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Oak Lawn towing tussle leaves bitter feelings Jack’s Towing owner fumes over ‘stupidness’ after company loses contract with village

By Dermot Connolly The owner of a towing company that lost its long-term contract with the village of Oak Lawn last week, after getting a reprieve last month, was succinct in his reply by phone when asked on Monday to comment on the situation.

“I ain’t going to comment on any of this stupidness. Have a good day,” said Ron Queenan, owner of Jack’s Towing, before abruptly hanging up.

Jack’s Towing, which was owned by Queenan’s brother, Michael, until a few weeks ago, has been towing cars off Oak Lawn streets for close to 18 years. Its most recent contract, for 15 years, ended last October. Because the business had no outside contracts, it is expected to close.

Village Manager Larry Deetjen asked at the March 22 village board meeting for approval to award the next contract jointly to TechniCraft in Justice and Walsh Towing in Chicago Ridge. He pointed out that Jack’s was operating out of a village-owned site, and had not paid rent or utilities for the length of the 15-year contract. Since the contract ended, it has leased the property on the northeastern edge of the village on a month-to-month basis.

But trustees Alex Olejniczak (2nd) and Bob Streit (3rd) objected to taking the contract away from a local company that had no complaints against it. When Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) joined them, saying more information was needed, Mayor Sandra Bury broke the tie, casting her own no vote.

At that time, she said she voted no be-

cause there were questions left unanswered.

Jack’s employees went away happy that night, but when Desmond raised the issue again at the April 12 meeting, only Olejniczak and Streit voted against it and the company effectively lost its only contract, and likely the entire business.

However, Desmond and others said the decision should have been left to Deetjen and the Police Department, since the contract does not cost village taxpayers anything. It simply gives the company the right to tow vehicles whenever necessary in the village, and collect the fees.

Desmond also contended that allowing Jack’s to operate on village property without Photo by Dermot Connolly paying rent or utilities for so long could Jack’s Towing company, which has served Oak Lawn for nearly 16 years, has been turned down for a new contract by the Oak Lawn Village Board at its

See TOWING, Page 8 most recent meeting. The company might go out of business.

Madigan fires back at Rauner

Gift of Hope donors help provide the gift of life

State Comptroller Munger plans to delay payments to legislators

By Joe Boyle

By Joe Boyle

Gwendolyn Westlund views life as special gift and believes that every day should be treasured.

Westlund, 34, speaks from experience. She is both a cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient. Facing death on several occasions, Westlund devotes her days giving back.

She spoke to about 100 Westlund visitors Saturday at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn about her ordeals and accomplishments.

She was among several speakers at Advocate’s Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network event.

The celebration honored the legacy of donors who offered life through donation. The Gift of Life organizers also mentioned those people who are still waiting for organ transplants.

“I was fortunate in some ways,” said Westlund. “I was on the waiting list for just six months. It was crucial that I got a heart in that time. There are other patients who have to wait years. Some die before a donor can be found. That’s why it is so important to have donors.”

Westlund’s health issues date back to 2002, when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at 21 years of age. She was treated with radiation and the cancer went into remission a year after the initial diagnosis.

But five years later, Westlund was told that the radiation that cured her cancer also caused scarring around her heart.

“It was very stressful,” recalled Westlund, a Willowbrook resident.

“I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I had some broken valves and I was treated with medication. I made sure that I followed all the rules.”

Westlund said with the assistance and advice of physicians she was able to keep her heart problems in check over the next five years. She was taking her medication and was diligently

Gov. Bruce Rauner fired off a series of blistering attacks last week against House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-22nd), claiming that Madigan was not serious about bringing an end to the state budget impasse that is currently in its 10th month.

This week, Madigan fired right back, accusing the governor of trying to destroy the working class residents of the state and engineering this deadlock as much as three years ago.

Madigan on April 13 signed on as a co-sponsor of House Bill 6211 that was introduced by state Rep. Andy Manar, a Democrat from Bunker Hill. Manar’s bill is supposed to cost about $600 million. During the first year, $400 million will be provided to make sure school districts don’t Gov. Rauner lose money. Manar’s bill would offer $200 million has refused to for the state to pay Chiput an end to cago teacher pensions.

Rauner originally did this crisis. not comment on the ­Michael Madigan bill but has since said he opposes it, claiming House Speaker that it will just increase the state’s debt. Madigan countered by saying that the state has never gone this long without a budget. He added that other governors he has worked with have negotiated in good faith.

“The fact is the current budget crisis was completely avoidable,” Madigan said. “Governor Rauner has refused to put an end to the crisis.”

Madigan alluded to a dinner for Republicans in 2013 in which Rauner said even if the majority of Democrats are against them, they can’t stop the GOP. The House Speaker added that Rauner said the Democrats won’t be able to stop “me if I want to dramatically spend less. You need the legislature to spend more. If you want to spend less, they can’t stop me.”

The House Speaker has said that trying to compromise with Rauner has been difficult. Democrats want Rauner to drop his demands for reforms and concentrate on the budget. The governor said he is willing to support a tax increase but he needs to have Democrats agree to some of his demands.

Democrats insist that Rauner wants everything in his turnaround agenda. The governor said that is not true.

“I can never and will never support a tax hike without significant reforms,” said Rauner. “I just won’t to do it. Just cannot do it. It would be a huge error.”

Madigan responded that “state government has a vital role to play in working to provide needed services for those who need them the most.”

Rauner and Madigan have not commented on

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Photo by Don Hunter

Fred Rizza, past president of the Hickory Hills Woodworking Club, works hard on a carpentry project.

Crafting a hobby into a passion Local woodworkers eager to help others sharpen their own skills

By Kelly White A local organization is taking the hobby of woodworking to a whole new level.

The Hickory Hills Woodworking Club is made up of 75 active members who hold a passion for the art of woodworking. The club, which began in 1995, was originally named for its meeting place in Hickory Hills. The club switched locations to the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn, seven years ago.

“It’s a really nice and diversified club,” said Don Hunter, of Palos Heights. “We share ideas with one another, hold a show and tell of our latest projects at our monthly meetings, and gain advice on woodworking.”

Hunter has been a member of the club for 18 years.

However, his passion for woodworking began 25 years ago when he started building furniture, cabinetry and more in his free time. He still enjoys making furniture and wooden toys for his three children and five grandchildren.

Guest speakers are featured at the monthly meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., speaking on a variety of woodworking topics, including carpentry, wood finishes, products and tools.

Along with stone, clay and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked on by early humans.

Woodworking is the activity or skill of making items

Photo by Kelly White

The Hickory Hills Woodworking Club is made up of 75 active members who hold a passion for the art of woodworking and meet once a month at the Oak View Community Center in Oak Lawn.

from wood, and includes cabinet and furniture making, wood carving, joinery, carpentry, and more.

Each meeting gathers an estimated 40 members, according to Hunter, and the club is currently looking for new members.

“Not only new, but younger members,” Hunter said.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Hurley’s road safety measure passes through the House A bill introduced by state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) that would require motorists to change lanes when passing disabled vehicles on the highway has passed through the House.

“Too many people are injured or killed on our roadways every year, and we need to actively take steps to help make our roads safer,” Hurley said. “A disabled vehicle on the highway is a very dangerous situation for the driver of that vehicle and other motorists, and everyone has to move over and look out for each other to increase safety.”

Hurley is sponsoring House Bill 6006, which requires motorists to change lanes to give more space to disabled vehicles on the highway. The measure is designed to give more space to cars and trucks which break down on the highway and require assistance. The bill passed unanimously out of the House on April 13 and now awaits action in the Senate.

For more information on any state issue, contact Hurley’s constituent service office at (773) 445-8128 or repfranhurley@ gmail.com

EP man charged with battery Bernard Robinson, 43, of Evergreen Park, was charged with battery following an altercation with another man at 6:59 p.m.

April 8 in the 2700 block of West 94th Place. Police said that he was also cited for criminal trespassing to a vehicle.

Robinson allegedly attacked the driver of a vehicle for handi-

capped residents because he refused to move his car.

According to police, the driver was helping someone in a house, when Robinson asked him to move his vehicle.

After he refused, Robinson allegedly punched him and then drove the man’s van down the street.

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Drug charges Jonathan L. Grace, 35, of the 11500 block of South Lee Road, Alsip, faces several drug charges after a room set up for growing cannabis was found in his apartment when police and firefighters responded to an April 5 call for assistance at an apartment building in the 10400 block of South Natoma Avenue. A smell of smoke was reported and when residents were evacuated, a man later identified as Grace refused to open his door. He later fled, but turned himself in at the Chicago Ridge Police Department on April 11.

He was held for a bond hearing after being charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, a felony, as well as unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Suspended license • Robert Sanders, 25, of the 10000 block of South Union Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:05 p.m. Sunday in the 10100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required. He is due in court on May 13.

• Kevin Klimson, 21, of the 7100 block of West 113th Street, Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:55 p.m. Sunday in the 11000 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required. He is due in court on May 19.

• Lolita Harris, 45, of the 7100 block of West 107th Street, Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:45 p.m. Saturday at 107th Street and Harlem Avenue. She is due in court on May 19.

Theft of service Brittany Thompson, 24, of the 4700 block of West Gole Drive, was charged with theft of service following an incident at 8 a.m.

Friday, in the 9800 block of South Sayre Avenue. Police were called to the scene by a cabdriver who said she refused to pay a $63 fare.

She is due in court on May 13.

Evergreen Park Gun charges Two 19-year-old Chicago men face weapons possession charges following a traffic stop at 10:18 p.m. April 8 in the 2700 block of West 95th Street. Police said Darius Jones, the driver, was charged with unlawful use of a firearm and ammunition without a firearm owner ID card. He was also cited for having a non- working headlight. Khari Kennedy, was also charged with unlawful

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Retail theft • Richard Cartuccio, 38, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft after he allegedly took an $878 television out of Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 8:54 a.m.

April 11. Police said he was also charged with resisting a police officer because he refused to be handcuffed and ran from the arresting officer.

• Amarri Bowers, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft following an incident at 2:10 p.m.

April 13 in the BP gas station at 2600 W. 95th St. Police said he took two candy bars and a bottle of pop worth a total of $3.17. He was also charged with resisting a police officer because he refused to stop and ran from the arresting officer.

Drug paraphernalia Ronald Leclercq, 21, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 3:16 p.m. April 11 in the 3500 block of West 98th Street. Police said a glass pipe with drug residue was found in the car. He was also cited for speeding.

Disorderly conduct Miranda Wade, 18, of Evergreen Park, was charged with disorderly conduct for yelling profanities and throwing books around at 10:34 a.m. April 13 at Evergreen Park High School, 9901 S. Kedzie Ave. Police said Wade is a student at her school, and was frightening staff with her actions.

Hickory Hills License charge Gerri R. Jackson. 25, of Santa Rosa, Calif., was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 4:53 p.m. Saturday in the 8100 block of West 91st Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and expired registration.

He is due in court on May 19.

Ordinance violations Matthew M. Zureles, 30, of the 7900 block of South Mobile Avenue, Burbank, was ticketed for driving with expired registration following a traffic stop at 9:31 p.m. April 11 in the 8500 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after a pipe containing cannabis residue was found in the car. He was scheduled to appear at a local hearing at Hickory Hills City Hall on May 3.

Oak Lawn DUI arrests • Marcin Ujwary, 34, of the

6100 block of South Marshall Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:35 a.m. April 12 in the 6000 block of West 103rd Street. Police said he was also cited for driving in the wrong lane and failure to signal. He refused chemical testing but field sobriety tests indicated impairment, police said. He is due in court on May 2.

• James R. Cole Jr., 54, of the 500 block of West 127th Street, Chicago, was charged with DUI and possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop in the 10400 block of South Cicero Avenue at 12:17 a.m. April 11.

Police said cocaine was found on a plate in the car. He was also cited for speeding, improper lane usage and no insurance. He was held for a bond hearing.

• Reginald D. McCoy, 38, of the 6800 block of South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, was charged with DUI at 3:11 a.m. Friday in the 9600 block of Southwest Highway. Police said McCoy was questioned after acting suspiciously, pulling into the parking lot of a closed liquor store and parking across several spots. He failed field sobriety tests and was also cited for speeding and suspended registration. He is due in court on May 9.

• Thurman W. Foreman, 61, of the 7900 block of South Keeler Avenue, Chicago, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 12:40 a.m. Friday at Pulaski Road and 103rd Street. Police said he registered .153 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for disobeying a traffic signal, improper lane usage and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. He is due in court on May 20.

Charged with battery Christopher M. Cox, 44, of the 8800 block of South Mobile Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with battery following an incident at 7:50 p.m. April 13 in the block where he lives. Police said Cox initially called them to report seeing a drug transaction, but then a 19-year-old man reported being attacked, and identified Cox as the person who punched him and kicked his friend’s car. The alleged victim, who showed signs of being hit in the face, said Cox accused him and a friend of conducting a drug transaction when they were just talking at his car.

Cox was held for a bond hearing.

License charge Eric T. Vandermolen, 38, of the 8700 block of South Keeler Avenue, Hometown, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic accident at 6:55 a.m. April 11 in the 4500 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He is due in court

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Retail theft Mary L. Franklin, 57, of the 6300 block of South Eberhardt Avenue, Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at 6:20 p.m. April 11 at Fairplay Foods, 8700 S. Cicero Ave. Police said she was seen filling several cloth bags she brought into the store with assorted merchandise, and was stopped outside after only paying for two items and keeping the rest concealed in the bags. Police said they recovered 46 items worth $164, including toothpaste, soap, deodorant and food items, which they said Franklin admitted planning to sell to buy heroin.

The charge was raised to a felony because of previous larceny convictions, police said. Franklin was held for a bond hearing.

Palos Hills DUI charge Arturas Adomaitis, 31, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:30 a.m.

Saturday in the 11100 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was riding a motorcycle, and moving from lane to lane around vehicles. He was also cited for failure to signal. He is due in court on May 18.

Truck is ransacked A man reported finding his truck ransacked while it was parked in the 8500 block of West 101st Street on April 13.

The victim said someone had gone through all the compartments in the vehicle and threw everything around. He said a key to the vehicle was missing from inside his home.

Vandalism report Police are investigating a report of criminal damage to property in which a car was vandalized while parked in the 8500 block of West 101st Terrace between Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. The owner of the vehicle said he found a scrape on the rear bumper when he returned to the car.

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State Senator Jacqueline Collins (D- 16th) has voted for legislation the Senate passed on April 13 to give relief to college and universities, low-income students and a wide variety of human services and public health programs.

The House approved the measure, but the governor has already threatened to veto it.

“If the governor is going to continue holding the state and its most vulnerable residents hostage while he demands reforms that would hurt the middle class and aren’t proven to benefit anyone but large corporations and the wealthy, the least he can do is allow universities and service providers to present their bills to the Comptroller and get in

line to be paid as soon as the money becomes available,” said Collins, whose district includes Oak Lawn.

“We’re in a state of emergency, with Chicago State set to close just 17 days from now and many social services and health care providers already shutting down, and it is the governor’s moral obligation to recognize this and provide relief by signing the measure we’re sending him.”

Chicago State University, which serves a student population that is disproportionately low-income, minority and nontraditional, has announced it will run out of money and close its doors – laying off hundreds of

employees, from the president on down – on April 30. Because a large percentage of its students work and/ Collins or raise fa m i l ie s, many will not be able to transfer to other schools farther from their homes and jobs.

Social services also remain unfunded. Senate Bill 2046, which has passed both chambers and now goes to the governor’s desk, allows state money to flow to human services, public health and public safety programs not currently funded under a court order or federal law.

“It is deplorable that at-risk youth in violence-prone communities, families struggling with homelessness, the mentally ill and the addicted, individuals with HIV/AIDS and women who have been victims of sexual assault continue to pay the price in this budget standoff,” Collins said.

“I’m proud to vote for legislation that takes the pressure off of people who did not cause this crisis, and puts responsibility back where it belongs – on the people’s elected representatives, first and foremost the governor.”

Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Reporter

CHICAGO RIDGE

Referencing air traffic controllers adds to the tension

Gaming license is approved for new Wine Time

T

he verbal assaults continue between Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-22nd) while the state budget stalemate drags on and on. But something was said last week that caught my eye.

In one published report, Rauner commented after Madigan comJoe plained about Boyle his tactics. The governor told Republicans at a dinner that he apologizes about the rough times everyone has gone through.

“If we have to do what Ronald Reagan did with the air traffic controllers… And we sort of have to do a do-over and shut things down for a little while, it’s what we’re going to do.”

Really? Now, this is what this is coming down to? We are going to revisit the air traffic controllers strike during the Reagan administration? How serious is Rauner about governing for all the people in the state of Illinois?

Let’s turn back the clock a few decades. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 striking air traffic controllers. The air traffic controllers were fired two days after their union, PATCO, declared a strike. The union demanded a pay raise, a shorter work week, and better working conditions. Some historians have said that this laid the groundwork for today’s assault on labor.

Joseph McCartin, author of “Collision Course: Ronald Reagan, the Air Traffic Controllers, and the Strike That Changed America,” said that the labor force was still seen as a central force in American government back then.

Both the Democratic and Republican parties felt that way. Reagan was in the first months of his presidency and was in the process of introducing his revolution.

Reagan, according to McCartin, wanted to go before the pre-New Deal era. He wanted to reorganize the relationship between the government and labor movement.

The PATCO strike happened at a time when Reagan felt it was necessary to flex his muscles.

When the air traffic controllers went on strike on Aug. 3, he told the strikers to return to work within 48 hours. When they did not comply, he fired them. He later permanently replaced them.

Ironically, the union actually supported Reagan for president.

PATCO began because of a disaster when a midair collision occurred over New York City in 1960. Improvements had to occur during that period and they began to take place. Working conditions were actually improving in the 1970s. But there still were some major issues. The main problems, according to union officials, were the working hours of employees and pay.

Move the clock to today and the tensions are high between the Federal Aviation Administration and the union that replaced PATCO — the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. The union and the FAA cannot agree on a new contract. So, the FAA will impose its own contract, which includes major concessions.

Union leaders have said the concessions will make it harder for air traffic controllers to do their jobs. New hires will be paid far less than they are today, according to the union.

So, I guess we are going back in time. Rauner seems to be comfortable in dragging this deadlock out so that he can ram his “turnaround agenda” through. In the meantime, grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities are struggling. Some institutions, like Chicago State University, are struggling more than others.

Rauner wants to see wages readjusted and unions with less influence. What the governor is actually saying is that he would like to see most employees working for less. He also has called for an end to collective bargaining.

And what that can accomplish is that employees will be making less and struggling to get by. That hardly seems like progress.

Look, there is plenty of blame to pass around here. Somewhere along the line there has to be some compromises. Madigan and Rauner continuing to trade insults isn’t getting us anywhere.

But for the governor to bring up the air traffic controller strike in 1981 takes on a combative tone. He essentially is saying that he is going to wait it out with the idea that the Democrats will eventually be on their knees.

I don’t think that is going to happen. In the meantime, the budget impasse is in its 10th month with no end in sight.

Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at thereporter@comcast.net.

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Marist offers ceramics class for alumni and adults

Marist High School art instructor Brian Keane, Class of ’91, helps a student shape a ceramic piece. A summer ceramics class for alumni and adults will be offered at Marist, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago. The class will meet 7 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays from May 31 through June 28, and Keane will be the instructor. The course will allow students to work with hand-built ceramics, both vessel and sculptural forms, with some access to the potter’s wheel, especially for those who have wheel experience. The class fee is $135, which includes clay, access to sculpting tools necessary, and the firing of work. For more information, visit www.marist.net or email keane.brian@marist.net.

WORTH

No-parking zone along Depot Street is OK’d

By Sharon L. Filkins The Worth Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance to amend the village’s municipal code to establish a no-parking zone on Depot Street between 107th Street and Southwest Highway. The no-parking signs will be posted on the street within the next couple of weeks.

The action taken during the board meeting on Tuesday night is a result of residential complaints about tenants of a condominium/apartment complex on Depot Street who are parking on the street instead of the parking lot of the complex. Residents of Depot Street approached the board last month complaining about the vehicles parked on both sides of Depot, which they said presents a safety hazard to the neighborhood and an inconvenience to the singlefamily residences on the street.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner first suggested reaching out to the owners of the condo complex to advise them of the complaints. Trustee Pete Kats stated that he felt the village should take action on the situation as soon as possible. However, Village Attorney Greg Jones advised that the ordinance would have to be amended.

Werner reported that the condo owners had not responded to the village’s efforts to notify them of the situation. As a result, the ordinance was presented for approval at the Tuesday meeting.

“The condo residents have been

warned not to park on the street, so they should not be surprised when the signs go up,” said Werner.

Also approved was an agreement between the village and ComEd, regarding the replacement of all street lights in the village with SmartReady LED Street Lighting. Werner said the agreement will result in huge savings for the village on its electricity costs.

On another matter regarding street lights, the board voted to authorize Werner to approve an agreement with ComEd to install a street light at 10907 S. Nashville. Werner said that Nashville dead-ends at that location and the area is very dark.

She said that nearby residents had requested a light be installed there last September, but the project had been delayed due to the red tape involved in the process.

In other matters, Werner stated that the Saturday Clean-up Day at the Lucas-Berg Site was a huge success.

“We had the nicest weather we have had in the last 10 yearsm and at least a dozen of the participants were residents who had never been there before,” she said.

Trustee Tedd Muersch Jr. also reported that the Water’s Edge Golf Club is doing very well.

“We had more than 400 golfers this past weekend, and the Mother’s Day Brunch scheduled for Sunday, May 8, is completely sold out. We are putting names on a waiting list,” he said.

He added that the course is looking really good due to the recent clearing of trees and removal of brush.

“I am really encouraged by the progress we are making to keep the course looking good and the improvements going on in the clubhouse and golf shop,” he said.

Muersch credited new General Manager Dean Gabey with the growing success of the Golf Club.

“He is doing a really great job.”

He added that Gabey, who is a former golf instructor, will be offering free golf lessons on Wednesday evenings, beginning in May. Worth residents soon will have two new dining establishments to enjoy and a retail store to help them look their best while dining out.

The village board approved business licenses for two restaurants and one beauty supply store at the Tuesday meeting.

Upon the recommendation of the village’s Economic Development Committee, approval was given to Sal’s Famous Cheese Steak Inc., 11306 S. Harlem Ave., and The Crossing, 111 Bar and Grill Inc., d/b/a The Crossing Bar and Grill, at 6959 W. 111th St. Also approved was Charmed Brows, Inc., at 11407 S. Harlem.

According to the business owner, Ruwaida Mohammad, the store will open initially as a beauty supply store but will eventually offer customer services such as brow threading.

A long-vacant storefront on Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago Ridge soon will be home to a wine shop, after the Chicago Ridge Village Board hashed out the pros and cons of awarding the liquor and video gaming licenses requested for the business.

By a vote of 3-2, the trustees at the Tuesday meeting agreed to approve the licenses, clearing the way for the business, to be called Wine Time, to open at 10729 S. Ridgeland Ave. But after hearing the plans laid out by business operator Malin Cremeens during the committee meeting, Mayor Chuck Tokar and the trustees engaged in a spirited discussion of the issues involved. Until a separate vote was taken at the end of the night, it was not at all clear how the voting would go. Trustee Frances Coglianese was absent.

The site of the new business is the former Hollywood Video store. Cremeens said the space will be completely redesigned over the next few months before the business is ready to open. She said the business will feature wines made in the Midwest, and beer and wine will be sold by the glass.

“If people like a wine they try, we want them to be able to buy a bottle of it to take home,” she said, explaining why she was also seeking a license to sell packaged liquors. But it was her request for a video gaming license that would allow five video gaming machines to go into the business that a few trustees raised the most questions about.

The same issues have scuttled plans to open video gaming parlors in the same spot over the past year, with some trustees raising concerns about the site being a block away from Our Lady of the Ridge School and Church, at 10801 S. Ridgeland.

“How long are we going to look at a vacant store that is a blight (on the community)?,” Tokar. “We need the economic development. If she doesn’t get permission to open here, she will just go to a neighboring community and they will get the revenue.”

Two other vacant businesses, a former music store and pizzeria, are located next to the site Wine Time will be fixing up, and the mayor said this might spur further development.

“If economic development happens there, it increases the chances of other businesses moving in beside it. We might have a good strip mall there again,” he said.

“My position remains the same,” said Trustee Bruce Quintos, asserting his opposition due to a lack of parking and the close proximity to the church and school.

Trustee Sally Durkin agreed, casting the second vote against the licenses, saying she had turned down other businesses for the same site for the same reasons.

However, Tokar pointed out that there is sufficient street parking available on Ridgeland in front of the store. The two anchors on the block, Jack & Pat’s grocery store at 10717 S. Ridgeland, and Glenn Marker American Legion Post 1160, at 10739 S. Ridgeland, have their own parking lots.

Cremeens said she would agree not to open until 1 p.m. on Sundays, to avoid conflict with church services.

Trustee Jack Lind noted that video gaming is already available in the American Legion hall, which is actually closer to Our Lady of the Ridge.

“This is a good business. When Hollywood Video was there, they carried X-rated videos,” Lind pointed out.

Lind and trustees William McFarland and Amanda Cardin voted to approve the licenses. Cardin acknowledged that she has always been a vocal opponent of increasing video gaming licenses in the village. But Cardin brought it to the attention of the board that technically any existing business with a liquor license can receive a gaming license from the Illinois Gaming Commission.

“I’d rather she come to us first, but it really is out of our hands,” she said.

After Attorney Michael Stillman, who was filling in for Burt Odelson, agreed with her assessment, the board agreed to look into the larger issue at a later date.

Evergreen Park mayor praises village clerk’s efforts

By Sharon L. Filkins Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton had nothing but words of praise for Village Clerk Catherine Aparo at the Monday village board meeting.

Proclaiming the week of May 1-7 as “Municipal Clerks Week” Sexton said, “For the 16 years I have served as mayor, I have had the honor of sitting next to the best Municipal Clerk in Illinois, if not the nation.”

Sexton’s comments were not just idle words as Aparo was named a Master Municipal Clerk in the International Clerk’s Association two years ago. She is a member of the Southwest Municipal Clerk’s Association and is one of only 43 clerks in Illinois to achieve the Master Clerk designation.

Later, Aparo said the achievement is a long process.

“It took me almost 12 years to complete all the requirements. There were a couple of times I thought about giving up, but I kept going, and I am glad I did,” she said.

She explained that the requirements include many hours of seminars, classes and meetings. “It is done in steps; first you are a registered clerk, then certified and finally you reach the highest level, which is the rank of Master Clerk. It is a title you hold for life.”

“The clerks do all the work in municipalities, but get none of the credit,” added Sexton. “I am very happy to announce this proclamation.”

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Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton joins the winners of the Arbor Day Essay and Poster contests. The students were honored at the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting on Monday night.

A second proclamation announced that Friday, April 29 as “Arbor Day in the Village of Evergreen Park.”

In conjunction with the proclaimed Arbor Day, the village’s Public Works Department, under the direction of Gavin Yeaman, hosted its fifth annual Arbor Day contest, which was open to all K-8

students from schools within the boundaries of the village. One hundred entries were received. The top three winners in each category were honored at the board meeting.

This year’s theme was “Trees are important to our health and happiness.” Students were asked to produce an essay or poster

reflecting the theme.

In the Poster category, Meydlin Rodriguez, a fifth-grader at Southeast School, captured first place. Louise Brady, a second-grader at Northwest School, placed second. Sarah Schroll, a sixth-grader at Most Holy Redeemer School, came in third place.

First place in the Essay category went to Sarah Beyer, a fifth-grader at Southeast School. Marion Isaac, a seventh grade student at Central Middle School, placed second. Samantha Ricks, a fourth grade student at Southeast, placed third.

“In addition to their other prizes, the first place winners have also earned a tree for their school,” said Yeaman. “We will be planting a tree at Southeast School on Arbor Day, Friday, April 29.

In other action, the board approved an ordinance to the village’s municipal code, which will prevent individual poles being erected in the public right-of-ways for the purpose of personal wireless telecommunications services and facilities.

Also approved was a resolution approving a grant application for the 2016 Cook County Community Development Block Grant Program, in the amount of $390,000. If received, the funds would be used for sewer linings.

The board also approved an application from Brendan Rosner to participate in the Evergreen Park Police Department’s College Student Internship Program. Rosner is a student at Loras University in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Our Neighborhood

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Southeast School students learning valuable life skills

By Claudia Parker

Parents of students at Southeast School in Evergreen Park are raving about the Primary Academic and Life Skills Class (PALS), where a large portion of student learning happens outside the corridors of the school building.

Students within the PALS program regularly interact with the community, pairing real life experiences with academic application. This school year alone, PALS students have ventured out to: Arena Lanes Bowling Alley, Evergreen Park Fire Station, Culver’s, Dollar Tree, Evergreen Park Police Station, Barracco’s Pizza, Metra train ride, and Parmesan Restaurant.

“I’m a single parent,” said Kimberly Ross, the mother of Tyree Williams, 10, a fourth-grade student. “I have to work a lot. I’m not always able to take him places. These outings are making his life more enjoyable.”

Melissa Baffoe is the PALS classroom teacher. She is responsible for spearheading the program four years ago. The PALS program services students with acute needs in grades two through five. The program currently has five students with varying needs.

She credits her most valuable resources as being her paraprofessionals, Barb Nelson and Marty Mulchrone.

“Mrs. Baffoe is wonderful; she and her staff interact and engage the students wholeheartedly,” said Ross.

“Tyree had a surgical procedure on March 17 to lengthen his hamstrings to help his mobility. Mrs. Baffoe, Mrs. Nelson and Mr. Mulchrone all came to visit him at home when he came out of the hospital. They’re just wonderful.”

Ross said Tyree was born prematurely, weighing only one pound, 13 ounces at birth.

Photo by Claudia Parker

Some participants in the Primary Academic and Life Skills Class, or PALS, from Southeast School in Evergreen Park gather for a photo recently at Barraco’s Pizza in the village. On hand were (back row, from left) Barb Nelson, Melissa Baffoe, Marty Mulchrone, (front row, from left) Tyree Williams, Diego Zavala, Joseph Arredondo and Abby Busk.

“I was six months pregnant when my water broke. Ten years ago the hospital didn’t believe that was viable so I was sent home to abort naturally,” said Ross. “They told me I’d go into labor within 48 hours but I didn’t.

Seven days later when my contractions started, I returned to the hospital;

Tyree was delivered via an emergency Cesarean section. They transported him into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a Stage 4 brain bleed. I was told he wouldn’t live 24 hours.”

The events that developed thereafter were a shock to all, according to Ross.

“I was raised to believe in God but I

didn’t go to church, but once they said my baby would die, I grabbed a Bible, starting reading scriptures, and began to pray. The doctor came in moments later to tell me Tyree had improved to a Stage 2 and that he would live.

All he kept saying was, ‘It’s remarkable. His recovery is remarkable!’ I

learned for certain that day — prayer changes things!”

Everyone who meets Tyree sees a happy, social student. He has cerebral palsy, which is a chronic condition affecting his body movement and muscle coordination.

“I didn’t know if my child would ever read or learn math, but since he arrived at Southeast School, things have really changed for him,” Ross said. “PALS is helping him to experience life like other children. It’s increased his quality of life.”

“We’re striving to provide our students with the opportunity to acquire skill sets and knowledge essential to maintaining a positive, productive, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle,” said Baffoe. “The program’s initiative is to incorporate community outings throughout the school year.”

In February, Barraco’s Pizza opened its doors to the smiling PALS students. They had lots of fanfare and support, including District 124 Supt.

Dr. Robert Machak and Southeast Principal Alice Spingola, who joined them that day.

Abby Busk is a 7-year-old secondgrader in the PALS program. Her mother, Jennifer Busk, had nothing but great things to say about Abby’s involvement.

“The community outings are a wonderful way to expose the students to various experiences and opportunities through social interaction and exchanges with community members,” Jennifer Busk said. “Abby’s participation in the PALS program has really helped her to thrive. She has developed wonderful relationships with teachers and peers.

“The curriculum not only helps advance her academic skills, but it’s developing vital life skills.”

Upgrade of Parkview Apartments in Hickory Hills continues on right path

By Joe Boyle

The Hickory Hills City Council provided a positive update on the condition of the Parkview Apartments during a brief meeting last Thursday night.

Mayor Mike Howley was absent from the council session because he was attending the confirmation of his son.

Ald. Scott Zimmerman served as the mayor pro-tem.

Ald. Michael McHugh said that new pipes are being installed in the buildings at the complex, 7800 W. 89th Place.

The buildings, which now house seniors

since the city bought the property over 20 years ago, has undergone a number of repairs to modernize the facility.

The Parkview Apartments had sustained some damages over the years. Water damage from leaking pipes made repairs necessary after this winter. McHugh said that problem is being addressed. New wiring was needed in some of the apartments, said McHugh.

“It has been pretty much overdue (for repairs),” said McHugh. “We are going to do it the right way. I think this is going to be a good investment.”

Upgrades at the Parkview Apartments have occurred over the years, including a new roof for one complex and a balcony for another.

“It really looks nice now,” said Dee Catizone, the city clerk. “The buildings are right next to the Community Center where the seniors don’t have to go far to take part in activities.”

Mike Spolar, the city engineer, discussed the weekly refuse and recycling for the city with Waste Management.

The current recycle offset rate was $22.40 with the senior rate at $21.40.

That was slightly above the rates for the

contract year of June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015, in which the unit rate was $21.75 and $20.75 for seniors.

The new rate, which was approved by the board, will be at $23.07 and $22.07 for seniors from June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017, said Spolar.

Waste Management will provide residents with 96- or 64-gallon refuse carts. Weekly collection of refuse will be placed in carts, bags or 32-gallon containers. Residents have the option of renting or purchasing additional refuse carts from Waste Management.

A check for the amount of $7,500 will

be given to Hickory Hills annually in support of community programs each contract year.

The city also approved two business licenses during the meeting. G & K Baking Butercrumb Bakery will open a wholesale bakery at 7731 W. 98th St. in the city’s industrial section. The warehouse will supply bakery for other businesses. The business is owned by Kathleen Meyer and Gina Errico.

Chill and Grill, 9348 S. Roberts Road, will also be open for business. Owners Nada Abed and Ghandi Dini will be serving ice cream and fast food.

St. Germaine School to celebrate Cinco de Mayo The first Cinco de Mayo celebration will be held at St. Germaine School, 9711 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn, from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 30.

St. Germaine’s Family School Association (FSA) will host the event. All of the proceeds from this celebration will go towards updating the school’s infrastructure and investing in technology for the students.

The master of ceremonies for the Cinco de Mayo event will be NBC-TV Channel 5 newscaster Natalie Martinez.

Musical entertainment will be provided by the Mariachi Viva Mexico and Javier Escamilla and The Escamilla Brothers.

The entertainers are known for their acrobatic rope twirling in Mexico known as “Floriando la Rieta.” They have performed all over the world including before Queen Elizabeth II. They will have their own Mexican “Folklorico” Dance Company to accompany The Escamilla Brothers.

Ozzie Guillen, who was the former manager of the 2005 World Series champion Chicago White Sox, and David Diaz, a U.S. boxer in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, are scheduled to attend.

Guests will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with Guillen during the cocktail hour.

He will also sign some memorabilia that will be raffled off. Diaz went on to have a professional career that included winning a world title in his hometown of Chicago against another former world champion and Mexican icon, Erik “Terrible” Morales. Diaz put his title on the line against current world champion Manny Pacquiao and lost via TKO in the ninth round.

The expected crowd of over 400 will sample authentic Mexican food. They will grill all meat and poultry on site and will also offer vegetable options. Guests will have a wide selection of beers, margaritas and Mexican soft drinks to choose from.

Compiled by Joe Boyle

News and events from our archives Evergreen Plaza expands and prepares for ‘spire tree’ • 50 years ago From the April 21, 1966 issue The story: The pylon is scheduled to be replaced by a revolving spire in the shape an Evergreen tree for the Evergreen Plaza at the corner of 95th and Western. The Evergreen Plaza has been a local landmark for 14 years.

The new spire will be more than seven stories high and will mark the end of the largest remodeling project ever undertaken on a major shopping center. The project began last April and is scheduled for completion in May. The new construction will put all 108 stores under one roof at the shopping center.

In 1963, the Evergreen Plaza became the first major center to double its size. The Plaza’s 108 stores cover 250,000 square feet of retail space. It is the largest enclosedmall shopping center in the Midwest.

Oak Lawn residents win huge lottery prize • 25 years ago From the April 18, 1991 issue The story: Oak Lawn residents Carmella Thomas J. Bingham Sr. spend $5 a week on Lotto tickets. But Carmella, 67, decided to splurge and bought $10 worth of quick pick lottery tickets on March 30.

Neither Carmella nor Thomas watched the Lotto drawing that night on TV. But one of their daughters did and realized her parents had the winning Lotto ticket – a $12 million prize.

After the Binghams learned they won the Lotto drawing, they formed a partnership with the family and contacted a lawyer. Carmella said that she and her husband will not be changed by wealth.

The quote: “We’ve always been thrifty,” Carmella said. “You can’t change us. We’re too old.”

Chicago Ridge looks at adding townhomes • 10 years ago From the April 13, 2006 issue The story: The story: Several parts of Chicago Ridge are being used for potential townhouse complexes, said Chicago Ride Mayor Eugene Siegel. They would help clean up some “hodge-podge” looking areas of town, he added.

Developers are interested and want to update the plans, Siegel said. He added that townhouses are “hot housing now.”

Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Reporter

Blues duo entertains in Oak Lawn

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WHATIZIT?

Janice and Samuel Lozado, the duo that makes up Mo Beat Blues, entertains a large crowd Sunday afternoon at the Oak Lawn Library. The entertainers performed a version of “Sweet Home Chicago.”

Photo by Joe Boyle Photo by Joe Boyle

Park Lawn looking for full-time and part-time drivers Full- or part-time van drivers are being sought for Park Lawn, which serves persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

The driver provides transportation services using company vans. The driver will pick up clients from their home and transport them safely to worksites or activities. The driver will also return the clients to their home at the end of each day.

The part-time position is from 6 to 7 a.m.

Mondays through Fridays or from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Full-time driver’s hours are from 6 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Qualifications include that applicants must be at least 23 years old, have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (no moving violations in the past two years), no DUI’s or negligent driving violations, the ability to pass a DOT physical and drug test, the ability to

obtain and maintain CPR/first aid certification, a copy of a high school diploma or GED is required, and applicants must provide a copy of a current MVR (motor vehicle record) at the time of the interview.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 425-2363 or visit the website at www. parklawn.com to fill out an online application. Applicants will be contacted when the information is filled out.

The banner of an animated lion perhaps gave last week’s Whatizit photo away. But we believe that many of our readers are just familiar with seeing Advocate Children’s Hospital at 93rd and Kostner Avenue in Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn resident Janice Foley knew the photo was Advocate Children’s Hospital. Palos Heights resident Crystine Busch also knew it, and she also mentioned that it was once known as Hope Children’s Hospital. Other readers who answered correctly were: Dan and Kathy Higgins, of Chicago Ridge; E.J. Oaheuke, Worth; Steve Rosenbaum, Oak Lawn; Carol and Jerry Janicki, Worth; Celeste Cameron, also of Worth; and Evergreen Park resident Jan Merchantz, who said it was the front entrance of Advocate Children’s Hospital.

Correct on both counts.

This week’s Whatizit photo should not be too difficult. The clue for the photo above is: To your health.

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

SUDOKU

COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK

Evergreen Park Women to host spring banquet The Evergreen Park United Methodist Women are hosting their women’s spring banquet entitled “Footprints in the Sand” at 6 p.m. Friday, May 6 at First United Methodist Church, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park Women of all ages are invited for an evening of food and entertainment with a beach theme. Appetizers, dinner and dessert will be served.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 to 12, and $8 for kids under 5.Tickets can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-8451.

Evergreen Park Seniors to host ‘Memories to Go’ The Evergreen Park Senior Citizens’ Council is looking for vendors and crafters for their village-wide “Memories to Go” garage sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park.

Items may be sold inside the covered ice rink (a 10x10 foot area) for $50 or an outside space (a 9x17 foot area) for $35. Deadline for application is 5 p.m. Friday, April 29. For more information call Office of Citizens’ Service (708) 422-8776 or fill out an application at the Evergreen Park Senior Citizen building, 3450 W 97th St.

OAK LAWN

Film group to view, discuss ‘Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 2003 South Korean film “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cinversegroup.blogspot.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church Women host Trivia Night, Mom and Me The Women of the Church Board at Trinity Lutheran Church is sponsoring a Trivia Night beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 22 at the church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn.

Teams will compete on general-knowledge questions for cash prizes. A nominal entry fee will be charged, and pop, beer, wine and snacks will be available for purchase.

The Trinity Lutheran Church Women will also host Mom and Me at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5. The event is for kids of all ages and dads. A catered dinner and entertainment featuring storyteller Marie Ringenberg will be included at the event.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, and children under age 4 can attend free. More information or for tickets, call the church office, (708) 422-0193.

Earth Day Faire to be held at Wolfe Wildlife The Oak Lawn Park District and the Village of Oak Lawn will celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with an Earth Day Faire from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Center, 10900 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn.

A variety of activities will take place including Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures, Big Run Wolfe Ranch, tree climbing, kids crafts, scavenger hunt, education on green living, gardening and composting, a milkweed plant sale, and more. Admission is free. Raffles and giveaways will take place.

A prescription drug drop-off will be available onsite, courtesy of the Oak Lawn police.

The scavenger hunt will take place after the

Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures show.

Participants will have a chance to win a prize.

More information can be obtained by calling Dolly Foster, (708) 857-2201.

Pilgrim Faith women’s group will host spring cleaning talk WISH, the women’s group at the Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, will host “Get Organized and Clear the Clutter” at 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 5 in the lounge of the church, 9411 S, 51st St., Oak Lawn.

Visitors should enter through the courtyard and 51st Street. Colleen Klimczak, certified professional organizer of Peace Mind Professional Organizing, LLC, will teach guests how to “reorganize and eliminate clutter, then maximize your stuff and your life.”

Visitors can bring a dessert to share. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 442-4200.

Johnson Phelps Auxiliary to hold penny social The Johnson Phelps VFW Auxiliary will hold a penny social from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at the Johnson Phelps VFW Hall, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn.

The event will assist the auxiliary in raising funds to support the veteran and community programs. Items will be available for purchase from the nickel-dime and quarter tables. A raffle table will be included. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Admission is free. Children are welcome.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-5220.

Oak Lawn Park District hosts Preschool Open House and Ice Cream Social The Oak Lawn Park District will host a Preschool Open House and Ice Cream Social from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 in the newly remodeled Little White Building, 9514 S. 55th Ave., Oak Lawn.

Families of 3- and 4-year-olds who are looking for the right preschool program are encouraged to attend. The open house is free and provides an opportunity for parents and children to meet with preschool program teachers, check out the facility, and to receive detailed information about the 2016 Oak Lawn Park District Preschool program.

Ice cream will also be supplied.

For more information, contact the Oak View Center at (708) 857-2200.

Swedish Christian Society to hold worship service The Swedish Christian Society, also known as SKF, will hold a Christian worship service at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn.

An English devotional will be held and then worship songs in Swedish. Light refreshments will follow. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-5111.

First United Methodist Women to hold rummage sale The United Methodist Woman at First United Methodist Church is holding a rummage sale from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at First United Methodist Church, 100th Street and Central Avenue, Oak Lawn.

Proceedings will go to the missions. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-1170.

OL Garden Club plant sale The Oak Lawn Garden Club will hold their annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until they are sold out) Saturday, May 14 at the Centennial Park Gazebo, 9400 S. Nashville Ave., Oak Lawn.

No sales will take place prior to 9 a.m.

Perennials from member gardens at reasonable prixes, grasses, annuals, herbs and vegetables. Also available will be garden art,

baskets, treasure chest and a fairy garden raffle. More information can be obtained at www.oaklawngardenclub.org.

Spring Into Summer Festival planned for Oak Lawn The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will hold the 10th Annual Spring Into Summer Festival from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11 in Oak Lawn.

The Pet Parade begins the proceedings at 99th Street and 54th Avenue and concludes at 95th Street and Cook Avenue. The new car show and vendor fair will both occur at 95th and Cook. A special area will be dedicated to a non-profit pet organization.

More information can be obtained by calling the chamber office, (708) 424-8300.

PALOS HILLS

Palos Hills Rec Department seeks vendors for Friendship Fair

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department is currently taking applications for food vendors and arts and crafts vendors for the annual Friendship Festival.

This year’s Friendship Festival will be held Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10 in Palos Hills. For more information, call Lisa at (708) 430-4500.

Palos Hills Recreation Departments hosts MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department is hosting a free Scotts Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for all area youth from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23 at Glacier Park, 101st Street and 78th Avenue, Palos Hills.

This event is free to participate but all participants must have their parent or guardian fill out a registration form and bring a copy of their birth certificate prior to participating in the competition. Pitch Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. This program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball and softball skills.

Participants are divided into four age divisions: 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12; and 13 and 14. All participants have the chance to advance through four levels of competition including team championships at major league ballparks and the national finals at the 2016 MLB All-Star Game.

The individual pitching, hitting and running championships, along with the all-around champion in each division age group at the local competition will be awarded and advance to the sectional level of competition.

For questions regarding the Pitch Hit & Run competition, call Ed Jung at (708) 430-4500.

Palos Hills Rec Department hosts one-day Rule of the Road class The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department is hosting a one-day Rules of the Road Class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 16 at the center, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

During this class, participants will review traffic laws, signs and safe driving techniques before you take the driver’s license renewal exam. For questions or to reserve a spot in this free class, call (708) 430-4500.

WORTH

Worth celebrates 90th fire department reunion A 90th reunion for the Worth Fire Department will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22 at the Chieftain Irish Pub, 6906 W. 111th St., Worth.

A tour of the firehouse will take place at 1 p.m. More members are being sought. More information can be obtained by calling Maggie, (708) 955-4428, or Ken, (708) 212-2581.

All are welcome to attend.

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COMMENTARY

THE

Thursday, April 21, 2016

REPORTER

An Independent Newspaper Amy Richards Publisher

Joe Boyle Editor

Published Weekly Founded March 16, 1960

Ray Hanania

Eliminating notices from newspapers is a bad idea

State should prevent candidates from suing each other

e know not much is being done in Springfield. But legislators are not totally sitting on their hands. Officials from both sides of the aisle have been introducing bills.

In fact, one state representative planned to introduce a bill this week that would eliminate the practice of publishing public notices in newspapers across the state.

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-90th) plans to move forward with this legislation, House Bill 6098. The Illinois Press Association has alerted our office about Demmer’s bill, which it is adamantly against. We are firmly against it as well.

Of course, some of you are thinking that a newspaper editorial department would naturally be against this measure. Regardless of whether some of these notices are paid for or not, we believe residents should have as many sources as possible to receive information. And that should include government notices.

House Bill 6098 would end the publication of all public notices in newspapers in favor of government websites. Specifically, the legislation provides that local governments may instead publish notices, agendas, records, or other information on their own websites or on data.illinois.gov.

We have not talked to Demmer about this bill, but it appears to us it is designed to bypass all newspapers. Some government officials may believe that it is more efficient to post these notices on websites.

However, in a state that is drowning in red ink, the assumption that all citizens have access to computers is arrogant and presumptuous.

Since the government should be working for the people and not the other way around, government notices should appear in as many forms as possible. And that means newspapers. We believe our readers scour our paper for a number of items, including government notices.

This bill will impact every newspaper in Illinois and the actual existence of many smaller member newspapers is at stake, according to the IPA. Newspapers agree that public notices should be on the Internet.

The IPA supported legislation passed five years ago that requires every newspaper to post all public notices on a centralized, statewide website at no additional cost to government.

Many local governments blatantly disregard the law when it comes to posting information online. A recent audit conducted by the Citizens Advocacy Center that studied over 750 public body websites in Illinois proved to be nothing short of a digital disaster. In cases where local governments are required by law to post information on their websites, the compliance rates were abysmal. Only 73 percent complied with posting notices of upcoming meetings and 57 percent complied with posting proposed meeting agendas. Less than half, 48 percent, complied with posting approved meeting minutes, according to the IPA. The fact is that local governments can’t be trusted to post information on their websites. In Illinois, all members of public bodies are required to take Open Meetings Act training from the Attorney General’s office, yet they continue to disregard the law when it comes to posting even the most basic of information online.

It is counterproductive to transfer responsibilities from the private sector to the public sector, and give local government more duties when they will undoubtedly be operating with fewer employees in the future. We believe that newspapers can do a better job.

Many citizens, including the elderly, minorities and those in rural areas do not have access to the Internet. In fact, AARP, representing citizens ages 50 and older, has opposed legislation removing public notices from newspapers in state legislatures across the country.

Years from now, any citizen could go to a newspaper and read what the government did. The reliability of newspaper publication is so well established that courts in Illinois accept the published contents as evidence in court, and require it for many court actions.

Local governments know that newspapers get the message out best. When they want to publicize issues of concern, they don’t post it on their website — they go to the media.

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Changes ahead for Catholic parishes We ran a story in our April 14 edition about plans and ideas that Archbishop Blase Cupich has for the future of Chicago Archdiocese parishes. Many changes will take place in some communities during the next 14 years.

The reason for the restructuring is that changes are taking place for parents who send their children to Catholic schools and who worship at parish churches. Of course, these changes are also taking place for Catholics whose children have since grown into adulthood.

And there is no way to sugar-coat it. Susan Burritt, spokesperson for the Chicago Archdiocese, said that some schools and churches will close in the next 14 years. The essential reasoning for that is that enrollment has dwindled at a number of Catholic schools and churches. In some neighborhoods, church attendance is down.

Some of the reasons for that is that some neighborhoods are going through a transition. That could mean that some of these neighborhoods have fewer Catholics, or fewer Catholics choose to attend Mass. Struggling enrollments at schools may be in part because of higher tuitions. Many parents have been hit hard by the recession that was in full force in 2008. Many of them have been without work or are making less than they did a few years ago. It is harder for them to send their kids to Catholic schools.

The sexual abuse scandal by priests has shocked many parishioners over the years. Some of these Catholics feel betrayed and have not come back to the church. In any event, many communities have lower enrollments at schools and lower attendance for Mass. Regardless of the reasons, the archdiocese has to prepare for a future with fewer priests and schools.

Cupich has held several meetings with pastors throughout the archdiocese discussing these particular issues. Pastors from the southwest suburbs have been included. However, many of the pastors have said they do not foresee major changes occurring in the near future. The Rev. Lawrence Malcolm, the pastor of St. Gerald Parish in Oak Lawn does see any major changes happening soon. Church attendance has been fine and the school enrollment is at 385, said Malcolm. School enrollments need to be at 200 or above for students. Enrollments of at least 225 is required if a school has a kindergarten.

Lower enrollment has been a problem at Catholic schools for the past 16 years. Many schools on Chicago’s Southwest Side have closed during that time. Some pastors have indicated that lower enrollment is an issue that has to be dealt with.

But from our discussions with local parish priests and the archdiocese, we don’t think any churches are going to shut down. However, due to the fact that there are fewer priests, changes may have to take place. In Oak Lawn, each of the five parishes has two priests who serve full-time.

However, in the years to come, they may have fewer. That means some parishes in the village may have to share resources. Volunteers in some parishes may be asked on occasion to assist at other parishes.

And while some schools are not expected to close in the future, some may consolidate with other schools. That also may become necessary for some churches. It may extend beyond just enrollment figures and church attendance. Even if they remain stable, fewer priests will need more assistance.

Residents who would like more information should contact their respective parishes. We imagine local pastors and volunteers may not have specific answers right now.

But what is for certain is that Catholic parishes cannot be taken for granted. Residents who are concerned should become more involved at their parishes.

Without LGBT rights, religious freedom fails

By Charles C. Haynes

Last week Gov. Pat McCrory of North Carolina scrambled to contain the damage caused by passage of a state law limiting bathroom access for transgender people and eliminating local anti-discrimination ordinances based on sexual orientation.

Under mounting pressure from civil liberties advocates and business interests, McCrory made what critics called cosmetic changes, notably issuing an executive order expanding the state’s employment policy for state workers to cover sexual orientation and gender identity.

Opponents of the law say McCrory’s actions are too little, too late. Absent repeal of the legislation, North Carolina will likely face more boycotts, protests and pushback from businesses threatening to cancel investments in the state.

The North Carolina legislation does not explicitly address religious freedom, but the media bundle it with the rash of religious freedom and anti-LGBT bills being introduced in state legislatures throughout the nation — more than 200 this year alone, according to the Human Rights Campaign Fund.

Although different in content and approach, these laws are all part of a national effort by religious conservatives to contain the advance of LGBT rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming the constitutionality of same-sex marriage.

Last month, Mississippi’s governor signed into law the most draconian of all the religious freedom bills, allowing religious objectors, including private business owners, to refuse a wide range of products and services to LGBT people. Mississippi now faces a growing backlash from the state’s largest employers, spelling big trouble for the already troubled Mississippi economy.

Georgia recently avoided this fate when Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a religious freedom bill passed by the state legislature earlier this year.

North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia and other states with bitter, divisive and destructive battles over LGBT and religious freedom legislation are all states with no statewide civil rights laws that include sexual orientation and gender identity.

In other words, majorities of state legislators in these states want religious freedom for themselves, but are unwilling to ensure equality for LGBT people. A same-sex couple in Mississippi or North Carolina can get married today but get fired or evicted tomorrow.

This lack of reciprocity makes reasonable and balanced deliberations about bathroom

privacy, religious accommodations for religiously affiliated groups or narrowly tailored opt-outs for county clerks virtually impossible in states where LGBT people have no rights — and thus no real place at the bargaining table.

Last year, Indiana learned the hard way that without first protecting LGBT people, religious freedom laws backfire. After the governor signed a religious freedom law, the nationwide backlash was swift and overwhelming. This year, faced with the loss of conferences, business investment, sports events and more, the legislature is considering a nondiscrimination bill protecting LGBT people and providing some religious exemptions.

Religious conservatives in Utah took a very different approach by joining with people from all sides to find common ground. Last March, after months of negotiation, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed into law compromise legislation protecting LGBT people from discrimination in housing and employment while also providing exemptions for religious institutions and protections for religious speech.

Although Utah’s law can’t be replicated everywhere since laws and conditions vary widely from state to state, Utah’s spirit of compromise — the willingness to seek a balance between LGBT rights and religious accommodations — is a model for how every state can find a shared solution if there is political will to do so.

Despite the harm opposition to LGBT protections does to the cause of religious freedom in states like North Carolina and Mississippi, many religious conservatives continue to adamantly oppose nondiscrimination laws for LGBT people. Out of religious conviction, they remain convinced that such laws would signal societal acceptance of what they consider a “lifestyle choice” that is sinful, wrong and dangerous.

But it escapes me why people of faith would countenance discrimination against any person, however much they disagree with who they are or who they love.

In a pluralistic democracy, people can and should debate differences about religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.

But our common goal must be public policies that uphold both religious freedom and equality — two constitutional principles grounded in the inviolable dignity of every human being.

Charles C. Haynes is vice president of the Newseum Institute and founding director of the Religious Freedom Center.

E-mail: chaynes@newseum.org Web: www.religiousfreedomcenter.org Twitter: @hayneschaynes

The dangers that come with a $15 minimum wage

By Dr. Tracy Miller Bernie Sanders has said that no full-time worker should be living in poverty. He supports increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020. This is part of his plan for reducing income inequality in the United States. Unfortunately, raising the minimum wage, especially by such a large amount, will reduce the incomes of many low-wage workers by making fewer jobs available.

To be sure, an increase in the minimum wage does benefit many workers. It benefits not only workers who were paid below the new minimum, but also skilled workers who are already earning wages above the minimum. Proponents concede that some workers may lose their jobs, but argue that their losses will be more than offset by wage gains for most low-wage workers.

That said, the goal of business owners is to make a profit, and to maximize profit they must charge a high enough price to cover the cost of producing each unit of output. If wages increase without a comparable increase in workers’ productivity and firms continue to charge the same price as before, they will find that some of the output they sold when costs were lower is no longer profitable to sell. Prices are likely to increase. But if firms increase prices, they can expect to sell less of their product than before.

For most minimum-wage workers, it is not likely that productivity will double if the minimum wage is doubled. In firms where productivity does not increase as much as the minimum wage increases, fewer workers are likely to be hired or retained. Recent research, published by American Action Forum, estimates that increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 would lower employ-

ment by between 3.3 million and 16.8 million workers.

Unions usually provide strong political support for minimum-wage increases, in spite of the fact that most unionized workers earn well above the minimum wage. This is because when faced with a higher minimum wage, firms often will replace unskilled workers earning close to the minimum with some combination of machinery, technology, and skilled workers.

If firms switch to more mechanized production methods, they will need more skilled workers, who may be unionized, to operate the machines.

Most workers earning the minimum wage are not living in poverty. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 35 percent of minimum-wage workers are from families earning incomes greater than three times the federal poverty level. Only about 20 percent of workers earning less than $11.50 per hour are from families with incomes below the poverty level.

For workers with a high school education or less, one of the best ways to get skills and develop good work habits is through training provided by an employer. Providing training is costly, however, so that the higher the wage, the less likely an employer will risk providing training to an unproven worker.

While more than doubling the minimum wage makes for a great political stump speech, the realities of such a move could prove to be not so great for the American worker.

Dr. Tracy C. Miller is an associate professor of economics at Grove City College and fellow for economic theory and policy with The Center for Vision & Values. He holds a Ph.D. from University of Chicago.

art of the job of running for office is to tell the voters why you should be elected.

And another part of the job of being a candidate is to tell the voters why your opponent shouldn’t be elected.

That means that you give voters your spin on why you would be the better official, and why your opponent would be worse. That involves criticism. And if you can’t take criticism, you don’t belong in an election, wasting the public’s time.

But some people who throw their hats into the election ring, and lose, think the best way to get even is to file lawsuits. They criticize their opponents, too, but when the election doesn’t go they’re way, they file defamation lawsuits claiming the criticism they received was libelous.

The lawsuits are really about the losing candidate wanting more attention. Defamation lawsuits seem to make great headlines before and after elections.

But in the end, the taxpayers are the ones left footing the bill for the legal battles that not only pollute the public debate with whining from sore losers, but clogs up an already jammed court system.

There’s one rule about politics: If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

It’s satisfying that the candidates filing the lawsuits are usually the ones who lost. They don’t belong in office wasting more of the taxpayers’ time.

Laws should be passed prohibiting candidates from filing defamation lawsuits involving their opponents, with the exception only involving false accusations of sexual misconduct, drug abuse and criminal behavior.

If someone accuses you of being a pedophile, sure, I think the public understands a lawsuit over that one.

But questioning someone’s public record is fair game when you run for public office. And if you don’t want someone criticizing your public performance, then don’t run. The taxpayers need champions who are tough representing them, not weak and whiny.

Public and government office isn’t about you, Mr. Candidate. It is about us, The Voters.

An example of all this is the defamation lawsuit recently filed

by McStephen O.A. “Max” Solomon against Illinois Sen. Michael Hastings. Solomon failed miserably in his bid to unseat Hastings in the March 15 Democratic primary in the 19th Senate district.

The Solomon lawsuit asserts Hastings sent a mailer to district voters falsely claiming Solomon missed 95 percent of the district’s board meetings during the past year as a trustee in the Grande Prairie Library District, a publicly held office. The mailing also asserted, according to media reports, “Max Solomon will only make things worse, not better.”

A lawsuit because you were criticized for not doing your job, or not doing the best job you could do?

Politics is about criticism. I get criticism all the time, from readers and even from my editors. So what? Criticism is the basis of the public debate, and a comprehensive and complete no-holds-barred public debate is the true basis for understanding.

Hastings received 81 percent of the vote, and Solomon received only 19 percent.

Rejection is tough, but Hastings defeated Solomon fair and square. Hastings has held the seat since 2012 and he is very popular, praised for his own good attendance record and for his attention to the needs of the district’s voters.

But now we have to watch as Solomon’s bitterness slogs through the court system, wasting a lot of taxpayer money and time.

The lawsuit is offensive. I hope the court throws it out and sends a strong message to all candidates that they can’t use the court system as a form of post-election revenge.

The voters spoke loud and clear.

Live with it!

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

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IN MEMORIAM

Msgr. Richard O’Donnell, 105, was oldest living archdiocesan priest

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Marist teachers wear helmets and harnesses as they prepare to complete a high ropes course at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort. The course was one of many activity options during a day-long retreat program last November.

Marist administration, faculty members present workshop on Catholic education Members of Marist High School’s administration and faculty presented a workshop at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) conference that ran from March 29 through March 31 in San Diego.

President Hank Hammer, Joanne Paprocki, director of curriculum and instruction; and Vince Andiorio, a retired Marist faculty member who heads the school’s adult faith formation committee, designed the workshop based on Marist’s faculty retreat, which offers teachers and staff the opportunity to choose from a variety of options.

The title of the workshop was “Faculty Faith Formation: One Size Does Not Fit All,” and it highlighted Marist’s multifaceted retreat that gives adults options to choose from during the annual retreat day. “Planning a retreat for 150 people is a daunting task,” explained Hammer. “While we all share in promoting our Catholic faith as members of the Marist community, each of us has different spiritual needs, and that’s where our updated retreat

program stemmed from a couple of years ago.”

The faith formation committee, made up of Marist teachers and staff members, designed a day long annual retreat with more than a dozen sessions that represented a wide range of spiritual experiences. On campus there were sessions for sacred music, roundtable discussion on Catholic teachings, a documentary on the Church, yoga and meditation, prayer in practice at the school’s labyrinth, and spirituality as art through a ceramics class.

Adults also headed off campus, taking pilgrimages to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Ind., the National Shrine of St. Therese in Darien, a historical church tour, and the University of Notre Dame. Employees also painted and worked with students at St. Margaret of Scotland in Chicago’s Washington Heights neighborhood packed food at Catholic Charities, landscaped a prayer path at Portiuncula Center for Prayer in Frankfort, and participated in a team building exercise and high ropes course at Camp Manitoqua

in Frankfort.

The workshop focused on how these options helped meet the needs of individuals from various backgrounds and at different stages of spiritual development.

“The feedback we received from our teachers and staff members let us know we were on the right path,” Paprocki said. “In previous years it was hard to satisfy everyone with one speaker or one activity. With this new design, adults were more engaged and satisfied with the day.”

The group spoke at the NCEA conference in hopes that they might help other schools design a more dynamic faith formation program for adults.

“The adults at Marist are crucial to the faith formation of our young people,” said Hammer. “If the adults are not fed spiritually, then they can’t share their faith with the students.” The faith formation committee offers a number of events throughout the year for prayer, reflection, and group faith sharing.

Doxycycline’s reliability may be safer medication than cipro

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t always makes me feel more comfortable about writing when I can attest to having used a product or a medicine myself. It’s not that I believe my anecdotal experience is proof of anything to anyone else but myself, but in this particular case, my hunch has proven to comport with a recent medical observation that even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has finally confirmed.

I’m speaking of an antibiotic that is used far too often and is far too heavy duty for minor infections. That antibiotic is known as a fluoroquinolone, cipro, ciprofoxacin, gemifoxacin, levofloxicin and norfloxacin and avelox. Cipro was created in answer to the anthrax outbreak and threat just after the 9-11 attacks on September 2001. The country was devastated and concerned about the possibility of an anthrax attack, hence; the government pushed billions to pharma to create what they felt was an antidote to anthrax. It truly is a wonderful drug for anthrax. The problem is, the side effects can be devastating. Everything from death to retinal detachment, hallucinations, kidney failure, psychosis, memory loss, and Achilles’ tendon ruptures or rupture of other tendons, is associated with that particular class of drugs.

However, because it was considered a broad-spectrum antibiotic, it has been overused for many disorders and infections.

One of the common uses for cipro-class drugs is for bladder infections. A number of years ago, I read a study suggesting using cipro for bladder infections was tantamount to using a hammer to kill an ant. I never forgot that and considering the possible serious side effects, stayed away from it. However, I might be willing to use it if there is an anthrax outbreak.

A few years ago, after having gone about 29 years without using an antibiotic, I had a bladder infection and the doctor

informed me that the culture and sensitivity (a test to see what drug works on particular bacteria) cipro was shown to kill the particular bacteria in my infection.

I then asked the doctor if there were any sensitivity shown to doxycycline, a very inexpensive and very old, reliable, rarely-used, antibiotic. He said they never checked the bacteria against doxycycline.

I then suggested he write me a prescription for doxycycline instead of cipro. I promised him that if the doxycycline didn’t work, I would try the cipro. The doxyclycline worked! My infection was totally cleared up.

I was thrilled it worked, but that didn’t seem to make any difference to any doctor. They still continue to prescribe cipro for bladder infections.

Dr. Joseph Mercola explains, “Fluoroquinolones have fluoride as a central part of the drug. Fluoride is a known neurotoxin, and drugs with an attached fluoride can penetrate into very sensitive tissues. The fluoroquinolones have the unique ability to penetrate your blood-brain barrier, entering your brain and damaging your central nervous system. Many of these drugs have already been removed from the market due to their toxicity, and those that remain are riddled with ‘black box ‘warnings required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.”

There have been ‘black box’ warnings on seven fluoroquinolone antibiotics because of a heightened chance of tendi-

Moraine hosts presentation on effects of marijuana on the brain and behavior Learn how marijuana affects the brain and the behavior of teens and young adults during seminars to be held on Tuesday, May 3 at the Moraine Valley Community College Business and Conference Center (Building M), 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Two sessions will be held that day: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Janice Gabe, LCSW, therapist for New Perspectives in Indianapolis, is the presenter. She will cover the biological, emotional and behavioral changes stemming from marijuana use; the

drug’s impact on memory, attention and academic abilities; and touch on treatment approaches.

Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer session.

This seminar will provide one hour of approved continuing education credit for social workers, professional counselors, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, nurses, and nationally certified counselors.

This event is free. For more information, contact Nickolas Shizas at (708) 608-4121 or shizasn2@morainevalley.edu.

nitis and other tendon ruptures. One such fluoroquinoline was completely removed from the market.

No one can argue they are effective and should be used as suggested, for very serious infections, but they are being used for numerous minor infections. Just as with penicillin, people can become allergic to any antibiotic or germs can mutate after years of use, rendering the drug totally useless, and creating super bugs that are resistant to all antibiotics. In the United States, we have super bugs and infections that are very difficult to fight because of that antibiotic resistance.

Just recently, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention officials remarked they are moving away from favoring Cipro, for anything other than anthrax or very serious infections.

Guess what one of the officials of the CDC said in a Reuters interview?

“We consider doxycycline as a better choice in the current situation where we have tens of thousands of people on that drug.” Well, well, I could have told them that.

The CDC’S Dr. Bradley Perkins, anthrax expert, explained to Reuters News that the FDA has approved three antibiotics for the treatment of anthrax: penicillin, doxycycline and cipro. Well, how do you like that? Doxycycline is even effective for anthrax as well as other infections! It’s a cheap alternative. Don’t get me wrong, there are possible side-effects to doxycycline, but not as dangerous as those associated with cipro or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics, unless, of course, you are allergic or otherwise sensitive to doxycycline.

It’s all actually very good news for patients and all pocketbooks!

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SW Suburban Widows/Widowers to meet The Southwest Suburban Widows and Widowers Social Club will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park.

Beverages and snacks are served. Entertainment will be provided at the monthly meetings. The club offers support

to the widowed of all faiths and ages. The club also organizes restaurant outings, dances, trips to theaters, monthly games, discussion and interaction games.

More information can be obtained by calling Danell Chmura, (630) 728-9368.

Monsignor Richard J. Benedict XVI in 2010.

An avid baseball fan, in an O’Donnell, 105, the oldest priest in the Chicago Archdiocese, died interview with the Catholic New April 11 in the rectory of Our World in 2010, Msgr. O’Donnell Lady of Good Counsel in Chi- reflected, “‘I’ve been a White cago’s McKinley Park neighbor- Sox fan since I was a little boy and followed them all my life. hood.

Msgr. O’Donnell was the pas- My favorite player was second tor emeritus of Our Lady of Good baseman Nellie Fox.” O’Donnell threw out ceremonial first Counsel Parish. He had pitches at White Sox been residing in what games in 2001 and 2009. is now part of Blessed In the same interview, Sacrament Parish. He he also offered advice to was just a few weeks all young, busy pastors. short of celebrating his “Do what Cardinal Ber81st anniversary in the nardin did. He was busy priesthood.

He also spent time at Monsignor too. He got up an hour O’Donnel early to get his prayers St. Bernadette Parish in Evergreen Park from 1948 in. Prayer, whenever they say it, is very important. That’s how to 1950.

Msgr. O’Donnell was born in the priest will get along — by Chicago on October 15, 1910. prayer. It’s a support, because He attended St. Bridget and St. you’re not all alone, you have Basil schools in Chicago, Quig- God to help you.”

Rev. James Hyland, pastor of ley Preparatory Seminary and graduated from the University of Most Holy Redeemer Parish in St. Mary of the Lake/ Mundelein Evergreen Park, was the homSeminary. He was ordained into ilist at Msgr. O’Donnell’s funeral the priesthood on April 27, 1935 Mass. Archbishop Blasé Cupich

by George Cardinal Mundelein, was the main celebrant. Hyland met Msgr. O’Donnell while servArchbishop of Chicago.

He served as assistant pastor ing as pastor of Our Lady of Good at St. Gabriel Parish in Chicago Counsel Parish and they spent (1935-41); Our Lady of Peace about 13 years together there.

“He is our oldest priest in the Parish on Jeffery Boulevard, St. Bernadette, and St. Ita Parish archdiocese and has been retired In Chicago from 1950 to 1963. since the 1980s, but he never He was named pastor of Our really retired,” said Hyland. “It’s Lady of Good Counsel Parish, amazing to see how much he 3528 S. Hermitage Ave., and still did in the parish and how served in that capacity until he ministered to people right his retirement in 1981, when until the end. He was always a he was named pastor emeritus. parish priest.”

Msgr. O’Donnell is survived The parish was closed in 2008 and is now called Blessed Sac- by a nephew, Richard Fitzpatrick.

Services were Saturday at Our rament Parish.

He received the title monsi- Lady of Good Counsel Church. gnor when he was named one Interment followed at Mount of the Prelates of Honor of Pope Olivet Cemetery in Chicago.

DEATH NOTICES Rita Ann Gonsch Rita Ann Gonsch (nee O’Malley), 76, a resident of Oak Lawn, died April 13 at Little Company of Mary Hospital.

Mrs. Gonsch once worked as an office manager.

Survivors include a daughter, Florie Ann Gonsch; sons, Nicholas G. and David; brother, Patrick J. O’Malley; nine grandchildren; and many relatives.

Services were Saturday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to St. Germaine Church. Interment took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Valerie Tranowski Valerie J. Tranowski (nee Butler), 65, died Friday at her Palos Hills home.

Mrs. Tranowski was a homemaker. She was a longtime volunteer with Sacred Heart Religious Education and PADS. Survivors include her husband, Rick; daughters, Jackie Riemen and Mary McGrath; sons, Brian and Matt; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Tuesday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church. Interment took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Variety of speakers to give commencement addresses to SXU students SXU honors School of Education A variety of guest speakers will provide graduating student s from St. Xavier University with their knowledge and wisdom next month during the commencement ceremonies in the Shannon Center at the Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. The lineup of speakers will include Dorri McWhorter, CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; actor and comedian George Wendt; and the Rev. L. Scott Donahue, president and CEO of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

McWhorter will deliver the commencement address

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A variety of guest speaker will give the commencement addresses next month to graduating St. Xavier University students. The guest speakers are (from left) Dorri McWhorter, CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; actor and comedian George Wendt, and the Rev. L Scott Donahue, president and CEO of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 to graduates of SXU’s Graham School of Management.

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have cost the village as much as $1 million in revenue. But Olejniczak said the land was not worth much before Jack’s moved in and improved it.

Deetjen has said the decision not to offer Jack’s a new contract was just a business decision, and was not a reflection on company performance. He said the board had approved his plan to eventually sell the land that Jack’s is located on, and the company had been warned that a change may be coming.

Ed Forsythe, a longtime driver of Jack’s Towing, said the second vote on the contract had come as a surprise, and would mean the

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four or five people working for the company, all village residents, would be out of jobs.

Bury said Tuesday that she had nothing to add to the discussion after the second vote was made.

The exact time frame for when the new companies will be signing a contract and taking over towing duties was not available at press time.

Forsythe, who said after the second vote was taken that it was now just a matter of “waiting for the call” that the job was over. He suggested that having a company based in Justice in charge of towing cars in Oak Lawn could actually cost the village time and money because it will take longer for trucks to come and remove cars, causing police officers to remain on the scene longer than usual.

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Sunday about delaying payment to state legislators.

Munger said that compensation for Illinois’ General Assembly members and Constitutional Officers — herself included — will be treated the same as all other government payments and be delayed due to the state’s $7.8 billion bill backlog.

The state comptroller said the state has to pay bills under a patchwork of court orders, consent decrees and statutory authorizations. As a result, the

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following a healthy diet.

But after five years, Westlund suffered another setback.

“I remember one day during a work day, suddenly I felt awful,” she said. “Sometimes you just have a moment where you know this is not good. I was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. My fingers were tingling and there was stiffness in my arms. The next thing I remember back in

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 39 AND 40 IN BLOCK 2 IN CAMBELL’S FIRST ADDITION TO OAK LAWN, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9619 S. TULLEY AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 31, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN THIRD ADDITION TO C.A. PERSON’S RIDGE MANOR, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 4, 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 11 IN CHARLES MC ERLEAN’ S 95TH STREET SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9737 S. KOLMAR AVE., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

St. Xavier University’s School of Education hosted a Kappa Delta Pi Society event that included Chicago Sun-Times reporter Maudlyne Ihejirika as guest speaker. On hand for the event were (from left, front row) were Meg Carroll, professor of SOE; Suzanne Lee, dean of SOE; Dr. William Stone, associate professor emeritus of SOE; (back row, from left) Chris McCullough, assistant professor of SOE; Ruth Rohlwing, associate professor of SOE; Ihejirika, and Graziano Marcheschi, vice president of mission and ministry at SXU.

the popular show “Cheers,” will give the commencement address to graduates of the College of Arts and Science at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

Doors open at 9 a.m.

Donahue will deliver the commencement address at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 to graduates of both the School of Education and School of Nursing. Doors open at 2 p.m.

For more information about SXU’s 2016 Commencement ceremonies, visit www.sxu. edu, keyword: commencement or contact commencement@sxu.edu.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SUSAN M. ISAKSON Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN J. BECK, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND UNKNOWN PARTIES Defendants

2015 CH 10081 7921 WEST 98TH STREET Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF PARTITION SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Partition and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Property Index No. 24-09-209-007-0000 AND 24-09-209-008-0000.

Property Index No. 24-10-111-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $376,243.28.

The judgment amount was $357,100.14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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: ERIC FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 134 N. LaSalle St., Ste 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: LAW OFFICE OF JAMES A. PODGORNY, 7000 WEST 127TH STREET, Palos Heights, IL 60463, (708) 448-5297

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

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

ERIC FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 134 N. LaSalle St., Ste 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: bstein@efalaw.com Attorney Code. 40466 Case Number: 11 CH 30160 TJSC#: 36-3247

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney Code. 59059 Case Number: 2010 CH 24542 TJSC#: 36-2257

LAW OFFICE OF JAMES A. PODGORNY 7000 WEST 127TH STREET Palos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 448-5297 Attorney Code. 38845 Case Number: 2015 CH 10081 TJSC#: 36-4053

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

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

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.

LOT 12 IN PRILL’S HICKORY HILLS ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

state is expected to dig $6.2 billion deeper in the hole this year, worsening its fiscal condition, exacerbating cash flow challenges and lengthening payment delays, she said.

With families, social service organizations, schools and businesses waiting months on end for promised payments from the state, Munger said it is appropriate for elected leaders to face delays as well.

“Our social service network is being dismantled, mass layoffs are occurring and small businesses across Illinois are awaiting payments for services they’ve already provided,”

Munger said. “As our cash crunch grows in the coming months, it is only appropriate that the unfair prioritization of payments to elected leaders ends. We are all in this together; we all will wait in line.”

Salaries for the state’s six Constitutional Officers and 177 General Assembly members total about $1.3 million a month, or $15.6 million annually, according to the state comptroller. The elected leaders are customarily paid on the last day of the month.

Munger said that her office will still process the vouchers monthly, but the warrants will then wait in a queue with other payments

before being released when cash is available.

State payments are currently delayed a minimum of two months, unless they are expedited due to severe hardship. That wait time is expected to grow in lower revenue months in the summer and fall.

“It is the right thing to do,” Munger said. “And if this action helps bring all sides together to pass a balanced budget and end this unnecessary and devastating hardship to our state, that is an added benefit.

“Illinois needs a balanced budget. It is well past time that we get it done.”

May 2013 was that I woke up eight days later in the hospital.”

Westlund had gone into endstage heart failure. Her health had taken a turn for the worse. She had to undergo numerous surgeries and blood transfusions. She received both a left ventricular assist device and a temporary external right ventricular assist device.

After waking up eight days later, Westlund learned she needed a new heart and had been placed on the transplant waiting list. She said she never gave up and kept a positive attitude. She then received the call that October informing her a donor had been found for her.

The transplant surgery was successfully performed by a team of physicians at the Advocate Heart Institute at Christ Medical Center.

“I had to figure out how to eat and learn how to walk again,” Westlund said about her recovery.

“This was a slow process. It was tough for my family to see me like this. But I was determined to get better. My family has given me great support.”

Westlund was married a year before her heart transplant. She and her husband, Bob, went on a trip months after her operation.

“My husband is tremendous,” Westlund said. “He is my caregiver. I think that caregivers don’t get the attention that they deserve.”

Orland Park resident Anita Tracy also spoke Saturday at Advocate Christ Medical Center on

behalf of the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Network. Tracy, along with her daughter, Patsy, speak at seminars and programs about the importance of organ and tissue donors.

Anita has been a member of the Donor Family Advisory Council since 2002. Her son, John, died in April 2000, but he gave life to others as an organ and tissue donor. Since then, Anita has supported the Gift of Hope’s mission of helping others gain a better understanding of donation. She talks to various groups and shares her views on donation-related issues.

“By donating my time and ideas, maybe more people will become donors,” said Anita, who has lived in Orland Park for over 40 years and is a member of St. Michael’s Parish. “Being on the Donor Family Advisory Council has helped me grieve peacefully and has made me a stronger person so that I can share my story and connect with other donor family members to help them through the grieving process.”

Patsy joined the Council in 2002 after witnessing “the beautiful outcome” of organ, tissue and eye donation that occurred through her brother becoming a donor.

“I couldn’t say no when asked to share our insights with others as a donor family,” Patsy said.

“I knew nothing about donation and the transplantation process, so I needed to learn more so I could reach out to other people

who had been involved on both the donor and recipient side of donation.”

Patsy, an active Girl Scouts member when her brother died, applied the knowledge she gained about donation to earn a Gold Award — the highest award a Girl Scout can earn — by sharing her personal story to educate the public about the importance of donation.

Anita, who is bilingual, talks to various groups and has been able to reach out to Spanish-speaking residents.

“We encourage everybody to become a donor,” Anita said. “We are going to continue to speak and get as many donors as possible. We don’t want anyone to go without an operation because there are not enough donors.”

Westlund now spends her time participating in cancer walks or through her group, Recycled Life Warriors, by mentoring other transplant patients and their families and organizing community events that promote organ, blood and tissue donations.

The Advocate Heart Institute at Christ Medical Center recently launched a cardio-oncology program that aims to prevent or minimize heart complications that may be caused by cancer treatments.

“I’m feeling good,” Westlund said. “I’m still not back at work.

I’m somewhere in the middle. But I am grateful to be alive. I want to help others and that continues to drive me.”

Woodworking

shops,” Hunter said. “A lot of younger people want handson training. However, that is not what our club is. We are a group with a common hobby, sharing ideas and projects with one another.”

A lack of training in today’s society is what results in young people lacking beneficial skills, according to the Hickory Hills Woodworking Club.

“There are no longer schools just for woodworking,” Hunter said. “Not everyone is made for college. There are people who would really benefit from these types of schools and training and turn it into a career.”

Anyone interested in joining the Hickory Hills Woodworking Club can attend a monthly

meeting on the second Thursday of the month at the Oak View Community Center free of charge. Upon deciding to remain an active member, the new member must pay a $30 membership fee — a fee which is only collected yearly.

“I really like the commodity of the club,” Hunter said. “Everyone gets along really well and takes the time to talk and really get to know each other.”

The club also holds shop tours of each other’s woodworking shops.

“It gives you a chance to show off your shop and projects,” Hunter said. “It also makes my wife happy because it gives me a reason to clean up my shop.”

Commonly known as 7921 WEST 98TH STREET, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-12-104-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC has a valid and subsisting lien in the amount of $181,876.21 as of March 16, 2016, plus interest and penalties and less any payments of credits made since the assessment. Except for Plaintiff, any other party claiming an interest in the premises or the proceeds of the judicial sale of the mortgaged real estate is deferred in proving its priority until the hearing to confirm the sale.

The opening bid shall be a bid of not less than the amount of $181, 876.21.

Sale terms: 10% 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 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.

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“We want the club to be able to carry on after some of its original members are gone. We had a lot of ambition when the club first began, but as time goes on, it is difficult to keep up your energy level, and we want to keep the club new and exciting.”

The club is not only for men.

Currently, there are three female members.

The club does not provide any woodworking training or tools.

This can be a downfall for interested members, Hunter said.

“We all have our own woodworking tools and our own

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

COMINGS & GOINGS

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Marcus Theatres has acquired the former AMC 16 theater in Country Club Hills.

receive a newly renovated lobby; changes to the box office and concessions area; updates throughout the corridors, including new carpet and auditorium entryways; and exterior updates.

“Given the extent of the renovations, we decided the best approach was to keep the theatre closed during construction,” said Rodriguez. “Marcus Chicago Heights Cinema is only seven miles away, providing a nearby option for our guests to continue seeing movies during this time. We look forward to opening a new Marcus Country Club Hills Cinema later this year.”

Country Club Hills Cinema becomes the sixth Marcus Theatre in Illinois, giving the company a strong south side presence. It joins other Marcus locations including Addison, Chicago Heights, Elgin and Gurnee Cinemas, which all have undergone significant renovation within the last two years, and Orland Park Cinema, which will receive DreamLounger recliners in the upcoming months.

Chicago Fire opens fitness center The Bridgeview-based Chicago Fire soccer team opened a new sports performance and fitness center earlier this month on Chicago’s North Side.

Fire House Fitness opened April 1 at the team’s 125,000-square-foot Fire Pitch facility at 3626 N. Talman Ave. Fire House Fitness is the latest addition to the club’s athletic hub on the north side, the club said in a release. The state-of-the-art functional fitness facility will provide individual and group fitness programming to people of all athletic backgrounds. Fire House Fitness will also offer sport-specific conditioning programs

for teams and individuals.

The facility cost $20 million to build and features an indoor practice site for the team and hosts youth and adult rec league games and a soccer-themed bar and grill called Pub 97.

Citibank closes in Oak Lawn Citibank closed its branch at 5102 Museum Drive in Oak Lawn in January and advised customers to use the branch in Chicago’s Beverly community at 9449 S. Western Ave. No reason for the closing was given.

Restoration company plans grand opening CAT5 Restorations, a disaster recovery company with offices in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Florida, will hold a grand opening from 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 4 at its new location at 11560 S. 184th Place in Orland Park.

The company helps people and businesses that have suffered damage from water, fire, storms, smoke or mold.

The owner is Mike Carroll, who has 23 years of restoration experience.

For more information, call (708) 9554322 or (855) 479-0911.

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

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

BEST OF THE WINE GUY

Garlic is potent ... in more ways than one We all know garlic has a potent aroma and strong taste, but did you know that it also has powerful medicinal qualities that make it one of the most essential plants to incorporate into your daily diet?

Laboratory tests have proven that garlic is more than just a flavoring agent for other foods. It is a food in an out of itself. Among its most desirable effects is that it equalizes blood circulation, and is useful to treat all respiratory ailments and infections.

It has a special affinity for the respiratory tract, influencing bronchial secretions. It rapidly transfuses throughout the system, so much that if the oil is rubbed on the feet, it will in seconds be evident on the breath when exhaled from the lungs.

Garlic also stimulates the digestive system’s gastric juices, helping prepare the body for digestion and correcting any fermentative and gaseous conditions in the stomach. It can arrest intestinal putrefaction, which results when hardto-digest material begins to rot in the gut, and therefore can prevent infection from bacteria that feed on this undigested food. It may also aid the growth of help-

ful intestinal flora that can further break down food.

Garlic is antiseptic and has medicinal uses against tuberculosis, asthma, skin diseases, ulcers, athlete’s foot, boils, epilepsy, abscesses, headaches, parasitic worms, diarrhea, high and low blood pressure, insect bites and stings, pneumonia, and even dysentery, leprosy, cholera and tumors. It is also an effective insect repellant.

Garlic should be used every day, with as many meals as possible. A little bit goes a long way. Put some in your eggs in the morning, mix it into your tuna

salad or chicken salad at lunch, and grate it onto your green salad or into your soup at dinner.

As those of you who cook probably already know, the flavor of garlic complements almost any food, from spaghetti sauce to grilled chicken to roasted eggplant. It is an essential component of snack foods such as salsa and hummus, or for the bolder can even be eaten by itself.

Chew it well and drink it with some warm water to lessen the residual odor on your breath, or better yet, follow it with a slice of lemon, then rub the rind on our teeth and gums.

Garlic can even be used with our favorite beverage, wine. Grate a clove into your drink tonight and get the healthful effects of both of these medicinal foods.

Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are his opinions based on years of independent study and personal experience. Wine should be consumed in moderation. Overindulgence may be harmful to health.

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

Chicago Ridge

Cogan Phyllis J to Jacinto Fernando M, 10754 Lyman Ave, $142,000; Fannie Mae to Olivia & Assoc LLC, 10524 Ridge Dr, Unit #15C, $70,000; Fitzgerald Kathleen to Abukhdeir Nawal, 6312 Washington St, $124,000.

Evergreen Park

US Bk to Mis Trucking, 9758 S California Ave, $119,500; US Bk to Affordable Merchant Sol Inc, 9036 S Albany Ave, $104,000; Renewd Homes Inc to Washington Kimberly, 9815 S Albany Ave, $230,000; Winkels Mark to Gomez Analia, 9332 S Troy St, $110,000; Pyrek Bogumil to Fontanez Jose Joel, 9640 S Utica Ave, $220,000.

Hickory Hills

Kohutynski Dorothy A Tr to IOC Prop LLC 8248 Series, 8248 87th St, $690,000; Hahn William T to Monaco Michael J Jr, 7923

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Marcus purchases former AMC theater ilwaukee-based Marcus Theatres, a division of the Marcus Corp., announced last week its purchase of the former AMC theater at 4201 W. 167th St. in Country Club Hills, which closed without warning in January.

The 85,000-square-foot building on a 16.9-acre lot with 16 screens will undergo extensive renovations before reopening to the public later this year.

“With the purchase complete, plans are underway to add several of Marcus Theatres’ most popular amenities to Country Club Hills Cinema before unveiling it to the public as an enhanced entertainment destination,” Rolando Rodriguez, president and chief executive officer of Marcus Theatres, said in a release. “We continue to grow as a company, creating the ultimate movieBob going experience through Bong the addition of amenities and our strong operating expertise. Plus, when this theatre reopens, we’ll bring the community more than 150 new jobs.”

Construction is anticipated to begin in May and will include outfitting all 16 auditoriums with new DreamLounger recliners, which allow the moviegoer to go from a seated upright position to a full recline at the touch of a button. These recliners double the legroom between rows. In addition, one auditorium will feature the UltraScreen DLX experience and two will become SuperScreen DLX auditoriums.

The SuperScreen DLX auditoriums will have oversized screens, and the UltraScreen DLX auditorium will offer a massive screen.

Two food and beverage concepts also will be added to the lobby, including a Take Five Lounge and Reel Sizzle. The Take Five Lounge offers a complete selection of cocktails, locally brewed beers and wines, appetizers and other meal options in a casual, relaxed environment.

Inspired by the iconic diners of the ‘50s, Reel Sizzle serves classic menu items like burgers, chicken tenders, crinkle cut fries with “sizzle” seasoning and signature shakes. As part of this total theatre makeover, Country Club Hills Cinema will

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W 98th Pl, $71,000; Gutelius Trust to Scurek Jan, 9020 83rd Ave, $215,000.

Oak Lawn

Keska Edward S to Jimenez Jahair, 10364 S Parkside Ave, Unit #D210364, $65,000; Schieve John J to Brudler Elzbieta, 8925 50th Ave, $199,000; Carroll Edward to Biszewski Amber, 5062 Wick Dr, $171,000; Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co Tr to Jones Maria Elena, 9720 Pulaski Rd, Unit #9720210, $40,000; Polak Sophie R to Alvarado Cecilia, 9204 Pulaski Rd, Unit #3W9204, $80,000; Kay Thomas J Tr to Fechner Marianne H, 9620 S Komensky Ave, Unit #205, $86,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Gamboa Rolando, 9300 69th Ct, $215,00; North Shore Holdings Ltd to Rychtarczyk Lukasz J, 5743 W 88th St, $162,000; Murray Thomas F to Krzyzaniak Michael E, 5214 W 109th Ave, $372,000; Fisher Helen to Giuseffi Linda L, 6211 W 94th St, Unit #62112SE, $120,000; Chester William J Jr to Mocherek Lukasz, 9728 Menard Ave, $189,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Chlebek Andrzej, 6412 W 89th Pl, $246,500; Evans James N to Notario Patricia Maria, 9825 S Kolin Ave, $246,000;

Oliva Maria to Zahra Mahmoud O, 10721 Long Ave, $300,000; Esche Prop LLC to Moore James E, 10124 Parke Ave, $242,000; Kersting Kenneth to Pirman Marian Joy, 10340 Mayfield Ave, Unit #101, $65,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Santor Leon, 5400 111th St, $220,000.

Palos Hills

Michaels Renee Tr to Betuni Amin, 10346 S 73rd Ave, $157,000; Moynihan Roberta to Vasiliauskiene Viktorija, 10600 Brooklodge Ln, Unit #2C, $62,000; Clearvue Oppor XXII LLC to IH6 Prop Illinois LP, 10113 S 86th Ct, $200,000; Skender Joseph C Tr to Danlow Timothy C, 10101 S Roberts Rd, $460,000; Dalleck Elena H to Klioris Jennifer, 8216 Mulberry Ct, Unit #8B, $100,000; Kalatzis Sotiris to Papadatos Vasileios, 8938 W 98th Pl, $235,000.

Worth

Chicago Title Land Trust Co to Barrientos Melvin A, 7329 W 114th Pl, $120,000; Judicial Sales Corp to CT Trust, 11560 S Natchez Ave, $68,000; Passi Annette M Tr Trust 2 to Spasov Aleksandar, 10642 S Worth Ave, $157,000.

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Red Cross provides assistance for families in need during visit to Chicago Ridge Mall The American Red Cross will be available to encourage shoppers to give to families in need for Giving Day beginning today (Thursday, April 21) through Sunday, April 24 at the Chicago Ridge Mall, 444 Chicago Ridge Mall.

The event is designed to rally the American public to support the Red Cross as it meets its lifesaving mission of helping families who have been affected by disaster or emergencies.

Chicago Ridge is partnering with the Red Cross for the second annual Giving Day to provide help and relief for families when they need it most by offering special promotions at select Starwood retailers.

Customers, shoppers and neighbors who visit Shop-

pingChicagoRidgeMall.com and donate to American Red Cross Giving Day at RedCross. org/cm/Starwood-Pub will then receive an email donation receipt. Visit Chicago Ridge Mall’s event page to view all participating locations and promotions offered. Present a donation receipt at the select retailer at Chicago Ridge Mall to receive special offers, discounts and promotions to many of stores as a thank you from Starwood Retail Partners.

The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Restaurant and department store hours may vary. More information can be obtained at ShoppingChicagoRidgeMall.com.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Richards jazz band takes top honors at ISU festival Richards High School band director Charles Martin and his students didn’t see much of their homes earlier this month. They were too busy winning trophies and entertaining the masses.

When Martin introduced his jazz ensemble at the District 218 Arts Extravaganza on April 9 he mentioned that they’d just returned from Bloomington at a competition hosted by Illinois State University.

“We had to leave to get here to perform, so we don’t know whether we’ve won anything,” Martin said.

The trumpet section of jazz ensemble from Richards High School performs at the annual District 218 Arts Extravaganza.

They competed the previous day at Illinois State University and placed first in Class AAA.

It turns out the jazz ensemble not only won a trophy but came close to winning Grand Champion for the second time in three years.

The jazz ensemble won first place in Class AA at the Illinois State University Jazz Invitational. The Richards students also totaled the second highest points of any group in all categories.

The win at ISU follows the jazz ensemble’s selection as one of eight in the state to perform at the Illinois Music Education Association conference in January in Peoria.

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Queen of Peace student named to National Honor Society of High School Scholars Queen of Peace student is selected to National Honor Society of High School of Scholars Izabela Paraga, a student at Queen of Peace High School in Burbank, has been selected to become a member of the National Honor Society of High School Scholars.

Paraga, a resident of Oak Paraga Lawn, has been recognized as a top scholar by the NSHSS. Students are selected based on “outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.”

“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Izabela has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Claes Nobel, founder and chairman of NSHSS.

Queen of Peace Theater Company presents ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Starfish exploration

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The eighth-grade students at St. Catherine of Alexandria school in Oak Lawn had the opportunity to learn about the anatomy of a starfish and the special features of the organism’s water vascular system. The students worked in pairs to carefully dissect a starfish. Some of the eighth-graders commented that it was the highlight of their year.

The Queen of Peace Theater Company will present “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” musical about Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang. Performances will take place at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 at the school, 7659 S. Linder Ave., Burbank. A matinee will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24.

Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and students, and $5 for kids under age 12.

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Coloring contest winner from Kolmar Emmet Broderick, a fourth grade student at Kolmar School in Oak Lawn, holds up his certificate for winning the 2015 Fire and Prevention Public Safety Coloring Book Contest. He placed third overall and received a plaque from Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury during an Oak Lawn Village Board meeting last month. Emmet will also be arriving to school in an Oak Lawn fire engine late this spring as part of his reward.

Marist High School to celebrate annual alumni reunion and awards dinner at Gaelic Park The annual alumni reunion and awards dinner for Marist High School will be held Friday, April 22 at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest.

The night will include Hall of Fame inductions, Time and Eternity Award presentations, and reunions for the classes of 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 2001. All alumni and friends are welcome.

The awards ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees include Oak Lawn resident Phil Connors, Class of 1969, for his accomplishments on the football field; state champion cross country runner Lauren Haberkorn Niehoff, ’08; and former faculty member and baseball coach Walter O’Grady.

The Time and Eternity Award is given to alumni who exemplify the Marist tradition of excellence either professionally or in service.

This year’s recipients are the Hynes brothers: Kevin, ’84, a resident of Orland Park; Brian, ’86, Palos Heights; and Mike, ’91. They are honored for their dedication and support of Marist through a variety of committees, campaigns and projects.

Class of 1971 grads Paul Laughlin and John Lombard, Palos Heights, will receive the award for their dedication to Marist and to Catholic education as a whole, and their work to keep it a financial possibility for those in need. Robert Mulchrone, ’86, will be recognized for his professional accomplishments in the financial industry.

The reunion portion begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $75 per person, and includes three hour premium open bar, appetizers, and dinner Supplied photo buffet. Tickets, event details, and honoree biographies are available Marist alumni will gather at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest on Friday, April 22 for the school’s annual reunion and awards dinner. Tickets are $75 and available on the school’s website. at www.marist.net or by calling (773) 881-5374.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS EVERGREEN PARK Adult Spelling Bee

The Adult Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, April 28 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. The spelling bee is a challenging but fun competition. Guests can choose to participate or just watch the contest. Register at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

The first-place winner will receive a trophy. The entry fee includes light refreshments. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

Award-winning youth author to speak at library Award-winning young adult author James Kilise will speak at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the Evergreen Park Library. Kilise will speak about his work and his award-winning novel, “The Art of Secrets.” Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

OAK LAWN

Money Smart Week at Oak Lawn Library In partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Money Smart Week, the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will host a number of free programs Saturday, April 23 through Saturday, April 30 that are designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.

Shred Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 Saturday, April 23 at the library. A Cintas truck will be on Raymond Avenue in the parking lot of Oak Lawn Bank & Trust to shred personal documents on the spot. Items will be limited to three boxes per person. Residents should bring empty boxes with them. Shred Day is presented in partnership with Oak Lawn Bank & Trust.

“Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft – in

the information age” will be examined at 7 p.m.

Monday, April 25 at the library. Identity theft is a constant potential threat. Julian Borjas, of Western & Southern Life Insurance Company, will provide tips to protect yourself and your financial assets.

An investor’s tour of mutual funds will be explored at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the library. Patrons will take a detailed look at the features, benefits and risks associated with this type of investment.

The program is presented by Edward Jones.

“Estate Planning Basics: What You Really Must Know” will be presented by Amy Parise Delaney, one of 10 certified elder law attorneys in Illinois, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at the library. She will discuss powers of attorney, living trusts, wills, caring for aging parents, and how estate planning should be drafted to allow for governmental benefits and protection for loved ones needing long-term care assistance.

“Medicare Made Easy” will provide information about individuals turning age 65 or if you are losing group retiree coverage. The program will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29 at the library. The standardized Medicare Supplement Plans and how they can help with costs will also be discussed.

“What Happens After the Paychecks Stop?” Wil be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30 at the library.

A representative from Edward Jones will examine how to budget for retirement expenses with your potential sources of retirement income. The representative will also discuss how to identify risks to retirement income and ways to address them.

For more information about these and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Friends of Library to sponsor trip to see ‘The King and I’ Friends of the Oak Lawn Library are sponsoring a trip to see “The King and I” on Wednesday, May 18 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Guests will have floor seats to watch the King of Siam, who meets his match in Anna, the Welsh teacher he’s hired to instruct his many wives and children in the ways of the “civilized” West. Based

on a true story, the two figures from different cultures discuss, debate, disagree and ultimately fall in love. The songs include “Shall We Dance,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” Hello, Young Lovers,” “I Have Dreamed,” “We Kiss in a Shadow” and “Something Wonderful.”

The bus departs the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., at noon and is scheduled to return at about 5:30 p.m. The fee is $75 for members and $80 for non-members. The maximum amount of guests for the trip is 50.

Registration is currently taking place at the library.

Individuals must present a current membership card or receipt to receive the $5 discount. A limit of two tickets per person will be enforced. No refunds or exchanges will be given. After the in-person registration, contact the library, (708) 422-4990, to purchase tickets or join the waiting list.

Trips are sponsored by the Friends of the Library are not wheelchair accessible. More information can be obtained at www.olpl.org.

Conversation Circle for New English Speakers

PALOS HILLS Book club discussion will be held at cafe The Green Hills Library Book Club will hold its next session at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Xando Café, 8729 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills.

The book that will be discussed is “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk at the library for HHPD cardholders.

Umbrella decorating Umbrella decorating will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at the Green Hills Library. Visitors can prepare for rainy days by designing a new umbrella. Registration is limited to 25 families. All ages are welcome. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Youths will create art at library

The Conversation Circle for New English Speakers will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays in the Teen Room at the Oak Lawn Library. Beginning, intermediate and advanced English learners are all welcome. All conversation sessions will be led by native English speakers. More information can be obtained by calling Mary Williams, (708) 422-4990.

The Art Club for youths ages 6 and up will meet to create their own works at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the Green Hills Library. Participants will learn about different artists and the type of art they create. They will create their works that will be hung in the gallery of the library. The program could get messy so participants should dress accordingly. Registration is limited to 20.

Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Youngsters can dance and listen to stories at library

Science experiments based on books will be performed

Dance to favorite songs during a storytime about dancing on Sunday, April 24 at the Oak Lawn Library. One program will be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Another session will be held from 3 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 4 and 5. Registration is not required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Patrons can perform a science experiment based on a favorite story book beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 at the Green Hills Library. Some of the experiments can get messy so participants should dress properly. All ages are welcome, but under age 6 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Registration is required and limited to 30. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, April 21, 2016

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Richards students, faculty shave their heads to raise funds for children’s cancer research Between the faculty band, tugof-war featuring students and staff members, and the Special Olympics basketball game, the St. Baldrick’s assembly at Richards High School sounded more like a carnival than a fund-raiser for cancer research.

Everyone had a great time, no one more than the volunteers who clipped their long hair or shaved their heads. Everyone smiled as they sat to get their haircut.

The past several years, math teacher Steve Haddad has found new ways to raise extra money Richards High School math teacher Steve Haddad poses with his three children Supplied photos before having his head shaved. Haddad raised extra money by allowing Richards Richards student Jannah Judeh donated her hair to before getting his head shaved. students to choose a hairstyle (Mr. T. or Albert Einstein) in the days before the St. Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which provides real hair to Last year he allowed students to Baldrick’s assembly.

children who have lost theirs to cancer treatment.

dye his hair purple in the days before the assembly.

This year, he allowed his students to choose a new hairstyle for him: Albert Einstein or Mr. T. “I thought they’d go with Mr. T., but Einstein won,” said Haddad, who raised an extra $400.

Math teacher Jason Alexander always makes St. Baldrick’s a family affair. His father James and son Grant have joined him the past three years.

And this year his brother, Joel, and nephew, James, traveled from Rockford to get their heads shaved at Richards.

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As part of Mount Carmel’s Travel Abroad educational trip to Spain, 12 students and two faculty members visited Santiago Bernabeu, the stadium of the Real Madrid football team. On hand were (from left) Joe Faucault, Liam Donahue, Jack Mulay, Javier Correa, Tim McNamara, Jackson Lockard, Jacob Correa, Andy

Dimas, Antonio Mota, Spanish teacher; Kamren Gallas, Samuel Alnemri, Nicholas Sloan and Jonathan Nelson, Theology teacher.

Mount Carmel students visit Greece, Italy and Spain over Easter break Students from Mount Carmel High School took part in two unique trips over Easter break. One group traveled to Italy and Greece, while a second explored Spain.

Open to all Mount Carmel students, each trip was accompanied by two Mount Carmel faculty members.

Sean Sweany, Latin teacher and director of Student Activities, along with Art teacher Julie Chappetto, of Oak Lawn, accompanied students to Rome and Athens.

“We had an amazing trip visiting the cities that laid the foundation for culture, politics and lifestyles of the Western world,” said Sweany. “Students were

exposed to new and exciting places and peoples - they learned how to appreciate travel and the diversity of how other people live. It was a great learning experience for everyone.”

While in Italy, Sweany, Chappetto, and 12 students attended Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City, visited the holy doors at St. Maria Maggiore that are opened for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, and shared an Easter Sunday dinner with former Mount Carmel President Father Carl Markelz, O. Carm. On the second leg of their journey, in Athens, the group spent an afternoon on the Pnyx hill, where democracy was born.

“The trip went really well. For me, seeing the Vatican and the Pope on Easter Sunday was amazing,” said sophomore Anthony Morales. “It’s something that not everyone can say they’ve done. It contributes to my faith as a Christian and seeing that in person was amazing.”

Antonio Mota, Spanish teacher, and Jonathan Nelson, Theology teacher, led a group of 11 students to Spain. The group journeyed through Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona and Barcelona, while touring the Santiago Bernabeu (Real Madrid football stadium), Guggenheim, and embracing Spanish cuisine along the way.

“We visited three different regions in Spain, all distinct and full of their own culture. A truly unforgettable experience for students and teachers involved,” said Mota.

Students who went on the trip to Greece and Italy were Christopher Accetto, Nicholas Chambers II, Robert Del Real Jr., Joshua Hardy, Ray Harris Jr., Stanley Heimke, Curtis Howard, Noah Jepsen, Conor Langs, Anthony Morales and Robert Pickert Jr. Mount Carmel students who went on the trip to Spain were Sam Alnemri, Jacob Correa, Javier Correa, Nick Dimas, Liam Donahue, Joseph Faucault, Kamren Gallas, Jackson Lockard, Tim

McNamara, Jack Mulay, Nick Sloan and Matthew Yoways.

Prior to departing overseas, faculty members met with students and discussed how to appreciate different European cultures. “We had weekly meetings to go over any questions we had, what to expect, and to not be closed minded on what you think is the normal. I felt really prepared,” said senior Javier Correa. “(Mr. Mota) told us to be respectful, to try new food, and to try different things,” added junior Tim McNamara.

To learn more about Mount Carmel’s Travel Abroad programs, contact Sweany at ssweany@mchs.org

‘Shrek the Musical’ will be performed at Shepard High beginning tonight “Shrek the Musical” will be staged at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, April 21) and Friday, April 22 at Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights.

Performances will also be held at 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 at the school. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students.

Cast and crew members of ‘Shrek the Musical’ gather together onstage during a break in rehearsal.

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Marist High School Band schedules spring concerts The Marist High School Band will perform its spring concerts at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23 and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24 in the school’s main gym, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago.

Tickets are $5 per person and are sold at the door. The musicians will showcase their repertoire, playing classical pieces, standards and modern hits.

Marist will celebrate the arts in April with a full slate of events on Thursday, April 28. The senior art show will take place in the school’s Murphy Art Center from 6 to 8 p.m., and will display photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, and graphic design. Also taking place that night is the string ensemble concert at 6 p.m., followed by the chorus concert at 7 p.m. Both are in the school’s chapel.

Admission is free. Both groups will share the sounds of the season.

The Marist High School Band will perform its spring concerts on April 24 and April 24 in the school’s main gym.

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SPORTS The Regional News • The Reporter

Red Stars come home The Chicago Red Stars will play their home opener Saturday after a loss in Houston. Page 2

Ken Karrson, Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com Jeff Vorva, Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com

A buzz at Moraine

Moraine Valley has hired Tony Amarino as its new head basketball coach.

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Thursday,March April 5, 21,2015 2016 Thursday,

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Richards pitcher Sara Kiziak is a two-time academic All-America student-athlete who is helping her team on the field and helped the Bulldogs to two top-10 finishes in the nation in grade point average.

Southwest • Section 2, Page 1 Southwest • Section 2, Page 1

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Orland Park’s Ryan Kutt shows off the WWE Intercontinental belt that he won after recently being named Brother Rice player of the game.

It’s GPA all the way Brother Rice wants for Richards softball to keep belting foes

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Last year, Richards’ softball team had a 15-season streak of 20 or more victories come to an end when the Bulldogs finished with a record of 16-16.

But veteran coach Julie Folliard was enjoying another streak — ultimately a more important streak — her players produced.

For the second year in a row and the third time in Folliard’s first 27 seasons, the Bulldogs were ranked by the National Fastpitch Softball Association in the top 10 in the nation in grade-point average. They took fourth in 2015 with a combined 4.225. The team was scheduled to be honored Monday night at the District 218 school board meeting.

Abby Gentile, Hailey Czerwinski, Kaitlyn Fetchko, Sara Kiziak, Emily Wetzel, Samantha Waller and Lauren McManus were named All-America scholar-athletes by the NFSA in both years while Sara Tobin, Molly Pohrebny and Savanah Julian earned the honor in 2014,

HITTING HOME RUNS IN THE CLASSROOM Richards’ softball team has been ranked in the top 10 in the nation in weighted grade-point average by the National Fastpitch Softball Association three times. The breakdown: 2004: 7th place with a 3.85 GPA 2014: 5th place with a 4.14 GPA 2015: 4th place with a 4.23 GPA

and Becky Wujcik, Meaghan Murphy, Katelyn Flahive and Riverton Parke earned the honor in 2015.

This year, the Bulldogs won seven of their first 11 games, so getting back to 20 victories could be in the cards.

And with Folliard hitting hard on her players following legendary UCLA men’s basketball coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, a third straight season of making the top 10 in GPA would make her happy.

“The team grade-point average is something that I’m especially proud of,” Folliard said.

“The fact that they excel off

the field means they’re making good decisions consistently.”

In addition to academic success for her players, Folliard expresses joy that the relational dynamic among the teams she has coached is a quality that has remained consistent over the years.

“The girls get along so well every year, and they genuinely miss each other as teammates graduate,” she said. “I’ve always felt proud about that part of it. Why is that? It has to do with the approach that I believe is very important when teaching student-athletes. It’s not just X’s and O’s.”

Folliard, who teaches in the La Grange SD 105 South District, won more than 600 games as the Bulldogs coach.

She was a four-sport athlete at the Oak Lawn school who graduated in 1982 and said her own social and emotional makeup was impacted by her coaches at Richards — Larry Layne in softball, Barb Vitek in basketball and track and Faralyn Jaquith in volleyball.

See RICHARDS, Page 3

By Jeff Vorva

BIG GAMES COMING

Sports Editor

One of the new traditions for Brother Rice’s baseball team is to award a roving toy World Wrestling Entertainment Intercontinental Championship belt to the player of the game.

On April 13, junior pitcher Ryan Kutt earned it after shutting out Montini, 3-0 in Chicago.

“This is our second year with the belt,” Kutt said. “Our coaches gave us the belt and said we would hand it out to the player of the game. I’ve won it a few times.’’

The team is having as much fun with the toy belt as the Honky Tonk Man and Chris Jericho had with the real belt.

The Crusaders are also having fun on the field as they not only won 13 of their first 15 games by a combined score of 127-33, they also picked up some national attention. For two straight weeks, they were ranked fifth in the Midwest by USA Today — a region that covers 13 states. St. Rita, a Catholic League Blue foe, was ranked first in the Mid-

A look at some big Catholic League baseball games coming up for Brother Rice which could test their Midwest ranking: April 30 @St. Rita 11 a.m.

May 2 St. Rita 4:30 p.m.

May 4 @Providence 4:30 p.m.

May 5 Providence 4:30 p.m.

May 11 @St. Laurence 4:30 p.m.

May 12 St. Laurence 4:30 p.m.

May 14 Mt. Carmel 11 a.m.

May 16 @Mt. Carmel 4:30 p.m.

west and seventh in the country last Thursday. But since that poll was voted on, St. Rita dropped a 6-3 decision to Montini.

A third team in the league, Mt. Carmel, was ranked eighth in the Midwest. All three teams – plus two-time defending Class 4A champion Providence Catholic and powerful St. Laurence — are going to be mixing it up in the coming weeks.

Brother Rice coach John McCarthy said he likes the ranking.

“It’s an exciting thing for the program,” he said. “It elevates our program and puts us on a different level and it’s some-

thing we embrace.

“It’s a compliment, but no ranking ever won us a game. We have to go out and earn it and go out and play well every day.’’

Kutt, who verbally committed to the University of Illinois, said there is no extra pressure with the recognition.

“It’s great to get our name out there,” Kutt said. “But whether we are ranked, we have to play the same way day in and day out.

We have to play with the same tempo and try to get wins every time we come out. I don’t think there is a lot of pressure. It shows that we’re having a great season and we want to build off of that.’’

In addition to Kutt’s pitching and hitting (he cracked a grand slam in Saturday’s 10-0 victory over Lincoln-Way Central, his fifth homer of the season), the Crusaders are getting offensive muscle from Brett Bagus, Preusser, Mike Massey, Andrew Dyke, Ryan King, Sam Jones and Jack Guzek.

The pitching staff is Jacked up with Guzek, Jack Nelligan, Jack Butler, Ryan Winkle, Preusser and Kutt getting the most mound work.

SOUTHWEST HALF MARATHON & 10K: MAY 1

This 70-year-old is on a 73-race journey Chicago’s Aron is making local race a stop on his running tour in memory of his brother-in-law

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

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Chuck Aron, 70, will be running in the 10K portion of the Southwest Half Marathon and 10K event on May 1 and will raise money for Alzheimer’s awareness.

Chicago’s Chuck Aron is no stranger to running in a variety of long races since 2004 and he is no stranger to the Southwest Half Marathon and 10K event.

But when the 70-year-old runs the 10K portion of the race in Palos Heights on May 1, it will be part of a bigger mission in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease.

Aron started running the Chicago Marathon in 2004 in memory of his brother-in-law, Paul Bracken, who passed away in 2001 at 58 as a result of early-onset Alzheimer’s.

Bracken would have turned 73 on

April 8, and Aron’s 70th birthday was March 24th.

So in continual memory of Bracken, Aron set a goal to run 73 events this year to raise money for Alzheimer’s awareness.

The Southwest event, sponsored

by Palos Hospital and CNB Bank, will be his 14th race on the way to the realization of his goal. He hopes No. 73 comes Oct. 9 at the Chicago Marathon.

“One of my friends mentioned to me that somebody ran 30 races when they turned 30, and my friend joked that that I should run 70 races,” Aron said. “Since I run races in memory of my brother-inlaw, I will run 73 races in memory of him.

“I will be running those 73 races within about nine months.”

While running such a high volume of races poses physical strain, Aron said, he also had to think of a creative way to overcome the monetary challenge involved in running so many events.

“The toughest thing about doing 73 races isn’t so much keeping your legs going, but it’s dealing with 73 entry fees,” Aron said. “I don’t want to ask people to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association with some thinking that those donations, instead, would go toward my entry fee.

“So what I started doing at about the first of the year was sending emails out to the various race organizers. I told them what I wanted to do and why, and I simply asked for a free entry.”

The co-founder of the Southwest

event, Mel Diab, who also owns the Running for Kicks store in Palos Heights, was one of the many race organizers who gave Aron a pass on the fee.

“Mel was one of the first organizers who said ‘most certainly,’ ” Aron said. “I’ve been fortunate to know Mel for many years, and he’s just a great guy. With only one exception, every race organizer has been positive about giving me complimentary entries.’’

Even though he said he is a lifetime Chicago White Sox fan, Aron will run in Saturday’s Race to Wrigley 5K, with sponsorship coming from an unexpected source.

“I’m running the race and being sponsored by Chicago Cubs Charities,” Aron said. “And they know See JOURNEY, Page 2

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FIRE VS. MONTREAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

Accam return should spark Fire offense After getting

By Jeff Vorva

PUNC-ed, SXU goes on a tear

Sports Editor

What the Chicago Fire could use is a Didier Drogba.

The 38-year-old, who has been keeping himself out of most Montreal Impact games this year because he didn’t like playing on artificial surfaces, came onto the natural grass of Toyota Park on Saturday in Bridgeview against the Fire in the 50th minute of the game with his team down, 1-0.

He made an impact for the Impact.

Six minutes after getting in the game, Drogba tied it up with a goal to shift the momentum around.

And in the stoppage time after the 90th minute, Ignacio Piatti scored for the Impact in the visitors’ 2-1 victory in front of an announced crowd of 14,509.

The tide of the game turned when the legendary Drogba finally stepped onto the field, and part of the blame goes to the Fire players.

“We weren’t mature in this game,” said Fire coach Veljko Paunovic, whose team fell to 1-23. “He came into the game and we were impressed by him. He’s one of the best players in the world. I love him. He’s a great guy. But we have to understand that we have to respect ourselves as well as our opponents.’’

The Fire seems to have a Drogba-like game-changer in David Accam, but he missed his fourth straight game due to an injured left knee. The Fire have a week off and Accam said he hoped to be back for the April 30 home game against D.C. United. He added that he hoped to start practice this week.

Paunovic said in March he hoped that Accam (who led the team with 10 goals last year and had two goals and an assist in the Fire’s first two games this year) would be back April 2. But Accam, who hurt the knee against Orlando City on March 11, said he was told he could

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The Chicago Fire’s Kennedy Igboananike flies during a header against Montreal on Saturday. He later scored the team’s only goal in a 2-1 loss to Montreal.

be out six weeks.

“It’s coming along like we thought it would,” Accam said.

Kennedy Igboananike scored his team-leading third goal at the 29-minute mark for the Fire and having him and the speedy Accam back on field at the same

time could cure some ills for a team that is struggling to not only score goals, but to even get shot attempts on target. The Fire has seven shots on goal in the past five games.

“That’s something we are working on,” Paunovic said. “It’s one of

the areas we have to improve.’’

There is talk that the Fire will be getting some more offensive firepower in May, but having an Accam/Igboananike combination as soon as possible should give the offense a lift to try to match a solid defense.

FIRE NOTEBOOK

Fire sets ‘bittersweet’ defense record in loss

By Jeff Vorva

streak — that’s 100 percent credit to the guys in front of me. Our guys are always throwing their bodies in the way. That record shows the caliber of defense that we have and the character of the guys we have. It’s a nice feather in the cap, but you want three points. And we didn’t get them.’’

Sports Editor

Chicago Fire goalie Matt Lampson was bummed out about his team’s 2-1 loss to Montreal on Saturday but he did have a few good words about the defense breaking a team record.

In the 37th minute of the first half, the team broke its record of 356 straight minutes without allowing a goal (set in 2009) and boosted it up to 411 before 38-year-old Didier Drogba put one past Lampson on a play that the goalie blamed himself for.

“That is the very definition of ‘bittersweet,’ ’’ Lampson said. “Ultimately we lost the game. But the

Shipp-shape

Former Fire midfielder Henry Shipp, who was traded to Montreal in February for cash and composed an emotional open four-page letter to Fire fans, got off two shots — one on target — in 45 touches against his former team. Shipp opened the season with two assists in two games

for the Impact, which improved to 4-2-0.

Security problem Some eyebrows were raised when a fan ran onto the Toyota Park field and interacted with some of the players and appeared to take a photo of himself with Impact star Didier Drogba. The fan ran off the field on his own and back into the stands when security finally started to chase him. The fact that the fan was not chased by security personnel while he was on the field had some observers surprised.

“It is concerning,” Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said but wouldn’t elaborate.

Trinity Christian

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Former Fire player Harry Shipp cools off before Saturday’s game against his ex-teammates. His team, Montreal, beat the Fire, 2-1.

FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO RED STARS

Red Stars try to put road loss behind them

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Chicago Red Stars will make their season home debut at Toyota Park in Bridgeview on Saturday hoping to erase the memory of the tough time they had last Saturday in Houston.

After opening the game with a Christen Press goal, the Red Stars gave up three straight goals to drop a 3-1 road game to the Houston Dash.

The Red Stars were 8-3-9 last year but the team is mixing in some new players and it may take a few games for everyone to get on the same page.

Veteran Chicago players Lori Chalupny, Karina LeBlanc and Michelle Lomnicki all ended their playing careers during the offseason, thereby adding to roster openings created by the departures of Abby Erceg, Melissa Tancredi, Rachel Quon, Taryn Hemmings and Adriana Leon.

While several key contributors from the 2015 campaign are back with the squad this year, two of them — defender Julie Johnston and forward Press — recently returned from national team duty and missed several practices. Newcomers Alyssa Naeher (a goalie who took the loss on Saturday) and

Western New York Flash at Chicago Red Stars WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview RED STARS RECORD: 0-1-0 NEW YORK RECORD: 1-0-0 LAST TIME: The two teams battled to a 0-0 draw in Lisle on Aug. 23. It was the Red Stars’ ninth and final tie of the 2015 season.

Amanda DaCosta (a midfielder) were on the same boat.

Johnston, Press and Naeher were featured prominently over the course of the U.S. Women’s pair of victories over Colombia and DaCosta started in Portugal’s defeat to Spain in a 2017 UEFA

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Continued from Page 1 that I’m Sox fan. Their theme is that the Chicago Cubs have joined in the fight against Alzheimer’s by sponsoring a Sox fan who will run to Wrigley Field.”

Track: Ashley Jourdan took first place in the 1500-meter event at the Benedictine Relays with an NAIA national qualifying time of 4 minutes, 40.55 seconds .

Emily Dyskstra took fifth in the 400 hurdles and seventh in the 100 hurdles, The men’s team had two NCCAA qualifiers. Keegan Fitzsimmons hit the mark in the 10,000 meter with a time of 33:47.51. Alex Clark reached the standard in the 1500 meter as he crossed the line at 4:06.76.

Baseball: The Trolls recorded their 30th win of the season during a split decision against Olivet Nazarene University Sunday. Trinity lost the first game at 8-7, but came back with a 5-3 win in the second game to improve to 30-14-1 overall and 14-6-1 in the CCAC. Josh Pieper drove in four of the five runs in the nightcap win.

Softball: The Trolls ended an eight-game week Saturday with a 4-0, 4-1 sweep over Purdue UniversityNorth Central to improve to 7-21 overall and 4-12 in the CCAC. Jenna Steinkamp pitched the first-game shutout, allowing two hits. Dara Megyesi secured the win in the nightcap.

Golf: Cody Tiesman finished tied for sixth with a 150 (79-71) at the Bethel College Spring Invitational and the team tied for fifth place.

Moraine Valley

Red Stars roster GOALKEEPERS: Michele Dalton, Alyssa Naeher (Federation Player-USA) DEFENDERS: Arin Gilliland, Sarah Gorden, Samantha Johnson, Katie Naughton, Casey Short, Julie Johnston (FP-USA) MIDFIELDERS: Danielle Colaprico, Taylor Comeau, Amanda Da Costa, Vanessa DiBernardo, Mary Luba, Alyssa Mautz, Courtney Raetzman FORWARDS: Jen Hoy, Sofia Huerta, Christen Press (FP-USA), Cara Walls

When St. Xavier University’s baseball team dropped a 4-3 road decision to Purdue University-North Central in the first game of a doubleheader on April 12, it looked like a bad start to a long week.

PUNC entered that game with a 2-29 mark overall and a 1-12 record in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

That game seemed to have shocked the Cougars as they won the second game to start a six-game winning streak that included a victory over NCAA Division II Lewis University and thrilling walk-off wins over Olivet Nazarene and Roosevelt.

Freshman David Strom got things rolling getting the victory in an 11-1 victory over PUNC in the nightcap.

The Cougars trailed Lewis on the road heading into the ninth inning but they rallied for an 8-6 victory last Thursday. Tom Hayes (Crestwood/Mt. Carmel) and Alex Neufeld (Tinley Park/Roosevelt/Lincoln-Way North) drove in the seventh and eighth runs respectively.

Pinch hitter Mike Owens (Oak Forest/Moraine Valley/Oak Forest High School) drove in the game winner on Friday in the ninth inning of a 5-4 victory over Oliver Nazarene.

On Saturday, the Cougars swept Roosevelt at Standard Bank Stadium as Mark Martin (Evergreen Park/ Evergreen Park High School) drove in what turned out to be the winning run in the top of the ninth in a 5-4 victory in the opener and Matthew McKenzie (Oak Forest/Marist) threw a shutout in a 5-0 nightcap victory.

The Cougars improved to 18-18/10-8 Sunday rallying from a 6-1 deficit to beat Roosevelt University, 7-6, on Sunday as Steve Carrabotta (Tinley Park/Andrew) doubled home the winning run with two out in the bottom of the ninth. After that thriller, the school placed recent Hall of Fame inductee Joe Skalski’s (1984-86) No. 7 jersey on the outfield wall at Ferrell Field.

Football: The Cougars signed six players — wide receiver/defensive back Nick Czeszewski from Oak Forest High School, running back Jamarri Watson from Oak Park-River Forest High School, offensive lineman Vince Magana who transferred from Central Lakes Community College (Minn.) and played at Marian Catholic High School, defensive back Dwane Clark, wide receiver Enrico Williams from Perspectives Charter/Calumet and offensive lineman Nigel McClain (6-2, 250) from Longwood High School.

Golf: Junior Taylor Thompson (Galesburg/Knoxville) won the individual title by a single stroke with a two-day score of 153 to guide the Cougars to a fifthplace finish at the Pilot Spring Invitational hosted by Bethel College Saturday and Sunday at Blackthorn Golf Club in South Bend.

On the men’s side, sophomore Michael Perez (Sacramento, Calif./Christian Brothers) tied for ninth place overall with a two-round score of 151 and SXU took eighth at the same event. Junior Robert Lively (LaGrange/Nazareth Academy) tied for 24th.

Softball: Senior centerfielder Kasey Kanaga (Metamora/Metamora) and freshman designated hitter Jenna Haase (Evergreen Park, /Evergreen Park) guided the No. 5 ranked Saint Xavier University softball team to a 9-5 victory over CCAC rival Olivet Nazarene Thursday. Kanaga had three hits and three runs while Haase had four hits, a run and an RBI.

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Red Stars goalie Alyssa Naeher makes a stop in Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Houston.

Women’s Euro qualifier.

“Because of the international absences, we’ve really only had the entire team in training for a few days,’’ veteran coach Rory Dames said. “Certain players need to establish relationships and familiarity between each other based on their positions on the field, and I think some of that that will take a bit more time. But in terms of a

Another race near the area Aron will run in is “Run with the Nuns,’’ in June at Mt. Assisi in Lemont.

“It benefits a group of retired nuns,” he said. “I’m getting out Alzheimer’s awareness; at the same time these races are giving me the free entries, so I’m going out of my way to publicize their races.”

general understanding of our system and our philosophy, we have a lot of people back who were a part of that last year. That certainly helps.

“Although we’ll tinker with a few things and hopefully have another year of growth, all in all we have a pretty good idea of what we want to do and who we are as a team.”

Before 2004, Aron ran the Chicago Marathon in 1978 and 1979 and also ran the Montreal Marathon in 1979 — which eventually led to surgery for a torn knee and an exit from running for a while. Years later, his weight ballooned to 265 pounds, and he was unable to complete a Memory Walk in

Softball: The Cyclones broke an eight-game losing streak beating Elgin Community College 8-0 and 9-0 last Thursday and Oakton 9-0, 16-2 on Saturday.

Hannah Thielmann pitched both victories and had three hits in the nightcap against Elgin. Alyssa DeChene drove in four runs in the doubleheader.

Thielmann won both games against Oakton, striking out 15 in 10 innings. Nicole Roney went 3-for-3 in the opener and Molly Pohrebny and Thielmann each had four hits in the second game.

Men’s tennis: Moraine blanked Elgin 8-0 on April 12. Last year, Elgin beat the Cyclones 9-0 and won the NJCAA Region IV title.

Wins came from No. 1 singles Gregorio Illner, No. 2 Miguel Segovia, No. 3 Jesse Myles, No. 4 Eddie Young, and No. 5 Steven Leavy. The Cyclones also beat Sauk Valley 9-0 on Saturday.

Baseball: The Cyclones dropped a 4-2 decision to Elgin Saturday despite Jorge Hernandez’s 3-for-3 performance.

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Omaha, Nebraska the year Bracken was diagnosed.

So Aron took action on his health. He said he redeemed himself the next year in Omaha and has never looked back.

“I ran the walk the next year,” he said. “I came back the following year and ran it again. By that time, it had

been 25 years since I last ran the Chicago Marathon, so I stared to run that in Paul’s memory. But this will probably be the last year I push myself to this level.”

Aron’s website, which provides race information and the opportunity to donate, is http://www.73for70.com.

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High school playoffs are unfair, unpredictable and thrilling F JEFF VORVA ood for thought for those who aren’t very hungry: I talked with a longtime reader about a variety of local sports and he said “You heard it here first — St. Laurence is going to win the state baseball championship.”

He thought the Vikings had the most talent.

But that’s not how it works with the Illinois High School Association baseball tournament.

Baseball is one of the hardest sports to figure out when it comes to a single-elimination tournament. A great team can face one red-hot pitcher on a Tuesday and get beat by an average team. Then on Thursday, the average team throws a not-so-red-hot pitcher and gets pounded.

Who would have predicted that in Class 4A Providence Catholic would be the first team to win back-to-back baseball titles since Maine Township did it in 1958-59?

Who would have predicted that they would win even one title in the past two years?

In 2014, the Celtics came feebly limping into the state tournament losing three in a row by a combined

Making the Extra Point 22-4 score. They won six games in the postseason and faced St. Rita, which whipped the Celtics 8-1, 14-1 and 10-4 during the regular season, in the state title game. The Celtics ended up winning 4-1.

Last year, the Celtics lost five games in a row in May by a combined score of 21-5 and found themselves back in the title game thanks to come classic come-frombehind postseason wins. They faced Mt. Carmel, which beat the Celtics 2-1 and 3-1 during the regular season and owned a 4-1 lead heading into the fifth inning of the title game. But the Celtics rallied again and won 6-5 in an eight-inning thriller.

There were a lot of teams better than the Celtics those two years and yet they brought two trophies back to New Lenox.

Upstart Providence Catholic, shown winning the state title in 2014, proved the past two years that getting hot at the right time is the key to the unpredictable IHSA Class 4A baseball title.

The kicker is that the Celtics had much more talented teams in previous years that didn’t win titles. That’s the nature of this unfair but unpredictable and thrilling tournament.

The solution is a double-elimination tournament but that is not going to happen because it’s a logistical nightmare even without the threat of rain to botch things up. So we are stuck with what we have.

Have fun with it.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

A good argument When the Golden State Warriors passed the Bulls for the NBA’s best regular season record with a 73-9 record, there were plenty of people who thought they should have rested their stars the final game to concentrate on being fresh for the playoffs. The logic is that winning 73 games without winning the NBA title means nothing.

Actually, it would mean something.

It’s rarer to win 73 games than it is to win an NBA title. It’s just not as important.

The ultimate prize is the championship — I get that. But that’s not guaranteed — especially with the San Antonio Spurs lurking in a few

weeks. But a chance at rare history was just a game away so they were right to try to go for it. Sitting the stars and losing that last game and NOT winning the NBA title would be a double whammy that would truly mean nothing.

A lousy argument The argument on who would win a seven-game series between the Bulls in their prime and the Warriors is one I hate hearing.

I covered the Bulls when they won

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

College-bound athletes honored

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Some area schools held ceremonies April 13 to honor athletes who have committed to colleges.

At Marist, 16 students participated in the National Letter of Intent ceremony, including three from last year’s Class 4A state championship softball team.

Pitcher Emily Reilly (Oak Lawn) will play for Loras College in Iowa. Reilly had a 6-0 record in 2015. Amanda McIlhany (Alsip), a center fielder was the leadoff for the RedHawks in 2015 with a .385 batting average, 34 RBI and 45 runs scored, will head to the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. Left fielder Paige Egan will attend the University of St. Francis in Joliet. He had a .444 batting average after nine games in 2016. In 2015 she had a .430 average and 31 runs.

Four Marist baseball players committed to colleges as pitchers Ben Chaffee (Oak Forest) and Jack Snyder (Orland Park) will continue to be teammates at Triton Junior College in River Grove. Zach Sefcik (Orland Park), a center fielder, and first baseman John Carmody (Orland Park) will play for North Central College in Naperville.

Marist’s girls basketball program had three sign. Alexis Jones (Beverly), a shooting guard and defensive specialist, will attend and play for Augustana University.

Point guard Gabby Moran (Morgan Park), will play for Clarke University. Madeline McHugh (Mt. Greenwood), a strong forward, will head to North Central College. Moran and McHugh will also play lacrosse at their respective schools.

The boys volleyball team had three boys and two girls sign at the ceremony. Middle blocker Patrick Bradford (Morgan Park), who had 191 kills in 2015, will continue his career at Dominican University. Middle blocker Michael Burcl (Bridgeview), who had 215 kills in 2015, and setter Aaron Kummer (Morgan Park), who holds the school record for assists with 1,101 in 2015, will continue to play together at St. Xavier University.

From the girls volleyball team, libero Haley Belcik (Palos Heights) will attend La Salle University in Philadelphia. Libero Maggie Murphy (West Beverly) will attend Maryville University in St. Louis.

Running standout Kyle O’Farrell (Beverly), who qualified as an individual for the 2015 IHSA state cross country final, will run track and cross country at Maryville University in St. Louis.

St. Laurence had five students honored.

Brett Risley (Oak Lawn) will be playing basketball at St. Francis, Manny Sanchez (West Lawn) will be bowling for Calumet College of St. Joseph, Cesar Vega (Burbank) will be running cross country and track at Loras College, Jake Diaz (West Lawn) and Dan Heiden (Burbank) will play baseball – Diaz at College of DuPage and Heiden at Aurora University.

their last three titles and loved watching their mastery. But that was 20 years ago and players now are bigger, stronger and faster now than they were 20 years ago just like the Bulls were bigger, stronger and faster than the teams that played in the 1970s.

The Bulls in their prime are never going to play the current Warriors so why waste energy fighting about it?

We have more important things to argue about — like who is going to win the Class 4A baseball title in June.

‘There’s a buzz around the school’ New men’s basketball coach has the Cyclones excited

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

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Marist seniors signees honored are, seated from left, Maggie Murphy, Alexis Jones, Madeline McHugh, Emily Reilly, Paige Egan. The second row features Kyle O’Farrell, Hayley Belcik, Amanda McIlhany, Gabby Moran, Ben Chaffee, Aaron Kummer. In the third row are Zach Sefcik, Jack Snyder, Patrick Bradford, Michael Burcl, and John Carmody.

Athletes committed to colleges from St. Laurence were, back row, Cesar Vega and Brett Risley and, front row, Manny Sanchez, Jake Diaz, and Dan Heiden.

We met before Marist’s softball team beat Lincoln-Way East 3-0 in a non-conference matchup April 12 with Emily Reilly pitching the shutout and Madison Naujokas belting a pair of doubles.

It wasn’t just any non-conference game, however.

The last time the two teams faced each other was in June and Marist beat East, 1-0, to win the Illinois High School Association Class 4A state championship in East Peoria.

Stagg-ering comeback The season is still young, but this could end up being the comeback of the year. Stagg’s baseball team scored eight runs in the bottom of the seventh inning on Friday for a 12-11 win

over Homewood-Flossmoor in Palos Heights.

Josh Nowak’s sacrifice fly produced the game winner. Max Downs, who had two homers in a victory over Andrew earlier in the week, added three RBI.

Talking Smack

Another loaded field will take part in the Brother Rice Smack Attack boys volleyball tournament Friday and Saturday.

Defending champion Sandburg will not be back this year but defending state champion Glenbard West will be. Three teams from Indiana will compete in the 23-team event.

Local teams Brother Rice and Marist will participate. Providence and Mount Carmel will also be on hand.

Despite the fact that men’s basketball head coaching job at Moraine Valley Community College is a part-time position, athletic director Bill Finn was amazed at the level of coaches who applied for the open job.

But the candidate who was chosen by Finn and the search committee as the program’s new head coach possessed one quality — full-time availability — that set himself apart from the others.

Moraine Valley named long-time community college head coach Tony Amarino as its new head coach this Photo by Jeff Vorva past week. Ama- Tony Amarino is the new men’s basrino spent 15 years ketball coach at Moraine Valley, two as the head coach years after retiring from coaching and at Morton College missing it. and more recently seven years at Harper College before retiring in 2014.

“Tony will help navigate the academic and athletic part as well as the recruiting to the four-year school,” Finn said. “We think we have the best of all worlds in our hiring of Tony. He’s a great gentleman and a competitive coach with proven success. There’s a buzz around the school. We’re moving ahead.

“I was shocked at the high level of coaches who applied,” Finn added. “Any of the four finalists could have done an amazing job in this position. It was an extremely hard decision for us as committee; we couldn’t have gone wrong with any of the candidates.’’

Amarino, who replaced David Howard, said he applied for the Moraine Valley position after a time of rediscovering that his interest in coaching had not waned after two years off.

“I started to get the itch again when I went to games this winter,” he said. “I knew that I wanted to get back into it. If I didn’t have 100 percent desire, I wouldn’t get back into coaching. Luckily, the job opened up and I was chosen.

“This is a nice area to coach at. There’s about 15 high schools to draw from in the area to get kids from. I met with the team last week. They’re all freshman, about 10 or 11 of them, so this is already a good start before we get going.”

Coaching in the Skyway Conference is nothing new to Amarino, having led his teams to a pair of conference titles over 15 years at Morton and where he also coached against Finn.

“I’m excited because I know the league,” Amarino said. “The interview was good because Bill knew everything about me. Baseball and basketball were my inspiration during my high school years at St. Ignatius, but I especially loved the fast pace of basketball.”

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Continued from Page 1 “They all reached me on a deeper level,” she said.

“They all cared for us and taught us to care for each other. I’ve tried to model that for my players.”

Folliard said she has enjoyed seeing her athletes move on to college and succeed — with some even returning to coach with her at Richards, such as 10year assistant Lindsey Gierman and Lisa (Hughes) Krueger.

“Having Lindsey and Lisa come back was a thrill,” Folliard said. “Other players like Carole (Gorecki) Fitzgerald (who played at Loyola and then became a doctor), Hannah Jenkins (2011 graduate and current senior outfielder at Loyola), Abby Gentile (2015) and many other embraced and understood the bigger picture of what I was clearly communicating.

“Our success has also been in all our coaches at all levels. We teach the girls that everyone has a role, and that they have to cultivate that in learning to make good decisions in life. That’s why sports Supplied photo are so important for girls. As long as they get the This year’s Richards softball team, posing with a makeshift Pyramid of message, that makes me happy. When I put my head Success model hopes to make it three years in a row of having one of down on pillow at night, I know I’m doing what I the top GPA scores in the country. think is best for the girls and their future.”

Safe at home

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Mother McAuley’s Katie Janiga slides and easily beats the throw for a run in a 12-2 victory over De La Salle on April 13 at McAuley.

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Images from Saturday’s PBO/Power parade and opening ceremonies

Left photo: Windy City Thunderbolts mascot Boomer poses with members of the Palos Baseball Organization’s Cubs team.

Above: A member of the Diamondbacks carries a sign during Saturday’s parade.

The PBO’s Orioles show their flag during the parade. Hundreds of players marched down side streets of Palos Heights on Saturday.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Above photo: Chris Bogner, president of the PBO addresses the crowd on Saturday. Right: Members of the Palos Powers listen to “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening ceremonies at Community Park in Palos Heights.

Palos Power President Heath Faubel has a laugh during his opening remarks at the ceremony at Community Park.

PBO Trustee Jim Saracini was the first of several dignitaries throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on Saturday.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ANTOUN SOUSAN, HAYAT SOUSAN AKA HAYAT SAMMAN, VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES OF ELIAS SOUSAN, ABDOULLA SOUSAN AKA ABDOULLA E. SOUSAN, MARYAM SOUSAN AKA MANJAM SOUSAN AKA MANJAM A. SOUSAN, ABRAHAM SOUSAN AKA IBRAHIM SOUSAN, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, CITY OF CHICAGO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, KARL MEYER SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF ELIAS SOUSAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 6446 8708 South 50th Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8708 South 50th Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-219-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $259,486.04.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14030292.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14030292 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 6446 TJSC#: 36-3053 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, -v.ALVIN GOLDBERG, TAJUANA GOLDBERG, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB MORTGAGE, LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 14752 13334 MISTY MEADOW DR. Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13334 MISTY MEADOW DR., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-35-416-018-0000 VOL. 0152. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $526,169.79.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 13-7277. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 13-7277 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 13 CH 14752 TJSC#: 36-2833 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN D ORZECH, DANIEL T ORZECH A/K/A DANIEL ORZECH A/K/A DAN ORZECH, DEBT BUYERS INC. D/B/A FREEDOM CAPITAL, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. S/I/I TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, THOMAS LAMB, CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, JULIE FEIGL-LAMB Defendants 15 CH 7023 12412 SOUTH MELVINA AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12412 SOUTH MELVINA AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-314-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home; attached garage.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502685.

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.

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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.FATIMA SHUMAN, SAM SHUMAN, TONIA IBRAHIM, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 27474 32 SOUTH COUNTRY SQUIRE ROAD PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 32 SOUTH COUNTRY SQUIRE ROAD, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-25-114-008-0000.

The real estate is improved with a one story, single family home; two car attached garage.

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1212935. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1212935 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 27474 TJSC#: 36-2811 I690006

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5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.STEVEN P MILLER, ELIZABETH M MILLER A/K/A ELIZABETH M HEPBURN A/K/A BETH MILLER, CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 15703 12023 SOUTH 70TH COURT PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12023 SOUTH 70TH COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-30-112-003-0000.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1506404. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1506404 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 15703 TJSC#: 36-4676 I691345

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.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL J. BRODERICK III AKA DANIEL J. BRODERICK AKA DANIEL BRODERICK, JENNIFER L. BRODERICK AKA JENNIFER L. HOSTY, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LVNV FUNDING, LLC Defendants 14 CH 9567 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 4, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-125-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $341,145.29.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14040175.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14040175 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 9567 TJSC#: 36-4168 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE1 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EWA TURAKIEWICZ, ANSON STREET, LLC, HICKORY WOODS CONDOMINIUMS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EWA TURAKIEWICZ (DECEASED), ANGELIKA TURAKIEWICZ Defendants 15 CH 005250 7932 W. 93RD STREET UNIT #1B 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 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7932 W. 93RD STREET UNIT #1B, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-309-029-1002. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-04999.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-04999 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 005250 TJSC#: 36-4131 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.

I689817

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TADEUSZ PUSTUL, DANUTA PUSTUL Defendants 12 CH 23545 8921 MOODY AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8921 MOODY AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-105-108-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $375,903.87.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 12-059735.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 12-059735 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 23545 TJSC#: 36-4754 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.MANAL KANAAN, MALIK KANAAN, LORENZ APPLIANCE, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 002926 8841 W. 100TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8841 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-401-079.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02450.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-02450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002926 TJSC#: 36-2550 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.

I689419

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13 Plaintiff, -v.ELORDE P. GAGNI A/K/A ELORDE GAGNI, RENILDA GAGNI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 12 CH 039689 16801 ROBIN HOOD 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 February 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16801 ROBIN HOOD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-26-109-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�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 14-15-18065.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18065 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 039689 TJSC#: 36-3044 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.

I689822

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR HOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7 Plaintiff, -v.JAMAL RASIM JABER A/K/A JAMAL R. JABER, RANA MOHMED JABER, SILO RIDGE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SILO RIDGE MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, ALLEGIANCE COMMUNITY BANK Defendants 09 CH 007527 25 PRAIRIE LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 25 PRAIRIE LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-07-304-036.

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-09-03147.

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. 14-09-03147 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 007527 TJSC#: 36-2860 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.

I689895

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ILIRJAN RREDHI, HURMA RETHI, MIMOZA RREDHI, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 7132 7 COUR MICHELE 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 August 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 1, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7 COUR MICHELE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-111008-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502185. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1502185 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 7132 TJSC#: 36-3845 I689783

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Plaintiff, -v.MARIA LUISA SANDOVAL A/K/A MARIA SANDOVAL A/K/A MARIA L SANDOVAL, MABEL ROCIO SANDOVAL A/K/A ROCIO MABEL SANDOVAL, MARCO ANTONIO VELASCO A/K/A MARCO A VELASCO, WOODLAND ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 12117 8654 SOUTH 85TH COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8654 SOUTH 85TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-307-053-1003. The real estate is improved with a tan, brick, townhouse; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1503850. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1503850 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 12117 TJSC#: 36-2130 I688784

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CROWN MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.LESTER TRILLA III, KATHLEEN T. TRILLA, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 019984 11745 INNISHMOR COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11745 INNISHMOR COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 2731-104-008. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-19943.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-19943 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 019984 TJSC#: 36-4052 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.STOYCHO IVANOV AKA STOYCHO DOBROMIROV-IVANOV, DESISLAVA IVANOV, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 08828 3 COUR MASSON UNIT 3 PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3 COUR MASSON UNIT 3, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-112-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1404014. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1404014 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 08828 TJSC#: 36-4805 I691347

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

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

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“THE REVENANT’’: With all the award-show success he’d had for this grueling, fact-based survival drama, Leonardo DiCaprio was a lock to receive the Oscar he received for his largely silent portrayal of Hugh Glass, a 19th-centurty frontiersman left by most of his trapping party to die after being savagely mauled by a bear (in a harrowing sequence that leaves nothing to the imagination).

The film also made Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu one of the few directors to receive consecutive Academy Awards (after winning for “Birdman’’ the previous year).

Tom Hardy, Domnhall Gleeson and Will Poulter also star ... but in the acting department, there’s no question the film belongs to DiCaprio. *** (R: AS, N. P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “VEEP: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON’’: Whatever the results of this year’s presidential election, Selina Meyer got to the Oval Office first ... since Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character is the chief executive in this season of the much-honored HBO comedy series. She landed the job as the result of her predecessor leaving before the end of his term, and she has to campaign to be re-elected on her own. Now more than ever, all that can entail is very clear, but it gets more humor from the Selina spin. Fellow Emmy winner Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Reid Scott and Gary Cole also continue their roles; guest stars include Hugh Laurie and comic Patton Oswalt. DVD extras: deleted scenes. *** (Not rated: AS,

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PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS

P) (Also on Blu-ray) “THE LADY IN THE VAN’’: Though some “Downton Abbey’’ fans may know her principally from that series, there’s much more to Maggie Smith’s career, including this comedy-drama based on playwright Alan Bennett’s experiences with a woman who did indeed park her van in his driveway ... and stayed there with it for 15 years. Smith earned a Golden Globe nomination as the title “lady,’’ with Alex Jennings as Bennett, plus Dominic Cooper, Jim Broadbent and CBS late-late night host James Corden. DVD extras: two “making-of’’ documentaries; deleted scenes; Smith profile. *** (PG-13: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MISCONDUCT’’: While Josh Duhamel (“Las Vegas’’) has the central role in this melodrama, he has some pretty hefty support in the form of Oscar winners Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins. Duhamel plays a lawyer tipped off to a certain matter by an ex-girlfriend (Malin Akerman, “Billions’’), and his handling of it ultimately pits him between the senior partner (Pacino, who’s been around the block a few times in playing attorneys) and a pharmaceutical mogul (Hopkins). Alice Eve (“Star Trek Into Darkness’’) and Julia Stiles also are featured. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’’: One of the most classic of all mysteries gets a retelling in this BBC-co-produced version, televised recently by Lifetime.

Agatha Christie’s story draws a variety of people from different backgrounds to a remote island, all of them invited there by an unknown host ... and all of them soon finding themselves targets to be killed, one by one. The impressive cast includes Sam Neill, Toby Stephens (“Black Sails’’), Miranda Richardson, Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones’’), Aid-

an Turner (“Poldark’’) and Noah Taylor (“Peaky Blinders’’). DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentary; interview with screenwriter Sarah Phelps; Agatha Christie profile.*** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “HAVEN: THE FINAL SEASON’’: The Syfy series inspired

by Stephen King’s story “The Colorado Kid’’ reached its end with this round, packed with all sorts of mysticism about what’s real or not in the title Maine town and with an extra boost from guest star William Shatner in the final episodes. Let it merely be said that he has a very special connection to heroine Audrey Parker (Emily Kevin Costner plays main character Jericho Stewart in “Criminal.”

Rose), who finds herself caught between worlds at key points as the fate of Haven and its residents is determined. Lucas Bryant (also the director of an episode here) and Eric Balfour also wrap up their roles. Adam Copeland, alias the WWE’s Edge, appears as well.

(Not rated: AS, P, V)

COMING SOON:

“KRAMPUS’’ (April 26): A youngster (Emjay Anthony) disappointed at the holidays conjures up a Christmas demon; Toni Collette also stars. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “RIDE ALONG 2’’ (April 26): Kevin Hart and Ice Cube reunite as their characters team with a female cop (Olivia Munn) against a drug dealer. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “ANOMALISA’’ (May 3): The animated Oscar nominee focuses on an author (voice of David Thewlis) who gains a renewed appreciation of his life and family.

(R: AS, N, P) “THE 5TH WAVE’’ (May 3): Though aliens continue to unleash attacks on Earth, a young fugitive (Chloe Grace Moretz) is determined to save her brother. (PG-13: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Confusing, mundane plot is more than ‘Criminal’ Ironically, “Criminal” is like the violent, low-IQ psychopath main character Jericho Stewart played

by Kevin Costner. He’s a character that doesn’t know who he is or what he wants to be. He’s also a very crazy man with absolutely no feelings or breaking point. The movie is basically just like Jericho. They both don’t know what they want to be and it hurts both Stewart and the film.

With a lesser known cast this would basically be a made for TV movie. With the likes of Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds and Tommy Lee Jones, they take this crazy film from a non-theatrical release to a semi-proper theatrical release that it doesn’t deserve. Even with Jones, Costner, and Oldman treating this like a boys’ vacation, you can still see glimpses of quality acting ability. It can’t be said they are doing this for the money because this is guaranteed to flop.

For this film to work you must rely on your suspension of disbelief because Stewart gets implanted with the memories of a dead spy by the CIA. The dead spy is Bill Pope (Reynolds), so hopefully you didn’t plan on seeing his attractive visage on screen for more than 15 minutes. Enough about the goodlooking Reynolds, who is having a great week. He just officially got the news that “Deadpool” will be picked up for a sequel that will land him millions, and his “Criminal” character dies fairly quickly here so he doesn’t have to be around to shoot this so-so film for too long.

Back to this film, Jones plays a doctor who transfers the brainwaves of the dead Reynolds into the

TONY PINTO psychotic Jericho/Costner. Apparently the dead spy knows the whereabouts of a national security threat the CIA needs to find. In a very simple movie twist, Costner doesn’t remember the one thing they need him to remember. Did they do this entirely dumb brainwave transfer for nothing?

The rest of the film’s plot is even more ridiculous thanks to director Ariel Vromen and writers Douglas Cook and David Weisberg. There have been some out of this world plots before, but “Criminal” takes it to a whole different level.

With so many stars, many people will see this as a fluffy action picture that is meant for casual viewing. This is not even a decent fluffy action piece, so if your who want the next great action film you’ll need to look a lot harder because this film is just the next so-so action movie to come along. From its wacky premise to it’s up and down acting, this is a watchable film that you shouldn’t go out of your way to see. If you happen to see it while flipping channels late at night, it might be worth your time.

Tony Pinto’s grade: D

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS THIS WEEK The Center programs

Barn to be Wild pottery party

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The Children’s Farm in Palos Park will hold a Barn to Be Wild pottery party benefit on Monday, April 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visitors will make clay pigs with Center Executive Dave Sanders, shown at last year’s event. Meet at the pavilion of the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. $15 per person and all funds go to the Barn To Be Wild fundraiser, which benefits the mission of The Center. Advance registration is required, call 361-3650.

Art instructor Heather Young will host an all-ages pottery party. Go on a farm tour, roast marshmallows over a bonfire, learn to sculpt tiny farm animals and tiny flowerpots out of clay. The sculptures will be on display and ready to pick up at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts Little Art Show on May 22, from 2 to 5 p.m.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): You believe the sun will rise even in the dead of night. In the week ahead you will have faith in your partner, your lover, or your friends even when a relationship is unpredictable or temporarily seems to be out of steam.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make your way like a famous mild mannered reporter in the week ahead. People may be more impressed with your demonstration of perfect courtesy and attention to duty than your sparkling social skills.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Wishes may not be granted if you take people and things for granted. To appear tolerant and agreeable you might let someone get away with much too much in the week ahead.

Be miserly with the benefit of the doubt.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Join forces with others for the best results. In the upcoming week when you have a major task to perform call on a friend to get the show on the road. Someone else may have the willpower and aplomb make ideas a reality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ve heard about the leopard and his spots. Those spots seldom change, so don’t try to change him. Someone you know might act impulsively this week and clash with your preconceived notions of what is proper.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be blessed by having the biggest plate at the salad bar of life.

In the week ahead you can enjoy the fruits of your labors as well as the appreciation other kindhearted

individuals. Avoid making extravagant gestures.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Too many restrictions can lead to rebellion. In the week ahead you may be riled up by restless need for a more exciting social life. Major accomplishments are possible if you have the wisdom to ignore passing distractions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Try to work within the parameters and color inside the lines. A flamboyant style will not help you get ahead this week.

Roll up your shirt sleeves and finish up whatever you start. Casual comments could be criticized.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Set your personal bar as high as possible and exceed the expectations of others. By pleasing yourself first you may bring pleasure for others in the week ahead. Accept your mistakes and vow to do better next time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The achievement of your ambitions requires hard work and persistence. A quick fix can cause more damage than good. If it seems that a change is needed in the week ahead take your time to consider all angles.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Impulsive purchases appeal to packrats. In the week ahead you might be attracted to unique things that quickly lose your interest. Loved ones can remind you that you are immersed in too much of a good thing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are filled with sincerity and want to offer assurances. Be aware that even if you have the best of intentions that something could change the situation in the week to come. Don’t get stuck making a promise you can’t honor.

• Womantalk Coffee Hour Tuesday, April 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m. women’s discussion group, led

by Mary Ann Grzych, focusing on the month’s readings in Sarah Ban Breathnach’s Simple Abundance, or any other inspirational resources that ladies would like to bring to share. The focus of Womantalk is on learning to live authentically, joyfully, simply, and gratefully. Call 708-361-3650 to say you will be coming. The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

• Mommy and Me Art Class Wednesday, April 27, 10 – 11 a.m. Art Instructor Karen Signore invites mothers with children ages 3-6 to create a springinspired painting using acrylic paint and buttons to make an image of a budding tree. Choose from our large selection of buttons to embellish your colorful painting. $10 per person. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Registration is required, call 708361-3650.

• Weaving Class Wednesday, April 27, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Weaving instructor Nettie Botts teaches a new six-week weaving class for beginners to learn the basics of weaving by creating a sampler and then designing and completing a project of their choice. Returning students create more elaborate weavings with Nettie’s guidance and instruction.

The class fee for this class is $95 plus a $10 materials fee for new weavers. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Registration is required, call 361-3650.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Speed Gaming & Night After Prom - 7:30 p.m. to midnight this Friday at the Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. This night will be filled with games played at high speed. High School students are invited to The Bridge Teen Center after Prom is

over, because they will be extending their hours until midnight. Free food will be provided by Meijer.

• Handyman Series: Build a Picnic Table - 4 to 6 p.m. April 19 and 26. You don’t need previous experience. An experienced carpenter will guide you through the process of making a picnic table that will be used at The Bridge.

• Soul Cafe: What to Say Without Saying It - 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

April 26 and May 3. Learn how we can be more intentional about our attitude, body language, and confidence level.

• Clay Art - 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 27 and 28. Create a piece of clay art that you can hang on the wall or turn into jewelry.

• Exams Study Plan - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 27. Learn how to organize your thoughts and information with easy study plan techniques.

• Art Studio: Drawing Club - 4 to 6 p.m. April 21. Use the new Art Studio, at The Bridge Teen Center, to work on your latest art piece. Several different mediums and tools are provided including charcoal, colored pencils, oil pastels, paints, and more. Meet other artists who share your passions and get some new inspiration for your next piece.

• Culinary: Hawaiian Grilled Cheese - 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 28.

Learn how to make grilled cheese with a twist.

• Bean Bag Tournament - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 29. Participate in a bean bag tournament and blindfolded competitions.

Rock band Lloyd Gross will play a live set and free food will be provided by Chick-fil-a.

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more, call 532-0500.

UPCOMING Encore Concert Band ‘MAY-hem’ free concert

The Encore Concert Band continues its 17th concert season with “MAY-hem” on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m., at Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone Way in

Mokena.

This free concert will feature selections such as Festive Overture, Fiddler on the Roof Symphonic Dances, Fantasy on a Gaelic Hymnsong, North by Northwest Overture, and many other selections. For more, and the complete concert schedule, visit encoreband.org.

Now in its 17th season, the band developed a loyal following in the south suburbs. Band members range in age from high school students to adults. Musicians interested in joining can sit in with the band at a weekly rehearsal on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at Mokena Junior High School.

For information to schedule a concert in your area or join the band, call Rachel Ozark at 4377051, e-mail info@encoreband. org, or visit the website at encoreband.org.

Tinley Park Community Band free spring concert

The Tinley Park Community Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, presents their annual free Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m., in the Art Beckmann Performing Arts Center at Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. (enter door No. 3) Music includes compositions by Gustav Holst and Percy Grainger.

Selections include Holst’s First Suite in E for Military Band and Moorside March. Grainger compositions include Themes from Green Bushes, Faeroe Island Dance and British Waterside.

Formed in 1987, the Concert Band takes in members from all over the region. Musicians age 14 and older are invited to join.

There are no auditions or residency requirements. Rehearsals are held on Mondays, from 7 to 9 p.m., at McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park.

For more information, visit the website at tinleyband.org. E-mail: tinleyband@gmail.com Phone: 620-7701; Facebook: facebook. com/tinleyband.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Shepard stages ‘Shrek the Musical’ this weekend

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Shepard High School will present “Shrek the Musical” today (Thursday) and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students. Shepard is located at 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights.

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

The secret to making creamy mashed potatoes

By Wolfgang Puck “What’s the secret...?”

Those words begin so many of the questions people ask me in my restaurants, or when they meet me in public. It sometimes feels to me as if everyone believes there’s some special storehouse of magical knowledge locked away somewhere, and only professional chefs have the key.

To tell you the truth, there really are “secrets” that chefs know.

But it’s not necessarily because they have been initiated into a magical society, like some sort of culinary version of Hogwarts from the Harry Potter stories.

Over the many years all of us who make our livings in the kitchen spend preparing thousands upon thousands of meals every year, we simply learn what works best to transform food into something amazing: commonly available ingredients that, alone or in combination, can brighten or deepen flavor; cooking techniques that amplify taste, texture or color; and even special tools that make cooking easier and the results better.

Real magic starts to happen when two or more secrets, often very simple ones, join together.

That’s certainly the case in the following recipe for my version of one of the most popular side dishes there is: mashed potatoes.

The secrets begin with the potatoes themselves. Though you can make mashed potatoes with ordinary russets, I love to use the now widely available Yukon Gold variety for their naturally rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture.

Next comes the way I cook them. While I cut them into relatively even pieces that will cook through in the same time, those pieces aren’t too small because they’d absorb more water. Who wants watery potatoes? For that same reason, after they’re just tender enough to pierce easily, I immediately drain them and return them to the pan to dry out over low heat for a few minutes.

Then comes the mashing itself, and my big secret here is that I don’t mash them — I rice them.

A ricer is a simple, inexpensive tool that looks a little like a giant nutcracker. I press the soft potatoes — and the whole garlic cloves I cook with them for more flavor — through tiny holes that turn the potatoes into tiny rice-like particles. However, if you don’t have a ricer you can use a handheld masher.

The final trick won’t surprise you at all: I enrich the puree with cream and butter. Sure, you could use milk, buttermilk or even nonfat milk, and they’ll still taste delicious. But every once in a while, your dietary needs allowing, maybe you can spend a few calories on a great yet simple feat of culinary sorcery.

Garnish the potatoes with chives just before serving.

CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES Serves 4 • 1 3/4 pounds (875 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into halves or quarters • Kosher salt • 3 large cloves garlic, peeled • 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream • Pinch nutmeg • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks, at room temperature • Freshly ground black pepper • Chopped fresh chives or Italian parsley, for garnish Put the potatoes in a large saucepan. Add just enough cold water

to cover them and season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Add the garlic and partially cover the pan. Cook until the potatoes are just tender when pierced with a wooden pick or the tip of a small, sharp knife, about 25 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander. Return them to the same pan. Place the pan over medium-low heat, partially cover, and leave until any excess water evaporates and the potatoes are dry, shaking the pan or stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes.

Bring the cream to a simmer in a heavy small saucepan. Meanwhile, working in batches, rice the potatoes and garlic back into the same pan you cooked them in. (Or use a hand-held masher, mashing the potatoes and garlic in the pan.)

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Add the nutmeg to the potatoes.

Place the pan over low heat. A little at a time, stir in the hot cream and about half of the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.

Put the remaining butter in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, watching carefully to avoid burning, until it turns a nutbrown, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, transfer the potatoes to a heated serving bowl and make ridges in the surface with the moistened bowl of a serving spoon. Drizzle the surface of the potatoes with the brown butter, garnish with chives and serve immediately.

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