing job of balancing their schoolwork with the demands that come with being an athlete at the collegiate level, and that is not an easy balancing act. They deserve to be recognized for their hard work.” Men’s basketball: Freshman Keating Rombach scored 24 points in an 89-82 loss to Calumet College on Saturday in Whiting, Ind. The Cougars fell to 6-7 overall and 4-3 in the CCAC.

Stagg’s coed cheerleading squad just missed a top-10 finish and a spot in the finals of the Illinois High School Association state meet by .60 of a point in last year’s preliminaries. The Chargers’ 85.53 was a shade below Metea Valley’s 86.13. Stagg had its stay in Bloomington abbreviated by a day because of it. Any disappointment from that experience seems to have disappeared as the Chargers have gotten off to a big start to the 2016-17 campaign. With 11 returners, coach Bridget Guzior said, “We are back for redemption.” Stagg has second-place finishes in meets hosted by Sandburg and Belvidere North and won the LincolnWay East meet on Dec. 11. The state finals this season are Feb. 3-4, and Guzior has a good feeling about this team. “After the break, we hope to take our routine to the next level,” she said. “There is something truly special about this group of athletes as they have the heart, the hustle and they are ready to make Stagg High School proud.’’

Wrestling champs Sandburg’s Patrick Brucki (195 pounds) and Cole Bateman (220)

By Jeff Vorva

Getting drafty

Men’s basketball: The Trolls pulled off a 61-59 win over Roosevelt University on Saturday as Jordan’s Perry’s free throw with six seconds left helped seal the win. TCC improved to 4-9 overall and 2-5 in the CCAC. Women’s basketball: TCC scored the game’s final five points in a 78-73 victory over Roosevelt Saturday. Celina Wanta had 18 points for the Trolls (7-6, 2-5).

The Fire did not have anyone selected in the 2016 expansion draft on Dec. 13. New MSL teams Atlanta United and Minnesota United each selected players off of MLS teams’ unprotected lists. The Fire protected David Accam, Arturo Alvarez, Jonathan Campbell, Michael de Leeuw, John Goossens, Johan Kappelhof, Matt Lamp-

Joking about it now Roe was the only gymnast who didn’t score a 9.0 or higher in last year’s beam final. She finished with an 8.375 after her two slips, 1.15 points behind the winning score of 9.525. Roe, who was visibly upset about her falls, thinks back to the day on occasion but is hesitant to say she could have won, even if she didn’t slip. “I’m not sure really I could have won,” Roe said. “I think possibly. I don’t know.”

Arturo Alvarez (left) and the Fire will be back on the field practicing in late January.

Sports Editor

TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Continued from Page 1

Stagg’s Domenec Zaccone won a 113-pound title at the 15-team Ralph Krupke Memorial Classic at Lake Park High School.

Fire’s 20th training camp just around the corner

Men’s basketball: The Cyclones snapped a four-game losing streak with a 95-65 victory over Wright on Dec. 13 as Jason Roland scored 20 points. Two nights later, Joe Ruzevich scored 29 points and hauled down 11 rebounds in a 99-70 victory over Harper, a team that the Cyclones lost to, 99-88, on Dec. 3.

Roe

won individual championships at the Rex Whitlatch Invitational at Hinsdale Central on Saturday. Sanburg finished third in the 24-team event.

FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

The Chicago Fire’s 20th Major League Soccer season is a few months away, but training camp is just weeks away. The team will meet in Chicago at the PrivateBank Fire Pitch on Jan. 23 for a week. The Fire also will train at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Meyers, Fla., and at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. On Feb. 27, the team will be back in the Chicago area for the season kickoff luncheon.

MORAINE VALLEY

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Stagg’s coed cheerleading squad is erasing last year’s disappointing finish in the state preliminaries from its memory bank and is concentrating on a big season in 2016-17.

White, though, doesn’t see it that way. “It did cost her a state title,” he said matterof-factly. “We joke about that now. Really, there were four girls who could win balance beam last year. Four of the 10 were clearly better. Three others had gone up before her and all fell. She had it made, and guess what, she did the same thing they did. Those four girls were the best and all four blew it.” It’s that line of thinking from Roe that White would like to see change before this postseason. That’s where having a winner like Misheck on hand will help. “It’s getting Maddy to that point where you don’t go in hoping you can win. You go in expecting to win,” White said. “That’s where we want

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son, Joao Meira, Matt Polster, Luis Solignac and Brandon Vincent. Unprotected players were David Arshakyan, Razvan Cocis, Eric

Maddy at the end of the year. Don’t be afraid of this one or don’t be afraid of that one. “You go in there, you’re the one to beat, everyone else thinks you’re the one to beat, and that’s the attitude you should have.”

Enough with the fl ff Roe is not shy about setting big goals this year. She wants to win a state title. At least one. Maybe more. “I would love to win beam,” she said. “Possibly floor. If (I) go for all-around, I’d love to win allaround. That’s one of my big goals.” Last year, she finished eighth at state in vault, ninth in all-around and 11th in balance beam. As

Gehrig, Michael Harrington, Nick LaBrocca, Patrick McLain, Alex Morrell, Michael Stephens, Rodrigo Ramos and Khaly Thiam.

a freshman, she took 21st in all-around. Her coaches say she has the physical tools to win a state title. That’s especially true in the allaround. White said all-arounders tend to struggle on beam, which is Roe’s best event. “Every invite, she’s always going to be the one everybody’s shooting for,” White said. “She’s going to be the one to beat or one of the ones to beat. For her, every invite is like practice for the state meet. “After we come back from Christmas break, that’s when you’re supposed to turn it up and find out what you got right there. Until that time, all this right now (has been) fluff.” The season — and Roe’s quest for a state title — resumes on Jan. 7 at the Sandburg Invite.

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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE Friday nights in the winter usually are packed with basketball games, but because of the holiday tournaments coming up, many teams are taking Friday night off. There will be a Metro Suburban Conference Red showdown Friday when Elmwood Park visits streaking Chicago Christian and Jack Ellison (pictured).

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

W-L STREAK NEXT

8-2 4-4 5-4 8-0 2-6 5-3 1-8 7-2 3-4 7-2

W3 W3 W1 W8 L4 L1 L4 W2 L3 W4

at York Holiday Classic, Monday-Friday hosts Elmwood Pk, Friday; at E. Aurora Tomcat Tourney, Mon.-Thur. at Immaculate Conception Invitational, Monday-Thursday hosts RedHawk Invite Thur.; at Centralia Tourn., Wed.-Fri. at Teutopolis Holiday Tournament, Tuesday-Friday at Hinsdale Central Holiday Tournament, Tuesday-Friday at York Holiday Classic, Monday-Friday at York Holiday Classic, Monday-Friday at Kankakee Holiday Tournament, Tuesday-Friday at York Holiday Classic, Monday-Friday

* Records through Sunday, Dec. 18

GIRLS Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Mother McAuley Oak Lawn Queen of Peace Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg

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W-L STREAK NEXT

8-3 8-2 10-0 8-3 7-6 13-0 6-3 5-9 5-6 5-5

W1 W8 W10 L1 L2 W13 W3 W2 W1 L1

at Reed-Custer, Tuesday; at Lisle Classic, Wednesday-Friday at Agricultural Christmas Tournament, Saturday and Wednesday-Friday at Bullitt East Tour., Wash. Ky., Thur.; at Montini Tourn., Tuesday-Friday hosts Montini, Thur.; at Disney Tourney, Fla., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at R-Brookfield Tournament, Monday-Friday at Oswego East Tournament, Tuesday-Friday at Agricultural Christmas Tournament, Wednesday-Friday at Hillcrest Tournament, Monday-Wednesday. at Riverside-Brookfield Tournament Monday-Friday at Hillcrest Christmas Tournament, Monday-Wednesday

* Records through Sunday, Dec. 18

— Compiled by Anthony Nasella

FOCUS ON BOYS BASKETBALL

Simeon standing in the way of area teams again By Jeff Vorva

Far left photo: Marist’s Justin Brown (left) and David Daniels play smothering defense in a game earlier this season. The RedHawks have an early game next Wednesday in Centralia and have been put in a sectional with perennial power Simeon again in the postseason. Near left photo: St Laurence’s Alex Saunders, shown Friday against Andrew, and his teammates are hoping to break out of a funk. The Vikings opened the season losing eight of their first nine games.

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While Marist and Brother Rice are two of the better teams in Class 4A so far this season, both will have their hands full in the postseason if they want to make it to the state tournament final four. The assignments have been announced by the Illinois High School Association, and those two teams, along with Stagg, Richards, Oak Lawn and Shepard, have been placed in the 22team Thornwood Sectional. The seedings won’t take place until mid-February, but traditional powerhouse Simeon is one of the squads that will likely be the team to beat when the tournament gets rolling in a few months. Other teams in that sectional are Eisenhower, Reavis, Thornton Fractional North, Hubbard, Kennedy, Washington, Bloom, Marian, Crete-Monee, Homewood-Flossmoor, Thornton, Thornton Fractional South, Bremen, Thornwood and Argo. The winner faces the Ottawa Township Sectional winner at the Illinois State University Supersectional in Normal. Sandburg will be at the 22team Lincoln-Way East Sectional with Bolingbrook and Joliet West. In Class 3A, St. Laurence and Evergreen Park are in a 24-team sectional that still does not have a host, along with Bogan, St. Rita and Morgan Park. In Class 2A, Chicago Christian, the lone area team in the past three years to win a regional, is at the 21-team Seneca Sectional. The Knights are in the SubSectional B bracket with Beecher, Carver Military, Clifton Central, Iroquois West, Bishop McNamara, Illiana Christian, Momence, Peotone, Southland and Watseka.

SSC

Continued from Page 1 which would have been good for fourth in the Blue. Melton, a senior, is hopeful that another rough start fades into a Richards Red Division crown, as it has in nine of 10 SSC seasons since the league’s 2006 inception. “With our (Hinsdale Central) Christmas tournament, this should get us ready to finish strong,” he said. Friday, the Bulldogs did anything but as the Rebels (5-3 overall) eased away after leading just 30-24 with 4:22 to play in the third quarter. Behind 6-foot-5 forward Bron Hill, who finished with 27 points and 16 rebounds, South started racking up easy buckets in transition and put together a 20-9 surge over the next eight minutes. J’Quan Black backed up Hill with eight points and 10 boards. “In the middle of the third, they started getting run-outs,” Melton said. “We tried to pressure them a little bit, and it broke down.” Melton led Richards with 11 points. Jaylan Catledge, back after missing two games with a foot injury, was well off his 23.4-points-per-game average, scoring six on one-ofnine shooting. But he added nine rebounds. “He said it was a little sore at

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Surprise skid at St. Laurence St. Laurence heated up at the end of the 2015-16 season and was hoping to take that momentum into this campaign. One Chicago blog ranked the Vikings in the top 60 of the Chicago area in the preseason. But the Vikings entered this week with the worst record in the area at 1-8. On top of that, their coach, Jim Maley, fell ill and missed four games. Maley returned to the bench on Friday but the losing continued as the Vikings dropped a 62-46 non-conference battle with Andrew, which entered the game with a 4-4 mark. The Vikings opened last seathe end,” Passafiume said. “But I think it was more rust than anything. He was nervous. He wasn’t playing with the reckless abandon he usually does. “It was different, seeing him like that. We know he’s one of the greatest players ever to suit up at Richards, and he’d play on one leg if we’d let him — but I think he was worried he might roll off somebody’s foot and hurt it again.” South game-planned for a healthy Catledge. “I know he was injured, but our focus was to take him away, to force him into difficult shots,” O’Rourke said. “And we wanted to force their shooters to put the ball on the floor as opposed to catching and shooting 3-pointers.” Catledge should be at full strength by the time Richards next plays against Rockford Auburn at Hinsdale on Dec. 27. As the tallest Richards player — he’s listed at 6-5 — he’ll have to be if the Bulldogs are going to defend their Red Division title. “We don’t have 6-9, 6-10 guys ducking to get through the doorways walking the halls at Richards,” Passafiume said. “We can compete if we do the things we stress in practice. We have to create some more things defensively. “We’ve got to pressure the ball, get out and run, use the athletes we have. We will. I like our group. We have mentally tough kids at Richards.”

son 4-10 and finished by winning 12 of its final 17 games This season, things could get a little worse before they get better. The Vikings hosted DePaul (6-3) on Wednesday and entered the tough 32-team York Tournament from Monday-Friday. They open the 2017 portion of the campaign hosting St. Rita on Jan. 6 and Bishop McNamara on Jan. 13.

Dandy Randy It’s been a good year for Sandburg’s boys basketball team, which started the season with a 7-2 mark. Add to that, assistant Randy Voels was named to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame for 2017. Voels was a former Eagles head coach and also coached at Leo, Reavis

and Tinley Park. Jeff Powers, who is listed as coaching with Reavis, Tinley Park and Sandburg, also made it to the IBCA Hall of Fame.

Early wakeup call For the second straight year, Marist will play in the 8:30 a.m. game in the Centralia Holiday Tournament on Wednesday.

Last year, it didn’t work out so well for the RedHawks as they dropped a first-round game. But this year they hope to reverse their fortunes against Jacksonville in the 74th edition of the event. Other teams in the top bracket are O’Fallon, Cahokia, Champaign Central, Mt. Vernon, Alton and Addison Trail.

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Images from a busy week in sports

Queen of Peace guard Jovanna Martinucci dribbles by Reavis’ Reem Yanes in a Dec. 11 non-conference Battle of Burbank win. Sandburg’s Kennedy Sabutis, who won the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament MVP, dribbles against Tinley Park on Dec. 14 while Titans coach Michelle Beary yells out instructions to her defense.

Queen of Peace’s Ashley Murphy has a quick chat with a fan after Murphy chased down a loose ball and nearly plowed into the fan on Dec. 11. Both Lockport’s Matt Kronsbein (left) and Sandburg’s Patrick Nolan see things upside down for a few seconds in their 126-pound bout on Thursday.

Stagg swimmer Lucas Smiarowski, one of the top swimmers in the area and the state, wins the 200-yard IM on Dec. 12 against Sandburg.

Tinley Park and St. Laurence players battle for a loose ball Friday night in front of Santa Claus (right side behind the cheerleaders). A referee has a few words for St. Laurence’s Tom Falvey after things got a little heated late in Friday’s Tinley Park-St. Laurence game in Burbank.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg’s Emily Lewandowski (left) and Tinley Park’s Allison Mayer go head-to-head to track down the ball Dec. 14 in a pool game at the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament. Sandburg’s Sam Wojcik (on top) got things going for Sandburg at the 113-pound level as he beat Lockport’s Anthony Molten on Thursday night, but the nationally ranked Porters recovered to win the match.

Retiring Sandburg swimming coach Jim Caliendo talks to a few of his athletes during a home meet against Stagg on Dec. 12.

Section 2 Thursday, December 22, 2016

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For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;FANNIE MAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.DENNIS C. BURIC, JR., SUSAN C. BURIC, FIRST MIDWEST BANK Defendants 16 CH 02937 5959 W. 127TH STREET Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5959 W. 127TH STREET, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-203-019-0000 Vol. 248. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $167,172.38. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3196. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3196 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 02937 TJSC#: 36-12804 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I710553

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARY ABRAHAM, PHILIP MATHEW, KGHCONSULTATION & TREATMENT, INC. Defendants 14 CH 009103 11838 CALIFORNIA TRAIL ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 15, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11838 CALIFORNIA TRAIL, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-110-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-33027. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-33027 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 009103 TJSC#: 36-14091 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I710522

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.NORBERT J NOEL Defendants 12 CH 06549 15436 SUNFLOWER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15436 SUNFLOWER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-108-022. The real estate is improved with a white brick split level; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 9664. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 9664 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 12 CH 06549 TJSC#: 36-13297 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I709227

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.ARTURAS LEE F/K/A ARTURAS JANKAUSKAS, BANK OF AMERICA, NA, LOLITA JANKAUSKIENE Defendants 15 CH 002397 20 COUR DE LA REINE 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 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 20 COUR DE LA REINE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-110-024. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02011. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-02011 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002397 TJSC#: 36-12590 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708982

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN R. MANTHEY, SANDRA L. MANTHEY Defendants 13 CH 27266 8937 Fairway Dr. Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8937 Fairway Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-213-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $209,564.12. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 27266 TJSC#: 36-13735 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I710154

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.MARRINA L. AARON A/K/A MARRINA AARON, PEARLIE M. AARON Defendants 15 CH 06313 8645 LYNWOOD DRIVE Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8645 LYNWOOD DRIVE, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-113-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $255,025.05. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-1535. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-1535 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 06313 TJSC#: 36-12734 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I709877

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD POSTILLION, ANITA NAMBO A/K/A ANITA POSTILLION, RICHARD V. POSTILLION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE RICHARD V. POSTILLION REVOCABLE TRUST, AMENDED AND RESTATED OCTOBER 30, 2013, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE RICHARD V. POSTILLION REVOCABLE TRUST, AMENDED AND RESTATED OCTOBER 30, 2013, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 017778 9712 S. 81ST COURT 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 February 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9712 S. 81ST COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-203-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-19836. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-19836 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 017778 TJSC#: 36-13562 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708884

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. JANE A. LANENGA F/K/A JANE A. SLUIS AKA JANE LANENGA; CONCORD CONDOMINIUM I ASSOCIATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 15336 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, January 17, 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. 27-03-400-028-1008. Commonly known as 13950 South 91st Avenue, Unit 204, Orland Park, Illinois 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15080211 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I710280

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5 Plaintiff, -v.TRINIDAD V. ARTEAGA AKA TRINIDAD ARTEAGA, MARIA I. ARTEAGA AKA MARIA ARTEAGA AKA MARY ARTEAGA, VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY Defendants 15 CH 18764 9013 SOUTH 50TH AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9013 SOUTH 50TH AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-208-018-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $234,337.60. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F151000010. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F151000010 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 18764 TJSC#: 36-12896 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.MARYSOL MONCADA, ARACELY MORALES, FRANCISCO J. MORALES AKA FRANCISCO MORALES, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. Defendants 16 CH 8494 9428 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9428 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-416-023-0000; 24-05-416-024-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $287,146.47. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F16060150. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F16060150 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 8494 TJSC#: 36-12311 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.RAYMOND SILHAN JR., AS INDEPENDANT ADMINISTRATOR, DOROTHY SILHAN, CORAL STAFFORD, ALLYSON TESCHKE, LESLEE IHSSEN, GAYL KERBS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF IRENE M. TESCHKE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 005567 12501 S. MELVINA AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12501 S. MELVINA AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-317-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-04023. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-04023 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005567 TJSC#: 36-11219 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708902

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WATERFALL OLYMPIC MASTER FUND GRANTOR TRUST, SERIES II, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER WITH PLAZA BANK Plaintiff, -v.GEORGE TRIANTAFILLOU, PENNY TRIANTAFILLOU, CATALYST INTERVENTIONS, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2012 CH 04041 10542 83RD AVENUE 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 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10542 83RD AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-203-023-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $214,185.68. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. PLEASE NOTE: Plaintiff makes no representations as to the priority position of its lien nor does it make any representations regarding property taxes due or not due in regards to the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to research the title, liens, taxes and/or any other possible event affecting the property and/or the title thereof. The property is sold \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? \â&#x20AC;?WHERE IS\â&#x20AC;? as stated above If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 2637354607. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 26373-54607 Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2012 CH 04041 TJSC#: 36-12513 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I709675

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;FANNIE MAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN E. HOUSER, ABBIGALE S. DAVIES, SUSAN E. HOUSER, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012, AS TO 2/3 UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST AND ABBIGALE S. DAVIES, AS TO 1/3 UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, GEORGETOWN DETACHED TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 04847 9449 162ND STREET Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9449 162ND STREET, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-22-118-010-0000 Vol. 147. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $191,396.28. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3432. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3432 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 04847 TJSC#: 36-12480 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I709888

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-3AR MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3AR Plaintiff, -v.TERESA KIC A/K/A TERESA B. KIC, WILLIAM BIANUCCI A/K/A WILLIAM L. BIANUCCI, BMO HARRIS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A HARRIS N.A. S/B/M TO NLSB BANK, MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK, N.A. S/B/B TO MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 038739 11740 SHAKER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11740 SHAKER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-18-105-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-28825. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-28825 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 038739 TJSC#: 36-12677 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I709013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2007-HY4) Plaintiff, -v.MANJULABEN A. GABHAWALA A/K/A MANJULABEN GABHAWALA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., FAMILY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1/9/2004 A/K/A TRUST NO. 9-774, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 006040 11650 S. Walnut Ridge Drive Palos Park, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11650 S. Walnut Ridge Drive, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-23-408-012. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1604020. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-04020 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 006040 TJSC#: 36-12430 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I710520

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Homemade for the holidays: Give a gift of cookies all season long By Wolfgang Puck I recently shared some memories centered on my love baking holiday cookies, along with an easy recipe for peanut butter cookies. But, from early childhood, I learned one very important rule on this subject from my mother and grandmother: One kind of cookie alone is never enough at the holidays. That’s why, while there’s still plenty of time to get all of your baking done before the arrival of Christmas and Hanukkah, which begins this year the same day as Christmas Eve, I would like to offer another delicious, easy-tomake cookie recipe. This one also fulfills another important requirement of holiday sweet offerings, in that it features rich chocolate flavor. I love to include some chocolate among the treats I prepare for the festive season. It is, after all, my favorite sweet flavor. And these little cookies deliver big, intense hits of chocolate, flavored as they are not only with cocoa powder but also bittersweet chocolate. Be sure to use a good-quality chocolate, including European brands like Valrhona from France or Callebaut from Belgium; a premium American make like Scharffen Berger; or one of the many other boutique labels you can find today in gourmet markets and specialty food shops. The cookie dough itself is easy to mix, especially if you have a stand mixer. But you could also put it together with a good, sturdy hand-held electric mixer. Chilling the dough after you form it into balls is essential to help you get the firm yet crumbly texture that I like so much about these cookies. Another big part of the cookies’ appeal is the thumbprint in each one. Children love to help shape them, too. Just before you serve the cookies is the time to fill those indentations with jam. (Any sooner, and the moisture in the jam

could turn the cookies soggy.) I like to use raspberry jam, but any other flavor that you think goes with chocolate — apricot, cherry, orange marmalade — would also make an excellent choice. If you want extra-chocolaty cookies, fill them with chocolate ganache instead of the jam. Just put 3/4 pound (375 g) of chopped bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, pour 1 cup (250 mL) of hot heavy cream over the chocolate, let it rest for a couple of minutes, and then whisk until smooth and shiny. Let the ganache cool slightly before filling the cookies. (Or use your favorite jar of chocolate-nut spread from the supermarket instead.) Pack airtight tins with an assortment of these cookies, along with any other home-baked cookies you like, and you’ll have holiday gifts well worth giving and happily received! BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATERASPBERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES Makes about 6 dozen • 3 cups (750 mL) plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 4 ounces (125 g) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces • 3/4 pound (375 g) unsalted butter (3 sticks), at room temperature, cut into small pieces • 1 1/3 cups (330 mL) confectioners’ sugar, sifted • 2 large cage-free egg yolks • Raspberry jam Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Into a mixing bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside. In a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water,

melt the chocolate pieces. When almost melted, turn off the heat and leave it to melt completely, stirring occasionally. In the large bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle or beaters, beat together the butter and confectioners’ sugar, starting on low speed until the sugar is fully incorporated. Then turn the speed to high and continuing to beat until the mixture turns very fluffy and white, about 5 minutes. Stop the machine occasionally, as needed, and scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula, to ensure even blending. On medium speed, add the egg yolks one at a time, beating just until combined. Add the melted chocolate and mix well on medium speed. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour in the sifted ingredients, beating just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Remove the bowl from the mixer. With clean hands, form the dough into small balls about 1 generous tablespoon each. Place each ball on the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, then gently press a thumb into each ball to make a deep indentation in the center. Cover loosely with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight to help keep the indentations intact. Before baking, position the oven rack in the center. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheet or sheets back to front halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. If using only one baking sheet, leave it to cool before putting more cookies on it. When the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container until ready to serve, layering them between sheets of waxed paper or parchment paper. Before serving, use a teaspoon to fill the indentations with a little raspberry jam.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may go to extremes of behavior in the week ahead, but it is all for a good cause. Your social circle will expand exponentially if you participate in community activities and outings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Bad news travels fast, but it isn’t likely to put you at a disadvantage as this week unfolds. You might easily make some imaginative and shrewd business or financial decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind is a tool that you can use any way that you wish. Pry out some information or hammer out some details in the week to come. Avoid misunderstandings with loved ones and co-workers. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Trust, once lost, is seldom regained. Communicate clearly to maintain the trust of friends and partners in the week ahead. Pre-

vent caution from turning into fear by being honest and forthright. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for the silver lining. Throughout the week to come you may have numerous opportunities to create something good out of something that, on the exterior, is somewhat upsetting. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Common sense is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden. Luckily, you have a watering can nearby or other tools to nurture smart thinking. Be a smart cookie in the week ahead. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be overindulgent with loved ones and friends as this week unfolds. The worst that can be said is that you may yield and compromise when it is not in your best interests to do so. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The princess and the pea had a love hate relationship. You may be overly sensitive to irritations when the ones who love you best are doing everything in their power

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to treat you well this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Lighten up. Plug in a Christmas tree or turn on the porch light. Your seriousness can be a turnoff when faced with duty and responsibility in the week to come. Focus on the future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are what you think. If you let negativity creep in or react badly to criticism you may attract negativity into your life. Don’t waste time and energy on unpleasant issues this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money walks when impulse talks. Control your desire to make rash purchases in the week ahead. If you keep an eye on the future past transgressions won’t impact your wallet as much. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Read the tea leaves. You may need to work harder and receive less appreciation than usual this week. Focus on fulfilling obligations and protect your reputation from unnecessary criticism.

“SULLY’’: Director Clint Eastwood does a typically skillful job as he re-creates the so-called “Miracle on the Hudson,’’ the 2009 landing of a damaged passenger jet on New York’s Hudson River by pilot Chesley “Sully’’ Sullenberger (well-played by Tom Hanks), in a tightly edited dramatization that should prove compelling even for those very familiar with the true story. The script, based on Sullenberger’s own account of the events, also focuses on the consequent NTSB hearing in which he and his co-pilot (Aaron Eckhart, also excellent) underwent intense questioning that put their careers in peril. The cast also includes Laura Linney, Anna Gunn, Jamey Sheridan and - as herself - Katie Couric. DVD extras: three “making-of’’ documentaries. *** (PG-13: P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN’’: Though it isn’t a particularly necessary remake, this version of the classic Western puts forth sufficient entertainment, thanks in large part to Denzel Washington’s reteaming with director Antoine Fuqua. The actor plays the leader of a group of wouldbe defenders enlisted by a newly widowed resident (Haley Bennett, “The Girl on the Train’’) of a town oppressed by a land baron (Peter Sarsgaard). Other members of the septet are portrayed by Chris Pratt, Washington and Fuqua’s “Training Day’’ colleague Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio (“Law & Order: Criminal Intent’’), Byung-hun Lee, Manuel GarciaRulfo and Martin Sensmeier. The plot inevitably winds down to a showdown between the forces of good and evil, and while it doesn’t top that of the 1960 original (nor even of the Japanese forerunner “Seven Samurai’’), it serves its purpose here. DVD extras: four “making-of’’ documentaries. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “STORKS’’: The baby-delivering birds are the “stars’’ — in animated form — of this comedy, though their business has been converted to more-general parcel delivery. That becomes complicated when the last baby it wasn’t able to place, who now is a teenager (voiced by Katie Crown), tries to fulfill a youngster’s wish for a brother ... with one of the birds (voice of Andy Samberg) reluctantly helping, leading to a big adventure. Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell (“Modern Family’’), Kelsey Grammer, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele and Danny Trejo (“Machete’’) also are heard in the film, written and co-directed by Nicholas Stoller (“The Muppets’’). DVD extras: music video; LEGO short subject. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM’’: Kate Beckinsale’s penchant for elevating horror and suspense tales stays intact with this melodrama, as she plays a wife and mother who finds a hidden room in her family’s new home. In this genre, that only can mean one thing — terror — as the character’s young son (Duncan Joiner) appears to be threatened by presumed spirits that are haunting the residence. Other familiar faces in the cast include Gerald McRaney, Michaela Conlin (“Bones’’) and television’s current “MacGyver,’’ Lucas Till. DVD extra: “makingof’’ documentary. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on On Demand) “HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT’’: A conversation between two of the seminal film directors of the 20th century is recalled in director Kent Jones’ excellent documentary, shown earlier this year by HBO and based on a 1962 interview Francois Truffaut conducted with Alfred Hitchcock over eight days. The resulting book has had a profound impact on moviemakers who followed, a number of whom offer comments here - including Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Paul Schrader and Wes Anderson. The comments are illustrated by clips that any devotee of Hitchcock and/or Truffaut works are sure to recognize immediately. **** (PG13: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “DOLLY PARTON’S CHRISTMAS OF MANY COLORS: CIRCLE OF LOVE’’: A sequel to last year’s high-rated

“Coat of Many Colors,’’ this drama — televised recently by NBC — continues the saga inspired by a song by Parton, who’s an executive producer here (and also introduces and narrates the film). Jennifer Nettles, Rick Schroder and (as the young Dolly) Alyvia Alyn Lind all return as the members of the rural Tennessee family who face new challenges, including a holiday blizzard and the patriarch’s financial struggles to give his wife a proper wedding ring. Co-star Gerald McRaney also is back, and Nettles performs the never-before-recorded Parton song “Circle of Love.’’ DVD extras: three “making-of’’ documentaries; deleted scenes. *** (Not rated)

COMING SOON:

“THE DRESSMAKER’’ (Dec. 27): A stylish woman’s (Kate Winslet) return to her Australian hometown is tinged with a taste for revenge against those who maligned her. (R: AS, P, V) “SNOWDEN’’ (Dec. 27): Oliver Stone’s drama casts Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the source of the leak of many classified documents. (R: AS, N, P) “BLAIR WITCH’’ (Jan. 3): In a familiar premise, several young people enter a Maryland forest to search for those who vanished in “The Blair Witch Project.’’ (R: AS, P) “MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE

WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE’’ (Jan. 3): A youngster (Griffin Gluck) becomes the unlikely inspiration for a revolt by his fellow students. (PG: AS, P) “THE LION GUARD: LIFE IN THE PRIDE LANDS’’ (Jan. 10): The legend of “The Lion King’’ continues in episodes from the animated Disney Channel and Disney Junior series. (Not rated) “MR. ROBOT: SEASON 2.0’’ (Jan. 10): The sophomore round of the acclaimed USA Network series, starring Emmy winner Rami Malek and Christian Slater, comes to home video. (Not rated: AS, P, V) “DEEPWATER HORIZON’’ (Jan. 10): In the true drama, Mark Wahlberg plays a supervisor aboard the title oil rig when it’s wracked by an explosion. (PG13: P, V) “THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN’’ (Jan. 17): Emily Blunt stars as a troubled commuter who believes harm has come to a woman she frequently has observed. (R: AS, N, P, V) “THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS’’ (Jan. 24): A childless, island-bound couple (Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander) claims an infant they find as their own. (PG-13: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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