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MILLIONS CELEBRATE STANLEY CUP Blackhawks win 2nd NHL crown in four seasons

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Texas 4000 riders pass Volume XLVIIPalos No. 50 through Story on Page 3 Health

Dee Woods says health care systems are failing all over Page 4

District 230 amends budget Story on Page 4 Commentary

Don White rambles again Page 6

Now that the basketball and hockey seasons are over, and Chicago’s baseball teams are going nowhere, what will you do until football season to satisfy your sports crave?

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index Police News.....................2 Our Neighborhood..........4 Sudoku...........................4 School...........................5 Commentary...................6 Consumer.....................7 Crossword......................8 Death Notices.................8 Calendar........................11

columnists Dee Woods...................4 Wine Guy.......................7

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After the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup four seasons ago victory, fans who had not so much as thought about NHL hockey for several years — possibly ever — started coming out of the woodwork to support a team that in the early years of theChicago new mil- Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth Serving Thursday, March 1, 2007 lennium was regarded as one of America’s worst-run professional sports franchises.

The Hawks prior to the 2010 playoffs had qualified for the postseason twice in the past 11 seasons, and there was a time in the not so distant past that tickets could not be given away; literally, an ESPN Chicago promotion during those lean years once found no takers for free tickets.

Those dog days are over. All but forgotten. History. The previous two paragraphs may be the last time that era is ever mentioned in print.

Amazing what two champion- Chicago resident Mike Kruzel waves a Blackhawks’ championship flag while his friend, Marcus P, hoists a homemade Stanley Cup ships in four seasons will do. replica during the rally.

Today, after bringing Lord Stanley’s Cup home to Chicago An estimated 2 million people to honor the guys Hawks’ goalie Roenick or Oduya, were draped For Chrissy Sipla, 24, of Chiin both 2010 and 2013, the Hawks — which if accurate would rep- Corey Crawford called “the big- in black and red and constituted cago, there was never a doubt are the toast of the town; and the resent more than 20 percent of gest bunch of beauties in the a sea of people that cheered on in her mind the Hawks would exponential growth of the team’s the population in the Chicago league.” Old fans, new fans Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, come home from Boston with fan-base contributed last week to metropolitan area — descended and bandwagon jumpers alike, Stanley Cup heroes Brian Bickell the Cup. one of the largest championship on downtown Chicago last Fri- some wearing No. 7 for Chelios and Dave Bolland and the rest “I’ve been a Hawks fan my celebrations in Chicago history. day for a parade and rally held or Seabrook or No. 27 for either of the crew.

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Worth links hits revenue goal

By Kevin M. Coyne Correspondent Despite four inches of rain and multiple storms in June, the Water’s Edge Golf Course met its revenue goals for the month, a Worth village trustee said Tuesday.

Worth Trustee Mary Rhein at the Village Board’s first meeting in July said the municipallyowned course played host to 5,890 rounds in June.

“We budgeted for 6,015, so Photo by Jason Maholy we are down a couple hundred Megan Hackett, 5, of Orland Park, sits patiently while having a rounds, which is not bad considbutterfly painted on her face at Hickory Hills Street Fair. ering the wet conditions we had in,” Rhein told the board.

The Edge Bar and Grill also met its $96,000 goal for June, Rhein added.

Takin’ it to The Street Hickory parties on Roberts Road

By Emily Szymanski Staff Writer Sunday’s beautiful weather brought crafters, food vendors, pedestrians and pets out to Roberts Road for Hickory Hills’ 30th annual Street Fair.

Street Fair weekend kicked off Saturday with a concert by the Neverly Brothers, and the excitement carried over to the following day. Bands performed in the beer tent, and the aromas of popcorn, pizza, sunblock and funnel cakes drifted down the crowded road from late Sunday morning through the evening.

For some people, Street Fair is more than just another summer event. For soon-to-be high school seniors Anna Swiech and Sarah Borczyk, buying lemon shakeups and drinking them at Kasey Meadow Park, 91st Place and Roberts Road, is something they have been doing since they were little. Former Hickory Hills resident Tom Granoski has been attending Street Fair since it was first held 30 years ago, and despite having moved to Mokena several years back, he and his wife, Janet, and daughter, Maria, come back to Hickory

every year.

“It’s nice to look around at everything,” Granoski said. “But what’s even better is that I get to see a bunch of my old friends.

I always keep an eye out for a familiar face, and I always run into a few.”

While fair-goers walked up and down the street to browse the many craft tents, eat food or catch up with friends, children flocked to Kasey Meadow to have fun in an inflatable bounce house and ride the Wind Jammer. The attraction with the longest queu was the zip line, and anxious people waited as long as 15 minutes to get a chance to traverse the park on a cable.

The zip line was one of 10-yearold Selena Castanon’s favorite attractions this year.

“I’ve sprayed water with the fire hose every year and it’s always the same thing,” Selena said, referring to the activity provided by the Roberts Park Fire Protection District. “The zip line was cool to try since I’ve never even been on one before. I can’t wait to try it again.”

At the base of the Kasey Meadow sled hill was the Hickory Hills Park District’s 3rd annual car show. Many fair-goers crowded the spot to check out the different autos including a (Continued on page 5)

The course has produced enough income to help pay back the interest on the bond issued to build the course.

“We made our on time, as scheduled payment of the interest on the golf course, which was about $141,000 in interest,” said Rhein.

The village also uses funds yielded by a golf course property tax levy to help pay back the principal on the bonds. Worth for many years abated the tax, but has collected it in years — including 2012 and 2013 — when village officials have deemed the money generated by the course insufficient to cover the bond payments.

The driving range and event management staff have helped to improve the course’s revenue stream for this year and the fol-

Photos by Jason Maholy

Smiles in the park Nathan Zimmer, 3, of Evergreen Park, laughs as he descends a slide while playing in Klein Park’s playground during the annual Day in the Park. Evergreen Park’s signature event was held last Saturday in Klein Park and the grounds of the Community Center, 97th Street and Homan Avenue.

Taylor Cunningham, 4, of Homer Glen, is all smiles as she plays in the Evergreen Park Fire Department’s children’s area at Day in the Park.

For more Day in the Park, see Page 4.

lowing year, Rhein said.

“The driving range did great too,” she said. “They produced about $14,000 in revenue along with holding, in the month of June, 1,150 outing rounds. Out of those outings in June they all rebooked for 2014.”

After the storms this last month the Water’s Edge greens crew worked hard to ensure golfers had playable conditions the next day, Rhein said.

“The course is in excellent condition considering the play and the weather,” she added. “Our agronomic division is doing a great job keeping up with the grounds and our maintenance crew did stay late when we had that storm come through because we had a lot of tree damage.”

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police news

Chicago Ridge A 32-year-old Chicago woman was charged with retail theft after he allegedly took sunglasses with retail value of $229 from a store in the Chicago Ridge Mall.

Monick Lucas was reportedly arrested at 7:30 p.m. last Friday. *** A 35-year-old Bridgeview man was reportedly charged with DUI and driving without insurance after police stopped the vehicle he was driving at a roadside checkpoint in the 10500 block of Harlem Avenue.

Piotr Krol was reportedly arrested at 2:50 a.m. Sunday.

Hickory Hills A 21-year-old Chicago woman was reportedly charged with DUI and failing to reduce speed to cause an accident after the car she was driving struck a parked vehicle in the 8400 block of 84th Avenue.

Elizabeth Garcia was reportedly arrested at 11:01 p.m. last Saturday. Garcia reportedly had a blood-alcohol concentration of .22

Oak Lawn A Justice man was charged with battery after he allegedly struck an umpire at the conclusion of a youth baseball game at Kolb Park, 9825 S. Central Ave. Police arrested Jimmy R. Mojica, 29, of the 8600 block of South 86th Ave., at 7:23 p.m. June 25 after responding to a disturbance call at the park, according to police. Mojica reportedly insulted and questioned the umpire’s calls throughout the game before verbally confronting him and striking him on the right side of the face, knocking his hat to the ground.

Oak Lawn police have reportedly

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advised Mojica to refrain from visiting Kolb Park. *** A masked man wearing black clothing reportedly robbed a woman at 3:20 p.m. June 18 as she was walking in the alley south of 95th Street between Keeler and Trip Avenues.

The woman said the man, who she described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall and moderately built, held what felt like a gun to the back of her head and took a debit card, a piece of mail with the victim’s address, and a piece of paper with the victim’s social security number written on it from the victim’s purse, according to polices. The man then reportedly threatened to hurt the woman if she contacted police. *** Two Summit men were each charged with aggravated speeding and drag racing after allegedly speeding on 95th Street between Southwest Highway and Cook Avenue at 1:39 a.m. June 24.

Police arrested Andres G. Amador, 31, and Javier Contreras, 33, after a black 2007 Chevrolet Trail Blazer driven by Amador and a silver 2006 Chrysler 300m driven

by Contreras accelerated east at a high rate from the 95th Street stoplight at Southwest Highway, according to police.

Police also charged Amador with possession of a controlled substance after they reportedly found a plastic bag containing cocaine while processing him at the police station. *** A 32-year-old Oak Lawn man was charged with battery, criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing after he allegedly grabbed a woman and tried to kiss her several times while attempting to gain entry to an apartment building in the 4800 block of 109th Street.

Clayton J. Reutter was arrested after police responding to a report of a disturbance found Reutter confused and incoherent in the building’s parking lot, police said.

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Several residents witnessed Reutter banging on doors, and one resident found a broken lock on the rear-entry patio door of a unit, according to police. *** A 21-year-old Oak Lawn man was reportedly charged with resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct and possession of false identification after police responding to a disturbance call in the 4600 block of West 100th Place saw him fleeing the area at 2:30 a.m. June 17.

Police reportedly tackled Lucas J. Nelson after a short pursuit in which they yelled several times for him to stop. Police reportedly found a hydrocodone pill and a fake state of Illinois ID in Nelson’s wallet. *** An Oak Lawn man was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis with intent deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia after police reportedly discovered illegal drugs and paraphernalia in several hiding places in the basement of a home near 102nd Street and Kildare Avenue.

Police investigating a report of suspicious black Hyundai Elantra idling in the 4100 block of West 102nd Street at 4:30 p.m. May 30 arrested Patrick R. Carroll, 28, who allegedly had cannabis in the pocket of his pants. Police then accompanied Carroll to the home, where they discovered psilocybin mushrooms, Alprazolam, cannabis, and a cannabis pipe, according to police. *** A Chicago man was charged with criminal damage to property and possession of a controlled substance after he allegedly sat on and damaged a village-owned flower pot at 95th Street and Kildare Avenue.

Luciano Castro Jr., 24, was arrested at 6:55 p.m. June 20 after police reportedly found damage to the flowers, pot and watering system where Luciano was seated. Police reportedly found two Hydrocodone pills in Castro Jr.’s wallet. When asked by police why he was sitting on the flowers, Castro Jr. reportedly replied, “because I’m tired.” *** A 19-year-old Chicago man was charged with auto theft after police reportedly stopped the car he was driving for speeding on Cicero Avenue near 105th Place.

Joshua A. Bland was arrested at 3 a.m. June 21 after police stopped a gray 2010 Ford Edge and learned it had been reported

stolen, according to police. *** A Chicago man and woman were arrested for retail theft after they allegedly took merchandise from a store in the 4100 block of West 95th Street.

Wesley S. Race, 51, and Patricia Race, 62, allegedly took four packs of razors, two boxes of Rogaine and three boxes of teeth whitening strips and left the store without paying. *** A Community High School District 218 school activities bus had its two front tires slashed while parked in the south lot of Richards high school, 10601 S. Central Ave., sometime between midnight and 4 a.m. June 22, according to police. *** A bottle of vodka and a bottle of Miller Lite were reported stolen from the kitchen of a home in the 5500 block of West 99th Street around 12:20 a.m. June 20. *** A black 2003 Honda Civic was reported dented and scratched on the passenger’s side while parked in the 9800 block of South Cicero Avenue sometime between 9:30 p.m. June 19 and 1:45 p.m.

June 20. *** A Visa gift card worth $100 was reported stolen from the console of a gray 2010 Toyota Sedan sometime between midnight and 3 a.m. June 21 while the vehicle was parked in the 10700 block of South Long Avenue. *** The passenger’s-side mirror of a blue 2003 Ford Taurus was reported broken off sometime between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

June 23 while the vehicle was parked in the 4900 block of West 95th Street. *** A Sirius satellite radio receiver was reported stolen from a maroon 2006 Lincoln Zephyr on June 23 while the vehicle was parked in the 10600 block of LeClaire Avenue.

aged sometime between 10 p.m.

June 27 and 7:30 last Friday in the 8600 block of Sun Valley Drive. *** A homeowner in the 10100 A clothing recycling bin in the block of 81st Court found a deac- 11000 block of Southwest Hightivated World War II “pineapple” way was reported stolen at 3:30 hand grenade under a tree in his p.m. June 26. yard at 11:30 a.m. June 26, po- The bin’s owner arrived at the lice said. location to find the bin miss The man at first thought the ing, police said. The owner regrenade was a toy, but when he portedly claimed 25 other bins picked it up realized it may be have been stolen, and that he genuine, police said. The Cook believes a competing company County Bomb Squad determined may have taken the one from the grenade was real, but had Palos Hills. been deactivated. *** A 56-year-old Palos Hills man was charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly recorded a video of a woman in the 11100 A 19-year-old Worth man was cited for having a dog at-large block of Spathis Drive.

Robert Decker was reportedly after his pit bull was reportedly arrested at 7 p.m. last Satur- found running loose in a neighday. Decker allegedly followed a bor’s yard in the 10900 block of woman with a video camera and Neenah Ave. told her he was recording her so Mohamed Adballa was cited at he could use it later for sexual 6:36 p.m. June 24. *** gratification.

A 15-year-old girl was report*** A 44-year-old Palos Hills man edly arrested on a warrant out was charged with harassment of Chicago Ridge for a charge of by telephone after he allegedly armed robbery. Police reportedly called a man and told him he was picked up the girl after seeing going to come to his home and her walking in the 10700 block of Oak Park Avenue at 8:31 p.m. kill him.

Michael Gascoyne was report- last Friday. *** edly arrested at 12:40 a.m. Monday. Police had been called to the A 19-year-old Merrionette Park residence of the man who filed the man was charged with criminal complaint against Gascoyne, and trespassing and two youths were reportedly warned the two men to cited for alleged village ordinance violations after police saw them avoid contact with each other. in Gale Moore Park, 10900 Nor*** A woman reported that she saw dica Ave. a man exit a vehicle with his groin Joseph Robinson was arrested area showing out the side of his at 1:46 a.m. June 25. Two youths, shorts at 2 p.m. June 27 in the one from Worth and the other parking lot at the Green Hills from Chicago Ridge, were cited for curfew violations and criminal Library, 8611 W. 103rd St. trespass to property. *** A refrigerator was reported Area police departments taken from a building in the 425-7831 10300 block of Roberts Road at Chicago Ridge 422-2142 12:30 p.m. June 26. Police report- Evergreen Park 598-4900 edly found no forced entry to the Hickory Hills Oak Lawn 499-7722 building.

Palos Hills 598-2272 *** 448-3979 A mailbox was reported dam- Worth

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Know their tricks, or fall victim From Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller

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They may suffer from impaired cognition or judgment.

They are often conscientious individuals who want to be cooperative.

Do your part to foil distraction burglars by passing on this information to individuals who may be targeted. If a suspicious incident occurs, report it immediately to prevent others in your area from being victimized.

It is especially important that victims do not let their embarrassment about falling for a ruse keep them from reporting the crimes. Do not let down your guard even if the person knocking on your door is female or has children in tow. This is another strategy for getting residents to relax their guard.

Source: from the Oak Lawn Police Department.

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Just ducky

Submitted Photo

This photograph of a mother duck and her brood of nine ducklings was taken by an Oak Lawn resident at 3:30 p.m. June 6 outside Krauss’ Gaslight in the 5100 block of 95th Street in Oak Lawn. According to the photographer, “traffic stopped and nobody even beeped as the family of 10 took its time.” The duck family was almost certainly headed south to Oak Lawn Lake in the 9600 block of East Shore Drive.

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What do you say?

Describe the first time you heard a song you really liked.

(Asked at the Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills)

Annette Armstrong, Elmhurst “When I heard ‘Nessun Dorma’ sung at the World Cup. It was so stirring.”

Jane Jenkins, Orland Park “That song ‘Unchained Melody’ [by the Righteous Brothers]. Oh my god, I cried the first time I heard it. It’s so moving!”

Photos by Emily Szymanski

Natalie Bukowski, Palos Hills “I remember Britney Spears being the first artist I listened to. It was so eccentric and exciting that it put me in a new state of mind.”

Rasha Alrashadeh, Hickory Hills “When I first heard the song ‘Battle Scars’ by Guy Sebastian, it inspired me to be more confident.”

Let it ride

Construction company to repair cracks to streets in Evergreen

Texas 4000 passes through Palos

By Jason Maholy After traveling 1,300 miles with just a few inches of rubber between themselves and the sometimes scorching road, a group of college students pedaled into Palos Heights last month roughly one-quarter of the way to their final destination.

The riders on the Ozark Route of the Livestrong Texas 4000 for Cancer passed through the Chicago area beginning with the cyclists’ arrival in the southwest suburbs on June 22. The 24 University of Texas students who embarked from Austin, Texas, on June 1 were in the area for a three-night stay, and the Second City served as sort of a landmark on the group’s 4,600-mile trek to Anchorage, Alaska, in the name of raising money toward cancer research. Chicago is the largest city through which the students will travel, and while here they took the only two-day break scheduled during their journey, and had the opportunity to relax and explore the city.

The respite began after a ride from Champaign to Palos Heights, where the students stayed for a night at the home of Ann Engelmann, the aunt of Texas 4000 participant Tina Beigelbeck. The group arrived in Palos around 5:30 p.m., June 22, led by Engelmann, who is an

avid cyclist and joined the group in Gilman to partake in the ride to her home. The contingent had planned for the longest single-day leg of the trek — 120 miles from Champaign to Palos — but the ride was interrupted by a passing squall that forced the group into vans for a more than 30-mile stretch.

“It was a lot of fun,” said Engelmann, who raised her arm in triumph as the group rode into the Ishnala subdivision from 131st Street. “Today was kind of an easy ride. Flat, nice roads, no issues other than the weather.

They’re doing it for a good reason; so, yeah, it’s very cool.”

The students were each required to train for 18 months and raise at least $4,500 for cancer research before setting out for Alaska. The Ozark group plans to meet students riding the Texas 4000’s Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountain routes in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, in late July, and bike the last 10 days together to Anchorage. They were scheduled to ride through Minneapolis on Wednesday, cross the U.S.-Canadian border into Manitoba on Sunday, and arrive in Alaska’s largest city on Aug. 9.

Each student has his or her own reasons for riding in the Texas 4000. Beigelbeck is doing it in memory of her father, Tom, who died of a heart at-

By Brett Rush Correspondent

Photos by Jason Maholy

Palos Heights resident Ann Engelmann (left) and her niece, University of Texas student Tina Beigelbeck, ride through Burr Oak Woods as they head into Palos on June 22. Engelmann had joined Beigelbeck and other cyclists in the Livestrong Texas 4000 that day to ride from Gilman to Palos.

tack when she was 16. She and Engelmann, Tom’s sister, have always been close, and the bond between the two women has grown stronger since his death.

Beigelbeck, of Petaluma, Calif., spent significant time in Palos Heights during her childhood, and the excitement of meeting up with her aunt and riding into the city enveloped her as she crossed a pedestrian bridge from St. Louis into Illinois on June 20.

“It was really cool being able to ride with my aunt,” she said. “It’s a very surreal feeling when you know you’re biking to Alaska, but then part of that bike ride is to the place where you spent your summers.

It’s a very special day for so many reasons.”

Rene Castro of San Antonio was inspired to ride to Alaska by the experience of losing a friend to cancer when he was 13 years old. The ride can be grueling at times and weariness can set in when biking nearly 100 miles, he acknowledged, but his teammates and thoughts of people fighting cancer or those who have lost loved ones to cancer motivate him to press on.

“We’ve met people on the way who have a story to tell about a family member who has cancer or may have died of cancer,” Castro said. “We think about Photos by Jason Maholy Engelmann (right) hugs Texas 4000 participant Collyn Cooper those people, and when [riding] gets hard I think that it’s hard after arriving at Engelmann’s home in Palos Heights.

Wood chipper in action

By Kelly White Correspondent

feet long with a maximum diameter of 10 inches. Branches larger than 10 inches in diameter The Palos Hills Public Works must be cut into pieces 18 to 24 Department’s chipper service is inches long. Root balls and logs preparing to provide service to will be picked up upon request single-family homes this sum- by calling City Hall. The cost is mer. $5 per log and $10 dollars per The chipper began making root ball, which will be added its rounds beginning this week onto the resident’s water bill. and continuing until mid-No- Any materials other than propvember. erly cut branches will be left for Service cycles normally begin on a Monday unless there is a holiday. Homeowners are asked to place branches at the edge of the road by Monday morning, and to avoid putting branches out be Palos Hills has the followfore the designated pickup week ing schedule for tree branch or after the truck has serviced chipping. homes on the street. Branch piles Section 1 (north of 99th can cause storm water drainage Street to 95th Street and west problems or block the view of of Roberts Road to Kean Avmotorists and pedestrians, acenue) — July 1, Aug. 19 and cording to city officials.

October 7.

The chipper service is not avail Section 2 (north of 103rd able to businesses, townhomes, Street to 99th Street and west condominiums, apartments or of 86th Avenue to Kean Avhomes under construction, not enue — July 8, Aug. 26 and approved for occupancy properOct. 14. ties or parking lots. The chip Section 3 (north of 103rd per service will not dispose of Street to 99th Street and from branches placed at the edge of 78th Avenue west to 84th Avthe roadway by contractors or enue) — July 15, Sept. 2 and professional tree trimmers.

Oct. 21.

Branches should be cut to a Section 4 (north of 107th minimum length of 4 feet long and a maximum length of 6

Trevor Motycka, Palos Park “The first time I heard a song I really liked I was with my grandfather and he was playing old records from the 1930s. It was ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ by Benny Goodman.”

the resident to dispose of.

Branches should be neatly stacked and placed three feet from the edge of the roadway, with the cut ends of the branches facing the roadway. Improperly stacked branch piles, piles that are cross-stacked or bird nest stacked, will be passed by and will not be picked up until they are properly restacked, city officials stated.

Chipping in Street to 103rd Street and west of 84th Avenue to Kean Avenue) — July 22, Sept. 9 and Oct. 28.

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to go through [having] cancer.

Someone with cancer would do anything to do what I’m doing, to feel what I’m feeling, even though it’s hard, because it’s life. The pain that I feel I can feel because I’m alive. I can be on the road thinking of that for those last two miles, and it’s all worth it. You have to think about those things.”

Castro had never visited Chicago before last week, and was looking forward to the two-day break and the chance to explore the city. He had allocated money specifically for traditional Chicago foods such as pizza and hot dogs, he said.

Whatever challenges the students face on the 4,600-mile journey, the whole experience is one of learning and self-discovery, and “every day is a good day,” Castro said. He recalled one day riding 98 miles through the Ozark Mountains to Eureka Springs, Ark. The group spent that night in tents next to goats and an electric fence, in a field owned by a man who lives in a teepee.

“We look back on those days and we laugh about it. It’s fun,” Castro said. “I would do this again but only if I did it with this group of people. We mesh very well, and we all add something to the group. We’re all very, very close. We sleep together, we eat together… sometimes we shower together.”

prised if work began toward the end of July.

Residents need not worry about road closures, Klass said. “[The contractor] has it down pretty well,” he said. “They will be able to work around the machines.”

Klass said that while both independent engineers and paving professionals are unsure of the cause of the cracking and cannot speculate why it is specific to Evergreen Park, the problem might be attributed to a change in the asphalt mixture the Illinois Department of Transportation requires from all asphalt contractors. Whatever the cause, more moisture was able to penetrate the asphalt, causing cracks to form as it froze during the winter, he explained.

“They did everything they were supposed to,” Klass said of Orange Crush. “They followed IDOT’s requirements but it didn’t turn out, and they’re going to come and repair it. It’s been cracking a little too much in areas we didn’t expect to see cracking.”

At this point the damage is practically unnoticeable to motorists and passersby, but conducting repairs immediately will head the problem off before it can become exponentially worse, Klass said.

Even so, the repairs won’t come cheap for Orange Crush.

“I give the guy credit: with the men and the materials, this is going to cost him money,” he added.

A highway contractor who completed a $2.7 million repaving job in Evergreen Park last year plans to make good on repairs to roadways that are already cracking, the village’s mayor said Tuesday night.

Orange Crush, of Hillside, has informed the village it will repave damaged portions of the roadways that comprised the project, according to Mayor Jim Sexton.

“The principal of the company called me directly and was very concerned this would impact the work he gets,” Sexton said.

“He made a point to reach out, and I believe he is a man of his word.”

The project was completed in summer of 2012 and encompassed a roughly rectangular area bounded by 95th Street on the north, the CSX railroad tracks on the east, 99th Street on the south, and Central Park Avenue on the west, according to village engineer Timothy Klass.

Sexton said he and Klass will complete a final survey of necessary repairs and send it to the company.

“I want to accompany you on this,” Sexton told Klass at the meeting.

Klass confirmed Orange Crush will complete the work based on what information the village sends the company. While there is no timeline in place, Klass said he would not be sur-

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Our Neighborhood

Day o’ fun in Evergreen Park

By Jason Maholy Overcast skies that threatened to dampen the afternoon of Evergreen Park’s biggest community event did not keep hundreds of people from com-

ing out to the annual Day in The Park.

The summer get-together was held last Saturday in Klein Park, 97th Street and Homan Avenue, where youths partook in pony rides and fed goats and

Seamus Abbette, 10, of Evergreen Park, builds a sand castle.

with his family, so we come here frequently,” Cunningham said. “I’ve been here for [Day in the Park] just about every year since it started. I like [her children] to be around where I grew up, and we visit family and friends.”

Cunningham grew up playing in Klein Park — known to her and other locals for many years as Circle Park — and also frequented Duffy Park. She graduated from Evergreen Park High School in 1995, and played softball for the Lady Mustangs.

At the event as a vendor was 11-year-old Maura Maloney, who was selling homemade wallets, purses, bracelets, vases and other accessories — all made from duct tape. Maura became interested in the art of duct tape accessories about two months ago after her cousin showed her how to make few items, and has since schooled herself by watching the many how-to videos on YouTube. She had sold about “My parents still live her 25 items in the first four hours and my brother still lives her of Day in the Park.

Maura did not skimp on the Gabe Loftquist, 10, of Evergreen Park, prepares to launch a ball overhead, either. She on her during a game of kickball. mother’s advice used Ziplock bags as her base so that the accessories would be practically useful. chickens and ponies. The park’s playground was well-populated with young children, while older boys organized an impromptu game of kickball on one of the park’s several dirt diamonds.

Still others sought good times by building sand castles and other creations in the sand volleyball pits.

The event also featured food vendors — including the Evergreen Park Fire Department, which was grilling Polish sausages smothered in onions — a craft fair and face painting.

Youths dressed in firefighter gear and explored the roof and interior of a fire engine.

Among the attendees of Day in the Park was Evergreen Park native Kim Cunningham, who now lives in Homer Glen but still works in Evergreen and visits often for various occasions including the Independence Day fireworks and the annual Most Holy Redeemer carnival.

Photos by Jason Maholy

Jillian Curran, 6, and Thomas Murray, 7, both of Evergreen Park, check out the goats in the Fouad Samawi, 16, of Oak Lawn, Taylor Combs, 1½, and her father, Tom, of Evergreen Park, feed fills a balloon with helium. grass to a goat. petting zoo.

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News and events from our archives

50 Years Ago

July 4, 1963 Three-hundred ninety-six voters from Chicago Ridge rejected a proposal to issue $300,000 in bonds to finance three new parks that would cover about 35 acres of property. *** A Palos Heights man was one of three people arrested after a Bingo game was raided. The men were each charged with keeping a gambling house.

25 Years Ago

July 7, 1988 Construction for the new Tri-State Tollway interchange at 95th Street was scheduled to begin July 11. *** The Chicago Ridge Village Board voted to approved the proposal for repair work to be done on the railroad crossing at Central Avenue between 107th and 108th streets in response to the weakening rubber plates beneath the traffic crossing.

District 230’s new website appears to be ‘all grown up’

By Jeff Vorva The new District 230 website was scheduled to go live this week and preliminary comments before the launch were encouraging.

“It’s a completely different look,” District 230 spokeswoman Carla Erdey said. “Someone had described it to me as all grown up.

I was excited to hear that.”

Aside from the look, Erdey said the idea was to make it easier for residents to use.

“You can find information a lot more readily,” she said. “It’s a much more sophisticated look.

There are a lot of graphics and a lot more video and photo integration. We know that people communicate in different ways not just print and text.

“We’ll have really big and bold pictures because we think it’s im-

portant to highlight the faces of our students and staff. There will be an improved search function and staff directory so you can find the contact information of a staff member more easily.”

Access to the site is at district. d230.org.

Budget banter

The 2013 budget was amended at the board of education meeting last Thursday the district saved $350,000 due to lower replacement salaries and not replacing three staff members after 24 staff members retired and received back payments from the state.

They put that money to wipe out a $1.5 million debt to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 5+5 program, for non-certified (Continued on page 8)

Health care systems in trouble world-wide So why should you look out for your own health in as much as you are able?

I’m trying to keep up with the changes that are being revealed regarding our health care overhaul. I heard a shocking report on the radio last week that prompted this update. The report stated the director of health care in the United Kingdom claimed the health care system will collapse within the next six months unless they have serious reform.

The eye-opening report indicated 22 percent of British physician were under psychiatric care because they were overwhelmed by having to see 60 patients or more per day. Part of the reason for the collapse is that patients who should have been seen much earlier had been delayed, and their conditions worsened, requiring intensive hospital treatment.

Most of the needy patients were over 60. Uh oh.

What I discovered was astonishing. It’s not just happening in Great Britain, it’s happening in Germany and the entire European Union. Even the Swiss system has been having a difficult time. One of the reasons Switzerland has been handling

its health care more efficiently Someone else is going to pay for thus far is because it’s a small these waivers and other deals. I country of 8 million and has wonder who?

What concerns most of those closely observing the unveiling of the Affordable Care Act, or as we know it, “ObamaCare,” is that it appears it will not be affordable and it does not provide care as promised. The government announced at least 30 million Americans will still lack coverage under the new system. What? When it stringent immigration policies, was passed, we were told everyin that one must prove one has one would have low-cost coverage. gainful employment before en- Costs rise when insurance carritering the country. The people ers are forced to fund everything of Switzerland had 85 percent from birth control measures to private coverage when they began sex change operations. So where the program. are we headed when common We have nothing near that sense does not dictate that a and our large numbers cannot sex change operation including be compared to a country of 8 genital, facial surgery and breast million. Additionally, the Swiss surgery is not a medical procedure have limited immigration for the your neighbors should be required next 12 months, yet are concerned to pay for? about the shape of their health The program hasn’t been tocare system. tally implemented and the federal We should never have rushed government is warning us it really into a system that is failing across isn’t actually ready as planned. the world. In addition, numer- But it is already creating chaos ous waivers have been granted and hardship to average Amerito political contributors, and the cans across the nation. Americans administration has made a deal with the big pharmaceuticals.

Mixing it up for good health

By Dee Woods

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were promised insurance rates would drop $2,500 per year. There seems to be a little mistake in calculating, costs are actually rising and most insurance costs have increased appreciably. We were just notified one of our policies is going up 76.5 percent come October!

Additionally, many physicians are now unable to take any new Medicare patients. On June 15, United Press International reported there has been a reduction in primary care physicians across the United States, and fewer than 25 percent of medical students go into the field of primary care despite the existing federally funded graduate medical schools.

A survey of American doctors indicated many will retire when the new Affordable Care Act is totally implemented.

Some doctors are preparing by hiring nurse practitioners, but many patients want to see the doctor, not a nurse practitioner.

It’s human nature. If people are going to a doctor, they want to see a doctor. That would be my request, too.

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ideas for the treats, and most are based off of human design.

Tail-Waggers found great success this year, thanks to the large number of pet owners who brought their pooches to

the fair. Whenever there was a small crowd beginning to form in the middle of the street, there was always a dog being petted in the center of it.

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Fair every year,” said Margaret Coffey, who walking one of her black-and-white English setters, Joy. “The Street Fair is a great place for a dog to get exercise.”

(Continued from page 1) 1957 Chevy Bel-Air owned by Oak Lawn resident Joe Novak.

News of the car show spread beyond Hickory as several cars came from other towns.

“I was just driving around and I saw a sign advertising for a car show,” said Palos Hills resident Rich Dusterhoft while sitting next to his black 1965 Mustang. “It’s a nice place for it, and a nice time. I can’t wait to come back next year.”

Among most of the familiar crafters that set up shop every year, there were a few new faces. Tea Berrys Glass owned by Stephanie Thomas and Leanne Barry was one of the new additions. Using vintage glass found at garage sales, resale shops, and even family cupboards, Thomas and Barry use the materials they find to create cake plates, party tiers, and garden decorations.

“The idea originally started out as making gifts for the family, but then it just started to evolve to our own little business,” Barry said.

For their debut at the Street Fair and only their second year vending at craft shows, the ladies from Tea Berrys Glass were met with a lot of success.

“People keep coming up to us and asking us if we’re new to the fair,” Barry said. “They know that what we’re selling is different.”

Another vendor catered to a fuzzy, four-legged audience.

Tail-Waggers, owned by Wendy Lettvin and her husband, Howard, have been selling a buffet of dog treats for the past 12 years, and have built up a great reputation in the pet commuZachary Redini, 10, of Hickory Hills, cruises across Kasey meadow nity. Wendy Lettvin comes up Photos by Jason Maholy with all the different types of Salameh Abuelhawa (left), 2½, of Worth, and her sister, Talen, ride the Wind Jammer.

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David Kos, 4, of Justice, eats ice cream with the help of his mother, Eva.

Lockport resident Kieth Walker, of Kekes Fun Foods, dusts a funnel cake with powdered sugar.

Lydia Patts, 6, of Hickory Hills, sprays the fire hose.

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A ramblin’ man

By Don White Contributing Columnist Before I begin another tirade, please allow me to say how proud I was to witness the love of country that was on display over Decoration Day or, as it is now known, Memorial Day weekend. I really enjoyed watching the PBS program from Washington, D.C., hosted

by Joe Montegna and Gary Sinise. The program helps us remember the fallen from all conflicts and the wounded warriors from the most recent ones. It also stressed the need to reach out to those returning men and women who are having trouble adjusting back to civilian life. We are losing far too many of them after they come home to their loved ones.

“My God! My God! What will the country say?” That is my question as I again scan the headlines from the newspapers.

This is what President Obama should be saying, but he has not. He just seems to profess ignorance of the Benghazi cover-up, the IRS debacle, the shake down by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of companies and foundations to fund a drive to remind all of us to sign up for health care insurance or pay a penalty. And then there’s the seizure of phone records of the Associated Press reporters.

No, of course he did not say those words, they were spoken over 150 years ago by President Lincoln after he received word of the calamity that had befallen the Union Army at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va. Lincoln took hit after hit during the Civil War as the Union forces could not deliver a knockout blow to the Confederate cause and end the war.

As much as President Obama tries to emulate Mr. Lincoln, he fails miserably. In fact, he sounds more and more like Sergeant Schultz of “Hogan’s Heroes” with his “I know nothing” statements. Now, some in the news media have dared to compare him to Nixon and the Watergate scandal. There may be some degree of truth to the

comparison, but remember, no one died during Watergate.

How much more can we the people take? The news headlines tell the story of just how out of touch our leaders in Washington and Illinois are.

Many times I don’t even have to read the complete article, just the titles are enough to elevate my blood pressure.

With headlines like the following how can the average person continue to trust anything the government says or does? “Obama tries to put out fires.” “Emails show many Benghazi memo edits.” “Lying about Benghazi Raid.” “Benghazi should be more than a political buzzword.” “Emails: CIA behind Libya data — files suggest agency guided claims about Benghazi attacks.” “The Benghazi decisions” “Redacted truth, subjunctive outrage.”

“Richard Milhous Obama” was a cartoon caption that caught my eye. “Petraeus pivotal in Benghazi dispute.” “Durbin: GOP is targeting Clinton because of politics — McCain asks again for special panel to probe Libya attack.” “Obama: Benghazi debate a circus.”

Now, wait a minute, Mr. President. I take umbrage to your comment that the ongoing debate on what happened in Benghazi is becoming a circus.

Four Americans died in this debacle that was mishandled by your administration just two months before the presidential election. The facts have to come out and the American people are entitled to know what happened and how it happened.

We demand no less than a full accounting of this tragedy. The families of the four Americans that died need to know why this happened.

As President Truman said, “The buck stops here.” I believe he meant that whatever the problem was he was the man that had to answer to the American people for it.

Not so with President Obama.

Maybe the buck does stop at his desk, but the money just goes right into his campaign coffers as he continues to say, “I know nothing.”

Letters to the Editor Never mind the Supreme Court

Dear Editor: In spite of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision, marriage remains the union of husband and wife, a timeless and universal institution that connects children to their mother and father. All three branches of government, state and federal, should work to preserve our historic marriage laws — not undermine them.

Far too many people fail to understand the unique purpose and nature of marriage. It is the only relationship of interest to the government because it has the potential to produce children and is the best environment in which to raise the next generation of healthy and productive members of society.

It is deeply troubling to consider how these two rulings will advance the homosexual political agenda, and how it will lead to more anti-religious bigotry and persecution. While conservative people of faith and moral conscience should be able to freely exercise their religious beliefs, these newly manufac-

tured rights are increasingly being used to quash individual liberties.

Regardless of these decisions, the High Court does not have the power to change the reality that children deserve both a mom and a dad. We will continue to do all we can do to educate citizens on the importance of natural marriage for children and society.

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Another Perspective

A re-Declaration of Independence?

By Dr. Harold Pease Should the patriots once again have ability to rewrite the Declaration of Independence what would they say?

How might it be different?

Many have asked, “Is it time to restate the obvious? We have lost much of our liberty, as they had, from their elected government.”

There is no reason to believe that the committee, headed by Thomas Jefferson, would retract the base for the right of revolution from “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God”— definitely a higher level than mere man. Nor is there any reason to believe that they would retract “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Nor the right of revolution when all other means are exhausted, as they had, which is so eloquently stated in the remainder of the second paragraph. So we would expect them to retain the means of making revolution — the right to bear arms. The general theme of the last three paragraphs, that “in every stage of these Oppressions we have Petitioned for Redress” and “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor,” would be retained as well.

What is, however, perplexing is how many of the listed oppressions — the causes of the American Revolution — have returned in our day. Jefferson targeted the King for the oppressions but Parliament, an elected body, was actually responsible for most of them as is Congress in our day. These include: “He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent

hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.” This would be our unelected federal bureaucracy today, 2.8 million strong.

The $50 million for IRS parties and $70 million for IRS bonuses in 2013 come to mind. We have yet to hire the 16,000 new folks to administer our socialized medicine (Obamacare) programs, yet another enormous swarm “to eat out our substance.”

These officers live off the wealth produced by others.

“He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.” Bradley tanks were used against the Branch Davidian Church during the Clinton Administration, and FEMA and the federalized National Guard were used in New Orleans during the hurricane Katrina under George W. Bush.

The recently passed National Defense Authorization Act legalizes military kidnapping of American citizens thought by the President and military to be “terrorist” and shipped to Guantanamo Bay and detained without trial indefinitely. Civil power was/is told to be secondary or non-existent in these examples.

“He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Act of pretended Legislation:” The United Nations was created by treaty. It’s law, often “foreign to our constitution” is becoming recognized universal law with authority to supersede national law.

The Supreme Court often references UN law to establish constitutionality of U.S. law. A pending case is the UN Small Arms Treaty which opponents of gun control fear will be

used to nullify our Second Amendment.

“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.” Anytime a president offers money to a foreign country by way of treaty, as did President Jimmy Carter in the Panama Canal Treaty, he is taxing us without our consent. Only the House of Representatives, which is excluded from treaty making, can raise a bill of revenue. When the Senate, which is supposed to approve all treaties, and the President offer money in a treaty it “imposes taxes on us without our consent.”

Today presidents offer reams of money to foreign countries without a thought to asking the people first, as required by the Constitution.

“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial

by Jury.” The National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law on New Years Eve 2011 by President Barack Obama, potentially removes trial by jury altogether for citizens thought by the president to be terrorists. A term never defined. If a trial is held at all it will be out of the country and in a military court — without the benefit of the Bill of Rights.

“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.” Once again the NDAA transports us secretly, unbeknown to our friends and family and potentially without notice to civil authorities, to Cuba for indefinite detention.

Nothing that the British did to us in 1776 was more drastic than this.

“For…altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments.” Our government has been moving from a republic to a democracy and now into socialism for many decades led by both major political parties.

At least Barack Obama was honest with us when he promised to “fundamentally change” our government if elected.

“For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.” Our legislatures have been suspended when five things, now very common, happen: 1) when Congress usurps the powers of state governments to themselves, 2) when Congress allows an unelected bureaucracy to add sometimes thousands, of new regulations to a new law, 3) when the President makes law by executive order, 4) when the President appoints so-called Czars to administer programs and write new law for areas where the Constitution never gave the federal government any jurisdiction, 5) and when the Supreme Court rules in such a way as to create new law as in Obamacare.

I suppose the “tories” in our day would argue, as they did then, “But our elected government gave us all these laws” (oppressions), thus it is okay because “we did it to ourselves.”

That argument was made then as well but fortunately it did not keep the rest of us, the patriots, from revolting nonetheless. Let us revolt by our vote to once again remove the returning offending tyranny and oppressions. Please share.

Dr. Harold Pease is an expert on the United States Constitution. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He has taught history and political science from this perspective for over 25 years at Taft College. To read more of his weekly articles, please visit www.LibertyUnderFire.org.

Inside the First Amendment

A right for the religious is a right for the nonreligious

By Charles C. Haynes Government in America must be neutral among religions and neutral between religion and non-religion — at least that’s how the U.S. Supreme Court interprets the Establishment clause of the First Amendment.

But escalating conflicts involving government treatment of the nonreligious — atheists and humanists — reveal that far too many government officials are confused and conflicted about the meaning of “neutrality.”

In this month alone, an atheist monument stirred controversy in Florida, an atheist applicant for citizenship was instructed to join a church, and a congressional committee nixed atheist chaplains.

Let’s start with the first-ever atheist monument, a 1,500pound bench erected alongside a Ten Commandments monument in front of the Bradford County Courthouse in Starke, Florida.

After a local Christian group installed the Ten Commandments monument last year, American Atheists sued to have it removed.

When county officials refused, the atheist group decided to put up a counter-monument featuring quotations from various American founders about church-state separation and

passages from the Bible describing punishments for violating the Ten Commandments.

Bradford County set the stage for this confrontation in 2011 when it designated the space a “free speech forum” in order to allow a local Christian group to put up a Ten Commandments display.

But county officials soon realized that once the courthouse courtyard is open to one, it must be open to all.

American Atheists, of course, would rather have no monuments on government property.

But if you can’t beat them, join them.

The tactic of putting an atheist message next to a religious message puts governments on notice that any attempt to promote religion on public property will be answered by demands for equal treatment from the non-religious.

The pushback from atheists in places like Bradford County is triggered by the fact that equal treatment for the non-religious is difficult to come by in a society where religion is often privileged.

Consider the cruel choice faced

by Margaret Doughty, a Britishborn atheist who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services informed Doughty earlier this month that unless she joined a church her application for naturalized citizenship would

be denied.

Doughty ran into this roadblock because she can’t in good conscience swear that she is willing “to take up arms to defend the United States.”

The government, it turns out, routinely grants conscientious objectors exemption from this oath — but only if they belong to a religion that opposes the bearing of arms.

This policy puts atheists and humanists seeking citizenship — but who have moral objections to war — in the unfair and unjust position of either joining a church or being denied American citizenship.

What makes this particularly galling is that the Supreme Court made clear years ago that draftees with moral and philosophical beliefs that impose a duty not to participate in war must be granted conscientious objector status on the same basis as those with traditional religious convictions (Welsh v. United States, 1970).

After letters of protest from the American Humanist Association and other groups representing atheists and humanists, the immigration service backed down this week — and Margaret Doughty is now an American citizen.

Immigration officials may finally understand the meaning of equal treatment for the non-

religious. But many members of Congress have yet to learn this First Amendment lesson.

Last week, the House Armed Services Committee voted down an amendment to the defense bill that would have authorized atheist and humanist chaplains in the military.

Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist chaplains serve in all branches of the military. But a majority of the members of the Armed Services Committee apparently believe that the non-religious don’t have the same needs as the religious for counseling, support and community.

These and many other clashes involving atheists fighting for equal treatment could be avoided if government officials understood that religious liberty isn’t just for the religious.

As guaranteed by the First Amendment, religious liberty is built on a simple, but profound, principle: A right for one is a right for all.

Charles C. Haynes is director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Web: www.religiousfreedomeducation.org<http:// www.religiousfreedomeducation. org> Email: chaynes@freedomforum.org<mailto:chaynes@ freedomforum.org>.

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Plan ahead for financial Independence Day This week, we celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, sparklers, picnics and parades.

Amidst the hoopla, though, it’s always important to reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy in this country. And as an individual, you may want to use the occasion to think of another type of independence you’d like to enjoy — financial independence.

In some ways, we are living in a time when attaining financial freedom is more difficult than it has been for quite a while.

We’re still recovering from the bursting of the housing bubble and the lingering effects of the Great Recession. Furthermore, wage stagnation is a real problem. In fact, median income for working-age households — those headed by someone under age 65 — actually slid 12.4 percent from 2000 to 2011. Taken together, these factors certainly impose challenges on anyone seeking to become financially independent and eventually enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Still, you need to do everything

you can to put yourself on the path to financial independence.

For starters, make full use of whatever resources are available to you. If you have a 401(k) or similar retirement plan at work, try to contribute as much as you can possibly afford — and every time you get a raise in salary, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

Also, within your 401(k) or similar plan, choose an investment mix that offers you the chance to achieve the growth you will need to make progress toward

the type of retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

In addition to contributing to your 401(k), you can also take advantage of another retirement account: a traditional or Roth IRA. Like a 401(k), a traditional IRA grows tax deferred, while a Roth IRA can grow tax free, provided you meet certain conditions. Plus, you can fund your IRA with virtually any type of investment, including stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and Treasury securities.

What else can you do to help yourself move toward financial independence? For one thing, don’t become dependent on “hot tips” or other questionable financial advice about The Next Big Thing in the investment world from so-called experts who often have poor prognostication records. Even more importantly, though, their advice may simply be inappropriate for your needs and risk tolerance.

Finally, consider these two suggestions: Maintain adequate liquidity and keep your debt lev-

els as low as possible. By having enough cash reserves to cover unexpected costs, such as a major car repair or a new air-conditioning unit, you won’t have to dip into your long-term investments. And by keeping your debt payments down, you’ll have a stronger cash flow, which means you’ll have more money available to save and invest for your future.

Each one of these suggestions will require a commitment on your part, along with a clear focus on your goal of financial independence — there just aren’t any “short cuts.” But with a consistent effort, you can keep moving along on your journey toward your own Financial Independence Day. 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.

The Fourth of July: America counts On this day in 1776, the Dec- John Adams (second President) laration of Independence was and Thomas Jefferson (third approved by the Continental President). Both died on the 50th Congress, setting the 13 colo- anniversary of signing the Declanies on the road to freedom as ration (July 4, 1826). There are 12 a sovereign nation. As always, this counties nationwide named Admost American of holidays will ams and 26 named Jefferson. be marked by parades, fireworks • Robert Livingston, who repand backyard barbecues across resented New York, was on the the country.

Committee of Five that drafted 2.5 million — In July 1776, the Declaration of Independence the estimated number of people but was recalled by his state beliving in the newly independent fore he could sign it. Livingston nation.

County, N.Y., was home to an 316.2 million — The nation’s estimated 64,810 people as of estimated population on this July July 1, 2012.

Fourth.

• Representing Georgia in 1776 56 — Number of signers to the were Button Gwinnett, Lyman Declaration of Independence.

Hall and George Walton. Gwin Benjamin Franklin, John Ad- nett County, Ga. (842,046), Hall ams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger County, Ga. (185,416) and Walton Sherman and Robert R. Livings- County, Ga. (84,575) were named ton comprised the Committee of for these signers.

Five that drafted the Declaration. • Charles Carroll, who repreJefferson, regarded as the stron- sented Maryland, was the last gest and most eloquent writer, surviving member of the signers wrote most of the document. of the Declaration. He died in It’s also worth noting that: 1832 at the age of 95. Carroll • John Hancock, President County, Md., named for him, of the Second Continental Con- had an estimated population of gress, was the first signer. This 167,217 as of July 1, 2012. merchant by trade did so in an • Roger Sherman, who worked entirely blank space making it as a land surveyor and lawyer, the largest and most famous sig- represented Connecticut. Today, nature — hence the term John there are an estimated 30,445 surHancock, which is still used to- veyors, cartographers and photoday as a synonym for signature. grammetrists employed full time, There are 7,354,043 businesses year-round, and 840,813 lawyers with paid employees in the U.S., employed full time, year-round according to the 2011 County nationwide, according to the 2011 Business Patterns.

American Community Survey.

• Benjamin Franklin (age 70), • Nelson County, Va. (14,827) who represented Pennsylvania, and Wythe County, Va. (29,251) was the oldest of the signers. were named for two of the six • Franklin County, Pa., had an signers who represented the state Tony Dunst estimated population ofwith 151,275 of Virginia — Thomas Nelson Jr. as of July 1, 2012. Edward Rut- and George Wythe. ledge (age 26), of South Carolina, $218.2 million — The value was the youngest. of fireworks imported from China • Two future presidents signed, in 2012, representing the bulk

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A memorable tussle stack in the tournament with about in Tunica 55 players left.

Back in the days when no cell I took my time and started to phones were allowed at the table, I wonder what type of hand Billy used to bring a journal with me to could have in this spot. The more some tournaments and write entries I thought about it, the louder the when I had the time. Looking alarm bells in my head rang. I knew through one of those journals Billy didn’t want to tangle with with Tonythat Dunst not long ago, I found something me. I knew he would smooth-call my inspirational and educational. raise if he had A-K and position on This entry was written during a me. I also concluded that he thought tournament in Tunica, Miss., and I would never be able to put him became part of an article I wrote on aces or kings in this situation for a 2005 issue of Card Player from the way he played it. magazine. It was about a hand I After about five minutes, I was played against one of my biggest approximately 92 percent sure he rivals, legendary pro Billy Duarte, had me beat. Before making my with Tony who died in 2006: finalDunst decision, I did consider a Billy is definitely one of the couple of other factors. One thing toughest players on the tournament I took into consideration was my circuit, and I truly admire him dominant stack at the table and the and have learned quite a bit from flow of the game at that point. I had watching him play. The blinds were been building my stack consistently, $1,000-$2,000 with a $300 ante, I without much confrontation, and was still playing very aggressively, was winning lots of blinds and and Billy was to my immediate left. antes. I was pretty sure I was He had not played a single hand beaten anyway and decided not against me up to this point, and to gamble. was playing the same tight, solid I folded the queens face up and style as Robert Williamson III. I also begged Billy to show his hand. He suspected that he might have been showed me the Ad, and I muttered waiting for an opportunity to make something like, “If you don’t show a big play on me at this point. me the other card, I’ll jump into Everyone folded to me in the the river!” He then flipped over cutoff seat, and I raised it to $5,000 the Ah. with pocket queens. Billy glanced Making a great laydown like that at his hand, grabbed some chips, had a huge effect on me. It boosted shook his head very discreetly, my confidence and proved to myself looked back at his hand, and then that I was in the zone. announced that he was moving all (Scott Fischman is a professional in for $45,000. poker in both the live and online Both blinds folded, and it was poker worlds. He has won two another $40,000 for me to call. I had World Series of Poker bracelets $75,000 in chips at the beginning of and has accumulated nearly the hand. At first, this seemed like $3 million in career earnings. an automatic call. If I called and lost, He is also the author of the I would still have $30,000, which poker book “Online Ace.” Send was about average at the time, and your poker questions to him at if I called and won, I would have a pokerquestions@gmail.com or on 2-1 chip lead on the second-biggest Twitter: @scottfischman88.)

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of all U.S. fireworks imported ($227.3 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $11.7 million in 2012, with Israel purchasing more than any other country ($2.5 million). $231.8 million — The value of U.S. manufacturers’ shipments of fireworks and pyrotechnics (including flares, igniters, etc.) in 2007. $3.8 million — In 2012, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags. The vast majority of this amount ($3.6 million) was for U.S. flags made in China. $614,115 — Dollar value of U.S. flags exported in 2012.

Mexico was the leading customer, purchasing $188,824 worth. $302.7 million — Dollar value of shipments of fabricated flags, banners and similar emblems by the nation’s manufacturers in 2007, according to the latest published economic census statistics.

59 — Fifty-nine places contain the word “liberty” in the name.

Pennsylvania, with 11, has more of these places than any other state. Of the 59 places nationwide containing “liberty” in the name, four are counties: Liberty County, Ga. (65,471), Liberty County, Fla. (8,276), Liberty County, Mont.

(2,392) and Liberty County, Texas (76,571). One place has “patriot” in its name. Patriot, Ind., has an estimated population of 209.

The most common patrioticsounding word used within place names is “union” with 136. Pennsylvania, with 33, has more of these places than any other state. Other words most commonly used in place names are Washington (127), Franklin (118), Jackson (96) and Lincoln (95). $109.8 billion — Dollar value of

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Geriatric program at LCM Little Company of Mary Hospital on June 10 hosted an orthopedic community conference entitled “Achy Breaky Parts.” The one-day orthopedic conference was led by a team of Little Company orthopedic specialists and included a vitamin D screening.

Little Company at the event also announced the launch of the Geriatric Fracture Program, the only one of its kind in the Chicago area. The multidisciplinary program is designed to optimally diagnose and treat hip fractures in geriatric patients.

The goal is to quickly identify geriatric hip fracture patients and then transition them into surgery to improve outcomes and reduce the risk of complications.

trade last year between the United States and the United Kingdom, making the British, our adversary in 1776, our sixth-leading trading partner today.

65.9 million — Number of all Here, Dr. Basel Al-Aswad, chairman of the Department of Orthohogs and pigs on March 1, 2013. pedics, presents the Geriatric Fracture Program.

Chances are that the pork hot dogs and sausages consumed on the Fourth of July originated in Iowa. The Hawkeye State was home to 20.3 million hogs and pigs. North Carolina (8.9 million) and Minnesota (7.8 million) were also homes to large numbers of pigs.

6.3 billion pounds — Total estimated production of cattle and calves in Texas in 2012. Chances are good that the beef hot dogs, steaks United Trust Bank (as of July 2) and burgers on your backyard grill came from the Lone Star State,

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Nine years later, still going strong In July 2004, the first article about the health benefits of wine was published in the newspaper.

The editor at the time — Jason Maholy, who is still the editor — thought it was an interesting subject and decided to print it. The articles continued, and soon began to include the health benefits and miraculous medicinal qualities of not only wine but fruits, vegetables, herbs and other whole, natural foods.

This was not the first time articles about the health benefits of wine and other medicinal foods was ever published, but it is safe to say the media scarcely covered the subject nine years ago. When we read the sporadic article, it was usually about how some new study determined something we knew was bad for you was bad for you. The great properties of natural foods was not widely recognized, but it is obvious to me that other people read our articles and woke up. Today, you cannot make it through any publication any day of the week without seeing an article about food and how it relates to health. These stories are in newspapers and magazines, and on TV.

that a clean colon contributes to good health.

Once in a while this article will miss a week, for whatever reason, and when that happens people notice. We get phone calls asking ‘what happened to The Wine Guy?’ Thank you for your concern and for your readership, I am doing well and going strong. The popularity of this column is nothing less than astounding, and with the help of divine providence may it continue to help educate and entertain you for many more years.

A great many thanks must be given to editor Jason Maholy, who saw that I had knowledge to offer that is helpful to many people who are trying to live healthier lives.

We also called attention to the importance of cleansing the colon by eating whole, fibrous foods — in other words, fruits and vegetables. This is so crucial to health because the sludge the can build up in the gut contributes to constipation, sickness and chronic illness. Since this article began appearing in this paper, it has become common knowledge through other media

Anthony Scarano is not a doctor.

He is an 88-year-old 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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Death Notice John Harvey

John McPherson Cameron Harvey, 83, of Palos Hills.

Beloved husband of the late Rhoda; devoted father of Mark (Terese) Harvey and Robin (Victor) Landeros; loving grandfather of Jack and Peyton Harvey and Noah and Myles Landeros.

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

Class Reunions A boy holds out his hand as a capuchin monkey approaches him during the Worth Park District’s The Kelly High School Class first Mother-Son Rampage, held last Friday at the Terrace Centre. of 1963 is planning a 50th reunion for this fall. The planning committee is seeking classmates.

For more information or to have your name placed on the distribution list for the formal invitation contact Bernadette (Bernie) Petrauskas at (630) 469-9418 or bernptrsks@yahoo.com.

Monkey business Primates and other creatures star in Worth

By Jessie Molloy Correspondent The Worth Park District’s Terrace Centre played host to creatures including a monkey and a chimpanzee last Friday at the district’s first ever “Mother-Son Rampage.”

Thirteen boys between 2 and 9 years old and their mothers attended the event, which included play time in bounce houses, refreshments and the highlight — an animal presentation by Monkeys and More Exotic Animal Rescue. Chicago residents Ed and Annette Parzygnat, who run the operation out of their home, use the shows as means of educating people about exotic animals and the potential dangers of keeping them as house pets.

The park district organized the event this after a successful daddydaughter dance earlier in the year, according to district athletic supervisor Kara Jelderks.

“We thought it would be fun to even it out with something for the boys and moms,” Jelderks said. “We wanted to try something different, and we figured the boys would like the animal theme.”

Attendees got the chance to pet Tommy, a 30-year-old tortoise; Larry, a black-throated monitor lizard; and a bunny named Pat.

Health Scan School, sports physicals at Palos Immediate Care Palos Community Hospital is offering discounted school and sports physicals by board-certified physicians for $40 at the Palos Immediate Care Center, 15300 West Ave., in Orland Park.

The center is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. No appointment is needed.

The physical includes an exam by a physician, urinalysis and completion of required forms. Immunizations are not included. Bring any required forms for completion with you. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

A tarantula crawls on a youth’s shirt at the Mother-Son All forms of payment are being Rampage. accepted.

For more information, call 460Some of the boys who were feel- ger turnout.”

5550. ing more adventurous let Terry, Boys and their mothers enjoyed a Chilean rose tarantula, hitch a the interactive presentation. ride on their shirts and feed seed “It was a good program,” said with their bare hands to a capuchin Gina Rocush of Worth. “It was monkey named Ajax. very educational and my son re The star of the show was Lisa ally enjoyed it.”

(Continued from page 4) Marie, a 6-year-old chimpanzee. Gill Pezdek thought the event The chimp fascinated the youths was fun and educational.

To better understand what as she did tricks and “answered “It’s something really cool that an overwhelming project it is questions” for Ed and Annette. Lisa they put together,” Pezdek said. to provide health care coverMarie ate applesauce and a peanut “It was a fun activity. It let them age to over 315 million people, butter sandwich like a person, and interact with other kids but learn one must understand that our pointing at parts of her body when too with the animal show.” new Medicaid rolls alone have asked to identify them. increased 23 percent since late “I think it went really well,” 2008. Medicaid, the program set Jelderks said after the one-hour up for low-income residents, has show. “We’ll probably do it again an enrollment of 72.6 million next year and hopefully get a big-

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Green Faith

United By Faith is one of 11 new congregations nationwide that have been accepted into the Green Faith Certification Program (greenfaith.org), through which religious institutions of all faiths and denominations commit to being leaders in environmental stewardship. United by Faith will during a two-year period engage in a variety of initiatives to be more environmentally conscious within the walls of their spiritual community, to deepen the awareness among their congregation of the relationship between their spiritual beliefs and environmental responsibility and to provide youth and adult education on how individuals can live in greater harmony with Mother Earth. For more information call Bonnie Osborne at 424-6301 or email ubfelca@sbcglobal.net.

Bible School

Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave. in Oak Lawn, will hold the “Everywhere Fun Fair” Vacation Bible School July 29 to Aug. 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Each day will feature games, crafts, Bible stories and music with dance moves. Children 4 years old through fifth grade are welcome. Cost is $5 per child for the week. Register at http://2013. cokesburyvbs.com/pilgrimfaithvbs

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Classical Music

“Of the Soul: Music for Strings and Woodwinds” will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. in Palos Hills. The program will include works by Corelli, Massenet, Mozart, Piazzola, Poulenc, Sibelius, Widor and others. Admission is a free will offering. For more information call James Grzadzinski at 974-3336, Ext. 245.

Bishop in Palos

Sacred Heart Church in Palos Hills in will present the Rev. Alberto Rojas, auxiliary bishop of Chicago and Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate III, as celebrant and homilist for Solemn Choral Evening Prayer I of the Assumption at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. A Choral Prelude will begin at 6:45 p.m.

VBS

Oak Lawn Bible Church will hold its annual free Vacation Bible School July 22 to 26 at the church, 9435 S. 54th Ave. The program will run from 9:30 to noon daily and is open to children in kindergarten through those entering fifth grade.

This year’s program is “Colossal Coaster World.” Children need not be members of the church to attend.

The program is free. For more information and to register call 857-9800 or visit oaklawnbible.org.

Heading to San Diego

Erdey and Superintendent James Gay will give a presentation on the district’s S4 Initiative, also known support staff with a minimum of as Successful Schools, Successful 20 years of certified service and a Students, Monday at the National minimum age of 50.

School Public Relations Association in San Diego.

“That program was at a 7.5 The initiative started in 2009 and percent interest rate,” Board had programs and seminars that President Richard Nogal said. hit hard on preparing students for “Since the state made another the real word via talks with people tardy payment and some funds in various occupations. were available we thought it would “Various superintendents and be prudent to retire that debt that [public relations representatives] had a high interest rate.” from around the country and Can Assistant Superintendent of ada come together and share the business Steve Langert said best practices and what’s going on,” by paying off the debt now Erdey said. “Dr. Gay and I will share the district will save close to our stories about the S4 Initiative $500,000. so that others can learn.”

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people. That’s more than the entire population of France or the United Kingdom! That’s just our low-income population! Medicare is being cut by $500 million, to start, to accommodate Medicaid.

There is so much more, but not enough newspaper space. Just watch it unfold before your eyes and see what your new insurance rates are going to be considering the restrictions and demands of ObamaCare.

We already know our old private system had its shortcomings,

but the new system has already been shown to be even less appealing. For that reason, I suggest we all make whatever attempts we can to attain good health. There are times when we all need hospitals and medical attention, but the pickins are going to be slim, especially for senior citizens.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given that on 8-11-13, a sale will be held at Best Way Auto Care, 2225 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL. 60160, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given that on 8-4-13, a sale will be held at Best Way Auto Care, 2225 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL. 60160, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given that on 8-4-13, a sale will be held at Des Plaines Honda, 550 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL. 60016, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Donta Davis 2005 Honda VIN# 1HFSC52325A210370 Lien Amount: $11,874.38

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Retire Smart

By Jill Schlesinger

Bonds away! How to protect against rising interest rates

Mayo Clinic

Cochlear implants a good next step when hearing aids are no longer effective DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve had hearing aids for decades, but they haven’t been very effective for the last year or so. My doctor recommends a cochlear implant and said I may have an even better result with one in each ear.

Is it necessary to have two?

ANSWER: A cochlear implant may be a good next step if you have severe hearing loss and difficulty understanding speech even with hearing aids. It’s important that you work with a specialist in hearing loss and hearing aids (audiologist) and/ or a doctor who specializes in disorders of the ears, nose and throat (ENT) to evaluate your situation and needs.

After age 40, a person’s hearing can start to decline. This is often due to inevitable changes that occur in the inner ear over time.

Genetics and noise exposure can also contribute to hearing loss.

After a certain point, hearing aids may no longer be effective for some people. When that happens, a cochlear implant may help a person hear much better.

A cochlear implant is a small electronic device for people who have severe hearing loss. The device bypasses the damage in the inner ear and allows many patients to hear well again. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, approximately 219,000 people worldwide have cochlear implants. In the United States, roughly 43,000 adults and 28,000

children have the devices.

Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sounds, cochlear implants work by bypassing the damaged portions of the ear to stimulate the auditory nerve. Signals generated by the implant are sent by way of the auditory nerve to the brain, which recognizes the signals as sound.

A cochlear implant has outside and inside parts. The outside part, called a sound processor, is essentially a miniature computer.

The inside part is an electrode array, which is inserted into the inner ear (cochlea) by an ENT surgeon. The operation generally takes from 1 1/2 to 2 hours per implant and the device is surgically implanted under a general anesthetic. Patients are normally able to go home the same day or the day after surgery.

Patients considering cochlear implants should understand that hearing with an implant device is not exactly the same as normal hearing. Sounds that are conveyed through a cochlear implant have been described differently. Some people say it sounds like an electronic voice or like Mickey Mouse. The sounds differ from patient to patient.

Patients need time to learn how to hear with the implant.

The time and the experience also differ among patients. Once patients become accustomed to the implant, they can usually hear and understand speech

and environmental sounds.

Newer devices and processing strategies (using different ways to stimulate the electrode that transforms speech to electrical stimuli) allow many patients to hear better in noisy environments and even swim with their cochlear implant.

Although most patients do fine with just one cochlear implant, bilateral implants (one for each ear) are becoming more common.

The main benefit of bilateral implants is sound localization, which helps patients detect where a sound is coming from. For example, if someone behind you was talking, you would be able to detect that person’s location more easily than if you had a cochlear implant in one ear only.

Bilateral implants also improve speech understanding in a variety of situations, including when background noise is present.

Patients often say that the sound quality is better in stereo and is a big improvement compared to having just one cochlear implant. — Sarah Oakley, Au.D., Audiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Ariz.

(Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic is an educational resource and doesn’t replace regular medical care. E-mail a question to medicaledge@mayo.edu , or write: Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic, c/o TMS, 2010 Westridge Drive, Irving, TX 75038. For more information, visit www. mayoclinic.org.)

The Kid’s Doctor

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Coxsackie virus is going around again Coxsackie virus is rampant once again! I’ve seen too many kids to count (TMKTC) with symptoms of coxsackie virus and the classic skin rash associated with “hand, foot and mouth disease.” Many parents are telling me that their day care centers are having outbreaks, which is what typically happens at this time of year.

Like many viruses, coxsackie can make some children quite miserable, while others have very few symptoms but are contagious and can shed the virus to others.

The best prevention to prevent spreading the illness is good, oldfashioned hand washing.

The classic symptoms of “hand, foot and mouth disease” are a fever, sore throat and a rash, which looks like small red spots or even a bit

of a blister, occurring on a child’s palms, soles and often in their throats, causing pain. We’re also seeing many children with a rash on their buttocks and legs, as well.

The rash is often confused with diaper rash if there are no other associated symptoms.

Coxsackie virus typically lasts 3-7 days. While some children are terribly cranky and uncomfortable, and will even drool rather than “swallow their own spit,” others seem to not even notice the rash on their hands or feet. The treatment is totally symptomatic, which means acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever and discomfort and keeping your child well hydrated.

Most kids don’t have a great appetite when they have a sore throat (do you?), so I’m a big believer in Popsicles, Slurpees, ice cream, frozen yogurt, shaved ice,

ice pops and the like. You just want to make sure your child is hydrated during the illness, so “food rules” can be tossed out for a few days.

If your child has a fever, he/she needs to stay home until they’re fever free for 24 hours. They may then return to school, day care and other activities.

Thankfully, adults rarely get this illness, as we have developed immunity over the years.

Interestingly, I just read and an article about a trial of coxsackie virus vaccine given to children in China which proved to be quite successful in preventing serious coxsackie disease. Stay tuned for more about this in coming years.

(Dr. Sue Hubbard is a nationally known pediatrician and co-host of “The Kid’s Doctor” radio show.

Submit questions at www.kidsdr. com.)

When investors look back at the spring of 2013, they may say it was the moment when the bond market finally shifted and a new trend of higher interest rates emerged. It appears that the long-awaited reversal of the bond market has begun. In early May, the yield of the 10-year Treasury hovered at just above 1.6 percent.

While that wasn’t the all-time low (which was 1.379 percent in July 2012), it was pretty close.

We have all known that bond yields would have to rise, eventually. We’ve known that at some point the fear of the financial crisis would recede, the economic recovery would become self-sustaining and the Fed would stop purchasing bonds. Whenever that occurred, the 30-year bull market in bonds would come to an end, pushing down prices and increasing yields.

Many bond market moves look benign in the rear-view mirror, but they can feel pretty dramatic in real time. The rise in 10-year yields, from 1.62 percent at the beginning of May to a 14-month high of 2.31 percent in mid-June, might not seem like a big deal — just 0.69, right? But it’s important to realize that it’s a 40 percent move in just 6 weeks!

What does that kind of move mean for your portfolio? It means that many of your bond positions have lost value, because as interest rates rise, the price of bonds drops. The magnitude of your hit is partially tied to the duration of the holding. Duration risk measures the sensitivity of a bond’s price to a one percent change in interest rates.

The higher a bond’s (or a bond fund’s) duration, the greater its sensitivity to interest

History of the World

By Mark Andrews July 4: ON THIS DATE in 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

In 1826, John Adams, the second president of the United States, died in Quincy, Mass. On the same day, Thomas Jefferson, the third president, died at his Monticello home in Virginia.

July 5: ON THIS DATE in 1947, Larry Doby signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians baseball team, becoming the first AfricanAmerican player in the American League. In 1954, Elvis Presley’s first commercial recording session took place at Sun Records in Memphis, Tenn.

July 6: ON THIS DATE in 1535, Sir Thomas More was beheaded after refusing to join the Church of England. In 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African-American tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title, defeating fellow American Darlene Hard.

July 7: ON THIS DATE in 1865, four people were hanged in Washington, D.C., for conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Lincoln and other leading government officials. In 1930, construction began on Boulder Dam, later renamed Hoover Dam. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1937, navigator Fred Noonan disappeared with aviatrix Amelia Earhart over the Pacific Ocean while they were trying to fly around the world.

This week’s question: In 1950, which American general was named commander-in-chief of United Nations forces in Korea?

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

rate changes. This means that fluctuations in price, whether positive or negative, will be more pronounced. Short-term bonds generally have shorter durations and are less sensitive to movements in interest rates than longer-term bonds. The reason is that bonds with longer maturities are locked in at a lower rate for a longer period of time.

For those of you who own individual bonds, the price fluctuations that occur before your bonds reach maturity may be unnerving, but if you hold them to maturity, you can expect to receive the face value of the bond.

If you own a bond fund, it may be scary to see the net asset value (NAV) of the fund drop when rates increase. To soothe you a bit, remember that when NAV falls, the bonds within the fund should continue to make the stated interest payments. As the bonds within the fund mature or are sold, they can be replaced with higher-yielding bonds, which could create more income for you in the future. Additionally, if you are reinvesting interest and dividends back into the fund, you may benefit from purchasing shares at lower prices.

To help protect your portfolio against the eventual rise in interest rates, you may be tempted to sell all of your bonds.

But of course that would be market timing, and you are not going to fall for that, are you?

Here are some alternatives to a wholesale dismissal of the fixed income asset class: — Lower your duration: This can be as easy as moving from a longer-term bond into a shorter one. Of course, when you go

shorter, you will give up yield. It may be worth it for you to make a little less current income in exchange for diminished volatility in your portfolio.

— Use corporate bonds: Corporate bonds are less sensitive to interest-rate risk than government bonds. This does not mean that corporate bonds will avoid losses in a rising interest rate environment, but the declines are usually less than those for Treasuries.

— Explore floating-rate notes: Floating-rate loan funds invest in non-investment-grade bank loans whose coupons “float” based on the prevailing interest rate market, which allows them to reduce duration risk.

— Keep extra cash on hand: Cash, the ultimate fixed asset, can provide you with a unique opportunity in a rising interest rate market: the ability to purchase higher yielding securities on your own timetable.

So even if this truly is the turnaround in the bond market that we’ve all been waiting for, there’s no reason to be afraid.

Just pay closer attention to your bond holdings, and know how to protect yourself from rising rates!

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmy-nominated, Senior Business Analyst for CBS News.

A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@jillonmoney.com.)

Travel Troubleshooter

By Christopher Elliott

Who’s to blame for an ‘invalid’ reservation number?

Q: I recently pre-paid for a rental car using Priceline’s “name your own price” option.

I was given a car through Avis — or at least that’s what I thought.

When we landed in RaleighDurham International Airport, I went to the Avis counter and showed them my reservation. But the agent said my number was “invalid.” He said it had already been used in Chicago in 2007, and that the reservation number couldn’t be used again.

I called Priceline, and a representative apologized, but said he couldn’t help us.

So I made a new reservation with Avis, paying $265 more than the original price of the car through Priceline. I’d like Priceline to refund the difference. Do you think I have a chance? — Jeff Williams, Newark, Del. A: Yes, I think you do. You paid for a rental car that you didn’t get. Obviously, Priceline and Avis shouldn’t be able to keep your money, and they need to cover the extra expenses you incurred as a result of their error.

But whose error was it? The difference between your “name your price” confirmation number and the Avis confirmation number, which were both on your reservation, is slight. Both are 11-digit numbers. Your Avis confirmation had three letters attached to the end.

It appears the counter agent read the wrong one, matching it to an existing reservation from 2007.

Could you have handled this differently? Maybe. You phoned Priceline and it couldn’t help you.

You might have also asked to speak with an Avis manager in Raleigh, and if that didn’t work, called the Avis reservation number for help. But you made a good-faith effort to resolve this before accepting the new, more expensive reservation.

I contacted Priceline on your behalf, and it worked with Avis to credit you the difference between your original, pre-paid reservation and the second one.

(Christopher Elliott is the author of “Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals” (Wiley). He’s also the ombudsman for National Geographic Traveler magazine and the co-founder of the Consumer Travel Alliance, a nonprofit organization that advocates for travelers. Read more tips on his blog, elliott.org or e-mail him at chris@elliott. org. Christopher Elliott receives a great deal of reader mail, and though he answers them as quickly as possible, your story may not be published for several months because of a backlog of cases.)

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Library Notes Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Public Library is at 9400 S. Troy Ave. The phone number is 422-8522 *** The Read to a Teen program for children in kindergarten through second grade will be at 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays through Aug. 1. Teens will encourage children to develop a reading habit. Children will have the opportunity to read aloud and play a reading game.

Each participating child will get a new book with every visit. Registration required. *** A crochet club for teens and adults will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 13. Beginners should bring an H/8 crochet hook; yarn will be provided. Non-beginners should bring a current project. Registration required. *** The library will be closed on Sundays until Sept. 8. *** The library is accepting donations of hardcover books, paperbacks, music CDs, videos and DVDs. Magazines, encyclopedias and textbooks are unacceptable. *** The library is accepting applications for exhibits at its Mini Maker Faire to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.

The event will celebrate the do-ityourself mind set by showcasing various projects in a show-andtell format. Submit projects at evergreenparklibrary.org. *** The library booth at the Evergreen Park Farmers Market will be offering samples of strawberry shortcake, strawberry recipes and strawberry themed stories and crafts from 10 to 11 a.m. at the market, 89th Street and Kedzie Avenue.

Green Hills

The Green Hills Public Library is at 8611 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills. The phone number is 5988446. *** The library is seeking teen volunteers to help with tis Summer Reading Program. Parental permission is required and volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Sign up at the library. For more information contact Youth Services at 598-8446, Ext. 117. *** The library offers IndieFlix.

Get unlimited access to Awardwinning independent movies, shorts, documentaries, and web series that can be viewed on a home computer or portable device. Go to greenhillslibrary.org to start streaming free movies. *** The library offers books for parents and teachers to borrow for a three-week period. Resources may be helpful for lesson planning and obtaining creative ideas.

Books are in the Youth Services Department. *** The library is collecting Legos to be used in a Lego club that will begin this summer. Bring donations to the library. *** The library offers the eBook platform 3M Cloud Library, and has a touch-screen Discovery Station where patrons can browse and checkout eBooks. Cloud eBooks can be read on most eReaders, computers, tablets and smart phones. Check out a 3M eReader at the circulation desk.

Visit greenhillslibrary.org to get started. *** The library has an eBook service, Axis 360, through which users can download bestselling eBooks for as many as 21 days directly onto a device using the Blio software application. Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Place holds on items that are checked out. Service is only available to Green Hills cardholders. To start browsing visit http://ghpl.axis360.baker-taylor. com. For more information call 598-8446. *** The library is collecting firstperson accounts of stories of military service to be donated to the Veteran History Project of the Library of Congress. The library is seeking photos, memoirs, and wartime diaries from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Call 598-8446 for more information. *** The library offers Freegal Music, a downloadable music service that provides access to the Sony Music Entertainment catalog.

The catalog offers hundreds of thousands of songs in more than 100 genres of music. *** The library’s Media on Demand program enables patrons to download best-selling and classic audiobooks, eBooks, music and video. No late fees. Works include best-selling novels, well-

known classics and self-improvement guides. For more information visit mediaondemand.org. *** The library has a scanner available to the public. Pictures, documents, etc., can be scanned and sent to an email, printer or USB device. *** The library offers TumbleBooks!, a collection of animated talking picture books with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, and read-alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation). Visit greenhills.lib.il.us or call 598-8446, Ext. 117, for more information.

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Library is at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The phone number is 422-4990. *** Donate gently-used books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Ongoing Book Sale at the Oak Lawn Public Library. 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 Reception Booth to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost five cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget. *** *** The library will offer a trip to the Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park in Chicago at 4:30 p.m. July 7 to listen to “A Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration,” during which the Grant Park Orchestra will perform songs from “Carousel,” “The King and I,” “Oklahoma,” “Showboat,” “The Sound of Music” and “South Pacific.”

There is a two-ticket limit per person. The cost is $15 per trip.

Trips are not wheelchair accessible. *** The library sponsors three adult writers groups that meet year-round. A general interest group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Writers interested in screen-writing meet from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

Budding children’s authors meet from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday each month. Meetings include readings, critiques and writing exercises. New members are welcome anytime. No registration required. *** The library is holding summer reading programs for children and adults. Children from preschool to eighth grade are invited to participate in “Dig Into Reading,” which will run through Aug. 3. Prizes, weekly crafts and contests will also be part of the program. Residents and children who attend Oak Lawn schools will be allowed to register for special programs with their library card.

High school students will be able to participate in a “Beneath the Surface” program For every 300 pages a student reads or listed to, he or she will receive a raffle ticket to apply towards the gift basket of his or he choice.

When a student reaches 1,800 pages, he or she will receive a pop culture button. For every 300 pages a student reads after 1,800 pages, students can enter additional raffles. Prizes include autographed books, a comic book fan basket, and more. Adults are able to read at their own pace through the “Dig into Reading” program. For every 300 pages read, adults can apply a raffle ticket to the gift basket of their choice. For every 600, they will receive two tickets, and so on.

When 1,800 pages are read, adults will receive a $5 gift card to Starbucks or the library’s BookWorm Café. Prize basket drawings will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6. *** The library would like to add photos of patrons reading or listening to library books to the library’s Pinterest page, pinter est.com/OakLawnPL. Send photos to jchurchill@olpl.org. *** Artist Kevin Luthardt is painting a mural in the Youth Services Department. Luthardt, the author and/or illustrator of eight picture books for children, has created more than 50 largescale murals in schools, libraries and many other venues. The “Imagination” themed mural will be complete by the end of May. Patrons are encouraged to visit the library to watch the transformation take place on the wall closest to the Raymond Avenue

entrance.

*** Donate your “gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library ongoing book sale. 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 Reception Booth 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 five cents each.

Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget. *** The library now offers movie check-out for free. Check-out periods are seven days with no renewals. Oak Lawn residents may check out up to 10 films at a time. *** The library offers “Temporary Online Patron Registration.” Fill out a registration form at oak lawnlibrary.org/librarycards2. shtml, and visit the Circulation Desk within 14 days to receive a permanent card. Proof of residency in Oak Lawn is required. *** The library has the newest and most popular titles and resources in its collection of eBooks, BluRay and DVDs (movies and TV series), CDs for a range of music interests, and hard copy books.

The library also has a language learning program and databases.

During September, new library card-holders will add a leaf to the tree in the Cook Avenue foyer and be eligible to enter a drawing for a book of their choice (one child prize and one adult/young adult prize up to $35 value each). Cards are available to Oak Lawn residents at the Circulation Desk. Bring an ID and proof of address. *** Books, tapes and CDs not found at the library can be requested online from another library. For more information call the Interlibrary Loan department or stop by the Help Desk on the first floor. *** “Images of America: Oak Lawn” by Oak Lawn Library local history coordinator Kevin Korst contains more than 200 photographs with captions and chapter introductions, and highlights the many aspects of Oak Lawn’s history including RoundUp Days and the 1967 Tornado.

The book is available for purchase at the library’s Reception Booth for $21.99 (cash or check). Book sales benefit the Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation. A corresponding photo exhibit is on display and features more than 100 historic Oak Lawn images and dozens of artifacts. The display is in the Local History Room on the library’s second floor. For more information contact Korst at 422-4990. *** The library offers “Accessible Archives,” an electronic resource available at oaklawnlibrary.org. Click on the “Research” tab and select the icon for “Accessible Archives.”

The collection features historic periodicals and books and provides eyewitness accounts and editorial observations of events, genealogical records, county histories and Godey’s “Lady’s Book” — a magazine published to entertain, inform and educate women of America. The Civil War collection is noteworthy and presents coverage based on various historical perspectives. *** The Freegal music service is available on the library’s website, oaklawnlibrary.org. Patrons may download up to three songs a week from the Sony catalog with their library card. Freegal includes millions of songs and requires no software to install.

Files that can be played on any device including iPods. For more information visit oaklawnlibrary. org.

Worth

The library subscribes to Zinio, an online magazine stand that enables patrons to read magazines on computers, tablets or phones using web browsers and apps. Must have Worth Library card. Zinio is accessible at worthlibrary.com. *** The library offers Try-It Illinois, which allows access to 300 free databases from more than 40 vendors. Access Try-It at worthlibrary. com (login and password is available at the library).

Submitted Photo

Gift for the Lakota Oak Lawn High School social worker Carol Gustafson (left) and registrar Dawn Pietruszynski display a token of appreciation they received from Lakota Circle for the school’s collection of slightly-used winter coats.

Gustafson annually sponsors a coat drive and this year donated the coats to Lakota Circle. The organization provides clothing and other needs to the community of Kyle, S.D., an Oglala Lakota community on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The symbolic gift was painted in the school’s green and white colors.

Park Clips Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services will take a seven-day trip to “Christmas at the Biltmore House and Dollywood” in Tennessee from Nov. 10 to 16.

Cost includes transportation, hotel, some meals, and admission to Dollywood and Biltmore Estate. For more information call 422-8776. *** The Evergreen Youth Department has teens and young adults available to help with yard work, cleaning garages and basements, and hauling items to the dumpster. For more information call 229-3377.

Hickory Hills

The Hickory Hills Park District has openings in its preschool classes. Five-day class is $1,540, three-day class (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) is $860, and two-day class (Tuesday and Thursday) is $695. Classes start in September and run through May 2014. Class times are 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for registration.

Parents must provide child’s birth certificate and immunization records. For more information call 598-1233 or visit hhparkdistrct. org.

Oak Lawn

Duplicate bridge will be held at 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Oak View Center. Cost is $7 per person and includes a light lunch. For more information, call 857-2200.

Palos Hills

The Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Department, 8455 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills, will take a trip to Shipshewana, an Indiana Amish community, flea market and historical downtown shopping area on Tuesday, Sept.

24. Coach transportation is $30 per person, must register and pay before trip. *** Future Pros Soccer Camps for ages 5 to 14 will be July 8 to 12

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(Session I) and July 29 to Aug. 2 (Session II). Camps are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

All participants receive a T-shirt and soccer ball. *** Zumba classes are Tuesdays, July 30 through Sept. 3 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost for residents is $40, non residents are $45. For more information call 430-4500.

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Pickle Ball, a cross between tennis and ping pong, will be offered as an open program on Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave. Open gym basketball will also be offered at the Terrace Centre on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost to play either game is $1. *** The park district is holding a smile search contest with two ways to participate. All summer long the park district will hide its “Worth Your Smile” logo throughout its website, worthparkdistrict.org. To participate follow “Worth Park District” on Facebook for contest details.

Through Facebook participants will get instructions and clues on how to find the logo and report back to the park district.

Several online Smile Searches will be held through the summer. *** Little Club offers benefits such as free indoor playground usage. Fee is $10 resident, $15 non-resident. For more information call the park district. *** The Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., has an indoor playground featuring slides, a climbing wall, tree house and more for children who can walk through 4 years old. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fee is $1 for residents, $2 for non-residents. For more information call 448-7080 or visit worthparkdistrict.org.

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hat’s W Going On Hickory Hills Woodworking Club The Hickory Hills Woodworking Club will meet today, Thursday, at 7 p.m., at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 111th.

St., in Oak Lawn.

Guest speaker Anthony Roberts, manager of Owl Lumber Co., will speak about the “characteristics of lumber.” Guest are welcome to attend.

Focus on Seniors Double Nickel

The Double Nickel Plus Chorus meets at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. in Evergreen Park, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 111.

Newcomers are always welcome.

For more information call 4228776.

Rules of the Road

The Worth Township Seniors will hold a free Rules of the Road class from 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 7 and Oct. 2. Appointment must be made to attend; call the Worth Township Senior Room at 371-2900, Ext. 28. Worth Township Center is at 11601 Pulaski Road in Alsip.

Meals on Wheels

The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services offers a Meals on Wheels program for village residents 60 years and older who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information call 422-8776.

55 and Up

Palos Hills residents 55 years and older meet from noon to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Tickets for events must be purchased one week in advance. Entertainment includes musicians, singers, luncheons, movies, plays and bingo.

Pinochle

The Worth Senior Pinochle club is seeking new members.

Membership is free. Visit the group at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., every Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games begin at noon. Call 448-1181 for information.

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Chicago residents Mike Lowe (from left), Pete Rose, Tommy Brodie and Nikki Rose were among the fans who attended last Friday’s celebratory events in downtown Chicago.

Photos by Jason Maholy

R.J. Puoli of Schaumburg cheers on the Hawks during the celebration in Grant Park.

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rally with an oversized Stanley Cup championship flag and a homemade Stanley Cup built from cardboard and duct tape.

P had stayed up until 3 a.m. the morning of the celebration making the trophy, which featured a red plastic bowl that contained a curious residue.

“You can drink out of it,” P said of his Cup, adding that he had, in fact, been drinking “everything and anything you can think of”

out of it. Should the Hawks win the Cup again next season, he plans to house a mini-keg in the replica’s bottom.

For 26-year-old Val Neuzali, the Stanley Cup is representative of all Chicagoans. ““I’m from right here, baby.

I’m from the city with the Cup,” Neuzali said emphatically. “This is the greatest city in the world with the greatest hockey team in the world.”

entire life, even when tickets were $10 apiece,” Sipla said. “I know there are a lot of new fans since the Hawks won the Cup in 2010, but it’s still great to have such good fans in Chicago.”

R.J. Puoli of Schaumburg was in Grant Park cheering on the Hawks amidst fans’ chants of winger Marian Hossa’s name and renditions of the introduction to The Fratellis’ “Chelsea Dagger.”

Puolieither watched or listened to every game this abbreviated NHL season, he said. He recounted how he had chills before the decisive Game 6, and the excitement of the Hawks beating the Boston Bruins, 3-2 and clinching the Cup with two 17 goals seconds apart late in the third period.

“I’m still trying to actually comprehend it right now to this day,” he said of the tallies by Bickell and Bolland, the latter’s coming with 58 seconds remaining in regulation. “Me and my buddies were all there sitting at the bar, we see two minutes left and we’re down a goal and that’s just to tie it. I got the chills, and boom-boom, there we go and there we win it.

“I feel like a part of the team, I wish I could be of the team,” he continued. “I’m just happy to be part of this. It’s a heck of an experience, not just for me, for Chicago, for everyone.”

Chicago resident Megan Meo never stopped believing in the Hawks, the NHL’s best team from their season-opening points streak to the Finals — even when the squad was down three games to one to the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference semifinals.

“I kept saying during the Finals, ‘you can’t stop believing,’ ” said Meo, 25. “From start to finish the Hawks were the best team this season. I knew we were going to pull it out in Game 6 with the Cup, it was a crazy game and I was on the edge of my seat, but I knew somehow we’d walk away with the Cup.” Mike Kruzel and Marcus P of A Blackhawks’ fan cheers while atop another fan’s shoulders Chicago’s South Side came to the during the rally in Grant Park.

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Palos Baseball Organization crowned champions in its four divisions last Thursday as the 2013 regular season came to an end.

Ruling over the Pinto Division — barely — were the Red Sox, who sneaked past the Angels by a single run, 6-5. The Twins defeated the White Sox 5-2 to win the Mustang Division title.

The Bronco Division Pirates held off a stern challenge from the Reds to notch a 7-4 victory and claim a championship. Prior

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to tangling with the Pirates in the finale, the Reds had defeated opponents that were seeded third, fourth and seventh.

Jimmy Lee’s grand slam and some stout pitching were a winning combination for the Yankees, who used those ingredients to knock off the Pirates 16-5 and capture the Pony Division crown.

tryouts for its fall sports teams on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Cross country coach Bill Rolette will lead his tryout from noon-1:30 p.m. on that day, while golfers will meet with coach Ken Malnar from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The two men will be entering their 14th and 10th years at the school, respectively.

Doug Stangeland, who coached the Screeching Eagles tennis team to a Girls Catholic Athletic AsMt. Assisi announces dates sociation divisional championship for fall sports tryouts last season, will hold his tryout Mt. Assisi Academy will begin (Continued on page 2)

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By Ken Karrson Unlike in 2012, there have been no triple-digit temperatures with which to deal so far this summer.

The milder climate has done nothing to cool off Sandburg, however. In fact, the Eagles have been pretty hot right from the onset of the summer-league schedule.

Things haven’t gone off completely without a hitch — last week, for example, one disastrous inning cost Sandburg dearly against Brother Rice. But the 5-3 loss the Eagles eventually suffered on Tuesday was one of only two doled out to them in their first seven contests.

Sandburg’s other outing last week went far better, as the Eagles crushed Oak Forest 25-0.

“Hopefully, we make a nice run in the summer, and we can use that to make a nice run in the spring [of 2014],” Eagles assistant coach George Fear said. “I feel pretty comfortable with our pitching staff.”

As well he should. While Sandburg’s bats, like those of several other clubs, have literally been a hit-or-miss proposition from one game to the next, the Eagles’ arms have been steady.

“In seven games, we’ve given up three earned runs — we’ll take that,” Fear said. “On paper, the staff looks good, but that doesn’t mean anything until the spring comes.”

Maybe not, but there’s no denying that several guys delivered impressive performances in June.

Senior-to-be Ben Gresla did not surrender an earned run in his first eight stanzas of work, while senior-to-be Matthias Dietz struck out five, walked one and allowed only two hits through his first seven frames on the hill.

Dietz’s latest effort was a fourinning stint versus Rice, during which time the Crusaders managed just one hit. With Dan Santiago (two hits, two runs), Julian Gutierrez (two hits) and Peter Paxinos (one hit, one RBI) giving the offense a little juice, Sandburg carried a 2-0 lead into the fifth.

“The first four innings kind of had a feel of, ‘Hey, this could be a big playoff game potentially [because] these are two pretty good teams,’” Fear said. “Then we decided to give the game away.

We had a bit of a meltdown in the fifth.”

That meltdown included four fielding errors, which forced reliever Gresla to fan four batters and still not emerge unscathed.

Three more miscues in the sixth pretty much sealed the Eagles’ fate.

Interestingly, the sudden bout of sloppiness did not result from a wholesale makeover in personnel, a practice that is common for most teams during the summertime since a main objective is to grant playing time to as many athletes as possible in each contest.

“We just didn’t play well in those two innings,” Fear said. “It was a pretty positive effort for the most part, but [the fifth] was just a goofy, very strange inning. We just didn’t execute well.”

There were no such slip-ups against Oak Forest, which was victimized by a 16-run first inning in which Sandburg stroked a baker’s dozen worth of hits.

“It was pretty incredible, right down the line,” Fear said, “and it was very good to see.”

Chris Stearns’ bases-clearing triple and two-run double were both part of the Eagles’ opening blitz, and Gutierrez (two-run homer) and Alec Martinez (two hits, three RBI) contributed to the cause later on. Although the run total was unexpected, Sandburg’s ability to quickly rebound from the tough loss to Rice didn’t surprise Fear.

“I think the guys understand

it’s a day-to-day thing [performance-wise],” he said.

Part of the reason for that, in Fear’s opinion, is the switch away from aluminum bats, which began in 2012.

“The bats have had a huge impact,” he said. “Good hitters still find a way [to be effective] because they’re mechanically sound, but it’s made average hitters below average. It seems everyone’s in the same boat as far as run production.

“You really have to put pressure on defenses. Outfielders are daring you to hit the ball over their heads, so you’ve got to string together hits.”

Among the Eagles’ other conquests this summer have been Richards (2-1), Eisenhower (7-1) and Bremen (17-0).

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Knights were in fine form last week, as they netted victories over Eisenhower (10-0), Illiana Christian (3-0) and Rich Central (14-3). The trio of triumphs improved Chicago Christian’s ledger to 7-3.

Like Sandburg, the Knights have been riding strong pitching displays to success. Josh Novak threw 6 1/3 innings of shutout ball at the Vikings on Tuesday, which came on the heels of five scoreless frames tossed by sophomore-to-be Trevor Wolderink one day earlier versus the Cardinals.

“We played 19 innings this [past] week and gave up runs in one of those innings,” Christian assistant coach Alex Bolyanatz said. “Our team ERA is under two, and none of this is surprising [after a 30-win spring season].

“I think [head coach Eric Brauer] has done a good job of establishing something. The experienced players know what is expected, and I think these guys understand each game has an identity of its own.”

Certainly, Novak, who earned all-area recognition in the spring, is no stranger to what’s required.

He demonstrated that by handcuffing Illiana in his first extended action of the summer.

“He told me, ‘I’m ready to go as long as I can,’ and I was happy to let him do that,” Bolyanatz said.

The Knights gave Novak all the batting support he required by plating four runs over the first two stanzas. Stroking key hits were Mike Santarelli (RBI double), Jack De Vries (RBI double) and Ron Clark (RBI).

Christian prospered despite garnering just five hits, which continued a springtime trend.

Back then, the Knights seemed to make a habit of maximizing their scoring opportunities, no matter how few were presented.

“The kid who pitched for [Illiana] did a good job,” Bolyanatz said. “He was throwing strikes for the most part. I don’t remember us getting many free passes.”

Clark (double, triple, three RBI), Novak (two hits) and De Vries (two hits) were the offensive headliners for Chicago Christian opposite Eisenhower. De Vries was also a big gun in the Knights’ rout of Rich Central, going 4-for-4 to finish the week 7-for-10 and with a team-best .452 average through 10 contests.

“He has a great mentality,” Bolyanatz said of De Vries. “He’ll hit a couple of at-‘em balls, but he shrugs it off. He knows that’s the randomness of baseball.

“And he’s getting better at what he does best — he’s a gap-to-gap hitter and he gets the barrel [of the bat] on it. He’ll have a bad swing or two, but he won’t have a bad at-bat, and he’s not afraid of having two strikes on him.”

Christian Bolhuis and Sean O’Meara teamed up on the hill to keep Rich Central’s attack under wraps on Thursday. The Olympians were one of the bet-

ter south-suburban squads during the spring campaign, so Bolyanatz was glad to see Chicago Christian prevail by such a wide margin.

“I think these guys look forward to playing the good programs,” he said of his athletes. “I think you benefit from playing good teams.

Certainly, they’re anxious about it, but that’s the fun of it. That’s how you get juice.”

De Vries is one of a half-dozen Knights currently sporting an average above. 320. Also in that group are O’Meara (.429), Max Kerfin (.379), Santarelli (.350), Pat McCarthy (.333 with a teamhigh .522 on-base percentage) and Clark (.321). In addition, Bolyanatz dubbed youngster Drew Van Buren (.286) as a “pretty pleasant surprise.”

OAK LAWN Generating potency on offense continued to be something of a problem for the Spartans last week, but not enough of one to prevent them from gaining a split in two outings.

While coach Bill Gerny wasn’t enamored of Oak Lawn’s 13-2 defeat at St. Laurence’s hands on Wednesday, there was plenty to like about the Spartans’ showing against Romeoville on Monday.

There, the threesome of Mitch Swatek, Marcus Montes and Matt Dunne joined forces on the mound to stymie that other group of Spartans and help Oak Lawn (4-6) bag a 2-1 win.

“Those are three pitchers we’re going to rely on next year and Romeoville really couldn’t do anything with them,” Gerny said.

“Our pitching looks like it’s going to be strong, which is good because I think we’re going to have an offense similar to last year’s.”

That means the Spartans will have to scrape together runs, which they did on this occasion.

Oak Lawn knocked out nine hits against Romeoville, but only Dunne’s single resulted in an RBI. The locals’ other marker came on Brandon Quillin’s groundout.

Kevin Zurek supplied the Spartans’ lone extra-base hit with his seventh-inning triple, but that safety went for naught. Also drawing praise from Gerny was Bobby Beard, who donned the catching gear for the first time and performed well.

“It seems like he’s got a good sense of awareness back there,” Gerny said. “Guys weren’t stealing on him.

“We’re getting to the point where we have more athletes [than baseball-only individuals] and we’re trying guys in different spots. We want guys to become comfortable in several positions.”

No one was very comfortable against St. Laurence, which erupted for seven runs in the third frame and shoved Oak Lawn into an inescapable hole. The Spartans’ lone runs were picked up in the fifth, with T.J. Olsen (groundout) and Tyler Loehr (bases-loaded walk) getting credit for the RBI. Oak Lawn received four bases-on-balls in that plate appearance.

“It’s good we didn’t get shut out, but we shouldn’t pat ourselves on the back too much,” Gerny said. “Having a tough summer schedule means we’re getting to see what guys can do, but that game was a disaster right from the get-go. They came out swinging the bats — [senior-to-be Mike] Kornacker hit a couple balls that were hit as hard as any I’ve seen this summer.

“I don’t see the guys sitting back and resting on their laurels, but we’ve got to get one through 20 working hard rather than just six or seven guys. We can’t take it easy because every single St. Laurence player is playing at full speed.”

Vikings coach Pete Lotus was (Continued on page 2)

Moraine athletics wrap

Big things happening for Selvaggio

By Maura Vizza

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It’s a great time to be Nicole Selvaggio.

Headed to St. Xavier University in the fall to complete her posthigh school education, Selvaggio departed Moraine Valley College this spring with two prestigious academic awards in hand. The Marist grad received the Dick Durrant Award for posting the highest grade-point average among Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference student-athletes, and that 4.0 GPA landed her the Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence.

Only 169 other ISCC studentathletes earned that distinction, while just three other individuals matched Selvaggio’s accomplishment of winning the Durrant Award.

But while Selvaggio will no longer attend Moraine, she is not leaving the Palos Hills campus entirely. A standout tennis player for the Cyclones for two seasons, Selvaggio has been chosen to succeed athletic director Bill Finn as coach of Moraine’s women’s tennis program.

Although still a college student herself, Selvaggio believes she can

keep the Cyclones going strong.

“I know the procedures and how coaches think,” she said. “As a player, I brought forth a 200 percent work ethic in the class and on the court, so I’m bringing it as a coach. That’s a position I’m really excited and grateful to have. I want to see my school be successful.

“I got so much out of being an athlete here, and now I’m paying it forward for future athletes.

Choosing to play here was the best decision I made. It’s so wonderful to continue the legacy and be part (Continued on page 2)

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Bartosh Golf can be a frustrating game.

Just ask any weekend duffer who explores more uncharted territories than Vasco da Gama in search of lost golf balls during a round of play. Better yet, query those superstar athletes whose prominence in their main sport makes their on-course shortcomings all the more glaring.

Even the golfing pros have their ups and downs, but since their primary vocation is undertaken on the links, they typically are able to deal effectively with the dips. There are exceptions, however.

Tiger Woods, for instance, often shows a great deal of emotion when things go seriously awry during a tournament. Considering the championships and money he’s already won, you’d think Woods would more easily shrug off the occasional hiccups in his game.

Usually, though, he and other PGA members who endure their own periods of struggle place blame for any mishaps where it belongs: on themselves. That’s as it should be.

Apparently, Jessica Korda hasn’t yet learned that lesson.

Already an LPGA player at the tender age of 20, Korda’s golfing abilities are obviously well above average.

As for her behavior — well, that’s another story.

Korda was recently playing a somewhat lackluster third round at the LPGA’s U.S. Open, but her nine-hole score of 40 wasn’t so bad that it demanded a hairtrigger reaction. That’s the kind she gave, however, when she suddenly appeared on the 10th hole with a new caddie.

Korda’s boyfriend had replaced regular bagman Jason Gilroyd. When interviewed after the round, Korda offered little of substance as to why she so abruptly jettisoned Gilroyd, who has caddied for other LPGA members and, according to the author of the online story I read, is considered quite professional in his own right.

In the opinion of Shane Bacon, who did some caddying while Gilroyd worked for LPGA golfer Cristie Kerr, Gilroyd is a “solid

Moraine (Continued from page 1) of the Moraine Valley athletics family, except now I’m taking the reins and being the leader.”

Selvaggio was selected as the National Junior College Athletic Association Region IV and ISCC Player of the Year in both 2011 and 2012 and helped lead the Cyclones to a pair of national tournaments. While at Marist, she ranked among the top 30 female players in the state and held a No. 1 ranking in the United States Tennis Association Girls’ 16-18 and Women’s Open divisions.

As coach, Selvaggio wants her players to work hard to reach their highest possible levels of achievement while also enjoying the moment.

“At the end of the season, the girls will be better players and people,” she said. “I want them to be known as fighters. At the end of every match, win or lose, I want them to have fought their hardest and let the results speak for themselves.

“I bring that match mentality, that mental part of the game, which is a strong point for me.

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dude” who is a “great caddie.”

And, of course, as Bacon rightfully pointed out, professional caddies are required to do more than merely tote golf bags.

They also serve as swing coaches and, more importantly, voices of reason during times of difficulty. And seeing as how Gilroyd is twice Korda’s age and, thus, more experienced in both golf and life, it would make good sense for her to listen to what he has to say.

Ah, but if good sense were found in this story, this story wouldn’t be found in this column space. You see, as is true in so many sports-related scenarios, foolishness trumps all.

And there’s simply no other polite way to describe Korda’s knee-jerk decision except foolish, unless one prefers “absurd,” “nonsensical” or “imbecilic.”

That’s especially so since, on the brief video interview she granted at the end of her round, Korda gave no indication that anything particularly bad had been brewing between her and Gilroyd.

But even if there was, real adults don’t react the way Korda did. Instead, they talk things out — in private, and by that I don’t mean a private golf course — and sincerely attempt to find a mutually satisfying, reasonable resolution to whatever problems they have encountered.

Korda may be a paid professional, but she more closely resembled a jilted prom queen on this occasion.

Did she ever stop to think that whatever advice Gilroyd offered was done with her best interests at heart? After all, the amount of Gilroyd’s pay each week was based upon Korda’s finishing spot in the tourney field, so he’s not going to risk taking money out of his own pocket by offering unsound recommendations just to teach a snotty kid a lesson.

Besides, who was actually swinging the club and hitting the shots? Yes, while caddies are valuable commodities to golfers, they don’t sign the scorecards at the end of each day.

If we’re supposed to believe Korda’s unsatisfactory play was more a result of some Gilroyd tactics and mental side, it’s unbeatable. It comes with experience.”

In addition to her studies and upcoming coaching duties, Selvaggio serves as a tennis instructor at the Oak Lawn Racquet Club. *** Selvaggio wasn’t the only Moraine student-athlete honored for academic feats during the 2012-13 school year. Five others joined her in becoming an NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Award winner: soccer player Natalia Patrzyk (Oak Lawn), baseball player Dominick Paolella, golfer Dan Dermody (St. Laurence), and softball players Samantha Staisiunas and Courtney Wheaton.

To earn the Academic Student Award, student-athletes must have a GPA over 3.6 after 45 course-credit hours and have participated in a sport for at least one season.

Five Cyclones programs were among those chosen as All-Academic teams, which require a cumulative GPA above 3.0. Recognized from Moraine were both tennis squads, the women’s cross country team, softball squad and women’s volleyball team.

A total of 28 Cyclones athletes were pegged as ISCC All-Academic Athletes of the Year, a designation given to those individuals

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missteps than any of her own, then I guess we should start assessing blame to the proper parties at all other times, too.

So the next time your favorite outfielder loses a fly ball in the sun, curse your local weather reporters for not forecasting a cloudy game day. And if your favorite quarterback can’t escape a pass rush, don’t fault non-blocking linemen. Instead, point the accusatory finger at the groundskeeping crew for not taking better care of the stadium grass.

If a basketball player has a poor shooting night, blame the equipment manager for overinflating the balls and giving them too much bounce off the rim. A poor effort by a hockey goalie? Maybe it can be traced back to the preparer of an unsatisfactory pregame meal, which made the goalie feel ill before the goalie’s performance did the same to fans.

And why stop at sports? Our nation’s political leaders love to pass the buck on to someone else, too, unless it’s the kind that fits into your billfold. Those they keep.

Remember when tennis players Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe used to regularly bash line judges for making what were deemed incorrect calls? Even if the rulings later proved accurate, how often do you recall hearing Connors or McEnroe shift blame back to himself for a brief performance breakdown?

That continued failure to act professionally brought both players plenty of public grief, even though they retired as all-time greats. But as embarrassing as each could be when the spirit moved him, neither Connors nor McEnroe fired anyone in the middle of a match.

I suppose Korda is merely reflecting our society as a whole.

Taking personal responsibility is just so yesterday that a spoiled brat like Korda can’t be bothered with it.

Undoubtedly, Korda’s parents are proud of their daughter’s ascent in the world of golf. Heaven help us if they feel the same way about her interpersonal skills. who have completed at least 48 course-credit hours with a 3.0 or better GPA while participating in at least one sport. One-hundred thirty-four ISCC student athletes were feted, with Moraine boasting the highest number of any conference institution.

Representing the Cyclones in addition to the six NJCAA honorees previously mentioned were baseball players Darin Bach, Mike Habas, Martin Joyce, Dan Kenealy (Richards), Kevin Siergiej (Shepard) and Jeremy Vandergriff; men’s basketball player Zoran Arsenovic; men’s soccer players Kris Dolinsky and Deya Elayyan (Stagg); men’s tennis players Kevin Davenport, Jair Gutierrez Gomez and David Smith; softball players Kristin Renken (Richards) and Jenny Vanek (Mother McAuley); volleyball player Bridget Williams (Mt. Assisi Academy); women’s basketball players Stephanie Karl, Kayla McKinney (Shepard) and Bridget Niemiec (Oak Lawn); women’s soccer players Monserrat Espinosa, Stephanie Navarrete (Shepard) and Ashley Solus (Richards); and women’s tennis player Kayla Annerino (Oak Lawn).

“We are so proud of our studentathletes, who realize that their education is paramount to their future success,” Finn said. “They have done an exceptional job balancing the rigors of intercollegiate athletics and representing Moraine Valley on the competition fields and in the classroom.”

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Orland man sinks hole-in-one

Orland Park resident Justin Egan didn’t have to venture far from home to register a hole-in-one.

He did so while playing a round of golf at Silver Lake Country Club last Wednesday. Egan used a driver on the 158-yard sixth hole of the Rolling Hills Course to hit his shot, which was witnessed by playing partners and fellow Orland residents Zach Kusper and Maria Egan.

“My heart stopped [and] I did a fist pump,” Justin Egan said, referring to his post-shot reaction to his feat.

definitely pleased to see that, not to mention plenty of offense. That had been a missing ingredient recently and likely cost St. Laurence a couple of wins.

“We played a little better last week,” said Lotus, whose club also notched victories over Richards (10-3) and Lockport (4-1). “Having a couple [veteran] guys back certainly helped, but some of the juniors are coming along. That was certainly a positive.

“One of the things we lacked a little bit was confidence — I think [the younger players] have been a little intimidated by the older guys. We talked about that a lot, and I said, ‘If you don’t think you belong with these guys, you probably won’t do very good.’

“I want to see them succeed because they’re good players. It’s a meaningful time for them and for us as a team.”

Kornacker (double, RBI single) was one of several influential persons operating on St. Laurence’s behalf. Also providing run-scoring hits were Roger Wilson (two hits, including a double, two RBI), Brad Wood, Sean Burnett, John Riordan, Mike Miller and Kevin Aderman.

“We had some good swings and good at-bats,” said Lotus, whose team totaled 11 hits. “That’s all we ask of our guys.”

Other RBI men were Jake Kolniak (bases-loaded walk), Frank Greco (walk), Anthony Chimera (sacrifice fly) and Mike Sterna (groundout). Greco, Mike Munoz and Tyler Snee shared the mound chores.

ST. LAURENCE It was another pitching-by-committee outing for St. Laurence (5-3) last Thursday, and the foursome of Riordan, Kornacker, Sean Koziol and Zach Erdman combined to slam the door on Lockport, the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue kingpin during the spring season.

Lotus was impressed with his hurlers’ ability to keep the lid on the Porters’ attack.

“We’ve tried to really limit each guy to two innings, or even one, but it’s tough because sometimes it takes pitchers an inning or two to find a rhythm,” he said.

The Vikings’ own offense wasn’t very robust, either, but Nate Tholl (a pair of two-run singles), Riordan (RBI triple) and Greco (RBI double) made sure that didn’t turn into a problem. Rich Lamb also belted a double for St. Laurence and then crossed the plate on Tholl’s second hit. *** Five runs in the second frame gave the Vikings the boost they needed to pull away from Richards last Tuesday. St. Laurence tallied in five of its plate appearances.

Wood (two-run double), Riordan (single), Greco (single) and Burnett (sacrifice fly) did the job for the Vikes in their second at-bat.

Greco, who later homered and poked another single, concluded the day with four RBI. “The lower part of the order did well,” Lotus said. “They had really good at-bats.”

Tholl and Lamb both smacked RBI singles in support of the pitching quartet of Wood, Wilson, Steve Schultz and Alex Hitney.

The Bulldogs were held to five hits and guilty of three errors, which unintentionally augmented St. Laurence’s nine-hit effort.

“We kind of rolled over after that [second inning], which I wasn’t happy about,” Richards coach Brian Wujcik said.

One thing that did satisfy the veteran leader was the continued development of senior-to-be Nate Natividad. A reserve during the spring campaign, Natividad had two hits and an RBI versus the Vikings, a performance that nicely book-ended an identical one by A.J. Sanchez.

“He’s just swinging the bat real well,” Wujcik said of Natividad.

“He’s playing every day now and he’s got himself into a rhythm.

He’s comfortable now.

“What makes him very valuable is that we’ve played him at second base, third base, shortstop, right field and center field. He’s a good utility guy for us.”

RICHARDS The Bulldogs also fell short of Brother Rice in a wild affair last Monday. The Crusaders roared back from a sizable deficit by exploding for eight seventh-inning runs to pin a 15-12 setback on Richards (9-4).

“We out-hit them, we out-fielded them, but we had one blowup inning,” Wujcik said. “We’re swinging the bats and scoring runs.”

That was certainly the case here, as the Bulldogs produced two four-run innings and a three-run stanza. Charlie Zeschke (double, triple) and Shane Mills both went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI to lead the way, but Natividad (two hits, double, RBI, run), Nick Mejia (two hits, RBI, run), Dan Estrella (double) and Eric Mallo (double) also contributed to a 16-

hit assault.

*** There was no need to look for moral victories on Friday, not when real ones were available.

Richards hosted Lock Creek High School from Kansas and got the better of its visitors twice, 40 and 17-7. The second of those matchups featured the Bulldogs erasing a 7-3 lead Lock Creek had constructed after three innings.

Brett Thomas assumed a hero’s role in the latter game, first by tossing four frames of one-hit relief and then by blasting a threerun homer in the fifth stanza.

That was part of an eight-run uprising by Richards that gave it a 14-7 advantage.

Natividad (three hits, two RBI, one run), Noel Castro (three hits, four RBI, one run), Chris Zeschke (two hits, two RBI, two runs), Mills (two hits, two runs, one RBI), Mejia (two hits, three runs) and Chris Lovetere (two hits, one RBI, one run) all chipped in with solid efforts as well.

“It was a pretty balanced attack,” Wujcik said. “Nothing spectacular, just solid baseball.

We’re swinging the bats well, running the bases exceptionally well and throwing strikes for the most part.”

Wujcik attributed some of his team’s success to the fact it closed out the spring schedule playing its best baseball of that season.

“I think that has something to do with it,” he said. “We had that momentum carry over and I think the seniors-to-be are taking ownership.

“We’ve got some quality wins in there [this summer]. We told our guys not to take anyone lightly, and our only disappointment was the Chicago Christian game [in the second week]. I’m pretty happy with how we’ve played.” *** Game 1 against Lock Creek was much tighter, in part because the Bulldogs left the bases loaded three times in the first four innings. However, four runs in the fifth broke a scoreless tie and secured a win for Richards.

“I like playing somebody new, especially in the summer,” Wujcik said. “They’re a smaller school outside of Topeka, and they’re very comparable to the schools in our conference [with] the same-sized kids. We were evenly matched. Their kids played well and were respectable.”

The same could be said for the Bulldogs, who were paced

by Sanchez’s superb pitching performance. The senior-to-be went the distance on a yield of just one hit and two walks while whiffing nine.

“I can’t tell you the last time we had a guy throw a complete game with nine strikeouts,” Wujcik said.

Sanchez also did his part at the plate as he stroked a pair of hits.

Shawn Chiaramonte did the same while driving in a run as well, and both Charlie Zeschke (two RBI) and Mallo (RBI) slammed triples.

STAGG While one victory in nine games isn’t quite what Chargers coach Matt O’Neill was expecting through three weeks of the summer slate, Stagg’s lone triumph during that period was certainly noteworthy.

It came against Lincoln-Way North, which ruled over the SouthWest Suburban Conference Red in the spring. C.J. Casey (eight strikeouts), Ryan Donnelly and Peter Angelos teamed up to slow the Phoenix, Donnelly doing so in part by escaping a basesloaded, one-out jam in the fifth by registering a groundout and strikeout.

Casey, meanwhile, allowed only one hit through 3 1/3 innings.

O’Neill wasn’t too keen about the six walks his hurler issued, but the pros far outweighed any cons.

“The thing about C.J. is he didn’t pitch a lot at the lower levels,” O’Neill said. “[But] he has a really good arm and he’s got really good stuff — when he’s on, he’s got two above-average pitches.

“This [game] was all about pitching and defense. We didn’t make any errors.”

The Chargers also didn’t have any hits until the fifth. They broke into the scoring column in the sixth, as Brett Stratinsky (double) and Jack Duffner (infield single) recorded the RBI. Drew Bolero also hit safely in the frame.

While Stagg’s designated blue team was pinning a defeat on Lincoln-Way North last Tuesday, its orange squad — comprised primarily of younger and more inexperienced athletes — was in the midst of suffering a tough loss to Bremen. What made the outcome somewhat heartbreaking for the Chargers’ yearlings was that they surrendered only one run from the second inning on.

The trouble was, the Braves struck for a six-spot in the first, which laid the groundwork for an eventual 7-3 win. Four straight singles opened the stanza, then Stagg aided Bremen’s cause by committing three errors.

“That’s one of the things we look for in summer: to see how the young guys handle certain situations,” O’Neill said.

He liked the fact the contest

never got away from the Chargers and that pitcher Robert Stark supplied 3 1/3 innings of one-hit relief. Stark fanned two and did not walk anyone.

Gary Kopec’s two-run homer was one of five hits generated

by Stagg’s offense. It also belted two doubles, but the team’s other tally was realized via a bad pickoff throw. *** Shepard made sure the Chargers didn’t enjoy their first winning week by rallying in the seventh inning for a 3-2 victory last Thursday.

A catcher’s interference call against Stagg gave the Astros a second baserunner after Brendan Hermann had poked a one-out single. A wild pitch and errant throw down to third then sent Hermann around to the plate with the deciding marker.

“We’ll take it,” Shepard coach Frank DiFoggio said. “I saw that we had some fight in us, and our pitching and defense was just good enough to keep us in the game, [but] it was a really strange last inning.”

The Astros (5-7) had also scored in the third and sixth innings on Ben Meyer’s single and Kevin Knoerzer’s double, respectively.

The latter’s hit was preceded by Tyler Walters’ two-bagger.

Stagg’s runs resulted from a Shepard miscue in the second frame and Joe Zaremba’s RBI double in the fifth. It left the sacks filled in the first of those innings.

The Chargers’ loss couldn’t obscure another decent pitching display, this time by the duo of Angelos and Brendan Kivlehan, who threw five innings between them and gave up just one hit while striking out nine.

“I think we’re going to be OK on the mound [in 2014],” O’Neill said. “Angelos didn’t pitch a lot as a junior, but I think he’s going to be a guy who has to log a lot of innings for us.”

SHEPARD The Astros’ other encounter last week ended in a 14-4 loss to De La Salle on Tuesday.

Bobby Peterka socked a two-run homer for Shepard and Kevin Carmody knocked in a couple of teammates with his single, but that first-inning noisemaking couldn’t be adequately followed up. And when the Meteors responded with five runs in their initial at-bat, they went ahead to stay.

“They were definitely putting the ball in play and hitting it hard,” DiFoggio said of De La Salle, which accrued nine hits — including five doubles — over the first three frames. “I was a little disappointed because we came out like gangbusters and didn’t do anything after that, but they hit their way to victory.”

While the setback itself didn’t go down easily, even tougher for DiFoggio to swallow was an overall exhibition he termed “lackadaisical.”

“It was the first hot, humid day, and we didn’t have the energy,” he said. “That’s the only time I’ve seen that this summer. They’ve done such a great job with [being energetic] all summer.”

MARIST The RedHawks earned a two-game split last week, with Tuesday’s 3-2 triumph over Tinley Park being declared a final after four innings because of weather.

Robert Hovey got the win against the Titans, but Marist coach Tom Fabrizio has also been satisfied with what he’s seen from some other pitchers this summer, including juniors-to-be Rich Kairis and Marty Meyer.

“We’ve really pitched it [well], which is something I’m excited about because that’s something we’re going to need to compete,” Fabrizio said. “Offensively, we haven’t exactly been hitting the ball real well, but it’s not bad.

We want to cut down on strikeouts.”

Fabrizio admitted, though, that the RedHawks “are not exactly results-oriented offensively right now” and are concentrating on making improvement in particular areas, such as moving runners along and stealing bases.

“I feel like the kids have worked on it and I think it’ll come,” Fabrizio said. “We’ve got some tough kids and I think we have the potential to be the best group [I’ve had]. They’re not the most [naturally] talented, but they hate losing and they’ll do anything they have to do to win. I’ll take that all day over talent, and the style of ball we try to play, they fit that perfectly.

“They don’t go out there thinking, ‘Oh, we’re playing Mt. Carmel.’ They’re not intimidated by anyone.”

Administering Marist’s loss was St. Rita by a 5-4 score. The RedHawks (5-3) were up 4-3 in the seventh inning, but couldn’t maintain the edge.

While Fabrizio said, “Deep down, we want to win every game, even in the spring,” he realizes summer is a time for teaching — and not just in the more obvious ways.

“I’m trying to get the kids to understand about being a wellrounded athlete and being a good teammate,” he said.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.ALEKSANDRA ZWOLEN, TOMASZ ZWOLEN, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS A POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 015464 8810 W. 100TH PLACE 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 May 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 9, 2013, at the 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 8810 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2310-413-001. 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. 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 14-11-12857. 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. 14-11-12857 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 015464 TJSC#: 33-12334 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � 12 CH 163 10218 SOUTH ELEANOR AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 JOHN KAPUSTINEC, JR A/K/A JOHN G KAPUSTINEC A/K/A JOHN G KAPUSTINEC, JR D e f e n d a n t s � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2013, at the 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 10218 SOUTH ELEANOR AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-409-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 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. 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 PA1126550. 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. PA1126550 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 163 TJSC#: 33-10592 I543646

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 FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, -v.EDWARD F. ANDJULIS A/K/A EDWARD FRANCIS AND JULIS, GAIL E. ANDJULIS A/K/A GAIL ELIZABETH ANDJULIS A/K/A GAIL WALSHON Defendants 11 CH 013891 10213 HIBISCUS 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 April 19, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 22, 2013, at the 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 10213 HIBISCUS DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-09-310-013.

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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. 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 14-11-11834. 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. 14-11-11834 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 013891 TJSC#: 33-12245 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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PAlos hills 2 bedroom condo for rent, includes heat, water and garbage. $950 per month.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � BARTLOMIEJ BRYNIARSKI, YORKSHIRE ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 11092 7935 WEST 90TH STREET UNIT 3B 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 February 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 6, 2013, at the 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 7935 WEST 90TH STREET UNIT 3B, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-107-026-1012, 23-01-107-026-1031. The real estate is improved with a red brick three story single family home with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 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 PA1205747. 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. PA1205747 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 11092 TJSC#: 33-14583 I545022

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � KATHY MCFARLANE A/K/A KATHLEEN MCFARLANE, STATE OF ILLINOIS D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 004893 7909 W. LANGDON LANE 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 April 30, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2013, at the 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 7909 W. LANGDON LANE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-25-300-121. 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. 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 14-11-03180. 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. 14-11-03180 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 004893 TJSC#: 33-11608 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 Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ROBERT PETTAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 15895 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 30, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 5, 2013, 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. 23-32-101-024-0000.

Commonly known as 11020 WEST 131ST STREET, 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: 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.

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LILIANA BOULAKIEVA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 026557 15047 HOLIDAY COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 31, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 11, 2013, at the 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 15047 HOLIDAY COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-09-303-055. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. 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 14-11-19223. 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. 14-11-19223 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 026557 TJSC#: 33-13598 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � MARQUETTE BANK P l a i n t i f f , � v . � LAWRENCE C. WALL, KATHERINE A. WALL, WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 11240 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001 Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 14, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 15, 2013, at the 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 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-31-404-056-1027. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $161,238.39. 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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, This newspaper strives to monitor the clasPC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, sified ads its prints. However, when an ad is IL 60604, (312) 332-6194. Please refer to file number submitted from outside area, it is often 44883.

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DIANE DACIC, JANUSZ LOPACINSKI, ELIZABETH DACIC, MORAINE VALLEY VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, 11341-45-49 ROBERTS ROAD MGT. CORP., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARIA LOPACINSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Defendants 12 CH 030409 11341 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT D 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 May 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 5, 2013, at the 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 11341 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT D, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-24-100-139-1004. 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. 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 14-12-19623. 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. 14-12-19623 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 030409 TJSC#: 33-12296 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.JANINA HEFLIN, COLYN HEFLIN, HERITAGE COVE MANOR HOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PAUL HEFLIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR PAUL D. HEFLIN A/K/A PAUL DONALD HEFLIN(DECEASED) Defendants 12 CH 036535 11106 W. COVE CIRCLE 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 May 8, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the 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 11106 W. COVE CIRCLE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2322-200-108-1009. 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. 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 14-12-27413. 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. 14-12-27413 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 036535 TJSC#: 33-12371 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.RANDY BROWN, SR., DEBORAH D. BROWN, PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 16TH DAY OF JULY, 2001 AND K, CITY OF CHICAGO, BADESCH ABRAMOVITCH, VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 32838 1304 SPYGLASS CIRCLE Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the 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 1304 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 2431-404-056-1046 VOL. 0248. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $433,210.60. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710.

Please refer to file number 12-2537. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-2537 Attorney Code. Case Number: 12 CH 32838 TJSC#: 33-13308 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-AR1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AR1 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2007 Plaintiff, -v.IKLAS ABDELHADI, RASHID ABDELHADI, FOUNTAIN HILLS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, P.T. FERRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Defendants 09 CH 030973 18040 ALYSSE COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2013, at the 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 18040 ALYSSE COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-32-304-003.

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. 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 14-09-11746. 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. 14-09-11746 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 030973 TJSC#: 33-14935 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-ACC1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-ACC1 Plaintiff, -v.PATRICK J. LYNCH A/K/A PATRICK LYNCH, GRETCHEN LYNCH, FIRSTMERIT BANK, NA, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 12 CH 019076 15630 HEATHER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 24, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2013, at the 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 15630 HEATHER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-403-044. 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. 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 14-12-01908. 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. 14-12-01908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 019076 TJSC#: 33-11113 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � AIYMAN JUDEH, CHELSEA LANE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AIYMAN JUDEH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 30726 9414 SOUTH 77TH COURT, UNIT 3D 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 April 29, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 31, 2013, at the 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 9414 SOUTH 77TH COURT, UNIT 3D, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-320-017-1015. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $168,333.88. 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. 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 C12-67457. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C12-67457 Attorney Code. Case Number: 12 CH 30726 TJSC#: 33-12703 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 p u r p o s e . � I543116

DANIEL T. KWAK, LINDA M. KWAK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA FROM THE FDIC, ACTING AS RECEIVER FOR THE SAVINGS BANK AND PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT Defendants 10 CH 033704 8832 S. 84TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 30, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2013, at the 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 8832 S. 84TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-115-004. 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. 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 14-10-26289. 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. 14-10-26289 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 033704 TJSC#: 33-11600 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 Notice 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 . � Daniel T. Orzech; Susan D. Orzech; United States of America; Patricia Doyle; Effrin S. Buckner; Capital One Bank; Debt Buyers, Inc. dba Freedom Capital; Thomas Lamb; Julie Feigl-Lamb; United States of America; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , � 10 CH 12804 Sheriff's # 130420 W10030072 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 July 29, 2013, 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: 12412 South Melvina Avenue, Palos Heights, Illinois 60463 P.I.N: 24-29-314-013-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Residence.

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.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 forecl o s u r e n o t i c e @ f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m � 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 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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Publisher’s Notice All Real Estate advertising in this news-

paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � NAYEF I. GHUSEIN A/K/A NAYEF GHUSEIN, LAYALI GHUSEIN, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N .

A . � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 003058 8829 W. 99TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 29, 2013, at the 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 8829 W. 99TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-415-015. 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. 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 14-11-38914. 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. 14-11-38914 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 003058 TJSC#: 33-14014 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.KHALED ABUNADA, RAJA ABUNADA, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, BROOK HILLS TOWNHOME OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, BROOK HILLS WEST P.U.D. TOWNHOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ADDITIONAL COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF Defendants 10 CH 023491 17233 LAKEBROOK 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 April 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 19, 2013, at the 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 17233 LAKEBROOK DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-413-023. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. 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 14-10-14371. 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. 14-10-14371 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 023491 TJSC#: 33-10358 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.WERNER STEENVOORDEN, AMANDA A. STEENVOORDEN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A. FKA HOUSEHOLD BANK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 10 CH 027689 14350 BROOK AVENUE 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 April 11, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2013, at the 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 14350 BROOK AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-09-203-026. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. 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 14-10-13749. 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. 1410-13749 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 027689 TJSC#: 33-9848 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, -v.MONIKA KOMINAKOVA, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTE HOLDERS OF CWHEQ, INC., REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2006-1, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 27042 8555 W. 102ND TERRACE, UNIT 203 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 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 22, 2013, at the 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 8555 W. 102ND TERRACE, UNIT 203, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1087 VOL. 0151.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $90,091.94. 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. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710.

Please refer to file number 12-2103. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-2103 Attorney Code. Case Number: 12 CH 27042 TJSC#: 33-11360 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

For Notice Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � EDWIN ARROYO, WANDA ARROYO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 14578 7816 W. 91ST ST. 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 April 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 17, 2013, at the 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 7816 W. 91ST ST., Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-108-022-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $284,942.34. 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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-2222-17456.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No. 11-2222-17456 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 11 CH 14578 TJSC#: 33-12430 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MARTIN GUTT, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 039854 9309 S. 82ND AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the 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 9309 S. 82ND AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-406-003. 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. 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 14-11-04981. 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. 14-11-04981 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 039854 TJSC#: 33-12626 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 Notice ���� IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANDREW CECHMAN, BARBARA CECHMAN, ARCHER BANK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, AS ����� PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL ���������� BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA �������������� FROM THE FDIC, ACTING AS RECEIVER FOR THE SAVINGS BANK AND PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK Defendants 09 CH 049578 8040 W. 131ST STREET 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 April 11, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2013, at the 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 8040 W. 131ST STREET, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-210008. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. 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 14-09-39465. 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. 1409-39465 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 049578 TJSC#: 33-9769 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 Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � KESTAS SIMKUS, RAMUNE NIPARAVICIUTE, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 037258 10213 S. 86TH TERRACE UNIT #103 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 January 28, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 29, 2013, at the 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 10213 S. 86TH TERRACE UNIT #103, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1038, Property Index No. (23-11-302-002 Underlying). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "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. 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 14-11-34541. 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. 14-11-34541 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 037258 TJSC#: 33-15000 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH3 P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JOSE MALDONADO AKA JOSE A. MALDONADO, ANA MALDONADO AKA ANA M. MALDONADO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 16009 8120 JONATHAN 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 April 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 19, 2013, at the 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 8120 JONATHAN DRIVE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-209-007-0000. 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. 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 PA1106457. 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. PA1106457 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 16009 TJSC#: 33-9496 I541411

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MALAK MUSA, EMIL MUSA, MALAK MUSA, AS TRUSTEE AND/OR HIS SUCCESSOR OF THE MALAK MUSA TRUST U/T/A DATED 5/18/98, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, UNITED CENTRAL BANK, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE MALAK MUSA TRUST U/T/A DATED 5/18/98, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 037366 13630 MOHAWK 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 April 4, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2013, at the 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 13630 MOHAWK LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-01-107-041. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. 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 14-12-00657. 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. 1412-00657 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 037366 TJSC#: 33-9082 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 Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ADNAN A. JABER A/K/A ADNAN JABER, ESMAT A. JABER, FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 10/17/06 AKA TRUST 11-920, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO INBANK, FIRST SECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST CO., THE MISSION HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST SECURE BK & TRUST CO FKA FAMILY BK & TRST CO AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 10/17/06 AKA TRUST 11-920, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 05357 10439 SANTA CRUZ LANE 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 February 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 25, 2013, at the 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 10439 SANTA CRUZ LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 2732-206-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a white brick two story 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. 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 PA1003120.

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. PA1003120 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 05357 TJSC#: 33-14863 I545384

This newspaper strives to monitor the classified ads it prints. However, when an ad is submitted from outside this area, it is often impossible for us to check its credibility. Therefore, we suggest caution when answering ads with offers that seem too good to be true.

For more information regarding financing, business opportunities and/ or work-at-home opportunities in this newspaper, we urge our readers to contact the Better Business Bureau, 330 N. Wabash Ave. #2006, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 832-0500.

For Sale Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BILAL RAFATI A/K/A BELAL A. RAFATI, SHAREEN RAFATI A/K/A SHIREEN M. RAFATI, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA S/B/M TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, NA F/K/A WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB, F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE GLADYS STAM TRUST DATED 5/13/1999, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, GMAC, LLC, CITIBANK N.A. S/I/I TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE GLADYS STAM TRUST DATED 5/13/1999, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 7014 7503 HALESIA COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 5, 2013, at the 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 7503 HALESIA COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-203-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “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. 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 PA1129183.

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. PA1129183 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 7014 TJSC#: 33-11225 I545428

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Zombies on the brain

by Jase Howell At last, the popular zombie apocalypse book “World War Z” finally makes it to the big screen.

The book by Max Brooks, had a fresh style at one point, but the genre of the zombies now appears finally heading toward the grave for a while.

Like “The Great Gatsby” earlier this summer, the film has had more of its share of setbacks and rumors, as well as a platoon of writers in and out of the mix.

“Gatsby” proved well, “World War Z” not so much.

The film starts out briskly enough with some scenes of the early zombie pandemic sweeping the globe in early cases, of course no one is calling it that yet. The wide sweeping set-up and close to the film is about as close to the world wide scope Brooks’ book encapsulated. This film is more intent on solely following Brad Pitt and his family. Pitt plays

Gerry Lane a United Nations doctor, who has been around the block with worst outbreaks the world has seen. These days he is retired to spend time with his family until the outbreak appears closer to home.

I always love in the films how there is devastating global threat and there is only one doctor in retirement that can figure everything out. Alas the plague hits far too close to home and for good as he and his wife Karin (Mirielle Cross) drive their kids to school in what turns out be a zombie riot in the streets of Philadelphia. This is one of the many tension filled scenes in this film that does work well for this genre. Gerry finds himself of course being recruited back his old boss Thierry (Fana Mokoena), after another close, but thrilling call with walking dead in a high rise. It’s off to South Korea in an attempt to well… never mind.

There are quite a few theories of safety, knowledge, and

prevention, thrown at the audience in this film, each with an actor delivering a few lines only disappear stage left, there theories soon behind them. Brooks’ book also had a great detail of this but not bunched into a two hour long film. Director Marc Foster ( a very odd choice) has little time to do much other than work the film around a few of Brooks’ ideas, Brad Pitt, and what is a strange hodge-podge created by an extensive and diverse writing team. Believe it or not it almost still works to an extent.

“World War Z” may be structurally a mess, not even remotely close to clever concept of the novel’s historical approach, and has very little time to create any memorable characters aside from Lane and an Israeli soldier played Brad Pitt stars in the latest zombie apocalypse movie, World War Z.” Daniella Kertesz, who appears late in the film (Kertesz is the only decimated or being decimated late scene involving Lane in zomother performer in the film that by the zombies and Foster does bie research center that almost stands out). Yet, strangely the film manage to truly create some fan- has some chords of the “Alien” does have some pretty impres- tastic tension filled scenes with franchise working. sive visual landscapes of cities the right horror zest such as a “World War Z” seems set up for

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a franchise, and considering the chaos this first film went through and still remains compelling, but it could be a franchise to watch for in the future.

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by Jay Bobbin

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

STARTING THIS WEEK: “6 SOULS”: Julianne Moore often has fared well in portraying professional people’s personal quandaries, and she’s the strongest factor of this melodrama about a psychiatrist whose new patient (Jonathan Rhys Meyers, “The Tudors”) has multiple personalities. Not only that, they’re all people who have been murdered ... a situation that

eventually puts the therapist in danger herself. Frances Conroy (“Six Feet Under”) and Jeffrey DeMunn also appear. *** (R: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “THE MANY LOVES OF DOBIE GILLIS: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: One of the truly great sitcoms in television history gets overdue DVD treatment in this set.

Dwayne Hickman embodied writer Max Shulman’s title character in the 1959-63 CBS show about a pensive teenager’s endless quest for love, but the breakout star was Bob Denver — later to have more home-screen success on “Gilligan’s Island” — as Dobie’s beatnik buddy, Maynard G. Krebs.

Broaden Your Horizons This week Discovery Isle at Isle a la Cache Children’s programs are held every Wednesday afternoon through Aug. 28 at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville.

The next of these “Discovery Isle” programs will be Wednesday, July 3, at 1 p.m. The program is free of charge and open to all ages.

“Discovery Isle” will feature a different activity or demonstration every Wednesday during the summer focusing on plants, animals or history. One week we

might be looking for critters on a trail and the next week meet with a re-enactor portraying a voyageur from the 18th century to learn fun games and hear interesting stories.

Depending on topic and weather, programs may be held indoors or outdoors.

Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. and join in the fun.

Indoor facilities are accessible.

Outdoor activities will take place on level paths or natural surfaces across uneven terrain.

Isle a la Cache Museum is at 501 E. 135th St. (Romeo Road), ½-mile east of Route 53 in Romeoville. (815) 886-1467.

Also in the regular cast were two talents who would find movie fame, Tuesday Weld and a young man by the name of Warren Beatty. This was one of the first series made by the since-prolific 20th Century Fox Television, as the lack of the studio’s familiar logo at the end of early episodes suggests. DVD extras: original pilot footage; “Love That Bob” and “The Stu Erwin Show” episodes. **** (Not rated: AS) “56 UP”: Arguably the most acclaimed documentary series to date, director Michael Apted’s films that have followed a group of British people from the age of 7 up — at seven-year intervals, with Apted having been a researcher on the first picture — continue with this latest installment. For those who have watched the series right along, the latest twists and turns in the subjects’ lives are bound to have nostalgic and sometimes bittersweet effects ... but even those viewers starting fresh here can appreciate the theme of paths that haven’t always gone as expected. Director Paul Almond also contributed here. *** (Not rated: AS, P) “THE GIRL”: Abbie Cornish (“Sucker Punch”) does impressive work in the central role of writerdirector David Riker’s drama about a woman who finds a new purpose after she loses both her job and custody of her son. She becomes involved in smuggling Mexicans into the U.S. — and though she tries to maintain an

emotional distance, that becomes impossible for her in helping a girl (Maritza Santiago Hernandez) search for her missing mother.

Will Patton also is featured. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) “LAST RESORT: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: Hampered by an unfortunate time slot, this ABC drama about a submarine and its crew gone AWOL did a remarkably good job of sustaining what might have worked only as a oneepisode premise. The always excellent Andre Braugher plays the commander of the vessel, who has a rationale for his actions that others question, sometimes including his second-in-command (Scott Speedman, also very good here). Robert Patrick, Autumn Reeser and Bruce Davison are notable in the supporting cast; the riveting pilot was directed

by Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”). DVD extras: 13 “making-of” documentaries. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) “AN AMERICAN GIRL: SAIGE PAINTS THE SKY”: The latest live-action movie inspired by the American Girl doll line, this family feature casts Sidney Fullmer as the title youngster, who does indeed have a talent for painting. When she finds out that the art program at her school has been cut, she consults her grandmother (Jane Seymour) about what she can do ... not just about the program but

about regaining a friendship she appears to have lost. “Dawson’s Creek” alum Kerr Smith also appears. *** (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray) COMING SOON: “ADMISSION” (July 9): A college admissions officer (Tina Fey) comes to suspect she has a personal tie to an especially promising student (Nat Wolff).

Paul Rudd also stars. (PG-13: AS, P) “THE HOST” (July 9): The story by “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer finds a teen (Saoirse Ronan) trying to fight off the alien that has occupied her body. (PG-13: AS, V) “SPRING BREAKERS” (July 9): While on vacation, several young girlfriends fall under the influence of a questionable mentor (James Franco). Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens also star.

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“ T E M P T A T I O N : CONFESSIONS OF A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR” (July 9): Writer-director Tyler Perry’s drama casts Jurnee Smollett-Bell as the married, tempted counselor.

(PG-13: AS, V) “EMPEROR” (Aug. 13): An officer (Matthew Fox) working for Gen. Douglas MacArthur (Tommy Lee Jones) is assigned to determine Emperor Hirohito’s fate. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “GIRLS: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON” (Aug. 13): Hannah (series creator Lena Dunham), Marnie (Allison Williams) and friends go in separate directions in this round of the HBO show. (Not rated: AS, N, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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McCord students honored in juried show Twelve students from the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center were among the forty artists chosen to participate in the Gallery 2013 juried community art exhibition at Moraine Valley Community College.

The exhibit is free and is open to the public Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until July 31 in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery at the Fine and Performing Arts Center at the college.

McCord instructors Beth Leahy, Liz Wall and Gary Wick are very proud of Sarah Conway, Marge Coughlin, Starlet Culp, Pat Gavrielides, Judy Goral, Jennifer Mohr, MaryAnn Nowak, James O’Leary, Irene Rogers, Rick Sajewich, Stella Solliday and Mary Tierney.

Pictured are “Light Patterns” by Stella Solliday (left) and “Time Travel with Murillo: Self-portrait of the Artist” by Pat Gavrielides. Both received honorable mentions in the juried competition.

For information about classes at McCord call 671-0648 or visit mccordgallery.org. McCord is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road), Palos Park.

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We all dream about summer vacation. But there has always been one treat that, ever since I was a young boy myself growing up in Austria, made me feel like I was on vacation whenever and wherever I ate it: ice cream. Like so many foods, I think ice cream often tastes the best when you make it yourself. Sure, there are great brands of premium frozen desserts, with all kinds of flavors and special additions mixed in. Read the labels on some of those products, though, and you might be surprised at what ingredients go into what we think of as one of the purest and most basic comfort foods.

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flavor-malt powder, usually made from a combination of wheat and malted barley, which contributes a wonderfully full, toasty flavor that complements that of the chocolate and makes many people who taste the results think of the old corner soda fountains or malt shops of their childhoods.

Whether you enjoy this recipe on its own in a bowl or cone; sandwiched between two big cookies; drizzled with chocolate sauce or topped with a dollop of whipped cream; or elaborated with toasted nuts or candy sprinkles or anything else you might care to add, it will help make you feel like the pleasures of a long, happy summer are stretching out in front of you.

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