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The Reporter Section 3 •June 15, 2017

Volume LVIII, No. 14

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

OL officials troubled by fires Investigation continues after one death is ruled homicide By Dermot Connolly The investigation continues into the deaths of two men taken out of a fire early last Thursday morning in the Airway mobile home park at 9001 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn, which have been ruled homicides by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Oak Lawn police and fire officials said at a

The officials said the Hometown police officer entered the first residence and found one of the men and brought him out, but he was deceased. As of Tuesday, his name had not been released, awaiting notification of his family. But, according to the medical examiner’s office, an autopsy determined the cause of death to be injuries caused by the fire, with “sharp force injuries.” The second person taken out of Unit 10D was identified as Randy Chabala, 59, of Midlothian.

news conference last Thursday that they had been alerted by a Hometown police officer to a fire in a mobile home at that location at 12:43 a.m. Firefighters determined that the fire started in unit 10D, and spread to 10E. Both were heavily damaged. Both fatalities were found in the same residence, according to Fire Chief George Sheets, and another man in the residence nextdoor suffered smoke inhalation.

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Last week’s fire at the Airway mobile home park in Oak Lawn left two men dead.

Worth trustees vote to dissolve economic development commission

EVERGREEN PARK COMMUNITY FARM WELCOMES HORSES

By Sharon L. Filkins

Photos by Dermot Connolly

Jack (left) and Turk, two retired harness racing horses, seem to be enjoying their retirement in their new home in Evergreen Park’s community farm, part of the 50-Acre Park.

Evergreen’s roots evident on the farm By Dermot Connolly

hree horses now call Evergreen Park home, and goats and chickens are on their way to keep them company at the Community Farm in the village’s 50-Acre Park, which is seeing quite a bit of activity these days.

The park, which takes in the western half of what originally was the old Evergreen Park Golf and Country Club, stretches between Rockwell and California Avenue, from 91st to 93rd Street. In addition to the farm, the park also includes a driving range, disc golf course, sledding hill and a dog park. A pavilion where concerts are often held also looks over a manmade lake. But as popular as the disc golf and dog park are, these days a lot of people are coming by to see the horses. Turk, a female harness racer, got her racing name of “Let’s Talk Turkey” shortened when she arrived in Evergreen Park last September. Jack arrived soon after from Crete-Monee. Jim Nowicki, an Evergreen Park employee, manages the farm on a daily basis with a lot of help from volunteers. Denny Pietranduono, who is in charge of the farm at the Chicago Agricultural High School in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood, also volunteers his time and expertise. He brought over a miniature horse called Ariel from the Ag School to join the others. Before the end of the summer, a couple of goats are also

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Jim Nowicki, the day-to-day caretaker on the farm, looks up from cleaning the hooves of Turk, a female harness racer being trained to wear a saddle.

expected to arrive from rural Indiana, as well as 20 hens. The farm also includes a large garden, where assorted varieties of tomatoes, onions, peppers, eggplant, zucchini and squash are already growing. “Last year, we harvested 2,500 pounds of produce, which was donated to local food pantries run by the village and Catholic Charities,” said Nowicki. “With the hens, we will be able to See EVERGREEN, Page 8

During the June 6 village board meeting, Worth trustees voted unanimously to eliminate its economic development commission (EDC) and to modify the village’s business license review procedures. Mayor Mary Werner stated that the EDC members had met with her last month to recommend the elimination of the commission. “They felt that their duties, which included reviewing business applications after they had been processed by the Real Estate Development Board, was a redundancy and only served to delay the application process by weeks,” she said. When the elimination of the EDC was discussed at the last board meeting, Trustee Kevin Ryan expressed concern about economic development efforts in the village. “We can’t just walk away from economic development. We have just recently approved a longrange plan and we need someone to oversee it. We need to consider hiring an economic development coordinator,” he stated. In a later discussion after the June 6 meeting, Werner acknowledged that the role of economic development is different than approving business applications and licenses. “We are beginning our budget discussions in the coming weeks and we will definitely be considering the possibility of hiring an economic development coordinator,” Werner said. Also officially approved at the meeting was the ordinance approving the village’s “opting out” of the Cook County requirements regarding minimum wage and sick leave payments for local business owners. With this vote,

Worth joins the many other south suburban communities opting out of the Cook County ordinance and agreeing to follow Illinois State mandates.

“ We are beginning our budget discussions in the coming weeks and we will definitely be considering the possibility of hiring an economic development coordinator.”

— Worth Mayor Mary Werner In other matters, the board approved business licenses for AR Oil Inc., 11458 S. Harlem Ave., and for Odeh Law Group, 11350 S. Harlem. Ave. In the public comment portion of the meeting a resident complained about vehicles speeding on Hyland Avenue, a residential street. “There is a stop sign at 105th and Hyland and drivers don’t even stop for it. It is getting worse all the time,” the person said. Werner acknowledged that speeding on the residential streets is a problem throughout the village. “It is our residents that are speeding and it is a real problem,” she said. Police Chief Mike Micetich asked the resident what time the traffic was the heaviest. “It starts getting heavy around 2 p.m., said the resident. Micetich promised him there would be extra patrols in the area. “We are battling this problem all across the village,” he added.

HICKORY HILLS

Venerable Vito and Nick’s II reopens By Bob Bong

After being closed for more than six months following the death of its longtime owner, Vito and Nick’s II of Hickory Hills reopened May 26 with limited hours and a limited menu. The restaurant was famous for its thin-crust pizza. It will begin regular hours and its full menu on Monday, June 19. Former Chicago police officer Mick Martire owned the pizzeria for 17 years until he passed away

in January and left the restaurant to his daughter. “He created a great business and loyal customer base,” said Cayla Bates, the new manager of the pizzeria at 9644 S. Roberts Road. Following Martire’s death, the pizzeria was purchased by a group of local owners who, according to Bates, “Love the pizza and the neighborhood feel of the restaurant.” She said the new owners invested in a complete renovation of the restaurant with the goal “to create a

friendly neighborhood environment with good food and friendly faces.” Among the renovations was new Edison lighting, an open floor plan and a complete redesign of the graphics and art work. New flatscreen TVs, increased seating and an area designated specifically for video gaming and slots were also added. One of the key things the owners didn’t do was change the pizza ovens. The well-seasoned Blodgett See VITO & NICKS, Page 8 Vito and Nick’s II has reopened at 9644 S. Roberts Road in Hickory Hills.

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Surveillance video shows two offenders with black hooded jackets and white masks enter a 7-Eleven Store to rob the Chicago Ridge store last week.

Chicago Ridge police investigate armed robbery of 7-Eleven By Dermot Connolly Chicago Ridge police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven, 10658 S. Ridgeland Ave., at 3:09 a.m. June 5. Capt. Brian Galske said last week that two men wearing black hooded jackets and pants entered the store. Their faces were covered with white masks. The store employee told police that one displayed a handgun and the other carried a taser. One of the men jumped over the counter and the second man went around the counter to confront the employee. They took the cash drawer containing about $500, and used the taser on the employee twice before leaving, stunning him briefly. The offenders were last seen leaving the store on foot, going south. Galske said the victim did not

appear to be injured by the taser and refused medical treatment. “It wasn’t a big taser like those used by police,” he said, referring to the instruments that fire electrodes connected to wires at a target. Instead, Galske said, it was apparently a smaller one that releases an electrical charge upon contact. “We’re looking for surveillance video from the surrounding area, and would like to hear from anyone who saw the men fleeing,” said Galske. It is not known if they left the area on foot or in a car. Police are also trying to determine whether the men were helped by an unidentified woman who used the store bathroom and left shortly before the crime occurred. The employee said she was acting suspiciously. Anyone with information may contact the Chicago Ridge Police Department at (708) 425-7831.

Palos Hills man charged in shooting By Dermot Connolly A 20-year-old Palos Hills man remained in Cook County Jail this week, charged with multiple gun-related offenses, following a shooting on Sunday morning in the 8500 block of West 101st Terrace. Police said in a statement that they were called to assist an ambulance at the scene at 9:30 a.m., where the victim, a juvenile male, had been shot in the lower abdomen. They said the alleged shooter, Jair A. Montalvo, was identified immediately and apprehended within 15 minutes. The victim was taken to Advocate Christ

Medical Center in Oak Lawn for treatment of what was considered a non-life-threatening injury, and released later the same day. Police said Montalvo was charged with two felony counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and misdemeanor possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owner’s ID card, possession of ammunition without an FOID card, and obstructing identification. Montalvo’s bail was set at $50,000 during a hearing Monday afternoon in the Bridgeview Courthouse. He is due in court again on July 6.

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• Keith LaBelle, 50, of the 10800 block of South Nordica Avenue, Worth, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop in the 10200 block of South Harlem Avenue at 4:11 p.m. June 6. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and failure to signal when required. He is due in court on July 19. • Kardace J. Wadlington, 30, of the 10500 block of South Major Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was arrested on a warrant for driving with a suspended license at his home at 6:50 p.m. Sunday. Police said Cook County Sheriff’s police made the arrest. He is due in court on July 13.

Drug charges

Selena Kilver, 19, of the 7800 block of Columbia Drive, Bridgeview, was charged with delivery of a controlled substance following her arrest by tactical officers who reported witnessing a drug transaction at 111th and Natchez Avenue at 5:30 p.m. June 6. Police said they learned she intended to sell 45 Xanax tablets to another person for $250. She was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, and held for a felony bond hearing.

Domestic battery

Samantha Ramirez, 24, of the 6200 block of West Washington Avenue, was charged with domestic battery following a disturbance at her home at 6:15 p.m. last Thursday. Police said she allegedly had a physical altercation with a household member. She was held for a bond hearing on Friday.

Evergreen Park Retail theft

• Mary J. Parker, 57, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 3:30 p.m. June 3 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said she took miscellaneous groceries worth $87.83. • Roy B. Winters III, 29, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 10:30 p.m. June 4 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took assorted merchandise valued at $109.56. • Johnnie Warren Tuck, 39, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave., at 7:30 p.m. June 6. Police said he took condoms, massagers and other items totaling $43.84 in value. • Deatrice Jones Watson, 64, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Carson’s, 9700 S. Western Ave., at 9:15 p.m. June 2. Police said she took perfume and jewelry worth $42.50. • Elijah A. Altena, 19, of Evergreen Park, was charged with retail theft at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave., at 12:45 p.m. June 4. Police said he took miscellaneous items including a USB cable and

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Palos Hills police responded to a report that an elderly woman was startled by a man who approached her while she was watering flowers at 9 p.m. Monday. Police were dispatched to the 7800 block of 100th Street to look into the situation. The man reportedly “surprised” the woman, who then sprayed him with a hose and screamed to leave the area. The man then reportedly put his hand over her mouth and told her to “shut up.” The woman then screamed again to alert her husband and the male subject than ran away from the area. Patrol officers then thoroughly searched the neighborhood but were unable to find the man. The alleged male offender is described as black, about 5-foot-8 and in his late teens to his early 20s. He is reported to have an “afro” and carried a backpack. The Palos Hills police said they would have more information as the investigation continues. air freshener worth $40.47. • Keith J. Krizka, 35, of Oak Lawn, was charged with two counts of retail theft at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave., at noon on June 3. Police said he was charged twice because he made two trips in and out of the store with merchandise he did not pay for. The items taken included ham, cheese, burgers and ice cream, as well as household goods and plants worth more than $130 in total, according to reports.

Assault charge after threatening officer

Scott W. Washack, 52, who police described as homeless, was charged with assault after allegedly threatening the life of a police officer in the 9400 block of South Kedzie Avenue at 12:30 a.m. June 3. Police said he was also cited for resisting and obstructing a police officer.

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Kaitlin A. Ryan, 19, of Cour Leroux, Palos Hills, and Vincent J. Ozburn, 36, of the 10400 block of South Natoma Avenue, Chicago Ridge, were charged with possession of a controlled substance after police conducting a wellbeing check found them asleep in a BMW in the 8100 block of West 87th Street at 10:14 p.m. June 6. Police said drug paraphernalia used to cook heroin was in plain view on the center console. After the couple awoke, and a search was conducted, police said Ryan was carrying two bags containing .1 gram of heroin, some syringes, as well as seven packages of Clonazepam and several other prescription medications. They said Ozburn was carrying a bag with .4 grams of heroin, and 34 Alprazolampills and four Dextroamphetamine pills, both controlled substances. A pill bottle containing “a large quantity” of Alprazolam prescribed to someone else was also found beside Ozburn. Ozburn was also cited for obstructing identification because he initially gave a false name, according to reports. Police said he was wanted on three outstanding Cook County warrants for drug-related charges. He and Ryan were both were held for bond hearings.

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Criminal damage

Damage to an exterior door at Glen Oaks School, 9045 S. 88th Ave., was discovered and reported to police at 7 a.m. Sunday. Police said the damage was evidently caused by a tetherball pole found in front of it. No entry was made to the school, according to the caretaker. He said that due to the weight of the pole, more than one person was likely involved in the incident.

Oak Lawn

Illegal gun possession

James M. Ortoneda, 29, faces several felony gun charges after police said they were called to his house on Karlov Avenue at 12:41 a.m. May 31. Police said the woman he was living with reported finding a loaded 9 mm handgun in Ortoneda’s coat pocket, which they recovered. She said she was concerned about her children’s safety. He was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and being an armed habitual criminal. He was also arrested on a parole violation and held for a bond hearing.

Theft of service

Joseph M. Schadt, 38, of Oak Lawn, was charged with theft of service at 1:22 p.m. May 31 after police said he failed to pay for two meals at Oak Lawn Restaurant. Police were called to the restaurant by staff who said Schadt was unable to pay for a meal costing $19.76 with his debit card. They said they recognized him from a previous incident on May 28, when he allegedly walked out on a $12.51 meal. He is due in court on July 13.

Possession of a controlled substance

Ryan S. Johnson, 35, of Oak Lawn, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after allegedly running from police who said they found him arguing with two other men at 87th and Cicero Avenue at 1:33 a.m. June 1. Police said they caught up to him when he ran, and found two packages of suboxone, a controlled substance, in his wallet. He was also cited for obstructing a peace officer and held for a bond hearing.

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Three people staying in JC Miami Motel, 9041 S. Cicero Ave., were arrested there at 9:31 p.m. May 31 after police said they found a car they drove there had been reported stolen from Griffith, Ind. Police said Janae Y. Fraly, 27, of Crete, was charged with criminal possession of a stolen motor vehicle because she was the driver. Rachel Sue Mentink, 36, of Griffith, Ind., and Raymond A. Green, 40, of Park Forest, were charged with criminal trespassing to a motor vehicle. Mentink admitted the car was her sister’s, police said. Green was also charged with possession of a controlled substance after several Alprazolam pills were found in his pocket. The women were cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. They were all due in court on June 1.

DUI charge

• Russell J. Dunne, 25, of Alsip, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:35 a.m. June 1 at Cicero Avenue and 104th Street. Police said he registered a .153 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for improper lane usage, speeding and stopping past the white line. He is due in court on June 28. • Sean P. Girouard, 18, of Lemont, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:55 a.m. May 28 at 111th Street and Kostner Avenue. Police said he was found asleep at the wheel at a traffic light. He was also cited for underage consumption of alcohol and disobeying a traffic signal. He is due in court on July 6.

Palos Hills

Drug possession

Todd Goss, 43, of Lemont, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 11 p.m. June 6. Police said he appeared intoxicated and baggies containing heroin were found in the car. He was also cited for improper lane usage and driving without insurance. He was held for a bond hearing the next day.

Disorderly conduct

Thomas Ohap, 51, of Oak Lawn, was charged with disorderly conduct at 11 a.m. June 7 in the 11000 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was observed yelling profanities at people on the street, and did the same in the McDonald’s on that block. He is due in court on July 18.

Aggravated speeding

Michael Chyzy, 28, of Worth, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 7 p.m. June 9 in the 9400 block of West 111th Street. Police said he is due in court on June 24.

SUV is stolen

A blue and gold Ford Expedition was reported stolen from the 8400 block of 84th Terrace at 12:30 a.m. June 11.

Jewelry is stolen

A Rolex watch and gold chain were reported stolen from a Cour LaSalle home at 8 p.m. June 8. Police said the homeowner said he had left the jewelry near his unlocked balcony door

Worth

Criminal damage

Oscar A. Correa, 23, of Kirkland Lane, Villa Park, was charged with criminal damage to property after allegedly breaking windows and doing other damage to a vehicle in the 7000 block of West 113th Street at 4:49 a.m. June 4. Police said that when they were on the way to the scene, they stopped Correa in the 11100 block of Worth Avenue because he fit the description of the suspect. He is due in court on July 21.

Suspended licenses

• John M. Tiffany, 46, of the 6900 block of West 107th Street, Worth, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:31 a.m. Friday in the 6900 block of West 107th Place. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a stop sign and improper use of an electronic communication device while driving. They said he was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for bond forfeiture. He is due in court on July 7 and July 21 for the traffic offenses and the warrant.

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

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Oak Lawn fire chief discusses investigation

Oak Lawn Fire Chief George Sheets addresses the media during a news conference held last Thursday to discuss the investigation into fires that struck two homes in the Airway Mobile Home Park, 9001 S. Cicero Ave. early that morning. With him are (from left) Police Chief Michael Murray, Mayor Sandra Bury and Division Chief Randy Palmer.

OAK LAWN VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Medical group nearing a deal for building on old Beatty Lumber site By Dermot Connolly

Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp.’s plans for a medical building on the former Beatty Lumber property at 9537 S. 52nd Ave. came one step closer to fruition with the Oak Lawn Village Board’s approval on Tuesday of a resolution authorizing the execution of a development agreement with the hospital corporation. When the proposal for a twostory, 58,400-square-foot building to include doctors’ offices, a lab, pharmacy and an outpatient clinic received approval from the Planning and Development Commission last summer, Advocate officials said they hoped to open the facility in spring 2018. The building is to be located on the three-acre Beatty Lumber site, which straddles 52nd Avenue and has been vacant since 2011. Mayor Sandra Bury said the medical center campus, which will be run by Advocate Medical Group (or AMG Oak Lawn), will

also include an adjacent industrial property and an unused spur of Norfolk Southern Railroad. “(Putting together) the pieces of this deal has been crazy. It couldn’t have been done without help from Cong, Dan Lipinski (3rd) and other angels who helped us,” Bury said. She explained that Lipinski helped with the aspect involving the railroad property. Before the vote was taken, Trustee Bob Streit (3rd), whose district includes the site, sought assurances that parking and other concerns voiced by neighborhood residents had also been addressed. Bury pointed out that the neighborhood traffic advisory committee set up last year to monitor the situation planned to meet yesterday (Wednesday) to discuss the situation. Liz Butler, an attorney for AMG, said the agreement to allot 105 parking spaces for medical center staff and clients on the top floor of the nearby Patriot Me-

tra Station will go ahead. Users of those spaces will be charged the regular rate Monday through Saturday. Bury said AMG has also agreed to purchase Narrow Street, a short street linking 52nd Avenue with Tulley Avenue, for the appraised value. That will also be incorporated into the campus. Butler said AMG will also be purchasing the Norfolk & Southern Railroad spur and pay for the removal of the rails from the site. Village Manager Larry Deetjen noted that the medical center

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Families enjoy ‘Playing in the Park’ in Palos Hills

A large crowd of residents and families came out in force despite warm temperatures for the annual “Playing in the Park” event that was held Monday night in the city’s Town

Payton Merritt, 6, of Palos Hills, enjoys an evening out at the Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department’s “Playing in the Park” event.

Square Park. The free event was held after the Green Hills Library District’s summer reading kickoff. Visitors had an opportunity to cool off with refresh-

ments before listening to the acoustic sounds of Common Allies. Free popcorn was also distributed to residents who dropped by the park. Families had fun at

Erica Johnson, of Palos Hills, spins her daughter, Adri, 3, at the Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department’s “Playing in the Park” event at Town Square Park on Monday night.

the event, which is the unofficial official kickoff to additional summer activities that will take place in Palos Hills, including the fishing derby and Friendship Fest.

Aira Gimbutis, 1, of Palos Hills, hydrates on a warm Monday evening at the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department’s “Playing in the Park” event.

Fernando Morales, 4, of Hickory Hills, and his sister, Cristina (center), 8, are having fun with their friend, Karley Peterson, 9, of Hickory Hills, at the Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department’s “Playing in the Park” event at Town Square Park on Monday night.

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Barricade situation in Oak Lawn ends peacefully Oak Lawn police, with assistance from two other law enforcement agencies, were able to bring a barricade situation involving an armed suicidal man to a peaceful conclusion in the 4100 block of West 109th Street on Friday morning. Police said in a press release that they responded to a 911 call received at 7:22 p.m. last Thursday, stating that there was an armed suicidal person in the home. The

department then immediately cordoned off a perimeter around the house and attempted to make contact with the male, who was alone in the house and had barricaded himself inside. The South Suburban Emergency Response Team responded and assisted with those tasks. As the night wore on, members of the Cook County Hostage Barricade Team responded to the scene to relieve the South Suburban

Emergency Response Team members at the perimeter. Police said that at 6:03 a.m. Friday, the subject, whose name is being withheld, surrendered to police with no injuries to anyone involved. “We would like to thank all the residents of the area for their cooperation during this incident,” said Division Chief Randy Palmer. He also thanked the SSERT and the Hostage Barricade Team for their assistance.

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners on June 6 recognized 40 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation under the annual Silver Star Service Banner program. Preckwinkle created the county’s first-ever Department of Veterans Affairs in 2013. Among its tasks is to continue the tradition begun in 2008 of honoring Silver Star veterans at a Cook County Board meeting. The veterans were saluted for their service in wartime during the board meeting and at a reception. To be eligible for the Silver Star Service Banner program, a veteran must have been wounded or become ill while serving in a war zone. The veterans honored served in conflicts ranging from World War I to the Persian Gulf. Silver Star Service Banner is a national program run by the not-for-profit Silver Star Families of America. “I am grateful these veterans have come here today. We must acknowledge and show appreciation for the service of these veterans who have sacrificed so much for our nation and our freedoms,” Preckwinkle said. “Thank you to

the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs and to the many commissioners that work to honor veterans in the Silver Star Banner Service program.” The County Board during its meeting approved a resolution honoring the Silver Star Service Banner veterans, and all who were present were individually recognized during meeting. The veterans also received several commemorative items. Two veterans honored served in World War I and World War II and they were represented by relatives. One veteran served in the Korean War, 29 served in Vietnam, one in the Persian Gulf, and seven in the war on terrorism. Twenty-nine of today’s Silver Star Service Banner veterans served in the Army, two in the Navy, four in the Marines, three in the Air Force, one in the Army Reserve and one in the Illinois National Guard. Bill Browne, director of the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), worked with County Commissioners and veterans organizations throughout Cook County to identify the recipients for this year’s Silver Star Service Banner program.

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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Palos Hills approves plans for medical facility From the June 15, 1967 issue: The story: Approval for a proposed medical center at 95th Street and 88th Avenue was granted unanimously by the Palos Hills City Council at their June 13 meeting. The Palos Hills Plan Commission City Council members and the Zoning Board reviewed the proposed plan May 31 and requested certain changes be made. Mayor Charles Daciolas advised the council that plans have been completed on the comprehensive zoning. The commission is working on an ordinance. An ordinance was passed to purchase dog and rat traps for that location. The purchase was not to exceed the sum of $150, if and when the council can find the money to pay for them.

• 25 years ago School Dist. 218 prepares for budget cuts From the June 11, 1992 issue:

The story: Community High School District 218 Supt. Jerry Peterson on Monday announced a cutback of $5,541.166 from the budget in order to balance the budget. Peterson indicated cuts were made in 11 categories. Other cuts were in capital improvements, equipment and technology requests. Board members James Tate and Patrick Murray expressed concerns for future students if the cuts are made official. The quote: “The people that criticize the board got their education 50 years ago,” Murray said. “They don’t realize that every expenditure affects us all. We all pay taxes in the district.”

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State Rep. Flowers says Rauner must compromise to break budget impasse By Joe Boyle

State Rep. Mary Flowers (D31st) said that the hour of reckoning is here, and that Gov. Bruce Rauner has some important decisions to make. “We are going to have to have a tax increase,” said Flowers, whose district includes large portions of Oak Lawn and Chicago’s Southwest Side. “And the governor has to drop his ‘big I’ attitude and do what we the people want and not what he wants.” Flowers said she is not surprised that a budget has not been reached. But the local legislator remains optimistic. The governor just has to learn to compromise

on some issues, she said. “A mother talked to me about a health care facility that is closing in Chicago,” Flowers said. “A health care employer said she has been subsidizing the state and paying to keep her facility open. You tell me how you tell a sick person that they can’t get care because of the budget. This is out of control.” Despite the fact there is no budget, the Illinois House and Senate have approved about 500 pieces of legislation that will cross the governor’s desk this summer. Legislators will again try to get a budget passed at the end of the month. Flowers believes a budget can

be reached going into July. “Yeah, I do,” she said. “If the governor puts his personal interests aside I think something Flowers can get done. That is the major thing in the way. The governor wants me to vote and tell my community that they should work for lower pay. Plain and simple, this is discriminatory.” Flowers said many people need health care and taxes have not gone down. However, Flowers said, the governor has made a commitment to his wealthy

friends to lower taxes for them. “He just doesn’t get it,” Flowers added. “Lowering taxes for people who are already wealthy doesn’t help people who are hurting and trying to make ends meet.” While a budget stalemate continues, Flowers would like to see the governor sign some specific bills that have passed through the House and Senate. She mentions House Bill 763, which was sponsored by state Sen. John Mulroe (D-10th). Legislation sponsored by Mulroe to allow Maryville Children’s Healthcare Center to care for additional medically fragile children passed the Illinois Senate without opposition. House Bill 763 is de-

Hickory Hills police investigate verbal harrassment of Muslim girls at restaurant By Dermot Connolly

Hickory Hills police are investigating a June 5 incident in which five Muslim teen girls were verbally harassed by a male customer at the Pepe’s Mexican restaurant at 8128 W. 95th St. The five 16- and 17-year-old girls, including one from Oak Lawn and another from Bridgeview, are students at the Islamic Universal School in Bridgeview. They had gone out for dinner to break their daily Ramadan fast. Some of the girls wore hijabs, and after they finished their meal and were walking through the restaurant toward the door, a male customer sitting at a nearby table began berating them. One of the girls recorded most of the interaction on her cellphone and the

video was posted to social media. On the video, the man is heard saying a derogatory remark directed at the girls, and when they paused in front of his table, he said, “Yeah, if you don’t like these comments, you can leave this country.” When one of the girls challenged him, asking why he would say that, since “this is our country, too,” the balding white man stood up in a threatening manner. A blond woman is seen on the video quietly sitting across from him as this is going on. The girls quickly left after that, reportedly fearful that the man would physically harm them. According to published reports, the girls were disappointed that none of the patrons sitting nearby came to their defense. Hickory Hills Detective Adam Gulczyn-

ski said at least one police report was filed regarding the incident. “It is an ongoing investigation so we can’t say much more than that,” he said. Robert Ptak, president of Pepe’s Inc., posted a statement about the incident on the company website. “Pepe’s Incorporated and our entire franchise family offer our sincere apologies to the women who were harassed and insulted by another customer at one of our restaurants on June 5,” he said. “Pepe’s condemns and rejects all discriminatory comments and actions directed to any of our customers and employees.” The man who made the comments has not been identified, but he reportedly had dined at the restaurant fairly often. However, he is no longer welcome, according to management.

Southwest Regional Publishing wins 3 IPA awards Sports editor Vorva proves he’s a triple threat Southwest Regional Publishing Sports Editor Jeff Vorva said he has a newfound fondness for the stage in the Marist High School gym. After winning an Illinois Press Association photo award for a Mother McAuley/Marist girls volleyball shot he took from there in 2015, lightning struck again in 2016 when his photo taken from the same spot — showing Brother Rice boys basketball player Brendan Coughlan getting ready to inbound the ball with the Marist cheering section

giving him a loud earful — won first place in the Class B Photo the IPA announced Friday at its convention in Springfield. Southwest Regional Publishing earned two other awards as Vorva won first place in best sports column writing and second place in headline writing. The judges said the photo was an “excellently composed photo that is emotionally and visually gripping. Best in the class.’’ “I feel fortunate to get two prize winners from the same stage,”

Vorva said. “This May, my daughter, Lauren, graduated on that stage, so it has really turned out to be a special place.’’ Vorva Inspirational columns on Oak Lawn’s Bob Chesna (who completed a Walk, Run or Roll event months after suffering a stroke and told he might not walk again), Shepard Athletic Director Curry Gallagher (who participated in a practice for every sport at the Here is the winning sports photo in the Class B Division of the Illinois Press Association. Jeff Vorva took the photo of the Marist high school cheering section giving Brother Rice basketball player Brendan Coughlan an earful as Coughland prepared to inbound the ball.

Most Holy Redeemer Carnival continues through weekend The Most Holy Redeemer Annual Carnival continues in the parish parking lot today (Thursday, June 15) though Sunday, June 18 at 95th Street and Lawndale Avenue in Evergreen Park. Unlimited ride specials will be provided for $25 per person each day. Mega pass savings will be provided for the entire festival. The fee is $75 at the festival or they can be purchased at the Most Holy Redeemer rectory, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park. The carnival hours are from 6 to 10 p.m. June 15; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 16; 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 17; and 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 18. A beer garden will be available, along with raffles, $100 games and $500 coveralls. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones will perform today, June 15. The Juke Shakers and the Stockyard

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The regular monthly meeting of the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. The meeting will take place in the Board Room, Building D, Room D219, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

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signed to increase the number of children allowed for treatment under the community-based health care center model. Flowers believes that the governor should sign the bill. “I don’t see where he has made any sacrifices,” said Flowers about the governor. “I am always optimistic. Even if we have another stopgap budget, this will get us through the year.” Flowers said that legislature is

trying to assist people to get jobs and off of welfare. But some of the policies that the governor supports will actually create more poverty, Flowers said. When health care programs continue to be cut and the budget stalemate has not been resolved, the problems persist, she added. “People are in pain,” Flowers said. “Some of them have lifelong problems that need to be addressed.”

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Who is Rauner trying to fool?

s we’ve all seen over the past several months, Gov. Bruce Rauner is adamantly refusing to provide any help whatsoever to Chicago, which is struggling mightily under the weight of years of fiscal misfeasance, until his Turnaround Agenda demands are met. A long-sought education funding reform bill, a 911 emergency call center fee, even a bill to allow the expedited sale of the Thompson Center have been hit with Rauner’s broad (and often false) brush of being a “Chicago bailout.” Rauner will never again get another “opportunity” like this one. The Democrats have historically protected Chicago, and the city needs more help now than ever before. Going after the city is, by far, Rauner’s “best” leverage to force the Democrats to cut a deal with him. The Democrats, particularly in the House, won’t budge, partly because their city-based and Rich union allies are demanding all-out Miller statewide war. Labor leaders see barely disguised antiunion agendas everywhere, particularly in the governor’s proposed property tax freeze, which they believe is designed to put so much long-term fiscal pressure on local governments that they’ll demand relief from their union contracts. The unions have done pretty much everything that House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has asked them to, right up to and including endorsing a billionaire for governor, despite the fact that this particular billionaire’s family has a not so great relationship with unions at its massive Hyatt Hotel chain. In return, Madigan has done pretty much everything that organized labor has asked him to do, including running multiple versions of a bill to weaken Rauner’s negotiating hand with AFSCME. And while the Senate Democrats were negotiating workers’ comp reform and a property tax freeze with the Republicans, Madigan put up a brick wall. The Democrats’ position got a little stronger when the people who run the Chicago Public Schools figured out how to (barely) keep the doors open for the rest of the school year. Without an imminent early June crisis in their party’s traditional home base that could’ve forced their hand with Rauner, they could turn their attention to late June, when a budget has to be passed or the state will be whacked with junk bond status, K-12 schools may be forced to cancel fall classes, social services completely collapse and some of the “directional” universities have to consider becoming half the skeletons they already are. But Rauner has a stronger public hand. His pledge to stop any and all Chicago bailouts fits right in with attitudes of this state’s “white flight” suburbanites and city-hating Downstaters. More importantly, the governor’s constant demands for a property tax freeze put him on the side of the vast majority of Illinoisans. Most Statehouse types believe that Rauner cares nothing at all about the very real and lasting damage this impasse of his is causing. In his prior business career, he’d regularly bust out companies and sell off their pieces if he wasn’t getting his way or if the companies weren’t performing up to his standards. This impasse doesn’t look all that much different. Some even go further, including Comptroller Susana Mendoza, to claim destruction has been Rauner’s real plan all along. He never wanted a budget, they say. He deliberately set out to shrink government by killing it. And Madigan is no bleeding-heart liberal, either. He’s never been a big fan of the bureaucracy, having fought with AFSCME and the teachers’ unions countless times over the decades (but making up for the spats whenever it was beneficial to his position). His people have denied that the impasse is having any significant impact on the state’s economy. He’s even claimed to some of his members in private that social service providers weren’t as bad off as they’ve said. And a large number of universities are in Republican House districts. And so, as it has been for two years now, we have a soulless, irresistible force up against a heartless, immovable object. They both have strong enough bases of support to have sustained them through this mess, even though the vast majority of the population can’t stand either one of them. They’ve done their best to prevent a complete catastrophe on their own side of the fence, which could force capitulation. One is a kabillionaire who can bring limitless resources to the campaign playing field. The other has opened a new and expensive front with a billionaire candidate. We could be heading for the biggest showdown in the history of Illinois at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. We’ll either get a deal or our state will implode. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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Trump’s use of Twitter puts him in constitutional hot water

By Lata Nott

Twitter was an invaluable tool for candidate Donald Trump, allowing him to bypass traditional media channels and connect with a passionate base of followers. But as president, Trump’s frequent use of Twitter is turning out to be a major liability for him. President Trump’s tweets earlier this week about his controversial “travel ban” executive order may end up undermining that executive order in court. To recap: Back in January, the president signed the original version, which banned travelers from seven Muslimmajority countries from entering the United States, but gave priority to refugee claims made by individuals whose religion “is a minority religion in the individual’s country of nationality.” This meant that the executive order effectively favored non-Muslim refugees over Muslim refugees, which many legal experts saw as a violation of the First Amendment. Freedom of religion — specifically the Establishment Clause — prohibits the government from favoring some religious groups over others. On Feb. 9, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out the order. The Trump administration decided to go back to the drawing board and revise it. Among other things, the administration removed the provision giving priority to refugees from minority religious groups — in fact, it scrubbed the order of all references to religion. Nevertheless, the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled on May 25 that the revised executive order still violates the Establishment Clause. The Supreme Court will likely be deciding if the order is constitutional this fall. As is his custom, Trump took to Twitter to vent his frustration: “The Justice Dept. should have stayed with the original Travel Ban, not the watered down, politically correct version they submitted to S.C.” This statement hurts the argument that the government will likely make in front of the Supreme Court — that the revised executive order is sufficiently different in motive and operation from the original to pass constitutional muster. It might seem strange that Trump’s social media habits could have an impact on the constitutionality of the travel ban. But that’s because when it comes to the Establishment Clause, courts not only consider the letter of the law, but also the spirit of it. A law, or an executive order, cannot be constitutional if

its primary purpose is to discriminate on the basis of religion. When judges are determining a law’s primary purpose, they’re not just limited to looking at the text. They can also look at the “historical context” of the law and the specific sequence of events leading to its passage. The Fourth Circuit considered Trump’s campaign tweets to be a vital part of the executive order’s historical context, citing his campaign promises to ban Muslims from the United States as “creating a compelling case that [the revised executive order’s] primary purpose is religious.” By suggesting that the second order was merely a “watered down” version of the first, with the same purpose, Trump’s recent tweets are only adding to a record that may be used against the executive order when its fate is in the hands of the Supreme Court. On less serious matters, the president is also facing a potential legal challenge from two users on Twitter that the president had recently blocked. These two, with the aid of the Knight First Amendment Institute, sent the White House a letter on June 6 stating that the president had violated their First Amendment rights when he blocked them, purportedly because they were critical of his policies. It seems bizarre that blocking someone on Twitter could potentially violate the Constitution, but this stems from President Trump’s role as a government official and his use of Twitter to discuss domestic and foreign policy. One could argue, as the two angry tweeters might, that t Trump has turned his Twitter account into a limited public forum — a place where people can express themselves. A similar thing happens when the government allows people to use its meeting spaces, or enables people to leave comments on an online forum. The government can place reasonable regulations on this sort of activity — for example, by blocking users who make threats, or censoring profane comments — but it can’t discriminate against users based on their point of view. It’s unclear whether the challenge to the president’s Twitter blocking practices will end up in court. But it’s worth watching — and interesting to note that Twitter has gotten President Trump embroiled in two different First Amendment legal matters. Lata Nott is executive director of the First Amendment Center of the Newseum Institute. Contact her via email at lnott@newseum.org, or follow her on Twitter at @LataNott.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An honor to view WWII, Korean War vets after trip to D.C.

Watching the evening arrival of 103 World War II and Korean War veterans from Washington, D.C. at Midway Airport on June 7 was an unforgettable experience. This event, sponsored by Honor Flight Chicago, included bands playing patriotic music, bagpipers, active military, volunteers and cheering friends and families. Gov. Bruce Rauner was in attendance as well as sailors from the Great Lakes Naval Station, who escorted the veterans down a receiving corridor lined with hundreds of happy well-wishers. A brother’s father-in-law, a Korean War veteran, was among the 103 veterans on this honor flight, which now totals over 7,000 since inception in 2008. Veterans have a day of honor in Washington, D.C. visiting

their war memorials as well as the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. I have been a prior visitor to these memorials in Washington, D.C. The Korean War Memorial has engraved prominently in stone “Freedom Is Not Free” with larger than life size soldiers advancing in a rice paddy scene. This presents a powerful war experience to all who visit the site. The average age of our surviving Korean War veterans is now 85. The average age of surviving World War II veterans is 93. All Americans can be thankful for their service and Honor Flight Chicago for providing a memorable welcome home experience. — Dan Dwornik, Tinley Park

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle made a comment this past week about suburban communities who’ve opted out of Cook County’s minimum wage hike and paid sick leave ordinances by calling them, “shortsighted and self-centered.” When I heard this comment, I could not help but think that it is one that drips with irony. Diligent and prudent is the approach suburban communities took to assess the impact these two ordinances will have on their towns. That is in stark contrast to the autocratic approach taken by the Cook County administration when it rushed to pass these two ordinances within 30 days of each other while accepting little or no input from suburban communities. Moreover, legal opinions rendered on both ordinances deemed them to go beyond Cook County government’s scope of authority under the state constitution. Therein is the epitome of shortsightedness and a self-centered attitude. More than 60 suburban communities have

opted out from these ordinances. Suburban elected officials have a fiduciary duty to protect the best interests of their towns, and in my opinion, they have made the correct decision to avoid the negative economic impact these two ordinances will have on their towns’ local economies. I agree with suburban leaders who foresee these ordinances creating a costly economic disadvantage for their towns who compete with the collar counties and neighboring Indiana. I also agree that these ordinances have the ability to stifle economic development for suburban communities as well as constrain existing businesses from growing and creating more jobs. That is why it should be state government, not local units of government like Cook County, that create economic policies that are fair and balanced for all communities across our entire state. — Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison (R-17th)

ast week, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner practically plagiarized a bill proposed by Democratic Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to make it easier for “low level” offenders to avoid having to pay bail to get out of jail pending trial. Of course, Dart’s bill offered more substance than Rauner’s, like adding another provision. Dart, who is much smarter than Rauner, figured that if low level offenders who can’t afford bond should be given a pass, then high level offenders who can afford to make bail should face tougher restrictions. Let me just say from the get-go that I am against doing anything to make it easier for any offender, low level or high level, to sidestep the judicial system. I’m not sure how many people are victims of theft, but I have and it’s nothing that should be taken lightly. But I don’t think Rauner really cares about the issues involved here. He’s pandering to a racial voter constituency. You see, high-powered consultants are probably telling Rauner that he can appeal to blacks and Hispanics, who in Cook County have a major influence on the state elections and have higher levels of contact with the judicial system. These consultants also are telling him that the poorest people who might be impacted by this are black and Hispanic, too. Traditionally, blacks and Hispanics are core voters among the Democrats, but Rauner is hoping to play politics with their suffering and tragedy by pandering to them in the hopes that he can undermine the Democratic leadership in Springfield headed by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Rauner is so transparent. But when you stop to think about it, most voters will wonder why Rauner is doing more to help criminals than he is doing to help honest, hardworking individuals who don’t steal, use illegal drugs, drink while driving or are involved in prostitution. Sure, let’s make it easier for thieves, prostitutes, drunks behind the wheel, and drug users to get out of jail. So what if they spend more time in jail because they can’t afford bond waiting for a trial to determine their punishment. The extra time in jail might be good for them, providing them with shelter, food and keeping them in a jail environment that, for the most part, doesn’t allow them to use drugs. Well, we hope so anyway. Rauner was an easy winner for governor in the last round. He took on a weak accidental governor, Pat Quinn. Quinn failed because he abandoned those who supported his rise and started believing his own press releases. Rauner didn’t win that election for governor. Quinn lost it. So don’t pretend, Mr. Rauner, that you can take the voters for granted or that they voted for you because they love you. They don’t. Rauner is in the hot seat. No matter how many millions he has at his disposal, he hasn’t come up with any ideas to strengthen the state economy or energize confidence in Illinois voters. Beating up on Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton doesn’t cut it. And that’s not leadership. The fact is that regardless of what you might think of Madigan and Cullerton, they are two individuals who have dedicated their lives to protecting this state. And this state’s problems don’t rest on their shoulders alone. That burden also rests on the shoulders of Rauner’s allies, too. So Rauner playing partisan politics and attacking Madigan and the State Democrats is really an involuntary admission from Rauner that he has no idea what to do, except play the very politics he decries. How about not worrying about criminals, Mr. Governor, and start worrying about the hardworking, good people in Illinois who are the vast majority in this state. Help them. Show some real leadership. Don’t hide behind the cash you can dole out to win support. Quinn tried it. How did that work out? Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist and author. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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Richards grads deliver commencement speeches at ISU Laughing children are now grown, no longer at home

By Kelly White

Two Richards High School alums were chosen to deliver commencement speeches at Illinois State University last month. Brianna Allen and Nicole Norris, both 2013 graduates of Richards, were chosen by Illinois State University to join three other graduates who would speak during the college’s various graduation ceremonies on May 12 and 13 in Normal. There were several different commencement ceremonies during the weekend at ISU. The ceremonies were broken down into the six college departments. Norris, 22, of Chicago Ridge, chose to attend ISU because of its nursing program. “I had wanted to be a nurse since I was in middle school, so when we were encouraged to start looking at potential schools during junior year of high school, I started to do my research on the top nursing schools in Illinois, and ISU’s Mennonite College of Nursing continually came up,” Norris said. She was chosen to speak at the Mennonite College of Nursing ceremony, where she wished others good luck and spoke about three major groups of people that she believes help students survive college: family, professors and classmates. “I recollected on specific memories from class and clinicals and spoke about the family-like bond that my class developed as we moved through college,” Norris said. “I then spoke about the uniqueness of nursing and how as nurses we have the ability to touch so many and make a difference in others’ lives by simply listening to a patient or holding their hand. There is a saying that nursing is both a science and an art, and I tied that into my speech, mentioning that the art of nursing is the part that makes all the hard work we put in so worth it.” At ISU, Norris paved the way for her nursing career by being involved in several organizations, including the Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) and Student Alumni Council. During her junior year, she served as the vice president of SNA and then president during her senior year. As an officer, she became engaged in many leadership opportunities and was able to travel

Richards alum Nicole Norris, 22, was chosen to speak at Illinois State University’s commencement ceremony last month. Norris obtained a nursing degree from the college.

to Phoenix and Orlando to attend the National Student Nurses’ Association annual conventions in 2015 and 2016. She was involved in the Student Alumni Council (SAC) from freshman year to junior year, where she became involved in many student council activities, such as homecoming planning, as well as alumni networking opportunities. She was also inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International, which is the only international honors society for nursing. Norris also worked as a student employee at the Bone Student Center as a concierge at the information center. While considering all of her accomplishments, Norris thanks her high school upbringing for shaping who she is today. “I feel like the classes I took and the activities I was involved in at Richards helped shape me into the person I became in college,” Norris said. “I followed the honors and advanced placement track in high school, so I was in classes that challenged me intellectually and encouraged me to think in new ways. “In terms of extracurricular activities, I was very involved in athletics, being part of the girls’ water polo team for all four years and part of the girls’ swim team during sophomore, junior and senior year. My involvement in sports on top of my challenging course load taught me a lot about time management, which is essential in nursing.”

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Richards alum Brianna Allen, 22, was chosen to speak at Illinois State University’s commencement ceremony last month. She spoke on behalf of the college of business.

Meanwhile, Allen spoke on behalf of the college of business. “I attended ISU because it was a larger school with a small school feel. Everyone was so welcoming and it felt like home immediately,” said Allen, 22, of Alsip. Allen obtained her bachelor of science degree in risk management. She was a part of the honors program and a university scholar. During her college career, Allen remained active in the college of business. She served as a resident assistant and also worked at the public relations chair of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. She was a mentor for the University Scholars Association, the vice president of Finance for Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, among many other academic accomplishments. She was also chosen as the first black commencement speaker for the college of business at ISU. Originally from Calumet Park, Allen said the transition into college life from high school was easy. “I had a very smooth transition into college, having been an honor student taking advanced placement and honors courses throughout my time at Richards,” Allen said. “I would give similar advice for high school

students, which is to make the most of every opportunity given to you. Academics are extremely important, obviously, but being a well-rounded student and person is also extremely important. Getting involved in different organizations, taking leadership positions and getting involved in the community are crucial.” Allen stood by her volunteering role, intertwined with her academics, by volunteering for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the YWCA. She will be taking on a career with Willis Towers Watson, a commercial insurance brokerage firm located in the heart of Chicago, where she will be working in the company’s graduate development program. Norris and Allen were both on the honors course track in high school, so they had quite a few classes together, where they would talk and have fun during classes. “We did not hang out outside of classes much, but Bri is always so sweet and someone that you could count on in your classes,” Norris said. “Nicole has always been such a great student, it was no surprise to me at all that she would be chosen to deliver a commencement speech,” Allen said.

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EVERGREEN PARK

Farmers Market at Yukich Field

The Evergreen Park Farmers Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday until mid-October at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. A new season of goods and other novelties will be available for purchase. For more information or to become a vendor, call (708) 422-8776.

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Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Night Mother’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1986 movie “’Night Mother” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Water aerobics off red at Oak Lawn Park District

The Oak Lawn Park District will offer water aerobics classes at two locations this summer. Guests can get fit while staying cool. Classes are offered at Centennial Aquatic Center, 9401 S. Nashville Ave., and Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave., in Oak Lawn. These total body workouts will help improve flexibility while firming and toning the body. The classes will provide a workout for all levels of participation. Classes begin this month and August at the Centennial Aquatic Center, and June and July at Central Pool. More information about dates and times can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2225 or visit www.olparks.com

Celebrate with dad at Oak Lawn Ice Arena and swimming pools

Father’s Day will be celebrated as dads can skate for free with a paying child from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Friday, June 16 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Dads will also receive free admission with a paying child on Sunday, June 18 at Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave., or Centennial Aquatics Center, 9401 S. Nashville Ave, in Oak Lawn. Giveaways and raffles will also be available. For a listing of pool times and fees, call (708) 857-2225 or visit www.olparks.com.

Trinity Evangelical hosts Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School for children 3 years old through sixth grade will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21 at the Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn. Children will take a symbolic walk through the grasslands of Africa, and will learn to talk and listen to God. Kids will also have Bible study and will take part in crafts. Music and snacks will also be provided for the “safari explorers.”

The program is free. The program dinner will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Register online at www. trinitycovoaklawn.org or call the church office at (708) 422-5111.

Registration continues for the Oak Lawn Garden Club Beautiful Yard Contest through July 7 in which local gardens will be judged upon originality of design, suitability of plants and overall neatness. The first-place winner will receive a gift card from the Saunoris Garden Center. The secondplace winner will receive a Busy Bee Garden Center card. The third-place winner will receive a gift card from Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane Quinlan. More information can be obtained by contacting June Curtis, (708) 499-0578, or at junevcurtis@ yahoo.com. Residents can also contact Janet Ragen, (708) 422-3712, or ladybug1129.s@att.net.

Annual farmers market

The Oak Lawn Farmers Market is being offered from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 11 at Dumke Drive and 52nd Avenue. The farmers market will not be held on Sept. 7. Shoppers will gather to select fresh vegetables, fruits, oils, homemade jams, cheese, flowers, shrubs, homemade salsa, honey, dog biscuits, homemade beefs, spices, coffee, tea, popcorn, clothing, soaps, jewelry, arts and crafts and more. The market features over 35 vendors. Smilin’ Clyde’s hot dog wagon is available for lunch. Each week, the farmers market has a sponsor.

Vacation Bible School to be held at 1st United Reformed Church

Vacation Bible School will be held from 9:15 a.m. to noon Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23 at the 1st United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn, 94th Street and 54th Avenue. Speakers will discuss Bible stories. Puppets and crafts will be included in the program. Kids will also take part in games and will be provided snacks. The program is free. Children in the fourth through sixth grade can part in the Vacation Bible School The closing program will include a hot dog luncheon on Friday, June 23. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 424-2238.

Oak Lawn Community Garden seeks volunteers

The Oak Lawn Community Garden is currently accepting registrations for the 2017 season. This is a cooperative project between the Oak Lawn Park District, School District 123, and the Village of Oak Lawn. The garden is located at the corner of 104th and Cook Avenue. Participants can grow their own produce or sign up to be a pantry garden volunteer to grow produce for local food pantries. In the 2016 season, the Oak Lawn Garden Community Garden donated 350 pounds of produce to local charities. The 2017 goal is to double that donation.

n late spring I could hear groups of children laughing and chatting as they walked past my house after school. Through my open windows I could see groups of boys swinging their book bags and girls with their heads bent together whispering and giggling. It’s been a little over a decade since Janet my own kids Boudreau rounded the corner, my girls in their maroon jumpers and my boys in white polos and gray pants. My house would once again be filled with laughter, chatter and the occasional argument. Those of you reading this may still have little people at home and might still be living the routine of making lunches, signing papers every evening, and making sure socks match. As routine as that may seem and as much as it has taken over your life, you don’t always believe the people telling you, “Live in the moment. They grow up so fast.” While I ramble on about my kids and yours, the point I really want to make is what inevitably happens to us. As older parents, no one comes up to us at the church carnival and remarks, “My, you’ve aged so much! Time sure flies. I remember you when you were just 35!” The truth is, just as our kids

grow up and move out of the nest, we face the reality that we are no longer these young, energetic and sometimes “cool” people. We have a few gray hairs and we don’t always understand how to text on our cellphones with two thumbs. We’d rather listen to the news on the car radio than music, and we guess the term “chill” means ice in our vodka. The list goes on, and if you haven’t realized your uncool ways, your kids will let you know. So my four have flown the coop. I’m happy for them in spite of missing all of that noise they generated in our house. I marvel at how they’ve grown. They have homes of their own. Some even have a few rugrats that we are ecstatic over. Still, it hits me at times; not only are they growing, I am too. I forget that time hasn’t stood still for me. The children grew, my parents aged, but in the realm of life and in my mind, I’m still the young mother, wife, daughter. These days I enjoy looking at the cute kiddos skipping down the street past my house. I’m a proud mother who gave it my all and I respect this new generation of parents. I hope they live in the moment; it goes by so fast — even though I didn’t believe the people who told me that 20 years ago. But shhhhhh... the next chapter is just as wonderful. Janet Boudreau is a writer and lifestyle blogger, and longtime resident of Evergreen Park. You can reach her at blndy9@yahoo.com.

DEATH NOTICES Kenneth Nesewich Kenneth Nesewich, 68, a Palos Hills resident, died June 6 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Mr. Nesewich worked for many years in the railroad industry. Survivors include a sister, Nancy King; and brother, George Nesewich. A memorial visitation and service was held Monday at PalosGaidas Funeral Home.

Eva Nestor Eva J. Nestor, 91, died Saturday at her Hickory Hills home. Mrs. Nestor, from St. Marys, W. Va., was a general office worker for an appliance store. She was a longtime resident of Hickory Hills. Survivors include a daughter, Constance Nestor; and son, Rex W. Nestor. Visitation is from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at Hills Funeral Home, 10201 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. A chapel service will follow at the funeral home at 3 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 19 at Evergreen Cemetery, 3401 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park.

Allotments to rent are limited in availability. More information can be found at www.olparks. com or by emailing Dolly Foster, Oak Lawn Park District Horticulturist, at dofster@olparks.com.

PALOS HILLS Resource fair

The Palos Township Health and Resource Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 28 at 10842 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. More information is available on the website at www.palostownship.org.hs. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-2441.

Rec Dept. hosts fis ing derby

The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be hosting a free fishing derby on Saturday, June 17 at Pleasure Lake Park, 10801 S. Roberts Road. This event is open to kids, ages 2 to 13 years old, and will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants do not need a fishing permit on this day. Pre-registration is necessary. More information for either event can be obtained by calling (708) 430-4500.

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Annual Father Byron Golf Open and Dinner will be held

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Palos Hills will hold the 20th Annual Father Byron Golf Open and Dinner on Thursday, June 22 at the Odyssey Country Club, 19110 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Registration and continental breakfast will be served at 10 a.m. The shotgun start for the outing will begin at noon. Cocktails will be available at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. o sign up or to become a sponsor, visit http://birdeasepro.com/frbyrongolf.

WORTH

Weekly Cruise Nights

The Worth Cruisers Car Club will hold their Cruise Nights from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 6 in the parking lot of the Water’s Edge Golf Course, 11500 S. Harlem Ave.

Bus trip to Shedd Aquarium

The Worth Park District will sponsor a trip to the Shedd Aquarium on Sunday, June 25. The registration fee is $35 for residents and $45 for non-residents. The fee includes transportation and admission. The bus departs from the Worth Park District’s Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., at 10 a.m. For more information on the Chicago Shedd Aquarium and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

‘Rock ‘n Roll Legends’ to perform at Marrs-Meyer AL Post

The Legends of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis and Cheer Impersonators, will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot Ave., Worth. Music, raffles, food and refreshments will be part of the festivities.

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He had been taken out of the residence in full cardiac arrest. After being stabilized at Advocate Christ Medical Center, he was flown to Loyola University Medical Center, where he died at 2 p.m. the same day. His death

also was ruled a homicide, caused by injuries from the fire as well as “sharp force injuries,” indicating that both men were stabbed. “We are all distraught that there have been two fatal fires in that community within 30 days,” said Mayor Sandra Bury at the news conference. She was referring to the May 9 fire at another home in the

park, which killed a 64-year-old woman who lived there. That fire is believed to have been caused by smoking, said Sheets. “We have very few fatal fires in Oak Lawn,” said Sheets, calling it a coincidence that two had occurred. He said having working smoke alarms is very important for safety, and noted that they are

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available free at Village Hall for Airway residents. But the fact that the latest deaths were ruled homicides “is a major concern,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) at the Village Board meeting on Tuesday night. Olejniczak held up a sheaf of papers, saying it represented the number of calls for service that the village’s emergency services have received from Airway over the past year. He estimated that there have been 100 calls over the past 12 months, and Sheets said there have been something like 253 over the past three years. “That is an usually large number,” the trustee said. “Safety is a high concern with all of us,” said Olejniczak. “Myself, the mayor, and village staff are trying to set up a meeting with the owners of Airway to discuss our concerns. It is a shame it has come to this.” The trustee said he expects the safety concerns in the 61-yearold Airway community, which includes several hundred residences, to be a major topic of discussion at a District 2 safety meeting he will be holding at noon Saturday, in the conference room at Oak Lawn Village Hall, 9446 S. Raymond Ave.

WHATIZIT?

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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Holy school. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. No one provided the correct answer for last week’s quiz. We thought that providing the hint “Mayfield park” would help. The right answer was Shubert Park, 90th Place and Mayfield Avenue in Oak Lawn. Not everyone may be familiar with this small park, even if they live in Oak Lawn. However, the park has been visited frequently by moms and young children over the years. The park has been upgraded and remodeled and now has a play structure for kids ages 2 to 5. It also has a structure intended for ages 5 to 12. Independent play pieces include a track ride, a bounce toy and a web climber. Incorporated in 1977, Shubert Park features a tot lot that is perfect for young children. The stately trees provide a lot of shade for visitors to the park.

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donate eggs this year too,” he added. Honey will be harvested this year as well, said Nowicki, pointing out the four new beehives added this spring, with 3,000 bees in each. An apple orchard was also planted along the northern border of the property this year, but Nowicki said it will be several years before the trees will be producing edible fruit. Nowicki and others at the farm credited Mayor James Sexton with having the vision to keep the land open when Babe Ahern sold the country club property. “We kept 50 acres of open space and that is hard to come by in this day and age,” said Sexton. “It is nice to have a big open space like this in the village. In addition to the farm, the disc golf is very popular, and the dog park is divided into three for differentsized dogs. The concerts in the park are very popular, too.” Sexton also pointed out that the retired horses are being trained to be ridden with a saddle. “Our plan is to start a riding program for special-needs children. It is supposed to be good therapy, and it will be nice to offer that. “Having the farm really brings Evergreen Park back to its roots,” the mayor added, explaining that when the village started out as open land, it featured “truck farms on every corner.”

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ovens have pizza stones that have been seasoned over the years. Those stones and the dough made several times a week produce the restaurant’s famous crispy thin crust pizza. “The owners are committed to the highest quality ingredients. We use locally produced cheese and sausage made within 15 miles of the store. We bring in the mozzarella cheese in five-pound blocks and grind it in-house to maintain freshness,” said Bates. Each pizza is made by hand and baked between 450 and 475 degrees to create that crisp crust and evenly melted cheese, she said. There is close to one pound of sausage on the large sausage pizza, which has quickly become its best-selling pie. Other specialty pies include spinach, shrimp and Hawaiian pizza with pineapple. The restaurant features a menu focused on pizza, salads and sandwiches. There is also an array of appetizers and a full bar. According to Bates, the chocolate chip skillet cookie with vanilla ice cream is quickly becoming a customer favorite dessert. “We bake the cookie to order, right next to the pizza, it comes to the table hot with a scoop of ice cream on top. It is quite good and perfect to share,” she said. Vito and Nicks II will be open from 3-9 p.m. today through Sunday and then from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily starting June 19. At present, the pizzeria offers dine-in and carry-out only. Delivery will be coming later. The reopening created about 20-25 new jobs. The newly opened restaurant has no connection to the original Vito and Nick’s at 84th and Pulaski in Chicago’s Ashburn community. It got its name when Martire was married to one of the daughters of the original establishment’s owner.

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Commissioner: Temporary Cicero Avenue delays will lead to more modern Midway Airport By Dermot Connolly Temporary lane closures on Cicero Avenue expected to start in September will be among the most visible signals that a three-pronged improvement plan is getting underway at Midway Airport. Erin O’Donnell, managing deputy commissioner of aviation at Midway Airport, updated members of the United Business Association of Midway at its June 7 meeting on what is called the Midway Modernization Plan, which she said would be completed in about two years. The three-part plan includes redeveloping the concessions area of the airport, expanding the passenger security checkpoint area, and expansion of the terminal parking garage, which will add about 1,500 more spaces. She said the entire project is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2019, and for much of that time period, the section of Cicero Avenue adjacent to the airport between 55th and 63rd streets in Chicago will be reduced from four lanes to three in both directions. O’Donnell said that 2016 was the busiest in Midway’s 90-year history, with more than 22 million passengers. She said the 253,000 flights in and out in

2016 was the same as in 2015. But more passengers are on the aircrafts now. “The current passenger security is not adequate to meet the passenger demand forecast,” O’Donnell said. She said an 80,000-square-foot pavilion will be constructed over Cicero for expanded TSA passenger screening functions and new concession opportunities. The existing overhead pedway, connecting the parking garage and Orange Line terminal with the main airport, dates back to 1993 and will be removed. O’Donnell said narrowing that stretch of Cicero will be necessary as work on both sides of the street is being done. “Pulaski Road and Harlem Avenue will be the alternate routes during construction, and we’re trying to coordinate with the Chicago Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Transportation to make sure those routes will be free of construction,” she said. O’Donnell acknowledged the concerns of business owners such as Peter Masters, who said his Masters Pancake House, a few blocks north at 5265 S. Cicero Ave. in Chicago, will likely see a reduction in business due to the road closure. But she said it was unavoidable.

Thomas S. Baliga, president of the Archer Heights Civic Association, said that his neighborhood, lying just north of the airport, will be affected by the road closure. “People will be using the Pulaski exit off I-55 to avoid Cicero. But sometimes you have to put up with the pain for the gain,” Baliga said. O’Donnell said that the Midway Partnership, a private entity, will be in charge of the concessions improvements. “No public tax dollars are being spent on this,” O’Donnell stressed, pointing out that the airport’s structural improvements will be paid for with airport funds generated by passenger fees. The $75 million investment being made by the Midway Partnership is all privately funded as well. “Over the next three years, they are going to renovate and expand the whole concessions program,” she said. This will include food and beverage options, news and gift shops, specialty retail and duty-free stores (because it is an international airport, serving Mexico, Panama and several Caribbean destinations). “More than 70 locations will be at the airport, including iconic Chicago

businesses such as Garrett’s Popcorn, as well as Coach and Calvin Klein,” she said, adding that 700 new jobs will be created. “We want to make sure our passengers have a safe and enjoyable experience at our airport,” O’Donnell said. She added that Midway has a history of completing construction projects on time, and believes that will be the case this time. O’Donnell said the city will be keeping in touch with local groups such as UBAM to inform the public about job fairs and employment opportunities at Midway. “It was a very good, informative meeting. UBAM was founded with the specific goals of working with Midway Airport and the businesses in and around it. The two-mile radius around the airport has always been our focus,” said UBAM Executive Director Anita Cummings. “Erin has always been upfront and honest about everything that is going on at the airport and how it might affect us. She has always been responsive to our concerns and we appreciate that. “Traffic might be problematic on Cicero for a while, but the long-term result is positive,” Cummings added.

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Erin O’Donnell, managing deputy commissioner at Midway Airport, informs a group of business leaders about the modernization plans for the airport during a United Business Association of Midway luncheon meeting held on June 7.

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupon info available at next Palos Market Information about the 2017 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupons will be available at the Wednesday, June 21 Palos Farmers Market, 12217 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. The senior coupons can be redeemed after July 1 for fruits and vegetables at both the farmers stands at the market. Representatives from PLOWS Council on Aging will be at the market with general information about the program. PLOWS is a 2017 distributor of the coupons, which are available to low-income seniors (age 60 and over) on a first-come basis. If you are unable to attend the market, and would like more information about the program, contact PLOWS at 7808 W College Drive, Suite 5 East, Palos Heights, or call (708) 361-0219. Celebrate the summer solstice at the market. There is no better way to officially start summer than with great food and fun. At the Community Tent, Palos Christian will again be on hand from 7 to 10 a.m. The school will have fun crafts and art projects all morning, and will have a story hour at 9:15 a.m. Information about the school’s fall programs and the August VBS will also be available. From 10 a.m. to noon, the Palos Heights Library will be at the tent with “Summer Fun” Story Hour. Come listen to fun summertime stories and do a craft. Information about all the summer library programs will also be available. The Palos Heights Recreation

Department will join the market at the other Community Tent. The Rec Department will have information about all the summer programs, sports camps and more. Congratulations to Sarah Kroese, winner of the June 7 one-month fitness membership raffle. A 5 punch Group Fitness Pass raffle will take place at the June 21 market. All market patrons available to enter this raffle. Face Painting is available at the market from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stop by the City Tent and pick out your favorite design. 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 are 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 BBQ 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, coffee and lattes, peanuts and roasted cashews. The vendors also have beautiful perennial and annual plants, herbs and fresh cut flowers. Finally, get ready for summer barbeques and

Local legislators to host free women’s self-defense seminar State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) are hosting a free women’s self-defense seminar at 6 p.m. Monday, June 19 at St. Xavier University’s Shannon Center’s back gym, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. “Crime can happen anywhere at any time and unfortunately women are routinely targeted by criminals,” Burke said. “My hope is this self-defense seminar will show how women can better defend themselves if they are ever attacked.” Burke and Cunningham will welcome a trained law enforcement officer to lead the self-de-

fense seminar, which is aimed at increasing awareness and keeping women safe. This free, interactive seminar will provide information and techniques for protecting women from assailants. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP by calling Burke’s constituent service office at (708) 425-0571, or by email at kburke@kellyburkerep36.org. “I am always looking for ways to improve the lives of the residents I represent and I am thrilled to be hosting this free self-defense seminar,” Burke said. “I encourage everyone who can to attend this seminar and then share what you learn with a friend or loved one.”

Secretary of state honors memory of Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White hosted a poetic celebration of late Pulitzer Prize winner and Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks on her 100th birthday on June 7 at the State Library in Springfield The event featured poetry written by Brooks and recited by local writers, artists and performers. In 1968, Brooks was named Illinois Poet Laureate, succeeding Carl Sandburg, and held that title until her death on Dec. 3, 2000. On June 6, 2003, the State Library building was officially rededicated in honor of Brooks. Her name appears among other Illinois authors etched on the building’s exterior fourth-floor frieze. “Gwendolyn Brooks was a pioneer for African-American poets, writers and artists becoming the first African-American to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1950,” said White. “We honor Ms. Brooks with this celebration on what

would have been her 100th birthday to keep her works alive and to inspire future generations of writers and artists.” In addition to writing more than 20 books of poetry, Brooks taught poetry and creative writing at numerous colleges and universities. The Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Literature and Creative Writing was founded in 1990 at Chicago State University, where she served as a professor and writer-in-residence. Brooks was renowned for using her influence as a leading figure in American literature to promote the value of poetry and inspire young writers. She established the Illinois Poet Laureate Awards in 1969 to encourage elementary and high school students to develop their skill and passion for creative writing. For more information on the legacy of Brooks, visit http:// www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/center_for_the_ book/gwendolyn_brooks.html.

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Senior coupons will be provided for discounted prices on fruits and vegetables that can be found on Wednesday, June 21 at the Palos Farmers Market in Palos Heights.

parties are Pampered Chef. They have everything you will need. The market’s Facebook page will showcase all available pro-

duce at the start of the market day: www.Facebook.com/ PalosHeightsFarmersMarket. Shop in early for best selection.

Make sure to stop by the City Tent. New for 2017, Palos Heights Farmers Market Gift Certificates are available for purchase. The certificates sell for $5 each, and make great gifts. This week’s recipe, courtesy of Dr. John Principe MD, of WellbeingMD Center for Life, is “Sesame Roasted Snap Peas”. This and some previous year’s early springtime recipes will be available. Previous year’s recipes can be found at www.wellbeingmd.com, or palosheights.org. Also, make sure to pick up a 2017 Frequent Shopper Card. Bring a canned food donation (fruit, vegetable or protein only), or donate fresh fruit or vegetables from the market, and double credit will be given to your Frequent Shopper Card. This year, the market is partnering with The Palos United Methodist Church Food Pantry at 12101 S Harlem Ave. All canned donations will be brought to that location. All fresh

produce donations will be donated to Operation Blessing in Alsip. Representatives of the Palos Heights Beautification Committee will be available selling this year’s Classic Car Event Split the Pot Raffle Tickets. They make great Father’s Day Card stuffers! The drawing will be on Thursday July 20, and winner need not be present. The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life; Palos Health, The Private Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections. Additional information about the market can be found at www. palosheights.org, by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights. org. Residents can also join them on Facebook, or call (708) 361-1800.

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CONSUMER NEWS

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Financial gifts can help dad for years to come

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Demolition started last week on the famed Willowbrook Ballroom that was destroyed by fire in October.

COMINGS & GOINGS

Willowbrook Ballroom meets wrecking ball

he famed Willowbrook Ballroom, which was destroyed by a massive fire in October, was razed Tuesday to make way for a new facility. The nonprofit Dance of Life Foundation is spearheading the rebuilding effort, which will not only include a new Willowbrook Ballroom in all of Bob its former glory, but also Bong calls for a large performing arts center and dance studio on the property along Archer Avenue in Willow Springs. Dance of Life has raised more than $1 million of the estimated $23 million price tag for the ambitious project being called the Willowbrook Ballroom Arts, Educational and Cultural Community Center. Plans call for a 51,000-square-foot civic facility with a grand ballroom, senior center, dance and music studios and meeting space. The Willowbrook’s 60-by-100-foot dance floor will be rebuilt as it was before the fire, as well as the alpine exterior of the building. Plans are for bricks recovered from the building to be incorporated into the reconstruction. A separate 18,000-square-foot building would house a 750-seat theater for performing arts, dance and music productions, specialized children’s programs and cultural programming. One of the first productions planned for the new venue would be a musical

celebrating the Willowbrook’s 95-year history.

Instacart food delivery service expands in south suburbs

San Francisco-based Instacart food delivery service is expanding to 70 new ZIP codes this week and the service will now be available throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. The delivery service started in the Chicago area more than three years ago in Downtown Chicago and slowly expanded outward, said Chicago-area GM Dave Osborne. “After this round of expansion we will cover the entire metro area,” he said. “We’re going great in Chicago.” New areas included as of June 15 are Tinley Park, Posen, Harvey, Markham, Dixmoor, Crestwood, Midlothian, Hazel Crest, East Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills, Orland Park, Orland Hills, Frankfort, Matteson, Frankfort Square, Oak Forest, Palos Heights, Lemont, Homer Glen, Mokena, Joliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Lockport. Instacart uses personal shoppers to hand pick and deliver items from a variety of local stores including Binny’s Beverage Depot, Meijer, Whole Foods Market, Sur La Table, Kriser’s, Petco and Tony’s. “Tony’s is a great partner,” he said. The customer then sets up a delivery window ranging from one hour to seven days. “The shopper picks out the items from the designated store and they are delivered

THE BEST OF THE WINE GUY

Get the juice to give you ‘juice’

early every ailment that affects the human body can be traced to either malnutrition or the retention of waste in the lower digestive system. Malnutrition is not something that only affects people in third world countries. A person can eat three large meals a day and still be starved for the essential vitamins the body needs for energy, building maintenance and repair. The lack of these vital components results from feeding the body that has been processed or heated to such a degree that the life has literally been stripped from its. Dead food cannot rejuvenate the body’s cells. It is merely filler. This results in the starvation of the cells, which causes sickness and disease. It is quite miraculous that some people can even exist today. They are lucky to be surviving despite their poor eating habits. However, malnutrition will inevitably catch up with them at some point. The answer to preventing sickness and disease is to eat whole, natural foods and cleanse the body of accumulated waste. Raw fruits and lightly steamed vegetables are the corner stone of this healthy diet, along with fresh juice. Juices are the cleansers of the system and vegetables are the builders of cells. Whole fruits require about three hours to digest, while vegetables require three to five hours. During this period the whole system is developing energy. Many kinds of digestive juices (enzymes) are needed to carry out this process, and only a small amount of the nourishment is available to the body’s cells. Part of the digestive work is to break down the cells in the food to liberate the atoms and the molecules. The juices and assumable elements and compounds are separated from the fiber, and the body utilizes the good stuff while discarding the indigestible fiber. To get proper nourishment, one should drink at least as much as two pints of juice a day, or as much as eight pints. Apple juice is a valuable aid to digestion, and when drunk on an empty stomach it tends to stimulate the activities of the lower intestines. Juice should

right to your door,” Osborne said. Delivery hours range from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. He said customers can sign up at www. instacart.com or use the Instacart mobile app on their smartphone. “When they sign up, their ZIP code will allow the system to show them what stores and items are available,” he said. Not all items are available. “You can’t buy a TV from Costco,” he said. “The shoppers are using their own cars. They aren’t driving delivery trucks.” “The prices are the same that the customer would pay himself at the store with a couple of exceptions,” he said. Instacart charges $5.99 for delivery on orders of $35 or more. The shoppers operate much like ridehailing services such as Uber. “Our shoppers come from all walks of life,” Osborne said. “Some do it full time and others use it as a side job. They drive their own vehicles and are paid commissions. “We’re always looking to add shoppers,” he said. “All you need is a car, clean driving record and insurance.” The expansion will include an additional 310K households and also bring more than 200 new jobs to the area, Osborne said. Osborne said first-time users in Chicago can enter the code HICHI (expires Oct. 8) at checkout to get $20 off an order of $35 or more, plus a free first-time delivery. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

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.

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always be extracted from fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, Canning and processing destroys the valuable properties. And sugar should never be added. If sweetness is desired, use honey, which is a complex carbohydrate that is broken down slowly rather than requiring the body to be flooded with insulin as is the case with refined sugar. As far as the other juices, apricots are rich in iron and silicon. It is an excellent builder of red corpuscles. Blueberry juice is a very good cleanser and is rich in many vitamins and minerals. Citrus juice is best when obtained by hand-squeezing or using an electric reamer. Citrus provides vitamin C, which is needed by the blood vessels, lymph system, skin, spinal cord and reproductive organs. It also furnishes vitamin A, which is needed by the optic system, the sinuses and respiratory tract. Vitamin B is needed in the digestive system to help make nutrients more available to the body. If you are eating fast or processed food, this is what your body is missing. You are filling it with useless waste and ignoring your body’s pleas for vital nutrients. Change your habits today; it is never too late to make one of the most important changes of your life. Eat whole foods and drink good wine. Live a healthier and happier existence.

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

Brown Jeanne M to Twomey John P, 9607 S Ridgeway Ave, $320,000; Never Again LLC 9217-9219 S Kedzie LLC to 9217-19 S Kedzie LLC, 9211 S Kedzie Ave, $1,150,000; Chicago Family Housing Inc to Gonzalez David, 9434 S St. Louis Ave, $160,000; Rumel George P Sr Tr to Resendez Maria E Meraz, 10217 S Sawyer Ave, $155,500; Carter Carla xElizabeth Tr to Hagerty Michael, 9125 S Avers Ave, $110,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Garcia Isaias, 2649 W 94th St, $130,000; Egan William J II Tr to Ryan & Joyce Dev LLC Black, 10126 S Clifton Park Ave, $150,000; North Properties Inc to Miskowicz Lukas, 9412 S Turner Ave, $136,000.

Hickory Hills

Koscielmiak Boguslaw to Rinck Daniel R Sr, 8839 W Lotus Dr, $248,000; Homeland Grp Inc to Karpiel Danuta A, 8620 Steeple Hill Dr, $265,000; Taxpert Equity Holdings Kraz LLC to Herrera Eloy, 9111 Forest Dr, $295,000; Prokop Albert to Kadisa Vaidotas, 7843 W 97th Pl, $131,000.

Oak Lawn

Aldahiyat Seifeldeen M to Sharipov Olim, 5721 Circle Dr, Unit #302, $85,000; Post Colleen to RTL Enterprises LLC, 10316 S Komensky Ave, Unit #1B, $50,000; Community Initiatives Inc to Suchecki Pawel, 4736 98th St, $110,000; Christianson Kenneth to RTL Enterprises LLC, 10411 Mason Ave, Unit #3SE, $50,000; Merkle Douglas J to Mayo Thomas J, 10305 51st Ct, $208,000; Lenihan James Joseph to Henning Jason M, 5401 W 90th St, $221,000; Alvarez Roel to Mandujano

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Christian, 4038 Fitzjames Walk, $55,000; Kwak Krzysztof to Franco Julio C, 9213 55th Pl, $267,500; Schmitt Colleen to Salgado Eduardo Huerta, 10023 52nd Ave, $203,000; Dore Daniel D to Tresch Michael K, 6108 W 97th St, $490,000; Zink Patricia Tr to Zink Jacqueline E, 4005 W 93rd St, Unit #3B, $105,000; Osman Mostafa to Gamboa Osvaldo, 9100 51st Ave, $180,000; Herter James R to Eid Mohammad, 9309 Melvina Ave, $255,000; Sumer Emrah Mehmet to Allen Kevin C, 9140 S Keeler Ave, $375,000; Abdelrasoul Mohammad H to Abdelrasoul Muhnnad, 9840 Massasoit Ave, $218,000; Wicherek David V to Bialczak Kimberly Marie, 9802 Karlov Ave, Units #100&100G, $93,000; Power Angela K to Escobar Guillerman A, 10048 Pulaski Rd, Unit #1C, $70,000; Marquette Bk to Rosendo Silvestre F, 10436 51st Ct, $242,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Pappas William M, 10317 S Kenton Ave, $277,000; Hagopian Anna to Thomas Ventures Palos Hts Inc, 9542 S Knox Ave, $115,000.

Palos Hills

Constantine Jerry to Salamah Maram, 8122 W Valley Dr, $280,000; Roe John H Jr to Fellow Robert, 10239 S 82nd Ave, $293,500; First Midwest Bk Tr to Poulos George, 9948 Wood Ln, $375,000; Gruns Ulrich G Tr to Guzik Grzegorz, 10517 S 83rd Ct, $220,000; Doniec Wojciech to Okonski Jerome, 11012 Theresa Cir, Unit #1A, $140,000; Majehrowicz Piotr to Janikowski Robert, 1 Cobblestone Ct, Unit #16C, $130,000.

Worth

First Midwest Bk Tr to Thompson Daniel R, 10745 S Nagle Ave, $140,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Burbank Inv Grp Inc, 6611 W 111th St, $190,000; Element Inv Corp to Zakaraia Hassan M, 7424 W 111th St, Unit #607, $34,000.

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or even opening a small ather’s Day is business. Whatever he almost here. Dad decides to do with the will probably money, it will make a like any gift you give nice retirement gift. him, of course, but If you’re giving Dad this year, why not go a corporate bond, make beyond the ordinary? sure it’s “investment By presenting your fagrade,” which means ther with an appropriit has received one of ate financial gift, you Scott the highest ratings for can bring him some Johnson safety from one of the benefits that can keep major bond-rating agenon giving. cies. Investment-grade bonds For starters, how about a are generally the least likely to back-to-school gift for dad? If default. If your father is in one you have children, you may of the upper tax brackets, he already be familiar with 529 might benefit from a municipal plans, which many parents use bond, whose interest payto help their children pay for ments are exempt from federal college. But 529 plans have no income taxes and possibly state age limits, so there’s nothing and local taxes, too. (Some stopping you from reversing municipal bonds, however, are the usual formula and opensubject to the alternative miniing an account for your father. While 529 plans are commonly mum tax.) Finally, you may want to used to pay for four-year colhelp Dad plan his legacy. Alleges, the money can also go though your father may be intoward most two-year community colleges and trade schools, terested in what sort of legacy he will leave, he may not yet so if dad has a future interest have taken any steps in this in learning about anything area – in particular, he might from anthropology to auto not have created a comprehenrepair, the 529 plan you’ve essive estate plan. tablished can give him the gift You might consider giving of knowledge and enjoyment. your father some resources on As the owner of a 529 plan, estate planning, such as books your earnings can accumuor online articles. Better yet, late tax free, provided they though, consider setting him up are used for qualified higher with a consultation with a legal education expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for quali- professional. It will take considerable time and effort to crefied expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax, ate the necessary documents, such as a will, a living trust, a and a 10 percent IRS penalty durable power of attorney, and on the earnings.) Furthermore, so on – and since the future if you invest in your own is not ours to see, it’s best to state’s 529 plan, you might be able to deduct the contributions take care of these tasks sooner, rather than later. from your taxes. Father’s Day is just a blip on Here’s another suggestion: the calendar. But by giving dad Help Dad reach a distant goal. some valuable financial gifts, For example, if you know you can help brighten all his your father will be retiring in, days. say, 10 years, you could give him some type of bond that Scott Johnson, CFP, is a matures just when he retires. financial advisor with Edward During those 10 years, he will Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos receive regular semiannual Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward interest payments, and when Jones does not provide legal the bond matures, he’ll get the advice. This article was writoriginal principal back. He can ten by Edward Jones for use then use this money to help fulfill a long-held dream – per- by your local Edward Jones haps one of traveling the world financial advisor.

Large voter increase occurred in suburban Cook County Suburban Cook County had a 75.3 percent increase in voting in the April 4 consolidated election, according to the post-election report released on June 6. “Suburban Cook County voters have shown a preference for voting before Election Day for some time now,” Cook County Clerk David Orr said. “Early, mail and grace period voting numbers have increased in every election since their respective implementation.” According to the post-election report, suburban Cook saw the highest number of registered voters prior to Election Day – 1,534,858 – in addition to registrations on April 4. “People have shown that they want to take part in the electoral process,” Orr said. “If they have the tools, the information, and the access to the vote, they will take full advantage of the opportunity to register and vote.” Additionally, this was the first election candidates could use the

clerk’s new Running for Office Starter Kit (RFO), an online tool that assists candidates with finding and filling out the appropriate paperwork in order to run for office. RFO Starter Kit users – who ran in 129 contests – prevented 43 races from going uncontested and 26 from not having any candidates for voters to choose from. The post-election report provides an in-depth look at the results of the 1,031 contests, plus an analysis of turnout and votes from the precinct to township level. Women outnumber men by about nine percent among total registered voters. The highest number of recently registered voters continues to be those between 18 to 24 years old (28.5 percent). More than half of new registrations in 2017 came from residents between 18 and 35 years old. Full election results, with charts and maps illustrating election trends, are in the post-election report at cookcountyclerk.com.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of June 12) 30-year fi ed

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3.250

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30-year fi ed Jumbo

4.000

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United Trust Bank (as of June 12) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.990

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3.250

3.286

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3.250

3.303

Prospect Savings Bank (as of June 13) 30-year fi ed

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All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Recent Shepard grads earn academic honors Students from the Class of 2017 at Shepard High School in Palos Heights were recently honored for having the 10 highest grade point averages for their senior years. Each has merited Honors with Distinction, the highest classification possible, for earning a GPA above 4.0 (possible due to weighted grades for Honors and Advanced Placement courses.) All 10 also qualified for National Honor Society and received Illinois State Scholar honors this year. The top 10 graduates include: Daniel Becker: A national merit scholarship finalist, he served as JROTC director of mentorship and captain of the JROTC Academic Team, treasurer of the Feminist Club and senior leader for marching band. Becker will study political science at the University of Oklahoma. Brenna Braasch: She competed in the Mathletes and cheerleading, served as a Shepard ambassador, and qualified for the Foreign Language National Honor Society in Spanish. Braasch will student zoology and pre-veterinary at Ohio State University. Kelli Callahan: Captain of the cross country, track, and Mathletes teams, she qualified for Foreign Language National Honor Society in Spanish. Callahan will compete in track and cross country at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she will study biology/pre-medicine. Kevin Callahan: Captain of the cross country and track teams, he competed with the Mathletes and qualified for Foreign Language National Honor Society. He will study aerospace engineering at the

University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Victoria Churiu: Secretary of the Feminist Club, she served with the student council, the show choir crew as a freshman mentor, and qualified for Foreign Language National Honor Society in Spanish. Next year, Churiu will attend Loyola University Chicago to study psychology. Allison Elzinga: Secretary of the NHS, captain of the speech team, and treasurer of French Club, she also served as a Shepard ambassador and competed for Mathletes. Elzinga will study pre-law and anthropology at Ohio State University. Matthew Gibson: He competed in track, cross country and Mathletes and qualified for the Foreign Language National Honor Society in French. Gibson will attend Bradley University to study secondary math education. Valeria Hernandez: She competed in tennis, badminton and Mathletes and served as a freshman mentor. Next year, Hernandez begins studies in psychology at the University of Michigan. Veronica Jacobson: Captain of speech team and treasurer of NHS and French Club, she served with Shepard ambassadors and qualified for Foreign Language National Honor Society in French. Jacobson will study nursing at the University of Missouri. Oluwatobi Sogebi: A member of the executive board for student council, Oluwatobi competed for Mathletes and qualified for Foreign Language National Honor Society. She will enter the premedicine program at the University of Pittsburgh.

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STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Local students earn degrees this spring semester at Elmhurst College

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Mustang pride

Eleven Evergreen Park Community High School students received the Mustang Pride Awards at a breakfast held in their honor last month in the school cafeteria. The students were recognized for unusual achievements both in and out of the classroom. While their parents looked on, the students received a certificate of recognition. The students are (front row, from left) Rodrigo Lopez, Gonzalo Esparza, Honor Branch, Aurieana Washington, Sarai Salazar, (back row, from left) ) Jack Manso, Chasidee Dotson, Richard LaBreck, Jr., Joe Sullivan and Karina Mora. Not pictured was Kelly Farmer.

Evergreen Park scholars honored at breakfast William J. Sanderson, principal of Evergreen Park Community High School, accompanied the school’s 2017 valedictorian Molly Brett (left) and salutatorian Jamaya Williams and their families to the Illinois Principal’s Association Student Recognition Breakfast in May at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. This event recognizes the best and the brightest students in the south suburbs. Brett will attend Marquette University this fall where she will major in civil engineering. Williams will attend University of Minnesota and plans to pursue a career as a policy analyst. Submitted photo

Evergreen Park residents receiving diplomas from Elmhurst this spring were Mary Dickey and Lindsey Showalter. Hickory Hills residents who earned degrees at Elmhurst were Amanda Kalas and Amanda Malesky. Oak Lawn residents who earned diplomas from Elmhurst were Zachary Heine and Julian Rodriguez. Palos Hills resident Brian Idziak also earned a degree at Elmhurst.

Area students earn degrees at Loras College

Local students earned bachelor degrees this past spring semester at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Evergreen Park residents who received degrees were Patrick Healey, bachelor of arts, sport management; Luke Leibforth, bachelor of arts, kinesiology; Daniel Roche, bachelor of science, management information systems; and Mark Tilkes, bachelor of science, neuroscience psychology. Oak Lawn residents who received degrees were William Barry, bachelor of arts, psychology; and Daniel Cronin, associate of arts.

Oak Lawn resident receives degree from Iowa State University

A local student received a degree during commencement ceremonies held last month at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. William Rickhoff, an Oak Lawn resident, received a bachelor of science degree in meteorology from Iowa State University.

Two local students are on St. Nobert College’s dean’s list

Two local students have been selected to the dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis. A minimum 3.5 grade-point average is required for academic eligibility. Earing dean’s list honors were Fiona Hehir, a Hickory Hills resident, and Patrick McKevitt, of Oak Lawn.

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Members of the Class of 2017 at Shepard High School, who finished with the 10 highest grade-point averages from their senior class, were all smiles as they gathered for a photo.

Worth Jr. High track team excels The Worth Junior High School team excelled at the 2017 South Suburban Junior High School Conference meet last month at Shepard High School in Palos Heights. Worth was honored as conference ribbon Submitted photo winners. Wor th students who starred at the meet were (from left) Mohammad Morad, who placed second in the 100-meter race and third place in the 200 meters; Michael Strezo, who placed third in discus and fifth in shot put; and Brian Kopec, who placed fifth in the high jump.

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Perfect attendance at Evergreen Park

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Twenty-seven students at Evergreen Park Community High School were recognized for having perfect attendance for 2016-17 year. The students were commended by William Sanderson, the principal. The students honored for perfect attendance were Alivia Aldape, Benjamin Bruinius, Nina Campbell, Damian Dastych, Paul Deanne, Aidan Doogan, Gonzalo Esparza, Rothwelle Floyd, Miles Glover, Luke Hanlon, Damian Herrera, Khaliq James, Brooklyn Jones, Shaina Lieske, Jack Manso, Joshua Martinez, Ruby Mendoza, Thomas Murphy, Charles Novak, Jack Novak, Edwin Opoku, Jacob Oscik, Danny Perez, Macaelen Richards, Emily Serafin, Emilio Torres-Vavouleas and Victoria Yozze.

Cabel

Just perfect Seniors Tim Birmingham and Kaitlin Cabel recently completed four years of perfect attendance at Richards High School in Oak Lawn. Birmingham and Cabel found a way to get to Richards all 724 days of high school.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

EVERGREEN PARK

Antiques appraisal at library

An appraisal of antiques will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. Professional appraiser Rex Newell, of Rex’s Antiques, will appraise and discuss “hand-held” antiques and collectibles. The first 40 registered can bring one item each to be appraised. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

Learn how to keep a bullet journal

How to keep a bullet journal will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22 at the Evergreen Park Library. A bullet journal is a notebook that accommodates a huge variety of planning schemes. Patrons can create calendars and to-do lists. They can also use it as a diary, a brainstorming notepad and more. The program is conducted by professional organizer Colleen Klimczak and professional coach March Fechner. The registration fee is $5 and includes a journal to take home. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

OAK LAWN

Film group to celebrate 35th anniversary of ‘E.T.’

Cineversary, the monthly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the 1982 movie “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” with a screening and discussion from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave. The movie will be screened and the discussion will follow in the downstairs theater. For more information, call (708) 422-4990 or visit tinyurl.com/cineversary.

‘McFarland USA’ is Family Movie this month at library

“McFarland USA” will be the Family Movie that

will be presented at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23 at the Oak Lawn Library. The 2015 movie is true story of a former football coach who transforms seven kids into an unstoppable cross country team. The movie is rated PG and runs 129 minutes.

PALOS HILLS

Science lab for kids

Miss Emily will lead a session in science experiments for children beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Children of all ages are welcome, but kids under age 6 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Book discussion for kids

A book discussion for kids ages 10 to 17 will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at the Green Hills Library. Copies of the book will be available at the Youth Services Desk. After the book discussion, the kids will work on a craft. Snacks will also be provided. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Book club to hold discussion at The Irish Legend

The Green Hills Library Book Club will gather for meeting and discussion at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at The Irish Legend, 8933 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. The book to be discussed will be “Schadenfreude, A Love Story” by Rebecca Shuman. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Children can learn to paint crafts

Children ages 5 and up can paint their own ice cream cone bank at either 5:30 or 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at the Green Hills Library. Participants should dress accordingly because the program could

get messy. Patrons can only attend one of the sessions. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Family Movie Time

Family Movie Time will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 16 at the Green Hills Library. Families can enjoy a free movie with popcorn and juice. All ages are welcome. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Ageless Grace classes

Ageless Grace classes will be held this month at the Green Hills Library. Ageless Grace is a cutting-edge brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all five functions of the brain: analytical, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall, creativity, and imagination. Classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon Friday, June 30. These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. Due to high demand, two sessions are being offered. The event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

View full-size movie posters at library

Guests can view an array of full-size movie posters from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Green Hills Library. Visitors can drop in throughout the day to view the posters. A brief activity for all ages will be presented. Bill Brandeis presents the program. This activity consists of matching several descriptions to movie posters on display. One participant with all correct responses will win a $30 Visa gift card.

Madcap Puppets present ‘Monsters of Baseball’

The Madcap Puppets will present “Monsters of Baseball” for children of all ages and caregivers at 6 p.m. Monday, June 19 at the Green Hills Library. The sign at the ballpark says “No Monsters Allowed!”, but that doesn’t stop Roscoe from sneaking little monster Gus in to see a baseball

game, where others soon join the fun. Giant puppets bring the history and tradition of baseball alive through songs, stories and poems. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Arts and crafts and fun for special recreation activity

Green Hills Public Library District and the Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Department will offer a program designed for individuals with special needs who desire play and socializing time with peers from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Green Hills Library. The program will consist of arts and crafts, sensory-appealing activities, a light snack, and time to have fun with new and old friends. Parents or caregivers must stay with each registered participant. This event is for ages 8 to adult. For more information, contact Brittany Ramos at (708) 598-8446, ext. 118.

Learn tie-dye skills to make the perfect summer shirt

Patrons can learn the skills of tie-dying the perfect summer shirt in an event scheduled at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Green Hills Library. A white T-shirt will be provided, or patrons can bring their own article of clothing to tie-dye. Registration is limited to 25. The program is for ages 10 to 17. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

WORTH

Adult Summer Reading Program

The Worth Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program has begun at the library, 6917 W. 111th St. Worth patrons can pick up a book log at the circulation desk or at the adult services desk. Each patron will receive one entry for the prize drawing for each book read or audiobook listened to. The book logs must be returned by Saturday, July 29. The drawing will be held on Monday, July 31.

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Sister Regine Fanning, RSM, likes to mix it up After living in all-women religious communities for more than 70 years, she appreciates diversity — young and old, men and women — at Mercy Circle Sister Regine Fanning, RSM, was almost 90 when she moved into Mercy Circle in 2013. And make no mistake about it, she loves the place. “It is beautiful and comfortable here and I have

everything I have ever wanted. I am blessed to the nines with health, though the phone is becoming a disaster for me because I can’t hear very well. I use my computer all the time.”

I write children’s books—five have been published—and meditations on spirituality for adults,” Sr. Regine says. Two of her recent children’s books are “Circles of Joy,” first published in 2013 and il-

All are welcome

“Here I don’t have to do it alone”

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When you move to Mercy Circle, you’ll find an engaged community—perfect for couples and individuals. “I’m enjoying my life,” says Fr. Jack Farry, who lives in an assisted living apartment at Mercy Circle. “And I’m meeting other people who share my interests.”

Visit Mercy Circle

Please join us for a tour and refreshments during our Sunday open house event

from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on July 23, 2017 Mercy Circle requires no entrance fee, has earned a five-star CMS rating, and promotes a spirit of inclusion and hospitality. We provide lifestyle programs for independent living residents, as well as healthcare services for assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing residents.

For more information or to schedule a private appointment, please call 773-253-3600

Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest 3659 West 99th Street Chicago, Illinois 60655 773-253-3600 mercycircle.org

lustrated with artwork by Mother McAuley high school students, a helpful guide explaining psalms to children, and “The Glory of Creation,” with activities for K-2 children based on each of the seven days of creation. “Spirit Script” is Sr. Regine’s popular book for adults, with selections from ten years of devotions written as part of her ministry to the home-bound and ill. All three are available on Amazon and “Spirit Script” comes in a Kindle edition that can be accessed for free, as well as a print version. “I continue to write a monthly newsletter for seniors who live alone. I go to the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Ravinia Festival, so I’m busy,” Sr. Regine says. But, when she originally moved to Mercy Circle from a senior’s community, she missed the laypeople. “Just living in comfort is not enough for me. I was a teacher and young people are so full of life and good humor. Children challenge me and I receive their energy unconsciously even if I am not a grandparent myself.” She longed for the opportunity to meet others from different generations. In August of 2016 when Mercy Circle was opened to people from all walks of life, Sister Regine was delighted. That’s because she knows where grandparents go, children follow. Jack and Pearl Haberkorn, who moved in to community last December are a great example, Sister Regine says, with their 20 grandchildren and 38 great- grandchildren, there are Haberkorns coming and going all the time. (Jack Haberkorn, who is 90 years old, loves living at Mercy Circle because he does not have to worry about remembering names, “I just call them all sister,” he says.) “There are a group of sixth graders from St. Christina who are pen pals with some residents, and they come and visit sometimes. We have a wonderful art teacher who visits here from Mother McAuley and High School. I think more people should take advantage of the opportunity to express themselves,” Sister Regine explains. She also knows the dangers of aging. “Older people tend to be tired and gradually their conversations can get dull, mostly about prescriptions and health. I feel like my friend’s two-year-old grandson, who walked up to a sourpuss clerk when we were out shopping and said, ‘Hey Lady, how about some Christmas spirit?’ “It would be great if he had a few more parties here. Just being comfortable is not good enough for me. I want to be challenged and I want to grow. I want to live life every day.”

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Sister Regine Fanning, RSM, 94, is an author of adult and children’s books, who minsters to the homebound and ill and enjoys the opportunity to meet friends and family of all ages who come to visit seniors from all walks of life at Mercy Circle.

Circles of Joy, a resource for teachers and parents to introduce children in grades 1-3 to the psalms, published in 2013, retails for $7 on Amazon.

Mercy Circle executive director Frances Lachowicz is very gratified to have the support of Mayor James Sexton in the Evergreen Park Village Board. Since August 2016, Mercy Circle has welcomed 14 lay people to the community. About Mercy Circle Welcoming older adults from all walks of life, Mercy Circle is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) on the southwest side of Chicago near the Village of Evergreen Park. The not-for-profit has a no-entrancefee policy and a five-star CMS rating. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest, it is the only faith-based retirement

Spirit Script, contains selections from ten years of devotions written by Sr. Regine as part of her ministry to the home-bound and ill, and is available in a Kindle edition that can be accessed for free, in addition to a print version.

community in the area. Mercy Circle offers spacious residences at all levels of care, along with thoughtful amenities, life enrichment programs, and opportunities for an engaged social life and fostering friendships. The senior living community provides a variety of dining options. In addition to programs and activities, sharing interests and making friends, Mercy Circle has activities designed specifically for each setting. For more information or to schedule a private appointment, please call 773.253.3600.

Hickory Hills Girls Scout Troop earns Silver Award after making toys for animal welfare charity

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Hickory Hills Girl Scout Troop 50674 received the Silver Award, the highest honor a Cadette Girl can earn. The troop has been working for nearly two years to complete the requirements. In addition, the girls each completed 100 random acts of kindness. The girls project was a “take action” project where visitors could braid a dog toy, create a cat toy or dog toy, and stuff a children’s comfort doll. The animal toys were donated to a local animal welfare charity.

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The Hickory Hills Girl Scout Troop 50674 received the Silver Award. The girls created more than 100 dolls to be shared with area police departments. On hand for the presentation were (from left) Al Vodicka, the Hickory Hills Police Department chief; Sarah DuMoulin, Abigail Schmidt, Juliana Puente, Allison Schmidt, troop leader; and City Clerk Dee Catizone and Mayor Mike Howley.

SPORTS The Regional News • The Reporter

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ST. LAURENCE BASEBALL TEAM TAKES 3RD IN STATE

Photos by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence senior Dan Albanese (left photo) buries his face in his hands in frustration after the Vikings lost in the state semifinals on Friday night but things were a lot brighter on Saturday afternoon as he was a part of a hugfest after his team won the third-place game.

Difference is like night and day By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

After tough loss in semifinal game, Vikings finish strong

After St. Laurence’s baseball team dropped a 3-1 Illinois High School Association Class 4A state semifinal game to Edwardsville on Friday night, senior Dan Albanese was both mad and sad. He went back toward the third-base dugout at Silver Cross Field in Joliet and took out his frustrations on a helmet, then sat on the ground and buried his face in his hands.

“I’m emotional and I love my teammates,” the Garfield Ridge resident said. “It was a little — a lot — upsetting. It was unbearable. It was hard to accept that we lost a game we should have won.’’ This is a kid who got into just two games for the Vikings all year and had just one at-bat. It would be easy to assume that he wouldn’t have as much

emotion invested in the loss, but that was not the case. His feelings mirrored, and perhaps exceeded, many of his teammates’ feelings in what coach Pete Lotus called a “devastating” night. The next afternoon, the Vikings played in the third-place game. Say what you will about the significance or insignificance of third-place games,

this was a game the Vikings needed. They took out their frustrations on New Trier pitching in an 11-6 victory in front of a crowd of 1,999 to finish 36-6. The demeanor of the team after that win as opposed to the semifinal was like the difference between night and day. Home runs, medals, a big trophy and a win helped make the ride back to Burbank for a hero’s welcome at the

campus a lot nicer. “We did what we had to do — we ended well,” Albanese said. “I’m glad we got to end the season with a win. I couldn’t sleep (Friday) night at all, thinking about that game. We knew this was our last game and we thought we might as well enjoy it. “It was just a good day today.’’ Albanese even got into his third game of the season as a pinch runner See ST. LAURENCE, Page 3

MARIST SOFTBALL TAKES 4TH IN STATE

Trophy kids: More hardware just might be coming soon By Randy Whalen Correspondent

EAST PEORIA — It was a young team that many would say had a great season. It’s just not the ending that the Marist softball team was looking for. After losing in the regional title game a year ago, the RedHawks returned to the state finals looking for their second Illinois High School Association state championship in three seasons. Instead they settled for fourth after losing a late lead and falling to Barrington 7-6 in nine innings on Saturday in the Class 4A third-place game at EastSide Centre in East Peoria. Still, it was the third state trophy in six seasons for Marist (25-9), which also won the Class 4A state title in 2012. Barrington’s Fillies (37-4) tied a school record for most wins in a season and

WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR: It’s scary how good Marist’s softball team and St. Laurence’s baseball team could be in the next couple of years. See Jeff Vorva’s column on page 3.

earned their eighth trophy. They have four thirdplace finishes to go along with a pair of seconds and fourths. “Getting back here was huge for us,” Marist coach Colleen Biebel said. “That (fourth place) wasn’t how we wanted to finish, but we have a team full of mostly sophomores. This is going to leave a bitter taste in their mouths and we’ll be back.” Someone who is expected to be back is pitcher Angela Zedak (19-7). The sophomore right-hander pitched a pair of complete games at state and Photo by Jeff Vorva

See MARIST, Page 3 Marist’s softball team finished fourth in the state and, according to some players, had a lot of fun.

Some new looks during summer hoops season

It looks a little strange at first seeing girls wearing St. Laurence basketball colors, but the historic first girls team suited up for summer league play.

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

There will be a few things to adjust to when it comes to area high school basketball. The June period doesn’t always produce a lot of news as many coaches and teams put tons of players on the floor and many may not see the court much come November. But so far there have been some sights that make the eyeballs go bigger. Take that girls team in Burbank. You know, Queen of… whoops… make that St. Laurence. Queen of Peace closed and St. Laurence opened its doors to girls, and many of the Pride players have joined the brandspankin’-new Vikings program that is coached by former Pride

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boss George Shimko. It sure looks odd seeing girls in St. Laurence uniforms as the Vikings opened play at the Shepard Summer League on June 6. The 16-team league, which also features area teams Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Chicago Christian and Marist, will also have games today (Thursday), Tuesday, June 22, June 27 and June 29. Here’s another thing to adjust to: Maurice Commander is off to a red-hot start this summer, as he was a star at the RiversideBrookfield tournament June 1-2 with five 3-pointers in the first half of a championship win over Simeon. But Commander, who played for Marist the past three seasons, is no longer wearing a RedHawks uniform. He bolted for Curie High School and the Condors are

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seeking their second state championship in three years. “My teammates have been teaching me a lot,” Commander told CSN Chicago. “I just played my game and I was in some good spots.’’ Commander, who was the East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year, said he left Marist because he and his family “decided to boost the competition up and play against my peers and to play against the best teams in the state and nation.’’ Another player bolting coach Gene Nolan’s program was Malik Onyeali, who headed to Hyde Park, which is coached by former Richards coach Jevon Mamon. One more adjustment that needs to be made: After 14 years, See HOOPS, Page 3

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FIRE 2, ATLANTA 0

Lampson’s hot streak reaches fever pitch By Alison Moran Correspondent

Stage 4 cancer couldn’t stop Chicago Fire goalkeeper Matt Lampson, so how could Atlanta United FC players think they could stand a chance? Life is good for the 27-yearold, 6-foot-3, 200-pound Lampson. He proved perfect again in goal at Toyota Park on Saturday, posting two saves against a hungry, struggling Atlanta team in the Fire’s 2-0 shutout victory, as well as a fourth clean sheet in the last give matches. Failing to capitalize on several scoring opportunities, Atlanta (5-6-3), helped Lampson improve to 5-0-2 in seven starts since replacing Jorge Bava on May 6. It was just a decade ago that the future looked grim for Lampson, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma. After “grueling, brutal treatments,” Lampson notched 24 shutouts at Ohio State and was drafted by the Columbus Crew late in 2011. As he told MLS.com in 2016, cancer will always be a part of who he is, but it doesn’t define him. “I am who I am now,” Lampson said. “I’ve grown so much as a professional, as a soccer

player, as a person. I don’t want cancer to personify me. I want what I do afterward to be remembered not by, ‘Oh, that’s the cancer goalie.’ I want it to be, ‘Wow, he’s a very good goalie who beat cancer.’ ” Lampson was unavailable after the Atlanta game to gloat about his stellar defense. But his coach and teammates were more than happy to sing the praises of the journeyman goalkeeper, now in his fifth season. “Matt is great,” said teammate Michael de Leeuw. “When he steps in goal, he shows confidence to the back line.” “Defensively, when we build from the back, Matt Lampson helps us out a lot,” said Nemanja Nikolic, who notched his MLSleading 12th goal against Atlanta. Will Lampson remain the starting goalkeeper? Coach Veljko Paunovic started Lampson at the beginning of the 2016 season and pulled him for veteran Sean Johnson. This year he pulled Bova for Lampson. “He is doing very well, he’s doing a good job and staying consistent in his games and the way he plays helps the team,’’ Paunovic said. “I think he had a good game… it was difficult for him to play the way we

CHICAGO FIRE AT NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. FIRE’S RECORD: 8-3-4 NEW ENGLAND’S RECORD: 5-5-5 NOTEWORTHY: The Fire entered this week one point behind Toronto FC in the MLS Eastern Conference and played Saint Louis FC in a Lamar Hunt Cup road game Wednesday. New England’s last game was a 3-0 stunner over Toronto on June 3.

wanted to play, especially because of the wind, a very strong wind, kind of interrupted a lot of good decisions that he made. But he is giving us consistency and good approach every game. That’s something that we ask and demand and he’s giving that so he’s going to continue (as a starter).” On a day when the announced crowd of 18,453 kept a wall of sound echoing off the 91-degree field, the Fire (8-3-4) seemed determined not to blow its undefeated 2017 home record. The team is 7-0-1 in Bridgeview. Just before the 30-minute mark, the Fire launched its first successful offensive attack as

midfielder/superstar Bastian Schweinsteiger lofted a pass over Atlanta’s backline in the 29th minute, springing forward David Accam. The Ghanaian raced toward goal, circled Atlanta goalkeeper Alec Kann, slipped, and then cut back before centering a pass to Luis Solignac for the easy finish. The goal was Solignac’s third of the season, while Accam notched his fifth assist. The Fire’s second goal came from the penalty spot. Atlanta defender Tyrone Mears was whistled for a handball in the box on a corner kick from Accam. Nikolic stepped up to bury the penalty, his league-leading 12th goal of the season. This early double-digit total makes Nikolic the leading contender for the MLS’ Golden Boot award. After two seasons finishing dead last in the Major Soccer League standings, the 2017 season has been a breakout for the Fire. And their coach says the Photo by USA Today Sports Images team is playing to win. Fire goalie Matt Lampson has racked up four shutouts in five matches “The game we are used to and the team is surging this season after two last-place finishes in the playing now, it was a game to past two seasons in the MSL. win three points,’’ said Paunovic. “We managed well, we the (Atlanta) game, to manage tunities. “I’m grateful for the effort were a very mature team this it, to move the ball forward to time we can see character that slow down the game whenever from the team, and also happy we were looking for a long time. we needed and then managed to to see the support we had from Even in difficult moments of step forward and create oppor- the stands.”

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

SXU football schedule finalized

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By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The 2017 St. Xavier University football schedule has been finalized and poster-ized as a spiffy poster of the coming season was released by the school last week. The Cougars open the season on a tough note, hosting Marian (Ind.) at 6 p.m. Aug. 31. Marian was ranked fifth in the nation by NAIA coaches in the spring and was a national quarterfinalist last year. The Cougars opened the 2016 season with a 56-10 setback to Marian in Indianapolis. On Sept. 9, the Cougars hit the road for the first time and visit Missouri Baptist University in the St. Louis suburbs at 11 a.m. They host Lindenwood University-Belleville at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16, visit the University of St. Francis (Ind.) at 5 p.m. Sept. 23 and host Taylor University at 1 p.m. Sept. 30 in the annual homecoming game. SXU hosts Trinity International University and St. Ambrose University in a pair of 1 p.m. games Oct. 14 and 21 respectively. They head to Joliet for a 1 p.m. battle with the University of St. Francis (Ill.) Oct. 28. The final regular-season home game is at 1 p.m. Nov. 4 against Olivet Nazarene University and the final regular-season road game is at 3 p.m., Nov. 11 at Robert Morris University. The final five games of the season are Midwest League games. The first six are MidStates Football Association crossover games. Last year, the Cougars finished 5-6 overall and 3-2 in the Midwest League. It was the first time since 1999 they finished below .500.

Ruzevich heading to Loyola New Orleans

Patience paid off for Orland Park’s Joe Ruzevich. The Brother Rice grad, who played this season at Moraine Valley Community College, was wondering if he was even going to play basketball next year. But a group of coaches showed interest in him in May and last week he announced he was going to play for Loyola University New Orleans, an

Buddies come up with lunkers in Sturgeon Bay

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Mike Feminis and his St. Xavier football team will open the 2017 season hosting Marian (Ind.).

NAIA school that last year qualified for the Division I nationals for the first time in 71 years. The Wolf Pack finished 22-9. Ruzevich, a 6-foot-5 forward, averaged 12.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for the Cougars after missing 2015-16 with a finger injury. He had a career-high 29 points against Harper on Dec. 15.

Moraine Valley’s Joe Ruzevich is heading to Loyola University New Orleans to play basketball.

LeBeau joins Trinity Christian softball program Hannah LeBeau has been named assistant softball coach for Trinity Christian College. “I could not be more excited for Trinity softball to add Hannah to our coaching staff,” said Trolls coach Jackie Manrique. “Her dedication to our mission as a college and the values we hold as a program will benefit our team dramatically. I look forward to watching Hannah positively influence our athletes on and off the field.” LeBeau, a native of Keller, Texas, comes to Trinity after competing at NCAA Division II Southern Nazarene University in Bethany,

FISHING REPORT Oklahoma. As a starting catcher or infield for the Crimson Storm, LeBeau ended her career with a .275 batting average and a .970 fielding percentage and earned multiple academic all-conference honors.

FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

Looking at All-Star possibilities for Windy City By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Now that the Illinois High School Association state tournament is over, the next big event at Silver Cross Field in Joliet will be the Frontier League All-Star Game, which takes place July 12. It’s not too early to speculate about how many Windy City Thunderbolts players could make the team. Heading into this week’s action, the Bolts were in

second place with a 16-11 mark and were three games behind Schaumburg in the East. The T-Bolts had the top two base stealers in the league, as Keenyn Walker swiped 19 and Coco Johnson 16. Blair Beck, 23rd in the league in batting average (.309) and tied for 20th with 17 RBI, could be an All-Star candidate. Ransom LaLonde was tied for fifth in the league with nine doubles and has 15 RBI. And Larry Balkwill was tied for 15th with

four homers. The Thunderbolts could pick up a couple of All-Star slots on the mound. Kyle Von Ruden and Brady Muller are tied for fourth in the Frontier League with matching 1.95 ERA totals. Zac Westcott and Muller are tied for second in victories with four each.

Coming up The Thuderbolts close a home series with Florence at 7:05 p.m. tonight (Thursday). It is White

Castle Wrestling Thursday and legendary announcer “Mean Gene” Okerlund will be on hand. Windy City will host a threegame weekend series with the River City Rascals with a 7:05 game Friday, a 6:05 p.m. game on Saturday (with a fireworks show following the game) and a 2:05 p.m. contest on Sunday. They hit the road on Tuesday to open a three-game set against East Division-leading Schaumburg.

Best of the best from 2016-17 high school season coming in next three weeks By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Having two teams — Marist’s softball team and St. Laurence’s baseball team — still playing on the final day of the season helped close out another wild and unpredictable 2016-17 high school sports season on Saturday. Now some of the real fun begins… In the next two weeks, the Regional and

Reporter sports section will be honoring some of the best athletes during the spring season to close out June, and we’ll open July naming our overall Athlete of the Year. Next week, in the June 22 issue, we’ll honor Boys and Girls Track Athletes of the Year, the Girls Soccer Player of the Year and the Boys Tennis Player of the Year. In the June 29 edition, we’ll honor the top players in baseball, softball and boys

or about 30 years, the Mokena-based Lunkers Unlimited Bass Fishing Club has taken trips to Sturgeon Bay, Wis. The attraction to Sturgeon Bay for this catch-and-release fishing club is the size and abundance of smallmouth bass. Over the final weekend in May, 10 boats from the club held their partner/ buddy fishing tournament at Sturgeon Bay. It’s obvious from the number of times the club has returned to the Bay that everyone enjoys the opportunity to tie into some lunker smallmouths. Here are the tournament results with anglers’ names and two-day weight total: First Place: Tony and Adam Copack, 45 pounds. Second Place: Kevin Marz and Brian Williams, 43 pounds Third Place: Rocky Roush and Bob Jabs, 42 pounds, 15 ounces As usual, a smorgasbord of lures was used, but one of the hot lures of the trip was an Avacado Pumpkin Green-colored Kalin’s Grub. Photo by Warren Stidolph The club meets monthly in Mokena, Angler Tony Copack with the biggest and the membership fish of the Sturgeon Bay trip, a 5-pound, consists mostly of folks 4-ounce smallmouth. from the southwest suburbs and is always looking for new members. You don’t need to own a boat or know how to fish for bass. For info on the club, go to www.lunkers unlimited.net, or call Jim McCarthy at 708-807-1764.

volleyball. Also in those two issues, we will run lists of all-conference players and, in the case of those sports without non-conference teams, we will list state qualifiers. The July 6 issue will feature the overall Athletes of the Year. Last year, Sandburg cross country and track stars Sean and Chris Torpy were co-Athletes of the Year. Photos of all of our players of the year in 2016-17 also will highlight that issue.

Smallmouth bass bite good on Lake Michigan and Calumet Lake and river system… Salmon and Lake trout doing well at Waukegan…Steelhead being caught off Michigan City pier and a few in Northern Indiana creeks… Locally, bass and panfish are on and off the beds, weather has affected spawning habits… Heidecke Lake in Grundy County producing catches of walleyes, crappies and stripers on crank baits. This fishing report was compliments of Greg Katello of the Fishing Connection bait and tackle shop, 7897 W. 159th St. Tinley Park. I always appreciate fishing reports from local bait and tackle shops. They are on the front line of what, when and where the fishing action is taking place, getting the latest information from anglers coming and going to and from fishing locations.

Outdoor Calendar June 15-Oct. 15: Bullfrog season opens. June 15-Oct. 15: Snapping turtle season opens and they may be taken by hand, hook and line and bow and arrow. Check regulations for details. June 16: Lake Michigan perch season re-opens. June 16-19: Free Fishing Days in Illinois in which no license is needed. It’s a great opportunity to try fishing to see if you might like it. June 18: Father’s Day — forget the neck ties, take him fishing or clay pigeon shooting. June 21: Summer begins. June 27: Good clean fun: Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere on the Palos Park Village Green as the Palos Fire District creates bubbly madness. Bring your goggles, a towel and prepare for fun. This is a free event. June 30: First day of Federal Duck Stamp sales. Watercraft registrations expire. Second lottery deer permits close. Nonresident/resident firearm/muzzleloader deer permits, second lottery closes. July 3: First lottery fall turkey shotgun permits closes. July 4: Independence Day. Let’s be careful out there! Fireworks are not only illegal in some places, but can be very dangerous.

Think about it All the world is a stage, and some of us are getting stage fright. E-mail Jim Kirby: kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net. His columns appear the first and third Thursdays of the month.

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A peek into the future shows these teams might not have peaked T he area had a chance for a first-of-its kind accomplishment — two Illinois High School Association state champions on the same day. But St. Laurence’s boys baseball team and Marist’s softball team each fell in the state semifinals on Friday, with Edwardsville beating the Vikings 3-1 at Silver Cross Field in Joliet and Lincoln-Way Central nipping the RedHawks 2-0 at the EastSide Centre in East Peoria. JEFF VORVA So the two Class 4A teams Saturday to finish out Making the used their seasons. The Vikings Extra Point took third place in Class 4A baseball with an 11-6 win over New Trier, while the Redhawks seemed like they wanted this season to go on forever before they were finally beaten, 7-6, by Barrington in nine innings to finish fourth in the state in Class 4A. This is usually the spot where the local sports guy writes that despite the fact our area teams didn’t win coveted state title it was a great year and all of that. And it’s true. Playing on the last day of any season is still huge whether it’s the Cubs in the World Series or softball players playing near Peoria. But if those who are still weeping about not winning the state title can wipe away those tears and look at the future, some special years could be ahead for both teams. First off, Marist finished 25-9 — a .735 winning percentage. But even more important, the RedHawks have an .818 potential return percentage for 2018. Out of 11 players who appeared in more than half of Marist’s 34 games, nine are underclassmen

who are eligible to come back next year and eight are eligible to play in 2019 as well. That includes sophomore Angela Zedak, who entered the semis with 19 wins, a 1.52 ERA and hit .520 with 11 homers and 56 RBI. That includes Stagg transfer Lexi Voss, who hit .388 with eight doubles and 28 RBI. That includes sophomore Cassie Lindmark, who had a landmark season, hitting .414 with eight doubles and 27 RBI. That includes sophomore Jessica Balich, who drove in 32 runs. That includes Madison Garofalo, who hit .410. That includes freshman Brianna Brown, who hit .402. That also includes Abby Rosynek, who averaged more than a hit per game. That doesn’t, however, include freshman pitcher Mia Crotty. She pitched in only 15 games but was solid with a 6-1 record and a 3.08 ERA. She could be back for three years. There are no guarantees they will all be back, but if most of them are, the RedHawks are going to be a team that’s very hard to beat. Should RedHawks fans start making hotel reservations in the Peoria area for the next couple of Junes? That might a little presumptuous. It also might not be a bad idea. St. Laurence, which finished 36-6, loses a lot more talent than Marist, but some of the guys who return and a few more who might be occupying spots on the varsity give this team a high ceiling. Out of 12 position players who appeared in more than half of the Vikings games, six are eligible to be back. That includes sophomore catcher Matt McCormick, who entered the state semifinals hitting .456 with 11 doubles seven homers and 47 RBI. And he belted a home run at Silver Cross Field in the third-place game. That includes junior Zach Verta, who had five

Marist catcher Cassie Lindmark is one of several sophomores who helped Marist finish fourth in the state in Class 4A softball this season.

Shortstop Lexi Voss and coach Colleen Biebel could be talking strategy at Marist for a long time.

homers and 36 RBI and has a cannon for an arm in left field. That includes Justin Rios, who pounded out 35 hits and scored 23 runs and posted a 1.26 ERA in limited work on the mound. Graduation is going to pound the Vikings pitching staff hard with the departure of Angel Sandoval, Joe Vascik, Marius Balandis and Jimmy Burnette. But there will be some replacements, including Rios and Gage Olszak, along with a pool of juniors and sophomores

Photos by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence’s Zach Verta and a handful of other returnees could have the Vikings return to the state finals.

that included players from the Clear Ridge Senior World Series championship team that played on ESPN. Should Vikings fans plan on trips to Joliet the next couple of Junes? Well, there is still a little matter of getting out of a sectional that includes Brother Rice, Mt. Carmel, St. Rita and other strong teams. The final chapter of a great 2017 season has been written for these two teams. Can’t wait for the sequel in 2018.

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and scored on Brian Lyle’s sixth-inning grand slam. Lyle, a Burbank resident and ninth-place hitter, celebrated his 18th birthday with the slam, which helped break the game open. “I saw a first-pitch fastball and I liked it,” Lyle said. “I was aggressive with it. Once I rounded first base, I saw it go over (the left-field) fence. Then I trotted and enjoyed it a little bit. The last time I hit a home run was last year.’’ Catcher Matt McCormick homered in the first inning, Johnny Peterson had three hits and Tim Malloy scored three times. Winning pitcher Jimmy Burnette earned the victory to close the season out with a 7-1 record and he had two hits and drove in a pair of runs. The game lasted just six innings because of time restrictions. IHSA officials announced no inning would start after 5:30 p.m. The Vikings dropped the semifinal game to Edwardsville on Friday in front of an announced crowd of 2,745 to snap a six-game winning streak. The Tigers’ Andrew Yancik gave up an unearned run on five hits through seven innings, had two hits and drove in all three runs. Burnette’s groundout in the fourth inning brought home Peterson with the lone Viking run. Angel Sandoval finished his season at 11-1 after giving up two earned runs in five innings. “I sent them all a text (Friday) night because one of my worst fears was that they would not come out and play this game like they have played in the program the past four years,” Lotus said. “These guys deserve so much. I can’t say enough about them. It truly was a special team. We knew that when they came in as freshmen. So I really wanted them to play well.’’ This was the second top-four trophy in St. Laurence baseball history. The Vikings took third place in Class AA in 1993 when there was a two-class system. Lotus was a player on that squad. St. Laurence also made it to the Class AA quarterfinals in 1987 but did not place.

Changes are coming for Chicago Catholic League

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By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Chicago Catholic League is reportedly realigning starting in 2018. With Wheaton St. Francis, Bishop McNamara and Aurora Christian leaving the league, the CCL will have 15 teams. The Blue Division will feature Brother Rice, Loyola, St. Rita, Montini and Providence. The Green Division will feature St. Laurence, Mt. Carmel, Fenwick, De La Salle and Marmion. The Red Division will feature St. Joe’s, Leo, DePaul Prep, St. Ignatius and Hope Academy.

Folliard honored

Photos by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence players gather around the second IHSA top four baseball trophy in school history on Saturday after beating New Trier in the third-place game.

It is the second time in nine years that a Chicago Catholic League Blue team did not participate in the Class 4A championship game. Crystal Lake South won the 4A title with an 8-3 victory over Edwardsville. First baseman Noah Tyrrell had three hits including a triple and home run and drove in five runs to help the Gators (36-5) to their first state baseball title. In Class 3A, two East Suburban Catholic Conference teams staged a wild championship game as St. Viator beat Marian Catholic 10-8. St. Viator (25-15) owned an 8-1 lead heading in to the bottom of the sixth and the Spartans (23-14) roared back with seven runs to knot the score at 8-8 before the Lions scored a pair in the seventh and held on.

Trinity Christian College hosts camps

Orland Park resident Matt McCormick, who homered in Saturday’s third-place win over New Trier, looks at his medal while Jimmy Burnette takes a bite out of his.

Marist

Marist softball players enjoy gokart racing before heading into state tournament action in East Peoria.

Continued from Page 1 seven strikeouts and three walks in the thirdplace game. But Barrington banged 15 hits off her in the game. “Barrington can hit, they hit very well,” Zedak said. “It’s kind of disappointing that we took fourth, but I know we’re only losing two people, so there’s a lot of returners. Just to get down here is an awesome feeling.” The RedHawks led 6-4 with two out and two on in the top of the seventh, but Rachel Krysko tied the game with a 2-run single to center. Carly Kordich drove home the winning run with a two-out slap single past third in the ninth. Abbey Jacobsen led the Fillies, who had five players with two or more hits. Marist, which had 12 hits, never got a runner past first in the final three innings. Things started great for Marist with four runs in the first. Zedak and Lexi Voss had RBI hits. Jessica Balich walked to force in a run and Abby Rosynek rapped a sacrifice fly. After Barrington closed within 4-3, Balich added a sacrifice fly in the third. Leading 5-4, Zedak zipped an RBI double to the fence in left-center to score Alexis Rogers but Madison Garofalo was thrown out at home on the play to end the inning. “We just wanted to go out, play softball and have fun,” said Rogers, who will attend the University of Tennessee-Martin next year. “That’s

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what this team did, have fun. “We have 14 returners and I know they’ll back here. They have heart and fight. For me, it was really nice to get back here (to state). I didn’t know if we would, but it was great to know that your last game would be here.” The RedHawks’ two seniors were Rogers and Madison Franks. “Alexis Rogers was a four-year starter for us and she was the team rock,” Biebel said. “And Madison Franks was a nice player and the team

Richards softball coach Julie Folliard was the distinguished alumni speaker at Thursday’s Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School commencement ceremonies. She joined the school’s president, Brian Nichols, and District 123 Superintendent Paul Enderle in addressing the students.

mom. She cleaned up after everyone.” In the semifinals, on Friday, June 9, Marist lost 2-0 to Lincoln-Way East. The game was a rematch of the 2015 state title game, which Marist won 1-0. Garofalo and Voss had singles in the top of the first inning, but those were the only two hits off East ace Alex Storako, (eight strikeouts) who retired 13 in a row and 19 of the last 20. East (30-4) went on to lose 1-0 to defending champion Oak Park/River Forest (37-1) in the title game.

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hired in the district as a math teacher.

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Stagg’s boys team is no longer coached by John Daniels, who stepped down because of family obligations. Pat Kelly has taken over the team for the summer and District 230 officials said the school board will vote on a new coach at the next meeting in late June. Some speculation is that former player Marty Strus could be in line for the job and that speculation was fueled even more when he was recently

A few area players were invited to Saturday’s Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-Star games, which took place Saturday at Pontiac High School. The boys Class 1A/2A North team featured Chicago Christian’s Malik Parker. The girls Class 3A/4A North team featured Marist’s Claire Austin and Queen of Peace’s Kara Shimko.

Trinity is offering a wide variety of sports camps for kids of various ages. The camps will be directed by Trinity’s head coaches and college athletes. Boys basketball camp for grades 3 through 9 will be held on June 19-23 and July 1014. Girls basketball camp for grades 4 through 9 are scheduled for June 19-22. Boys and girls soccer camp for grades kindergarten through 8 runs June 26-30. Girls softball camp for ages 14 through 18 will take place June 20 and for ages 8 through 13 on June 22. Boys and girls volleyball camp for grades kindergarten through 9 takes place July 24-27. For information and to register online, visit www.trollssportscamps.com. For questions, contact the athletics department at 708-239-4779.

Moraine Valley camps The basketball camp for girls and boys entering third through ninth grades will be held July 10 to 13, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bill Finn, Moraine Valley athletics director and former men’s basketball coach, is heading this camp. The volleyball camp for girls and boys entering fifth through ninth grades will take place July 17 to 20, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Moraine Valley women’s volleyball head coach Lauren Lorenz is leading this camp. The soccer camp for girls and boys entering third through 12th grades is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the week of July 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Al Palar, Moraine Valley women’s soccer head coach, is leading this camp. The tennis camp is for girls and boys entering fifth through ninth grades from July 17 to 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Robert Gates, Moraine Valley men’s and women’s tennis coach, is instructing this camp. The cost for each camp is $80. The tennis camp will be held on the outdoor courts on campus while the basketball and volleyball camps will be held in the Health, Fitness and Recreation Center gymnasium (Building H), 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The soccer camp will take place on the game field behind Building H. Participants must register through Moraine Valley’s Athletics Department. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 708-974-5727 or visit www. morainevalley.edu/athletics/overview/summercamps/.

Shepard wrestling camp

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Maurice Commander, who played three years at Marist, transferred to Curie his senior season.

Shepard High School is hosting the Sean Bormet Wolverine Wrestling camp July 6-7 at the school. Bomet is the associate head coach at Michigan. It’s open to wrestlers in grades 6 through 12 and cost is $100 per wrestler. For more information, contact Scott Richardson at 815-4742217.

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Images from the IHSA Class 4A baseball tournament

Coaches with close to 1,000 wins combined shook hands Friday as St. Laurence’s Pete Lotus (left, 342 wins) and Edwardsville’s Tim Funkhouser (right, 638 wins) meet at home plate.

Vikings players gather moments before the start of the state semifinals on Friday.

St. Laurence’s Johnny Peterson makes contact against Edwardsville.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence players on the bench try to summon up any luck they can during the final minutes of a 3-1 state semifinal loss to Edwardsville on Friday night at Silver Cross Field in Joliet.

He will be back: St. Laurence’s Angel Sandoval fires a pitch in the state semifi als at Silver Cross Field on Friday. Sandoval is a University of St. Francis recruit and the Saints play many of their games at Silver Cross Field.

Even though they were getting beat 11-6 by St Laurence in the closing minutes of the third-place game on Saturday, New Trier players had a reason to celebrate and cheer after senior pitcher Jack French (holding ball) caught a wicked line drive foul ball in the dugout with his bare hand.

St. Laurence’s Brian Lyle, No. 11, had a great 18th birthday on Saturday as he hit a grand slam in an 11-6 win over New Trier in the third-place game. Here he slaps hands with teammates before the start of the state semifinals.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, WMALT SERIES 2007-OA5 Plaintiff, -v.MARY P. MILLER, GE MONEY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MONOGRAM CREDIT CARD BANK OF GEORGIA, PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC, CITY OF CHICAGO, MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. D/B/A MANORCARE OF SOUTH HOLLAND, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 48013 26 COUR MADELEINE 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 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 26 COUR MADELEINE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-101-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $358,371.66. 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 47873. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I721027

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR CIM TRUST 20154AG MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015-4AG Plaintiff, -v.GLEN R. PRATT A/K/A GLEN PRATT, SANDRA L. PRATT A/K/A SANDRA PRATT Defendants 17 CH 2194 10408 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE 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 June 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10408 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-218-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $180,040.79. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082211. 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. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I723344

PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference, limitation or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE FDIC 2013-N1 ASSET TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. JOSE MEDINA; SAIDA MEDINA AKA SADIA MEDINA; STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DATED AUGUST 9, 2000 AKA TRUST NO.16683; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY UTA DATED AUGUST 9, 2000 AKA TRUST NO. 16683; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 14855 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 11, 2017 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: Commonly known as 10735 West Olympia Circle, Palos Hills, IL 60465. P.I.N. 23-14-406-006. 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. Noah Weininger at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 541-9710. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722783

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, vs. THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY, F/K/A FOUNDERS BANK, F/K/A WORTH BANK AND TRUST U/T/A DATED JULY 5, 1990 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 4589; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO HARRIS N.A.; CRYSTAL TREE HOMEOWNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION Defendants, 16 CH 13031 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 11, 2017 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. 27-08-213-034-0000. Commonly known as 10647 Hollow Tree Road, 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 Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-025330 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722789

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Ice cream, you scream: Celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day By Wolfgang Puck June 7 was National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, or so the people who keep records of such days will tell you. And while there doesn’t seem to be any official explanation for why that particular frozen dessert should be assigned that particular day, it certainly makes sense that the holiday should come around this time of year. After all, summer is only days away. So why not celebrate America’s favorite ice cream flavor right now? One thing I won’t do here, however, is give you a chocolate ice cream recipe. After all, there are more people who don’t have home ice cream-making equipment to do that job. And besides, every supermarket today seems to have a wide variety of great, ready-toeat chocolate ice creams for you to choose from. So go ahead and pick your own. What I would like to do, though, is help make the pleasure you get from eating chocolate ice cream even greater by sharing recipes for two easy ice cream sauces you can make easily at home: bittersweet chocolate sauce and caramel sauce. It always surprises me that chocolate lovers will buy chocolate sauce in jars or bottles when it’s so easy to make your own sauce at home in just minutes using ingredients that are probably better quality than those used in commercial brands. For the best flavor, be sure to start with good chocolate that contains 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, which you should see indicated on the labels of the many excellent brands sold in good supermarkets and specialty foods stores today. If you like, you can even flavor the sauce to your own tastes, like I do in the following recipe with touches of espresso coffee and cinnamon. One of the most popular trends in dessert toppings today is caramel sauce, a mixture of caramelized sugar, cream and a touch of butter. You’ll find it surprisingly easy to make at home too. Even though the recipe is simple, it is absolutely essential that you remain cautious at all times to avoid coming into contact with the hot sugar syrup. Be sure, also, to use a heavy saucepan so that the syrup will caramelize evenly. While both of these sauces can be prepared in a matter of minutes, they also can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator to be reheated gently just before serving. That leaves you free to add any other embellishments you might like — whipped cream, toasted nuts, rainbow sprinkles and even a cherry on top — to your chocolate ice cream. (Or any other flavor. I promise I won’t tell!) BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) • 2 cups (500 mL) heavy

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fee is $25, plus a $5 supply fee. • “Friendship Mandala Workshop” will be held The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday June 22. The first hour of class will be spent with instructor Robin days ahead. For more information or to register for a program, Neumann, learning the basics of mandala making and creating a small one. In the second hour, all will call (708) 361-3650. • “Family Art Class: Fairy Houses” is scheduled create mandalas round-robin style. Each student will for 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17. Instructor start a mandala and then pass it around for others Karen Signore will help students build a house for to add to it, resulting in transformations. No experia fairy garden by using bark, sticks, leaves, stones, ence is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. moss and other items from nature. Workshop fee: Workshop fee is $22, plus a $5 materials fee. $10 per person, per class, plus a $2 materials fee. • A card-making workshop runs from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday June 17. Instructor Lauria Vargas Bridge Teen Center provides free events The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orwill help students create a variety of cards to have on hand, such as thank-you cards, anniversary cards land Park, is offering several free events for teens and cards of encouragement. All will delve into the in seventh through 12th grade during the upcoming world of paper arts experimenting with embossing, week. For more information, call (708) 532-0500. • “Rock & Roll Night” is scheduled for 7:30 to paper punches and a variety of papers to embellish 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 16. Students are invited a one-of-a-kind creation. Workshop fee is $17, plus to a night of rock and roll and antique cars. There a $5 materials fee. • “Outdoor Art For Kids” (grades K-8, students will be a live performance by the band As We will be split up into two separate age groups, de- Are, and free food samples will be provided by pending on class enrollment) will be held in two Dunkin’ Donuts. • “Handyman: Giant Tic Tac Toe” will run from week sessions beginning June 19, July 3, July 17 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. Students will and July 31. Classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. Instructors Brigitte add to The Bridge’s collection of giant games by Haney and Ruth Augspurger bring a world of art hand-crafting a wooden Tic Tac Toe to use on Friand nature to children. Drawing, printmaking, pot- day nights. • A Rubik’s Cube competition is set for 2:30 to tery, painting and sculpture will be taught. There 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, Students will learn the are opportunities for creative expression, hands-on fun, encouragement and to learn new artistic tech- secrets of solving the Rubik’s Cube and compete niques. Each session ends with an art show of the to become The Bridge champion. • “Open Studio: Float Your Boat” will be held students’ creations. Students spend time outdoors creating nature-inspired art, even utilizing items from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22. Students from nature within their art. Class fee of $112 per will work with a team to help build a boat from all sorts of materials. The students will then have two-week session includes all supplies. • “Folkarts: Grass Wreaths” runs from 1 to 3:30 the chance to see how their boats hold up in water. • “Drop-In: Smoothie Bar” is set for 3 to 4 p.m. p.m. Monday June 19. Instructor Lois Lauer will help students collect wild grasses with seed heads Thursday, June 22. Students can stop by and enjoy a Dreamstime.com from around the farm to create a natural summer smoothie at The Bridge. No sign-ups are necessary. It only takes two to four ingredients to make your own chocolate sauce. • “Soul Cafe: Actions Speak Louder Than Words” wreath. Participants are asked to bring pruners or scissors for cutting thick grasses. Class will be held is scheduled for 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 22. • 3/4 cup (185 mL) heavy cream outdoors at the farm. Class fee is $21, plus a $5 Students will talk about the importance of followcream • 10 ounces (300 g) ing their words with actions. materials fee. • 1 tablespoon unsalted good-quality bittersweet • “#SKILLS Sports: Volleyball Serve” will happen • An Origami gift box workshop is set for 9:30 butter chocolate, 65 percent a.m. to noon Tuesday June 20. Instructor Marge from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, Students will to 70 percent cacao, Sprinkle the sugar over the bot- Boyd will help students create a four-inch origami learn the art of the overhand and underhand strike chopped tom of a deep, heavy medium box with a lid, using scrapbook papers and decora- with a Bridge volunteer who has been perfecting • 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly saucepan. Pour the water evenly tive papers. No experience is necessary. Workshop his volleyball skills for more than 10 years. brewed espresso coffee over the sugar. Over medium-high or very strong brewed heat, cook without stirring, tilting coffee (optional) the pan gently once or twice to • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon insure that all the sugar is disground cinnamon solved, until the syrup begins to (optional) bubble, 2 to 3 minutes. 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How songs and scores help television come to life By Jon Burlingame Music for an English queen and a Hollywood feud, synthesizers for an ‘80s supernatural mystery, Broadway tunesmiths penning a love song for a superhero: These are among the most talked-about contributions to 2016-17 television that may well figure in this year’s Emmy races for music. For Netflix’s “The Crown,” about Elizabeth II’s early years from her ascension to the throne in 1953, Rupert Gregson-Williams spent an entire week with writerproducer Peter Morgan and score producer Hans Zimmer “just discussing how we might go about it,” the composer recalls. Zimmer also co-composed the theme. Despite a 60-piece Vienna orchestra, restraint was key. “We felt that pushing the grandeur too much, pushing the drama and emotion too far, would take us away from what these people, especially Elizabeth, felt. She deals with it with such calm. I didn’t need to be telling the audience what they should be feeling.” For FX’s “Feud” — a dual biopic about Bette Davis and Joan Crawford making “What

Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” — composer Mac Quayle says, “our intention was to evoke early ‘60s Hollywood,” citing as influences Henry Mancini’s jazzy scores and Bernard Herrmann’s dark and twisted sounds. The striking opening title sequence features Quayle’s main theme. “My first version had this big ending,” and producer Ryan Murphy loved it, except for its final notes. Murphy felt “this is a sad story about these two women,” so a downbeat finale was substituted. “Version two, and we were done,” says Quayle. Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein had day jobs and were members of an Austin, Texas, band when the Duffer brothers called and asked if they would consider providing music for their Netflix scifi series “Stranger Things.” The retro-synth vibe that permeates the series, set in 1980s Indiana, catapulted them into prominence and earned them two Grammy nominations last year. “While we do have a kind of throwback, retro sound, we really don’t stick to that so much that we’re not willing to try some new things,” Dixon says. “There was

a bit of a modern take on that kind of sound.” But, adds Stein, the Duffers “definitely didn’t want it to be kitschy or overly ‘80s. Finding the tone, a sound palette that didn’t go too far, took some time.” They combine vintage analog synths with more modern digital equipment. They’ve since quit their day jobs. CW’s “The Flash” did a musical episode March 21, and its coup was landing Oscar-winning Broadway songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“La La Land,” “Dear Evan Hansen”) to write its final song, as Barry proposes to Iris. Series star Grant Gustin once did a college production of their first musical, and Pasek and Paul are fans of the series. Their song, “Runnin’ Home to You,” cleverly references the storyline (“this world can race by far too fast / hard to see while it’s all flyin’ past”). “We were already caught up on the show,” says Pasek, “and we were excited about the potential to write for these people who are Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times/TNS musical theater pros, who can re- “Stranger Things” backstage the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ally sing and act and dance.”

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Welcome to the theater, if you can find a comfortable seat! By Liz Smith “THERE IS nothing like staying at home for real comfort,” said Jane Austen. Broadway theaters are what make New York City different! Not that everybody supports the theater because it has become too expensive. But the theater is still unique in that it makes Times Square the place to go. If you can’t afford to buy theater tickets at several hundred dollars a pop, you can still see the glamorous posters and marquees and star names all lit up in lights. And who knows? You might even see an actual star or familiar actor you recognize! Of course, there are other theater centers around the globe where people congregate, but the understated attractions of London, or Sydney, or sometimes even sprawling Los Angeles, can’t compare to the gaudy glamour of New York’s Times Square. And what’s more, almost any

actor, star, performer wants to end up on Broadway. (This is especially so for those who have already made their fortune on television.) Theater owners, on the other hand, don’t seem to care much about the crowds milling around Times Square. When they get a chance to “do over,” or reconstruct their buildings, which are historical and old, they don’t pay attention to the comfort of their paying audience. They have other problems — unions, ushers, the changing rules for selling drinks you can carry to your seat, and more. Theater lovers will come anyway, though, so owners seldom deal with changing times and little items like comfortable seats. The fact is seats need to be enlarged to accommodate larger people. I went to see “Sunset Boulevard” recently and my average-size seatmates could barely wedge themselves into the narrow, old-fashioned seats. I was unique, at last, for weighing less

than 125 pounds (because I am so ancient). And pounds aside, men are simply tall and growing taller all the time. While I like tall men, it’s no fun to sit behind one in the theater, though they are usually accommodating and slump down. At “Sunset Boulevard,” I was in very good seats, but it didn’t matter. I couldn’t see the entire stage once I sat down. I never had a good look at the entire set, getting only glimpses of it around the heads of the people sitting in front of me. In fact, I never got a chance to study anything for all the music signaling. By then, Glenn Close was already dramatically descending the stairs.

She was almost on the final step before I could locate her. And nobody can say that audiences aren’t enthusiastic these days. They shoot up out of their seats and stand applauding for the least little thing that happens onstage. And thus, I haven’t seen a full curtain call or a standing ovation in years. I see backsides! These were once reserved for special occasions. Now the audience explodes every chance they get. They stand, applaud and scream at every opportunity and I am sitting behind them, not ready to give such acclaim. I am still sitting gathering my wits before I get a chance to stand up. People stomp and scream their

approval. I guess TV has conditioned everyone to yell and stand because this is how people act on Oprah and Ellen. TV has conditioned us to scream, no matter what junk is being offered. The theater should be above this. I have now started going to the theater with a pillow booster and try to study the set before the screaming begins. But on the bullet-proof opening night of “Hello, Dolly!” I had a seat where I saw my darling Bette Midler only now and then. My seat had only a side view of part of the stage. An overenthusiastic audience was standing and clapping from the first. Bette and the show deserved such a tribute.

That was different and I loved it! It was a special night! A onetime-only occasion and I was just lucky to see any part of it and to have any seat at all. This proved that the theater is still where it’s “at”. Even so, I believe audiences should slim down and be slow to give unreasoned enthusiasm from the moment the curtain rises. And I guess tall men should still slump down in their tiny seats, though, really, they have little choice. Here’s for more room for bigger and better theater seats for everyone! E-mail Liz Smith at MES3838@ aol.com.

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