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Closing of Carson’s concerns local mayors

By Joe Boyle Two local mayors are having to come to terms with the fact that Carson’s, the onetime iconic retail giant, will be closing by the end of the summer.

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton knew that the parent company, Bon-Ton Stores, filed for bankruptcy protection in February. However, he believed that because the new Carson’s at 9700 S. Western Ave. was making money, a deal could be arranged to keep that store open.

“Yes, they have informed me that they were closing,” Sexton said after

getting the word officially last week.

“The owners (Lormax Stern Development Company) thought they could stay open despite the bankruptcy because they have been a profitable store. But the judge ruled no.”

A bankruptcy judge on April 18 approved the sale of Bon-Ton’s assets, which includes Carson’s, to two liquidation firms after the retailer could not find someone to keep the department store open.

But Sexton is confident that while Carson’s departure is a crucial blow to the development of the new outdoor Plaza,

another store will take its place.

“With that said, I have talked to the owners at Lormax and they have told me that they have several offers to take their place,” Sexton said. “Our Carson’s had done very well. But this is more of a corporate thing.”

However, Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar said he was stunned after hearing about the closing of Carson’s, an anchor store at the Chicago Ridge Mall for years.

“It is unbelievable,” Tokar said Friday after receiving the news. “It doesn’t make sense. I was talking to the owners a while ago and they were telling me that

Photo by Joe Boyle

The parking lot for Carson’s in Evergreen Park is full Friday afternoon as customers shop for discounted items after it was announced the store will close this summer.

they had a great Christmas. They were very happy and confident. That’s why this is so unbelievable. There is nothing we can do about it.”

At this early stage, Tokar said he has no idea who can fill the large department

store that provided an anchor at the south end of the mall. Sears is located at the north end of the mall, “I thought, to tell you the truth, that See CARSON’S, Page 9

EVERGREEN PARK STATE OF THE VILLAGE

Sexton: We need to support all of our businesses

By Sharon L. Filkins

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Toyota Park in Bridgeview will be renamed SeatGeek Stadium starting in 2019 under terms of a naming rights agreement.

High-tech sponsor to rename Toyota Park SeatGeek Stadium will be the new name of Bridgeview venue

By Steve Metsch and Ray Hanania By unanimous vote, the Bridgeview Village Board has approved a partnership that will bring a new name for what’s long been called Toyota Park.

SeatGeek and the village have agreed on naming the popular soccer and concert venue SeatGeek Stadium after the current Chicago Fire pro soccer season concludes.

Terms of the agreement were not released, but this is the first naming agreement for SeatGeek, which was founded in 2009.

“Chicago is an incredible city for live events, and we look forward to welcoming locals and visitors to SeatGeek Stadium,” SeatGeek co-founder Russ D’Souza said.

SeatGeek is a ticket resale site for sporting events, concerts and the theater.

Tickets are either in the secondary market — tickets being re-sold — or from primary markets. SeatGeek is also the primary ticket holder for all of the Major League Soccer teams, making it a

STADIUM IS A GOOD INVESTMENT: Bridgeview’s

stadium is an investment in our future, writes columnist Ray Hanania. Page 6

perfect fit with the Chicago Fire.

Toyota Park opened in 2006 and its 10-year naming agreement with Toyota ended in 2016. SeatGeek will have brand identity throughout the stadium.

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From major league sporting events to Jennifer Lopez, stadium has proud history

By Steve Metsch Bridgeview’s Toyota Park — which will be renamed SeatGeek Stadium starting in 2019 — has been home to some historic and memorable events since it opened in June 2006.

First and foremost, it’s been home to the Chicago Fire, a member of Major League Soccer. Several years ago, the Chicago Red Stars, a women’s pro soccer team, began calling Bridgeview its home.

It formerly was home to the Chicago Bliss of the Legends Football League, and the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse.

But it is soccer that has had the largest impact in the sports world at Toyota Park, located at 71st Street and Harlem Avenue. The Fire won 12 games, lost only two, and tied three at Toyota Park last season.

Toyota Park has hosted high school and college soccer games, rugby games, and several international soccer games.

In 2008, the United States men’s soccer team beat Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 in a 2010 World Cup qualification game. In 2010, the

During his opening remarks of the “State of the Village” address on April 18, Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton declared that the village is “alive and well.”

Sexton told the 70 business leaders and residents at Barraco’s Pizza for the event, sponsored by the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce, that the prospects for Evergreen Park are promising.

The audience welcomed Sexton with a round of applause as he was introduced by Laura Shallow, a board member.

In her introductory remarks, Shallow reminded the audience that Sexton has served as mayor of the village since 2001 after holding the positions of village clerk, trustee and chair of the United Homeowners organization. Sexton also was recently named “Citizen of the Year” by the chamber.

Sexton lauded the continued growth and success of the business community, including the progress of the new Evergreen Park Plaza at 95th and Western. (At the time of his speech, the closing of all Carson’s stores had not yet been announced. That news came later in the evening).

He related that 14 of the 30 stores planned for the new Plaza are open.

“Whole Foods and Bath and Body Works are expected to open in January and Burlington is planning to open in the site originally planned for Dick’s Sporting Goods. Dick’s was not a believer.

They didn’t believe in our community and went elsewhere,” he said.

Other businesses he mentioned that are currently or will be part of the new Plaza development are DSW, TJ-Maxx, Starbucks, Ross and Planet Fitness.

“We also have Menard’s and Meijer’s in our village,” Sexton added. “But we can’t just tout the See EVERGREEN, Page 9

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Jennifer Lopez performed in concert at Toyota Park in 2014.

U.S. women’s soccer team beat Italy 1-0 in a qualifying game for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. And in 2016, Mexico edged Panama, 1-0, in a “friendly” that See HISTORY, Page 9

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Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton (right) shakes hands with resident John Dahlke following his “State of the Village” address that was sponsored by the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce.

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Retail theft

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The Evergreen Park Community High School administration and local law enforcement officials conducted a random drug search throughout the EPCHS campus on April 17 using drug-sniffing canines. The Board of Education adopted this policy in an effort to maintain a safe, drugfree educational environment. Principal Bill Sanderson stated, “This is a pro-active attempt to maintain a drug-free atmosphere for the entire educational community.” Taking part were (from left) Deputy William Scanlon and Maja (Cook County), Officer Scott Mitchell and Doger (Oak Lawn), Officer Kyle Haslam and Django (Palos Hills), Officer Chris Sherwin and Max (Naperville), Officer Mike Vallejo and Ranger (Cook County), and Officer Scott Petersen and Edo (Oak Lawn). Not pictured is Officer Paul Riley, positive find coordinator.

Property owners must pay delinquent taxes to avoid sale Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas urged 39,100 property owners to pay their delinquent bills immediately to prevent their unpaid taxes from being offered for auction at the annual tax sale that starts Friday, May 4.

About 16,000 owners may be unaware of the tax sale because the U.S. Postal Service has returned their bills and subsequent notices.

“For most of us, our home is our biggest investment,” Pappas said. “Don’t risk losing it for an unpaid bill.”

Pappas’ warning was for owners of homes, businesses and land with unpaid bills for Tax Year 2016 (originally due in 2017).

Residents who would like to see if their property taxes are delinquent, go to cookcountytreasurer.com and select “Avoid the Tax Sale.”

To ensure that payments are recorded before the tax sale begins, property owners can pay at cookcountytreasurer.com by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 30.

Residents can also pay in person with cash, certified check, cashier’s check or money order.

Personal checks are not accepted.

After a tax sale, to prevent losing title to their property, owners must repay the delinquent taxes, penalties and fees at the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

‘FUNDrive’ camp to be held at Brother Rice High School The Brother Rice Edmund Rice Camp will sponsor a Savers FUNDrive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28 in the north parking lot of the school, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago.

Donated clothes, toys and household items will be accepted and will support the Edmund Rice Camp, an initiative that provides summer camp experience for local grade school children.

Jaffar Aranki, 30, of the 9000 block of South McVicker Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft on April 16 in connection with a March 27 incident at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said Aranki was seen leaving the store on that date with a $199 toaster oven that he did not pay for. He allegedly fled from store security officers, but following an investigation, was apprehended at his home on April 16. He is due in court on June 1.

Aggravated battery Shannon Williamson, 29, of the 7300 block of South Paulina Street, Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery, a felony, following an altercation with a security guard at the Charlotte Russe store in Chicago Ridge Mall at 12:39 p.m. April 13. Police said they were called to the scene after Williamson allegedly left the store with three pairs of shorts worth $75 in her purse. She then pepper-sprayed the security guard who confronted her, police said.

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Luis Reyes, 23, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon following a traffic stop at 8:33 p.m.April 17 in the 3400 block of West 94th Street.

Police said Reyes had a taser in his vehicle. He was also cited for disobeying a stop sign.

• Katrina Pitts, 38, and Mary King, 60, both of Chicago, were charged with felony retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 2:23 p.m. April 11. Police said they took eight cans of infant formula, hair gel and diapers worth $123.23 in total. The charges were upgraded to felonies because of their “extensive criminal history,” police said.

• Ieshie Hall, 29, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after allegedly stealing a $900 cellphone from Sam’s Club, 9400 S. Western Ave., at 12:36 p.m.

April 9. Police said a companion, Jamie Fairley, 29, of Chicago, was charged with criminal damage to property for cutting the security line connected to the phone, causing damage worth $300.

• Alan Herman, 28, of Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 5:59 p.m. April 15. Police said he took two items of clothing worth $27.88 in total.

Outstanding warrant Kenneth Poindexter, 41, of the 9300 block of South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for retail theft after he turned himself in to Chicago Ridge police at 8:50 p.m. April 18. Police said he is due in court on May 1.

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Police said they noticed suspicious activity in the vehicle parked on the street, with Pennington and another man inside. They said the men tried to hide when they saw police coming. After officers asked them about a strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle, Pennington turned over more than 30 grams of the drug. He is due in court on June 1.

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James Hummel, 54, of the 5200 block of South Millard Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 10:53 p.m. April 18 in the 11100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he registered a .219 bloodalcohol content on a breath test.

He was also cited for driving without valid registration. He is due in court on May 25.

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• Mohammed Shaker, 20, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 9:29 p.m. on April 17 following a traffic stop on the block where he lives. He was also cited for driving with expired registration and no headlights. He is due in court on May 4.

• Brittany Sanchez, 26, of the 18300 block of Myrtle Court, Lansing, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 6:51 p.m. April 17 in the 9100 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance and suspended registration. She is due in court on June 1.

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• Kendal Scuefield, 24, of the 1600 block of Carolina Drive, Sauk Village, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:07 p.m. April 18 in the 10700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and speeding.

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Police said he was carrying .2 grams of heroin and an empty bag with drug residue. He was also cited for two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance and having an obstructed windshield.

• Nicole Lowery, 30, and Joseph Lupima, 25, both of Tinley Park, were charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 6:04 p.m. April 18 in the 4000 block of Southwest Highway. Police said Lowery was carrying two hydrocodone pills and .2 grams of heroin. She also had 20 used syringes and five glass pipes, a burned spoon and drug cooking device, and several other items related to drug use, police said.

Lupima had .3 grams of heroin, syringes and assorted items relating to drug use, according to police reports. They both were cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

DUI charge Christopher Maddox, 31, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 2400 block of West 95th Street. Police said he stopped at a red light and remained there when the lights changed several times.

Criminal trespassing Robert Gilmore, 45, of Munster, Ind., was charged with criminal trespassing to a motor vehicle following a traffic stop at 2:02 p.m. April 14 in the 3300 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was driving a Hertz rental car that had been reported stolen in Bourbonnais. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license and no insurance.

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Anthony J. Hamilton, 42, of the 6500 block of South Fairfield Avenue, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walgreens, 7945 W. 95th St., at 1:03 a.m. last Thursday. Police said Hamilton was found with merchandise worth more than $350, mainly women’s hygiene products, hidden in his clothing. Police determined that he also had an outstanding warrant from DuPage County for retail theft. Police said when he was being taken into custody, he pulled a razor blade from his pocket and threatened to slit his wrists, threatened officers, and broke a foot pedal off a wheelchair he was placed in. Hamilton was also cited for criminal damage and trespassing. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center and then Cermak Hospital for psychiatric evaluation.

Outstanding warrant Ivetta Santiago, 55, of the 5100 block of West 64th Place, Chicago, was arrested in Bedford Park on an outstanding Hickory Hills warrant at 7:07 p.m. April 19. Police said the warrant was for driving with a suspended license.

She is due in court on May 15.

Suspended license • Favius T. Humes, 26, of Rantoul, Ill., was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8 a.m. Monday in the 9000 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and no front registration plate. He is due in court on June 1.

• Leilani Benz-Gondinez, 21, of the 5200 block of West 107th Street, Palos Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:29 a.m. Friday at 87th Street and Kean Avenue. Police said she was also cited for speeding 50 mph in a 30-mph zone. She is due in court on May 15.

• Jahiel R. Martinez, 24, of the 6800 block of South Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:53 p.m. Friday in the 8200 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding 55 mph in a 35-mph zone. He is due in court on May 15.

Drug paraphernalia Franklin Buttron, 32, of the 9800 block of South 78th Avenue, Hickory Hills, was issued two local ordinance violations for possession of drug paraphernalia after police found him asleep in McDonald’s parking lot, 7620 W. 95th St., at 7:16 p.m. April 18.

Police said he appeared lethargic

and confused, and pipes used to smoke cannabis and crack were found in the car. He is due at a hearing in Hickory Hills City Hall on June 5.

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Suspended license Joshua A. Miller, 27, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:02 p.m. April 16 in the 6300 block of West 93rd Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and disobeying a stop sign.

He is due in court on May 18.

Car vandalism A 54-year-old Oak Lawn woman reported two incidents of vandalism to her vehicle on April 17. She said the first incident, in which the driver’s side of her car was “keyed,” or scratched, occurred between 6 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. April 14 while her car was parked outside Dunkin’ Donuts, 8723 S. Ridgeland Ave., while she was working there. She contacted police after she found similar damage done to other areas of her car while it was parked outside her home in the 9100 block of South Nashville Avenue on April 17.

Battery off nse Kimberly Wilson, 54, of Oak Lawn, was charged with battery following an incident that occurred in the McDonald’s parking lot at 10549 S. Cicero Ave. at 8:51 p.m. April 15. Police said the 25-year-old female victim told them she was throwing trash out in the garbage can in the restaurant’s drive-through lane, when Wilson approached and began yelling and making racial remarks, accusing her of taking too much time. She also allegedly spit in the woman’s face before driving away. Police arrested her at her house, where she was also cited for disorderly conduct. She is due in court on June 4.

Drug charges • Two men were charged with possession of a controlled substance after police reported seeing them conduct a drug transaction in the parking lot of Mariano’s, 11000 S. Cicero Ave., at 8:31 p.m. April 16. Police said Robert Nicholas Peterka, 20, of Alsip, got into a car driven by Robert P. List, 44, of Tinley Park, and sold him five Adderall pills for $50.

They said List was also carrying several edible cannabis gummy candies, cannabis and pipes used to smoke it. Several other Adderall and Xanax tablets were also found in Peterka’s vehicle, police said. Peterka was also charged with delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a fraudulent identification card because he reportedly had a fake Michigan driver’s license. He was also charged with possession of 30 to 100 grams of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. They both were held for bond hearings.

• Christopher L. Firkins, 46, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after police conducted a well-being check on another person who lived at his home on 54th Avenue at 3:36 a.m. April 15. Police said they took him into custody after finding that he was wanted on a DuPage County warrant and was charged with drug possession because he was carrying several Alprazolam pills without a prescription. He was held for a bond hearing later the same day.

DUI charge Barbara A. Mikos, 23, of Burbank, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic crash at 1:57 a.m.

April 16 at Southwest Highway and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said her vehicle struck a pole.

They said she registered .145 blood-alcohol count on a breath test and was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, and damage to village property. She is due in court on May 11.

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• Emily Korolis, 39, of Orland Park, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 8:30 a.m. last Thursday in the 7800 block of West 111th Street. Police said she was also cited for unlawful use of a cellphone while driving. She is due in court on May 10.

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911 center takes over dispatch services for Alsip

By Dermot Connolly

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Retired Chicago Christian High School Principal William Buikema, with his son, Bill, looking on, is greeted by one of many people who recognized him at the high school’s 100th anniversary celebration held Friday.

Chicago Christian HS alumni celebrate 100 years of memories

By Dermot Connolly When Chicago Christian High School opened in 1918, World War I was still going on, and women in the United States did not even have the right to vote.

The high school itself, which welcomed nearly 1,400 people to its Century Celebration on Friday at the Tinley Park Civic Center, came a long way, too.

In its early years, it moved a couple of times around Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood since first opening at 72nd Place and Loomis Avenue. Then, in 1963, the school moved from 71st and May Street to its current location, at 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights.

Among those celebrating on Friday was William Buikema Sr., 89, a 1946 graduate of the school who went on to have a 30-year career on the faculty there, starting in 1953 as a teacher. He was principal for 24 years, until his retirement in 1983.

He is the patriarch of three generations of his family who attended the school, and a fourth might be on the way.

“This is fantastic, and really a meaningful event for us. It is a great night to be able to attend,” said Buikema, who was accompanied by his wife, Gertrude, and five children, Bill, Jan, Rob, Mary and Tim. All five of them graduated from Chicago Christian, as did six of his 17 grandchildren.

Kevin Buikema, one of his grandchildren, said his own son is now in fifth grade at Southwest Christian School in Oak Lawn, which is affiliated with Chicago Christian, and he might follow in his family’s footsteps.

“It was interesting going to school where my grandfather had been principal and was so well-known,” said Kevin, agreeing that his resemblance to his grandfather didn’t hurt.

Buikema was obviously wellliked at the school, judging by all the people who came over to say hello during the reception before dinner.

“It was really special that I could be principal of the school that I attended. All five of our children graduated while I was principal, too,” he said.

“It was a wonderful school to attend and I really felt strongly that my children deserved to have that experience too,” he added.

He was not the only person there who felt the same way.

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The Oak Lawn 911 Center officially took over emergency dispatch service for the village of Alsip on Tuesday, center director Diana Tousignant announced at the village board meeting the same day.

The board had approved an intergovernmental agreement with Alsip to do so last October. The 911 center in Oak Lawn also handles emergency calls for Evergreen Park, Burbank, Bridgeview, Bedford Park and Central Stickney.

Tousignant said the move was due to a new Illinois law requiring communities with populations of 25,000 or less to consolidate emergency services.

She said that some Alsip 911 staff are now working in the Oak Lawn headquarters.

Village Manager Larry Deetjen noted that the agreement will result in cost-savings for all departments involved because the cost is being spread among them.

The agreement also requires Alsip arrestees unable to post bond immediately to be housed in the Oak Lawn Police Department holding cells at a cost to Alsip of $100 per night.

“Most communities have holding cells, but because of the con-

solidation, they have had to cut staff,” explained Police Chief Randy Palmer. He said Bridgeview also houses prisoners in Oak Lawn cells.

Palmer and Tousignant said that often in smaller municipalities, 911 staff have had to supervise prisoners, provide matron duties and other tasks beyond a 911 dispatcher’s job.

Responding to questions from Trustee Bob Streit (3rd), Palmer said Alsip had 216 prisoners in 2016, and 197 for 2017. Because there is a trend toward issuing I-bonds, or personal recognizance bonds not requiring arrestees to post bond, Palmer forecasts 150 to 160 prisoners from Alsip in 2018.

He said the Oak Lawn Police Department has sufficient space with its 14 cells, including six each for men and women, a larger holding cell and a “drunk tank” for disruptive prisoners.

Palmer also said he felt the $100 charged to Alsip per person was sufficient, considering that the village is contributing to the cost of the 911 center.

“We should be all right for a while,” he said, noting that Oak Lawn can send prisoners to Cook County Jail if there ever were a mass arrest requiring more space.

In other business, after considerable discussion, the board voted

3-2 to approve an agreement allowing Mobilitie, a telecommunications infrastructure company, to install equipment on a telephone pole on Southwest Highway south at 95th Street.

Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) asked why the agreement, unlike others the village signed, included no requirement that people doing the work be paid prevailing wages.

Attorney Paul O’Grady explained that a newly enacted state law now allows telecommunication companies from installing antennae and other equipment on poles without oversight from local communities, even home-rule communities like Oak Lawn.

“We’ve lost a lot of control over what companies can put on poles,” said O’Grady.

Deetjen blamed the new law on lobbyists and promised to discuss the concerns with Mobilitie officials and lawmakers in Springfield this week.

Desmond and Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) voted against the agreement, saying it was pointless without local control. Streit and Trustee Tom Phelan (6th) voted in favor of it, and Mayor Sandra Bury cast the deciding yes vote because Trustees Terry Vorderer (4th) and Bud Stalker (5th) were absent.

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Chicago Christian High School seniors Tracey Sneed (second from right), of Palos Hills, and Niara Foster (right), of Chicago, explain a research project they did on pollution during the 100th anniversary celebration for the school held Friday at the Tinley Park Convention Center.

graduated in 1959, said their four children also are alumni.

During the punch reception before the dinner, alumni wandered down “Memory Lane,” looking at tables full of memorabilia, including old school newspapers and yearbooks to uniforms and photos. Alumni were invited to take family photos in front of murals of the facades of the school, when it was on May Street and at its current Palos Heights location Also on display was artwork of current students, which fascinated 1976 graduate Debbie Davids, who lives in Palos Park.

She was there with her husband, Bill, a 1973 graduate.

“I actually met my husband at Chicago Christian. It’s really fun to look at all the displays, and think of the fun we had,” she said.

Current seniors Tracey Sneed, of Palos Hills, and Niara Foster, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, also amazed attendees with their independent research project on display, in which they tested particulate matter in the air outside Union Station in Chicago. The students had to write their own computer program and fashion some of the tools needed for the project.

“I haven’t been to any other school so I am used to it, but it is great to be part of a school with such a long history,” said Sneed.

The Chicago Christian High School jazz band and choir, as well as the kindergarten through fifth grade choir from Southwest Chicago Christian Schools in Oak Lawn and Tinley Park entertained the crowds during the reception. And the Rev. Joseph Huizenga, a 1996 graduate and

now pastor of Roseland Christian Ministries, gave a blessing before the meal. After dinner, the program included several guest speakers, skits, and video presentations highlighting the rich history of the school. The evening concluded with an “alumni and friends” choir singing a few songs reflecting the mission of Chicago Christian High School before Henry Doorn Jr., superintendent of Chicago Southwest Christian Schools, gave his closing remarks.

Everything was decorated in purple and maize, the school colors, in the banquet hall, from the tablecloths and balloons down to the bowls of M&Ms for people to snack on.

“It is a stitch to come back and see all this. I wouldn’t have missed it,” said Bill Vander Weit, a 1970 graduate now living in Champaign who was there with his best friend and classmate, Ken Agen, of Palos Heights.

They said they were friends since second grade when they lived in Evergreen Park.

“We need more from our years here,” said Agen, as he looked through the memorabilia.

Marty and Laurie Douma, 1962 graduates of the school, described themselves as high school sweethearts. They both took buses from the Roseland neighborhood to Chicago Christian when it was on May Street.

“Look, there are the type of band uniforms we wore,” said Laurie, thrilled to find them on display. “I played baritone and she played trumpet,” said Marty.

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Diana Burban, an English and journalism teacher at Mother McAuley High School, has won the 2018 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago (SPAC) and McCormick Foundation Fellowship Award.

Burban, a Palos Hills resident, is a 1999 graduate of Mother McAuley. The award was announced on March 8 at the 27th annual scholastic journalism conference at Roosevelt University. Linda Jones, the assistant professor of journalism at Roosevelt University, presented the awards.

The annual honor awards one Chicago journalism teacher $1,500 to attend a summer conference. Burban plans to attend the annual Journalism Education Advisors Institute in Las Vegas.

Burban received a bachelor of science degree from Bradley University in Peoria and a master of arts degree from St. Xavier University in Chicago.

She is a faculty advisor for the award-winning Inscape yearbook at Mother McAuley. Burban also serves as the Quill and Scroll moderator at McAuley.

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Diana Burban, a Mother McAuley High School English and journalism teacher, received the Scholastic Press Association of Chicago (SPAC) and McCormick Foundation Fellowship Award.

She is also the faculty advisor for the Inscape yearbook at McAuley.

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Rides, entertainment headline Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest Unlimited carnival rides and entertainment for kids and adults will be offered beginning Friday, May 25 at the Gaelic Park Irish Fest, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest.

Online discounts include a four-day pass for $28 when purchased by May 24. Residents can order online by Sunday, April 29 for an additional 10 percent discount. The weekend activities and

events will include a petting zoo, horse exhibitions and a stage dedicated to the youngsters.

The leprechaun stage will include magic acts and face painters.

The admission price includes all the entertainment, unlimited carnival rides, parking, Irish step dancing competition, and various Irish exhibitions. The festival hours are from 4 to 11 p.m.

Kids and adults had fun on the slides at last year’s Irish Fest at Gaelic Park. The slides and other carnival rides will be featured at Gaelic Park over Memorial Day weekend.

Friday, May 25; 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 26; 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday, May 27 (Mass at 11:30 a.m.); and Monday, May 28, Memorial Day, from 1 to 8 p.m. Daily admission is $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors and kids ages 4 to 12.

The indoor/outdoor festival will feature over 40 acts including Emmet Cahill, James Kilbane, The Fitzgeralds, The Gothard Sisters, Maggie Speaks,

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Large crowds attend the numerous concerts that will be held at the upcoming Irish Fest at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest.

American English, Pigeon Kings, Backwest Music, Sophie & Fiachra, Turas, Rory Makem, and Sean Wilson and Tony Mac. The Performing Arts stage in the main building in the Celtic Room on the second floor includes one-act Irish plays.

For further information and additional online price discounts, visit the website at www.chicagogaelicparkirishfest.org or call (708) 687-9323.

Carnival rides will be featured at the four-day Irish Fest at Gaelic Park over the Memorial Day weekend.

Palos Hills Friendship Fest to be held at Moraine again this summer

By Kelly White Summer season is just around the corner, and staff members at Moraine Valley Community College report to be looking forward to this year’s Palos Hills Friendship Festival for the 36th year on the college campus.

“Moraine Valley is proud to make its grounds available to the city year after year for the Friendship Festival,” said Clare Briner, director of marketing and communications at Moraine Valley. “The college is a hub for the community so it’s a natural place to hold such a fun, family-orientated event. We look forward to welcoming Palos Hills residents, their friends and neighbors to our campus this July.”

Palos Hills city officials requested per-

mission from the college during the college’s monthly board meeting in February to hold the annual summer festival back on the grounds of the Moraine Valley triangle property, located at 107th Street and 86th Avenue in Palos Hills, the area adjacent to 86th Avenue on the college campus. The festival will be held this year from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15.

Moraine Valley board members reported at a Moraine Valley monthly board meeting to be happy to be holding the event on campus each summer season.

The event began in 1982.

“Over the years, the great success of this event was due to its location on the Moraine Valley campus which allows us to provide a huge area for many activities and of course a carnival,” said Palos

Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett. “With over 3,000 parking spaces adjacent to the fest grounds, families attending this weekend event find it very convenient to come and go. The grounds also allow us to have our closing fireworks show on Sunday nights. We are very appreciative of MVCC in their cooperation with the city over all these years in providing us the opportunity to bring our annual family fest to the community. Most importantly it allows us to make this event one of the last free festivals in the area.”

“Moraine Valley provides ample space for not only the rides, entertainment, and vendors, but it provides ample, convenient parking,” said Kristin Violante, commissioner for the Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department. “Moraine Valley is a staple in Palos Hills. To be

able to have a cooperative relationship with Moraine and provide a large festival experience for not only residents, but visitors, is something we are proud of. We could not do it without Moraine Valley.”

The city requested permission early to begin the planning process. Honoring the same Intergovernmental agreement of the Palos Hills Friendship Festival from 2017, the city will provide Moraine Valley within 90 days of the start date of the festival the necessary proof of insurance, with a certificate naming the college as fully insured. The city will also be responsible for all security at the event.

The festival provides the community a way to connect with family and friends over the summer for food, entertainment

and fun. The festival attracts about 8,000 people each year, according to Violante.

“I would say the fireworks bring in a lot of people to the festival,” Violante said. “Luckily the weather has cooperated with us over the last couple of years, which has helped the attendance. The city also does not charge anything for parking or admission. This is something that is very important to Mayor Bennett.”

The fireworks display on Sunday, July 15 will be provided by Arc Pyrotechnics Inc. This is the city’s second year using this company.

In addition to the fireworks display, the festival offers a lot of free kids entertainment each day, along with live adult bands in the beer garden. Entertainment and bands are still in the planning process, according to city officials.

Palos Hills to plant trees in city-wide effort

By Joe Boyle Palos Hills officials, public works employees and residents will have an opportunity to do their part to make the city become a little greener.

A ceremony will take place at 8 a.m.

Saturday, April 28 at Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, for the first official tree planting event.

City officials will be wearing yellow T-shirts while volunteers will be given orange shirts and will begin to plant trees at Town Square Park and in parkways near homes in the community.

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett will speak before the tree planting takes place. He will be joined by Lydia Scott, director of the Chicago Region for the Morton Arboretum, who will also say a few words.

“Lydia Scott will give quick instruction on how to plant a tree,” said Nick Oeffling, who has served as the commissioner of Public Works in Palos Hills since last May. “Once we pass out the shirts, everyone will get to work.”

Oeffling has been with the public works department for 15 years. He said that it is not unusual to plant trees in the city. However, it is the first time it is being done with so many participants.

Kristin Violante, director of the Palos Hills Resource and Recreation

Department, mentioned during the Palos Hills Committee-of-the-Whole meeting last Thursday night that over

“April is the best time

to plant trees. We just thought this would be a great time to do this.” ­— Nick Oeffling, Palos Hills Public Works Commissioner 150 volunteers will take part in the tree planting event.

“This is a really great event,” Violante said. “Trees will be planted in parkways and near homes. The aldermen have been given instruction on how to help people plant the trees.”

Violante said the idea of the citywide tree planting originated with Oeffling.

“We have had a tree fund and we have accrued funds over the past 15 years,” Oeffling said. “Lot of agencies and businesses have helped out and funded tree planting events.”

Oeffling said that about 100 trees have been planted in the city during the last 10 years. The idea of having the city participate in a tree planting event occurred to him after attending a series of seminars on the subject.

“April is the best time to plant trees,” Oeffling said. “We just thought this would be a great time to do this. This way we get everyone involved and get more bang for the buck. Plus, Friday is Arbor Day.” Residents were given the opportunity to register to sign up for 200, two-inch in diameter trees that has been purchased for city-owned parkways. Trees are free for residents selected to receive one. Residents were not only encouraged to volunteer with the planting of their tree, but their neighbors as well.

The city will not only be supplying the trees but will be supplying digging tools if needed.

Violante said that many youth groups will take part in the tree planting. Students will be fulfilling service hours by volunteering. Students from Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills and Stagg High School in Palos Hills will assist in planting trees.

And an added bonus will be weather suitable for spring, Oeffling said.

“It looks like the weather is going to be good,” Oeffling said. “It should be in the 60s.”

Violante said this should be a great affair with the whole community getting involved for a healthier and greener environment.

“Yeah, everybody is kind of excited around here,” Violante said. “Any time you can get a free tree, that is great.”

WORTH VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

In what appeared to be a routine Worth Village Board meeting on April 17 took an unusual turn when an item was removed from the consent agenda for further discussion resulting in a disagreement between the mayor and a trustee.

Early in the meeting during the president’s report, Mayor Mary Werner announced that a five-year Fraternal Order of Police Labor Agreement had been submitted earlier that day. Werner requested that it be added to the consent agenda. The contract will run from May 1 to April 30, 2023.

In village business, all business items included in the consent agenda are approved with a single vote rather than being voted on separately. Trustees vote to establish the consent agenda, but they also have an option to request an item be removed from the agenda.

Trustee Rich Dziedzic requested that the FOP agreement be removed from the consent agenda.

“Since it was just received today, I think we should take some time to

review it,” Dziedzic said.

Werner replied that the agreement included all the revisions that had been discussed in numerous meetings between the board and the FOP. “The agreement goes into effect on May 1, which is also the date of our next board meeting. If we don’t approve it tonight, we will have to deal with retroactive payments since the current agreement expires on April 30.”

The item was removed from the consent agenda for further discussion, which resulted in a 4-1 vote for approval. Dziedzic cast the “Nay” vote.

Trustee Pete Kats was absent from the meeting.

In a second unexpected discussion, Trustee Brad Urban raised the subject of chickens being kept by residents.

“There are a lot of chickens and chicken coops in the village and chickens have been seen running loose in the streets,” he said.

His comment caused several chuckles from the board.

Urban said a village ordinance states that chickens are prohibited on residential property, but two or more

News and events from our archives • 50 years ago St. Francis Hospital expands but nursing shortage reported From the April 25, 1968 issue: The story: The new $10 million St. Francis Hospital building that is just across the street from the Blue Island facility has the capacity to fill 410 beds.

However, there is a shortage of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at the hospital. The result is that the hospital is only being partially utilized. The waiting list of patients seeking care at St. Francis has grown to nearly 200. The critical need for nurses is not unique to St. Francis. It is being felt all over the country. But Paul A. Irwin Jr., hospital administrator at St. Francis, said steps are being taken to take care of the problem.

The quote: “The public’s attention in recent years has been focused on the tremendous technological advances hospitals have made in patient care,” Irwin said. “The time has now been reached when the public must be made aware of the many human hands required to operate the machines and necessity of releasing the registered nurse from tasks better performed by technologists. St. Francis Hospital is striving to give nurses the time to direct their attention to the patients.”

• 25 years ago Christ Hospital named top Illinois eye and cornea doctor From the April 22, 1993 issue:

Trustee says consent agenda item needs review

By Sharon L. Filkins

Compiled by Joe Boyle

chickens can be kept on property that does not have a dwelling on it. He said he thought the ordinance was outdated and needed to be revised.

Village attorney Greg Jones stated that the village ordinance can be revised but that residents need to be notified.

Werner stated that she understands families having chickens for their children or possibly a school project.

“But the fact is that chicken feed is scattered on the ground and it attracts rodents,” Werner said.

After much discussion, Werner said residents will be notified and given a reasonable length of time in which to comply by removing the chickens.

In other business, an expenditure of $49,033.61 was approved for Duro Last and Lindholm Roofing for insulation, roof, vents, gutters, down spouts and to replace a sky light on the Village Hall/Police Department building.

Also approved was an agreement with Hearne & Associates, P.C., for a oneyear engagement for the year ending this month in the amount of $26,870 and authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement for the village audit.

The story: Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Oak Lawn recently was honored by the Illinois Eye-Bank as one of the top Illinois eye and cornea donor hospitals in 1992.

Dorothy Clark Baker, administrator of the Illinois Eye-Bank, presented a plaque to Ronald Struxness, president of Christ Hospital, and Tony Bucki, R.N., assistant clinical nurse manager and coordinator of eye donations at the hospital.

The quote: “In honoring 1992 leading eye donor hospitals, we looked at more than just the members of eyes and corneas donated,” Baker said. “For example, the most important – and often difficult – task for a hospital staff person is to approach the family of the deceased to ask for permission for any eye donation.

The hospital’s staff did an outstanding job.”

• 10 years ago Evergreen Park reduces liquor sales at bars and restaurants by an hour From the April 24, 2008 issue: The story: Evergreen Park officials cited the need to deter alcohol-related disturbances as the season for amending the village’s liquor license ordinance.

The Evergreen Park Village Board voted unanimously Monday to amend the ordinance. The biggest change to the code is the time when alcohol sales are required to cease, Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton said. The village had allowed the sale of alcohol at restaurants and bars until 3 a.m. with an additional 20 minutes for patrons to clear the premises under the amended code, sale and evacuation of the premises must occur at 2 a.m. The board also directed Evergreen Park Police Chief Michael Saunders to have a sergeant or lieutenant ensure all businesses adhere to the amended ordinance.

The quote: “I think we’re going to give certain neighborhoods back to the residents,” Sexton said.

Thursday, April 26, 2018

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WHATIZIT?

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Musician has message of passion and determination for students Michael McDermott among a dozen inducted into Dist. 230 ‘Legacy Hall’

By Anthony Caciopo

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Offer shelter.

Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to: thereporter@comcast.net A couple of readers correctly answered last week’s quiz question. The clue — “Native son” — was a good hint. The David Johnston Community Center, 9400 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Lawn, is named after David A. Johnston, who grew up in Oak Lawn and became a volcanologist for the U.S. Geological Survey. He was killed by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980.

Palos Park resident Ron Wagenhofer and Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum knew the answer.

Johnston was just 30 years old when he died. Fifty-seven people died when Mount St. Helens literally exploded. Johnston was tracking the volcano in the mountain region and is credited with saving many lives because he warned that this volcano could produce a catastrophic event. The center, located in the middle of the Westside Baseball diamonds, is used for meetings and functions with the baseball league.

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As a kid, he dreaded school. As an adult, he’s performed around the world and created music to fill almost a dozen CDs. And this month, Michael McDermott was back in town to be among the newest inductees into the District 230 Foundation Legacy Hall.

“It was a surprise to me,” McDermott said of learning he was going to be honored. “I was on the road and I got an email. I was moved and humbled. Funny how things change.”

But before the gala celebration on April 13 at Silver Lake Country Club, McDermott made an important stop.

He dropped by Sandburg High School in Orland Park to talk to students who are considering careers in the music industry. And, when the moment was right in the intimate setting of teacher Brian Hillhouse’s Music, Business and Technology classes. McDermott turned toward a piano, where he played and sang a song to them from his heart.

“There wasn’t a class like this back then,” he said. “Music was still kind of a rebellious act. I was on the basketball team and my friends thought I was a freak for playing guitar.”

Multi-instrumentalist McDermott graduated from Sandburg in 1986 —“ I learned how to play piano down the hall,” he said — and readily admits he didn’t know what he was going to do.

“I lieu of college aspirations, I worked in a record store. That’ll be my ‘in’ and I’ll get a record deal with Warner Brothers!,” he remembered.

It didn’t take long for McDermott to learn that’s not how the system operates.

“That was ridiculous,” he said.

“I was working retail. All my friends were in college and I very quickly realized it (his plan) wasn’t going to work.”

McDermott eventually decided to move to the city, where he got a crappy apartment —his description is a tad more colorful l— and started performing at open mic opportunities.

“Everywhere I could,” he told the students, referring to all the places he played. “I sent a letter to Dave Hoekstra at the SunTimes, asked him to come to a show. He did — a miracle — and then a guy in New York read the story. He flew to Chicago and I got signed. Literally, overnight, I was flying to Los Angeles with a three-album deal for 250 grand per record.”

McDermott’s first CD, “620 W. Surf,” was named for the address on the North Side of Chicago where he lived at the time. It was released in 1991.

“The was the one that started it all,” he describes on his website.

“I put that record out, traveled all over the world and then things dried up fairly fast,” McDermott told the students.

“I went from being on TV, in Rolling Stone (magazine), on

Oak Lawn Arts Commission T-shirt design contest deadline extended The deadline has been extended to Friday, June 1 to enter the Oak Lawn Arts Commission’s T-shirt design contest.

The Oak Lawn Arts Commission (OLAC) has invited Oak Lawn residents of all ages to enter their “Peace, Love ‘n Art” T-shirt design. One winner will receive a $100 prize.

The artwork and design must clearly convey the “Peace, Love ‘N Art” theme and fill an 8-by11 space. It may be comprised of graphics, words, or both, and rendered in black and white, or 1-3 colors. Judging by the OLAC will be based upon originality, artistry, conveying the “Peace, Love ‘n Art” message and an appeal to a wide audience.

Each artist may submit a maximum of three entries in digital or paper form. The winning design will be produced and sold to the public on T-shirts. All proceeds will go to OLAC for arts programming. This contest is open to all Oak Lawn residents.

For additional information or to receive the complete official rules and entry form, email: maryludukic@gmail.com.

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Michael McDermott talks with students at Sandburg High School considering a career in the music industry.

He is an internationally-recognized musician/singer/songwriter who attended Sandburg in the 1980s. Not all students in the classroom are shown.

CNN, Conan O’Brien, all that stuff. But it spits you up,” he said of the industry.

And his message about passion and determination is perhaps the strongest imprint he hoped to leave with the students.

“You have to be committed,” McDermott said. “It’s a cruel business and very exciting. You guys are in a very interesting time in music, where anything is possible.”

Since he burst out of the gate all those years ago, McDermott has released nine more CDs, including 2016’s “Willow Springs.”

His career is experiencing what he calls a renaissance and he now lives in that southwest suburban community, in the house where he was raised.

And in that house, his late father’s footsteps still echo.

“My dad would get up early before everybody else, when it was dark,” he said. “I’d hear two creaks in the floor and I knew I had about an hour before dreaded school would start.”

“The other morning, I got up early, just to write, and I was walking in the hall and I heard those creaks from my feet.”

A touching video, “Shadow in The Window” on McDermott’s

website, offers glimpses into his younger days with vintage footage of his father, mother and family from long ago. He now owns the house and in the video McDermott catches a fleeting glimpse of his father, long departed, in a window.

“He was an Irishman through and through,” McDermott sings, “and the bagpipes moaned on that cold day, the day we laid him to rest.”

The singer/songwriter makes sure he doesn’t bring the Sandburg students too far down memory lane, focusing instead on their questions for the here-and-now.

The inquiries covered a lot of ground, from record contracts to the touring life to his current state of mind.

“It was very inspirational,” said sophomore Olivija Lapp, a guitarist who formerly played piano, cello and violin. She said she’s “toying with the idea of becoming a sound engineer.”

“He put it very real and that’s what we need to hear at this point,” she said.

Classmate Yazen Swaiss agreed.

“It was a slap in the face with reality, pretty much,” he said. “I love my music more than any-

thing. I never really thought of myself going anywhere big in the music business —I’m more of a medical guy. This is hard work (the pursuit of a music career) and if you’re not into it, you’re not going to get anywhere.”

Swaiss plays trombone, piano and euphonium. He said he intends to major in forensics or biology in college, with a minor in music McDermott recounted his struggles with substance abuse and his recovery, prompting a question from Andy Xiao, “Are you happy with where you are?”

“I am,” said McDermott, who is married and has a young daughter.

“It took me a lot of years. Again, it’s the dogged determination you have to have to stay in. A lot of the people I started with are all working jobs now. I’m like the last of the Mohicans. It’s a vocation.

That’s what it needs to be, really.”

As of The Reporter’s publication date, McDermott will be on tour in Norway, Sweden and the U.K. until April 29. He returns stateside on May 4 and passes closest to the Chicago area May 6 in LaSalle, Ill. Details about his live appearances, his recordings, videos and more are available at www.michael-mcdermott.com.

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Guv’s race might get even weirder

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everal months ago, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s chief of staff, Tim Mapes, made copies of candidate nominating petitions for what appeared to be every single candidate in the state, regardless of party or office sought. Madigan’s spokesperson was mum when asked why.

It turns out that a database was constructed of the names of all the petition circulators who worked during the primary.

State Sen. Sam McCann (R-Plainview) pulled the trigger last week on a third-party bid for governor. The avowed foe of Gov. Bruce Rauner will need to collect 25,000 valid petition signatures by June 25h to get onto the November ballot.

There’s a catch, however. Under state law, all signatures gathered by people who circulated Rich petitions for partisan primary candidates will be Miller invalidated.

So, it is now a relatively simple matter of plugging in names of potential petition circulators into the new database in order to weed out the potential problems.

If McCann gets on the ballot, the idea here is to establish a new party’s identity with one specific goal in mind. Its name is the Conservative Party. Its mission is to attract conservative Republican voters who are upset at Gov. Rauner on abortion, “sanctuary state” and other stuff including possibly guns.

Four years ago, Operating Engineers Union Local 150 backed the Libertarian Party’s candidate to hurt Rauner, but that candidate also got a number of votes from folks who didn’t like Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn. The new party will focus on disaffected Republicans and attempt to continue the theme that Rauner is unable to unify his own party after his narrow GOP primary victory over state Rep. Jeanne Ives.

If McCann survives the petition process, one challenge will be finding money for this race.

Lots of union leaders and others believe that billionaire Democrat J.B. Pritzker has this race in the bag. They’re convinced Pritzker’s personal fortune, along with a strong national wave. will destroy the Republican incumbent.

But the folks behind this Conservative Party idea (including Local 150) firmly believe they need a “Plan B” in case something goes horribly wrong.

Pritzker could be hit with some unforeseen opposition research, for example. The national political climate could suddenly change for any number of reasons. Rauner could somehow get his act together.

Even if the Democrats’ stars remain aligned all the way through November, a McCann candidacy could help the Democrats run up the score on Rauner.

But the plan has its detractors. Democratic legislative candidates in Republican-leaning districts have been hoping that the national “blue wave” that so many see heading this way, combined with Gov. Rauner’s horrible unpopularity, will lead to lower turnout among Republicans and help them squeak through.

Putting McCann on the ticket gives disaffected Republican voters a reason to head to the polls, and they won’t be voting for Democrats down the ballot.

While calling it an “interesting play,” a top Republican official with close ties to the governor said McCann could attract some Democratic votes, as well.

J.B. Pritzker, after all, has far more liberal stances than Rauner on immigration, guns, abortion, etc. Rauner has repeatedly said in recent weeks that he strongly opposes illegal immigration and flatly denies that a bill he signed into law created a “sanctuary state.” The governor also claims to be an NRA member and vetoed a bill last month that would’ve regulated gun dealers.

Pritzker’s vast holdings include several companies that have really bad records when it comes to their employees.

In other words, it’s more than conceivable that the Rauner campaign could use targeted media to try and drive conservative, pro-union Democrats and independents to McCann.

It’s also very possible that Rauner will go all-out negative against McCann. A far-right group aired a very nasty radio ad during the March primary about the governor and his wife. So, the Rauner folks may feel free to go just as negative on McCann.

Operating Engineers Union Local 150 contributed $50,000 to McCann’s campaign fund just a few days before McCann’s announcement and will be very involved in his effort. The union is known for its unorthodox political moves, like working with conservative activist Dan Proft during the primary against House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. But the involvement of 150 gives Rauner the ability to use the “Madigan issue” against McCann because the union local has close ties to the House Speaker.

If you thought the weirdness ended on primary day, it’s actually just beginning.

Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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Hannity Hassle: Let’s apply ‘the five W’s and how’

By Gene Policinski

If the burning national question of the moment is whether Fox News Channel star Sean Hannity is a “journalist” or not, let’s use the long-held set of journalistic questions to investigate: The proverbial who, what, when, where, why and how?

First, the “who”: Sean Patrick Hannity is a cable TV conservative talk show host and best-selling author.

Most recently he is said to serve as an unpaid advisor to President Trump — some say that relationship is so close that he “has a desk” at the White House. Hannity was born in New York City, and has spent much of his broadcast career there.

Next, let’s go to “when” and “where”: Hannity’s TV show anchors Fox prime-time lineup with an audience of about 3 million nightly. His syndicated radio show goes out via the web as well as on a host of radio stations. He spent a few early years at TV stations in Alabama and Georgia, before returning to that self-proclaimed urban liberal bastion of New York City to find conservative fame and fortune.

“How” and “why” generally are outside the realm of First Amendment consideration. The nation’s founders didn’t include any specific definition of a free press practitioner, and why Hannity — or any of us — speaks or writes about politics is none of the government’s business.

So, what about the “what”?

Hannity said that he is a journalist in a 2016 interview with The New York Times — and said that he is not a journalist (“I’m just a talk show host”) in a 2016 interview with The Boston Globe. The Washington Post’s Paul Farhi just wrote that in an interview with the Times earlier this year, Hannity said, “I’m a journalist.

But I’m an advocacy journalist, or an opinion journalist.”

As it happens, the First Amendment’s protection of a free press covers any and all of those roles in terms of free expression. Objective or biased, nonpartisan or politically motivated: All protected.

But it’s trickier when it comes to the professional definitions and codes of journalism, where ethical standards come into play. And yes, journalism does have ethics — and most journalists follow them, despite some people’s claims to the contrary.

Transparency about business relationships is a basic rule, along with the admonishment to avoid such complications if at all possible.

Did Hannity have an obligation to let viewers know of his connection to President Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen — which for some as-yet unknown reason he and Cohen

reportedly sought to keep secret? Yes, but not because of politics. In plain terms, we should just know “where he’s coming from.”

No one has been shocked that Hannity is highly critical of federal authorities who served search warrants at Cohen’s office, home and hotel room and confiscated records and computers, and that he defends Trump’s privacy and attorney-client privilege. But was that defense rooted in a personal matter? There were audible gasps in the courtroom, reports say, when Hannity was revealed during a recent hearing in New York to be a client of Cohen.

Was the non-disclosure in any way connected to the fact that Cohen’s two other clients (Trump and a highranking GOP official) apparently used the lawyer to broker financial deals with women who claim a sexual relationship with them? Or could it be just a simple defense of a friend, rather than one related to legal standards or constitutional concerns?

To some degree, the “Hannity Hassle” afflicts much of the cable talk show world, where the motivation seems focused more on generating chatter (i.e., ratings) than doing actual journalism. And then there’s the larger problem that reporters from news organizations so often now appear on such shows as pundits, while the networks’ hosts — often former politicians — claim at times to be reporting “breaking news.”

It’s not just on TV that the crossover duties have impact: In some large part, a push for a national shield law protecting journalists and their confidential sources has failed because of the difficulty of defining who is a journalist.

Making it harder for all of us to determine if the “what” we see and hear is fact or opinion, which damages the very foundations of selfgovernance.

When the nation’s founders protected a free press, they presumed it would be part of an independent system that would keep an eye on government and society on behalf of the rest of us — not just generate ratings or circulation.

We cannot make the required decisions of a self-governing society if the facts on which we base those decisions come to us via blurry “news” sources whose role and motivations are suspect — or worse, kept secret.

And that admonition does not just apply to Sean Hannity.

Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org, or follow him on Twitter at @genefac.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Putin is an enemy of the U.S. Vladimir Putin denies Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. elections, but U.S. intelligence agencies have conclusive evidence of the meddling.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has charged 13 Russians and three Russian companies with interfering in U.S. elections.

The U.S. has sanctioned Russian individuals. The Russian firm, Internet Research Agency, which directed the Russian espionage in the elections, was funded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of Putin.

During an interview with Megyn Kelly, Putin attempted to shift the blame for the election interference to

Russian citizens who, according to him, are not real Russians. This dumb commentary was made by a so-called world leader.

Putin said, “Maybe they’re not even Russians. Maybe they’re Ukrainian, Tartars, Jews — just with Russian citizenship. “ Evidently, Communist Russia has varying classes of citizens based on ethnicity, religion, and other backgrounds.

Inhumane Putin and Communist Russia are enemies of the U.S. and other democratic countries.

— Donald Moskowitz, Londonderry, N.H.

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or many years, the Southwest Side and south suburbs of Chicago were ignored by major government and worse by the downtown Chicago media. When something would happen in our region, the media would describe it as taking place on Chicago’s “South Side.”

No, we’re not the “South Side.” We are “Southwest.” Southwest Side, Southwest Suburbs, or better yet, “Southwest Region.”

When services were expanded by the county or the state, those services mostly focused on other areas of Chicagoland while the Southwest Region only got scraps.

About the only thing we had of any importance for a long time was Midway Airport, and it was a struggle that many of our local leaders had to fight for to expand and support. Today, Midway Airport is a convenient and efficient airport that serves as an economic engine for the Southwest Region’s employment and business growth.

But it’s not the only one. The Bridgeview stadium, currently named Toyota Park and soon to be renamed SeatGeek Stadium, is another major economic engine that benefits our region. Residents of Bridgeview can already see the benefits. A recent Crain’s Chicago Business story noted that Bridgeview home values showed the largest positive growth over the past two years (17.6 percent) over 12 other neighboring communities.

That’s a better return than you can get from your bank!

The stadium officially opened its doors in 2006 and the naming rights were bought by Toyota. Like many iconic structures in today’s world, naming rights are commonplace and Toyota Park has been a magnet for activity, entertainment and business development.

It has seating for 20,000 people for sporting events and 28,000 for concerts. And it features 34 executive suites plus six stage suites.

It’s the home of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club (MLS), Chicago Red Stars (NWSL), and the Chicago Bliss (Legends Football League). But it also features festivals, concerts and carnivals.

This week, it was announced that Toyota Park will get a new name and the change will take place in time for the 2019 event season. The naming rights were purchased by SeatGeek, an online ticketing service that has mastered the expansive and influential mobile trend in purchasing tickets.

The stadium (soon to be SeatGeek Stadium) is important for many reasons.

First, it is owned by the taxpayers of Bridgeview.

It was ambitious of the village to build it and own it, and it is much like owning a home. It has a mortgage and it has upkeep needs. But like all homes, eventually that mortgage gets paid off, and the “home” — in this case stadium — gives homeowners (Bridgeview taxpayers) a huge capital investment that has enormous long-term value. It is a value that increases over time and with inflation.

My parents taught me that one of my first goals after getting a good education was to buy a home because that home would be my biggest investment and savings for the future. When I bought my home 35 years ago, I was afraid of the mortgage and the monthly payments. But the truth is, time flies when you’re having fun. The 30-year mortgage flew by and the initial payments that first year which seemed “enormous” and sometimes frightening suddenly looked small as the mortgage approached its payoff.

Today, my home is my biggest paid investment and it has allowed me to expand and do more.

It was the smartest thing I did economically in my life, even if those first few years made me a little concerned each month when I had to write that mortgage check on the first of the month.

The future SeatGeek Stadium is also important for other reasons. While residents and taxpayers can watch as their mortgage slowly vanishes into a huge financial investment, it also is a reminder in a very loud way that the Southwest Side is important.

We’re not just an area of Chicagoland that can be easily pushed aside. We have Midway Airport, we have a great sports and entertainment stadium, and we have pride.

That stadium puts the Southwest Side and suburbs on the map, and people can’t ignore us.

The only thing that can hurt us is if we start believing the propaganda from the mainstream media that we don’t matter. We do matter.

Over the years, Bridgeview’s stadium has showcased great entertainment and today is home to the Chicago Fire soccer team.

Just like the Cubs, we waited many years for them to win the World Series, and they did. But you can’t win the World Series if you don’t have a team competing. The Chicago Fire is our soccer team and I cheer them as enthusiastically as I cheer all of our sports franchises. They have their ups and downs, but that’s what makes it exciting.

If you have ever been to a Fire game, you know what I am talking about.

Finally, the future SeatGeek Stadium is just another part of the growth of the Southwest Region and of Bridgeview. It is the foundation for the development that is springing up all around us.

Years ago, they promised us that they would build the Crosstown Expressway. It was supposed to create a “path” for economic benefit to our area. But that never happened.

The stadium, however, along with the revitalization of Midway Airport, has created a new energy. We are seeing new businesses and economic growth. Soon there will be a new hotel near the stadium. Harlem Avenue has been widened and improved and it’s more and more active. A number of new businesses have popped up, all pouring sales tax revenues into Bridgeview that offsets the burden on Bridgeview homeowners.

I love being a Southwest Sider and Suburbanite. I love it even more as I see our region grow.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter.

Reach him at his website at www.Hanania.com or email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 26, 2018

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Prayers and handmade blankets are crafted for residents of healthcare and rehab center

By Dermot Connolly

DEATH NOTICES Thomas J Dobbin Thomas J Dobbin, age 69 of Hickory Hills IL, passed away on April 10, 2018 at the Seasons Hospice In-Patient located in Naperville IL Thomas was a 50 year member of I.B.E.W. Local #134.

He worked at DePaul University downtown campus for 25 years; A 2009 injury resulted in disability and early retirement Preceded in death by his parents Thomas A Dobbin and Mary Elizabeth (nee Cotter) Survivors include his wife of 47 years Cornelia (nee Brzeczek) Children: Thomas F (Jennifer Jordan) Dobbin, William J (Nikole Dutton) Dobbin, Beth

Members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church have completed their latest project — knitting and crocheting 142 lap blankets for residents of a Palos Heights rehab facility.

The colorful handmade blankets have been displayed on the pews of the church at 8426 W. 95th St. for the past week and were blessed and prayed over during services on Sunday.

Temporary Pastor Kathleen McKenzie read the blessing.

Dianne Flynn, a founder of the Prayer Shawl Ministry and director of the Children’s Ministries at the church, explained that during the prayer service, members of the congregation laid their hands on at least one of the blankets. Church members plan to deliver them on May 6 to residents of Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, at 13259 S. Central Ave. in Palos Heights.

The blankets won’t be just dropped off at the front desk either. Instead, church members will go around and present them individually to each resident. All the blankets carry a label stating that they were handmade by the Prayer Shawl Ministry as well.

“We will personally place one in the hands of every resident. We really want a connection to let people know they are being prayed for. Each stitch is really filled with our love,” said Flynn.

A longtime member of the church, which is currently looking for a new pastor, Flynn helped found the Prayer Shawl Ministry about 10 years ago. Since then, the group has donated hundreds of handmade blankets to Bria in Palos Hills and numerous other nursing homes and rehab facilities throughout the area.

Flynn, who explained that about a dozen women meet after Sunday church services to knit and crochet, while others do their

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Dianne Flynn, a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, holds up one of the 142 lap blankets that her group made for residents of Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Palos Heights. The blankets were displayed in the sanctuary of the church at 8426 W. 95th St., where members of the congregation prayed over them during Sunday services.

work from home. She said it often takes more than a year to make enough blankets for donation to nursing facilities. In addition to making the blankets, members also make individual prayer shawls, which are presented as gifts to people who experience both happy and sad occasions, everything from welcoming a newborn child to grieving the loss of a family member.

“It’s a team effort. Just because you come up with the idea doesn’t mean it is going to be a success. You need people to get involved.

Thankfully, this is a very mission-focused church. You have a passion for what you do.

While you are making each rug or shawl, you are thinking of the people it will be given to,” said Flynn.

“We welcome knitters or crocheters of all abilities,” she added. “If they don’t know how to do it, we will teach them.”

Grace Muszynski, of Chicago Ridge, another founding member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, said she was one of those with a lack of knitting experience before getting involved.

“I knitted a pair of socks for my husband while he was in the Army years ago,” she said. “The socks never got finished.

But I’ve learned a lot and made a lot of blankets since starting this. What keeps me coming back is, it’s all about wanting to do good for people. It’s like a mission, and we’re a mission-focused church,” said Muszynski.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO RIDGE

Murder Mystery Night will be played at Freedom Activity Center Murder Mystery Night will be celebrated with a game of Clue from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, April 26) at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. Visitors can try and find out if it was Colonel Mustard in the hall, or Professor Plum in the dining room? Snacks and refreshments will also be served. The event is for children ages 8 to 14. The fee is $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

Senior Bingo to be off red at Freedom Activity Center Senior Bingo will be held Thursday, May 3 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. Coffee and doughnuts will be served to all the participants. Seniors should call the park district for a free shuttle if they are unable to get a ride.

More information about the time the event begins and to sign up for the free shuttle, call (708) 636-4900.

Moms and sons can bowl The Chicago Ridge Park District will sponsor the Mother Son Bowl from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Palos Lanes, 11025 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills. The fee is $30 per resident per couple, $40 per nonresident per couple and $8 for each additional son. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

Chicago Ridge Park District to off r Summer Day Camp Registration is being offered for the Chicago Ridge Park District Summer Day Camp that will be held beginning in June at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave. The camp ranges from sports to crafts and games to art. The camp will focus on ageappropriate activities and safety. Campers will learn about a variety of things while making new friends and having fun. Activities include weekly field trips, recreational swimming, special events, crafts and large group games. The camp is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11 to Aug. 3, for children ages 6 to 14. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

Kids can take swings in National Junior Home Run Derby The Chicago Ridge Park District will host a free National Junior Home Run Derby Championship for boys and girls ages 14 and under will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at Commissioners Park, 10749 S. Menard Ave., Chicago Ridge.

The event is part of a series that is being held at parks throughout the country. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

EVERGREEN PARK

Evergreen Park Farmer’s Market will open May 3 Evergreen Park Farmer’s Market will open on Thursday, May 3 at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. Vendors will be ready to start the 14th season from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. and return each Thursday until Oct. 25. Evergreen Park residents and surrounding suburbs can visit and purchase items from a variety of vendors. Parking is available at 88th and Kedzie. Evergreen Park seniors can ride the OCS bus. Arrangements can be made by calling (708) 422-8776.

Evergreen Park Seniors to host ‘Memories to Go’ The Evergreen Park Senior Citizens Council

is hosting “Memories to Go,” the village-wide garage sale, on Saturday, May 5 at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. Vendors are being sought for the event.

Vendors can select an inside rental at the ice rink location for $50. The outside rental for a vendor is $35. Crafters are welcome. For more information, call the Office of Citizens Service at (708) 422-8776. Deadline for application is at 5 p.m. Friday, April 27. Donations of clean, usable items may be brought to the Recreation Center, 3450 W. 97th St.

Women’s Spring Banquet to be held at First United Methodist The annual Women’s Spring Banquet will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Kids ages 5 and under can attend for $5. Appetizers, dinners and desserts will be served. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-8451.

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

HICKORY HILLS

Annual rummage sale to be held at Hickory Hills church The annual rummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St. The sale will also be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 18 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Items will be half price on Saturday. Proceeds go for two mission trips: South Dakota in June and Kentucky in July. More information can be obtained by calling Grace at (708) 423-6378 or www.hickoryhillspress.org.

Bingo Night at Krueger Park Bingo Night will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at the Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills. Prizes will be awarded for each game winner. Each player will create their own bingo card for the grand prize game. The event is for adults ages 21 and up. The fee is $16 for residents and $17 for non-residents. The fee includes prizes, snacks, refreshments (coffee, pop and water) and dinner. More information can be obtained by calling the park district office at (708) 5098-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

OAK LAWN

Methodist Women to host rummage sale The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale that will include nearly new items wil be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday, April 26) at the church, 10001 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn.

The rummage sale will also be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Saturday will be a $5 a bag day. The second bag is half price.

Proceeds will go missions sponsored by the church. More information can be obtained

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(Chris) Berardi, Grand Children: Thomas M Jordan, Brianna & Andrew Dobbin, Sean Sparks Anfernee, Lily & Liam Dobbin; Victoria Berardi Additional Survivors: His Sister MaryAnn (John) Drexler; Nephew: John (Dawn) Drexler Niece: Jennifer (Trenton) Friederich A memorial service was held on April 21st at Lack & Son Funeral home in Hickory Hills.

Memorial contributions can be sent to University of Chicago Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital New Lenox, IL or Seasons Hospice In-Patient Center in Naperville IL

Daniel Callham Daniel Callham, 63, a former Oak Lawn resident, died April 10 at his Chandler, Ariz., home.

Mr. Callham was a computer programmer for over 35 years for major corporations.

Survivors include sisters, Gloria Jean Callham and Teresa Cassano; brother, Michael; godmother, Devona Singer; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were Saturday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to St. Germaine Church.

Patricia Gavelda Patricia A. Gavelda (nee Dronzek), 64, died April 9 at her Oak Lawn home.

Mrs. Gavelda, who grew up in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Henry; sister, Donna; brothers, Edward, Tom and Kenneth; and three grandchildren.

Services were April 14 at St Linus Church. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Kubina-Tybor Directors.

Donald Marek by calling (708) 423-1170.

Earth Day celebration will be held at Oak View Center Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with the Oak Lawn Park District and Village of Oak Lawn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

The theme of the 12th annual Earth Day Faire is “Citizen Science Projects.” Activities will include Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures, Big Run Wolfe Ranch, tree climbing, kids crafts, scavenger hunt, education on green living, gardening and composting, and a milkweed plant sale. Admission is free and will include raffles and giveaways. The scavenger hunt will take place after Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures show. Individuals who participate have a chance to win a prize.

Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. More information can be obtained by contacting Dolly Foster at (708) 857-2201.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘There’s Something About Mary’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1998 comedy “There’s Something About Mary” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 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 cineversegroup. blogspot.com.

Donald C. Marek, 82, a Hickory Hills resident, died Monday at Palos Hospital.

Mr. Marek was once a design engineer of farm equipment.

He is survived by his wife, Audria; and several children.

Services are at 9 a.m. today (Thursday, April 26) at Lack & Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, to St. Patricia Church, 9050 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills, for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Christ Socol Christ J. Socol, 89, a Palos Park resident, died April 18 at Palos Hospital.

Mr. Socol was the former owner of Socol Auto Body Works in Chicago. He also had 21 years of service for State Farm Insurance.

He was also a former member of Columbia Yacht Club and an avid Cubs fan.

He is survived by a brother, Arthur Socol.

Services were Monday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery.

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Cholesterol/HAIC screenings will be held by appointment only on Monday, May 21. Fees also apply. Free hearing screenings will be offered by appointment on Tuesday, May 22.

A session on “11 Myths on Dementia” will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23. Free bingo will also be held at at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24. More information and appointments can be arranged by calling (708) 598-2441.

WORTH

St. Mark Church to honor vets with brunch at Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post Members of St. Mark Lutheran Church is inviting veterans and guests to to attend a brunch in their honors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 at Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 191, 11001 S. Depot Ave., Worth.

Along with the brunch, free drawings and prizes will given provided for the veterans and guests. Veterans who would like to attend need to respond by Saturday, May 12 by calling Vivian, (708) 444-1720, or vivian22@ comcast.net. Vets can also contact St. Mark Church, (708) 448-6555.

Memorial Day observance to be held in Worth A Memorial Day observance will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 20 at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 111th Street and Harlem Avenue, Worth. Speeches will take place to honor for veterans who have died in the line of duty and honor those who have served and are currently serving.

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Taking steps to control investment taxes ax season is finally over. Of course, how much you pay in taxes depends on a variety of factors, many of which you can’t control. But you might give some thought to how you can manage your investment-related taxes.

Here are some suggestions to consider: • Contribute to your employer’s retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b), contribute as much as you can afford. The more pre-tax dollars you put in to your retirement plan, the lower your taxable income.

Your employer also may offer a Roth 401(k) option, under which you invest after-tax dollars, so your annual income won’t be lowered Scott and your withdrawals will be tax-free.

Johnson • Contribute to an IRA. Even if you have a 401(k) or similar plan, you may still be eligible to contribute to an IRA. With a traditional IRA, your contributions may be fully or partially deductible, depending on your income level; with a Roth IRA, contributions are not deductible, but your earnings can grow tax-free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59½ .

• Follow a “buy-and-hold” strategy. You can’t control the price movements of your investments, but if you do achieve gains, you can decide when to take them — and this timing can make a substantial difference in your tax situation. If you sell investments that you’ve owned for one year or less and their value has increased, you may need to pay capital gains taxes at your personal income tax rate, which, in 2018, could be as high as 37 percent. But if you hold investments for more than one year before selling them, you’d be assessed the long-term capital gains rate, which is 0, 15 or 20 percent, or a combination of those rates.

• Consider municipal bonds. If you’re in one of the higher tax brackets, you may benefit from investing in municipal bonds.

The interest on these bonds is typically free of federal taxes, and possibly even state and local taxes. Interest from some types of municipal bonds may be subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT). However, because of the new tax laws, the AMT exemption amounts were increased significantly.

You might be wondering what these new laws mean to investors. In terms of your regular investment activities, the effect might not be that significant. The tax brackets for qualified dividends and capital gains — such as those realized when you sell stocks — will remain about the same. This means that most investors will continue to pay 15% to 20 percent on longterm capital gains and dividends.

Consequently, the new tax laws shouldn’t really affect you much in terms of your decisions on buying and selling stocks or investing in companies that may pay dividends. Of course, it’s still a good idea to consult with your tax advisor on how the totality of the new laws will affect you.

Ultimately, your investment decisions shouldn’t be driven only by tax implications — nonetheless, it doesn’t hurt to take steps to become a tax-smart investor.

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Aunt Sally’s restaurant in Calumet City is scheduled to close this weekend.

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City Barbecue now open in Orland Park

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n Orland Park, a new barbecue joint called City Barbecue opened Monday and will hold its rib bone cutting grand opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at 14301 S. LaGrange Road.

It’s the second location in the Chicago area and its 36th location across the country. The first area location opened in October in Berwyn and four additional Chicago area sites are scheduled to open this Bob year in Downers Grove, Bong Deerfield, Park Ridge and Vernon Hills. All restaurants are company-owned.

The Orland Park location will be 4,000 square feet of ‘BBQ-chic’ décor utilizing modern fixtures with weathered barn wood surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, according to a release. Indoor seating will allow for approximately 90 people, and the outdoor patio will seat another 40. Three state-of-the-art smokers will run 24 hours a day, seven days week to ensure an endless supply of delicious barbeque.

“Aside from offering competition quality barbeque and backyard hospitality, one of our core values is to serve our community,” Clint Umphrey, Market Leader from City Barbeque, said in the release. “We at City Barbeque are committed to partnering with local charities and food rescues to support our friends and neighbors and give back to those we serve.”

The Orland Park location a partner with All God’s People, a local ministry serving the homeless of Chicago, to donate surplus food from the restaurant to feed those in need. City Barbeque also is committed to hosting weekly fundraisers and has partnered with a different local charity every day of their opening week in Orland Park.

Each organization will receive 25 percent of the sales when a guest mentions the organization upon placing an order.

Regular hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

The Ohio-based company opened its first location in 1999.

Orland Park. The shop is a full-service hair salon and skin spa. For hours and information, call (708) 580-1430.

tions for accessories. The Ford City Mall location will also carry the H&M Kids collection for newborns to 14-year-olds.

Restaurants to close in Calumet City, Lansing

Bridgeview Chamber hosts Battle of the Badges

Aunt Sally’s restaurant at 1215 Burnham Ave. in Calumet City will close at 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 29, bringing the end to the Sidkey family’s 71-year relationship with local residents.

The Sidkey family opened a small grocery store at that location in 1947. It lasted until a fire in the early 1970s. The family then opened a full-service restaurant called Puffins. A few years later they converted it into a breakfast-lunch restaurant called Aunt Sally’s.

It will be open as usual for the rest of this week.

In neighboring Lansing, BohemianJoe’s will close at 17940 S. Torrence Ave. the end of the day on Saturday, April 28. The 6,200-square-foot restaurant was opened in January 2016 in the former Popolano’s restaurant by the Paliga family. It was put up for sale last year and has been sold.

No word on who the buyer is or what the future will bring.

Also, in Lansing, the Golden Crown restaurant was closed suddenly without warning at 17904 S. Torrence Ave. A note on the door from the owner said he was retiring.

The Bridgeview Chamber will host a Battle of the Badges basketball fundraiser at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at between the Police and Fire departments at the Bridgeview Park District, 8100 S. Beloit Ave. Proceeds will be used for the chamber’s scholarship, food and toy drive, and general fund, and many other community events.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Bridgeview Village Hall and at the 87th Street Bridgeview Bank location, or call the office at (708) 598-1700 to place your order by phone. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 16 and under. Kids ages 5 and under can attend free.

H&M now hiring for Ford City location H&M, Hennes and Mauritz Inc., a fashion retailer set to open a 23,000-squarefoot store this fall at Ford City Mall, is now hiring associates for the new location.

Ford City GM Tracy Munno said in a release that H&M is one of the retailers most requested by the mall’s shopper base.

“H&M is such a popular, dynamic brand, and the perfect fit for Ford City.

We’re excited to offer our customers the latest trends at great prices,” she said.

“With all the improvements already taken place with the mall’s redevelopment, H&M is such a great addition.”

The new H&M location will offer quality clothing for the whole family, with collections for ladies, men and teens, as well as separate “store within a store” sec-

New boutique opens in Orland Brooke Bauer Boutique held its grand opening April 16 at 7751 W. 159th St. in

Flotation spa opens in Mokena

Nimas Float & Spa, which provides float therapy as well as spa treatments, held its grand opening last week at 19081 Old LaGrange Road in Mokena.

At Nimas, the benefits of float therapy are achieved in private and spacious float rooms. Each room is equipped with your private shower and changing area. At 10 inches of water, set to match body temperature, combined with over 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts, the water becomes buoyant.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Morgan’s Place now open in Frankfort Morgan’s Place, which repurposes old doors, barn wood, cabinets and other vintage materials, held its grand opening April 15 at 9 W. Nebraska St. in Frankfort’s Trolley Barn. For hours and more information, call (815) 534-5832.

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

You can track business openings and closings at http://bobbongonbusiness.com/

St. Patricia Parents Club to host Annual Bunco Night Fundraiser The Parents Club of St. Patricia will hold a Ladies Night Out at this year’s annual Bunco Night Fundraiser to be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 27 at the St. Patricia Parish Center, 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills.

Residents will have an opportunity to win raffles and big cash prizes. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $35 for seniors ages 60 and over. Tickets include a catered dinner, beer, wine, other beverages, and desserts. Tickets are on sale at the St. Patricia

rectory, school office, in church after weekend Masses, and online at www.stpatriciaparish. com/bunco.

Tickets will also be available at the door on Bunco Night. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-8200.

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 Kirkner Andrew G to Cleveland Grace, 6430 W Pamela Ln, Unit

#643011, $66,000.00; Hurckes Richard J to Trojanowski Anita, 7006 98th St, Unit #1B7006, $45,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Halim Mohamad Abdel, 10602 Moody Ave, $175,000.00; Wells Fargo Bk to Wyszomirski Marek, 10341 Barnard Dr, $128,500.00.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Worth Park District, Cook County, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2018 and ending April 30, 2019 is available for inspection at 11500 S. Beloit Avenue, Worth, Illinois.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at the Worth Park District Charles S. Christensen Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Avenue, Worth, Illinois on May 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Worth Park District, Cook County, Illinois.

Evergreen Park Cline Michael Tr to Harris Cynthia, 9619 S Sacramento Ave, $189,000.00; Hvg Llc to Wheelhouse Inv Llc, 9425 S Sacramento Ave, $120,000.00; White Virginia R to Cervantes Margarita, 9213 S Lawndale Ave, $122,500.00; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to North Shore Holdings Ltd, 9800 S Artesian Ave, $106,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Kirchner Kenneth, 3328 W 95th St, $50,000.00.

Hickory Hills Bozzi Frank A Tr to Estrada Jose J, 8715 W 92nd Pl, $354,000.00; Vlcek Paul to Vuckovic Dusanka, 9025 S 83rd Ave, $227,500.00; Roginski Jerzy to Roginski Jerzy Jr, 8439 Flamingo Ter, $10,000.00.

Oak Lawn

/s/ Kelly Pezdek Secretary to the Board of Park Commissioners Worth Park District Cook County, IL

Bayview Loan Servicing Llc to Maldonado Alexis, 9529 S Knox Ave, $152,000.00;

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is Hereby Given that on 5-26-18, a sale will be held at A-Top Auto Service at 601 E. 47th Street, La Grange, Il. 60525, 708482-7664, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the Laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within Thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Notice is Hereby Given that on 5-26-18, a sale will be held at C & C Car Care dba C2P2, Inc. at 1000 75th Street, Downers Grove, Il. 60516, 331-777-2989, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within Thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Notice is Hereby Given that on 5-26-18, a sale will be held at C & A Auto Body Co., Inc. at 5349 Northwest Highway, Chicago, Il. 60630, 773-775-6163, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within Thirty days of the publication of this notice.

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Coughlin Camilla J to Ortiz Rosaura, 10050 S Kildare Ave, $202,000.00; Brown Eric M to Prada Arturo, 9528 Menard Ave, $248,000.00; Metropolitan Life Ins Co to Zayyad Khitam, 10416 Lavergne Ave, $225,000.00; Aboor Kareem to Patriotic Prop Mgmt Llc, 10432 Mason Ave, $450,000.00; Pilipauskas Laverne to Forlenza Gina Marie, 6211 S Melvina Ave, Unit #62112NW, $135,000.00; Community Initiatives Inc to Joda Prop Inc, 9224 Menard Ave, $75,000.00; Bankfinancial Tr to Vega Kamila R, 4989 Wick Dr, $199,000.00; Jarzabek Franciszek to Wokoun Diane R, 6343 W 89th Pl, $190,000.00; Kania Grzegorz to Lopez Ricky S, 10241 S Central Ave, Unit #1A, $93,000.00; Hernandez Jose A to Kent Jacqueline M, 9924 Kilpatrick Ave, $350,000.00; Streit Robert J to Gaoat Jeri A, 9841 53rd Ave, $240,000.00.

Palos Hills Judicial Sales Corp to N A R Prop Grp, 11109 S 84th Ave, Unit #P925, $41,000.00; Blair Raymond K to Bishara Janet, 10446 Broadmoor Rd, $245,500.00; Munoz Ricardov to Hamel Thomas E, 7870 W Sheffield Dr, $164,500.00.

Worth Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Kikla Mateusz, 11425 S Normandy Ave, $115,000.00; Alexander Leslie E to Kostov Ivan, 7350 W 114th St, $147,500.00; Wagner David J to Basit Shoaib, 7324 W 111th St, $40,000.00.

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

Northwestern College in Bridgeview holds nurses pinning ceremony A pinning ceremony took place last month to honor the Northwestern College’s Violet L. Schumacher School of Nursing March graduates during a ceremony held on campus, 7725 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview.

Students, staff and faculty all played a part in the ceremony, which was personalized to reflect the particular nurses being pinned this spring. Northwestern College’s Chief Operations Officer Dimitrios Kriaras served as the master of ceremonies and introduced the speakers as well as the multiple segments of the ceremony.

The March 2018 graduates of Northwestern College’s Violet L Schumacher School of Nursing include Oluwafunmilayo Babajide King, Blanca Castro, Samaria Clark, Adreina Combs, Elsy Diaz; Jamela Elayyan; Krystal Frison, Toni Goggins, Nicole Harrison, Erica Hernandez, Maria R. Martin, Alexa A. Martinez, Keyanna A. Meeks, Regina Morgan, Teena Richardson, Grisel Ruiz, Brianna N. Sabbia; Esveyde Sanchez; Eva Schuth; Briana Stark; Dorian Stokes, Jessiya Thomas; Nakia Williams, and Janell Wrightsell.

The March pinning ceremony featured Graduate Nurse Adreina Combs, who served as the student speaker selected to represent the Class. In her speech, Combs described the journey she and her classmates had taken to get to that

morning’s ceremony.

The 2018 Nursing Pinning Ceremony featured the traditional presentation of pins to each individual student, with all of the students being pinned by the Dean of Nursing, Ann Amaefule. The ceremony concluded with the lighting of a candle held by a lantern, symbolizing the passing of the flame from the founder of professional nursing, Florence Nightingale.

Cynthia Brown and Crystal Howard, associate professors, lit the first candles. The flames were then passed along to each graduate nurse, one by one lighting their individual lanterns. After all of the lanterns were lit, Assistant Professor Jameszetta James led the graduates in the recitation of the nurse’s oath, Florence Nightingale’s Pledge. The event concluded with a reception hosted by the College and the Student Nurses Association (SNA), with several SNA members serving as hosts.

Students that successfully complete the Nursing Program of the Violet L. Schumacher School of Nursing will have earned their associate of applied science degrees in nursing, and upon passage of the NCLEX-RN licensure examination, will receive the registered nurse designation. Students that completed their coursework at the end of the winter quarter will be eligible to sit for the upcoming NCLEX exam.

Mortgage Rates Mortgage Rates Around the Area Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of April 23) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 30-year fi ed Jumbo

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Sears would be the store to close with all their problems,” Tokar said. “But they are still here. I never thought it would be Carson’s that was closing.”

While Sexton is confident that another retailer can replace Carson’s, he said its departure will be a sad occasion.

“Carson’s is a well-known store,” Sexton said. “A lot of women I know have told me how much they liked to shop there.

From that aspect, it will be really missed.”

Carson’s history in the Chicagoarea market dates back 164 years.

Carson’s became a fixture at the old Plaza back in 1964. When the last remaining stores of the old Plaza were demolished over two years ago, a new state-of-the art Carson’s was built. The new Carson’s was the first store to open in September 2016 as the anchor for the new outdoor development of the new Plaza.

The new Carson’s, which is 120,470 square feet, drew a large crowd for its grand opening and its presence enticed other retailers to become part of the development.

The parking lot was full as customers arrived at the Carson’s in Evergreen Park on Friday afternoon to look for deals and essentially pay their last respects.

Most of the people who visited Carson’s mentioned they were frequent customers. But on this day, signs indicating that the store is closing greeted customers.

“All the stores I grew up with are going out of business,” said Ann Woulfe, a resident of Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood, who was carrying a couple bags of items as she approached her car. “It’s a shame. All you are going to have left is these discount stores. I used to like shopping here because it had nice items.

“And another thing I don’t like is that these people who work there are going to lose their jobs,” Woulfe added.

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big businesses. An important part of our village is our smaller businesses and we need to continue to support them. We need to ‘Keep the Green in Evergreen’ because one percent of everything sold in Evergreen Park comes back to the village.”

Sexton also serves unofficially as the economic director of the village.

As he encouraged everyone to shop locally, he said, “If our smaller businesses go out of business, it is going to be my fault and I don’t want that to happen.”

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in the 8400 block of West 103rd Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on May 31.

Drug possession Juan Hernandez, 31, of Palos Hills, was charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance following his arrest at 4:30 p.m. last Thursday.

Police said he was carrying cocaine and methamphetamine pills.

He was also cited for possession of cannabis. He is due in court on May 9.

DUI charge Andrzej Pawlikowski, 38, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 11:30 p.m. last Thursday in the 9000 block of West 95th Street.

Police said his vehicle crossed over the median several times and failed field sobriety tests. He was also cited for improper lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol. Pawlikowski is due in court on May 31.

Outstanding warrant Joshua Arndt, 26, of Oak Lawn, was arrested on an outstanding

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The increase in online shopping has had a major effect on brick-and-mortar stores across the country that has made malls more vulnerable than ever before. The presence of Amazon and other online companies have had a negative impact on those retailers, critics claim.

“I think we better wake up,” Sexton said. “People should not just shop online exclusively because this is what is happening. I think people have to start realizing that. This is putting people out of work and that means a loss of jobs overall. And when people are of work, they don’t shop as much.

We don’t want to see businesses close up.”

Sexton said Carson’s will remain open through August. However, shoppers who left Carson’s at Chicago Ridge Mall indicated that the store will close at the end of June.

Tokar is hoping that a Supreme Court decision will be forthcoming in South Dakota that will result in online companies having to pay a sales tax, which they are currently not required to do.

“Unless the Supreme Court does something, I’m just not sure what we will do,” Tokar said. “We have our fingers crossed. This is a huge hit on brick-and-mortar stores. Something has to be done.

All these online companies, and not just Amazon, don’t pay sales taxes where brick-and-mortar stores do. It just isn’t fair.”

Tokar said he will continue to talk to Chicago Ridge Mall management to come up with ideas.

The Chicago Ridge mayor said it will be difficult to replace Carson’s, which takes up two floors and 150,000 square feet.

Irene Gajecky, of Palos Heights, purchased some items from the Carson’s in Chicago Ridge on Friday afternoon.

“I like the store here because it was convenient,” Gajecky said.

“Yeah, I’m going to miss it. It was an upscale store. I guess everyone can just go to Amazon. Maybe these department stores should just join together.

“But what can you do,” Gajecky added. “It’s the changing America.”

He cited a recent high ranking of Evergreen Park in a published report.

“Twelve of our businesses, along with our 4th of July parade and fireworks were listed as the best,” Sexton said. “Success breeds success, so we need to support our businesses, both large and small. We need to shop brick-and-mortar stores instead of ordering online.”

Sexton is a life-long resident of the village and graduate of Loyola University. Sexton and his wife, Karen, have been married for 43 years, raised three children and now have six grandchildren, all of whom reside in Evergreen Park. warrant from Lake County, Ind. when police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 8400 block of West 101st Terrace at 2:30 a.m. Friday. Police said they discovered he was wanted on the fugitive warrant when they interviewed him about his involvement in the disturbance. He was transported back to Lake County for a bond hearing.

Criminal damage

A Palos Hills resident filed a criminal damage complaint involving a vehicle at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Police said the victim said the tires on his vehicle were slashed where it was parked during the day in the 8400 block of 101st Terrace.

Aggravated speeding Mike Rasmason, 26, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with aggravated speeding at 8:30 p.m. last Friday in the 9200 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for improper display of vehicle registration. He is due in court on May 31.

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

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Brother Rice High School Student Council gets ‘Behind the Vest’ The Brother Rice High School Student Council sponsored a dress-down day for “Get Behind the Vest,” an initiative that helps provide bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers.

Brother Rice students and their CPD parents were on hand to present a check for $1,625 to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Bob Alberts, associate principal at Brother Rice High School, gathers with students and their Chicago Police Department dads for a photo. For more information or to contribute, got to http:// www.getbehindtheb Supplied photo

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“We’re thrilled to align ourselves with SeatGeek as our new naming rights partner,” Bridgeview Mayor Steven Landek said.

“We’re excited about SeatGeek making a meaningful and long-term investment in the stadium and our community.”

The stadium is already home to the Chicago Fire and Chicago Red Stars pro soccer teams. The village and SeatGeek will work together to bring more live programming to the venue, including premier concerts, music festivals and international sporting events, with assistance from new venue management partner Spectra.

“Throughout the years our club — and, most importantly, our fans — have helped create memorable moments at this stadium,” John Urban, COO of Chicago Fire Soccer Club, said. “We look forward to having

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nearly filled the stadium’s 20,000 seats.

Back in 2006, Toyota Park hosted the MLS All-Star Game, along with the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup’s finale that saw the Fire beat the LA Galaxy, 3-1.

But there’s been much more than soccer.

Toyota Park has quite a name in the world of live music. Many top-name entertainers have played the stage on the south side of the stadium.

The Dave Matthews Band has visited Toyota Park.

Jimmy Buffett was an annual visitor — appearing in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 — with his loyal fans, dubbed Parrotheads, famously tailgating in the parking lots.

The jam band Phish visited in 2010. The next year, Kenny Chesney, a huge star in country music, performed at Toyota Park.

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Bob Dylan played there as a part of a music festival in 2012 that included Wilco and My Morning Jacket.

One of the biggest events at Toyota Park happened twice: The Crossroads Guitar Fes-

SeatGeek add to our home-field advantage.”

According to sources, the naming rights deal has been in the works for many months.

The Toyota naming rights agreement had expired and talks were ongoing for a new partner.

Last year, the village retained the services of W Partners, a sponsorship agency. W Partners has worked with the Chicago Cubs on their sponsorship and has been successful in landing many sponsorships as the Cubs have rebuilt their team under the ownership of the Ricketts family.

The naming rights agreement was preceded in the last few months by other board action, which made changes in the stadium.

In November, a new food service was selected by the village board, which created a new revenue split between the food service contractor and the village.

The additional money definitely helps the village’s bottom line, Landek said at the time.

Another unexpected move occurred in De-

cember when management of the stadium was awarded to Spectra Management, a division of Comcast.

“The increase in focus on stadium content is important. We feel that a diverse and experienced company like Comcast will take our stadium to the next level,” Landek said.

SeatGeek is an official partner of Major League Soccer, and has club partnerships with Los Angeles Football Club, Minnesota United FC, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders FC and Sporting Kansas City.

SeatGeek also recently announced partnerships with the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints as well as the National Basketball Association’s New Orleans Pelicans.

Bridgeview and the area surrounding the stadium are undergoing an extensive transformation, including a 109-room Hampton Inn and Suites at SeatGeek Stadium and a mixed-use retail center featuring fast-casual restaurants and a variety of other businesses.

tival hosted by Eric Clapton. He brought the star-studded, daylong event featuring some of the finest guitarists in the world to Bridgeview in 2007 and 2010.

Tickets for the 2007 show were sold out in a reported 22 minutes. A DVD was released for each of the two shows.

Sonny Landreth, Derek Trucks, Robert Cray, Jimmy Vaughan, B.B. King, Chicago’s own Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, John Mayer, Albert Lee, ZZ Top, Steve Winwood, and Clapton were among those who played in one or both shows.

In 2014, Jennifer Lopez brought her act to the stadium.

The three-day Chicago Open Air Festival packed in heavy metal music fans. In 2016, the lineup included Korn, Disturbed and Slipknot. KISS, Ozzy Osbourne and Slayer were in the lineup last year.

The festival’s site said it is “taking a hiatus” for 2018, but plans to return in 2019.

Toyota Park is also home to ethnic events like the Eid El-Fitir, a chance for Muslims to celebrate the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and prayer, with mouth-watering foods.

The Viva Cinco De Mayo Festival will be held May 11-13. And Porky’s Rib Fest is

set for June 15-17, attracting barbecued ribs restaurants from around the nation.

Toyota Park, which has received rave reviews from many soccer, music and festival lovers, won another honor in 2016.

That year, the Sports Turf Managers Association, a professional organization for the 2,600 men and women who manage sports fields worldwide, honored Toyota Park for having the finest professional soccer field in the nation.

Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek was thrilled that they won the award, noting the many compliments he’s heard from visitors about the quality of the playing field.

“That means our grass is the greenest, softer, stronger, more beautiful and more perfect than any soccer stadium in the country.

Bridgeview should be proud of this recognition and how teams throughout the world recognize the wonderful place, Bridgeview and Toyota Park,” Landek said at the time.

The mayor noted that “soccer teams from throughout the world have played in Bridgeview and brought millions of dollars in revenue and guests to Bridgeview.”

Soon, they will be visiting SeatGeek Stadium.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE Basics of investing

The “Basics of Investing” will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Patrons will celebrate Money Smart Week by learning about investing.

During this program, guests will find about rule of 72, the three accounts a person needs, how do mutual funds work, and what a Roth IRA is. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org to sign up for the free program.

Chair yoga at library Chair yoga will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Participants can practice yoga while seated in a chair. Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich will lead the free session that is designed for everybody. The focus will be on simple movements designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body. The class is for office workers or for people concerned about getting on the floor. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Patrons invited to play bingo Bingo will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 15 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Prizes will be awarded to the game winners. More information about the free bingo program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Session will provide advise about how to deal with coyotes A session on “Living with Coyotes” from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Chicago Ridge Library. The session is being held because residents have indicated they have seen coyotes roaming the southwest suburbs.

Advice will be provided of what to do if someone encounters coyotes. More information about the free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Saturday Sew-In The next “Saturday Sew-In” session wil be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Patrons can work on their latest projects, which include quilting, knitting and stamping. Sewing machines are available upon request. More information about the free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Reliving memories of old game shows “Those Wacky Game Shows” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 21 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Residents who remember old TV game shows that included celebrity guests like Liberace, Bobby Darin and Jack Benny will be interested in this session. Steve Cooper will show old flim clips of the old “Gong Show, “Make Me Laugh” and “Password.” The free presentation will include musical numbers. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org

OAK LAWN

Veterans can share their stories at library Local veterans are being sought to share their military experience about when they served to be preserved for future generations through the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Veterans who served during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the “War on Terror” or peacetime are being sought for an oral history interview. Veterans can contact the library, (708) 422-4990, or kkorst@olpl.org.

Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids have chance to make an aquarium Youths ages 10 to 17 will get an opportunity to make an aquarium at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills.

The guests will receive live fish for a fishbowl to take home with them. Registration is limited to 30. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

‘Read to the Dogs’ at library “Read to the Dogs” therapy session will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 7 at the Green Hills Library. Sharpen your reading skills by reading to therapy dogs. Once a book is completed, a picture will be taken of patrons and will be hung in the library.

Registration is limited to 30. Register online at wwwgreenhillslibrary.org.

Ideas for summer desserts Instruction on how to make summer desserts will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at the Green Hills Library. Chef Maddox will cook treats designed to impress your friends. Recipes and samples will be provided. The event is for adults only. Registration is limited to 75. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Patrons can have one-on-one with librarian for information

Eco Club allows kids to make crafts

Appointments can be arranged with a oneon-one with a librarian to assist in specific questions on a particular subject at the Oak Lawn Library.

Patrons may request one-on-one appointments for reference, genealogy, eBook or computer help at the library. Appointments are limited to one hour. The program is free.

Patrons should be as specific as possible when describing a topic. Librarians can assist with research questions but cannot provide legal, medical or tax advice. Appointment forms are available in person at the adult services and computer center desks. Patrons can also call the adult services desk, (708) 422-4990, ext. 500, to request an appointment. To access the online form, visit http:// bit.ly/olplappt.

Learning to decorate rooms in home

PALOS HILLS

Exotic animal show to be presented at library An exotic animal show will be presented at 6 p.m. Monday, April 30 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills.

Children of all ages and caregivers can witness a variety of exotic animals. Twelve animals will be observed including a hedgehog, lemur, kinkajou and a bearded dragon.

The Eco Club for children ages 6 and up will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at the Green Hills Library. Miss Emily will have the kids watch a video, play a game, and have them make a craft about a nature topic that was voted on. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

The room decorating workshop will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 10 at the Green Hills Library.

Participants will learn to use tissue paper, cardstock and twine to create garlands and pennants for rooms. Registration is limited to 20 per session. The program is for youths ages 10 to 17. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Movie displayed at library Residents will have an opportunity to view an array of full-sized movie posters from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Green Hills Library. A short matching activity will also be held for all ages. One lucky participant with all correct responses will win a $30 Visa gift card. Three winners will each receive a set of four admission passes to the LaGrange Movie Theater.

SCHOOL NEWS Richards student wins editorial cartooning sectional championship 10 The Reporter

Jenni Marie Schaal, a senior at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, was the sectional champion in editorial cartooning at the IHSA Journalism competition Saturday.

The judges said her cartoon was “professional and creative.”

Schaal was asked to create an editorial cartoon illustrating the student council struggle to choose a charity to support with their upcoming fundraiser at the imaginary Abraham Lincoln High School, Schaal also finished in third place in advertising and will travel to the state tournament in Charleston on Friday.

Schaal has won the sectional title in this category the past two years. She has also won the Best of Show in drawing at the South Suburban Conference art show earlier this semester. She has competed in the state tournament for the last three years.

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Jenni Marie Schaal, a senior at Richards High School, won the sectional championship in editorial cartooning at the IHSA Journalism competition this past weekend. Here cartoon (above right) was called “professional and creative.”

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The Worth Junior High School Math Team had an impressive showing at the 2018 South Suburban Junior High School Conference Meet. The Worth seventh-graders placed fourth and the eighth-graders placed fifth in the competition.

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Worth Jr. High math team scores impressive numbers The Worth Junior Math team placed in the top five at the 2018 South Suburban Junior High School Conference Math Bowl on April 10.

The Worth seventh-graders placed fourth and the eighthgraders came in fifth overall in conference. Seventh-grader Lauren Gawel and eighth-grader Joey Egan had the highest scores overall from Worth Junior High School and received ribbons for their accomplishments.

The rest of the eighth-grade team members were Debra Gade, who specializes in percents, decimals and fractions; Graciella Ramirez, who specializes in algebra; Olivia Arp, who specializes in geometry; Calah Strochacker, who specializes in

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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

A tale of two teams District rivals Stagg, Sandburg are facing different challenges

By Alison Moran Correspondent

Photo by Jon DePaolis

Brother Rice’s Jack Payton (left) celebrates as he and Sam Jones touch home plate after Danny Doligale’s game-tying hit in the bottom of the seventh inning against Loyola.

LUCKY SEVEN Rice concludes its comeback vs. Loyola with walk-off HBP

By Jon DePaolis Correspondent

In a topsy turvy, back-and-forth game Saturday, Brother Rice continued to show its mettle, coming back from large deficits multiple times to beat Loyola Academy 13-12 on a walk-off hit batsman.

A four-run seventh inning ended with Crusaders left fielder Mike Bolton getting plunked with the bases loaded to bring home in the winning run. And while Bolton was the guy who took one for the team to conclude an unlikely comeback from what was at one time an eightrun deficit, the hero of the game batted earlier in the inning.

Rice’s Danny Doligale stepped to the plate as a pinch hitter with runners at the corners and no outs, with Loyola leading 12-10 after a throwing error by the third baseman

allowed a run to score. On the first pitch to Doligale, a passed ball allowed the runner at first to get to second, putting two runners in scoring position. Doligale and the Crusaders capitalized on the Ramblers’ defensive lapses by hit a slow-rolling, seeing-eye grounder that found a gap between the first and second basemen, allowing both runners to score and tying the game at 12.

“I just looked for something early in the count,” Doligale said. “It was a new pitcher, so I was going to see a healthy amount of fastballs.

I was looking for a good fastball to hit, and that’s what I got. It’s a really great feeling — something you dream about.”

From there, an infield single by Dillan Fike moved Doligale to second, and Brett Selke reached on See BASEBALL, Page 3

Photo by Jon DePaolis

When Stagg met Sandburg in a match-up of District 230 and SouthWest Suburban Conference rivals on one of the few pleasant nights in April, it truly was a meeting of opposing fortunes.

The Chargers are in the midst of a strong season, beginning the year with eight consecutive shutouts and winning nine of their first 11 games. The Eagles entered the contest with just one win, and having scored at least one goal in only three of their first eight games.

That set the stage for an April 17 showdown between the two programs – and they battled hard. Sandburg picked up their defense and allowed just a single goal to a Chargers team that had coming in been scoring 2.6 goals per game.

That goal was, however, all Stagg would need, as their own stingy defense pitched what was at the time its ninth shutout of the season.

The game’s lone one goal came when the Chargers’ Grace Javaras found fellow senior Maja Persa, who connected with the ball to reach the back of the net.

In the end, both teams found positives in the outcome.

“We never gave up against Stagg when we went down 1-0,” said Sandburg coach Katie O’Connell. “We continued to work hard to try and get the equalizer. Unfortunately the team was not able to find the back of the net.“ The Chargers took their win with a tip of the cap to the Eagles.

“We won 1-0 against one of our biggest rivals,” said coach Allison Kaim.

The Chargers enter this week 12-2, with shutouts of the District 205 co-op (8-0) and Lockport (1-0) following the defeat of Sandburg. Stagg had been had been unbeaten before being humbled in PepsiCo Showdown games, being shut out by Saint Charles North, 2-0, and losing 3-1 to Downers Grove North. The Chargers finished the Showdown, held April 7 to 12, with a shootout victory over York after the teams battled to a 1-1 tie in regulation.

“We faced a very tough schedule in the PepsiCo Showdown,” Kaim said. “We played three quality teams that played very good soccer. It was a great challenge for us to face Saint Charles North, Downers Grove North, and York. Despite the frigid temperatures and the precipitation, the girls have been showing up to practices and games ready to play.”

Besides pride, the Chargers had a special incentive for playing well against York. It was Stagg’s annual Red Card Game, which raises funds for Johns Hopkins Cancer Research.

“The players had a bake sale and sold t-shirts during the lunch hours at school. We had a lot of help and support from the Stagg staff, parents of the Charger soccer players, and the community, “ Kaim said. “We had a chance to honor my mom, who passed away from cancer and the rest of those in our community. It was a very special night.”

Kaim says that Stagg’s goals are unchanged from the

Brother Rice’s Mike Bolton smiles after getting hit by a pitch, which brought in the game-winning run to complete a 13-12 comeback against Loyola.

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE

Macs ride second-half surge McAuley explodes for 12 goals after break to throttle St. Francis

By Jon DePaolis Correspondent

Headed into halftime with just a onegoal lead over St. Francis, Mother McAuley girls lacrosse coach Ann Piejko knew her team needed to alter its defensive scheme.

“We adjusted our strategy a little bit,” Piejko said. “We played a different defense, called the backer — which not many teams play anymore. We also just weren’t used to it, so we needed halftime to readjust and figure it out, which I think we did.”

The Mighty Macs not only upped their defensive pressure but they also dominated on offense, laying siege to the St. Francis defensive zone en route to a 15-4 victory

on Saturday, April 21.

In the first half, the Mighty Macs relied on sophomore Abbey Murphy, who scored three of her game-high five goals in the opening stanza.

“Get used to it … she’s fun to watch,” Piejko said of Murphy. “Abbey just got back from Russia. She’s an amazing hockey player who scored two of the three winning goals on the U.S. U18 team.”

Murphy’s effort was enough to give her team a narrow 3-2 lead headed into intermission.

“We had a game last night, too, and a really tough game coming up, so we rested a few of our key players in the first half — knowing in the second half that we could turn it around,” Piejko said.

St. Francis tied the game early in the

second half with a goal by Beth Weizeorick (two goals) with 22:49 left in the game.

But from there, the Mighty Macs went on two huge runs — a 4-1 spree to retake the lead, and an 8-0 blitz over the last 11 minutes of the game to leave with the double-digit victory.

“What I’m a huge fan of is that after the first half, a lot more assists were handed out, which is harder to do,” Piejko said.

“You have a greater risk every time you kind of thread the needle in the eight.

We were kind of trying to do things we needed to work on as a team, with moving the season forward.”

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Mother McAuley sophomore Abbey Murphy (left) passes to a teammate Saturday, April 22, during a 15-4 rout of St. Francis.

Murphy scored a game-high five goals in the contest.

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Escape from New York Fire plays best game of season to deal Red Bulls rare home loss The Chicago Fire are a work in progress as it seeks to leave a forgettable start to the season in the rear-view mirror, but things may be trending in the right direction after the team’s most solid performance through six games led to a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls.

The victory earned the Fire its first road points of the season, and came against a Red Bulls (3-3-0, 9 points) team coach Vejlko Paunovic called one the league’s best.

“Definitely very important win for us,” Paunovic said. “Very proud of the guys and the job they did. We stuck to our plan and we adjusted every time Red Bulls changed. So fantastic reaction. Fantastic win and especially after the sloppy start we had this season, I think this win helps us to boost our confidence, to build on top of this and face the next phase of the season with a different perspective.”

Paunovic singled out the performances of goalie Richard Sanchez and Jonathan Campbell as noteworthy.

“When the team works like we played today, when the team works together, you can always see the qualities in individual players and you will see always that somebody stood out,” Paunovic said. “I actually saw every one from the first one, from Richard until the last one in the game from Jonathan Campbell.

That mentality and that team spirit that we had, it was shown today.

It was excellent and I think that’s what we need. That’s what we have to keep doing.”

The Fire opened scoring in the 30th minute when defender Brandon Vincent sent in a corner kick that was headed out by the Red Bulls defense. The ball fell to Aleksandar Katai just outside the penalty area, and the Serbian unleashed a leftfooted volley past Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles for his second goal of the season. Starting for the first time since March 31, Katai ‘s strike was a goal-of-the-year caliber volley from outside the box that sailed into the upper 90.

Katai would factor in to what turned about to be the game winner, earning a penalty kick in the 68th minute after he was dragged down in the box by Robles. Reigning MLS Golden Boot winner Nemanja Nikolic stepped up and buried the ensuing penalty for his fifth goal of the season.

The hosts pulled one back in the 81st minute after Bradley WrightPhillips pounced on a loose ball in the box, but the Fire held on for the full three points.

Fire midfielder Dax McCarty said the victory over the Red Bulls is significant, given the opponent’s talent and the difficulty of winning at Red Bull Arena.

“I, more so than most, know how hard is to win here when you’re on the opposing team,” McCarty said.

“It’s a gutsy performance, a really gritty performance and basically it was one that we needed and a result like this doesn’t paper over all the cracks and all the things we want to get better on as a team, but it certainly gives the team confidence...

The Red Bulls, the talent and ability they have in that locker room.

To come into their building where they’ve been unbeaten, virtually unstoppable at home this year. To be able to grind out a win, you know that speaks volumes to the character we have in this locker room so I’m really proud of the guys.”

Sanchez stood on his head in a nine-save, Man-of-the-Match performance, befuddling the Red Bulls with acrobatic stops in both halves.

His nine total saves marked the most by a Fire goalkeeper since Sean Johnson recorded the same number at New England on July 23, 2016.

“I think he’s growing, same as the team,” Paunovic said. “I think he’s following the pace, or as he’s growing, the team is growing, too... It’s important but we have also to know that we still have a long way to go and we have to still keep building, we still have to get better, but we have to improve in our performance overall, and that means that every single player, every single one in our coaching staff has to get better.”

Fire defender Bastian Schweinsteiger said Sanchez’ improvement is obvious.

“I think you can see improvement in him a lot. Especially today, he was very helpful for us,” Schweinsteiger said. “He came out of the goal, saved balls, very good from him today. I hope he is going to be in the MLS Team of the Week, because he deserves it.”

Veteran leadership has been important to help steady the ship during the early season struggles.

“There’s a huge importance because they are the ones that will either kill you or help you,” Paunovic said. “In our case, it’s the second thing. They are calm. They are experienced. They know that we are working toward the solutions and that’s very important. That’s very important that you can rely on, not only the veteran players, but they are good guys.”

On the other end of the spectrum, rookie midfielder Mo Adams made his professional debut on Saturday, featuring for the full 90 minutes.

Adams, the fifth Fire rookie to play in a league match this season, recorded 12 defensive recoveries and four interceptions.

McCarty called Adams’ effort “brilliant.”

“He knew his role, he broke up a lot of plays,” he added. “He tried to play simple, he was very effective, and I thought he was a really, really good performer on the day.”

Paunovic refused to make excuses for the team’s slow start this season, and acknowledged his squad lost confidence when faced with adversity compounded by lackluster showings.

“The point is there are a lot of circumstances that you have to deal with during the new season and during the preseason,” he said. “We didn’t have good circumstances, but then we lost the confidence because of that start and we need to really grind and work hard to get back, to actually have the opportunity like we had today, to play against one of the best teams in the league, play in a disciplined manner and be very consistent with our plan, and then, you know, we had a prize that we won the game, difficult game.”

Schweinsteiger commented on the importance of beating Eastern Conference foes, and noted the Fire’s two wins have come against playoff teams from 2017.

“We beat Columbus at home, and now we beat Red Bulls... But still, we are not so satisfied with our results before, so we could have done it better,” he said. “There are still some pieces in our game, but at the moment I have to say it is more important to get results than perform at the highest level.”

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Red Stars midfielder Lauren Kaskie (13) and defender Arin Gilliland (3) celebrate a goal during a 3-0 won over Houston.

Red Stars hot heading to Washington Riding three-game unbeaten streak into game against Spirit A win and a tie last week stretched the Red Stars’ unbeaten streak to three games The Stars came away with a 1-1 draw against Sky Blue FC at Toyota Park last Saturday. Sofia Huerta scored for the second straight game for her second goal of the season.

Chicago started things off right against Sky Blue by notching the second quickest goal in club history. A Huerta cross found its way into the back of the net 44 seconds into the match.

New Jersey came back and equalized in the 78th minute with their first goal of the season. Rookie Savannah McCaskill turned at the top of the box and struck it toward the net. Taking a slight deflection

off a Chicago defender, the ball bounced out of reach of Red Stars goalie Alyssa Naeher, finishing in the back of the net.

Earlier last week, the Red Stars earned their second victory – and first at home – in a 3-0 drubbing of the Houston Dash at Toyota Park. Huerta tallied her first goal of the season, while Lauren Kaskie scored her first career goal. Danielle Colaprico added her second assist of the year.

Jumping out to an early start, the Red Stars found themselves up 2-0 in the first 11 minutes. Chicago gained momentum when Lauren Kaskie found Sarah Gorden racing up the field. With a cross across the goal line, the Dash’s Kristie Mewis slid into the ball and notched an own goal to

The fragility of life

W

ell, after the longest winter I can recall in my lifetime, spring finally showed up last week and appears here to stay.

I realize “spring” — from the meteorological perspective — began back in March, but let’s be honest: It was still winter. Cold and wet that was in and of itself miserable, but its ugliness was compounded by the sheer length of time it dragged on. You knew better weather would eventually get here, but there were moments it seemed like the gray chill would never cease.

Not that the weather is anything about The Easy which to get worked Writer up. We sometimes lose sight of what is truly important, and get frustrated over trivial matters. If you needed a reality check there were two instances within sports last weekend that put life into perspective.

One was Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant taking a fastball to the head during a game against the Rockies. Seeing that pitch catch his helmet just above his eye was scary. Pitches like that have ended and altered careers, and they have the potential to maim or kill someone.

A situation with even greater gravity occurred on the South Side, where White Sox relief pitcher Danny Farquhar suffered an aneurysm and subsequent brain hemorrhage in the dugout during a game against the Astros. Matters of life and death can’t be compared to one another, and when good things go bad it always reminds us that life really is a momentto-moment endeavor that we too often take for granted. Farquhar falling ill lent even greater weight to that fact, if for no other reason than the unexpectedness and improbability of it all.

While we never expect to be involved in a car accident, we are aware every time we ride in an automobile that something could go wrong and life can change in a heartbeat. In athletics there are inherent risks — violent collisions and hard, fast-moving projectiles, to name two things that are potentially dangerous — but Farquhar was not in a situation or engaging in an activity that put him in harm’s way. Here is an athlete at the highest level of competition, probably in far better physical condition than most of us, and who had just pitched during the top of the sixth inning before collapsing in the dugout.

We are all hopeful Farquhar can come through this ordeal and live a normal life, much less ever play baseball again; but we should also hope that his ordeal is not in vain. We can all use sobering moments like this to help us grow into wiser people, and learn to better appreciate life and love.

JASON MAHOLY

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FIRE NOTES

Mother McAuley sophomore Abbey Murphy looks to pass the ball during last Saturday’s victory over St. Francis.

Nikolic again near top of scoring list

Lacrosse

Nemanja Nikolic stepped MLS regular-season match up to take the 69th-minute on their home turf since penalty kick earned by AlekJune 24, 2017, a run of 11 sandar Katai, making no straight games, and have mistake in driving his shot never lost more than three past a diving Luis Robles. such games at home in the It was his fifth penalty kick eight-plus seasons they’ve conversion in six attempts called the venue home. since joining the Fire last Chicago is now 3-6-1 in season.

Harrison since the venue’s Nikolic Nikolic’s five goals in 2010 opening and, with the 2018 have him one off the league- win, snapped New York’s six-game leading pace of six set by Atlan- unbeaten streak in the regular-season ta United’s Josef Martinez. The series between the two teams, while reigning MLS Golden Boot win- also earning a small measure of rener now has 29 goals in 40 MLS venge for their MLS Cup Playoff regular-season matches, leaving defeat at the hands of the Red Bulls him three behind Josh Wolff for last October. The two teams are due fourth on the Fire’s career record to meet again Aug. 11 at Toyota Park. list.

• The Red Bulls finished with • Few teams have left Red Bull advantages in shots on goal (11-3) Arena with victories in recent sea- and possession percentage (63-27) sons. The Red Bulls had not lost an in defeat.

put the Red Stars on the board.

Four minutes later, Kaskie earned her first goal of her career after Sofia Huerta’s shot on frame was deflected off the goalkeeper’s foot for Kaskie to grab the rebound.

Midway through the second half, the Red Stars widened the score when Danielle Colaprico collected the ball outside the box and sent it in for Huerta to head the ball over a reaching Campbell.

The Red Stars will be back on the road on Saturday, April 28, when they head to Washington to take on the Spirit in the teams’ first contest of the season.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live on the NWSL app and the go90 app.

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Soccer

Continued from Page 1 beginning of the season.

“We’re still looking to play good soccer, win a conference championship, and go as far as we can in the playoffs.”

Sandburg, meanwhile, heads into this week counting a 1-0 squeaker over Wheaton North on March 21 as its sole victory, to go with seven losses and two ties.

While they’ve struggled on offense – being held scoreless seven times – their defense has been solid, allowing 1.4 goals per game.

Sandburg’s challenges have gone beyond

ing goals.

The Mighty Macs improved to .500 (5-5) with the win. The victory was preceded the day before by a 13-4 blowout win over the District 230 co-op in Orland Park.

miserable weather and canceled games. The Eagkes have endured numerous injuries that have forced O’Connell to constantly change the lineup.”

But in tough times, tough teams never give up.

“We have several players who have really helped us this season,” O’Connell said. “These include Bella Strolia and Elena Krasowski.”

The primary goal is to keep improving each game.

“We just need to keep moving forward every day,” O’Connell said. “We know our record is not what we want it to be.

However, we are showing improvement on the field.”

Jason Maholy is the Sports Editor for The Regional and The Reporter.

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Cougars’ Keilman named CCAC Player of the Week Hitting three home runs over a six-game stretch, Saint Xavier shortstop Tori Keilman was named the CCAC Softball Player of the Week on Tuesday, earning the team’s first weekly award of the season.

Keilman hit for a .474 average in doubleheaders against No. 17 St. Francis, Calumet St. Joseph, Keilman and Judson, and slugged a home run against each opponent. The sophomore had two three-hit games, against the Saints and Eagles.

Keilman hit in five straight games, her longest streak of the season. She is hitting .380 on the season, and ranks seventh in the CCAC with a .648 slugging percentage.

Baseball: In a doubleheader last Saturday afternoon, Saint Xavier would come away splitting the matchup with CCAC rival St. Francis, winning the opener 9-7 and holding off a comeback from the visitors, before falling 2-1 in a 12-inning marathon for game two.

Griffin Bright started the day 4-for-5 during Game 1, collecting two RBI and three runs scored, while Matt Monahan went 3-for-3 with a walk as the Cougars tallied eight runs over the first three innings of play. All nine hitters in the Saint Xavier lineup came up to the plate during the bottom of the first, with RBI by Jack Gainer, Matt Bunetta, Cam Powell and Agustin Guerrero.

Senior pitcher Erik Eggert came out of the bullpen during the sixth inning, and with the go-ahead run at the plate ended the rally with a strikeout.

Eggert worked around a pair of leadoff walks in the seventh to earn his 11th save of the season.

In a heroic effort during Game 2, starting pitcher Jared Jones allowed just four hits over 11 innings,

but a two-out RBI single in the top of the 12th put the Saints in front. Three Cougars — Garrett Bright, Monahan, and Gainer — all collected two hits in the game, but it was Bunetta’s fourth-inning sacrifice fly that would supply all the offense for Saint Xavier.

After St. Francis tied the game Jones with a sacrifice fly in the top of the fifth, Jones retired 18 consecutive hitters, and was perfect in the sixth through 10th innings, until a one-out single in the top of the 11th ended the streak.

Softball: One dominating performance followed by a frantic come-from-behind, walk-off win summarizes a wild doubleheader sweep for Saint Xavier softball last Sunday, as the Cougars defeated the visiting St. Ambrose Bees 9-1 in a mercy-rule shortened five innings, and 4-3 in a seventh-inning comeback rally.

Sophomore pitcher Allison Golic opened the day with a onehitter, striking out six batters in five innings of work during game one. The Bees started the game with a one-out walk followed by an RBI triple to briefly lead 1-0, but Golic would not allow another hit the rest of day.

Golic Tori Keilman had an RBI single and Taylor Sterkowitz finished with a team-high three RBI. Williams and Lexxie Lux each drove in two runs, while Williams scored a run in all three trips to the plate.

The offense slowed in Game Two, with the Cougars being held without a hit until Kailey Zych led off the sixth inning with a single. Pitcher Annalisse

Scott kept Saint Xavier in the game, holding the Bees hitless through four innings. Two errors contributed to St. Ambrose leading 3-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh.

Lux and Keilman started the comeback with singles, and Sterkowitz doubled down the left field line to score the first run of the day for SXU. Nicole O’Donnell followed with another double to score pinch runners Madeline Meisl, and Evergreen park alum, and Zailyah Johnson to tie the game. Brittany Schultz finished off the comeback with a walk-off single that scored pinch runner Alyssa Kolecki.

Men’s golf: Cougars sophomore Matthew Clark, a Nazareth alum, shot his lowest round of the season to finish just two strokes behind the leaders and take thirdplace at the St. Francis Spring Invite on Thursday, April 19. As a team, the Cougars finished eighth in the 10-team event at Inwood Golf Club in Joliet.

Clark Clark shot an even-par 71 to finish in a two-way tie for third in the single-round tournament. The sophomore now has back-to-back top-four results this spring, with two rounds of 72 or lower.

Alec Martinez, an Orland Park resident and Sandburg alum, shot a five-over par 76 to finish tied for 19th, while Colin Chibe shot a season low 78 to finish tied for 28th.

Track and field: Competing in their first outdoor meet of the season, Saint Xavier made its debut at the Benedictine Eagle Relays on Friday. Originally scheduled as a two-day meet, the schedule on Saturday, April 21 was washed out due to weather.

The Cougars made their only appearance in the women’s competition during the 3000-meter run,

in which Grace Maletich finished 22nd with a time of 11:52.34.

The men’s team had two distance entries as Mario Scarcelli placed 15th in the 5000 meter with a time of 16:01.59, and Kevin Arias, and Oak Lawn alum, finished 23rd in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 11:44.72.

Anthony Kowalczyk had the top result among Saint Xavier throwers, finishing 12th in the shot put with a throw of 42 feet 4.75 inches on his final attempt.

Jarvis Carter led the Cougar sprinters, competing in both the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.

Carter finished 22nd and 12th, respectively, posting times of 11.37 and 22.79.

Moraine Valley Men’s tennis: After a last minute decision to move the match to their home courts due to snow up north, the Cyclones were able to face College of Lake County on April 17 and grab a 5-4 victory.

Nick Karczynski led the way at No. 1 singles with a third set tie-breaking win (6-3, 3-6, 11-9).

At No. 2, Alex Kokoszka added to that team total with a straight set triumph (6-2, 6-2). A win at No. 3 by Yash Patel (6-4, 6-3) provided the fourth team point. John McGuire at No. 6 singles added more points (6-3, 6-4) while the No. 1 doubles duo, Karczynski/Kokoszka, went to the tiebreaker (6-4, 3-6, 12-10) to tip the scales for Moraine Valley.

The Cyclones then took a 6-3 victory April 19 over McHenry County.

Match-by-match, the Cyclones knocked down their opponents. Karczynski (No. 1), Alex Kokoszka (No. 2), Yash Patel (No. 3), Sean McKernan (No. 5), and John McGuire (No. 6) won their singles matches in straight sets. At No. 1 doubles, Karczynski and Kokoszka earned their fifth win this season.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

Sandburg senior right-hander Sarah Fuller delivers a pitch during the Eagles’ 4-0 loss to Lincoln-Way East on April 19 in Orland Park.

Astros are comeback kids Shepard erases 8-run deficit, walks off against Lyons Katie Justin singled on the first pitch she saw in the bottom of the eighth inning to drive in the winning run, as Shepard completed a dramatic, 9-8 come-from-behind victory over Lyons on April 21.

The Astros entered this week 9-2 overall and 5-1 in the South Suburban Conference.

The Lions led the Astros 8-0 after three innings, but the hosts knotted it up with an eight-run fourth highlighted by a game-tying, three-run homer by Bridget McDermott. Becca Harkala, Emily Edmiston, and Justin had hits that inning, and Jessica Coyle doubled.

Coyle, Justin, McDermott and Harkala finished with two hits apiece.

Mariah Martinez got the start for Shepard, and allowed 12 hits and eight runs over 3.1 innings, while striking out two.

Martinez had a better time in an 18-1 win over SSC foe Eisenhower on April 19, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, while striking out 10 batters and

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allowing two hits over five innings.

Martinez drove in runs on a double in the second inning, and a triple and a single in the third Justin had three hits and two RBI, and was one of six Astros along with Martinez, Sydney Emerson, Brooke Becker, Jenna LoPresti and Emily Edmiston who all drove in runs in a big third inning. Marek joined Martinez and Justin in having at least three hits.

Chicago Christian The Knights entered play this week having won seven games in a row, with the latest two victories 10-0 and 11-1 drubbings of Elmwood Park and Peotone, respectively. Chicago Christian headed into Monday’s game against St. Edward at 10-3 overall, 5-0 in the Metro Suburban Conference.

Ellen Vilendrer continued to support Knights hurlers by driving in three runs with a single, sacrifice fly and fielder’s choice to bring her RBI to-

tal to 10 over the past three games.

Bethany Regnerus earned her third win of the season.

Sandburg

The Eagles ran into a buzzsaw in Lincoln-Way East pitcher Alex Storako, who struck out 14 batters in a 4-0 victory on April 19 in a SouthWest Suburban Blue contest.

Brianna Johnson had a double for the Eagles, who stranded eight runners. Sandburg came into this week 8-6 overall, 1-1 in the SWSC. The Eagles’ missed a chance to score came in the first inning, when they had runners on second and third with nobody out before Storako retired three straight hitters on a fly out and two strikeouts. In the fourth, Sandburg had runners on first and third with nobody out, but Storako fanned three consecutive batters.

Sandburg senior right-hander Sarah Fuller retired the side in order in three innings and struck out six.

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on another Loyola throwing error on a bad-hop grounder to loaded the bases with just one out. Bolton (2-for-4, two RBI, two runs) was then plunked — the seventh Crusaders batter to be hit by a pitch in the game — setting off a celebration at first base.

The comeback victory was wellearned. At various points of the game, the Loyola led 10-2, 11-7 and 12-9, the latter at the start of the final inning.

“I just think we’re a team with a lot of senior leadership and a lot of resilience,” Doligale said. “We’ve faced a lot of deficits this year and come back from a lot of them. I think that makes us stronger. Hopefully, though, we’ll get some early leads, and put some teams away.”

Brother Rice coach John McCarthy also credited his team’s resolve, especially after falling behind 10-2 in the fourth inning after a five-run rally by the Ramblers.

“I just think (we) competed until the end, and that’s all you can ask,” McCarthy said. “You’ve got to fight and fight, and take blows and give blows back. It’s a tribute to who they are, and I’m proud of them and their resiliency and ability to handle adversity.

“I think it all boils down to not giving up. I thought they did a good job of battling and not getting caught up in the scoreboard. (That) can throw you off at times, but you’ve just got to compete.

I thought they did a good job of just controlling what you can control.”

McCarthy also credited Doligale for his clutch at-bat.

“It says a lot about Danny,” McCarthy said. “I was really happy for him.

He’s battled adversity, and to just see him come through when we needed to have it was huge.”

The Crusaders also got contributions from center fielder Kendall Pettis (2for-3, two walks, two RBI, two runs), Patrick Hayes (1-for-3, RBI, two runs) and Jack Payton (1-for-2, two runs).

Payton was also thrice hit by pitches.

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Brother Rice starting pitcher Zach Litke fires a strike early in the game against Loyola.

Brother Rice shortstop Patrick Hayes smacks a base hit during the game against Loyola.

With the win, the Crusaders improved to 15-5 on the season. Doligale believes their record, along with their ability to come back later against teams, shows what the Crusaders are capable of this year.

“I think we’re one of the best teams in the state, and I think we’re going to be able to prove that for the rest of the season,” he said. “We’re really looking forward to it.”

Rice headed into the contest against Loyola riding a three-game win streak that began with a 9-3 victory over Lockport. Ryan Palmblad improved to 3-3, going five innings while allowing three runs on three hits and striking out four.

Jack Payton contributed to the cause with a home run and three RBI, Dylan Fike

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was 2-for-4 with two RBI and Kendall Pettit was 4-for-4 with a run.

The Crusaders then swept St. Francis in a doubleheader on April 19. In the 12-1 win in Game 1, Pettit, Mike Bolton and Brandon Mahoney each had a hit and two RBI, with Pettit also scoring three runs. Zack Litke was the victor, throwing three innings of no-hit ball to move to 3-0.

Ryan Maher had a huge game in the nightcap, belting a grand slam and driving in five runs in a 7-6 victory. Sam Jones doubled twice, scored twice and drove in a run to back winning pitcher Eli Sweiss, who allowed three runs on five hit over three innings while improving to 4-1. Marquis Jackson earned his third save.

The Chargers begin this week with a 9-4 record after a 12-5 win over Westmont last Saturday, April 21. Mike Tobin went 4-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored, Mike Abraham had two hits, two RBI and run, and Luke Goral had three hits, two RBI and a run. Zach Vrbancic, Danny Russo and Mike Kaunas each drove in a run, and Vrbancic scored three times.

Tobin, Goral and Vrbancic also provided the muscle in a 6-3 win over Lincoln-Way Central on April 20. Tobin had three hits including a double, three RBI and a run, Goral was 4-for-4 with a triple and two RBI, and Vrbancic

had three hits and scored twice. Garrett Wolan went the distance, allowing seven hits and walking none.

Evergreen Park Reavis topped the Mustangs 9-7 to drop Evergreen Park to 7-4 overall and 4-3 in the South Suburban Conference heading into play this week. Billy Miller was 2-for-3 with two RBI.

Shepard The Astros split a doubleheader with South Suburban Conference rival Eisenhower, dropping Game 1, 8-2, and winning Game 2, 12-0 in five innings.

Eric Bruesch tossed a one-hitter in the victory. Shepard entered this week 6-9 overall, 3-4 in the SSC.

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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.SLAWOMIR KOSEK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 17 CH 3762 13203 S 84TH CT Palos Park, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13203 S 84TH CT, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-309-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $166,303.34.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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 17-4751.

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. 17-4751 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 3762 TJSC#: 38-2401 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 BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CONCETTA V. PRESTINARIO, FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JULY 13, 1978 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-1325 Defendants 17 CH 07308 15102 S. 82ND AVENUE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15102 S. 82ND AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-202-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $376,155.25.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13559.

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13559 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 07308 TJSC#: 38-2580 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MOHAMMAD DAABOUL Defendants 16 CH 09506 6813 WEST 114TH PLACE WORTH, IL 60482 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6813 WEST 114TH PLACE, WORTH, IL 60482 Property Index No. 24-19-122-032-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 8916.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8916 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 09506 TJSC#: 38-3215

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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS A. LYP; EVERGREENS OF ORLAND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION I; Defendants, 17 ch 15885 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-03-400-054-1025.

Commonly known as 9008 West 140th Street, Unit 1A, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-039344 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3082808

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By Jackson A. Thomas The world of beauty pageants might look nice on the outside, but it’s not so beautiful below the surface. Kirsten Haglund remembers being body shamed on the internet during her year as Miss America 2008. And today, she says, she continues to be shamed via social media in her work in TV news.

“For me and my colleagues, both in news and former Miss Americas, this is a daily reality,” says Haglund, 29, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. “In some ways, we’ve accepted it as part of the territory while also using our platforms to call it out and stand up against it. It doesn’t bother me anymore, but it did, very much, when it first started when I was 19 years old.”

Haglund’s story is just one of many. And as summer approaches, so does the onslaught of “beach body” rhetoric.

Learn how this focus on the “ideal” body can be toxic and how you can be more body positive — for yourself and others.

The social media standard

Because it may be impossible to avoid social media completely, it’s important to be intentional about what we post, how we like, and how we comment, Haglund says.

“One of the best ways is to

regulate how much we post and how much time we spend on social media, which is essentially a tool of judgment and evaluation,” says Haglund, who struggled with anorexia for several years as an adolescent. “I wouldn’t be on it at all if I didn’t have to be for my work and didn’t also value the huge reach it gives me to be able to promote issues that I care passionately about.”

Heather Russo, regional assistant vice president at the Renfrew Center, a residential eating disorder facility in Philadelphia, says the annual pre-summer focus on obtaining a “beach body” reaches larger audiences as social media permeates our lives.

“Body shaming impacts men and women alike,” Russo says.

“It can be argued there is a wider range of ‘acceptable bodies’ for men. But this is rapidly narrowing with the proliferation of social media. Men and women are struggling to value themselves given the abundance of messages about idealized bodies.”

This body self-degradation contributes to anxiety, depression and eating disorders, Russo says. “An alarming trend for clinicians treating eating dis- orders is the myth that images of beach bodies represent health,” she says. “We know that despite what these images try to convey, they can actually represent ... poor self-worth.”

Know your worth

Luckily, the body positivity movement is gaining a major following. “It is a welcome backlash to the rigid definition of beauty we have been asked to accept,” Russo says.

Ashley Solomon, executive clinical director at the Eating Recovery Center in Cincinnati, says don’t let a nice vacation and being near water be washed away by not feeling good enough to be there.

“Recognize that having negative or self-critical thoughts about ourselves is completely normal and not necessarily problematic,” Solomon says.

Instead of body shaming, celebrate your own body and differences. And whether you feel too fat or too skinny, by your standards or by others, focus away from the weight. You can also practice mindfulness and self-compassion, Solomon says, and “fake it until you become it.”

“Practicing living as if we possessed body confidence, even when we don’t feel it, can actually get us closer to where we ultimately want to be,” she says.

“This can mean wearing the pants we fear are too tight, going to work without makeup, or standing up tall even when we want to shrink away. Imagine someone you know who has the body confidence you admire and consider how they would approach various situations.”

People often use vitamin regimens if they have a nutritional deficiency, such as anemia, or a disease that nutrient supplementation helps manage, such as osteoporosis. Others take vitamin regimens in an attempt to “feel better” or “fix” a poor-quality diet, says Lauri Wright, a registered dietitian nutritionist with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a professor at the University of North Florida and University of South Florida.

“For the average person, all of their vitamin and mineral needs can be met by diet, and dietitians recommend relying on food first for meeting recommended vitamin and mineral intakes,” Wright says. “Foods contain more than just one nutrient, so when you eat vitamin C- packed fruits, you are also getting potassium and fiber.

Not everyone, though, eats a nutritionally complete diet. Some of the most common vitamins and minerals lacking in Americans’ diets include vitamin A, vitamin D, potassium and calcium.”

For those who may not eat the healthiest diet or have certain food restrictions, that’s where a vitamin regimen can come to the rescue, says Colleen Webb, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.

“Vegans usually require a vi-

tamin B12 supplement because plants are not great sources of vitamin B12,” Webb says. “No supplement regimen is going to take the place of a healthy diet.

There’s this misconception that if you take vitamins then you can eat junk food. However, vitamin supplements should complement a nutritious diet and fill in the missing gaps where needed. They are not a replacement for a healthy diet.”

Do your homework

Before deciding whether to start a vitamin regimen and which ones to take, consider their effectiveness and cost.

“The biggest drawback to a vitamin regimen is that there is a risk of toxicity,” says registered dietitian Tina Fuchs, president of First Line Nutrition in Port Washington, New York. “Most vitamin toxicities are caused by supplement use, not food sources. The Food and Drug Administration does not monitor quality, potency, purity or efficacy of supplements, and cases of contamination have occurred. Consumers should look

for supplements with the United States Pharmacopeia label to ensure proper laboratory manufacturing standards.”

Some vitamin supplements might not be effective because research doesn’t support the use or because different forms of a nutrient are less effective. Cost is also a drawback. “When it comes to vitamins and other supplements, you don’t want to spend money on what you don’t need,” Fuchs says.

Certain regimens might also damage certain organs. “For example, fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A and E can cause liver damage in large quantities,” Wright says.

Plus, a lot of vitamin supplements have inactive ingredients that are common allergens and others may cause gastrointestinal upset, according to Webb. “People with celiac disease have to be extra careful to choose supplements without gluten,” she says.

Be sure to discuss your vitamin needs with a health professional, and having an annual physical is a good starting point. “Ask about toxicity and effectiveness,” Fuchs says. “Do your due diligence.”

Is a plant-based diet right for you?

Incorporating more fruits, vegetables into your diet is a great start to better nutrition

By Jackson A. Thomas

Natural makeup: What you need to know

By Sophia Conforti The secret to the best cosmetic match up is in your skin Makeup might make you look and feel great — but have you stopped to consider what it’s doing to your skin? Be it eyeshadow, mascara or foundation, the chemicals in your cosmetics might be the cause of irritation, allergic reactions or acne. If you think all-natural makeup is the remedy, think again.

“Over the last five to 10 years, there are more products making use of plant extracts and botanical derivatives than ever before,” says Rajani Katta, MD, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Texas, Houston and clinical assistant professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

“But I have a saying that I tell my patients: There’s good all-natural, and there’s bad all-natural, because even natural ingredients can cause a reaction.”

Patricia Farris, MD, another fellow at the AAD and a clinical associate professor at Tulane University, agrees. “Things like poison ivy are all natural, but you don’t want to rub that on your skin,” Farris says. “Sometimes you need preservatives and things like that to keep bad things (such as bacteria) from growing in your makeup.”

So, if synthetic and natural makeup ingredients can irritate your skin, which products should you use? Here, Katta and Farris share three quick tips on how to use cosmetics to make both you and your skin feel great.

1. Know your skin type.

Remember, everyone’s skin —

and how it reacts to makeup — is different, which means not one product or brand will work for everyone. Talk to your dermatologist about what will work best for you, and, once you understand what might trigger a reaction or a breakout, you’ll be better apt to pick the products that enhance your skin. Katta advises keeping in mind that your skin can change from season to season, so you might consider adjusting your makeup routine as time goes on.

2. Read the ingredients list.

“The word ‘natural’ is one of the loosest words in the cosmetic industry,” Farris says. “It’s a term that’s not well-defined, and not regulated by anybody.”

This means you have to look at ingredients lists one-by-one to get an accurate look into what’s in your products. For example, Katta says, “If you look at that one word on the label it will say ‘fragrance,’ but they’ve done stud-

ies where that one word equals 40 different chemicals.”

3. Wash your face.

Makeup is meant to complement your skin, but if it’s left on too long, it can do the opposite.

“When you have makeup on your face all day, you’re exposed to the environment and you get dirt, pollution and bacteria buildup, and so many people go to bed without taking their makeup off,” Farris says. “We know that that’s the number one cause of breakouts and skin not looking its best — that it’s just not cleansed properly.”

So, natural or not, give your skin a break from makeup while you sleep.

At the end of the day, there’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to makeup. Whether you prefer natural or synthetic-based makeup products, go for the cosmetics that make you feel great — and agree with your skin.

To many, the thought of giving up barbecued chicken, steak and pork chops doesn’t sound too appealing. But if you’re trying to eat better, that doesn’t necessarily mean you must pass up your favorite main course to fill up on a salad.

Some research shows that when plant-based foods are the star of diets — with meat, fish, dairy and eggs playing supporting roles — people (sometimes called flexitarians) may lead healthier lives than meat eaters.

“Evidence shows that a plantbased diet can help prevent against heart dis- ease, cancer and type 2 diabetes,” says registered dietitian nutritionist Christen Cupples Cooper, founding director of the nutrition and dietetics program at Pace University in New York City.

“Some of the healthiest populations in the world eat a plantbased diet.”

Fulfill your own needs

Different than a vegan diet — which excludes meat, eggs and dairy altogether — a plant-based diet centers on mainly fruits, vegetables, legumes, tubers (think yams and potatoes) while just minimizing consumption of meat, dairy products and eggs.

“A plant-based diet is not an all- or-nothing proposition,” says Chanté Wiegand, a naturopathic doctor and director of education at the Synergy Co. in Jackson, Wyoming.

Cooper agrees, adding there’s no reason to give up anything on a plant- based diet. “That is part of its beauty — it is a moderate approach to eating,” Cooper says.

Plants are packed with valuable nutrients in the forms of vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, fiber and phytonutrients. “All the things your body needs to radiate health from the inside out.”

Wiegand says.

Plant diets also support healthy guts and digestion and may lower the risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and arthritis. “Most health authorities agree ... eating mostly plant foods lowers rates of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer,” Cooper says.

According to Wiegand, by eating more plant foods, you’re also consuming less refined and processed foods and sugars. “This will help to balance your blood sugar to support healthy energy and mood all day long,” she says, adding that it can also help decrease cholesterol levels and aid in weight loss.

Start with simple favorites

Transitioning to a plant-based diet can be confusing and intimidating, says Dr. Stacy Mitchell Doyle of Los Angeles- based FoodTherapyMD. It’s best to ease into it.

“For those who are not used to eating vegetables and most of the diet consists of meat and processed foods, I suggest first trying to add one or two fresh fruits and vegetables to the diet a day,”

Doyle says. “I like to start with something simple, like adding a fresh cup of berries or a berry and spinach smoothie to breakfast.

This slowly helps to adjust the palate to fresh produce.

“Then I add a vegetable salad before lunch and dinner. Not iceberg lettuce and ranch dressing but a salad with a mix of green leafy veggies, red and orange produce and nuts and seeds.”

This introduces more plant variety and a good supply of phytonutrients, according to Doyle.

You don’t have go completely cold turkey on all animal-based foods, either, Wiegand says. She has some patients who eat highly plant-based diets but avoid grains and even most beans for gut health reasons, and others who feel better eating mostly plant-based diets with grass-fed meats, wild fish and pastured eggs serving a supporting role. “Tailor it to suit you — there is no one right way,” she says.

Although there’s some controversy about whether some meat and certain types of fat are good or bad, “most every- one ... agrees on one thing: Plants are good,” Wiegand says.

Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

The Center honors full moon The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead.

For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• Creating Abstract Paintings will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday April 28. Instructor Susan Flanagan will lead a workshop that demonstrates one approach to creating abstract painting, covering principals of design and use of color. This method is applicable to all art mediums. Those interested are asked to bring their own supplies in their medium of choice and to include at least one small canvas or paper (5x7 inches) for a warm-up exercise. The workshop fee is $22.

• Family Full Moon Hike will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday April 28.

Each full moon has a name and a story given to it by the season.

Evan Vogt, Village of Palos Park recreation supervisor, will guide a hike that celebrates the full moon. The night will conclude with S’mores by a campfire. The fee is $20 per family. Registration is needed before the event.

• Sheep to Shawl will be presented from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday April 29. Through the wool they grow, the meat they produce and the endless products they provide, sheep have become an asset to our society. Sheep-shearing is an antique practice that has evolved greatly over the years and at this year’s annual event the focus will be on demonstrating its many different forms. In addition to the shearing, guests can visit all of the Children’s Farm animals and children will be able to make a sheep to shawl craft. Admission is $7 per person and gates open at noon. Shearing begins at 1:30pm.

• The Center Singers Gospel/Jazz Vespers Sunday will be presented at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. April 29. The Center Sing-

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Above: A sheep about to be shorn. Below: Basketmaking at The Center.

ers will perform such gospel favorites as “This Little Light of Mine,” “Soon and Very Soon” and “I’ll Fly Away” in the Great Hall of the Lodge. Jazz numbers will include “Walkin’ Through the Wilderness,” “Wade in the Water” and “Amen.” A free-will offering is appreciated.

• SAGE (Sustainable Agriculture, Green Education) Luncheon is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday May 1. This is a luncheon for those curious about the “organic buzz” with the food system. Center Program and Farm Director Amy Didominicis will answer numerous related questions. This luncheon will feature a taste-comparison experience, as guests will be led through a series of blind tastings before enjoying a lunch featuring SAGEraised products. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary.

• Basketmaking will be taught from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for six Thursdays beginning May 3. Instructor Jane Dwyer will show students how to make an easy and beautiful wood-bottomed basket with a choice of colored trim. Participants will continue to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Bridge Teen Center to host Hershey executives

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

For more information, call (708) 532-0500.

• Karaoke Craziness and “Can You Beat Shazam?” will take place 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 27. Students will spin the karaoke wheel to reveal surprise challenges and attempt to beat Shazam at naming hit songs. Chick-fil-A will provide free chicken samples with their signature sauces.

• Hershey’s Sweet Success with The Hershey Company will be presented from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 1. In this high school-only program, students will learn professional skills from a team of Hershey’s executives. All attendees will receive free Hershey’s giveaways and a guide on business etiquette.

• Behind the Scenes: Forest Preserve is set from 4 to 6 p.m. Tues-

day, May 1. Students will join Ducks Unlimited to explore a local forest preserve and learn about animal tracks and duck calls.

• Honey Bees with the University of Illinois Extension takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 2. Students will see honeybees in an enclosed exhibition hive and learn how they produce and store honey, make honeycombs and pollinate crops.

• How to Mix Paints with Art-ala-Carte is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2. Students will paint a Chicago skyline using color combinations created with mixed paint colors.

certo Competition winner, the St. Xavier University Chorale and the Skokie Concert Choir. For ticket information, call (708) 802-0686.

Dry-brush technique to be taught at McCord Gallery

The public is invited to the next concert of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra, set for 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in the Ozinga Auditorium of Trinity Christian College, 6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights.

Featured will be the Youth Con-

McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park, will present a dry-brush technique workshop with Beth Leahy from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5.

Paper and oil paint will be provided. The cost for the workshop is $90 for members and $105 for non-members.

Participants will learn how to use the dry-brush technique to create drawings using black oil paint. The day will start with a demonstration and a simple subject to familiarize students with the process. Later, the group will work from a reference photo to produce a full drawing.

For more information and to register, call (708) 671-0648.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 The energy in the air can do surprising things when you are feeling frustrated, Leo. A change of scenery can help you rebound fast and get back on track.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, organize a group activity with friends and family members this week. This is a good opportunity to reconnect with loved ones you may not have seen in some time.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you are lacking regular exercise, take this week to make a new fitness plan that works for you. Start slowly and build up as you grow accustomed to exercise.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Put your ambitions into action, Scorpio. It’s one thing to give lip service to ideas, but it’s another to get started toward goals. The latter may lead to a more fulfilling life.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec

21 Don’t hesitate to take on projects or make plans this week, Sagittarius.

The more quickly you get involved, the better. Write down all of your plans to stay organized.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Work goes quite well for you this week, Capricorn. But you’re having difficulty finding traction at home.

Take a day to catch up on projects at home to quiet your mind.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you have been feeling creative and ambitious, consider giving a new hobby a try. An artistic project is fitting, but anything that inspires you will suffice.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 There is a good chance that you will start the week with vigor, and it will continue for the next several days, Pisces. Channel that energy.

Southwest Symphony concert set for April 29

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baskets and get to choose their own project in consultation with the instructor. Students typically make two or three baskets over the six-week session. The class fee is $100 plus a $30 materials fee.

• Tree Of Life Pendant Jewelry Workshop is set from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. Instructor Liz Credio will help students create a Tree of Life pendant with copper wire and choice of colored beads. Participants will learn the techniques of wire wrapping to make a one-of-a-kind piece. The workshop fee is $21 plus a $9 materials fee.

Staying healthy, staying involved

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This is an excellent week to get out and be active, Aries. Whether you hike, walk or go cycling, take some time to enjoy the great outdoors. This will benefit the mind and body.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take charge of your health because it is the most important way to stay on top of your game.

Don’t forget to include emotional and spiritual health in your regimen.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It’s time to tap your creativity, Gemini. If there is some piece of artwork or a craft you like but find too expensive, there’s a good chance you can create an excellent replica.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Some fresh air and sunshine can do you a world of good, Cancer.

Especially if you have been a little stagnant in your career or personal life. A new perspective can help.

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