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MVCC police question person of interest after online threats By Joe Boyle

Cong. Dan Lipinski answers a question during the Feb. 21 forum at Moraine Valley Community College.

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Democratic challenger Marie Newman answers a question during the 3rd Congressional District forum.

The $2 million campaign Big bucks at work in 3rd District race between Lipinski, Newman By Bob Bong Campaign spending is ratcheting up and may top $2 million as the Democratic primary race between incumbent Cong. Dan Lipinski and challenger Marie Newman in the 3rd Congressional District heads into its final weeks. Lipinski had more than $1.6 million in his war chest at the end of 2017, according to his filing with the Federal Election Commission. That was almost twice what he raised for his 2016 and 2014 campaigns, respectively. He spent a little more than $600,000 in each of those election cycles. The filing showed that Lipinski’s committee

had expenditures of just under $85,000 during the fourth quarter. As the campaign draws into its pivotal weeks ahead of the March 20 election, Lipinski will be spending a chunk of that cash on direct mailings to voters as well as television and radio ads, Isaac Sancken, his director of communications, said in an email. It’s not unusual for incumbents to raise more money than challengers, and Newman, his opponent in the March 20 Democratic primary, had only $236,000 on hand at the end of December. That included a hefty $100,000 of her own money. Newman’s campaign expenses during the fourth quarter totaled about $123,000, according to the

filing. Her campaign received a major shot in the arm last week after she appeared at a forum with Lipinski that was sponsored by the League of Women Voters at Moraine Valley Community College. A coalition of progressive groups led by NARAL Pro-Choice America announced it would spend more than $1 million on political ads for Newman in the days leading up to the primary. Joining NARAL were the Human Rights Campaign, SEIU, MoveOn, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and EMILY’s List. They said they would See BIG BUCKS, Page 9

Candidates square off on issues, ideology before large crowd at MVCC By Steve Metsch The two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination, and — barring a miracle — the next two-year term in Congress representing the 3rd House District, went toe-to-toe for about an hour on Feb. 21. A political forum, not a debate, hosted by the League of Women Voters, was held in a large meeting room in Building M at Moraine Valley Community College. An overflow crowd estimated at about 500 heard from the incumbent, Cong. Dan. Dan Lipinski, and challenger, Marie Newman. Newman took the more aggressive role, taking

shots at Lipinski’s record throughout the evening and talking about changes she would bring to the job. Afterward, she said she thought the evening “did a really nice job of creating a clear contrast between Mr. Lipinski… our value systems and our moral systems. “I think a lot of people don’t understand his voting record and his dangerous views. He doesn’t seem to believe people deserve a livable wage, affordable child care, and paid leave and benefits for folks who work hard. When he says he’s for working families, I find that very hard to believe,” Newman said in the lobby. Lipinski, who saved harder verbal jabs for his

closing statement, said afterward that the format was difficult because he was unable to answer charges levied against him by Newman. Neither candidate responded to frequent catcalls from the audience. One especially vocal Newman supporter left before he was asked to leave. In his closing comments, Lipinski touted being endorsed by the Illinois AFL/CIO and 25 other unions, including the Fraternal Order of Police, and by the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. “I’ve fought for women in the workplace. I’ve fought for fair treatment of women and equal pay See FORUM, Page 9

Police at the Moraine Valley Community College campus in Palos Hills have detained a person of interest they were questioning on Monday afternoon regarding an alleged online threat to students that was sent out through a Twitter account on Sunday night. The Palos Hills Police Department also was involved in the investigation. The alleged threat was sent out on the Twitter STAGG account @MValleydies STUDENT and included photos of CHARGED: an assault rifle and two Palos Hills ammunition clips. The police charge account has since been Stagg High deactivated. However, School student parents contacted the school Monday morn- who allegedly ing and many students made a did not arrive at class threat against due to the online threats. another The person who student. sent the online threat Page 3 had been complaining about being bullied. The Twitter message sent out read: “You and your friends bullied me!!! I can’t wait to kill all you tomorrow haha you will not laugh at me anymore!!! You took away my soul…I’m taking you guys lives! Me and my AR.” Despite the threats, school was still in session on Monday and Tuesday. Traci Hlado, deputy chief for the Palos Hills police department, said the investigation was currently in the hands of the Moraine Valley police. “We did add extra security on Monday at Moraine Valley,” Hlado said. “We did it for security reasons and to help them out, just in case.” Officials from the Moraine Valley police said they continued to hold the person of interest in custody on Tuesday. While continuing to hold talks with the individual, the Moraine Valley police have not charged the person as of Tuesday afternoon. They did not indicate if the person in custody was a Moraine Valley student or if he is accused of sending the Twitter messages. With the addition of the Palos Hills police, security was noticeably tighter Monday at Moraine Valley. As a precaution, security was also tightened at the Blue Island and Tinley Park campuses. Moraine Valley officials said no students would be penalized for missing classes on Monday. A statement was released by officials at the Palos Hills campus that said “the college takes all threats against its students seriously and is following the guidance of law enforcement.” Moraine Valley officials also stated in a tweet on Monday morning that there is no indication at this time that the threat was credible.

Grads and current staff celebrate past and future of Northwest School By Kelly White

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Conrady’s Anderson named Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year Andy Anderson, principal at Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills, was named the 2018 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year. The award is sponsored annually by Horace Mann and the Illinois Principals Association. Anderson deflected the praise while citing his staff, administration, students, parents and board members. “This is crazy,” said a totally surprised Anderson as he walked into the school’s cafeteria to his staff giving him a standing ovation. “This is a direct result of all the hard work you do every single day. “I am truly humbled by this,” he said. “I am very proud of all of you.” Anderson’s wife, Ivonne, and the couple’s two daughters surprised him in a show of support. District 117 Superintendent Jeannie Stachowiak told Anderson how proud she was of him and the accomplishment. “Andy has done a phenomenal job as principal,” she said. “These awards are all the hard work you (administrators, teachers and staff) do for our kids. Congratulations.” Some of the criteria used in selecting the Principal of the Year included: Demonstrating a positive impact on education and advocacy for children; ensuring the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale; demonstrating creativity and imagination in bringing about positive change; willing to take risks to improve student learning; moving actively to implement the goals and objectives of the school; working collaboratively with teachers and other staff to improve the

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge

Criminal trespassing Deyonna Brooms, 23, of the 7400 block of South Oakley Avenue, Chicago, was charged with criminal trespassing following a disturbance at Jump Zone, 10140 Virginia Ave., at 5 p.m. Feb. 10. Police said staff told them she had caused a disturbance earlier in the afternoon and was told to leave. She was arrested and charged when she allegedly returned and caused another disturbance. She is due in court on March 29.

Domestic battery Mohammed Abdullah, 45, of the 10500 block of Brooks Lane, was charged with domestic battery after police were called to a disturbance at his home at 5 p.m. Feb. 19. Police said he allegedly slapped his wife in the face. He left the house before police arrived, but he was apprehended at his job in Bellwood. He was held for a court hearing.

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educational programs and student achievement; anticipating emerging problems and acting effectively to resolve them and involving the community in the life of the school and using community resources for students. Anderson was recently named Junior High School “Principal of the Year” by the South Cook Region of the Illinois Principals’ Association, which is the largest region in Illinois. Each of the regional winners was eligible for the Illinois Principal of the Year award. All regional winners were eligible for the Illinois Principal of the Year award. He has been active in the Illinois Principals Association for eight years and has participated in the IPA Principal for a Day program by hosting local legislators, served on the IPA Awards for Excellence Committee, and attended South Cook region meetings.

Delivery of cannabis Zachary Burns, 23, of the 10600 block of South Leclaire Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with unlawful delivery of cannabis after Chicago Ridge detectives executed a search warrant on his house at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 20. Police said detectives have obtained information that Burns was dealing marijuana in Cook County. Police said the search turned up cannabis and numerous items associated with dealing narcotics. He was held for a bond hearing.

DUI charge Christopher Pajack, 39, of the 14900 block of High Road, Lockport, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 7:05 p.m. Jan. 21 in the 10000 block of Anderson Avenue. Police said he appeared highly intoxicated and registered a .177 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for driving without insurance, failure to signal when required, improper lane usage, and improper squealing of tires. He is due in court on March 23.

Unlicensed driving Moneer Farhat, 41, of the 10300 block of South Austin Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving without a valid license at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Southwest Highway and Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for improper use of an electronic device while driving. He is due in court on March 14.

Suspended licenses • Athanasios Vanardos, 28, of the 10300 block of Terry Drive, Palos Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 7:24 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 9700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and improper use of an electronic device while driving. He is due

in court on March 29. • Jon Mutter, 51, of the 7600 block of West Riverton Court, Frankfort, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:12 a.m. Feb. 21 at Southwest Highway and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for having an obstructed windshield. He is due in court on March 29. • Ricky Kehoe, 33, of the 1800 block of Watersedge Court, Minooka, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 2:08 p.m. Feb. 16 in the 10400 block of South Moody Avenue. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a stop sign. He is due in court on March 29.

Evergreen Park Retail theft

• Daniel Ramirez, 29, of Merrillville, Ind., was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s, 2559 W. 95th St., at 5 p.m. last Thursday. Police said he took assorted items worth $300 in total, including alcohol and energy drinks. Some of the merchandise had been taken from the Mariano’s in Oak Lawn. • Maria R. Rochacasas, 38, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Police said she took make-up, a handbag and a stuffed animal worth $60.16 in total. Antwanette D. Thompson, 21, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 8 p.m. last Thursday. Police said she took eight canisters of infant formula worth $215.84 in total. • Lorenzo L. Sellers, 21, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 4 p.m. last Thursday, at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took CDs, flavored drink mixes and other items worth $112.80 in total.

Disorderly conduct Dantrall J. Swayzer, 24, of Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct at Walmart, 2500 W, 95th St., at 9 p.m. Feb. 19. Police said he was employed at the store and returned from lunch drunk and became belligerent with staff and officers. He was also charged with resisting arrest.

DUI charge Reginald Smith, 59, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 in the 9900 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said he was also cited for using a cellphone while driving, disobeying a traffic control device, and driving around an unloading school bus.

Drug possession • Shaquille L. Wilson, 24, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver following a traffic stop at 10 p.m. Feb. 17 at 95th Street and Albany Avenue. Police said

he was carrying 32.9 grams of marijuana in numerous bags packaged for sale. He was also cited for speeding, driving without a license and having a child unsecured in the car. • Courtney Anderson. 32, of Evergreen Park, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at 87th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Police said she was carrying six bags of heroin totaling 2 grams. She was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia for having straws with drug residue, police said.

Identity theft Jeffrey V. Haynes, 53, of Chicago, was charged with identity theft following his arrest at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 7 p.m. Feb. 17. Police said he used fraudulent ID when trying to make a purchase. He was also cited for resisting arrest and having a fraudulent driver’s license.

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Disorderly conduct Mohsin Ahmed Salem, 28, of Jamaica, N.Y., was charged with disorderly conduct following an incident in the parking lot of 7-Eleven, 7700 W. 95th St., at 12:37 a.m. Saturday. Police said he was seen standing beside his car and urinating on the pavement in plain view of the female clerk and others. He is due in court on April 9.

Unlicensed driving • David S. Bushey, 56, of the 8800 block of South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 4:35 p.m. Friday in the 7800 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal. He is due in court on April 9. • Ernesto Calleja Tovar, 55, of the 2400 block of West 46th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license at 4:43 p.m. Saturday in the 8800 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was driving 15 mph in a 35-mph zone, impeding the normal flow of traffic. He was also cited for violating minimum speed requirements. He is due in court on April 9. • David Banda-Chavira, 25, of Strawflower Court, Romeoville, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 6:07 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Lynwood and Hillside drives. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and having no front license plate. He is due in court on April 9.

Suspended licenses • John P. Kovats, 53, of the 7700 block of South Merrimac Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop

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Outstanding arrest warrant Christopher C. Chinn, 63, of Stanley Street in Winfield, Ill., was arrested on an outstanding DuPage County warrant following a traffic stop at 5:12 p.m. last Thursday in the 9300 block of South Roberts Road. Police said the warrant was for failure to appear in court. He was turned over to DuPage County sheriff’s police. Court information was not available.

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Palos Hills police charge juvenile for social media threat of Stagg student By Dermot Connolly Palos Hills police charged a juvenile at Stagg High School with disorderly conduct on Feb. 20 after he allegedly made a threat against another student on social media. Police said in a statement issued last week that the arrest was made “after containing the possible threat and a thorough investigation. The student is not currently attending the school at 11000 S. Roberts Road, and we are confident that the issue has been addressed appropriately.”

His case is being handled in Juvenile Court in Bridgeview. “Extra safety measures, including extra police patrols, have been put in the area to provide added security for the students, staff and community,” police said. Stagg Principal Eric Olsen notified parents and other members of the Stagg community about the incident in an email issued the same day as the arrest. “Stagg High School immediately contacted local law enforcement who investigated the incident with our cooperation. All threats are taken seriously

by Stagg High School and Palos Hills Police and are investigated thoroughly. We are aware that there are a number of social media posts expressing concern about this situation and we wanted to make our community aware that it is being addressed by both law enforcement and Stagg High School. We appreciate all of the students, parents and community members who reached out to both Stagg and law enforcement, reinforcing our belief that if you see or hear something, you need to say something,” said Olsen. In a second email sent the following day,

Olsen thanked community members “who have reached out and shared information and concerns” related to the incident. “The student involved is not in the school and we have been working very closely with Palos Hills Police Department, the student and the student’s family. Through the cooperation and support of Palos Hills Police, our staff and administration, we are confident that the issue has been addressed in a manner that maintains school safety and provides for the support and confidentiality of those involved.” Olsen also pointed out that the in-

creased patrols by Palos Hills police are in addition to the school resource officer, a Palos Hills police officer, who has been assigned to Stagg for several years. The other District 230 high schools, Sandburg in Orland Park, and Andrew in Tinley Park, also have school resource officers on campus. He added that all three District 230 schools participate in safety drills and trainings “that go beyond our state’s requirements for schools,” and Stagg hosts monthly collaborative meetings of area law enforcement agencies and schools.

OAK LAWN VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Trustees OK development on 95th Street By Dermot Connolly

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Tim Desmond pulls a pint, perhaps for the last time, behind the bar at Jack Desmond’s Irish Pub in Chicago Ridge, which he recently sold.

Jack Desmond’s Irish Pub now under new ownership By Dermot Connolly When Oak Lawn Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) opened Jack Desmond’s Irish Pub in Chicago Ridge 17 years ago, he named it in honor of his father and his eldest son. And although new owners took over, the family name is staying on the popular bar and restaurant at 10339 S. Ridgeland Ave. The pub was officially sold last week to a business group called Matchpoint Inc. The new owners weren’t ready to talk publicly this week, except to say that there are no plans to make any changes to either to the menu or the look of the restaurant, which has the look and feel of an authentic Irish pub. Desmond, from Iniscarra, County Cork, may no longer be behind the bar, but the weekend entertainment will also continue to have a distinctly Irish feel for the foreseeable future, especially with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner. This includes “Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones,” who will be playing there tonight (Thursday). Warfield, from Dublin, was a founding member of The Wolfe Tones, which has been around for more than 50 years. “I was 35 when I opened it. I didn’t expect it to be here this long. Seventeen years is a long time. A lot has changed,” said Desmond, 52, during a casual chat at the bar on Monday. From the beginning, he sponsored men’s and women’s Gaelic football and hurling teams that play at Gaelic Park, a few miles south, just off Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Forest. He also sponsored the South Side Irish rugby team. So, it became a popular place for the players to stop in before or after their weekend matches. “It could get loud. But it was always interesting, and a lot of fun,” Desmond said. “A lot of the local bands played here first. I am not saying we gave them their start, but they played here first.” Besides the music and the proverbial Guinness and other

drinks, something else that always kept people coming to Desmond’s was the menu. And that is not expected to change too much either with the new ownership. “Not as many Irish people are moving here as were coming when I arrived in 1986, but I think the Irish-Americans are as Irish as the ones at home now,” he said. “We’ve changed the menu over the years, taking items on and off. But a few favorites have always been there — things like the full Irish breakfast (including eggs, sausages, bacon and beans), curry chicken, fish and chips and other dishes popular in Ireland,” he said. Asked if he ever did the cooking himself, Desmond said only at the beginning. “Thankfully, I have a very good chef now. He’s staying, too. “I think I have been lucky to have very good staff. Some have been with me for 13 years. No one has been here less than six years. That’s unusual in the bar business,” he added. Desmond didn’t say it was a cutthroat business, but he knows about those, too, having left a job in a slaughterhouse to come to Chicago at age 20 in 1986. “After three years of cutting cows’ throats, I figured there had to me something more to life,” he said with a grin. “I didn’t know the drinking age was 21, I could have waited a month until my birthday in April,” said Desmond, who still has the airline ticket from his flight to Chicago on March 10, 1986. He went on to establish a successful career in construction, building homes around Oak Lawn and elsewhere when he decided to get into the bar business as a sideline. When the construction industry was hard-hit by the economic downturn in 2008, he became a stationary engineer, and now works nights at the Lanham Hotel in Chicago. In addition, he was also elected to his second term as a trustee in Oak Lawn last year. He and his wife, Eileen, also have six

children, ranging in age from 11 to 21. So, while the pub business grew, Desmond said, “it wasn’t fun anymore.” “There are four or five parties booked here every weekend. The business needed more attention than I could give it.” He said he plans to get back into construction, now that the economy is improving. “I want to build some new houses in Oak Lawn. The prices are going up there, and there is a shortage of new construction,” said Desmond. “The averagesized houses are more popular now, not the 4,000–square-foot McMansions.” Desmond said he and his family also hope to make a trip to Ireland in June, with the Brother Rice rugby team, which his sons, Tim and Aidan, play for. His older sons, Jack and Conor, also played there, before going on to play in college. He and Eileen also have two daughters, Lily and Grace, ages 11 and 12. “Of all of them, Grace was most interested in Desmond’s and didn’t want me to give it up. She said when she gets old enough, she’ll buy it back,” he said with a smile.

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The Oak Lawn Village Board on Tuesday approved the sale and redevelopment of a piece of commercial property at 9500 S. 50th Court, completing a process that began a year ago. Last February, the board had agreed to sell the village-owned Karas office building on the site, which has been vacant for several years. On Monday, the purchase agreement for $850,000 sale of the property to 95th Street Properties and Management was finalized. Plans for the site had also gone through several changes over the past year, as the developers worked with trustees and nearby neighbors who raised concerns about traffic congestion, parking and privacy. Originally, the developers had proposed building a Dunkin’ Donuts with a 24-hour drivethrough on the property alongside an upscale restaurant with eight condos above it on the second and third floors. But the residential aspect of the development was scrapped due to vocal opposition from residents of the surrounding neighborhood. The plans approved Monday included granting the setback, landscaping and parking variations allowing the developers to go ahead with plans for the two restaurants. In addition to the Dunkin’ Donuts, an upscale Mexican restaurant has been mentioned as a possibility. However, developers have not confirmed that yet. But it will be one-story, with a mezzanine level to allow for rooftop dining, said Village Manager Larry Deetjen. Half of the rooftop level will be enclosed. “That was a compromise, when they agreed to remove the residential component,” Deetjen said. The board also approved vacating a portion of 51st Avenue/ Museum Drive, on the west side of the property, as part of the development plans. Trustee Bob Streit (3rd), whose district includes the site, said he was happy with the com-

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Humanities classes at Shepard viewed as an important asset Most job markets emphasize to high schools students the importance of continuing their education by pursing degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). But not every student wants to write computer code or work in cyber security. And that thought gave English teacher Jeff Vazzana, of Shepard High School

in Palos Heights, an idea. “I recognized something at the beginning of this semester — that kids are told too often that if they want to make money, or if they want a real job, they have to get a degree in science or engineering,” Vazzana said. Vazzana went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with just

such a professional. Kevin Reader, an actor and artistic director for a renowned game brand, visited Shepard to offer advice on how to successfully find work in the humanities. Reader took a circuitous path to success. He started college at Loyola University Chicago and transferred to Illinois. He earned degrees in archaeol-

ogy and economics and became a sleep researcher at the University of Chicago while writing in his spare time. The idea, he emphasized, for everyone who aspires to work in the humanities is to build a portfolio. He laughed a bit when a student asked ‘how do you do that?’ “If you want to be a writer, you need

to write. If you want to make films, you need to create films. That’s the only way that (finding career success) will happen,” Reader said. Unlike becoming a doctor or teacher, the paths to success in the humanities and arts often are undefined. “You just work, figure it out, and take some risks along the way,” he said. Kevin Reader leads Shepard High School students through improv theater games during his presentation on how to find a rewarding career in humanities. The games demonstrated how people can create while having fun.

Shepard High School students laugh during an improv theater game led by Kevin Reader during his presentation on how to find a rewarding career in the humanities.

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PALOS HILLS VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

City to begin process of eliminating signs of closed businesses By Michael Gilbert Riley’s Trick Shop closed its doors more than three years ago. Yet drive by the Valley Plaza in Palos Hills and the store’s green and yellow sign remains — a false invitation to a store that sold gag gifts, magic tricks and costumes to countless customers. Less than a mile from Riley’s is a shuttered Nancy’s Pizza with its sign still prominently displayed to drivers on Roberts Road. The canopy sign for a closed liquor store at approximately 103rd Street and Roberts Road stayed for more than a year until a café casino recently moved into the location. “That has to change,” Ald. Marty Kleefisch (1st Ward) said of signs remaining long after a business has moved or closed. “Take them down. If there is no business that is utilizing the sign then it should be removed.” Kleefisch brought the issue up during the committee-of-the-

whole meeting Feb. 22. He said his purpose was to determine if there was support from other aldermen to create an ordinance — if one was not already on the books — requiring property owners to remove signs from stores no longer in business. Palos Hills Building Commissioner Paul Hardison informed Kleefisch there is an ordinance already in place. The exact wording of the ordinance was not available last Thursday and therefore could not be discussed, but in an interview with The Reporter Friday, Hardison said if a sign is not removed within three months of the store’s closing the city can send a letter to the property owner demanding it be taken down in the next 30 days. If the property owner does not comply they are subject to a daily fine of $80. “It’s not our intention to fine anyone — that’s our last resort,” he said. “We’d rather they just get in compliance. “Since we haven’t received

complaints about the vacant storefront signs we’d typically wait for the property owner to remove it [without a request from the city] but now that it was brought up by the alderman we will be more active in our enforcement.” In addition to being potentially confusing to customers, Kleefisch said signs left up after a business has closed can become an eyesore for the city. “Depending on the type of material they are made of they begin to deteriorate after a certain amount of time,” he said. “It becomes an eyesore and that’s detrimental to the other businesses in the [shopping center]. It also hurts the aesthetics of our city.” Kleefisch, however, should not have to see the Riley’s sign much longer. Hardison said a daycare center has plans to take three units in the plaza including the one that formerly housed the trick shop. The daycare center received its special use last spring and submitted its building plans last week, Hardison said.

Mayor Gerald Bennett said a driving school and a garage sales and service shop are also expected to open soon in the plaza, 8100 W. 111th St. “Probably seven of the 10 storefronts are filled,” Bennett said. “We’ve had a couple more inquiries, and I’m hoping by the end of 2018 that entire shopping center is full.” In an interview with The Reporter following last Thursday’s meeting, Bennett agreed that signs advertising shuttered businesses should be removed sooner rather than later. “For multiple reasons we want those signs down,” Bennett said. “If the business is gone they are gone and the vacancy should be indicated.” In other news, Bennett told the council Palos Hills had been named the No. 10 safest city in Illinois by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. “We have been for many, many, many years one of the safest cities

HICKORY HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Minor traffic violations will be handled by city staff By Sharon L. Filkin Hickory Hills Council members voted approval of an amendment during last Thursday’s meeting to the city’s municipal code regarding traffic violations, which will save the city time and money. The amendment will allow the city to handle tickets and fines for minor traffic violations in-house, rather than having the violations going through the state. According to the city attorney, the action will greatly reduce the

time involved in court dates that also reduces the total cost of the process. Other business included the awarding of a contract in the amount of $50,109 to Austin Tyler Company for storm sewer improvements on 87th Avenue, and approval of a business license for Clovers Greenhouse, LLC, a retail garden center at 3801 W. 87th St. Opening date is Sunday, April 1. In an earlier meeting of the committee-of-the-whole, held

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date on a planned project at the Colonial Complex, which would involve the replacement of underground pipes on the property where approximately 13 to 16 buildings are located. Boettcher said the pipes currently in use were installed in 1965 and need to be replaced. He said a lot of research needs to be done on who is responsible for the work. Howley stated it could be 2019 before the project is completed depending on whether the work goes smoothly.

in Illinois, the National Council for Home Safety and Security reviewed the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics along with its own population data and internal research. Municipalities with populations under 10,000 residents were not considered. Western Springs was named the safest city while Channahon and Campton Hills finished second and third.

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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Proposals take flight for third airport in southwest suburbs From the Feb. 29, 1968 issue: The story: Various proposals for a third major airport in the southwest suburban area will be studied at a special conference to be sponsored by the Palos-Orland Worth Planning Council (POW) sometime in March. Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, Gov. Otto Kerner and Sen. Charles Percy have been invited to a meeting that will be held soon in Joliet. Daley said he intends to build an airport along Lake Michigan. A southwest suburban location is being promoted by officers of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association and local chambers, including the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce. The quote: “In light of new proposals for the area and the support being given by some local organizations, we feel our officials and the general public would like to hear all of the pros and cons of the proposed airport,” said Zay Smith, the POW executive director.

• 25 years ago Hickory Hills aldermen tackle city’s flodding problems From the Feb. 25, 1992 issue:

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prior to the regular council meeting, the council briefly discussed the status of the Sabre Woods project, located at the old Sabre Room site at 8900 W. 95th St. Mayor Mike Howley stated that the developers are currently in discussions regarding a pipeline, which is located at the property. “At this point, we have not had any recent news on potential developers being contacted,” he said. Public Works Director Larry Boettcher also provided an up-

in Illinois and more recently in the Top 10 on many lists,” Bennett said. “During my 37 years as mayor I think we’ve been in the Top 20 or Top 25 for most, if not all, of those years. “It’s a credit to our police guys doing their job and patrolling our streets but also our residents giving us a call if they see a crime taking place. In general, we have really good citizens.” To identify the safest cities

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The story: Some Hickory Hills aldermen are calling for fairness in tackling specific homeowners’ dilemmas regarding flooding. Seeking relief for four residents experiencing problems with standing water, Ald. Alan Hallstrom (1st Ward) last week requested that the public works department put catch basins in the backyards of residents in the 9300 block of both 77th Street and 78th Avenue. To protect the city from lawsuits, Hallstrom asked the city attorney to draw up contracts for the residents to sign. If agreed by the residents, the contracts would give the public works department authority to do the work. Some aldermen, however, expressed concerns about addressing a few residents’ problems and not doing the same for other residents. The quote: “How many other residents throughout the city are experiencing the same types of problems?” Ald. James Gjeldum (2nd Ward) asked rhetorically. “There must be a zillion places throughout the city with the same problems. I don’t know about putting catch basins in the backyards of every resident experiencing flooding problems.”

• 10 years ago Local communities have had enough snow and cold From the Feb. 28, 2008 issue: The story: The relentless barrage of snow, freezing rain and bitter cold has kept suburban public works employees busy this winter and scrambling to conserve their salt reserves. Towns could have the salt by truck, but buying it would cost more, said Bill Lorenz, the public works director for Evergreen Park. Oak Lawn had 1,700 tons as of last week and already has gone through 7,500 tons, said Steve Barrett, public works director for Oak Lawn. The quote: “That’s way above the last few winters,” Barrett said. “I’ve been in public works for 34 years and I haven’t seen a winter this bad since 1979. It’s been a lot of storms.”

Thursday, March 1, 2018

The Reporter

WHATIZIT?

HS District 230 administrators changing roles By Dermot Connolly

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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: United faith. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. Ron Wagenhofer, of Palos Park, had the correct answer to last week’s photo quiz: Swallow Cliff, 11918 S. LaGrange Road, Palos Park, which was once noted for its steep toboggan chutes that created a thrilling ride. Wagenhofer pointed out that in last week’s photo appears two of the old toboggan slide gates out of the original six. The toboggan chutes fell into disrepair and were closed in 2004. But since that time, the stair workout revitalized the site and now attracts adults, teens and children. Kids and adults can still bring their sleds to use during the winter. On the top of the bluff is an 800-acre forest preserve for visitors to use for hiking.

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ACROSS 1. Chop or cut 4. Green veggie 7. Bar bill 10. Doctors’ group 11. One who buys and sells securities (slang) 12. Be in debt 13. Lively ballroom dance 15. Singer Charles 16. Polish city 19. Former 21. Dismissing from employment 23. Minerals 24. Plotted 25. Consult 26. After a prayer 27. Agents of one’s downfall 30. Leaseholders 34. Supervises flyin 35. Voodoo god 36. Alfalfa 41. Apply another coat to 45. Witnesses 46. Jai __, sport 47. Ones who proof 50. Recant 54. Small group with shared interests 55. Part of warming headgear 56. Woolen cloth 57. Snag 59. Central American fruit tree 60. Woman (French) 61. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet 62. Type of bed 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. Consume 65. Japanese freight company (abbr.)

DOWN 1. Czech monetary unit 2. Able to arouse intense feeling 3. Elk 4. Muscular weaknesses 5. Geological time 6. Depths of the ocean 7. Burns to the ground 8. Becomes cognizant of 9. Cause to shade 13. US political party 14. Refers to some of a thing 17. Single 18. Type of beer 20. Ancient Iranian people 22. Grocery chain 27. Gridiron league 28. English river 29. __ and cheese 31. Peyton’s younger brother 32. Long time 33. High schoolers’ test 37. Respects 38. Organize anew 39. Filippo __, Saint 40. Intrinsic nature of something 41. Cheese dish 42. Ancient Greek City 43. Patron saint of Ireland 44. Produced by moving aircraft or vehicle 47. Shock treatment 48. __ Jones 49. Things 51. Having wings 52. Panthers’ QB Newton 53. Third-party access 58. Satisfaction Answers on Page 10

Several administrators are shifting roles in High School District 230, as part of a transition plan following the promotion of Jen Tyrrell from Stagg High School associate principal to Sandburg High School principal. The school board last month hired Tyrell to replace Deb Baker, who is retiring in June. Then, following an executive session at the Feb. 22 board meeting, Superintendent Dr. James Hay announced that Dr. Katie McMillan, the associate principal at Andrew High School in Tinley Park, replace Tyrell as associate principal for instruction at Stagg in Palos Hills. Abir Othman will stay at Andrew, but switch from associate principal for student services to associate principal for instruction. Brian Nolan, currently the guidance director of Andrew, is replacing Othman as associate principal for instruction. The changes go into effect July 1. “One of the most important responsibilities I have as superintendent is to assure the leadership teams in our schools are strong and prepared to lead,” said Gay in a statement. “The hiring of Jen Tyrrell as principal at Sandburg High School has provided a great opportunity for me to talk with our principals about opportunities to strengthen those teams even more. We all agree that there is great talent within the administrative teams at each of our schools. “We have assessed the strengths of our teams and individuals and believe that the transition plan will further enhance the leadership at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew high schools.” McMillan has been at Andrew since 1998, when she was hired as a science teacher. In 2006, she joined the administration. “Katie’s more than 10 years of experience in this role will provide depth of knowledge and expertise that is needed as Jen moves to her new role,” Gay said. “She is a great complement to the leadership of Principal Eric Olsen and Associate Principal Ian MacLeod and will round out the Stagg main office team.” Andrew Principal Bob Nolting said McMillan, “has been instrumental in building awardwinning academic resource centers for student success. Also, she was an essential component to building our Advanced Placement program to national recognition.” Othman joined District 230 as dean of students at Andrew in 2003. She became head dean at Stagg in 2007 and returned to Andrew in 2010 as assistant principal and then associate principal. She had been an English teacher and administrator at Universal School in Bridgeview. Nolan has been guidance director at Andrew since 2009. Previously, he was student activities director at Niles North High School in Skokie, and then Lyons Township High School in LaGrange. He began his career coaching soccer at St. Rita High School in Chicago. “Brian’s extensive background in athletics, activities and pupil personnel services, coupled with his strong working relationship with the guidance and dean’s of-

fices will be a great asset in his new role,” said Gay. In other business at the Feb. 22 meeting, the school board approved new three-year contracts for bus transportation contracts for all three schools. The current providers were the winning bidders, so there shouldn’t be much change there either. Officials said Positive Connections, which currently serves regular education students at Sandburg and Andrew, was the low-bidder of four, with a 2.5 percent increase each year. Richlee Vans, which serves Stagg, was the low bidder for

that route with a 3 percent annual increase for years 2019-21. Likewise, with the special education transportation contracts, Cook Illinois, the current provider for Sandburg and Andrew, and Sunrise Southwest, which serves Stagg, were the lowest of five bidders, with 3 percent annual increases. “With fuel and labor costs increases, I think the annual increases are very reasonable,” said school board President Rick Nogal. “We’ve been happy with them. We’ve had challenges with the weather, but we feel they’ve been

doing a great job,” said Gay. “Switching to hiring two companies for both services has been very good,” said board member Tony Serratore, noting that surveys of users typically show 98 and 99 percent satisfaction rates. Gay said that having two transportation companies gives the district the flexibility to call on one to assist should a need arise. “For example, if one company experiences a driver shortage, the other company can supplement. Or if there is an issue with the performance of one company, the other can assist.”

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Ray Hanania

‘Madigan Tax’ might be too high for some Dems

With Rauner’s support, board hires Gorman as Tollway chief

very election cycle, House Democratic candidates have to pay what can be thought of as a “Madigan Tax.” The “tax” is the amount of extra campaign money, labor and ingenuity required to overcome the voting public’s strong negative perception of being in any way associated with House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. The tax has always been imposed because Madigan has always been unpopular in this state. But the tax rate has risen over the years as Madigan’s familiarity and unpopularity have grown. Back in October of 2012, a Chicago Tribune/ WGN-TV poll found that 38 percent of Illinoisans had no opinion either way about Madigan. Of those who did, 22 percent approved of his job performance, compared to 40 percent who disapproved. Rich Then Bruce Rauner got into the game and his Miller constant, well-funded attacks on Madigan made the longtime House Speaker much better known to the average voter. Just 11 percent of voters had no opinion of Madigan in a 2017 poll taken for the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Not only did lots more voters know who Madigan was, they also despised him. Madigan’s disapproval rating was 61 percent in that poll, well above his 26 percent approval rating. That could explain why Madigan’s House Democrats had a net loss of four seats in 2016, despite a strong statewide win by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Part of the blame can go to Donald Trump, who did well in Downstate areas held by Democrats, but a big reason was that the Madigan tax had become too high in those districts. The “#MeToo” controversy swirling around Madigan these days has the potential to make that tax rate even more prohibitive for Madigan’s operation. He’s taken two substantial hits over the past several days, which might have sunk a lesser man. Madigan had to dump two top campaign advisers after “#MeToo” scandals, and more controversy is almost undoubtedly on the way. While the focus should be on the victims, we cannot escape the political realities. With that in mind, keep an eye on the 17th House District Democratic primary race on the toney North Shore. The district is currently represented by Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview), who is running unopposed in the Senate primary. Rep. Fine and several other local political leaders have endorsed Jennifer GongGershowitz. But Candace Chow has enough money and support to compete. Chow also has some very slick direct mailers. “Candance Chow didn’t need Mike Madigan to get from a trailer park to Kellogg Business School,” declares her latest mail piece. “And she doesn’t need him now.” The front features a graduation cap on which somebody has taped the phrase “No Thx Mike.” Clever. Chow’s campaign took a poll late last year, which found 60 percent of the district’s likely Democratic voters (not all voters, just Democratic voters) had an unfavorable view of Speaker Madigan, while just 36 percent of Democrats viewed him favorably. Some 70 percent of the district’s Democrats expressed doubts about voting for a candidate who was backed by Madigan and his team. Madigan has never played particularly well in that more liberal part of the world, and Chow’s mailer goes on to trash him further. “While others lean on Mike Madigan and Springfield lobbyists, Candance Chow is the progressive, independent Democrat who will put our schools and our families first.” Chow has also recently taken to demanding that Gong-Gershowitz return Madigan’s campaign contributions. The House Speaker has dumped over $50K into the Gong-Gershowitz bid so far, mainly on mail and staff. “It’s become clear that Jennifer’s campaign is under the control of Mike Madigan’s political operation,” Chow said of Gong-Gershowitz in a press release earlier this month. Chow’s release also noted Madigan “is under a growing cloud from charges of sexual harassment.” Last week, Chow called for Madigan’s resignation from his Democratic Party chairmanship “in light of continued reports of sexual harassment and abuse of power within his political operation.” Noting that Gong-Gershowitz had yet to comment on the Madigan stories, Chow said, “It makes you wonder how much autonomy her campaign truly has from Madigan at this point.” There are six candidates in this primary race, which should benefit Gong-Gershowitz because she has big-name local backing and is raising lots of Statehouse money and has ground support. Under normal circumstances, even with the “Madigan Tax,” she would be expected to walk away with this one. But these aren’t normal times. Whatever happens, Chow’s attempt to turn Madigan’s already controversial contributions into fatal poison with the “MeToo” issue is a first. And it might just spread. He could possibly wind up being “taxed” out of existence. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

hen I first met Bruce Rauner in 2015, I really thought he had his act together. But the past three years have been nothing but blaming everyone else for the state’s problems. Last week, though, he did something I never expected him to do. He helped in tapping a real talent to head one of the state agencies that he controls. Rauner encouraged the Tollway board of directors to hire Liz Gorman to head the Illinois Tollways, a $1.43 billion agency. The decision to hire Gorman was officially made last Thursday by the board, according to an agency spokesperson. After serving 13 years on the Cook County Board where she became the face of the anti-tax hike movement, Gorman took a very high-paying job in the private sector at Price Waterhouse. But now she’s leaving that job to return to public service, bringing with her a lot of experience fighting high taxes. Dedicated to streamlining Cook County government and an advocate for creating economic opportunities for constituents, Gorman earned a solid reputation as a problem-solver who could bring diverse groups together and build consensus. Gorman’s public service also includes leading and serving on numerous Cook County committees including transportation, environmental, finance, IT, rules, audit, recreation, roads and bridges, health and hospitals, and labor along with several other committees. She also oversaw the county’s $4 billion budget and a $200 million Forest Preserve District budget. During her time on the Cook County Board, Gorman was a constant voice challenging unnecessary tax hikes. She opposed the “Hotel Occupancy Tax” and the “Food and Beverage Tax” in 2003, the 150% cigarette tax increase in 2004, and the additional 100% increase in 2006. She opposed the “Food and Beverage Tax” and the “Hotel Occupancy Tax” again in 2007. She opposed the “Sanctuary County” resolution for illegal immigrants in 2007 and sponsored a repeal of the ordinance later that year. Most recently, she voted against Board President Todd Stroger’s 2008 budget and opposed the increase in the Cook County sales tax. I remember organizing a tax forum many years back and her voice was one of the loudest championing taxpayer rights. Her greatest achievement came on Dec.1, 2009 when she forced the county board to roll back Stroger’s sales tax hike and then organized a non-partisan coalition to block his veto. The end result was that Gorman cut the county sales tax from 1.75 percent to 1.25 percent. Some do-nothing former county commissioners continue to attack her, but the voters were discouraged when she retired. Gorman was succeeded by Sean Morrison, the Palos Township committeeman. Morrison has followed in the path set by Gorman, and he organized the successful repeal of Toni Preckwinkle’s oppressive one cent per ounce tax on sweetened drinks and soda pop. The public outrage was so overwhelming that even seven of her eight supporters flipped and reversed their votes, thanks to Morrison. With Gorman coming back, taxpayers in Cook County and Illinois will have another champion fighting for their rights. Morrison faces a challenge from pro-Preckwinkle tax-hikers who don’t care about taxpayers. They only care about getting more money for their own individual programs from taxpayers. Morrison also faces a challenge from extremists who can’t get enough votes to do anything so they bully, yell and disrupt meetings hoping they can impose their unpopular views on the majority. Taxpayers in Illinois are tired of answering every problem and every need by hiking taxes. The worst are taxes that are “percentages.” As costs go up, the percentage of taxes like sales taxes increases dramatically on the backs of taxpayers. Morrison and others who oppose taxes need help and it’s good to see Gorman back on the front lines of public service fighting for the rights of the taxpayers.

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Parents need to be involved with their kids to prevent mass shootings By Kevin Michael Lee In the wake of a many slayings recently… Pause. That fragment was paused for a purpose. Slayings by the hand of a troubled person and through the weapon of a gun should no longer be glossed over and accepted as a norm. Period. I’ll continue. A cop, no, a commander from my neighborhood of Bridgeport, was killed two weeks ago. Over what? I doubt the killer even knows. It was a man. And yes, it was a black man. Are all black men killers? Hell no. We need to stop blaming race, start looking at wealth and lack thereof, and open dialogues between cops and communities of color. And that includes all communities. Florida. It is a state that often is the butt of white trash jokes. I’m not laughing. A Columbine-like shooting at a 3,000-plus enrolled school left 17 students and teachers dead. Others were injured by the hands of a troubled young man with an AR-15. Why? Few will ever know. Some of us will consider him evil. But what is evil, and how does it come to be? Maybe the catalyst is too idle or has a lack of direction. Dan Gable, Olympic Gold medalist and the most prolific wrestler and wrestling coach in American history, who I interviewed recently, has donned an “In Iowa, We Wrestle Hat.” He might argue that these individuals are troubled because of a

lack of discipline within a sport or activity. I wholeheartedly agree. I played college baseball. Baseball was my life and ticket to college. I coach it because I lived, sweat, breathed and bled within its confines between the white lines. Even when I got the yips and forgot how to throw the dang thing, I always thought I would strike out everyone. Dan Gable thought he would pin everyone. Our “inner psychos” were put to athletic and competitive use. We were preoccupied with winning for ourselves and more importantly, the team. The Chicago cop killer needed a hobby or a sport. And the 19-year-old who murdered students in Florida also needed a hobby or a sport. Parents, get your kids off their devices from posting meaningless drivel about guns or cats. Get them involved at their school. If not, your school could be next and I pray to God it is not. If you’re going to post something about yourself, make sure that it’s something of value. Honestly, if parents stand by the sidelines, not helping their kids find their path or encouraging the journey to one, it is partly their fault. In Iowa, they wrestle. In Chicago, we need discipline, and we need to play. I’m not playing. Kevin Michael Lee is a former Oak Lawn resident and graduate of Richards High School.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Valentine’s Day shootings a tragedy, but legislators will do nothing Valentine’s Day, the 14th day of February, 2018, is the day that 19-year-old Nick Cruz went to the Parkland, Fla. high school and used his semi-automatic rifle to kill at least 17 people and injured several more. This is the 18th time in 2018 that a deadly shooting occurred in and around a school. It is a waste of time to hear what Trump has to say about this shooting. He, along with most congressmen and women will say that their “thoughts and prayers” are with them, and at the same time they keep receiving money from the National Rifle Association for their loyalty to the association. “The love of money is the root of all evils.” This verse from the Bible applies here. According to reports of the money received from the NRA, 90 percent are Republicans and 10 percent are Democrats who receive the NRA’s money. Go online to see the actual names and amount of money they each receive. As an example, Senator Marco Rubio of Floridareceived a large amount of money from the NRAin 2016. This money that he receives will buy his silence on any gun-related issue. The NRA does not want any laws passed that may harm gun sales. In fact, gun sales go up when a shooting of this magnitude happens. The shooter was old enough to buy the semiautomatic rifle, but to young to buy a beer.

I thought Congress was a law-making body. If the voting citizens of the USA keep voting these same receivers of NRA money into office, absolutely nothing will change. We will just hear the “thoughts and prayers” phrase used to the point that it is just meaningless words. At the future elections that will be coming, please check out each candidate as to their views on critical issues. We, the U.S. citizens, are the only nation in the world who have a problem such as the shootings taking place in schools and churches. We should be able to do better than that reputation hanging over us. The source of this “shooting” problem is the monies given to elected officials by the NRA, gun manufacturers, and any other related entities, so as to influence the elected officials regarding gun-related regulations. Let’s remove the temptation of these large amounts of money given to the reps and senators and let them make a fair decision on gun regulations, without being influenced by the money. Certainly the details would have to be written into a law. Time is of the essence. May God bless the United States of America. — Dean Koldenhoven, Palos Heights

George Washington’s leadership was a guiding light President George Washington, First in War and First in Peace, was one of the greatest U.S. presidents among the 45 who have been in office during the 229-year history of our United States of America. Washington, as early as 1755, was a colonial Virginia colonel at age 23 who accompanied and advised British General Braddock not to attack the French at Fort Duquesne on the site of today’s City of Pittsburgh, Pa. Braddock lost most of his 2,100 troops, but Washington escaped with four bullet holes in his coat and 30 men from the three Virginia companies. People were amazed as Washington’s coolness in battle and was assigned to guard a 400-mile frontier from Maryland to North Carolina with 1,500 untrained militia. By 1774, the Virginia colonists, including Washington, felt the 13 Colonies had no right to be taxed by the British and the first Continental Congress with Virginia and Massachusetts taking the lead. Washington was named to head the Continental Army due to his reputation of rationality, military knowledge and desire to lead. Success against the British forces in Boston and New York, Long Island, Saratoga, Trenton in the Revolutionary War brought General Washington great respect.

With the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the war was over. In 1787, Washington represented Virginia in the Constitutional Convention and was elected their president much to his surprise. The following year Alexander Hamilton advised him to be on the ballot for president, which he accepted with reluctance. In 1789, Washington was overwhelmingly elected over seven other men. John Adams had the second most votes and becamevice president. On April 30, 1789 at the Federal Building in Manhattan, standing on a second floor balcony for all to see, Washington took the oath of office to “faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will, to the best of your ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” This began the destiny of the American presidency from 13 states with a population of about four million people to the expansive 50 states and far flung Atlantic and Pacific territories, where citizens enjoy constitutional rights not available in so many other countries. President’s Day is a day for Americans to celebrate our nation. — Dan Dwornik, Tinley Park

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

Thursday, March 1, 2018

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Kids get revved up by making and racing LEGO cars at EP Library By Joe Boyle Laura Meyer, the children’s librarian at the Evergreen Park Library, laughed when she was asked how many LEGO bricks are available for children to play with at the facility. “I have no idea.” she said. “We have many, that is for sure. We receive donations from all over. A lot parents donate them as well.” Plenty of LEGOs were available on Feb. 18 at the library as children, many of whom were accompanied by their moms and dads, took part in in making LEGO cars and other vehicles to race down a slide to see whose entries are the fastest. Bill Murphy, of Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood, attended the LEGO car races with his two sons, Billy, 6, and Declan, 4. Murphy said he enjoys the idea of his kids playing with LEGO toys and said he likes to play along with them. “I like the fact that they actually love them,” Murphy said. “I can’t say that I played with LEGOs, but I did play with Lincoln Logs. But the kids really have fun. My son, Billy, really loves them. He enjoys creating things with them. Declan is starting to get into it now, too.” The company that makes these famous interlocking bricks began at a small shop in Billund, Denmark, established in 1932 by master carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen, who was aided by his 12-year-old son, Gottfred Kirk Christiansen. It was

Photos by Joe Boyle

Left: Billy Murphy sifts through an assortment of LEGO toys as he prepares to make cars to race during an event at the Evergreen Park Library. Above: A young girl positions her car at the top of the track.

not until two years later that the business took the name of LEGO, which comes from the Danish

words, “LEg GOdt,” meaning “play well.” Leticia Dominguez, a resident of Burbank, also attended the LEGO car races with her children, Lilia, 4, and Natalia, 18 months. The girls were concentrating on making cars and other objects. Dominguez said her children enjoy playing with LEGOS and other building blocks. “They have big blocks at home and they have many to work with,” Dominguez said. “They really

DEATH NOTICES

WORTH VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Trustee steps down for health reasons By Sharon L. Filkins

activities at each meeting. He was proud of both departments and often praised them for their devoted service in protecting the residents of Worth. In an earlier conversation, Village Clerk Bonnie Price said Soldan is going to be missed. “Warren was at the village hall a couple of times a day. He would check in with us and then do a tour of the village and come back to give us a report,” Price said. Trustee Pete Kats said, “We need to convey our thanks to Warren for his years of service.” Werner replied that plans were under way to honor Soldan at a future meeting. In other business, the board approved an amendment to the village’s municipal code regarding parking regulations for retail to-

Business matters at the Feb. 20 board meeting in Worth included the sad acceptance of a letter of resignation from a trustee who has served the village for five years. “It is with much regret that I announce the resignation of Trustee Warren Soldan, effective Feb. 15, due to health reasons,” said Mayor Mary Werner at the meeting. Werner said later that Soldan was appointed to the board in 2013, replacing her as trustee when she ran for the office of mayor. He was elected to serve as trustee and his current term was supposed to run until 2019. Soldan served as chair of the Public Safety Committee and reported on police and fire

bacco stores. The amendment calls for one parking space for each 100 gross square feet of floor area instead of the original allowance of one parking space for each 150 square feet of floor area up to 1,500 square feet, and then one parking space for each 250 square feet of floor area over 1,500 square feet. Also approved was a resolution authorizing the village to close 111th Street from Ridgeland Avenue to Harlem Avenue on Aug. 26 for the Worth Days Parade. Tag Days were approved for Park Lawn on March 30, 31; April 20 and 21 at 111th and Harlem Avenue. Looking forward, Tag Days were also approved for the Blue Cap organization on Oct. 5 and 6 at 111th and Ridgeland Avenue.

Local attorney will be honored at Crisis Center Gala Local attorney David Anders will be presented with the Dianne Masters Award at the Crisis Center for South Suburbia Annual Gala on Saturday, March 3. The event will be held at the Hilton DoubleTree Chicago-Alsip, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip. Reservations can be made online at www.crisisctr.org/events/gala. The Dianne Masters Award recognizes individuals who emulate the vision and commitment of CCSS founder Dianne Masters to overcome obstacles, deliver solutions and create a brighter future for families in crisis. Anders’ law partner, Dick Hutchinson, and wife Joan, introduced him to the organization in the late 1980s. He continued his support as an active member of the golf outing and Longest Day of Golf Committees. He was

eventually asked to become a board member. Anders is the only board member to have served two terms as president. Today he continues to serve on the board and as chair of the Nominations Committee. Anders Through his years of service, Anders has become more passionate about dealing with domestic violence. He believes the future of CCSS is bright. “I am proud that we have a three-year solid strategic plan to follow,” Anders said. “I feel that it is an important tool for continuity within an organization and it keeps everyone heading in the same direction. The leadership

team is stronger than it’s ever been. Executive Director Pam Kostecki, Development Director Lorri Nagle, and other members of the executive team bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to their roles and CCSS is poised for continued growth while operating and practicing with integrity.” The gala will be a “Night on the Red Carpet” with a goal of raising critical funds to continue providing emergency shelter and other essential services to victims of domestic violence, and to thank those whose contributions have gone above and beyond over the past fiscal year. For reservations, sponsorship opportunities, and additional information, visit the website at www.crisisctr. org/events/gala or contact Kerri Twietmeyer, (708) 429-7255, ext. 136.

Pryme Tymers will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

St. Baldrick’s fundraiser to be held at Gaelic Park

The Pryme Tymers, a senior organization, will gather for their next meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8 at Trinity Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn. Jennifer Silk, the Irish Fiddler, will present a show entitled “Jennifer’s Blarney, an interactive Irish program with songs, jokes and a jig. A raffle prize will be drawn. Song sheets will also be provided to sing the Irish songs. Green is the suggested color for this event. A catered ham lunch will be served at noon. The cost is $7 and reservations are required. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-5111, or Tom Panush, (708) 636-7548. Perishable canned goods will also be collected for the Blue Island Salvation Army food pantry.

The annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser will be held beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Carraig Pub at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. All donations will benefit the fight against children’s cancer. More than 30 St. Baldrick’s volunteers, sponsored by donations from friends and family register for the Gaelic Park event and shave their heads in solidarity for children with cancer. To register or make donations for the Gaelic Park head shaving event, visit www.stbaldrick’s.org and locate Find an Event

and search for Gaelic Park. Walk-ins are also welcome. St. Baldrick’s is the world’s largest volunteer driven fundraising event to fight childhood cancer. More information on the foundation can be found on the website at www.stbaldrick’s.org The Carraig Pub will open at noon and pub food will be served from noon until 10 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Bernie Glim & Country Roads beginning at 8 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling Gaelic Park, (708) 687-9323, or visit the website at www.chicagogaelicpark.org.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK

EP Historical Commission seeks volunteers to mark village’s 125th year

will grant pool permission for open swim sessions at Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave., and Centennial Aquatic Center, 9400 S. Nashville Ave. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2225 or visit www.olparks.com.

Center, 10444 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. The day will include special Easter activities for all to enjoy. The fee is $10 per child. Time and ages are as follows: 2:30 to 3:30pm for ages 1-5, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. for ages 1-5, and 5 to 6 p.m. for all ages. Children can explore the gymnastics gym and work off some extra energy by crawling, jumping, climbing and swinging around indoors. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and create a spring craft. Each child will receive a goodie-bag with healthy snacks in it. Parents must stay with their children during the event. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call (708) 857-2215.

The Evergreen Park Historical Commission is looking for volunteers to assist with the 125th anniversary celebration of Evergreen Park that will include a variety of events that will begin this summer. The commission is looking for volunteers who like good, old-fashioned art and craft projects. Display boards are being created and volunteers are needed for cutting, pasting and helping with a variety of creative efforts. Individuals who are interested can send an email to epinf@hotmail.com for more information.

Skating event will be held at Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena

OAK LAWN

Oak Lawn Park District hosts trip to see Bulls take on Clippers

Cook County Board President The Oak Lawn Park District will spon- Toni Preckwinkle to speak sor a trip to the see the Chicago Bulls take to Palos Hills seniors

A resale fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at South Side Baptist School, 5220 W. 105th St., Oak Lawn. Items will be purchased with cash only. Some of the items for resale are games and puzzles, artwork holiday décor, baby items home décor, household baskets, blankets and lamps, books, office supplies, clothing for infants and adults, coats, teacher materials, electronic tools and furniture yard equipment

on the Los Angeles Clippers at the United Center on Tuesday, March 13. The seats are at the 300 level. The registration fee is $55 for residents and $65 for non-residents. The trip cost includes game tickets and transportation to and from the United Center. Guests will depart from the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110rh St., Oak Lawn, at 5:30 p.m. with the scheduled return at about 10 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200.

Oak Lawn Park District offers pool memberships

‘EGGcellent Open Gym’ offered at Racquet Club

Pool memberships for the Oak Lawn Park District will go on sale beginning today (Thursday, March 1). Memberships

The Oak Lawn Park District hosts an “EGGcellent Open Gym” Saturday, March 24 at the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics

Resale fundraiser to be held at South Side Baptist Church

enjoy playing with them.” The kids had hundreds of LEGOs to choose from to make vehicles or airplanes. Meyer, who organized the event, said the idea behind the session is for children to have fun while learning how to make the cars. Dylaun Mitchell, 8, was having a great time making numerous vehicles while taking turns racing them down the slide. His mother, Michelle Nelson, of Chicago’s Brainerd neighborhood, sat and smiled as her son was enjoying playing with the LEGOs. “He just loves them.” Nelson said. “He will just play with them for hours. He will make buses, cars and helicopters. He even makes dogs and plays with them. We found about this on Facebook. Maybe this is an annual event he can go to.” Meyer said that this is not an annual event, but because of the enthusiastic response, she will probably bring the LEGOs out more often. “I actually took them out last summer so I thought I would bring them out again,” Meyer said. “The idea is for the kids to have fun.” And Meyer was having fun with the kids. She also made some cars and took part in racing them down the slide. “It wasn’t really important on who wins the races,” Meyer said. “The idea is to get them to play and create. This way they are learning and having fun, too.”

The Green and White Skate event will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. The afternoon will include skating, a dance performance, raffles, and music provided by a DJ. The fee is $7 for admission and $3 for skate rental. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173.

PALOS HILLS

The Palos Hills Police Department will be sponsoring a Senior Crime Prevention Breakfast for Palos Hills seniors on Thursday, March 15 at the Belvedere Chateau, 8055 W. 103rd St. Palos Hills. Doors will be open at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast to follow at 9 a.m. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will be the guest speaker. The Palos Hills Police Department will present information on how to avoid phone, internet, and IRS scams. Handouts will be available. This event is limited to the first 250 Palos Hills senior citizens who respond by March 8. Reservations can be arranged by calling the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department at (708) 430-4500.

Carol McGill Carol J. McGill (nee Tiffany), 75, a Chicago Ridge resident, died Feb. 17 at the Bridgeview Healthcare Center. Mrs. McGill had been employed at Wonder Bread. Survivors include daughters, Cindy Blume and Patty Barthel; sons, Wayne and Mike; sister, Pat Radtke; brother, Jack Tiffany; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday at Schmaedeke Funeral Home. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Audrey Plazewski Audrey Fay Plazewski, 93, a former longtime Palos Heights resident, died Jan. 9 in County Wexford, Ireland. Mrs. Plazewski, who has lived in Ireland for the past 10 years, was once a computer scheduler for the Greater Chicago Auction House. She was also once employed at Coldwell Banker Realtors. Her late husband, Henry V. Plazewski, was well known in the community. Survivors include daughters, Marie Plazewski, Irene Plazewski and Marea Sutton; one granddaughter; one great-great granddaughter; two nieces; one nephew; and one grand-niece. A memorial service was held on Jan. 15 in Dublin, Ireland. Condolences will be accepted online at marieplaz@hawaii.rr.com.

Debra Winkelman Debra J. Winkelman (nee Martini), 64, a Chicago Ridge resident, died Feb. 19 at Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Winkelman was employed in the research industry. Survivors include a sister, Gail Henderson; stepfather, George Stowe; nephews, Kaylom and Michael; and many relatives and friends. Services were Friday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Interment took place at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

COMINGS & GOINGS

Some advice for women to make financial progress

Culver’s benefit set up to aid police commander’s family

ive area Culver’s restaurants will donate a percentage of sales to the family of fallen Chicago Police Department Cmdr. Paul Bauer this evening on Thursday, March 1, from 4-8 p.m. during “Back the Badge” night. Bauer was shot and killed last month in a struggle with an armed man. Participating Culver’s Bob locations are in Bridgeview, Bong Lyons, Berwyn, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn. “At Culver’s, we care about making a difference in the community and one of best ways to do that is to help those in need during difficult times,” said Guy Hollis, owner/operator of the participating Culver’s restaurants. “On behalf of Culver’s, we extend our sincere sympathy to the Bauer family,” said Hollis. “Culver’s franchisees and team members are dedicated to giving back to community and serving those in need.”

Ross Dress for Less to open in Chicago Ridge Ross Dress for Less, the nation’s largest off-price apparel and home fashion retailer, is scheduled to open Saturday, March 10, in the Commons of Chicago Ridge. The new store is one of several the retailer will be opening nationwide on March 10. The store will be located at 400 Commons Drive, at the south end of the shopping center. The Chicago Ridge location is currently hiring employees for the store and others in the south suburbs. The California-based chain has opened several stores in the south suburbs in recent years. Other area stores are in Evergreen Park, Orland Park, Crestwood, Tinley Park and Ford City Mall. The chain has more than 1,000 stores nationwide and more than 50 in the Chicago area. Hours at the new stores are expected to be 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

Mama Luigi’s celebrates 70th anniversary

Seventy years to the day they first opened,

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driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:55 p.m. Feb. 18 in the 4100 block of West 99th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding 40 mph in a 25-mph zone, and disobeying a stop sign. He is due in court on April 4.

Drug possession Frederick M. Flowers, 66, of Robbins, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for drug possession following a traffic stop at 2:55 a.m. Feb. 19 in the 4800 block of West 97th Place. Police said the warrant issued Feb. 13 in Douglas County was for methamphetamine possession with intent to deliver, methamphetamine possession, and possession of a controlled substance. He was being held on $2,500 bond.

Vandalism reports • A 2017 Honda Pilot parked in a driveway in the 9100 block of South Melvina was vandalized between 7 p.m. Feb. 18 and 4:50 p.m. Feb. 19, police were told. An unknown offender broke out the rear window and slashed both driver’s side tires. • Ahmad M. Shuaibi, 19, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving without a valid license at 5:32 p.m. Feb. 18 in the 8800 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for

Photo by Steve Metsch

Five Culver’s restaurants, including locations in Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn, will donate a percentage of sales to the family of fallen Chicago Police Department Cmdr. Paul Bauer from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday, March 1) during “Back the Badge” night. Bauer was shot and killed last month in a struggle with an armed man.

Jim and Victoria Talerico are inviting customers, family and friends to celebrate the day in 1948 when his parents opened what was then called Luigi’s Lounge at 7500 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. Today, it’s the oldest business in Bridgeview. There will be free hors d’oeuvres in the banquet room, a cash bar and a live band on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17. There’s also live music planned for the lounge that evening. There will be regular service in the dining room. The bands will start around 8 p.m. “We want it to be a big thing,” said Victoria. Jim’s father, Lewis Talerico, built the lounge that still exists, before the restaurant and banquet room were added on. Lewis and wife Evelyn ran Mama Luigi’s until about 1972, when Jim’s older brothers, Bill and Bob, took the reins. Jim later joined the management team with sister Kathy. Since 1981, Jim, now 63, has been in charge. His folks decided to take the plunge because “they had very good cooking and all their neighbors and friends told them they needed to open a restaurant,” Jim said. Lewis Talerico, who worked for Corn Products in nearby Summit, decided to locate his business near the modest house where he and Evelyn resided in the 8000 block of Oketo Avenue, Jim said. Mama Luigi’s was remodeled four years

speeding 57 mph in a 35-mph zone, and having an obstructed windshield. He is due in court on March 18.

Palos Hills DUI charges

• Stanislaw Tylka, 47, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 7 p.m. Feb. 20. Police said he was behind the wheel when they found his car stuck in a ditch. He was also cited for driving too fast for conditions and without insurance. He is due in court on April 4. • Grzegorz Przada, 33, of Worth, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at midnight on Monday. Police said he was also cited for speeding and failure to use a turn signal when required. He is due in court on April 4.

ago. If you haven’t visited in a while, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The updated dining room, lounge and banquet hall are modernized. There’s a new bride’s room for the many wedding receptions. Also new is artwork that includes a depiction of the Talerico family’s hometown of Castagna, Italy. “We even changed our logo,” Victoria said. “We didn’t want younger people to think this is their grandparents’ place. We want them to know there’s history here, and that it’s a family-run business.”

Joey’s recovers from flood Joey’s Red Hots was swamped by last week’s flooding and had to close for a few days to dry out the restaurant at 17400 S. Wolf Road in Orland Park. The hot dog stand was open for business as usual by Friday and showed no lasting ill effects from the heavy rains and melting snow. Owner Anthony Nardo said he lost a catering van when a retention pond overflowed in the subdivision behind the hot dog stand and swamped his parking lot. He also said he lost some equipment and thousands of dollars in food. Steve Metsch contributed to this report. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com

other in retaliation for the postings. No charges were filed.

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Dawid Staszel, 18, of Hickory Hills, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 4 p.m. last Thursday in the 10500 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he is due in court on March 19.

3359 W 115th St, Merrionette Park. Harwig isn’t the only one from the graduating class of 1988 to still love the school to this day. Ann O’Neill Crago recalls with a smile the day her dog, Maggie, followed her as she walked to school. “My favorite memory of Northwest was when my dog followed me to school in what must have been the first grade,” O’Neill Crago said. “I could see my parents’ house from the school and I would walk every day. That particular day, Maggie actually got into the school because I let her in as I walked in the door. Having Maggie in the building with me caused quite a stir.” Another graduate of the 1988 class, Johanna Morgan, formerly Johanna Malevitis, of Evergreen Park, attended Northwest along with Harwig and O’Neill Crago. Still residing in the community, she made the decision to send her two children to Northwest as well. “It only made sense for them to go there since it was where I went and it is a fantastic school,” Morgan said. Morgan, vice president of the Mustangs in Action Boosters Club, is responsible for orga-

Suspended license David Corona, 21, of Bridgeview, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop. He was also charged with unlawful use of a driver’s license, possession of cannabis, speeding, illegal transportation of alcohol, no insurance and having an obstructed view. He is due in court on April 4.

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Disturbance call Police responded to a reported “social media disturbance” at 4 p.m. last Thursday. After speaking to both parties involved, police learned that two people were arguing over posting on the internet. They were then calling police and making false reports about the

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

Velislav Stoychev, 38, of Mokena, was charged with driving with a revoked license at 2 p.m. Feb. 21. Police said he was also cited for driving an overweight vehicle. He is due in court on March 19.

Northwest

Aggravated speeding

Cordell Sanders, no address, was charged with battery following an incident outside Durbin’s, 10154 S. Roberts Road, at 4 a.m. Sunday. Police said he was one of two people staff had told to leave the business, and as he was driving away, he struck someone in the parking lot. He is due in court on March 19.

Revoked license

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

Chicago Ridge Chicago Trust Company Tr to Gashi Prop Inc, P O Box 68, Unit #301, $79,000.00; Vizgirda Jolanta to Snider Michelle, 10415 Moody Ave, $179,000.00; Valezquez Maria E to Brocious Scott, 7000 W Mather Ave, Unit #204, $100,000.00.

Evergreen Park Judicial Sales Corp to North Shore Holdings Ltd, 2836 W 98th St, $86,000.00; Nationstar Mtg Llc to Serna Erika, 9405 S Troy St, $55,000.00; Tjw Homes Llc to Gracian Enrique I, 9334 S Utica Ave, $219,000.00; Robinson Marvel to Riley Kelly, 2946 W 102nd St, $180,000.00;

Ally Bk to Keyser Brianna, 9845 S Trumbull Ave, $135,000.00; Emerald Green Bldrs Llc to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 2952 W 100th Pl, $45,000.00. Hickory Hills Ayres Thomas T to Deguzman Ferdinand R, 9430 Greenbriar Rd, Unit #1E, $105,000.00; Sproch Radoslaw L to Palenica Lukasz K, 9005 S Roberts Rd, Unit #22C, $110,000.00; Pawlowski Tina Tr to Saliu Aleko, 9147 S Roberts Rd, Unit #203A, $112,000.00; Reit Bros Llc to Schultz Michael, 9100 W 91St Pl, $260,000.00.

Oak Lawn Cedar Equity Llc to Kleidon William J, 4125 100th St, $279,000.00; Halsted St Prop Llc to Ckk Inv Inc, 9212 55th Ave, $249,000.00; Bacino Marianne T Tr to Bannister Anthony, 10355 Menard Ave, Unit #2211, $97,000.00; Harper Nicole to Kelly Michael R, 10837 S Cook Ave, $355,000.00;

n March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is “Press for Progress,” and events around the world will celebrate women’s advancements in the political, social and cultural arenas. But right here in the United States, women still face barriers to their financial progress. If you’re a woman, you need to recognize these challenges — and respond to them. So, what are the key obstacles to financial security for a woman? Probably the first thing that comes to mind is the gender wage gap: Women generally earn around 80 cents for every dollar men earn, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women also face other threats to their financial security. For one thing, they are far more likely than men to take time away from Scott workforce to raise a family – and time Johnson the away means smaller Social Security payments and significantly lower balances in 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts. And women’s roles as caretakers don’t end when their children are grown — in fact, women are twice as likely as their male siblings to end up caring for an elderly parent, according to a Princeton University study. What, then, can you do to help ensure a comfortable retirement and achieve your other financial goals? Here are a few suggestions: • Take full advantage of your employer’s retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar retirement plan, take full advantage of it. Invest as much as you can afford each year, and every time you get a raise, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. • Invest for the long term. Some evidence shows that women may be more conservative investors than men. But if you want to reach your long-term goals, you will need to consider some growth-oriented investments in your portfolio, factoring in your risk tolerance and time horizon. You may want to consult with a financial professional about the best way to invest for the long term. • Maximize your Social Security. If your spouse is the higher earner, you may want to consider how you can use this disparity to your advantage when you collect Social Security. Specifically, you may be eligible for Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s earnings and Social Security record. You’ll want to consult your tax advisor before making any moves. • Protect yourself from long-term care costs. More than two-thirds of nursing home residents are women, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. And the median rate nationwide for a private room in a nursing home is over $97,000 per year, according to the Genworth 2017 Cost of Care Survey. Medicare generally pays very little for long-term care, so if you ever need these services, you’ll have to find other ways to pay for them. A financial professional can suggest some ideas. As a woman, you face special financial challenges, and striving to overcome them will be a lifelong activity. But it’s worth the effort.

Galmaka to Cullotta Stacy M, 9020 S McVicker Ave, $240,000.00; Evanchik Dawn M Tr to Herrera Rafael, 6232 W 94th St, $235,000.00; Campbell Mark to Seddon Karyn A, 4624 98th Pl, $278,000.00; Beltran Jose A to Clayton Arieon J B, 10951 Deblin Ln, $187,000.00; First Midwest Bk Tr to Parcel Phillip, 9645 S Major Ave, $273,000.00; Community Initiatives Inc to Tjw Homes Llc, 11000 S Keating Ave, Unit #3C, $51,000.00; Hicks Kenneth A to Schofield Joseph R, 10512 S Kolin Ave, $245,000.00; Karatoola Series Llc- 9824 S Kostner Ave Llc to Jones Franklin, 9824 S Kostner Ave, $262,000.00; Lyons Mary Therese Tr to Mikrut Donald James Jr, 9808 S Kolin Ave, $215,000.00; Schranz Joanne M to Midwest Home Investors Llc, 9713 Normandy Ave, $55,000.00; Ihmeidan Fuad to Muthana Fattin, 4823 109th St, Unit #5302, $58,000.00; Judicial Sales Corp to North Shore

Holdings Ltd, 10425 Mayfield Ave, Unit #P2, $60,000.00.

Palos Hills Jaronczyk Boleslaw to McNichos Shirley, 11137 East Rd, Unit #1137C16, $155,000.00; Timm Tammy L Tr to Jsaiukaitis Devidas, 11007 Stoney Creek Dr, Unit #21B, $133,000.00; Culkin Paul to Kosinski Bartosz, 10330 S 82nd Ave, $99,000.00; Kelevisius Kestutis to Fraizinger Pavelas, 11280 Moraine Dr, Unit #D, $150,000.00.

Worth Bayview Loan Servicing Llc to Hernandez Daniel, 6829 W 115th St, $160,000.00. Strutzenberg Diane F Extr to Wells Ryan, 11536 S Neenah Ave, $177,000.00; Murarova Marta Adm to Abubaker Waleed, 10825 S 71st Ct, $170,000.00; Brannon Kenneth L to Brannon Kenneth, 7241 W 109th Pl, $98,000.00.

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

nizing a fundraiser for the past three years, along with its other members, and gathering current teachers, parents and alumni together, with all funds going back to benefit the school. “This year, we decided to combine the annual fundraiser with the 50th anniversary of Northwest,” Morgan said. The anniversary event is open to everyone who has attended or currently works at Northwest, but with a main focus on the class of 1988, according to Matthew Banach, the Northwest principal. “Northwest School has been providing a great education to students in the Evergreen Park community for 50 years,” Banach said. “We are thankful for the great students, families, and staff members that have made this school such a special place that inspires and empowers students to not only be academically successful, but to also become good citizens and friends who will be the leaders of tomorrow. The 50th anniversary will allow us to take a step back and celebrate all of the wonderful memories the school has helped create for so many people.” Tickets for the event are $30 in advance, available through Eventbrite.com, or $35 at the door on the day of the event. Ticket price includes drinks, dinner, and live musical entertainment.

A silent auction will also be held. For more information on tickets, email northwestmia@gmail.com or call (708) 296-3569. All funds raised will be going to benefit Northwest. From last year’s fundraiser, the boosters club purchased a rock climbing wall for the school’s gymnasium. The wall and materials totaled $5,465. It stands eight feet tall by 20 feet wide and it was installed over the summer. The wall was ready to go by the start of school in August. A decision has not yet been made on how the 2018 funds will be applied. However, the boosters club in the past has also paid for buses for school field trips, school parities and purchased a water fountain. Current teachers are looking forward to the anniversary event as well, including fifth grade teacher Allison Grazevich, who graduated from Northwest in 2006. “I feel that Northwest has become so well-rounded; the school interacts with parents and the community as well as students,” said Grazevich, 24, of Evergreen Park. “I also love to see that Northwest has carried on so many traditions that I remember participating in. I love sharing with students that I was once in their position and loved Northwest School so much that I came back to teach here.”

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Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills currently has 17 sets of twins enrolled at the school along with one set of triplets. The students recently posed for a photo.

They’re seeing double at Conrady Junior High Visitors who stroll down the hallways of Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills may think they are seeing double. However, there is no need to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist. Conrady has 17 sets of twins enrolled in the school this year and one set of triplets. There was another set of twins, but the family moved out of the district over Christmas break. Only one of the sets of twins is identical: Eighth-graders Kamil and Kuba Szczepanik. They are a spitting image of each other. Even their friends can’t always tell them apart. “We sometimes play tricks on our friends, which is kind of fun,” said Kuba. “We’re always here for each other, even though we have our own friends we hang out with.” Emma and Julia Mikula aren’t the only set of twins in their family. They have an older brother and sister who are 18 and a younger brother age 7. “We’re friends,” said Emma, although not best friends all the time. “We have our own group of friends we spend time with.” Julia said the “best part” of being a twin is having a triple bunkbed that they share with their younger brother. “My brother gets to sleep on top.”

For fraternal twins Jake and Emma Sherry, being a twin means having a built-in friend. “We do have our own separate friends, though,” Jake said. “Sometimes she hangs out with my friends and sometimes I hang out with her friends.” For Waleed, Yousef and Khaled Alwan, being a triplet means you have instant protection. “No one messes with us,” said Waleed, the oldest by five seconds. “It’s just nice being around each other. We hang out and play XBox together.” Yousef, the youngest, said the brothers share some of the same friends, but also have some of their own. “As brothers, we are always there to help each other out,” he said. The Alwans also have two older sisters and an older brother. The rest of the twins at Conrady include: Brady and Isabella Rita, Nigel and Nolan Wilson, Amanie and Fatima Alimrany, Diego and Edgar Collins, Aidan and Devin Conroy, Layth and Leena Jodeh, Daniel and Kristian Zajac, Dominika and Natalia Klejka, Mia and Noah Robinson, Arya and Aryan Patel, Catherine and Elizabeth Purk, Karim and Rania Sayyahin, Abigail and Allison Schmidt, and Maya and Jack Malinowski.

Chair yoga will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Patrons can participate in yoga while seated in a chair. Joan Zigulich, a certified yoga instructor, will lead the free program. The focus will be on simple movements designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body. This is deal for office workers or for people who do not want to get on the floor. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Color therapy session A color therapy session will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Studies show that creative activities can help calm the mind. Patrons can stop by for a stress free hour and enjoy the benefits of creative coloring at the free session. Library staff will provide pages, colored pencils, markers and refreshments. To register, call the library at (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Practicing ‘Modern Playful Handwriting’ technique

A “Modern Playful Handwriting” session will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Basic strokes and how to make each letter will be introduced in the free class. In the second part of the session, students will begin writing quotes in small compositions. They will learn how to discuss layout and design tips, and each student will end with a small, finished piece to take home .All supplies are included. The deadline to register for this program is Friday, March 2. To register or for more information, call the library at (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org

Library sponsors pub trivia night The staff at the Chicago Ridge Library is hosting a “Pub Trivia @ Chieftain” for adults ages 21 and over from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at The Chieftain, 6908 W. 111th St., Worth. Participants can have food and drinks at 6:30 p.m. Trivia will begin at 7 p.m. The winning team receives a $25 Chieftain gift card. To register for more information, call the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org to sign up for this free program.

Offer tips on using smartphones

A “Smartphones 101” session will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 16 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Guests will be offered phone tips and tricks to get the most out of the devices. This free class is for beginners. Visitors should bring their phones and ask questions. The program will cover both the IPhone and Android basics. Registration will be held at the adult services desk in person or by calling (708) 423-7753.

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Ethical wills will be examined Ethical wills will be examined during a program scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. The program focuses on an ethical will, a letter on the meaning of the writer’s life for the benefit of themselves and others. The result is an amalgam of ancestry, memoir and inspirational guide. It captures the writer’s place in

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Students participating in the Friday at Marist program this spring will be able to see coed, hands-on learning in action as they attend classes and tour the school. Registration will be offered at www.marist.net.

Grade school students can attend ‘Fridays at Marist’ The “Fridays at Marist” program will be held from March 2 through April 27 at the school, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago. Students in sixth and seventh grade can spend a day shadowing a Marist freshman or sophomore

and learn what life is like at the home of the RedHawks. The day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 1:50 p.m. It includes a tour, classes, and lunch. Details and registration are available at www.marist. net or by calling (773) 881-5363.

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work together to educate voters about what they call Lipinski’s poor record and promote Newman. In its announcement, the group said Lipinski had voted to block his constituents from care at Planned Parenthood and ban abortions, opposed marriage equality, opposed raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and voted against the Affordable Care Act. Their campaign will include direct mail,

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for equal work. That’s why I’m endorsed by 56 women who are elected officials in this district. I work with local elected officials to solve problems, transportation, flooding, railroad noise and other issues. That’s why I’ve been endorsed by 30 suburban mayors and seven Chicago aldermen in the 3rd District,” Lipinski said. Each candidate took turns answering questions submitted by the audience and covering a wide range of issues. They were asked by Annie Logue, president of the League of Women Voters of Chicago. She ran a tight ship, often reminding audience members to not shout comments and refrain from applauding. The first question, a timely one given the recent shootings in Florida, was about curbing gun violence. Newman endorses extensive background checks, and urged reviving a ban on assault weapons or have a semiautomatic weapon ban. “Responsible gun owners should have as many guns as they like, however, some — domestic abusers, criminals, terrorists, and those with mental illness — should not have guns. That’s just common sense,” Newman said. Lipinski said he “received an ‘F’ from the NRA,” adding that he’s co-sponsored and voted for bills urging more background checks, and wants limits on the ammo capacity of guns. More, he said, should be done for mental health care as well. “There’s a lot we have to do,” he said. Reproductive rights, a hot button issue in the campaign, also were discussed. Lipinski said he’s working on trying to help women “who have an unplanned pregnancy and are seeking help,” adding “there’s more we can do to help women so they don’t feel it necessary to seek an abortion.”

history and enriches the lives of its readers. The intent of an ethical will is not just to tell stories but to provide reflection on these stories to loved ones. Eileen Walsh will discuss the ethical wills. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) .422-8522.

Looking over list of artists who have never won an Oscar

A program on “Losing at the Oscars” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Evergreen Park Library. Steve Frenzel will provide anecdotes and information on the artists who have never won an Oscar in a competitive category. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

Schedule party for kids in pink

A “Pinkalicious and Peterific Party” will be held for kids and their caregivers at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Evergreen Park Library. Cupcakes, crafts and activities with the color pink will be held at the celebration. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

Session to be held on prehistoric Cook County The archaeological record of the Chicago area will be examined during a program to be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. This is the story of human life over the last 12,000 years. This presentation will describe how archaeologists reconstruct the past environment and how they study site location to understand the complex interaction of humans and their surroundings through time. The program is being presented by the Illinois State Archaeological Survey. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522.

OAK LAWN

Practice SAT or ACT tests at the library C2 Education is offering practice SAT and ACT tests from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3 and April 7, at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Students can choose which test they want to take when they arrive. The sessions are free for students. Pencils and paper will be provided. Students can bring a graphing calculator. Advance registration is required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Sensory Storytime sessions Children receiving special services and their families are invited for stories, songs and sensory play from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sundays, March 4 and April 22, at the Oak Lawn Library. All abilities are welcome with a caregiver. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Children’s speech development is topic of discussion The Pediatrics Department of Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital discusses speech development in young children from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Oak Lawn Library. The department representatives will discuss speech milestones for children and when a delay may cause for concern. Parents or guardians may bring children ages 1 to 7 for stories and songs led by library representatives and Advocate staff. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.

Irish songs and stories The Tri-L-Co Music will perform Irish songs and tell stories during a concert scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Oak Lawn Library. Reminisce with sing-alongs and stories featuring the trio of Irish baritone Gavin Coyle teamed with Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel on pennywhistles, dulcimer and drums. The Sunday with Friends Concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. More information about this and other adult programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Information on community college experience A program detailing the advantages of a community college experience will be offered for teens from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 5 at the Oak Lawn Library. The session is presented by Moraine Valley Community College Admissions. For more information about this and other young adult programs, call (708) 422-4990, or visit www.olpl.org.

Author discusses history of Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair Author William Hazelgrove will discuss the Chicago history behind the 1933 World’s Fair at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Oak Lawn Library. Hazelgrove will provide stories on The Secret Six, Sally Rand, Rufus, Charles Dawes, corrupt Chicago Mayor William Thompson, Al Capone and the end of the gangster era. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.

Caring for houseplants A program on plant growth and how to keep houseplants alive will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at the Oak Lawn Library. Barb Kusek, a librarian and plant expert, will direct the program. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS Ben’s Bubble Show will be held for kids, caregivers A session will be offered for children and caregivers of all ages in “bubble sculptures” at 6 p.m. Monday, March 5 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. “Fabulous Ben” will lead the session and will perform some STEM-based tricks. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Email basics instruction An introduction to provide basic email instruction will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the Green Hills Library. This class will cover the basics of using email, such as logging in and out, creating and sending emails, and sending attachments. This class is for adults only. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Make confetti terrariums Kids ages 10 to 17 can make some trendy terrariums with confetti during a session scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Green Hills Library. Registration is limited to 30. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Shamrock Ragsters to perform to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as the Shamrock Ragsters perform traditional Irish music for all ages at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Green Hills Library. Guests can also enjoy some Irish treats as well. Registration is limited 75. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

digital persuasion ads, peer-to-peer texting and TV ads. The first mailing was scheduled to go out last week and its first TV ads were also supposed to begin airing last week. “Dan Lipinski is way out of step with his constituents and has repeatedly voted against women’s rights, LGBTQ equality, workers and the basic freedoms that his constituents, and all Americans, hold dear,” said Mitchell Stille, NARAL’s National Campaign Director. “This unprecedented coalition will work every day between now and primary day to ensure voters know Dan Lipinski’s real record.”

Joanna Klonsky, Newman’s director of communications, said she couldn’t comment on what NARAL and the other groups were planning. But she did say her campaign “was receiving tons of grassroots energy.” “It’s definitely great to have that kind of support,” she said. The 3rd District generally runs southwest from Chicago’s Midway Airport area to Crest Hill and Lockport in the suburbs. It stretches from Lyons and Stickney on the north to Orland Hills on the south and from Oak Lawn on the east to Romeoville on the west.

Newman said, “I do trust women, and families to do what they need in accordance with their beliefs,” noting that “Mr. Lipinski has tried to defund Planned Parenthood seven times.” The district’s diverse population, which includes many Muslim and Arab residents, needs attention, Newman said: “There is hate and divisiveness and we need to stop that. The way to do that is to get to know one another.” Lipinski said he has reached out and visited with Muslim and Arab groups. “When Donald Trump put in his travel ban, which was a message of discrimination, I spoke against that. I went to the prayer center in Orland Park, and did the same at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview,” he said. Newman got several loud cheers when she took Lipinski to task over lesbian and gay issues. Lipinski said “every individual should be treated with dignity.” He voted 10 years ago to add sexual orientation to federal hate crime laws and voted to end “don’t ask, don’t tell” in the military, he said. “That’s fascinating,” Newman said. “This is the gentleman who sat next to me at the Sun-Times editorial board meeting on Jan. 24 and indicated he does not believe in marriage equality and would not support it. I find it fascinating he’s interested in dignity. I will fight for everyone’s rights. Human rights are human rights.” In a rare moment, both agreed that the gerrymandering of congressional districts must be looked at closely. But Newman called it “fascinating” since Lipinski “worked closely with (Illinois Speaker of the House) Mike Madigan and his groups to cut out whole parts of an existing congressional district because he didn’t seem to think he wanted them.” Funding also was brought up as an issue. After Newman said Lipinski had taken $1.7 million in what she termed “dark money”

from a Republican PAC in North Carolina, he said he had “no idea what she is talking about,” adding that Newman has accepted funding from a Washington-based super PAC “pouring at least $1 million into her campaign.” There was a clear division between them about legalization of marijuana. Lipinski brushed it off, saying he would “allow the states to do what they are going to do,” adding he looked forward to answering questions about “bread-and-butter issues most people in the 3rd District are concerned about.” Newman favors legalizing marijuana. She said she had three reasons, but only mentioned “it does help people in pain, and it does have other medicinal purposes.” Lipinski touted his bringing $375 million in transportation dollars to the district, but Newman said the Midway area needs reviving. She said she would use empty space near the airport to provide training for trades. Paying down the federal debt, increased by Trump’s “federal tax scheme,” is a problem, Lipinski said: “We need the courage to make the tough choices. Will there need to be cuts? Will we have to raise taxes?” Newman suggested installing a “financial transaction tax that would not hurt anyone, it’s pennies, pennies,” but offered no details on how it would “bring the debt down dramatically.” In the end, each side claimed victory. That will be determined by the voters at the March 20 primary. No other forums or debates are scheduled between the two. In attendance was the Republican candidate Art Jones, who showed up even though he was not invited to take part. Wearing a red “Make America Great Again” cap, Jones said he was disappointed to have not been included. “I think Lipinski has got a fight on his hands, which is too bad because she’s really out in left field,” said Jones, a Holocaust denier.

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OLCHS student chosen for all-state vocal jazz ensemble Fabian Quintero, a junior at Oak Lawn Community High School, was one of 33 students in the state to be selected from the state to be selected to participate in one of the Illinois vocal jazz ensembles. Quintero is an active member of the OLCHS Music Department, participating in

band, choir, guitar and many extracurricular ensembles. He also participates in the fall musical each year. The ILMEA All-State Festival brings together the best high school musicians from across the state of Illinois to participate in a three-day clinic and performance experience. Over 10,000 high

school students from all over the state go through an intense audition process in mid-October to be selected for one or more district level honor ensembles; choir, band, orchestra, jazz band, or vocal jazz. The top-scoring students are then selected from their district audition to be sent to the all-state festival.

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Left: Mary Acker Klingenberger (left), president of Mother McAuley and member of the Class of 1975, honors Anne and Mike Cullen for establishing the Bridget Anne Cullen Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of their late daughter who attended McAuley. The Cullens received the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award for starting a scholarship in their daughter’s name. Right: Klingenberger honors Sister Ruth Mutchler, RSM, for her years of service at the school. Sr. Ruth was named a life trustee at McAuley.

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The Celebration Gala was held for Mother McAuley High School on Feb. 2 at the Beverly Country Club in Chicago. The annual event celebrates individuals who exemplify the charism and values of the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. This year Mother McAuley honored Mike and Anne Cullen with the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award. Two members of the McAuley community – Sister Ruth Mutchler, RSM, and Raymond Lazzara – have been named life trustees. Proceeds from the evening benefit tuition assistance for Mother McAuley students. Sixty one percent of the students who attend Mother McAuley receive some form of financial aid. Mike and Anne Cullen established the Bridget Anne Cullen Memorial Scholarship in honor of their youngest daughter, who died in 2013 at the age of 17. Bridget was a senior at McAuley. The Cullen family said they immediately felt the outpouring of love and support from the students, faculty and the entire McAuley community. The scholarship in Bridget’s honor is a testament to the community’s compassion toward the Cullen’s tragedy. It also is a reflection of the community’s commitment to achieve positive outcomes through educational opportunities. The Cullens said they are grateful that the scholarship continues to provide support to others who share their value for raising their families in a faith-based community, and their desire that girls experience a Catholic education at Mother McAuley High School. “We wanted to take all the love and support that we received during our darkest hours and turn it into a benefit for local families who

want to provide their daughters with a Catholic education at Mother McAuley,” said Mike Cullen. “Bridget loved McAuley dearly, and McAuley loved her just as much as we do.” The distinction of life trustee was established in 2014 to honor individuals whose contributions of their expertise and time has demonstrated their commitment to Mother McAuley. Sr. Ruth served as formation director for the Mercy community before coming to Mother McAuley in 1969 to work as a guidance counselor before becoming executive director and principal. She then spent six years serving on the Sisters of Mercy Leadership Team. Returning to education, Sister Ruth served as principal of St. Michael School in Orland Park. She later became director of The Institute of Women Today in Chicago – now called Margaret’s Village. Last March, Margaret’s Village presented her with the Committed Heart Award. Sister Ruth was a member of the McAuley Board of Trustees in 1975 and 1976. Lazzara is the owner of the Martinique Banquet Complex in Burbank, formerly The Drury Lane Theatre/Martinique Banquets on 95th Street and Western Avenue in Evergreen Park. As a business owner and parent of two McAuley alumnae, Lazzara has been a supporter of the Mother McAuley community. He has been a past sponsor of McAuley’s celebration and the annual alumnae golf outing, both of which benefit student tuition assistance. He also helped underwrite and campaign to make the McAuley library computerized in 1997. Lazzara served on the Mother McAuley Board of Trustee from 1996 to 2006.

Preschool Olympics

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The preschool athletes at St. Germaine School in Oak Lawn competed in hockey, curling, the long jump, figure skating and the ring toss. Preschool students were awarded gold medals. More information about St. Germaine School can be obtained by calling (708) 425-6063.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 4A PLAYOFFS

Mac Attack McAuley rides hot shooting to first sectional title in 15 years

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

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Kendall Coyne, a Palos Heights native and Sandburg High School graduate, and Hilary Knight, who grew up in north suburban Lake Forest, carry and American flag around the rink after the U.S. women’s national hockey team defeated Canada for the gold medal at the Winter Olympics on PyeongChang, South Korea.

Mother McAuley had played its best basketball of the season while advancing through the first two rounds of the playoffs, and a combination of red-hot shooting and smothering defense helped bring the Mighty Macs their first sectional crown since 2003. McAuley was dominant in victories last week over Marist and LincolnWay East en route to their sixth consecutive win and an IHSA Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional championship. The title earned the Macs a date with unbeaten Edwardsville in the state quarterfinals on Monday at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. The Tigers (33-0) finally slowed down McAuley, racing to a 21-3 lead and stretching that advantage to as many as 22 points, before topping the Macs 59-43. Jenna Badali was the only McAuley player to score in double figures as she tallied 18 points. Tara O’Malley had nine and Grace Hynes chipped in with six points and five rebounds. McAuley finished the season 26-8. The Macs had dispatched Marist, 6849, in the sectional semifinals on Feb.

19, then dismantled Lincoln-Way East, 67-43, in the tournament championship on Feb. 23. McAuley, playing on its home floor, opened both contests by blistering the nets and outscored their sectional opponents by a combined 36-12 in the first quarter. Against the rival RedHawks, McAuley opened up an 18-5 first-quarter advantage and led 31-10 at halftime. For the game, senior point guard Tara O’Malley led the effort with 27 points, while Jenna Badali had 17 and Grace Hynes contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Macs started the sectional final in much the same manner, and hit four shots from long-range in the first quarter to shellshock the top-seeded Griffins. McAuley would sink six more treys over the next 16 minutes to take a commanding lead, then built onto that with a 20-10 advantage in the fourth quarter. “I think the kids were ready to play and they brought a high level of focus, and I think that was evident from the tip-off,” said McAuley coach Ashley Luke Clanton. O’Malley scored a game-high 19 See MCAULEY, Page 2

GOLDEN GIRLS U.S. women’s hockey team tops Canada, sending Heights’ Coyne home with gold

he Olympic Games are typically a special experience for both the athletes and spectators. Witnessing the grace and beauty of sport, along with the sense of unity fostered by most everyone in attendance, is rare in everyday life. But everyone loves to win, and that competitive fire fueled what will go down as as one of the greatest contests at the Games in PyeongChang. The gold medal game between the U.S. and Canada women’s ice hockey teams was a dogfight that ended in a 3-2 victory for the Americans when Jocelyn Lemoureux-Davidson scored on the final shot in an overtime shootout. The gold medal was the first U.S. women’s hockey since the Nagano Games in 1998, when women’s Olympic ice hockey was introduced to the world. The victory also ended Canada’s run of four straight gold medals, and avenged Team USA’s loss in 2014, when the Americans —

KEVIN COYNE The Coynes in Korea including my sister, Kendall Coyne — were on the losing end of an overtime shootout. The Canadians had also beaten the Americans, 2-1, in the preliminary round of this year’s tournament. I watched the game from the second row of Gangneung Ice Arena. Sitting behind me was a group of Koreans cheering for Canada, a couple from Chile attending their first ever hockey game, and a whole mess of fans from our neighbor to the north. If one side’s fans started a chant, the other’s would soon try to outdo and

outlast their foes. It was almost a carnival-like atmosphere, with a mixture of fans. Some seemed to come expecting to watch a street fight; others critically analyzed every single call made by the officials. As the game progressed through a slew of close calls to overtime and the decisive shootout, the vibe was similar to being at a crowded movie theater during the premier of the scariest movie you can imagine. Some fans covered their face, while others made small talk to get their mind off the game. A few family members of U.S. team members even left the arena, overcome by anxiety Although the outcome was favorable for the American fans, the Canadians were very respectful and gracious. I apologized for the immense excitement I expressed,

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Mother McAuley players Nikki Murphy, from left, Kyra Signorelli, Kelly Gallagher and Margaret Millerick celebrate after the Macs defeated Lincoln-Way East in the Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional title game.

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Bulldogs take SSC Young, talented Richards squad appears poised for future success

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By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

Kendall Coyne and her fiance, Michael Schofield, celebrate on the ice after the gold medal game.

Photo by Kevin Coyne

Richards boys basketball coach Chris Passafiume did not expect his relatively young team to be in position, come the final game of the regular season, to win a conference championship. The Bulldogs came into the season shorthanded, with starting point guard Walter Riley out for the year with an injury, and midway through their schedule had three sophomores in their starting lineup. But, as Passafiume has preached to his team all season, mental toughness is believing, and Richards rolled believing in one another and their impressive collective physical skills into Southwest Suburban Conference crown. The Bulldogs clinched the SSC outright with a 69-59 victory over Reavis on Friday, Feb. 23. The Bulldogs, with only one senior getting regular playing time, entered this season as a team being groomed for the future. They were on Jan. 23, after losing by 28 points Brother Rice,

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7-13 overall and 4-3 in the SSC. Then, everything just started to click. Oh, the talent had been there from the beginning, but the Bulldogs just didn’t know how to win. They didn’t believe they could win. “Sometimes when you have a young team and they get down, it’s almost like — even if it’s down two or three — it’s almost like they drop their heads like its an insurmountable lead,” Passafiume said. “I think knowing the amount of close games we had, then finding ways to win – this group learned how to win over the course of the year.” Passafiume recalled a tournament during which the Bulldogs lost all four of its games, despite having led in the fourth quarter of three of them, as exemplary of Richards’ early-season struggles. “Just figuring out ways to close games out; we just didn’t have enough at that early stage of the season,” he said. A tough conference slate and playing in numerous close games gave the See RICHARDS, Page 3

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Cougars cap their undefeated conference slate with tourney title SXU is first team in CCAC history to accomplish both in same season By Greg Gorham In a fast-paced game, No. 4 Saint Xavier came out firing, and defeated No. 14 Olivet Nazarene 112-64 last Saturday afternoon to claim the CCAC tournament title Shooting 63.9 percent from the floor, the Cougars (29-2) knocked down a baker’s dozen of 3-pointers in the win. In the first quarter alone, Saint Xavier was 8-for-9 from beyond the arc. The sharp shooting helped SXU to a 34-18 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Cougars senior forward Brittany Collins finished with a game-high 29 points along with 12 rebounds for her 15th double-double of the season. Sophomore Chanel Fanter came up just short of a triple-double, with a career-high 26 points to go with 10 assists and nine rebounds. Kara Krolicki tallied 18 points and Maddie Welter finished with 15. The Cougars jumped out to a 16-4 lead midway through the first period, as Welter, Fanter, and Krolicki teamed up to hit back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers. In the second quarter, SXU used a run of 16 unanswered points spanning three minutes

to build their lead to 61-26 by the 3:03 mark, and the Tigers (23-9) were unable to work their way back into the game. With the win, Saint Xavier claims their 10th CCAC tournament championship in the 18-year history of the program. The Cougars are also the first team since 2010 to finish with a perfect regularseason record in conference play and a conference tournament championship in the CCAC. Both the Cougars and Tigers advanced to the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship in Sioux City,Iowa.

A stirring experience canoeing in the Ontario wilderness

often ask readers of this column to submit outdoorrelated items — photos or write-ups on their experiences that might be of interest to my readers. I heard from longtime Palos Park resident Doug Blount, who started canoeing OUTDOORS with this group 11 years ago and has made it an annual work/ WITH vacation event. The following JIM KIRBY is his story of going beyond the beaten path: Swirling wisps of fog rise from the lake, and the 18-foot Souris river canoe with a solo angler drifts silently past the rocks that indicate probable good underwater structure creating ideal habitat for walleye, the morning’s prey for the Wabakimi Project volunteer in search of breakfast.

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points, while Badali tallied 18 and six rebounds and Hynes had 16 points and 10 boards. Junior guard Nikki Murphy dished out nine assists. Badali tried to explain the shooting clinic she and her teammates put on in the wins over Marist and East. “Playing on our home court, we practice here every day, we get the shots here every day, so I think we’re just used to shooting her and playing here and out shots are going in,” she said. “So I hope we keep shooting like this as we go on in the playoffs.” Badali, a 5-foot-4 sophomore guard, was the catalyst to the most pivotal series if plays in the win over East. The Griffins scored the first six points of the second half to trim a 32-19 deficit to seven points. Badali responded to the mini-run by scoring three straight baskets and 10 of McAuley’s next 12 points as the Macs blew the game open with a 15-2 run. Badali scored her first two buckets on aggressive, driving layups, then sandwiched an East basket and Murphy layup between two 3-pointers. O’Malley followed with a trey of her own, helping the Macs to a 47-33 lead heading into the final quarter. Badali downplayed her fearlessness taking the ball into the paint against the Griffins’ imposing front court of Lauren Hunter and Lily Hicks. “I just go make layups like I do every day, and it’s fun,” she said. “I thought I had to step up and make some big plays, and (O’Malley) was setting beautiful screens and I was getting open lanes to the basket, so I just took them.” Luke Clanton was impressed, but not surprised, by the player who will be causing Macs’ opponents fits for two more seasons. “Jenna is a tough kid, she is a playmaker, she has been all year; so we don’t expect anything different from her,” she said. McAuley has been as stingy on the defensive end as they have been clicking on offense. The Macs have held 12 of their past 14 opponents to 45 points or fewer. “I think it’s all focus, sticking to the game plan,” Luke Clanton said. “The kids have been so good about picking up what we’re asking them to do and really sticking to it, and not taking any chances and making sure we make people take tough shots.”

Wabakimi Project angler tries his luck as mentioned in the second paragraph.

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Mother McAuley senior guard Tara O’Malley drives to the hoop against Lincoln-Way East defenders during the Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional championship game.

Mother McAuley players proudly display the sectional championship plaque after defeating Lincoln-Way East.

CHICAGO FIRE NOTEBOOK

Men in Red enter final week of preseason By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

The Chicago Fire Soccer Club will host its USL affiliate Tulsa Roughnecks FC in the final match of preseason at Toyota Park at noon, Saturday, March 3. Admission for fans is a suggested donation of $10, with all proceeds benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation, specifically the growth of the awardwinning P.L.A.Y.S. Program currently implemented in 20 Chicago area public schools. All seating will be general admission in sections 127 to 129. Parking will be free; lots open at 9 a.m. with gates opening at 11 a.m. The match will be streamed live on chicagofire.com.

Training camp roster In addition to current signed players, seven additional players will join the Fire’s training camp roster, including two unsigned 2018 MLS SuperDraft picks and five trialists. The training camp roster as of Feb. 26 consisted of goalkeepers Stefan Cleveland and Richard Sanchez; defenders Jonathan Campbell, Jorge Corrales, Christian Dean, Kevin Ellis, Johan Kappelhof, Grant Lillard, Maxi Moreira, Matt Polster, Rafael Ramos and Brandon Vincent; midfielders Mo Adams, Brandt Bronico,

Omar Castro, Drew Conner, Daniel Johnson, Aleksandar Katai, Dax McCarty, Djordje Mihailovic, Bastian Schweinsteiger; and forwards Jon Bakero, Diego Campos, Elliot Collier, Michael de Leeuw, Alan Gordon, Nemanja Nikolic, Albert Ruiz and Luis Solignac.

Opening Day

The Fire begin regular season play when they host Opening Day at Toyota Park by welcoming Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, March 10 at 5 p.m. Chicago Fire group ticket options are available by emailing tickets@chicago-fire.com. Single game tickets are available by calling 888-MLS-Fire or visiting chicago-fire.com. Fans looking to secure tickets before then can take advantage of the club’s Opening Day Offer, one of three 2018 Mini-Plans or securing a 2018 season ticket package. The full season schedule can be found at chicagofire.com/schedule.CHICAGO.

Fire Academy product named to U.S. U-17 roster

Chicago Fire Academy goalkeeper Damian Las has been selected by U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team head coach John Hackworth to the 24-player roster for a training camp at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. The camp will run through March 4, during which the USA will play a pair

of games against older birth-year players from LA Galaxy (2000, 2001), and mix of youth players from Liga MX side Club Tijuana (2000, 2001, 2002).

Fire and Red Stars will host doubleheader

The Fire will host a doubleheader with National Women’s Soccer League side Chicago Red Stars at Toyota Park on Saturday, March 31. The Fire kick off against the Portland Timbers at 5 p.m.. followed by the Red Stars vs. Portland Thorns at 7:15 p.m. All tickets purchased for the Fire vs. Timbers match will also include a general admission ticket for the Red Stars game. Tickets for the doubleheader are on sale through the Fire and Red Stars and are available by calling 888-MLS-FIRE or visiting chicago-fire.com/tickets. Fans wishing to make use of the Pub To Pitch bus program for the Chicago Fire match are invited to also stay for the ensuing Red Stars contest. Pub To Pitch riders planning to stay for the Red Stars game must RSVP for the return bus back to Chicago by emailing busprogram@chicago-fire. com by Tuesday, March 27. Buses following the Fire match will return to all of their original pubs, and a late bus following the Red Stars contest will make stops at Cleos and The Globe Pub. All buses will leave 20 minutes after the final whistle of each match.

If Ontario wilderness canoe tripping piques your interest, a two- to three-hour drive to Madison, Wisconsin, the weekend of March 9-11 holds the opportunity to investigate many options for learning about canoeing and kayaking the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in Minnesota and Quetico Provincial Park on the Canadian side of the border. For a more remote experience, check out the Wabakimi Project, an all-volunteer non-profit group which has undertaken the task of locating, exploring and mapping the historic canoe routes in Wabakimi Provincial Park and surrounding Crown Lands, located 150 miles north of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Volunteers pay the cost of transportation from Thunder Bay to the remote location where the crew is working. Included is the fly-in drop-off and pick-up by float plane, and a full week’s food provisions and the use of all camping gear, trail tools and canoes. It’s a chance to paddle with fascinating people from all walks of life while learning about the boreal forest and one of the best wilderness canoe destinations in the world. Each week’s crew consists of four people including the group leader. There is essentially no communication with the outside world for the entire week, although we do carry a satellite phone should there be an emergency and to contact the bush pilot base regarding pickup location for the Saturday switch-out with the incoming replacement crew. There is a special excitement to locating a long forgotten and overgrown portage trail after spending hours scrambling through thick pine forests, skirting around bogs and climbing rock outcroppings. Using the previous winter’s research work done by Phil Cotton, the group’s founder, and sometimes 80-yearold maps and survey notes the crew is directed to probable trails connecting rivers and lakes. When a likely starting point is found (a nice big blaze on a large old black pine at the water’s edge is a major find), we split up and walk just out of sight of each other, but within audible range. We look for old blaze marks made on a tree with an axe used to mark portage trails. The portage might be a 30-meter long path around rapids or falls, or perhaps a mile-long link between two lakes. When paddling, we cruise both shores of lakes looking for evidence of ancient campsites, which can usually be identified by stones forming a fire ring. Our finished map shows entire canoe routes with measured portages and known campsites, allowing future travelers to navigate the wilderness with confidence. At Canoecopia in Madison (canoecopia.com) you can talk with group leaders, past participants and sign up for a summer trip, a few openings remain for June and 1 opening for August. Applications and more information about the Wabakimi Project can be found at wabakimi.org. (Submitted by Doug Blount, Wabakimi trip leader and president of the Friends of Wabakimi. Email Blount at doug@dougblount.com or call 708-8296003.)

Outdoor calendar

Wild Turkey Federation Banquet, tomorrow, March 2, doors open at 6 p.m. Chicago Elks Lodge, 4428 Midlothian Turnpike. Dinner, open bar, raffles and auction hunting related equipment, tickets at the door. 708-349-8862.

Think about it “Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway.” — Will Rogers, circa 1930 E-mail Jim Kirby at kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net

Coyne

Continued from Page 1 in contrast to their bitter disappointment. I also mentioned to the Canadian fans that I was in Sochi four years ago, so I think they gave me a pass for being so excited. After the game ended, people were running about the rink looking for someone to hug. Other fans shed tears of joy or sadness. For everyone involved and with an emotional stake in the game, the LamoureuxDavidson’s game-winning shot caused a wave of either heartbreak or elation. After storming the player’s bench with my future brother-in-law, I realized there’s a good chance I might end up getting arrested, which I suppose would’ve been worth it due to the level of excitement I felt for my sister and her teammates. The only thing I remember saying to Kendall, as I gave her a huge hug, was “you guys did it … you did it.” This was the experience of a lifetime, and I am so thankful to all of our family and friends who spent a year fund-raising to allow my entire family to witness the Game of the Century.

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Eagles’ playoff path leads to potential date with Simeon By Jon DePaolis Correspondent

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Continued from Page 1 young Bulldogs the experience they needed in high-leverage situations. Once they won a couple of those games, they started to believe; and that confidence, together with their impressive individual and collective talents, were a dangerous combination. That confidence and skill was on full display in a tight contest against Reavis, perhaps no more so than when sophomore guard Paul Zilinskas — with Richards leading 39-33 midway through the third quarter — caught a pass and, with a steely look in his eye, nailed a 3-pointer to increase the cushion to nine. Richards after that never led by fewer than eight points. “It all comes with confidence,” said Zilinskas, who scored 14 points. “If I get an open look it’s going up, and I’m just confident in my shot. It just comes naturally.” Passafiume brought Zilinskas up from the sophomore team three games into the season, and he promptly sank four 3-pointers in his first game, helping the Bulldogs to a victory over Lemont. The lanky, 6-3 sharpshooter who grew three inches between his freshman and sophomore seasons may say it comes naturally, but he puts in overtime to perfect his

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Left: Sandburg junior Marvin Agwomoh leaps to get a shot over Lincoln-Way East’s Nate Seputis during the teams’ Feb. 22 game. Right: Sandburg senior Jason Pygon attempts to dribble around Lincoln-Way East’s Joey Buggemi during the SouthWest Suburban Conference game.

guarded East’s Zach Parduhn, who they held to six points. Parduhn had 24 points against the Eagles the first time the teams met this season.

craft. He shoots 400 jumpers and 100 free throws every night — after the Bulldogs are finished practicing. “His night’s not over when he leaves Richards, so the sky’s the limit for him, to be honest with you,” Passafiume said. “He’s just a fantastic player, and he’s a nicer kid than he is a player — coachable, willing to do whatever it takes to win.” As the season has progressed, Zilinskas has grown more comfortable with and confident in his teammates, and they are confident in him. “I know they’re going to get me good looks and give me the ball so I can knock down shots,” he said. “The team chemistry kept building throughout the year, and it’s been great just to play with my teammates and it’s really been a fun experience.” Kevin Sullivan, Richards’ lone senior starter, has enjoyed playing the role of team leader and watching the Bulldogs’ youngsters grow throughout the season. In addition to Sullivan and Zilinskas, Richards’ starting lineup consist of sophomores Kajuan Wines and Albert Jones, and junior Trevon Jones. The latter Jones scored 18 points against Reavis to lead to Bulldogs, while Albert had 13 and Sullivan 10. “From the beginning, I saw they could play,” said Sullivan,

Spartans look to make noise in the playoffs OL tops Argo, but falls short of conference title By Alison Moran Correspondent

The last time the Oak Lawn boys basketball team won a conference championship, Ronald Reagan was in the White House and the Chicago White Sox were not yet “Winning Ugly” en route to the 1983 AL West title. To put that in perspective, most of the parents of today’s Spartans squad were in preschool. In the 35 years before this season, the Spartans racked up one .500 record and three winning campaigns. Oak Lawn had the opportunity to at least earn a share of the South Suburban crown, and did their part with a 60-51 victory over Argo on Friday, Feb. 23 in the regular season finale for both teams.Adem Osmani, the Spartans senior forward who has this season established himself as one of the area’s premier players, scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. “We knew we had to come prepared,” Osmani said. “Argo plays tough. We’ve been upset before. So, we were fully aware we had to be in attack mode.” Unfortunately for Oak Lawn, Richards defeated Reavis, 6959, the same night, enabling the Bulldogs to clinch the SSC title outright. The lack of a conference championship takes nothing away from what has been a resurgent season for the Spartans program, and they entered the IHSA Class 4A playoffs looking to make some noise. They were back in action at TF South on Tuesday, playing the winner of the Thornton/ Argo game. In a season that felt like a roller coaster ride to coach Jason Rhodes, the Spartans (19-7, 9-4), veered from amazing highs such as their season-opening 93-16 win

over Morgan Park Academy in the Spartan-Ram Classic, to surprising lows — a 53-52 squeaker of a loss to Hillcrest and a 62-37 loss at Lemont, among them. Then, a loss to Eisenhower that dropped them a game behind Richards, and leaving their hopes for an SSC title partly in the Bulldogs’ hands. “We were disappointed not to reach our goal,” Osmani said of not winning a conference crown. “But we can use the lessons of the regular season to go deep in the (postseason). We need to work on our defense... Defense wins championships. And l leave the school confident that we’ve built something that will last for years to come.” Osmani entered Oak Lawn as a freshman in 2014 with a vision for the future of Spartans basketball. Sounding a little like Chicago Cubs’ President Theo Epstein, Osmani envisioned changing “the losing culture” of Oak Lawn basketball. “My grandfather was an immigrant from Macedonia. My dad, aunts and uncles all went to Oak Lawn,” he said. “I came from a middle-class home that emphasized hard work and being your best. I wanted to bring that here. “I knew if we worked and trained hard, we could make a difference. l had confidence in my own abilities, and the abilities of the guys on the team.” Argo coach Pat Maietta praised Osmani’s performance against his Argonauts (4-22, 2-11). “That big Osmani kid refused to let them lose,” he said. “He was the difference in the game.” But Maietta saw hope for the future of Argonauts basketball. “We played with a lot of pride,” he said. “We’re a young team. They just have to learn to be tough.”

Leading the way for the Eagles was senior Jake Pygon, who scored 13 points. Senior Michael Levato added 12 points on four 3-pointers, while Kevin and Marvin

like we did at the start, all the time,” Allen said of the pace he wants to see from his offense. “Obviously, Lincoln-Way East is a good team and well-coached. They were not going to allow us to do that... But I told our guys, as a coach, you just want to have a chance against a good team, with three minutes to go, to win the game.” Sandburg finished the regular season 16-10 overall and 3-7 in the SouthWest Suburban Conference. East finished 21-5 overall and 7-3 in conference. The Eagles headed into the postseason as the No. 8-seeded team in the IHSA Class 4A Reavis Regional in Burbank, where they were scheduled to play CreteMonee on Tuesday. The winner was facing a likely match-up against Simeon, the No. 1-seeded team in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional, in the Reavis Regional title game. Back on Jan. 27, the Eagles defeated the Warriors 72-52 in a tournament game played at Lincoln-Way West, but Allen wasn’t taking too much from that result. “We treat it like those 26 (regularseason) games are done,” Allen said. “Everybody is 0-0. They obviously are going to have something to prove against us, and our guys have to realize that they can’t come out and think it will be the same type of game. Those kids are going to battle their tails off against us.”

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Richards guard Sean Willis drives the lane against Reavis in an SSC matchup on Friday, Feb. 23.

who last season saw Richards’ hopes conference title disappear in a heartbreaking loss to Oak Lawn at the buzzer of the final regular season game. “It feels good to be leader this year. Last year I sat back, but now I can be more vocal, talk to my coach about what’s going on, explain to (his teammates) things that they didn’t understand. It feels good to be able to teach them and see them grow.” Reavis (12-13, 5-8) was led by Sami Hajjar, who scored 27 points, while Isaiah Dumas chipped in 11. Rams coach Jeff Smith said

several Division III schools are looking at Hajjar. “He’s going to be a great find,” Smith said of his senior swingman. “He’s a good player and he’s a really good student, and he works his butt. He made himself a good player.” Smith was also complimentary of Richards. “It’s a tough conference and they only have three losses; with a young team that’s really impressive,” he said. “His young kids show a lot of composure and they’re really disciplined. I like Richards junior forward Trevon Jones scored 18 points to help the Bulldogs defeat Reavis and secure the South Suburban Conference title. what they do.”

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With the game hanging in the balance, Lincoln-Way East senior Sam Shafer was not going to let the Sandburg boys basketball team deny him. Especially, not on his senior night. Conversely, down by just two points with about two minutes to play in the fourth quarter, the Eagles could not stop Shafer, who took contact near the Griffins’ hoop but plowed forward all the way to the other end for a bucket in the paint while also drawing a foul. After Shafer sunk the free throw to put the Griffins up by five, Lincoln-Way East held on for a 63-56 victory as both squads closed out their regular seasons. “There is a reason he is going to a Division 1 school,” Sandburg coach Todd Allen said of Shafer, a Southern Illinois University recruit. “He’s a very good player. He’s big and he can shoot it and score around the basket. For the most part, I thought we forced him into some tough shots. I don’t think we really gave him anything, but he’s a very good player.” Shafer finished with a game-high 20 points, while teammate Joey Buggemi scored 12. Julian Barr added nine points for East. Allen was satisfied with how his team

Agwomoh each scored eight points. Sami Ismail contributed seven points. Pygon, who is in his third varsity season, missed time the past two campaigns because of injuries, but has had a strong final high school season. “He’s having a great year,” Allen said. “He’s finally really healthy, and he’s playing really well for us. He’s our engine. How he goes, we go.” The Eagles scored the game’s first 12 points and led 14-4 with 3:10 left in the first quarter before the Griffins went on a 13-0 run to close out the opening frame. After taking a 31-23 lead into halftime, Shafer hit back-to-back 3-pointers to begin the scoring; but Sandburg stormed back behind Pygon, who scored eight points in the quarter. He sank a 3-pointer with 2:18 left to cut the deficit to three. But it was a steal on the defensive end, followed by a lob pass to a wideopen Ismail that may have been Pygon’s finest play of the night. The bucket got the Eagles within a point at 39-38, and Levato later hit two 3-pointers to give the Eagles a 46-44 lead going into the fourth quarter. East regained the lead for good with 5:48 left when a Buggemi 3-pointer from the left corner made it 52-51. It would be as close as the Eagles would get the rest of the night. “We want to get up and down the floor,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.FRANK J ABRAMOWICZ A/K/A FRANK ABRAMOWICZ Defendants 2017 CH 10736 7855 W 101ST ST 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 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7855 W 101ST ST, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-306-027. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $257,642.34. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 Please refer to file number 17-08080.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.WERNER STEENVOORDEN, AMANDA A. STEENVOORDEN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., DISCOVER BANK, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 16 CH 006553 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 January 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14350 BROOK AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-09-203-026-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05568. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-05568 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 006553 TJSC#: 38-1686 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. I3078590

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.SUE C. MURPHY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 008098 8516 W. 89TH STREET 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 January 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8516 W. 89TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-117-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05973. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-05973 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 008098 TJSC#: 38-417 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. I3076834

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. MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 17-08080 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 2017 CH 10736 TJSC#: 38-260 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.

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD HALDERMAN, LAURA HALDERMAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB HOME EQUITY, LLC Defendants 17 CH 09474 10501 HILLCREST DRIVE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10501 HILLCREST DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-32-401-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home, attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 261795. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 261795 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09474 TJSC#: 38-371 I3075632

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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. KATHRYN ADAM AKA KATHRYN L. ADAM; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; KENNETH E. DEOENER; MARY J. DEOENER; Defendants, 17 CH 11390 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 24-31-108-009-0000. Commonly known as 6835 West Evergreen Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-023876 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077123

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. DONNA HAMMOND, AKA DONNA M. HAMMOND; GEORGE HAMMOND; DEBBIE GARDNER; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants, 16 CH 12501 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-11-112-003-0000. Commonly known as 14313 Woodedpath Lane, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-023348 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077863

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

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40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2004-3 Plaintiff, -v.AHMAD MOHAMMAD, SUAD R. MOHAMMAD, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, DISCOVER BANK, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY Defendants 17 CH 005503 7534 WHEELER DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7534 WHEELER DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-404-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04524. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-04524 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005503 TJSC#: 38-1471 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. I3077899

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Alan M. Dudnick; First Secure Bank and Trust Company f/k/a Family Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated April 16, 2007 and known as trust number 12-933; Palos View Condominium Association; First Secure Bank and Trust Company f/k/a Family Bank and Trust Company; Unknown Tenants; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 17CH746 Sheriff’s # 170287 F17050187FT FITH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on March 27th, 2018, 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: 10511 South Roberts Road, Unit 2A, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 P.I.N: 23-13-103-033-1005; 23-13-103-033-1044 Improvements: This property consists of a Residential Condominium. 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 assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 Phone: 630-453-6960 Fax: 630-428-4620 Attorney #: Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 sales@alolawgroup.com 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ARKADIUSZ SZYDEK, LUCIE FLUKSOVA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 000506 8231 W. 133RD STREET 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 January 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 11, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8231 W. 133RD STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-35-404-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-00174. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-00174 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 000506 TJSC#: 38-443 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. I3077001

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS4 Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY H. JOY Defendants 2017 CH 13249 9000 FAIRWAY 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 January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9000 FAIRWAY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-208-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09058. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09058 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 13249 TJSC#: 38-661 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. I3077379

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The Center hosting Easter programs, art classes Several events are being held during the coming week at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. More information and registration may be obtained by calling (708) 361-3650. • Art Experiments: Acrylic Pouring Workshop: in the Log Cabin Center for the Arts Saturday, March 3, 9:30 a.m.—noon. Instructor Susan Flanagan will show students how to mix fluid acrylic paints with a pouring medium to create beautiful abstract work that can stand alone or make an interesting background for representational work. Students will learn how to mix the paint, then pour and manipulate the paint to make interesting patterns and shapes. In this workshop participants will create two 5 x 5 inch abstract paintings on canvas. Workshop fee: $22 plus a $15 materials fee. • A Lenten Labyrinth Journey, at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 4. In preparation for Easter, the holiest day of the Christian calendar, participants will walk through the Forty Days of Lent at the Labyrinth led by Chris Hopkins. They are invited to explore a spirituality of subtraction (a phrase coined by Fr. Richard Rohr). A spirituality of subtraction is a spirituality of letting go so that all might see what our hearts and souls truly desire. Please consider joining Chris Hopkins at the Labyrinth for a walk through the Lenten journey. A free will donation is greatly appreciated and registration is necessary as this event is weather dependent. Communion Sunday, March 4, 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month (except December) Communion is offered at both Wayside Chapel services. Volunteers are needed setting up Communion as well as helping to distribute it. Anyne interested in volunteering may contact Chris Hopkins at (708) 361-3650. All are welcome. The Wayside Chapel serves a non-alcoholic cup and gluten-free bread.

• Calligraphy, from 1-3 p.m. for six consecutive Mondays beginning March 5. Instructor Marge Boyd will instruct the class in lettering with a pen and also in learning unique calligraphy styles done with pencil and markers. Participants will also learn to construct a book with decorated pages and a favorite quote. Class fee: $100. A list of required supplies is available in the office. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Basketmaking, from 9-11 a.m. for six Tuesdays beginning March 6, in the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Instructor Lois Shive will show students how to make an easy and beautiful wood-bottomed basket with a choice of colored trim. Participants will continue to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of baskets and get to choose their own project in consultation with the instructor. Students typically make two or three baskets over the six-week session. The class fee is $100 plus a $30 materials fee. • Marie Ringenberg: “The Three H’s” Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. The Three H’s are Humor, honesty and humility—all character traits that promote respect for oneself and others. Professional storyteller Marie Ringenberg will spin tales that help reflect and show these qualities. She has degrees from Illinois State University and Rosary College, won a grant from the Beck Institute, and has been liaison to the National Storytelling Association. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary. • Drawing, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on six Thursday mornings beginning March 8, in The Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Instructor Lois Hrejsa will show participants how to work in pencil or pen and ink to achieve a realistic three-dimensional effect on a twodimensional surface. Value, perspective, composition, landscape,

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still life and portraiture will be explored. Students with drawing experience will be encouraged to try other drawing materials such as colored pencils or watercolor washes combined with pen and ink. Individual and group critiques will help point out what has worked and how to improve that which has not. Class fee is $120. A list of required supplies is available in the office., 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708361-3650 • Watercolor Painting for six Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3:30 p.m. beginning March 8, in the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Instruction by Lois Hrejsa will include color mixing and theory, washes, light and shadow, glazing and negative painting, while intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity to further express themselves in watercolor

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McCord Gallery opens new exhibit this month

McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park, will offer the public a chance to view the Native American Art and Culture ExProfessional stor yteller Marie hibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Ringenberg. Sunday from Saturday, with attention to areas of individ- March 3 through Saturual interest. Individual and group day, March 17. critiques will point out what has General admission is $10 for worked and how to improve that members and $12 for non-memwhich has not. Class fee: $120. bers and free to students and chilList of required supplies is avail- dren under the age of 18. able in the office. There will also be a special eve-

ning event with Jack Gladstone, a member of the Blackfeet Nation, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 9. Tickets are $25 per guest. Gallery audiences will be invited to immerse themselves in the rich culture of the Native Americans. This exhibit showcases authentic rugs, jewelry, paintings, pottery and figurines crafted by well-known artists from many tribes including the Navajo, Lakota, Hopi and Inuit.

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HOROSCOPES Moraine Valley to host free events showcasing Muslim artists, entertainers As part of the Mosaics: Muslim Voices in America project, Moraine Valley Community College is offering free events that highlight the artistic and cultural diversity of Muslim artists living and working in the United States. All of the events will be held at the college, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The “Cultivating Your Creativity” workshop, which features entertainers The Reminders, teaches participants to use sensory language in a creative context to generate powerful metaphors, imagery and ideas. It is Tuesday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m., in

Building D, Room D116. Hip-Hop artist Amirah Sackett hosts the “Hip-Hop Movement,” Wednesday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m., in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Building F. The workshop features top rocking, breaking and popping styles of hip-hop. The “Expressions of Self” workshop featuring artist Omar Offendum showcases poetic self-expression from Hip-Hop influences, live recitations and a collaborative writing exercise. The workshop is Thursday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m., in Building M., Moraine Room 1. An Open Mic Night, cospon-

sored by the Muslim Student Association and the Arab Student Union, features special guests Omar Offendum and The Reminders. The event, which includes music and dancing, is Friday, March 23, at 6 p.m., in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Building F. A screening of the award-winning film, “MOOZ-lum,” starring Nia Long, Evan Ross and Danny Glover, is being shown Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m., in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Building F. Written and directed by Qasim Basir, the film depicts a Muslim college student around the time

of the September 11 attacks and what it means to be a Muslim in America. Basir will be available at the end of the screening for a question-and-answer session. Funding for the Mosaics project is made possible in part by a grant from the Association of Performing Arts Professionals’ Building Bridges: Arts Culture and Identity, a component of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. For more information, call the Fine and Performing Arts Center Box Office at (708) 974-5500.

A tailor-made tart for weekend brunch Brunch is a great way to enjoy a lazy weekend morning and early afternoon. Unlike the hustle and bustle of weekdays, weekend mornings can often be enjoyed at a more leisurely pace. Restaurants make substantial sums of money on weekend brunch specials, but home cooks can make brunch in the comforts of their own kitchens as well. This “Grape Tomato and Blue Cheese Tart” from Betty Rosbottom and Susie Cushner’s “Sunday Brunch” (Chronicle Books) makes the perfect flaky food to serve at brunch. GRAPE TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE TART Serves 6 Crust • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 4 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Topping • 4 ounces creamy blue cheese, finely crumbled • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved length-wise (see note) • 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar • Kosher salt • 11/2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley • 2 green onions, chopped to include 2 inches of the green parts

1. Arrange a rack at a center position and preheat the oven to 375 F. Have ready a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. 2. For the crust: Place the flour, cream cheese, butter, salt, and cayenne in a food processor; pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Remove and knead the mixture into a smooth mass and then press it with your fingers in an even layer into the bottom (not up the sides) of the tart pan. Smooth the dough with the back of a spoon. Freeze the tart shell for 15 minutes to firm, and then bake the crust until golden brown, 30 minutes. Remove the tart shell from the oven and cool for about 5 minutes but retain oven temperature. 3. For the topping: Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the crust. Arrange the tomatoes in a circular pattern and in a single layer over the cheese, cut-sides up. You may not need to use all of the tomatoes. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar and drizzle over the tomatoes, and then sprinkle with salt. Place the tart on a bak-

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ing sheet to catch any drippings and return to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the tomatoes are hot, 10 to 12 minutes. 4. Cool the tart for 5 to 10 minutes and then remove the sides of the tart pan. (The tart can be made 3 hours ahead. Leave the tart cool at room temperature and reheat in a preheated 350 F oven until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes.)

5. Mix together the parsley and green onions, and sprinkle over the tart. Cut the tart into 6 wedges and serve. Note: Small grape tomatoes, which have a sweet flavor, work better than larger cherry tomatoes in this recipe and can be used year-round. However, in the summer, feel free to try the tart with one of your favorite varieties. Sweet ones that are on the small side work best.

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is hosting a performance at McCord Gallery with critically acclaimed harpist Lisa Tannebaum on Sunday, March 4 Tickets are either $25 for just the concert or $35, which includes admission to the concert and McCord’s current exhibit on Native American art, plus a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres (with either price level). Lisa Tannebaum grew up in Olympia Fields and has performed all over the world, the IPO noted in a news release. The New York Times praised her “expressive mu-

sicality and creativity.” McCord Gallery and Cultural Center is located at 9602 Creek Road in Palos Park. More information, including the time of the performance, can be obtained by calling McCord at (708) 671-0648.

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Southwest Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David L. Crane, will present their next concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18 in the Ozinga Chapel of Trinity Christian College, 6601 College Continued on page 8

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CAROLINE FOREMAN In a style befitting the recent New York Fashion Week, on Saturday, February 17th, TBD Fitness played the unexpected locale of a truly glamourous fashion fundraiser by Julita Braun-Szurlej’s On Point Boutique alongside Deanna Kuempel’s DM Label. The following week, On Point Boutique highlighted its ultra-stylish and impeccably crafted couture looks in the south suburbs in its own bridal fashion week at the Belvidere Chateau. All of the proceeds of the fundraiser went to support Children International, helping impoverished children both domestic and abroad. DM Label offered a dose of flirtation within each of its smart pairings of tailored ensembles. The variety of pieces by On Point Boutique presented lovely iterations of ruffles, lace, girly silhouettes, and fun-loving prints. Among my runway looks, I relished with particular enthusiasm the opportunity to model Julita’s off-shoulder opaque star printed gown. It effervescently flowed at my every movement, enveloping the runway within its billowing dance. It was an evening look that truly broke the mold, both bringing me utter joy in wearing it, and the beholder a lively sense of exuberant energy. On February 25, the Wedding Expo, the largest European style event in the Chicago area, was showcased at the Belvedere Chateau Banquet Hall in Palos Hills.

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With more than 10 years under its belt, the show exploded with music, vendors, entertainment, and the newest trends in bridal gowns, tuxedos and couture. On Point Boutique was the highlight of the show, in addition to looks from Laurel Bridal Salon and JW Men’s Wear. My favorite runway look was a stunning red velvet one-shoulder gown. The strap was constructed by a loop of gold chain, and there was a hip-high slit on the right along with a circular

weekend programs, will host its annual breakfast, silent auction and raffle from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at the church at 16100 S. 104th Avenue in Orland Park. The kids will serve an all-youcan-eat breakfast that includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. There is also a madeto-order table for gluten-free pancakes and dairy-free eggs. Tickets, which may be purchased at the door on the day of the event, are $5 for ages 13 and up, and $3 for ages 4-12. Children ages 3 and under eat free. Items available to be bid on in the silent auction range from themed baskets worth at least $25 to $500 event tickets and even a few vacation getaways. Raffle tickets will be available for $1 each, 12 tickets for $10 or 30 for $20. Proceeds this year will go partly

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Continued from page 7 Drive, Palos Heights. Featured guests will be the Cross Keys Irish Dancers under the direction of Kathleen O’Carroll. Launching the Irish musical afternoon will be the tunes performed by the Murphy Roche Irish Music Club in the lobby. Audience members are invited to “Guess the Mystery Piece” and be entered for a drawing after intermission to win a complimentary dinner for two. Tickets are available at southwestsymphony@gmail.com, or by calling (708) 802-0686. Adults will pay $22 to $27, seniors 65 and older $17 to $22, students $7 and children younger than 10 will be admitted free. This program is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

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the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department will host Pancakes with Peter Rabbit for children ages 2-10 with an adult. The event will take place from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The event fee for a child is $16/ RD $12 and the adult event fee is $12/ RD $9. There will be a full breakfast, a craft, and Peter Rabbit himself! This is a pre-registered event with no registration at the door. Registration deadline is March 10th. After Pancakes with Peter Rabbit, hop over to Community Park (76th Ave. and College Dr.) for an egg hunt at 11 a.m. sharp for children ages birth to 5th grade. Bring a basket and camera for pictures. This event runs rain or shine. Give yourself plenty of time to park because this event waits for no one, said egg hunt organizers. It is a free event. Contact the Parks and Recreation Dept. for more information at (708) 361-1807.

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cutout at the side of the waist, creating elegant ruching effect. The look was absolutely vampy yet tasteful. Fashion never fails to entrance and engage an audience with its creativity, impeccable craftsmanship and beauty all over the map and certainly even when displayed in the most obscure of settings. Next time, we will chat similarly about some of the take-aways from the international fashion week tour.

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Easter egg hunt to be held at Calvary An Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave., in Orland Park. The indoor event will be held, rain or shine. There will be thousands of eggs all throughout the building, in age-divided areas. The hunt will be geared for toddlers up to fifth-graders. All will receive a little memento for attending, in addition to all the candy and prizes in the eggs. Cookies will be served after the hunt and there will be free raffle giveaways. Children are encouraged to bring Easter baskets to carry the eggs, and arrive early. More information may be obtained by calling Tiffany Johnston at (708) 429-2200 or visiting www.calvaryop.org. KidsLife Ministries hosting annual breakfast and silent auction KidsLife Ministries at Calvary Church, which serves more than 500 children in weekday and

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Fox’s St. Paddy’s Catering Special Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner with Baby Carrots & Red Potatoes

$ 99

per person

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Any Pizza

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9240 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn • 708-499-2233 9956 S. Western, Beverly • 773-239-3212 www.foxsrestaurant.com