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Scoring some big smiles

In the left photo, Kathy Levin, who most people around here knew as Kathy Krzak, and her son, Jake, look at her name on the Oak Lawn Community High School scoreboard as the all-time leading scorer (middle photo). In the right photo, senior Brianna Markusic is all smiles after breaking Levin’s record on Thursday. But there were some frowns and angry moments in the Levin household in recent months about the scoring record and columnist Jeff Vorva breaks it all down on page 3 and in Sports.

Heart disease plays no favorites EKGs suggested for teens — including healthy athletes

By Kelly White and Jeff Vorva Reporter News

Mall matters The Chicago Ridge Mall will start its teen policy this weekend and the Plaza in Evergreen Park may have a new buyer.

See page 5 Rakow and Hanania get reflective and philosophical . Rakow writes about simpler times and Hanania mulls on what life would be like if he

When he was a freshman, Nick Aggelopoulos was a football player who started the season on the freshman team at Richards and eventually worked his way to up to varsity.

A few months later, on Jan. 10, 2014, he passed out while working out.

Wait a minute.

Conventional wisdom suggested this wasn’t right.

Aggelopoulos was a football player since kindergarten. He was in good shape. Why in the heck did he pass out after a routine workout?

As he and others are learning, heart disease plays no favorites. It can strike at any time. It doesn’t matter if you are athletic, appear to be physically fit or never picked

up a barbell in your life, heart disease can target anyone.

It targeted Aggelopoulos in January and caused him to get examinations and an electrocardiogram, which showed he had Wolff-Parkinson-White, a birth defect of the heart. This is where the heart has an extra electrical pathway, which can sometimes cause arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death.

Friday will be the one-year anniversary of heart surgery – cardiac ablation -- that Nick received and he is glad he is still around to recognize the date.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been a year,’’ he said. “I look at life differently now. Before, I would be rushing to get to what’s next.

What’s next? What’s next? What’s next? Now I look at what gifts I have. I take a step back and realize how lucky I really am.’’

He played football again his

It was touch-and-go with the ice and snow

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

knew then what he knows now. Page 6

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sophomore season and is trying to tell as many of his peers as he can about getting EKGs as a preventive measure.

The Young Hearts for Life organization has been bringing groups of qualified community volunteers to Chicago area high schools to provide free EKG screenings to all of its students and will be stopping off at Richards, 10601 Central Avenue, on Feb. 24.

Young Hearts for Life stresses early heart screening for teenagers and young adults to foresee any potential cardiac conditions that may need further attention during the aging process. More than 500 of Richards’ 1,700 students signed up and officials are hoping for more. Aggelopoulis is Photo by Jeff Vorva trying to get the word out to his Richards sophomore Nick Aggelopoulos stands in front of a bulletin peers.

“It’s cool to be involved in help- board full of hearts with the names of students who will receive EKG tests on Feb. 24. Aggelopoulous found he had a heart disease (Continued on page 9) when he received an EKG a little more than a year ago.

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For some, Sunday’s snowfall had a fun twist as Palos Hills’ John and Judy Sheils noticed that the snow on their patio table was shaped like a Twinkie. So on Monday, they found some bauhauscolored spray paint at the local Ace Hardware store and went to work creating the larger-than-life Twinkie.

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Black ice, rather than snow, was the culprit Monday morning when approximately 45 cars and trucks were involved in a chain reaction pileup on southbound Interstate 294 near Hickory Hills.

The accident was the most significant event related to a weekend snowstorm that dropped more than a foot of snow on our area.

Aside from the crash, towns in the Reporter’s coverage area survived the season’s first storm with few difficulties, save for a few complaints from residents wondering why their streets weren’t cleared sooner or more thoroughly, officials said.

The tollway crash reportedly began when someone ran into

the back of a state trooper’s car that was pulled over for another accident, officials said.

The trooper was not injured, but traffic started to slow and three semis jackknifed, causing the accident, officials said.

A total of 11 people were injured in the crash, which occurred around 9:20 a.m., state police said.

None of the injuries were serious.

A total of 16 crash reports were taken involving 45 vehicles. Of the 45 vehicles, 20 were towed from the tollway. Eight people were transported to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, and one individual refused treatment, state police reported.

The Roberts Park Fire Protection District and several other fire departments responded to the crash, which stretched from

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mile marker 18¾ to mile marker 18 in the southbound lanes, officials said.

Chris Perry, battalion chief for the North Palos Fire Protection District, said ice was the primary cause of the accident.

“It was icy up there. It was pretty slick up there,” Perry said “We had a lot of vehicles smashed into one another.”

Perry said he “amazed” there were no major injuries as a result of the crash.

“We were kind of surprised that we had no extrications,” Perry said.

Nineteen inches of snowfall fell from late Saturday night into Sunday in the fifth-largest blizzard to ever hit Chicago area.

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POLICE & COMMUNITY NEWS Chicago Ridge

Inan Oprea, 26, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving without a valid license Jan. 30 after a stop in the 6500 block of 95th Street, police said.

Avenue, police said.

Hand tools valued at $300 were reported stolen Jan. 23 from a van parked in the lot of Home Depot, 4060 W. 95th St.

a house in the 6900 block of 96th St., police said.

Michael R. Samonski, 29, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle Jan. 30 after a stop at 101st Street and Central Avenue, police said.

Five nabbed in drug bust

A drug investigation conducted by Chicago Ridge police resulted in five arrests on Jan. A catalytic convertor was re26 in a Worth trailer park, acported stolen Jan. 24 from a car cording to reports.

Charles Davis, 39, of Chicago on the sales lot at CarMax, 6540 The police department’s tacRidge, was charged with unlawful W. 95th St. tical unit was conducting a drug A television was reported stolen sales investigation and learned delivery of a controlled substance Abedelkarim Karan, 22, of Midlo- Jan. 30-31 from an apartment in that an area supplier lived in the Jan. 31 after allegedly making a drug transaction at 103rd Street thian, was charged with driving the 9300 block of Neva Avenue. trailer park in the 7200 block of and Harlem Avenue, police said. under the influence of drugs, drivSouthwest Highway, according Anthony J. Hamilton, 38, of to reports. ing too fast for conditions, failure to Lattefieh Salman, 35, of Brid- reduce speed to avoid an accident Chicago, was charged with retail Police obtained a search wargeview, was charged with retail and using unsafe tires Jan. 25 fol- theft Jan. 31 after allegedly stealtheft Feb. 1 after allegedly stealing lowing a crash at 89th Street and ing alcohol from Jewel-Osco, 4650 W. 103rd St., police said. clothing from Kohl’s at Chicago Natoma Avenue, police said.

Ridge Mall, police said.

Julie A. Hession, 44, of HomePalos Heights police are alerttown, was charged with driving ing residents of Oak Hills and under the combined influence of Alejandro Duran, 29, of Chicago the surrounding area of an drugs and alcohol and improper John P. Seklecki, 38, of Hickory lane use after a Jan. 25 stop at Ridge, was charged with theft Jan. attempted burglaryrecently in Hills, was charged with disorderly 90th Street and 55th Avenue, po- 27 after allegedly stealing a purse the 13300 block of Oak Hills at Durbin’s, 10154 S. Roberts Parkway. conduct Jan. 29 following a dis- lice said.

During that burglary attempt, th Road, police said. turbance in the 8500 block of 87 the homeowner discovered a A Dodge Grand Caravan was reStreet, police said.

Milita Savelskaite, 23, of man, described only as Hispanic, ported stolen Jan. 25-26 from the 9100 block of Komensky Avenue. Hickory Hills, was charged with attempting to pry open the front criminal damage to property Jan. door of the home with some type A catalytic convertor was re- 28 after allegedly breaking a win- of tool sometime after 10 a.m. ported stolen Jan. 26 from a car in dow at Durbin’s, 10154 S. Roberts Upon realizing that the homeowner was present, the suspect Lynn A. Miller, 51, of Oak Lawn, the parking lot of Christ Medical Road, police said. th fled on foot.

Center, 4440 block of 95 Street. was charged with drunken drivJust the week before, a burVince Kelly, 59, of Palos Hills, ing, speeding, improper lane use glary took place on Jan. 16 in the was charged with drunken driving Patrick R. Coughlin, 18, of Oak and no insurance after a Jan. 18 stop at 97th Street and Southwest Lawn, was charged with retail Jan. 31 after he was stopped at 7800 block of West Golf Drive. theft Jan. 27 after allegedly steal- 110th Street and Roberts Road, A 66-year-old woman reported Highway, police said. that someone forced open the ing merchandise from Walgreens, police said. th front door of her home and stole 4740 W. 95 St., police said.

Approximately 300 merchanNicholas Parisi, 46, of Palos several vases and bowls. She dise totes valued at $3,000 were Javier Espitia, 46, of Olympia Hills, was charged with drunken discovered the crime at 4:30 reported stolen Jan. 21 from WalFields, was charged with drunken driving Jan. 31 after a stop at in greens, 4740 W. 95th St. driving, improper lane use and the 8200 block of 111th Street, An engagement ring, miscel- speeding after being stopped Jan. police said. laneous jewelry, a television and 29 at 93rd Street and Ridgeland $250 cash were reported stolen Avenue, police said.

Jan. 22-23 from a house in the Tonika A. Morrow, 20, of Chi5800 block of 89th Street.

Joe D. Torrez, 27, of Blue cago, was charged with retail theft Jeremy F. Rusin, 23, of Oak Jan. 30 after allegedly stealing Island, was charged with drivLawn, was charged with posses- merchandise from Beauty Supply, ing on a suspended license and sion of a controlled substance 8718 S. Cicero Ave., police said. failure to signal Jan. 27 after he was stopped at Harlem Avand marijuana and resisting poA television, clothing and shoes enue and Southwest Highway, lice officer after he was stopped Jan. 21 at 91st Street and 49th were reported stolen Jan. 30 from police said.

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rant and searched the trailer on Jan. 26 and found crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and 14 counterfeit $50 bills, they said.

They arrested Mark Fisher, 64, of Worth, and charged him with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

Four other offenders who were in the trailer all had cocaine in their possession and were charged with possession of a controlled substance. They

are: Londell Collins, 24; Justin Baugh, 23; and Jovaris Baugh, 24, all of Chicago, and Ernest Reaves, 25, of Lansing, police said.

Police seized the drugs, paraphernalia, counterfeit currency and $1,700 in cash, according to reports. The counterfeit currency will be handed over to the Secret Service.

—Bob Rakow

Heights police warn of daytime burglaries

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p.m. that day. That burglary was reported in the Palos Heights police blotter in the Regional News.

In both cases, forced entry to exterior doors was attempted and pry marks were found at both scenes, police said.

Both crimes occurred during daylight hours, police said.

The Jan. 16 burglary occurred between noon and 4:30 p.m., police said.

Palos Heights police ask residents to remain vigilant in protecting their homes and property, as well as keeping a close eye on neighbors and surrounding property.

Residents should not hesitate to call police if they notice anything that seems unusual, suspicious, or out of place in

their neighborhoods, police said. Whenever safely possible, residents are asked to make observations such as descriptions of people, vehicles, and circumstances.

Palos Heights police suggest that residents take steps, such as putting lights on, clearing snow, and removing mail/newspapers to make homes appear occupied. Keep valuables out of sight and home and vehicle doors locked.

For a more complete list of crime prevention tips, visit the Palos Heights Police Department’s webpage at www. palosheights.org/government/ departments/police/PoliceDepartment.asp.

—Palos Heights Police

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Showing the new CPR training units purchased with funds donated to honor the memory of the late Robert Lumley, of Palos Park, are Palos Fire Protection firefighter/paramedic Robert Murphy (from left), Lieutenant Chris Courtney, David Lumley, Chief Pat Gericke, and firefighter/paramedic Brian Vlcek.

A grateful Lumley family donates to help Palos Fire save other lives

By Tim Hadac Staff reporter Palos Fire Protection District paramedics saved the life of Robert “Bob” Lumley in the mid-1990s, giving the Palos Park man more than 20 years of life he otherwise would not have had.

Now, after his death at age 82, his family and friends are repaying the favor.

“My mom and dad were always supporters of our local fire department, going back to when it was a volunteer force,” explained Lumley’s son, David.

“He made it clear to us that we should do the same.”

So when Mr. Lumley died on Dec. 15 of a heart-related condition, the family made a decision that was easy and unanimous: in lieu of flowers, mourners were asked to make a charitable contribution to the Palos Fire Protection District.

Thus far, nearly $5,000 in contributions have rolled in, and grateful district officials have used the funds to purchase CPR training equipment they otherwise would not have had.

“There were no funds in our budget for this endeavor,” Palos Fire Chief Pat Gericke told The Regional News. “What we have

purchased will help us improve the CPR proficiency of our medics and teach CPR to the general public.”

Although his father’s first brush with death occurred more than two decades ago, David Lumley remembers it well.

“My dad was having a heart attack, and my mom ran to the phone to call 911,” he said. “The ambulance got to the house [on Southwest Highway) in just three minutes—three minutes--which is very important to the story.

“So they got him in the ambulance, in our driveway,” he continued. “Within another two minutes, he was going up the ramp onto 123rd Street from Southwest Highway and he flat-lined and died, technically died, in the ambulance. My mom was in the car behind them.”

But Palos fire district paramedics “used electric shock and got him breathing again, and by the time they got to [Palos Community Hospital], he was stabilized,” he added. “Then they got him to the heart center at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island. Really, it’s a great success story built on speed, expertise and dedication to duty.

It’s something my family will never forget, because otherwise, my dad would have died at home

that day.”

His mother, Mr. Lumley’s wife, Rose, agreed.

“We live close to the firehouse, but even with that, they were here swiftly,” she recalled. “They saved his life in the ambulance.

They did their job. They gave him life he otherwise would not have had, and it’s hard to put into words our gratitude for that gift.”

The late Mr. Lumley “was a very positive guy, very outgoing,” his son recalled. “After his career in the Air Force, he worked for AT&T in sales management—and after that, he worked in direct marketing and as a telemarketing consultant.”

The late Mr. Lumley “was not very big on flowers,” his son added, so the decision to encourage donations to the PFPD was easy.

“I think it’s reasonable to say that the donations that have been made in my father’s memory will—directly or indirectly—save lives in the future,” he concluded.

“That’s what my dad would have wanted.”

Those interested in donating in Mr. Lumley’s memory are encouraged to mail checks to the Palos Fire Protection District, 8815 W. 123rd St., Palos Park, 60464, attention Chief Gericke.

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Changing this scoring decision was the right thing IMPRESSIONS

Sometimes doing the nice thing isn’t always the right thing.

By It sounds good.

Jeff Vorva It’s done for positive reasons.

But it’s not right.

The wrong was righted, however, and all is well.

There are some who would question why so much time, energy and media space to an issue about who the all-time girls basketball scoring leader at Oak Lawn Community High School when there is so much else going on in the world.

That’s true. But even issues that seem small and frivolous to the rest of the world are worth fighting for to the people closest to the situation.

Deerfield’s Drew Levin says he is not a troublemaker or the type who sends meals back to the kitchen at restaurants. But last February when he started reading newspaper reports that Oak Lawn’s LaTondra Brooks became the all-time scoring leader, he was upset and got involved.

His wife, known in these parts back in the late 1990s as Kathy Krzak, was the scoring leader with 1,235 points. Brooks scored 1,132 points in a Spartans uniform. Coaches and officials at the school, however, added 316 points that she scored on a varsity squad in Missouri when she was a freshman before moving to the Oak Lawn district.

Kathy and Drew Levin weren’t happy and Drew decided to write letters to get things changed. Drew pointed out that basketball great Kevin Garnett, who played just one year at Farragut High School in Chicago, didn’t have all of his previous career points transfer with him.

For the past year, Drew tried to get things changed and recently showed up to District 229 meetings to argue his case. That picked up some media attention and D229 Superintendent and Oak Lawn Principal Mi-

chael Riordan did some research on how other schools and teams did things.

On Jan. 26, he let the Levins know that Kathy was indeed the alltime scoring leader and her name was going to be put back on the board in the Spartans gym recognizing that accomplishment.

“It was a tough issue – LaTondra is one of the best female athletes we ever had,” Riordan said. “In time she will be [immortalized in a display with some of the other Spartan greats]. The coach and athletic director felt it was the right thing to do to include her points.

At the time, I agreed and supported that decision.

“When Drew started raising the questions, I didn’t disagree with them, but I felt our position wasn’t wrong, either. It’s not a right or wrong, it’s how you define career points. I give Mr. Levin credit for his persistence and I started doing more homework. While the decision we made wasn’t wrong, it wasn’t common practice. It’s not what the norm was. Keeping career points scored [solely] for the school made sense. Ultimately we did what we thought was best.’’

Three days later, senior Brianna Markusic hit a steal and layup in the first half of a game against Shepard and broke Kathy’s record.

The Levins were on hand to watch the record fall. It was the first time Kathy was back in the gym since she graduated in 1999.

Drew, Kathy and their three children, Jake, Lexi and Lucas made the trip from Deerfield to watch the record fall. It was not a sad time. Kathy was able to show her kids her name on the board, and at halftime, she congratulated the new scoring leader and received some flow-

Brooks gets to the point: ‘I’m not down about it’

By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Brianna Markusic, left, the new scoring leader at Oak Lawn High School meets the former scoring champ Kathy Levin on Thursday at halftime at a game against Shepard after Markusic broke the record. ers in return.

“It’s exciting and it’s exciting for my kids,” Kathy said. “We just wanted it done the right way. This is great. It was done fairly, and it was exciting to see her break the record. It’s quite an accomplishment.’’

Her husband insists that this was done to show his kids to stand up for what you believe is right.

“This was really about principles more than Kathy holding the record,” Drew said.

“We knew the record would be broken. Last year we read articles about the record and I was upset. It wasn’t right. At first I got a lot of resistance.

But now they are doing the right thing and it’s a good example.’’

As for Brooks?

Last year’s Reporter-Regional Player of the Year is a freshman at Western Michigan Unversity, which recently took over first place in the Mid-American Conference West division for the first time since 2008.

Riordan said Brooks’ accomplishments and contributions to the school will not be forgotten.

“Some people will look at it as shedding negative light on LaTondra,” Riordon said. “No way. She did nothing wrong here. She still has her name up there [on the board] six times for six other records. It will be a long time before anyone breaks those, probably. We don’t want to be disrespectful to LaTondra and her family.’’

It wasn’t an easy issue to deal with, but Oak Lawn got it right.

LaTondra Brooks has been far away from the controversy regarding her points.

Hundreds of miles away.

As a freshman at Western Michigan University, Brooks is more worried about helping her team enjoy one its best seasons in more than a decade in Kalamazoo. The fact that she went from first to second to third as Oak Lawn’s all-time leading scorer in the span of four days last week isn’t something she is dwelling on.

Kathy Krzak owned the original mark of 1,235 points from 1995-1999. Brooks scored 1,132 the past three years with the Spartans and the administration added 316 points that she scored on a varsity team at a Missouri school when she was a freshman.

Krzak, who married and is now known at Kathy Levin, and her husband Drew were upset with the decision. Drew took steps – including arguing his case at a school board meeting – to reverse the decision. On Jan. 26, District 229 Superintendent and Oak Lawn Community High School Principal Michael Riordan, made the change and put Krzak’s name back on the school’s record board in the gym. Three days later, Brianna Markusic broke Kathy’s record, leaving Brooks at No. 3.

“I was aware of it,” Brooks said Tuesday afternoon as her team was travelling to Akron for a game. “I wasn’t too concerned about it. I knew there was a possibility that they wouldn’t allow the points my first year. It wasn’t my big concern.

“I didn’t go there to try to break records – it just kind of happened. I’m grateful that I got to play for Oak Lawn.

[Former coach Janet] Meyers

Photo courtesy of WMU

LaTondra Brooks said the alltime scoring controversy at Oak Lawn High School was not a big concern for her. is an exceptional coach. I’m not down about it.’’

As a team, the Spartans made history by going 28-2 and dropped a wild 67-62 decision to powerhouse Marian Catholic in the Bloom Class 4A Sectional championship game.

“I have a lot of great memories about that season,” Brooks said. “We won 13 straight and then had that first loss and we started a new winning streak.

It was a great time for all of our seniors. Looking back after that game, I thought about all of those great games we had that season. We did things that hadn’t been done before.’’

Brooks was named the Reporter/Regional Player of the Year after that season. She landed in Kalamazoo, where the Broncos opened the season with a 14-6 mark. The last time they finished above .500 was in 2003-04 when they posted a 19-13 mark.

Brooks has played in 16 games and is getting in 10 minutes a game. She had 23 steals and 16 assists to go with 30 points and 15 rebounds.

Even though she is biding her time for more playing time, she is enjoying winning at the Division I level.

“It’s a great feeling – a lot of people have been stepping up when needed,” Brooks said. “Our captains are doing a great job leading our team. Everybody is having fun and we have a great relationship on and off the court.’’

CR hopes to dress up Ridgeland and 111th

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Chicago Ridge officials would like to improve the face of the village’s downtown area and believe a façade improvement program is one way to achieve that goal.

Plans calls for the village to help interested businesses pay for frontage improvements such as awnings, signage, windows and paint.

The village is considering dedicating up to $30,000 from its capital improvements budget to fund the program.

“What the board has to decide is how much in total we’re willing to take out of our capital improvement budget,” Mayor Chuck Tokar said Tuesday night at a committee meeting.

Jodi Mariano, a landscape architect from Teska Associates, attended the meeting to outline the specifics of the program.

Trustees have yet to work out several details, but the next step is to gauge business own-

ers’ interest.

The board plans to invite Ridgeland Avenue and 111th Street business owners to a workshop meeting within the next several weeks to explain the program and determine interest.

The program originally was intended only for Ridgeland Avenue businesses, but Trustees John Lind and Bruce Quintos argued that the 111th business district also should be included.

“Why limit to it to Ridgeland Avenue?” Lind asked.

Tokar said he focused on the Ridgeland Avenue corridor because it is the center of the community and more in need of a facelift. The area also is home to the Metra station, village hall and the library, he said.

Tokar said many businesses on the east side of Ridgeland Avenue between 108th Street and Birmingham Street would gain from an updated façade. Shuttered businesses in the downtown district, however, present a separate

challenge for the village, he said.

Lind wondered how many business owners would be interested in the program.

“They’re on limited margins,” he said. “What is in it for them?

It’s kind of a tough sell.”

Trustee Dan Badon agreed.

“Not everybody is going to be on board,” he said.

Mariano admitted that program could get off to a slow start.

She said her firm worked on a similar program in west suburban Broadview, and only one or two businesses showed interest at first.

“It really only starts with one,” she said, adding that more businesses eventually joined the program. “You’re going to get people Photos by Jeff Vorva who were already thinking about certain improvements.”

The program would require businesses to apply for funds after submitting their improveIn a festive night of basketball at Marist Tuesday night, St. Rita beat the hosts 53-38 in front of ment plans, Mariano said. Apa crowd that featured Chicago Archbishop Blase Kupich, left, who posed with Marist fans behind a proved business would have 180 days to complete the work, she blown up photo of his head. The game was played in honor of the memories of late Marist alumni Jimmy Griffin and Jack Callahan. Kentucky-bound Charles Matthews, right photo, of St. Rita scored said.

22 points and won the game’s MVP award and posed with Griffin family member Emma Grace Gardner. The eight-month old Gardner didn’t seem happy. “I think she wanted Marist to win,” her grandmother, Marge Griffin, said. For more on the event, see next week’s Reporter.

Big game, big head and big tears

Police seek info to find runaway Orland teen

By Jack Murray Regional News editor Orland Park police are asking the public’s help to locate a missing 17-year-old girl who, police said, packed a bag, climbed out a window and ran away from her family’s home.

Hailey Schwartz was last seen by family members on Jan. 5, police said. Her family called police and reported Schwartz as a runaway two days later, on Jan. 7.

By last Friday, Orland Park police issued a media release seeking information they hope will lead to her safe return.

The missing girl’s family told police that she had packed a bag with clothing and other belongings and left their Orland Park home by climbing out of a first-floor window, police said. At the time of her disappearance, her family was in the process of moving out of state, and she was resistant to the move, the family reportedly told police.

Since the time she fled her family home, Schwartz has been sighted by friends at various locations in

Hailey Schwartz the Southwest Suburbs, police were told, however police have not yet found her.

Schwartz is described as white, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Police said she is believed to be wearing all-black clothing and she often wears a necklace strung with Monster energy drink pop tops. She has had the septum of her nose pierced and could be

wearing an upside-down horseshoe ring in her nose.

Police at this time suspect no foul play in Schwartz’s having gone missing, however Lt. Tony Farrell said in the media release issued last Friday that the Police Department is concerned for her well being. Police ask anyone who can provide information as to her whereabouts to call the Police Department at 349-4111.

Police have interviewed Schwartz’s friends and monitored her activity on social media to try to ascertain clues to her whereabouts, Lt. Farrell told The Regional on Tuesday. Did police question her boyfriend? She has no current boyfriend, he replied. Police have followed up on tips reporting sighting the girl in Lockport and elsewhere, Lt. Farrell added.

Police believe she is still in the Southwest Suburban area, where she has a support system of her friends, Lt. Farrell noted. Other suburban police agencies and the Illinois State Police have been notified of the case of the missing Orland Park girl.

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Special tournament named for student who loved to volunteer

By Jeff Vorva ~ Reporter Editor There have been several Illinois Special Olympics basketball qualifiers all over the state so far in 2015 but one of them has extra meaning in this area and not just because of the games.

To the rest of the state, the qualifier that Richards High School hosted on Saturday is simply known at “District B, Area 7.’’ But around here’s it is known as the Matt Kocher Games.

Kocher, who is the son of Richards counselor and football coach John Kocher, died in a drown-

ing accident in Lake Michigan in 2103. This is the second year the tournament was named for him.

“This was an event that he always wanted to be at,” John Kocher said. “He volunteered here for many years.’’

The Kochers live in Tinley Park and Matt was set to enter his sophomore year at Andrew High School before his death and several Andrew students were on hand as a part of the hundreds of volunteers for the tournament.

Several area teams were involved in the qualifier.

Here are a few photos from the event:

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Oak Lawn Eagles guard Angel Olmas almost knocks a referee down as he tries to highfive coach Kelly McKinney after a steal and layup against Orland Park Saturday at the Matt This is the second year the Special Olympics qualifier at Richards was named after the late Matt Kocher. Kocher Games.

Nick Kamholz of Andrew calls Special Olympics athletes to the cafeteria at Richards for lunch. Kamholz was one of Matt Kocher’s classmates and volunteered Saturday afternoon at the Matt Kocher Games.

Kathy Kocher, left, the mother of Matt Kocher, shares a laugh during the event.

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Orland Park’s Kyle Murphy tries to get by Oak Lawn Eagle Emily McNeill in one of the games at the Matt Kocher Games Saturday at Richards High School.

RETRO

By Mark Andrews

The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva

News and events from our archives.

Luxurious mustaches and Beanie-Weenies 50 years ago

From the Feb. 4, 1965 issue The story: More than 1,000 musicians came to Oak Lawn for one of the biggest band festivals in the United States.

The quote: “[He is] a sprightly 5-foot-8 dynamo of Christian charity whose globe-hopping jaunts leave his luxurious mustache blowing in the breeze and his colleagues breathless.’’ – A description of Dr. R.H. Helfferich, a guest speaker at the First Congressional Church of Oak Lawn.

Fun fact: In the All About Alsip column, Jacqueline Cheney wrote that a Beanie-Weenie luncheon was held in honor of Lori Jirik.

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From the Feb. 8, 1990 issue The story: Seven Worth Post Office workers were axed for “gross insubordination and in particular and illegal walkout.’’ Those fired said they left their post because there was no heat or bathroom facilities for several hours.

The quote: “I wouldn’t say they were minor leaguers,” – Hickory Hillls detective Michael Tardi after police arrested two Naperville residents for allegedly selling cocaine.

Fun fact: The Home Show at the Oak Lawn Pavilion featured WGN’s Spike O’Dell as a special guest on one night and sports announcer Chet Coppock on another night.

Those darn weak purse straps 10 years ago

From the Feb. 3, 2005 issue The story: A 72 year-old woman reported to Oak Lawn police that her purse was taken by a man on West 95th street and he was in his 20s and wearing a skull cap and hooded sweat short. But he fled empty handed because the purse’s strap broke.

The quote: “John’s been a state rep, he’s held other elected offices, he’s been a person who has been through the processes. He should know how to do this. If he doesn’t know how to do this by now, I’m not sure he would make a good mayor.’’ – Oak Lawn’s Harry “Bus” Yourell on objecting to the nominating papers of mayoral hopeful John McNamara.

Fun fact: Patti Duke was nearby. The actress was starring in the play “Love Letters” at the Theatre of Western Springs.

Feb. 5: ON THIS DATE in 1917, Mexico’s constitution was adopted. In 1937, President Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of Supreme Court justices; critics accused him of trying to “pack” the court with his allies.

Feb. 6: ON THIS DATE in 1778, France recognized the sovereignty of the United States and signed a treaty of military aid; England declared war on France the same day.

Feb. 7: ON THIS DATE in 1904, a fire began in Baltimore that raged for 30 hours and destroyed more than 1,500 buildings. In 1964, The Beatles began their first American tour as they arrived at New York’s Kennedy International Airport.

Feb. 8: ON THIS DATE in 1904, the Russo-Japanese War began. In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated.

Feb. 9: ON THIS DATE in 1964, the Beatles made their first television appearance in America on The Ed Sullivan Show, drawing more than 73 million viewers.

Feb. 10: ON THIS DATE in A.D. 60, Paul the Apostle was believed to have shipwrecked on Malta. In 1954, President Eisenhower warned against U.S. intervention in Vietnam.

Feb. 11: ON THIS DATE in 660 B.C., according to tradition, Emperor Jimmu Tenno founded Japan. In 1809, Robert Fulton patented the steamboat.

Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1930, former President William Howard Taft resigned his post as chief justice of the United States for health reasons.

This week’s question: In 1941, Glenn Miller was presented the first gold record for what song?

(Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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Changes in store for local malls Chicago Ridge’s teen rule to change on Friday

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter A policy that will restrict teens from gathering at Chicago Ridge Mall on weekend evenings begins on Friday.

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old in order enter the mall on Friday and Saturday nights.

The mall’s new youth supervision policy will be in effect on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. until the mall closes at 9 p.m.

The policy goes into effect about one month earlier than the March start date mall officials and Chicago Ridge police initially discussed.

An adult can accompany up to six teens and must stay with them at all times, according to the policy. Unaccompanied teens will be asked for identification and asked to leave the mall if they are under 18.

Teens who split from the adult that accompanied them will be asked by security to contact the accompanying adult via cell phone

or leave the mall.

Teens can still attend the mall to see a movie, but cannot linger in the adjacent food court or enter mall without adult supervision.

Mall security plans to strictly enforce the new policy.

“There’s going to be security stationed at the doors,” said Monika Kalicki, the mall’s marketing director. “Most people can expect to get carded.”

The goal of policy is ensure that the mall is safe environment for families to shop, Kalicki said.

“Teens are still welcome on the property,” she said. “This isn’t a restriction. Teens are still welcome.”

Mall officials said theyconsidered the restrictions long before the December incident in which a food court fight quickly escalated when some patrons believed shots were fired inside the mall, Kalicki said.

As it turns out, a restaurant worker in the food court banged pots together several times in an effort to disperse the crowd that gathered when a fight broke out,

officials said.

Mall security and police from Chicago Ridge and surrounding communities were on alert the following weekend when a Facebook post threatened similar action at the mall, 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Nothing came as a result of the social media posts.

Kalicki said youth supervision policies are a trend in malls throughout the country. North Riverside Mall, adopted one in 2013, and Ford City, will put one into effect on Feb. 13 While the policy has the potential to turn away some teen shoppers who likely would rather not go the mall accompanied by mom or dad, Kalicki said some teens have thanked mall officials for implements the restrictions.

“It’s something we’re going to have to see how it plays out,” Kalicki said. “We’re going to be very interested to see the turnout. Any time there is a change, there’s going to be a period of adjustment.”

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Ridge Mall will start its new teen policy this weekend.

Stern warning — yet another developer is looking at the Plaza

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter The saga over the future of the Plaza continues as yet another retail developer has expressed interest in buying the Evergreen Park shopping mall.

Crain’s Chicago Business recently reported that Lormax Stern of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., wants to purchase the mall at 95th Street and Western Avenue.

The firm has agreed to pay about $14 million, less than an $18.4 million defaulted loan on the mall, Crain’s reported.

The news came just days before the village’s memo of understanding with DeBartolo Development expired on Jan. 31.

Additionally, Situs Holdings, a servicer managing the defaulted $18.4 million loan on the Plaza on behalf of investors, has restarted the foreclosure process against the owner of the Plaza, a group of investors led by Provo Group of Kansas City, Mo., Crain’s said.

Plans call for Provo Group to let Situs take over the property through foreclosure. The company will sell the Plaza to Lormax Stern, should the deal be completed as planned.

DeBartolo planned to raze the existing mall and build a $112 million shopping center in its place after taking control of the loan and ultimately the property.

Mayor James Sexton said DeBartolo is not necessarily out of the picture.

“Somebody else has put a higher bid, and we’ll see what happens,” Sexton said. (Lormax Stern) is just one player in the game.”

The mayor added that the memo of understanding only gave DeBartolo exclusive rights to work out a deal to develop the mall, Sexton said.

Nothing prohibits the developer from continuing to negotiate a, he said.

This is not the first time Sexton has called into question a Crain’s

report about the Plaza’s future.

Crain’s reported in November that a potential deal with the Tampa-based DeBartelo group collapsed and the foreclosure process had restarted.

Sexton immediately called that story into question.

“The story is not factual. You can’t believe everything you read,” Sexton told the Reporter in November.

“Somebody is going to redevelop the Plaza,” Sexton said last week.

If a deal is worked out, Lormax is expected to demolish the existing mall and develop new shops for retailers and restaurant operators.

Currently, the mall has only four tenants, including Carson Pirie Scott, along with more than 458,000 square feet of empty, enclosed mall space.

Lormax Stern has experience with so-called “de-malling” retail developments, where parts of a mall are knocked down and the remaining parts improved, Crain’s reported.

Few turn out for town hall meeting in Worth, but plenty of plans brought up

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

By Jack Murray Regional News Editor

Submitted photo

Waddles the Penguin will again greet the kids at Winterfest. vival tips, advice on pruning in winter and how to attract birds to your backyard and monitor their visits.

There will also be stories by the lake and a reading from “The Secret Drawer” by Nancy Gee, of Orland Park, read by The Center’s Raye Ann Saunoris, who illustrated the book.

Winterfest entry costs $5 a

Palos Township officials win awards Supervisor Colleen Schumann, Clerk Jane Nolan and Assessor Robert E. Maloney, of Palos Township were among approximately 1,000 township officials who participated in the Annual Education Conference, sponsored by the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI), and held at the Crown Plaza in Springfield.

They were recognized for the award the township received for professional development in public service.

Townships earn a plaque/plate for 70 or more hours of education earned over the last year. This is the ninth time the Township has received this award with 180 hours completed by Township officials.

Palos Township recorded the most educational hours in the state for the third time.

The 107 year old Township offi-

Photo By Jeff Vorva

More ideas than people

There’s snow place like Winterfest at Lake Katherine A week after our region hunkered down for the fiercest snowstorm of the season and its fifth deepest on record, Lake Katherine’s annual Winterfest this Saturday will almost certainly be blanketed by plenty of snow on the grounds.

Fun-seeking families dreaming of a snowy white Winterfest can get outdoors and enjoy Palos-Orland’s yearly cure for late-winter cabin fever by soaking in its restorative doses of entertainment close to nature.

The annual winter festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanical Gardens in Palos Heights.

Look to see a wolf and other animal attractions at Winterfest 2015. The festival will also include hayrides around the grounds, children’s crafts, face-painting and snowshoeing.

Throughout the afternoon, Lake Katherine will host educational displays, including an ice rescue demonstration by Palos area firefighters on the lake, winter sur-

Who will buy the Plaza in Evergreen Park? The answer is still up in the air.

ticket, with no fee for children 3 and under.

Food will be available for purchase at Winterfest. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be sold by the Kiwanis Club of Palos Heights.

Popcorn and roasted marshmallows are also planned.

Lake Katherine is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, in Palos Heights.

Only a handful of people turned for last Thursday’s town hall meeting at the Worth Park District, but there was no shortage of ideas shared at the gathering.

The meeting was designed to help district officials along with a design consultant put together a five-year master plan.

The plan would address all aspects of the district, including administration, programming and facilities.

“We’re very excited about this.

We hope that it will be tool that will guide us,” Matt Adams of Design Perspectives of Naperville told the 11 people who attended the meeting at the Christensen Terrace Centre.

The district plans to host another town hall meeting on March 12 and send a survey within the next few weeks to randomly selected Worth residents.

Information culled from the meetings and survey will be added to recommendations made by a park district committee before the five-year plan is put together, Adams said.

New park district director Robert O’Shaughnessy, who was hired

cial of Illinois is comprised of nearly 11,000 officials from 1,431 townships throughout Illinois.

TOI’s mission is to help townships improve delivery of services and streamline the oldest form of local government in North America. TOI strives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of township officials by offering continuing education programs throughout the year in all regions of the state.

The many relevant sessions offered at the 2014 Conference will help Illinois Township officials carry out their responsibilities; the best way to keep pace with changes in government and their responsibilities to constituents is Submitted photo to participate in conferences such as the one sponsored by the Town- Supervisor Colleen Schumann, Clerk Jane Nolan, Assessor ship officials of Illinois.

Robert E. Maloney, of Palos Township were award winners —Palos Township again.

“We could alleviate a lot of the problems that we have as a park district if we had junior high-sized gym,” —Steve Werner in November, has said he’s looking forward to resident input to help him and the park board determine priorities. O’Shaughnessy did not comment at the town hall meeting.

However, park board president Steve Werner made no secret of his desire for the district.

“We could alleviate a lot of the problems that we have as a park district if we had junior high-sized gym,” Werner said. “How we can accomplish that I have no idea.

That’s my dream: a gymnasium for this park district.”

The trouble, Werner said, is that construction of a gymnasium would cost at least $4 million. That means the district would have to convince voters to approve a referendum to build the facility, he said.

Not all of the topics discussed at the meeting were as a grandiose as new gym.

Other suggestions included: Redesigning the website to include online registration.

Improve marketing, including targeted email blasts to promote programs and events; More trips to sporting events.

Renewed efforts to communicate with Worth School District 127 to use their gyms.

Additional weekend programing.

Adams said his firm has assessed all of the district’s facilities and will suggest “new concept for each park.” He advised residents and park officials to indicate specific changes or additions they’d like made to each park.

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Bank it – Ernie was pure joy Joy. Pure joy.

There is no other word to describe the emotion that the late Chicago Cubs great, Ernie Banks, conferred on this city and region, including legions of South Siders who never even rooted for his team.

Banks, a smooth-fielding shortstop and first baseman, belted homers out of Wrigley Field in the 1950s and 1960s like no other, making him a first ballot member of Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Banks was a truly great baseball player. He was also an eternal optimist, a gifted athlete who radiated happiness.

Watching Banks play was akin to listening to Louis Armstrong sing “What A Wonderful World.�

You couldn’t always put your finger on why, but you knew, just knew, that this extraordinarily talented person also possessed  the gift of of joy that was pure and sincere.

The Cubs mounted a bronze statue of Banks outside Wrigley Field in 2008, its base etched with his best-known catchphrase: “Let’s play two.�

President Barack Obama awarded Banks the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, calling him a great Chicago icon. “Ernie became known as much for his 512 home runs as for his cheer and his optimism and his eternal faith that someday the Cubs would go all the way,�

Obama said at the ceremony. “And that’s serious belief. That is something that even a White Sox fan like me can respect.�

Everyday Chicagoans responded with full-throttled nostalgia and sentimentality to  the death of Banks.

The reasons: In an age of media-scripted jocks and defiant jerks, Banks was a great ballplayer and a joyous person.

And that made Banks an authentic American hero.

Banks was honored last Saturday at a memorial service downtown.Those who spoke included Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts; Banks’ former teammates Billy Williams, Fergie Jenkins and Lou Brock; Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Bruce Rauner; Rev. Jesse Jackson; and Banks’ twin sons Jerry and Joey.

Honorary pallbearers at the service were former Cubs teammates Glenn Beckert, Randy Hundley, Jenkins and Williams, Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, Banks’ twin sons, and Ron Santo Jr., the son of late former teammate Ron Santo.

Banks, who was 83 but would have turned 84 Saturday, died of a heart attack Jan. 23. His death has inspired an outpouring of nostalgia from those who watched him play in the 1950s and 1960s, or who simply knew him as Mr. Cub. Everyone agreed that Banks greatness and optimism belied the pressure and disappointment that comes with big-time sports and modern life.

Banks grew up in segregation in Dallas, and told a biographer that his exceptional hand-eye coordination came from days of picking cotton. He made the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League as a teenager, and in 1953 became the Cubs first black player.

In his 19 seasons with the team, he hit 512 home runs and 1,636 RBIs, was an All-Star 14 times and won back-to-back National League MVP awards. He was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, the first year he was eligible.

For all his accomplishments, Banks never made it to the playoffs, though he came close in the Cubs’ disastrous 1969 season. Yet, the Cubs’ late season collapse  did not appear to weigh on Banks. “I never looked back on 1969,� he insisted. “If it wasn’t meant to be, it wasn’t meant to be.�

What a life. What a joy.

From ragmen to record stores to smartphones — we’ve come a long way I waited in the Dunkin Donuts drive thru the other day and watched the woman in front of me pay using her smart phone.

She merely held her phone out the car window, allowing the clerk to scan the screen with a handheld device. Simple as that, her purchase was paid for using a bank app.

I thought of my dad when I saw the transaction take place.

When I was a boy, my dad loved to recall his boyhood days and how much things had changed from pre-WWII days to the 1970s—the era in which I grew up. He told the stories over and over, but I never lost interest. I was fascinated at how much different things were when my dad was young.

He would tell me about the iceman. Imagine a man came along every week to deliver a block of ice that was placed in the icebox— the precursor to the refrigerator.

The ice kept food cold as it slowly melted away over the week. The water dripped into a pan that had to be emptied regularly.

Coal also was delivered to the house to feed the furnace and keep the house warm.

There were men who made the rounds offering to sharpen knives as well as the ragman, who gathered old rags and other unwanted

later if he heard it in a movie.

He loved to tell me about the time he tuned into a World Series game rather than the frequency he was supposed to monitor. His

by Bob Rakow commanding officer noticed, and my dad was certain he’d be repitems to resell. That era’s version rimanded. Instead, the CO asked, of a scraper, I guess. “What’s the score?�

There were no televisions when My father remembered living in my dad was youngster. People lis- houses without telephones. Hard tened to ball games, soap operas to imagine in a time when practiand other shows on radios—big, cally everyone owns a cell phone. wooden radios that had tubes in Near the end of his life, he broke them. My father liked to bring down and got a cell phone and old ones home in a wagon and taped the number of the phone try to repair them. on the back. It was humorous, to My dad liked to tell me about say the least. He used it so infrehearing the broadcasts of great quently that he didn’t remember World Series or NFL champion- the number. The phone was, he ship games on the radio. There would tell me, only for emergenwas a certain romance to it, rely- cies—almost as if he needed to ing on the great announcers of the have a reason for owning one. day to paint a picture of Yankee It was, as they say, a different Stadium, the Boston Garden or time. Men and women from my Wrigley Field. dad’s era knew few luxuries. Many He heard the news of the at- of them lived through the Deprestack on Pearl Harbor on the radio sion, fought in World War II and while listening to a Bears game. came home to raise families. My Before long, the draft letter was dad was no different. in the mail. “Greetings from the My only thought when he told President of the United States� his stories was how much things it read. had changed and how much betMy father was a radioman in ter I had it. I had color televithe Navy, duty of which he was ex- sion, transistor radios, a 10-speed tremely proud. He learned Morse bike, Polaroid cameras, and the code and could understand it years list went on. Little did I know.

The B-Side

Now I’m telling my kids the same stories my dad told me. They listen while they text. “We had to watch shows in black and white, some stations signed off at midnight and there were no remotes or cable,� I’ll say.

Our phone was mounted to the wall in the kitchen and the number started with two letters.

Music? You kids and your downloading. We tape recorded songs off the radio, and if we really liked one, we bought the 45 at the record store. I know, I know.

What’s a record store?

Clearly, the changes that have occurred since I was a boy are more significant. Internet, smart phones, endless media options, advances in medicine, transportation and communications.

Then again, we cured a fair amount of diseases when my dad was a young man and laid the groundwork for our space program. The old computers that had big reels of tape on them led to ones that are the size of wristwatch.

Father’s Day isn’t until June, and the anniversary of my dad’s death doesn’t come around until April. Weird stuff makes me remember him. But they’re good memories and I’m happy to have them.

If I knew then what I know now I sat in the Sandburg High school gymnasium last week with my son listening as school officials talked about registering for next year’s classes.

Some kids seemed focused on socializing while others listened intently. I remember being one of those kids who didn’t care much about anything.

But if I could do it all over again, wow!

I’d sign up for the chess club, the radio station, the newspaper and the yearbook. And, I would join the debate club. Grades are important, but participation is gold. I always tell young people that grades only determine how many or how few opportunities you have. But the person with fewer opportunities can often make the better life choice.

No matter what your grades were in elementary school or high school, they don’t really matter until your final two years in college. And by then, you should know what career you want to pursue.

I didn’t.

But I got lucky.

I quit college and joined the Air Force at the end of the Vietnam War. My basic training sergeant kicked some common sense into me.

But it would have helped if I had gotten involved in other things besides girls while in high school.

I didn’t start out wanting to become a “journalist� until after watching the Watergate hearings.

As a kid, I just wanted to be a mad scientist, which explains my politics, I guess.

I played with mercury. Who knew it could kill you just handling it?

It was in the chemistry sets we bought. I built electronic devices, small radios and robots. I spent time peering at amoebas and paramecium in a microscope my brother got in exchange for babysitting. I settled for buffalo nickels when I baby-sat, which kick-started my coin collection.

Do kids today collect coins? Or just money?

The opportunities at Sandburg

flew past my son’s weary eyes.

Aaron is a straight-A student. I had to struggle to get good grades.

The principal once told my mom, “If little Ray would just apply himself, he could be a C student someday.�

Life can throw you curves you don’t expect.

Sometimes, you hit them out of the park, as I did at Reavis High school when my English teacher, Mrs. Harris, recognized I had an aptitude for writing.

She asked me what I liked. I said playing guitar. So she had me write a music column for the school newspaper, The Blueprint. By my senior year, I had become the editor. I even published an underground newspaper that wrote about everything we couldn’t write about, like drugs, sex, rock-n-roll and the f-word.

The key to success for students is initiative and overcoming fears.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Recognize opportunities when they happen. And they do happen. But you have to be ready.

Chance favors the prepared mind.

The Grapevine By Ray Hanania Who knows? Maybe I would have become that doctor my mom wanted me to be, had things gone in a different direction. The truth is, I wouldn’t change a thing in my life. The controversies, the failures, or the successes.

It wasn’t because I was a C student that I didn’t give the graduation commencement speech. It was because I wasn’t motivated.

It’s not about brains. It is about having the hunger to succeed.

I looked around the gymnasium and wondered how many of the hundreds of kids in the Class of 2019 have that hunger. Â Ray Hanania is an awardwinning former Chicago City Hall reporter and media consultant. Reach him at rghanania@ gmail.com.

Do you believe the New England Patriots’ football deflating scandal got too much media coverage?

(Asked at the Oak Lawn Pavilion) Photos by Bob Rakow

Ed Szott, Oak Lawn “Yes. It’s ridiculous. It was a one-day item.�

Lou Ornoff, Oak Lawn “I just think too much was made out of it.�

Paul Beaudreau, Oak Lawn “Absolutely.�

Frank Vondrak, Oak Lawn “Yes. It didn’t have an impact on the outcome of the game.�

Tom Pfister, Oak Lawn Yes. They’re always picking on New England.�

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Still time to sign up for health insurance and avoid a penalty

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MetroSouth Medical Center can help If you’re uninsured, there’s still time to sign up for health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace and avoid the penalty. Under the Affordable Care Act, 2015 is the first year Americans must prove they had qualifying health insurance (or an approved exemption) for the previous year (when filing 2014 taxes), or face a tax penalty.

For 2015, if you don’t obtain insurance by Feb. 15, the last day to of the Open Enrollment period, the penalty will be applied to your annual taxable income for each full month you don’t have health insurance in 2015. The penalty fee is $325 per adult, $162.50 per child – up to $975/family or 2 percent of family income, whichever is higher.

And, without insurance, you will be financially responsible for all of your medical costs.

The good news is based on household income and dependents, some individuals may qualify for financial assistance from the government – or subsidies – towards the cost of the premium and other financial obligations like co-pays or deductibles.

“This is where MetroSouth Medical Center can help the uninsured in our community,” said Brian Sinotte, CEO “With many people lacking access to a computer or just need help maneuvering through the enrollment website, our application counselors can help. We can assist individuals and their families evaluate the available health plans and determine if they’re eligible for Medicaid or other insurance options.

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In all states, Medicaid provides health coverage for some

low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In some states, the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.

Illinois has chosen to expand Medicaid coverage. This expansion increases the eligibility limits for adults to 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (equivalent to an annual income of $16,105/year for one person; $32,913 for a family of four in 2015). However, citizens must enroll in the program; it’s not automatic.

Let us help take the frustration out of the enrollment process. Call us at 597-2000 ext.

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2015 open enrollment runs until Feb. 15 To make an appointment for enrollment help for the Health Insurance Marketplace or Medicaid,

call 597-2000 ext. 4268 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS KUENN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 13531 6116 WEST 94TH STREET Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1 IN MCNAUGHTON RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND 3 IN BATEMAN’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 23 IN OAK LAWN FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPT THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4) IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6116 WEST 94TH STREET, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-315-017-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $187,653.21.

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.

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Money for Maddy

Worth Elementary’s Student Council recently held a fundraiser, Money for Maddy. Students were asked to bring in spare change over a two-week period to raise funds for one of our fifth grade students, Maddy Levickis, who has been diagnosed with a rare brain disease. Worth students raised $3,332.85. Pictured are Student Council officers, Kosta Latka and Joey Egan with the cermonial check.

St. Rita student nominated for Heart of the Arts Award St. Rita senior Ethan Gray is not a part of Mustang basketball team that is currently ranked among the best in the nation, or its perennial state title contending baseball team, nor will he be its next alumnus to play in the NFL, as Darius Fleming did for the Patriots in the Super Bowl this year.

But the kid who might very well be the toughest at the school is making his mark in the arts, namely music and theater, although he isn’t one to let on about what he has been through.

Gray was honored at an Assembly Tuesday morning at the school as he was named the Illinois High School Association’s nominee for the 2014-15 National Federationof State High School Association’s Heart of the Arts Award. The award is a way to recognize individuals who exemplify the positive ideals of performing arts that are the core mission of education-based participation in arts and activities. The IHSA receives one nominee to represent the state of Illinois each school year. Later this month, a national panel will review the 51 potential nominees (50 states and the District of Columbia) and name eight geographical section winners and one national winner. The national winner will

be honored at the NFHS Summer Meeting in New Orleans in July.

“Once in a while you get a kid who inspires you and Ethan is that type of kid,” said St. Rita music faculty member Cindy Gradek. “He has a quiet presence about him, and his classmates love him. However, I think the school is going to be blown away when they hear his story. Most kids outside of band don’t know what he has goes through.”

What Gray goes through, and will for the rest of his life, is a monthly blood transfusion. The transfusion is performed through the port catheter that was surgically implanted in his chest, and is a necessity to combat his Sickle Cell Thalassemia.

The genetically inherited disease led Ethan to be hospitalized at a young age for maladies such as Pneumonia, Acute Chest Syndrome and other life-threatening diseases. In addition, he experiences debilitating episodes known as “pain crisis” that can occur at any time when parts of his body are deprived of blood and oxygen due the sickling of his blood cells.

“It was really bad when I was younger,” said Gray. “I was in the hospital constantly due to pain crisis, or a sickness that would lead to a pain crisis.”

That reality led Ethan’s parents to

make the decision to home-school him in grade school in order to help limit his exposure to germs.

Ethan mentioned that he had “never played in a band before” and that the smaller numbers in the St. Rita band required him to learn and play new instruments. Saxophone, clarinet and guitar remain his most oft played instruments, but he reports he can now play 11 different instruments, self-taught, on each.

He has also expanded outside music into the high school theater program, working on the stage and lighting crew as a sophomore before embracing a more active role.

“I didn’t think that I was good at acting,” he recalls. “But theatre program was such a good atmosphere, I loved going back and wanted to improve.”

He has now been a part of the cast in three school plays, including Hamlet, and was picked as the funniest performer at one of the school improv shows he participated in.

Minus a month-long hospital stay during his freshman year, Gray remained relatively healthy for the first two and a half years of his high school career. He had to take some precautions, such as needing to go inside to get warm to avoid a pain crisis when play-

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ing with the band at cold-weather football games, but overall things had gone well. That changed in April, 2014, when Ethan suffered a stroke in the school theatre.

The stroke resulted in the monthly transfusions becoming a lifelong reality for Ethan, but he has recovered and persevered.

“It was a scary time,” Gradek said of the stroke. “He bounced back fairly quickly, and while he was a little slower, he worked to the point that there were no residual effects.

He’s such a tough kid, he never complains about any of it. He will get his blood transfusion on a Friday afternoon and show up to play in the band at the game that night.”

Despite all he has endured and his involvement at St. Rita, Gray somehow still finds time to give back to his community. He plays music at two churches, has built homes for the underprivileged as a part of his youth group, played guitar for sick children

Ethan Gray at his hospital, and volunteers at Garden Center Services and 115 Bourbon Street, who help the handicapped and veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, respectively.

--Illinois High School Association

Death Notices Andrew F. Paciga Andrew F. Paciga, 67, of Oak Lawn died Jan. 28. Visitation was held at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. A funeral Mass was held at St. Gerald Church in Oak Lawn.

Mr. Paciga is survived by his wife Bonnie; children Tammie Jean (Harry) Coyle and Andrew Robert (Melissa) Paciga. The owner of Andy’s Barber Shop in Chicago, Mr. Paciga was a member of Alsip’s Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Helen Ann Wegg Helen Ann Wegg, 90, of Oak Lawn died Jan. 31 in her home.

Visitation was held at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills.

A funeral Mass was held at St. Linus Church in Oak Lawn followed by interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Mrs. Wegg was born in Chicago and was a homemaker. She is survived by children of Robert (Susan), Alan (Jackie) and Leslie Wegg.

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.

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

For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.falillinois.com.. Please refer to file number F14070257.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.

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.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14070257 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 13531 TJSC#: 35-1746 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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SCHOOLS

New feminism club at Richards raises important equality issues

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Kocher posters

Clockwise from upper left, Richards students Kayla Plastiak, Erin Daly, Stephanie Rivera, Lauren Durkin, and Katie Daly make posters to support the athletes competing at The Matt Kocher Games.

For more photos and information about the event, see page 4.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

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

CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC Plaintiff, -v.NOE DE LA TORRE, CLAUDIA DE LA TORRE AND CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. Defendants

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANDRES SOLIS, CLOISTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANDRES SOLIS, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SGB CORPORATION D/B/A WESTAMERICA MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.MAGNOLIA COLEMAN Defendants

13 CH 19014 8924 SOUTH 49TH AVE Oak Lawn, IL 60453

14 CH 04095 4825 WEST 109TH STREET, UNIT 302 Oak Lawn, IL 60453

10 CH 32936 2648 WEST 94TH PLACE Evergreen Park, IL 60805

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 10, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 11, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT 26 IN CACHEY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 1 AND THE WEST 166 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SAID LOT 1 IN ADMINISTRATOR’S DIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8924 SOUTH 49TH AVE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-224-018.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $178,293.45.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department Please refer to file number 13-03275.

BUILDING NO. 6 UNIT 302 IN CLOISTER CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS ONE THROUGH 4 INCLUSIVE IN BEKTA AND O’MALLEYS CONSOLIDATION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS DECLARATION) RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AS DOCUMENT NO. 25475180 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION. Commonly known as 4825 WEST 109TH STREET, UNIT 302, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-409-051-1070.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $101,996.78.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Sales Department, THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP, 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 360-9455 Please refer to file number W13-1455.

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.

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.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 Attorney File No. 13-03275 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 13 CH 19014 TJSC#: 34-21804

THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 360-9455 Attorney File No. W13-1455 Attorney Code. 42463 Case Number: 14 CH 04095 TJSC#: 34-21947

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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LOT 16 IN BLOCK 2 IN WALTER MCKEOWN’S COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, BEING A RE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 8 AND 9, IN CHAMBER’S AND KELLOG’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART OF SAID PREMISES CONVEYED TO CHICAGO TERMINAL TRANSFER COMPANY BY DEED RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON JULY 25, 1905, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 3728512, IN BOOK 9061, PAGE 306) ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF REGISTERED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON JANUARY 21, 1954 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 1503850.

Commonly known as 2648 WEST 94TH PLACE, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Property Index No. 24-01-411-012.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The new Feminism Club at Richards High School sponsored its first awareness activity this week with a campaign offering others the opportunity to express support for gender equality.

Club members created a banner with the headline “I need feminism because . . .” and hung it in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Students and staff members then wrote positive messages on index cards either completing the sentence or in support of the club’s ideals.

“Our club mainly focuses on promoting the idea that feminism is for people of all genders and can benefit everyone,” said Richards junior Kim McEvilly.

Students belonging to the group emphasized that the club seeks to promote equality among males and females of all ages.

“We also hope to help women and girls both in and outside of school and promote personal growth among our own members,’’ McEvilly said. “The word ‘feminism’ (can) carry a negative connotation, but all feminists want is for both men and women to be equal.”

Social studies teacher Joyce Cruse serves as faculty sponsor for Feminism Club.

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Richards High School students Kim McEviily and Mya Reyes post index cards on the banner designed by the new Feminism Club.

Students and staff could write positive messages completing the sentence “I need feminism because . . .”

Spartans host Teens for Jeans drive Did you know those jeans you outgrew or the ones you have just lying around could help a homeless teen in need? Over 1 million young people experience homelessness in the U.S. every year. When they arrive at a shelter, one of the items they request most is a pair of jeans – that can be worn multiple times between washes, can be dressed up or dressed down, and any size.

Oak Lawn’s Teens for Jeans drive will continue until Wednesday. Collection boxes are located

people, it will eligible to win prizes -- the top collecting high school will be awarded a $5,000 school grant, and the school that collects the most jeans will win a private school concert with The Vamps.

For more information,visit the Student Services office. Over the past two years, OLCHS has collected over 1,400 pairs. To learn in the Spartan Lobby, Student more about Teens for Jeans, visit Services Office, media center, teensforjeans.com. the cafeteria office, and participating classrooms. Not only will —Oak Lawn Community the school be able to help young High School

St. Catherine sixth grade app creators named region’s beat Under the direction of teachers Carolyn Anderson and Sean Haneberg, two teams of sixth graders participated in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge.

They were challenged with de-

veloping an original concept for a mobile app that incorporated STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) principles and addressing a real need or problem in their school or community.

The students worked after

The judgment amount was $382,837.00.

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.

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Verizon App challenge winners and teachers pose with Principal Catherine Hudson.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department Please refer to file number 10-2811 N. 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.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 Attorney File No. 10-2811 N Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 10 CH 32936 TJSC#: 34-21763 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.

school developing their ideas and creating a video to submit.

First it was announced that one of the teams won Best in State from over 1,000 entries in Illinois followed by an announcement the school won Best in Region.

The team members are Isabelle Arquilla, Molly Fineran, Annie Gainer, Clare Murphy, Bridget Murphy, Ellen Murphy, and Autumn Stanke. The school will receive a $5,000 grant to be used to advance STEM education. St. Catherine is one of 12 middle school winners. Later this month, four winners will be chosen for the final prize of Best in Nation.

Their app is called Remember Me. With this app, people with Alzheimer’s can recognize their family, friends, caregivers, loved ones and pets. You would take a picture of a person and it would automatically tell you the person’s name, how old they are, and show any videos or pictures you have taken with them.

—St. Catherine

The Kid’s Doctor

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. www.kidsdr.com

The secret is out: Pediatricians still enjoy treating patients who are well past childhood I was reading the Wall Street Journal one morning when I saw an interesting article entitled, “Young Adults Find it Hard to Part From the Pediatrician.”

After being in practice for 25 years, this headline definitely caught my eye, and as it happened to be my day off, I took my time reading the story. Amazingly, while I was still drinking my latte and reading the paper I received a handful of emails with a link to the story — most from the mothers of young adults I still care for!

It must have also been a coincidence that I received a voice mail the same day from a young adult patient (age 26) who wanted to schedule a checkup, but was concerned that my first available appointment was not for another month. Her message made me laugh, as she said she was busy with “work” when I had an available appointment.

I’m flattered that this young woman is comfortable seeing me, but I tease such “adult” patients, when I say to them, “You know, it’s time to move on to an adult doctor when you have your own job and health insurance.” After

reading the WSJ article, I have to agree with so many of the doctors quoted.

Who better to take your phone call from college or discuss sensitive issues related to sexuality than the pediatrician who’s taken care of you since birth? I feel a sense of pride that I know my patients almost as well as my own children because they’ve grown up under my care. This is one of the privileges of being a pediatrician — watching that newborn baby grow and mature into an adult, as well as helping with the bumps and bruises (Scooby doo band aids?) along the way.

When a child has seen the same doctor for 20 years, all the while having watched the fish in the office aquarium come and go and the rocking horse in the waiting room re-upholstered four times, I certainly hope the patient is comfortable talking to their pediatrician.

Sure, there are times when adolescent patients are more talkative than others, and there are days when you feel you’re not “connecting,” but there are also the moments when they hug you and say you’re cool or you understand them, when they call on their own to make appointments, or they leave you a message to let you know where they’ve been

accepted to college. Those times are memorable!

Pediatricians are typically more available than other physicians for a visit on short notice while a young person is home from college, or will return calls to a child’s cell phone. They’re often available in the evening or on Saturdays for appointments, helping keep this age group from using the ER as their primary doctor.

Pediatricians can also stay abreast of the vaccinations teens/ young adults may need for school and travel.

All in all, this really is the perfect job! The best thing about pediatrics is watching each child mature, getting the privilege of filling out their college health form, and eventually attending their wedding. It gets even better when they start bringing their babies back to you (I call them all my own grandbabies). The circle of life is a wonderful thing and keeps pediatricians practicing!

(Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at http://www.kidsdr.com.

The Kid’s Doctor e-book, “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting Today’s Teen,” is now available from Amazon and other e-book vendors.)

Thursday, February 5, 2015 The Reporter

SCHOOLS

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High school students warn OLHMS students about internet dangers High school students from the Richards, Mother McAuley, and Oak Lawn High School S.A.D.D. Clubs came to Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School Jan. 28 to talk about internet safety.

The high school teens discussed how just simple information or comments about yourself on-line could be found by a predator. The high school students also discussed that what you post on-line can impact the college you choose or a job you may want in the future.

The goal was to teach sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students how to make good decisions and better choices in their future. S.A.D.D., which stands for Students Against Destructive Decision, aims at getting students to say no to drugs and alcohol and yes to leading a successful life.

The activities brought by the S.A.D.D. students included a presentation about the importance of being safe on-line and games that promoted trust and

teamwork. The games included two truths and a lie, guide the person through the obstacles and building a house of cards.

Matt Wilhelm, winner of the X-Games and a District 123 Alumni, also came to promote self-confidence and the importance of chasing your dreams.

He told a story about how he got last place in the first X-Games he was ever in but didn’t give up so that the next time he went back, he won first place. He also demonstrated his prize-winning tricks for the student body.

Carl Olson, a magician, also came to teach kids about the importance of being a leader and always trying to do your best.

—District 123 Matt Wilhelm, winner of the X-Games and a District 123 Alumni, also came to promote self-confidence and the importance of chasing your dreams.

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SXU hosts first Economic Summit Saint Xavier University’s Graham School of Management (GSM) will host its first-ever Economic Summit on March 6 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Metropolitan Club’s East Room, on the 67th floor of the Willis Tower, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago.

The summit will consist of a panel discussion moderated by SXU’s Dr. Monzurul Hoque, along with a Q&A immediately following. Hoque is the chair of the GSM’s Department of Economics and Finance and brings 25 years of professional experience to this role.

The Economic Summit panelists include: William Strauss, senior economist and advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Reza Varjavand, associate professor of economics at the GSM, and Dr. Song Wang, assistant professor of finance at the GSM. Each panelist will address the latest economic and financial events and policy changes in the U.S. markets. They will also assess how recent forecasts fit into our expectations for economic trends and policy changes and provide snapshots of the latest data as well as upcoming market events.

Primarily, the panel discussion will address three key areas: the U.S., Midwest, and Chicago area.

“We’re honored to have William Strauss join us for this panel discussion,” said Dr. Asghar Sabbaghi, dean and professor at GSM. “We’ll showcase our extensive GSM Business Programs as well as our outstanding faculty who will share their exceptional insight regarding future economic trends.”

The Economic Summit will focus on the uncertainties that we are observing in international economies, the energy sector and local economies and highlight their impact on our daily lives. Critical issues of recovery, the Fed’s cur-

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ing other kids,” he said. “If we can save one of those 500, it would be worth it. Or 20 out of 500. Or even all 500.”

You don’t have to convince his mother, Paula. She saw firsthand what you can learn from and EKG. “I am a firm believer in the necessity of EKG’s,” she said. “My son on occasion, especially the year leading up to his workout incident, complained of chest pain at football practice. He told me his heart pounded a lot at summer practice, told me his chest felt tight. We told him, ‘take your inhaler, it’s probably your asthma.’”

“Over the years we have been bothered by stories of young people dying,” Dr. Joseph Marek founder the Young Hearts for Life Cadiac Screening Program said.

According to the American Heart Association, it is estimated that 3,000 young adults are victims of sudden cardiac death each year in the United States and that 50-to-60 percent of these deaths may have been prevented through a simple, inexpensive heart screening.

Unfortunately Oak Lawn Community High School student, Tim Nickos, was one of the cardiac victims in 2011.

“He was a normal, everyday kid, and he happened to be in really good shape,” Tim’s father, Dale Nickos said about his son who died in between his junior and senior year.

Tim loved music, video games and playing trumpet for the Spartans marching band, his father said. He was a standout swimmer who was to become captain of the team his senior year. He displayed no symptoms of a heart condition.

And at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, he seemed to be the picture of health until the day he didn’t wake up in 2011, when he died in his sleep of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy leaving his family stricken with shock.

rent policy stance and forecasts for Euro/US dollar exchange rate will enable managers to strategize and take advantage of these trends in the changing global society.

William Strauss first joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 1982. As a senior economist and advisor, he is responsible for analyzing the current performance of both the Midwest economy and the manufacturing sector for use in monetary policy. He produces the monthly Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index and organizes the Bank’s Economic and Automotive Outlook Symposiums. In addition, he conducts several economic workshops and industrial roundtables throughout the year. Strauss holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in economics and geography from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and a Master of Arts degree in economics from Northwestern University. He currently teaches at DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, and at the University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.

Dr. Reza Varjavand’s research interest includes economics of healthcare, pedagogy of teaching, economic development especially in developing countries and economics and religious practices. Varjavand is an avid participant in many professional organizations and is active in the areas of research and presentations. He is a regular contributor to Op Ed News, a United States-based progressive/liberal news, activism, and opinion website. He is also the author of a recently published memoir entitled, “From Misery Alley to Missouri Valley.”

In 2004, Varjavand received the Excellence in Scholarship Award from SXU and in 2005, he received the Distinguished Faculty Award from SXU’s GSM. Varjavand holds a doctorate degree from the

University of Oklahoma.

Dr. Song Wang has produced numerous papers that have been presented at national and regional conferences, including: Financial Management Association Conference (2013), Midwest Financial Association (2011, 2014), Eastern Financial Association Conference (2011), Academy of Finance (2014), European of Financial Management Association Conference (2014), and Financial Management Association European Conference (2014). Additionally, Wang’s papers appear in journals such as “Applied Financial Economic and Managerial Finance.”

He also served as an anonymous reviewer for Journal of Financial Markets, Journal of Financial Issues and the Midwest Finance Association Conference of 2015. He is also a co-director for the Journal of Financial Issues (2014-2015).

Dr. Monzurul Hoque serves on the University’s executive leadership team, was a key member of its Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation team, and recently completed a fourSupplied photo year term as chair of the University’s Assurance of Learning Committee. High School District 230 incumbent board President Rick Nogal (center), Vice President Patrick Hoque is committed to curricular O’Sullivan and Denis Ryan have formed the 230 United slate to contest the April school board elections. innovation and led the development of GSM’s Finance program and interdisciplinary collaboration with Computer Science.

He created the University’s Financial Trading and Practices Program in 1995, where he led the program for ten years. He has published more than 40 articles in Three Consolidated High School Chicagoland area. We continue to chairman of the Building and Fireputed journals like Journal of Risk and Insurance, Managerial Finance, District 230 candidates recently retain and hire the area’s best nance Committee. In addition to among others. He is the past Presi- formed a “230 United” slate run- teachers and administrators and serving on the school board, he dent of the Academy of Finance and ning in the April 7 Consolidated this is allowing us to prepare our is active as a coach in Orland students for tomorrow.” community youth athletics and is the Editor of Journal of Finance school board elections.

The 230 United goup seeking District 230 President Nogal is president of the Will County Issues. Hoque holds a Master of Science in Finance and a doctorate in the three seats up this April are has pledged that they will con- Independent Insurance Agents.

Economics from the University of incumbent board President Rick tinue the sound fiscal manage- O’Sullivan is the father of current Nogal, Vice President Patrick ment of the district’s financial and future District 230 students Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

—St. Xavier University O’Sullivan and Denis Ryan, a resources, as reflected in 11 con- and is a graduate of Palos South member of the District 146 school secutive years of a balance budget Junior High School, Carl Sandboard. and a zero percent increase in the burg High School and Bradley The 230 United slate is com- tax levy over the past two years. University. mitted to fighting to keep local Nogal joined the school board Ryan has been a school board tax dollars here in the Dis- in 2011. He served as a commu- member in Community Consolitrict 230 Community. Nogal, nity volunteer on the Student dated School District 146 since O’Sullivan and Ryan have been Services Committee for four 2009. Prior to his election he leading the charge in the south years prior to being elected to served on the district finance suburbs by fighting legislation the School Board. He also served committee for several years that would take away millions on the Palos School District 118 and he is currently the Chairof tax dollars and re-distribute Board of Education from 2003 man of the Orland Park Civic them to other districts. District to 2011, including two years as Center Commission. “Serving on 230 Board President Nogal has president. He was chairman of the board is something I truly participated in several forums in the board of directors at Palos enjoy; I see all aspects and chalthe community to keep parents Community Hospital from 2000 lenges in education today,” stated and residents up to date on these to 2010. He is a business liti- Ryan. “We want the best for our important issues. gation attorney with Goldstine, community. Great schools and a “230 United is committed to Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec and high functioning board is a duty making sure that the School Dis- Hoff, Ltd. we must continue. Mr. Ryan retrict is providing a second to none O’Sullivan was elected to the sides in Orland Park with his education for students here in the school board in 2007. He current- wife and son.

South Suburbs,” said O’Sullivan. ly serves as board vice-president For more information about “All three schools, Sandburg, An- and chairman of the Education Nogal, O’Sullivan, and Ryan, visit Photo by Jeff Vorva drew and Stagg have been labeled Committee. He has also served www.230united.com.

Richards student Nick Aggelopoulos and school nurse Peggy as some of the best in the greater as president of the board and —230 United Gbur look over his EKGs from last year and this year.

“We had no idea that he had a heart condition,” Nickos said, “We found out in the autopsy four months after he had passed away.”

As sad as the loss has been, Nickos said he finds strength and purpose in sharing the story publicly, not only to keep his son’s memory alive but to help prevent this kind of loss from happening again. He emphasized the importance of an early EKG screening and how it can save lives.

“As parents, we want our children around forever,” he said, “I do love the fact that the loss of my son, Tim, is helping to save others. This alone helps to keep Tim’s memory alive. Of course I wish I could turn back time and get him tested a year before he passed, but I can’t do that. So I have decided to do whatever I can to make sure that this will never happen to another student and their family. No parent should ever have to go through this.”

District 218 spokesman Bob McParland said there are several reasons why teenagers are avoiding cardiac screenings. He

Three District 230 candidates form 230 United election slate

said students think they are bulletproof, many parents don’t view cardiac issues seriously in regard to teenagers, students have fear because they think it will hurt.

McParland added that since high school physicals do not include an EKG, students have no idea whether they have a cardiac issue of concern.

McParland said the free cardiac screening taking place at Richards High School is painless and offered to all students.

Since the Young Hearts for Life program launched in 2006, more than 12,000 volunteers have been trained and more than 110,000 students have been tested, making Young Hearts for Life the largest screening program in the United States.

“It doesn’t matter if they are athletes, band members, mechanics, ROTC or drama students, everyone has a heart and my hope is that each and every student gets the opportunity to live their longest life and enjoy each moment they get growing old,” Aggelopoulos said.

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Tax Season Is HERE!

DISTRICT 218 District Earns State’s Highest Finance Rating For 10th Straight Year The Illinois State Board of Education has awarded District 218 the highest possible fiscal rating for the 10th consecutive year.

District 218 in 2014 again earned “financial recognition.” The state board of education categorizes school districts annually with the following ratings: Financial Watch, Financial Early Warning, Financial Review, and Financial Recognition.

The auditing firm McGladrey LLC conducted the audit of District 218.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Park Clips CHICAGO RIDGE Feb. 6: The Chicago Ridge Park District will host their annual father-daughter date night at the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. The event will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The cost of the event is $25 per couple for residents and $40 per couple for non-residents.

Each additional girl cost $8. The ticket includes prizes, dinner, entertainment, dancing and a whole lot of fun. Tickets are available at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St., and the Frontier Fieldhouse.

Feb. 10: The Chicago Ridge Park District will be travelling to the Chicago Auto Show, which spans more than one million square feet of everything automobile. The bus will leave Freedom Activity Center, 6252 S. Birmingham St., at 5:30 p.m. and will return around 11 p.m. The cost of the trip is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents.

The price does not include admission.

Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The fee is $10 per class.

Feb. 18 or March 18: Roar Roar Dinosaur lets children 3 to 5 years old travel back millions of years as they learn about the dinosaurs who roamed the Earth. Children will learn about many types of dinosaurs, draw pictures and create their very own dinosaur. The class will be held at Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The fee is $10 per class.

To Feb. 18 or Feb. 25 to April 1: Vinyasa yoga focuses on flowing from pose to pose and linking the movement with the breath. This energizing type of yoga builds endurance, strength, and flexibility, all while calming the mind. Class is set to fun, upbeat music and ends with peaceful relaxation. All levels welcome.

The instructor is Kelly McKimson-Rhodes, a certified yoga teacher trained at a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School in Chicago. Classes are held Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. BirmingPhotos by Caroline Foreman ham St. The fee is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Artist Michael Gonzalez stands with his artwork on display at the Harvest Room in Palos Heights.

Feb. 25 or March 25: During Blastoff to Outer Space children 3 to 5 years old will learn about astronauts, planets, life in space and more. Children will design their own class rocket and learn about the stars and the moon. The class will be held at Freedom Activity

To Feb. 17 or Feb. 19, or Feb. 24 to March 31, or Feb. 26 to April 2: Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness program designed to feel like a party. It’s a program that the fit athlete and the shy, uncoordinated beginner can enjoy. The dance rhythms include: meringue, salsa, reggae and more.

Classes are held Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. The fee is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

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

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR QUEEN’S PARK OVAL ASSET HOLDING TRUST, Plaintiff, -v.RAQUEL ALEXANDER, UNKNOWN OWNERSTENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6, Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL Z. LIPCZYNSKI, JOANNE O. LIPCZYNSKI Defendants

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TINA HEDGREN, AMBER MARTIN, CLOISTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, GERALD NORDGREN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF TINA HEDGREN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

Feb. 11 or March 11: Yo Ho Ho Pirates Life offers children 3 to 5 years old a chance to learn about Captain Hook and the pirates. Participants will hunt for treasure, wear eye patches and make their own treasure maps. The class will be held at Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The fee is $10 per class.

13 CH 1860 8745 SOUTH FAIRFIELD AVENUE Evergreen Park, IL 60805 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 21, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 24, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 109 AND THE SOUTH 2/3 OF LOT 108 IN FRANK DELUGACH BEVERLY MANOR, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 1 IN SCAMMON’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8745 SOUTH FAIRFIELD AVENUE, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Property Index No. 24-01-201-056-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $209,011.84.

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

12 CH 43183 9915 SOUTH 84TH 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 November 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 2 IN TRAPP’S RESUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 25.0 FEET OF LOT 22, ALL OF LOTS 23 AND 24 IN JOHN C. DUFRAME AND COMPANY’S PALOS GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10 ACRES THEREOF) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9915 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-425-041-0000.

12 CH 12879 4917 WEST 109TH STREET, UNIT 303 Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NO. 15-303 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN CLOISTER CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 25475180, IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4917 WEST 109TH STREET, UNIT 303, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-409-051-1179.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $398,947.79.

The judgment amount was $72,781.19.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 12-0887.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 12-0745.

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.

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

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 12-0887 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 13 CH 1860 TJSC#: 35-531

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 12-0745 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 43183 TJSC#: 35-454

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.falillinois.com. Please refer to file number F12030360.

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.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12030360 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 12 CH 12879 TJSC#: 35-1282 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.

Harvest Room serves North Side atmosphere here for artistic souls

The Harvest Room restaurant in Palos Heights serves a unique locally attained bounty, as well as provides a stimulating exhibition of works by local, up-and-coming artists.

In this chat, we visit with restaurateur Christ Sirigas and artist Michael Gonzalez in their feat of creative community engagement.

Gonzalez recently began his showcase at the Harvest Room in a display of his signature Surrealist style work. He enjoys creating what he describes as “alien/futuristic characters that emote familiar feelings.” For this reason, Sirigas enthusiastically began displaying a variety of Gonzalez’s pieces. The restaurateur explained, “I love Michael’s art! I think he’s got a great mind and a great eye. The one thing that stood out to me was his expressions. They are fantastic to me, and I really like his Dali influ-

include high contrast and engaging textures” in his work.

At the Harvest Room, visitors can see Gonzalez’s work of a wide range of subject matter By on display for purchase. The Caroline Foreman pieces range from impressionence. In Michael’s work, you feel istic ink splatters and graphite the emotions coming out of it.” partial landscapes to thoughtSirigas truly relishes the ability provoking depictions of people. to display local art in the Har- One notable drawing portrays vest Room. He says, “We want to Johnny Depp in his role as Mort keep the neighborhood involved. Rainy in the film Secret WinI love art. I’m a huge fan of art, dow as he pensively chomps on music and fashion. We love using potato chips. up-and-coming artists, displayGonzalez cheerfully says, ing them and giving them some “Having my work displayed lospace on the wall where people cally invokes a feeling of conwouldn’t usually see them.” nection to those that might Gonzalez elucidated his natu- behold it.” He adds, “I believe rally conjured creation process. restaurants are a fantastic place He often finds inspiration by to have artwork displayed…I’m using scribbles to organically grateful for this opportunity form shapes and exploring the from Christ to have my first process further by building upon showing of multiple works in them with more definition and such a high traffic and friendly shading. He strives to “always environment.”

FASHION CHAT

Library Notes OAK LAWN The Oak Lawn Public Library is located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. For more information, or to register for the programs, call 4224990 or visit olpl.org.

Ongoing: Local artists, writers, creators, and vendors are invited to share their knowledge, talents, and nerd skills at the OLPL Fan Fest, a celebration of pop culture and Free Comic Book Day at the Oak Lawn Public Library, in partnership with Chimera Comics. The library is looking for people interested in contributing to panel discussions or showcasing their wares in our Exhibit Hall. Applications must be completed by March 1 and are located online at bHYPERLINK “http://bit.ly/OLPLfanfest”it. ly/HYPERLINK “http://bit.ly/ OLPLfanfest”OLPLfanfest.

Feb. 1 to Feb. 28: The Oak Lawn Public Library’s Winter Reading Program is open to readers of all ages. Participants can pick up a bingo card for babies, families, teens and adults and discover that reading can be fun. Participants can read books, attend programs and complete exciting activities to fill in bingo squares and win prizes.

Feb. 5: Veteran Disney traveler Karen Luster will discuss how to plan a Disney visit without breaking the bank at 7 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library.

Feb. 8: Children ages 3 and older, with an adult, can celebrate Valentine’s Day playing Bingo from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Registration is not required.

Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27: Parents can help their children, ages 4 and 5, get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs and learning activities at the Oak Lawn Public Library from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Registration begins 10 days before each date. The child’s adult must remain in the library.

Feb. 14: Young Adult patrons can come to the anti-Valentine’s Day Party in the Young Adult area of the Oak Lawn Public Library

from 3 to 4 p.m. There will be decorations and music, crafts recreating terrible romance book covers, and snacks.

Feb. 14: In-person registration begins at the Registration Desk for the AARP Smart Driver Course, a refresher course designed to meet the needs of drivers, age 50 and older. The class will be offered at the Oak Lawn Public Library Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many insurance companies offer discounts to those who complete the course. Advance in-person registration, and payment of the fee are required to participate. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Individuals must present a current AARP card at the time of registration to receive the discount. The class has a limit of 30 students. Participants must attend their entire series to receive a certificate of completion. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Feb. 14: In-person registration begins for The Friends of the Oak Lawn Public Library “Taste Tour – Chicago Style” trip Wednesday, March 11. My Kind of Town Tours presents a unique experience featuring the culinary delights of Chicago. Stops for the day include: a chocolate shop; spice market, oil and vinegar store; an Italian grocery store and the Merchandise Mart. Most venues accept credit cards. A gourmet formal lunch is included at the Culinary Institute, complete with views of Chicago’s skyline. The trip departs at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m.

The cost is $80 for members and $85 for non-members. Members must present a current membership card or receipt to receive the $5 discount. There is a two ticket limit per person. Please be advised that trips sponsored by the Friends are not wheelchair accessible.

“Bull” Garlington talks about “Death by Children: I Had Kids So You Don’t Have To,” a 2014 book of the year finalist for the Midwest Independent Publishing Association and Foreword Reviews. Garlington will be at the Oak Lawn Public Library at 7 p.m.

Feb. 26: Local writers are invited to share their original poetry and short stories at 7 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library during open mic readings. There is a five-minute time limit per reader. Light refreshments will be served.

Ongoing: Patrons are being asked to donate their “gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Ongoing Book Sale at the Oak Lawn Public 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 an ever-changing variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents.

Audio-visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget.

WORTH Feb. 21: The Worth Public Library District, 6917 W. 111th St., will host singer Dave Rudolf, who performs songs from Jimmy Buffett, Harry Belafonte and more, plus awarding winning original tunes from Rudolf himself. The program will be “Death By Children” with held at 3 p.m. in the Library Bull Garlington Meeting Room. The show is for Feb. 19: Author and syndi- all ages. For more information, cated humor columnist Chris call 448-2855.

The LATCH system makes it easier to be sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly every time. Just clip it to the lower anchors, attach the top tether, and pull the straps tight. To find out more, visit safercar.gov.

Thursday, February 5, 2015

The Reporter

CONSUMER

Mariano’s new Evergreen Park store is chain’s 30th

When investing, use the power of three Many factors will affect your results as an investor — and some of these factors are beyond your control, such as interestrate movements or the eurozone debt crisis or the sales results of the companies in which you invest. However, as you work toward your financial goals, you will find that you actually have control over three of the most important drivers of investment success: time, money and return.

Let’s look at these three elements: • Time — Time can be a big asset — if you use it wisely.

However, many young people, just starting out in their working lives, think they can wait until “later” to begin investing, as their retirement is so far away.

But this could be a mistake. The earlier you start to invest, the more money you will put away, and the greater the potential for your money to appreciate. If you do wait until mid-career before you start seriously saving and investing for retirement, you will still have options, but you may need to make some trade-offs, such as possibly retiring later than you had originally planned.

So here’s the key: Start investing as early as possible — and keep investing.

• Money — Not surprisingly,

the more money you invest on a regular basis while you are working, the more money you’ll likely end up with when you retire. Suppose, for example, that you invested $3,000 per year and earned a hypothetical 7% annual return. After 30 years, you’d have accumulated about $303,000 (assuming the investment was placed in a tax-deferred account, such as a traditional IRA). But if you put in $5,000 per year, instead of $3,000, and earned the same hypothetical 7 percent annual return, you’d end up with about $505,000 after 30 years, again assuming the investment was placed in a traditional IRA. The difference between $3,000 per year and $5,000 per year isn’t all that much — just about $40 a week — but after 30 years, these relatively small differences can add up to a big sum of money.

Of course, this is just a simple illustration that shows how saving more can possibly put you in a better position in the future.

Keep in mind that there are no guarantees and that the value of your investments will fluctuate.

• Return — You might think that your investments’ rate of return is the one variable over which you have the least control. However, “least control”

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, (SASCO) SERIES 2007-BC3 Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD A. RUBAS, SHELLY S. RUBAS Defendants 08 CH 40589 10625 LOCKWOOD COURT 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 December 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 19 IN BLOCK 5 IN SECOND ADDITION TO OAKSIDE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 6,7 AND 10 OF SCHOOL TRUSTEE SUBDIVISION OF THE SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE AS DOCUMENT 17674522, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 10625 LOCKWOOD COURT, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-117-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $447,922.39.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-00039.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC1, Plaintiff, -v.MARY E. MORAN A/K/A MARY MORAN, JOHN B. MORAN Defendants 08 CH 16827 9200 S. SPRINGFIELD AVE Evergreen Park, IL 60805 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 23, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: LOT 98 IN BRIGGS AND FARREN’S WEST BEVERLY HIGHLANDS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9200 S. SPRINGFIELD AVE, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Property Index No. 24-02-307-012.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $768,899.99.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1538-112.

doesn’t mean “no control.” You can control your potential return to the extent of selecting a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities and other investments that reflects the level of risk you’re willing to tolerate in exchange for the potential growth you’d like to achieve.

By creating this mix, you can help yourself avoid the biggest investment risk of all — not reaching your long-term goals.

By investing for as many years as you can, putting in as much as possible each year and choosing an investment mix that provides you with the greatest potential reward given your risk tolerance, you can take command, to a significant extent, of your own investment success. And that’s a type of authority you won’t want to relinquish.

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

Mariano’s opened its latest supermarket this week when it held grand opening ceremonies Tuesday for its latest store at 2601 W. 95th St. in Evergreen Park, on the former site of Webb Chevrolet.

The 70,000-square-foot store will feature produce, a meat department, seafood including a sushi and oyster bar, flower stand, coffee shop, pizza oven, bakery, deli and prepared foods.

Hours at the new store will be 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

The store is the company’s third in the south suburbs joining stores in neighboring Oak Lawn and far southwest suburban Frankfort.

It is the first of five new stores the Milwaukee-based company plans to open in the Chicago market this year.

The company now operates 30 stores in the Chicago-area.

The chain plans to open five new stores a year for the next several years.

Harlem Plumbing ready to celebrate 10th anniversary Craig Miller surely must be dedicated to his customers at Harlem Plumbing in Lyons.

Why else would he drive 50 miles each way from his home in northwest Indiana to the shop at 8641 W. Ogden Ave.?

“I started working here in 1989 because I couldn’t take the daily grind anymore as a licensed plumber,” he said.

June 6,” he said. “And we’re trying to come up with some anniversary events.”

In the meantime, Harlem Plumbing is offering 10 percent off of everything in the store as By an anniversary sale.

Bob Bong Harlem Plumbing is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday The previous owner had a heart through Friday and from 8 a.m. attack and decided to sell the busi- to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The shop ness. Miller jumped at the chance is closed on Sundays. and has been selling plumbing For information, call 708-447supplies ever since.

2111. There’s also a website at “I carry the items that plumb- www.harlemplumbingsupply.com ers need because after 30 years I and you can follow them on Faceknow what that is,” he said. “If book at Harlem Plumbing Supply. you think of something plumbing, we carry it.”

Bridgeview Chamber to host Inventory at the shop includes breakfast seminar regular and odd-sized copper fitThe Bridgeview Chamber of Comtings, toilets and water heaters. merce will be hosting a free breakfast He also runs required continu- seminar ”Enhancing Engagement to ing education certification classes Create High Performance” from 8:30for area plumbers.

9:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Northwestern Right now, it’s a family affair College on Harlem Avenue. with Miller and his son running Check-in will be 8 a.m. for the the business. He does plan, how- seminar presented by Ray Stuchly, ever, for retirement.

CEO of LMI Riverside.

“My intent is to turn the busiFor information, call the chamber ness over to my son,” he said. office at 708-598-1700.

“I’d love to be out of here in the next five years.”

Wintrust announces dividend Until then, however, it’s busiWintrust Financial Corp. has anness as usual and that includes nounced that the company’s Board planning for their 10th anniver- of Directors approved a quarterly sary.

(Continued on page 12) “We have a party planned for

Comings & Goings

Area Property Tran$fer$

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR QUEEN’S PARK OVAL ASSET HOLDING TRUST, Plaintiff, -v.LARRY A. KOCHANSKI, VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 1861 9307 RIDGELAND 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 December 1, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1 IN PAYNE’S RESUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 100 FEET OF THE SOUTH 200 FEET OF THE WEST 200 FEET OF LOT 20 IN OAK LAWN FARMS, BEING CHARLES W. JAMES SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9307 RIDGELAND AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-302-056-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $193,596.32.

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

Chicago Ridge Fannie Mae to Scanlan Glen R, 10730 Princess Ave, $65,000; Mizyed Hasan A to Figus Tomasz, 7345 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #304, $58,500; Fannie Mae to Shaqildi Hadeel, 7101 Oconnell Dr, Unit #2C, $36,500; Fannie Mae to Morris Michael R, 6613 102nd Pl, $51,000.

Evergreen Park Wells Fargo Bk to Baer Taylor C, 2812 W 98th Pl, $74,000; Ringhofer Robert Randy to Mcmahon Angela, 10017 S Homan Ave, $190,000; Briggs Daniel J to Obrien John W III, 9210 S Trumbull Ave, $236,000; Hamman Michaele Tr to Ward Joseph R, 10009 S Homan Ave, $214,000; Cook Marian to Reitz Ryan W, 9601 S Harding Ave, $157,000; Walas Helen to Niziolek Brian J, 9813 S Trumbull Ave, $182,000.

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Uplifting news about depression Back Page Whenever advances are discovered on depression, I’m excited to pass them along to readers. It is especially essential to share such information because Americans are tremendously overdosed on drugs as a result of depression and anxiety. In fact, according to Dr. Joseph Mercola, anti-depressants are the second most prescribed drug in the U.S. Over the years, it was believed that a chemical imbalance was the cause of depression, however, Mercola points to additional biological factors that appear to play into the cause of depression. There are several medical experts who believe depression has as much to do with the body as it does the mind. In other words, general health, deficiencies, (especially vitamin D3 and lack of gut flora), as well as chronic inflammation, may contribute to depression and/ or anxiety.

Mercola adds, “One researcher even goes so far as to suggest depression should be rebranded as an infectious but non-contagious disease, while the author of the featured article playfully com-

WHATIZIT?

Photo by Jeff Vorva

So, not many rasslin’ fans out there in Whatizit-land, eh?

Last week’s photo of wrestling headgear, which prevents head injuries and cauliflower ears, didn’t have a ton of guessers but a few sharp grapping gurus knew their stuff.

Oak Lawn’s Steve Rosenbaum was the first to take us down and added this photo was “tough to PIN down.”

Others who had a headlock on the guesses were Palos Heights’ Amy and Walter Mlynarski , Chicago Ridge’s Dana Oswald and Patty Vandenberg and Worth’s Robert Solner and Sandy Joiner.

Our one incorrect answer was a doozy: “A kazmastat from the planet Broccolia used for killing off all cauliflowers before they breed.”

No, but the headgear in question was owned by a kid from California and some think that state is on its own planet.

This week’s clue: A little Perry Como, anyone?

Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast. net with WHATIZIT in the subject line. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

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ronmental Management from Elmhurst College and an Associate in Arts degree from Elgin (Continued from page 11) Community College. cash dividend of 11 cents per share Jennifer L. Davidson has been of outstanding common stock. The appointed dean of Academic Serdividend is payable on Feb. 19 to vices at Moraine Valley. She forshareholders of record as of Feb. 5. merly served as director of AcaThis represents an increase from the demic Services, College of Busi10-cent quarterly cash dividend paid ness and Public Administration at in each of the quarters of 2014.

Governors State University. She holds master degrees in Business MVCC appoints 2 new deans Administration and in Continuing Scott N. Friedman has been Education and Training Manageappointed dean of Student En- ment from the University of St. gagement at Moraine Valley Com- Francis and a bachelor of science munity College in Palos Hills. in Elementary Education from He formerly served as director the University of Illinois-Urbana/ of Access and Disability Services Champaign. at William Rainey Harper ColIf you see a new business in lege. He holds master of educa- town or wonder what happened tion degrees in Special Education to an old favorite, drop me a line from the University of at bobbong@hotmail.com. withIllinoisTony Dunst Chicago and in Adult and Higher You can also catch up on ComEducation from Northern Illinois ings & Goings in other parts of University. He earned a Bachelor the Southland at www.southof Arts degree in Geography and landbusinessnews.com and www.

Environmental Planning/Envi- southlandsavvy.blogspot.com.

pares depression with an allergic reaction—in this case ‘an allergy to modern life’—considering the many environmental factors that are known to cause inflammation, from diet to toxic exposures and stress.”

The newer information in this case is that researchers believe the same inflammation that causes so many other disorders, may also causes depression and anxiety. One source of inflammation that researchers believe may be a factor is the inflammation associated with infection. Everyone feels poorly when down with an illness or infection. Remember, most illness begins with inflammation according to numerous researchers.

Dr. Kelly Brogan suggests symptoms of depression can be caused by inflammation as a result of poor diet, toxic exposures and infections that can cause flat moods or anxiety that may result in many other mental manifestations as well.

Brogan explains “Certain biomarkers, such as cytokines in your blood and inflammatory messen-

gers like CRP, IL-1, IL-6, and TNFalpha, show promise as potential new diagnostic tools, as they’re ‘predictive and linearly correlative’ with depression.”

Brogan also points out that cortisol, a stress hormone, creates inflammatory factors and she notes people with bi-polar disorder, depression and anxiety have been found to have high cortisol levels.

I found an article by Dr. Andrew Weil where he advises turmeric may be an effective help in the arsenal against all inflammation.

He explains, “Turmeric, the yellow spice that colors curry and American yellow mustard, is a potent natural anti-inflammatory agent. Its active constituent, curcumin, has shown promise as an antidepressant in animal models, and curcumin also has been found to enhance nerve growth in the frontal cortex and hippocampal areas of the brain. Researchers in India have suggested performing clinical trials on humans to explore turmeric’s efficacy as a novel antidepressant.”

Additionally, I’ve written of

Mixing it up for good health

By Dee Woods

the importance of gut bacteria because the gut is considered the second brain.

Other researchers suggest biomarkers in brain scans can assist doctors in measuring the level of progress as well as type of treatment. All of these reports point to customized treatment for each patient.

Actually, this is all tremendous news. From the reports I’ve read, avoiding sugar, adding turmeric (curcumin), quality probiotics and eating more raw foods can be a beginning to feeling better all around. For more problematic cases, seeking a physician who deals with root causes such as inflammation, go to mercola.com, kellybroganmd.com or visit Andrew Weil’s website. There’s so much more out there to help you help yourself. It’s very promising.

Dee Woods column runs every first and third week. She can be reached at deewoods10@icloud.com.

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Modern medicine and old wisdom can trump cancer The standard weapons against cancer are surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. The advancement of these procedures in just the last 20 years alone has made what was once largely viewed as a death sentence as a beatable disease. Many cancers, if caught early enough, can be completely eradicated from the body, allowing people to live fullproductive lives.

New research shows regular exercise may help reduce the risk of recurring breast cancer and slow the advance of prostate cancer. In a few years it will likely be routine for exercise to be prescribed for cancer rehabilitation, according to Millicent Irwin, an expert in cancer and exercise at the Yale University School of Medicine. Personal trainers may one day be as important to cancer treatment as surgeons and oncologists. Exercise will become a targeted therapy as common as chemo and hormonal treatments, Irwin claims.

One need not work up a sweat or train for a marathon to reap

the benefits of exercise. Physical activity as simple as a leisurely, half-hour walk each day is a good start. It may sound contradictory, but exercise actually helps fight the fatigue caused by cancer treatment. Those of you who exercise know it is invigorating and can provide a “high,” while also helping balance hormonal levels, which helps reduce anxiety. The positive effects of exercise can also help cancer survivors feel better about themselves and their bodies. Exercise boosts the immune system as well, which is needed because the rigors of cancer treatment can leave one susceptible to other illnesses.

Why exercise is not already prescribed for those battling cancer is a mystery to me. Heart attack sufferers are routinely put on exercise programs, and even people with a pedestrian understanding of human health and physiology understand exercise is good for you.

Diet and consuming enough liquids are also important. Malnutrition and dehydration open

The Wine Guy with Anthony Scarano the door to illness and disease, so those undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment must more than ever make a conscious attempt to eat right.

A diet loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables is ideal, and it is probably best to cut all meat from the diet. Recent research has found eating too much meat, especially red meat, may cause cancer in the first place, so it would be unwise to consume it while trying to overcome this horrible affliction. Don’t forget to drink several glasses of clean water every day, and

don’t shy away from investing in a juicer so you can have vitamin-packed fruit and vegetable juices anytime. The nutrients in these foods are the building blocks of good health, and must be consumed with abandon. I would seem to be stating the obvious, but smoking and hard liquor should be completely eliminated.

Overcoming cancer is very possible with the marvels of modern medicine, but one should always take the extra steps necessary to ensure this disease does not return. The tools for this therapy can be found in your refrigerator.

Anthony Scarano is not a doctor.

He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are solely the opinions of Mr. Scarano based on years of independent study and personal experience, and may not be beneficial to health. Wine should be consumed in moderation, as overindulgence may be harmful to health.

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A prudent strategy for crush, such as A-4 or 6-5. As exdealing with an aggressive foe pected, the initial raiser folded.

I recently had the pleasure of The turn was the 3c. The French traveling to Prague for World Poker player bet again, this time 1,800 Tour and European Poker Tour into the 3,425 pot. I called, fearing events. I’ve found that, compared that if I raised, he would be able to with players in the United States, easily fold most of his worse hands. with TonyThere Dunst might have been some merit European players are generally much more aggressive. to a raise in this spot, because my The following hand took place in a opponent might view a marginal no-limit event with a buy-in of 1,000 hand, such as A-9, as the nuts and euros. It illustrates how you can pile his stack into the pot. However, take advantage of aggressive players since I would have had no clue how without opening yourself up to the to proceed if he were to reraise, I possibility of losing a bunch of chips think calling was by far the best play. when an aggressive foe happens to The river was the 6h. My oppohave a premium hand. nentDunst quickly bet 3,200. Even though with Tony Blinds were 75-150. A relatively I could easily be crushed, I could tight, aggressive kid who seemed also beat a lot of hands, primarily to have a straightforward strat- worse top pairs. I made the easy egy raised to 400 from first posi- call, and I was surprised to see my tion. The player in third position, opponent turn up 10-8 offsuit for a splashy, somewhat wild French absolutely nothing. player, called. I decided to call with If I had raised at any point durAd Qd in the cutoff seat. ing this hand, my opponent would While a lot of players in this spot have either folded his weak hand or would probably reraise before the applied a huge amount of pressure, flop, I just called because I would perhaps forcing me to fold a strong, be quite unhappy if the initial raiser but not premium, hand. By calling, continued in the pot — I expected I forced him to stay in the pot out him to only raise with premium of position with a hand that was hands from first position. Calling drawing dead — an excellent result. also had the added benefit of ensur- I also gave him the opportunity to ing that I would get to see a flop bluff off a lot of chips, and fortuin position with a disguised hand nately for me, he did. against the wild player.

The next time you find yourself The flop came As 6d 2h. The ini- in a pot with a strong, but not pretial raiser checked, which probably mium, made hand, consider calling meant that he missed the flop or instead of raising, especially against had an underpair such as K-K or an opponent who’s capable of at9-9. The French player bet 1,000 tempting a bluff. into a pot of 1,425. I decided to (Jonathan Little is a professional just call. poker player and coach with more Calling would allow me to easily than $5.8 million in live tournament fold if the initial raiser check-raised, earnings. He is also the author of while also forcing the French player numerous best-selling poker books, to continue to the turn. While rais- including his new ebook, “The Main ing for value and to protect my Event With Jonathan Little.” For hand from various draws might more information on Jonathan, have seemed like the obvious play, check out JonathanLittlePoker. it would allow the French player to com, and follow him on Twitter: fold marginal hands that I would @JonathanLittle.)

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The fifth biggest snowfall in the Chicago area piled snow high on many vehicles left outside including these at Enterprise Rent- Snow almost hides the sign at the Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth on Monday morning.

A-Car in Worth.

Snow

“It was funny, the mayor and I were talking about what a great (Continued from page 1) year it was for public works and But the communities within the the salt budget,” he said.

Still, the village remains ahead Reporter’s coverage area handled the season’s first significant storm of the game since the first signifiwith relative ease, officials said. cant storm did not happen until “We have to congratulate our February.

The battle against the elepublic works department,” said Chicago Ridge Village Clerk ments went as good as could George Schleyer, who lauded be expected in Oak Lawn, said crews for keeping up with the Village Manager Larry Deetjen.

“All hands were on deck,” storm.

Schleyer admitted he may have he said, referring to the public spoken too soon when it came to works crews who took to the streets late Saturday night. the winter weather.

EP mayor pats public works deaprtment on back Mother Nature can be a formidable foe, but Evergreen Park’s public works department was up the challenge during last weekend’s snowstorm.

Just ask Mayor Jim Sexton.

“They were pretty awesome,” Sexton said at Monday’s village board meeting, less than 24 hours after the snow event.

“They’ve got this down pat.”

Sexton noted that someone coming to the village from Orland Park told him that the first sign of pavement he saw was at the 95th Street and Pulaski Road—the west entrance to the village.

Approximately 19 inches of snow were dumped on the Chicagoland area Saturday night and Sunday, but Evergreen Park crews stayed ahead of storm, the mayor said.

Streets throughout Evergreen Park were plowed curb to curb.

The village received some

complaints from residents who had shoveled their driveways only to have village plows block the entrance.

But Sexton asked for their understanding, saying the main reason to clear the streets is to give access to emergency vehicles.

He asked elderly people and individuals with medical conditions not to attempt to clear the snow the end of their driveways.

Rather, he said, they should contact the village for assistance.

He also asked for residents’ cooperation by moving off the streets cars that they’re not using.

Sexton also credited the fire department for clearing snow from village properties such as village hall, the community center and the senior center.

The fire department’s involvement frees up public works to concentrate on streets, Sexton said.

—Bob Rakow

“We’re running around-theclock shifts.”

“Most people have been very understanding,” he said of residents.

The village plowed major thoroughfares and snow routes first and got to other streets later on.

“You prioritize,” he said, adding that the village began plowing alleys Monday so garbage trucks could access them beginning on Tuesday.

Village crews were to begin plowing cul-de-sacs and taking

a second pass at other areas throughout the week, Deetjen said.

He added that the absence of weekday traffic and an existing ground cover of ice and snow made plowing easier on Sunday.

Garbage collection was cancelled on Monday and resumed Tuesday with Republic Services employing a holiday schedule.

Village crews cleared all but the top level of the commuter parking deck in preparation for Monday morning, Deetjen said.

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For Richards, this was no vacation

Nonleague foes present tough tests for Bulldogs

By Ken Karrson Venturing outside of the conference for three straight games could have been just the thing Richards needed to fortify itself for the latest defense of the South Suburban Conference Red crown it has worn the past nine seasons.

But instead of answering some of the Bulldogs’ questions that break from the normal routine raised some new ones. Foremost among them: Can anything get Richards pointed in the right direction and keep it there?

Certainly, last Tuesday’s 54-50 conquest of Brother Rice offered hope. While the Crusaders are not the same powerhouse they’ve often been in the past, they still represent a neighborhood rival of sorts for the Bulldogs.

“You would think a game like that will jump-start you and get you going,” Richards coach Jevon Mamon said.

That’s particularly true when it also reveals a much-needed third option for the offense. Jaylen Catledge and Ameen Hussein have

been carrying the heaviest part of the Bulldogs’ load, but they were joined — actually surpassed in this instance — by Chris Bender, who piled up 25 points to spur Richards.

The Bulldogs also flashed solid defense against Rice, as evidenced by the latter’s sub-par 29 percent shooting, which included a 2-of-13 performance on 3-pointers.

“The guys played really well defensively,” Mamon said. “I thought we executed our game plan. We [wanted to] make them put the ball on the floor and talked about honestly contesting them, and they didn’t have many open shots.

“We did the little things right on Tuesday night.”

So by all accounts it was mission accomplished as far as giving Richards a boost. But instead of using that outing versus the Crusaders as a springboard, the Bulldogs made it seem more like an aberration over the next few days.

Lincoln-Way East’s 54-43 conquest of the ‘Dogs on Wednesday

ruined a lot of those good feelings generated the night before, then Aurora Christian prolonged Richards’ sudden misery on Friday by handing down a 48-41 defeat.

And by last weekend, Mamon was back to wondering what comes next.

“Somebody asked me after Brother Rice if that was a statement game for us,” he said. “I told him, ‘It’s going to depend on how the rest of the week goes.’

I don’t know what I have to do differently to get us going and we can win a few in a row.”

Richards (9-11) initially appeared ready to extend its success as it raced out to a 10-0 lead against the Griffins, but Lincoln-Way East refused to stand pat after that.

“They did a good job of switching up their defense and slowing us down,” Mamon said. “You could see we kind of flattened out.”

Playing back-to-back games, Photo by Jeff Vorva especially with the second one Brother Rice’s Mike Shepski tries to drive past Richards’ Chris Bender during last Tuesday’s nonconference matchup in Oak Lawn. Bender played a big role in the Bulldogs’ 54-50 triumph (Continued on page 6) as he netted a game-high 25 points.

Markusic becomes Oak Lawn’s scoring leader

Reaching the heights in Palos Spartans enjoy perfect week at expense of Astros, Knights

By Ken Karrson

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Palos Heights is not foreign territory to Oak Lawn coach Jason Rhodes, a local resident, and last week it served as a favorite site for his Spartans as well.

How could it not be after Oak Lawn collected wins there against both of the city’s two high schools? While neither of the Spartans’ performances rated as a masterpiece, both allowed Oak Lawn to bank victories.

Foremost among the pair of successes was a 38-33 triumph over Shepard on Friday that inched the Spartans a little closer to the .500 mark in conference play. Before bagging that South Suburban Conference Red win, Oak Lawn knocked off Chicago Christian 49-45 on Tuesday.

“I’m not sure what it is, but we’ve been locked in on the road,” said Rhodes, whose club definitely

preferred its home environs last season. “We had just as many fans as Christian, so that was a positive.”

The atmosphere was less electric on Friday, meaning the Spartans (8-11, 3-5) had to create some of their own energy versus the Astros. And a quick glance at Oak Lawn’s 33 percent shooting might indicate the visitors came up short in that regard.

But the Spartans remembered to bring their defense with them, which meant Shepard couldn’t take full advantage of Oak Lawn’s offensive napping. That was especially harmful to the Astros at the outset when the Spartans didn’t score their first point until only about 3½ minutes remained in the opening period.

“They junked us up big-time,” Rhodes said. “Shepard came out in a 2-3 zone. We haven’t seen a ton of it recently and it took us

Oak Lawn’s Brianna Markusic (right) was presented with the game ball on which last Spartans coach Mark Sevedge writes “1251’ last Thursday. The number signified Markusic’s career point total after the game, which established an all-time individual record for a female basketball player at the school.

No doubt about this one

By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

There’s something about Shepard …

When Brianna Markusic was a freshman, she was elevated to the girls’ varsity basketball team at Oak Lawn in the middle of the season. The promotion came just in time to face the Astros in a road game in Palos Heights.

That’s when Markusic scored the first points of her career. When asked for her recollections of that night, she said she thought she finished with five.

Three seasons later Markusic reached a milestone against Shepard. The 6-foot senior forward tallied 17 first-half points and 22 in all as the Spartans defeated the Astros 46-35 in a South Suburban Conference Red matchup on Thursday. The scoring total made Markusic Oak Lawn’s career leader in points.

She eclipsed the standard set by Kathy Krzak, who amassed 1,235 points from 199599. Krzak, now married and going by the surname of Levin, was present for the event, the first time she had been in Oak Lawn’s gymnasium since her graduation.

At halftime Levin and Markusic hugged and the former scoring leader was presented with flowers during a brief ceremony. Then after the game, Spartans coach Mark Sevedge presented the game ball to Markusic with the number “1251” written on it, which represented her career total after Oak Lawn’s triumph.

“It was just a regular basketball game to me,” Markusic said. “But it’s a lot of stress off my back. Having the past record holder here was pretty cool.”

Until last week Levin was thought to be No. 2 in Spartan annals, trailing 2014 graduate and 2013-14 Player of the Year LaTondra Brooks. Brooks departed Oak Lawn with 1,448 points as a prep player, but 316 of those came while she was a freshman at a Missouri high school.

Nevertheless, they were factored into Brooks’ overall total — at least until Levin’s husband Drew saw his persistence pay off.

Drew Levin had argued to school administration for months that the points accrued at Brooks’ previous school should not be counted as part of any Spartans-related mark, and a few days before Markusic’s record-shattering performance District 229 Superintendent and Oak Lawn Principal Michael Riordan finally agreed. Riordan then arranged a change that restored Kathy Levin as the person Markusic had to chase.

Regardless of who previously owned the record, Markusic never envisioned one day moving ahead of her when she first enrolled at Oak Lawn out of Simmons Junior High School.

“I didn’t have any thoughts like that,” said Markusic, who is getting looks from NCAA (Continued on page 4)

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Oak Lawn coach Jason Rhodes and Spartans guard James Wiltzius both yell instructions during Friday’s South Suburban Conference Red game at Shepard. Words turned into deeds for Oak Lawn, which completed a 2-0 week by sliding past the Astros 38-33 in Palos Heights.

a long time to get in a rhythm, both in terms of personnel on the floor and trying to figure out what was going to be effective. We were not getting our bigs involved as much.”

The Astros exited the first frame up 9-4, but coach Tony Chiuccariello was nevertheless disappointed.

“We tried to cheat to their shooters and I thought we played pretty good defense,” Chiuccariello said. “They were struggling to put the ball in the basket. You’d like to see us pull away for a more comfortable lead when the other team doesn’t score for four-plus minutes.”

That’s difficult to do, though, when your team is only connecting at a 40 percent clip. Shepard (416, 0-9) was actually sharp from two-point range (62 percent), but that good work was undone by a nightmarish 1-of-14 showing from 3-point range.

Even more debilitating was an inability to keep Oak Lawn away from the offensive glass. The Spartans extended 12 possessions with rebounds and that amounted to 17 second-chance points, none more gut-wrenching to the Astros than the three that materialized from a Jimmy Wiltzius long ball midway through the final quarter.

What made Wiltzius’ 3-pointer a death blow of sorts was that it followed a third offensive board and broke a 31-all tie. Moreover, the possession drained about 40 seconds off the clock.

“You see their shoulders slump after something like that,” Rhodes said of the Astros. “That’s demoralizing.”

He got no argument from his coaching counterpart on that point.

“That was the biggest possession of the game,” Chiuccariello said. “It’s harder to box out when you’re playing zone. To me, it all came down to the boards and that one play was a microcosm.

“It’s a big dagger and big momentum play, and it felt like an eternity [passed]. It was a huge shot that changes your thought processes on what you’re going to try to do.”

Shepard missed a 3 on its next trip down the floor, Oak Lawn hit a layup and then Kyrun Heard sank a couple free throws to bring the Astros within a deuce. That was as close as Shepard — which once led 31-30 following a series of (Continued on page 5)

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BARTOSH

AP, phone home Besides free food, the Associated Press is a journalist’s best friend.

Without input from the nation’s most noted wire service, newspapers across the country would be unable to provide their readership with the kind of thorough coverage that’s come to be expected. The AP sends reporters everywhere, from each corner of the continental U.S. to any place the action is happening abroad.

Publishers especially love the AP because it saves their own organizations a great deal of travel money, thereby enabling said executives to put together a more diverse vacation itinerary for themselves.

Generally speaking, the AP is a reliable source of information. Occasionally, though, even it goes above and beyond the call — much to some famous folks’ consternation, I hasten to add.

A couple weeks ago, the AP inadvertently made available to its media customers a list of sports personalities’ home phone numbers. It read like a Who’s Who of American athletics, with inclusions ranging from former superstars like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hank Aaron and Dick Butkus to legendary coaches such as John Wooden, Don Shula and Eddie Robinson, and owners like George Steinbrenner and Jerry Reinsdorf.

The list also included a number of famous dead heroes, such as Wilt Chamberlain, Walter Payton, Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, which indicates that it’s either well out of date or the AP’s found one heck of a long-distance carrier.

Of course, by the time the list journeyed from the media’s hands into those of John Q. Public via thousands of e-mails, steps had already been taken by many of the rich and famous to make those numbers obsolete, at least in regards to themselves. But with so many cell phones and other wireless communications devices out there these days, phone numbers cannot just be summarily trashed.

So now, in their haste to distance themselves from their adoring fans, the number-changing sportsmen have created a nightmare for innocent parties. When some guy is yearning to yak it up with John Elway, he doesn’t want to settle for John Smith, unless that name belongs to the former New England Patriots place-kicker.

As a colleague of mine opined, Americans’ love affair with sports and entertainment-world figures knows no limits. Any country that can somehow turn talent-less Paris Hilton into a celebrity, even for a brief time, is in way over its

head when it comes to misplaced idol worship.

But since no one is universally liked — except Mr. Rogers, whose name wasn’t on the list — that means some of the calls placed to the headline-makers are apt to be less-thancordial in nature. Thus, there will probably be hundreds of instances where someone thinks he’s giving Bud Selig a tongue-lashing when, in fact, the recipient of the diatribe is an insurance man named Bud Black, who is not in any way related to the ex-Kansas City Royals pitcher bearing the same moniker.

Confusion will reign, but I have some suggestions for those who may wind up being unintentionally victimized: No. 1: Respond the way you think the famous person would, meaning that you simply blow off the blowhard.

No. 2: Pretend you are the famous person and blow off the blowhard, which then worsens the already-shaky reputation of the celebrity and gives you a deep sense of retaliatory satisfaction for having gotten saddled with his old phone number in the first place.

No. 3: Engage in a lengthy conversation with the caller and calmly explain to him why his opinion of you couldn’t be further from the truth, seeing as how you aren’t the person he wants. When he persists in criticizing, loudly chastise him for being a brainless buffoon and hang up.

No. 4: Curse at any caller immediately upon answering the phone, then threaten legal action if you’re ever again bothered at home. Thinking you’re insane enough to actually do them some sort of harm, the phone intruders will leave you alone, as will any family members or friends who accidentally tried to contact you while you were in the midst of your psychotic rant.

No. 5: Have a friend who knows a foreign language tape an outgoing message for you, then let your answering machine pick up every call.

Unless the person on the other end of the line is looking for a World Cup soccer player, he’ll realize the phone number no longer has any star quality attached to it and will cease dialing you up, thereby ridding your life of another mope.

No. 6: Work quickly to get your number changed, so some other poor sucker gets stuck with it. Hey, let the headaches be someone else’s.

Besides, with a little luck, another famous — or infamous — person will be given the number.

And I’m sure O.J. Simpson’s got more time to talk than any of us do.

Bulldogs undergo some late-season growth

By Anthony Nasella

After watching his Bulldogs capture a convincing 62-36 victory over Tinley Park and then drop a hotly contested 70-69 overtime decision to Morton last week, Richards coach Jeff Kortz said he was very proud of his team’s effort.

He even saw his girls grow up against Morton.

The Bulldogs (7-11, 4-5) were behind only 13-12 after one quarter and played a dominating second period to take a 38-21 halftime lead. Richards held steady in third, extending its lead to 55-36 only to see the hosts outscore it 26-7 in the final eight minutes to force overtime.

“It was Pack the Place in Cicero on Friday night, and we walked into a very, very lively crowd,” Kortz said. “That said, I was very impressed with how the girls handled the rowdy situation.

"Morton came out running and gunning. I think we were a little nervous, and we turned it over a few times, but I thought the team grew up a lot in this atmosphere. We had a great second quarter — she broke the press and made some very unselfish passes to wide-open girls."

But as the home team began to come alive offensively, so did the home crowd.

“Morton made some shots in the fourth quarter and it energized the full-house crowd, which had been coming in throughout the game,” Kortz said. “Now the place was pretty much packed and they were going crazy. So with every shot, the place got louder and louder.

"We had a lot of chances to pad our lead and we missed some good shots, some layups, and some free throws, along with [there being] a few non-calls.”

Sydni Tears paced the Bulldogs with 27 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals), but Takesha Powell narrowly missed a tripled-double as she finished with 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Also contributing were Kennedy Brister (nine points, five rebounds, three steals), Halee Barker (seven points, seven rebounds) and Andy Sonichsen (six Prentiss Nixon. Torres, a 6-foot- rebounds, four assists).

9, 250-pound center, wound up “I was very, very proud of my with 25 points while Nixon totaled girls and their composure and 11 points and six rebounds. effort all night,” Kortz said.

The interior attack spearheaded Against Tinley Park in a South

by Torres enabled Bolingbrook to Suburban Conference crossover can 25-of-44 shots taken inside the last Monday Richards jumped out arc. Because of Torres’ presence to a 17-10 first-quarter lead and in the paint and the gambling was in full control with a 35-18 that allowed the Raiders to do on defense, Sandburg took just 11 shots that weren’t 3-point tries.

Still, the Eagles made good on seven of those, meaning they managed an overall success rate of 49 percent from the floor. At the end the difference came down to the free-throw line — Sandburg missed five tosses in the fourth quarter, including three front ends of 1-and-1s, which left the door ajar for Bolingbrook to overtake its visitors.

“When you’re trying to sneak one out on the road, you’ve got to hit those,” said Allen, whose club was 9-of-17 at the stripe for the game.

The Eagles began their second go-around against SWSC Blue foes this week. They traveled to Frankfort for a matchup with Lincoln-Way East on Tuesday and are at Joliet Central on Friday.

Raiders of a lost cause Bolingbrook snatches win away from Eagles

By Ken Karrson Talk about agony of defeat.

No loss ever goes down smoothly for athletes and coaches, but sometimes the sting it delivers is more acute and the pain slower to fade. That’s what Sandburg experienced Thursday night.

Two things made the Eagles’ 65-62 SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue setback against Bolingbrook hurt: Sandburg had held a lead most of the evening and it was coming off a similarly heartbreaking overtime verdict versus Homewood-Flossmoor.

“I can’t catch a break this year,” Eagles coach Todd Allen said.

“Obviously they’re high-quality teams and talented, but one bounce of the ball [that is] different and we could have won both.

“Give our kids credit — they could have gotten down after the overtime loss to Homewood-Flossmoor, but they didn’t. But it’s been tough. We’ve got to get over the hump and get some W’s [because the players] see it as a reward for all the hard work they’ve put in.”

Sandburg (6-12, 2-5) had shortcomings in a few areas in this latest outing, most notably on the glass (35-22 advantage favoring the Raiders) and with turnovers (19). Bolingbrook scored 20 fastbreak points off Eagles miscues and 16 second-chance points resulted from a dozen offensive boards.

“They’d get a quick look in transition, and if they missed

those [shots] they’d get the rebound,” Allen said of the Raiders.

“We were pretty effective defensively in the half-court, but we weren’t able to overcome that. We needed to be in the 12-to-15 range [turnover-wise] to give ourselves a good chance to win.”

Keeping Sandburg afloat was its best perimeter-shooting exhibition in a while. Having a fieldgoal percentage that languished in the 30s the past few games, the Eagles sank a baker’s dozen worth of 3-pointers here while connecting on 43 percent of their long-range attempts.

Niko Kogionis shook off his recent struggles to bury five 3s en route to 17 points, Sandburg’s second-best total after Tommy Demogerontas’ 22. The latter supplied a trio of beyond-the-arc buckets. Peter Paxinos added 14 points, including four 3s.

“I know it’s clichéd and that it sounds simple, but when you make shots the game’s a lot easier,” Allen said. “Our efficiency was much better. The ball movement was good in the first half — we shared the ball and made the extra pass to the open man.”

The Eagles deposited six 3s in the opening half and were ahead by as many as 14 points in the second quarter before settling for an eight-point edge at the break.

Bolingbrook made some inroads during the third stanza but was still in arrears at the start of the fourth.

The Raiders stayed close thanks largely to Julian Torres and

These Tigers were the hunters, not the hunted.

Stagg coach John Daniels liked the fact he had almost a full week to prepare his team for Joliet West Thursday night. He felt a suitable game plan had been developed and, given the Chargers’ ability to stay competitive in nearly every contest this season, Daniels expected something far different from what actually occurred.

Of course, being without Jeff Goral was a hindrance. The senior, labeled by Daniels as “definitely one of the better players Stagg’s had,” reinjured his ankle during practice and was sidelined by a second-degree sprain.

“With Jeff healthy, we are 7-3,” Daniels said. “We’re 2-8 with him either playing hurt or out.”

Make that 2-9 without a physically fit Goral. Despite the absence of their leader, the Chargers hung tough with the Tigers for three-plus periods. But the latter earned their stripes — and a win — down the stretch by embarking on a closing 17-0 run that was boosted by Stagg turnovers on five consecutive possessions.

The 70-46 setback the Chargers suffered in the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue game was only their fourth of a sizable nature. The contest itself resembled an earlier one against Homewood-Flossmoor in Palos Hills — on that occasion Stagg also battled for a while before the Vikings began imposing their will in the later stages.

Daniels acknowledged that the Chargers (9-12, 3-4) missed Goral, but the coach quickly dismissed

halftime advantage. The Bulldogs kept the momentum going in the third period as they held a 53-27 edge with eight minutes to play.

“I thought we came out fired up against Tinley and it showed,” Kortz said. “We came out and applied some pressure, and I think it got us going quicker than usual. I was very proud of the way attacked the basket all night."

The attack was balanced versus the Titans, but Tears was again the ringleader with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five steals. Nadia Shehadeh contributed 10 points and three steals in a non-starting role.

“Nadia came off the bench and played very well,” Kortz said.

Brister added nine points, three assists, and two steals while Powell chipped in seven points, six assists, and three rebounds.

“Takesha has come a long way from the start of the season,”

Kortz said. “I think the game is slowing down for her and she is starting to get comfortable with the varsity game.”

Not ignored by Kortz either were Briana Kuchenny (four points, six rebounds) and Shannon Means (four points).

“Briana played very well and Shannon is also starting to get adjusted to the varsity game,” he said. “I thought she did a great job of going to the basket.

“I was very proud of the [overall] effort. I thought we played well as a team.”

STAGG The Chargers fell well short in a pair of SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue contests last week as both Lincoln-Way East (58-21) and Bolingbrook (70-40) got the better of them.

Stagg trailed the Griffins just (Continued on page 3)

Statistics Bolingbrook 65 Sandburg 62 Sandburg Scoring: T. Demogerontas 22, Kogionis 17, Paxinos 14, Kotsogiannis 4, Abed 3, Razik 2. Rebounds: Kogionis 5.

Assists: T. Demogerontas 4, Paxinos 4.

Stagg’s Noor Elmosa reacts after missing a layup last Tuesday against Lincoln-Way East, but she recovered quickly enough to gather in an offensive rebound and extend the possession. The Chargers eventually scored, but the Griffins still rolled to a 58-21 win in the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue encounter.

Earning their stripes

By Ken Karrson

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Stagg’s Alex Abed hits the ground hard after getting tripped during last Tuesday’s SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue game against Lincoln-Way East. After being down for a few seconds, Abed was able to shoot the free throws she was awarded, but those were of minimal help to the Chargers as they suffered a 58-21 setback.

the idea the outcome would have been reversed had Goral played.

“The key is I use him like another point guard,” Daniels said.

“If you’re going to pressure our [actual] point guard, that gives us another option. Against a team like Joliet, that’s very valuable. “[But] we can’t score 70 points even with Jeff. Their athletic ability just took over [and] they came at us in waves. We played two very different styles and their style dominated in the second half.”

Prior to the Tigers’ closing burst, Stagg had ridden solid efforts from a few athletes to an extended level of competitiveness. Josh Strama led the way with 14 points, but Joe Zaremba was right behind with 13, an output that included a pair of 3-pointers that got the Chargers off to a 9-2 start.

“Joe plays hurt and he just bat-

tles,” Daniels said of Zaremba. “He always takes [the opponent’s] best player [on defense] and he’s doing a nice job.”

Brett Stratinsky (eight points, five rebounds) and John Contant (eight points, four assists) also lent a hand to Stagg, which was tied at 14-all after one quarter and trailed by only five (35-30) at intermission.

The differential stood at nine at the beginning of the final frame before the Chargers sliced into it a bit. But the missed front end of a 1-and-1 signaled the start of Stagg’s downfall as it failed to score any more points over the last six minutes.

“We missed layups, we traveled — it went bad quick,” Daniels said.

“Even when [the Tigers coach] called off the dogs it didn’t change.

If Jeff had played, it would have been closer and we would have

Tigers mow down Chargers with late surge had an answer to some of their pressure, but it was a track meet.

“They’re good enough to win a regional. They’re going to be a tough out. I wouldn’t want to play them in March.”

Joliet West prospered greatly from its work on the boards, which featured nearly two-dozen offensive rebounds. Daniels said it was like watching NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley “when he would pad his stats by missing shots and getting his own rebounds.”

Stagg finished with 21 turnovers and missed half of its 16 free throws. Although he didn’t openly complain about officiating, Daniels wondered why the Chargers were assessed 22 fouls, six more than an aggressive Tigers squad.

“They’re so fast [that] when they foul they’re like magicians who can pull their hand away be-

fore you see it,” he said. “We’re so slow you can set your watch by us.”

Round 2 of the SWSC Blue schedule began this past Tuesday when Stagg got a rematch with H-F. The Chargers visit Lincoln-Way East on Friday and Daniels was hopeful Goral would be back for the latter game.

“A one-legged Goral is still extremely helpful,” he said. “He’s definitely earned the respect of everyone.”

Statistics Joliet West 70 Stagg 46 Stagg Scoring: Strama 14, Zaremba 13, Contant 8, Stratinsky 8, McMahon 3. Rebounds: Stratinsky 5, Strama 4.

Assists: Contant 4.

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Eisenhower beats back Mustangs’ challenge

By Ken Karrson A cardinal rule when playing these Cardinals is that opponents have to make the most of every opportunity.

Eisenhower’s nonstop breakneck pace actually affords other teams a chance to ring up some pretty impressive offensive numbers — assuming they’re able to conquer the Cardinals’ full-court press and then convert at the other end of the floor.

Evergreen Park handled the first part of that assignment fairly well at the outset of its South Suburban Conference Red contest Friday night. However, the task was only half-completed.

“We came out and tried to get layups and we missed them,” Mustangs coach Pat Flannigan said. “We told our kids they were going to come at us and to keep their composure and they did.

We got to where we wanted to go, but we didn’t finish at the rim early.”

That gave Eisenhower the foothold it needed to continue dictating game tempo. The Cards outscored Evergreen in each of the first three periods, although the worst discrepancy was 10 points.

Still, that was enough to render

the Mustangs’ 27-point outburst in the fourth quarter merely cosmetic as they got tagged with an 84-63 defeat.

“I think this is one of Eisenhower’s better groups,” Flannigan said. “They have about five guys who can really shoot.

“It’s hard to script this game [in practice]. Eisenhower wants to drive to the paint and kick [the ball] out for 3s. If we just stayed put defensively, we’d be all right, but it’s hard because all season we’re told to sag off and help out in the middle.”

How in love are the Cardinals with the long ball? Consider they fired off more than twice as many shots from outside the arc than inside it. Eisenhower went 16of-58 from 3-point land.

Conversely, Evergreen (6-16, 1-7) chose to go almost exclusively with higher-percentage attempts and made good on 52 percent of them, which represented a season-high rate of accuracy. But the Mustangs launched 32 fewer shots than the Cardinals overall and were unable to overcome the negative effect of 41 turnovers.

Eisenhower totaled just 16 miscues.

“Our effort was very good all night,” Flannigan said. “I’m very

with a team-best six steals. The Cardinals had nine players reach the scoring column, but Flannigan proud of that, but we got nervous said Eisenhower’s reserves are far once they started pressing [in the more used to dealing with a speedsecond half] and we hit the panic ier pace than are Evergreen’s. button a little bit.”

“We were trying to sub as much Flannigan had asked former as we could, but I knew we were Richards coach John Chappetto thin [at some spots],” Flannigan how the Bulldogs tried to cope said. with the Cardinals’ constant The Cards were ahead by only up-tempo style. Chappetto said 11 (33-22) at halftime, but six his team would work on catching third-period 3s helped them balthe ball and squaring up to shoot loon their advantage to a far as quickly as possible, but Flan- more comfortable 21 points by nigan said that is not Evergreen’s the next break. The margin restrongest suit. mained the same at the end as “They speed you up and keep Eisenhower was able to match you from going where you want to the Mustangs’ last-quarter erupgo,” Flannigan said of Eisenhow- tion. er. “One of our players told me, Evergreen takes on Richards in ‘You said it was going to be fast. another SSC Red contest Friday I didn’t think it was going to be night and then participates in the that fast.’ We tried to get it and Putnam County Shootout on Satrun before we’d catch the ball.” urday versus the host school. The Three Mustangs did reach dou- latter game is part of a Coachble figures as Jordan Brown tal- es-Vs.-Cancer event. lied 18 points on 9-of-12 shooting, Isaac Matthews had 14 points Statistics and Darren Pritchett added 10 on 5-of-7 marksmanship. Matthews Eisenhower 84 augmented his scoring with 10 Evergreen Park 63 rebounds and seven assists while Pritchett registered three blocks. Evergreen Park Scoring: Brown 18, No one else netted more Matthews 14, Pritchett 10, Rodriguez 6, than six points, although David Langston 4, Moran 4, Herring 3, Ford Langston did pull down nine re- 2, Smyth 2. Rebounds: Matthews 10, bounds. Sophomore Julian Ro- Langston 9. Assists: Matthews 7. Steals: driguez chipped in defensively Rodriguez 6. Blocks: Pritchett 3.

Still perfectly fine RedHawks beat Marian to retain spotless ESCC mark

By Ken Karrson The last time Marist got off to a start like this in the East Suburban Catholic Conference members of the current roster were still enjoying recess and adhering to early-evening bedtimes.

And the last time the RedHawks sat atop the conference at season’s end coach Gene Nolan was a recent college graduate.

A lot of years have passed since Marist accomplished either feat, and while it continued traveling the high road Friday night by knocking off Marian Catholic 5142 in Mount Greenwood Nolan didn’t want his athletes getting ahead of themselves in regard to what early league success might mean over the long haul.

“There’s still a long way to go,” he said. “We still have to play the top three in the league and a much-improved Joliet Catholic team, [so] we’re really in the mindset of the next game. That’s what we’re focused on.”

The Spartans had the RedHawks’ full attention for a couple reasons, one of them being that nothing else was on Marist’s docket last week. But another motivator was

Marian’s recent success at the RedHawks’ expense, something largely fueled by the presence of guard Tyler Ulis, now at the University of Kentucky.

Even with the Spartans fielding an entirely new starting five, however, Nolan made sure no one on Marist’s roster took them for granted.

“They’ve become a really good rival for us in a really great way,” he said. “They’re a program that’s had sustained success and we seem to have traded wins [with them] pretty consistently from 2005 until Tyler Ulis’ junior year. The future’s really bright for them and they played really well defensively [here].

“It was a good win for us. We’re going to be better because of it.”

The RedHawks (18-4, 5-0) shifted momentum in their favor with a 16-4 second-quarter run that featured three 3-pointers from Chamar Hawkins and one long ball by Malik Parker. Hawkins netted 13 of his game-high 17 points in that period.

Also a boon to Marist was its ability to keep Marian off the offensive glass. The Spartans collected only three boards on that end and had to settle for a slew of one-shotand-done possessions because of it.

Sports Wrap

By Anthony Nasella

to the ESCC portion of its season on Friday. When the RedHawks last began in such impressive fashion, they wound up 12-1 in conference play. That happened in both 2003-04 and 2004-05, with the lone league losses each season being administered by St. Joseph.

Marist’s most recent ESCC championship came in 1996-97 when Nolan was an assistant to head coach Ken Styler, now the athletic director at Richards.

But past glories are not being waved in front of the RedHawks as motivation.

“We always look through the windshield, not the rearview mirror,” Nolan said. “The kids have done a great job [so far], but the biggest step to take is the one we feel we’re needing to take right now.”

Statistics Marist 51 Marian Catholic 42 Marist Scoring: Hawkins 17, Lerma 12, Ferguson 6, Weaver 5, Commander 4, Parker 3, Barry 2, Brown 2. Rebounds: Lerma 6, Hawkins 5. Assists: Barry 3, Ferguson 3.

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14-10 after eight minutes on Tuesday but managed to sink only three more baskets over the remaining three periods.

“Scoring points continues to be a struggle this season,” Chargers coach Bill Turner said. “This the seventh game we have scored in the 20s, and this was our lowest output of the year.”

Mia DiGiacomo (nine points, six rebounds) and Alex Abed (seven points) provided most of the offense for Stagg, which finished just 7-of-36 (19 percent) from the field.

“We have to figure out a way to get more opportunities or we are going to have to be more efficient with our shot attempts,” Turner said. “I know the girls are frustrated, but they continue to work hard in practice.”

Turner said that being able to nearly double the point output from the previous game was a welcome sight on Friday, but Bolingbrook's full-court pressure forced the Chargers into far too many turnovers.

“We did not take very good care of the basketball, which allowed our opponent extra possessions and easy baskets,” he said. “On the season we have played really good defense in the half court. Our problems have come from our inability to defend in transition after turning the ball over.”

Stagg (5-18, 1-9) had a 15-point third quarter but still found itself behind 51-33 entering the final period.

DiGiacomo (16 points, nine rebounds, three blocks), Noor Elmosa (11 points, six rebounds), and Erin O'Leary (five points, five rebounds, five assists) all contributed on offense for the Chargers.

“Every night is a challenge in our conference,” Turner said.

“Mia DiGiacomo had a really nice game, but she left early

in the fourth quarter after fouling out. Noor Elmosa and Erin O'Leary also provided some much-needed offense.”

QUEEN OF PEACE After dropping a 36-32 verdict to Nazareth Academy, the Pride roared back to bury Seton Academy 64-43 on Saturday.

Kara Shimko scored 21 points, including four 3-pointers, versus the Sting while Ashley Murphy added 10 points. Also lending a hand for Queen of Peace (6-20) were Erin Foley (eight points) and Abby Bennett (six points, four assists).

Most of those same girls were influential figures against the Roadrunners as well as Shimko tied Allie Herman for the scoring lead with 10 points and the Bennett-Abby Herman duo combined for 10 more.

SHEPARD The Astros started last week with a 53-41 SSC crossover victory over Bremen on Tuesday before dropping a 46-35 Red Division decision to Oak Lawn on Thursday. Abby Newsome (12 points) and Myrissha Mitchell (11) paced Shepard (7-14, 3-7) in the latter game.

MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs felt the sting of a tough 49-48 loss to Hillcrest last Tuesday. Joshulyn Shepard scored at the buzzer to cap a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback by the Hawks.

SANDBURG Victoria Stavropoulos racked up 19 points and Jess Merino netted 14 for the Eagles (19-6, 8-2 SWSC Blue) in last Thursday’s 49-28 conference victory over Lockport.

MARIST The RedHawks defeated Bishop McNarmara 70-55 last Thursday but dropped a 74-61 East Suburban Catholic Conference decision to Benet Academy on Saturday.

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Knights split a pair of Metro Suburban Conference contest last week as they toppled Guerin Prep 61-47 two days before losing to Immaculate Conception 44-34 on Saturday.

On target, but off course Vikings’ sharpshooting not enough vs. Fenwick

By Ken Karrson Being on target couldn’t put St. Laurence back on course Friday night.

Searching for a way out of a prolonged dip in fortunes, the Vikings appeared to have found it in a display of shooting against Fenwick that eclipsed anything else they had done this winter.

And it didn’t matter from where St. Laurence players released the ball — the Vikings sank 13-of-20 field-goal tries from inside the arc and did even better when stepping farther away from the basket, as evidenced by a 14-of-20 effort.

It all translated into an otherworldly 68 percent accuracy rate that led to 71 points, tied for thirdmost scored by St. Laurence in a single game during the 2014-15 campaign. Seventeen assists and just 11 turnovers were other positive indicators.

“The good thing about the Fenwick game is we played extremely well,” Vikings coach Jim Maley said. “We played about as well as we could offensively.”

The bad thing for Maley and his guys, however, is that the exhibition still wasn’t enough to spare them more disappointment.

Brett Risley’s 3-pointer — one of five on the night for the junior swingman — handed St. Laurence a three-point lead with 2:42 remaining, but the Friars refused to succumb.

Instead, Fenwick star Mike Smith hit a 3-pointer and converted a three-point play on consecutive possessions while a defensive stop on the Vikings was sand-

wiched in between. From there the Friars hung on for a 76-71 Chicago Catholic League win.

That outcome followed St. Laurence’s 63-49 nonconference loss to University High last Tuesday, a contest that featured the locals on the opposite end of the marksmanship spectrum. The Vikings’ field-goal percentage of 26 was their third-lowest thus far and undermined otherwise clean execution — St. Laurence was charged with only five miscues.

And the two setbacks kept the Vikings (8-13, 2-7) off-balance as they have dropped 12 of their last 13 games. Maley, though, still stands firm in his belief that things can turn around as quickly for St. Laurence as they went against it.

“We knew going in looking at the schedule this could be a tough stretch [in January],” he said. “It seems like we’ve played every top25 team in the area. Our goal is to win a regional in [Class] 3A and I think it’s just going to prepare us for the state tournament playing in these [types of] games.”

And as Maley correctly pointed out, powerful St. Rita is one of the only opponents that has so far been able to manhandle the Vikings. Fenwick surely didn’t, even though Smith and teammate Mike Ballard combined for 50 points.

St. Laurence countered with double-figure scoring from Risley, Justin Wierzgac (14 points, including three 3s, three rebounds) and Quentin Forberg (13 points, two assists), plus nine-point outings

by Tim Delaney and Rich Lamb.

Delaney, who also dished out five

assists and took a charge, drilled a 3-pointer that pulled the Vikings into a 63-all tie with 3:30 remaining in the fourth quarter.

“This game reminded me of what we were doing earlier in the year [as far as] moving the ball,” Maley said. “We were struggling to do that the whole month of January. We shot about as good as we could and usually you think you’re going to win games like that, but we didn’t get enough stops.

“Fenwick also shot the ball extremely well. Guys were making tough shots — it seemed like everything was going in for both teams.”

The Friars also benefited from an edge at the free-throw line, an advantage created by St. Laurence’s inability to slow “a couple really quick guards. We were fouling them and we only shot five free throws [ourselves].” *** One reason Maley cited for the Vikings’ improved offense on Friday was a decision he made to roll back the intensity of practices following the Tuesday loss to University. St. Laurence’s shooting woes that evening had resulted, at least in part, from what players told Maley were “heavy legs.”

“We don’t have the biggest margin of error, so kids go all out the whole time and it wears on you,” Maley said. “We were getting great shots [against the Maroons], the offense was moving well, but we shot about as bad as we could.

We were missing everything, [so] we’re going to really cut back on how hard we go in practice the

day before games.”

The Vikings, who’ve maintained a pretty steady Tuesday-Friday slate thus far, got a full week to prepare for Leo, which hosts them in another Catholic League contest on Friday.

Statistics Fenwick 76 St. Laurence 71 St. Laurence Scoring: Risley 15, Wierzgac 14, Forsberg 13, Delaney 9, Lamb 9.

Rebounds: Lamb 5. Assists: Delaney 5.

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A week removed from its solid performance at the Plainfield North Sectional, Sandburg's boys' bowling team took aim at greatness at Saturday’s state meet at St. Claire Bowl in O’Fallon.

But while the Eagles averaged a respectable 194 in Friday’s qualifying round, it was not enough to reach the top 12 that advanced into Saturday’s finals. Sandburg finished Friday’s action in 17th place with 5,832 pins — with top performances turned in by senior Jared Saba and junior Danny Griskell. The Eagles rolled a 2,974 in the first block of three games (1,035, 973, 1,002) and a 2,849 in the second block (1,006, 926, 917).

Machesney Park Harlem and Rockton Honenegah, which were 1-2 at the end of Friday's prelims, flipped positions on Saturday. Harlem, however, boasted the individual state champion who rolled a pair of 300 games on the final day, a never-before-managed feat.

Other south suburban schools competing at state were Lockport (ninth place), Andrew (13th), Oak Lawn (14th) and St. Laurence (24th).

Griskell registered a 1,237 for Sandburg on the day by rolling a 626 in the first three-game block and a 611 in the second one. He bowled high games of 234 and 223 in the first block and 216 and 212 in the second.

Saba, who only logged one game at the Plainfield North Sectional, showed his senior mettle on the championship stage with a 1,210 built on three-game blocks of 628 and 582. He started the day with a 231 and his concluding 188 effort was the only one among six games that Saba failed to crack 190.

Junior Jack Kolpack rolled a 997

over five games. One of those was a team-high 253 bowled in the opening game of his second block. He began the day with a 215.

Sophomore Brandon Goeringer started his day off with a 213, junior Vinnie Evans had games of 210 and 200, junior Matt Ruckman rolled a 207 and junior Kyle Knight produced a top game of 200.

BOYS' SWIMMING Shepard racked up another win last week as it defeated Bremen 119-54 on Thursday by logging first places in nine events.

Sanders Yu led the way with individual victories in the 100-yard breaststroke (1 minute, 5.74 seconds) and 500-freestyle (5:27.05), plus wins as a member of the 200-medley (1:56.49) and 400-free (3:47.56) relay teams. Joining Yu in both races were Andrew Choragwicki, Jeremy Schultz and Hayden Wiest.

Choragwicki teamed with Mawon Brown, Mike Jokubauskas and John Wolniak to also produce a triumph in the 200-free relay (1:44.64) and touched out first in the 200 IM (2:32.95) on his own. The Astros' other winners were Schultz in the 100-free (55.99), Wolniak in the 100-backstroke (1:07.24) and diver Tyler Timmer (223 points).

Stagg had less success on Thursday as it lost a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue decision to Lincoln-Way East, 108-78.

GIRLS' BOWLING Peyton Carroll had a high game of 168, but Stagg was unable to get past Oak Lawn last Monday.

The Spartans prevailed 1,578-1,271.

Reavis beat Shepard 1,764-1,225 in a South Suburban Conference Red dual last Tuesday. Both teams fell short of Richards in Saturday's conference meet, an event the Bulldogs dominated by posting a score of 5,606 pins. The Astros totaled 3,473.

The RedHawks’ 20-8 scoring advantage in the second stanza pretty much held up the rest of the way. Marian did get to within five in the late going, but a pair of Taylor Weaver free throws ensured the Spartans’ comeback bid would fall short.

Kevin Lerma (12 points, six rebounds) was Marist’s other major offensive force. Eight RedHawks in all scored as the team was able to overcome a season-high 17 turnovers and so-so 43 percent shooting.

“It wasn’t indicative of our ball handlers, but some of the decisions that we made that were quick and rushed,” Nolan said, referring to the greater-than-usual number of mistakes.

Luckily for Marist, it was protecting a fairly sizable lead because of its second-quarter heroics and thus wasn’t too seriously threatened by the miscues.

“When we were able to score, it opened up the floor for us [and Marian] had to guard a wider offensive area,” Nolan said.

Powerful St. Rita provided the opposition for the RedHawks this past Tuesday while Benet Academy will try to prevent Marist from having a 6-0 start

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Abbey Regan extends her arms backward before unleashing a pass for Stagg in last Tuesday’s SWSC contest versus LincolnWay East in Palos Hills.

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Track teams continue in high gear

By Amy Strong

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Brianna Markusic became Oak Lawn’s career scoring leader by sinking this first-half layup versus Shepard last Thursday.

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Division III colleges in the Midwest and Lewis University, the No. 1 team in Division II. “I just wanted to come in there and play my game.

“I did well in grade school. I played a lot of basketball with my older brother Brandon and his friends, but I started getting better my freshman year in high school.”

Markusic will get no argument about her value to the Spartans from Sevedge, who is in his first year as Oak Lawn coach after replacing Janet Meyers. Meyers retired after guiding the Spartans to a school-record 28-2 ledger in the 2013-14 season.

“Once I got hired in late May we jumped right into it with

a [summer-league] tournament the first weekend in June,” said Sevedge, whose squad entered the current week at 16-11 overall and 8-2 in the SSC Red. “And that’s when I got to know Bri and how good she can be. She’s worked hard all year [a]round and has been great for us. She shares the basketball, which is something we preach, [and] she gets the others involved.”

Although her points drew the most notice on Thursday, Markusic also contributed nine rebounds, five steals and four blocks to Oak Lawn’s victory.

Her layup off a steal allowed her to pass Levin in the record books. It came shortly after a would-be 3-pointer got erased because officials had whistled a timeout due to a Shepard player suffering a facial injury.

The impressive debuts were not a fluke.

Trinity Christian College’s track teams picked up where they left off when they returned to action Saturday following a week’s hiatus. Any fear the lack of activity might have dulled the luster of the Trolls’ fast start to the 2015 indoor season was put to rest as Trinity stayed in high gear at the Indiana Wesleyan Invitational.

The women were especially productive as both NAIA and National Christian College Athletic Conference qualifying times were produced. In addition, three school records were established.

The male Trolls, meanwhile, had two athletes met NCCAA qualifying standards and set one school mark.

Leading the way was cross country standout Anna Bos, whose time of 10 minutes, 25.79 seconds gave her a victory in the 3,000-meter run. That clocking surpassed the qualifying times of both the NAIA and NCCAA in that event. Achieving the latter were Jessica Disselkoen and Courtney Kalous, who were third and fifth, respectively, in the 3,000.

Disselkoen and Kalous reached the NAIA standard in the 3,200-relay, where they teamed with Ashley Jourdan and Kasey Zaremba to complete that race in 9:40.23. That school-record effort netted fourth place for the quartet.

Emily Dykstra added her name to the list of NCCAA qualifiers in two events: the 60-low hurdles (9.80) and triple jump (34 feet, 4 inches). Erin Wessels (34 feet, ¼ inch) was another Trinity qualifier out of the triple jump and Nicki Jager (9-3 ¾) did the same in the pole vault.

Jessica Wiersma’s 8.59 clocking set a Trolls record in the 60-dash.

Men’s standouts were Marcus Devers, Alex Clark and Cody Velthuizen. Devers’ 1:25.03 in the 600 represented a school mark and was good for third place while both Clark and Velthuizen reached NCCAA standards, the former doing so with his 4:29.95 in the mile and Velthuizen with a 15:55.06 in the 5,000. They wound up fifth and seventh in their respective events.

Both Trinity squads are back in action Saturday at the University

of Wisconsin-Parkside.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Neither Olivet Nazarene University nor Robert Morris University was able to dispatch the Trolls without difficulty last week, but Trinity was unable to spring an upset on either South Division member in a pair of Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference crossover contests.

The Tigers, who are receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches poll, got first crack at Trinity (6-18, 2-12) last Wednesday and made off with an 87-76 win but not before getting pushed hard. The Trolls did so by shooting 56 percent from the floor, five points higher than Olivet. Included in the locals’ performance was a 12of-23 display from 3-point land.

The Tigers countered, however, with vast superiority at the charity stripe, where they outscored Trinity 22-2.

The Trolls were ahead for a large portion of the first half before Olivet used a 13-2 blitz in the final minutest to build a 43-37 edge for itself. When the Tigers also tallied the first six points after intermission, Trinity was forced to fight back from a double-digit deficit and could never reduce the gap below five points.

Jared Jones’ 3-pointer created that differential with four minutes to go and the Trolls were still within five with 1:06 left, but Olivet sank some of its free throws to hold on.

Jones finished with 20 points, one fewer than team leader Cody Rhorer. Jones nailed 6-of-10 shots from behind the arc. Trey Johnson added 18 points and six rebounds, Austin Halcomb matched the latter stat and Ryan Tubbs distributed five assists for Trinity. *** The Trolls have played Robert Morris tough in recent seasons and that scenario didn’t change on Saturday. But just as before the Eagles had enough in the tank to prevail, this time by a 76-69 score.

Trinity fired away at a blistering 70 percent pace in the opening half, which concluded with the Trolls in front by five.

That shooting exhibition included a 6-of-8 effort from 3-point territory.

But Trinity, which was tied with Robert Morris five times and never held a lead bigger

than four points before the break, needed a 14-7 surge in the last 4½ minutes to assume a 36-31 advantage. When play resumed in the second half, the Eagles took control by drilling six 3-pointers within the first six minutes.

A Rhorer 3-ball with five minutes remaining brought the Trolls within 67-66, and Trinity stayed close until the end. David Buffham’s basket made it a two-point game (71-69) heading into the final minute, but Robert Morris sank a 3 and dropped in two free throws following a defensive stop to seal the deal.

The Trolls outshot the Eagles (55 percent to 48), but Robert Morris hit 41 percent of its 3-point tries, held a 20-percentage-point edge at the line and grabbed 27 rebounds to Trinity’s 24. Rhorer (20 points, including four 3-pointers, four rebounds), Corey Bulthuis (11 points, including three 3s) and Johnson (four rebounds, four assists) were the Trolls’ notables.

Trinity hosted Roosevelt University this past Wednesday and visit Trinity International University in Deerfield on Saturday.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Last week was also a lost cause for the Trolls women, who absorbed defeats against Olivet (103-78) and Robert Morris (7153) on Wednesday and Saturday, respectively. The pair of setbacks dropped Trinity’s ledger to 9-14 overall, 5-8 in the CCAC. The Trolls were no slouch offensively versus the Tigers, but their 51 percent shooting was rendered somewhat moot by Olivet’s huge shot advantage. The Tigers attempted 47 more field goals than Trinity and netted 54 points from 3-point range by 18of-62. Compounding the Trolls’ problems was Olivet’s 35 offensive rebounds, which led to 31 second-chance points for it.

Through the game’s first eight minutes relatively little separated Trinity and the Tigers, but the latter soon extended an eightpoint edge to 16 and then 19 before the Trolls answered with a spurt that got them within nine at the three-minute mark. Olivet stole momentum back, however, and established a 14-point cushion by intermission.

Trinity hounded the Tigers a while longer, using a 9-1 run sparked by five points from Lauren Stokes to climb within six and then drawing 57-56 on Bethany Jansma’s 3-ball with 12:42 to play.

But all that good work was ruined by an 18-0 burst by the Tigers, a stretch from which the Trolls never recovered.

Olivet triumphed despite on just 34 percent of its shots. Both teams hauled in 53 rebounds.

Stokes scored 19 points on 9-of10 shooting to pace Trinity. Allie Paluchniak tossed in 14 points and Jansma and Erynn Schuh both had 11. Schuh also secured seven rebounds, four behind team leader Caitlin Cody. *** The No. 18 Eagles jumped out to a 15-5 lead over the Trolls on Saturday, then responded to a Trinity comeback bid by embarking on another run that created an 18-point bulge. The Trolls reduced their deficit to 11 at halftime, but cold shooting did them in over the last 20 minutes.

Trinity’s field-goal percentage was a meager 23 in the second half and its success included no 3-pointers. The Trolls tallied only 10 points in the first 10 minutes of the session and slipped behind by 17. The differential grew to 20 before Robert Morris wrapped up its 18-point victory.

Trinity finished at 33 percent from the field and 53 percent from the line, which was no match for the Eagles’ respective rates of 44 and 67. Robert Morris also bettered the Trolls from 3-point land (42 percent to 20) and out-rebounded them by one (42-41).

Jansma (11 points) was Trinity’s lone double-figure scorer.

Stokes added nine while Cody, Schuh and Celina Wanta all checked in with eight. Wanta also claimed 10 rebounds.

Like their male counterparts, the Trolls hosted Roosevelt this past Wednesday and visit Trinity International on Saturday.

SXU sports summary

Cougars make another statement Already boasting the nation’s No. 4 ranking in NAIA Division II women’s basketball and a gaudy 20-2 record, St. Xavier University wouldn’t seem in need of a statement win.

The Cougars offered one anyway on Saturday afternoon. Pitted against No. 5 Cardinal Stritch, a team that had gone unbeaten since SXU defeated it on Nov 19, the locals showed quite a gap remained between the two schools despite the close proximity of their respective rankings.

A 20-3 surge over the first eight minutes of the second half enabled the Cougars to run away and hide from the Wolves, who wound up suffering a decisive 74-49 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference setback at Penella Court in Milwaukee. Stritch, which fell to SXU by 20 points the first time, had a 16-game win streak snapped.

The victory was the Cougars’ 10th straight and their 19th in 20 games, the lone loss coming on Dec. 20 against No. 1 Morningside (Iowa) College.

“I didn’t think we would win by 25 points," SXU coach Bob Hallberg said. "We were up four at halftime and I told the girls even winning by one point would be fine.

"I didn’t think we would explode on Cardinal Stritch again. I really thought the game would boil down to their home-court advantage, but I’m learning something about my team: They can put up points quickly."

Senior forward Morgan Stuut’s 17th double-double of the season sparked SXU. Along with her 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, the Cougars (21-2, 12-0) benefited from strong play by freshman guard Kara Krolicki (21 points, five rebounds, four assists) and sophomore guard Mikayla Leyden (12 points).

SXU sank 14 3-pointers as part of its attack and posted a 47 percent accuracy rate from beyond the arc.

“I thought a key was that Suzie Broski only had seven shot attempts," Hallberg said. "She converted four, but it was obvious that Cardinal Stritch was keying on her and I think that opened up opportunities for other players to contribute, which Mikayla Leyden definitely did.

“You’re never really out of a ballgame because you have five girls on the floor who can all score, and they often can score eight to nine points in three quick possessions. That’s a nice luxury to have and something we haven’t had in the past.”

Michelle Piepenburg and Brianna Hawthorne led Stritch with seven points apiece. The hosts hit only 27 percent of their fieldgoal attempts and committed 17 turnovers, six of them resulting from Cougars steals.

Stuut’s 3-pointer that broke a 17-all tie near the six-minute mark of the opening half put SXU ahead for good. The Wolves did climb within 27-26 with 1:45 left before intermission, but Krolicki extended her team’s edge with another 3-ball. Stuut’s three-point play to begin the second half gave the Cougars another shot of momentum right away, and their advantage increased to 21 (52-31) on a pair of free throws with under 12 minutes to play.

“The girls are not letting up and they’re still winning big conference games against top-ranked teams,” Hallberg said. "We're just continuing to play well.

“We still have a big game ahead against Robert Morris next week and we have to be ready for the conference tournament. We have a two-game lead on everybody in the conference, so we need to keep up the pace because we’re not expecting anyone to do us any favors.”

SXU met No. 11 Purdue University Calumet this past Wednesday in Hammond for another CCAC matchup. *** While the rout of Stritch was rather unexpected, the Cougars’ 109-51 dismantling of Holy Cross College last Wednesday at the Shannon Center generated far less surprise. All 12 of SXU’s active players scored, half of them in double figures, as the Cougars used a 13-2 blitz seven minutes into the contest to seize command.

Krolicki and freshman Brittany Collins both tossed in 14 points

while Stuut flirted with a triple-double before settling for a 13-point, nine-rebound, eight-assist stat line. Collins also blocked four shots.

Broski (13 points), Leyden (11) and senior guard Maloree Johnson (10) rounded out SXU’s list of double-digit scorers.

The Cougars were up by 32 points (56-24) at halftime and ballooned their lead as high as 60. The 58-point margin was SXU’s largest in any win this season.

"Holy Cross is a team that has been decimated by injuries," Hallberg said. "You try your best to keep the score down, but even in letting everyone play — some who haven’t played in a while — they’re still solid players. All of them played and executed well.

"When we graduate four seniors at the end of the season, this year’s bench players will have plenty of playing time and opportunities to contribute in the next two to three years. Some will be the mainstay of the future.” — Anthony Nasella MEN’S BASKETBALL Unlike the women, the Cougars men could not find success in Milwaukee on Saturday.

Instead, the No. 21-ranked Wolves registered an 86-68 win. Stritch, which established itself right away with a 13-4 opening run, shot 58 percent from the field in the first half and took a comfortable 49-27 lead into the locker room.

“That stuff gets crazy,” SXU coach Tom O’Malley said, referring to the hosts’ marksmanship. “We can’t be dependable on defense and it’s killing us.

“We didn’t play any defense the way we planned it — I’m probably as frustrated about that as anything. The first four baskets they made were exactly on things we told [the players] they’d do. Four plays didn’t decide the game, but that set [the tone].”

Even when the defense was working, there was the occasional slipup. During the Wolves’ initial flurry the Cougars intercepted a pass but were unable to capitalize because the ball was fumbled out of bounds.

SXU’s offense wasn’t in top form either. While Stritch seemingly couldn’t miss over the first 20 minutes, the Cougars (14-9, 8-5) struggled as they sank just 32 percent of their shots. They also ended the day with 15 turnovers.

Junior guard Stanley Moore scored 16 points and senior guard Jack Krieger added 15, but their headlining actually illustrated an SXU shortcoming. As O’Malley stated, “We have very little inside game.”

And even the Cougars’ perimeter attack isn’t without flaw. The biggest issue, according to their coach, is the tendency to rely too heavily on the long ball.

“We got in the habit of taking that quick 3, which is fine when teams are giving you wide-open looks,” O’Malley said. “But you’ve got to do a little ball fake once in a while.”

Although SXU is 23 games into its schedule, its lineup still could be considered somewhat raw seeing as how a couple of freshmen have played pivotal roles and a few other athletes don’t have an experience level that equates to their year in school. Only Krieger rates as a true veteran.

Compare that to the Wolves’ first-string unit containing no newcomers. Included among the quintet are two guys O’Malley considers the best big man and top point guard in the CCAC. That guard, senior Tony Smit, narrowly missed a triple-double as he finished with 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for Stritch. All four of the other starters also tallied in double figures.

Moore’s tip-in brought the Cougars within 16-11 early on, but the Wolves unleashed a 9-2 run that left their visitors reeling once more. Stritch expanded its lead to 30 points during the second half before SXU made some cosmetic inroads.

“The ups and downs of the world — it’s kind of an unusual thing for us,” said O’Malley, whose previous two squads both pieced together 17-game win streaks. The best one produced by the current club is five.

“We have nine losses and they’re all to pretty good teams, [but] hopefully we get back on track,” O’Malley said. “We need some

wins at the end of the year.”

While O’Malley doesn’t believe his guys are dealing with any lack-of-confidence issues, he said if they did exist they would simply have to be dealt with in the best manner possible.

“The only way you get past something you think you can’t do is [to] do it,” O’Malley said.

Freshman guard Larry Motuzis was another Cougars notable in defeat as he grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds. *** Motuzis was more offensive-oriented last Wednesday as his 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting helped the Cougars down Holy Cross College 89-63 at the Shannon Center.

SXU was at the opposite end of the marksmanship scale as it sank 58 percent of its field-goal attempts. Included among a 33-of57 overall showing was an 11-of-22 success rate on 3-point tries.

With sophomore guard Kyle Huppe (15 points), Krieger (14) and Moore (13 points, seven rebounds, six assists) also lending a hand, the Cougars embarked on a 22-2 tear midway through the first half to gain firm control of the proceedings. They were up by 15 at intermission, then answered a Saints 3-pointer at the start of the second half with another spurt that eventually shoved the visitors into a 32-point hole.

SXU journeyed to Hammond, Ind., this past Wednesday for a CCAC clash with Purdue University Calumet. It hosts Judson on Saturday. — Ken Karrson VOLLEYBALL Racking up 14 kills and eight total blocks — including three solos — in the match, senior middle blocker Sam Kull was a dominant force at the net as he led the Cougars to a 25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 25-11 Great Lakes Conference triumph over Siena Heights (Mich.)

University Saturday at the Shannon Center.

Sophomore outside hitters Sean Barry and Dan O’Keefe supported Kull with 12 and nine kills, respectively, and the latter also accounted for five of SXU’s 11 service aces. Sophomore setter Moises Lopez distributed 37 assists and sophomore libero Dominic Villa had 11 digs to further aid the Cougars (3-2, 1-2).

The Saints got 14 kills and three total blocks from freshman outside hitter Tyler Hubbard-Neil in the loss.

SXU faced Cardinal Stritch in a GLC match this past Tuesday in Milwaukee. *** Kull delivered 17 kills and seven total blocks last Thursday, but that effort wasn’t enough to keep Lourdes (Ohio) University from doling out a 23-25, 26-24, 25-16, 25-23 GLC loss to the Cougars.

Barry (11 kills), Lopez (33 assists) and Villa (seven digs) were other key figures for the locals. Pacing the Gray Wolves was Jo’Lon Clark, who racked up 20 kills.

SXU started strong as it posted a .435 attack percentage behind 13 kills to capture the opening set, but it was unable to maintain that momentum. Seventeen of its 20 hitting errors in the match occurred after Game 1.

The Cougars were one point away from taking a 2-0 lead in games, but Lourdes overcame a 24-23 deficit with points off a pair of kills and a block. *** Kull was also SXU’s main man last Tuesday in a 25-23, 25-22, 25-23 defeat against No. 8-ranked Robert Morris University as he finished with 11 kills and two aces. The Cougars were hampered by 17 hitting errors, which resulted in a .184 attack percentage, and 14 serving miscues.

Barry backed Kull with 10 kills, O’Keefe had seven kills and five digs, Lopez dished out 32 assists and Villa totaled seven digs.

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Cyclones tennis team nets two

By Maura Vizza What graduation took away recruitment has restocked.

Two former Moraine Valley College tennis players recently signed with four-year colleges, leaving Cyclones coach Nicole Selvaggio in need of reinforcements. She picked up a couple last week when Chicago Christian student-athletes Breanna Vollan and Haley Reiher announced their intentions to enroll at Moraine next fall.

Vollan was a top-three finisher in the Metro Suburban Conference last fall while Reiher, another all-conference selection, was a four-year varsity performer for the Knights. Both bring extensive experience in singles and doubles play.

“Chicago Christian has a very solid tennis program, so I am excited to get to work with Bre and Haley,” Selvaggio said. “They both have positive personalities, a love for the game and great work ethics.”

Vollan and Reiher will be the first two members of the Cyclones women’s tennis program to come from Chicago Christian.

MEN’S BASKETBALL With minutes to go in last Tuesday’s Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference matchup with Prairie State College, the Cyclones looked to be out. But that look was deceiving as Moraine rallied to collect its sixth consecutive win, 61-56, and avoid losing a grip on its share of first place

in the league standings.

Neither team ever got comfortable, but the Pioneers were in possession of a five-point lead with four minutes to go. However, behind Brian Townsend’s double-double of 15 points and 15 rebounds, the Cyclones had enough juice at the end to overtake their foe.

Other notable individuals for Moraine included Randall Rushing (12 points, five rebounds), Ermias Nega (eight points, five rebounds) and DJ Deere (eight points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals). *** Thursday’s test with Elgin was the Cyclones’ biggest in a while and they passed it with flying colors. By bagging a 65-56 triumph Moraine handed Elgin its first ISCC setback and halted the latter’s 11-game win streak.

The Cyclones were ahead early but found themselves deadlocked at 54 with two minutes remaining. That’s when Paul Ostruskevicius knocked down a 3-pointer and hit a driving layup in rapid succession to hand Moraine an edge it would maintain until the end. Niko Cahue (11 points, 12

rebounds) also tallied on a layup to offset a late Elgin bucket.

Rushing (13 points, three rebounds, three steals) and Townsend (12 points, 17 rebounds) joined Cahue in double figures while Nega (nine points, nine rebounds) and Deere (five points, four rebounds, four assists) also made measurable contributions.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL It just wasn’t the Cyclones’ night. Too many missed shots cut their win streak short in a 71-61 loss to Prairie State College last Tuesday.

Moraine trailed early and was down by 10 at halftime. Its offense improved in the second half, but even a 41-point outburst couldn’t save it as the Pioneers did just enough to hang on.

Kailey Foster’s 21 points topped the Cyclones, but Sharnita Breeze also made her presence felt with a double-double of 12 points and 16 boards. Megan Beckow chipped in 10 points. *** The Cyclones wasted no time restoring order for themselves as they rolled past Elgin 67-49 two days later in another ISCC clash.

Moraine jumped out to an early double-digit advantage on Thursday and pretty much kept its opponent at bay after that.

Foster was again the scoring leader with 19 points. Nariman Jaber (13 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks) and Shavonne Lewis (10 points) were other influential figures for the winners.

Community Sports News Trinity to host youth soccer league this spring

Trinity Christian College will be the site of a youth soccer league, which will conduct scrimmage-style matches each Saturday morning beginning March 7 and running through May 9.

Trolls soccer coaches Jose Dominguez and Josh Lenarz will direct the league, with help from athletes. The cost is $85 per player, and includes a T-shirt, shorts and socks.

For more information, call Emily Bosscher at 239-4779 or email emily.bosscher@trnty.edu.

Two Stagg athletes sign letters of intent

Stagg athletes Nicole Pamphilis and Haleigh Biernacki recently made their college choices official by signing letters of intent.

Pamphilis, a four-time state qualifier in tennis, will continue her education and sports career at DePauw University.

Pamphilis, who holds a top-100 United States Tennis Association ranking in the Midwest in the Girls 18 singles and doubles categories, won four SouthWest Suburban Conference singles championships — two each at No. 1 and No. 2 — and a first-singles sectional title.

Biernacki, who played varsity golf at Mt. Assisi for three years before transferring to Stagg for her senior season, will attend Waldorf (Iowa) College. She was the Chargers' MVP for 2014 after being their medalist in 10 of 12 dual meets. Biernacki also competed on the Cog Hill Junior Tour last summer and earned Player of the Year honors for the girls' division after placing first in it.

Cheerleading clinics coming to SXU

St. Xavier University’s cheerleading squad plans to host a pair of clinics for area youth in February at the Shannon Center.

The first one, open to youngsters aged 3-14, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon-3 p.m. The cost is $25 and walk-in registration will run from 11:30 a.m.-noon.

After learning a routine during the clinic, participants will join SXU cheerleaders in a performance at halftime of the Cougars men’s basketball game that same day.

The second clinic, one designed to prepare high school students for collegiate and coed stunting skills, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Walk-in registration will go from 9-9:30 and the cost is $35 for females, $25 for males.

Both clinics will accept cash or check payments. All checks must be made payable to SXU Cheerleading. Online registration forms can be found at https:// www.signmeup.com/105526 (youth) and https://www.signmeup.com/105326 (high school).

Charity boxing match to be held Friday

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago will host a charity boxing card, the Patrick J. Ryan Main Event, on Friday from 6-11 p.m. at Drury Lane in Oak Brook.

At least eight Golden Glovesstyle amateur bouts will take place, including one featuring 19-year-old Joey Ryan, a 2013 Gold Gloves champion in the 139-pound novice category. Proceeds from the event will support

the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide program.

Tickets are $100 for standing-room, $150 for a ringside seat, and include cocktails, hors d’oevures, dinner and a raffle.

For tickets, call (312) 655-7018 or visit www.catholiccharities.net.

PBO registration still open

Registration for the 2015 Palos Baseball Organization season is still open.

For details on the signups or information on other questions, contact Chris Bogner at bognerc@hotmail.com, Scott Ladewig at sladelaw@sbcglobal.net or visit palosbaseball.org.

Baseball registration in Palos Hills, Hickory Hills

Hills Baseball/Softball, serving the communities of Palos Hills and Hickory Hills, will conduct registration for the 2015 season on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Conrady Junior High School, 97th Street and Roberts Road.

Youngsters between the ages of 4 and 16 are welcome to sign up. For more information, call George Czarnik at 599-6983 or www.thehillsbaseball.org

Registration ongoing for Oak Lawn Baseball & Softball In-person registration for Oak Lawn Baseball & Softball’s 2-15 season will be accepted each Sunday in February from noon-1:30 p.m. at Kolb Field, 99th Street and Central Avenue.

Online registration is also available at www.oaklawnbaseball.com. Openings are available for baseball and softball players aged 4-14.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Oak Lawn’s Josh Prince, who scored 17 points Friday, is called on to be a defender in this instance as he guards Shepard’s Kyrun Heard. The Spartans played well enough defensively as a team to hammer out a victory in the South Suburban Red contest.

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layups, including two in transition — would get, however.

Josh Prince supplied the Spartans with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds, but no one else managed more than six points. Odeh Alshaikh did pull down eight rebounds and Oak Lawn also prospered because of its level of play without the ball.

“If the defense wasn’t there, we wouldn’t have been in [either of] these last two games,” Rhodes said. “A couple things we’ve started to do is take charges and also do a better job of rotating much more effectively. That’s something that comes with practice, but it has a cumulative effect because guys start trusting each other.”

Kyle Longfield was the principal figure for Shepard in defeat as he totaled 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Like Prince for Oak Lawn, Longfield flew solo in regard to double-digit scoring.

Oak Lawn 49 Chicago Christian 45 Prince hit five baskets and two Kenjrick Watson handles the ball for Shepard during its 38-33 free throws in the first quarter South Suburban Conference Red loss to Oak Lawn on Friday. last Tuesday, an outburst Rhodes loved seeing but one that only coach Kevin Pittman joked. “We The second quarter was Chrisstaked the Spartans to a two- just seem to bring out the worst tian’s biggest enemy as it got outscored 17-4 then. Down by nine at point lead over the Knights by in each other. the break. And when Oak Lawn “There was no flow to the halftime, the Knights were never netted just four points over the game. It was painful to coach able to put a lot of heat on IC after next eight minutes, that slim edge and I’m sure it was painful to that. Washington’s three-point play got transferred over to Chicago watch. It just seemed like a total had Christian within 43-36 midway blah game.” through the final frame, but three Christian.

51 offensive rebounds on one posses The bad news for the Spartans Chicago Christian didn’t immediately end there. The Ridgewood 33 sion enabled the hosts to respond Knights tallied the first six points Things were much better for with a bucket of their own. of the third quarter to go up by the Knights on Friday as they The boys’ varsity game was part seven and put Oak Lawn on the avenged a last-second loss to the of a daylong series of basketball Rebels in December by ringing up activities in Elmhurst. Pittman ropes.

“They didn’t show us anything an 18-point road win. With the speculated his guys might have we hadn’t prepared for, but they’re victory Christian stayed within a found that to be draining but an active group,” Rhodes said. game of rival Illiana Christian in added that “you make your own “[Trevor] Wolterink gave us some the Metro Suburban Conference breaks and we didn’t make them in this game. At this point of the trouble in the paint, [Daylon] East standings.

Washington played outstanding The two old foes meet up Friday season we should be able to figure things out.” and [Bradford] Fitzpatrick is a night in Lansing. great rebounder and pretty good The difference for the Knights Washington (11 points), Spencer (9-12, 5-2) in their rematch with (nine points, seven rebounds) and defender and passer.”

Rhodes said Christian’s game Ridgewood was that Fitzpatrick Wolterink (nine points) were Chrisplan was to attack the Spartans and Jay Spencer played lock-down tian’s top guns. Spencer’s appearinside, but Oak Lawn thwarted defense on the Rebels’ two main ance in the lineup was actually a that somewhat by applying pres- scoring threats. After getting very pleasant surprise for Pittman, sure and making it difficult for torched for a combined 40 points by who learned his player had been in the Knights to execute their half- the duo previously, Christian sur- an automobile accident earlier in rendered just two between them. which the car’s airbags deployed. court sets.

75 “In games like this it some- “Defensively, we just set the tone Lincoln-Way Central times comes down to little things,” so nicely in the first quarter,” Pitt- Shepard 54 Rhodes said. “I thought maybe man said. “We didn’t want to leave Perhaps more than any other we out-toughed them a little bit.” open lanes or let [Dino] DeVivo just Chicagoland-area prep basketball Rashad Johnson stepped for- catch and shoot and we followed coach, Knights boss Bob Curran ward offensively for the Spartans the plan almost to perfection. The is a master at revising his stratby netting 13 points, including concentration was there and the egies on the fly.

Once known as a man who three 3-point baskets, two of effort was there.” which were part of Oak Lawn’s Pittman had rightly figured no had no qualms about bringing 15-point fourth-period eruption. one else on Ridgewood’s roster any game to a virtual standstill He also sank two free throws could adequately pick up the slack with slowdown tactics, Curran with nine seconds to go to lock if the Rebels’ big two were ham- has favored a much more rapid strung. Ridgewood managed only pace of late. Last Tuesday against up the victory.

Heard from as well were 13 first-half points and found itself the Astros he borrowed a page Prince (18 points, 10 rebounds) in arrears by 11 after 16 minutes. from Eisenhower by unleashing and Joe Cosenza, whose steal of While the Knights’ 35 percent full-court pressure on Shepard, an inbounds pass ended Chris- shooting was nothing special, it eas- something Chiuccariello said he tian’s last possession. Cosenza ily surpassed the Rebels’ 10-of-42 didn’t see coming. finished with seven points and display from the field. Ridgewood “They were trapping continburied a long ball in the fourth also committed six more turnovers uously and we were down 12-1 before the blink of an eye,” Chiquarter that expunged a two- and got out-rebounded 39-26. point deficit and put the Spar- Wolterink had 18 points for uccariello said. “They blitzed us tans ahead for good. Alshaikh Christian, Washington tossed in 16 and we were surprised. [Making (10 rebounds) was again an and Fitzpatrick keyed the rebound- changes] within the same season ing exhibition with 11 boards.

— it’s pretty impressive he can interior force.

50 do that.”

Wolterink and Washington Immaculate Conception 38 The Astros trailed 22-8 after both poured in 16 points to pace Chicago Christian the Knights and the former also Just when Pittman thought the one quarter, and with a field-goal Knights had raised their perfor- percentage of just 38 percent hauled in 11 rebounds.

“I think I’ve got to get Oak mance bar, their namesakes from working for them a rally would Lawn off the schedule [because] Immaculate Conception pulled it be difficult. Lincoln-Way Central pretty much the games are just ugly,” Christian down on Saturday.

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Thursday, February 5, 2015 The Regional News - The Reporter

Real Estate Property Listings

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE LXS 2006-10N TRUST FUND Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH E. MILES, VILLAGE OF DOLTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 024356 11912 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY 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 December 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11912 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-26-203-016. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-12715. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-12715 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 024356 TJSC#: 34-21627 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.

I642485

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT W. WELLS JR A/K/A ROBERT W. WELLS, KIMBERLY A. WELLS A/K/A KIMBERLY ANN WELLS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Defendants 11 CH 037847 7648 W. 105TH STREET 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 April 24, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7648 W. 105TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2313-107-035. 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 “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-35527. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 1411-35527 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 037847 TJSC#: 35-826 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.

I642305

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.HUMZA KASEM AKA RICK HUMZA, THARWAT KASEM, GLENVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 12957 10538 CENTRAL AVENUE, UNIT 1N Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10538 CENTRAL AVENUE, UNIT 1N, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.VERONICA P. MCGINNIS, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., MICHAEL G. GAFNRY, MARLENE R. GAFNRY Defendants 10 CH 33230 9255 PARK PLACE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9255 PARK PLACE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-22-310-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1302333. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1302333 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 33230 TJSC#: 34-21188 I643826

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.FRANK V. DEL MORO, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 005407 11 COUR MARQUIS 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 June 27, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11 COUR MARQUIS, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-112-011. 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 “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-05142.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-05142 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 005407 TJSC#: 34-19942 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.

I636157

BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ANN M. DOSEN, NIKICA DOSEN, CITY OF CHICAGO, CITIZENS BANK, N.A., GNY INSURANCE COMPANIES Defendants 14 CH 012247 9701 S. MERYTON 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 December 1, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9701 S. MERYTON COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2311-111-024. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-14044. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-14044 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 012247 TJSC#: 34-21554 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.

I642336

IL-001266 Kozeny & McCubbin-Block IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

DOUGLAS R. ELLIS; MICHAEL A. HERNANDEZ; MEGAN ANN ELLIS; GEORGE MASIAS; JANE DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER IF ANY OF DOUGLAS R. ELLIS; JANE DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER IF ANY OF MICHAEL A. HERNANDEZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 25914 Calendar 59 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 10806 S. Komensky Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.

P.I.N. 24-15-405-029-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Michael Block at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC, 105 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500. IL-001266

Property Index No. 24-17-207-018-1007.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $125,446.82.

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 (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F14070252.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.

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.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14070252 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 12957 TJSC#: 35-1280

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Richards’ Paris Durden races down the floor during the Bulldogs’ game against Brother Rice last Tuesday at D-Wade Court.

Bulldogs

St. Francis de Sales 62 Brother Rice 58

The Crusaders are experiencing (Continued from page 1) a season similar to Richards’, a fact being on a Wednesday, was an borne out by Friday’s Chicago Cathunusual circumstance at this time olic League loss to the Pioneers. of year. Mamon agreed that it was It’s been many years since St. odd but added “that might be a Francis de Sales rated as a smallblessing in disguise come playoff school dynamo on the court, but it had enough in its arsenal to get time.”

“Regardless of what the situa- the job done against Rice. The tion was, there’s a game to play Pioneers shot slightly worse than and we have to be ready to go,” the Crusaders, but the former he said. “It was kind of a weird sank nine more free throws and committed five fewer turnovers. night, but that’s no excuse.”

Rice unintentionally assisted St. *** The Bulldogs’ first-year leader Francis by having three players offered none either for Friday’s foul out. The three — Joe Ruzevcontest, which Richards led af- ich, Mike Shepski and Josh Niego ter each of the first two periods. — happened to be the Crusaders’ Things shifted in the second half top three scorers on this occasion as the Eagles “had a kid who was as they accounted for 35 points hot and we didn’t keep track of between them before departing.

Ruzevich, who also pulled down him.”

“We’re in a position where we 11 rebounds, and Shepski were can’t overlook anyone,” Mamon both influential figures for Rice said. “This is probably a game versus Richards as well. they circled on the schedule at The Crusaders and Pioneers the beginning of November. Their were tied after three quarters, but student section was great and they St. Francis amassed 21 points over the last eight minutes to give itself were ready for this game.

“It was a fun game to be a part the space necessary to prevail. of. We played fairly well, but we couldn’t get over the hump.”

Statistics Hubbard was the Bulldogs’ fourth consecutive nonleague foe Richards 54 50 this past Tuesday before Richards Brother Rice returns to the SSC Red Friday versus Evergreen Park. Mamon Richards Scoring: Bender 25. said he wants his guys to envision all future opponents as ones Brother Rice Scoring: Ruzevich 13, Sheoshousing an opinion similar to that ki 10, Finn 8, Badali 6, Kosakowski 3, Taylor 3, Conlisk 2, Mahay 2, Niego 2, of Aurora Christian.

“The same is true in our con- Collins 1. Rebounds: Collins 7, Ruzevich 7. ference,” he said. “You have guys Assists: Taylor 2. Steals: Niego 3. Block: saying, ‘This is the year we get Ruzevich 1. these guys [at Richards].’ We have 62 to accept the challenge and just St. Francis Brother Rice 58 come out and play. “[Our inconsistency] definitely is frustrating, but you can’t Brother Rice Scoring: Ruzevich 14, Shepallow it to get to a point where ski 11, Niego 10, Taylor 7, Kosakowski you start doubting yourself and 5, Collins 3, Finn 3, Mahay 3, Badali 2. just stop competing. You just Rebounds: Ruzevich 11. Assists: Taylor hope all the pistons start run- 3. Steals: Ruzevich 2, Shepski 2. Block: Ruzevich 1. ning.”

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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A referee waves off a half-court shot by Brother Rice’s Jack Mahay that went into the basket shortly after the first-quarter buzzer sounded last Tuesday. The Crusaders could have used that hoop as they dropped a 54-50 verdict to the Bulldogs.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN E. KAULINS, CINDY KAULINS, BANK OF AMERICA, NA Defendants 14 CH 011740 17001 ROBINHOOD DRIVE 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 21, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 23, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 17001 ROBINHOOD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-26-113-001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-07814. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-07814 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 011740 TJSC#: 34-18922 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.

I641163

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC P l a i n t i f f , v .

HUSSEIN MANSOOR A/K/A MANSOOR HUSSEIN, AFKAR MANSOOR, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 12 CH 20247 8600 WEST 99TH STREET 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 November 18, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8600 WEST 99TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-110-036-0000. The real estate is improved with a 2 story home with an 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 "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1206053. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1206053 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 20247 TJSC#: 34-20121 I641086

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CLEARVUE OPPORTUNITY XXII, LLC, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

RICHARD A. PRZYTULA, ELIZABETH A. P R Z Y T U L A , UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND N O N - R E C O R D C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 7233 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 18, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 20, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : P.I.N. 23-11-306-032-0000.

Commonly known as 10113 S. 86th Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I641503

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID CASTANEDA, LINDA CASTANEDA AND BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC., D/B/A/ BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Defendants, 11 CH 8898 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 13, 2011, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 23, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 14721 South St. Louis Avenue, Midlothian, IL 60445.

P.I.N. 28-11-402-039.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA P l a i n t i f f , v s .

JAMES DEROSE A/K/A JAMES V DEROSE; MARIE DEROSE A//K/A MARIE E BENNETT; CHARLES S C H W A B B A N K ; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 18708 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 14, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 27-29-303-016-0000.

Commonly known as 17343 DEER POINT DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1003938.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I643141

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, P l a i n t i f f V .

UNNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JESSICA C. GARCIA A/K/A JESSICA CARMEN GARCIA, DECEASED; PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION D/B/A CENTURY 21 MORTGAGE; HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A. F/K/A HOUSEHOLD BANK; CONSUELA S. GARCIA A/K/A CONNIE S. GARCIA; JOHN PETER GARCIA; MONA GARCIA; JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JESSICA C. GARCIA A/K/A JESSICA CARMEN GARCIA, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 19636 Property Address: 10517 SOUTH 80TH COURT PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 12-059959 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on January 6, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 25, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 10517 South 80th Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-14-209-005-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 219,193.84. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds.

The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m .

For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

For Sale Ref. No. 12-01010 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE TRUST 2008-R1, Plaintiff, vs.

TERRY C. KOZLOWSKI AND DAIVA A. KOZLOWSKI, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC., Defendants, 12 CH 11344 Calendar 56 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 19, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 23, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 15604 117TH AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60467.

P.I.N. 27-18-307-008.

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

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 12-01010 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v .

GIEDRIUS DUDAVICIUS, HSBC NEVADA, N.A. F/K/A HOUSEHOLD BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 44055 9307 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 6 0 4 5 7 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 9307 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-402-004. 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 "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1120252. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1120252 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 44055 TJSC#: 34-21238 I643634

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

MARJORIE A. MILLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N O N RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 13 CH 21278 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, February 24, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-13-310-027-0000.

Commonly known as 7919 Keystone Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg 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. F13090035 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I642230

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Pauline Kontalonis 708-417-1220 HONIG-BELL For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY MARINO A/K/A GREGORY P. MARINO, KIMBERLY S. MARINO, FERTILITY CENTERS OF ILLINOIS, S.C. Defendants 12 CH 34605 16731 HIGHVIEW AVENUE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 16731 HIGHVIEW AVENUE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-27-205-006-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home with a two car detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1218481. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1218481 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 34605 TJSC#: 34-21260 I643822

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PIOTR GARUS; MARGARET GARUS A/K/A M A R G A R E T MARIA GARUS A/K/A MARGARET WICKOWSKI A / K / A MALGORZATA M. GARUS; WOODS EDGE H O M E O W N E R S ' ASSOCIATION; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A.; D e f e n d a n t s , 13 CH 21512 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 22, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 20, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-22-200-034-1082.

Commonly known as 9197 North Road, Unit F, Palos Hills, Il 60465.

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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1313137.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I641529

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, O N BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME E Q U I T Y ASSET TRUST 2002-2, HOME EQUITY P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 Plaintiff, v s .

BRIAN W. SMITH, MARY T. SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S .

D e f e n d a n t s , 13 CH 3017 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 27, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : P.I.N. 23-26-305-008-0000.

Commonly known as 12416 South Iroquois Road, Palos Park, IL 60464.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I641482

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LORENA SANCHEZ; SCENIC TREE C O N D O M I N I U M A S S O C I A T I O N ; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 5958 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 10205 South 86th Terrace, Unit 308, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

P.I.N. 23-11-302-003-1068.

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

1 4 0 0 5 6 6 7 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I643133

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.BRIAN ROHLICEK, KRISTIN ROHLICEK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR GMACM HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-HE1 Defendants 14 CH 004580 8930 TALLY HO LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8930 TALLY HO LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-15-213-007. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-32201.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-32201 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 004580 TJSC#: 35-1615 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.

I644026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ADAM I. KAWECKI, MONIKA KAWECKA, KRYSTYNA KAWECKA, WOODS EDGE I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 004269 9195 NORTH ROAD UNIT C 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 November 18, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9195 NORTH ROAD UNIT C, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-034-1073. 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 “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-02906. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-02906 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 004269 TJSC#: 34-21045 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.

I641032

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA P l a i n t i f f , v s .

Maryam Alrazzaq aka Maryam A. Alrazzaq; Nader Alghoul; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 42269 Sheriff's # 150021 F12090436 WELLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on March 5, 2015 at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 10111 South 81st Court, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 P.I.N: 23-11-406-023-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special a s s e s s m e n t s .

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG 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 F13100372 CHOH. For bidding instructions, visit w w w . f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES WMABS SERIES 2006-HE4 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.NAGLA T. ELHASSAN A/K/A NAGLA ELHASSAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CIT LOAN CORPORATION F/K/A THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC., WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 043338 11765 S. BROOKSHIRE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11765 S. BROOKSHIRE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-310-004. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-09-26139.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-09-26139 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 043338 TJSC#: 35-1432 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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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, v .

ALKETA DARDOVSKI, NEHART DARDOVSKI, NATIONAL CITY BANK Defendants 08 CH 15753 12900 SOUTH 82ND COURT 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 August 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12900 SOUTH 82ND COURT, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-206-001. The real estate is improved with a single-family, one-story, red brick house with an 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 "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0808276. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0808276 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 08 CH 15753 TJSC#: 35-852 I642317

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, v .

PATRICK J. JOHNSON A/K/A PATRICK JOHNSON, SANDY JOHNSON Defendants 14 CH 11848 8931 SOUTH 83RD COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 6 0 4 5 7 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8931 SOUTH 83RD COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-212-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a tan, brick, single family home; three 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 "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1406005. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1406005 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 11848 TJSC#: 34-20191 I642051

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Real Estate Property Listings For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, KATARZYNA KRAWCZYK A/K/A KATHY KRAWCZYK A/K/A KASIA KRAWCZYK, ARTHUR KRAWCZYK A/K/A ARTHUR S. KRAWCZYK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WALDEMARKRAWCZYK, IF ANY, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, WALDEMAR KRAWCZYK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 02127 8839 LOTUS DRIVE AKA 8839 WEST LOTUS 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 22, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 17, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8839 LOTUS DRIVE AKA 8839 WEST LOTUS DRIVE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-204-045-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1318634. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1318634 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 02127 TJSC#: 34-18546 I640851

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Section 2

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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

Broaden Your Horizons This Week Laughter Circle A monthly Laughter Circle meets this Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien brings laughter and all its benefits to the Laughter Circle, which is a gathering of people who want to laugh—not from jokes or comedy routines, but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter! Research shows that laughter strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anxiety, alleviates pain, and helps people get along better.

O’Brien is a registered nurse and an advanced certified Laughter Leader. O’Brien welcomes newcomers the laughter circle at any time. The cost of the laughter circle is $5, which O’Brien donates to The Center.

Advance registration is appreciated. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Gardening 101 class A gardening class will be held at The Center this Sunday, Feb.8, from 2 to 4 p.m., on the west side of 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Lois Lauer will show slides and guide students through the basics of planning a successful herb and vegetable garden. Topics to be included are heirloom, hybrid, and GMO seeds, organic gardening, perennial and annual vegetables and herbs, month-bymonth garden plans, and where to buy and when to plant seeds, onion sets, potato eyes, and greenhouse plants. As a practical demonstration students will be shown how to test the viability of old packets of seeds from previous years. Lauer grows a large vegetable, herb, and fruit garden at The Center and enjoys helping others to grow successful gardens.

See what’s grown in the farm garden on Lauer’s garden blog at http://childrensfarmgarden. blogspot.com/. The class fee is $15. Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Calligraphy classes for kids and adults New six-week sessions of calligraphy classes for adults and for children begin at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Led by artist Marge Boyd of Frankfort, calligraphy students learn the beautiful art of fine lettering. In the course of a year, the 1 to 3:30 p.m. adult class learns the uncial, italic, and book-hand styles of writing. They also create a small handmade book to which they add lettering and other decorations. The new 4 to 5:30 p.m.

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students in grades 6 and higher.

The classes meet every Monday for six sessions. The adult class fee is $110 and students purchase their own supplies after receiving a list of required supplies when they register. The children’s class cost $75, which includes the supplies they will need. Advance registration is required for both classes. Call 361-3650.

Valentine tea luncheon

Cord Gallery – 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 12, a program with the McCord Gallery to teach students how to paint a non-moving object, like a vase or a stack of books.

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Valentine’s scarf workshop at McCord

For your special day or a gift, explore the exciting world of painting on a luxurious Habotai silk scarf. Instructor Karen Snow will take you on the journey at McCord Gallery & Cultural Center this Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m.

If you like beautiful colors, that’s all the artistic ability you Supplied photos need – the technique itself is remarkably simple to do. Embellish your scarf by stamping on an overlay design of hearts and flowers. This lovely new fashion Katherine Chambers-Willis and Shannon Stokes, of Palos Heights, perform a drama presentation accessory is washable and will during a Spotlight Theater Showcase. Both girls take theater classes with Spotlight Youth Theater. be ready to wear. All supplies Registration for spring classes is being held through Feb. 22. Local classes will meet Tuesdays, Feb. are included. Wear old clothes. 24-April 28, from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m., at Southbridge Church, 15500 S.73rd Ave. in Orland Park. Visit www.

Price for the workshop is $35 spotlight.org to view all the classes available and to register, or call 847-516-2298. for members of McCord/$45 nonmembers. To register call 671-0648 The Bridge Teen or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

Center programs McCord Gallery & Cultural • Valentine DIY with DIY Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road Playbook – 4 to 6 p.m. today (129th and LaGrange Road), (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Palos Park.

Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a proan African-immigrant math tugram with DIY Playbook to The film “Black and White” tor (Mpho Koaho) who teaches help students create a fun, dois essentially a made-for-TV film Amity Tribe Eloise and Elliot math. He brings it-yourself craft that they can that somehow stars Kevin Costat Hackney’s a much needed dose of levity to use to decorate their room or ner. Someone thought it was a this serious film. locker for Valentine’s Day. Before enjoying the love of good idea to bring this film to by Written and directed by Mike • Music Recording – 4:30 to Valentine’s Day, spend a night the big screen, while the small Tony Pinto Binder, the film is loosely based 5:30 p.m. today and Feb.12, enjoying your love of music at screen and the Lifetime Network on a situation similar to what teaches high school students Hackney’s in Palos Park. Amity would have been just fine. to learn how to record vocals, Tribe, a group of songwriters/ Kevin Costner shines as Elliot, white in this stereotypical court- happened to his nephew.

At its core, this is a film about instruments, and mix everything musicians from Palos Heights, a beleaguered grandfather and room race drama.

Where are the girl’s parents race, and it’s a very stereotypitogether. is scheduled to take the stage scotch-guzzling lawyer who just lost • NFL Superbowl Party with at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the his wife in a car crash. The loss of during all this? Well, one’s an cal one at that. It uses the same Oberweis – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. restaurant at 9550 W. 123rd St. his wife leaves him alone with their absentee father, Reggie (Andre tired stereotypes about black and Feb. 6, weekly “Friday Night This is the second time the 7-year-old biracial granddaughter Holland) who’s into drugs, and whites. For example the director the other died while giving birth portrays Reggie as the stereotypiLive” event with live music from band has performed at Hack- Eloise (Jillian Estell).

Chase Walsh and with free food ney’s. They are returning after Now with the capable wife gone, because she was also into drugs. cal black and Elliot as the stereofrom Jimmy John’s. a crowd-pleasing show in No- Eloise’s paternal grandmother, The crack-smoking Reggie shows typical white male. This film wants • High School After Hours vember that resulted in a packed Rowena, also known as Grandma up saying he’s clean, which he’s to start a conversation on race but – 10:30 p.m. to midnight Feb. house. The band will be perform- Wee Wee (Octavia Spencer), comes probably not. You can pretty much it in reality it does none of that.

Since Kevin Costner bankrolled 6, The Bridge Teen Center will ing tunes from their latest re- in wanting to take Eloise from her guess Elliot doesn’t believe him.

Long story short, Elliot blames this film, we can see that he obviextendits hours for high school lease “Small Roots from Sacred Grandpa. With the so-called castudents only. During the night Trees,” as well songs from their pable one gone, she wants to take Reggie for everything that was ously felt very proud of the story. students can participate in upcoming release, “Noise.”

Eloise to live with her extended wrong with his daughter, including You can see he felt very close to games, win prizes and eat free Amity Tribe is receiving rave family in Compton, California. El- her death. Maybe he should blame the film and he does a great job food from Jimmy John’s. reviews from both fans and those liot doesn’t want to give up the himself because she was only 17 with this horrible script. Maybe • Soul Café: Great Expec- in the know in the music in- kid because she’s all he has and and he’s still the dad. How Elliot his financial planner should have tations – 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 10, dustry in Chicago. A tune from she doesn’t think he’s fit to raise failed raising his own daughter is given him the advice to save his program helps students figure the band’s debut release recently to raise an African-American girl. not the number one defense against money, and that’s what you should do, to avoid seeing this racial steout what they want to do with aired on WXRT 93.1 FM in ChiCostner’s character is a lawyer him in court is just puzzling.

This film also has some soft- reotype driven film. their future. cago. “Small Roots from Sacred while Grandma Wee Wee’s brother • Repurpose: Trash to Trea- Trees” has received favorable re- Jeremiah (Anthony Mackie), is er moments to help break the —Tony Pinto’s grade: D sure – 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10, a views from the local press. also a slick lawyer. It’s black vs. weightiness of the film. There is program with Evilena’s Red Dresser to show students how to repurpose old furniture.

• Pasta Alfredo and Mac-nCheese – 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11, a culinary program with Wildflower to teach students how to create two popular pasta dishes.

• Martial Arts with Strike Back Fitness – 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11, a program with Strike Back Fitness to teach students about the basics of martial arts.

• Still Life Painting with McA Valentine tea luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Feb 10, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Guests will be invited to celebrate love and friendship through story and song, to enjoy a high-tea-style luncheon, and to make a few heart-shaped Valentines. Attendees are invited to bring a short poem, story, joke, or song if they’d like to be part of the program!

The luncheon costs $18 per person and requires reservations. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

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Women’s enrichment retreat A women’s personal growth retreat will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Led by artist Robin Neumann, social worker Linda Whttaker and program director Lois Lauer, the retreat focuses on encouraging women to be curious about their lives and the choices they make.

Based on Whittaker’s recent book, “Isabella,” the retreat will follow the journey and challenges faced by a fictional young girl as she delves into her subconscious, learning to understand her own yearnings and the responsibility she must take for her own life.

Shown are retreat leaders Robin Neumann and Lois Lauer with Linda Whittaker’s book, “Isabella,” the focus of the retreat.

The day will include time for dialogue, reflection, and personal growth exercises, plus creativity, fellowship, and fun. The cost per participant is $45, which includes lunch, leadership, and supplies.

Registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

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By Tim Hadac Staff reporter A month of dizzying success has capped off a turbulent year for Joe’s Italian Villa Pizza, one of the most popular pizzerias in the Southwest Suburbs.

“I’m telling you, I feel like I stepped in a pile of ‘you know what’ and came out smelling like a rose,” laughed owner Frank Serio as he shared a few observations while hand tossing pizza dough Saturday in his restaurant’s new location, 12207 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights.

A year ago, the future did not look so rosy.

Joe’s Italian Villa, founded in 1947 near 63rd and Halsted on Chicago’s South Side, had moved to Bridgeview in 1968 and built a large, loyal following from its storefront at 8807 S. Harlem Ave. But suddenly in late 2013, a new landlord forced it out to make way for a gaming bistro.

It was a time of heartbreak for the Serio family, losing the family business and far more important, Frank’s brother and business partner, Joe, in 2014.

But with the same tenacious spirit that earned the loyalty of generations of pizza lovers, the Serio family re-grouped, took a deep breath and started looking for a new home for Joe’s Italian Villa, eventually settling about four miles south in the long-vacant Papa’s Fresh Foods space.

The new location was close enough to the pizzeria’s customer base to be convenient, yet far enough to attract an entirely new set of customers who may have heard of Joe’s, but never made the trip north.

“What we’ve seen here in our

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“We were not so conceited as to think we’re going to open our doors in Palos Heights and knock ‘em dead from Day One—but so far, that’s what’s happened.”

Joe’s Italian Villa is routinely filled with dine-in and carry-out customers craving their unique pizza sauce, homemade sausage and more. That includes their own Italian beef sandwiches, lasagna, meatballs, mostaccioli, garlic bread, and salads. Only about one in 20 pizzerias make their own sausage, Serio estimates.

About 75 percent of those eating at Joe’s are longtime customers, with the remainder Palos-Orland area residents who stopped by to see what all the buzz was about and are becoming regulars.

“And they’re here a lot,” Serio said with a smile, regarding his newest customers.

The new location is even attracting customers from Chicago neighborhoods around Midway Airport—well known as a place where pizzerias are plentiful and serve outstanding fare.

“Do you know how many people I’ve gotten from [the Midway area]?” Serio asked, in response to a question. “It’s unbelievable.”

Conventional wisdom says that the whirlwind pace at Joe’s Italian Villa will slow down at some point and settle into a profitable comfort zone, but that time is not here yet. “A ‘Help Wanted’

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‘What we’ve seen here in our first month has definitely exceeded all expectations.’

— Owner Frank Serio said. sign in the window calls for an experienced cook, not because any staff have left, but because business is simply that good.

The pizzeria’s busiest day was in its first week in late December, when it baked and sold 310 pizzas in just six hours and actually ran out of ingredients.

The numbers are still strong, with 275 pizzas sold on Friday.

“Because our numbers are still so high, we’re rushed and not doing our very best work,” Serio Photos by Tim Hadac observed. “Our regular customers Frank Serio and his wife, Jane, pause for just a moment Saturday before the hands-on owners resumed know that, and they’ve been say- their fast pace of cooking and serving hungry patrons at their family pizzeria. ing, ‘We know, we know, take your Owner Frank time.’ They know that things will Serio inspects actually get better as we move a pan of eyeforward.” of-the-round Diners did not seem to notice roasts that the difference. will wind up “You mean it’s going to get betas flavorful ter than this?” asked Palos Hills Italian beef resident Steve McDonald, eating sandwiches. pizza at a table with his family of four. “How can it get better?

This is the best pizza I’ve had in forever.”

While Palos area residents appear to be fans of Joe’s Italian Villa, Serio is a fan of city government.

“Palos Heights is a good place to do business,” Serio said. “They’ve been helpful at every level, and no attitude from even one person—and as a business owner, I appreciate that, because that’s not always how it is everywhere else.

WE look forward to a long and successful run here.”

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