Reporter 6 14 18

It’s a wrap for high school baseball season: SPORTS

REPORTER Section 2

THE Volume LVIX, No. 14

A celebration of Evergreen Park and ‘Day in the Park’ SPECIAL SECTION INSIDE

Serving Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth

USPS 118-690

$1 Newstand 3 SECTIONS

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Marijuana laws prompt debate at forum State Rep. Cassidy among those who favor legalization

By Dermot Connolly State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-14th) believes marijuana use should be legalized in Illinois for adults ages 21 and over.

“Prohibition has not worked,” Cassidy said during a town hall meeting held Monday night before about 150 people at the Oak Lawn Library. “The difference between what you can get legally and what you get in a plastic bag on the street is night and day. The goal is to undercut the cost of what is available on the street, so you can’t tax it too much.”

Cassidy, who is co-sponsoring a bill with state Sen. Heather Steans (D-7th),

said SB316/HB2352 would tax and regulate marijuana similar to what is currently done for alcohol and tobacco.

The forum was sponsored by state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th), state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-36th). Many residents who attended the session were open to the legalization of marijuana for adults.

However, there were many other residents in attendance who were wary of the long-term impact of marijuana use.

“We’re just here to learn. But we’re very skeptical about it,” said Oak Lawn resident Chris Kupscuk, who was there with her husband, Peter.

“I don’t understand its popularity. I tried it once in high school and I didn’t like it,” she added.

“We still have some questions. But it just seems like it is going to happen,” said Peter Kupscuk.

Hurley pointed out that in the non-binding Cook County referendum on legalizing marijuana that was on the March 20 primary elections, Orland Township was 54 percent in favor, 55.6 in Palos Township, and 62 percent in Worth Township.

Her district also includes Chicago’s 19th Ward, where she lives, as well as the 18th See MARIJUANA, Page 9

Photo by Dermot Connolly

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-14th, at right) responds to audience questions following a presentation she gave on Monday during a town hall meeting at the Oak Lawn Library about her efforts to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Illinois. The event was hosted by state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th), standing, from left, state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th), who read the submitted questions.

EVERGREEN PARK BOARD MEETING

Groundbreaking held for major project at Marist

Street sign will honor Bosch

By Joe Boyle

Science labs, astronomy dome on the way

Jerry Bosch’s legacy got even richer with the assistance of members of the Evergreen Park Board of Trustees, who have approved a commemorative street sign in the former village trustee’s honor.

Bosch, 81, who died in April, was an Evergreen Park trustee for 28 years. Trustee Carol Kyle said that Bosch was involved in many organizations and helped to create several village programs.

“He helped to organize and get the Village Pantry going,” said Kyle, who is a volunteer at the Village Pantry. “Jerry did a lot for the village.”

The vote was unanimous at the meeting held on June 4. The village board wants the unveiling of the commemorative street sign to take place at the right time.

“Everybody felt it was best to wait until Aug. 1, which was his birthday,” said Mayor James Sexton.

Sexton knew Bosch for years, going back to when Sexton also was a trustee. The mayor said that Bosch worked hard on various projects and the organizations he was affiliated with.

“He was a very hard-working, very involved individual,” Sexton said. “He was involved with so many organizations like the Northwest Boosters, Evergreen Park Baseball and he helped to organize the Evergreen Park Historical Commission.”

The street dedication that is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 1 will take place at the corner of 93rd Street and Central Park.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently to kick off the Faith in the Future Campaign to upgrade the current monastery building into a science wing at Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago.

The goal of the campaign is $15 million, including the addition of 10 science labs and an astronomy dome.

Br. Hank Hammer, president of Marist High School, welcomed board members, donors, parents, faculty, alumni, and friends of the school to the event on May 14 and shared how appropriate it is that the monastery (the former residence for the Marist Brothers) will become a science center since the Brothers lived in the science labs when the school was first built in 1963.

The converted building will give the school 20 percent additional learning space including labs dedicated to physics, biology, chemistry, environmental science, anatomy, and forensics.

Physics labs will have direct outdoor access for experiments, while the forensics lab will have a protected crime scene and the anatomy lab will have a patient diagnostic area with computerized medical mannequins.

“Health sciences is the second highest area of focus for our graduates in college,” Principal Larry Tucker, Class of 1979, explained. “This science center will give them hands-on learning opportunities that reflect real world situations. Students will

See BOSCH, Page 9

Supplied photo

Three beehives are installed on the Moraine Valley Community College main campus to further benefit the prairie surrounding the college.

BEES WELCOME AT MORAINE Beekeeper Frank Saballus is partnering with Moraine Valley Community College In Palos Hills to install an aplary in its Nature Study Area on campus.

The bees will benefit the environment and, hopefully, produce honey within the next few years.

Having an apiary, or collection of beehives, on campus has been an interest of different faculty groups (biology, chemistry, culinary arts) for years. This past year, two students from the college’s Go Green! Club explored and researched this topic as part of the EcoLeaders Training and Projects program through the South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium Student Sustain-

ability Summit. Stephenie Presseller, Moraine Valley sustainability manager, contacted Saballus to discuss a potential partnership.

“Bees are pollinators first and foremost. Having them on our campus will help our prairie and other plants reproduce and thrive. Secondly, honey! We hopefully will be reaping the benefits of their work within three years,” Presseller said.

Last month, Saballus installed — and will manage — three beehives in the Nature Study Area close to 107th Street and Kean Avenue, distanced from people. After it’s determined the site on campus is viable for beehive success, the See BEES, Page 9

An EP institution celebrates 125 years First United Methodist Church has a rich history

By Joe Boyle When members or visitors walk through First United Methodist Church in Evergreen Park, they can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia.

Jan Paris, the wife of the pastor, Lawrence Paris, said she has heard her share of stories about the history of the church,

9358 S. Homan Ave., that dates back 125 years.

“I have heard a lot of stories since we have been here,” Paris said Monday as her husband was out attending to some church business. “Some of the older members told me that people would sometimes roller skate on the roof, because it was a flat roof.”

have the opportunity for personal research projects as well.”

Carrie Spano, coordinator of curriculum for science, noted that current science classes share lab time. The new wing will put students in labs every day with the flexibility to move from lecture to group work to experimentation seamlessly.

“It’s a game changer for teachers and students,” Spano said.

Spano also noted that the astronomy dome will offer curriculum and learning opportunities that few other high schools can offer.

The long-planned project was spurred to action by major gifts from John and Laura Potocsnak, and Gerald, Class of ’90, and Jennifer Beeson. Their early investments set the wheels in motion to move forward with the campaign that will continue to transform Marist’s campus for the 21st century.

Assuming all fundraising goals are met, the approximately $12 million science center will open for the 201920 school year. The additional $3 million set to be raised will go towards the refurbishment of the school’s library, art center, and band room, among other areas. The current labs will also be converted into additional classrooms and student spaces.

For more information on the Faith in the Future Campaign, including online donations and major gifts, visit www.marist. net or call (773) 881-5379.

A celebration will be held at First United Methodist Church in Evergreen Park this month to mark the 125th anniversary of the church.

The church, along with the Village of Evergreen Park, came into existence in 1893. A celebration will be held to mark the anniversary of the village this summer. A dinner celebration will be held Sunday, June 24 at the church. Reservations are required by Sunday, June 17 and can be made by calling the church office, (708) 422-8451. The fee is $10 per person for the dinner and the celebration.

Photo by Joe Boyle

See CHURCH, Page 9

It’s Wrangler Season!

2018 JK WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT 4X4

3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera Command-Trac® 4x4 System Wash-Out Interior

249 lease per mo.

$

+

Let Our World Class Team Change Your Mind about Car Buying 8355 W. 159TH ST., TINLEY PARK 2017 WINNER

BEST OF CHICAGO’S SOUTHLAND 2017

708-532-2665

SALES HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30am-8pm, Sat 7:30am-6pm SERVICE HOURS: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-7pm, Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-4pm +Lease a new 2018 JK Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 model for $249 per month, plus tax, title, license and doc fee. $2999 due at signing. 36 month closed end CCAP lease, with 10,000 miles maximum per year. .20 cents for every mile over 30,000 at conclusion of lease. Lesses’ responsible for all maintenance and insurance throughout term of lease. See dealer for complete details. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. Images are for display purposes only and may not represent actual vehicle purchased.

2 The Reporter

Thursday, June 14, 2018

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Unlicensed driving

Julian A. Segura, 21, of the 2800 block of South 48th Court, Cicero, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 9 a.m. July 5 in the 9500 block of South Nashville Avenue. Police said he was also cited for not having completed a safety test. He is due in court on July 5.

Suspended license

Supplied photo

Appreciation Lunch

The staff at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills held an Appreciation Luncheon for 281 people at the Garden Chalet Banquets.

The guests received cocktails, lunch and enjoyed live music by the Chicago Street Strings and Tom Cash Entertainment. “Getting involved by giving to the community gives us a sense of purpose,” said Dave Gaidas, of the funeral home, who is seen above greeting the guests.

More information on upcoming events can be obtained by calling (708) 974-4410 or visit www.palosgaidasfh.com.

Oak Lawn man is arrested again near Midway Airport A 28-year-old Oak walking in the roadway Lawn man was charged obstructing traffic,” powith obstruction of traflice said. fic by a non-motorist According to public after Chicago police records, Omar has been arrested him on the arrested eight times by city’s Southwest Side Chicago police since on June 4.

2014, on such charges Omar Ahmad Omar, of the as panhandling and 5600 block of West Edge Lake criminal trespass to land. Five Drive, was apprehended at 7:31 of those arrests have occurred p.m. on the 6700 block of South this year, in a four-block stretch Cicero Avenue. He was appre- of Cicero Avenue just southeast hended “after he was observed of Midway Airport.

Angela M. Odette, 36, of the 10300 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:30 a.m. May 31 in the 10900 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also cited for illegal use of an electronic device while driving and driving without insurance.

She is due in court on July 5.

Outstanding warrant Joshua Drinkwater, 24, of the 5700 block of West 108th Street, Chicago Ridge, was arrested on a local warrant for disorderly conduct at 6 p.m. May 30 in the 9700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue.

Police said he was released after posting bond. Court information was not available.

Evergreen Park Suspended licenses

• Nader Nasser Alyafai, 22, of the 14700 block of South Heathcliff Road, Homer Glen, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:44 p.m. June 6, in the 2600 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance.

• Christine Tyler, 56, of the 9700 block of South Oakley Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:25 p.m. June 6 in the 9500 block of South Western Avenue.

Police said she was also cited for not having a rear registration plate light.

• Arthur Branner, 53, of the 400 block of North Greenwood Avenue, Kankakee, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:12 a.m. June 5 at 88th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding.

• Timile D. Marable, 52, of the 9800 block of South Hoxie Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:04 a.m. June 2 at 91st Street and South Pulaski Road. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and improper

Jack & Pat’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop 10717 South Ridgeland Avenue Meat: 636-3437 Deli: 636-6203

SALE DATES: June 14- June 20

Boneless Boneless Marinated Stuffed Chicken Breast Chicken Breast or Chix Stix

4

$ 29 Lb.

Homemade Mild, Hot or XXX

Italian Sausage or Fresh Polish

3

$ 19 Lb.

4

$ 19 Lb.

Fancy Baby Back Ribs

3

$ 89

Jack & Pat’s (Pork & Beef) Hot Dogs......................$4.69 lb.

Hormel Spiced Ham.................$5.39 lb.

Vienna Corned Beef...............$9.98 lb.

Premium or Grandpa’s Potato Salad................$2.29 lb.

Lb.

Extra Lean

Ground Chuck

3

$ 89 Lb.

Boneless Butterfly

Pork Chops

3

$ 29 Lb.

Fancy Boneless

Sizzle Steak

4

$ 59 Lb.

Sara Lee Turkey Breast..............$6.98 lb.

Minced Ham or Old Fashion Loaf..........$6.09 lb.

Eckrich Hard Salami................$5.09 lb.

Land O Lakes American Cheese...........................$5.59 lb.

display of registration sticker.

Olivia V. Rodriguez, 46, of Hammond, Ind., was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:45 a.m. June 1 in the 9800 block of South California Avenue.

Police said she was also cited for speeding.

following a traffic stop at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday in the 8700 block of South Roberts Road. Police said the warrant was for a probation violation on a burglary charge. He was also cited for driving without a valid license, no insurance and expired registration. He was held for a bond hearing.

DUI charge

Oak Lawn

Quentin R. Land, 64, of the 8700 block of South Mozart Avenue, Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:55 a.m. June 1, on the same block where he lives.

He was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance.

Driving without insurance Jeffrey D. Hughes, 34, of the 600 block of West Cornelia Avenue. Chicago, was charged with driving without insurance following a traffic stop at 6:54 p.m. June 4 at 87th Street and Richmond Avenue. Police said he was also cited for not wearing a seatbelt and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Hickory Hills

Suspended license Ashley M. McGurk, 35, of Old Oak Trail, Palos Heights, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:59 p.m. Saturday in the 9400 block of South 81st Avenue.

Police said she was also cited for driving with one headlight and received a local violation for possession of drug paraphernalia after three marijuana pipes were found in the car. She is at a hearing in Hickory Hills City Hall for the violation on June 10, and at a hearing in Bridgeview Courthouse on July 31 for the driving offenses.

DUI charge Catherine Lojas, 19, of the 8800 block of West 91st Place, Hickory Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic crash at 8:18 a.m. June 1. Police said her car rear-ended another vehicle. She was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and underage consumption of alcohol.

She is due in court on July 11.

Unlicensed driving

• Sandy Frank, 37, of the 9600 block of South 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 9:13 a.m. June 6 in the 9500 block of South 87th Avenue. She is also cited for driving without insurance and expired registration. She is due in court on July 11, • Stephanie Brown, 39, of the 4100 block of South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license at 10:25 a.m. May 30 following a traffic crash at 95th Street and 76th Avenue. Police said she was also cited for making an improper turn and drove her vehicle into the path of another car that was also turning in an adjacent lane.

She is due in court on July 11.

Outstanding warrant Jose Pagan-Ortiz, 29, of Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Cook County warrant

Possession of stolen property Steven M. Dilbeck, 28, of Bridgeview, was charged with possession of stolen property after police responded to a theft of a motorized scooter at Jewel, 8801 S. Ridgeland Ave., at 8:59 p.m. June 6. Police said a man later identified as Dilbeck was found circling a parking lot in the scooter and shouting at passersby in the 7300 block of West 87th Street in Bridgeview. When police arrived there, Dilbeck, holding a 24-ounce bottle of beer, shouted “I’m high as (expletive) and I don’t give a (expletive).”

He said he was homeless and lived under the bridge at 87th and Harlem Avenue, and took the scooter from the store because “it was a long walk” to the bridge and his feet hurt. He was also cited for public intoxication and is due in court on July 5.

Suspended license Frederick T. Poole, 49, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:41 p.m.

June 6 in the 10400 block of South Central Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required, and illegal use of a cellphone when driving. He is due in court on June 27.

Battery off nse Ronald A. Brown, 44, of Chicago, was charged with battery following an altercation on a Pace bus in the 9200 block of South Cicero Avenue at 5:10 p.m. June 6. A 49-year-old passenger told police Brown punched him in the face after accusing him of cursing at him. Brown told police he “heard voices” making fun of him and got angry. He is due in court on July 5.

Retail theft Christian A. Calo, 26, of Bridgeview, was charged with retail theft at Home Depot, 4060 W. 95th St., at 12:45 p.m. June 5.

Police said he ran from the store with a drill set worth $241 and was stopped by a Hometown police officer a few blocks away.

Police determined that he was also wanted on a Bedford Park warrant for retail theft. He was charged with a second count of retail theft while being processed for the first, after Home Depot staff told police he had fled the store with two stolen drills on May 31. He is due in court on June 20.

DUI charges

• Myron Wordlaw, 38, of St. Louis, Mo., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:13 a.m. June 4 in the 9500 block of South Cicero Avenue.

Police responded to a report of Wordlaw sleeping behind the wheel in the McDonald’s drivethrough at 10535 S. Cicero. He

allegedly woke up and drove to a lot in the 9500 block of South Cicero, where police stopped him.

He failed field sobriety tests and was cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on June 18.

• Rebecca May Hassel, 23, of Palos Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:36 a.m. May 27 in the 10400 block of South Cicero Avenue.

Police said she registered a .179 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. She was also cited for speeding, failure to signal when required, and possession of two grams of cannabis and drug paraphernalia when two glass pipes and a marijuana grinder were found in the car, according to police. Court information was not available.

Palos Hills

Telephone harassment Mutaz Sadeh, 35, of Hickory Hills, was charged with harassment by telephone on June 6 in connection with a business dispute. Police said he was involved in the purchase of a restaurant and Sadeh allegedly began contacting the other party by telephone and threatening him following an argument over money. He is due in court on July 26.

Aggravated assault Kaitlin Richardson, 24, of Palos Hills, was charged with aggravated assault following an argument with a family member at 6:30 p.m. June 4. Police said she allegedly used knives to threaten the other person. She was held for a bond hearing.

Car burglary A center cap was reported stolen off the spare tire of a vehicle parked in the 9000 block of Del Prado Drive at 7 a.m. last Thursday. Police said an unknown person also entered the vehicle.

Deceptive practices Police received a fraud complaint from an employee of Celtic Cartage, 11200 Southwest Highway, at 1 p.m. last Thursday. The employee reported receiving an email, apparently from the person’s supervisor, advising the person to wire $45,000 from the business account to another account. After the money was wired, it was learned that the email was fraudulent and was not sent by the supervisor.

Prescription fraud Talani Falls, 24, of Palos Hills, was charged with unauthorized possession of a prescription form at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Police said she acquired prescription forms from Bria Healthcare,10426 S. Roberts Road, and used them without permission in an attempt to acquire prescription medications. She was held for a bond hearing.

Drug possession Sami Bages, 24, of Palos Hills, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the 11100 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for possession of cannabis and held for a bond hearing.

Suspended licenses

• Mohammad Adawi, 19, of Orland Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:30 p.m. June 6 in the 11100 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for unlawful use of a driver’s license and disobeying a traffic control signal. He is due in court on July 26.

• Wesam Araf, 27, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:30 a.m.

Monday in the 7800 block of West 103rd Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and only one headlight.

He is due in court on June 26.

Police reports are provided by law enforcement agencies.

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

Area Police Departments Chicago Ridge Evergreen Park Hickory Hills Oak Lawn Palos Hills Worth

425-7831 422--2142 598-4900 499-7722 598-2272 448-3979

Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Reporter

3

OAK LAWN VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Board OKs crossing guard outsourcing

By Dermot Connolly

Photo by Joe Boyle

Author Robert Kurson tells a series of stories about the Apollo 8 NASA mission in 1968 before a large crowd at the Evergreen Park Library. Kurson wrote a book about the mission that is called “Rocket Men.”

‘Rocket Men’ author takes EP Library audience to great heights

By Joe Boyle Neil Armstrong’s famous words when he first stepped on the moon are recorded for posterity, but author Robert Kurson reminded a large crowd at the Evergreen Park Library on June 4 that it was three other astronauts who made that journey possible.

Kurson was on hand to discuss his book, “Rocket Men,” which detailed the historic mission of Apollo 8. On Dec. 21, 1968, astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell Jr. and William Anders took off on a three-stage Saturn 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla. On Christmas Eve, the astronauts entered into orbit around the moon, the first manned spacecraft to do so.

The author told the crowd that during the 10 lunar orbits of Apollo 8, television images were sent home and spectacular photos were taken of the Earth and the moon from the spacecraft.

“During their flight, they could see a crescent rising,” Kurson related. “They suddenly realized it was Earth appearing before them. Frank Borman took the first photo but it was in black and white. But it was Bill Anders who took the photo with a camera with color film and a telephoto lens. It appeared as if you were seeing a Christmas tree coming out of the darkness. This is the photo that appeared in newspapers. The telephoto lens made the Earth appear larger and allowed us to see more details.

“The astronauts came all this way to discover the moon, but they actually discovered the Earth,” Kurson added.

The three astronauts were also the first to see the dark side of the moon. For its first three revolutions, the astronauts kept the windows pointing down towards the moon and frantically filmed the craters and mountains below. Reconnaissance for subsequent Apollo landings was a key task for the mission. On Christmas morning, Apollo 8 left its lunar orbit and began the journey back to Earth, landing safely in the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 27.

Kurson said that the astronauts were under tremendous pressure. The flight had a sense of danger and some mishaps occurred. The three astronauts were cramped into the craft that was the size of a minivan. They found it difficult to sleep. Borman tried a sleeping pill that resulted in disastrous results. Borman became ill and had diarrhea that caused excrement to float in the craft. So much for the glamor of space flight, Kurson said.

“There was also tremendous pressure on the

wives who knew there was a chance their husbands could die,” Kurson said. “A year before on Apollo 1, Ed White, Gus Grissom and Roger B. Chaffee died in the cockpit as a result of a fire.”

The Apollo 1 astronauts were killed on Jan. 27. 1967 during a training session. The Apollo 8 mission only occurred because some NASA officials mistakenly thought the Soviet Union was planning for a flight to the moon in 1968.

Kurson wrote the book because he believes that Americans who grew up after the 1960s need to know this event. While Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s mission on July 20, 1969 was historic, it was Apollo 8 that made it happen. Kurson said he conducted hundreds of interviews with the three astronauts, who are still alive. Borman lives in Lake Forest.

“They were really gracious and patient,” Kurson said. “They are really nice people who knew how important this was.”

Nicki Seidl, director of the Evergreen Park Library, said she was delighted with the response at Kurson’s appearance.

“Oh absolutely,” Seidl said. “I was so impressed that we had a man who spoke with so much passion. For him to keep that level of passion when he speaks to so many people is remarkable. I was with Julie (Julie Keaty, public events coordinator at the Evergreen Park Library) and we saw him at Brookfield Zoo. We thought he would give the same speech but this was completely different.

He told so many stories and took time to answer questions.”

Kurson added that the Apollo 8 achievement was important because it was a great story that occurred at the end of the year that saw so much tragedy. The assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, the escalation and unrest at home over the Vietnam War, and the riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago all occurred during this tumultuous year.

While Armstrong said “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” when he stepped on the moon, the actions of the three astronauts months before him were also important.

“No one knew what the astronauts were going to say after they went around the moon,” Kurson said. “They knew how important this was. So, they read from the Book of Genesis. Everyone thought it was appropriate. They (the astronauts) said that people would always come up to them and thank them for helping to save the year. It was a great Christmas gift.”

The employment of school crossing guards in Oak Lawn has been outsourced to Andy Frain Services over the objections of some residents who fear the outside company will not retain their favorite crossing guards.

Prior to the village board’s unanimous approval of the agreement with Andy Frain at the meeting on Tuesday, Courtney Hedderman urged them to reconsider.

“If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” said Hedderman, whose three young daughters joined her at the podium when the floor was opened to public comment.

The girls attend St. Catherine of Alexandria School and have become friendly with Ray Marneris, the 93-year-old crossing guard known as “Mr. Ray,” who has been stationed at the intersection of 107th and Kedvale, rain or shine, for the past 20 years.

“During his tenure, he has only missed two days of work — and that was for his wife’s funeral,” said Hedderman. “To say he has a commitment, a love, and a passion for his work is an understatement.”

She said the crossing guard always had encouraging words

Moraine student chosen for NASA scholars program A Moraine Valley Community College student is among about 40 college students who will converge at Langley Research Center in Virginia as part of NASA’s National Community College Aerospace Scholars program.

Salam Mulhem, of Oak Lawn, qualified for the on-site program, which runs from June 24 to 27, after successfully completing a five-week online course.

“It was as interesting as it was challenging. I’m very proud that I did so well in the online portion and now get to go to Langley,” she said.

Among the many events and activities planned, her stay will include a behind-the-scenes look at the space center, an opportunity to meet and engage in panel discussions with NASA scientists and participation in competitions.

“Space always has been very fascinating to me,” Mulhem said.

Supplied photo

Salam Mulhem, of Oak Lawn, will represent Moraine Valley Community College in the NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholars program.

“My parents are ecstatic, and I’m so happy to be part of this program. The people at NASA really value community college

students because they know we’re already good at juggling schedules, classes, a job, home life, and other things.”

Mulhem is in the Engineering Pathways program at Moraine Valley and will transfer into the engineering program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

She is a member of the Honors Program, Phi Theta Kappa, Robotics Club, and is the founding president of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) club. Mulhem, who graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School, also works in the college’s Student Life Office.

“I’m excited about the trip, and I’m really looking forward to learning everything I can,” she said. “Right now, I’m torn between computer engineering and aerospace, so I’m hoping for some inspiration while I’m there on which career path to choose.”

Skin care concerns?

for all the students walking to and from class, and on the last day of school on June 5, many rallied around him chanting “We need Ray to stay.”

“The board has held several budget hearings on this issue.” said Village Manager Larry Deetjen, explaining that the consensus was that contracting with Andy Frain was the best move.

“We will certainly take your comments into consideration,” Deetjen added, noting that the current crossing guards are welcome to apply for their jobs through Andy Frain.

“I see it as more of a time-saving, management issue rather than a financial one,” said Police Division Chief Daniel Vittorio, who oversaw the crossing guard program.

“There are 42 crossings in Oak Lawn,” said Vittorio, so counting substitutes, there were often close to 50 crossing guards on the books. “A few resigned for one reason or another in recent months, so the number was closer to 40 at the end of the school year.

But I recommended to Andy Frain that they all be hired.”

He said that in all likelihood, current crossing guards who do re-apply for their jobs will be

Speak to a lawyer for free through Chicago Bar Association Attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program will be available to take calls from the public and offer brief legal advice on Saturday, June 16 as part of an ongoing legal public service program offered by the CBA. Calls will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon at (312) 554-2001.

Call-A-Lawyer events are typically held on the third Saturday of each month in the morning hours.

Citizens can call in and briefly explain their situation to an attorney who will then work to suggest self-help strategies or provide advice to help resolve their issues.

If callers need further legal services or have questions beyond the scope of the attorney’s practice area, they will be advised to contact the CBA Lawyer Referral Service during the week for a referral to an attorney in the appropriate area of law.

The CBA’s Lawyer Referral Service has more than 200 prescreened, qualified lawyers experienced in almost every area of law that offer their services to the public. When contacting the LRS during normal business hours Monday through Friday, callers can be referred to attorneys practicing in numerous areas of law including: domestic relations, including divorce, custody, support and other family law matters; personal injury (including auto accidents, slip and falls, products liability, wrongful death, malpractice and other types of injury cases.

Callers can also be referred for estate planning. Callers can also be referred to attorneys for real estate, including buying or selling real estate, foreclosure defense and landlord/tenant issues, and employment law, including wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination.

CBA offers an after-hours oncall service that provides callers access to attorneys in three different areas of law at any time after normal business hours. Residents can reach a lawyer any time of day and night for help with criminal defense, personal injury and family law matters by calling (312) 554-2001.

Our medical staff

is here to consult with you

OUR PRACTICE ENCOMPASSES

General Dermatology • Skin Cancer/Mohs Surgery SRT Options for Treatment of Skin Cancer

COSMETIC SERVICES INCLUDE

• Thin Crust • Deep Dish • Stuffed • Pan And a Wide Variety of Traditional Homemade Italian Cuisine M-Th 11-10 • F 11-11 • Sat 12-11 • Sun 3-9

Botox • Chemical Peels • Microdermabrasion Fillers • Sclerotherapy • Laser Hair Removal Laser Skin Rejuvenation

• Dr. Vivek Iyengar • Dr. Manuel Mesirow • Dr. Raymond Vahl • Dr. Arlene Ruiz deLuzuriaga • Dr. Eduardo Moioli • Trina Brucato PA-C • Michelle Ovando PA-C

hired because Andy Frain has only about eight weeks to fill all the positions available and they wouldn’t have to be retrained.

Pointing out that the Andy Frain staff also work at baseball stadiums, theaters and other places in the Chicago area, Vittorio said, “Working for Andy Frain also means they will have opportunities to work elsewhere when school is out during the summer. It could be a win-win for everyone.”

“I hope Andy Frain does hire them,” said Trustee Bob Streit (3rd), thanking Hedderman for speaking out in their defense. “I grew up in St. Catherine’s Parish and I knew Ray and all his family.”

Although Hedderman and a few other mothers said after the meeting that they would help Marneris complete the online application process if he wants to, they are doubtful Andy Frain would hire many of the local retirees currently doing the job because of their advanced age.

“They are living out their retirement years in a purposeful, meaningful way,” Hedderman said. “Being a crossing guard is an important job, and it gives them a reason to get up in the morning.”

18425 West Creek Dr. Suite F • Tinley Park 13401 S. Ridgeland Ave. Palos Heights

(708) 444-8300 | Fax (708) 444-8301 | www.mydermdocs.com

5 OFF PIZZA

$

18” PARTYTIME

With this coupon. Not valid with any other offer. 1 per pizza.

Our Neighborhood

4 The Reporter

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Marist Class of 2018 carries on tradition of further education The 52nd annual commencement exercises were held last month for the Marist High School Class of 2018 as most students were accepted to colleges and universities across the country.

Graduates will be on the campuses of Yale University, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, Marquette University, Loyola University, University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Illinois at Champaign. They were awarded over $43 million in scholarship funds, including two Chick Evans Scholarships — Cormac Lee and Palos Heights resident Colin Mullen. Valerie Pavilonis and Oak Lawn resident Jacob Rahn were National Merit Finalists along with eight National Merit Commended students. Marist has 71 Illinois State Scholars.

Marist seniors were leaders on the math team, which finished fourth in state overall and as the top Catholic school in Illinois.

The language department offered exchange programs with international Marist schools, allowing students to host students from and travel to Argentina, Italy, and France. Senior Samantha Reidy,

Supplied photo

Marist seniors (from left) Peyton Ashford and Ravi Majeti were selected as the Faculty Award winners. Voted on by the faculty each year, the award recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to Marist.

Marist High School’s valedictorian (from left) Elise Viz will attend Cornell University in the fall and major in mechanical engineering, while salutatorian Jacob Rahn will attend Purdue University and major in actuarial science.

of Palos Heights, scored 36 on the ACT. Ninety-nine percent of the class will attend college in the fall. Six students will join the military.

others had made. Salutatorian Jacob Rahn, headed for Purdue University, led the audience in prayer. Peyton Ashford and Ravi Majeti were given the Faculty

Valedictorian Elise Viz, who will attend Cornell University, noted that each member of the class of 2018 was at graduation because of the sacrifices

Award, the highest honor given to students by faculty vote for emulating the characteristics of a Marist student.

Members of the class participat-

ed in retreats and liturgy planning.

Students participated in mission trips to New Orleans, upstate New York, and Texas. Students also planned and executed countless service projects and fundraisers, including spearheading the Relay for Life, which raised $51,000 for the American Cancer Society in 2018 alone, and running countless service projects and drives for those in need. More than 100 members of the class were enrolled in the senior service program, providing daily community service to more than 18 area organizations, including Little Company of Mary Hospital, Elim Christian Services, and several nearby Catholic grammar schools.

Athletically, individuals and teams were strong performers.

Girls volleyball was the state and national champion. Football garnered the program’s first undefeated regular season.

Cheerleading placed second in state. Boys basketball advanced to the sectional, nearly taking down a national program. Teams racked up regional, conference, and sectional titles. Thirty-six will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Palos Heights Women’s Club brings ‘Gently Used’ jewelry to Farmers Market The Palos Heights Women’s Club joins the Palos Heights Farmers Market at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. on Wednesday, June 20 with their annual “Gently Used” Jewelry Sale.

The women will have many bangles and fun pieces, along with membership and upcoming programming information. The items go fast, so make sure to stop by early for best selection. Proceeds from the jewelry sale fund the Women’s Club’s many philanthropic activities.

The Southwest Suburban Montessori School will join the other Community Tent on that day from 7 to 10 a.m. The school, located at 8800 W 119th St., in Palos Park, will be offering many activities for preschool market guests, including a story hour and craft starting at 9 a.m. Information about the school, which serves children ages 2 to 6, will also be available.

The Palos Heights Library will join the market from 10 a.m. to noon, with “Play Ball” story hour and crafts starting at 10 a.m. In addition, information about upcoming library events will be available, along with surprise giveaways.

Sign up for a library card and sign out books on site.

More and more fruits and vegetables are coming into the market. Locally grown fresh strawberries and other berries, tomatoes, lettuces, kale, spinach, radishes, kohlrabi, beets, early summer squashes, carrots, microgreens and more can be purchased every week.

A large selection of food items is also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads and multiple types of bakery items, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey and maple syrup, olive oils and vinegars, beef, pork and chicken,

salsas, pasta and barbecue sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready-to-eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready-to-bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, iced tea and packaged teas.

The vendors also have perennial and annual plants, herbs and fresh-cut flowers. The Pampered Chef will be on hand for summer barbecues and parties. Naturally scented olive oil soaps and other personal care products are also available.

The market’s Facebook page will showcase all available produce at the start of the market day: www.Facebook. com/PalosHeightsFarmersMarket. Shop in early for best selection.

Residents can stop by the City Tent to pick up and have endorsed the frequent shopper cards. Patrons will earn double credit on their frequent shopper

cards for all canned and fresh food donations. Canned donations are given to Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. Fresh food donations are given to Operation Blessing in Alsip. All completed frequent shopper cards are being entered into a Market gift certificate raffle every month.

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, “Vegetable Chicken Stir-fry,” at the City Tent. This year’s recipes are courtesy of Palos Health Dieticians. The recipe will also be attached to the 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 and will feature hundreds of classic cars, a live band, and food and beverages. More information about the Car Classic event can be found at www.palosheights.org/events/ carclassic. Volunteers are needed. Email carclassic@palosheights.org 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.

PALOS HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Board approves plans for new public works building

By Michael Gilbert Palos Hills’ plans for a new public works facility took another step closer to reality last week.

City officials voted 6-1 with one abstention on June 7 to authorize Mayor Gerald Bennett and Public Works Commissioner Nick Oeffling to proceed with the project by contracting preconstruction services from the Hickory Hills-based Henry Bros. Co., having the site at 7800 W. 108th St. cleared of vegetation and surveyed. The motion also directed engineering to begin and full site plans to be developed.

Ald. AJ Pasek (3rd) cast the lone dissenting vote and Ald. Pauline Stratton (2nd) abstained.

Aldermen Ricky Moore (4th) and Mary Ann Schultz (5th) were absent.

The new public works building, which could be completed by the tail end of 2019, is to be located on a 35-acre, L-shaped lot next to Pleasure Lake. Plans for the building were first drafted shortly after the millennium but other projects took precedent and there was a lack of funding available, Bennett has said. The new building is expected to be constructed largely off those plans completed nearly 20 years ago.

“We are getting our ducks in a row,” Ald. Mark Brachman (2nd) said of the action last Thursday.

Bennett thanked the council for its “vote of confidence” on the project and said the new building will be “a major improvement” for the city’s public works department.

“It’s a very solid and great project,” Bennett told the council. “I can’t emphasize how much over the last few years public works has been in a spot where they have really needed a facility. Public works already does a great job and now they have a facility they

can call a true home. This is just going to be a shot in the arm for them.”

“This is something that will serve the city for years to come,” Ald. Marty Kleefisch (1st) added. “It’s a very exciting project.”

Public works staff and equipment are currently spread throughout four different locations in the city. The main building is located at 9742 89th Ave. but the department also stores some vehicles and equipment at the municipal golf course and the city pays $30,000 annually for storage space at Kuecher Farms. Oeffling has his office inside City Hall.

Pasek said his “no” vote mainly stems from the scope and size of the project as well as future use of the existing public works building.

“I don’t think we need a totally new building the size that is proposed considering we are just going to basically leave the [current] building,” Pasek said. “I think there could have been a way to make a new building at a smaller size and less cost while still using the old building for storage. That would have saved taxpayer money.”

Pasek said approximately a decade ago he recommended this idea to city officials but it ultimately did not gain steam. His plan would have called for the city to end its lease agreement with Kuecher Farms — a move he believes would have saved Palos Hills $250,000 to $300,000 over the last 10 years.

The city will no longer need to lease space from Kuecher Farms once the new building opens. The existing building, which Oeffling called “the most solid building in town” last month, will remain and potentially house vehicles seized by the police.

The plans for the new public works building call for indoor parking for all 55 vehicles, work space for all employees, a conference room, lunch room and shower facility. Bennett

has said the new facility will make public works even more efficient as the department will now be under one roof.

Bennett anticipated bidding for the project would occur this fall and groundbreaking taking place in the spring of 2019. Construction will likely take around 10 months to complete.

In other news, the council voted 5-2 with one abstention to approve a request from Palos Hills Pancake House owner Kristen Lake for a liquor license at her restaurant, 10719 S. Roberts Road. Aldermen Kleefisch and Dawn Nowak (5th) voted against the liquor license while Stratton abstained.

Lake addressed the council earlier in the meeting saying she desired the liquor license as a way to generate more income.

“The purpose of the liquor license is to make extra income,” Lake said. “I’m a single mother of two children and right now I’m working every single day of the week. With the extra income I’d be able to hire extra employees including waitresses and cooks and maybe take a day off.

Lake told the council when she had her son last year she was only able to take four days off and was back to work.

“This would really help me to stay in Palos,” she said of obtaining the liquor license.

Lake said the restaurant recently extended its hours and is now serving a dinner menu.

She anticipates changing the establishment’s name by the end of the summer “to something more broader.”

The license is a Class F license, which means the alcohol must be served to the customer at their table. The restaurant would not be allowed to sell packaged liquor and it must remain a full restaurant at all times, Bennett said.

Lake has owned the pancake house since 2016.

Science wing and astronomy dome for Marist High School The Faith in the Future Campaign will transform the current monastery building at Marist High School into a 10-lab science wing with an astronomy dome for Marist High School. A new two-story walkover will connect the school to the new center. At right is an artist’s rendering of the facility.

Supplied photo

Compiled by Joe Boyle

News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Assassination has guests in somber mood at Democratic dinner From the June 13, 1968 issue: The story: Area Democrats were on hand to honor state Rep. Leland Rayson (9th), but the mood of the dinner changed because of an assassination that took place the week before.

Rayson was being honored at a dinner held at the Candlelight Playhouse in Summit. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Northwestern Law School. He is an attorney, real estate broker and co-publisher of The Reporter. While dignitaries were on hand to honor Rayson, most of the guests were in a state of disbelief over the assassination of Sen. Robert Kennedy that overshadowed politics at the dinner.

“Nothing much was said about politics,” Rayson said. “Everyone was subdued and quiet, all sharing a common grief.”

• 25 years ago Hickory Hills is hit by major storm and flooding From the June 10, 1993 issue: The story: Nearly five inches of rain fell in three hours across the southwest suburbs Monday, which flooded basements, turned streets into lakes, stranded motorists, and snarling municipal traffic.

As in other local municipalities around Chicago, phones at the Hickory Hills City Clerk’s office, Public Works Department and Police Department could be heard ringing non-stop during and after the storm. Hickory Hills Mayor Dan Riley said the storm was the worst he has ever seen. While phones rang off the hook at City Hall, Riley walked in wearing jeans and rubber boots, looking less like a mayor and more like a public works employee.

The quote: “This is devastating,” Riley said. “It goes beyond our engineers’ standards of a 100-year storm. It demonstrates the futility of even the best planning.”

• 10 years ago Recommend additional parking for Little Company of Mary Hospital From the June 12, 2008 issue: The story: The Evergreen Park Zoning and Development Committee has recommended the village board rezone a strip of residential properties to clean the way for a $180 million construction project at Little Company of Mary Hospital.

Officials at Little Company, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, has been working since April to purchase 15 homes to secure a site for a parking lot that would add between 314 to 414 parking spaces. The rezoning was needed before the hospital begins building a new medical facility just west of the hospital’s cross-shaped Tower Building. David Sosin, the hospital attorney, said 13 of the 15 homeowners have signed contracts to sell their properties. Little Company appraiser Dave Kleszynski said he believes property values will remain strong because of the village’s good schools, transportation and commercial districts.

The quote: “Hospitals are like cities unto themselves,” Kleszynski said. “Overall, there should be no adverse impact to residences adjacent to the parking lot.”

Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Reporter

WHATIZIT?

Oak Lawn has new fire chief and deputy chief

By Dermot Connolly

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Nearby relic.

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

We had several readers who knew the answer to last week’s photo quiz was the Ralph E. Munch Public Works Building, which is located at 5532 W. 98th St., Oak Lawn.

Palos Park resident Ron Wagenhofer was the first to email with the correct answer. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum also mentioned that the Ralph E. Munch facility is just north of the Ernie Kolb Baseball Fields for Oak Lawn Baseball. The facility is named after an Oak Lawn trustee who was serving the village at the time of the devastating tornado that hit in 1967. Steve also mentioned that Ralph’s brother, Harry, was a captain in the Oak Lawn Police Department.

Rich Rahn, of Evergreen Park, also knew it was the Ralph E. Munch maintenance facility and was named after a former Oak Lawn village trustee.

SUDOKU

5

The Oak Lawn Fire Department is under new leadership, following appointments to the top two jobs that the Oak Lawn Village Board officially approved on Tuesday.

Oak Lawn Village Manager Larry Deetjen on Friday named Michael Mavrogeorge as the new fire-rescue chief, and Zackary W. Riddle the deputy fire-rescue chief.

Deetjen said Mavrogeorge is replacing George Sheets, who “abruptly retired” in January, after nine years in the top job.

Sheets also served as fire chief in neighboring Chicago Ridge since 2014, and resigned from that position at the same time, after Chicago Ridge officials decided to end the shared arrangement.

Following Sheets’ retirement, Robert Tutko was named acting fire chief. Deetjen said on Monday that following the official appointments on Tuesday, Tutko would revert to his former role as deputy chief, “and will stay on for a short period as our budget allows to assist with the transition.”

Deetjen noted that Tutko was originally “brought in” by Sheets last fall and replaced Scott Boman as deputy chief when he retired in December.

“In accepting the acting chief’s position, I thanked Bob for his support and made it known that I intended to conduct my search for the next chief and I would consider him, which I did. Ultimately, I made my decision

Riddle

Mavrogeorge

based upon bringing in a completely new fire management team as this organization moves forward embracing ‘best practices in fire science,’” said the village manager.

Mavrogeorge has served for the past 10 years as fire chief and Emergency Management Services director of the St. Louis Downtown Airport. Among several professional duties, he currently serves as vice president of the National Association of Fire Chiefs Great Lakes. He also has been an instructor in the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute’s Special Operations Training Program since 2005. He also is an instructor for the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at Louisiana State University.

Riddle, the new deputy chief, was deputy chief of operations for Bloomingdale Fire Protection District No. 1. He also moved up through the ranks to become captain/acting shift commander with the Pleasantview Fire

Protection District, which serves the communities of Countryside, Indian Head Park and Hodgkins, as well as parts of Burr Ridge, Willowbrook and LaGrange Highlands.

Riddle is also a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and served in the 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade with assignments overseas.

Deetjen said both men bring “results-oriented” records to Oak Lawn.

“The new management team is cognizant of the Oak Lawn Fire-Rescue Department’s recent personnel history and collective bargaining history,” said the village manager.

“They will exploit opportunities and partnerships whenever they complement customer service and the village’s mission, values and fiscal constraints, and stress forging better relationships with other village departments and embrace technology if such advances are in the best interest of our citizenry.”

“It is an absolute honor to lead the Oak Lawn Fire-Rescue Department, and I look forward to serving the citizens of Oak Lawn with honor and integrity,” said Mavrogeorge in a statement following his appointment.

“I am honored and humbled to join the longstanding heritage of duty, pride and tradition of the Oak Lawn Fire-Rescue Department,” added Riddle. “Chief Mavrogeorge and I look forward to building our cornerstone of leadership values and attributes as we continue excellent service to our residents, neighbors and visitors (to Oak Lawn).”

PALOS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Brannigan waves goodbye, ends meeting

By Anthony Caciopo

Solution on Page 9

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. Glowering 7. Sports equipment 13. Relief organization 14. Go against the fl w 16. A public promotion of some product or service 17. Premier League’s Spurs 19. Of I 20. Tears down (Brit.)

22. One point north of due east 23. Sandwich shops 25. American spy 26. Medieval stringed instrument 28. Self-immolation by fi e ritual 29. Pearl Jam’s debut 30. Panthers’ Newton 31. Press against lightly 33. __ Squad 34. Eminem hit 36. Violent seizure of property 38. Native or inhabitant of Asia 40. Loudness units 41. Knotted anew 43. Daddy 44. Folk singer DiFranco 45. Women from the Mayfl wer 47. Metric capacity unit 48. Couple 51. A way to coat 53. __ and Diu: Indian territory 55. French river 56. Asteroids 58. Investment measurement (abbr.)

59. India and Nepal border river 60. Santa says it three times 61. Hungers 64. Linear unit 65. Speech 67. Taking forcefully 69. Places to be 70. Amusing behavior

DOWN 1. Adult female 2. An alternative 3. Rituals 4. Native American people 5. High school exam 6. Respect 7. Tanned 8. Kilometers per hour 9. Ancient Israeli city 10. Periods 11. Electron volt 12. Smallest interval in classical Western music 13. Metric weight unit 15. Occupies 18. __ and fl w 21. Responsive to physical stimuli 24. One who presses into thin sheets 26. Jogged 27. Automobile 30. Punished 32. Belonging to a bottom layer 35. Japanese delicacy 37. Soda 38. Algonquian language 39. Legislators 42. Father 43. Needed at the ATM 46. Baltimore footballers 47. __ Tomei, actress 49. Expands 50. Person (Indonesian) 52. Related 54. Where wrestlers work 55. American communist leader 57. Creatively tell 59. Separatist group 62. Edgar Allan __, poet 63. A way to discolor 66. Actinium 68. Integrated circuit Answers on Page 9

Monday’s Palos Township Board of Trustees monthly meeting came to a sudden end, like so many previous meetings, but this time it was because of the departure of embattled Trustee Sharon Branningan, who walked out of the room.

“Where are you going?” said Husam Marajda, who was finishing his allotted three minutes of time to address the board during the public commentary portion of the meeting.

Amid a chorus of boos, Brannigan unexpectedly stood up and headed for a side exit, smiling and waving her hand in her final steps before disappearing from sight.

“I left because I refuse to be continuously called horrible and offensive, inappropriate names,” she told Southwest Regional Publishing later in the evening in an email.

“The meeting came to an abrupt halt after approximately 50 minutes of the same old everything that the same group has been chanting,” she wrote.

Since July of 2017, Palos Township board meetings have been a hotspot each month as overflow crowds packed the meeting space each month at Township headquarters, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

The meetings have been crowd-

Photos by Anthony Caciopo

Gene Adams (right), the Palos Township highway commissioner, exchanges words with Husam Marajda, Chicago organizer for the Campaign to Take On Hate. The men were disputing the seating arrangements in the packed meeting room.

ed beyond capacity with activists, concerned residents from inside and outside Palos Township borders, the media and other individuals.

Most have been present to call for the resignation of Brannigan, who posted comments last year on social media that many consider offensive to Muslims and Middle Eastern people in general.

The comments have now long been removed. They included speculation about the legal status of many Middle Eastern students in local schools, and the numbers in which the students populate the schools.

Another comment referenced First Lady Melania Trump looking dignified on a trip to the Middle East, compared to Muslim women who typically wear a traditional head covering.

Last summer, Brannigan issued what she called a clarification of her position, and soon thereafter an apology that has found virtually no acceptance by those who want her off the board.

“Once you say something, you can’t take it back,” said Sam Elmosa at Monday’s meeting.

“Ms. Brannigan, it’s been a year (since the protests began) and it’s only going to get uglier,” he said.

“You have to step back and say ‘I’m out.’”

“I’m not resigning,” said Brannigan in her email Monday night and in-person to Southwest Regional Publishing two months ago following a meeting.

“They have been told that countless times. Nothing has or will change. The ball is in their court if they want to come to the table to talk about issues.”

The trustee was referring to a rumored third-party meeting between selected representatives of the Township board and members of the National Network of Arab American Communities.

The meeting was reportedly to be brokered by a representative from the U.S. Department of Justice.

“We cancelled the negotiations because you broke a confidentiality agreement by leaking it (word of a potential meeting) to the press,” said Husam Marajda to the board on Monday.

Marajda is the Chicago Organizer for the Campaign to Take On Hate.

For month now, protestors have pressured Brannigan’s fellow trustees to force her off the board, an action Township Supervisor Colleen Schuman said cannot be done.

“She is an elected member that cannot be removed by us,” See BRANNIGAN, Page 8

6 The Reporter

THE

COMMENTARY

Thursday, June 14, 2018

REPORTER An Independent Newspaper Published Weekly Founded March 16, 1960

Steven Landek

Madigan’s biggest dilemma is sexist culture

I

f you ask anyone at the Statehouse about House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s former chief of staff, Tim Mapes, they’ll all say he “made the trains run on time.”

Mapes made sure everything got done exactly the way he (and his boss) wanted. He mastered the complexities and dominated the workings of Illinois House operations, as well as Speaker Madigan’s massive political network. He worked practically non-stop, and he appeared completely loyal to Madigan.

Mapes wasn’t always this powerful. After the 1998 election, several of Madigan’s top people left for the private sector. Mapes had been considered an equal to those folks, but when they left he made it clear that he was above their replacements. He eventually consolidated his power until it was absolutely unquestionable. The only person he reported to was Madigan, and it was tough to get to Madigan unless you went through Rich Miller Mapes.

The problem has always been with how Mapes made those trains run on time. He did not generally tackle his endless daily tasks by being a friendly, kind and understanding fellow. By all accounts, Mapes is a good family man and can be an excellent friend. But business was entirely another matter. He was Madigan’s trusted enforcer, and he took the job seriously.

As with every human organization, people take their management cues from the top, and that’s repeated all the way down the food chain. If the top person is an arrogantly snarky, sometimes personally cruel, hard-nosed workaholic and persnickety authoritarian, then that’s what everyone else in the organization will shoot for – or else.

This approach worked spectacularly well for many years. The one thing Speaker Madigan prizes as much as loyalty is success, and Mapes was fabulously successful at his job. The trains always ran on time.

But this outwardly successful culture became too toxic for our current era. As we’ve seen over the months, times changed; it didn’t. Worse yet, the toxicity spread to behavior that had nothing whatsoever to do with efficiency and order.

Sherri Garrett is a $41,800 a year career employee of the House Clerk’s office. Mapes took over as House Clerk when the last one left, so he was her boss.

During a press conference on June 6, Garrett detailed numerous allegations of harassment and bullying over the years by Mapes.

Like many people, I’ve always shrugged off Mapes’ awkward attempts at biting humor. Perhaps like many people, I didn’t imagine he was behaving that way with people like Garrett, who would be known in Statehouse parlance as a “civilian.” She’s just a regular person who does her job every day so she can go home to her family.

One of the most eye-opening aspects of Garrett’s allegations against Mapes was that he said some sexist and demeaning things either directly to her or in her presence months after the first #MeToo revelations rocked the Illinois Statehouse last October. To me, that was a clear indication that despite all of Speaker Madigan’s vows to “change the culture,” the man at the very top of Madigan’s management pyramid had no intention of doing so.

“Are you going to sex training today?” Garrett heard him joke to her colleague, referring to sexual harassment training required of all employees and legislators after revelations of Statehouse harassment emerged. That “joke” was allegedly made on the House floor.

If there’s one thing many of us have learned in the past year (with varying levels of success), it’s to leave tasteless jokes to professional comedians. Those jokes, combined with Mapes’ other alleged actions, appeared to have created an unacceptable working environment for Garrett; and as she claimed at her press conference, several others.

Garrett is right out of central casting - a decent, middle-aged woman who was tired of being humiliated by a person with unlimited and unquestioned authority. Her Chicago press conference was the first time she’d been to the city in more than a decade.

Madigan was likely furious that the same nice woman who regularly brought his gavel back to his office at the end of session days was subjected to this treatment by his right-hand man. It was the height of disloyalty by Mapes to behave this way while Madigan had #MeToo problems exploding all around him. He had to go.

Remaking the culture is not a done deal just because Mapes was ordered to resign. These attitudes and behaviors have been thoroughly ingrained into Madigan’s entire system for 20 years, after all.

I’m not even sure if it can be done.

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

We want to hear from you!

Letters should be 350 words or less. Letters must be signed and the name of the writer will be published. Writers must also include their address and phone number for verification, but that information will not be published and will remain otherwise confidential. Mail letters to the editor to:

The Reporter, 12247 S. Harlem Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463 or e-mail us at thereporter@comcast.net

GUEST OPINION

Trump, like Lincoln did, faces adversity

By Don C. White Yes, I know that in the past I said there were no comparisons between Lincoln and Trump. In many ways there are none. But I believe that President Trump is facing much of what Lincoln did with the Democrats and the lack of support within his own party.

President Trump will never be Lincoln’s equal in writing or speaking. That being said, if he has a really great team of speech writers on his staff, he may be able to pull off a memorable speech at some time in the future.

If Lincoln were in the White House in today’s world he would be using the internet to the fullest. Don’t doubt it. I just read a book titled “Lincoln’s Greatest Speech – The Second Inaugural.” I don’t know if I agree with the author on that point. The Gettysburg Address was and is a gem.

Speaking of the Gettysburg Address, have any of you heard or read about “The Lost Gettysburg Address?” Not a copy of one in Lincoln’s handwriting – that would really be the find of the century. No, I am talking about another speech given on Nov. 19, 1863 at Gettysburg. This was given at the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church by Charles Anderson, who at the time was lieutenant governor of Ohio.

Information has come to the light about a meeting held at the church in Gettysburg. I had always assumed the dignitaries of the day had attended a religious service but they did not. They heard a provocative speech in support of the Union war effort.

In Lincoln’s day he had the “Radical Republicans” who gave him no rest as they tried everything they could to make him fail. The same with Trump as he tries to find ways around those in his own party that don’t want him to succeed.

So far Trump has his share of problems within his own cabinet and much like Lincoln did, he has had to make changes. One thing that Trump has had to face is the immigration problem. He promised that he would build a wall between us and Mexico that would keep out people trying to enter the country through the back door.

During President Wilson’s first term, he sent 100,000 National Guard troops and 14,000 regular Army troops to hunt down and capture or kill Pancho Villa, who had attacked and burned the city of Columbus, New Mexico. He had plans to continue his atrocities on American soil. Wilson had no choice but to send in troops to put down this uprising.

Now as Trump prepares to send National Guard troops to the border, he is vilified by the press and the politicians who want open borders. I think if Lincoln were faced with this problem he would have done as Wilson did and Trump proposes to do -- send in troops to stabilize the situation. (In May 1865, General Grant ordered General Sheridan to take command of troops in Texas due to the situation in Mexico.)

Author Jan Morris, in her book, “A Foreigner’s Quest – Lincoln,” said about Lincoln, “nor was he any less wily than most of his colleagues. He wriggled and backtracked and double-talked and distributed patronage with the best (or worst) of them.”

The fact that Trump is not a politician

and has had to adapt to a whole different world as he tries to navigate uncharted waters while trying to “drain the swamp” has proved to be a daunting task. Much like Lincoln, he has had to make decisions as staff and cabinet members come to him with their problems and concerns.

Has Trump done everything the way it should be done or the way it was done in the past? I hope not. This was the reason he was elected – to stir up the swamp.

I still read and hear about people who did not like what Lincoln did to save the Union and to this day they think he was the worst president we ever had. Of course, I don’t agree with them.

That being said, let’s take a look at a few similarities between Trump and Lincoln in what they had to face.

In 1861, when Lincoln was sworn in seven states had had already seceded from the Union. So far in Trump’s first term no states have left the Union, but some are pondering it. From the 2016 election, we know that the nation is still deeply divided and it doesn’t seem likely to change any time soon.

The divide between the North and South regarding tariffs was a factor in sparking the Civil War. Now Trump has his sights set on a huge increase on vehicle imports into the U.S., which could cause a tariff war between our trade partners around the globe.

Lincoln and Trump both took action to stifle any news that would harm the Union. In Lincoln’s time, Union troops arrested and imprisoned editors, proprietors, and publishers of false or harmful information that gave aid and comfort to the enemy. Now Trump tweets almost weekly about what he claims is fake news and lambasts those in the media who oppose him.

In Lincoln’s time, the South tried to prove their point by just leaving the Union. When the election was held, Lincoln was not on any ballots in the Southern states.

As for Trump, many people are still stating that he is not their president. He did not get the popular vote. However, he did get the Electoral College votes and that’s what counts.

We all know about Lincoln that tells us what kind of a man and president he was. He has been ranked number one or two in the presidential standings, since forever. Trump will make his mark or not and only time will be the judge. We will not.

Trump has made headlines – good and bad - since he took office. But I really do believe that he is sincere in that he wants what’s best for America.

The U.S. Embassy opened recently in Jerusalem. Making that happen is something that no other U.S. president saw fit to attempt. Is it good or bad for Jerusalem, the region and America? I don’t know. But President Trump had the courage and foresight to make it happen.

Another positive thing was the summit between North Korea and the United States that took place Tuesday. Just the fact that the two countries are talking is a great first step. This was written before the summit, but even if the talks go nowhere, it is a feather in Trump’s cap just to know that his people made it happen.

Don C. White is a local historian and a Palos Hills resident.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

We’ll somehow survive without Roseanne I didn’t read what Roseanne Barr tweeted. I’m not on social media. To further my pretension, of which I’m not proud of coming from a humble South Side family, I know that I have bigger things to worry about than a mediocre comic’s perils and the destruction of her laugh track-aided show.

My dad taught me that when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me. What I can gather from the rumblings is that Roseanne tweeted something racist. Then she apologized and blamed it on a sleeping pill.

My initial reaction is that you don’t need a sleeping pill when you’re not a hack, making and creating something of value to you and the world. We all have our hack moments and should learn from them.

My other take is that if you’re a racist, wouldn’t you want to keep that to

yourself?

Not all of us have racist public moments, which shows the growth in this country. (Though, we still have always to go. If you don’t believe me in terms of the growth that still needs to occur, listen to the often-jailed John Lewis’ inspiring commencement speech at Harvard.)

All in all, I don’t think you should get your feathers in a bunch over this cancellation. With the poor writing and forced laugh track, I’m surprised it lasted this long.

To quote Norm Macdonald, “how will this get any laughs? It’s not funny.” A studio executive in response said, “don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be.”

How right they both were.

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

Bipartisan budget for Illinois was our moral imperative

L

ast year, the Illinois Senate Democrats and a handful of reasonable Republicans worked together to defy Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto and pass a balanced budget to benefit all Illinoisans.

This year, because of those efforts, we were able to build a much broader coalition with nearunanimous support to pass an even stronger budget that became law with the governor’s signature.

This bipartisan effort, which achieved more than 150 ‘yes’ votes and just 20 ‘no’ votes between the two chambers, is a major step forward for Illinois, no matter which way you look at it.

More importantly, at this juncture in our state’s history, this budget was our moral imperative.

Simply put, this budget rejects the chaos of the last three years in favor of certainty and stability for our troubled state. It also rejects dangerous cuts that have been floated about in recent years.

This budget contains a record investment in K-12 education and finally begins incentivizing Illinois’ students to obtain their college education right here at home.

It imposes discipline on the governor, who spent $3 billion more than the state’s available revenues for the last three years on his way to building an unprecedented $16 billion pile of unpaid bills.

We’ve whittled that number down to about $6 billion but more work remains in that category as well.

We’ve increased our investment in local governments from a year ago, meaning our municipalities will have more revenue to improve roads, develop infrastructure and improve life for their citizens.

This budget includes $8.8 billion in spending approval for capital projects like construction of water, transportation, housing facilities and most importantly roads and bridges.

The budget includes another $2.2 billion in funding for infrastructure projects, some of which will go to protecting veterans at our state-run facilities that are in need of repair.

These are vital expenditures for our state.

I am happy, proud and relieved to have voted for this budget, especially with the support of so many Republican colleagues and the governor.

But make no mistake, the governor and those Republicans voted to spend 100 percent of revenues, many of whom voted against raising taxes last year.

So, as we collectively begin to see the smoke clear on an unprecedented budget impasse that depleted our university systems and nearly bankrupted our state, it’s imperative to remember the action it took to put us back on the path to stability.

And it’s imperative to remember that impeding progress in favor of partisan talking points — on either side — benefits nobody.

Today when I pick up the newspapers, the word impasse is almost non-existent, Gov. Rauner’s cuts are only mentioned in passing, and bipartisanship is mentioned more than partisan bickering.

That’s good news for Illinois.

But as the news cycle trends back toward the mundane and ordinary and as political fatigue sets in, remind yourself of the actions that returned us to this point of normalcy, and never forget the destruction caused by an unprecedented three-year budget impasse.

I don’t like seeing that word in the newspapers, but it’s important never to let it leave our vocabulary, because we can’t let it happen again.

State Sen. Steven M. Landek (D-12) is chairman of Southwest Regional Publishing Co., owner and operator of this newspaper.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Reporter

7

Cunningham’s identity theft bill becomes law

Supplied photos

First Secure Bank & Trust officials (from left) Jay Bergman and Joe Kirkeeng were on hand for the “Dog Day Pool Pawty” held June 2 at the bank in Palos Hills. The officials at the bank partnered with The Heavenly Orphans Project to take a stand for the rights of animals.

‘Pooling’ efforts to raise funds and awareness for animal rights The “Dog Day Pool Pawty” that was held June 2 in Palos Hills was deemed a success by supporters that also assisted The Heavenly Orphans Project for the rights of animals.

The event drew a large crowd to the event that was held at the First Secure Bank & Trust in Palos Hills.

Jay Bergman and Joe Kirkeeng, of First Secure Bank & Trust, took part in the activities. They are partnering with the Heavenly Orphans Project. Michael Harbin, an executive director with The Heavenly Orphans Project, also was on hand for the day The bank decided to work with The Heavenly Orphans Project to support eliminating abuse and taking better care of animals. Free games and raffles took place at the event. A food company also donated 30 cases of food. Money raised from the event will help to save the lives of animals who may have suffered abuse.

Dogs had an opportunity to cool off at the “Dog Day Pool Pawty” held June 2 at First Secure Bank & Trust in Palos Hills.

CHICAGO RIDGE

Celebrate Father’s Day The Chicago Ridge Park District is spon- at Oak Lawn pools

Trip to Strawberry Festival

soring a trip to see the Strawberry Festival in Lake County on Sunday, June 24.

This is the premiere event of the Long Grove signature festivals. The bus will leave the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St., at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to return at 5 p.m. The fee for the trip is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. The price does not include the $5 fee to enter the festival. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900 or visit www. chicagoridgeparks.com.

Free Play Mondays to be held at Freedom Activity Center The Chicago Ridge Park District will offer Free Play Mondays through the summer at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 S. Birmingham St. Children ages 4 to 6 can play from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; ages 7 to 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and ages 10 to 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sessions will continue through Aug. 13. Kids will engage in games such as tag, freezeball, Saturn ball, rock climbing and kickball. The focus will be on kids running around and burning off energy. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900 or visit www.chicagoridgeparks.com.

Chicago Ridge Park District hosts Experience the Parks 5K Run/Walks The Chicago Ridge Park District will be hosting an Experience the Park 5K Run/ Walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14 while participants will run or walk through Freedom Park, Menard Park and Memorial Park while tackling a few obstacles along the way.

The registration fee is $10 per person and includes a T-shirt and pancake breakfast.

Registration is available online at www.chicagoridgeparks.com or in person at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St., or the Frontier Field House, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. All participants must register by Friday, June 29 to guarantee a shirt. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

EVERGREEN PARK

EP Seniors to hear talk on village’s 125th anniversary The Evergreen Park Senior Council will their next luncheon and program beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21 at the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. This is the final meeting before the summer break. The special guest speaker will be George Peso, who will share information concerning the kickoff of the 125th anniversary of the Village of Evergreen Park. After the fried chicken luncheon, vocalist Peter Oprisko will entertain with a Las Vegasstyle review. The fee is $7 for the luncheon.

Tickets must be purchased by Monday, June 18 at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., Room 107. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8776. Canned good donations for the Evergreen Park Village Pantry will be accepted.

OAK LAWN

Woodworking Club to meet at Oak View Center The Hickory Hills Woodworking Club will hold their next meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, June 14) at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. The club meets the second Thursday of every month. Residents interested in joining the

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.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Begin Again’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 2013 comedy “Begin Again” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 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 cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Free summer concerts, movies will be held at Village Green Free summer concerts and movies will be offered at the Village Green, 9446 S. Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, beginning this month. The first movie will be screened on Friday, June 22. All 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.

Bowlers sought for ‘Friends of Dominic Duran’ event Bowlers are being sought for the JohnsonPhelps VFW’s fifth annual “Friends of Dominic Duran” Candlelight Bowl beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at Arena Lanes, 4700 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn.

This event is being held in memory of Oak Lawn Community High School baseball player Dominic Duran, who died after collapsing on a baseball field in 2005. All proceeds benefit the VFW’s Veteran Assistance programs. For more information and to register, call (708) 423-5220.

Oak Lawn Garden Club’s Garden Walk The Oak Lawn Garden Club’s Annual Garden Walk will be held from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 24. Participants will tour five local gardens and get some new ideas. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased the day of event at the Village Green Gazebo, 9446 S. Raymond Drive, Oak Lawn. For tickets and more information, call Lorrie at (708) 979-5386.

Annual Fourth of July Parade to be held on 95th Street The Village of Oak Lawn will hold its annual Fourth of July parade beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 4. The parade will kick off at 95th Street and 51st Avenue.

The procession will head westbound on 95th Street to 55th Court. This path along 95th Street will be closed during this event.

Spectators are encouraged to view the parade on both sides of 95th and should plan on arriving early for a good spot along the route.

The parade features many local businesses, organizations and entertainment including Chicago Bulls’ mascot Benny the Bull, Chicago Blackhawks’ mascot Tommy Hawk, and Those Funny Little People. Following the parade and starting at noon, the Oak Lawn Park District’s new Fourth of July

a credit agency jeopardizes their personal information,” Cunningham said. “By updating the law to allow consumers to place or lift a credit freeze electronically or over the phone, the measure ensures consumers are able take action to prevent or minimize damage to their credit.”

This action comes in response to the massive data breach suffered by Equifax from May to July of last year. As many as 143 million Americans nationwide and 5.4 million Illinois residents may have been impacted by the breach of sensitive consumer information.

The legislation takes effect immediately.

DEATH NOTICES Edith Ballin Edith L. “Edie” Ballin (nee Wall), 72, an Orland Hills resident, died Friday at Palos Hospital.

Mrs. Ballin was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Sanford G. Ballin; sister, Effie Westrom; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Tuesday at Colonial Chapel. Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens South.

Wayne Crylen Wayne E. Crylen, 78, an Evergreen Park resident, died on May 27.

Mr. Crylen was a retired steel worker. He was a lifelong Cubs fan.

Survivors include daughters, Amy Cristiano and Sherry; sons, Chris and Anthony; sister, Janice Quimette; brother, Glenn; six grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Services were private. Arrangements were made by Kosary Funeral Home.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR club can attend the monthly meeting.

Illinois residents will no longer have to pay a fee to protect their identity when freezing their credit due to legislation that was signed into law on Friday.

House Bill 4095 is an initiative of Attorney General Lisa Madigan and state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th).

The new law will bar credit reporting agencies from charging consumers a fee to place or lift a freeze on their credit report, and gives consumers the ability to do so electronically or over the phone instead of by certified mail.

“This law guarantees that consumers will not have to pay a fee to protect their credit after

“Party in the Park” event will be held at Memorial Park, 10200 S. Major Ave., with family activities throughout the day leading up to the annual evening fireworks display at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., at dusk.

‘Surfin’ Through Scriptures’ at Pilgrim Faith Church

“Surfin’ Through The Scriptures” Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn.

Children of the community are invited each day to participate in games, crafts, Bible stories, and music with dance moves.

Children ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to attend. The fee is $10 per child or $25 per family. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-6120 or visit www.pilgrimfaith.org.

PALOS HILLS

Registration continues for Fr. Byron Golf and Dinner Members of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills is sponsoring the 21st annual Fr. Byron Golf Open and Dinner to be held Thursday, June 21 at the Odyssey Country Club, 19110 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Registration and continental breakfast will be offered at 10 a.m. The shotgun start tees off at noon.

Cocktails will be served at noon. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. More information can be obtained at http://birdeasepro.com/frbyrongolf.

Health services will be provided at Palos Township Center Health services will be provided this month at the Palos Township Community Center, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

Cholesterol and HAIV screenings will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, June 18 by appointment only. Fees will apply. A free bingo session will be held at 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 21 at the center. The health and resource fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 27. Oral cancer screenings will be held by appointment for a $5 fee. Healthy heart screenings will also be held at the fair from 9 to 11:30 a.m. by appointment only. Fees will apply. Activities are available on their website at www/ palostownship.org/hs. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-2441.

Friendship Fest to return to Palos Hills The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be hosting their annual Friendship Festival on the grounds of Moraine Valley Community College from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15.

This event will include a carnival, kids’ entertainment, adult bands, food vendors and conclude with a fireworks display on Sunday night. Mega bands are currently being sold at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W.103rd St. Mega bands are $40 if purchased before noon on July 12. They are $50 at the fest. For more information about Friendship Fest, call (708) 430-4500.

WORTH

Outdoor concert to return to Marrs-Meyer AL Post

The first outdoor concert to begin the unofficial start of summer will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth. The first band to perform will be the Jay Walkers. Food will be available and raffles will be held.

Donna Girnus Donna J. Girnus (nee Nichol), 73, who once employed at Great Beginnings Hair Salon in Oak Lawn, died June 6 at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Mrs. Girnus, a Crestwood resident, was a retired shampoo assistant at Great Beginnings.

Survivors include her husband, Gerald A. Girnus; daughters, Ann Lorz and Katharine Stevens; son, Charles Touranjeau; stepsons, Andrew Girnus and Benjamin Girnus; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Saturday at Colonial Chapel.

Gloria Sawliss Gloria Marie Sawliss (nee Norberg), 94, died May 25 at her Evergreen Park home.

Mrs. Sawliss was a retired teacher.

She left no immediate survivors.

Services were May 31 at Kosary Funeral Home. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.

8 The Reporter

Thursday, June 14, 2018

COMINGS & GOINGS

Lessons about money can be priceless gifts to children

Raffy’s Candy Store opens its second location

F

R

affy’s Candy Store, which opened in late 2015 in New Lenox, has opened a second location in the Trolley Barn shopping center in historic downtown Frankfort.

Dave Rafalski, who co-owns the sweet shop with his wife, Pam, said the new location opened May 30 at 21 White St. “We had no intention to open a second location,” Rafalski said. “But we were encouraged by a lot of people to do so.

Members of the chamber were eager for us to come into town.”

Bob The new Raffy’s is Bong pretty much a carbon copy of the New Lenox location, Rafalski said.

“The floor plan is a little different,” he said. “And there’s a nice patio at the new location.”

And except for the lack of soft-serve ice cream in Frankfort, the store features the same sweet treats as the New Lenox spot.

There’s a wide selection of candy including premium chocolate, Albanese Gummy Bears from Indiana and what Rafalski calls nostalgic candy, popcorn and nuts. Frankfort also will have hard-packed ice cream by the original Plush Horse ice cream parlor in Palos Park.

Hours at the Frankfort location will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

First Midwest acquires Northern States First Midwest Bancorp Inc., the parent of First Midwest Bank, announced last week that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Northern States Financial Corp., the holding company for NorStates Bank, based in Waukegan.

NorStates Bank operates eight offices in Lake County and has approximately $500 million in total assets, $400 million in deposits, of which 90 percent are core deposits, and $320 million in loans.

“We are very excited to welcome NorStates Bank to First Midwest and build on the strong relationships that NorStates

Brannigan

Continued from Page 5

said Schumann. “The statement that the board will make, myself included, was made at the first meeting (last July )— and a meeting after that, and another meeting after that — was that we did not agree with Ms. Brannigan’s comments.

“We are all individual board members, elected to serve this township, and we continue to do that.”

Larry Hickey, who identified himself as a Palos Township homeowner, said “People here have the power to vote. I applaud them for taking part in the American process.

“Our country is not run by intimidation and name-calling,” he said. “If the people here do not want Ms. Brannigan as their representative, vote her out. No reason to call her names.”

Brannigan said the protestors are wrong in the action they are taking.

“They refuse to recognize the law and abide by the same. This is the new face of the Democrat party in Illinois. All I’m doing is exposing it. Scream and holler until they get their way. Many of the people

Supplied photo

Raffy’s Candy Store has opened a second location in Frankfort.

has with its customers,” Michael L. Scudder, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Midwest, said in a release. “This combination continues our expansion in the greater Chicagoland area and enhances our presence in Lake County where we have long-standing, deep roots.”

“We are extremely pleased to partner with First Midwest,” Scott M. Yelvington, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern States, said. “Like First Midwest, we have a strong commitment to relationship banking, personalized customer service and involvement in the communities we serve. We greatly look forward to offering our customers the broader array of financial products and services that First Midwest provides.”

Based upon the closing price of First Midwest’s common stock on June 5, on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the overall transaction is valued at approximately $91 million. The acquisition is to close in the fourth quarter of 2018.

which reopened late last month at the Orland Park mall. The store is located in the upper level Macy’s wing of the mall.

Marketing group holds grand opening WDB Marketing, a one-stop marketing and promotions shop that offers graphic design, print services, web design, marketing and promotional strategies, held its grand opening June 8 at its new location at 1007 E. 162nd St. in South Holland.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. For information, call 708-527-3090.

The website inwww.wdbmarketing.com.

Ooh Wee Burger coming to River Oaks Ooh Wee Sweet Tea and Ooh Wee Cereal and Candy Bar is expanding its presence at the River Oaks Center food court.

Ooh Wee Burger Bar and Grill is coming this summer to the mall in Calumet City.

American Eagle has completed the remodel of its Orland Square Mall store,

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/

at the meeting were not even Township residents. In fact, some cars in the parking lot were from Indiana and Michigan,” she said.

Monday’s public commentary portion of the meeting included almost a dozen people who addressed the board — some who have had a constant presence at the meetings and some who had not attended previously, including Zayna Ghouleh, who will be a high school senior in the fall.

“Saying that our schools are filled with a lot of undocumented Arabs — why would you say that? Do you have facts to back that up?

“I go to Stagg High School,” Ghouleh said.

“The majority of the people there are either Arab or Polish. We bring so much culture into these schools.”

Throughout the public commentary, Brannigan could be readily seen reading a magazine and flipping through her cellphone, rarely looking at any of the speakers. Her action was noticed, and commented upon, by several of the citizens.

“You’re not looking at me, but it doesn’t bother me, because I know you can hear everything I say,” said Tammy Georgiou.

“Words have weight. Hate words carry a heavy weight,” Georgiou said. “Do us all a

favor. Step down and give us dignity in this township.”

Palos Township covers all or parts of Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Orland Park, Willow Springs, Worth Bridgeview and Hickory Hills.

Brannigan’s departure caused the meeting to be adjourned.

“Just so you understand, Illinois law requires that we have a quorum,” said Erik Peck, the attorney for Palos Township.

“This board no longer has a quorum here, so we can’t continue the public meeting,” he explained.

A quorum is the minimum number of members necessary to be present in order to have a legal meeting.

It was tipped by her departure because two other trustees, Richard C. Riley and Brent Woods, did not attend.

Some members of the crowd questioned how Brannigan’s departure could be allowed.

“The same way you are free to walk out this door, she is free to walk out this door,” Peck said.

As the remaining board members prepared to exit following adjournment, chants of “We’ll be back, we’ll be back” from the meeting attendees filled the room.

American Eagle has landed at Orland Square Mall

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.

Evergreen Park Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Evergreen Wil Dev Inc, 9420 S Central Park Ave, $152,500.00; Renovation Prop Experts Inc to Hp Il I Llc, 10241 S Trumbull Ave, $359,000.00; Wojtek Const Inc to Buenrostro Juan L, 2949 W 98th Pl, $232,000.00; Fifth Third Bk to 95 D I R Dev Llc, 3101 S Utica Ave, $4,200,000.00; Fifth Third Bk to V I T Dev Llc, 3101 W 95th St, $750,000.00; Fifth Third Bk to 95 Fontana Holdings Llc, 3101 W 95th St, $50,000.00; Chassuel Carie Tr to McHalpern Prop Llc, 3500 W 95th St, $210,000.00.

Hickory Hills Styrczula Beata to Evitt Clifford, 8660 Blue Ridge Ave, $260,000.00; Maziarz Rafal S to Scolov Vadim, 9518 S 86th Ave, Unit #308, $120,000.00; Hughes Helen Extr to Ben Custom Tiles Inc, 9001 Primrose Ln, $140,000.00.

Oak Lawn Mietus Marcin to Andrews Rebekah M, 9413 S Kolmar Ave, $338,000.00; Autullo Michael T to Odonnell Kevin S, 8736 Sproat Ave, $178,000.00; Fannie Mae to Community Initiatives Inc, 4009 93rd Pl, Unit #40092B, $60,000.00; Wegg Alan J to QuintanaHernandez Olga V, 4836 98th St, $180,000.00; Judicial Sales Corp to Gold Coast Bldrs Co, 9132 Menard Ave, $107,500.00; Alvarez Alvaro A to Bahena Matthew John, 10920 Tripp Ave,

$294,000.00; Hsbc Bk Usa to Chicago Prop Staging Co, 4028 100th St, $114,000.00; Masterson Joseph to Erdakos Erica, 9118 51st St, $147,000.00; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to Bcl-Home Rehab Sub 1 Llc, 10117 Maple Ave, $151,500.00; Zelenovic Marijana to Malinowski Elvie, 10720 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #102, $75,000.00; Para Bldr & Developers Inc to Turner Jesse, 9713 Melvina Ave, $350,000.00; Ziolkowski Andrew J to Hayes Mary, 4308 99th Pl, $164,500.00; First Midwest Bk Tr to Mrowca Daniel, 5648 Saint James Ct, $400,000.00; 2010 Real Estate Foreclosure Llc to Bizzotto John T, 5314 W 91st St, $155,000.00; Schnell Alicia to Hussien Khalaf, 7100 W 95th St, Unit #105, $113,000.00;

Derose Edward G to Sogbaike David, 9620 S Kildare Ave, $285,000.00.

Palos Hills Connelly Kenneth P to Ribikawskis Bethann Lynn, 11030 Theresa Cir, Unit #1C, $137,500.00; Denny William F to Amer Ahmed, 11158 S Possum Dr, $266,000.00; Galdyn Janusz Tr to 8600 Phills Trust, 8600 W 99th St, $310,000.00; Rts Group Llc to Investco Homes Llc, 9600 Wooded Path Dr, $240,000.00; Brandt Barbara to Szeliga Agnieszka, 10540 S 81st Ave, $129,000.00.

Worth Straitiff Gene D to Anderson Angela Olivia, 7219 W 114th Pl, $210,000.00; First Midwest Bank Tr to Chowaniec Michael, 11760 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #2D, $52,000.00; Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co to Danish Hira Tr, 10600 S Depot St, Unit #10600GB, $47,000.00.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is Hereby Given that on 7-28-18, a sale will be held at A-OK Automotive, Inc. at 5809 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60638, 773581-7979, 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 7-28-18, a sale will be held at C & O Auto Rebuilders at 10554 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60628, 773-785-0080, 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 7-28-18, a sale will be held at A & T Auto Service at 21 W. 301 Lake Street, Addison, Il. 60101, 630-6705417, 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 7-28-18, a sale will be held at A-OK Automotive, Inc. at 5809 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60638, 773581-7979, 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.

JACINTHA M. GARDENER & JACINTHA MEDINA GARDNER

BERNICE MILLER

SADIA RAHEEM & AMNDEEP THIARA

RENT A CAR CORPORATE 2015 CHEVROLET

2006 CHEVROLET 2016 NISSAN

2008 TOYOTA Vin #

Vin # 1G1ZS51F76F296098 Vin # 3N1AB7AP9GY316678

2GNALAEK0F1122602

Vin # JTEBU14R08K032372 Lien Amount: $24,224.13

Lien Amount: $10,375.00 Lien Amount: $16,641.10

ather’s Day is almost upon us. If you’re a dad, you certainly may enjoy getting cards and gifts, of course.

But, over time, you will gain even greater satisfaction by what you can give your children — such as some valuable financial lessons.

These lessons can include the following: • Setting goals: If you are contributing to an IRA and a 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan, explain how you build these accounts now, while you are working, so you’ll have enough money to enjoy a comfortable retirement someday.

And you can bring your children into the Scott picture, too, by telling them that another Johnson financial goal is saving enough to help send them to college or to further their education in other ways.

• Value of understanding the financial markets: You may actually be quite surprised at how interested your kids are in investing, especially the concept of “owning” companies through stocks and stock-based vehicles. Depending on their ages, you might even want to show them the progress of your own investments and describe, in general terms, how different events can cause the markets to rise and fall, especially in the short term. You could even discuss the difference between the basic types of investments, such as stocks and bonds.

• Putting time on your side: You might want to emphasize the importance of patience, and how investing is not a “get-rich-quick” scheme, but a process that requires decades of diligence and persistence. Let your children know that it’s of great value to start investing as early as possible, so you can put time on your side, giving investments a chance to grow.

• Living within your means: We all know that you can’t always get what you want. Stress to your children that you can’t just splurge on big purchases whenever you feel like it, because such behavior can lead to bad outcomes. Use concrete examples: If you have a car that’s several years old, tell your children that it would be nice to have a new one, but you simply must wait until you can afford it.

• Paying debts on time: Tell your children that, no matter how good a saver you are, or how thrifty you try to be, you still have debts, such as your mortgage payment, and it’s important to pay these debts on time. You may not want to get too detailed about the consequences of missing debt payments – bad credit scores may not be that easy for children to understand – but you can certainly mention that if you’re always late on payments, you might find it harder to borrow money when you really need it.

By sharing these principles with your children, you will, at the least, give them something to think about, and you may well find that you’ve helped start them on the path to a lifetime of making solid financial moves. And who knows? If they truly master the ideas you’ve taught them, one day they might give you some really nice Father’s Day gifts.

Lien Amount: $3,429.80

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

by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

Free admission to Porky’s Ribfest returns to Toyota Park The fifth annual Porky’s Ribfest returns to Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview, on June 14-17 with free admission, barbecue, carnival rides, a variety of musical options and a crowd estimated at more than 30,000.

Porky’s Ribfest will host a variety of well-known Chicago area barbecue restaurants featuring unique and original BBQ rib recipes.

Entertainment for the entire family will be provide with performances on the main stage by top Chicago radio DJ acts and live bands performing country, rock and other popular music genres.

The fest will run from 5-10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, from 2-11 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1-9 p.m. on Sunday.

Musically, Porky’s Ribfest will open its doors at 5 p.m.

on Friday, June 15, with a performance from Eric Chesser. On Saturday, June 16, savor the flavors of your favorite BBQ while listening to live bands perform classic rock. On Sunday, June 17, Porky’s Ribfest celebrates Father’s Day with BBQ ribs and the live country and rhythm and blues music.

On all four days, food vendors will be on site sampling and sharing their original BBQ recipe representing different parts of the country.

Adding to the excitement will be an extravagant carnival with over 30 different rides, games and interactive activities for children.

Porky’s Ribfest schedule is subject to change. To learn more about the festival and to keep up to date on all upcoming announcements, visit www. porkysribfest.com.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of June 11) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 30-year fi ed Jumbo

RATES 4.625 4.125 4.375

United Trust Bank (as of June 11) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 10-year fi ed

RATES 4.750 4.375 4.375

Prospect Savings Bank (as of June 12) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 4.500 4.250 3.875

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of June 5) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 4.625 4.375 4.125

APR 4.670 4.180 4.430

POINTS 0 0 0

APR 4.772 4.412 4.429

POINTS 0 0 0

APR 4.617 4.410 4.077

POINTS 0 0 0

APR 4.7330 4.5210 4.2080

POINTS 0 0 0

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

The Reporter

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Marijuana

legislation as it is written now.

The marijuana sold legally Continued from Page 1 would largely come from grow houses, just as medicinal mariwards. Hurley said 67 percent juana is now. But households of 19th Ward voters approved could also grow as many as legalizing marijuana, as did 66 five marijuana plants for their percent in the other two wards. own use.

“This is already an incredibly “But everyone doesn’t vote.

That just means that a majority highly regulated industry,” said of the voters were in favor of Cassidy, referring to the mediciit,” Hurley said afterward, not- nal marijuana industry. It would ing that voter turnout was about be sold in dispensaries, like the ones for medical marijuana al29 percent.

Cassidy cited statistics show- ready in Worth, Justice, and on ing that 750,000 Illinoisans have the Southwest Side of Chicago.

She said municipalities, emadmitting being regular users, ployers and and 22 million landlords nationwide. She Legalization is would still said that in all be able to the states that moving quickly restrict or have legalized prohibit use m a r i j u a n a , across the country. or possession street sales of the drug have It could be approved of marijuana. “ Mu n ic idropped. here as early as next palities can She added opt out of althat the indus- spring. lowing maritry will also ­— State Rep. Kelly Cassidy juana possesraise revenue sion entirely. through the But then they creation of a variety of jobs related to the would also wouldn’t get any of production of edible marijuana the tax revenue it generates,” Cassidy said. items, among other things.

“I would challenge a lot of Cassidy mentioned that the tax revenue could go toward educa- things that were said today,” said tion, healthcare related to drug Dr. Ken Yerkes, of Oak Lawn, abuse, as a well as even paying who is running as a Republican write-in candidate in the down the pension debt.

“How can we trust you that 3rd Congressional District in the revenue will go where you November.

Yerkes said that while he is in say it will?” asked one audience member, citing what happened favor of decriminalizing marito the lottery funds going into juana, he questions a lot of the the general fund rather than statistics cited during the presentation. education.

“There is a DARE program for The wording of the legislation is still being worked on, Cas- children, teaching them to avoid sidy said, and the feedback from drugs. Some of the tax revenue town halls and public hearings should go toward a DARE program for adults, too,” he said. is valuable.

Cunningham said he is “lean“Legalization is moving quickly across the country. It ing toward” supporting legalcould be approved here as early ization, but is waiting for the as next spring, (after the guber- final wording of the proposed natorial election)” said Cassidy. legislation.

“I think about Prohibition, “We probably have enough votes to pass it now, but the governor and how that didn’t work. But is against it and we don’t have a lot will depend on the final enough votes to override a veto.” wording of the bill, whether Cassidy said legislative hear- or not I support the bill. We ings will be held before any vote. want to hear from you,” said She then answered questions sub- Cunningham, urging audience mitted by audience members and members to contact the three read out by Cunningham, Kelly offices and share their views on the subject. and Hurley.

When asked for a show of Cunningham pointed out that while Colorado and many of the hands from audience members other states that have legalized when asked if they supported marijuana in recent years did legalization, most hands shot up.

Burke said she was pleased so through referendums, but in Illinois, laws must be changed with the turnout.

“The event went well; the through the legislative process.

Cassidy explained that under crowd was larger than I thought the bill, Illinois residents 21 and it would be and more of a mix of over would be allowed to pur- ages than I thought there would chase or possess 28 grams (1 be. We don’t usually get many young people at our town halls ounce) of marijuana.

“That amount is per purchase. so I am glad we could present So, if you kept buying it, and kept information on a topic that is of it with you, you could still have interest to many young people.

“I learned a lot from the prea problem if you were stopped by police,” she said, responding sentation and I’d like to review the amended bill when it’s filed to an audience question.

Public use of it would still be before making a commitment,” prohibited, she noted, under the Burke added.

“

”

Bosch

Continued from Page 1

Bosch also taught in the Chicago Public Schools for over 30 years. He also taught at St. Rita High School and the former Luther South High School.

He was also involved as a legislative liaison and an ADA commissioner. He was also affiliated with the Illinois Municipal League, Evergreen Park Boys Club, Most Holy Redeemer Holy Name Society and the St. Joseph’s College Alumni Board.

“The honor for him is very deserving.” Sexton said. “He was

Bees

Continued from Page 1

college will decide how to proceed, including details on the harvesting and processing of honey.

For those who are afraid of bees, they have nothing to fear.

They are back in the prairie away from the main campus, which should be mainly accessed by faculty-led programming. Honey bees also are docile and not likely

SUDOKU

Answers

active in a lot of organizations and worked hard for the village.”

Sexton later commented on activities that will be taking place in Evergreen Park within the next month. The annual Independence Day Parade will take place along 95th Street beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

July 3. A fireworks show will follow at Duffy Park, 9100 S. Millard Ave. “It’s just a good time of the year for everybody,” Sexton said.

“It’s a busy, busy time of the year.

It’s a good time for everyone to get together. People who are not even from here anymore come in for the parade and other events.

It’s really special.” to sting unless provoked, Presseller explained. They will be an unnoticed boost to campus life, she added.

“Adding bees to the prairie really enhances our conservation and restoration efforts with that land. As pollinators, they will support the growth and proliferation of our native plants,” Presseller said. “I am so excited that this effort has come to fruition, especially because it was student and faculty driven.”

CROSSWORD

Answers

9

District 123 honors alums with Helen Whalen Scholarships The Oak Lawn-Hometown PTA District Council are honoring three $1,500 Helen Whalen scholarship winners for 2018.

Three very deserving District 123 alumni received the Helen Whalen Higher Education Scholarship Award on May 14t and will be attending an accredited institution of higher education. The qualifications for applying for this scholarship are graduating seniors who attended and elementary school in District 123 for at least four years; are in the upper 25 percent of their class; and plan to attend an accredited institution of higher education.

The committee also considers these factors important in judging the applications and selecting the winners: the desire for higher education; high scholastic standing; good character; and leadership ability.

The PTA Council had f14 high school seniors complete the scholarship application.

Each student is required to list their honors, positions of leadership, and volunteer work that they have held throughout high school

Supplied photo

The Oak Lawn-Hometown PTA District honored (from left) Jacob Marquez, Janiyah Williams and William Carson as Helen Whalen Scholarship winners for District 123.

years. GPA and ACT/SAT scores are also factors as well as writing an essay which was graded by a panel of six judges. The scores were averaged and the highest scoring applications were from William Carson, Jacob

Marquez, and Janiyah Williams.

“As a child, I was an avid dreamer with an imagination that allowed me to transform into whatever I desired,” said Williams. “My mind was an endless playing field where I could envision myself as a beloved teacher, a renowned attorney, and even the first African American female president. I lived in my own world of boundless possibilities. But in adolescence, I realize that many children do not have the privilege to dream as I did and have concluded their dreams are unattainable because of their family’s financial situation. The purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality. The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow, and I wholeheartedly believe that we must equip them with tools for success.”

The Helen Whalen Higher Education Scholarship has been a part of the District 123 PTA for decades. It is given in honor of a Hometown PTA president that went on to become state District PTA president and School Board president.

Moraine Valley’s Movie in the Moonlight series begins Saturday Four films will be presented beginning this month for the Movie in the Moonlight series that will be held on a 16-foot inflatable screen at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

The movies will be shown on the Gateway, between Buildings F and M, on campus.

Admission is free.

The first movie is “Sherlock Gnomes” at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16. “Peter Rabbit”

will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at 8:30 p.m., and “Incredibles 2” will play shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. The series concludes with “Coco,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 inside Building M. In the event of inclement weather, the movies will be shown in the Moraine Rooms in Building M. Movies are subject to change.

Families should bring their own blankets

or chairs to sit on as well as food or snacks.

A small concession stand will sell candy and drinks. Popcorn is always free. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed on Moraine Valley’s campus. People who need to smoke must do so in their vehicles.

For more information about Movie in the Moonlight, call the Communications Office at (708) 974-5281 or visit morainevalley. edu/movies.

Church

on Saturday mornings.

Nursery care sessions are held at the church and include a storytime hour on Saturday mornings, Paris said.

The musical director at First United Methodist is Amy Kazin, who also serves as the musical director at Evergreen Park Community High School. Ken Kazin, her husband, serves at the church and is the band director at Evergreen Park High School.

The longtime organist at the church is Ray Paschke, who is a retired elementary school teacher. Paschke has been a loyal addition to the church, Paris said.

The First United Methodist Women also holds dinners and special luncheons. Church activities also include a fish boil and a Christmas party. They also hold cookie sales. Church members also made prayer shawls to provide comfort to those in need or who are ill.

Volunteers at the church also make and provide food for Beds Plus, which cares for the homeless and those in need. The volunteers bring the food to a church in Oak Lawn under the guidance of Beds Plus.

Paris again expressed her admiration for the youth group that reaches out to adults and children who are in need.

“Just this past Sunday they were at the Ronald McDonald House (in Oak Lawn),” Paris said. “They were reaching out to kids who are ill.”

Members of the congregation not only remain active at the church, but in the community as well.

“We will have a float in the Fourth of July Parade (the parade will be held along 95th Street beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3),” Paris said. “We are looking for people to come on the float. Of course, we would like them to call the church first.”

Paris said that many members of the church become involved in the spiritual side. Two members have become lay persons at First United Methodist.

Paris and her husband have several children and four grandchildren. Paris said she even met her future husband at church and enjoys living next door to First United. While she would like to see more members, she is pleased with the spirit of those who come to Evergreen Park’s oldest church.

“We don’t have a lot of members, but they still pray for us,” Paris said. “But we have younger people coming here. That is good for the future.”

Continued from Page 1

Paris and her husband have been at the church for five years but feel as though they are right at home.

“We really like it here,” she said. “We feel very comfortable and the people here are very friendly.”

Paris said the church was nothing more than a basement cellar originally. It was no larger than a small home. It then grew from a small residence to the church it is today.

While the church expanded along with Evergreen Park, Paris pointed out that First United Methodist is more than a link to the past.

“We have all ages who come to this church,” Paris said. “We have people coming here with babies to someone who is 100 years old.”

Paris said the church has an active youth group that takes part in a variety of activities. The church also has a men’s group that meets on Saturday mornings. Like the youth group, many of the members of the men’s group volunteer to assist at church functions.

The men usually hold Bible study sessions

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE

Session will focus on Alzheimer’s and dementia “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior” will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Patrons can learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. The program is offered by the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association along with PLOWS Council on Aging. To sign up for the free program, call the library at (708) 423-7753 or visit the website atwww.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Guests can take part in ‘Reading in the Park’ “Reading in the Park” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 18 at Freedom Park, 6252 W. Birmingham St., Chicago Ridge. The Chicago Ridge Public Library and Chicago Ridge Park District are partnering together to host the first Reading in the Park. All ages arewelcome. Guests should bring their blankets and books. Snacks will be provided.

To sign up for the free program, call (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Bingo session at library Bingo will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 19 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Prizes will be awarded to game winners. The session is open to bingo players ages 18 and over. To sign up for the free program, call (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

EVERGREEN PARK

Author to talk about her book detailing racial identity Author Gail Lukasik will discuss her book, “White Like Her: My Family’s Story of Race and Racial Passing” at 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday, June 14) at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy.

The book was inspired by Lukasik’s appearance on PBS’s Genealogy Roadshow.

Vowed to secrecy until her mother’s death, Lukasik revealed on national television to 1.5 million people that her mother passed for white. The book chronicles Lukasik’s journey to uncover the truth of her mother’s heritage and to understand her decision. Copies will be available for purchase to and signing. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle will be discussed at library The curator of Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle

at the Museum of Science and Industry will be the guest speaker at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 18 at the Evergreen Park Library. Margaret Schleisinger will be on hand to share the history of the miniature house that was created in the 1930s by silent film star Colleen Moore. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

OAK LAWN

Exhibit will focus on local history The Local History Department is hosting two different traveling World I exhibits from the National Archives at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Beginning with a special opening event on Friday, June 15, “Over There” gives visitors an opportunity to explore the American experience in Europe. Numerous photographs, as well as select World War I artifacts, are featured in the display. For a community perspective, Local History is creating materials describing Oak Lawn’s contributions to the war effort.

Registration is taking place. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or register online at 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 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.

PALOS HILLS

Summer reading program to begin at library The summer reading program will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, June 18 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Free Rainbow Cone ice cream will be offered from 3:30 to 7 p.m. to registrants.

Register at the library or online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Summer Reading Program begins at library

Patrons can view Afternoon Movie, ‘The Post’

The Summer Reading Program is beginning at the Oak Lawn Library. Patrons can participate in the program and can read as much as possible. It does not matter how much each individual reads. However, they are required to read each day. The Summer Reading Program is open to all ages. Prizes and experiences are being offered for each age level. Teens and adults have the option of signing up and logging their books online at olpl.beanstack.org.

In addition to summer reading, programs for children, adults and teens are planned around this summer’ theme. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Science lab session at library

Patrons can participate in Oak Lawn Scavenger Hunt The Oak Lawn Scavenger Hunt is being sponsored this summer through the Oak Lawn Library. Participants who can correctly identify the nine places in Oak Lawn in the scavenger hunt can win a small prize and entered into a grand prize drawing. Participants can bring the completed page from the Oak Lawn Library newsletter, which has all the photos in the hunt, to the customer services desk at the library. Participants can also view the form online at bit.lyolplhunt.

Individuals filling out the form online can stop by the customer services desk and inform them. The participants will then earn a prize. Individuals have until Saturday, June 30 to participate. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

The Afternoon Movie for adults only will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at the Green Hills Library. The film to be presented will be “The Movie.” Popcorn and drinks will be served. One lucky person will win a copy of the movie. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

The next science lab will be held for children of all ages at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at the Green Hills Library. Miss Emily will lead the session. Kids under age 6 must be assisted by a caregiver. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Fun book discussion for youths The fun book discussion for youths ages 10 to 17 will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 20 at the Green Hills Library. Miss Natalie will lead the book discussion. Snacks will be provided. Copies of the book will be available at the youth services desk. Registration is limited to 15. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

‘Passport Pals’ will learn about new countries The next “Passport Pals” session will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at the Green Hills Library. Children ages 7 and up can explore the world in this session as participants will “travel” to a new country to learn about history and culture. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

MONSTER RATES

10 The Reporter

Thursday, June 14, 2018

AT

10360 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465

(708) 430-5000 / www.firstsecurebank.com / Member FDIC

14-Month CD 1

2.15

% APY*

$1,000 Minimum /New Money Only/IRA Eligible

25-Month CD 1

2.40

% APY*

$1,000 Minimum /New Money Only/IRA Eligible

Palos Premier NOW Account2

1.25% APY*

On Balances from $5,000 to $500,000

Guaranteed through

12/31/2018

Minimum to open $500.00 New Money Only

1. $1000.00 minimum balance to open and earn stated *Annual Percentage Yield. New money only, not on deposit with First Secure Bank & Trust. Rates current as of 6/3/2018. Rates and Terms are subject to change at anytime and without notice. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. An early withdrawal penalty may reduce earnings. 2. Rates current as of 6/3/2018. $500 minimum to open and $500 average daily balance to avoid $5.00 monthly fee. Fees may reduce earnings. Balances less than $500.00 will earn 0.0% APY. On balances of $5,000 to $500,000 the APY* is 1.25%. Balances $500.00-$4,999.99 is 0.20% APY* . On balances over $500,000 the rate is 0.20% APY*. Rates are guaranteed through 12/31/2018. After 12/31/2018 the rates will be a variable rate and are subject to change at any time and without notice.

Supplied photo

Seniors who graduated with the 10 highest grade-point averages in 2018 from Richards High School took some time out for a photo.

Top graduates at Richards are honored Students with the 10 highest grade-point averages from the Class of 2018 at Richards High School in Oak Lawn were recently honored for their achievements.

Each student has merited Honors with Distinction, the highest academic classification possible, for earning a GPA above 4.0 (possible due to weighted grades for Honors and Advanced Place-

ment courses.)

All 10 also qualified for National Honor Society and received Illinois State Scholar honors this year. The top 10 graduates are Basmala Ahmad, Daniel Birmingham, Ramona Bourjas, Rafal Czech, Jason Kargol, Jason McIntyre, Steven Serrano, Sinead Soltis, Lesly Villarreal and Kinga Wrobel.

Welcome to the forefront.

Now available in the Southland.

Now that Ingalls and UChicago Medicine have joined forces, patients throughout the southern suburbs have access to the advances in treatment that come from leading-edge research and breakthrough discoveries. And that’s on top of the exceptional community care you’re already accustomed to from Ingalls.

This powerful partnership represents the high level of uncommon care now available to you. Right here, in your neighborhood. Find a location near you at Ingalls.org/AtTheForefront or call 708-915-CARE (2273).

Supplied photo

Stagg High School teacher Sandy Kuypers (left) and Superintendent Dr. James Gay (right) presented a check to PAWS’ Treasurer Peggy Grimm (center) along with a picture of the students and a banner they had customers sign to show their support for the animal shelter. The students raised the money through the annual Shark Tank project.

Stagg ‘Sharks’ provide funds for animal shelter Following the most successful Shark Tank project in Stagg High School history, entrepreneurship students donated $1,440 to PAWS Tinley Park.

Two groups of students participated in a business development project similar to the television show Shark Tank where they developed a business idea, presented a business plan to potential investors and then carried out their plan. Superintendent Dr. James Gay, Director of Communications Carla Erdey, Associate Principal Dr. Ian MacLeod and Division Chair Craig Ebel were the Sharks who green-lighted both projects.

One team resold Andy’s Cus-

tard during lunch periods. The team brokered a deal with the owner of Andy’s Custard to secure the product at a reduced price and then sold it to fellow students during lunch periods.

Another team created cotton candy from Jolly Ranchers using a machine available at local retailers. They sold their product during lunch periods, as well.

After paying back the initial investment in their ideas, the two groups raised $1,440 in profits, which were donated to PAWS Tinley Park, a charity the students agreed upon supporting.

Teacher Sandy Kuypers and Gay later presented the check to PAWS’ Treasurer Peggy Grimm.

Local students will participate in Thespian Festival in Nebraska The Illinois High School Theatre Festival’s All-State cast and crew, comprised of student thespians from across Illinois including the southwest suburbs and Chicago, have been invited to present their production of “Big Fish” at the International Thespian Festival in Nebraska this month.

Local participants include Dawn Farrell, from the Oak Lawn Park District, a tap choreographer.

Lucas Streit, a student at Stagg High School, is a member of the construction crew.

Annie Chellberg, a student at Mother McAuley High School, will be working with costumes.

Andrew Jackiw, a student at Stagg

High School, is a member of the orchestra. He will be playing the trumpet.

The International Thespian Festival (ITF), produced by the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), celebrates student achievement in the performing arts.

The 55th event, which this year takes place June 25-30 at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, brings together more than 4,000 high school drama students and their teachers for a week-long immersion in workshops; interaction with colleges, industry leaders, and Broadway professionals; and opportunities to be inspired by the best high school theater in the nation.

Chicago Christian offers sports and enrichment camps this summer Summer sports and enrichment camps will be offered this summer for children in kindergarten through eighth grade at Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights.

Calumet City • Crestwood • Flossmoor Harvey • South Holland • Tinley Park

The enrichment camps will include science, cake decorating, and a mission trip without leaving home.

The camps will begin this month.

More information and to register, go to www.swchristian.org/camps.

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Local students make Trinity College’s dean’s list Four students from Palos Hills were selected to the dean’s list for the spring 2018 spring semester at Trinity College. Palos Hills residents selected to the dean’s list were Peyton Carroll, Elisabeth Childers, Amanda Garcia and Debbie Tociila.

Hickory Hills resident is magna cum laude A local student has received a prestigious degree at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis. Fiona Hehir, a Hickory Hills resident received a bachelor of arts as a magna cum laude. She received her degree on May 13 during the commencement ceremony at the Mulva Family Fitness and Sports Center on the college’s De Pere campus.

SPORTS The Regional News • The Reporter

Ken Karrson, SportsSports EditorEditor • sports@regionalpublishing.com Jason Maholy, • sports@regionalpublishing.com

Thursday,March June 14, 2018 Thursday, 5, 2015

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

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL CLASS 4A STATE TOURNAMENT

Eagles go fourth Drop two at state tourney but earn second trophy in program’s history

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

Sandburg entered the Class 4A state finals one of the hottest teams in the state.

The Eagles had going into their semifinal contest against Plainfield North won eight straight games and 24 of their last 27, and during that stretch scored 6.6 runs per game. Sandburg also had proven to be resilient, never losing consecutive games over the course of the season.

Neither trend continued last weekend at Route 66 Stadium in Joliet in the Eagles’ first trip to the state finals since 2003. The Eagles fell to the eventual state champion Tigers, 7-3, in the semifinals on June 8, and followed that up the next day with a 7-1 loss to Lake Park in the third-place game.

The season, obviously, didn’t Photos by Jason Maholy end the way Sandburg’s coaches The Sandburg baseball team poses with the Class 4A fourth-place plaque on Saturday, June 9 at Route 66 Stadium in Joliet. The Eagles ended the season 28-8 and with the second- and players had hoped, but finbest finish in program history, behind only the Class AA state championship team of 2002. ishing fourth in Illinois isn’t anything of which to be ashamed. The Eagles twice had winning streaks of at least eight games, and their 28 wins were the most since the 2009 team won 29.

“It’s a great group of guys here, man,” Sandburg outfielder Ian Sanders said after the Eagles received their fourth-place trophy.

“It feels great — just a sad moment that everyone’s leaving. But, overall, we had a great season and it was nice to play for this team.”

Sanders played a major role in the Eagles’ march through the playoffs. The fleet-footed junior scored the winning run in Sandburg’s walk-off victory over Providence in the Providence Regional title game, a contest in which the Eagles came from behind three times — the final time on a two-out, two run double by Brian Adams in the bottom of the seventh. Sanders believes that emotional win helped propel the Eagles through Above: Sandburg outfielder Tyler Fabis hugs fellow senior Scott Stemmons the postseason. as the latter walks off the field after a stint on the mound in the third-place “It was a high intensity game game against Lake Park. The game was the only one in which Stemmons throughout and got us going, got played this season. Right: Sandburg coach Jim Morsovillo presents a state our momentum going,” he said. “I Class 4A fourth-place medal to junior Alex Hemenik after Lake Park defeated think because of that game we took the Eagles 7-1 in the state third-place game at Route 66 Stadium. that with us through the playoffs.”

Sandburg coach Jim Morsovillo Sandburg sent senior right-hander Evan Tesenior shortnuta to the mound in the thirdstop Branden place game, and he responded Comia holds by shutting out Lake Park on up the ball two hits through 2 1/3 innings. after atOnce Tenuta was out of the game, tempting to the Lancers promptly pounced on tag a Lake the Eagles bullpen. Senior southPark runner paw Seth Masters’ first pitch was at second clubbed to the left field wall, and base during Lake Park went on to score five the Class 4A runs in the inning to break the consolation game open. game.

Another of Sandburg’s talented seniors, catcher Ryan Hampe, went 1-for-3, and his 55 hits were one shy of breaking the program’s record for hits in a season. Hampe had the chance to set a new mark but popped out for the final out of the Eagles’ season.

North-bound and down

Plainfield North coach John Darlington was coming into the See EAGLES, Page 3

FATHER’S DAY OUTDOOR B.B.Q. & CONCERT Sunday, June 17  B.B.Q. from 2-6 p.m.

Adults $16.00  Children (4-12) $8.00 Tax and tip are not included

Straight from the Grill Grilled Chicken Breast  Hamburgers  B.B.Q. Ribs  Italian Sausage Also Serving Salad  Potato Salad  Cole Slaw  Corn on the Cob  Buttered Potatoes

Mama Vesuvio’s East www.mamavesuvio.com

6361 College Dr. | Palos Heights 708-371-2500

MUSIC FROM IDENTITY CRISIS From 5-9 p.m.

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 2 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fri. 2 p.m.-2 a.m. | Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sun. 12 p.m.-12 a.m.

2

Section 2 Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Regional News - The Reporter

FOCUS ON LOCAL COLLEGES

Cougars hurler, runner honored as Academic All-Americans Supplied photo

Shooting stars

The Southside Shooters eighth-grade boys basketball team finished its spring season with at 18-4 record and won the GSBS spring travel league.

The Shooters Green 8th beat the Shooters White 7th 42-39 in the semifnals, and beat the Beyond the Arc Bulldogs, 73-32, in the championship game. Seen here are Jake McGriff, from left, Edgar Orellana, Karim Elsokary, Coach Bill Lammel, Coach Eric Burke, Will Lammel, Matt Strama, Lukas Pukstys, Elias Garcia, Eric Burke and Aiden Gutierrez.

REGIONAL/REPORTER ATHLETES OF THE YEAR OVERALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2016—Sean and Chris Torpy (Sandburg) Srs. 2017—Charley Niego (Mother McAuley) Jr.

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR • FALL

2009 – Nick Valla (Marist) 2010 – Nick Valla (Marist) 2011 – Darius Draper (Stagg) 2012 – Michael Kamp (Chicago Christian) 2013 – Alex Majewski (Brother Rice) 2014 – Max Strus (Stagg) 2015 – Jaylan Catledge (Richards) 2016 – Jaylan Catledge (Richards) and Malik Parker (Chicago Christian) 2017—Josh Niego (Brother Rice)

GIRLS TENNIS 2015—Anna Loureiro (Sandburg) Fr. 2016—Anna Loureiro (Sandburg) So. 2017—Anna Loureiro (Sandburg) Jr. GIRLS BASKETBALL 1994 – Anne McDonald (Mother McAuley) BOYS GOLF 1995 – Anne McDonald (Mother McAuley) 2015—Pete Vos (Chicago Christian) Jr. 1996 – Ann Mullins (Sandburg) 2016—Pete Vos (Chicago Christian) Sr. 1997 – Katie Schumacher (Mother McAuley) 2017—Max Farley (Sandburg) So. 1998 – Sarah Kustok (Sandburg) 1999 – Sarah Kustok (Sandburg) GIRLS GOLF 2000 – Sarah Kustok (Sandburg) 2015—Hannah Kilbane (Sandburg) Fr. 2001 – Emily Heikes (Stagg) 2016—Emilyee McGiles (Sandburg) Sr. 2002 – Tina Hill (Richards) 2017—Hannah Kilbane (Sandburg) Jr. 2003 – Heather King (Stagg) BOYS SOCCER 2004 – Heather King (Stagg) 2015—Ryan Kozlowski (Sandburg) Sr. 2005 – Erin Cattell (Sandburg) 2016—Mohammad Farraj and Giovanni Barragan (Oak Lawn) Srs. 2006 – Maureen Downs (Marist) 2017—Gilberto Arreola (St. Laurence) Sr. 2007 – Kelsey James (Marist) 2008 – Maureen Mulchrone (Mother McAuley) GIRLS SWIMMING 2009 – Haley Stercic (Marist) 2015—Clare Lawlor (Sandburg) Sr. 2010 – Jessica Contant (Stagg) 2016—Eva Kelly (Mother McAuley) So. 2011 – None named 2017—Taira Junonis (Stagg) So. 2012 – None named GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 2013 – JaTuan Rouse (Marist) 2015—April Van Ryn (Chicago Christian) Jr. 2014 – LaTondra Brooks (Oak Lawn) 2016—April Van Ryan (Chicago Christian) Sr. 2015 – Brianna Markusic (Oak Lawn) 2017—Cecilia Light (Marist) Fr. 2016 – Kara Shimko (Queen of Peace) 2017 – Kara Shimko (Queen of Peace) BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 2015—Sean Torpy (Sandburg) Sr. • SPRING 2016—Dylan Jacobs (Sandburg) Jr. BOYS VOLLEYBALL 2017—Dylan Jacobs (Sandburg) Sr. 2016—Jake Hanes (Sandburg) Sr. 2017—Joe Kenzinger (Brother Rice) Sr. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 2015—Kayla Caffey (Mother McAuley) Sr. GIRLS TRACK 2016—Charley Niego (Mother McAuley) Jr. 2016—Jada Jackson (Shepard) Sr. 2017—Molly Murrihy (Marist) Sr. 2017—April Van Ryn (Chicago Christian) Sr. BOYS TRACK FOOTBALL 2016—Chris Torpy (Sandburg) Sr. 1986—Jay White (Stagg) Sr. 2017—Brian Friesen (Chicago Christian) Sr. 1987—Ken Courtright (Sandburg) Sr. 1988—Efrem Haymore (Richards) Sr. and Dave Myers (Stagg) Sr. BOYS TENNIS 1989—Dave Jensen (Shepard) Sr. and David Demumbrum (Reavis) Sr. 2016—Michal Wolan (Stagg) So. 1990—Tyrone Washington (Shepard) Sr. 2017—Michal Wolan (Stagg) Jr. 1991—Joe Schissler (Brother Rice) Sr. GIRLS SOCCER 1992—Jim Wroblewski (Sandburg) Sr. 2016—Kylie Hase (Sandburg) Jr. 1993—Allen Ross (Shepard) Sr. 2017—Kylie Hase (Sandburg) Sr. 1994—Kenny Carrington (Richards) Sr. and Mike Tracy (Evergreen Park) Sr. BASEBALL 1995—Zak Kustok (Sandburg) Jr. 1986—Brian Wujcik (Richards), Sr.; Mike Budds (Reavis), Sr.; 1987—Rob 1996—William Andrews (Richards) Sr. Sudd (Richards) Sr. 1997—Bruce Corcoran (Sandburg) Jr. 1987—Frank Jablonski (St. Laurence Sr.; Dave Ritter (St. Laurence) Sr. 1998—Joe Martinez (St. Laurence) Sr. and Joe Toner (Shepard) Sr. 1988—Kevin Wojnarowski (Shepard) Sr.; Khris Kolk (Oak Lawn) Sr.; Bob 1999—Tom Marsan (Evergreen Park) Sr. Mutnansky (Marist) Jr. 2000—Mark Hamstra (Chicago Christian) Sr. 1989—Brent Bowers (St. Laurence) Sr.; Mark Friedsam (Stagg) Sr.; Ron 2001—Jon Cleveland (Shepard) Sr. Mahay (Shepard) Sr. 2002—Sean Lewis (Richards) Jr. 1990—Rob Garcia (Stagg) Sr.; Mike Birsa (St. Laurence) Sr.: Bob Schaaf (Chi2003—Dan Nicholson (Brother Rice) Sr. cago Christian) Sr. 2004—Dion Foster (Richards) Sr. 1991—Todd Mensik (Sandburg) So. 2005—Mark Williams (Richards) Sr. 1992—Jerry Pezdek (Stagg) Sr. 2006—Alex Haan (Chicago Christian) Jr. 2007—Alex Haan (Chicago Christian) and Tommie Thomas (Richards) Sr. 1993—Jim Dallio (Shepard) Sr. 1994—Brian Harmon (Marist) Sr. 2008—Josh Hodur (St. Laurence) Sr. 1995—Craig Taczy (Shepard) Sr. 2009—Jon Ryan (Richards) Sr. 1996—Brian Forystek (Sandburg) Sr. 2010-2012 – None named 1997—John Valenti (Richards) Sr. 2013—Nic Weishar (Marist) Sr. 1998—Tom Syc (Sandburg) Jr. 2014—Hasan Muhammad-Rogers (Richards) Sr. 1999—Chris Beyer (Oak Lawn) Sr. 2015—Brendan Skalitzky (Marist) Sr. 2000—Jeremy Hyzny (Richards) Sr. 2016 – Ricky Smalling (Brother Rice) Sr. 2001—Erik Lis (Richards) Jr. 2017 – Tori Clinton (St. Laurence) Sr. 2002—Erik Lis (Richards) Sr. • WINTER 2003—Ryan Campbell (Sandburg) Sr. BOYS BOWLING 2004—Brian Smith (Richards) Sr. 2016—Cameron Crowe (Sandburg), Fr. 2005—Mike Fazy (Brother Rice) Sr. 2017—Cameron Crowe (Sandburg), So. 2006—Jim Calderone (Brother Rice) Sr. 2018 – Zack McCormick (Evergreen Park), Jr. 2007—T.J. McFarland (Stagg) Sr. 2008—Greg Billo (Sandburg) Jr. GIRLS BOWLING 2009—Justin Ringo (Stagg) Sr. 2016—Emily Schrader (Sandburg) so.

2017—Emily Schrader (Sandburg) Jr. and Alexandra Wozniak (Richards) 2010—Kyle Wood (St. Laurence) Jr. 2011—Kyle Wood (St. Laurence) Sr. 2018 – Emily Schrader (Sandburg), Sr 2012—Michael Kamp (Chicago Christian) Sr. BOYS SWIMMING 2013—Mike Kornacker (St. Laurence) Jr. 2016—Aidan Farley (Sandburg) Jr. 2014—Christian Bulthuis (Chicago Christian) Jr. 2017—Lucas Smiarowski (Stagg) Sr. 2015—Mike Schalasky (Brother Rice) Sr. WRESTLER 2016—Ryan Kutt (Brother Rice) Jr. 2016—Rudy Yates (Sandburg) Sr. 2017—Matt McCormick (St. Laurence) So. 2017—Pat Brucki (Sandburg) Sr. SOFTBALL 2018 – Hassan Johnson (Brother Rice), Sr. 1994—Sarah Haak (Stagg) Jr. BOYS BASKETBALL 1995—Jenny Raftery (Mother McAuley) So. 1987 – Ray Thompson (Argo) and Delano Brazil (Brother Rice) 1996—Laurie Markatos (Stagg) Jr. 1988 – Raymond Thompson (Argo) 1997—Laurie Markatos (Stagg) Sr. 1989 – Dave Rettker (Sandburg) and Cleveland Anderson (Richards) 1998—Carole Gorecki (Richards) Sr. 1990 – Steve Payne (Shepard) and Dave Rettker (Sandburg) 1999—Jenny Tyrell (Stagg) Sr. 1991 – Steve Payne (Shepard) 2000—Brittany McIntyre (Sandburg) So. 1992 – Gene Nolan (Marist) 2001—Nikki Netzel (Sandburg) Jr. 1993 – Jim Sexton (Brother Rice) 2002—Brittany McIntyre (Sandburg) Sr. 1994 – Jim Sexton (Brother Rice) 2003—None named 1995 – John Economus (Shepard) 2004—Theresa Boruta (Queen of Peace) Jr. 1996 – Chad Harris (Chicago Christian) 2005—Theresa Boruta (Queen of Peace) Sr. 1997 – Wayne Plowman (Marist) 2006—Sara Olson (Sandburg) Jr. 1998 – Demetrius McDaniel (Richards) 2007—Sara Olson (Sandburg) Sr. 1999 – Joe Scott (Stagg) 2008—Katie Freeman (Marist) Sr. 2000 – Dwayne Wade (Richards) 2009—None named 2001 – Cory Cummens (Sandburg) 2010—None named 2002 – Rick Harrigan (Brother Rice) 2011—None named 2003 – Dan Hackstock (Oak Lawn) 2012—Brianna LeBeau (Richards) Sr. 2004 -- Dave Telander (Brother Rice) 2013—Brooke Wyderski (Marist) Jr. 2005 – Ross Stuursma (Chicago Christian) 2014—Brooke Wyderski (Marist) Sr. 2006 – Cordelro Yelder (Richards) 2015—Skylar Hilger (Shepard) Jr. 2007 – Jeff Miller (Stagg) 2016—Sara Kriziak (Richards) Sr. 2008 – Joel Kamp (Chicago Christian) 2017—Angela Zedak (Marist) So.

Saint Xavier senior right-handed pitcher Erik Eggert was one of just 11 players across the NAIA, and one of just two pitchers, to be included on the 2018 Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All-American Team.

Eggert, the Cougars’ closer, becomes the Eggert first CoSIDA Academic All-American for the Saint Xavier baseball program. He graduated from the university in May with a degree in biology. All eleven members of the first team posted an average GPA of 3.88.

Eggert finished his SXU career as the program’s all-time leader in saves, with 26 over his four seasons as a Cougar. This season, he earned 11 saves while posting a 2.41 ERA over 37.1 innings pitched.

Also honored was Saint Xavier cross country runner Ellie Willging. With a third consecutive CCAC individual title and a top-10 finish at last fall’s NAIA Cross Country Championships, the senior was one of 11 runners Willging in the region to be named to the 2017-18 Google Cloud CoSIDA Women’s Cross County/Track Academic All-District 2 Team.

The Google Cloud Academic All-District Teams recognize combined success both in the classroom and on the field. All 11 members of the District 2 Team have cumulative GPAs of 3.80 or higher.

Willging won her third straight conference title in November, besting the runner-up by 10 seconds.

The senior then placed ninth at

the NAIA Cross Country Championships. The CoSIDA Academic All-District honor is the first for the political science major.

Every member of the Academic All-District Teams will advance to the national ballot for the Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic-All American Team, which will be announced on June 18.

Men’s volleyball: Saint Xavier University and Athletic Director Bob Hallberg have announced the hiring of Tom Ryan as the Cougars’ men’s volleyball head coach.

Ryan, a 2014 graduate of Saint Xavier University, rejoins the program after a season on the coaching staff for Quincy University, an NCAA Division I program in Quincy. Ryan was a graduate assistant with the Hawks. He earned a master’s degree in busiRyan ness administration while at Quincy.

Ryan played for one season as a student at Saint Xavier, playing a total of 21 matches during the 2012 season.

“I was very impressed by Tom’s interview,” Hallberg said. “His enthusiasm for the job, and his passion to create a winning team made for an easy hiring decision.”

“I’m incredibly grateful to take over as the next men’s volleyball coach at Saint Xavier University,” Ryan said. “Having played for this program, I’m immensely invested in its success and look forward to guiding it into a prominent future.

“I’d like to thank Coach Halberg for the confidence he’s placed in me to lead this program. I’d also like to express my gratitude to some of the people who have helped me reach this point in my coaching career, Mark Johnston of Illinois Tech, and Terri Baranski of UNO Volleyball Club. Both have been tremendously helpful every step of the way.”

Chicago ranks high on list of best hockey cities

The 2018 Stanley Cup Finals website WalletHub has released are over, with the Washington a report title “2018’s Best Cities Capitals exorcising the demons for Hockey Fans,” which claims of numerous playoff failures in to have determined the best places for hockey specrecent years and winning their first tators in the United NHL championship.

The Caps, led by Top 20 Cities States. WalletHub compared 73 U.S. Conn Smythe Trophy winner Alex for Hockey Fans cities based on two Boston, MA divisional categoOvechkin, defeated 1 Detroit, MI ries – professional the Vegas Golden 2 Pittsburgh, PA and college hockey Knights four game 3 New York, NY – across 21 key to one in the first 4 5 Chicago metrics. The data Finals since 2007 to 6 Newark, NJ set ranges from the feature two teams 7 St. Louis, MO performance level who had never 8 Buffalo, NY of the city’s teams won a Stanley Cup. 9 Anaheim, CA Washington, in its 10 Washington, DC to minimum season Philadelphia, PA ticket prices to sta44th season in the 11 San Jose, CA dium capacity.

NHL, was making 12 St. Paul, MN Chicago — its second appear- 13 Denver, CO home of the 2010, ance in the Finals, 14 Sunrise, FL 2013 and 2015 while Vegas defied 15 16 Tampa, FL all odds and ex- 17 Los Angeles, CA Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks pectations and ad- 18 Las Vegas, NV — ranks consisvanced to the cham- 19 Dallas, TX tently high in the pionship series in its 20 Glendale, AZ metrics and placed inaugural season. fifth overall.

Washington’s title is the first for a team from the nation’s capital since 1991, when Best vs. Worst • The Washington Capithe NFL’s Washington Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos in tals’ performance level of 65.04 Super Bowl XXVI. It was only the percent is 1.7 times better than city’s second major professional the Buffalo Sabres’ 37.80 percent. sports title outside of football, join• San Jose (Sharks), Denver ing the 1978 Washington Bullets (Colorado Avalanche) and Anaof the NBA in that regard. heim (Ducks) have the lowest avFans in the D.C. region were erage ticket price for an NHL obviously ecstatic about the Caps’ game, $94, which is 2.6 times title run, especially after enduring lower than in Boston, the city with numerous disappointing playoff the highest at $243. exits in recent years. Capitals • Chicago has the highest atfans gathered en masse, the shirts tendance rate for NHL games, and sweaters in which they were 109.80 percent, which is 1.5 times adorned creating a sea of red, as higher than in Raleigh, N.C., they celebrated the night of the (Carolina Hurrricanes) the city series-clinching victory. Washing- with the lowest at 71.30 percent. ton players had their obligatory • Chicago has the highest team fun as well, per NHL tradition franchise value, $1,000 million, parading the Cup around town which is 3.3 times higher than and parting into the wee hoiurs in Glendale, Ariz., (Arizona Coyof the night with their adoring otes) the city with the lowest at fans. Ovechkin was caught on $300 million. video splashing with the cup in To view the full report and a public fountain. city rankings visit wallethub.com/ So, which NHL city has the best edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockeyhockey fans? Personal-finance fans/13283/.

The Regional News - The Reporter

Thursday, June 14, 2018 Section 2

Fire allows late goal as Revs earn draw Schweinsteiger nets Chicago’s lone goal The Chicago Fire earned another point via a 1-1 draw with New England last Saturday at Toyota Park, but by allowing a late, game-tying goal missed an opportunity to move into sole possession of sixth place – and the final playoff spot – in the MLS Eastern Conference.

The 2018 season is still far from over, however, with 20 of the Fire’s 35 games still yet to be played before the regular season concludes in late October. Chicago entered this week 5-7-3 with 18 points, and trail Orlando City by one point for sixth place in the East.

The Fire opened scoring in the 63rd minute when Bastian Schweinsteiger received the ball from Jorge Corrales, turned and raced towards goal. With a quick giveand-go with Aleksandar Katai, the German midfielder collected the ball just inside the 18-yard box and blasted a right-footed shot past Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner to give the Men in Red a 1-0 lead.

The goal was the fifth for Schweinsteiger as a member of the Fire, his second of the season, and his first in front of the home crowd since April 15 of last season.

That goal, coincidentally, came against New England.

In setting up Schweinsteiger’s strike, Katai now has registered either a goal or an assist in five consecutive MLS matches.

The Fire appeared poised to earn a victory and three points, but Teal Bunbury equalized for the Revolution in the 82nd minute.

Fire head coach Veljko Paunovic acknowledged the draw was a missed opportunity.

“It’s painful because I think the majority of the time we controlled the game, not always with the ball, but we controlled in our defensive shape sometimes,” Paunovic said. “All the effort and the matchups we had on the different positions on the field were great.

“I think huge, huge performance from the team and it hurts a lot when you, obviously, drop two points this way but it happens and that’s part of the game.

We’ll keep learning from our mistakes and I hope it will get to the point where we’ll learn from others’ mistakes, our opponent’s mistakes. We still have to grow.

We’re still young in terms of committing mistakes and we’ll get better. I think it’s a process.”

Paunovic also spoke to the importance of midfielder Dax McCarty and forward Luis Solignac from injuries.

“It’s very important for the team that Dax and Lucho are back and I think they did great,” he said. “It was very helpful to see Dax’s leadership on the field and also helping Basti in that role and the organization of the play and overall very important his presence on the field for us.

Solignac, he added, is still rusty and still needs to find the sharp finishing in the final third.

“We need him to get back to his level where he was at some point last season and

Supplied photo

Chicago Fire midfielder Alaksandar Katai assisted on Nemanja Nikolic’s goal in a 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution on Saturday, June 9 at Toyota Park. Katai entered play this week with either a goal or assist in five consecutive games.

I think it’s going to come soon,” he said.

Schweinsteiger welcomed McCarty back to the starting lineup.

“If you have Dax McCarty back in the team, it’s always an advantage when our captain is on the field,” Schweinsteiger said. “But the guys, when he was injured, stepped in, like Brandt Bronico or Mo Adams, they did really, really well. But I’m personally, of course, very happy to see Dax in the midfield. You know, Dax McCarty, he understands the game. He is very experienced, he is a very good player in my eyes and you can see in every second of the game how important he is to us.”

Star forward Nimanja Nikolic left the contest in the 13th minute after sustaining a head injury.

“He needed to be intervened by our medical staff and we were waiting for that situation to be solved,” Paunovic said.

“But, unfortunately, it took too long and the team was suffering too much and we had to make the decision to make a substitution. We asked if he had some symptoms of concussions, which could happen. It doesn’t look like it.”

Paunovic defended goalkeeper Richard Sanchez.

“I think what is singled out is that, once again, we lost a great opportunity and today we can say it was his case but in other games others have failed,” he said. “Errors are a part of this game and unfortunately, when they occur and are decisive, they hurt more. This is the life of a goalie as well. He’s the last man that can fail and we understand that perfectly. But no one blames Richard. No one is going to point the finger at him.”

Schweinsteiger said New England is a physical team that presents a challenge.

“Let’s say it this way, it was not an

easy match to play,” Schweinsteiger said.

“They’re very, very physical – you could see that after 10 seconds. It’s not easy to play against them. I think we did a good job of fighting against them, the effort was there. Obviously, we wanted to win, but we could not win the game so we are not 100 percent happy.”

Defender Kevin Ellis echoed those sentiments.

“At the end of the day, we would have loved to have two more points than we have right now, but we showed that we can fight, we can battle with a physical team and that’s a positive,” Ellis said.

• The 1-1 draw snapped Chicago’s four-game winning streak against New England but extended the Fire’s home unbeaten run against the Revs to eight games (5-0-3). The Fire remained five points behind the fifth-place Revs but did gain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. With 18 points, Chicago is now level with Philadelphia in seventh place and one point behind Orlando City for the final playoff position in the East.

Fire advance in U.S. Cup Open

Goalkeeper Richard Sanzhez found himself an unlikely hero by scoring the winning goal on a penalty kick as the C Fire advanced to the fifth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a shootout win over Columbus on June 6.

After the two sides ended regulation 1-1 and deadlocked 2-2 after the 30-minute extra time period, the Fire converted 10 of 11 PKs to emerged victorious. Sanchez stopped two of the Crew’s 11 PK attempts, and after his second save stepped up to provide the game-winner.

“I don’t recall taking a PK in these circumstances, but you do train for them,”

Sanchez said. “You train for them during practice and I myself train them, so it feels good. It gives me confidence. I think it gives the players confidence as well for the ones that made it and we just continue to build from this.”

Columbus got on the board first in the 10th minute after Cristian Martinez broke into the 18-yard box and snuck a shot under Sánchez.

The Fire equalized just before halftime when Daniel Johnson fed the ball to Rafael Ramos on the right flank. Ramos took a touch and sent a low ball into the box, which Nemanja Nikolic redirected into goal to pull the Fire level in the 45th minute.

With neither team able to find a winner in regulation, the two sides headed into the requisite 30-minute extra time.

The Fire pulled ahead in the 109th minute when defender Jorge Corrales intercepted a Crew pass and raced down the right flank, finding Aleksandar Katai.

Katai found Nikolic at the top of the sixyard box for a right-footed volley to give the Fire the lead.

Adam Jahn equalized in the 114th minute for Crew SC to force penalty kicks.

Nikolic, who has been dealing with ankle issues, commented on the win and his two goals.

“It is always important thing, for us, this competition,” he said. “I am happy because of the goals. I am happy that I don’t feel any more problem with the ankles. It’s been bothering me a couple of weeks but the medical staff did a very good job last week so, now I feel okay and I am happy that we are going to the next round because in this competition we want to create something, good opportunities to build, something good from this victory.”

Eagles

Continued from Page 1 semifinal well aware of the Eagles’ offensive proficiency, and sent ace Brady Miller to the mound with a berth in the state title game on the line. Miller delivered, allowing two runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings and ending Sandburg’s dream of playing for its second state championship. The Eagles won the Class AA title in 2002.

“They’re such a good hitting team, and for [Miller] to go out and pitch the way he did... he had them offbalance,” Darlington said. “They made some good swings on him and we made plays when we needed to.”

The Tigers coach was complimentary of Eagles senior shortstop Branden Comia, who will play next season at the University of Illinois.

“Man, I’d take 10 of him,” Darlington said. “He is a good hitter.”

Miller’s performance aside, the momentum turned in the fourth inning when the Tigers pulled off a double steal, with junior Garret Cook swiping home on the play. Cook broke for the plate when Hampe attempted to gun down Gavin Doyle at second on a delayed steal attempt. The run extended North’s lead to 3-0, and they would score once more in the inning then three more times in the fifth to essentially put the game out of reach.

“That was just a good athletic play by both of them,” Darlington said. “Gavin sees the ball hit the dirt – that’s our rule, take off for second. Garret sees the throw – that’s our other rule, once it clears the pitcher’s head we go – and it worked to perfection. I wish we could say we drew it up but we did not, it was just two good athletes making a play.”

Sandburg committed four errors, contributing to their woes.

“Tough one today,” Morsovillo said. “We’ve been playing great, got a great group of kids and they’ve been playing hard all season. Things didn’t work out for us today. We competed, they left everything out there, that’s all we can ask for.

“What are you going to do? It was one of those days.

We didn’t play great defense. We’ve been playing very good defense, but you give a good team at this point extra opportunities, more than likely they’ll make you pay for it and they made us pay for it.”

Sandburg looked to mount a rally in the fifth and had Tenuta, one of their best hitters, at the plate with the bases loaded and two outs, but Miller struck out the Eagles senior to end the threat.

“We strung together a couple hits and got a run, it was definitely a confidence booster, especially for myself,” said senior Andrew Tenison. “I know Tenuta’s been hitting, and just trying to pass the bat throughout the order, and I thought we could do it at that point, but unfortunately we couldn’t.”

The Eagles did not play from behind much this sea-

Photo by Jason Maholy

Sandburg catcher Ryan Hampe greets fellow senior Seth Masters as the latter takes the ball for the final pitching performance of his high school career in the Class 4A third place game against Lake Park.

son, but Hampe recalled the win over Providence in the regional championship game, and believed he and his teammates could mount a similar rally against the Tigers.

“I was just thinking about the Providence game the whole time, knowing we could come back and knowing that we’ve been here before,” Hampe said. “I wasn’t nervous at all going into it. I figured we’d string some hits together like we always do, just this time it didn’t happen.”

Hampe expressed how proud he is of what the team accomplished this season.

“Looking back at it, since the beginning of the year

we’ve all talked about how far we wanted to go, and then as the journey went we all talked about how proud we are of each other, how proud that we’ve stayed together as a team. There’s been disagreements here and there but we’ve all stayed together as a family.”

Comia was especially broken up after the loss to North.

“I’ve been here for four years, and every year we just seemed to get better and better,” he said. “This team by far... no offense to the other teams, but it was just a special team. I loved every single guy like he was my brother and we just fought. It’s going to be really hard to go.”

3

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Red Stars’ Nagasoto Player of the Week Chicago Red Stars forward Yuki Nagasato was voted the National Women’s Soccer League Player of the Week by the NWSL Media Association for Week 10 of the season.

Nagasato, 30, scored her first goal of the season to lead the Red Stars to a 2-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on June 2, helping Chicago snap a sevengame winless streak.

The Atsugi, Japan, native created the opening Nagasato goal of the match in the 25th minute as she sent a bending free kick over the wall toward the near post, forcing Washington goalkeeper Kelsey Wys to make a diving save. Wys was unable to hold onto the ball in a driving rainstorm, and Samantha Kerr buried the rebound in the back of the net.

The Japan international gave her team a 2-0 advantage in the 48th minute after collecting a long ball into the box and dropping it to Alyssa Mautz, who played the ball back to her just inside the top of the box. Nagasato took a single touch and fired a left-footed shot that skipped into the lower corner.

Nagasato played all 90 minutes of the game and finished with two shots (two on target) and one chances created on 43 touches.

It is the first time Nagasato has been honored as the NWSL Player of the Week and the 12th time a member of Red Stars has won the award. She is the first Japan international to win the award since Seattle Reign midfielder Nahomi Kawasumi claimed the honor in Week 5 of the 2017 season.

• The Red Stars will return to action at Toyota Park on Saturday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. against the Portland Thorns in the NWSL Game of the Week, to be broadcast on Lifetime.

Chicago to host soccer hackathon during World Cup U.S. Soccer will host an inaugural U.S. Soccer Hackathon July 14-15 in Chicago at 1871 — Chicago’s Center for Technology and Entrepreneurship.

The event will be the first soccerspecific hackathon to take place in North America.

The event will attract engineers, developers, data scientists, and students from across the country to gather in a world-class work space. 1871 was recently rated as the top incubator in the world, per UBI Global. Attendees will access exclusive data used by federations and professional clubs, develop solutions for soccer industry problems, and share ideas to push the sport forward from commercial and soccer standpoints.

Hackers for the event will be divided into teams and challenged to use the provided data to develop an innovative solution or new insight that would present commercial or sporting value for a soccer federation, league or club.

A panel of judges will evaluate the team submissions and select two winners. The grand prize-winning team will receive an Ultimate Fan Ticket to a U.S. Soccer-sponsored match of their choice in 2019, including airfare and hotel. In addition, the winning team will receive regular tickets to all other U.S. Soccer-sponsored matches in 2019. The runners-up will also receive tickets to all U.S. Soccer-sponsored matches in 2019.

Opta is the Official Live Match Data Provider of U.S. Soccer and will be providing match data from international competitions and domestic leagues. Additional data also will be provided, and hackers will be allowed to supplement with publicly available data.

On the second day of the event, U.S. Soccer will host a viewing party for hackers to enjoy the men’s 2018 World Cup championship match.

No purchase is necessary to participate in the event, and applications will be reviewed to ensure a minimum level of ability among all hackers. Details, including how to apply, can be found at ussoccer. com/hackathon.

The Regional News - The Reporter

T:11.5”

Thursday, June 14, 2018 Section 2

4

T:21”

WHEN THE GAMES BEGIN.

NEVER GIVE UP UNTIL THEY BUCKLE UP. VISIT SAFERCAR.GOV/KIDSBUCKLEUP

5

Section 2 Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Reporter Newspapers Call 448-6161 Deadline 5 p.m. Monday Hours M-F 9 to 5

The Regional News - The Reporter

Get Fast Action

Real Estate Property Listings

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.DAVID HOENIG Defendants 15 CH 08859 15531 112TH COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 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 15531 112TH COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-18-421-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262303.

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. 262303 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 08859 TJSC#: 38-3779 I3089485

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.KAREN D. GREENE, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 16 CH 15483 11741 SPRINGBROOK CT. 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 September 15, 2017, 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 11741 SPRINGBROOK CT., Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-309-013-0000 Vol. 147.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $403,931.77.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3950.

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. 16-3950 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 15483 TJSC#: 38-4654 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.

I3089273

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: KRUEGER THE MONEY SOURCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DIRK KRUEGER, TERESA KRUEGER Defendants 15 D5 30870 AS CONSOLIDATE WITH 17 CH 03467 9003 CYPRESS COURT TINLEY PARK, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 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 9003 CYPRESS COURT, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-34-207-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a white 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 261492.

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. 261492 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 D 5 30870 AS CONSOLIDATE WITH 17 CH 03467 TJSC#: 38-3856 I3089689

Very Low Cost

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

TADEUSZ SOKOL; JOANNA SOKOL; THE RIVERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; MONIKA SOKOL; SLAWOMIR SOKOL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TADEUSZ SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MONIKA SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SLAWOMIR SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-23-101-059-0000.

Commonly known as 21 Cour Madelein, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA16-0606.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3088673

The Regional News Call 448-4000 Deadline 5 p.m. Monday Hours M-F 9 to 5

POTENTIAL TO BECOME SPECTACULAR!

6-1/2 ACRES OF OPEN HILLTOP LAND! California style ranch on wooded

Offers options: .8+ acreseveral across from Forest Divide into acre-plus sites; or ideal Preserves awaits your talents!

4 for your3 baths, own walkout estate 35x25 w/horse bdrms, bsmt w/office.

Being sold “As Is” barn.

Home is a teardown, $319,900 or needs a major re-hab. $760,000

708.448.6100

BHHSBlount.com Serving the Palos area for over 50 years

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Plaintiff, -v.JULIE RUSSELL, THE EARL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, DENISE RICHMOND, KATHY CLAPPER, GEORGE LEON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BETTY LEON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BETTY LEON (DECEASED) Defendants 18 CH 00961 9728 MILL CT EAST PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9728 MILL CT EAST, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-33-209-031-1049.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-16987.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-16987 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 18 CH 00961 TJSC#: 38-4716 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.

I3089614

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

HEA SOOK SHIN, CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 22, 2004 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1114017, ARIES INVESTMENTS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, vs.

HAFIDA MRABET Intervenor, 15 CH 2946 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 25, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-13-202-037-0000.

Commonly known as 15240 Heather Court, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 981-7385.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3089657

For Sale

5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD D. HANDLEY A/K/A RICHARD DALE HANDLEY, TINA M. HANDLEY A/K/A TINA MARIE HANDLEY Defendants 16 CH 965 7911 WEST 100TH 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 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7911 WEST 100TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-304-029-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $276,726.53.

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 15-078172.

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. 15-078172 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 965 TJSC#: 38-3236 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.

I3084519

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.VALERIE BENNECKE SLACK, EDWARD F. SLACK, FIFTH THIRD BANK (CHICAGO), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 655 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 5, 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 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-314-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $250,344.94.

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 16-080846.

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. 16-080846 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 655 TJSC#: 38-4585 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.

I3089174

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP. Plaintiff, -v.RELIANT ASSET CORP., AWAD M. ODEH Defendants 17 CH 13434 9937 S 88TH AVE. 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 May 24, 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 9937 S 88TH AVE., Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-300-010-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $569,191.60.

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 17-0784.

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. 17-0784 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 13434 TJSC#: 38-4652 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.

I3089271

HAVE A HOUSE FOR SALE? Advertise today!

Call 708-448-4000 or 708-448-6161

6

Section 2 Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Regional News - The Reporter

The Reporter • 448-6161 • Deadline 5 p.m. Monday • Hours M-F 9 to 5

Get Fast Action

Very Low Cost

The Classifieds Little Want Ads do big jobs? TRY one and see for yourself.

The Regional News • Call 448-4000 • Deadline 5 p.m. Monday • Hours M-F 9 to 5

Garage Sale

Help Wanted

Police OfficerCity of Palos Heights Applications may be obtained at www.palosheights.org or picked up at City Hall, 7607 W College Dr, Palos Heights, from June 18 – July 5, 2018.

Hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee that must be submitted with the completed application by July 6, 2018. Applicants must be 20 Garage Sale (21 at time of appointment) to 35 years of age (except as permitted by statute), be a citizen Friday & Saturday of the U.S., have a valid driver’s 6/15 & 6/16 license and possess one of the 9-5 pm following: 95th & 87th Ave • An Associate Degree in crimHickory Hills inal justice or a related field Across from Fairplay from an accredited college.

Multi family - Multi homes • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

The written examination will Garage Sale take place on Saturday July 14, 2018.

Garage Sale Candidates who pass the writ4620 W. 99th Street, Oak Lawn ten examination will be placed 6/14, 6/15 and 6/16, 9am-5pm on an Initial Eligibility List and Lots of tools, furniture, tiling, further screened for appointdrum set and office furniture. ment as determined by the Too much to mention!

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, which may include oral interview, polygraph screening, Help Wanted background check, psychological assessment and medical examination.

The City of Palos Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Line Cook Wanted

Brother Rice High School is seeking a Full Time Marketing Director for the 2018-2019 School Year. Please send resume and cover letter to Dr. Kevin Burns at kburns@ brrice.org. by June 15. For list of job responsibilities and questions, please visit our website (brotherrice.org)

Call or stop by for an application

708-430-2800 9644 Roberts Rd.

Hickory Hills or email resume to: accounting@vitoandnicks2.com

M-F 9 to 5

For Sale 1994 Cadillac Deville Excellent condition Like new - 44,000 miles $6900 or best offer Call 708-745-8671

M-F 9 to 5

Landscaping

Plumbing & Sewer

C&C

Asphalt Paving Inc. Family Owned & Operated Business Since 1982

Complete Residential & Commercial Service Your Complete Paving Contractor (708)

425-0410

MEMBER BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Basement Waterproofing

Reliable Waterproofing

Lawn Mower Repair

Lawn Mowers & Riding Mowers Repair/Tune-Up

Foundation Cracks Repaired Sub-pumps Installed Drain Tile Lifetime Transferable Guarantee 708-479-8300

Will fix at your house

Reasonable Rates

GGEORGE’S E O RG E ’S

PLUMBING & SEWER

Flood Control Specialists All Types of Plumbing Repairs

LUSKEY CONSTRUCTION Garages • Decks Additions • Oak Floors

(312) 437-3969

• • • • • •

Hot water tanks • Bathroom installations Toilets, Tubs, Sinks & Faucets Sewers rodded • Sump pumps Sewers inspected by camera Foundation leaks repaired Battery back-up systems

FREE ESTIMATES

• Tear Offs • Re-Roofs • Shingles • Flat Roofs • EPDM Rubber • Siding

A+ Rating

• Blown-In Insulation • Fascia & Soffit • Gutters • Gutter Cleaning

Roofing

708.952.1833

Mike Stekala Construction

SOUTHWEST REMODELING

Cash in on treasures sitting around the house — with a classified ad!

CALL 448-4000 OR 448-6161

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

40 years experience -Lic. #SL574

Remodeling

773-879-8458

708-422-2624

FREE ESTIMATES (most cases) Quality Work - Reasonable Prices

Construction

Roofing - Shingles - Flat Roofs Soffit - Siding - Tuckpointing Fascia - Seamless Gutters Clean Gutters - Plumbing Service, Painting and more.

State License #104.16667 Free Estimates Also taking small jobs

PRUSAK ROOFING STORM DAMAGE EXPERTS

Plumbing & Sewer

Construction

Roofing

Call: (815) 450-0004

Cleaning Services

27 Years Experience Licensed and Bonded

Help Wanted

The Regional News Call 448-4000 Deadline 5 p.m. Monday Hours

Business & Service Directory

Asphalt Paving

Saturday, June 16 Sunday, June 17 8-4 6823 W Crowdall Dr. Worth, IL Quality items Lots of children toys & crib, Legos, arts supplies for scrapbooking & stamping etc., household items, & Brio train accessories

Flexible Shifts Pay based on experience

The Reporter Newspapers Call 448-6161 Deadline 5 p.m. Monday Hours

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Carpenter will do Home Repairs & Remodeling

Over 25 Years Experience Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions Basements • Windows • Doors Siding • Garages • Roofs • Decks Licensed Bonded & Insured FREE ESTIMATES

773-879-9111

Tear-Off Specialist

708-253-2561

www.HeritageRoofers.net

Free Roof Inspection Remodeling

FATHER & DAUGHTERS REMODELING Not affiliated with Ron Kafka & Father & Sons

SPRING SPECIAL 1/3 OFF • Bathrooms • Kitchens • Rec Rooms • Attics • Basements • General Repairs • Painting

• Room Additions • Second Floors • Dormers • Garages • Sheds • Garage Repairs • Decks

• Porches • Roofs • Siding • Soffit Fascia • Gutters • Tuckpointing • Fences

708-795-6940 OWN A LOCAL BUSINESS? Free Estimates Guaranteed Work Full Insured

Advertise in the Business and Service Directory!

Call 708-448-4000 or 708-448-6161

• Windows • Doors • Flooring • Electrical • Plumbing • HVAC • Carpeting

Senior Discount Veteran Discount Licensed & Bonded

Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

OUT & ABOUT

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Southwest • Section 2, Page 7

Hold summer art classes for kids at The Center The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a number of activities for all ages.

For more information and to register, call (708) 361-3650.

• Copper and Rivet Bangle Bracelet Class is being held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 15.

Instructor Liz Credio will help students learn how to paddle out metal and how to use rivets to secure a bangle together. Participants can make it their own by adding different elements and textures. The class fee is $22 plus a $13 materials fee.

• Photography Basics Workshop For Kids is set from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16 and is for students in fourth through 10th grade. Instructor Lauren Becker will show students the basics of working with their cameras as well as how to improve or attain a photographer’s eye. Students will

be taken on a field trip around The Center snapping shots along the way at the cabins, the forest and the farm. Students may bring in any type of camera and should be dressed for rain or shine. The fee is $17.

• Summertime Essential Oils will be explored from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16.

Instructor Liz Credio will help participants learn about the benefits of essential oils and create their own cooling spray, lotion bar, bug spray and foot-soak tea sachet to take home. The workshop fee is $17 plus a $20 materials fee.

• Preschool and Kindergarten Summer Art Class will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 18, 20 and 22. Instructor Karen Signore will help students explore the world of art and nature. Signore will have nature inspired

projects planned experimenting in painting, drawing, collage and more. Class will be held both in and outdoors. The last day will feature an art show. The class fee is $45.

• Plein Aire Sketch And Watercolor is slated from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 21. Instructor Lois Hrejsa and art students will visit the Peabody Estate in Oak Brook for this meeting.

Painting and drawing is scheduled until 12:30 p.m. when the group breaks for lunch followed by a group critique. Students are asked to bring art supplies and a folding stool or chair. Registration is required by calling The Center and is necessary to receive a detailed schedule with exact locations and lunch details. Classes are for students with some art experience. The class fee is $22 per session. Students will meet at The Center.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Visit Disney’s Toy Story Land this weekend at Orland Square Mall’s lower level

Fans of Toy Story will receive an advanced opportunity to explore Andy’s toy-filled backyard when the Toy Story Land nationwide tour comes to Orland Square Mall, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15 and 16.

Orland Square’s lower level by JCPenney will get a makeover and offer fans the chance to take in sneak peeks of Toy Story Land concept art, hop in an interactive photo booth and even receive giveaways. BoxLunch in Orland Square will offer exclusive Toy Story merchandise throughout the two-day event. The Toy Story Land Mall Tour coincides with the upcoming opening of Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort.

Bridge Teen Center offers summer fun and many learning activities

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

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

• A Parking Lot Jam and Kanjam Frisbee Tourney will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday,

June 15. Students can enjoy a festival night filled featuring carnival games with prizes, a live DJ, coffee and donuts from Dunkin’ Donuts, and a Kanjam Frisbee tournament.

• Kickball with CarMax is set from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.

Students can enjoy a classic outdoor kickball game with friends from CarMax, a company that supports and donates funds to The Bridge.

• Project Serve: Thrift Store takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. Students will sort clothes and pick out the ones that could use a good wash. They will also learn how to read the laundry symbols on the inside tag.

• Culinary: Gnocchi Carbonara with Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant is scheduled from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. Students will learn how to create an Italian dish of gnocchi dumplings, chicken, and carbonara pasta. They will measure and combine ingredients for the dumplings, boil the pasta in water and discover tips on how to know when it’s fully cooked.

• Gearheads: Summer Auto Recharge with Bettenhausen Auto will be held from 2 to 3 p.m.

Thursday, June 21. Students will learn how to change the oil and recharge the air conditioner from the car experts at Bettenhausen Auto.

CLUB ACTIVITIES PHGC to learn about oriental-style gardening

The Palos Heights Garden Club welcomes members and non-members to a monthly meeting and program beginning with hospitality at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 25 at the Brigid O’Malley Auditorium at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, 7402 Lake Katherine Dr., Palos Heights.

The program, The Building and Growing of a Garden, begins at 7 p.m. It will be presented by club member Ron Karlic. He will show guests through photographs the germination of his award-winning oriental-style garden 20 years ago and its growth over time at 10- and five-year markers. Ron’s garden included a

large pond, hundreds of varieties of hostas and unique flowering plants.

PHGC meets every fourth Monday, February through October. Hospitality is from 6:30-7 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m. Membership is $20 for individuals and $35 for couples.

Guest fee is $5. New members are welcome.

More information can be obtained by contacting Julie Pietrzak, club president, at jmpietrzak@sbcglobal.net.

Worth Township offers new chess club

The Illinois Chess Vets weekly chess club with instruction will meet from 4 to 8 p.m. every

Serve steak alongside a backyard barbecue staple A night of al fresco dining next to a grill in the backyard can be a great way to spend an evening. Nearly any type of food can be grilled, and steaks tend to be especially good when cooked over an open flame.

The following recipe for “Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Mushroom-Shallot Butter” from Laurie McNamara’s “Simple Scratch” (Avery) is sure to please, especially when coupled with McNamara’s recipe for “Baked Beans,” a must-have staple for any backyard barbecue.

GRILLED RIBEYE STEAKS WITH MUSHROOM-SHALLOT BUTTER non-holiday Wednesday at the Serves 4 to 6 Worth Township office, 11601 S. Pulaski, Alsip.

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) Those who want to learn the plus 3 tablespoons game of chess, but didn’t think unsalted butter, at room they could, or want their family temperature and friends to learn the game • 1/2 cup sliced shallot are invited to this newly formed • 1 heaping cup sliced weekly club for all ages. cremini mushrooms Worth Township has brought • 2 large cloves garlic, in U.S. Chess Federation-certified minced chess coaches and VA Hospital • 1 teaspoon coarsely Chess Program facilitators to get chopped fresh thyme things started. All individuals, releaves gardless of where they live, are • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, invited. Those who already play plus more as needed are invited to help to teach others • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely or just find someone to play with. ground black pepper, Reservations are requested. For plus more as needed more information and reserva- • 4 to 6 steaks (such as tions, call Worth Township at rib-eye, New York strip (708) 371-2900, ext. 28. or porterhouse)

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium skillet over mediumlow heat. Add the shallot and cook until golden and slightly crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shallot to a clean plate. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the shallot and let cool.

In a small bowl, use a rubber spatula to blend the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter with the cooled mushroom mixture until combined.

Place the butter in the center of a piece of parchment paper.

Bring the edges together and press with your fingers to form the butter into a log. Roll and twist the ends before popping the butter into the refrigerator for at least 20 to 30 minutes.

Set the steaks on the counter for 30 minutes to bring them up to room temperature. Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high or about 400 F. Season both sides of the steaks with 2 pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper.

Grill each steak for 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness and the desired doneness. Tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.

Slice the mushroom butter into coins and top each of the steaks with two coins before serving.

BAKED BEANS Serves 10 • 2 15-ounce cans navy beans, drained and rinsed • 4 slices applewood- or pecan wood-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 cup diced yellow onion • 11/2 cups ketchup • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar • 11/4 teaspoons ground mustard • 1 teaspoon ground cloves • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine the bacon and onion in a medium Dutch oven. Slowly cook over medium heat until the onion is tender and the bacon is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, molasses, sugar, ground mustard, ground cloves, and 1 cup water to combine. Add the cooked beans and pour the mixture into the pot with the bacon and onion.

Stir, cover and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.

Add the salt and stir. Uncover and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week seems like a race, but you may be losing steam. With a lot of distance still left to cover, it’s time to conserve your energy and find some assistance.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your imagination is very active lately, so much so that it may make it difficult to concentrate on anything else.

Make an effort to get work done in spite of the distractions.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others may misinterpret your enthusiasm for a carefree nature. However, you are actually busy getting the job done — even if you’re having some fun doing it.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

It’s possible you may misread someone’s intentions, and it could get you in a bit of hot water, Cancer. Don’t make any assumptions and apologize if you make mistakes.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if your energy levels are waning, find a way to put some hop in your step. Take a break from work if necessary. This is a great way to recharge.

where you are heading, Libra.

Don’t let others’ misconceptions sway you.

to let loose a little bit this week and your friends will flock to you in no time at all.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if left to your own devices, you can get your work done quickly. But overcoming distractions may be difficult in the days ahead. Do your best to stay the course.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you’re normally a people person, but every once in a while you enjoy solitary time to think and avoid crowds. This could be the week for that.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you haven’t yet found your groove at work, but don’t get discouraged because it will happen. Pay attention to others around you and how they act.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, if you are feeling high strung or nervous, you may just need to take a little time away from a situation to reorient yourself. Come back with a fresh perspective.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Even if others think you are ambivalent, you possess a clear picture of what you want and

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, don’t put others off by being too serious. Learn how

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Everything seems to be unfolding on schedule, Pisces. This is advantageous because you don’t have to put in extra effort or sweat the details.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 14 Donald Trump, President (72) JUNE 15 Ice Cube, Actor/Rapper (49) JUNE 16

Rick Nash, Athlete (34) JUNE 17 Venus Williams, Athlete (38) JUNE 18 Blake Shelton, Singer (42)

JUNE 19 Zoe Saldana, Actress (38) JUNE 20 Nicole Kidman, Actress (51)

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 30 – August 3 • 9:00–11:30 a.m.

VBS is a fun place for children who are 3 years old through 6th grade.

At Son Rock Kids Camp, children of all ages will learn to build their lives on the SOLID ROCK of JESUS. Children will learn that they are Accepted, Protected, Saved and Forgiven by Jesus and that they are Living for Jesus. Bible study, games, crafts, music, snacks, friends and more await the campers as they learn and live the theme verse 1 John 3:1 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God!” This is a free program for the community.

PROGRAM AND DINNER Thursday, August 2, 6-8 P.M. REGISTRATION ON-LINE www.trinitycovoaklawn.org Or drop off/mail to Trinity Or call the church office 708-422-5111 HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

BRING A FRIEND FOR THE WEEK AND GET A PRIZE!

Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church 9230 S. Pulaski Road | Oak Lawn | 708-422-5111

Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

OUT & ABOUT

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

Welcome summer with programs at Lake Katherine Dozens of children will be inspired by nature this summer as they take part in outdoor activities and camps at Lake Katherine.

Naturalists based at the nature center and botanical gardens in Palos Heights are offering every child—from preschoolers to teens up to 15—a summer of outdoor adventures as they open their eyes to the wonders of wildlife and the natural world.

The 85-acre park is located at 7402 Lake Katherine Drive.

From walking in the waterfall to Tom Sawyer-style fishing to campfire safety skills and close encounters with insects and bugs, the Palos Heights facility will host a range of daily and weekly educational programs to introduce children to the inspiring and eyeopening world of nature.

“Our goal is to help parents steer their children away from tablets, phones, or video games in favor of enjoying and exploring nature,” said Lake Katherine naturalist Marian Sinkus, who organizes the nature center’s summer programs and camps.

“Some children who come to camp have never caught a fish, smelled herbs straight from the plant, cooked their own hotdog on a stick or freely explored the outdoors,” she said. “I have the privilege of witnessing them discover these milestones. Seeing kids grin from ear-to-ear as they hold a frog or a turtle for the first time or after they have accomplished climbing a tree with ropes and harness is very special.”

Parents can find more information at lakekatherine.org or by visiting Lake Katherine’s Facebook page. The office can be reached at (708) 361-1873.

The summer programs include: Walking in the Waterfall Wednesday, June 20, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3-4 p.m. (grades 3-5). Cost: $6.

Make a splash investigating the movement of water while

walking in our waterfall. Please wear clothes that can get wet.

We supply boots for children.

Sign up in advance at the Nature Center quoting program numbers 703 (K-2) or 704 (3-5).

Leafy T’s Wednesday, June 27, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3-4 p.m. (grades 3-5). Cost: $6. Bring your own white t-shirt and design your own imagination. We will be using natural materials to create a masterpiece. Sign up in advance at the Nature Center quoting program numbers 705 (K-2) or 706 (3-5).

Tom Sawyer-Style Fishing Wednesday, July 11, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3-4 p.m. (grades 3-5). Cost: $6.

Try your hand at fishing, catchand-release style. Poles and bait will be provided. Pre-registration required quoting program numbers 707 (K-2) or 708 (3-5).

Incredible Insects Wednesday, July 18, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3-4 p.m. (grades 3-5). Cost: $6.

Six-legged creatures are fabulous! Using magnifiers, we will look closely at grasshoppers to identify their incredible parts.

We’ll hike outdoors with nets to capture insects and let them go.

Pre-registration required quoting program numbers 709 (K-2) or 710 (3-5).

Walking in the Waterfall Wednesday, July 25, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3-4 p.m. (grades 3-5). Cost: $6.

Make a splash investigating the movement of water while walking in our waterfall.

Please wear clothes that can get wet. We supply for children.

Pre-registration required, quoting program numbers 711 (K-2) or 712 (3-5).

Tom Sawyer-Style Fishing Wednesday, Aug 1, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3-4 p.m. (grades 3-5). Cost: $6.

Try your hand at fishing, catchand-release style. Poles and bait

will be provided. Pre-registration required quoting program numbers 713 (K-2) or 714 (3-5).

Wetland Wonders Wednesday, Aug 8, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3-4 p.m. (grades 3-5). Cost: $6.

Take a hike on the shores of Lake Katherine using water nets to collect specimens. We will examine the specimens using magnifying glasses and a dissecting scope.

Pre-registration required quoting program numbers 715 (K-2) or 716 (3-5).

Walking in the Waterfall Wednesday, Aug 15, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3-4 p.m. (grades 3-5). Cost: $6.

Make a splash investigating the movement of water while walking in our waterfall. Please wear clothes that can get wet. We supply the boots for the children.

Pre-registration required quoting program numbers 717 (K-2) or 718 (3-5).

Flower Pounding Wednesday, Aug 22, 1-2 p.m. (grades K-2), and 3pm4pm (grades 3-5). Cost: $6.

Transfer the colors of plants and flowers onto fabric. Our art project will start with a hike to find a variety of colors of plant leaves, stems and flowers, and then we’ll use a mallet to press the plant material onto fabric.

Pre-registration required quoting program numbers 719 (K-2) or 720 (3-5).

Little Explorers A one-hour experience for 3-6-year-olds, together with their favorite adult. Choose from three date options for each program.

Pre-registration and payment are required. Space is limited to between three and 10 children.

Little Clouds June 7, 8, or 9, $6 per child.

Join us as we lie in the grass, watch the clouds, and spot shapes.

We’ll sing a rain cloud song and make a project and other activities.

Program number, Day/Date/Time

16 MONTH CD SPECIAL 1

2.50

% APY

$1,000 minimum to open. New money only.

PREFERRED MONEY MARKET SPECIAL 2 Guaranteed for 12 months. $2,500 minimum to open. New money only.

Supplied photo

Children meet turtles at Lake Katherine.

724 Thursday June 7 9:30 a.m.

725 Friday June 8 9:30 a.m.

726 Saturday June 9 10:30 a.m.

A Walk in the Waterfall July 12, 13, or 14. $6 per child.

We’ll put on our boots and make a splash investigating the movement of the water. We have a supply of boots for children and parents.

Parents are also welcome to bring their own boots or old tennis shoes.

Program number, Day/Date/Time 727 Thursday July 12 9:30 a.m.

728 Friday July 13 9:30 a.m.

729 Saturday July 14 10:30 a.m.

It’s a Small World August 9, 10, or 11, $6 per child.

Become a scientist and use a magnifying glass to look for nature’s tiny creations. We will go for a walk and find small creatures and plants. Our hour together will include a project to take home.

Program number, Day/Date/Time 730 Thursday August 9 9:30 a.m.

731 Friday August 10 9:30 a.m.

732 Saturday August 11 10:30 a.m.

Summer camps

Forest Explorers: Two-day minicamps Children 5 and 6 years of age will have opportunities to discover the wonders of nature through games, activities, and projects during two-day minicamps. Activities will include exploring a variety of animals and the forest area. As a highlight, during the last hour of the last day of each session, Forest Explorers will walk in the waterfall. Register by Thursday before the session begins. Cost: $25 per program.

Program numbers, Session/ Dates/Time 733 1: Gardening & mammals.

6/11 and 6/13 9.30-11:30 a.m.

734 2: Turtles and birds. 6/12 and 6/14 9.30-11:30 a.m.

Rangers Five-day summer camp for children age 7-9. Rangers will explore in the Lake Katherine ‘wild’ through hands-on activi-

ties, nature games and crafts, fishing and walking in the waterfall.

Discover mud, bugs, reptiles, amphibians, and plants. Register by Thursday before a session begins. Cost: $95 per program.

Program numbers, Session/Date/ Time 737 June 18-22 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Jr. Naturalists Five-day summer camp for children age 9-11. Begin an adventure at Lake Katherine through handson activities. Learn the skill of paddling a canoe, fish Tom Sawyerstyle, walk in the waterfall and hike to and explore our hidden ravine. Handle a turtle or a snake, and hunt for frogs and insects. One day will be spent taking part in wild science experiments. Register

by Thursday before the session begins. Cost: $95 per program.

Program number, Session/Date/ Time 740 June 25-29 10am-2pm

25 MONTH CD SPECIAL 1

3.00 % 1.25

% APY

$1,000 minimum to open. New money only.

APY

OFFERS ONLY AVAILABLE AT OUR OAK LAWN AND EVERGREEN PARK BRANCHES!

EVERGREEN PARK’S COMMUNITY BANK

OAK LAWN’S COMMUNITY BANK

3960 W. 95th St. | Evergreen Park, IL 60805 708-952-0148 | www.bankevergreenpark.com

5300 W. 95th St. | Oak Lawn, IL 60453 708-422-7411 | www.bankoaklawn.com

Proud members of the

family

First National Bank of Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn Bank & Trust are branches of Beverly Bank & Trust Company, N.A. Funds used to open the accounts must be new money. New money is defined as money not currently held at any Wintrust Community Bank. Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are accurate as of 5/17/18. 1. APY assumes funds remain on deposit. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Promotional period is 6/1/18 to 7/31/18. 2. A monthly maintenance fee of $15 will be imposed every month if the daily balance in the account falls below $2,500 any day of the month or an average daily balance of $5,000 was not maintained for the monthly statement cycle. The APY of 1.25% will be guaranteed for 12 months from the date the account is opened on all balances. Offer expires 6/30/18. After 12 months, the rates may be tiered and variable and subject to change at the bank’s discretion. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 5/17/18. Transaction limitations may apply. Fees may reduce earnings.