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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Legislators approve funding for state colleges

By Joe Boyle

Emergency relief keeps some doors open, even as state budget stalemate continues

State lawmakers settled their differences on one important issue, agreeing on Friday to provide $600 million for colleges and universities, allowing those institutions to keep their doors open through the summer.

Legislators were feeling the heat from constituents and college and university officials to get something done. Gov. Bruce Rauner was expected to sign the bill to provide for the funding. However, State Comptroller Leslie Munger said she will not even wait for the governor’s signature to provide funding to institutions,

especially for students from low-income families who applied for Monetary Award Programs, or MAP grants.

The state budget crisis is in its 10th month, and local college and university officials were becoming increasingly concerned. Officials at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, St. Xavier University in Chicago and Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills have managed to get through this year by carefully budgeting the funds they have.

House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-

22nd) was pleased that funding is being provided for state colleges, even if it is only through the summer. However, he said more should be done to assist human service programs that he said the governor refuses to address.

“Gov. Rauner has said that crisis creates opportunity and leverage, and that government may have to be shut down for a while. Now, he has forced a situation where some universities are on the verge of closing,” said Madigan. “The plan the House passed delivers emergency relief

for the state’s colleges, universities and students as we continue pushing for a more comprehensive budget and full fiscal year funding.

“While the governor approved this small portion of funding for higher education, it’s unfortunate he was unwilling to approve any further funding for human services,” added Madigan “If he continues his unwillingness to assist our human service providers, he will be successful in destroying the safety net for those most in need and for critical state

Future of Worth site still cause for concern

By Dermot Connolly

By Sharon L. Filkins

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Chicago Ridge officials aim to put a lid on rats

Some fear Lucas-Berg Preserve might become a landfill Some Worth residents and community leaders who have worked tirelessly to turn the Lucas-Berg site into a nature preserve are concerned that the land on the western end of the village could become a landfill once again. This despite the fact Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) said last fall that the final step had been taken to protect the Lucas-Berg Preserve from becoming a dumping site.

The Lucas-Berg Preserve site is bordered by 111th Street on the north, Southwest Highway on the west, Oketo Avenue on the east and Palos Hills on the south.

Concerns began when the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, which owned the Lucas-Berg site, leased it to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The USACE intended to use the site as a place to deposit material dredged from the bottom of

services, including services for women who need breast cancer screenings, victims of child abuse and victims of sexual assault.”

The Senate did pass a measure that would provide $450 million in temporary aid for human service programs. The bill was sent to the House, which has adjourned until Tuesday, May 3.

During a Southwest Conference of Mayors meeting on April 20 at the Alsip Village Hall, local officials admitted they were frustrated by the length of the budget stalemate and by Rauner in

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The race is on!

Orland Park’s Kimberly (left) and Ashley Ryan laugh during their finish at last year’s Southwest Half Marathon in Palos Heights. This year, the ninth running of the race takes place at 7:30 a.m. and more than 1,000 runners signed up.

More coverage on Page 3 and in Sports, in addition to a special section in this newspaper.

As the weather improves, Chicago Ridge officials are tackling the problem of rats, a frequent topic of discussion and source of complaints in the village.

Trustee William McFarland said he was taking the lead on the issue, because he has a strong aversion to the rodents.

“I’ll admit it. I hate them and I’m scared of them.

I just don’t want to see them around,” McFarland said at the April 19 village board meeting.

Several months ago, the village sent brochures to residences listing various steps residents could take to lessen the chances of rats taking up residence in the village. But several residents took issue with the wording, complaining at a village board meeting that the village seemed to be making residents responsible for solving the problem.

But village trustees and Mayor Chuck Tokar said that while the village is responsible for baiting, there are ways residents can keep the problem to a minimum.

McFarland said he would be recommending at the May 3 meeting that the board approve an agreement with Guardian Pest Control, which is the same service used by Oak Lawn.

“We’re currently baiting 45 locations, and Guardian will bait the 45 traps twice a week, for $1,600 per month,” he said.

He said the village has been paying $9,000 for a less intensive baiting program.

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Worth Fire Department volunteers reminisce as they prepare for 90th anniversary

By Kelly White The Worth Fire Department opened its doors as a volunteer department in 1925. Eager to relive the volunteering days and mingle with former volunteers, the department will host its first-ever reunion from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Chieftain Irish Pub, 6906 W. 111th St., in Worth.

A tour of the North Palos Fire House, formally the Worth Fire House, is planned for 1 p.m. to mark the 90th anniversary of the original fire department in Worth.

This year would have marked the 91st year of the volunteer fire department.

The event is open to all former Worth Fire Department volunteers, current members of the North Palos Fire Protection District and to the general public. Residents and former volunteers are asked to bring an appetizer to share along with photos and memories.

Defined as a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task, these volunteers helped to build up the original Worth community, and even the fire department itself, up until 1986. “Volunteer” was not a term coined lightly, as the men and woman of the Worth Fire Department took their jobs very seriously.

“Worth was known for having one of

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Ed and Maggie Palenik both served as volunteer members of the Worth Fire Department.

the best fire departments in the area during the 1970s and 1980s. Crews worked non-stop day-and-night shifts and weekend crews,” said Ed Palenik, a former Worth firefighter. “Worth is not a big city. It is a small-town community with a great neighborhood, and people living here have always, and still want, what is best for their town.”

Palenik volunteered for the department from 1978 to 1981, a decision that was strongly influenced by his brother, Ken Palenik, who began his volunteer days at the Worth Fire Department in 1977 and is now the battalion chief at the Des

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Neighborhood children are given a ride on a Worth fire truck in this undated photo during the years of the volunteer fire department.

Plaines Fire Department.

“Ken is my hero,” Palenik said. “He has always been a down-to-earth guy and you need that in a fire department — to stay humble. He always has, and since then he has taken his career very far.”

The decision to volunteer at the department also led to Palenik meeting the woman who would become his wife,

Maggie Palenik, who volunteered at the department from 197 to 1980.

Maggie was the third female volunteer who stepped foot into the department.

She says that did not intimidate her.

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Three charged after cellphone robbery in Oak Lawn The Oak Lawn police, with the assistance of a Hickory Hill police officer, resulted in the arrests of three individuals regarding a cellphone robbery on April 20 in Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn police responded to a robbery on the 6200 block of 95th Street at 11:09 a.m. Officers learned that a

male offender had taken a cellphone from a victim and fled westbound in a white Jeep Grand Cherokee. Oak Lawn Dispatch relayed a description of the vehicle and offender to surrounding agencies.

A short time later, a Hickory Hills patrol officer observed a ve-

hicle matching the description. The vehicle was stopped by the Hickory Hills police. The victim positively identified one of the occupants as the offender.

Police said two adults were in the vehicle, along with the offender, who is a juvenile. The Cook County State’s

Attorney’s office was contacted and briefed on April 21. The juvenile will be petitioned into Juvenile Court.

Shaquan D. Lee, 21, from the 8600 block of South 86th Avenue, Justice, has been charged with two counts of a felony robbery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and posses-

Oak Lawn Police seek suspect burglarizing cars in gas station The Oak Lawn police are alerting residents of two recent burglaries to vehicles that have occurred at a local service station.

The incidents have taken place while the victims were pumping gas at the 111th and Pulaski Road service station. The offender pulls their vehicle up next to the victim’s vehicle while the person is distracted pumping gas. The offender then enters the opposite side of the vehicle where the victim is standing and removes items left unsecured in the auto, police said.

The offender’s vehicle is described as an older gold in color

Honda Accord 2 door with no sunroof and no front license plate. A dealer license plate was reported being on the rear of the vehicle in several of the crimes.

Police said other communities have also received reports of the same vehicle being involved in similar incidents.

The offender is described only as a male, 25 to 35 years of age, average height with an average build. Residents are reminded to secure their vehicle when not able to maintain eye contact on the vehicle and report all suspicious activity to the Oak Lawn police by calling 911.

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Driving charges • Lukasz M. Szumal, 26, of the 8400 block of South Oak Park Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:18 p.m. Friday in the 9800 block of South Ridgeland Avenue.

Police said he was also charged with driving without insurance.

He is due in court on May 19.

Trespassing charges • Rajeh Zaidar, 53, of the 6000 block of West 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with criminal trespassing following an incident outside a bank near Chicago Ridge Mall, in the 9500 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 11:57 a.m. Friday. Police investigating a report of a man hanging around outside the bank found Zaidar, who had been told previously to stay off the premises. Because he returned, he was arrested. He is due in court on May 31.

• Marcus Truman, 34, of the 1700 block of North Linder Avenue, Chicago, was charged with battery following a disturbance in the Blue Star motel, 7150 W. 103rd St., at 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Police said they broke up a fight between Truman and another man, which witnesses said was instigated by Truman. He is due in court on May 31.

Domestic battery Mark Willis, 53, of the 11000 block of Lyman Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with domestic battery following an altercation with a family member in his home at 1:20 a.m. last Thursday. Police said he allegedly pushed a person, who was not severely hurt and declined medical treatment. Willis was held for a bond hearing later that day.

Order of protection violation Marcus Burton, 40, of the 10400 block of South Natoma Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with violating an order of protection at 5:55 p.m. Saturday on the block where he lives. Police said an exgirlfriend reported that he was walking around her residence, banging on her door. He was found and arrested nearby. Burton was held for a court appearance.

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Felony theft charges • Sabrina Camarena, 18, of Chicago, was charged with felony theft at 7:19 p.m. April 20 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., where she was employed. Police said that over a period of a few days, a total of $2,645.76 was reported missing from cash registers she was responsible for.

• Carlos Carmona, 42, of Chicago, was charged with felony theft following an incident that occurred at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., at 10:05 p.m. April 18. Police said Carmona unplugged and took a cellphone worth $660 that someone had left charging in an emergency room outlet. When a witness reported the theft and Carmona was confronted, he returned the phone.

Drug possession Kamel Othman, 34, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a felony, following a traffic stop at 8:36 p.m. last Thursday, in the 2700 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was carrying 34 hydrocodone tablets. He was also cited for speeding.

Retail theft Dwayne Barber, 50, of Calumet Park, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 4:12 p.m. April 18. Police said he took pieces of air conditioner equipment worth $39.52.

Paraphernalia possession Adam Shallon, 24, of Chicago, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 7:36 p.m. April 15 in the 2600 block of West 95th Street. Police said two metal grinders with cannabis residue were found in the car. Police said he was also cited for having only one headlight and improper registration.

Driving charges Deontae Allison, 20, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing identification following a traffic stop at 10:43 p.m. April 15 in the 3800 block of West 95th Street.

Police said he provided a false ID card, and was also cited for driving without a license, no insurance and speeding.

Hickory Hills DUI charges • Robert Elizalde, 28, of the 6900 block of South Roberts Road, Bridgeview, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic accident at 12:46 a.m. Saturday in the 8900 block of South Roberts Road. Police said Elizalde was stopped after striking the back of a tractor-trailer when he tried to pull out from behind it and into the center lane. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and improper passing. He is due in court on June 9.

• Elizabeth Landeros, 52, of the 13000 block of South Spencer Court, Alsip, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:07 a.m. Sunday in the 8000 block of West 95th Street. Police said she failed field sobriety tests.

She is due in court on June 9.

Loitering violation Jessica R. Boudreau, 25, of the 8800 block of South Roberts

Road, Hickory Hills, was issued a village citation for continuous loitering and begging after a man complained to police about her asking for money inside the BP gas station at 6:06 p.m. Sunday in the 7900 block of West 95th Street. Police said at least four other solicitation complaints have been made against her in the past.

Police said she was asking for money from passersby to get to Ottawa on Saturday, but in the past she has said she was going to Naperville and other places.

Boudreau, who was also warned that she would be charged with trespassing if she comes back to the BP, is scheduled to appear at a hearing at City Hall on June 6.

due in court on June 15.

Cannabis violations

A woman reported her laptop computer was stolen out of her vehicle while it was parked in a lot in the 11100 block of South 84th Avenue between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. April 19. The passengerside window was broken to gain access to the vehicle.

A resident of the 11000 block of South Eastwood Drive told police that someone broke into his vehicle while it was parked in his driveway between noon April 18 and 7 p.m. April 19. He said he found the rear passenger window broken, and DVDs and a camcorder missing from the vehicle.

Ala Nakleh, 34, of the 11700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, Worth, and Mohammad F. Nakleh, 24, of Chicago Ridge, were both issued village ordinance violations for cannabis possession following a traffic stop at 7:20 p.m. April 19 in the 8000 block of West 89th Place. Police recovered two bags containing 12.5 grams cannabis that the police said the passenger, Ala Nakleh, admitted throwing from the car as officers approached.

Mohammad Nakleh, the driver, was found with 2.5 grams of cannabis in his pocket, police said.

Oak Lawn Assault charge Jonathan Edward Chambers, 28, of the 10600 block of South Artesian Avenue, Chicago, was charged with domestic-related assault following a confrontation with a 26-year-old woman in an alley in the 5300 block of West 95th Street at 11:21 p.m. April 20.

Witnesses told police who came to the scene that Chambers shouted vulgarities at the woman and threatened to choke her to death after she went to a nearby bar without him. He was held for a bond hearing the following day.

Golf clubs stolen A set of golf clubs with an estimated worth of $1,000 were stolen from a parking lot of Target, 4120 W. 95th Street, shortly after 10 p.m. April 18. The owner of the golf clubs told police when he reported the theft the following day that he had taken them out of his trunk to make room for purchases, and forgot to put them back into the vehicle before driving off. Police said surveillance tape showed them being put into a white four-door vehicle shortly driving away with them. But the north parking lot was so far away that Id was not possible.

Assault and battery Victor Kasput, 79, of the 13500 block of South Latrobe Avenue, Crestwood, was charged with battery and aggravated assault after allegedly threatening a man with a gun during an argument over a parking space in the 4200 block of West 95th Street at 9:10 a.m.

April 18. Police said a 43-year-old Hickory Hills man told them he had parked behind Kasput’s car on the street, and when he went into a nearby business, where Kasput was washing windows, Kasput argued with him about where he parked. He said he was going to move the car, until Kasput insulted him and splashed dirty water on him with a tool he was using.

He said Kasput then displayed a handgun in the waistband of his pants, saying, “I’ve got something to blow you away with.” He is

Palos Hills Criminal trespassing Gabriel Trojanowski,18, of Orland Park, was charged with criminal trespass following his arrest at 11:30 p.m. April 19 on Green Oaks Apartments property in the 8500 block of 100th Terrace. Police said he had been previously informed by the management company that he was not allowed on the private property.

He had been arrested for the same offense in the past, police said.

He is due in court on May 18.

Car burglaries

Hubcaps stolen Four aluminum hubcaps were stolen off a vehicle while it was parked in a lot in the 8500 block of West 103rd Terrace between 4 p.m. April 18 and 4:30 p.m. April 19, when the theft was discovered and reported to police.

Identity theft • A resident reported being a victim of identity theft at 9:30 p.m.

April 20, telling police she has been receiving mail for Verizon, Asurion and Paypal accounts that she has never opened.

• A victim of identity theft told police at 8 a.m. last Thursday that the IRS had notified her by letter that someone was attempting to file a tax return using her information.

Battery report A woman told police that a man pushed her out of his car, knocking her to the ground, when she tried to climb into the moving vehicle to stop him from driving at 3 p.m. Saturday. The woman was not injured and no complaints were signed.

Worth Drug, driving charges Larry M. Hudson Jr., 35, of the 11200 block of South Natoma Avenue, Worth, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, assault and other offenses following a traffic crash at 3:40 p.m. April 17, in the 7000 block of West 113th Street.

Criminal damage Sean J. Buxton, 34, of the 10900 block of South Lloyd Drive, Worth, was charged with criminal damage to property following an incident outside his residence at 9:20 a.m. Friday. Police said Buxton was accused of slamming and kicking a woman’s car door following an argument, causing the rearview mirror to fall off. He is due in court on May 23.

License charges • Jennifer L. Douhy, 36, of the 6900 block of West 87th Street, was charged with driving without a license after she allegedly backed into a parked car in the 10600 block of South Oak Tree Drive at 10:56 a.m.

April 21. Police said Douhy told them she had a Tennessee driver’s license but no evidence of it could be found. She is due in court on May 23.

Police report information is 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 court.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

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OAK LAWN

Prince will rest in purple legacy

Formal policy would address police and fire pension funds

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reaking news happens all the time and we have had our fair share this year. On Thursday, April 21, we had three stories of a larger magnitude.

Two sports stories were worthy of front page coverage, along with a prominent death.

I’ve read numerous accounts on the death of Prince Rogers Nelson, 57, better Joe known simply as Prince. The Boyle multi-faceted singer and musician died at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minn., just 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis.

My first thoughts were of surprise, not shock. I recalled watching the news the previous Friday, April 15, and it was reported that Prince’s jet had to make an emergency landing in the Quad Cities so Prince could be treated at a Moline hospital. Aides said he had been battling the flu. I wasn’t so sure about that. He was returning from a concert in Atlanta to his home in suburban Minneapolis It seemed strange that his entourage made an emergency stop at a Moline hospital for Prince to be treated for the flu when he was so close to his home. I mentioned to my son that it was most likely more than that.

I don’t think I can add more to what already has been written about Prince. He had some moderate success in the late 1970s with two albums and then rose to international success with the release of his movie “Purple Rain” and the album of the same name. He followed that with more hit records and albums. He even made two more movies that were not that successful.

On one hand I’m a little surprised at the response to his death.

Moments of silence at sporting events and purple rays of light shining on buildings in major cities across the U.S. and the world in his memory surprised me. But he was unique and a master showman. Michael Jackson may have been the self-titled “King of Pop” and a great performer, but Prince could play numerous instruments and write great songs. Jackson could not do that.

But the mainstream hits dried up a long time ago for Prince. It probably coincided with his rebellion against his record company, in which he eventually got his freedom. He released two albums last year and another four years ago. I’m not sure many people listened to that music.

Although I can’t say I was a huge fan, I had to respect this eccentric musician. He did it his way. I also liked the fact that he actually lived in the Minneapolis area. We have some celebrities whose roots go back to Chicago and they talk about how much they love the city. But after they make an appearance somewhere or sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the seventh-inning stretch of a Cubs game, they are out of here. Prince grew up in Minneapolis and never left.

He made some great music and his sexually laced performance at the Super Bowl in 2007 will always be remembered. He had the most unique presss conference a couple of days before the Super Bowl, in which the Bears eventually lost to the Indianapolis Colts.

Prince and his band had entered the press conference with their instruments and appeared to wait for the first question.

Someone indeed tried to ask a question but Prince, who was known to be shy and not much for talking, responded by singing a song that included stinging guitar licks before the horde of stunned reporters. At the completion of the song, Prince responded that the “press conference is over.”

I think that was pretty cool.

Prince even engaged in social media for a while and, in keeping with his character, suddenly dropped his Twitter account. He loved his audience but wanted to keep his distance.

A little mystery, I believe, is a good thing. You leave people wanting a little more as they try to figure you out. In a world in which people such as Kim Kardashian takes pictures of her backside because she deems this important, Prince preferred to be alone with his music.

Chicago did have two great sports stories the day Prince died.

The Cubs crushed the Cincinnati Reds 16-0 as Jake Arrieta threw his second no hitter in his last 16 starts. The Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blue 4-3 in overtime on a goal by Patrick Kane.

But Prince’s death was indeed front page news. Noted guitarist and singer Eric Clapton was once asked what it is like to be world’s greatest guitarist. Clapton said he did not know.

“Go ask Prince,” Clapton said.

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

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Police officers visit preschoolers

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Chicago police officers Karina and Gerald Holden visited the Southwest Chicago Christian School preschool on April 15 to speak to students about such topics using 911 and “stranger danger.” The officers also brought several police items for the students to see, so they would always be able to identify a police officer like official police badges and uniforms. Each student also received a coloring book and a safety guide booklet.

Final preparations being made for Southwest Half Marathon

By Dermot Connolly “We’re coming down the home stretch,” said Jeff Prestinario, co-director of the 9th annual Southwest Half Marathon and 10K, encouraging his team of organizers during one of their final meetings before the races are held on Sunday, May 1.

After months of preparations, going back to last fall, the annual race on Route 83 that Prestinario founded nine years ago with Mel Diab is about to begin.

“It’s finally here. We couldn’t have done any of this without you,” Diab told the organizers, noting that the event falls on his father’s 93rd birthday this year.

The organizing committee is in charge of making sure everything runs smoothly at the Half Marathon and 10K, as well as the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce’s Health and Business Expo being held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights.

As usual, runners will visit the Expo to pick up their race numbers, T-shirts and goody bags put together by volunteers.

“I think things will work out well,” said Prestinario, as he pointed out that registration has picked up after a slow start early in the year. As of last Friday, there were 1,083 registered, including 788 for the half marathon and about 300 for the 10K. The events on Sunday will begin with a nondenominational service led by Pastor Ryan Hall of Harvest Bible Chapel. Local mayors, including Jerry Bennett of Palos Hills, John Mahoney of Palos Park, and Bob Straz of Palos Heights, will address the crowd before the races get started.

Straz is also local market president of CNB Bank, one of the principal sponsors of the event this year, along with Palos Community Hospital.

Wheelchair racers competing in the half marathon will get rolling at 7:25 a.m. at the starting point at

7600 W. Route 83, with the runners starting at 7:30 a.m. Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), the grand marshal, will fire the shot to get them started, followed by the 10K runners at 7:35 a.m.

The route takes participants mainly through forest preserves, with the turnaround point near Archer Avenue.

A half-mile walk, run and roll race for the developmentally disabled clients of South West Special Recreation Association will then start at 7:45 a.m.

“We’re always very grateful that since its inception, you have always included everyone in your community in this great event,” said Lori Chesna of SWSRA. In addition to having two new principal sponsors (Palos Community Hospital and CNB Bank & Trust) this year, this is also the first year the Expo is being held in the Shepard High School gymnasium, which affords more space for vendors than was available at the previous venue, Moraine Valley Community Church.

Organizers said more than 40 local businesses and agencies have registered and will have tables at the Expo, up from 36 last year, making it the biggest expo ever.

The additional space will allow the health-oriented vendors to be on one side, with the businesses being on the other.

Palos Hospital will be offering blood-pressure screenings at its booth, and physical therapists from the hospital are going to be performing fitness stretching exercises with the runners before the races on Sunday.

Race participants will also be stopping by the Expo to pick up their numbers, shirts, and goody bags packed by volunteers.

“Before you know it, it will be all over,” said Prestinario, pointing out that the race officially ends at 10:30 a.m., with the awards ceremony scheduled for 11. Route 83 will reopen at 12:30 p.m.

At the urging of financial advisers, Oak Lawn officials are considering adopting a formal funding policy for the village’s police and fire pension funds.

Finance director Brian Hanigan and his management team laid out the details of the financial situation of the pension funds at the village board meeting on Tuesday night. Hanigan said he would be seeking approval for his formal funding policy request at the next meeting, on May 10.

Hanigan and actuary Todd Schroeder credited the board with increasing funding for the pensions from $1.4 million in 2011, to the $6 million budgeted for 2016. That represents a 350 percent increase for the police pension and 461 percent for the fire department.

However, Hanigan said that as of Dec. 31, 2015, the pensions were still only funded at 54 percent level for police and 56 percent for fire. That represents $275 being paid by each household.

But he said complying with the anticipated state law that both pensions be funded at a 90 percent level by 2040 would require an additional $200 per household per year over the next 25 years.

Hanigan said the pension costs could take 22 or 23 percent of the general fund. But the finance director suggested that much of that additional cost could come from the tax levy, without any

additional increases, if the village board is conservative.

“We’re trying to keep the tax levy constant during this period,” said Schroeder. “Adopting a standard payment schedule will pay down the village debt overall, but not doing so could cost $126 million to our balance sheet.

“Cash flow out is going to be constant. So the cash flow in is an important consideration,” Schroeder added.

Schroeder said failing to adopt a formal funding policy would also endanger the village’s current A+ bond rating.

“There needs to be a committed effort to pay down the debt,” Hanigan said.

Most if not all of the trustees seemed to be on board with the proposal, which will be discussed further on May 10.

“If we adopt this policy, it will give us a chance to save our (bond) rating,” said Trustee Bud Stalker (5th). “I liken this to when you buy a house, you agree to pay the mortgage. Brian is asking us to do is commit to paying the mortgage, and I think it is a great plan.”

“We have known that this was coming down the road for some time,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd). “This is the goal we need to accomplish and is the most responsible way for us to do this. I think this is a very good and thorough plan.

“We made a commitment to the police and fire department members and it is right that they have their pensions,” he added.

Senator says legislation would assist victims of sexual assault State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) has introduced legislation that he said would help bring justice to victims of sexual assault by ensuring that police departments follow up on potential matches on DNA test kits.

Senate Bill 2221 would require

that if a police department did not follow up with the state police on a positive match, then the state police would notify the proper state’s attorney. The legislation also requires that an annual inventory be taken by both the state police and local police of all DNA kits in their possession.

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Shepard students snap images to mark Earth Day Students from Shepard High School in Palos Heights went on a field trip to the Garfield Park Conservatory recently to observe plants and take photos of the wide variety that can be seen there.

Jen Glanz is an art teacher at Shepard High School. She planned the trip with her students to coincide with Earth Day. Students

enjoyed taking the tour of the conservatory and taking photos of the plants.

The Digital Photography students had fun at the Garfield Park Conservatory and Salvage, One. Glanz said it was a great way to celebrate Earth Day and salvage materials previously headed for

a landfill or dumpster. The students had an opportunity to study natural plants and flowers Glanz said that some of the photographs will be edited and shared in the final CHSD 218 Gallery show at Shepard’s Administrative Office near the conclusion of the school year.

Students in the Shepard High School Digital Photography class (above) recently took photos of flowers and plants at the Garfield Ridge Conservatory in Chicago in celebration of Earth Day. The trip was organized by Jen Glanz, an art teacher at Shepard.

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Palos Hills approves funds for MFT street project repairs

By Michael Gilbert More than 30 streets in Palos Hills are to receive crack sealing work this summer and another five are due for paving and patching work as the city last week approved the roads in the 2016 Motor Fuel Tax Street Project.

City officials voted unanimously April 21 to appropriate $475,000 in MFT funds for this year’s project, which was expected to go out for bid this week and could begin in around two months, according to Public Works Commissioner Dave Weakley.

The city is estimating the work will cost around $468,880, but Ald. Mark Brachman (2nd Ward) said after talking with Weakley they were optimistic the bids will come in under the estimated cost.

A few of the roads slated for crack sealing, which is a preservation technique designed to prevent water from

penetrating into the roadbed, are 97th Street from Roberts Road to 82nd Avenue, Wood Lane from 82nd Court to 100th Place, Charles Avenue from 103rd Street to 82nd Avenue and 104th Street from 81st Avenue to Roberts Road.

Weakley said public works rates all of the city’s roads on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being those in the best shape to 5 being those in the most need of repair.

“We classify the roads and then see how best we can make our money go,” he said of determining which roads are included in the annual project.

A majority of the money in this year’s MFT Street Project has been earmarked for crack sealing, Weakley said, as only about $100,000 of the $475,000 is expected to be spent on paving and patching work. “[The roads designated for paving and patching] are little short segments of road that add up to about $100,000, but they

are sorely in need of being repaired,” he said.

The roads slated for paving and patching work are 84th Avenue from 102nd Place to the intersection; 84th Avenue from the curb replacement west side to just south of 99th Place; 86th Avenue from 107th Street to Sunvalley Drive; 99th Place from 84th Avenue to the dead end and 96th Street from 87th Avenue to the dead end.

Palos Hills currently receives 19 cents from every gallon of gasoline purchased in the city. That money then goes in to the city’s motor fuel tax fund for various road projects. The cost of fuel at a given time has no bearing on the 19-cent figure, Weakley said.

“When people are buying lots of gas we reap the benefits,” he said.

Weakley said the influx of electronic and hybrid cars could “certainly” pose a problem for the MFT fund in the future,

but as of now has not caused any issues or prevented the city from undertaking road improvement projects.

The crack sealing and paving work is not expected to create much of a nuisance for motorists, Weakley said.

“The crack sealing will take maybe a week to a week and a half at the most and the paving project will take around a week,” he said. “There will be very little inconvenience for drivers. We work with the traffic so there may be momentary closures but only for minutes.”

In other news, Ald. Joe Marrotta (4th Ward) reminded the council and a handful of residents in attendance that the fishing ban at Pleasure Lake remains in effect this year.

The 8.1-acre lake located at 10801 S. Roberts Road is only six feet at its deepest point and during the winter of 201314 froze solid, killing all of the fish. In October of 2014, the council approved

an immediate and indefinite fishing ban in order to restock the lake.

Marrotta said there are “rumors going around” of people fishing at the lake but the police have been unable to catch the culprits.

“Every time our police get back (to the lake the fishermen) are not there,” Marrotta said. “There is evidence that people are fishing and they are just going to ruin it for everybody.”

Around 20 months ago the city spent $1,300 from its park development fun to purchase 1,500 blue gills, 325 bass and 300 catfish. Marrotta said those fish are doing well but they need time to grow and reproduce.

“We want to restock the lake and we’re in the process of doing that now but we’re just fishing it out before we get a chance to restock it.”

Those caught fishing at the lake can be fined, Marrotta said.

Register for Park Lawn’s ‘Big Bikes Big Hearts’ ride Park Lawn will hold its 19th annual “Big Bikes Big Hearts Charity Motorcycle Ride” on Sunday, May 15. Proceeds from the event will support Park Lawn’s mission to provide services that promote independence, choice and access to community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Registration is at 8:30 a.m. at the Office Sports Bar and Grill, 4901 Cal Sag Road, Crestwood, with first bikes out at 10 a.m. and last bikes out by 11 a.m. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. The cost is $5 per person.

The registration fee is $25 per rider and $5 per passenger and includes raffles, door prizes, free bike show, run pins to the first 700 bikers, and entrance to the post run party featuring live music and food.

Walk-ins and non-run participants are invited to attend the post run party at Sullivan’s, 4460 W. 147th St., Midlothian, starting at 1:30 p.m. with a $15 entry fee donated to Park Lawn. Live music will be performed by Rock Star Rodeo and Perry Hutchins. In the event of inclement weather, the post run party will not be cancelled.

Tickets are available for Park Lawn’s Big Bikes Big Hearts Split the Pot Raffle. Tickets are $5 each and a book of five tickets is $20.

The drawing will be held at the post run party at Sullivan’s. Winners need not be present to win.

To register for the ride or to purchase raffle tickets, visit www. parklawn.com/events or call the Development Office at (708) 425-6867.

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News and events from our archives Palos Hills adds tavern licenses but hours remain the same • 50 years ago

From the April 28, 1966 issue The story: Palos Hills will have eight tavern licenses but none of the bars will be open past 3 a.m. The city council approved the change at the last meeting.

Ald. Leroy Roloff moved to change the number of tavern liquor licenses from six to eight.

The measure was approved. Roloff said a request had been made by some businessmen to allow 4 a.m. closing licenses. The city had allowed 2 a.m. weekday closings and 3 a.m. weekend closings.

Roloff said he felt the later closings would create more problems for police who would have to deal with intoxicated bar patrons. In a voice vote, the council unanimously agreed that the closing hours would not change.

Principals seek more computers for Ridgeland SD 122 • 25 years ago

From the April 25, 1991 issue The story: eeking support from Ridgeland School District 122, representatives from the two district schools outlined plans for an increased computer system in the classroom.

While the five schools in the district have a computer education program implemented, Columbus Manor School Principal Judy Brinkman said schools are hoping to intensify the program.

Columbus Manor, Harnew and Dearborn Heights in Oak Lawn, and Lieb School in Bridgeview have computers in most classrooms. Simmons Middle School in Oak Lawn has a computer lab and resource room. Brinkman told the board that school principals would like to see instructors begin to enhance lessons on computer use.

The quote: “If kids have to think about where a key is, it really starts to dampen their creativity,” said Brinkman.

Cook County Board approves smoking ban for bars, restaurants

Irish Fiddle and Harp Center tonight in Chicago Ridge

• 10 years ago

An Irish Fiddle and Harp Concert will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today (Thursday, April 28) at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Teresa Shine and Aislinn Gagliardi will perform at the concert that will include traditional Irish music, dance tunes, slow airs and 17th century Irish harp music.

More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 4237753.

The story: The Cook County Board voted last month to approve a smoking ban for bars and restaurants in the county.

The municipalities throughout Cook County have until March 15, 2007 – when the law takes effect – to either adopt the smoking ban or create their own, if they do not have smoking ordinances already in place.

The quote: “We have a year and whether or not we agree, the idea is to keep similarities so there is no advantage or disadvantage (from one town to the next),” said Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, who also serves as the president of the Southwest Conference of Mayors. “I think each town wants to pass their own, whether it’s as strict (as the county) or less.”

From the April 27, 2006 issue

Thursday, April 28, 2016

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Moraine Valley welcomes new student trustee

By Kelly White The Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees said farewell to its student trustee during the April 20 meeting.

The 2015-16 student trustee Karim Awwad’s term came to a close this month, as he continues on his educational journey, leaving Moraine Valley with a major in economics/finance and a minor in political science. He is heading to the University of Illinois to earn his bachelor’s degree and then pursue an MBA. “My day has come and gone as student trustee,” Awwad said.

“I am beyond honored and privileged to have served on the board of Moraine Valley. Last year I spent more time here at the college than I did at home. Moraine has always been my home away from home.”

Like many Moraine Valley students, Awwad says he wishes the community college were a fouryear university. However, he is happy for his time spent there.

“At Moraine, students are given skills and knowledge to move on after they complete their associate’s degrees,” he said.

Awwad said he has hopes to serve on Moraine Valley’s board

Moraine Valley student trustee Karim Awwad is retiring from his position on April 20. He is congratulated by Joseph Murphy, chairman of the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees.

David Shpyor, Moraine Valley’s new student trustee, was sworn into office at board of trustees meeting on April 20.

of trustees again in the future.

“I really enjoyed my time here and I hope to see you all again one day,” Awwad said.

David Shpyor, 23, of Justice, has been elected by the college’s board of trustees and will be replacing Awwad.

Shpyor was sworn into office by board secretary Susan Murphy.

He promised to support the U.S. Constitution, the state of Illinois and discharge the duties of student trustee of Moraine Valley to the best of his ability.

“It is with great pride to be

elected to the position of student trustee,” Shpyor said.

Shpyor was born on Chicago’s Southwest Side near Midway Airport. He joked if you look out a plane window while traveling from Midway, you can see his house.

He was raised Christian and attended St. Laurence High School in Burbank, where he participated on the school’s bowling team, yearbook committee, computer lab associate and peer ministry program. Upon graduating from St. Laurence in 2010, Shpyor de-

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cided to take a three-year break from his education.

“I started working and moved to Justice right after high school,” Shpyor said. “I always knew Moraine Valley was an option to me and because of its convenient location and many educational opportunities, I knew I would attend there some day.”

Shpyor has been taking classes at Moraine Valley for the past three years and has nothing but good things to say about the college.

“My experience at Moraine Valley has been great,” he said.

“This college has helped me to grow as a person in more ways than one. It has shaped me academically and paved the way for my educational career. It has also helped me to grow socially as a person.

“I have met so many new people and made a lot of friends right here on campus.”

Shpyor is majoring in politics and plans to one day become a politician.

“I know politics are seen as dirty work right now, but I love my country and I would like to change the world for the better,” Shpyor said. “Politics are my passion.”

St. Xavier University hosts annual March for Babies 5K Walk Students, faculty and community supporters of St. Xavier University will take part in the annual March for Babies 5K Walk beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 1, on the SXU campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago.

This family-oriented walk is the nation’s first fund-raising walk and the second year it will be held at SXU. “The March for Babies event held at St. Xavier is a wonderful opportunity for our students and employees to become more familiar with the critical work of the March of Dimes,” said John Pelrine, vice president for Student Affairs. “Furthering the well-being of children and their families is very compat-

ible with our mission of educating students who will contribute to the common good of society after they graduate.”

The event is expected to have over 1,000 walkers expected and an anticipated fundraising goal of $300,000. Last year’s event brought out over 900 walkers and raised more than $271,000. Mike Johnstone, CEO of Beverly Bank & Trust, is at the helm for organizing SXU’s March for Babies Walk and has been working with the walk for three years.

Nationally, more than three million people in over 500 communities participate in the March for Babies. Across Illinois, there are nearly 20 walks with approximately 20,000

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WHATIZIT?

Photo by Joe Boyle

Readers were on task last week’s Whatizit photo quiz. We accepted Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn, as the right answer. However, many of the readers were more specific.

The photo in the April 21 edition shows the pedestrian sky bridge from parking structure (Parking A) to the main hospital at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Evergreen Park resident Jan Merchantz provided us with that specific answer.

Evergreen Park resident Vince Vizza also said it was the walkway from the parking lot to Advocate Christ Medical Center, which is actually closer to 93rd and Kostner Avenue. Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley said it was the upper walkway at the hospital. Also answering correctly were Palos Heights resident Chrystine Busch and Dan and Kathy Higgins, of Chicago Ridge.

This week’s Whatizit may be a little more challenging. The clue for the photo above is: Marquee setback.

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

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people who participate each year. Proceeds from the walk fund community programs, advocacy efforts and research to help prevent premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. Parents and children have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs since 1938.

March for Babies brings hundreds of businesses, families and individuals together to help improve the health of babies. The March for Babies is the signature fundraiser for the March of Dimes and through the event, participants help communities bring awareness to the tremendous health challenges that babies and their families face daily.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK

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

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

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

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

HICKORY HILLS

Annual rummage sale at Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church The annual rummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20 at the Hickory Hills Presbyterian Churchy, 8426 W. 95th St. The rummage sale will also be held form 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at the church. Saturday will be half price day. All proceeds go to the Kentucky Mission trip in July. More information can be obtained by calling Grace, (708) 423-6378 or www. hickoryhillspress.org.

OAK LAWN

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

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

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

The scavenger hunt will take place after the Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures show.

Participants will have a chance to win a prize.

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

Annual flower sale to be held at Pilgrim Faith

The annual flower sale will be held from

3 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 29 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn.

The sale will also be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 and 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Residents can buy plantings in time for Mother’s Day. An assortment of flowers are available, including geraniums, impatiens, begonias, marigolds and other varieties. A selection of large and small hanging baskets, plus vegetables and herbs will be avaialble. Residents can also choose from flats, baskets or potted plants.

Al proceeds go to the church. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-4200.

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

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

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

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

Oak Lawn Garden Club to hold plant sale

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

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

Perennials from member gardens at reasonable prixes, grasses, annuals, herbs and vegetables. Also available will be garden art, baskets, treasure chest and a fairy garden raffle. More information can be obtained at www.oaklawngardenclub.org.

Spring Into Summer Festival being planned for Oak Lawn

PALOS HILLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

All are welcome to attend.

Sipping wine at the Worth Park District The “Sip N’ Shop” wine-tasting event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 20 at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Admission is free. Vendor applications are being accepted for a variety of positions. Applications are available online at www.worthparkdistrict.org or by calling (708) 448-7080.

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

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

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

Summer brochures available at Worth Park District

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘The Philadelphia Story’

New programs for Worth Park District Summer Camp

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1940 classic comedy “The Philadelphia Story” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 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.co

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The Worth Park District Summer brochure will be delivered to residents of the community, which includes a full, new event program beginning Sunday, May 1.

Residents can register today for new yoga classes for all ages, theater, men’s softball, outings and more. Find more information online at www.worthparkdistrict.org or call (708) 448 -7080.

The Worth Park District Summer Camp registration is open with new programs being offered.

No minimum day registration is required.

The camp will be held from June 13 through Aug. 19. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours offered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080 or stop by the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave.

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5 Channel with a “Congressional Chronicle” online archive 10 In an unexpected direction 14 Hawkeye State 15 Curly-tailed Japanese dog 16 Old conductance units 17 Give the okay 19 Trusted assistant 20 Move it, old-style 21 Thames islands 22 Northern Ireland province 24 Leaves for a cigar 26 Came up 27 Bring lunch from home, say 29 __-Mart Stores, Inc. 32 Walks leisurely 35 Christmastide 36 Boxing legend 37 Manicurist’s tool 38 Tit for __ 39 Baking amts.

40 Pie __ mode 41 “Never Wave at __”: 1952 film 43 Tread water to check out the surroundings, as a whale 45 DVR button 46 Dismiss from the job 48 “Hogan’s Heroes” colonel 50 Oft-rented suits 54 Insert new film 56 Spice Girl Halliwell 57 One: Pref.

58 Settled on the ground 59 Alter a manuscript, e.g.

62 Savior in a Bach cantata 63 Path for a drink cart 64 Kitchenware brand 65 Play segments 66 Like some private communities 67 Coloring agents

DOWN 1 Vision 2 “Road __”: 1947 Hope/Crosby fil 3 Nerdy sort 4 Enc. with some bills 5 Colorful cats 6 Chair lift alternative 7 Sty residents 8 Sports fig.

9 Kin of organic, at the grocery store 10 Stockpile 11 Gloss over 12 Went by scooter 13 River of Flanders 18 Mother-of-pearl 23 Theater box 25 Equal to the task 26 Border on 28 New York City suburb on the Hudson 30 Dog food brand 31 Speech problem 32 At a distance 33 Runner’s distance 34 Ostracize 38 Propane container 39 Use a keypad 41 Samoan capital 42 Blowhard 43 Ate noisily, as soup 44 Playful sprite 47 “Remington __”: ‘80s TV detective show 49 Cross-legged meditation position 51 Dr. Mallard’s apt nickname on “NCIS” 52 Chilling in the locker room, as champagne 53 Storage towers 54 Indian royal 55 Util. bill 56 Sudden wind 60 __ Fail: Irish coronation stone 61 Actor Beatty Answers on Page 10

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The end for Jack’s Towing is result of new era in Oak Lawn

Graduated state income tax makes sense for Illinois

T

he old saying, “It’s not personal, it’s just business,” would definitely apply to a recent decision by the Oak Lawn Village Board to sever ties with a towing company that has served the community for many years.

Jack’s Towing has served Oak Lawn under a 15-year contract that ran out in 2015. During a March 22 village board meeting, the Oak Lawn Board initially approved a new contract for Jack’s Towing, despite the objections of Larry Deetjen, the village manager. Deetjen was exploring other companies to serve the village. However, Trustees Alex Olejniczak (2nd) and Bob Streit (3rd) were against breaking the contract. Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) did not approve of breaking the contract because he felt more information was needed.

Mayor Sandra Bury agreed that more information was needed and voted not to terminate the contract, which broke the tie.

But apparently the time needed for trustees to review the contract resulted in a different vote at the April 12 village board meeting. Owners of Jack’s Towing were delighted after the March 22 vote but were not prepared for what they were going to hear on April 12.

Only Olejniczak and Streit voted against breaking the contract with Jack’s Towing. However, the majority approved terminating the contract with Jack’s Towing. While this does appear to be surprising, perhaps we have to take a few steps back to figure out what happened.

The owners of Jack’s Towing signed a 15-year contract with the village. The company served Oak Lawn exclusively during that time and, from what we have heard, served the community well.

No major complaints had been reported about the company during that time. Members of the village board even acknowledge that.

So, what happened? Well, in one word, money. Jack’s Towing had served Oak Lawn for a long time. But when the contract finally ended in 2015, Deetjen examined those details. In his opinion, while he had no beefs with Jack’s Towing, he believed that perhaps the company had too good of a deal. That is why during the March 22 meeting Deetjen asked the board to approve the next contract jointly to TechniCraft in Justice and Walsh Towing in Chicago Ridge.

Deetjen said Jack’s Towing was operating out of a villageowned site, and had not paid rent or utilities for the length of the 15-year contract. Since the contract ended, the company has leased the property on the northeastern edge of the village on a month-to-month basis.

Apparently, those facts changed the minds of Desmond and other Oak Lawn officials. Desmond and other officials said that the decision should have been left to Deetjen and the police department, since the contract does not cost the village taxpayers anything. Jack’s Towing towed vehicles when it was necessary and collected the fees.

Desmond added that allowing Jack’s Towing to operate on village property without paying rent or utilities for so long has actually cost Oak Lawn $1 million in revenue.

We are not sure how accurate those figures are. But Jack’s Towing’s relationship with the village is not that unusual. Similar deals were made with other communities in the past. Companies often would receive some tax breaks or other perks in exchange for their services. The compromise may have been that the company that was serving the municipality may have been doing it for less than other competitors. It was often viewed as a win-win situation.

We are not sure why Jack’s Towing was given a 15-year contract back in 2000. That was during the administration of the late Mayor Ernie Kolb, who guided Oak Lawn for many years. It was a different time with different challenges.

But since then, we have gone through a major recession that crippled economies for several years across the state, including Oak Lawn. The village economy has improved and businesses are finding their way to Oak Lawn.

Our only concern is that although the board may have a valid reason to change directions, the decision to drop Jack’s Towing seems a little cold. The company served Oak Lawn exclusively and now may go out of business. We have to assume that TechniCraft and Walsh Towing will be more cost effective for Oak Lawn. This is the only reason to make a change.

Terminating Jack’s Towing’s contract may indeed be a good business deal. But since Jack’s Towing had no major complaints and served the village well, we don’t believe it’s a time of celebration.

State colleges finally will get funding Democrats and Republicans were feeling the heat in Springfield over when funding would begin again for colleges and universities.

Finally, Illinois colleges and universities were given some assistance after legislators approved $600 million in funding that will continue through the summer.

This does not fix the whole problem. Many college and university officials said cuts that were scheduled to take place will still occur.

These institutions essentially have been given oxygen until the end of the summer, when the money will run out once more.

But at least this is a positive sign. It appears Gov. Rauner will sign this bill that includes $170 million tuition grants for lowincome students. State Comptroller Leslie Munger said she was not going to wait for the governor’s signature. Monetary Awards Program, or MAP grants, will be processed for schools to assist these students.

The agreement comes at a crucial time for many institutions across the state. Chicago State University went without a spring break because the facility on Chicago’s South Side was almost out of money. For some colleges and universities, the need for funding is greater. The Chicago State University population is predominately minority and low-income. The need for MAP grants and funding from the state is more crucial.

Local institutions such as St. Xavier University in Chicago and Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights have weathered the storm as well as possible. But school officials admitted they had to tap into some reserves to make sure they could get through the year. The same responses came from officials at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. They said Moraine was in good shape, but if the state budget stalemate continued into the fall, some difficult decisions would have to be made.

In conversations we had with local college and university officials, it was obvious they were in a difficult situation. If they complain too loudly, they may scare off potential students from attending their institutions due to the budget crisis.

At least for now, we can all collectively breathe a sigh of relief.

This budget stalemate is not over — not by a long shot. But it does prove that Democrats and Republicans can get something done if they work together and make some compromises. Some Democrats were initially balking last Thursday because they feel that more needs to be done for social agencies.

That’s a fight for another day. The focus this time was on the students, and the legislature came through.

I Skeptic waits to see how election plays out

By Don C. White This primary season is one of the most interesting I have witnessed in my time following politics. As things continue to heat up in both parties, and as state after state makes its choice for the person to hold the highest office in the land, it has all the makings of a battle that will come right down to the end to see who will fill the slate on each side.

Some recent headlines jump out at me.

Here is a sample of some of them: “From Sarah Palin to Donald Trump,” “The silence about deficits” and “Voters are real winners of the primary election.”

Trump may not be a politician, but he sure knows how to hit the hot button issues.

Don’t get me wrong, all parties are equally as bad or good at the mudslinging. And Trump is no exception.

Back in Abraham Lincoln’s day, the newly formed Republican Party was made up of former Whigs, some Democrats, know nothings and many folks that did not have a party to call their own. Lincoln was a long time Whig and as the party fell apart, he was slow to embrace the Republican Party. Once he did his efforts were instrumental in gaining the momentum that carried the party and himself to the White House in 1860.

Lincoln’s early days as a Whig in Illinois, which was as strongly Democratic then as it is now, was a constant battle of wits to insure that he and the party had some say in the state’s future. He was a rough and tumble country fellow that would offer to join you after an event was over to settle the score by knocking your block off. He did not back down and, much like Trump today, said his piece and did not care if you agreed or not.

I am not saying that either one of their methods was the best way to accomplish things. But Lincoln got noticed then as Trump does now. If Lincoln had not spoken up on matters of his day, he would never have become our 16th president.

On the Democratic side, Senator Sanders is giving Hillary Clinton a run for her money. Will he get enough votes to secure the nomination? No! But he has kept Hillary from being crowned.

Here are a couple of headlines from political columnist Ray Hanania, who appears in The Reporter: “Make government cover needs of senior citizens” and “Trump, Sanders symbolize the anger of the people.” Mr. Hanania’s idea that senior citizens should be given all of the benefits that he proposes sounds somewhat like Bernie Sanders and his plans. Is he working on the Sanders’ campaign? Just kidding.

This senior utopia plan sounds too good to be true and, of course, it is. Just like the plans of Mr. Sanders, Mr. Hanania leaves us without a way to pay for it. I read that Mr. Sanders wants a top income tax rate of 77

percent, which we all know will not fly.

Mr. Hanania’s other column about the Trump and Sanders campaign playing on the anger of the “We the People” was spot on. It is time for a big change in Washington. While I don’t think Mr. Sanders has a snowball’s chance to overcome the Clinton machine, I do hope he keeps trying to the very end.

As for Mr. Trump, I hope he does not run out of steam before the convention. He is the only outsider that has a chance to upset the Republican plans. If they try to block his nomination and if they succeed, I do believe what Trump said may happen. Many people are angry. Things are not as good as they were and may never be again. I don’t care what the politicians tell us.

Many people said that when Trump entered the race last year he was not serious. Maybe even he did not take himself seriously. Now after all these months, he is still the Republican frontrunner.

Meanwhile, life goes on and President Obama has made his choice for the Supreme Court, as he is mandated to do. What the Republicans do with the nomination is any one’s guess. I see where our Illinois Senator Mark Kirk made the first move to meet with Mr. Garland.

No harm in that — or is there? Senator Kirk is in the political fight of his life in his bid for another term. He has to play every angle to gain points with the Illinois voters.

President Obama is taking some flak for his recent trip to Cuba. He is the first president to do so since President Coolidge in the 1920s. While he was on this historic trip, another terrorist attack took place. This time it was in Belgium. Who knows where the next time? Secretary John Kerry informed us that President Obama’s schedule “is not set by terrorists.” Nothing to be alarmed about, just another attack by ISIS, the terrorist group that the president labeled “a junior varsity team.”

And as the doomsday clock ticks, Illinois is still without a budget and the state of affairs is getting worse by the minute. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

One more headline about the upcoming presidential election: “Conservatives plot Trump derailment.” Hang on and let’s see how this all plays out.

The last headline I will mention is one of the most important: “Oreos and the American worker caught in the middle.” If the plan to lay off workers at the Nabisco plant goes through, then my Oreo munching days will be over. I don’t watch professional sports or eat Fanny Mae candies anymore. This would be the end of the line for me and Oreos.

Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.

Great musicians die, but their music lives on

By Glenn Mollette Prince Rogers Nelson is gone, but he will be forever remembered by his music. We are always struck hard when an icon suddenly departs from this life. Regardless of how and why Prince left us so suddenly, his fans mourn.

Musicians leave a print on the earth. Elvis fans remember the moment and the very place they were when they first heard his death announced. Many of us will never forget the chilling news of John Lennon’s assassination. Only recently we mourned the death of David Bowie and Merle Haggard.

We expect old people to die. George Beverly Shea was 104 when he died. He recorded 70 albums and sang to millions around the world. Our natural reasoning is that our favorite musicians will live past 100 and sing a few departing songs then ease off to an eternal sleep. However, some musicians it seems are eternal, as Chuck Berry is almost 90 and Jerry Lee Lewis is 80. Both entertained forever, it seems.

I saw Jerry Lee in Owensboro, Ky., well into his 70s. He could actually still play the piano very well. The hip gyration move had lost some of it gravitas, but hey, he was still entertaining 4,000 people that night. And then of course there is Tony Bennett, who is approaching 90 and still performing. Some of us wonder if The Rolling Stones will be

touring when they hit 80. Paul McCartney is still rocking at age 73. All of these people will die, but their music never will.

Life is great when people are able to still participate and enjoy life. Prince leaving us at age 57 makes it all the more shocking.

Reports are that Prince recently presented great concerts in Georgia. Over the weekend he entertained a small gathering in Minnesota. As always, he presented his music with passion, genius and celebration. Such musical celebration mystifies us even more. It is hard for us to fathom something being wrong when an artist is seemingly hitting all the right keys.

However, the greatest artists fool us. David Bowie was sick but managed to squeeze out one last album. Glen Frey of The Eagles wowed us last summer on tour but is now gone. Robin Williams, of course not a singer but a famed comedian, could always make us laugh but he masked the internal demons that overtook his life. Elvis could still sing and entertain us even though we were not aware of his prescription addiction until his death.

More will be said about Prince’s untimely death in the days ahead. In the meantime, his life will live on through his music and his music will live on in us.

Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author. He is the author of 11 books.

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’ve always liked State Rep. Lou Lang, even though he doesn’t represent the southwest region.

Some people might think that’s strange because Lang is Jewish and I happen to be Palestinian. You don’t have to read the headlines coming from Israel and Palestine to know that most Jews and most Palestinians have a hard time getting along. But we do.

Lang is a Democrat who represents the 16th Illinois House, including Skokie. He has represented that district for more almost 30 years.

Some might say Lang has been in that office too long. But I say he is a public official who is good at his job because he hasn’t let his ego overcome his common sense.

Obviously, Lang hasn’t tried to be governor, congressman, senator or president of the United States.

He’d probably be good in each one of those offices. But instead, he has stayed in the House, representing his district and also representing the best interests of the people of Illinois.

Which is why I am not surprised Lang proposed raising funds to offset the state’s mounting debt by changing our state income tax formula.

Currently, everyone in Illinois pays a flat-rate 3.75 percent of their income to the state. It’s not a bad rate at all. Seven states don’t have a state income tax (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming). Two (New Hampshire and Tennessee) require taxes on dividends.

A flat rate means you pay 3.75 percent of your income to the state whether you make $50,000 a year or $5 million a year.

I think that’s stupid. So does Lou Lang.

Of the 41 states that require state taxes, Illinois has the third lowest tax next only to Indiana (3.3 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent).

Lang proposes we join the rest of the country and eliminate the flat tax. Under Lang’s proposal, taxpayers (married and filing jointly) would pay 3.5 percent for income of $200,000 or less; 3.75 percent on income between $200,000 and $750,000; 8.75 percent on income between $750,000 and $1.5 million; and 9.75 percent on income over $1.5 million.

For all others, the rate would be 3.5 percent on income of up to $100,000; 3.75 percent on income $100,000 to $500,000; 8.75 percent on income $500,000 to $1 million; and 9.75 percent on income above $1 million.

If we implemented Lang’s plan, the state would generate an additional $1.9 billion each year to help offset the $10 billion deficit the state is accumulating.

Yes, Illinois is in a financial crisis. Although partisan politicians place the blame on each other, you really can’t blame any specific political party or politician. It’s been a mess for at least seven decades.

The real problem is our pension system — outrageous payments government promised to its workers we can’t afford. Some double dip and claim multiple pensions.

We definitely need pension reform. But we also need Lang’s reasoned proposal.

The majority of Illinois workers making under $200,000 a year would get a slight tax cut. And still, the state would make $1.9 billion more each year.

What’s there to think about?

Lang’s idea is certainly better than anything we have heard from Gov. Bruce Rauner, who ignores everyday people like me and you. Rauner listens to the business lobbyists and the state’s wealthiest five percent, doing everything to protect their riches.

Of course!

I say, make Lou Lang the governor. He’s the only reasonable person who has offered a reasonable solution to the state’s financial problems.

And I know he would take care of Illinois’ seniors, who desperately need financial help.

Ray Hanania is a former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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Palos Heights Farmers Market opens 2016 season on Wednesday

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A variety of beautiful flowers will be available at the Palos Heights Farmers Market, which opens Wednesday and could be the perfect place to find something for Mom on Mother’s Day.

The Palos Heights Farmers Market opens the 2016 season on Wednesday, May 4, and will run through Oct. 12. The market will take place at the Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 S Harlem Avenue, and will be open rain or shine from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking is available behind the businesses along Harlem Avenue.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, and vendors are ready with beautiful plants, flowering baskets and flowers, herbs, very early vegetables, other food and gift items for the day. Many of the 2015 vendors are returning, and four new vendors are being welcomed in 2016.

Returning farmers include Lyons Fruit Farm (South Haven, Mich.), Zeldenrust Farms (Chicago Heights), Windy Hill Farms (Grant Hill).

Zeldenrust Farms is a pesticide free farm, selling a huge variety of vegetables and fruits, and local honey. Lyons Fruit Farm specializes in a very large variety of fruits, tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, and eggs. Windy Hill Farms specializes in gourmet beef, Amish chickens and sausages.

Also returning to the market this year are Yoder’s Bakery (La Grange, Ind.), Pampered Chef (Hometown), Aracely’s Tamales (Melrose Park) Hiemenz Nursery (Monee) Parmesan’s Wood Stone Pizza (Frankfort) Stamper Cheese (Chicago) The Eating Well (Hillside), and Theresa’s Selections (Country Club Hills).

The four new vendors are Armstrong Farms (Monee), Bettina’s Tea and Coffee (Lisle), Doughs Guys (Palos Heights) and Simply the Best Olive Oils (Orland Park. Look for a few more additions to the market as the summer progresses.

Camille’s Confections will be a guest of the

Spirit to overcome is lesson learned when day leads to frustration “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail,” — Benjamin Franklin

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’ve adopted this quote and etched it into the cornerstone of my existence.

Great words to live by when the application works successfully.

Have you ever seen a Mom meltdown at the front of a tilt-a-whirl? Well, I didn’t actually meltdown outwardly; it was one of those, scream-at-the-top-of-your-lungs on the inside, meltdowns. I just purchased my daughters, Donae, 8, and Rhonda-Rene, 5, full access wristbands to Safari Land in Villa Park. Rhonda-Rene, my amusement park enthusiast, vehemently refused to ride ANY of the rides. For those who find my reaction meritless to her offense trust me, this was but ONE of several failures in my perfectly planned day!

I wasn’t even supposed to be at an indoor amusement park. I was supposed to be photographing a ‘Building Relationships with At-Risk Students’ workshop at the Hilton Oak Lawn, being facilitated by my husband, Dr. Don Parker. A Doctor of Education, he’s been in the field 18 years, 12 as an administrator in suburban school districts around Illinois. Because of his desire to impact the youth outside his school district, he created workshops that he conducts throughout Illinois and beyond.

I’m normally unable to attend but since Oak Lawn is a stone’s throw from home, I made arrangements to be present.

Just to be certain the girls didn’t feel slighted by our spring break trip starting a day late, I found a one-day youth camp for them at a local park district. Having never been to its location, a drive-by the day before left me confident I wouldn’t be scrambling to find it the next morning.

A pop-up alert on my phone reminded me they also needed a brownbag lunch.

Seeing as our cupboards were bare, a grocery store trip was the prelude to packing them. Anticipating the girls would be sluggish come morning, I made sure to do their hair and selected coordinating outfits the night before. My head hit the pillow

with assuredness. What went wrong?

Everything!

Camp started at 9 a.m., it was 9:15.

Why was the park district parking lot empty? Worried by what I saw, I called inside. “I apologize ma’am, due to low enrollment, camp was canceled today,” said the director of the program. “Sorry for the inconvenience.”

I wish you could have seen how I contorted my face at that news.

We were all dolled up with nowhere to go. I needed an alternative for the kids, especially Rhonda-Rene, who has special needs. I had prepared their minds for a fun-filled-day and I had to deliver. A quick Google search put us on I-294, 45 minutes north, to a recreational arena that had apparently closed. “Notice to vacate,” was what the sign read on the front door.

I suppose the Internet is slow about removing inaccurate content? Note to self, call ahead.

It was 10 a.m. when I turned the steering wheel in the direction of Villa Park, 30 minutes east of our location. We found a nearby Portillo’s and stretched our patience with an extended 90 minute lunch until Safari Land opened at noon. We were the first ones in the door. Having ac-

cess to all the rides with no waiting would be our consolation prize for the morning’s inconveniences. So I thought.

I pulled out my credit card and paid for two non-refundable or shareable wristbands to which Rhonda-Rene responded, “No!” to every single ride I convincingly requested she board.

I stood in front of that tilt-a-whirl looking into the rafters of their ceiling. At that point even Donae was disheartened.

“Unbelievable!” we said, simultaneously.

All that effort to make things right and it all went sideways. Pushing through the interstate traffic got us back home just as Don was coming in. “What happened,” he asked? “Thought you were coming?”

After explaining our National Lampoon’s Vacation of a day, he said, “I’m really proud of you?” Pardon me for being dumbfounded because I didn’t get his feedback at all.

“Huh,” I questioned?

“You’re resilient. With everything that came at you today, you had enough wherewithal to adapt and forge ahead. You were resourceful and you persevered. You embody every quality of resilience, you have the mental ability to recover quickly,” he expounded.

Don imparted a blessing in my spirit when he told me that. I let it simmer for several minutes thereafter. From his vantage point, I suppose I’d had a successful day after all. I went to bed that evening with a different quote in my head though, “You can plan a perfect picnic but you can’t predict the weather.” Authorunknown.

Don’s Administrators’ Academy workshops “Building Relationships with At-Risk Students”, or “Implementing a Resilience Program for At-Risk Students” can be made available in your school district by contacting him at Dr.DonParker@comcast.net

Keeping your colon clean will result in good health

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changing saliva when kissing, and household chemicals and cleaners.

Some possible symptoms of toxin buildup in the body are constipation or diarrhea; chronic yeast infections; chronic fungus on hands; toes and nails; being sick often; weight problems; acne, dry skin and other skin disorders; mood swings or depressions; unusually intense PMS; low sex drive; lack of concentration; sleeping problems; frequent headache; urinary tract infections; arthritis, rheumatism and bone pain; allergies; bloating and flatulence; and general weakness or malaise.

By consuming healthy foods you supplement the diet with vitamins and minerals.

The healthiest diet contains large amounts

of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially carrots, tomatoes, onions, garlic, green-leafy vegetables, apples, grapes, blackberries, blueberries and bananas.

The next most important dietary supplements is whole grains; and you should only eat bread made with whole flour – processed flour is useless to the body and can only do it harm. It is advisable to get only small amounts of meat, with ground meats being the best because they are the most easily digestible.

A good diet, along with drinking eight glasses of purified of water each day, will keep your colon clean. Health food stores can help with reading materials and colon cleansing information.

Along with this therapy a glass of wine or two can help improve your diet. Wine has penicillin-like qualities and many medicinal values, and contains numerous vitamins and minerals necessary for proper bodily functions and maintenance.

Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are his opinions based on years of independent study and personal experience.

Wine should be consumed in moderation.

Overindulgence may be harmful to your health.

Hurley sponsoring breast cancer awareness lacrosse games at local schools State Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) is sponsoring two breast cancer awareness lacrosse games in partnership with several local high schools.

Hurley is hosting a breast cancer awareness lacrosse game as St. Laurence hosts the Mustangs at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 at

the high school, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank.

Mother McAuley will face the Panthers at 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 13 at Brother Rice High School, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago.

Hurley and advocates will be taking donations, offering a Split-the-Pot raffle and selling T-Shirts, paid for by NPL Construc-

DEATH NOTICES Josephine Lapp Josephine “Jo” Lapp (nee Suski), 100, died Sunday at her Palos Hills home.

Mrs. Lapp was the former owner of Hello Jo Boutique in Tinley Park. She was the founding member of Garden Center Services.

She is the past board member of the Evergreen Park Community Chest. She was also active at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park.

Survivors include daughters, Tina Lapp and Shelley Schmitt; son, Dr. Noel Lapp; brother, John Suski; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, April 28) at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills.

Services are at 9 a.m. Friday, April 29 from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, for 10 a.m.

Mass. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery.

Olga Pluister Olga Pluister (nee Osaidacz), 96, a resident of Oak Lawn, died April 19 in Palos Heights.

Mrs. Pluister was a retired administrative assistant for Precious Tool Grinding.

Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Staska; sons, Jack Pluister Jr., Daniel Pluister and Dave Pluister; and sister, Dorothy Davey.

Visitation begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 30 until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park. Interment is private at Chapel Hills Garden South.

Beverly Renz Beverly Joyce Renz, 71, an Oak Lawn resident, died Sunday in Lemont.

Ms. Renz was an administrative assistant for 30 years for Republic Packaging.

Survivors include a sister, Renee Wieghill; niece, Sharon Simpson; nephew, Gary Renz; great-nieces, Bridget McCann and Michelle Craven; great-nephew, Billy Cullen; and great-great aunt of two.

Services were Wednesday from Colonial Chapel. Interment followed at Chapel Hills Gardens South.

Claudia Parker is an Evegreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in The Reporter the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

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ave doctors and health experts finally discovered the real cause of disease?

Despite all the medical breakthroughs we’ve seen, the rates of cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and many other illnesses are steadily on the rise.

Our colon is basically a sewer system of the body, and if not properly taken care of, it is going to malfunction and clog – as any improperly-maintained sewer system would.

Thus, internally cleansing must become a priority.

Being internally clean means maintaining a strong immune system to cope with billions of microorganisms. Regularly cleansing the system of poisons, toxins and harmful bacteria will improve your health.

Eliminating undigested food and other wastes is as important as proper digestion and assimilation of food. Failing to eliminate the toxic poisons leads to poor health, and, usually, a slow death.

The Royal Academy of Great Britain and Physicians states, “Ninety percent of all disease and discomfort are directly related to an unclean colon.” The academy has identified 36 types of toxins that can form in the large intestine, get into the bloodstream and literally destroy our bodies.

Toxins that invade our bodies are found in the air we breathe, the foods we eat, the water we drink, tobacco and alcohol, ex-

Community Tent on May 4th.

Representatives from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will also be a guest of the Community Tent on May 4th. MWRD has been preparing a master plan for the Roberts Road Study Area, which includes Hickory Hills, Palos Hill, Bridgeview and Justice. After receiving some fantastic feedback in the fall of 2015, they are ready to share that information with the public.

Come visit MWRD’s table at the Farmers Market to learn what engineers discovered about your neighborhood and — most important — learn first-hand what you can do to reduce flooding on your property.

LINK cards are now accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. New to the market this year, the “Palos Bucks” Double Value Matching Program has started. Stop by the City Tent to start the process and for more information. The market is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a LINK UP Illinois USDA Grant, for the support of the promotion of the Palos Heights Farmers Market LINK program.

Representatives of the Palos Heights Beautification Committee will be available selling this year’s Classic Car Event Split the Pot Raffle Tickets.

The Grand Prize is a guaranteed $10,000, with other prizes available. The drawing will be on Thursday July 21, and winner need not be present.

Additional information about the market can be found at www.palosheights.org, by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights.org. ,join us on Facebook, or call 708-361-1800.

— Palos Heights Farmers Market

tion Company. All the proceeds raised will directly be donated to Breast Cancer Research at University of Chicago.

For more information, or to volunteer to help with the events, contact Hurley’s constituent service office at (773) 445-8128 or repfranhurley@gmail.com.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, April 28, 2016

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Queen of Peace hosts annual Career Day Students at Queen of Peace High School in Burbank spent April 18 contemplating their future as they welcomed professionals from all fields to their annual Career Day. Students were given the opportunity to select four presentations to attend out of the almost 30 diverse options. Presentations were designed to create awareness, educate and inspire students about different professional fields and included curator of Marine Mammals at Brookfield Zoo, cyber security consultant with KPMG, biomedical engineer with Hines VA Hospital, Chief Medical Scribe-Emergency Room at Rush Medical Center, Vice President of Programs and Operations for the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, special agents from the FBI and members of the medical field in all areas from pathology to obstetrics.

While many new faces participated in the day’s event over 70 percent of the professionals were Queen of Peace alumnae who had a chance to return to their alma mater and reflect on their time at Peace while also sharing their life experiences.

“Nothing has changed and everything has changed. I love that Queen of Peace is still all women. It is still a place to absorb and learn without distraction.

However, I am jealous of the exposure these young women are receiving regarding the STEM curriculum,” said Dr. Elise Covic, Class of ’94, a neuroscientist and Deputy Dean of the College for Academic Programs at the University of Chicago.

Career Day is sponsored by the Queen of Peace Counseling Office in conjunction with the Alumnae Relations Office.

“We are delighted to host this event each year and provide students the opportunity to meet with professionals in a more intimate setting where they can truly understand the presenters career path and have the chance to ask questions,” said Lauren Corte, guidance counselor at Queen of Peace. “In particular it is exciting for our girls to hear from alumnae and to know that these women sat in the same seats that they are in and have gone on to have respectable roles in the community while still remaining competent, confident and courageous women.”

Residents interested in sharing a career journey next year with the students at Queen of Peace can contact Corte at cortel@queenofpeacehs.org or (708) 496-4719.

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Worth resident named 2016 Golden Apple Scholar Queen of Peace High School senior Elizabeth Cerullo, a resident of Worth, has been named a 2016 Golden Apple Scholar.

The Golden Apple Scholarship is awarded to select senior students who complete a rigorous application process that includes meeting the required ACT score and grade point average and completing an interview process.

“I decided to apply for the Golden Apple Scholarship because I love the opportunity this gives future teachers and I thought what better way to become the best educator possible than by partaking in this program” said Cerullo, a graduate of Worth Junior High School Cerullo will receive $23,000 in scholarship and stipend funds and will in turn agree to attend Golden Apple Summer Institutes, receive a bachelor’s degree from one of the Illinois partnering universities and obtain a teaching certificate.

Upon graduation, Cerullo will be required to teach for five years in an Illinois school of need. Cerullo has decided to continue her education at Illinois State University.

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Mount Carmel to hold Second Annual Spring Arts Festival

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Two preschool students at St. Germaine School in Oak Lawn look at the flowers on the school grounds as they celebrated Earth Day.

St. Germaine School celebrates Earth Day

Students at St. Germaine School attended an Earth Day performance by the St. Ignatius College Prep Orchestra and Choir in celebration of Earth Day on Friday.

The students enjoyed participated in the songs and listened to the ecology-themed presentation. The St. Germaine preschool students also spent some time exploring the flowers outside their classroom windows and talking about how things grow.

St. Germaine School, 9735 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn, offers classes for students from 3-year-old preschool through eighth grade. The school, awarded the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award based on its academic successes, will be moving to a one-to-one Chromebook program in 2015-16, enabling each student in grades five through eight to have their own device

OLHMS hosts dinner and community feedback event Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 recently held the first State of the District Dinner (SODD) at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School to better connect with the broader community in an inviting, dialoguerich environment.

This event was designed to provide a more direct outreach opportunity to expand face-toface, two-way engagement with all partners and members of the community. The event provided a fun, unique audience experience through participation and lively conversations focused on making the district strategic plan “come alive”.

Dr. Paul Enderle, District 123 superintendent, welcomed well over 230 guests including 30 local community organizations and established the overall tone for the evening by sharing some of the district distinctions. Participants interacted with over 120 students who served as greeters, coat checkers, band and choir performers, group guides, video interviewers and as participants in the classroom vignettes.

Community feedback was the overarching theme of the evening which began with “red carpet” welcome and interviews, a photo booth, refreshments and musical entertainment by the OLHMS jazz ensemble. A pasta dinner was provided and the formal presentation began with the OLHMS choir and community Sunrise Singers performing the

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Community members ranging from baby boomers to millennials discussed variety of issues during a feedback session at the District 123 dinner event recently at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School.

national anthem.

Richard Mason, D123 board president, thanked the crowd and introduced fellow board members. Brian Nichols, D123 board member, went on the share how a similar event at Leroy County Schools in mid-state Illinois inspired the District 123 SODD event.

Larry Fetchko, Community Liaison Officer, led a community partnering panel, which included Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury, former Johnson Phelps VFW commander Daniel Johnson, Advocate Children’s Hospital Public Relations Director Nancy Mabbott, Regional Kiwanis Official Mary Meike, PTA Council President Kate Kazeneski and Make-A-Wish Illinois Coordi-

nator Ashley White. All panel members relayed a series of partnering initiatives that benefit the broader community and provide valuable student enrichment opportunities.

State of the District attendees experienced a unique theatrein-the-round classroom which depicted some of differences between a traditional classroom and a “21st century” collaborative learning environment.

Teachers and students demonstrated the differences in the mock classrooms through live simulated lessons. Open discussions and sharing engaged the entire audience throughout the simulation.

Group discussions in a hands– on working session provided at-

tendees an opportunity to record their thoughts and perspectives directly on butcher paper located at each table. The moderator led the attendees through a series of questions intended to solicit feedback and perceptions about the district mission and vision.

Audience members also participated in a series of learning activities within the “Spark Space.”

The OLHMS “Spark Space” is an area of OLHMS that serves to engage students in hands on exploration and creation activities in the areas of robotics, 3D printing, art innovation, circuitry, building and design.

Members of the traditionalists, baby boomers, generation X and millennial generations joined John Neff director of Client Solutions at Moraine Valley Community College, and were provided a thought provoking interactive presentation on both the similarities and differences between different age groups.

Each session encouraged audience participation and as participants exited each session was met with a “Feedback” board requesting post-it comments of points of agreement, disagreement and any unanswered questions.

Attendees also parted with some take home items and photo booth pictures while providing valuable feedback in some final student-lead video interviews.

Audience members had a final survey waiting in their email inbox after they left the dinner.

Registration open for summer classes at Moraine Valley Students can get a head start on summer classes by taking a three-week pre-session the week of May 23 at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

The eight- and four-week sessions, along with continuing education, begin the week of June 13. The second four-week sessions begin the week of July 11.

Moraine Valley offers classes for those interested in transferring to four-year col-

leges or universities by earning associate’s degrees in Arts, Fine Arts or Science. Students also can choose from several career programs offered at the college including Allied Health and Nursing, Business and Computer Sciences, Industrial Technology, and Public Service. The college also offers several noncredit programs and courses.

To accommodate various student needs, the college offers flexible learning options, including evening, off main campus, one-day-a-week,

online, weekend, and short-term classes.

A complete list of credit and noncredit classes can be found in the summer 2016 class schedule or online at morainevalley. edu. Registration is ongoing. Tuition is $116 per credit hour plus fees and books. Students who have applied to the college can register in the Registration Office, located on campus in the Student Services Center (Building S). Residents can also call (708) 974-2110.

Spring meeting focuses on students at Northwestern Business College The local Northwestern College, 7725 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview, served as the host location for the Chicago Area Health Information Management Association (CAHIMA) spring quarterly meeting.

Approximately 80 people attended including Health Information Technology (HIT) and Coding students from as far as Danville and Rockford, as well as professionals from throughout the Chicago area. A total of 12 students from Northwestern College’s Chicago and Bridgeview Campuses attended alongside their academic program professionals.

At the urging of CAHIMA Student Membership Specialist and Northwestern College HIT

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On hand for the Chicago Area Health Information Management Association meeting were (from left) Andrea Erickson, NC HIT Program Coordinator; Deb Balentine, NC instructor and event presenter; HIT student Denise Cepeda; NC instructor Hilary Lee; and Gaby Meza, NC instructor and CAHIMA Education Committee Chair.

Program and Practicum Coordinator Andrea Erickson, and

with the support of the board, this quarter’s CAHIMA meeting

was designed with a focus on the needs and interests of the students of the 13 accredited HIT Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs in the Chicago area. The planning of the meeting was done by Erickson and CAHIMA Education Committee Chair Gaby Meza, an adjunct HIT Instructor at Northwestern College’s Chicago Campus.

The meeting’s student focus was not only concentrated via several presenters on topics of student interest, but an integral part of the meeting involved students getting hands-on experience in connection with job seeking and interview skills. Students were tasked throughout the day with practicing networking skills.

The second annual Spring Arts Festival Fundraiser will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Mount Carmel High School, 6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago.

The festival will feature live performances by the Mount Carmel High School Group Interpretation team, Drama team, Speech team, Band, Choir, A Cappella Singers and showcase artwork by the Visual Arts classes.

As part of the weekend’s events, Caravan Drama will perform “You Can’t Take it With You” at 7 p.m.

Friday, May 13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at the school. Those purchasing tickets online before May 10 will receive entry to both play performances and the Arts Festival for the price of one ticket.

Members of Mount Carmel High School’s Caravan Speech and Drama were recently honored as All-Sectional at the IHSA Sectional Drama and Group Interpretation Contest. Sophomore Reginald Williams, junior Gabriel Nunley, senior Brendan Kelly and junior Justin Fekete, an Oak Lawn resident, received the honor after Mount Carmel placed fourth at the event held at Reavis High School in Burbank.

“It’s great to see students at Mount Carmel recognized for their ability to compete creatively,” said Dennis Brumirski, director of Caravan Speech and Drama. “In addition to our extremely successful sports program, we now have students receiving honors akin to being all-city or all-area for their ability to act. These students work extremely hard to hone their craft and represent an important program at our school.”

Tickets to the Spring Arts Festival are $25 for adults, $10 for nonMount Carmel students with ID, or $5 for Mount Carmel students.

Tickets for either performance of “You Can’t Take It With You” are $15 for adults, $5 for non-Mount Carmel students with ID, and are free for Mount Carmel students.

Group pricing and sponsorships also are available. For more information, contact mountcarmelartscouncil@gmail.com

Worth Junior High cheerleaders excel at Cheerfest

The Worth Junior High cheerleading squad earned a second division ranking during the annual South Suburban Junior High School Confererence Cheerfest.

Participants who took part for Worth were Jennifer DeLeon, Agnesa Gashi, Amanda Silzer, Skylar Lisante, Tiffany Busnok, Grace Witt, Gianna Vancura, Haley Master, Mira Alifantis, Milda Pupsyte, Cayden Judd, Reaghan McCarthy, Elsie Werner, Nadyah Lopez, Faith Brunius, Monica Alifantis, Hiba Amara and Natalie Nowak, Hannah Egan, Samantha Morgan and Kylie Stokes.

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Local students to receive degrees at Parkland

Two local students will earn degrees at Parkland College in Champaign.

Hal Zayad, an Oak Lawn resident, and Michael Enriquez, of Evergreen Park, will receive their degrees at the commencement exercises on Thursday, May 12 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana. Software engineering entrepreneur and Pixo CEO Lori Gold Patterson will give the keynote address.

Oak Lawn residents inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Several local students have been initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Earning Phil Kappa Honors were Oak Lawn residents Gelique Ayala, initiated at University of Illinois at Chicago; Julianne Kaiser, Western Illinois University; Sarah Quinlan, University of Illinois at Chicago; and Brittany Wyatt, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Oak Lawn student earns honor at St. Mary’s University ceremony

A local student earned an honor at the Student Life Awards Ceremony at St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minn. William Granholm, son of Andrew and Dawn Granholm of Oak Lawn, received the Intramural Official of the Year award. Students were honored at the ceremony for “outstanding leadership and service through co-curricular activities at St. Mary’s.

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Moraine Valley Academic Theater will present ‘Betrayal’ beginning this weekend

Senate committee OKs measure involving anti-predatory lending State Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D- 16th) is working with City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers to protect small businesses with legislation recently approved by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee.

The measure will apply to the sparsely regulated alternative commercial lending industry the same kinds of transparency standards that currently govern residential mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions.

“Small businesses are the engines of our economy and

employ half of Illinois’ private sector workers, but their access to credit through traditional lenders has dwindled since the recession, and alternative lenders – some of which are operating in a misleading or predatory manner – have stepped into the void,” said Collins, whose district includes Oak Lawn. “Our goal is to craft a law that maintains access to capital for small business owners who need it, yet protects them from deceptive practices, excessive fees and loans they ultimately cannot repay.”

The Moraine Valley Community College Academic Theater production of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” will be held beginning this weekend in the John and Angeline Oremus Theater, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center of the campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, Saturday, April 30, Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7. Matinee performances will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1 and 8. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 Supplied photo for seniors and students.

“Betrayal” is the story of a love affair Hickory Hills resident Kevin Ross (from left), Rose Stovicek and Jonathan May star in Moraine Valley Community College’s Academic told backwards. The play starts with Theater production of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” April 29 to May 8. lovers Jerry and Emma meeting two

years after their seven-year affair has ended. Each of the nine scenes takes the audience back through the stages of their affair and finishes with their first “erotically charged” meeting.

This production is being directed by Dr. Craig Rosen, professor of Theater and the Academic Theater Program coordinator. The cast list includes Hickory Hills resident Kevin Ross, Jonathan May, Rose Stovicek and James Smith.

Tickets to “Betrayal” and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac by calling (708) 974-5500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS EVERGREEN PARK Adult Spelling Bee

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

Doors open at 6:30 and the event begins at 7 p.m. The event is challenging and fun. Guests can choose to participate or simply watch. Participants have to register at www.evergreenparklibrary. org. First place wins a trophy.

The entry fee includes light refreshments. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522.

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Book Club Buzz

Book Club Buzz will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Patrons can attend a fun night with publishers from Penguin Random House. Visitors will learn about new books before everyone else.

Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

OAK LAWN

‘The King and I’ trip

Friends of the Oak Lawn Li-

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.JENNIFER A. OSTLER A/K/A JENNIFER OSTLER, FRANK M. OSTLER, FIRST AMERICAN BANK Defendants

VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.RONALD CARUSO A/K/A RONALD O CARUSO, JANICE CARUSO A/K/A JANICE L. CARUSO Defendants

11 CH 30160 9619 S. TULLEY AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453

2010 CH 24542 9737 S. KOLMAR AVE. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

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

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

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $376,243.28.

The judgment amount was $357,100.14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brary are sponsoring a trip to see “The King and I” on Wednesday, May 18 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Guests will have floor seats to watch the King of Siam, who meets his match in Anna, the Welsh teacher he’s hired to instruct his many wives and children in the ways of the “civilized” West. Based on a true story, the two figures from different cultures discuss, debate, disagree and ultimately fall in love. The songs include “Shall We Dance,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” Hello, Young Lovers,” “I Have Dreamed,” “We Kiss in a Shadow” and “Something Wonderful.”

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

Registration is currently taking place at the library. Individuals must present a current membership card or receipt to receive the $5 discount. A limit of two tickets per person will be enforced.

No refunds or exchanges will be given. After the in-person registration, contact the library, (708) 422-4990, to purchase tickets or join the waiting list.

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

day, April 28) at the Oak Lawn Library. The trivia night is for patrons ages 21 and over. Guests will test their skills with trivia for millennials. Guests can bring their own refreshments. More information about this and other adult programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Conversation Circle for New English Speakers

Local writers are invited to share their original poetry and short stories during Open Mic Readings at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the Oak Lawn Library.

A five-minute limit per reader will be enforced. Light refreshments will be served. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

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

Millennial Trivia Night

Millennial Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m. today (Thurs-

SUDOKU Solution

AARP Smart driver course

A refresher course designed to meet the needs of drivers age 50 and up will be he held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24, at the Oak Lawn Library.

In-person registration begins Saturday, April 30 at the Adult Services Desk.

Many insurance companies offer discounts to those who complete the course. Advance in-person registration and payment of fee is required to participate. The registration fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

Individuals must present a current AARP card at the time of registration to receive the discount. The class is limited to 30 students per series. Participants must attend their entire series to receive a certificate of completion.

Coffee and snacks will be provided. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Open Mic Readings

Take a Historic Walking Tour of Oak Lawn

Residents can go on a Historic Walking Tour of Oak Lawn on weekends during May through the Oak Lawn Library.

CROSSWORD Answers

With roots dating back to the 19th century, Oak Lawn is filled with historic structures and landmarks. Kevin Korst, the local history coordinator at the Oak Lawn Library, will hold the walking tours from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, May 14 and 21, and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays, May 15 and 22 ,through the heart of Oak Lawn.

The tours by Korst will focus on some of the homes, schools, churches and businesses that neighbor the library and Village Municipal Center. Participants will be walking on uneven sidewalks and crossing several busy intersections over a 1.6 mile route. Each tour will begin promptly from the Village Green, just north of the library.

Phone registration is underway (15 spots are available for each date). More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

First cookbook club

The first meeting of the cookbook club “Read It and Eat” will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 at the Oak Lawn Library.

May is Cookbook Challenge Month. Patrons can choose a cookbook from OLPL’s display, pick a recipe and then attempt to make it. Recipes or thoughts on any cookbooks can be brought to the first meeting.

More information about this and other adult programs can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

New electronic items for Beyond Books Collection

Patrons can preserve family memories and music with some new additions to the Beyond Books Collection at the Oak Lawn Library.

Residents can have their cherished home VHS movies transferred to DVD formats and saved with a DVD/VCR recorder. The vinyl album to MP3 turntable converter changes records to MP3 recordings. VHS to DVD Roxio cables are also available for converting the video and music arrangements in Windows and Mac formats.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Lego Club meeting

The Lego Club will meet at

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, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017 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 20, 2015 at 6:45 p.m.

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

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4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Kids from kindergarten through fifth grade can participate.

Family Birdhouse Decorating

Family Birdhouse Decorating will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the Green Hills Library. The whole family can participate and make a birdhouse.

Guests will paint and accessorize a wooden birdhouse for the backyard. Registration is limited to 20 families. All ages are welcome.

Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Marble dipping technique is explored

Patrons can learn how to customize a vase and bowl using a cool water marble dipping technique beginning at 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 5 at the Green Hills Library.

The event is for adults only. All materials will be provided. Registration is limited to 40. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Paper shredding

Paper shredding will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 in the south parking lot of Green Hills Library.

Residents can bring their clutter and have them shredded confidentially and securely.

Young artists can create

The Framed Art Club for children ages 6 and up will create at 6 p.m. Monday, May 9 at the Green Hills Library.

Kids will create their works and hang them in the library gallery.

Participants should dress appropriately because this could get messy. Registration is limited to 20. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Buying a Computer 101

Buying a Computer 101 class will be held to offer advice to residents who need some suggestions in purchasing a computer for their needs. The class will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at the Green Hills Library.

Mike Gershbein, of the technology instruction company Very Smart People, will answer questions. Registration is limited to 30. This class is for adults only.

Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

CONSUMER NEWS

Thursday, April 28, 2016

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Chick-fil-A opens kiosk at Chicago Ridge Mall

The Chicago Ridge Chick-fil-A, which is in an outlot at Chicago Ridge Mall at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, has opened a satellite location inside the mall food court so customers can eat without having to leave and return.

BoxLunch coming to Orland Square Mall

BoxLunch, a store that specializes in pop culture merchandise and collectibles, will be opening this spring at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park.

The mall also announced renovations are underway at The Buckle and Swarovski.

“We’re excited to welcome BoxLunch to Orland Square this spring,” Nadia Seniuta, general manager at Orland Square, said in a release. “This addition and others signify our commitment to provide the best possible shopping experience for visitors.”

BoxLunch will make its debut on the lower level Center Court near Gymboree

Enrico’s Italian Restaurant will be reopening in May in Frankfort.

and Aeropostale. The store will help provide a meal to a person in need through its partnership with Feeding America for every $10 spent at the store after it opens.

The Buckle and Swarovski, two existing retailers, are undergoing complete renovations to update their spaces and expand their merchandise selections. The Buckle is open in a temporary space next to its existing location on the upper level in the Macy’s Wing. Construction is expected to be completed by late May. Swarovski is expected to reopen in its current space on the lower level Center Court near Teavana and abercrombie kids later in April.

Ross opens two new stores

Ross Dress for Less opened two new stores last month on Chicago’s Southwest Side and southwest suburbs.

Both stores opened March 5. A 27,000-square-foot location opened in Cermak Plaza in Berwyn and a 25,000-square-foot store opened in the Pulaski Promenade at 4201 S. Pulaski Road in Chicago’s Archer Heights community.

The openings were part of the retailer’s 2016 expansion program, totaling about 70 new locations during the year.

Together, Ross Dress for Less and dd’s Discounts operate at least 1,500 off-price apparel and home fashion stores in 34 states, the District of Columbia and Guam.

The Pulaski Promenade was part of a $34 million development on a former corrugated cardboard and box factory site that had been unused in more than a decade.

Med spa opens in Tinley Park

Allure Laser & Med Spa held its grand opening April 1 at 7062 W. 183rd St. in Tinley Park in a former candy and gourmet popcorn store.

The new spa offers Botox injections, laser services, skin chemical peels, microdermabrasion as well as Coolsculpting, a form of nonsurgical fat reduction.

For more information, call (708) 8644988. A website is under construction.

FunFlatables now hiring for new store

FunFlatables, a play center for children 17 and younger that features inflatable slides and jump houses in an indoor set-

Photo by Bob Bong

ting, is now hiring for its newest location at Ford City Mall at 7601 S. Cicero Ave. in Chicago.

It will be Indiana company’s second Chicago-area location. The company opened at Louis Joliet Mall in Joliet in January. Another center is in west suburban Bloomingdale.

The company operates five play centers in northwest Indiana.

FunFlatables is available for fundraisers, parties and even field trips. Open play costs $8 per child for unlimited access.

Parents 18 and older get in for free.

If interested, apply online at http://funflatables.org/employment/.

Riverside Healthcare opens campus in Frankfort

Riverside Healthcare announced the opening earlier in April of its new campus at 23120 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort.

Construction cost about $11 million and took a year to complete. The Frankfort Campus will initially provide 15 new jobs to the area.

The company said the Frankfort Campus would feature primary and specialty care providers from the 140 members of the Riverside Medical Group.

“Riverside is looking forward to growing in the Frankfort community,” Phillip Kambic, president and CEO of Riverside Healthcare, said in a release. “The wonderful providers and staff at our Frankfort Campus are excited to provide our awardwinning, nationally-recognized care right here for you and your family.”

The 21,000-square-foot Frankfort Campus offers: oncology and infusion services; diagnostics; imaging; laboratory services; medical specialties and occupational health services provided by Riverside WorkForce Health.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For appointments or general information, call (815) 464-5440.

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

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

Little Company joins U of Chicago Medicine to create Cancer Center The University of Chicago Medicine will bring its cancer care, academic specialists and array of clinical trials to the Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers n Evergreen Park under a new affiliation agreement.

The two hospitals jointly announced the formation of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Little Company of Mary Hospital on April 12.

“We are proud to partner with the University of Chicago Medicine,” said Dennis Reilly, president and CEO of LCMH. “This partnership enhances our oncology services so that we may be an even greater resource for our community. By bringing together our primary and secondary expertise and UChicago Medicine’s advanced subspecialty care, our community won’t have to travel as

far to receive specialized cancer care or participate in state-of-the-art clinical trials.”

UChicago Medicine’s Comprehensive Cancer Center at LCMH will offer inpatient and outpatient services, including an infusion center, radiation therapy, specialty clinic services and clinical trials.

LCMH and UChicago Medicine already have a track record of collaboration. In July 2015, the two announced an expanded pediatric partnership.

Under that arrangement, UChicago Medicine’s nationally recognized pediatric subspecialists began working with LCMH physicians and nurses to provide the most advanced, compreSupplied photo hensive care for newborns and children Little Company of Mary Hospital will partner with the in the broader South and Southwest University of Chicago to create a Cancer Center at the Evergreen Park hospital. communities.

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 Fannie Mae to JCA Fund 11 LLC, 10625 Parkside Ave, Unit #5, $52,500; Secretary Veterans Affairs to Vergara Clarissa, 10533 Forest Ln, $122,000; Olczak Rose Marie Tr to Schmidt Karen, 10808 Monitor Ave, $147,000.

Evergreen Park Bucher Mary Tr Trust 1 to Esparza Gonzalo, 8852 S Albany Ave, $80,000; Chicago Re Investors LLC Series 8849 to Baez Lissett, 8849 S Sacramento Ave, $149,000; Mock Roy E to Drew Sharon, 3137 W 98th Pl, $60,000; Bartley Catherine T Trust to Griffin Michael, 3141 W 102nd St, $140,000; Artis Emma J to Guest Marque N, 9401 S Country Club Dr, $230,000; Cieslewicz Steven C to Duffy Erin V, 9618 S Troy St, $120,000.

Hickory Hills Swinehamer Amy A to Gal Edward, 8100 87th St, Unit #4F, $40,000; Hoffman Jeffrey D to Kurowski Mateusz, 8444

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hile it took a few months longer than expected, Enrico’s Italian Restaurant of Frankfort announced last week that it would resume limited carryout service starting this week in advance of its full-time reopening in May. The restaurant has been remodeling the former Wild Rover location at 20535 S. LaGrange Road since announcing in September that it would be reopening in the village. The original location near U.S. 30 and LaGrange Road closed in August 2012 to make way for the Mariano’s supermarket.

Owners Bob and Harry D’Ercole announced that Chef Frank and Delilah would be returning to oversee the kitchen and that the menu would include all of the old favorites including baked mostaciolli, baked lasagna Bob and banana cream pie.

Bong On Monday, Enrico’s announced limited carryout service would resume April 21-23 to let the kitchen staff work out any problems. The restaurant will offer one section of its carryout menu each night from 4:30-9:30 p.m. The section will be posted at Enrico’s Italian Dining on Facebook.

The full menu is available for carryout nightly from 4:30-9:30 p.m. Enrico’s will be closed Sunday and Monday for carryout.

The dining room will open Wednesday, May 11, and will be by reservation only for the first few weeks. Reservations will be taken starting Tuesday, May 3, at (815) 469-4187, ext. 17.

Enrico’s will also be taking reservations for private parties of up to 50 guests, which will start in mid-May. The restaurant will be offering pizza on Mondays starting in June.

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83rd Ct, $203,000; Cramer Susan E to Salvatera Kristoffer, 9130 W 95th St, Unit #G14, $74,000.

Oak Lawn Standard B&T Co Extr to Duran David, 11001 S Deblin Ln, Unit #1001302, $100,000; Quaid Mary Clare to Szulka Sarah, 4319 109th St, $250,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Gary Conrad C, 9609 Massasoit Ave, $175,000; Grabarek Thomas to Perojevic Dragan, 8700 Normandy Ave, $205,000; Alzalam Nazem to Shaban Amer, 6630 W 95th St, Unit #66302C, $55,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Lara Vicente, 10418 Crawford Ave, Unit #203C, $75,000; Guzman Jose Jr to Oubaid Abdelraouf, 6135 W 94th St, Unit #A3, $50,000; Spitkovsky John A Tr to Patrone Carol Ann Tr, 4332 Kathleen Ln, $179,000; Krupa Gary E to Bikulcius Daniel S, 9414 54th Ct, $135,000; Quas Leonard A to Milewski Andrzej, 8918 S Nashville Ave, $300,000; Fifth Third Mtg Co to Trainor Heather L, 10112 Lawrence Ct, $164,000; Leon Jay to Wilborn Krystyna, 6825 111th St, Unit #G3, $60,000; Fitzgerald Jill R Tr to Kilbourn 111 LLC, 11036 Kilbourn Ave, $680,000; Frank Sharyn L to Hendzel Gregory, 10312 S

Keating Ave, Unit #B1, $75,000; Lynch John J Tr to Karabegovic Selma, 10424 Central Ave, Unit #A8, $81,000; Puk Brandon to Ochoa Andres, 10004 Buell Ct, $220,000; Beahan Matthew to Albitouni Real Estate LLC, 10828 S Cicero Ave, $200,000; Kialanda Pedro R to Kialanda Maria J, 4815 109th St, Unit #1304, $45,500; Cirrus Inv Grp LLC to GKG Holdings Corp, 5746 W 90th St, $92,500.

Palos Hills Kingsley Linda L Extr to Psarros Linda, 8123 W Valley Ct, $264,000; Stiegnan Debbie Lynn to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 10240 S 80th Ct, $73,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Kokoska Katarina, 8216 Cobblestone Dr, Unit #41A, $120,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Mckittrick Elizabeth, 8955 W 98th St, $233,000; Schmitt Fred J Jr Tr to Plesniak Dariusz M, 11 Cour Montreal, $145,000.

Worth Krug Michael Daniel Tr to Bratko Matthew S, 7327 W 112th Pl, $204,000; Fannie Mae to JCA Fund 11 LLC, 7550 W 111th St, Unit #1B, $37,000; Plewa Jozef to MBBS Mgmt Co LLC, 7509 Southwest Hwy, $375,000.

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Little Company of Mary is seeking hospice volunteers Hospice volunteers are being sought at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park.

Training will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, April 30 and May 7, in Little Company of Mary Hospital’s Meeting Room WP8501 (West Pavilion, eighth floor). Attendance is required at both sessions. Reservations for these training sessions are required.

The hospice program at LCMH provides care to patients with a terminal diagnosis. Patients are cared for in their homes surrounded by the people who love them.

The hospice program at Little Company of Mary Hospital is one of the first in the area and has been serving the terminally ill in their homes since 1976. The program provides spiritual, medical, emotional and social support to those in the final stages of life – and their families.

“It is our goal to help our patients find comfort and peace in their final days,” explained Ann Putlak, R.N., resource nurse at LCMH Hospice. “The volunteer

plays an important role in our ministry to the dying. They listen, reminisce and reassure the patient through caring touch and kind words. The volunteer also provides support to the family, allowing them to run errands or to take a break from 24-hour caregiving.”

Hospice volunteers are trained and supervised and can work in the patient’s home, the nursing home or in the hospice office where they provide administrative support to the hospice team.

The Little Company of Mary Hospital Hospice Program is planning for an expansion of its Hospice services with a Volunteer Vigil Program, which is utilized when there is no family, or only one person available at the bedside of a dying patient. Volunteers are available to sit with the patient for his or her final hours. This program can be made possible at LCMH with the help of hospice volunteers.

Residents who would like to become a hospice volunteer or need more information can call Putlak at (708) 229-6901.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of April 25) 30-year fi ed

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Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, who also serves as president of the Southwest Conference of Mayors, is frustrated with Rauner’s demands and logic surrounding his Turnaround Agenda that calls for restrictions on collective bargaining and unions.

“I see other states that believe that

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of the Cal-Sag Canal when work was begun to widen the canal.

The USACE even went as far as reconfiguring the property in preparation for its future work, but the work on the canal never materialized. The property was neglected for 30 years, through the 1980s, 1990s and into the 2000s.

Lipinski had inserted language into the Water Resources Reform and Development Act in 2014, preventing the Army Corps from dumping the materials from the Cal-Sag into the 78-acre property.

The result of that action meant that the site had officially been transferred from the Army Corps back to the MWRD. Ed Guzdziol, who was elected mayor of the village in 2001 and served as mayor until 2009, believed the 78-acre property had potential primarily for commercial development. He also participated in the efforts of the COTE, working with members who included community activist Adele Benck.

COTE had worked during the 30 previous years to protect the fragile ecosystem of flora and fauna developed on the LucasBerg site. In 1985, Gene and Larie Jo Meyers had been instrumental in overseeing the planting of seedlings and trees on the site, getting scouting organizations involved and enlisting the help of students from Moraine Valley Community College in annual clean-ups.

In 2005, Guzdziol reached out to the USACE because he was interested in the economic development potential of the property. In response, he received a lengthy report on the Corps plans to deposit dredging material on the property.

by cutting taxes will create business growth,” said Bennett. “It just isn’t going to work. The economics aren’t there. This governor is working under that theory and it’s just wrong.”

The aid for colleges and universities almost fell apart last Thursday as some Democratic lawmakers opposed the proposal because there was no funding being provided for social service programs. However, these Democrats came on board the next day to assure

This began the David and Goliath battle, pitting Worth against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prevent any deposit of dredging material on the property, which had been transformed by COTE into a nature reserve.

Mike McElroy joined forces with COTE due to his experience with waterways and wetlands. He is the director of the Marine Operations along the Chicago River.

“We basically fell in love with the beauty and possibility of the property and envisioned it becoming a wonderful nature reserve where people could hike the trails, kayak on the water and fish,” said McElroy.

“To that end we met with Rep. Lipinski and his chief of staff, repeatedly banging on the doors of the government to prevent the Army Corps of Engineers from dumping contaminated dredge material on this now beautiful spot,” added McElroy. “Our group immersed ourselves in the techniques of water analysis, hydrology, the impact of contaminants on our water supplies, and we called in experts to testify about the danger involved for the community.

“The issue was not just to develop a commercial strip of land on 111th to increase tax revenue for the village. It was to protect our children from the dangers of the potential contaminants.”

Benck also credits Lipinski and his office for his support in protecting the property.

“He is big part of this success.

He has been good to us and I don’t think this could have happened without him,” she said.

McElroy said that this is a “false victory” and that “we won the battle but may have lost the war.”

McElroy is concerned because there is a huge debate in Worth as to what the land should be used for.

that funding would continue through the summer for college students.

State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) had been attempting to come up with a bill acceptable to the governor to provide MAP grants funding to college students.

State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) had previously come up with two proposals to provide funding for college students only to have the governor veto her bill twice.

Both Cunningham and Burke have spent time visiting local restaurants for

“Who is to say what the MWRD will do? Their stand at this time is that the site will either be used for corporate purposes, or be sold to the highest bidder,” said McElroy.

“If the property is sold to the highest bidder, which could effectively prevent the village from purchasing it, how do we know they won’t sell it to another landfill developer? And, if that were to happen, would the village be willing to start all over again to prevent that from happening? We are in limbo now, and it could be years before MWRD does anything,” added McElroy.

Benck said she thinks it will remain much the same and she does not believe that the MWRD will ever give up the property.

“Anything could happen over a span of 10 or 15 years. Corporations change, staff members change, etc. No one knows the future,” she said.

Guzdziol still believes the site should be used for commercial development to increase tax revenue and lower taxes for the residents.

“We have plenty of recreational space now in the village, with our parks, bike trails and the boat launch. We need economic development,” he said.

Taking the middle road on the debate was Gene Meyers, who said he thinks there could be a nice balance on the site, with a mixed use of commercial development and a nature site.

“But, whatever happens will take a lot of time and planning and, of course, capital,” said Meyers. “I do believe this is a gem for our area and we need to be vigilant about a long term plan that would integrate the natural beauty and an appropriate development,” For further information on the Lucas-Berg site, visit the website at LucasBerg.shutterfly.com.

morning coffee with constituents to discuss legislation and listen to their concerns. Most of those concerns were about the budget crisis and the MAP grants.

Cunningham joined many of his colleagues in supporting Senate Bill 2059 to send needed money to state universities and colleges.

The legislation would help schools like Chicago State University and Eastern Illinois University in ensuring they can continue to operate, said Cunningham.

It would also fund the first semester of MAP grants that many schools, including St. Xavier University and Moraine Valley Community College, floated to students without any guarantee of the money coming through.

“Today, we took a vote to ensure that schools can continue to function and educate our students,” Cunningham said. “This is not enough, but it opens the door to continue to work in a bipartisan manner.”

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While working at the department, Maggie broke her cardinal rule to never date anyone she worked with when she was invited to a wedding for another volunteer in the department in 1978. Not having a date, she decided to ask Ed to join her for the evening. The two were married in 1980. They have six children, still reside in Worth and will be celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary on June 7.

Ed continued his passion for firefighting after his volunteer days, taking a full-time position with the North Palos Fire Department in 1981, then working with the Bedford Park Fire Department in 1987 before he went on to the Naperville Fire Department, where he retired. He still works part-time as the EMS coordinator for the Evergreen Park Fire Department, a position he took in 1987 while still at the Bedford Park Fire Department.

The Paleniks are far from the only ones who are more than grateful for their days as volunteers on the Worth Fire Department.

“The Worth Fire Department will always hold a soft spot in my heart,” said Jack Lawton, a volunteer from 1975 to 2001.

Lawton decided to become a volunteer to help his community.

“I started on as a volunteer at the age of 18,” he said. “The options then were to get involved in a trade or get involved in the volunteer firefighting experience. A lot of the volunteers were young and living in town.”

The Worth Fire Department ceased operations at midnight on New Year’s Eve 2008, turning village fire protection over to the North Palos Fire Protec-

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“Baiting only takes care of 25 percent of the problem,” said McFarland, stressing the importance of removing food sources by cleaning up dog waste and keeping garbage bins covered.

Mayor Charles Tokar said he has spoken to residents on his own block when he has seen their garbage containers open, and code enforcement officers have issued warnings.

“I’ve put their garbage bags in my container when I see them sitting outside the containers,” he said.

“We know that sometimes the wind blows the lids off, but just cover them when you see that,”

Submitted photo

Members of the volunteer fire department in Worth gather in front of a fire truck in this undated photo.

tion District.

The North Palos Fire Protection District absorbed the Worth Fire Department station, equipment and personnel. All three North Palos fire stations, located at 10629 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills, 8913 W. 95th St. in Palos Hills and 7116 W. 111th St., in Worth, now serve and protect Worth, as well as Palos Hills and the district in its entirety.

Upon the absorption, some Worth Fire Department volunteers were taken on as full-time firefighters.

“When you are called in to serve, you play a very important role in the community,” said Colleen McElroy, Economic Development Liaison and trustee for the Village of Worth. “Even though they were only volunteers back then instead of paid employees, nothing has changed. It is all about commitment to your community.”

said McFarland, adding that uncovered or overflowing dumpsters outside commercial or multi-unit buildings are a big issue.

“I’m going to be recommending increasing fees for dumpster violations,” he said.

“It is not about the money. We would rather that the problem be fixed and no one was fined,” McFarland said, suggesting that hikes are needed because some companies currently see fines as the cost of doing business.

McFarland said that to limit the problem of rats leaving disturbed construction sites and moving into residential areas, developers must follow EPA requirements mandating that bait boxes be placed around the perimeter of such sites.

“Otherwise, it is an EPA violation,” he said.

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Shepard’s distance runners had a huge night in Palatine.

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They’re heading into the home stretch Ninth half marathon event will get rolling on Sunday morning

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Runners had a chance to get in a good stretch before last year’s half-marathon/10K race.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

It will be a packed day of celebration for Mel Diab.

The co-founder of the Southwest Marathon and 10K running event in Palos Heights will spend the early hours of Sunday morning getting the course ready for the ninth running of the event.

Then when it’s over, he will be celebrating his father’s — Sam’s — 93rd birthday.

“It’s a big day,” Diab said. “And for me, it’s a good day.’’

Diab and co-founder Jeff Prestinario were happy to report Friday that more than 1,000 runners signed up for the two races including close to 800 for the half marathon. Those numbers are down from past races, which would flirt with or eclipse the 2,000-runner mark and feature some international runners.

But given that a lot of winter preparation time getting the word out was wiped out because the race changed sponsors from First Midwest Bank to Palos Hospital and CNB Bank, numbers were anemic in January and February. Officials are hoping for a lastminute burst of entries but at least they have

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Palos Heights will welcome more than 1,000 athletes to the 2016 race.

a number in four digits.

“It’s great considering the start we had,” Prestinario said. “Because of the sponsor changes, we just need to get over the hump this year and we hope the bigger numbers will come next year, when it’s our 10th year.’’

Activities start at 6:30 a.m. with a nondenominational service provided by Pastor Ryan Hall of Harvest Bible Chapel of Palos Heights. At 6:45 a.m., Palos Hospital Fitness representatives will lead runners in a stretching program. From 6:55 to 7:20 a.m., there will be speeches and presentations from various dignitaries, including U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski, who is the race’s Grand Marshal.

Gunshot starts for the wheelchair half marathon (7:20 a.m.), the half marathon (7:30), the 10K race (7:40) and the walk, run or roll race (7:45) follow.

Half Marathon Champions

The start of the ninth Southwest Half Marathon and 10K Race takes place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday on Route 83 in Palos Heights.

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Former Stagg star transfers to DePaul and his 2017 debut could be vs. ND

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Chicago Christian grad Vander Laan is preparing for anything and everything during the NFL draft

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Having put together a storybook college football career at Ferris State University, where he set enough team and national college quarterback records to fill an almanac, Jason Vander Laan has remained serious about a career in the National Football League.

Starting today, Thursday, and through Saturday, the Chicago Christian alum and two-time Harlon Hill Award winner — given to the best player in Division II football — will be watching the NFL draft with great anticipation locally, in the presence of family and friends, to see if his name will be called.

“A million things can happen during the draft, but I’m looking forward to it,” he said.

Vander Laan spent previous months doing all he could to get noticed by NFL scouts and coaches.

“I have some NFL teams definitely interested in me right now,” Vander Laan said. “I’m looking forward to a quiet environment and being around family during the draft. I know I’ll be busy throughout the day talking on the phone with NFL teams – whether I’m drafted or not.’’

Vander Laan participated in a pro day at Northwestern University on March 8 and a second pro day at Central Michigan on March 17. He came away from both days very encouraged by his performance and the pulse of interest that he was

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Former Chicago Christian standout Jason Vander Laan is hoping to be drafted by an NFL team in the coming days.

drawing among potential NFL teams.

One scout told the Chicago Tribune that Vander Laan is “Tim Tebow 2.0’’ and meant it as a compliment to his ability as a versatile athlete.

“Both pro days went well,” Vander Laan said. “I did tight-end stuff at both. I threw individually for the New England Patriots and couple other teams who also wanted to see me as a quarterback. I then improved on a couple of times up at Central See VANDER LAAN, Page 3

When former Stagg basketball standout Max Strus made the decision last month to leave Lewis University to seek out a Division I college to transfer to, he had hopes of finding a college that competes in a major conference.

The Hickory Hills native accomplished that last week when he chose to transfer to DePaul University, which competes in the high-profile Big East Conference.

And while Strus will have to sit out the 201617 season, he will be gunning for the 2017-18 season when the Blue Demons plan to leave Allstate Arena in Rosemont and debut at their new 10,000-seat, $164 million arena at McCormick Place and, if there are no construction complications, will open up the new place against Notre Dame.

“To be able play my first game against Notre Dame is going to be pretty exciting,” Strus said.

“We certainly want to bring a winning culture into that new gym. Hopefully we can elevate the program.”

DePaul had expressed immediate interest in Strus’ services when he was granted his release

by Division II Lewis. He also took visits to Butler and Xavier.

“I really got to know the coaching staff and the players,” he said of DePaul. “I really felt that I fit in the best there and with the players and really got chance to develop some relationships immediately. I just liked everything about the campus and the program. Coach (Dave) Leitao has the program moving forward.’’

In the 2015-16 season at Lewis, Strus led the Flyers in scoring (20.2 points per game), rebounding (8.4 per game), assists (3.5 per game), and steals (39) while helping Lewis to a 24-9 record, a conference tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

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Max Strus, shown his senior year at Stagg playing at the United Center, will play a lot more in Chicago as he transferred from Division II Lewis to Division I DePaul. The Blue Demons are moving their home court from Rosemont to Chicago.

Now Strus will have the challenge of helping the Blue Demons in securing their first NCAA Division I Tournament berth since Leitao led the team to the second round in the 2003-04 campaign in his first go-around as the team’s coach.

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ANALYSIS: CHICAGO RED STARS VS. WESTERN NY FLASH

Give Toyota Park an assist in Red Stars’ first win

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Chicago Red Stars won their first game of 2016 thanks to a goal from Naperville’s Casey Short and an assist from Bridgeview’s Toyota Park.

Wait a minute. Toyota Park? It can’t execute a push pass or head the ball to a teammate. It’s a stadium.

Well, the way Western New York Flash coach Paul Riley explained it after the Red Stars’ 1-0 victory over his team Saturday night, the Red Stars’ new digs may have had a hand in the victory.

The Flash came in with a 1-0-0 record and knocked off defending National Women’s Soccer League champion FC Kansas City, 1-0, the previous weekend.

“We might have been a little awed by this stadium the way we played the first half,” Riley said.

So, at least for one match, the stadium paid off dividends after switching from

Benedictine University to Toyota Park in the offseason.

In the seats? The Red Stars did not release an attendance figure and it would take guesswork to figure if they drew more than 1,000 so there will be work to be done, there.

But those in attendance were able to see the Red Stars (1-1-0) improve on defense drastically after giving up three goals in a 3-1 loss to Houston on April 17.

“Let’s not talk about (the Houston game),” said Red Stars coach Rory Dames.

“Let’s just say they were much more organized and worked hard to fix some of the things we got wrong. I thought they were great this week.’’

Short found the bottom right corner of the net after her shot deflected off a Flash defender at the 28-minute mark for the lone goal of the game. It was her first NWSL goal in just her second game in the league.

She was drafted by Boston in 2013 and acquired by the

Photo by Jeff Vorva

The Red Stars mob Casey Short (No. 6) after her goal in their 1-0 victory over the Western New York Flash Saturday night at Toyota Park.

Red Stars in 2014 but never played because of two knee injuries.

The defender played in Norway in 2015 before coming back to the Red

Stars.

“It felt great to finally put one in,” she said.

RED STARS NOTEBOOK

Press not thinking about wage problems or potential Olympic boycott

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Red Stars star Christen Press is tactfully keeping her distance when commenting on five U.S. women’s team players filing a wage discrimination against U.S. Soccer in March.

Press, who played on the U.S. team that won the World Cup in 2015 and is a finalist for this year’s Olympic squad, says the suit has nothing to do with the Red Stars’ organization or the National Women’s Soccer League.

“I think it’s completely separate as far as I know,” Press said. “The coolest thing about our national team is our ability to keep all of that stuff off the field and be able to play at a high level. It’s not something we’re thinking about or talking about. We’re just doing our jobs.’’

There has been speculation that members of the U.S. team could boycott the Olympics.

“At this point, my job isn’t really to speculate what we will be doing off the field,” Press said. “My job is to perform. There is a lot of

Orlando Pride at Chicago Red Stars

Red Stars players Alyssa Mautz (left) and Sofia Huerta (right) hound Samantha Mewis of the Western New York Flash in Saturday’s shutout victory.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview RED STARS RECORD: 1-1-0 ORLANDO RECORD: 1-1-0 LAST TIME: This is the first meeting between the two teams as it is Orlando’s fi st year in the league.

things that have to happen before I worry about boycotting the Olympics. I mean, I’m trying to make the Olympic squad and I’m trying to have a great season. I’m not thinking about that.’’

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With an offense that has seen just seven on-target shots in the past five matches, Chicago Fire officials were hoping that last week’s bye week would enable offensive threat David Accam to be ready for Saturday’s game against D.C. United.

But Accam, who has been out with a left knee injury suffered March 11 against Orlando City, did not progress much last week and even though he is progressing more this week, he still hasn’t practiced and it’s doubtful he will be ready for Saturday.

“We want him back but it’s not a minor injury and we have to be smart about this in our approach,”

Trinity Christian College’s baseball team scored 28 runs in a doubleheader win over Indiana University-South Bend. Trinity took the first game with 17-1 final after scoring nine runs in the sixth inning. They scored six runs in the late innings of the second game to run away with the lead and post the 11-4 victory to improve to 33-16-1 overall and 17-8-1 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Dan Budde had three hits in the opener to help winning pitcher Tanner Reklaitis. In the nightcap, the Trolls had a 5-4 lead in the seventh and triples

by Tyler Sroczynski and Blake Kerzich helped break the game open. Mike Levigne picked up the victory.

Track: In their final meet of the regular season the Trolls women’s team took ninth out of 18 teams and the men were 11th out of 23 squads at the Concordia University Cougar Invitational in River Forest.

Erin Wessels was fifth in the triple jump and Molly Toepper was sixth in the javelin for the women. Cody Velthuizen was second in the 1,000-meter run with a school record of 2 minutes 35.56.

Softball: The Trolls have had a rough season but Friday split in a doubleheader against LindenwoodBelleville, a team ranked 23rd in the nation. They won the nightcap, 8-4, to improve to 8-26. Adrianna Puente had four hits in the win and Jenna Steinkamp pitched the victory.

Moraine Valley Baseball: The Cyclones dropped four games Friday and Saturday, losing a doubleheader to Elgin Community College, 7-3 and 9-7, and a 10-1, 12-2 doubleheader to the College of DuPage. Tyler O’Connell (Sandburg) had three hits in the nightcap loss to Elgin.

Softball: Pitcher Hannah Thielmann (Andrew) had a three-game stretch in which she struck out 28 batters last week. Molly Pohrebny had five hits in an 8-7 win over McHenry County College.

Men’s tennis: MVCC beat both Sauk Valley Community College and College of Lake County 9-0 and McHenry County College, 8-1.

At No. 1 singles, Gregorio Illner (Brazil) battled back after losing the first set 6-3 and going down in the second 3-4 against McHenry before winning 6-4. He then took the super tiebreaker 10-6.

St. Xavier

The Red Stars host Orlando Saturday — a team that beat Houston, 3-1 on Saturday, one week after Houston beat the Red Stars, 3-1.

The Pride is a first-year team that is making noise early as its debut win drew a National Woman’s Soccer League record 23,403. And the play on the field isn’t bad either. “(Coach Tim Sermanni) did a

Softball: Senior Nicole Nonnemacher (Bloomington/Normal Community) logged her fourth nohitter of the season and the 11th of her career behind 13 strikeouts in an 8-0 over Trinity International on Saturday. She becomes the first pitcher in SXU softball history to record 20 wins (20-1 this season) in all four seasons of her playing career.

Baseball: A sacrifice fly by junior first baseman Tom Hayes (Crestwood/Mount Carmel) in the bottom of the second inning scored sophomore Erik Eggert (Tinley Park/Lincoln-Way North) and proved to be the game-winning run in a 1-0 victory over Mount Mercy University (Iowa) in game one of Sunday’s non-conference doubleheader. The Cougars (23-21 overall), lost the second game 5-0.

great job putting that team together — there is quality all over the field,” Red Stars coach Rory Dames said.

“They have a player who is up front who is dangerous. I can’t remember

her name but she is dangerous.’’

He was joking about not knowing star Alex Morgan, who is an Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion.

Accam likely not ready for D.C. United game Sports Editor

TCC bends South Bend pitching in doubleheader

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CHICAGO FIRE NOTEBOOK

By Jeff Vorva

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

D.C. United at Chicago Fire WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview FIRE RECORD: 1-2-3 D.C. RECORD: 2-3-3 LAST TIME: D.C. beat the Fire 4-0 in Washington on Oct. 18.

Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said on Monday. “He’s working hard with our medical team to try to get back as soon as possible.

“We don’t any to make this injury worse. If he can come back (Saturday) and he’s ready and the doctors are OK and give him a full-go, that’s perfect. But we don’t expect that.’’

Accam led the team with 10 goals last year and had two in his first two matches this year before bowing out with the injury.

more competition.’’

Johnson back

Gilberto’s no-goal, one-assist total from six matches is not pleasing Paunovic.

“The team needs him and his capacity to score goals,’’ the coach said. “He needs to step up in the coming game. He has worked very hard and we’re being patient with him. But at some point – better sooner than later – we hope he steps up and scores goals and helps the team.’’

Goalie Sean Johnson, who has missed the past three games with a wrist injury, will be available Saturday but the longest-tenured Fire player (seven seasons) did not play the first three games because Paunovic chose Matt Lampson to start.

Johnson got some playing time in during a scrimmage Friday.

“Everybody is fighting for their spot,” Paunovic said. “We’re very happy to have Sean back because he can compete for his spot and that makes our team better. It for sure makes our practices better. We have

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

Looking for that rock of Gilberto

Familiar face Zach Thornton, who played with the Fire from 1998-2006, is an assistant coach for D.C. United.

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Lacrosse event to benefit breast cancer awareness

To support breast cancer research, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is sponsoring a breast cancer awareness lacrosse game at 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday between St. Rita and host St. Laurence at 5556 W. 77th Street in Burbank.

“This event will gather people together to do something they love, while supporting an important cause, and that’s great for our community,” Hurley said. “Thousands of families in Illinois have been directly or indirectly affected by breast cancer, and it’s important that we provide funding for research. Please join me in supporting local lacrosse teams in our community and the continued effort in search of a cure to this horrible disease.”

Hurley and advocates will be taking donations, offering a split-the-pot raffle and selling Tshirts, paid for by NPL Construction Company.

All the proceeds raised will be donated to Breast Cancer Research at University of Chicago.

Shooters open season with two wins The South Side Shooters sixth grade boys team opened its spring league schedule at the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge with a 4522 victory over BTA White and a 46-15 triumph over BTA Blue.

Leading the way for the Shooters were Michael Perkins, AJ Egan, Matt Strama, Devin Giles, Walter Davis and Kyle Knickrehm.

TCC summer camps The Trinity Christian College Athletics Department is offering a variety of summer sports camps for athletes of various ages. The camps will be conducted by the college’s head coaches and student-athletes and will offer individual skill development and team play in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball.

Sports offered are baseball (July 11-15, grades K-4), boys basketball (June 20-24 and July 1822, grades 3-9), girls basketball (June 20-23, grades 4-9), boys and girls soccer (June 27-July 1, grades K-8), girls softball (June 20-24, grades 1-8), boys and girls track and field (July 5-8, grades 3-9) and boys and girls volleyball (July 18-24, grades K-9).

For specific camp descriptions and registration information, visit www.trnty.edu/summercamps or call 708-239-4779.

Sisters of St. Francis hosting golf and running events The Sisters of St. Francis organization in Lem-

ont is hosting two events in the coming months.

The Golf on the Hill event takes place a 9 a.m.

May 16 at Cog Hill, which features a scramble format, a silent auction, raffles, prizes and a Beat the Nun contest.

The cost is $150 for a round of golf, lunch, dinner and refreshments and there is a $50 dinneronly option.

The organization is also hosting the Run with the Nuns 5K and Youth Dash at 8 a.m. June 5 on the Mt. Assisi campus, 13860 Main St. in Lemont.

It is a chip-timed race through natural hills and picturesque scenery of Mount Assisi Academy and Mount Assisi Convent on a challenging all-terrain course featuring a variety of surfaces from asphalt to grass.

All participants will win a medal and those who are registered before May 15 will receive a short-sleeve dry-fit shirt.

Participants may walk or run the course.

There will also be a one-mile youth dash after the 5K. For more information on either event, contact Carrie Peters 630-257-7844 ext. 223 or carriepeters2@sbcglobal.net.

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Moraine Valley’s Greg Illner is the No. 1 player on a team that outscored three opponents by a combined 26-1 score.

Strus

Continued from Page 1 “I know I’m going to right place and I can sleep at night because I’m living my dream,” he said. “I finally made my decision, and I’m looking forward to the next three years.’’

Some speculate the 6-foot-6 Strus could be a pro player after his DePaul days, but right now he said he wants to turn a program around that has had nine consecutive losing seasons and four head coaches in that stretch.

“I’m certainly hoping that I can make a difference and help bring this program back to where it used to be,” he said. “I’m very excited about the future.”

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Press-ing issue: Generating interest in women’s soccer in Chicago

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trike 1: Chicago doesn’t really embrace pro sports outside of baseball, football basketball and hockey.

Strike 2: Chicago doesn’t really embrace soccer.

Strike 3: Chicago doesn’t really embrace women’s sports.

So as the Chicago Red Stars women’s soccer team tries to heighten its profile by moving back to Toyota Park in Bridgeview this year, it has a tall task ahead of it.

But the team has three weapons who could try to make an impact and strike back at those three strikes.

Three players from last year’s World Cup team who will likely make the final cut of the United State Olympic squad – goalie Alyssa Naeher, defender Julie Johnston and forward Christen Press – will be spending most of the season with the Red Stars.

The team also has some Chicago area talent who could draw some interest.

The player that could probably charge Chicago up is Press, who scored 10 goals in 12 matches for the Red Stars last year and opened the season scoring the team’s only goal in

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point a 3-1 loss to Houston on April 16 to open the season.

In February, she had a scoring play for the U.S. team during a qualifier that was immortalized in a Deadspin. com headline as “Holy S—t, Christen Press’s First Touch Will Make Your Knees Buckle.’’

A few weeks ago, Shape.com reporter Alyssa Sparacino gushed that Press “perfectly embodies this dynamo combination of sweetness off the field and badass grit on it.”

It seems like folks can’t talk about Press without using a cuss word.

In the world of women’s soccer, the 27-year-old is already a legend to younger players, so having her play a bunch of games here in the south suburbs is pretty cool.

Press knows that selling the Red

Stars will not be easy. But this is why she thinks fans should come out: “This is the best game in the world — it’s obviously the beautiful game,” Press said. “If people here in Chicago would come and watch us play, they would really love what we represent.

Our team embodies the culture of Chicago. We’re a blue collar, hardworking team. We grind out results.

We fight until the end of the game.

“I think that we have a very exciting product. If fans see our passion and work rate, they will love it.’’

Time will tell. Women’s soccer made a nice splash nationally last year during World Cup play and the Olympics this year could keep some of the momentum going.

The problem was that the national players on various National Women’s Soccer League teams last year missed a lot of action because of the World Cup. This year, Press, Johnston and Naeher will be heading off to train for Olympics in early July and Red Stars officials figure they will only miss four games.

The league will go on ice for most

Chicago Red Stars forward Christen Press said that if Chicagoans come and watch her team play this season, they will be impressed with the team’s work ethic and play.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

of August, when the Olympics heat up in Rio, and resume Aug. 27.

Maybe if these women made a big

splash in the Olympics they could enjoy a real hero’s welcome at Toyota Park in the fall.

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

No dime-a-dozen start for Sandburg Shepard distance Eagles perfect through first 12 games on the diamond

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

A month into the season, the Sandburg baseball team has been literally playing perfect baseball – with evidence of a 12-0 record – which is the best start that head coach Jim Morsovillo has experienced in his five years coaching the varsity squad.

And the source of that success, to hear Morsovillo tell it, has not only been a result of solid pitching, hitting and defense but also with the senior leadership that has served as the team’s catalyst for early success and team cohesiveness.

The core of that senior leadership has come from the likes of senior pitchers Jack Wolfe and Marco Babic as well as the team’s seven through nine hitters — Sean McShane, Kevin Cronin and Matt Richards.

And Morsovillo expressed surprise by the emergence of junior pitcher Kevin Lane, who is off and running with a 4-0 start and being thrilled with sophomore Branden Comia and junior offensive juggernaut Eric Papierski.

The result has been wins against programs such as Lyons, Lemont and LincolnWay Central.

“The great thing this year more than years in the past is the leadership that we’ve had from the seniors,” Morsovillo said.

“They’re a real solid group of young men that we had meetings with prior to the season. We talked about what they had to put out there, so everyone kind of understood what we’re all about.

“And it’s translated to the weight room, to working out, to practices on a daily basis to the classroom and working hard for grades. The seniors have helped us get off on the right foot by taking the initiative

with everyone else joining in.’’

Morsovillo said Wolfe will pitch the first game of every conference doubleheader and can also depend on the versatility that Babic and junior Tim Dobrik (2-0, 1.40 ERA) bring while eventually bringing other pitchers such as senior Matt Owens and Kyle Knight, juniors Papierski and Eric Jones and sophomore Evan Tenuta into the mix.

“Jack has like an ERA somewhere around 1.10, so he’s been just as advertised,” he said. “Marco can come out of the bullpen or start and can get lefties out.

We have a lot of key guys that we can fit in where needed and more kids who will get plenty of innings as the season progresses.”

Wolfe said one of the big goals, ultimately, is to advance past the regional. The Eagles have won one regional title in the last four seasons after winning 10 straight from 2002-2011.

“We knew in the summer what we would have,’’ Wolfe said. “And I really believe that we have ability to go much further in the playoffs this year.”

Lane, the No. 1 starter on last year’s sophomore team, said he immediately

Sandburg’s Kyle Knight deals in a recent game against Thornridge. The Eagles opened the season 12-0.

runners earn top-50 time in the nation

Photo by Anthony Nasella

By Jeff Vorva

picked up the big difference between the two levels.

“You’re definitely facing better hitters,” he said. “I have to learn how to locate my fastball much differently. But it’s exciting to see how well we’ve been playing. We’re doing everything we can do win.”

Comia, who started at third base as a freshman and led the team last season in home runs, has now returned to his natural shortstop position. Papierski is hitting .430 and has driven in more almost a run per game.

“We knew Branden was a special kid to start as a freshman,” Morsovillo said. “He can just flat out hit the baseball, plays tremendous defense and works hard. And we knew Eric could handle the bat from the summer, but what we realized is that he can get on and flat-out get it done.’’

Papierski echoes the sentiments of his underclassmen teammates about team camaraderie.

“The seniors have welcomed all the juniors, and we’re having fun and great time,” he said. “Everyone has been working hard work and playing their part.”

IHSA gets on the stick: Lacrosse will be sanctioned in 2018

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

After several years of coming close, there are now enough schools with lacrosse programs that want to join the Illinois High School Association and it will become a sanctioned sport in spring, 2018.

The IHSA Board of Directors made the announcement April 19. Both boys and girls lacrosse will have their own state series.

“The addition of lacrosse builds on the IHSA mission of offering a wide range of participation opportunities for high school students in Illinois,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “The IHSA Board has been extremely diligent in evaluating lacrosse’s status as an IHSA sport over the past seven years, and based on the continued growth, felt the time was right to begin in the spring of 2018.”

Locally, area schools with lacrosse programs include Marist, Brother Rice, Mother McAuley, Sandburg and St.

grown to 83 boys’ entries and 59 girls’ entries.

“The number of participating schools and students has continued to grow,” said IHSA Board President and Wauconda High School Principal Dan Klett. “The Board is confident that there will be healthy participation numbers in 2018, which made us comfortable moving beyond the threshold numbers (65 and 40) from 2009 and simply establishing a start date for 2018. This is an important day for the IHSA and a decision we believe will spur growth in high school lacrosse throughout the state.”

The state finals are tentatively set for May 25 and 26, 2018.

Photo by Jeff Vorva The tentative schedule would Lacrosse teams, such as Mother McAuley, will be sanctioned by the include boys’ and girls’ semifiIllinois High School Association starting with the 2018 season. nals on Friday and third-place/ state championships on SaturLaurence. viewed each January, but both day.

The last sport added by the The IHSA Board initially thresholds were never reached. approved the start of a state In 2015, 42 schools entered the IHSA was competitive dance, series in 2009 contingent upon girls’ tournament, but the boys’ which debuted in 2013. The 65 schools simultaneously en- entries came up short of 65. The board will announce informatering for the boys and 40 for benchmarks were not met this tion on state final hosting bids the girls. The entries were re- past January, but have since in the coming months.

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Michigan.”

According to the Tribune, Vander Laan measured 6-foot-3 3-8 and 243 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.75 and 4.83 seconds and a three-cone drill in 6.73 seconds.

Vander Laan, a Frankfort native, said that he size should work in his favor as he prepares to transition from quarterback to tight-end.

“I’m definitely going to be stronger than just about every single tight end,” he said. “Now it will just come down

to footwork and fundamentals – which will be taught by whatever coach I play under.”

Vander Laan said the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens both sent their tight end coaches to Chicago to have a private workout with him, and then the Kansas City Chiefs sent their director of player personnel to Chicago to oversee a workout with him.

Then, on April 16 and 17, Vander Laan was invited to a pre-draft day by the Washington Redskins.

“They flew me out there and I had meetings with coaches,” he said. “I had a physical and check-up by doctors, who did drug and blood tests. The

whole experience was very exciting.”

Vander Laan said signing with Robert Walker’s Unlimited Success Sports Management firm, which claims two dozen NFL clients on its web site, none of whom was drafted higher than the fifth round, was a good choice.

“They did a lot for me in terms of visibility,” he said. “Out of college, you really don’t know anything. He has like 12 or 13 guys in the league, so he’s been around and knows people.

He’s helped me set up my visits and workouts.”

In Atlanta, Vander Laan trained with Chip Smith, whose clients have ranged from Brian Urlacher and 49ers quarter-

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Shepard’s distance runners won the Main Event.

As a result, the Astros distance team is among the top 50 in the nation.

The Astros competed at the Distance Night in Palatine event Saturday and its Distance Medley Relay team (consisting of 1200, 400, 800 and 1600 meters) won the Main Event division with a time of 10 minutes, 32.11 seconds after qualifying earlier in the night in the Undercard.

Caleb Washington, Garret White, Kevin Courtney and Paul Milkus were the four Astros who burned the track that night and racked up the best DMR time in Illinois by nine seconds, according to the Dyestat rankings.

The time is also 50th in the nation and second in the Midwest.

The top team in the nation is Great Oak California, which ran a 10:01.71 on April 15. On the same day Shepard had its big run, Cedar Rapids Prairie Iowa ran a 10:25.52 in the Kansas Relays for the best in the Midwest and 22nd overall.

Shepard is coached by Joe Lerner, who is a Richards and Trinity Christian College grad.

Individually, Sandburg’s Sean Torpy won the 1600 event with a 4:08.64,

Not lost causes Mother McAuley’s softball team dropped an 8-3 decision to

rival Marist on Thursday and 24 hours later, Oak Lawn’s baseball team took a 5-0 lead into the fifth inning but lost to Jones Prep, 8-6.

While the losses hurt the two home teams, there were important factors off the diamonds that made these two games worthwhile.

Marist and McAuley raised money from the game to benefit the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. McAuley pitcher Holly Marousek has the rare disease, which causes a loss of hair. Both teams wore special t-shirts in her honor and she pitched her first game without a hat or helmet.

The Oak Lawn game honored Tim Sidlow, a 15-year English teacher who is on a leave of absence due to chronic kidney and liver disease. Players and coaches wore special jerseys with the name “Sidlow” on the back.

Proceeds from the sale of the jerseys went to Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago where Sidlow received a kidney transplant in 1984.

Loya earns Spartan Athlete of the Month Oak Lawn softball pitcher Marisa Loya earned the school’s Athlete of the Month honor for March after opened the season 1-1 on the mound allowing just two earned runs and striking out 12 in 14 innings pitched. She also hit .500 in the first week of action going 5-for-10 with two runs, two RBIs and two stolen bases in three games.

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Shepard distance runners (from left) Caleb Washington, Garret White, Kevin Courtney and Paul Milkus pose with their coach, Joe Lerner, after the team turned in one of the top 50 times in the nation at Palatine.

back Colin Kaepernick to the members of the U.S. women’s gymnastics and volleyball teams.

Vander Laan set the NCAA Division II Record for most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback and was the nation’s top rushing quarterback this past year (1,542 yards) at all levels of college football and top ten overall as well as completion percentage and rushing touchdowns (24).

He accounted for 51 touchdowns his senior season and ranked first in nation in points responsible for (306), is the only active QB in college football at any level with 70-plus rushing and passing touchdowns and has

more career rushing yards than any other QB in college football history at any level.

But now, Vander Laan has the biggest challenge ahead for him — simply waiting for the draft to unfold.

“I’m getting excited because a couple of teams had told me I’m on their draft board,” he said. “And a couple teams have told me if they don’t draft me, they will definitely come at me for free agency.

“I’m not going to sweat it — whether I’m drafted or have to prepare for free agency. I’m just excited about the chance to play football again and get the pads back on.”

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Images from SXU spring scrimmage and the Smack Attack

By Jeff Vorva • Sports Editor On Saturday morning and afternoon, St. Xavier University was the place to be for spring football and some of the best high school volleyball talent in the state.

National power SXU held an open football scrimmage to the public and the Cougars are hoping for another big season in the fall.

The Cougars were ranked 11th in the nation

among NAIA teams in the spring coaches poll and have been ranked in the top 25 in 100 straight polls.

Last year, the Cougars were 7-4 and ended their season with a wild 75-69 four-overtime playoff loss to Morningside, which set an NAIA record for most points in a playoff game.

Meanwhile, inside the SXU Shannon Center, the Brother Rice Smack Attack was wind-

ing down and defending state champion Glenbard West beat Glenbrook North 25-15, 25-13 for the title.

Locally, Marist finished third and had its shot at West in the semis, but fell to 25-16, 25-18 minutes after a draining 21-25, 25-29, 27-25 quarterfinal thriller over Lincoln-Way East. The Redhawks recovered from the loss to beat Lincoln-Way Central, 25-22, 25-17 for third.

Brother Rice was hoping for a top-four finish but the Crusaders finished seventh thanks in part to an ankle injury during pool play on Friday to star hitter Jimmy Baker. He was on crutches during Saturday’s action.

Glenbard West’s Paul Bischoff was the tournament MVP while Marist’s Aaron Kumer and Brother Rice’s Steve Lona made the all-tournament team.

Here are a few photos from the two events:

Left photo: Junior Abdul Mahdi, the Cougars kicker, shows off some soccer skills before the SXU scrimmage.

Above: Linebacker Omar Salazar signals “no catch” after one of the SXU offensive players dropped the ball in Saturday’s scrimmage.

SXU quarterback John Rhode, who was last seen throwing a school-record seven TD passes in a wild 75-69 playoff loss to Morningside in November, will be back for his senior season in the fall.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

SXU coach Mike Feminis, whose teams have been in the top 25 in the last 100 polls, tries to organize his troops during the scrimmage.

Marist’s Colin Meyer has a big swing against Glenbard West on Saturday in the semifi als of the Brother Rice Smack Attack at SXU.

Jack Berglind gets ready for a dig attempt against defending state champion Glenbard West.

Marist’s boys volleyball team had plenty to get fired up about after its thirdplace finish in the Brother Rice Smack Attack.

Glenbard West’s Paul Bischoff, a Stanford recruit, was the Smack Attack’s MVP.

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Section 2 Thursday, April 28, 2016

The Regional News - The Reporter

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES E. TALERICO; VICTORIA M. TALERICO; MARQUETTE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 14266 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 23, 2016 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. 23-34-100-068-0000.

Commonly known as 12920 South 94th Avenue, Palos Park, Illinois 60464.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14080156 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I691167

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ANTOUN SOUSAN, HAYAT SOUSAN AKA HAYAT SAMMAN, VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES OF ELIAS SOUSAN, ABDOULLA SOUSAN AKA ABDOULLA E. SOUSAN, MARYAM SOUSAN AKA MANJAM SOUSAN AKA MANJAM A. SOUSAN, ABRAHAM SOUSAN AKA IBRAHIM SOUSAN, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, CITY OF CHICAGO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, KARL MEYER SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF ELIAS SOUSAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 6446 8708 South 50th Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8708 South 50th Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-219-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $259,486.04.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14030292.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14030292 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 6446 TJSC#: 36-3053 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE1 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EWA TURAKIEWICZ, ANSON STREET, LLC, HICKORY WOODS CONDOMINIUMS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EWA TURAKIEWICZ (DECEASED), ANGELIKA TURAKIEWICZ Defendants 15 CH 005250 7932 W. 93RD STREET UNIT #1B HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7932 W. 93RD STREET UNIT #1B, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-309-029-1002. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-04999.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-04999 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 005250 TJSC#: 36-4131 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ILIRJAN RREDHI, HURMA RETHI, MIMOZA RREDHI, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 7132 7 COUR MICHELE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 1, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7 COUR MICHELE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-111008-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502185. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1502185 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 7132 TJSC#: 36-3845 I689783

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5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TADEUSZ PUSTUL, DANUTA PUSTUL Defendants 12 CH 23545 8921 MOODY AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8921 MOODY AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-105-108-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $375,903.87.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 12-059735.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 12-059735 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 23545 TJSC#: 36-4754 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.STEVEN P MILLER, ELIZABETH M MILLER A/K/A ELIZABETH M HEPBURN A/K/A BETH MILLER, CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 15703 12023 SOUTH 70TH COURT PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12023 SOUTH 70TH COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-30-112-003-0000.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1506404. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1506404 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 15703 TJSC#: 36-4676 I691345

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.FATIMA SHUMAN, SAM SHUMAN, TONIA IBRAHIM, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 27474 32 SOUTH COUNTRY SQUIRE ROAD PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 32 SOUTH COUNTRY SQUIRE ROAD, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-25-114-008-0000.

The real estate is improved with a one story, single family home; two car attached garage.

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1212935. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1212935 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 27474 TJSC#: 36-2811 I690006

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For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT C. CARLSON A/K/A ROBERT CARLSON, SANDRA J. CARLSON, OAK HILLS CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION, OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 018389 13206 S. WESTVIEW DRIVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13206 S. WESTVIEW DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-303-124-1008. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-12674.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-12674 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 018389 TJSC#: 36-3256 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.

I690989

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13 Plaintiff, -v.ELORDE P. GAGNI A/K/A ELORDE GAGNI, RENILDA GAGNI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 12 CH 039689 16801 ROBIN HOOD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16801 ROBIN HOOD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-26-109-001-0000.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18065.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18065 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 039689 TJSC#: 36-3044 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I689822

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR HOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7 Plaintiff, -v.JAMAL RASIM JABER A/K/A JAMAL R. JABER, RANA MOHMED JABER, SILO RIDGE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SILO RIDGE MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, ALLEGIANCE COMMUNITY BANK Defendants 09 CH 007527 25 PRAIRIE LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 25 PRAIRIE LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-07-304-036.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-09-03147.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-09-03147 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 007527 TJSC#: 36-2860 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I689895

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.STOYCHO IVANOV AKA STOYCHO DOBROMIROV-IVANOV, DESISLAVA IVANOV, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 08828 3 COUR MASSON UNIT 3 PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3 COUR MASSON UNIT 3, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-112-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1404014. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1404014 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 08828 TJSC#: 36-4805 I691347

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 7

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS The Center programs

Emily Blunt (left) and Charlize Theron star in “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.”

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Costumes, fairy tales carry ‘Th Huntsman: Winter’s War’ “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” is a fun prequel/ sequel to “Snow White and the Huntsman.” It’s a fairytale spinoff of the Snow White story you’ve heard and the “untold” story surrounding Snow White that you probably haven’t heard. Be warned, just because this is loosely based upon Snow White this is not a kids’ movie whatsoever.

The prequel worked as a dark take on the familiar “Snow White” story that was thrilling but ultimately empty inside. The reason that film worked was because it had a singular focus and kept you engaged. With this film’s many scattered storylines, it can make this one hard-to-follow film. All these different storylines can make it more challenging to stay engaged; however, even with all the subplots, you can easily see where this film is headed.

What is this film about? Is this about Snow White because she was the title character in the first one? This writer can for sure tell you it’s not about her. She doesn’t even make an appearance, which seems quite odd. Is this about two feuding sisters, the dastardly Ravenna (Charlize Theron) and the devastated Freya (Emily Blunt)?

Is this about a forbidden love between Freya’s two top soldiers, huntsman Eric (Chris Hemsworth) and Sara (Jessica Chastain)? Is this about two squabbling dwarfs (Nick Frost and Rob Brydon) who serve as comic relief? It’s probably not about the dwarfs, but you can’t be sure what this film is about.

It begins with an infant dying. Action moves very quickly on to the kidnapping and training of child soldiers to serve in Freya’s army as she seeks revenge for the death of her child from her castle high atop the snow-covered hills.

Since Freya can’t have the love she lost, she has made it clear that love is not allowed, so when

STARTING THIS WEEK: “RIDE ALONG 2”: Kevin Hart and Ice Cube reunite in this action-comedy sequel as their characters - an Atlanta police detective and his future brother-in-law - team with a Miami cop (Olivia Munn, “The Newsroom”) against a drug kingpin (Benjamin Bratt). Not surprisingly, the movie hews very closely to the style of its surprise-hit forerunner, particularly since director Tim Story also returns. Tika Sumpter is back as Hart’s bride-tobe, and the cast also includes Ken Jeong, Sherri Shepherd and (reprising his police-boss role) Bruce McGill. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Story; deleted scenes; outtakes. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “KRAMPUS”: A definite twist on the traditional sort of holiday-season story, this dark-humored thriller makes a good case for not letting a youngster down at that time of year. The child in question (played by Emjay Anthony) conjures up a Christmas demon who’s basically the anti-Santa, doing out punishments to the naughty. Adults should be careful about letting the kids near this, since it’s precisely what yuletide nightmares are made of.

Toni Collette, Adam Scott, David Koechner, Allison Tolman (“Fargo”) and Conchata Ferrell also star. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by director and co-writer Michael Dougherty and co-writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields; deleted and extended scenes; alternate ending; outtakes; galleries. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “SON OF SAUL”: A major success on the film-

12:30 and 4:30 Vesper Sunday services at The Center. The mini-concert of choral exaltation will feature several soloists from the choir and favorites such as “As the Deer,” “Majesty,” and “More Precious Than Silver.” The Center Singers take a recess after this performance, and fall practice will begin Monday, Sept. 12.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Bean Bag Tournament - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Participate in a Bean Bag Tournament and blindfolded competitions. Rock band “Lloyd Gross” will perform live and free food will be provided by Chick-fil-A. • Sand Volleyball - 4 to 6 p.m. May 3, Enjoy the nice weather and play sand volleyball with other students. Gather your own team or join one.

Students should wear appropriate athletic shoes and clothing.

• Movie Day: Star Wars - 3:30 to 6 p.m. May 4, If you love Star Wars, and love to geek-out on this unofficial holiday every year, you will be in good company. Watch Star Wars: Episode 4: A New Hope while enjoying some free popcorn.

• Culinary: Fancy Hors d’oeuvres - 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 4, Hors d’oeuvres is a French term that means “outside the meal” or appetizers. Bridge volunteer, Chef Jesus, will teach you how to create hors d’oeuvres of your own.

• Chess Tournament - 4 to 5 p.m. May 5, Chess is a thoughtful game of strategy and maneuvering.

Challenge your fellow students to an intense game and see who comes out the victor.

• A Gift for Mom - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 5, Make the mother figure in your life a gift that is unique and beautiful.

• Pool Tournament - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. May 6, Enter a Pool Tournament to win a prize, then stick around to listen to live music from indie/ alternative band AsWeAre. A free popcorn bar will be open to students.

These events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST her two fiercest weapons, Eric and Sara, have dared to fall for each other, she destroys their chances of happiness as well. The motivations of everybody are fairly easy to figure out, and the narration from Liam Neeson spells it all out very clearly if you can’t figure it out.

Seven years after the introductory scenes are shown, the story picks back up, timeline-wise, after the events of “Snow White and the Huntsman.” Ravenna may or may not be dead, but the mirror that she embodied has gone missing.

The search is on for it because it’s powerful or because it’s gold, you don’t really know or care.

The big problems here are with the acting.

Hemsworth and Chastain’s characters are hard to understand for large parts of the movie because they do a “Scottish” accent that is terrible. The on-screen chemistry for the two stars is non-existent and the scenes depicting intimacy can be hard to watch. Theron and Blunt, the other major stars here, have acting problems as well. There problems come from the emptiness of the script and not so much their own flaws as performers.

Ultimately, this is a film with nice costumes, scenery, and not much else. If you really like fairy tale stories, then maybe check out “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” Tony Pinto’s grade: B-

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

• Saturday Morning Bird Watching Beginning April 30, 8-10 a.m.

Avid birder Dan Morley will lead four Saturday mornings of bird watching at the height of the spring bird migration season. The Center woods serve as a great stopover site for migrating warblers and songbirds on their way north to their summer breeding grounds. In past springs, scarlet tanagers, orioles, grosbeaks, and a multitude of warblers have been spotted near The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, in Palos Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes for spring mud. Program fee: $20 ($5 each Saturday). Call 708-361-3650 to pre-register.

• Pastel Painting Class Begins Monday May 2, 9-11:30 a.m.

Instructor Susan Flanagan starts a new four week session of Pastel Painting on Monday mornings in May. She invites beginners and experienced painters to explore the many creative possibilities of painting with soft pastels. Develop your individual style as you paint using your own photograph, or paint a still life provided by the instructor. Learn the principals of composition, shape, color, and value as well as techniques for under painting and pastel application. The class fee is $80, there is a list of required supplies available in the office.

Advance registration is required, call 361-3650.

• eBay from A to Z Luncheon Tuesday May 3, 12-2 p.m.

The Center has a volunteer-run eBay store that has for years contributed significantly to its mission. “eBay from A to Z” is a video produced in-house that takes a donated object and shows the process from donation to selection to listing to selling to packing and then to shipping that special item. The eBay team will then be happy to answer questions and give pointers about the eBay selling process.

Cost is $20. Please make reservations by the Sunday before the Tuesday luncheon. Call 708-361-3650 to make your reservation.

• The Center Singers Spring Concert Sunday May 15, 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Center Singers will be singing at both the

honors circuit, winning an Oscar, a Golden Globe and an Independent Spirit Award, and also feted at last year’s Cannes Film Festival - this drama traces the World War II experiences of a Jewish prisoner of the Nazis (portrayed by Geza Rohrig), who make him a worker for them. He discovers the body of a youngster who may be his son, then tries — against the complicated, ever-shifting circumstances of the war — to ensure the boy a proper funeral. DVD extras: audio commentary by Rohrig, director Laszlo Nemes and cinematographer Matyas Erdely; deleted scene; interview session at the Museum of Tolerance. **** (R: AS, N, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “JANE GOT A GUN”: Natalie Portman rarely has been one to resist tackling something different, and she certainly does in this revisionist Western, playing the title character who gets a reason to become proficient with firearms.

When her family is victimized by a vicious gang leader (Ewan McGregor, Portman’s former “Star Wars”-franchise cohort) and his followers, Jane hesitantly seeks assistance from a man with a very personal connection to her past (Joel Edgerton). Noah Emmerich (“The Americans”) and Rodrigo Santoro also star in the film, which had its share of behind-the-scenes drama, since its original director departed just before filming was to begin. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

COMING SOON: “JOY” (May 3): Jennifer Lawrence plays Miracle Mop inventor and marketer Joy Mangano in director David O. Russell’s comedy-drama, also reuniting the actress with Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper. (PG-13: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you break enough rules eventually that rule is replaced. Until then you must yield to the pressure to conform and stick to what you know best. Seek the sound advice of friends or partners in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Good manners make the man. Your interest in a variety of unusual subjects can earn you the friendship or admiration of less adventurous souls. Be content to stick to the conventional route in the upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): People can be nourished by your energy without draining it.

Once stirred by your example someone could go to great lengths to imitate your unconventional methods this week. Prevent a friend from burning bridges.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your partners may throw caution to the winds in the week to come.

Be a good friend and act as a restraining influence.

Getting wrapped up in complicated schemes to protect your future security could drain resources.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A tendency to wallow in self-indulgence could put you in the doghouse as this week unfolds and cause others to criticize. Bypass social exchanges and keep your nose to the grindstone until the atmosphere shifts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be late if you procrastinate. In the week to come you could lose out on opportunities because you take too much time to prepare for public appearances or meetings. Be proud of your plethora of experience.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): False starts may occur when too many people wave a checkered flag. This isn’t a good week to give in to romantic notions or to let mixed signals deter you from your goals. Creative activities provide suitable outlets.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Getting ahead requires persistence and relentless ambition. In the week to come you may feel less under pressure and can relax to enjoy the fruits of your labors.

You social life may revolve around the home.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ambition may not be your aim this week. True friendship and mutual appreciation is gender neutral. You may meet someone who has your best interests at heart but physical attraction isn’t part of the equation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Traditional values will keep you afloat when new ideas flood in.

Your friends and partners may stray from the herd and tempt you to discard conventions. A surprising message might brighten the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When the oilcan is within reach it is easier to tend to squeaky wheels.

Focus on fixing problems within the home and family in the week to come. Use wisdom and generosity to handle intense interpersonal situations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you don’t stand for something you might fall for anything. It is easy to echo the opinions of your friends just so you appear to fit in. Make a statement this week by concentrating on achieving realistic goals.

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St. Laurence High School

Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond Thursday, October 1, 2015

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Nature photography class starts at Log Cabin Center for the Arts

The Center offers Nature Photography starting this Saturday, from 9-11 a.m.

Photographer Rick Steffen teaches the basic tools and techniques of photography. Bring in your camera and he will show you how to use it more easily and effectively.

Steffens demonstrate and share his strategies for composing great outdoor pictures, getting the right exposure on each shot, and perhaps more importantly, how to look for great subject matter in nature.

Capture the beauty of spring at The Center. Birds are chirping, plants are sprouting and wild flowers are in bloom. This class runs Supplied photo Rick Steffen will share strategies for for four Saturday mornings and costs $64.

Advance registration is required, call 361-3650. The Log Cabin getting great shots at his nature Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. photography class.

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Lois Lauer gets ready for the Spring Tea Party at The Center.

Spring tea ahead at the Center

The Center will hold its 11th annual Ladies Spring Tea Party on Sunday May 1, from 2-4 p.m.

Imagine the elegant excitement of a room full of ladies wearing hats and gloves.

Come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the Great Hall of The Center’s Lodge. Floral arrangements, a delicious assortment of tea party foods to choose from, a craft to partake in, an inspiring speech by Scared Space author Jill Angelo, and of course a special offering of hot and iced teas.

Tickets cost $30 each, advance reservations only. Call 361-3650.

The Center is at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

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World Labyrinth Day Walk

The Center’s in-ground labyrinth will be the scene of a World Labyrinth Day walk at 1 p.m., Saturday May 7. This is a global movement to gather and walk the labyrinth for peace. Participants will “Walk as One at One” and add their energies and prayers to this global peace effort. The Center is at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

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