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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Oak Lawn police urge schools to implement safety measures

By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn Police Chief Randy Palmer said he has seen the reports that say the shooter accused of killing 10 people at a Texas high school was described as someone who was not viewed as a menace.

“Our first line of defense is to find out who these kids are before this happens,” Palmer told an audience of mostly local high school, grade school administrators and teachers during a school safety meeting Tuesday morning at the Oak Lawn Village Hall. “In the latest shooting, he was described as a good kid who just decided to shoot the place up. Why do these

things happen? I don’t know. Maybe some of them just want to be on TV.” Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, is accused of entering the high school in Santa Fe, Texas on Friday through an art classroom door and then starting his shooting spree. When it was over, 10 people were killed. Eight of the victims were students and the other two were teachers. Pagourtzis was a student at the high school.

Palmer said that local administrators and teachers have to take seriously any threats and suspicious incidents that take place at their schools.

While challenging administrators and faculty to be more observant, he also stressed that in Oak Lawn he does see progress.

“Oak Lawn is the leading agency in the area regarding school safety,” Palmer said. “I’m proud of that. Since the Columbine shootings, we have worked hard to keep schools safe. This is a very hectic situation. Officers also have to look for IEDs and booby traps. It sometimes takes days before anyone can return to the school.”

Palmer said that Oak Lawn works with other local agencies to ensure safety and a quick response. The unit works as a team with local municipalities from Chicago Ridge, Hometown, Burbank and Bridgeview.

“We have our people react to situations that See SAFETY, Page 10

Veterans feel the gratitude

Pastor leaving with full heart As she retires from Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ in OL, Peg McClanahan brings with her memories of the community

Annual event in Worth honors those who served

By Joe Boyle Veterans and their guests sat down for a brunch and shared stories with fellow veterans and local residents.

But one veteran who preferred to remain anonymous said it was about more than the food and the activities.

“They thanked me for my service,” he said. “That means a lot to me.”

He was one of large crowd of veterans and guests who attended the sixth annual Honoring Veterans Brunch that was held Saturday at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth.

The annual event is actually sponsored by members of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Worth.

The first three years the brunch was held at the church, 11007 S. 76th Ave., but the event has grown in size since its inception. The last three years the brunch has been held at the Marrs-Meyer Post, with members of the auxiliary and post assisting to make this a special day for the veterans.

This year had the largest response yet, according to Vivian Falcone, a longtime member of St. Mark’s Church and one of the organizers of the event.

Richards High School was represented by two members who have been with the Navy JROTC drill team and entertained the crowd at the beginning of the brunch. Steve Grant, a 2015 graduate of Richards, was a member of the Navy JROTC drill team who took part in the activities. The other participant was Richards junior Luis Gabriel-Melendez.

Grant and Gabriel-Melendez, both Oak Lawn residents, said they enjoyed performing for the veterans.

“This was great and we are glad we had a chance to do this,” Grant said. “Of course, we had to watch it because we could not go to high because of the low ceiling.”

While the veterans ate their meals and desserts, they were entertained by three singers who volunteered to entertain the special guests. Kim Yulrich, Pam Giera and Tammi Lontka sang a variety of tunes ranging from “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” Happy Days Are Here Again” to more contemporary songs like “Sweet Caroline,” “You’ve Got A

Photo by Joe Boyle

Commander Art Clark, coordinator of the Oak Lawn Emergency Management Agency, shows local school administrators and teachers the proper method of applying a tourniquet to a prop during the school safety meeting Tuesday morning at the Oak Lawn Village Hall.

By Joe Boyle

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Joann Wong works Tuesday morning at Southwest Central Dispatch in Palos Heights, which fields police and/or fire calls for more than a dozen departments in 11 communities including Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, Worth and a portion of Hickory Hills.

Text-to-911 service now widely available

By Dermot Connolly Southwest Central Dispatch, the Palos Heightsbased 911 center, is now offering text-to-911 service to the nine communities and three fire districts that it serves.

These areas include Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Crestwood, Indian Head Park, Lemont, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park and Worth, as well as the areas covered by Palos, North Palos and Palos Heights fire protection districts.

Most major wireless customers within the coverage area can now send a text (up to 140 characters) to 911 in an emergency. Dispatch officials caution that this should only be used in an emergency situation, when placing a call is not possible. It is meant to be used by callers who are deaf, hardof-hearing, speech impaired, or when speaking

out loud would put the caller in danger.

Mary McIlvain, director of the Southwest Central Dispatch center, said the service became available on May 11, after a six-month setup process.

“We haven’t received any texts yet. But that is to be expected. We are reaching out to speech and hearing associations (to make their clients are aware of it). If it helps one person with a speech or hearing issue, it’s done its job,” said McIlvain.

The motto is “call if you can, text if you can’t.”

For safety reasons, texting and driving is against the law.

When texting to 911, the instructions are as follows: • Enter the numbers “911” in the “To” field.

• In the first text message send the location and See 911, Page 10

Peg McClanahan said she has plenty of memories to share from over 23 years of service as pastor of Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ in Oak Lawn.

McClanahan, who will retire next month, said that many programs have been established and the church has dealt with topical issues ranging from racism and BLGT rights. But the pastor also said there have been moments of laughter and joy while serving at the church, 9411 S. 51st Ave. “I do remember my first day here,” McClaPhoto by Joe Boyle nahan recalled. “I arrived in December and got a Pastor Peg McClanahan, who has chance to look around served as pastor of Pilgrim Faith Church of Christ Church and get comfortable. United in Oak Lawn for over 23 years, My first sermon was on will be retiring next month.

Christmas Eve. I met a lot of people before I came here. But the night before I was going to preach, I had a chance to meet more people and was going to answer some questions. My husband warned me that because this was the South Side of Chicago, that many people are White Sox fans.

“So, the first person to ask me a question was a man about my age and asked straight out if I was a Cubs fan or a White Sox fan? I was so nervous and it only doubled my anxiety. And I responded in a way I didn’t plan to.

I responded to him by saying that I’m not really much of a fan and that I don’t know much about football.”

Her gaffe was met with laughter for several minutes.

“It broke up everybody, even the man who asked the question,” McClanahan said. “We would often bring that up over the years. It would always make us laugh.”

Despite long hours that range from 50 to 60 hours a week, McClanahan, 66, usually has a smile on her face.

The reason for that is that people at the church are so engaged and involved, she said.

McClanahan had visited Pilgrim Faith several times and had been considered for the pastor position several months before a decision was made. She arrived with experience, serving as a pastor at churches in Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

Chris Rapp is currently a moderator at Pilgrim Faith Church. She was on the search committee that was looking for a new pastor. The church was going through a transition at the time and someone had to come in to be a calming influence. When Rapp and other members met McClanahan, they believed they had the right person.

“Fortunately, Peggy took us on despite knowing she See PASTOR, Page 9

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Suspended license

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Fly like an eagle

Tyler Joseph Casper (third from left), a student at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, has made Eagle Scout for Troop 665 in Chicago Ridge.

The Eagle Board of Review selected him on Feb. 28. Casper will be officially recognized at the Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting on Tuesday, May 22. Congratulating Casper at the Chicago Ridge Village Hall were (from left) Village Clerk Barb Harrison, Cathy Murphy, advancement chair for Troop 665 and Eagle Board of Review board member; Daniel Hartell, board member; and Mike Dorich, District Eagle advancement chairman and board member.

Hurley introduces bill to allow for education grants for children of deceased, disabled first responders Children of first responders killed or disabled in the line of duty would be eligible to receive education grants for up to the maximum rate for tuition and fees at any Illinois public college or university under legislation introduced by state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th).

“Law enforcement, firefighters and emergency workers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,” Hurley said.

“While the loss of an officer in the line of duty impacts the entire community, the pain is undoubtedly felt most strongly by the fallen officer’s family members. This legislation

provides critical assistance to children of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Under current law, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) awards up to eight semesters of full tuition and fee waivers at any state university or private university in Illinois for the child of a first responder killed or disabled in the line of duty. According to Hurley’s House Bill 4467, a child does not need to have been born prior to their parent’s death or disablement in order to receive the Line of Duty waiver. The measure passed out of the Illinois House with bipartisan support.

• Ronald Townsend, 51, of the 9800 block of South Natoma Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 6:55 p.m. May 15 in the 10400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he is due in court on June 12.

• John M. Koch Jr., 44, of the 7400 block of West 111th Street, Worth, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:40 p.m. May 12 in the 6500 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and suspended registration.

He is due in court on July 5.

Unlicensed driving Jose Angeles, 64, of the 2300 block of Collins Street, Blue Island, was charged with driving without a valid license at 5:45 p.m. May 10 at 111th Street and Princess Avenue. Police said he was also cited for a median violation. He is due in court tomorrow, May 25.

Speeding charge Bilal Alsheikh. 18, of the 8900 block of West 83rd Street, Justice, was charged with speeding following a traffic stop at 95th Street and Interstate 294 at 8:55 p.m.

May 5. Police said he was driving between 26 and 24 mph over the limits. He was also cited for driving without a seatbelt, improper lane usage, and not carrying his driver’s license while driving. He is due in court on May 5.

Disorderly conduct

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Paul L Garza, 42, of the 4600 block of West 128th Place, Alsip, was charged with disorderly conduct following a traffic stop at 4:42 p.m. May 16 in the 10600 block of South Major Avenue. Police said he had been following a group of juveniles and using profane language. He is due in court on June 12.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner gave an emotional speech about U.S. veterans during the annual Memorial Day observance that was held Sunday morning at the North Palos Fire House. The ceremony was held inside the fire house due to a steady rain.

Evergreen Park Drug possession

Photo by Joe Boyle

• Anne Arias, 36, of Palos Hills, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 4:40 p.m. May 15 at 87th Street and Komensky Avenue. Police said she was carrying 16.2 grams of heroin. She was also cited for driving with a suspended license and improper use of registration because the license plates on the vehicle were registered to another car.

• Sherri Leshore, 44, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 8:52 a.m. May 16 in the 3100 block of West 87th Street. Police said she was carrying 15.9 grams of methadone in a bottle. She was also cited for driving with a suspended license, no insurance, no registration, and having a fictional

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Retail theft • Roy Blake, 56, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 10:09 a.m. last Thursday. Police said he took five items, including batteries and curtains, valued at $40.26.

• Lavell Porter, 39, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s, 2559 W. 95th St., at 9:31 p.m. May 16. Police said he took 16 bottles of vodka, whiskey and other liquors worth a combined total of $254.14.

• Scott Q. Romulus Jr., 19, of Evergreen Park, was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s. 2559 W. 95th St., at 1:05 p.m. May 11.

Police said he took a bottle of brandy and a television cable worth $47.98 total.

• Julian Wooding, 36, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave., at 6:35 p.m. May 11. Police said he took 21 assorted toiletry items worth $87.52.

• John Peretti, 28, of Bridgeview, was charged with retail theft at Walgreens, 3959 W. 95th St., at 6:15 p.m. May 12. Police said he took 35 items, mainly over-the-counter medications, worth $357.15.

• Briana Williams, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 3:22 p.m. May 14. Police said she took a flower pot worth $5.09.

• Monique Sullivan, 48, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walgreens, 3959 W. 95th St., at 1:59 p.m. May 16. Police said she took assorted items, including several miniature bottles of liquor, two cans of beer and moisturizer worth $19.28 in total.

• Cynthia Johnson-Thomas, 57, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s, 2559 W. 95th St., at 4:01 p.m. May 16.

Police said she took 32 items, mainly toiletries, worth $217.30 in total.

DUI charge Jacqueline Urias, 31, of Joliet, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1 a.m. May 12 in the 3200 block of West 95th Street. Police said she wouldn’t get out of the car when she was stopped first, and tried to drive away but was boxed in. She was also cited for speeding, driving with a revoked license, disobeying a police officer, fleeing or eluding police, two counts of failure to signal when required, and driving without insurance.

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Unlicensed driving Blessed Asukwo, 40, of the 7900 block of South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 5:23 a.m. May 17 in the 7900 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding.

He is due in court on June 21.

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Jerimiah Jackson, 23, of the 8900 block of South Brandon Avenue, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Jewel, 9528 S. Roberts Road, at 2:30 p.m.

May 16. Police said they were called to the scene by staff who said Jackson had returned after stealing two bottles of tequila worth $45 earlier in the day, an incident that had been recorded on surveillance cameras. Police said he was also charged with

obstructing identification because he initially gave a false name and was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections for a parole violation. He was then taken into custody

Suspended license Jonathan B. Bravo-Hernandez, 29, of the 9500 block of Flamingo Terrace, Hickory Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:20 a.m. May 16.

Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on June 1.

Cannabis possession Maymoun Abdullah M. Albaerawi, 22, of Tiffin, Ohio, was issued a local ordinance violation for possession of cannabis when police investigating suspicious activity found him in a car with three other men in the Speedway parking lot, 8795 W. 95th St., at 8:21 p.m. May 11. Police said a bag containing 26 grams of cannabis was in the center console.

He is due in court on June 5.

Oak Lawn Possession of a stolen car Connie L. Smiley, 36, of Oconomowoc, Wis., was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle when police responding to a report of suspicious activity found her sitting in a car in a driveway in the 8700 block of South Newland Avenue at 8:02 p.m. May 16. Police said the Pontiac Bonneville was reported stolen on May 14 in Watertown, Wis. Smiley had a key for it but said she was picked up by a man who left her in Oak Lawn. She was also charged with theft and cited for possession of cannabis. She was held for a bond hearing.

Suspended license Antonio M. Porter, 29, of Chicago was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:47 p.m.

May 15in the 10400 block of South Laramie Avenue. Police said he threw litter out of the car and abruptly pulled over in front of a house when they were behind him. He told police he was there to pick up a cousin, but the resident of the home denied knowing him. He was also cited for illegal dumping and is due in court on June 20.

Retail theft • Desmar Welton, 58, of Matteson, was charged with retail theft at 7:21 p.m. May 15 at Jewel, 9424 S. Pulaski Road. Police said he took seven bottles of liquor worth $135 out of the store. He has multiple arrests for the same crime and police said Welton told them he belonged to a group that steals from stores. He is due in court on June 20.

• Mark T. McCarthy, 47, of Hometown, was charged with retail theft at Home Depot, 4060 W. 95th St., at 2:31 p.m. May 15. Police said he took a $199 vacuum from the store, and drove to the 4000 block of Southwest Highway, where Hometown police stopped him. He is due in court on June 18.

Battery off nse Christal M. Smith, 22, of Chicago, was charged with battery after allegedly fighting with the grandmother of her child while they were visiting the 1-year-old

boy in Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., at 10:06 a.m. May 7. Police said that following an argument, Smith admitted handing the baby to a nurse and then punching the other woman in the face. She is due in court on June 18.

Car burglary Mary K. Dolan,. 20, of Oak Lawn, was charged with two counts of felony burglary to a motor vehicle after she was found allegedly checking car doors and taking items out of open vehicles in the 4500 block of West 102nd Place at 6:39 a.m. May 11. Police said she was carrying a bag with a pair of sunglasses taken from one car, and sandals from another.

She was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, after two Clonazepam pills were found in her cigarette pack and cited for possession of drug paraphernalia because she had a glass pipe, police said. Dolan was held for a bond hearing.

Palos Hills Drug possession Laura Beilfuss, 27, of Merrillville, Ind., was charged with possession of a controlled substance after police found her sitting in her car in a handicapped parking space outside the Shell gas station, 10300 S. Harlem Ave., at 11:30 p.m. May 14. Police said drug paraphernalia was visible in the car, and she was carrying an unspecified amount of Xanax and cannabis. She was held for a bond hearing the next day.

Deceptive practices A Palos Hills resident reported falling victim to deceptive practices at 5 p.m. Friday. The person reported selling a pair of Air Jordan shoes online and finding out the payment received through PayPal was fraudulent after the shoes were mailed.

Residential burglary A residential burglary in the 8800 block of West 97th Street was reported at 10 p.m. Friday. Police said the homeowner reported finding the front door broken and several pieces of jewelry missing after leaving home for about two hours.

Unlicensed driving Algirdas Vaitulevicius, 42, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving without a valid commercial driver’s license following a traffic crash at 1 p.m. Friday in the 11200 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, failure to yield when turning left, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and disobeying a stop sign. He is due in court on June 18.

Obstructing police officers Yassin Yassin, 23, of Orland Park, was charged with obstructing a police officer after he allegedly caused a disturbance following a traffic crash at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in the 10300 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he witnessed the crash and then parked his car in the middle of the crash scene, preventing emergency vehicles from getting through. Yassin was also charged with resisting arrest and is due in court on June 18.

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The police and fire departments worked together to handle a gas leak that occurred at 10 a.m. May 14 in the 8700 block of West 96th Street. Police said that someone who was working on digging a trench to install a fence hit a gas line. The two departments then worked together to clear the area while the leak was repaired.

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Honoring deceased veterans

Defense says OL woman was insane at time of granddaughter’s murder

By Dermot Connolly

Above: Members of the Swallow Cliff Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, in Palos Heights, stand in silence after placing a wreath in remembrance of deceased U.S. veterans during the annual Memorial Day Observance held Sunday inside the North Palos Fire House in Worth. The ceremony was held inside the fire house instead of the nearby monument due to a steady rain. Right: A member of Girl Scouts of Ridgeland Whitetail Woods places a wreath in honor of veterans during the annual Memorial Day Observance Service.

Members of Cub Scout Pack 3668 and Boy Scouts 668 from Worth also placed wreaths in honor of veterans.

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CHICAGO RIDGE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Our Lady of the Ridge rezoning meeting canceled Village officials withdraw request to rezone the property

Tokar said village officials were advised to consider when the announcement of the closing was made.

Chicago Ridge village officials have withdrawn Tokare said that if the archdiocese ever decided a controversial request to rezone the Our Lady of to sell the school property, the commercial zoning the Ridge church and school property and can- would increase its value. But he apologized to celed a public hearing on that matter that had the pastor, Rev. Wayne Svida, for the way it was been scheduled for tonight (Thursday, May 24). done without consulting him or the archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Chicago decided to close “I do want to apologize to Fr. Wayne and the Our Lady of the Ridge School in June due to low parishioners and students. We recognize we should enrollment, and many have consulted with him residents were angered and the archdiocese,” the when the village placed mayor said.

I do want to apologize a sign announcing the Tokar said relying on public hearing on school to Fr. Wayne and the information provided to grounds two weeks ago, parishioners and students.

Cook County led to erwhile classes were still rors on the map includWe recognize we should in session. ed on the sign. Areas The issue drew a lot not part of the church of attention on social have consulted with him property were included, media, and dozens of and the archdiocese. and the proposed zoning disgruntled parishioclassification was wrong. ners and residents came Svida spoke at the ­— Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar to the Village Board meeting on Tuesday, and meeting on Tuesday. thanked parishioners for But Mayor Chuck Totheir support, and village kar diffused the tension by starting off with officials for their quick apologies. The mayor and an apology. village attorney Michael Stillman discussed the “No one was sadder than I when the archdio- issues on Monday with Svida and archdiocese cese decided to close my, our parish school,” said officials.

Tokar, a 1967 graduate of the school at 10810 S. “We agreed to meet again in the next few Oxford Ave. “Especially since so many people months to decide how we can represent the best came together and raised more than $350,000, interests of the parishioners and the whole vilwhich was given over to the archdiocese.” lage,” said Tokar.

Tokar noted that he and most of the board “My concern was, that there was no communimembers were or still are members of the parish. cation between the Village of Chicago Ridge and “None of us had any intention of closing Our myself or the archdiocese before the sign went up,” Lady of the Ridge Church. Our Lady of the Ridge said the pastor. “The timing was off too because is not closing,” he said emphatically, refuting ru- we were in the process of losing our school, and mors flying around on social media. it was hard for students to see.”

The proposal was to change the zoning of the “They were right. We made a mistake. That property from residential to commercial, which is why they put erasers on pencils,” said Tokar.

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The bench trial of Oak Lawn resident Alfreda Giedrojc, charged with killing her 6-monthold granddaughter in 2013, was finally held last week at the Bridgeview Courthouse after months of delays.

When the case wrapped up last Thursday, Judge Collen Hyland conferred with the attorneys and agreed to reconvene at 1:30 p.m. yesterday to announce her decision, which was after presstime.

Giedrojc, 66, charged with firstdegree murder, sat in Hyland’s courtroom, dressed in a blue Cook County Jail uniform. She only seemed to interact with the Polish translator who sat beside her and interpreted the proceedings held May 16 and last Thursday afternoon.

Giedrojc has been in Cook County Jail since Oct. 6, 2013, the day she allegedly killed her granddaughter, Vivian Summers, her daughter Amy’s child. The circumstances of the case were not in dispute, that Giedrojc struck the baby several times with a sledgehammer and used a kitchen knife to slit her throat while she was left alone with the baby for a short time at her home in the 6600 block of West 91st Street.

Only her mental state was in question, with her attorney, assistant public defender David Dunne, arguing that she should be found not guilty by reason of insanity because she was suffering from severe depression. Last Thursday, forensic psychiatrist Mathew Markos testified about a mental health report that he completed after interviewing Giedrojc and reviewing reports submitted by several other psychiatrists who treated her since 2011. Markos is the director of Forensic Clinical Services for Cook County Circuit Court.

Dr. Christofer Cooper, another Cook County psychiatrist who interviewed Giedrojc, also testified.

Both men said that in their professional opinions, she was not sane when she committed the crime.

The doctors said family members reported first noticing her sinking into depression in 2011.

She stopped cooking and going to church, activities which she previously had enjoyed. She was hospitalized in the psychiatric ward of Advocate Christ Medical Center in February 2012 following a serious suicide attempt. Markos said she drank a bottle of “Polish moonshine” and was found unconscious in her house with a blood-alcohol content of .356.

Over the following year, she was treated by several psychiatrists, and spent brief spells in Lakeshore Hospital’s psychiatric ward.

Family members told the doctors that she experienced delusional fears that she would be arrested for not paying her mother’s medical bills in Poland. She has been a legal resident of the United States since immigrating in the 1980s, but her family said she quit her job at Walmart due to irrational fears of being arrested as an illegal alien and losing everything. She eventually stopped taking care of herself and spent her time watching TV. Markos said she probably was taking enough medication to treat her symptoms.

Family members said Giedrojc didn’t express any violent tendencies in the days prior to the incident, and just seemed to be withdrawn, “like a bump on a log” as one daughter put it.

“This tragic event was totally unpredicted,” said Markos.

On Oct. 6, 2013, Giedrojc’s sonin-law, Joel Summers, dropped Vivian off at her grandparents’ home before going to help

Giedrojc’s son, Lester, with a home-improvement project at his house across the street. With the baby asleep on the couch, Giedrojc Giedrojc’s husband, Boleslaw, then left her alone for 10 minutes while he went across the street too.

It was during that short timeframe that the baby was killed.

Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Deno, who is prosecuting the case, argued that she was not legally insane because some of her actions indicated that she knew what she did was wrong. These included getting the sledgehammer from the garage the night before and hiding it in an upstairs room. She waited until everyone left before committing the crime, Deno said But the doctors noted that she had hidden other tools around the house as well, including a wrench and axe, and didn’t know she was going to be left alone that day.

When the men did leave, she

allegedly retrieved the sledgehammer from her room, and hit the victim repeatedly in the head and body with it. She then went into the kitchen to get the knife used to slit her throat.

When the family returned, she handed the baby to them, and sat quietly in the kitchen while CPR was done and paramedics and police were called.

“There was no outward expression of any hostile feelings.

There were no warning signs.

She doesn’t express herself,” said Markos.

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Evergreen Park Fire Department hosts Kids Health Fair The 11th annual Kids Health Fair drew a large crowd of children and adults to take part in a variety of activities on May 16 at the Evergreen Park Fire Department, 9000 S. Kedzie Ave. Taking part in the health fair were a variety of agencies who provided information to parents on

nutrition for their children. Representatives from Little Company of Mary Hospital, based in Evergreen Park, and Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn were available at the health fair.

But the children who attended the health fair had an opportunity to talk to members of the

Evergreen Park Fire Department and had a chance to look inside an ambulance. Food and refreshments were also offered to the large crowd on a day the temperature was in the 70s.

Kids also had a chance to meet and take photos with Clark, a mascot for the Chicago Cubs,

and Tommy Hawk, the mascot for the Chicago Blackhawks. Kids were also amazed at Bubba, the 15-year-old alligator from Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures. Children had an opportunity to pet the alligator. Bubba is eight feet long and weighs over 200 pounds.

Photos by Joe Boyle

A youngster pets Bubba, the 15-year-old alligator from Jim Nesci’s Cold Kids of all ages had an opportunity to look inside a medical emergency Tommy Hawk, the mascot for the Chicago Blackhawks, entertains Blooded Creatures, during the Kids Health Fair. helicopter, which was at the ready at Yukich Field. and interacts with children at the annual Kids Health Fair.

Palos Health cooking demo, Palos Rec. Dept. to visit May 30 Farmers Market Breadsmith, of Palos Heights, will be joining the lineup of vendors that will be present at the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 30 at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. A variety of handmade and healthbaked fresh artisan breads and sweets will be provided each week by Breadsmith. Shoppers are encouraged to stop by early for the best selection.

Palos Health will be a guest of the Community Tent on May 30. Cooking demonstrations of strawberry yogurt parfaits with granola and mini strawberry shortcakes will be given throughout the morning by registered dietician nutritionists. In addition, the dieticians and staff will have information about healthy eating, upcoming nutrition programs, community classes and other events offered at Palos Health.

The Palos Heights Recreation Depart-

ment will also be a guest of the Community Tent on May 30. Stop by for upcoming summer programming information, including camps for all ages, and free giveaways.

Good thing strawberries have come into the market. Lyons Farm has hot house grown strawberries. The farmers have other early spring fresh fruits and vegetables, including lettuces and greens, asparagus, herbs, and mushrooms. Other food products available include many cheeses, eggs, butter, a large variety of meats and fish, olive oils and vinegars, salsas, sauces, jams and jellies, desserts, and teas. Ready to eat pizza products and a variety of tamales are also on hand.

Stop by the City Tent to pick up and have endorsed frequent shopper cards.

Patrons will earn double credit on their frequent shopper cards for all canned and fresh food donations. Canned dona-

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Lyons Farm will have house-grown strawberries at the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 30.

tions are given to Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. Fresh food donations are given

information about the Car Classis event can be found at www.palosheights.org/ events/carclassic. Volunteers are needed.

Email carclassic@palosheights.org for more information.

Musicians and face painters are needed for the upcoming market. Contact the market manager (see below) for more information.

The market would like to acknowledge and thank this year’s Market sponsors.

They include Palos Health, CIBC Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes, and Camille’s Confections.

Additional information about the market can be obtained at www.palosheights. org, by emailing farmersmarket@ palosheights.org, calling (708) 361-1800, or visiting the Palos Heights Farmers Market page on Facebook.

to Operation Blessing in Alsip. All completed frequent shopper cards will be entered into a Market gift certificate raffle every month starting in June.

LINK cards are accepted at the Palos market. Stop by the City Tent to start the process. “Palos Bucks” Double Value Matching dollars of up to $15 will be offered weekly.

Pick up this week’s recipe, “Rhubarb Strawberry Parfait” at the City Tent. This year’s recipes are courtesy of Palos Health Dieticians. The recipe will also be attached to our weekly email, Facebook page, City webpage (www.palosheights.org).

Raffle tickets for this year’s Car Classic Event will be available at every market.

The Car Classic Event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 19. This is the 15th anniversary of the event and will feature hundreds of classic cars, a live band, and food and beverages. More

Sheldon approved as new principal for Southeast School The Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 Board of Education has approved the hiring of Tim Sheldon as the principal of Southeast Elementary School.

Sheldon, who will officially begin his new assignment on July 1, is currently the principal of Ideal

Elementary School in Countryside. He has previously worked as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal in Chicago Public Schools.

“I am incredibly excited to join this amazing community of educators, students, and fami-

lies,” Sheldon said. “I became an educator because, in my life, my teachers made all the difference in keeping me on the right path.

In Evergreen Park District 124 and at Southeast School, I see a community of educators doing just that every day for all

students. It truly is my privilege to join this wonderful Southeast School community. I look forward to meeting everyone and building great Sheldon r el a t io n sh ip s with our students, staff, and families.”

Sheldon emerged as the top candidate following an extensive interview process that included Superintendent Dr. Robert Machak, Southeast School staff members, parents, District principals from three schools (including current Southeast Principal Alice Spingola), three district directors, and four members of the D124 Board of Education.

“I am convinced that Mr. Sheldon is exactly the right principal for Southeast School and District 124,” Machak said. “Mr. Sheldon brings with him a wealth of professional experiences that will help us to grow in several different areas in which we know we can improve, including more effective community outreach efforts, continuing to support our Social-Emotional Learning initiatives, and supporting the continued academic growth of all student groups at Southeast.”

Sheldon, who speaks Spanish fluently, earned his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in 2001 and later graduated from Loyola University with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction (2004) and a Type 75 Certificate in Educational Leadership (2006). He is currently working toward a Doctor of Education degree at National Louis University.

Widows and widowers club will meet June 1 The Southwest Suburban Widows and Widowers Social Club will hold their next meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park.

Beverages and snacks are provided at the meeting. Entertainment is also offered at most meetings. The club offers support to the widowed of all faiths and ages.

Along with the monthly general meetings, organized restaurant outings, dances, trips and visits to the theater will be held. The club also holds monthly games, discussion groups and interaction meetings. Get acquainted sessions for newcomers will also take place.

More information can be obtained by calling Phyllis Peterson, (708) 636-6534, or Bill Dolehide, (708) 342-6820.

Compiled by Joe Boyle

News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Federal grant provided for District 127.5 elementary schools From the May 23, 1968 issue: The story: A federal grant which could bring more than $200,000 to Chicago Ridge School District 127.5 has been approved for the development of a multi-sensory learning project that will be established this fall in the district’s primary classes.

The district was notified recently that the federal government has approved a grant of $117.893 for the first of a three-year program. The project will accommodate all kindergarten, first- and second-graders in eight specially equipped laboratories. Similar grants are available for the remaining two years, according to Donald Lambert, psychologist for the district.

The quote: “There are some children who learn best by sight; they need to see something to understand it,” Lambert said. “We will pinpoint each child’s strongest areas, as well as their weakest. We will teach them to develop both to their fullest capacities.”

• 25 years ago Evergreen Park School District 231 board approves electronic automation From the May 20, 1993 issue: The story: Evergreen Park School District 231 approved of spending $7,711 last week to implement an electronic automation system in the school library.

The school will be using software from Winnebago Corporation. Of the $7,711 spent for the company’s software, Supt.

Dr. Michael Johnson said that $3,600 will be funded through a Chapter 2 grant. Board member Joseph Donahue asked Michael Zacate, the school librarian, and Jeff Rusert, a telesales consultant for Winnebago, asked how many automation machines the school would purchase.

The quote: “This would depend on the size of the unit,” Zacate said. “The smaller the unit, the less information you can put it.”

• 10 years ago Shepard students present mementos to U.S. Navy veteran From the May 22, 2008 issue: The story: Mike Rummery looks young enough to be a student at Shepard High School. But the U.S. Navy veteran retired as a boat swain mate after serving five years that included two tours of duty in Iraq.

Rummery visited Shepard and told the student about his life as a sailor. The students were impressed with what Rummery told them. He also mentioned that his sister, Mary, is currently serving in Iraq. Social studies teacher Lauren Lamaster organized an effort in which each class could express their gratitude to Rummery for his service. The students made welcome home signs, a U.S. Navy scrapbooks, and other gifts.

The quote: “It started out with me saying that we could make him cards,” Lamaster said. “My students weren’t thrilled with just cards. They said they wanted to do something more.

Each class decided to take on a project which was completely designed and paid for by the students themselves. I was merely the facilitator.”

Thursday, May 24, 2018

The Reporter

WHATIZIT?

PALOS HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

After long delay, new public works facility to be built near Pleasure Lake

By Michael Gilbert

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Park post.

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

A number of readers correctly answered last week’s photo quiz.

Apparently, a lot of readers have driven by or have been inside the Belvedere Chateau, 8055 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Perhaps the clue, 103rd St. facility, was a help. The structure is a familiar sight driving down 103rd Street in Palos Hills, where banquets, conventions and weddings are held.

Readers who knew the answer were Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum and Palos Hills residents Roseanne Arnold, Bob Hartley and Donna Brehovsky. Tom McAvoy, the former Hickory Hills alderman, also knew it was the Belvidere Chateau.

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ACROSS 1. Color 4. English prince 10. When you’ll get there 11. Pivot 12. Actinium 14. Greek letter 15. Primordial matter 16. One of a Polynesian island 18. Most spacious 22. What you owe 23. Button-like ornament 24. Ancient city 26. Trauma center 27. CNN anchor Burnett 28. Enough (archaic) 30. Lebowski’s nickname “The __” 31. Printing speed measurement 34. Waterbirds 36. WWI airship 37. Sudden attack 39. Advice 40. Sacs where fungi develop 41. Where instinctive impulses are manifest 42. Schoolhouse implements 48. Brain parts 50. Borne by or suspended in a liquid 51. Of the desert 52. Starbucks size 53. Ancient Roman garment 54. In a way, set aflam 55. Samarium 56. Heavenly bodies 58. Water in the solid state 59. Exchanged 60. Int’l organization

DOWN 1. Regain 2. A colorless odorless gas used as fuel 3. Delicacies 4. Spanish be 5. Miami Heat great 6. More slick 7. Turn away 8. Made a second thrust 9. Where injured ballplayers end up 12. As quickly as can be done 13. Military disguise 17. __ and Dad 19. Mythological wind (Greek) 20. Slides without control 21. Principle or belief 25. Unusually large 29. Naturally occurring solid material 31. Backsides 32. Large orange-brown butterfl 33. Old Testament prophet 35. Women’s apartments in a Muslim palace 38. One who waters down 41. Made a visual representation of 43. Continent 44. Flat pieces of rock 45. Very long period of time 46. Radioactivity units 47. Fields of study 49. Distinctive, pleasant smell 56. The Constitution State (abbr.)

57. South Dakota

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One would have to excuse any Palos Hills residents who believed they were in a time warp while sitting in the council chambers last Thursday.

City officials May 17 invited representatives of Tria Architecture, Christopher B. Burke Engineering and construction management company Henry Bros. Co. to discuss blueprints for a new public works facility in Palos Hills.

The plans that were reviewed were actually created shortly after the millennium but other needs at that time prevented the city from breaking ground. A few years later the financial crisis hit and the project was placed on the back burner and remained there until this year.

“Now, the time is right,” Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett said of constructing a new public works facility. “We were hoping to start building back in 2003 but the funding just wasn’t there at that time. We think we can break ground come spring time [of 2019] and [the construction manager] is saying eight-to-10-months for the building, so it’s possible by October 2019.”

Bidding for the project is expected to occur this fall, Bennett said. The city anticipates the construction of the building will cost around $4.5 million with another $1 million-plus needed to cover fees for the construction manager, architect and engineer.

The city will take out a 20-year debt certificate of $5.6 million to cover the cost of the project, Bennett said.

The blueprints, which call for indoor space for all 55 public works vehicles, work space for public works employees, a conference room, lunch room and shower facility, have stood the test of the last 20 years, Bennett said.

“They are essentially the same plans we received almost 20 years ago except initially the plans also included a (new) police department station, which we are not doing,” he said.

Bennett explained the land earmarked for the police station will instead be used as a public works yard housing equipment as well as the city’s road salt supply.

Currently public works staff and equipment are spread throughout the city at four different locations.

The city pays $30,000 annually to lease space at Kuecher Farms to store select vehicles and equipment. Other property is stored at the city’s municipal golf course.

The public works commissioner operates out of city hall while the superintendent and the rest of the staff are located at the public works building, 9742 89th Ave. The existing public works building would remain and possibly house vehicles seized by the police, Bennett said. Public works commissioner Nick Oeffling said the building is structurally sound.

“It’s actually the most solid building in town,” Oeffling said.

“There are no roof leaks or problems with utilities. It’s a brick building and the most maintenance-free building in town.”

The new building would be housed on a 35-acre, L-shaped lot at 7800 W. 108th St. The location would be right next to Pleasure Lake and share a parking lot with the park, Bennett said.

Bennett praised the job public works does considering they operate out of four locations and many of their vehicles are stored outside.

He said the new building would only serve to complement the hard work they already put forth.

“This will absolutely make public works more efficient,” Bennett said. “They have to struggle to go back and forth with four different sites and now it would be all in one spot. All of our vehicles would be housed indoors and with the winters we have that will definitely extend their usage. We had to put heaters on some of the vehicles [before starting them up] because they are sitting outside.”

Ald. Marty Kleefisch serves the residents of the 1st Ward where the new building would be located.

He asked Bennett for assurance the lives of those residents would not be impacted by the project.

“The plan looks like a good one with the buffering, but I’m also concerned about the construction period and how it will impact the residents,” Kleefisch said.

Bennett told Kleefisch he has already spoken to the homeowners whose properties would be adjacent to the public works yard and they were “quite pleased” with the plans. The mayor added that he intends to speak with the nearby condominium owners in the com-

ing weeks, but he has not heard any complaints from residents.

“When we purchased this property, it was for this use,” Bennett said. “This isn’t something that just came out of the blue. This is

something that has been transparent to the public for 20 years.”

The city has owned the land for the project since the 1990s. A developer once approached Palos Hills officials with a plan to put

a 230-unit condominium development on the land, but residents strongly opposed and the city decided to purchase the land for the public works building, Bennett said.

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Rauner may be getting it ‘bass-ackwards’

Media bias against Trump harms country

L

ast week’s press conference announcing his latest amendatory veto was, without a doubt, the best press pop Gov. Bruce Rauner has had since he fired his top staff last July and brought in that Illinois Policy Institute crowd (which he also fired).

The governor developed an unexpected and dramatic message and then stayed relentlessly on-message during his press conference at an Illinois State Police facility that featured plenty of law enforcement types by his side. Not a word leaked out in advance, either.

The result: Newspaper headlines and TV news lead-ins essentially copied and pasted Rauner’s press release headline: “Gov. Rauner proposes death penalty for mass murderers and killers of law enforcement officers.”

The event demonstrated a level of skill not seen in the governor’s office in a good long Rich Miller while.

Also, the governor clearly has a new campaign issue. The strength of that issue could be seen in the lack of almost any immediate press releases from legislative Democrats criticizing Rauner’s announcement.

Abolition of the death penalty has been mostly a settled matter here, starting when Gov. George Ryan halted executions and then cleared out death row more than 15 years ago. But the public hasn’t lost its appetite for the blood of the guilty, so members generally kept their heads down.

What comes next is far more important than everybody eagerly chasing Gov. Rauner’s bright, shiny bouncing ball down a dead-end street. But first, a little bit of recent history.

The governor complained in late February that the General Assembly’s majority Democrats were not negotiating with either him or Republican legislators about criminal justice matters.

In March, the governor sent a letter to the four legislative leaders asking them to set aside the “weapons-focused legislative responses to violence,” and instead work with him to come up with better ideas. “Collaboration is our best hope of finding common sense solutions to gun violence,” Rauner wrote.

Rauner’s letter also asked the leaders to appoint members to a new task force. Senate President Cullerton penned a blistering response. Cullerton demanded the governor sign the bills sitting on his desk and help pass other bills in the legislative hopper before he’d even consider appointing anyone to yet another blueribbon panel. As the governor might say, Cullerton has always had a “weapons-focused legislative response to violence.”

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan complied, however, and state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) agreed to serve on the governor’s new task force, which he says has met twice a week since its inception.

“It seemed like we were making progress,” Ford told me, adding the task force members were receiving “great research from experts.”

Ford complained that Rauner’s amendatory veto was “contrary to the agreement made between members and the governor’s team,” but also said he believed the group could still “meet and continue to work on meaningful legislation.” Ford insisted that the governor’s amendatory veto shouldn’t have an impact on the group’s work.

But will it? The amendatory veto can easily be seen as a defensive shield against any gun control measures that arrive on his desk. Rauner vetoed the gun dealer licensing bill in March because he said (about 20 times) he wanted a “comprehensive” solution. He has now proposed his own comprehensive solution.

The governor is also constantly asked about specific gun issues, like school shootings. Last week, Rauner started pointing to his amendatory veto. He wants to allow schools to use highly restricted local infrastructure sales tax money to pay for guards and counselors.

The real question becomes what the governor will do if he receives a stand-alone bump-stock ban, or a bill requiring a 72hour waiting period to buy any gun, or a “gun violence restraining order” bill, or legislation to put more mental health workers in schools, or measures to counter interstate gun trafficking. All of those proposals and more were also in the governor’s sweepingly broad and likely unconstitutional amendatory veto.

Will Rauner accept half a loaf — or even a couple of slices — or will he go with his usual all-or-nothing approach by demanding a “comprehensive” solution and then wind up yet again with nothing except his rhetoric?

A cynic would say that the governor probably prefers no real legislative results. He can run on the death penalty reinstatement when and where it suits him and use those other proposals to help him pivot to the center.

Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley once said, “Good government is good politics.” But way too many politicians get that quote bassackwards. Make no mistake, last week was good politics for the governor, but good politics isn’t necessarily good government.

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

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Anxiety only increases with obsession over smart phones

By Kevin Lee I would call it a smart phone, but we get dumber using them. Ironically deemed smart phones lower kids’ attention spans, which contribute to inhibited intelligence, creativity, deep critical thought and fun.

Remember running into a pool at full speed on a slip and side, safe and painful fun sans smartphones.

The black monolith that is a smartphone ironically resembles the one in “2001: A Space Odyssey” is fortunately being challenged by “dumb phones,” phones that only text and call. (I don’t know about you, but I would need GPS or have to be consigned to being lost. Supposedly one of the models has this function.)

Since the creation and infiltration of the smartphone, kids are lonelier, teenage depression is higher, and students are 35 percent more susceptible to suicide than previous generations, according to some reports.

I type this up on the morning of yet another school shooting, this time at Santa Fe High School in Texas. So lonely kids are still killing other innocent kids and teachers. We’re now averaging one school shooting per week.

After being cordially invited to an education talk by “Multiple Intelligences” author Howard Gardner, I learned that college students and professors number one concern in college now is mental health.

You can’t punish a kid for plagiarism if they first kill themselves, and this must first be addressed before the grit of work-

ing hard can be developed.

Some researchers ask is the change in our students of all ages the smartphone?

It’s more complex than only the smartphone (which again ironically makes you dumber the more you use them), but you can bet your ass it has a lot to do with it.

Why? Why is the anxiety phone so harmful?

Researchers point out one of the most obvious issues being lost sleep. The light from the phone inhibits natural functioning of melatonin in the brain. Cyber bullying is an aforementioned issue, but what about curtailing one’s personality and broadcasting yourself and your opinions?

Isn’t one life hard enough? Why are so many of us going back down the rabbit hole of middle school and caring what others think about them again? Parents need to set a better example and go back to being cool and not caring what others think of them.

Can’t we teach our kids to not let the left hand know what the right hand is doing and care less what others think about us?

Unless your kid is helping one of the 65 million refugees, curing cancer, or making a top ten play on ESPN, I and others don’t want to hear about them. They’re not that special. However, maybe one day, they can be if their expectations and patience isn’t hindered by the device you’re putting into their hands.

Kevin Lee is a former Oak Lawn resident and a graduate of Richards High School.

No one should be surprised in North Korea backs out of nuclear disarmament talks

By Robert Romano For now, the date is set for June 12, when President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will meet for a summit in Singapore to discuss nuclear disarmament of Pyongyang.

The summit was set to follow the historic meeting last month between Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, where the two agreed in principle to finally end the Korean War after 68 years and to pursue denuclearization of the peninsula.

But now North Korea appears to be backing away, canceling planned talks with South Korea over routine military training exercises between the U.S. and South Korea.

According to the state-run media outlet, KCNA, “The United States will also have to undertake careful deliberations about the fate of the planned North Korea-U.S. summit in light of this provocative military ruckus jointly conducted with the South Korean authorities.”

This, after the resumption of military exercises had already been announced in mid-March by the U.S. and South Korea.

That was before any summit had even been agreed by the Trump administration.

There was no thought that a summit had been predicated on a cessation of such exercises.

The appearance, then, is that Kim is moving the goal posts. If North Korea had wanted military exercises to be suspended in exchange for a Trump-Kim meeting, the summit might never have been agreed to. It appears to be a bait-and-switch, an attempt to test Trump’s mettle and to see if concessions can be achieved prior to the summit.

None of this is surprising. This is North Korea we’re talking about. As it has moved in the direction of developing nuclear weapons, there have been numerous false starts to diplomacy where progress appeared imminent only to be dashed. In 2000, there were attempts to plan a meeting between Kim Jong-il and then-President Bill Clinton, but it all fell apart.

Throughout the 2000s, the six-party talks were engaged, but all the while, work on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program continued. In 2006, it conducted its first nuclear weapons test.

Most recently, in 2016 and 2017, North Korea has test-fired a number of ballistic missiles and detonated more nuclear weapons in a show of force. This led President Trump to warn that “fire and fury” would follow any attack by North Korea. Sanctions were intensified both from the U.S. and China.

But then there appeared to be a breakthrough this year with momentum mounting, first with the South and North Korean leaders meeting and then the Trump-Kim summit being agreed to.

Three hostages had just been released by North Korea in what appeared to be a show of good faith in preparation for the talks by newly minted Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. That was just on May 10.

Now Kim might be getting cold feet ahead of the summit and might want to get out of it. So what to do?

President Trump knows better than anyone that no deal is better than a bad deal.

As he wrote in his book, “The Art of the Deal,” “The worst thing you can possibly do in a deal is seem desperate to make it.

That makes the other guy smell blood, and then you’re dead.”

This is the same president who ended the Iran nuclear deal, who withdrew from the Paris climate accords, and who pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Trump has proven he is willing to walk away from the table. Throughout this process, the president has been cautious, warning he will terminate any arrangement with Kim if it does not look like a good deal that protects U.S. national security.

It is hard to foresee the U.S. giving an inch on the military front while North Korea has nuclear missiles pointed at the U.S. and her allies. After verifiable disarmament, matters could change in a deliberated manner to draw down forces from a war posture, but not prior to.

Despite last month’s meeting between North and South Korea, the war still has not been ended. Nuclear disarmament is the goal. Anything else is a bonus.

This appears to be an attempt to see if Trump is willing to agree to concessions in exchange for keeping the summit. Kim wants to see if the terms of an arrangement can be changed after the fact. That’s unacceptable and a poor show of trust.

President Trump must remember he doesn’t have to deal with Kim, and he should not hesitate to cancel the June summit if North Korea continues to issue sudden, public demands and preconditions for that which has already been agreed to.

A summit was agreed to, not any ending of military exercises. At the end of the day, if North Korea wants peace, if it wants denuclearization, it can have it, but it has to act like a credible partner first.

At the end of the day, it takes two to tango.

Robert Romano is the vice president of Public Policy at Americans for Limited Government.

ast year, newly elected President Donald Trump accused the administration of President Barack Obama, who was actively backing Trump’s failed rival Hillary Clinton’s election campaign, of “wiretapping” his campaign.

That was in March 2017, as the national mainstream news media began transforming from “reporting news” to “creating news.” Rather than report facts, the national news media converted from “news reporting” to “opinion reporting,” using its influence to embarrass the president and defend Clinton.

When Trump accused Obama of wiretapping his campaign, the media went berserk, accusing Trump of being “imbalanced” and suggesting that he should be impeached. Some media called Trump a liar, and they gave Clinton a platform to foment her “sore loser” mentality.

Last week, Trump again claimed that his campaign was “infiltrated” by an FBI informer and right away the media went berserk again, with CNN (the Crappy News Network) reporting that Trump was at it again, with a new “writetap hysteria” that they asserted was intended to “poison the environment” about Robert Mueller.

Mueller is the politically driven former FBI director who is now leading a witch hunt against Trump on unproven allegations that Trump “colluded” with the Russians to help him with the election. The Mueller “investigation” (witch hunt) has been going on now for one full year with no substance to its fake claims.

It seems no one in the news media or the FBI wants to do their jobs.

They would rather play politics to help sore loser Clinton vindicate her embarrassing defeat that came about of her own arrogance and entitlement.

Some of the media now reluctantly confirm there was an informant planted in the Trump campaign by the FBI. The New York Times asserts the FBI was probing Russian infiltration long before it became Mueller’s national obsession.

If the mainstream news media did its job reporting news rather than expressing their opinions in their news stories — there is a difference between “news” and “opinion” — we might have determined the truth a long time ago.

But the mainstream news media is no longer in the business of reporting the news. They prefer to create the news because it is about countering the downward trend in profits fueled by growing public dissatisfaction with the media’s lack of objectivity.

The bias in the media is a result of arrogance. The news media assumes you, the public, are an idiot.

You’re too stupid to understand issues, too ignorant to understand facts, and not worth respect. The news media wants to control you and make that conclusion for you, because they think that’s the only way they can force you to re-invest in their failing national industry.

We need a public discussion about this cancer that is destroying the role of the news media but the news media won’t allow it.

The facts are clear: An FBI that plants an informant inside a presidential election campaign is an FBI that would also wiretap that same presidential campaign. This a frightening assault on our democracy.

I know because when I was honorably discharged from the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, the FBI wiretapped and investigated me for the sole reason that I am a Palestinian Christian Arab, whose father is from Jerusalem and mother is from Bethlehem, where she prayed at the Church of the Nativity.

The FBI denied it for years, until, with the help of former Congressman Ed Derwinski, I forced them to release the 44-page FBI report that began asserting I was a suspected “terrorist” and concluded I was merely an American concerned with bettering my community. (None of the FBI agents who investigated me had served during the Vietnam War, by the way!)

And, you don’t think the FBI is capable of violating our rights?

Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Reach him at his personal website at www.

Hanania.com or email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

The Reporter

Arbor Day contest winners

McAuley teacher receives ‘Heart of Enrichment’ award

The Arbor Day Coloring Contest winners are congratulated by Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley and City Clerk Dee Catizone. Julie Kwak, Natalie Stopka and Nicole Liszka, members of the Hickory Hills Park District, also helped during the Arbor Day event. The winners who joined mayor and city clerk for a photo were Martyna Zawodni, St. Patricia School; Iris Alvarez, St. Patricia School; Gabriela Suarez, St. Patricia School; David Sobczak, Dorn School; Amilia Pikul, Dorn School; and Julia Tatarczuk, Dorn School.

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SOUTHWEST HALF MARATHON

Race organizers are delighted with positive response from community

By Dermot Connolly The 11th Annual Southwest Half Marathon and 10K held on May 6 might have been the best one ever, judging by the feedback from participants and organizers alike.

Several members of the core group of volunteers, led by co-founders Mel Diab and Jeff Prestinario, held a “wrap-up” meeting on Friday to discuss the event held on Route 83 through Palos Heights and Palos Park.

“I have heard nothing but good things about it from everyone who was there,” said Prestinario. “There were no problems at all. I think we can all give ourselves a pat on the back.

“I think we did a great service for the community, too.”

He noted that in the history of the race, the biggest problem they ever had was last year, when a company hired to supply road barricades forgot to drop them off the morning of the race. But even that was quickly corrected before anyone but the organizers ever became aware of it.

Both Prestinario and Diab singled out the chief sponsors of CNB Bank and Palos Health for special praise, as well as Mariano’s, which supplied in-kind donations of fruit, water and other refreshments for the race participants and the spectators.

“It is a great success every year,” said Diab, who owns the Running for Kicks shoe store

in Palos Heights. He estimated that 1,300 people participated in the two main races, the half marathon and 10K. Registration got off to a slow start early in the year, but the 1,300 mark is better than the 1,200 he said he was hoping for last month, “We’re the face of it,” said Diab, referring to himself and Prestinario. “But we couldn’t do it without our major sponsors, and all of the volunteers.”.

“People were pulling me left and right after the races, complimenting me on how they went,” said Diab. “I was told ‘these races are so professional’ quite a few times.”

This year’s half marathon was historic in that it was the first time a married couple took top honors in the half-marathon. Arturs Bareikis and his wife, Jane, were the fastest man and woman in the race. Even their young son, Armin, ran in the Kids’ Dash, along with more than 100 other children from 2 to 10 years old. Diab said that “Everyone in the family got a medal.”

The Kids’ Dash was added last year and is sure to be back again in 2019.

“I always try to add something to make it more attractive for the next year,” said Prestinario.

He pointed out that the 10k itself was added first, then the Run, Walk or Roll race, sponsored by South West Special Recreation

Association for people with disabilities. That has become a very popular part of the festivities over the years, Prestinario said.

Paula Marr, of South West Special Recreation Association, said state Rep. Fran Hurley (D35th) volunteered at the registration booth for that race, and promised to come back every year.

“She had a great time. She wanted to stay in the background and just mingle with the SWSRA clients and their families,” said Marr.

“She said they don’t get many opportunities to meet (elected officials), and she will work on getting help for programs like SWSRA when she goes back to Springfield.”

The organizers were concerned that there might not be enough volunteers this year, but Diab said even that worked out well.

Bob Grosshart, the chief organizer of the volunteers, said 119 people volunteered this year compared with 172 in 2017. But he said just about everyone who signed up actually came.

Bob Fabrizio, who was in charge of the volunteers on the day of the race, noted that not as many high school students signed up because it was a big prom weekend, and schools had other events going on as well.

“We had enough anyway,” said Diab.

“It might have worked out better because last year we might have had too many at the finish line, waiting to hand out medals and crowding the runners,” said Prestinario.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO RIDGE

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Compete in Oak Lawn’s ‘Got Talent’ auditions

Lily Splash Pad to open at Freedom Park

HICKORY HILLS

Park, 6246 S. Birmingham Ave. The splash pad will also be open from 11 a.m. to dusk Sunday, May 27. A concession stand is located nearby for food and refreshments. The fee is $2 for residents and $4 for non-residents.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

The Hickory Hills Park District will hold their Summer Krew Summer Camps, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8 at the Cynthia Neal Center, 8047 W. 91st Place, Hickory Hills.

Parent can sign their children up on days they can attend. The program is for children ages 5 to 12. The daily rate is $27 for residents and $32 for non-residents. Pack a lunch for the children for each day. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233.

The Oak Lawn Park District’s “Got Talent” auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 13 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Finalists will perform from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s “Party in the Park.” The winner will go on to perform at the evening fireworks show at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. The application deadline is Sunday, June 3. Applications are available at www. olparks.com and at all park district facilities.

Once a completed application is turned in, an audition time will be determined. Oak Lawn’s Got Talent is offered in cooperation with the Oak Lawn Arts Commission. For more information, call (708) 857-2420.

OAK LAWN

Celebrate Father’s Day at Oak Lawn pools

Hickory Hills Park District The Chicago Ridge Park District will open sponsors Summer Krew the Lily Pad Splash Park beginning from 11 a.m. to dusk Saturday, May 25 at Freedom Summer Camps

Teams can sign up to play in Whiffle Ball Tournament The Chicago Ridge Park District will host the Major League Whiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday, June 2 at Freedom Park, 6246 S. Birmingham Ave. The tournament is open to participants ages 18 and older. The fee is $50 per team.

Teams should arrive by 10:30 a.m. and will begin to play at 11 a.m. The games will be five innings long with no base runners and designated landing zones for base hits. Rule sheets are available. Teams must register in advance by Wednesday, May 30. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

Chicago Park District to host summer day camp The Chicago Park District will hold summer day camp sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday, June 11 through Aug. 3, at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave. The enrichment program will focus on ageappropriate activities and safety. Campers will learn new things while making friends.

Each week will feature a variety of activities planned around weekly themes. Activities include weekly field trips, recreational swimming, special events, crafts, and large group games. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900 or visit www. chicagoridgeparks.com.

Play camp to be held at Freedom Activity Center The Chicago Ridge Park District will hold a min-summer play camp for children ages 3 to 5 from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 5 through July 12, at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave. The cost is $100 for residents and $150 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900 or visit www.chicagoridgeparks. com.

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

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

Stony Creek to host Memorial Day Golf Scramble The Oak Lawn Park District will host the Stony Creek Golf Course’s Memorial Day Golf Scramble beginning with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start on Monday, May 28 at the course, 5850 W. 103rd St. The four-person scramble is open to all golfers who would like to have fun. The fee is $45 per player and includes green fee, cart fee, range balls, lunch and prizes. The entry deadline is Friday, May 25. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2433.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Lost in America’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1985 comedy “Lost in America” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 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) 5299028 or visit cineversegroupblogspot.com.

Free summer concerts, movies will be held at Village Green Free summer concerts and movies will be offered at the Village Green, 95th Street and 52nd Avenue, Oak Lawn, beginning in June.

The first concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 3, and the first movie will be screened on Friday, June 22. All six concerts begin at 7 p.m. Sundays, and all three movies will begin on Fridays at dusk. For a full listing of concerts and movies, check out the Summer 2018 Program Guide at www. olparks.com or call (708) 857-2200.

‘A Chorus Line’ to be held at Oak View Center Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre’s production of “A Chorus Line,” which will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., The productions will be held on Friday, June 1; Saturday, June 2; Friday, June 8; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9. It will also run on at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3 and Sunday, June 10. Tickets are $23 for adults and $22 for children ages 12 and under, and seniors 60 and over. Tickets are available at the Oak View Center by calling (708) 857-2200 or online at www.showtix4u.com.

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The Oak Lawn Park District will sponsor celebrations for Father’s Day by visiting Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave., or Centennial Aquatics Center, 9401 S. Nashville Ave., on Sunday, June 17. Dads will receive free admission at these local pools with a paying child. Giveaways and raffles will also be available. For a listing of pool time and fees, visit www.olparks.com or call (708) 857-2225.

PALOS HILLS

Palos Hills Recreation Dept. offers summer camp The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be offering summer camp beginning Monday, June 4 at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Full-day and half-day options for kids ages 5 to 11, and teen camp for kids ages 12 to 15 are available. The department is also offering before care from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and after care from 4 to 6 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling the Palos Hills Community Center, (708) 430-4500.

WORTH

Summer day camps will be held at Terrace Centre The Worth Park District will offer summer day camp activities beginning next month at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Various day camps will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11 through Aug. 17. Activities will include field trips, pool days, craft sessions and games.

More information can be obtained by calling the Worth Park District, (708) 448-7080, or visit www.worthparkdistrict.org.

New membership directory will be offered at St. Mark The new membership directory for St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth, will be ready for publishing in August.

Anyone interested in placing a business advertisement or personnel message in support of the new directory should call Dick Garfield at (800) 544-6903, ext. 112, or email to dgarfield@cathedraldirectories.com. A current ad or business card could be used, or help in making up a new ad.

A teacher from Mother McAu- they serve.

“I am constantly amazed at the ley High School is a recipient of the “Heart of Enrichment” award quality and passion of our teachfrom the Archdiocese of Chicago. ers, leaders and staff members,” Julie Wogan McKee, who is also said Dr. Jim Rigg, superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archa 1993 graduate of Mothdiocese of Chicago. “Their er McAuley, received the outstanding dedication is a honor for music, physical big reason for the success education and performing of our schools. I am incredarts. The award recognizibly grateful for the talents, es school employees who dedication, and faith of our excel at providing instrucschool employees.” tion and activities in one McKee McKee was also the reor more enrichment areas.

McKee was one of 18 teachers, cipient of the National Catholic administrators and staff members Education Association (NCEA) from across 214 Catholic schools 2018 “Lead. Learn. Proclaim” who were selected as the 2018 Award during the organization’s Heart of the School Award win- annual Convention and Expo held ners. For many years the Arch- in Cincinnati. She was one of only diocese has honored its outstand- 26 teachers nationwide to receive ing Catholic school employees this honor. Julie and the other through the Heart of the School honorees were highlighted in the Awards, and 500 nominations NCEA magazine, “Momentum.”

Rebecca Finn, chair of the were received this year.

The winners, who represent McAuley PE Music and Theater Catholic elementary and high department, nominated McKee for schools across the two-county the NCEA award.

“Julie is the director of our allarchdiocese, were selected based on their outstanding contributions school musical and spring drama,” to the schools and the students Finn said.

DEATH NOTICES Michael Enk Michael D. Enk, 67, a Palos Hills resident, died May 15 at Palos Hospital.

Mr. Enk was a longtime member of Local 701 Automobile Mechanic’s Union and retired employee of Mike Haggerty Buick-GMC. He was a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve and served on USS Nereus AS17 at San Diego. He was a former member of the Hometown Police Department, Oak Lawn Hog Chapter, Warrior Watch Riders, Patriot Guard Riders, and longtime motorcycle rider instructor for University of Illinois-Champaign. Mr. Enk was also a past board member of the Frankfort Gun Club and active member of the Palos Gun Club. He was a volunteer member of the Palos Hills Emergency Management Agency.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Jacqueline (nee Kina); many nieces and nephews; and many cousins.

Services were Saturday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Mary Flaws Mary J. Flaws (nee Becerra), 73, a Palos Heights resident, died May 15 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale.

Mrs. Flaws was employed as a secretary.

Survivors include daughters, Jo Anne Zak and Christina Godfrey; son, Adam Flaws; daughter, Mary Louise Filip; sisters, Margo Buss, Maria Lyons and Consuelo Friedman; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial visitation was held Sunday at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. A memorial service was that day at the funeral home.

Charles Riedlinger Charles E. Riedlinger, 85, an Orland Park resident, died May 16 at Palos Hospital.

Mr. Riedlinger, a U.S. Navy veteran in the Korean War, was employed with General Motors for 35 years.

Survivors include daughters, Jackie Kern and Karen McCarthy; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Tuesday from Colonial Chapel to St. Mary Church.

Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

COMINGS & GOINGS

Consider a 529 plan to assist with college savings

New spa opens in Orland Park

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hen Kathy Henderschott retired, she wasn’t ready to stop working.

So, in 2013, she opened her first Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. She liked it so much she opened locations No. 2 and 3.

Her husband, Mike, waited a few years before he retired, but in 2016 he joined her in the spa business.

Bob This week they opened No. 4 at 14225 S. 95th Bong spa Avenue in Orland Crossing mall in Orland Park, next door to Smallcakes bakery. It’s their first location in the south suburbs. The first three locations are in Geneva, Wheaton and Naperville.

The Orland location has nine treatment rooms that offer a variety of massage services including Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue, oncology, sports and Himalayan salt massages. The spa also offers nine different kinds of facials.

“There’s been a lot of interest in our spa,” said Mike Henderschott. “People seem excited that we’re coming to Orland Park.”

“What sets us apart is our great customer service and our staff of licensed therapists,” he said. “Our spa is more intimate and comfortable.”

Henderschott said “it’s been a lot of fun since” joining his wife.

Hand & Stone takes walk-ins, but Henderschott said most of their clients make appointments.

“I’d say 90 percent of our clients are by appointment,” he said.

The spa is membership based with memberships costing $59.95 per month for either massages or facials.

Hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call (708) 7453545 or visit their Facebook page at Hand & Stone in Orland Park.

Furniture store closes Mr. G’s Furniture, which once had

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa opened this week in Orland Park.

stores in Chicago Ridge and Tinley Park, is no more — for now.

The Chicago Ridge location closed several years ago and the Tinley location at 17500 S. Harlem Ave. closed earlier this month.

A store manager would not say why the store was closing but did say that the owners were looking to open in a new location.

She said the store would keep customers notified about a new location on their Facebook page.

Lucky Slot Lounge opens in Willow Springs Lucky Slot Lounge video gaming café opened this week in Willow Springs.

The upscale lounge at 8695 S. Archer Ave. has five machines and a selection of beers and wines. It held its ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday evening with Mayor John Carpino doing the honors.

The lounge is owned by Kamal Dutt.

Ashley opens in Orland An Ashley Homestore is now open in the former HH Gregg location at Orland Park Place Mall in Orland Park.

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The 36,500-square-foot store is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Jewel holds grand reopenings Jewel Food Stores held a grand reopening on May 10 for the remodeled store at 171st Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park.

A reopening ceremony is scheduled for 8 to 9 a.m. today (Thursday, May 24) for the Oak Forest store at 5616 W. 159th St..

Fifth Third buys MB Financial Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank has announced that it will acquire Chicagobased MB Financial in a $4.7 billion deal that will catapult the bank into the top ranks of Chicago-area banks.

Fifth Third said it expected about 20 percent of the combined companies’ branches to close. That means close to 50 branches will shutter, which will also mean layoffs. The deal is expected to close later this year.

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

Oak Lawn High School English teachers take part in creativity conference Oak Lawn Community High School English teachers Jenn Jepsen and Amy Perras were recently selected to present at the 2018 Celebrating Language Arts Institute Day at Wheaton North High School.

The event took place last month. Over 500 teachers were in attendance. This year’s theme was “Inspiring Creativity.“ Jepsen, English 2 and Creative Writing teacher, presented Elevating Vocabulary

Through Imagery. Jepsen shared lessons that engage the five senses and develop vocabulary through mentor texts, music prompts, video clips, art, journaling and style imitation.

Teachers in her sessions engaged in some of the lessons and were impressed with the student samples Jenn provided from Spartan Creative Writing students.

Perras, English 1 and Speech teacher, presented “Lost Your Creativity? Find Your

Mojo.” Perras’ presentation was designed to increase the love of writing by drawing out voice, which increases confidence for any writing situation. Teachers engaged in some of Perras’ writing tasks to deepen their own understanding and appreciation of developing voice. Some mini writing activities included: kernel essays, sentence imitation, journaling with specific word choice and target audience, mentor texts, picture prompts.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office.

The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Chicago Ridge Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Halim Mohamad Abdel, 10602 Moody Ave, $175,000.00; Wells Fargo Bk to Wyszomirski Marek, 10341 Barnard Dr, $128,500.00; Altayeh Abdullah to Brindl Sharon, 9829 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #15, $102,000.00; Conway Joanna M to Knighten Vanika, 10649 S Oak Park Ave, $190,000.00.

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ay 29 (5/29) is National 529 College Savings Plan Day. If you are not familiar with 529 plans, you are not alone – although these plans have been around since 1996, many people are still unaware of their existence.

And that’s unfortunate, because a 529 savings plan can be a valuable tool for anyone wanting to help a child, grandchild, friend or other family member save for education.

Here are some of the key benefits of a 529 plan: • Potential tax advantages: A 529 plan’s earnings are not subject to federal income taxes, as long as withdrawals are used for qualified education expenses of the designated Scott beneficiary, such as your child or grandchild.

Johnson (You will be subject to ordinary income taxes, plus a 10 percent federal penalty, on the earnings portion of withdrawals not used for qualified education expenses.)

• High contribution limits: Contribution limits are generally quite high for most states’ 529 plans. However, you could possibly incur gift tax consequences if your contributions, plus any other gifts, to a particular beneficiary exceed $15,000 during a single year.

• Ability to switch beneficiaries: As the old song goes, “the future is not ours to see.” You might name a particular child or grandchild as a beneficiary of a 529 plan, only to see him or her decide not to go to college after all – but as the owner of the plan, you generally may be able to switch beneficiaries whenever you like, right up to the point when you start taking withdrawals. (However, to make this switch non-taxable and penalty free, you must designate a new beneficiary who is a member of the same family as the original beneficiary.)

• Freedom to invest in any state’s plan: You can invest in the 529 plan offered by any state, regardless of where you live.

But if you invest in your own state’s plan, you might receive some type of state tax benefit, such as a deduction or credit. Additional benefits may also be available.

• Flexibility in changing investments: You can switch investment options in your 529 plan up to twice a year. Or, if you’d rather take a more hands-off approach, you could select an automatic age-based option that starts out with a heavier emphasis on growth-oriented investments and shifts toward less risky, fixed-income vehicles as the beneficiary approaches college age.

While a 529 plan clearly offers some benefits, it also raises some issues of which you should be aware. For example, when colleges compute financial aid packages, they may count assets in a 529 plan as parental assets, assuming the parents are the plan owners. To clarify the impact of 529 plans on potential financial aid awards, you might want to consult with a college’s financial aid officer.

One final note: In previous years, 529 plans were limited to eligible colleges, universities and trade schools, but starting in 2018, you can also use up to $10,000 per year, per beneficiary, from a 529 plan to pay for tuition expenses at public, private or religious elementary and secondary schools.

Education is a great investment in a child’s future. And to make that education more affordable, you might want to make your own investment in a 529 plan.

Rehab Sub-1, 9539 S Central Park Ave, $121,000.00; First Midwest Bk Tr to Biszewski Mark C, 9335 S Ridgeway Ave, $240,000.00; Okoye Kaidi to A&S Inv Prop Llc, 9321 S Richmond Ave, $76,000.00; OGrady George L Tr to Dombro Laura P, 9210 S Lawndale Ave, $216,000.00.

Hickory Hills Abdallah Mona to Qarajeh Ahmad B, 9342 S 87th Ave, $225,000.00; Abdallah Nawal Khatib Tr to Qarajeh Ahmad B, 9342 S 87th Ave, $22,500.00; Lynn Cynthia Tr to Steczko Edyta, 7935 W 90th St, Unit #79352A, $148,000.00.

Oak Lawn Lietuvninkas Vytenis Adm to Escobar Karen, 4135 93rd Pl, Unit

#41352W, $123,000.00; Lakie Richard A Tr to Voitsekhovskyi Roman, 10401 Menard Ave, Unit #1114, $100,000.00; Ali Nabil to Torres Maricela, 8905 S Major Ave, $160,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Martinez Leonardo R, 9600 Southwest Hwy, $280,000.00; Musa Holding Grp Llc to Marin Luis, 9740 S Keeler Ave, $255,000.00; Svientek Lawrence to Miliauskas Albert, 9527 54th Ave, Unit #1A, $121,000.00; Riggs John to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 9720 S Kolmar Ave, $183,500.00; Bokenkamp Angelia E Tr to Muthana Omar, 10700 S Washington Ave, Unit #10700103, $160,000.00; Casper Brian to Laisva Corp, 10936 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #109361C, $55,000.00;

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 127-1/2, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO SELL $326,000 WORKING CASH FUND BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that School District Number 127-1/2, Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 12th day of June, 2018, at 6:30 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held at the Finley Junior High School Building, 10835 South Lombard Avenue, Chicago Ridge, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds in the amount of $326,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District.

By order of the Board of Education of School District Number 127-1/2, Cook County, Illinois.

LEGAL NOTICE WATERS EDGE ESTATES 7240 W. 107th Street Worth, IL 60482 708-671-1540 NOTICE OF REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL THE FOLLOWING ABANDON MANUFACTURED HOME WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE AND DISPOSED OF ON OR AFTER MAY 25, 2018 UNLESS THE Notice to publisher: Please be certain that this notice appears above the name of the Secretary.

OWNER CONTACTS SOUTHWEST ESTATES

LAST KNOW OWNER Dennis Doyle 7240 W. 107th Street, Site #45 WORTH, IL 60482

Palos Hills Estrada Wendy to Ramirez Michael L, 10105 S 86th Ct, $335,000.00; Mohn Herbert K Tr to Gatz Margaret M, 9912 S 82nd Ave, $269,000.00; Gloude Dolores J to Goodman Charles J, 11139 S Kean Ave, Unit #1139D16, $134,000.00.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is Hereby Given that on 7-14-18, a sale will be held at Joe’s Car Care at 5931 ½ W. North Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60639, 773-6376706, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within Thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Notice is Hereby Given that on 7-14-18, a sale will be held at 4 Star Auto Body & Repair at 8131 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Il. 60007, 847-674-8837, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within Thirty days of the publication of this notice.

CHIQUITA M. ALSTON, CHIQUITA ALSTON & WANDA YORK

FERNANI M. FERNANDEZ

DATED the 8th day of May, 2018.

Elaine Davenport Secretary, Board of Education, School District Number 127-1/2, Cook County, Illinois

Sommerville Susan J to West George, 9107 Sproat Ave, $265,000.00; Bank New York Mellon to Tdt Llc, 4109 100th St, $154,000.00; West George C to Chesna Andrew, 9137 54th Ave, $151,000.00; Baranowsky Ronald J to Papesh Deanna, 9637 S Kenton Ave, $300,000.00; Suchecki Pawel Gregorz to Remezas Brendon P, 9119 Menard Ave, $248,500.00.

Marrs-Meyer Auxiliary to pass out poppies in honor of veterans Volunteers from the MarrsMeyer American Legion Post 991 Auxiliary will be recognizing the efforts of U.S. veterans from the past and present by passing out poppies for Poppy Day at intersections throughout Worth today (Thursday, May 24).

These members will wear a red memorial poppy as a sign of their appreciation of U.S. veterans this Memorial Day weekend.

The American Legion Auxiliary memorial poppy is a symbol of the price of war and the sacrifice of millions, according to the Marrs-Meyer Auxiliary members. The 900,000 members of the American Legion Auxiliary, the world’s largest patriotic service organization of women, are asking every American citizen to wear a poppy on the observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, in addition to the entire preceding weekend.

“Wear it in honor of the millions of Americans who have willingly served our nation, all too many of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Bethanne Lode, who serves as the

Poppy Day chairman for the Marrs-Meyer Auxiliary. “This entire Memorial Day weekend will pay an honored tribute to all veterans, especially those who are currently serving in the War on Terror.”

The poppy also honors the hospitalized and disabled veterans who hand assemble the small red flowers as a rehabilitation project each year. The poppy continues to provide a financial and therapeutic benefit to those veterans who construct them, as well as benefiting thousands of other veterans and their families by the revenues collected from poppy distributions.

Lode added.

In the battlefields of France during World War I, poppies grew wild amid the ravages of war. The overturned soils of battle enabled the poppy seeds to be covered, allowing them to flourish and forever serve as a reminder of the bloodshed of war.

Auxiliary members ask that residents donate on Poppy Day and to wear a red memorial poppy this Memorial Day weekend.

Mortgage Rates Mortgage Rates Around the Area Around the Area

2014 HYUNDAI

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1J8HR78316C243266 Lien Amount: $4,156.45

Lien Amount: $64,000.00

RATES 4.625 4.250 4.375

United Trust Bank (as of May 21)

LEGAL NOTICE

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2014 DODGE

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RATES 4.50 4.25 3.875

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHCAGO RIDGE View images of artist Diego Velasquez

A variety of images of esteemed artists will be showcased during “Mastery, Mystery and Majesty” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Author Dawn Patitucci, who wrote “The Queen’s Prophet,” will provide a retrospective on Diego Velasquez, a preeminent painter of the Spanish Golden Age. His works focus on humble tavern scenes, royal portraits and his masterpiece, “Las Meninas.”

The presentation will transport viewers to 17th century Spain.

Patrons will be able to view one of the finest images in the Western canon by one of the most esteemed artists in history. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Chair yoga session A chair yoga session will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Patrons can practice yoga while seated in a chair. The focus will be on simple movements designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body. To sign up for the free program by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

EVERGREEN PARK Discuss U.S. astronauts’ trip to moon

A program on the story of Apollo 8 and the astronauts who made man’s first journey to the moon will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, June 4 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. This event will explore the book “Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon” from author Robert Kurson. The program will discuss aspects of the book about three brave astronauts who took one of the most dangerous space flights. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

Garden Club of Evergreen Park to hold plant sale The Garden Club of Evergreen Park will hold a plant sale from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Happy gardeners will find perennials, unique potted arrangements and handmade cards as gardening advice will be provided at the annual plant sale fundraiser.

Visitors can take a chance on garden- and nature-themed drawings.

Proceeds benefit the Garden Club of Evergreen Park and the Evergreen Park Library Foundation.

OAK LAWN

Summer book releases discussed The Anderson’s Bookshop booktalker and fiction staff will discuss upcoming summer releases at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, May 24) at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Visitors will learn about new books from favorite authors and debut authors. Guests will join waiting lists for the books. More information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Book sale donations requested at library Patrons can donate gently-used books, magazines, CDs and videos for the ongoing book sale at the Oak Lawn Library.

The book sale donations are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept “Readers Digest Condensed Books,” encyclopedias and older text books.

The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the customer services desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents, and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programs and purchases beyond the regular budget.

Library staff will read at Farmers Market Residents who visit the Farmer’s Market on the Village Green, Cook Avenue and Dumke Drive, can also stop to visit staff from the Oak Lawn Library who will read favorite stories from 11 to 11:20 a.m. Wednesdays, June 13 to Aug. 8.

Staff also will be on hand to answer questions and talk about

library programs and services.

Some treats will be provided to visitors. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Applicants sought for library’s Teen Advisory Board High school students are invited to complete an application to become a member of the Teen Advisory Board to plan programs and share ideas to make the Oak Lawn Library, 94278 S. Raymond Ave., a better place.

Teens are invited to complete an application to become a Teen Advisory Board by Aug. 15. Teens from classes of 2019 through 2022 will meet once a month and will select one service project to work on throughout the year and receive service hours for school. Selected members for the 2018-19 school year will be notified by Sept.1.

Apply online at bit.ly/olplyaTAB. For more information about this, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.

Geocaching competition returns to library Geocaching competition will return from Monday, June 4 to Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Oak Lawn Library. Kids can stop by the youth services desk for geocache validation and to pick up a scorecard. They can use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous area libraries. Participants can pick up a clue card at one of the participating libraries that will earn a ticket for a $25 gift card. More information can be obtained at www.atlasgeocache. weebly.com. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Patrons can make mini desk aquariums Patrons can design and decorate their own stylish mini aquarium that could be placed on a desk.

Sessions will be held at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills.

Participants will be allowed to bring home their own pet fish.

All supplies are included. The sessions are for adults only. Registration is limited to 20. Due to high demand, two sessions are being offered. Patrons are limited to registering for only one session. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Children can take part in STEM session The next tinkering with technology session is being held for kids for children in the second through fifth grade will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31 at the Green Hills Library. Participants will have fun taking part in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) experiment and lesson. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Fact and Fiction Book Group to gather The Fact and Fiction Book Group Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31 at the Green Hills Library. Club members will discuss the book “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk for GHLPD cardholders.

Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Learn to sell on eBay Patrons can learn to sell on eBay in a session to be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 4 at the Green Hills Library. The class will be taught by Jack Waddick, an eBay University instructor. The event is for adults only. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary. org.

Caregivers can learn latest styles for kids A hair styling workshop will be offered for caregivers to learn ways to style their children’s hair at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 at the Green Hills Library. A professional cosmetologist will teach caregivers on the latest hairstyles they can do themselves for their kids. Registration is limited to 20 children. Children of all ages and caregivers are welcome. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary. org.

Kids can learn latest hip-hop dance lessons A hip-hop dance class will be offered for youths ages 10 to 17 at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Green Hills Library.

Participants can learn the latest hip-hop dance moves from professionals. Registration is limited to 40. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

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AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL 2018 GRADUATES Due to a press error, the graduation list of Stagg High School did not appear in the May 10 edition. The names of the graduation class are listed below.

Zeead M. Abdalquy Renah O. Abdel Needah R. Abdelrahim Fahmi A. Abdulhafeez Abas N. Abdulla Deya Mazen Abdulrahman Joseph Abraham Michael F. Abraham Malik Abubakier Yasmeen Abuhayyeh Zachary A. Abu-Issa Hani A. Abusamen Deena A. Abushanab Maria F. Aguinaga Mariah A. Aguirre Ibrahim Ahmed Mohammad Ahmed Rashid Y. Al-Bitar Matthew P. Aleck Ayah Ali Al-Goare Mohammad N. Alharsha Bayan A. Al-Hennawi Marah Alhusen Alawad Asceal Ali Nida Ali Samira M. Ali Demetra D. Alikakos Baraa R. Alkhani Ahmed R. Alkhatib Hala Allen Abdrhman A. Al-Mallah Lujain Almbaidin Nancy D. Alonso Victoria E. Alonso Faisal F. Al-Qawasmi Farah M. Al-Ramahi Dia Alsabah Abdelqawi M. Alsalahi Zainab Kareem Ali Alshaheen Mineh R. Alsuradi Nader Alwawi Yasmin H. Alyafai Kendah Alzalam Ahmed Alzoubi Edmir B. Amedoski Eman R. Amer Enas Ali Amer Nacer E. Amrouch Ryan C. Anderson Leonidas J. Angelos Mohammad Aqeel Emaly Araiza Ricardo R. Araiza Michelle K. Armon Mahmoud Asy Nijma Walid Atiq Shada N. Atwa Mahmoud R. Awadallah Hamza Ayyoub Teresa M. Bader Mira O. Bahena Yasmine Bal Mostafa A. Balbaa Dawid Baldyga Brittany T. Banks Nadine S. Barakat Urte Barauskas Adriana A. Barban Dania K. Barham Kate E. Barry Sania Basharat Precious K. Bauer Abdelrahman A. Bayoumi Elizabeth Beakley Marissa C. Bedolla Josiah J. Benford Yahmosheah Bentzedek Bradley D. Beranek Ignotas Bespalovas John G. Bibbiano Mateusz Bielanski Patrick C. Biernack Sarah K. Biety Joshua Blim Jacob R. Bogner Damian J. Borkowski Isabella Kehoe Borzeka Ginni Bouck Jessica Annmarie Bowden Xavier C. Brudz Kamila Bula Quincy D. Burns Rebecca Busch Justin M. Canchola James Cantorna Caitlin J. Cantu Bella M. Caputo Alexandria A. Carey Rhianna J. Carlson Anastasia F. Carlstrom Christy M. Caruso Joseph W. Casey-Krapf Hudda H. Chaudary Sarah A. Chipman Joanna Magdalena Chodorowicz Anna R. Christensen Jenna J. Cianci Adrian P. Ciezobka Thomas J. Ciezobka John G. Cleveland Dayshawn P. Cole Zane Cook Breanna L. Cousins Lauren M. Cowe Samantha M. Curtin Johann Lorenz E. Cuta Catherine C. Czernik Nicholas R. Czerwinski Mazen Dahbour Ali N. Darwish Danielle Daujatas Amanda R. Davenport Jessica G. De Lira

Ryan DeGonia Selma Demir Olivia M. Di Figlio Stephanie Diaz George Dimitrakis Anna M. Djikas Daniel Dlugosz Brianna M. Dobbin John P. Doherty Mica G. Domingo Jessica C. Dominguez Kelsey R. Donovan Jemina Rhoa Doon Nora I. Dresden Matthew M. Dudzinski Madeline C. Duffner Lauren M. Dytrych Jakub Dziadzio Matthew M. Ebeling Nicholas P. Ebeling Jacob C. Eilert Abtassam O. Eissa Mohamed S. Eldably Abdallah Jamel Eljebawe Ali S. Elmosa Ashlee M. Eminger Ellie J. Engel Maya Haydar Ensheiwat Erika M. Escobedo Merian S. Esparza Abigail K. Fasullo Elizabeth D. Ferguson Lily Fernandez Michal K. Fidowicz Natalia M. Fidowicz Elaina M. Fiolek Andrea N. FitzPatrick Peter J. Fitzpatrick Conan P. Flanagan Dinah A. Foley Kristen L. Fontana Alyssa R. Fornof Jenah M. Fox Audrey G. Galassi Ardelle M. Garcia Jasmine Garcia Sean Garcia Hannah J. Gazdziak Sarah Gehle Lilian M. Georgiou Hannah E. Germann Ahmed M. Gharib Laila A. Ghosein Ethan A. Gioia Lauren R. Glaza Brock L. Glover-Caraballo Anthony M. Gogola Genale A. Gomez Anna M. Gonzalez Madilynn A. Gonzalez Luke J. Goral Jazmonai D. Gordon Sylvia J. Gorowski Madison P. Goulooze Lindsey K. Grabowski Caitlyn M. Graczyk Ean M. Graff Braden W. Grage Timothy Griffin Katarzyna Gruszka Daniel Gruzewski Claudia M. Grzeszczuk Karolina M. Gut Ricardo A. Guthrie Celeste Guzman Jennifer Guzman Nathan W. Haefelin Mohamed A. Hagagi Trevor W. Hale Jai A. Hale-Bonaparte Hanna K. Halim Malak K. Halim Jared J. Halley Aseel H. Halloub Ayea A. Hamad Dana M. Hamadeh Haneen A. Hamdan Mohammad H. Hamed Patrick T. Hamel Laila A. Hammad Natalia V. Hampel Rebecca J. Hansen Halley V. Harb Mariah A. Harris Issah N. Hasan Mohammed Hassan Britney L. Hawkins Evan Hazelwood Douglas S. Heidegger Olivia M. Heimberg Julia V. Heldak Madelyn K. Helson Isabelle A. Henderson Miguel A. Hernandez Oscar G. Hernandez Yennifer H. Hernandez Esraa S. Herzallah Ayad Y. Hijazi Stephanie N. Ho Justin A. Hobart Inga E. Hokens Alejandro M. Hucker Amin H. Hussein Hussein S. Hussein Salma M. Hussein Chase J. Huston Haley A. Hynes Othman M. Ibrahim Duiha M. Ihmoud Rama E. Izar Hannah L. Jabaay Sarah W. Jaber Yakeen Ismail Jaber

Andrew N. Jackiw Brittany A. Jacobs Anthony D. Jaconetty Joseph C. Jaconetty Greta Jagelaite George P. Jahnke III Magdalena J. Janas Daniel Janicki Nicola Jarosz Grace K. Javaras Michael A. Jennings Cassidy L. Jewula Rafal P. Jezierski Summer B. Jodeh Kenyon K. Johnson Lauren A. Johnson Wisam K. Kamel Kamil Kapral Heyam Y. Karim Seema J. Kashour Natalia A. Kasprzyk Michael J. Kaunas Kassandra H. Kawka Jason M. Kazin Areeha Khalid Azan U. Khan Janah W. Khatib Sarah Khudeira Sean Y. Kim Demetrios A. Kladis Michelle A. Klejka Kasey L. Klimas Brian C. Knights James E. Kodatt Argyroula Kohilas Mihalena Kohilas Anna Kois David Kolach Madison M. Kollereb Zachary E. Kolman Arnold Konopa Sotirios Korakis Ryszard A. Korolewicz Angelina Kosmas Erini Kosmas Karolina Kovalskis Przemyslaw Z. Kowalski Patryk Kozak Veronica Kozub Raslan J. Krajah Simona Krettova Karly A. Krown Angelika Kudasik John A. Kuduk Christopher C. Kulps Nandini P. Kumar Lukasz J. Kwak Alexander A. Labudzki Alexander Lacniak Sydney T. Laird Matthew R. Lalas Julian A. Lara Carla A. Leclercq Sarah J. Lencki Meghan K. Lennon Arnas Liesis Alfredo E. Linares Aseal M. Liqa Kristen M. Liva Lauren M. Liva Karolina W. Lizak Alexandra Lomeli Christian Lopez Josiah G. Lopez Anais R. Lorden Patrick Lorenc David D. Lorenz William J. Lovell Ryan P. Lovrich Adrian D. Lungu Gabrielle Lynch Joseph S. Maciata Samuel M. Maddamma Kyle T. Madura Amal A. Mahamed Ali O. Mahmoud John E. Mahoney Gabriella B. Majdandzic Bassam K. Mana James A. Mannette Andrea Marino Mark D. Marino Tyler A. Marks Karina Marquez Thomas J. Marsh Hailie Martin Dante L. Martinez Logan M. Maske Amir M. Matarieh Eric D. Mattson Haya N. Mbayed James J. McCallion Jr. Ginny R. McEwing Trinity N. Mcgee James E. McIntyre Jesse R. McMahon Rafael Medina Leilani Melara Austin Melendez Joshua G. Melocoton Tracy Mercado Cole B. Michel Ewelina Milewski Levi L. Miller Michael Miller Abigail R. Minervini Diamond T. Mitchell Ginger M. Moe Abdallah I. Mohammad Afrah O. Mohammed Hasan W. Mohammed Elizabeth C. Mohda Abdulrahman M. Mohsin

Liv Montesdeoca Julia L. Morales Morgan E. Moran Sara A. Morano Maksymilian Morawski David A. Morris Mousa M. Mousa Joanna M. Mrozek Komal Mulk Seamus Murnin Allyson T. Mussallem Alaa B. Nakhlah Nora F. Nakira Megan S. Nanoz Jamison A. Nash Kyle R. Neputy Victor Nieto Melanie L. Novak Caroline M. Nowak Victoria C. Nowak Jacob Nowobilski Ruben Noyola Jillian L. O’Connell Mohamad Odeh Lauren M. Oh Patryk Oleskiewicz Elvis Ortiz Jordan M. Owens Noah D. Pacult Grzegorz J. Pacyga Stephenie Padilla Zachary T. Padilla Peter Panagiotopoulos Jessica Pantoja Georgia Pappas Joshua P. Pappas Emma G. Paris Elizabeth A. Paroubek Eric Partida Riya D. Patel Michelle L. Pavlica Alicja M. Pawlikowska Mauricio Perez Maja Persa Michael P. Persa Brad M. Petersen Jane A. Peterson Martin I. Petrov Valerie A. Pieri Weronika B. Pietraszek Derek J. Pietrowski Alexis E. Pinto Olivia Piotrowski Mateusz J. Pogorzelski Cynthia Ponce Joseph W. Potempa Prentise E. Powell Preslee M. Powell Rene L. Powlick John J. Pratus Daniel R. Prochaska Anita K. Ptas Matthew P. Pudzisz Fakhriyakhon D. Pulatova Julia M. Pysk Luis A. Quiroz Hanin Rabee Conner J. Rachowicz Peter R. Radev Safwan R. Rahman Nisreen Ramadan May E. Ramahi Monica Rapciak Joseph A. Rattigan Ayoub A. Razick Sahera N. Razick Katelyn Reilly Wyatt T. Renfree Daniel P. Rentauskas Isabel Resendiz Richard R. Rietjens Asia Rios Wilson A. Riskus Amber M. Rispin Jacob T. Rispin Izreon Rivera Isabel M. Rocha Patrick Roczkowski Daniella Rodriguez Eric Rodriguez Karina Rodriguez Pedro I. Rodriguez Madalyn Roe Olivia T. Rogers Zachary M. Romain Gabriella Romero Gabriella Romero-Ayala Abdulazeez A. Romman Cassandra M. Rosillo Anthony M. Ross Megan C. Rudish Martin A. Ruiz Valeria M. Ruiz Andrew C. Rukujzo Courtney A. Ryan Jaime M. Ryan Michael P. Ryan Savannah Rybka Ilona Rycyk Usman M. Sabir Elizabeth M. Sacha Ali S. Saeed Muhammad U. Saeed Deyasha S. Sago Manal N. Said Subin Saju Mohammad M. Salamah Mariam S. Salameh Jose Luis U. Salazar Marco A. Salazar Abdulla K. Saleh Bajash Saleh Yousef Ali Salem

Zaid A. Salem Jailyn D. Sales Kareem W. Samhan Ashley N. Sanchez Nicolas Santos Brandon Sapho Kotryna Saprunova Ava R. Saraz Sydney E. Saunders Karli D. Schmitt Val E. Schmitt Ruben Serna Sarah M. Shaban Mazen K. Shalabi Lana M. Shanab Abdul H. Shaqildi Yasmin I. Shehab Sarah M. Sheppard Charalambos Sianis Katarzyna T. Sidor Nicole S. Sierocki Brandon Silva Carla K. Silva Savino J. Simone Gabriella N. Singer Anthony F. Skalski Kamil Skibinski Anthony N. Skuratowicz Bernadetta A. Slaba Laurynas Slusnys Tyler J. Smith Jacob J. Snell Samuel T. Snell Thomas P. Sobczak Jessica Sokola Mario A. Solis Madeline J. Spacil Austin J. Spain Veronika Stafira Andrew J. Staron Dawid Staszel Emily H. Stefan Jessica Stoica Lucas M. Streit Kristina Stuopis Jordyn T. Sturdivant Derian M. Sudar Adam J. Suhail Ahmad T. Suleiman Dia-Edien A. Suleiman Lorna Sullivan Mae S. Syouri Andrzej S. Szaflarski Michal Szczerba Melanio J. Tangonan Nathaniel M. Tangonan Jared V. Tarantino Harsh Thakkar Irini Theodoropoulos Jared O. Thompson Jordan M. Thompson Michael A. Tobin Patricia Marie Tomachevsky Ibraham O. Tomeh Luis M. Torres Olivia R. Torres Mohammad Y. Toumah David M. Trapani Robert T. Trautmann David P. Tresch Danielle Trevino Jessica M. Trnka Isaiah S. Tupas Christina C. Turrise Natalia Tylka Sabina R. Tylka Sebastian S. Tylka Sabina Z. Urbas Gina M. Urso Veronica V. Valadez Jocelyn Valdez Ava M. Vaselakos Joseph A. Vasil John L. Vassilakis Sabrina Vazquez Michael Vecchi Cassandra Villa Cynthia C. Villarreal Luis R. Villarreal Michael A. Waleski Fierra J. Walker Alicia A. Wanner Weronika Warzecha Jaylon K. Watson Jordan T. Watson Janusz Wawrzosek Vincent Weaver Madison E. Webb Donald T. Welbourn Hannah R. Westphal Kayla E. Wetzig Celiah A. Wieker Haley R. Wiersma Ricky K. Williams Shawn K. Williams Basil C. Wojdula Bartlomiej Wojtyczka Garrett M. Wolan Michal F. Wolan Matthew Woodward Firas Yacoub Saleh A. Yafai Dunya M. Yasin Ali G. Yassine Ciera C. Young Hela M. Yousef Rasheed Yousef Zackarya Yousef Mahmoud S. Zaid Michael J. Zajac Daniel R. Zeiler Thomas A. Zimmer Faris M. Ziyad

ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL 2018 GRADUATES Raymond Barkmeier Joseph Bird Sara Chiappetta Moira Cosme Brendan Dillon Ella Donovan Mary Dorgan

Jason Dryer Skylar Flynn, Kacey Gaida Owen Gainer Rylie Galvin Thomas Golon Alyssa Grant

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would have to help heal a lot of wounds and anger,” Rapp said.

“She showed her care and one of her greatest strengths were working with the church members to heal the wound and go on as a congregation. She is very compassionate and is at her best in helping people who are in crisis, like the death of a loved one or dealing with major illness.”

McClanahan has been packing boxes and getting ready for the next chapter of her life. She was asked what is going through her mind these final days.

“Oh, it’s such a rollercoaster ride of emotions,” she admits. “It’s not only the end of my ministry here but it is the end of my years as a minister. Yes, there are lot of memories here.”

McClanahan began her ministry at the Oak Lawn church in 1994 and arrived here with a husband and

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two sons. Her husband, Michael Montgomery, who has also been a minister, had attended schools in Chicago and she became familiar with the city.

She said that in the beginning that she maintained programs at Pilgrim Faith that were already in existence. But McClanahan believed that the church has to do more and reach out to the community. While keeping the food pantry program for those in need, McClanahan went a step further and opened up a homeless shelter in 1998.

“The church has a real heart and cares for people,” McClanahan said. “There have been things we have done in the past, like the food pantry. And then we opened a homeless shelter. It was not accepted by everyone at the time. But after some time, people stepped and did what was the right thing to do.”

And she is most proud that Pilgrim Faith has become an Open and Affirming church in the past four years. Although the church is

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not directly affiliated with PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Gay, Lesbian and Transgender People) of Northern Illinois, McClanahan supports the organization, which holds meetings at Pilgrim Faith. Rapp is the initial president of PFLAG. “She has encouraged us to start a chapter that meets at the church,” Rapp said about McClanahan.

“She’s also very good with the children. They enjoy her children’s sermons every Sunday.”

McClanahan said she had a basic goal while serving as pastor.

“Try to live out God’s love,” McClanahan said. “We should try and look out for everyone and look out for those on the margins who need love.”

She is pleased that younger members are joining the church and these people are active with the food pantry and other organizations. Some clubs have developed through the efforts of members, like a book club and STARS (Seniors Together Are Re-

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ally Special). Men’s and women’s groups also meet, along with a “hot topic” club that discuss current issues.

McClanahan also mentioned that children were not allowed to receive communion before she arrived at the church and now they receive communion along their parents at special services.

Her last day will conclude with a special service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10 at the church, which will be followed with a catered luncheon in Colonial Hall. A lot has changed since she came here in 1994. Her two sons are adults and live in other parts of the country.

She said she is looking forward to retirement and plans on just enjoying herself the first year.

McClanahan was asked what she will miss most when she leaves Pilgrim Faith. She had a quick response.

“The people,” McClanahan said.

“I’ve been in love with the people since I’ve come here. They are just great people.”

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Friend” and “Let It Be.” Songbooks were passed to everyone in attendance who wanted to sing along.

Worth Boy Scouts 668 and Cub Scout Pack 3668 also attended the brunch and met many of the veterans. The scout groups are based out of St. Mark’s Church, where they hold their meetings.

Two members of Cub Scout Pack 3668 were later honored with Supernova awards for their achievements in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Kathy Frantzen, a Boys Scouts of America Supernova mentor who was not able to attend the event, said the award is special.

“It is a STEM award that takes a lot to earn and not many scouts in our area have completed this,” Frantzen wrote.

The two Cub Scouts who received the Dr. Luis Alvarez Awards were Roman BrunoRivera, 9, and Christian Bruno, 7. They were presented with their medals during a ceremony held near the Worth Boat Launch.

They were presented with the

Thursday, May 24, 2018 awards by Mike Maddox, district chairman for the scouts, who was representing Frantzen. Cubmaster Ken Soldan was also on hand for the ceremony.

“This is a special award that not many scouts receive,” Maddox said. “This meant that you put in a lot of hard work.”

And to make the day even more special for Roman was that it was his birthday as well. He told his mother, Donna Bruno, this was his best birthday. Christian is also Bruno’s grandson.

“It’s a big deal to do this,” said Donna Bruno. “They had to do a lot of activities during the year and learn a lot about science.”

The awards were presented in conjunction with the Honoring Veterans Brunch because the event at the Marrs-Meyer Post and the scouts are affiliated with St. Mark’s Church, which holds a close place in Falcone’s heart.

“It was a great event,” Falcone said.

She applauded the efforts of the sponsors who helped make the brunch become a reality. She thanked the staff at Jack and Pat’s store in Chicago Ridge for supplying all the food. She said they were “so gracious” to help out.

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Veterans and guests look over the songbooks during the brunch in their honor that was sponsored by St. Mark’s Church and held at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 in Worth on Saturday.

And the annual Honoring Veterans Brunch keeps becoming a larger event every year.

“It started out at our outdoor markets at St. Mark’s,” said Falcone, who lived in Worth for over 40 years before moving to Tinley Park. “Then we just started inviting veterans and honoring them.

It sort of started there. The first three years we officially did this was at St. Mark’s Church and the last three here. It just keeps getting better. The veterans are very appreciative.”

Falcone said they had an abundance of prizes this year and every veteran went home with a prize.

“A few of us ladies will go out with the prizes that are left and bring them to the veteran’s at Mateno’s,” Falcone said.

Falcone said with the continuing success of the brunch, it will be back next year.

“Oh yes,” she said. “We just like to do this for the veterans and St. Mark’s. I just have a love for my church and my God.”

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occur and you need to sometimes rehearse what you have to do,” Palmer told the administrators and teachers, “This way you react instead of thinking about what you have to do. I want you guys to have that mindset.”

Palmer added that it is vital for school officials to come up with plans and specific tasks that need to be addressed when dealing with problem students. This could also include loners and students who appear to be withdrawn, Palmer said.

Commander Art Clark, coordinator for the Oak Lawn Emergency Management Agency, said that a drill will take place on Sept.

23 to instruct not only administrators and teachers on how to react at a mass shooting, but businesses as well.

“We will have over 147 responders who will be here for the drill,” Clark said. “We are going to be taking 50 ‘casualties’ to Advocate Christ Medical Center on that day and will be including businesses in the drill.”

Palmer said he would like to have these drills take place by October so that these steps will be fresh in the minds of school officials.

The school safety meeting was planned in part to go over how to respond to the situation that occurred in Parkland, Fla. Palmer said it is important to develop a response due to the latest shootings.

Palmer said that it would be a good idea for teachers, middle school and high school students to create barricades in classrooms to thwart these shooters. By stacking desks up against doors, this can delay the actions of a shooter by several minutes. Palmer said these actions could save countless lives. Often school doors have windows that these offenders can look in. Stacking desks against the door can be a deterrent, Palmer said.

Palmer and Clark were also joined by officer Joe Schmidt, who works with schools to make them safe, and Dave Wheeler, from the Oak Lawn Fire Department. Along with schools official, Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury, Village Clerk Jane Quinlan and Trustee Bud Stalker (5th) were in attendance.

Palmer emphasized to school officials that he would like to develop an active shooter response, law enforcement drill requirements under the Illinois School Safety Drill Act, lockdown, evacuation and reunification drills, and suggestions for potential training for staff and students.

Touring schools to look for potential “blind spots” would be beneficial, Palmer said. Many schools

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type of emergency.

• Press the “Send” button.

Users are advised to text using simple words and keep messages short without abbreviations or slang. They also should be prepared to answer questions and follow instructions from the 911 call taker.

Southwest Central Dispatch is not the first 911 agency in the area to offer texting. The Orland Park Police Department’s 911 system already offers 911 texting, and others will soon be adding it.

William Newman, director of the Orland Fire Protection District, which encompasses the villages of Orland Park and Orland Hills, and unincorporated Orland Township, said his district benefits from Orland Park PD having it.

“We handle fire and EMS (emergency medical service) calls but emergency calls go first to the police department, and they notify us,” said Newman.

Diana Tousignant, communications director of the 911 center based in Oak Lawn, said texting capabilities should be available there by the first quarter of next year. In addition to Oak Lawn, her center also handles 911 calls for Evergreen Park, Burbank, Bridge-

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Oak Lawn Police Chief Randy Palmer explains to local school officials the importance of being more diligent in reporting the behavior of certain students during a school safety meeting Tuesday morning at the Oak Lawn Village Hall.

are gong digital and Palmer said this has to be addressed so they can be on the same wavelength with school officials after the slightest sense of danger.

Training in making tourniquets to stop bleeding after someone is shot. Clark later provided some lessons on applying a tourniquet to a prop at the end of the meeting.

“We have worked with nursing staffs at local schools but we are willing to train teachers as well,” Palmer said. “It’s a life skill, a great skill, that can prevent someone from bleeding to death.”

Palmer said that cameras could be an added asset, although costs would have to be weighed.

The Oak Lawn chief is not comfortable with the idea of having school personnel carrying weapons.

“I don’t think I’m comfortable with having teachers with guns in school,” Palmer said. “It takes a lot of training and believe me we don’t want to pull out that gun. That is a last resort. I don’t think we should have our teachers worrying about that. They have enough to do.”

Bury said the meeting was informative and that everyone needs to work together.

“The first responders do a great job on keeping us safe,” Bury said at the conclusion of the meeting.

“What a world we are living in.

I think we need to look at doing more about mental health.”

Palmer added that with the series of shootings that have just occurred recently, school safety has to be taken seriously.

“If we don’t take this seriously, it’s just a matter of when and not if, that this could happen in Oak Lawn,” he said. view, Bedford Park, Central Stickney and Alsip.

“We have the software, it just needs to be implemented,” said Tousignant.

Hickory Hills Police Department has its own 911 center, and texting is not yet available there.

McIlvain said that the set-up process, in addition to training staff on software use, requires coordinating with the various telephone service providers.

A text or data plan is required to use the 911 text service. Other challenges include the fact that text location information is not equal to current location technology. As with all text messages, 911 messages may take longer to receive, get out of order, or may not be received at all.

Texting to 911 is also not available when roaming. If it is not available, temporarily or otherwise, users will receive a message advising them to contact 911 by other means.

Users who do not receive any response from 911 are also advised to contact 911 another way.

Photos and videos cannot yet be sent to 911, and emergency texts cannot include any other number but 911 so they cannot be sent as a group text.

More information about where 911 texting is available may be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/textto-911-deployments.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Masters-ful performance Photo by Jason Maholy

St. Laurence’s Patrick Murphy bodychecks Brother Rice’s Paul Gliva during the first ever high school boys lacrosse game played on Chicago’s South Side.

LAX EFFORT Crusaders top Vikings in first lacrosse playoff game played on the South Side

lacrosse coaches had the added the challenge of building competitive squads with largely inThe Brother Rice and St. experienced and in many cases Laurence boys lacrosse 2018 young players. The Crusaders lacrosse teams will almost had a club team for six years certainly never be an answer prior to this season, but many on “Jeopardy” — or likely of their players had no experieven be remembered outside ence in the sport before high the halls of those two schools school. Rice counts only five a couple years from now — seniors, three of them starters, among its but they will be 20 players. forever linked to The “The guys a small piece of came in not Illinois athletics atmosphere, knowing one history. another — seeThe Crusad- there was ing each other in ers and Vi- more energy, school but never kings squared playing with off May 18 at the stands each other, some Rice’s football of these guys — stadium in the were electric so just trying to first-ever IHSA with it being build that chempostseason boys istry from Game lacrosse game the first-ever 1 and seeing it played on Chi- playoff game. progress has cago’s South Side. Rice se- ­— Rice senior Paul Gliva been fantastic,” Hilliard said. nior Paul Gliva “It’s been a fun scored three goals and had one assist, ride and I’m looking forward and won 11 of 13 faceoffs, to the playoffs.”

One player with experience as the Crusaders topped the is Gliva. The Worth resident Vikings 8-6.

Pat Flynn helped Rice’s has been a starter for the Crucause with two goals, Ethan saders since his freshman year, McCarthy had a goal and an and is this season among the assist, and Pat Ferguson and top players in the state in goals, John McIntyre tallied once points and faceoffs-won perapiece. Patrick Hynes had centage. He has also embraced helping bring along the team’s one assist.

“I think it was fantastic, a less experienced players.

“He’s a true leader,” Hilliard great atmosphere,” Rice coach Chris Hilliard said of the ex- said. “He’s a fantastic person citement of the first playoff and a great lacrosse player.”

Gliva said the Crusaders game in program history. “St. Laurence is one heck of team, started slow against the St. they fought hard. We fought Laurence, in part because the through a lot of adversity this Vikings employed a defense year and it was nice to come designed specifically to stop him and teammate Mike Harout on top.”

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Sandburg senior left-hander Seth Masters threw a two-hit shutout against St. Laurence to help the Eagles to a win in the championship game of Do It Stevie’s Way tourney. Masters also drove in what proved to be the game-winning run in the May 19 contest.

Sandburg southpaw lifts Eagles to Do It Stevie’s Way championship

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

Sandburg senior Seth Masters drove in the game’s first run in the top of the first inning, then took the hill in the bottom half and subsequently dominated a potent St. Laurence offense, helping the Eagles to a 6-0 victory in the championship game of the Do It Stevie’s Way tournament.

Masters allowed only two hits and walked a pair of hitters while striking out six in just his third start and sixth pitching appearance of the season. A sprained ankle had kept the southpaw essentially out of the rotation most of the season.

“I can’t thank my coaches enough for having confidence in me,” said Masters, who was slated to pitch against Marist on May 17 before the coaching staff decided to save him for the championship game — should the Eagles even make it.

Sandburg finished 3-1 in the tourney, in which the Eagles were competing for the first time. They became the first public school in the event’s seven-year history to take home the title. The tournament, which features some of the top programs on Chicago’s South Side and in the southwest suburbs, is held in honor See EAGLES, Page 2

GIRLS WATER POLO STATE FINALS

Patriots’ Day: Macs’ season ends

By Steve Millar Correspondent

Photo by Jason Maholy

Brother Rice’s Richard Godsel takes a whack at St. Laurence’s Sean Lange during a sectional preliminary round game on May 18.

Photo by Jason Maholy

Sandburg baseball players raise the trophy presented to them as victors of the Do It Stevie’s Way tournament.

With its leading scorer and its coach out of the game, Mother McAuley could’ve folded in a tough environment in its state quarterfinal match against tournament host Stevenson.

Instead, the Mighty Macs fought until the end. After trailing by three goals in the third quarter, McAuley fought back within one on three occasions.

Defending state champion Patriots had too much in the end, however, and sent the Macs home via a 12-9 defeat.

“It’s not over until the last whistle blows,” McAuley freshman Maddie Schultz said.

“You’ve got to keep playing. Our team did.”

Schultz finished with three goals while her sister, Jill, scored two. Becky Schofield also

had two goals for the Macs (31-3).

University of Southern California recruit Claire Haas led Stevenson (33-1) with five goals.

The Patriots entered the game ranked No. 1 in the state, with McAuley at No. 2. Macs goalie Mary Kate McKendry said her team left it all in the pool.

“I’m really proud of our team,” she said.

“It was a great game. Stevenson’s an amazing team. They’re a very well-rounded team just like we are. We did our best. It just didn’t go our way.”

McAuley started strong. Maddie Schultz scored all three of her goals in the first quarter and Jill Schultz found the net early in the second to put the Mighty Macs up 4-2.

Stevenson, though, scored the next four goals and led the rest of the way.

McAuley was hurt by 16 exclusions which gave Stevenson 16 power plays. The Mighty Macs had just three man-up opportunities.

McAuley coach Vanessa Carroll was ejected with 2:09 left in the third quarter for arguing with an official.

“I understood some of the calls, but I felt like I had to stand up for my girls,” Carroll said. “I always tell them that no matter how the calls are going you’ve got to keep fighting. They did. I was proud of them.”

Maddie Schultz picked up her third exclusion with 6:13 left in the fourth quarter, disqualifying her for the rest of the game.

The Macs still weren’t done, though. Schofield scored on a laser from the point to get McAuley within 9-8 with 5:22 to go, and

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International soccer coming to Toyota Park U.S. women’s team to battle Brazil in August From staff reports Toyota Park will be the site at which the second annual 2018 Tournament of Nations will conclude in August.

The Chicago Fire’s and Red Stars’ home stadium in Bridgeview will host two contests on the women’s tournament’s final day, scheduled for Aug. 2. Australia will face Japan at 4:45 p.m. and the U.S.

will tackle Brazil at 7:30 p.m.

The Tournament of Nations will be U.S. Soccer’s second elite four-team women’s tournament this year. The U.S. won the 2018 SheBelieves Cup held in early March. The former competition’s format is the same as the SheBelieves Cup and last year’s Tournament of Nations, with the four teams each participating in three doubleheader events at different venues

over an eight-day period.

The event will kick off with Brazil against Australia on Thursday, July 26, at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, followed by the U.S. versus Japan. All the teams will then travel to East Hartford, Conn., where Japan will face Brazil on Sunday, July 29 and the USA will take on Australia at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.

In 2017, Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr led Australia to win the inaugural Tournament of Nations, earning the Golden

Boot award with four goals including a hat trick against Japan. For the U.S., Chicago midfielder Julie Ertz notched the gamewinning goal against Brazil in the final seconds of the match, while Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and defender Casey Short helped solidify the backline.

The winner of the tournament will be based on total points (three for a win, one for a tie), with the first tie-breaker being overall goal difference, followed by most total tournament goals scored,

then head-to-head result and, lastly, FIFA Ranking if necessary.

FOX Sports, home of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, will present live coverage of the USA’s Tournament of Nations matches on FS1. Games will also be available via FOXSports.com and through the FOX Now and FOX Sports GO apps on iOS and Android, as well as internet-connected devices, including Apple TV, Android TV, FireTV, Roku, Chromecast and Xbox One.

Fire lets one slip away

Dynamo comes back to earn first win in last eight tries at Toyota Park From staff reports The Chicago Fire fought back after falling behind early to Houston last Sunday at Toyota Park, but two Dynamo goals in a 16-minute span of the second half proved decisive as the Men in Red lost for the third time in four games.

The victory was Houston’s first over Chicago in the teams’ last eight matches in Bridgeview.

The Fire (3-6-2) has won once in their last five contests, and with 11 points has fallen to eighth place in the MLS Eastern Conference. The Fire is six points behind sixth-place New England, which occupies the final playoff spot in the East. The Fire’s 20 goals allowed are the second most in the conference, and the team’s minus-5 goal differential is tied for second worst.

Houston wasted no time getting on the board as Romell Quioto tallied in the 4th minute, but the Fire responded 10 minutes later

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The Red Stars’ Sarah Gordon tries to keep pace with Seattle midfielder Allie Long during the teams’ scoreless draw on May 19 in Seattle.

Once again, Red Stars are fit to be tied From staff reports

The Red Stars battled to a scoreless draw against Seattle Reign FC, extending their road unbeaten streak to five games.

The Stars (2-2-6) have not lost on the road this season. The draw against Seattle on May 19 was their fifth tie in the past six matches.

Seattle had a golden oppor-

tunity to score early on, when in the seventh minute Jodie Taylor received the ball inside the box with no defender on her. Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was able to make a sliding save and the shot deflected off her foot.

The Fire made a bid to score shortly before halftime when Danielle Colaprico’s corner kick fell to the far post, where it was

headed on to Arin Gilliland. The defender then headed it toward the net from close range, but Seattle goalkeeper Lydia Williams turned it away. Sam Johnson took an off-balance strike on the rebound, but the ball fell harmlessly into Williams’ hands.

The second half showed much the same of the first, as both sides found a couple chances.

Off a free kick, Sofia Huerta

it, which we did, so we took it in the right direction,” he said.

The Eagles, who entered this week 23-6, have not lost two consecutive games this season.

“We’ve lost six games, and each and every time we’ve come out the next couple of times and banged balls around and just compete more than we have before,” Masters said, adding that winning the tournament gives the Eagles a lot of confidence heading into the postseason. “I mean, these teams are the best in the area, so competing and beating these teams and coming out on top is a going to be a confidence booster for us.”

The Eagles began last week with two victories over Homewood-Flossmoor, the latter an 8-0 rout that gave them their third straight SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue championship with 8-0. Windt had three hits, Comia tallied two hits, an RBI and two runs, and Tenison had a hit and two RBI. Windt was also the winning pitcher, going six innings while allowing three hits, walking three and striking out six.

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The championship game was played at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. Route 66 Stadium in Joliet also hosted tournament games.

Masters’ arm was outstanding, but his legs also helped his cause as he beat out a slow roller with two outs on the first to drive in a run and give Sandburg a 1-0 lead.

“Pitching with a lead is a lot easier than coming from behind and trying to stick with it,” he said. “You get that confidence getting a run in and then go on the mound and it just continues.”

Everything was working for Masters, who allowed only two solid singles to the Vikings’ best hitter, junior Matt McCormick.

“I have a slider that I really haven’t thrown a lot this year, but actually that was my main wipeout pitch today, so that kind of helped me out,” he said.

Tommy Windt singled to drive in a run in the fourth and put the Eagles up 2-0. They broke it open with four runs in the sixth, despite tallying only one hit in the frame. Three Vikings errors contributed to the rally.

Windt also scored a run. Branden Comia had two hits, an RBI and run, and Andrew Tenison had three hits.

Masters and his Sandburg teammates were excited to be playing in the tournament, which the Eagles had attempted to get into for the past couple seasons.

“We’ve been trying to get in for awhile,” he said. “It’s an honor, and to play for such a good cause and to come out here and compete with all the best team in the area, it’s amazing.”

Sandburg senior catcher Ryan Hampe was the Eagles’ recipient of the Do It Stevie’s Way Award, for being the player who best represented the way Bajenski played baseball. McCormick was St. Laurence’s recipient.

“It means the world,” Hampe

was able to strike it past the Seattle wall, but Williams was there to catch the ball and send it back into play. Naeher also made a save when she pushed a high shot by Seattle’s Megan Rapinoe over the crossbar.

In what could’ve been the game-winner for Seattle, Rapinoe picked up a loose ball, but the quick shot was deflected by the Chicago backline.

Marist

Photo by Jason Maholy

St. Laurence third baseman Matt Dornbos makes an off-balance throw to first after charging in on a slow roller during the Do It Stevie’s Way tournament championship game.

said after being presented the award during a post-game ceremony. “It’s about the person who works the hardest and resembles Stevie the most, and I was trying to make sure I resembled that as much as possible. Even before the tournament I tried to hold myself to a higher standard, so it means a lot to me.”

Hampe played for St. Laurence his freshman and sophomore seasons before transferring to his hometown school.

“It was very exciting for me to play them, they’re a great program and competed very well,” he said. “It was very much like a playoff atmosphere.”

Sandburg advanced to the title game by beating Oak Park-River Forest, 12-7, earlier the same day at Route 66 Stadium in Joliet.

Hampe led the Eagle offense with four hits, two RBI and a run, Masters had two hits, an RBI and two runs, and Tenison had two hits including a three-run home run. Brian Adams had two hits and three RBI. Sandburg had lost to Marist on May 17, but Hampe said the Eagles were not discouraged by the defeat.

“We were not looking at it as a hard loss, just looked at it as make some changes, make some adjustments and get right back at

The RedHawks took third place in the Do It Stevie’s Way tournament with a dramatic, 6-4 victory over rival Brother Rice.

Junior outfielder Kendal Ewell sent Marist home happy with a two-run walk-off homer of Marquise Jackson in the bottom of the seventh.

Ryan Maher had two hits, an RBI and a run for Rice, and the Crusaders’ Mike Bolton had two hits and a run.

Shepard

The Astros split a pair of games last week with South Suburban Red Conference rival Richards.

Shepard topped the Bulldogs, 3-2, with Tom Dougherty tossing a six-inning complete game and striking out six. The Astros’ Charlie Szykowny had a double and two RBI and scored the goahead run ona wild pitch.

Richards beat Shepard, 11-10, on May 15. Dougherty went 3-for3 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs.

Continued from Page 1 Kate Fischer scored on a power play to make it 10-9 with 4:19 to go.

Haas, though, came up big down the stretch for the Patriots.

She scored on a power play and a penalty shot to seal the win.

McKendry made eight saves for McAuley.

The Macs’ only two losses this season to teams from Illinois were to Stevenson.

when Nemanja Nikolic scored his sixth goal of the season. Bastian Schweinsteiger led Brandon Vincent into the box with a lofted pass, and the third-year left back centered with a first-touch header.

Nikolić darted inside a Dynamo defender to finish the chance on the doorstep.

The Fire tallied again two minutes later, then again in the 16th minute when rookie midfielder Diego Campos took a pass Nikolic slid past the back line and beat goalkeeper Joe Willis for a tap-in finish.

The lead persisted for the next 40-plus minutes, until Alberth Elis knotted the score with a penalty shot awarded after Sánchez was whistled for a foul in the box.

Elis doubled his haul 16 minutes later to give the Dynamo a 3-2 advantage they would not relinquish. Elis took a pass from Óscar Boniek García near midfield and raced into the box before tucking his shot inside the far post.

“The girls came together and did a really good job this season,” Carroll said. “You can’t take that away from them.”

Schofield said Friday’s experience can help McAuley going forward. Schofield, Maddie Schultz and Fischer are among the key contributors expected to return next season.

“I think a lot of the young players got really nervous,” Schofield said. “We can learn from this game, mature a lot and that’ll help us in the future.”

Lacrosse-town matchup

In this first year of an IHSA-sanctioned postseason for both boys and girls lacrosse, South Side rivals Marist and Mother McAuley were scheduled to face off with one another Wednesday, May 23 in the semifi al round of the Minooka Sectional.

The RedHawks and Macs both played quarterfinal games at home on May 21, with Marist topping Minooka 16-4 and McAuley beating Marian Catholic 17-6.

The winner of the semifinal contest will play either LincolnWay or O’Fallon in the sectional fi als on Friday, May 25, with a berth in the state quarterfinals on the line. Top: Mother McAuley senior Grace Conjar makes a move toward the net during the Macs’ sectional semifi al win over Marian Catholic.

Left: Marist’s Bridget O’Malley sprints upfield after picking up a loose ball during the RedHawks’ victory over Minooka.

Photos by Jason Maholy

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FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

Cougars can’t close the deal

Softball team’s season ends in finals of NAIA tourney opening round

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

Clockwise from top left: Marist junior outside hitter Marty Jepsen has been named East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year. Senior middle blocker Patrick Mahoney, senior libero Brady Mack and junior setter Rocky Mayer also earned first-team All-Conference honors.

Photos courtesy of Marist Athletics

Marist readies for a run RedHawks seek to join girls as state champs; could meet rival Rice in sectional semifinals

By Alison Moran Correspondent

and Jason Maholy Sports Editor

When Brother Rice met Marist on May 14, it was a tale of teams going in opposite directions, at least in recent days.

A week prior, the Crusaders were riding high after clinching the Catholic League title for the eighth consecutive season, and 14th in 26 years. They had also earlier in the year topped highly-rated Barrington to take top honors in the Vernon Hills Tournament, defeated an even higher-rated Marist squad in two sets en route to a runner-up finish in the Wheaton Warrenville South Tournament, and avanged their championship match loss in that tourney by beating Lincoln-Way East in the finals of the Griffins’ own invitational.

Heading into IHSA regional play this week, Rice had dropped three straight matches – all in two sets – to Glenbard West, Marist and Glenbrook North.

Marist, meanwhile, entered this week 31-4

and winners in 21 of its past 22 matches, including a two-set triumph (28-26, 25-20) over the Crusaders. Marty Jepsen had 16 kills and 10 digs, Rocky Mayer had 33 assists, Jake Bonnett recorded eight kills, Brady Mack had 11 digs, and Pat Mahoney added five kills and three blocks.

The RedHawks followed that by clinching their third consecutive East Suburban Catholic Conference crown with a 25-16, 25-18 win over Notre Dame on Senior Night at Marist. The RedHawks went unbeaten in league play and entered the playoffs on a six-match winning streak.

On Sunday, May 20, several Marist players earned individual honors by being names to the ESCC 2018 All-Conference Team. Senior libero Brady Mack, junior setter Rocky Mayer and senior middle blocker Patrick Mahoney all were first team selections, as was junior outside hitter Marty Jepsen, who was named the league’s Player of the Year.

The RedHawks opened postseason play Tuesday in the Lincoln-Way Central Regional as they begin their quest to join the Marist

girls volleyball program as state champions.

Should they and the Crusaders both hold serve and live up to their respective third and second seeds in the Brother Rice Sectional, they’ll meet their archrivals in the semifinals on Friday, May 25.

Marist coach Jordan Vidovic said balance has been the key to his team’s success. The RedHawks came into the season with an experienced core of players who Vidovic was counting on to lead the way building team chemistry and helping integrate firstyear varsity members.

“Balance has been one if the big factors in our success thus far,” he added. “We are consistent in different areas of the game and do not have to rely on one thing or one player to win matches.”

Jepsen leads the team in kills and is a weapon out of the front and back rows; the 6-foot-3 Mahoney is our force at the net, and leads the RedHawks in blocks and aces; and Mayer is runs an up-tempo offense that keeps opponent’s on their toes. Mack controls the back line.

AREA SPORTS REPORT

Eagles, Vikings baseball players earn Do It Stevie’s Way Award

Continued from Page 1 that and find loopholes and get it done,” Gliva said. “It was definitely a big game. The atmosphere, there was more energy, the stands were electric with it being the first-ever playoff game.”

Gliva has been playing lacrosse since seventh grade, and has this season been almost an extension of the coaching staff.

“I’m a captain, so I work with the guys whenever I can,” he said.

“Watching them grow has really

put a smile on my face and it’s rewarding. I have big shoes to fill, but it feels good, it’s a lot of fun and it’s worth the responsibility.”

St. Laurence coach Pat Gaeger took the defeat in stride and is excited about the future of lacrosse at the Burbank school. The Vikings finished the season 5-16.

“It’s been incredible,” said Gaeger, who played prep lacrosse at St. Viator and is in his first year as Vikings coach. “It’s just been incredible to see the growth of this game in the state, and these boys have been absolutely great.”

Taking over a program for which

They’re Eastern-bound The following area high school boys qualified for the IHSA track and field state finals, to be held Thursday through Saturday, May 24-26, at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

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Chicago Christian (1) Champion: Camron Cross, 135-05.00

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Evergreen Park (4) • Champions: Loyal Howard, Terrance Hawkins, Dan Meza and Horace Holifield, 4x400 relay, 3:31.99 Robert Hicks, shot put, 45-03.25 • 2nd place: Horace Holifield, 800m, 2:04.39 Dan Meza, 1600m, 4:42.62

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Marist baseball junior outfielders Jason Hodges and Kendal Ewell, junior infielder/catcher Max Malley, junior infielder Justin Janas and junior infielder/ pitcher Jack Brannigan have been named to East Suburban Catholic Conference 2018 All-Conference Team.

Lacrosse

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL TRACK SECTIONALS

St. Laurence (11) • Champions: Tori Clinton, Matthew Hamer, Brailyn Johnson and Alex Saunders, 4x100 relay, 42.81 Alex Saunders, long jump, 22-11.75 Alex Saunders, triple jump, 43-08.50 Matthew Hamer, 100m, 11.10 Matthew Hamer, 200m, 22.19 Colin Dwyer, 400m, 50.60 • 2nd place: Tori Clinton, Tyree Colbert, Matthew Hamer and Brailyn Johnson, 4x200 relay, 1:30.76 Tyree Colbert, Colin Dwyer, Matthew Hamer and Brailyn Johnson, 4x400 relay, 3:32.06 Tyree Colbert, high jump, 5-11.00 Brailyn Johnson, 100m, 11.11 Kyle Ecker, shot put, 44-08.75

Sandburg senior catcher Ryan Hampe was the Eagles’ recipient of the Do It Stevie’s Way Award. The honor is given to the player from each competing team in the Do It Stevie’s Way tournament who best represents the passion and hard work with which Steve Bajenski played the game. Bajenski was a baseball player at Mount Carmel in 2009 when he died from complications of heart surgery.

St. Laurence junior Matt McCormick was the Vikings’ recipient of the award.

He is seen at right hugging Bajenski’s dad, Mark, during a ceremony that followed the championship game of the tournament.

Diamond Dandies

Saint Xavier ace Allison Golic routinely came up with big-time performances throughout the season, but simply ran out of gas in her bid to help the Cougars advance to the second round of the NAIA 2018 Softball Championship tournament.

With SXU needing just one more win to take the Columbia Bracket title, the sophomore hurler threw five scoreless innings before No. 21-ranked Freed-Hardeman (Tennessee) broke through for four runs in the bottom of the sixth, en rout to a 4-1 victory on May 15 in the first of what would be two championship games. The Cougars, the lowest of four seeds in the bracket, entered the game 2-0 in the double-elimination opening round tourney.

The Lions (35-15) would then top the Cougars, 7-3, in the elimination game.

The Cougars (29-17) appeared on their way to a third consecutive 1-0 shutout win, as Golic was solid over five innings in her third start of the tournament. By not allowing a run through the first five innings she tied the NAIA Softball Opening Round record with 19 consecutive scoreless innings to start the tournament.

Taylor Sterkowitz got SXU on the board with an RBI single in the top of the first, scoring Lexxie Lux. After leaving six runners on base through the first five innings, the Lions plated four runs in the sixth. The Cougars were unable to rally in final stanza as Freed-Hardeman forced a second elimination game.

The Lions built a 7-0 advantage through six innings in the final contest. The Cougars rallied in the

RedHawks on the Block Marist volleyball players Patrick Mahoney and Grace Green are this year’s recipients of the school’s Volleyball Block Award.

he is the third coach in the past four years, Gaeger didn’t know how he or his coaching philosophy would be received.

“I was expecting a little animosity, maybe not a full buy-in; but, man, we got every ounce of those kids,” he said. “With these kids we’re putting our name on the map, and I could not be more excited for the future of this program. The future is bright.”

St. Laurence seniors Sean Lange and Christian Broderick were among the players who helped bring stability to a group of players with little high school lacrosse experience, Gaeger said. Both players

bottom of the seventh as Frankie Demack, Tori Williams and Alexandra Maguire all drove in runs, but the comeback bid fell short.

Williams and Annalisse Scott each finished with two hits in the second game of the day. Amanda Ruskowksy (0-4) took the loss, allowing five runs and 10 hits while walking one over 4.2 innings.

Golic sparkled in the Cougars’ first two tourney games, shutting out both No. 10 Vanguard (California) and Freed-Hardeman.

Golic struck out eight and allowed five hits in the opening game against Vanguard, the topseeded team in the Columbia Bracket. The sophomore came back to strike out seven hitters against the Lions.

The Cougars (29-15) scored single runs in the sixth innings of both contests. Tori Keilman drove in Tori Williams with a single in the opening game, and senior Frankie Demack doubled and scored on a wild pitch in the game against Freed-Hardeman.

Keilman’s 2-for-3 performance against Vanguard was the lone multi-hit game for the Cougars, who collected just five base hits over both games.

Golf: With a top-five finish at the CCAC Championships last month, Saint Xavier golfer Hannah Cruz was named to the AllCCAC Team for the second time in her career at SXU. Cruz posted a score of 165 (+25) in the two-round tournament, with a low of 80 in the opening round.

For the season, Cruz averaged a team-low single-round average of 82.5, and posted a low score of 74 twice throughout the year.

Earning the fifth All-CCAC award in the program’s short history, Cruz re-joins the all-conference team for the first time since her freshman season of 2015.

Brother Rice (4) • Champions: Josh Boulanger, triple jump, 4507.00 • 2nd place: Josh Boulanger, Ronan Doyle, Brendan Coghlan and Tommy Gleeson, 4x400 relay, 3:32.98

Tommy Gleeson, 800m, 2:01.18 Justin Palmer, 300m high hurdles, 41.04 Marist (5) • Champions: Steven Rowe, high jump, 6-06.00 Jovan Marsh, 100m, 11.14 Brian Ferguson, 400m, 49.88 • 2nd place: Jovan Marsh, Keyon Turner, Antoine Davis and Kendrie Nowling, 4x100 relay, 44.30 David Daniels, triple jump, 44-00.25 Oak Lawn (3) • Champions: Javaris Shorter, Dan Lillard, Zach Olejniczak and Anthony Glover, 4x200 relay, 1:31.96 Patrick Michaels, shot put, 53-11.50 Patrick Michaels, discus, 154-00.50 Sandburg (5) • Champions: Dylan Jacobs, 1600m, 4:12.24 Marvin Agwomoh, Nick Shelton, Rick Kwak and Peter Demogerontas, 4x200 relay, 1:30.55 Devlin O’Connor, Peter Demogerontas, Nico Calderon and Dylan Jacobs, 4x800 relay, 7:47.75 • Qualifiers: Nico Calderon, 1600m, 4:20.27 Rob Siezkowski, 3200m, 9:26.15 Shepard (3) • 2nd place: Nieko Carter, 110m high hurdles, 14.87 Elijah Butler, Nieko Carter, Brian Hauser and Dalvin Humphrey, 4x400 relay, 3:23.81 • Qualifiers: Nieko Carter, long jump, 22-01.00 Stagg (2) • Champions: Sam Snell, 400m, 42.29 • 2nd place: Sam Snell, 200m, 22.17 Richards (1) • Champions: Ivan Colbert, 110m high hurdles, 14.69

approached the coach before the season and told him they were thinking about coming out for the team, despite not playing last year, and have been on-board with Gaeger’s program since Day 1, he added.

That day was also when Broderick rolled an ankle, leading Gaeger to question if the youth would be a liability to the team — a fear that proved to be unfounded.

“That kid has the biggest motor on him that I’ve ever seen,” Gaeger said. “He makes me extremely proud as a coach. Those are the Photo by Jason Maholy kids that make you happy to be Brother Rice lacrosse players raise their sticks after the Crusaders a coach.” defeated St. Laurence.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.GLORIA D JAMROK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 05699 8551 WHEELER DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8551 WHEELER DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-301-011-0000.

The real estate is improved with a tan brick, two story single family home with an attached two car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 261699.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 261699 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 05699 TJSC#: 38-3793 I3086600

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-3 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.JOHN E. PAPALEO AKA JOHN EDWIN PAPALEO AKA JOHN PAPALEO, CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC S/B/M TO NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HOLLY J. PAPALEO AKA HOLLY JOSEPHINE PAPALEO AKA HOLLY PAPALEO, THOMAS J PAPALEO AKA THOMAS PAPALEO, HANNAH J. PAPALEO AKA HANNAH PAPALEO, GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF HOLLY J. PAPALEO AKA HOLLY JOSEPHINE PAPALEO AKA HOLLY PAPALEO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 914 9210 MEADE 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 December 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9210 MEADE AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.DOUGLAS R. ENGBERG A/K/A DOUGLAS ENGBERG, KAREN REPKING-ENGBERG, THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TO FOUNDERS BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 3/9/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 5663, HARRIS, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS BANK ARGO, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 3/9/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 5663, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 044536 8010 KIRKCALDY 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 March 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8010 KIRKCALDY COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-35-403-040.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-35346.

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. 14-10-35346 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 044536 TJSC#: 38-2890 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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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LENDINGHOME MARKETPLACE LLC. Plaintiff, -v.RELIANT ASSET CORP, AWAD ODEH, THE CRYSTAL HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 18 CH 136 9158 W. 95TH ST., #3A Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 4, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9158 W. 95TH ST., #3A, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-400-037-1009.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $110,034.32.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-0838.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-0838 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 18 CH 136 TJSC#: 38-3684 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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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $177,792.82.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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 & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F14110779.

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 & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F14110779 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 914 TJSC#: 38-4227 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Lucille M.Hodorowicz aka Lucille M. Hoporwicz aka Lucille Hodorowicz; Secretary Of Housing and Urban Development; N.A.;Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #17CH16407 Sheriff’s # 180100 F17110268 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on June 11th, 2018, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Legal Description: Common Address: 2753 West 96th Street, Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 P.I.N:24-12-207-011-0000 ; 24-12-207-012-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Single Family Home.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563 Sales Department foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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.DOROTHY J DANE, STEVEN G DANE, CONDOMINIUMS AT LONG RUN CREEK CONDOMINIUMS ASSN., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 09887 11840 WINDEMERE COURT, UNIT #301 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 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11840 WINDEMERE COURT, UNIT #301, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-311-047-1009.

The real estate is improved with a two unit with an attached three car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 263202.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 263202 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09887 TJSC#: 38-1739 I3085492

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.KATY RUISZ A/K/A KATY A RUISZ, A/K/A KATY A SVIHLIK, MICHAEL RUISZ A/K/A MICHAEL A RUISZ, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, HSBC NEVADA, NA F/K/A HOUSEHOLD BANK, CHASE BANK USA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 07990 9110 FAIRWAY DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 18, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9110 FAIRWAY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-203-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 262421.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262421 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 07990 TJSC#: 38-2448 I3081552

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STANISLAW MATEJA, STANISLAW MATEJA, SOLE TRUSTEE, OR HIS SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, UNDER THE STANISLAW MATEJA LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 15, 2009, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 14145 7649 WEST 105TH STREET Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7649 WEST 105TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-106-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $112,545.39.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact 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. Please refer to file number 17-084678.

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 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-084678 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 14145 TJSC#: 38-3203 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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Market at the Park to open in Orland Orland Park’s Market at the Park begins its 2018 season on Thursday, June 7 and will be open every Thursday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. for eight weeks.

The community is invited to enjoy shopping, eating, drinking and live entertainment at Crescent Park, 9705 W. 142nd St., near the 143rd Street Metra Station.

The market includes a mix of shopping options from food and artisanal vendors, as well as prepared foods from local vendors and food trucks.

Live music will be featured each week as local artists perform under the pergola at Crescent Park. Mark Rose will perform on opening night, and attendees can enjoy Andrew Diehl and the Nightmen on June 14.

Dinner and dessert options are available, and all are invited to enjoy an outdoor shopping experience and stay around for yard games and free entertainment.

Two new features have been added to the market this year.

Cruise Night, a free event, will be held every Thursday during the Market at the Park where car and

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Novelist Cleo Lampos (standing, center) visited with more than a dozen members of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s Book Review Group at the library.

motorcycle enthusiasts can peruse rows of vehicles, new and classic. Yard games have been added to the market activities.

There will be games such as gi-

ant Jenga, kam jam and more, all free of charge.

Free parking is available at the 143rd St. Metra Station and at the parking structure on the corner of

Ravinia and 143rd Street.

Craft and prepared food vendors interested in participating in Market at the Park can contact Doreen Biela at (708) 403-6266.

The Center hosts coffee talk for women The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead.

For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• “Our Sacred Self—Tapping Into The Wisdom Within Us” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday May 26. Retreat leaders Karen Signore and Debbie Jacobs will guide participants through process-oriented art experiences, journaling, creative movement, guided meditation and yoga, and delve inward to connect with one’s inner self. If weather permits, the group will also spend some time outdoors in nature and at the labyrinth. The event is designed to be a fun, creative day of relaxation, rejuvenation and journeying inward.

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Sarah Ban Breathnach’s “Simple Abundance” daybook.

No prior art, writing or yoga experience is necessary. Those interested are asked to bring a

blanket, pillow and yoga mat.

The workshop fee of $60 includes leadership, lunch and materials.

• “Vespers in the Pines” will be held at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27. The Center ordinarily holds Vespers services in the Wayside Chapel. For the special outdoor services on Memorial Day weekend, participants will be able to drive the farm road back to the pines, or park in the farm parking lot and stroll past The Center’s farm fields. Participants are advised to bring a portable chair. Fellowship will be served in the pines, as well.

• Womantalk Coffee Hour is set for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday May 29. Womantalk is designed to be a nurturing and supportive women’s discussion group, led

by Mary Anne O’Callaghan and focusing on the month’s read-

Author speaks with Palos women about orphan resettlement The Palos Heights Woman’s Club Book Review Group met recently to hear author Cleo Lampos discuss one of her most recent books, “A Mother’s Song: A Story of The Orphan Train.”

Lampos gave a history of the so-called orphan trains that ran from New York to the Midwest from 1853 to 1930. It was a period in history in which orphaned children were taken to homes primarily in farming areas because of extreme poverty. Approximately 300 children were placed in homes every month for 77 years, club members said

ings in Sarah Ban Breathnach’s “Simple Abundance” daybook, or any other inspirational resources that women would like to bring to share. The focus of Womantalk is on learning to live authentically, joyfully, simply and gratefully.

Registration is required.

• Family Movie Night starts at 7:45 p.m. Friday June 1. Camp Director Paul Purdy will host an outdoor family movie night. The group will gather in the lawn by Farm Camp to watch a projected movie on a big screen. If weather is poor, everyone will move into the Farm Camp pavilion. Attendees are asked to bring blankets, chairs, snacks or anything else that would make the viewing experience more comfortable. There The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 is no set fee, but donations are S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers accepted. Registration is required. several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

For more information, call (708) 532-0500.

• “Drop-In Study Lounge with Popcorn Bar” will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. May 29. Students are welcome to come and go as unsafe for boaters. they please to enjoy a quiet study Further information about the space with free popcorn and varivillage’s summer offerings at ous toppings.

Centennial Park is available by • “Ping Pong & Pies” is schedcalling (708) 403-7275. uled for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. May Village offices and the Secre- 29. Students will play a game tary of State satellite facility at the village hall will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of the holiday. Garbage pick-up will be one day later beginning May 28.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, swirling emotions may be affecting your peace of mind. This may cause you to obsess and lose control if you let it. Try to stay calm and regain your perspective.

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Orland Park kicks off pool season Saturday The village’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center begins its 27th season on Saturday, May 26 with hours from noon to 8 p.m. Pool members may enter at 11 a.m.

Located at 15600 S. West Ave., Centennial Pool includes a lazy river, a 200-foot enclosed body slide, a 328-foot enclosed tube slide, a drop slide, two speed slides, two body slides, a platform cliff jump and a zero-depth pool with a kiddie play and spray

structure.

The concession area offers pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, ice cream and more. Tube rentals are free, and lockers are available for a nominal fee.

The village’s Recreation Department offers open swim, swim lessons, splash parties, pavilion rentals, late-night swims and family fun events.

Pedal boat and kayak rentals at the adjacent Lake Sedgewick also

begin for the season Memorial Day Weekend. Pedal boats and kayaks may be rented weekdays, noon to 8 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last boat rental is one hour before closing.

Single and tandem kayaks are available for $5 per person per hour. Four-person pedal boats may be rented for $10 an hour.

Boat rentals are not available when the pool is closed or when weather conditions are deemed

GRILLED CHICKEN CIABATTA WITH ROMESCO AND BABY GREENS Serves 4 • 2 loaves ciabatta or 4 ciabattini (ciabatta rolls), sliced in half lengthwise • Olive oil, for brushing • Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a 1/2-inch thickness • 1/2 recipe Romesco Sauce (see

below) • Small wedge (about 4 ounces) of Manchego or Parmesan cheese, for shaving • 2 cups baby greens Prepare a hot fire in your grill.

Brush the cut sides of the ciabatta with olive oil. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper.

Grill the chicken, turning once, for 5 minutes total. Grill the ciabatta, cut sides down, until it has good grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes.

Slather all the grilled sides of the ciabatta with the Romesco.

Place the chicken breasts on the bottom half of the bread, shave some Manchego cheese over the chicken, then top with baby greens and the top half of the bread. If you’re using a loaf of ciabatta, you’ll have 2 chicken breasts on each loaf, so cut each loaf in half horizontally. If you’re using ciabattini, you’ll use 1 breast for each roll. Serve immediately.

ROMESCO SAUCE Makes 2 cups • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds • 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers, roughly chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 slice white bread (crust removed), toasted and crumbled

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Don’t be envious of other people’s relationships and possessions, Taurus. You never know what is going on behind others’ closed doors. Appreciate what you have.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Interactions with others may be causing you to remain guarded, Gemini. Open yourself up a bit if you want to foster new friendships and relationships.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are fearing rejection, give yourself a much-needed pep talk and then hang out with good friends. Friends can help you regain your confidence.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Try not to react without thinking things through, Leo. Knee-jerk reactions are a surefire way to land yourself in trouble. Take a moment to think before offering a response.

• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil In a food processor, grind the almonds. Add roasted peppers, garlic, bread, parsley, and hot pepper flakes. Blend until it be-

of ping pong then be offered a piece of pie.

• “Wool Needle-Felting with Anna” runs from 4 to 5 p.m. May 30. Students will use barbed needles to poke through soft wool in order to compact fibers and form shapes.

• “Dudes & Donuts” is set for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 31. In this boys-only program, participants will go head-to-head in a ring toss competition then eat doughnuts while talking about leading by example.

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Sandwich recipe a change of pace for the grill The return of warm weather is synonymous with many things.

For men and women who love to grill, spring marks a return to grilling their favorite foods and dining outdoors.

Burgers and hot dogs may never go out of style, but plenty of additional foods can make for delicious grilled meals. Grilled chicken, for example, makes for a healthy meal the whole family can enjoy.

Grilled chicken sandwiches, such as the following recipe for “Grilled Chicken Ciabatta with Romesco and Baby Greens” from Karen Adler and Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill: The Bounty of the Garden Meets the Sizzle of the Grill” (Running Press), can make for a nice change of pace from more traditional grilling fare.

in a publicity release about the meeting.

The book is historical fiction based on many years of research.

Lampos provided a look at history through her book and authentic pictures of the children, the trains, and the areas that they were given new homes and opportunities to have a good life. She took questions from the book group after a short reading from her novel.

The book discussion group meets periodically throughout the year to enjoy authors discussing their novels.

comes a paste. Add the vinegar and pulse to blend. With the motor running, gradually pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a steady stream until the mixture thickens like mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, openly expressing your thoughts and feelings can help you form close bonds with others.

Share what is on your mind. True friends will commend you for it.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, dedicate yourself to work for a few days so that you can feel

reliable and needed. Otherwise, you may flounder around for a little while seeking purpose.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, consider volunteering your time to causes that are important to you, either in your local community or on a grander scale.

This will provide a deep sense of satisfaction.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 You may feel like taking a few risks or stepping outside of your comfort zone, Sagittarius. Following your instincts can lead you to try things with confidence.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Socialize with people you care about Capricorn. The pleasure of their company may prove rejuvenating. Choose any type of occasion, whether intimate or grand.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it may seem like lately you’re feeling extreme highs or lows. Soon things will settle down to a more even keel. Enjoy some escapism for now.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 A laundry list of responsibilities may be coming your way, Pisces. Stay motivated and you can muscle through anything.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MAY 24 Bob Dylan, Singer (78) MAY 25 Roman Reigns, Wrestler (33) MAY 26 Lenny Kravitz, Singer (53)

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Host a reception for pastel artist Gary Wick at McCord

Henslow’s Sparrow at Orland Grassland.

member of the Chicago Pastel Painters, and has been a member of the La Grange Art League. Wick is a life member of the Elmhurst Artist Guild and has been affiliated with the Naperville Art League and other organizations in the Midwest.

At 77 years of age, he keeps saying he wants to retire again and finally will.

Wick’s motto is: “Paint what you see.” For him, it has to be from the photos he takes because he is basically a studio artist, preferring to paint under a stable temperature, without wind and the ever-present moving sunlight. He does a lot of painting late at night when all of the ambient noises have quieted down.

Wick said he set goals and has accomplished what he set out to do as a youngster, even though it took him 55 years to find his way back into the art world. He said it has been very successful and rewarding.

His work can be found in many public and private collections here, in Europe and even Australia. His exhibit at McCord will be the last time art lovers will be able to see a large collection of his work in one location—“unless it ends up in a museum someday,” said Wick, who admits that would be another goal or “bucket list” achievement.

“That may or may not happen, and that’s OK because a lot of people have accepted my work as their own,” he said.

During the June 2 reception only, visitors can purchase any of his original pastel paintings at a 20 percent discount except those labeled “not for sale.”

Photo courtesy Jeanne Muellner Stacey

Public is invited to spring bird walk are advised to wear long pants, boots and long sleeves, as well as binoculars, water bottle, bug spray and a sun hat. Work gloves, tools and snacks will be provided.

All ages are welcome, and no experience is necessary.

For more information, contact Pat Hayes at ptihys@yahoo.com or Teri Valenzuela at tvalenzuela@ audubon.org.

Recognized by Audubon as an Important Bird Area in 2017 for its documented abundance of breeding Henslow’s Sparrows, Orland Grassland is a premier location for birding in the southwest suburbs.

With the work of the FPCC and a community stewardship team led by Pat Hayes, the 960-acre grassland has “removed some 750 acres of woody plants and invasive weeds, and planted more than 100 species of rare prairie plants and some native shrubs and trees,” its advocates say.

With the public’s help at the birding event and work day, volunteers hope to continue to assist breeding grassland bird habitat by removing invasive brush, and advocate for the rare suite of species at Orland.

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The public is invited to join Orland Grassland Volunteers, Forest Preserves of Cook County and Audubon Great Lakes from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 26 for a spring bird walk, followed by moving across the prairie in a wave of volunteers to cut Callery Pear saplings—an invasive species that is a threat to the biodiversity within the grassland.

The Orland Grassland nature preserve is located just southwest of 167th and LaGrange Road.

The bird walk will begin at 8 a.m., and the work day will follow, starting around 9 a.m. Volunteers

Top: Harry Rab, 5, of Homewood, pets the lambs that watched from the sidelines as their mothers were shorn by Paul Lally during the Sheep to Shawl demonstration held recently at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy. in Palos Park. The Center is looking for volunteers to give guided tours at the farm there.

More information may be obtained by calling (708) 361-3650.

Left: Paul Lally of Palos Park sheared his Hampshire sheep during the Sheep to Shawl event. Lally answered questions about different breeds of sheep and the wool they produce while he sheared three sheep with hand shears.

Children were invited to feel the wool and take samples home. The wool will be used for arts and crafts activities at the center.

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work in architecture until 1996 when he decided to quit “because of the computers that were invading the work force,” as he described it.

He picked up some old pastels and painted a quick sketch which still hangs in his studio. The next few pastel paintings sold and a new career was launched, something he had dreamed about as a youngster.

In 1996, he started to teach himself how to use pastels by making mistakes and correcting them until he was happy with the end result.

He would eventually turn to landscapes, sunsets, documenting old tattered barns, and finally working from vacation photographs, which he feels more comfortable with now. He often says, “when you like what you do your job isn’t work, its fun”.

“I’m having fun, but it’s still a lot of work,” said Wick.

The artist has given numerous demonstrations over his career as well as workshops, and he has taught classes at various art leagues in the surrounding suburbs.

When he quit teaching classes in LaGrange, the Art League suggested that one of his students take his place. That person, Julie Skoda, now teaches at McCord. Wick and Skoda will be doing a “Transition Exhibition” of their work.

Wick will end his 20-year teaching career at the end of June and at the closing of this show.

His students are winning some of the awards he once won, making him feel like he has accomplished more than what he intended to do artistically, Wick said in his media bio.

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Sheep shearing shows kids the origin of wool

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A reception will be held Saturday, June 2 for pastel artist Gary Wick at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road in Palos Park.

The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will offer art lovers the opWick portunity to meet Wick, who is presenting his final show at McCord before retiring.

It runs through June 30.

Wick, who resides in Worth, has created some form of art since he was five years of age, according to a media bio.

His sixth grade teacher recommended he take classes at Chicago’s Art Institute, which he did, but was unable to continue because his family wasn’t supportive of his desire to become an artist, Wick said in his bio. They wanted him to go out and get a “real job.”

So, while in high school he took drafting classes which allowed him to do a form of drawing, albeit of buildings rather than for art.

After he graduated, Wick would take art lessons at night in that same drafting room with his high school drafting teacher and a few other artists. He went to college at Navy Pier for a semester, failed miserably as he recounts, and got a job as a draftsman where he would work from 1960 till he was drafted into the Army in 1966.

Wick spend fourteen-and-a-half months in Vietnam and left the service in 1968 with an honorable discharge. He would continue to

Photos by Dermot Connolly