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Thursday, June 16, 2016

EP mayor: Marketplace construction to begin soon

By Joe Boyle Construction plans for the new Evergreen Marketplace, which is replacing the demolished Plaza shopping center, will begin sometime this summer, according to Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton.

“All of the buildings are mostly down except for Carson’s,” Sexton said on Friday. “In a month or so, plans are scheduled to begin for construction of the MarSexton ketplace. Everything is going well. It’s ahead of schedule. All of us are very excited.”

Sexton delivered the first blow with a sledgehammer to the old Montgomery Ward’s building during the demolition proceedings of The Plaza last fall. The beginning of the demolition drew a large crowd to witness the event.

The Evergreen Plaza opened in 1952 as an open-air shopping center developed

by Arthur Rubloff. The shopping center grew in popularity and became one of the first enclosed malls in the country in 1966. The mall at its peak in the 1970s had Carson Pirie Scott, Montgomery Ward,

Photos by Joe Boyle

Above: Slabs of concrete are what remains of what was once The Plaza at 95th Street and Western Avenue in Evergreen Park. The lone structure from The Plaza’s history is the Carson’s building that can be seen in the background. Right: The Plaza sign, a bit battered and weathered, still towers over the parking lot at 95th Street and Western Avenue.

Editorial: The Marketplace project symbolizes a new era for Evergreen Park. Page 6

Woolworths, Lytton’s and Walgreens.

While The Plaza was still profitable in the 1980s, the opening of Chicago Ridge Mall in 1981 — and to a degree

the expansion of Orland Square in Orland Park — led to the Plaza’s demise. After Montgomery Ward closed in 2001, the Plaza suffered through numerous more

vacancies, escalated by the recession in 2008. By 2013, The Plaza was virtually closed with the exception of Carson’s and a couple of other businesses.

Sexton said he had fond memories See MARKETPLACE, Page 7

MASS SHOOTING IN ORLANDO

Repairs over Cal-Sag bridge on Harlem set to begin on Monday

Shooter’s wife had lived in Oak Lawn

By Dermot Connolly

By Joe Boyle The 30-year-old wife of the man who killed 49 people and wounded 53 others in the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., lived in Oak Lawn several years ago, according to reports, and she is now being considered for INSIDE: possible criminal More charges in conthoughts nection with the on the mass Orlando massacre. shooting in Noor Mateen — Orlando then Noor Zahi on pages Salman — lived 3 and 6. in an Oak Lawn apartment prior to her marriage to Orlando shooter Omar Mateen, reports said. Before that, she had lived in a Berwyn apartment, according to the reports. Noor and Omar Mateen were married for about 3 1/2 years, according to reports.

Officials are trying to determine whether Noor Mateen knew about her husband’s plans to wage an assault on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Reports say she drove her husband to the gay nightclub at least once before the mass shooting and was with him when he bought ammo and a holster.

At press time, a Fox News report said that federal prosecutors have convened a grand jury to investigate whether to charge Noor Mateen as an accessory. Her husband was killed during a shootout with police at the nightclub in the early-morning hours Sunday.

Officials from the Chicago area and throughout the state are unanimous in their disbelief and shock over the mass shooting in Orlando.

“The horrific massacre in Orlando is another unfortunate example of how hate and intolerance

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Chicago Ridge Trustee Sally Durkin (from left), Donna Betsanes and Debbie Badon led the group of walkers coming from Chicago Ridge to Palos Heights in support of the Special Olympics Torch Run.

Chicago Ridge carries and runs with torch for Special Olympics

By Dermot Connolly The Chicago Ridge and Palos Heights police departments sponsored legs of the annual Special Olympics Torch Run across Illinois on June 8, and crowds came out to support them in both communities, despite the early hour.

For the past three years, the Chicago Ridge Police Department dedicated its torch run to the memory of Illinois State Trooper James Sauter, who grew up in Chicago Ridge. He was killed on duty March 28, 2013 when a truck driver fell asleep and collided with Sauter’s vehicle on Interstate 294 near Northbrook.

The event, organized with the help of Trustees Bruce Quintos and Sally Durkin, began at 7 a.m. with an opening ceremony in front of the police department at 10425 S. Ridgeland Ave. to honor Sauter. Deb Pyznarski, wife of Chicago Ridge Police Chief Robert Pyznarski, also was involved in the planning.

After members of Boy Scout Troop 668 participated in the ceremonial lowering and replacing of the U.S. flag in front of the building, they folded the flag, took it down and presented it to Sauter’s parents, Donald and Eileen. Village officials also gave them a plaque and a framed proclamation.

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Rebecca Von Bruchhaeuser then led the crowd in singing ”The Star-Spangled Banner,” while Hannah Bartlett interpreted the national anthem in American Sign Language.

“It is really gratifying to see so many people here so early for such a great organization,” said Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar.

Quintos, a retired police officer himself, has been involved in the Torch Run since 1993.

He said a lot of money has been raised for Special Olympics over the years in Chicago Ridge. “I think we’ve already raised about $3,000 in donations for this event this year,” he said on Tuesday.

The assembled crowd lined Ridgeland Avenue and cheered as the runners took off with the torch and a state and county police escort, followed by a group of walkers that included Durkin and other village officials. They made their way south to 111th Street and then west to Harlem Avenue, where they ran south, over the Cal-Sag Bridge to the Tiffany Square shopping plaza at Route 83 in Palos Heights.

There they met up with Palos Heights Police Chief Larry Yott, and the runners who would carry the torch the 12 miles to Mokena, in Will

The bridge over the Cal-Sag Channel on Harlem Avenue, connecting Palos Heights and Worth, is about to become a construction zone for the summer.

The Illinois Department of Transportation project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 20, according to signage on Harlem. The construction originally was scheduled to begin on June 1, according to an IDOT press release, which said the work should be completed during the summer, weather permitting. It will include bridge repairs “necessary for safety,” as well as painting, according to an IDOT press release.

Daily lane closures are going be imposed for the duration, and traffic will be reduced to one lane, with flaggers directing traffic. However, according to IDOT, the closure times will not occur during the peak traffic volume hours between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays.

Motorists who use the section of Harlem Avenue between 115th

and 119th streets are being advised to expect delays and look for alternate routes to get where they’re going quicker. Drivers are also urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the lookout for workers and equipment.

Updates on this and other IDOT projects in the southwest suburban region, District 1, may be obtained online at gettingaroundillinois.com under the road construction tab. Information about traffic caused by construction are also available at travelmidwest.com.

Because Harlem Avenue is considered a state road, neither Worth or Palos Heights governments are directly involved in the IDOT project. Palos Heights police officials said that, similar to when work was done on Ridgeland Avenue, they do not anticipate that any need for special police assistance to assist with traffic control during the construction period.

“But if we’re needed, we will be there,” said Police Chief Larry Yott.

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Retail thefts

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Oak Lawn resident Ed McElroy (center) is joined by guests George Silacz (left), of Security Camera Company, and John Murray, acting director of Maintenance and Operations for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, for his TV show, which will air at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 21 and June 28, on Comcast Channel 19.

Rush wants to strengthen Clean Air Act Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st) submitted a motion to recommit to a bill that he said in its current state would permanently weaken portions of the Clean Air Act, as well as future air pollution health standards.

Rush’s motion to recommit would strike provisions in HR 4775 if the EPA administrator, in consultation with Clean Air Act Scientific Advisory Committee, found they would increase health problems. Other health issues include asthma attacks, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attacks.

The congressman said that

without strengthening portions of the bill could result in harm to the vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, outdoor workers and low income communities.

“In communities such as the one I represent in Chicago, this bill would exacerbate a problem that already impacts thousands of American households,” said Rush, whose district also covers Evergreen Park. “In its latest report entitled State of the Air 2016 the American Lung Association gives Cook County, which includes my district on the South Side of Chicago, an ‘F’ for its ozone grade.”

• Krystyna Radon, 51, of the 7700 block of South Natoma Avenue, Burbank, was charged with retail theft at 3:35 p.m. last Thursday at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she was detailed after leaving the store with clothing worth $356. She is due in court on July 7.

• Obdulia Almaraz-Urquizo, 36, of the 8400 block of West 95th Street, Hickory Hills, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall at 3:40 p.m. Friday. Police said she took clothing worth $400 from the store. She is due in court on July 7.

DUI charge Javier Juarez, 38, of the 6000 block of South Mason Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a motorcycle crash at 8:25 p.m. last Thursday in the 10600 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he appeared intoxicated and refused to take field sobriety tests or submit a breath sample. He was also cited for operating a motorcycle without the proper license. He is due in court on July 28.

Battery off nse Richard Haggart, 22, of the 6100 block of Marshall Avenue, was charged with domestic battery following a disturbance at his home at 9:45 p.m. Friday. Police said he grabbed a woman, punched her in the back and spat on her. He was held pending a bond hearing.

Outstanding warrants Denise Mahoney, 46, and Nicholas Giuffre, 42, both of the 5100 block of West 88th Street, Oak Lawn, were arrested on outstanding warrants at 7 p.m.

May 2 at Threads Men’s Wear, 9826 S. Ridgeland Ave. Police said they were investigating a report of deceptive practices. Police determined that they were both wanted on DuPage County warrants. They were held pending bond.

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• Randy Turner, 47, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at 8:07 p.m. June 3 at Dollar Tree, 3407 W. 95th St. Police said he took 103 miscellaneous items valued at $103, and fled through the rear door. He was found hiding in bushes a block away. The charge was upgraded to a felony because of an extensive arrest record, police said.

• Anthony Jones, 49, of Louisville, Ky., 49, was charged with felony retail theft at 8:21 p.m. June 5 at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave. Police said he took a $20 pair of sunglasses and left after

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Battery off nse James West, 30, of Evergreen Park, was charged with battery following an altercation with another man at 10:26 p.m. June 3 in the 9000 block of South Albany Avenue. Police said he punched the victim in the face.

Cannabis possession Chicago residents Bernard Louis Jr. and Dujuan Schaeffer, both 23, were charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 10:36 p.m. June 4 at 95th Street and Western Avenue. Police said they detected the smell of burnt cannabis, and marijuana and a grinder were found in the glovebox. A bottle of open alcohol was found on the passenger-side floor. Louis, the driver, was cited for transportation of open alcohol, and failure to signal when required.

Hickory Hills License charges • Heather B. Stanley, 19, of the 12800 block of Cedar Lane. Palos Heights, was charged with driving on a revoked license following a traffic stop at 6:51 p.m. June 7 in the 7600 block of West 95th Street.

Police said she was also cited for having expired registration. She is due in court on July 17.

• Andre T. Wright, 41, of the 8500 block of West 95th Street, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 2:26 a.m.

June 8 in the 8400 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also with improper lighting because only one headlight was working.

He is due in court on July 18.

• Eric L. Reed, 41, of the 1200 block of West 98th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 5:49 p.m. Saturday in the 9100 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for expired registration. He is due in court on June 27.

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• Joshua Thomas, 24, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 10:53 a.m. June 4 at Mariano’s, 2559 W, 95th St. Police said he took three bottles of liquor and a carryout tray of deli food worth a total of $94.50.

• Nina Leato, 22, and Dina Marie Narolewski, 33, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 12:28 a.m. June 3. Police said Leato took jewelry and headbands worth $44.82, while Narolewski took merchandise worth $18.

• Tayler Bailey, 23, of Dolton, and Lajeria Bailey, 22, of Chicago, were charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 3:14 p.m. June 3. Police said they took wine, liquor and other items valued at $159.26. Bailey was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia because police said she was carrying a metal grinder.

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Majed R. Kader, 23, of the 4700 block of North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop in the 8700 block of West 87th Street at 1:51 a.m. June 10. Police said he was driving 67 mph in a 35 mph zone. They said he told them he was speeding to get home to eat, because he had to fast all day for Ramadan. He is due in court on due in court on July 18.

Oak Lawn Burglary charges • Steven J. Padilla, 19, of the 11900 block of Southwest Highway, Palos Park, was charged with two counts of burglary after police were called to the 5400 block of West Oakdale Drive at 6:20 a.m.

May 30. Police said a resident reported seeing Padilla burglarizing a car on Oakdale. When they found him in the 10300 block of South Central Avenue, with a bag slung over his shoulder, police said he admitted going into five or six cars in the area. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance because he was carrying an Alprazolam pill, and a glass pipe and metal grinder, according to reports. A GPS system, several pairs of sunglasses and alcohol were found in his bag, police said. Padilla was held for a bond hearing.

• Daniel H. Williamson, 30, of the 12900 block of South McVicker Avenue, Palos Heights, was charged with several driving offenses after allegedly fleeing the scene of a two-car accident at 10:27 a.m. June 4 in the 5500 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was stopped in an alley in the 4800 block of 96th Place. He was cited for improper lane usage, driving in the wrong lane, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to give aid and information.

He was also cited for failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. Williamson is due in court on July 14.

Disorderly conduct John J. KIlcran, 20, of the 4300 block of West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with disorderly conduct after police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4000 block of West 99th Place at 1:25 a.m.

June 7. Police said they found Kilcran, visibly intoxicated and leaning up against a garage with the service door open. He refused to answer questions and was also cited for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor after a blood test registered a blood-alcohol content of .163. He is due in court on July 15.

Drug possession Three women face drug-related charges after police conducting a well-being check found them in a car parked behind a gas station in the 9300 block of South Cicero Avenue at 7:55 a.m. May 30. Catherine A. Dolehide, 25, of the 4200 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Berwyn, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after police said a small bag of heroin and a glass pipe were found in her clothing. Chicago residents Erica A. Rosales, 29, of the 6600 block of South Washtenaw Avenue, and Monica Godinez, 36, of the 4300 block of South Wood Street, were both cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said Rosales was carrying two used needles and a metal spoon with drug residue, and Godinez had a pipe used to smoke drugs. Dolehide was held for a bond hearing.

The other women are due in court on June 15.

Two men were charged with felony possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 8:46 p.m. June 6 in the 9500 block of South Mayfield Avenue.

Jamie S. Cozzi, 53, of the 800 block of Maryknoll Drive, Lock-

port, the driver, was charged after police said he was found in possession of 32 Percocet tablets without a prescription. Daniel J. Berg, 39, of the 11100 block of South Depot Avenue, Worth, was charged after he was found with a bag of heroin, according to reports. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia for a glass pipe he was carrying.

They were both held for bond hearings.

DUI charges • Juan U. Gomez, 51, of the 17200 block of South Chicago Avenue, Lansing, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:16 a.m. June 6, in the 10200 block of South Cicero Avenue.

Police said he registered .172 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also issued two citations for illegal lane usage. He is due in court on July 15.

• Marlon L. Meadows, 32, of the 8500 block of West 103rd Terrace, Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:45 a.m. May 30 in the 4400 block of West 95th Street. Police said he registered .106 bloodalcohol count on a breath test.

He was also cited for aggravated speeding and failure to notify the secretary of state of a change of address. Meadows is due in court on July 13.

Palos Hills DUI charge Lina Molaro, 37, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2 a.m. June 7 in the 8500 block of West 103rd Street.

Police said she was also cited for speeding, improper lane usage, and driving without insurance.

She failed field sobriety tests. She is due in court on Aug. 2.

Theft charge Several landscaping solar lights were reported stolen from outside a home in the 11100 block of Possum Drive at 11 a.m. June 9.

Drug charges Kaitlyn Ryan, 18, of Palos Hills, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle at 10:30 p.m.

Saturday in the 11200 block of South 85th Avenue. Police said six foil-wrapped packets of heroin were found in Ryan’s car. She and her passenger, Takishi Knox, 23, were also both cited for possession of drug paraphernalia due to numerous syringes found in the car. Ryan was held for a bond hearing. Knox is due in court on June 24.

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

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Moraine Valley alumna earns Ambassador of Year award Moraine Valley Community College alumna and former adjunct instructor Amy Kratchovil won the Illinois Health Information Management Society’s Ambassador to Education award.

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Kratchovil was nominated based on her work as a clinical instructor at Moraine Valley. Schnepp said, “She has been an amazing supporter of our program.”

Kratchovil earned her associate degree in Health Information Technology from Moraine Valley before getting her bachelor’s from Lewis University. She taught at Moraine Valley up until recently as an adjunct for the Health Information Technology and Coding Certificate Program. Kratchovil is the assistant director in the Health Information Management Department at the University of Chicago Medicine, where she oversees the coding and clinical documentation improvement teams.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

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We seem to be resigned Summer fun at Evergreen Park Library to the acts of violence

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took a week off writing this column last week. But as I began to write this entry, it occurred to me how much can happen in two weeks.

In the world of sports, Muhammad Ali, 74, died. I can’t add much more about Ali that has already been written. This is a case where it is not hyperbole when he is described as “The Greatest.” His achievement in the boxing ring speaks for itself. But what made Ali truly special is that he spoke his mind and did not worry if that offended some people.

In that regard, he will always be world famous and controversial. But I also applaud him for doing charitable work for others with Joe little fanfare. He will always Boyle have my respect for that.

Gordie Howe may not have accomplished some of the feats on the world stage that Ali did. But Howe, 88, was a tremendous hockey player who starred for decades for the Detroit Red Wings. He also played in the World Hockey Association at the age of 51 with his two sons. He was a gifted competitor who played hard and was known for throwing his elbows at opponents.

But after his death, I continually heard from his close friends about what a good person he was. In the long run, that’s more important than his lengthy hockey career.

While we said goodbye to two sports legends, we again have to come to terms with another mass shooting in the United States.

A man apparently filled with hate, Omar Mateen, 29, formerly of New York who had been living in Florida, entered the Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., and shot and killed 50 people and injured 53,. This was the worst mass shooting in U.S history.

Part of the drill is that we begin to learn more about the gunman, who was shot and killed by police three hours after his shooting spree. He pledged his allegiance to ISIS although there seems to be no link to the terrorist group. If there is a pattern with these recent assassins is that they are mentally disturbed and are loners. Even his allegiance to ISIS seems to reflect his need for acceptance.

This has been a difficult week for Orlando.

Pop singer Christina Grimmie was fatally shot Friday after giving a performance in Orlando. Grimmie, 22, was holding a greeting session with fans after the concert. She was talking to them and signing autographs. A gunman by the name of James Loibl, 27, of St. Petersburg, Fla., shot and killed Grimmie after the concert.

Grimmie’s brother, Marcus, tackled the gunman, who during the struggle shot himself and later died. Police said the suspect was carrying two handguns, additional ammunition and a large hunting knife. Witnesses and the police said that actions of Grimmie’s brother mostly likely saved other lives. Grimmie was known to a lot of fans as a contestant on the TV show “The Voice.”

The shooting death of Grimmie was a sad coincidence in a weekend of bloodshed in Orlando. In another incident in Santa Monica, Calif., a suspect was arrested before a gay pride parade in the area. The man had several weapons which indicated that he had plans to shoot people at the parade.

More can be done to prevent the mentally disturbed from having guns. Since this is an election year, everyone has an opinion on what needs to be done. Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate for president, calls for stricter gun control laws. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump thinks we need to get tougher and says the current administration is weak.

And that is why nothing is going to get done. We are too polarized at this time to do anything about it. Not enough of us really want to listen to another opinion. We have seen violence in other nations. Paris had 130 killed last November in a terrorist attack.

More acts of terrorism occurred in Belgium.

But these kind of attacks occur too often in this nation. Many of us have become numb to the violence and can hardly keep up with these brutal acts. Something needs to be done to curb the violence, but nothing will be done right now. If nothing changed after innocent kids were slaughtered in their classrooms at Sandy Hook, then nothing is going to happen now.

I can only hope that in the next two weeks, some good news will occur.

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

Southwest Suburban Widows/Widowers Club to hold next meeting July 8 The Southwest Suburban Widows and Widowers Social Club will hold its next meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 8 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park.

Beverages and snacks will be served at the monthly meeting.

Entertainment will be provided for most months. The Club offers support for all faiths and ages.

The club sponsors dances, trips, theater outings, monthly games, discussion and interaction meetings Newcomers get acquainted meetings are also held. More information can be obtained by calling Danell Chmura, (630) 728-9368.

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Above: Chicago Cubs mascot Clark plays a round of checkers with youngsters Saturday afternoon at the Evergreen Park Library to celebrate the opening ceremony of the Summer Reading Program. Below: Evergreen Park residents Beth Morales and her son, Buddy Marquist, 8, play the game Candy Land at the library. Along with being served ice cream, kids were allowed to play a variety of games and were encouraged to read books during the summer.

Oak Lawn Fire Department gets grant to update safety equipment

By Dermot Connolly The Oak Lawn Fire Department has received a federal grant worth more than $144,000 that will allow the department to update safety equipment for firefighters.

During the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on Tuesday, Trustee Bud Stalker (5th) presented Fire Chief George Sheets with an oversize check representing the $144,182. Both men expressed their thanks to Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) for making it possible for Oak Lawn to receive the Homeland Security “Assistance to Firefighters grant, which the department applied through FEMA. “This grant will allow the department to buy modern up-to-date breathing apparatuses that will enable firefighters to go into smoke-filled areas for up to 20 minutes safely,” said Stalker, who serves as the liaison between the Village Board and the Fire Department.

Sheets noted that on Tuesday his department had already begun talking to possible suppliers of the state-of-the-art equipment.

“We’re not going to allow this money to sit for very long. We’re going to jump ahead and get the necessary equipment,” he said.

“I also would like to thank Cong. Lipinski for his help with this,” said Mayor Sandra Bury.

“Those grants are very competitive, and it is great to see some money coming back to Oak Lawn.”

When the board returned to the regular

business of the meeting, the trustees moved quickly through the agenda, unanimously approving a long list of uncontroversial zoning variations, mainly for private properties.

Village Manager Larry Deetjen then informed the board that work is starting this week on the Reich Water Pumping Station at Southwest Highway and Kilbourn Avenue, and it will necessitate a four-month closure of the northbound curb lane of Southwest Highway roughly between Kostner (at the former Jack’s Towing site) and Kilbourn Avenue.

“This is the first part of our ambitious water master plan,” said Deetjen, referring to the regional water system improvements agreed upon in 2013 that will involve installing new underground pipes for drinking water leading from Oak Lawn through Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park and Orland Park before eventually connecting with Mokena and New Lenox.

The long-term project is being split into several phases, and Deetjen said this first phase will necessitate extensive work on Southwest Highway on Southwest Highway over the next year.

The route through Oak Lawn runs along Southwest Highway, beside St. Gerald School and Oak Lawn Community High School, but Deetjen said it has been agreed that the connection work that needs to be done near those schools will be done during the summer next year.

In an on-again, off-again issue of approving a liquor license for Sonny’s Slots and Café at 8841 W. 87th St., it seems the third time was the charm. The Hickory Hills Council approved a Class E Liquor License for the facility at the council meeting last Thursday.

The action increased the number of Class E Liquor licenses in the city from nine to 10.

Previously, the license had been granted to the café owner several months ago, but it was removed when he announced the business would not be opening. When he returned a second time with the request, it was denied because there was additional work required on other properties in the Plaza. The approval at the June 9 meeting came after Mayor Mike Howley announced the required work at the Plaza was near completion and everything was up to code.

Also approved was an ordinance approving a Class 6b tax incentive for property located at 7731 W. 98th St. Village attorney Vince Cainkar explained that the tax incentive reduces taxes on industrial buildings, particularly on those which have been vacant for an extended period of time.

The prospective buyer of the property is Mariesa Errico, a Hickory Hills resident. She and her family have a contract on the property, contingent on the approval of the Class 6b incentive.

“We are planning on converting it into a wholesale bakery. Our products are sold to hotels and restaurants in the Chicago area; we are not a retail bakery,” she said.

Currently, they anticipate 35 to 50 employees, with expansion plans that could bring that total to 100 employees in the future. The family presently owns a bakery on the North Side of Chicago.

An Intergovernmental agreement was approved calling for Hickory Hills to join with Hometown and the villages of Summit and Bedford Park in police dispatching efforts.

The dispatch center will operate out of Hickory Hills.

A second ordinance introduced by Cainkar was an intergovernmental agreement to establish a Joint 911 Authority with the villages of Summit and Bedford Park.

Cainkar stated that the plan has to be in place by July 1 in compliance with state law.

“It is good to be keeping this local. And the contract can be terminated after one year with a 60-day notice, if the city thinks it is not working,” Cainkar said.

In a third intergovernmental agreement, approval was given for the city to join in the establishment of a Southwest Major Crimes Task.

“Formation of this group will reduce the number of call-outs for our department,” said Hickory Hills Police Lt. Tim Stevens. “We will continue to be a part of the South Suburban Major Crime Task Force for the time being, to see how this works, but this new group could be a benefit to us. As members of the South Suburban Major Crime Task Force, we are often called out to assist in communities as far as University Park, Richton Park and Harvey.

With a Southwest task force, the call-outs could be fewer.”

Cooling off

Photo by Joe Boyle

A dog owner pours water over the head of his large pet during the annual Pet Parade Saturday morning along the route near 95th and Cook Avenue in Oak Lawn. Temperatures reached just over 90 degrees during the annual event that is sponsored by the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce. More photos on Page 4.

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Pet Parade on sizzling Saturday springs Oak Lawn into summer The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce held its 10th annual Spring Into Summer Festival Saturday, beginning with the annual Pet Parade that traveled through local residential streets.

The Pet Parade began at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, 5345 W. 99th St., and concluded at 95th Street and Cook Avenue.

The parade featured many participants, including dogs and horses,

despite temperatures that were in the 90s.

The Pet Parade crossed 95th Street and headed into the Village Green for the Spring Into Summer Festival. Various vendors were on hand, including the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce. A car show was part of the proceedings. A special area was dedicated to the non-profit pet organization.

Memory Lane Stables presented a petting zoo for kids and adults. Children also had the opportunity to receive a pony ride.

Plenty of refreshments were available to combat the day’s heat.

Members of the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce passed out water bottles to thirsty parade participants as they entered the Village Green.

Far left: Members of the Memory Lane Stables ride horses in the annual Pet Parade Saturday morning in Oak Lawn. Above: Members of PAWS of the Animal Welfare League participated in the annual Pet Parade in Oak Lawn on Saturday morning.

Left: A youngster feeds a goat at the petting zoo at the 10th Annual Spring Into Summer Festival Saturday at the Oak Lawn Village Green, 94th and Cook Avenue.

Photos by Joe Boyle

The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce’s Pet Parade featured mostly dogs but this family decided to bring their toy giraffe as they strolled along 95th and Cook Avenue on Saturday morning.

Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury (left) and Village Clerk Jane Quinlan pause to wave during the Pet Parade that kicked off the 10th Annual Spring Into Summer Festival, which followed at the Village Green in Oak Lawn.

This youngster gets a pony ride to the petting zoo at the conclusion of the Pet Parade. The 10th Annual Spring Into Summer Festival, sponsored by the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce, was held along the Village Green.

SXU professor chosen to participate in ‘Slave Narratives’ Graham Peck, a professor of history for the Department of History and Political Science at St. Xavier University, is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of America to participate in U.S history seminar on “Slave Narratives.”

The multidisciplinary seminar for faculty members is history, English and related fields that will use the slave narratives – as well as some other assigned secondary reading – to comprehend the lived experience of slaves themselves in the transition from bondage to freedom. From a pool of 66 highly competitive nominations, 27 faculty members were selected to participate in the seminar, which will be held at Yale University June 19 to June 24.

In announcing the selection of participants, CIC President Richard Ekman said, “Strengthening the teaching of American history at colleges and universities is of critical importance. This seminar will provide a great opportunity for participating faculty members to gain a better understanding of the experience of emancipation that the 19th century events that were so important in shaping our world today. We believe that Graham Peck will play a strong role in the seminar.”

“We are so thrilled to see Graham Peck chosen for this opportunity,” said Kathleen Alaimo, interim provost. “At St. Xavier we love being able to showcase the expertise of our professors both in and outside of the classroom, which of course contributes to the relevance of our programs. Graham will represent the university well at the seminar.”

David W. Blight, class of 1954 professor of American History at Yale University, will lead the seminar. Blight is the author of American Oracle: The Civil War in the Civil Rights Era (2011); A Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom, Including Their Narratives of Emancipation (2007); and Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory (2001), for which he won the 2001 Frederick Douglass Prize and the 2002 Bancroft and Lincoln Prizes, among other books.

Seminar participants will examine both antebellum and postbellum narratives. Before the Civil War about 65 narratives were published in English. The most famous pre-war narrative is that of Frederick Douglass, and the most famous post-war narrative is that of Booker T. Washington.

The seminar is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. For more information, visit the CIC website at www.cic.edu/AmericanHistory.

Moraine Valley to host Parent and Family Orientation Parents and family members of new students planning to attend Moraine Valley Community College in the fall 2016 semester are invited to attend a Parent and

Family Orientation at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, June 16).

The orientation will be in Moraine Room 2, in the Moraine Business and Conference Center

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Attendees will receive information, including how to support a student before and after student orientation, Moraine Valley’s policies and procedures, the fall 2016 registration deadlines, and the college’s financial aid process.

Representatives from New Student Orientation, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Multicultural Student Affairs, Counseling, and other key college departments will explain their services and how they assist students. The orientation also will be provided in Spanish.

Space is limited and registration is required. Register online at morainevalley.edu/admissions/rsvp. htm or call Richard Caldwell at (708) 974-5277. Spanish-speaking families can reserve their space by contacting Faviola Martinez at (708) 608-4349.

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News and events from our archives Cook Country Health Dept. inspects water for Chicago Ridge • 50 years ago From the June 16, 1966 issue The story: Representatives of the Cook County Health Department and the Illinois Commerce Commission will inspect the Stanton Hall water company well-system, which serves two subdivisions in Chicago Ridge. The village has filed a lawsuit to obtain control of the system, according to Chicago Ridge Mayor Joseph Coglianese.

Chicago Ridge Public Works Supt. Joseph Tarqueno told the village board Monday night that homes in the Highland Subdivision near 107th Street and Ridgeland had little or no water pressure for the last two weekends.

Tarqueno said that the well serving the two sections was apparently unable to keep up with the increased demand for water in the warm weather.

Construction OK’d for MVCC Fine and Performing Arts Center • 25 years ago From the June 13, 1991 issue The story: The Moraine Valley Community College’s proposed Fine and Performing Arts Center will include eight humanities classrooms, a lecture hall to be used for art history classes, a Macintosh computer lab and a 500-seat theater, members of the school’s Building and Planning Committee said at their June 10 meeting.

Under the current plans, the center, with a construction budget of $15.9 million, will house about 76,000 square feet, Trustee Mary Zawaski said. Construction on this new building is scheduled to begin in March 1992 and is expected to take about 18 months.

The quote: “Everyone is now satisfied,” said Zawaski. “The plan now represents everyone’s concerns. And everything is going along fine. We are going to meet our budget.”

Little Company Memory Garden mourns deceased infants • 10 years ago From the June 15, 2006 issue The story: The dedication of the Cherished Angels Memory Garden took place at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park to honor infants who have died. A butterfly release was held and moments of reflection followed.

The area is a quiet, reflective place for grieving parents and families to remember a lost infant in addition to many other services the maternity ward offers. The garden is at 93rd and California Avenue.

The quote: “People have told me the garden is another piece to help them take the next step,” said Mary Grimm, manager of Maternity Child Services at Little Company of Mary.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

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Richards students go to ‘Brain Camp’

By Kelly White Some Eisenhower and Richards High School students have been exercising their brains this summer.

Focusing on the content areas of Math, English, Social Studies and Science, 184 students — 105 from Eisenhower and 79 from Richards — enrolled in the camp that ran at Eisenhower, 12700 S. Sacramento Ave., in Blue Island, and Richards, 10601 S. Central Ave. in Oak Lawn, from June 6 through June 10 with classes running all day long Monday through Friday.

The camp was organized and run by Andrew Deines, assistant principal for Curriculum and Instruction at Eisenhower. The sessions were designed by District 218 officials to run as a “Brain Camp” to prep students in the sophomore through senior level for advanced placement (AP) courses scheduled to begin in the fall. Students were able to study AP Math, English, Physics and Statistics.

“Students attend because they want to succeed in their courses and they recognize the value of what the camp offers,” Deines said.

“It builds in a peer support system along with building skills sets for the course. We try to keep it light. Students enjoy the relationships they build with each other and their teachers.”

The camp was free and open to all current and new AP students at both high schools.

Staff and teachers varied from all three District 218 schools, depending on summer schedules.

However, Richards teachers — Joyce Cruse, Kelly McKimson and John Wydra — were at the camp consistently every day, along with Dana Krilich from Eisenhower.

Running for the past six years only as an Eisenhower camp under the name “AP Boot Camp”, district officials decided to change the name to “Brain Camp” and Richards joined in on the action this summer. Shepard High School intends to participate next summer.

“For seven straight years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of students enrolled in and passing AP exams,” said District 218 Public Information Specialist Bob McParland.

Submitted photo

Richards High School Science Teacher Tarek Cattan leads a seminar on Google Drive at the AP Brain Camp for District 218 students. Taking part were (from left) sophomores Elijah Woodward, Richards; Allan Gutierrez, Eisenhower; and Nick Chapan, Eisenhower.

“It’s the most rigorous high school academic experience, so our staff has actively encouraged students to open their minds to the possibility that they can succeed in AP. That’s been a large task. Some of it has come by tough love. We’ve eliminated many honors level classes, so if students want the extra weight they need to take AP. Many teachers will tell you that once students get in an AP class, they realize that they’re capable of succeeding. Just a mental hurdle to overcome.”

Some students have enjoyed the camp so much, they have returned for a second year,

according to Deines.

“We do have some Eisenhower students who attended last year’s camp who returned again this summer,” Deines said. “They are returning because we were mindful to change the offerings and experiences so they didn’t feel as though this year was a carbon copy of last year.”

Students were also lectured on skills in various topics, such as stress management, test taking skills, note-taking practices, healthy living, adult communication and effective studying habits.

What made the camp unique was that students were able to pick their own courses, according to district officials.

The camp also helped students to prepare for college by hearing presentations from college representatives from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Western Michigan, Illinois State, St. Xavier, Northwestern, University of Chicago, Western Illinois, DePaul and St. Ambrose. The representatives spoke to high school students on how to maximize the chance of acceptance to their schools.

Also speaking as special guests was an alumni panel, where former college students returned to talk about the mistakes they made both in high school in college and their best advice on preparing for college.

The camp has resulted in a positive educational turnout, Deines said.

“The purpose of the camp is to establish a sense of community between and among students and with their AP teachers to work on skill building -- bridging the skill gap that may exist for students as 218 encourages more students( with) college exposure and to build a foundation for any summer enrichment work for students,” Deines said.

With the help of the camp, AP enrollment more than doubled in the past five years, according to McParland.

“In the most recent Board of Education report, the number of student passing AP exams doubled between 2010 and 2015 from 294 to 711,” McParland said.

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WHATIZIT?

Photo by Joe Boyle

No one was able to answer last week’s Whatizit quiz correctly. The photo featured the workout equipment that can be found along the walking path at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park.

Residents use the path for walking, jogging and rollerblading.

There also are baseball and softball fields nearby.

This week’s Whatizit photo (above) is a location that should be familiar to some of our readers. The clue: Once in a century.

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

SUDOKU

State Sen. Cunningham votes to fully fund education State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) voted to allow elementary and secondary schools to open on time and ensure that promises made by the state are kept to college students.

Senate Bill 2048 would appropriate the full amount for MAP grants to protect students while a full budget is negotiated, said Cunningham.

“Students in my district and throughout Illinois were promised student assistance by

this administration,” Cunningham said. “We need to prioritize keeping our promises in this state while we continue to have the tough discussions about the issues our state faces.”

St. Xavier University in Orland Park was eligible to receive nearly $7 million in MAP grant money last fiscal year. Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills was eligible to receive $2.4 million dollars in MAP grants last fiscal year, according to Cunningham.

Cunningham also voted for HB 2990 that he said would fully fund all school districts throughout the state without anyone losing money.

“We were able to properly fund our K-12 education system with no proration and not letting anyone lose money,” Cunningham said.

“The governor should seriously consider signing this legislation to keep schools throughout the state open.”

Answers on Page 10

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

EVERGREEN PARK ‘The Sandlot’ is the next Movie in the Park

The next Movie in the Park will be a free screening of “The Sandlot” at 9 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Circle Park, 3450 W. 97th St. The Village of Evergreen Park and the Evergreen Park Stallions sponsor the movies.

Farmer’s market continues The annual Evergreen Park Farmer’s Market continues through October at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. The farmer’s market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays.

HICKORY HILLS

Kasey Meadow Park splash pad, playgrounds open

The Hickory Hills Park District officially opened the newly renovated Kasey Meadow Park, which includes a new splash pad and two new playgrounds. The splash is open from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. daily. Residents can visit the website for further updates at www. hhparkdistrict.org.

OAK LAWN Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘A Fish Called Wanda’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1988 movie “A Fish Called Wanda” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Pilgrim Faith to hold Renewal of Vows at Village Green Registration deadline has been extended to Monday, June 20 for a Renewal of Vows ceremony to be held on the Oak Lawn Village Green, 94th Street and Cook Avenue, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25.

Anyone who would like to renew their marriage vows is welcome to register at www. pilgrimfaith.org or by contacting Pilgrim Faith Church at (708) 422-4200. Pre-registration is required and is limited to the first 125 couples to sign up.

Rev. Peggy McClanahan, senior pastor of Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ in Oak Lawn, will conduct the ceremony. Each couple will receive a certificate and a 4 by 6 photograph. Cake and punch will be served after the ceremony while participants and their guests enjoy a live concert of love songs. The $25 registration fee includes the couple and up to five guests with a small extra charge for additional guests.

This event is part of a year-long celebration of Pilgrim Faith’s 125th anniversary. They were founded in Oak Lawn in 1891. McClanahan said that since Pilgrim Faith has always been involved in Oak Lawn, the church wanted to

do something for the community as part of their anniversary celebration.

“We are hoping couples from all over Oak Lawn and the surrounding area will take part in this Renewal of Vows, not just those who have a connection to Pilgrim Faith,” she said.

Annual Garden Walk The Oak Lawn Garden Club will hold its annual Garden Walk from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26 beginning at the Village Green Gazebo, 94th and Cook Avenue.

Members and guests will tour five local gardens in Oak Lawn. Refreshments will be served at the fifth house. A free raffle will be held for a deluxe gift basket.

An $8 donation is requested. Tickets can be purchased by calling (708) 363-2371 or the Village Green Gazebo the day of the event starting at noon.

Vacation Bible School to be held at Oak Lawn Bible School The annual Vacation Bible School will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 11 through July 15 at Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9335 S. 54th Ave. The program is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. This year’s program is “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.” Children do not need to be members of the church to attend. The program is free.

For more information call (708) 857-9800 or visit www.oaklawnbible.org. To register online, go to https://form.jotform.com/51585101782151.

Beautiful Yard Contest The Oak Lawn Garden Club will hold its 22nd Beautiful Yard Contest this summer.

Gardens will be judged on originality of design, suitability of plants, overall neatness.

Judges will visit gardens on July 7. A first, second- and third-place winner will be announced.

For more information or to enter, call June Curtis, (708) 712-0578, or junevcurtis@yahoo. com. Residents can also contact Janet Ragen at ladybug1129.s@att.net.

Star Spangled Fourth of July The Oak Lawn Park District’s Annual Star Spangled Fourth of July Celebration will be held Monday, July 4 at Centennial Park, 9400 S. Nashville Ave., Oak Lawn The day will begin with a variety of family activities from 11 am to 3 p.m. and include Oak Lawn’s Got Talent, a treasure hunt sponsored by the Oak Lawn Firefighters Local 3405, Adult and Youth Watermelon Eating Contests, obstacle course, kids tattoos, carnivals, games, tricycle car wash, inflatables, bingo, crafts, a magician, balloon animals and concessions.

Children ages 3 and older pay $5 for all daytime activities including access to Centennial Aquatic Center. Adults receive free admission to daytime activities but pay the special $2 holiday rate to access pools.

Free evening entertainment will be held at the football field at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Music begins at 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks display that is co-sponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn.

An agenda of all activities and times is available at www.olparks.com. For more information, call (708) 857-2225.

PALOS HILLS

‘Eternal Light and Rest’ performed at Sacred Heart The “Eternal Light and Rest” Choral Meditations on Eternal Life and the Resurrection” will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10 as part of the summer music series at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills.

James Grzadzinksi, the parish music director, will present the choral program that features Gabriel Faure’s Requiem, Op. 48 alongside other choral compositions by Friedell, Nestor, Giello and Stopford. The program will also include the world premiere of Grzadzinski’s choral anthem Eternal Light and Rest.

The Most Rev. Alberto Rojas, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, will offer the opening prayer as well as a spiritual reflection on themes of eternal life and resurrection. A freewill offering benefits the Sacred Heart Music Department.

Ample free parking is available in the church parking lot. More information can be obtained by calling the Sacred Heart Music Office, (708) 974-3365, ext. 245.

Palos Hills Rec Department seeks vendors for Friendship Fair The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department is currently taking applications for food vendors and arts and crafts vendors for the annual Friendship Festival. This year’s Friendship Festival will be held Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10 in Palos Hills. For more information, call Lisa at (708) 430-4500.

WORTH Fabulous Fab Tones to perform The Fabulous Fab Tones will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the MarrsMeyer American Legion Post 991, 11101 S. Depot, Worth.

3rd of July celebration The Worth Park District is hosting a free 3rd of July celebration complete with live music and other activities at the boat lunch across from the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend the Sunday, July 3 event that will take place throughout the day.

Worth Park District party The Worth Park District is taking reservations for a party at any of the 10 parks or space at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. More information about the packages can be obtained by visiting www.worthparkdistrict. org. The park district offers pavilion space, inflatables, rooms and more. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080.

History of Chicago drawbridges Author Patrick McBriarty will visit the Worth Museum, 11500 S. Beloit Ave, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29. McBriarty will hold a discussion about Chicago drawbridges. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about the history of Chicago’s most famous bridges. A companion trip is offered this August by the Worth Park District. More information can be obtained by calling the museum, (708) 448-7082.

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51 Had a meal 54 Comment from Fido 57 *Former PBS science show with a fruit in its title logo 61 African desert 64 Beat it 65 Body support for the end of 57-Across, in a Swiss folk tale suggested by the ends of the answers to starred clues 66 Online form entry 67 __-fi 68 Ireland, in poetry 69 Sonnet features 70 1930s N.L. home run king Mel 71 __ avis

DOWN 1 Flows back 2 Kids’ party performer 3 Twaddle 4 Think constantly about something 5 Food on the trail 6 Review of books?

7 Unbroken 8 Tenth: Pref.

9 Crane who fled the Headless Horseman 10 Hit very hard 11 Snooze 12 Peoria-to-Cincinnati dir.

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34 Twin Cities suburb 35 Like a run-down motel 37 Go after, as a mosquito 38 Elton John’s title 40 Linked while walking, as friends 44 Circle of friends 45 H2O, to a toddler 49 Burrowing rodent 52 Sculpted figure 53 Put into law 55 “The Marriage of Figaro,” e.g.

56 Knack 58 Rolls of money 59 Agitated state 60 Funny Dame 61 Big __, California 62 Hearth remains 63 “Yo!” Answers on Page 10

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COMMENTARY

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

REPORTER

An Independent Newspaper Amy Richards Publisher

Joe Boyle Editor

Published Weekly Founded March 16, 1960

Ray Hanania

We can’t allow mass shootings to be the new normal

Baby boomers, red meat and an obsession with weight

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othing good can come from hate. Feelings of rage often result in self-destructive behavior. And for people who are mentally unbalanced, those feelings of hatred often result in acts of violence.

We all know about the shooting massacre that occurred at closing time of a gay bar in Orlando, Fla. The gunman had an assault-type rifle and a handgun and began shooting in the nightclub. According to the FBI and police, Omar Mateen, 29, was the gunman. He died after a shootout at about 5 a.m. Sunday.

While the facts of Mateen’s life begin to be pieced together — including the fact that his wife once lived in Oak Lawn — what most resonates is that so many relatives and friends have lost loved ones in these shooting sprees. Fifty people, including Mateen, were killed in that nightclub massacre, and another 53 were reported injured.

This is another record for mass shootings in the U.S. The previous deadliest shooting in the U.S. occurred in 2007 at Virginia Tech when yet another lone gunman, a student, killed 32 people before killing himself.

Mateen grew up in New York and his parents were originally from Afghanistan. His family later moved to Florida. His first ex-wife reported that he was short-tempered and had become violent with her. She said she has not seen him in about seven or eight years. Some witnesses who escaped the carnage at the Pulse nightclub said that they had seen Mateen previously at the bar.

The father of the reported slain gunman said his son had become agitated when he saw two men kissing in Miami. That is some of the information that has been reported since the shooting.

This is the 15th time that President Obama has held a news conference after a mass shooting. Looking despondent and frustrated as he faced the media this week, Obama said that once again we are coming to grips with a mass shooting. He mentioned that this has happened at movie theaters, schools and a holiday party. He mentioned Sandy Hook, in which young children were murdered in classrooms.

We will know more about Mateen in the coming days. Authorities will piece together fragments of his life. Comparisons will be made of the actions of previous assassins. The acts of violence have become too frequent. The names of these killers have become a blur. Obama’s frustration is due to the fact that these acts of violence have become so frequent that some Americans have become numb to these shootings.

“Although it is still early in the investigation, we know enough to say that this was an act of terror and an act of hate,” said Obama during the press conference.

Many questions will be answered while others may remain a mystery. Mateen was wrapped up in hate and he reportedly acted out on those feelings of rage in the worst possible way. The seemingly endless names of victims from recent mass shootings include husbands and wives, high school kids, college students, young children, African-Americans and gays. Hatred has no boundaries. These individuals hate what they don’t understand and feel threatened by.

Mateen reportedly called the police during the rampage in the bar and professed his allegiance to the leader of ISIS. However, the FBI said there is no indication that Mateen had any actual contact with ISIS leaders.

In that regard, this is similar to the incident to San Bernardino, Calif., where a husband and wife killed employees at a holiday party. They praised ISIS, but there is no evidence that there was any link to the terrorists. The couple was shot to death in their car after the incident.

We are outraged, and our leaders speak out. But the fact of the matter is it will be difficult to defend citizens against lone wolves. Future discussions will focus on tighter laws and followup of suspicious people. Mateen was interviewed a couple of times by the FBI and was deemed not a threat.

We have a lot of gun laws. Proponents of guns will remind us of that. However, some states are more lenient than others and consequently people are able to purchase weapons quite easily in certain states. Mateen reportedly had an AR-15 assault rifle. No way should Mateen have been able to purchase that weapon.

New Marketplace project symbolizes a new era for Evergreen Park If Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton is smiling a lot these days, who can blame him?

Sexton is encouraged by the increase of businesses that can be found up and down 95th Street in the village. While many residents and officials have noticed, the irony is not lost on Sexton. It was just a few years ago that a variety of businesses and retailers were avoiding Evergreen Park.

A lot of that can be blamed on the recession that had a stranglehold on a lot of communities dating back to 2008. But Evergreen Park was also hit with unfortunate problems due in part to a changing economy and increased competition.

The Plaza was met with the wrecking ball last fall. The once iconic mall that dates back to 1952 was the model for malls that followed. It became one of the first malls to be enclosed back in 1966. At one time, The Plaza had over 100 businesses.

But times change, and so did the status of The Plaza. With the opening of the Chicago Ridge Mall in 1981 and the expanding presence of the Orland Square in Orland Park, many shoppers drifted away from The Plaza. Although it was still a profitable mall in the 1980s, the once formidable mall began to slip in the 1990s as shoppers moved further south began going to other malls.

The closing of Montgomery Ward in 2001 escalated the problems for The Plaza as other retailers began to close shop. By 2013, The Plaza was nearly a ghost town.

Despite the hardships that ended up leveling The Plaza, Sexton said that through hard work and marketing, retailers once again have rediscovered Evergreen Park. Sexton has said the end of The Plaza was bittersweet for him. He shopped there often and recalls frequently going there with his family.

But Sexton, with the assistance of commissioners and the trustees, has since moved on. They are excited about the Evergreen Marketplace that will replace The Plaza. The outdoor mall will feature 25 to 30 prominent retail shops. Sexton said construction will begin in less than two months.

Sexton said it was due to the hard work of his staff that retailers discovered Evergreen Park. Sexton has said it had nothing to do with him. We believe his staff deserves a lot of credit for the revival. However, we believe that Sexton has been a little too modest about his impact.

The mayor deserves credit because he has to lead. He talks to his staff and encourages ideas. That’s how good ideas develop.

And that’s why developers and retailers have returned to Evergreen Park. We salute everyone’s hard work.

The future looks bright for Evergreen Park. And that’s why Sexton is smiling a lot these days.

M Ali proclaimed that he was America

By Charles C. Haynes “I am America,” Muhammad Ali famously declared. “I am the part you won’t recognize. But get used to me – black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own. Get used to me.”

And get used to him we did. So much so that when Ali was memorialized this past week, millions of people throughout the United States and millions more across the globe joined in honoring the man known simply as “The Greatest.”

At a moment when Americans are deeply divided, it will be tempting to focus on the safe, comfortable Ali as portrayed by the media in his later years: world icon, crippled by illness, lionized by leaders from across the political spectrum, honored

by President George W. Bush with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

What we need this week, however, is to be reminded of the passionate, combative Ali: “black, confident, cocky” fighter for civil rights, proud Muslim, conscientious objector, humanitarian and provocateur extraordinaire.

The former is a domesticated Ali, a celebrity we can whitewash without disturbing our self-satisfaction at “how far we have come” toward achieving racial justice, religious freedom for all, and equality of opportunity for every American.

The latter is the authentic Ali, the disruptive, courageous advocate for social justice who used his fame, wit and influence to speak truth to power. This is the hero we need, the hero we cannot and must not forget.

Today, Ali is almost universally beloved, including by many who once reviled him.

But when he refused on religious grounds to fight the Vietnam War nearly 50 years ago, he quickly became the most hated man in America. He compounded his political heresy by joining the Nation of Islam and shedding his “slave name” to become Muhammad Ali.

Stripped of his world heavyweight title, convicted for draft evasion, he dedicated his life to fighting for religious freedom, decrying racial injustice and speaking out against the war.

In June 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed his conviction, finding Ali’s conscientious objector claim to have been “religiously based and sincerely held.” Although he paid a high cost, Ali’s defiance strengthened and expanded our nation’s commitment to liberty of conscience.

How ironic, then, to hear words of praise for Ali from those who demonize American Muslims, turn a blind eye to racial inequality and police brutality, and ignore the devastation of poverty.

Ali’s life is not a salve for America’s conscience — it is a sharp prick that should inspire us to action. We don’t have to agree with his politics or share his religion to share his commitment to work for justice, religious freedom and equality for all.

After all, an American is not defined by race, religion or creed. An American is defined by adherence to the principles and ideals that flow from the Constitution with its Bill of Rights.

Liberty of conscience, freedom to dissent, the right to peacefully protest and petition – these are the fundamental, inalienable rights that animated Ali’s lifelong struggle for freedom and justice. Exercising those rights on behalf of the oppressed and marginalized is what makes him a true American hero.

“I am America,” Ali proclaimed.

For the sake of fulfilling the vision of a nation with “liberty and justice for all,” I hope and pray that he was right.

Charles C. Haynes is vice president of the Newseum Institute and founding director of the Religious Freedom Center.

E-mail: chaynes@newseum.org Web: www.religiousfreedomcenter.org Twitter: @hayneschaynes

What it takes to be an effective citizen

By Lee H. Hamilton It’s so easy in a presidential election year to forget that our system is not about a single person. This year especially, when the dynamics of the presidential contest have dominated news coverage so thoroughly that even the Senate and House races have largely disappeared from view, the crucial role that citizens play — apart from serving as voters in the presidential drama — isn’t even an afterthought.

Yet effective citizenship is the base on which our representative democracy rests.

Our vitality as a country depends on the involvement of millions of people in their neighborhoods and communities, in interest groups and civic organizations, in groups agitating for change and groups defending the status quo.

So just what constitutes effective citizenship? I believe it’s made up of several elements.

First, a confident belief that change is possible — that the country can indeed make progress over time thanks to the efforts both of ordinary people and of political leaders. In his recent speech at Howard University, President Obama noted that by almost every measure, the country has moved forward over the last three decades.

The poverty rate is down, as are the rates for crime and for teenage pregnancy. More Americans are getting college degrees, more women are working and earning more money, many cities are far healthier than they were in the 1980s.

Yes, we’ve got miles to go on many fronts, but on the whole, I’ll take where we stand today over where we stood in the 1980s. Our system is working better for more people than it did then.

The people who helped make this happen understood two things: that progress was possible, and that it required their efforts.

This might seem too obvious even to say, but those who were most effective had an impact because they had the skills to make a difference.

I’m talking here about the fundamental ability we should all have as citizens to solve problems in a representative democracy that’s filled with people who have different beliefs, perspectives, and experiences.

This means knowing how to work together with all kinds of people, being able to find common ground, being forthright about aims and methods, forging connections to

key officials and other players who can help advance a cause, building consensus, and communicating ideas effectively.

I use the word “skills,” but in the end, good citizenship is as much about temperament as it is about ability. Mutual respect, tolerance, empathy, civility, humility, honesty, resolve — these are the simple virtues that our nation depends on in its citizens, not because they’re nice to see, but because in a vibrant and diverse democracy they’re crucial for making progress.

So is a willingness to step up to challenges. The people who make a difference in our system are the ones who not only identify a problem, but then plunge into fixing it.

I frequently hear from people who are exasperated by the obstacles they have to overcome in order to make a difference: fellow citizens who are ignorant of the system, politicians who are too obtuse or self-interested to see the light, incompetence in the bureaucracy. But here’s the thing: those obstacles will always be there.

You just have to keep plugging away at overcoming them, whether by casting an informed ballot, sitting down with — or protesting against — political leaders, or finding the myriad ways you can improve the quality of life for your neighbors and fellow Americans.

You may already have picked up on the final quality that makes for effective citizenship, and it’s a tough one. For the most part, we’re not going to solve our challenges in a single generation. So we have to educate our children and those who come after us in the same skill sets I’ve been talking about.

That’s because our representative democracy is not all about the presidency. We — you, me, and our fellow citizens — are responsible for the future of our neighborhoods and our nation. Unless we all shoulder the obligation to learn the skills we need to shepherd it into the future, and then teach those skills to others, our country and our system will struggle.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

any social patterns arose during the high points of the baby boomer generation.

They include a lot of things, like: “Seize the day” — Carpe Diem — which basically means one of two things to baby boomers: not saving until you are in the final turn toward retirement, or using your success to fleece the public to pack your retirement benefits beyond justification, something many state educators and government union bosses have done.

Many of us embrace drugs, including marijuana, while turning to alcohol obsession as a legal alternative.

Eating like there was no tomorrow.

Our generation helped build the extremely unhealthy fast food industry.

Baby boomers financed the rise of the barbecue, which wasn’t used to cook healthy foods but to eat bad foods like red meats, processed garbage like hot dogs and baloney, and red meat mixed with “meat slime” and “glue” — yes, glue!

Our generation fueled the rise of health clubs, places more about socializing than weight loss or health for most people. Some people more easily benefit from exercise and six-packs come naturally. But for the majority, exercise is not the answer to manage weight problems. It definitely is helpful, though.

We love fast food even though those meals are high in calories (often with one burger giving us twice and three times the recommended daily calories, consisting of a majority of saturated and trans (unhealthy) fats, and they are anemic of needed vitamins.

Let’s not get into the actual content of the “meat,” what it’s really made of and the chemicals used in producing a “tastier looking” product.

One thing about baby boomers and most Americans, we’ve become obese.

Obesity has become PC; we try to avoid it head-on. Weight gain is a real threat to health and long life.

After going to college and leaving my family’s home (and my mom’s healthy homemade meals), I consumed garbage fast food all the time. “Red meat” like rib roasts and top sirloins on the barbecue gave us a fake sense of health because it offset the deterioration of the “family.”

Then, when I hit my mid-40s, my weight started to pile on as my body slowed its ability to process out the garbage and the chemical poisons the meat industry uses to make meat scrapings look appealing. Imagine that they actually take leftover meats — the trashy segments — and “glue” them together to make it look like a choice meat cut. They have a name for it — transgultiminase, an animal blood enzyme that bonds protein together with any kind of protein including the “throwaways.”

So for the past 15 years, I’ve done what all baby boomers have tried to do, and that is to waste money on the lose-weight industry. I’ve done the Atkins Diet, which did help me lose up to 50 pounds many years ago, although it was only temporary. The weight came back very quickly as my liver ached and I had to turn back to vegetables and other carbs, good and bad.

It actually made me gain more weight each time in the long run.

But a few months ago, I decided to do something that has worked. I’ve lost 22 pounds and the pounds are slowly coming off, one pound every week or 10 days.

I stopped eating red meat. And you want to know something? I feel better.

The morning exercise at Charter Fitness on the treadmill has finally had a positive impact, after four years of serious health club membership.

My weight has dropped from an obese 240 pounds to 219 pounds. And I know that I will get down to 190 by this fall.

I eat fish (preferably cod — I remember my mom giving me teaspoons of cod liver oil every morning). Now, I eat lots of vegetables, like asparagus and broccoli. This non-red meat diet allows me to still eat some junk foods, even extra-thin-crust pizza that would torpedo other diets.

The worse a food is for your health, the better it tastes. We can’t avoid it completely But if baby boomers want to lose weight, stop eating red meat. Completely. It’s the ugly truth that’s hard to admit.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmauil.com.

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Garden builders Volunteers Tasha Skertch (from left) and Monica Zimbron take part in the Oak Lawn Community Garden Build Day held June 4. Volunteers helped to construct the initial series of raised beds for the pantry garden, allotment garden and ADA accessible garden.

Fourteen allotment s were built in all at Harker Park and the Senior Center in Oak Lawn.

Stem cell research examines treatment possibilities for MS

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had just written about various types of healing, including using one’s own body stem cells, and alluded to the case of football player Peyton Manning. The former star quarterback was required to go to Germany for his stem cell treatment to assist in healing his serious injuries.

Recently, I read an article in the British publication, The Telegraph. The article highlighted MS patient Jennifer Molson, along with a picture of her on skis. What was so unique about that? She had very aggressive multiple sclerosis. But she had submitted to stem cell treatment and recovered tremendously, to the point where she is pictured, skiing. This particular and aggressive stem cell treatment is a breakthrough therapy that destroys and then rebuilds the immune system.

The Telegraph’s Science Editor, Sarah Knapton, writes: “The trial, which is the first in the world to show complete long-term remission from the debilitating disease has been hailed by experts as ‘exciting’ ‘unprecedented,’ and ‘close to curative.”

In MS, the immune system attacks the myelin coating surrounding nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord but no one knows why. Knapton states that the question remains as to whether a new immune system can halt, repair and even reverse MS. Knapton goes on, “The new technique, which is a treatment usually used to fight leukemia, involves using chemotherapy to entirely eradicate the damaged immune system, before rebooting it with a transfusion of bone marrow cells. Out of the 24 patients who were given the treatment at least seven years ago, the majority have seen significant improvements.”

She explains that 70 per cent of patients saw a complete halt to the progression of MS, while 40 per cent saw a “reversal in symptoms such as vision loss, muscle weakness and balance loss.”

Molson was diagnosed with

multiple sclerosis in 1996 and received her stem cell transplant in 2002. Molson stated, “Before my transplant I was unable to walk or work and was living in assisted care; now I am able to walk independently, live in my own home and work full-time. I was also able to get married, walk down the aisle with my dad and dance with my husband. I’ve even gone downhill skiing. Thanks to this research I have been given a second chance at life.”

The stem cell transplants were performed at Ottawa Hospital at the University of Ottawa.

The studies were done over 13 years and it was explained no other trials have shown such long-term remission. There were 24 participants all having had aggressive relapsing MS when the study began. The treatment involved medication to coax bone marrow cells to migrate into the blood and the cells were then collected from the blood.

The thought of chemotherapy is awful, but the scientists explained the diseased system must be eliminated and then the frozen stem cells reintroduced to rebuild the immune system. The scientists involved also warned that it is a very aggressive approach and has risks as a result.

My own thoughts were to see what doctors in the United States use stem cell therapy. Dr. Julian Whitaker does and as far as I know, he does not use the chemotherapy. As I suggested in my first article, it may be wise to check with ACAM.org to see what doctors they may be aware of or contact Whitaker.

Or, check with the University of Ottawa.

If you know someone who might have MS or another such immune disease, it might be worth your while to check to see what is available in alternative and complimentary medicine.

Dee Woods can be reached at deewoods10@icloud.com

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The Plaza. But the Evergreen Park mayor said its time had passed and a retail center with 25 to 30 stores will be more efficient.

A visit to the old Plaza site on Saturday was mostly rubble until traveling further south, where the old Carson’s building is located.

The other symbol of the old shopping center is The Plaza sign that is still located at the corner of 95th Street and Western Avenue.

The lone traffic that goes into the parking lot now is for an Applebee’s that faces 95th Street not far from The Plaza sign.

The Evergreen Park mayor said that Applebee’s will remain at an outlet restaurant for the new mall. However, the current Carson’s will be torn down in the fall and will be replaced by a more modern Carson’s. Sexton said that the first retailers will start to occupy

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have no place in a civil and caring society,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “My condolences go out to the families and friends of all who were caught up in this senseless act of violence. Our strength as a nation is our diversity, and as such we must promote respect, education and tolerance so that we are not confronted with yet another sad chapter in what has become an all-too-common tale of bloodshed in recent years.”

Omar Mateen, 29, was a U.S. citizen who grew up in New York before moving to Florida.

He was described by witnesses as the gunman who was armed with an AR-15 assault rifle and a handgun. He began shooting in the Pulse, the gay nightclub in Orlando, near closing time, according to reports.

Mateen’s parents were originally from Afghanistan. Some people have taken their anger out at Muslims after the brutal attack.

Mohammed Kaiseruddin, chairman of the Council of Greater Chicago, said that mosques have received threats in Naperville and Wheaton.

“It’s unfortunate that the person that carried out this massacre was a member of the Muslim community,” said Kaiseruddin during a press conference Monday. Kaiseruddin said that his organization has reached out to the LGBT community to offer their condolences.

Chicago Archdiocese Archbishop Blase Cupich said that he was saddened by the murders at the nightclub.

“Our prayers and hearts are with the victims of the mass

portions of the new Evergreen Marketplace in the spring of 2017.

“We can’t wait to see them opening up,” said Sexton “We want to hear those cash registers sing.”

Businesses that are scheduled to occupy the 400,000-foot-square facility over 32 parcels are T.J. Maxx, DSW Shoes, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Petco and a 365 Whole Foods Market, which is a more economical version of the Austin, Texas-based chain.

This project is being led by Lorimax Stein Development, based out of Bloomfield Hills, MIch., and partner DeBartolo Development.

A Lorimax representative said that the project should be completed by the fall of 2017.

Sexton can’t help but see the irony over retailers contacting the village frequently to be located in Evergreen Park. It was not that long ago, especially after the economic downturn in 2008, that retailers avoided Evergreen Park, the mayor said.

shooting In Orlando, their families and our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters,” said Cupich in a prepared statement. “We are grateful to the first responders and civilians who heroically put themselves in harm’s way, providing an enduring reminder of what compassion and bravery look like — even in the face of such horror and danger. In response to hatred, we are called to sow love.

In response to violence, peace.

And, in response to intolerance, tolerance.

“The people of the Archdiocese of Chicago stand with the victims and their loved ones, and reaffirm our commitment, with Pope Francis, to address the causes of such tragedy, including easy access to deadly weapons. We can no longer stand by and do nothing,” concluded Cupich.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) also said he was appalled by the nightclub murders.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this hateful terrorist act that targeted the Orlando gay community,” said Kirk. “Gunman Omar Mateen’s motivations remind us of the immediate threat the Islamic State poses to our country and the need for swift action to protect Americans from future attacks here at home.”

Hillary Clinton, Democratic candidate for president, also issued a statement Monday about the tragedy.

“No matter how many times we endure attacks like this, the horror never fades. The murder of innocent people always breaks our hearts, tears at our sense of security, and makes us furious.” said Clinton. “As a mother, I can’t imagine what those families are going through.”

“Things have changed tremendously,” said Sexton. “I have been trying to persuade developers to come to Evergreen Park. The past six or seven years have been a struggle but it has been changing. But it isn’t all me, it is through the hard work of our attorney, commissioners and trustees that we have turned this around.”

Sexton said prospects have changed so dramatically for Evergreen Park that the village can be more stringent when allowing businesses into the community.

“Retailers have discovered the area.” said Sexton. “Instead of filling places with cellphone companies, we can be more selective.

I think it’s because of our overall team. It’s certainly not me.”

But the bottom line for Sexton is that the economic future for Evergreen Park looks bright.

“We are glad to have these businesses,” said Sexton. “We are glad they are coming.”

‘Hot Bingo and Cold Beer Tent’ will be among the attractions at Hickory Hills Street Fair A variety of activities will be held at the annual Hickory Hills Street Fair including the “Hot Bingo and Cold Beer Tent” from noon to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Gary Bukovsky’s State Farm Insurance Office, 9521 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, on June 26.

The net proceeds from the bingo tent are donated to local community organizations. According to Hickory Hills Ald. Tom McAvoy (3rd Ward), who coordinates the bingo tent operation, $20,500 has been raised in the 11 years since the bingo operation was reorganized in 2005. McAvoy said that 2015 was a record-setting year with over $2,950 raised.

The Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn, the St. Patricia Drama Club and the Hills Chamber of Commerce will be the three sponsoring organizations this year. Profits, after all expenses are paid, will be divided ty the three community organizations.

In addition to the regular “split the pot” bingo games, players are also eligible for other prizes from local businesses. In 2015, local businesses donated over 300 prices totaling over $12,100 in cash, gift certificates, gift cards and merchandise.

“The annual bingo tent is both a fun-raiser and a fundraiser for three good causes,” said McAvoy.

DEATH NOTICES Alexander Elizondo Sr. Alexander Elizondo Sr., a Palos Hills resident, died Saturday at Lexington Healthcare in Chicago Ridge.

Mr. Elizondo was employed in the vending industry. He was avid fan of Notre Dame.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Debbie Elizondo (nee Lipski); daughter, Lisa Velasquez; sons, Alexander Jr., Jose and Philip: sister, Antonia; brothers, Gil, Joe and Mike; 13 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many cousins.

Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, June 16) at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, June 17 from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment is pending.

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“It is great to see all our officers get so involved in this. We’ve raised as much as $10,000 some years,” said Yott.

Chicago Ridge Police Officer Dave Jenen handed the torch over to Palos Heights Officer Tony Delaney, a rookie who was given

the honor of carrying the torch to Mokena.

“I expect to be able to carry it all the way,” he said. “But it will be hard. I worked the overnight shift,” he said.

He got some encouragement from Joe Kirkwood, of Palos Heights, who was making his fourth torch run.

“It keeps me in shape. I hope to join the Palos Heights Police Department soon,” said Kirkwood.

Jordan McBride, a Bridgeview resident

who is working on getting her master’s degree in special education from Dominican University, also was running from Palos Heights to Mokena for the first time.

“I should be able to do it. I’ve run 13 miles before,” she said. “It helps when you think that it is all for a good cause.

The ultimate destination was the campus of Illinois State University in BloomingtonNormal, where the Illinois Special Olympics were held Friday through Sunday.

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Richards salutes Class of 2016 members with highest GPA Students from the Class of 2016 at Richards High School with the 10 highest grade-point averages were recently honored.

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 list begins with Gelena Alnas, who served as editor of the yearbook for three years. She intends to pursue a double major in nursing and neuroscience. Bryan DelToro was the secretary for the National Honor Society and competed with Mathletes and the Scholastic Bowl. DelToro will study electrical engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Andrew Gacek is also among the top 10.

He was the captain of the tennis and chess teams. He was also a member of the Mathletes and Scholastic Bowl. He will study electrical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Nicole Hansen was the vice president of the National Honor Society.

She has enrolled in the pre-meteorology program at Florida State University.

Sara Kiziak was the South Suburban Conference Red Division Softball Player of the Year. She was the senior class treasurer. Kiziak has enrolled in the pre-physical therapy program at Purdue University. Aileen Kuypers was the treasurer of the Tri-M (music honors), drum major for the marching band, and a qualifier for the National Honor Society for the French language students. She will major in both music music performance and biology

at Bradley University.

Courtney Leverenz was the treasurer for the National Honor Society, president of the Rotary/Interact Club, and president of the Aviation Club. She will study aerospace engineering at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Jason Mallo was the president of the National Honor Society, drum major for the marching band, state qualifier in the cross county, and placed second in state at the IHSA speech finals in Humorous Interpretation. He will study communication at Florida College.

Hani Salameh was a member of the jazz band and chess team, and captain of Mathletes and Scholastic Bowl. Salameh will study political science at Loyola University Chicago.

Basheer Toubeh is undecided on his college choice or major.

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Mount Carmel holds 80th alumni banquet

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The annual Mount Carmel Alumni Banquet was held last month in the high school’s Cacciatore Athletic Center, 6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago.

Alumni gathered with classmates and friends as Mount Carmel recognized classes celebrating special anniversaries.

They included the Class of 1966 (50th), 1971 (45th), 1976 (40th), 1986 (30th), 1991 (25th), 1996 (20th) and 2006 (10th).

This year’s gathering honored James Finn as Mount Carmel Man of the Year,

and inducted six new members of the Mount Carmel Hall of Fame: Jim Deering, Class of ’66, an Evergreen Park resident; William Guide, ‘89; Marty Hughes, ‘66; Jack Keane, ‘60; Melvin McCants ‘85, of Diepenbeek, Belgium; and Phil O’Reilly, ‘44.

In addition, Jon Berry, John Mucha and Ron Spork were recognized as honorary alumni. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, Class of ‘80, received the Fr. Aquinas Colgan, O. Carm.

Humanitarian Award.

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Students from the Oak Lawn Community High School ILRP Program distributed “Random Acts of Kindness” to members of the community. Each kindness recipient received a colorful card with a cheerful message and piece of candy. Many of the recipients thanked and praised the students for their thoughtful deed. Others struck up positive conversations about their memories and connections to Oak Lawn Community High School.

Graduating seniors at Queen of Peace are honored Four graduating seniors at Queen of Peace High School in Burbank were honored during an awards assembly ceremony held last month at the school.

The seniors were awarded the highest recognition for the school as valedictorian, salutatorian, Principal’s Leadership Award and Woman of Peace.

Izabela Paraga was named valedictorian based on her grade point average, rigor of schedule and academic achievement. She has excelled both academically and in co-curricular activities.

Paraga is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society) and also served one term as president, President’s Leadership Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Student Council, Peace Ambassadors and Campus Ministry.

In addition, Paraga is an Illinois State Scholar and a St. Catherine of Siena Scholar. She has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal for Mathematics and Science, Cook County Sheriff’s Youth Service Medal of Honor and the Vicariate V Youth Leadership Award. In her spare time, Paraga attended the Dominican Preaching Conference and Illinois Leadership Seminar. For the last 14 years she has danced in the Stepinac Croatian Folklore Dance Group and serves as a member of the Oak Lawn Police Department Peer Jury. She has chosen to attend American University in Washington, D.C. Krysta Buche was named salutatorian, also based on her GPA, rigor of schedule and academic achievement. Busche has participated in the National Honor

The “Pawsitive Leaders” at Covington Elementary School in Oak Lawn (above) last month organized a book drive in which they collected over 500 books. A few of the books remain in the school library. Other books were saved for the “BINGO for BOOKS” event held each fall at the school. The rest of the books were split between Covington’s new outdoor Little Lending Library, local school organizations, families in Chicago, and surrounding suburbs. State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) helped in the distribution of the books.

Katlyn Carrington (from left) and Madeline Johnson earned honored as graduating seniors at Queen of Peace High School. Carrington received the Principal’s Leadership Award. Johnson was named the Woman of Peace for the 2016 year.

Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and President’s Leadership Society.

For the past four years, she has also been an active member of Student Council, Peace Ambassadors and the Math Team.

Buche is also an Illinois State Scholar and a St. Catherine of Siena Scholar, a member of the Society of Women Engineers and plays golf and soccer, where she was recently named GCAC Player of the Year. In her spare time, Busche participates in and leads retreats for the TRAIN Youth Group. For the past several years, Buche is a caddie at the Beverly Country Club and is the recipient of the Chick Evans Scholarship that she will take

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Queen of Peace High School graduating seniors (from left) Krysta Buche was named salutatorian and Izabela Paraga the class valedictorian. The two students were honored during an awards assembly last month.

with her to the University of Notre Dame.

Katlyn Carrington received the Principal’s Leadership Award based on living out the Queen of Peace mission of inspiring academic excellence through collaboration, moral and ethical leadership, service and a passion for peace and justice. Carrington is an example of leadership, strength, intelligence and grace and displays the Dominican values on a daily basis, according to the honor.

She is the student body president, an athlete (volleyball, softball and basketball) and active member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Campus Ministry, Peace Ambassadors and a St. Catherine of Siena Scholar. She will attend the University of Illinois, Urbana-

Champaign in the fall.

Madeline Johnson was named the Woman of Peace for the 2016 year. This award recognizes a senior who emulates all of the qualities and characteristics that are at the core of each and every graduate, but stands out truly as a Woman of Peace.

She has a dedication to academics, the community and her faith with unmatched energy and enthusiasm, according to the honor.

She has immersed herself into the Peace community through many co-curricular organizations and activities most notably National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Math team, Nazareth Farm service trip, Veritas retreat leader, Robotics team member, yearbook and the face of WQOP every Friday morning. She is headed to Wheaton College this fall.

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Richards High School students enrolled in A.P. Government classes listen as State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) talks on the floor of the senate.

Senator hosts A.P. Government students from Richards High Richards High School social studies teacher John Wydra could hardly have found a better tour guide for his field trip to Springfield.

Wydra planned to take his Advanced Placement Government classes to the state capitol and hoped to find an elected official who would enlighten students. State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) helped when

Wydra asked.

“I contacted Senator Cunningham and he met us at the Capitol and gave us a personal tour that lasted a half an hour and took time to answer student questions,” Wydra said.

The day also featured a visit to Lincoln’s Tomb followed by a visit to the extraordinary Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum,” Wydra said.

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SCHOOL NEWS

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Oak Lawn students raising money for people in Bolivia Ten members of the Oak Lawn Community High School Cross Countries organization hosted a candlelight bowl to benefit the people of Bolivia.

All proceeds from this event will go toward helping a group of Oak Lawn students fund a service trip to Bolivia in June of 2017.

The “Bowling for Bolivia” event took place at the Arena Lanes in Oak Lawn.

In order to reach their financial goal of $50,000, these 10 students are continuing the legacy started by their predecessors nearly 12 years ago. They have come together to promote the need for aid in Bolivia. To further their cause, these students have re-formed a service group known as “Cross Countries,” which will focus its efforts on supporting the people of Bolivia.

These students hope to raise over $10,000 from this event. The members of “Cross Countries” include Miles O’Brien, Adam Baniewicz, Kevin Arias, Kasia Galica, Shane Noone, Karolina Para, Justin Paslawski, Donal Nugent, Donald Ott

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Richards High School art and English students have written and designed original children’s coloring books for the Ronald McDonald House in Oak Lawn. Richards teachers and students displaying the works are (standing, from left) art teachers Kristin Tyszkiewicz and Michelle Richardella, English teacher Sara Carlson, with students (seated, from left) Katharine Azem, Jessica Hayes, Alexandria Wozniak and Victoria Gonzalez.

They delivered more than 50 original coloring books to Ronald McDonald House.

Richards art, English students create original children’s books for Ronald McDonald House What started as a nice idea, an opportunity to help others, ended up providing art and English students from Richards High School a rich academic experience.

English teacher Sara Carlson and art teachers Michelle Richardella and Kristin Tyszkiewicz developed the concept: Students would write, illustrate, and design original children’s coloring books for the Ronald McDonald House at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital.

Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, which provides free housing and meals, would receive the books.

So creative writing classes developed the stories; art classes drew the images; and, graphic design classes conceived the covers, page layouts, and other artistic elements.

“We looked at the elements of children’s stories. The challenge for students was to come up with a rhyme scheme, a rhythm for a specific age

Several local students received bachelor’s degrees from Millikin University during the 122nd commencement ceremony on May 22 at the Decatur Civic Center. Chicago Ridge residents who received bachelor’s degrees were Aaron Chandler (Commercial Music and Music Business), and Susan Durkin (Athletic Training). Evergreen Park resident Emily Nielsen earned degrees in English, Writing and English Literature.

and Madeline Sievers.

More information about Cross Countries can be obtained by calling Chris Repa, (708) 203-2254 or crepa@olchs.org. Donations should be in the form of a check made payable to “Cross Coun-

Mount Carmel High School’s Class of 2016 collectively has been awarded $15,930,003 in college scholarships.

Members of Mount Carmel’s Class of 2016 will attend a diverse range of art conservatories, liberal arts colleges, and universities spanning the country.

Luke Hayes, a resident of Palos Heights, will attend the University of Hawaii.

“We are proud of the academic success of our students and the support that they receive from our teachers and counselors, especially Tom Eisenbraun who assists in the college admissions process,” said John Stimler, the Mount Carmel principal. “The almost $16 million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2016 is a testament to the quality education that each student receives at Mount Carmel.”

Eisenbraun, the Mount Carmel Director of Guidance, said the total after all scholarship data for the Class of 2016 is accumulated is based on students providing the school guidance counselor with their scholarship verification forms. The information lists the scholarship amounts they were offered from the various colleges in which they have been accepted.

“This class was an absolute pleasure to work with. They are extremely ambitious and motivated, not just in researching and applying to schools, but in seeking various scholarships to help with the cost of tuition,” said Eisenbraun. “In doing so, they were able to find the best collegiate fit for themselves academically, socially, and financially.”

Other Mount Carmel students who will be attending diverse institutions are Javier Correa, who will

Local students selected to the dean’s list at St. Mary’s College Two local students have been selected to the dean’s list at St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind. for the spring semester.

Earning dean’s list honors at St. Mary’s were Evergreen Park resident Ellen Davis and Oak Lawn resident Meredith Byrnes.

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Mount Carmel High School’s Class of 2016 collectively has been awarded over $15,900,000 in college scholarships. Recent Mount Carmel graduates who will be attending college are (from left) Timothy Distasio, David Demy, Abel Corral, Lee Daley II, Eduardo Ceja and Gabriel Chavez.

attend Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.; Wallace Goode III will attend the American Academy of Arts in California; and Nnamdi Okabuonye will attend Vanderbuilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

“I am extremely proud of this talented and diverse group of young men that we will be sending to colleges all over the country to 24 different states, from Hawaii to Florida, and Arizona to Massachusetts,” said Stimler. “They have proven to be not only outstanding students, but outstanding people that we can be proud to call men of Carmel.”

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group,” said Carlson.

In all, more than 100 Richards students collaborated on the project, which resulted in nearly 20 original coloring books. Richard printed multiple copies of each for RMH. Carlson’s students developed some of their ideas through an assignment titled “a fish out of water.”

“They had to put a character in a situation that they wouldn’t normally be in,” she said.

Richards students enjoyed the project.

“It was a chance for them to put their kid hat back on and find the joy in kids’ stories again,” Carlson said.

The process already has prompted thoughts of producing new books next year.

“I would love to do this again,” Tyszkiewicz said.

“It’s so much fun for the kids to take words and bring them to life. Art student Alex Wozniak said “coming up with what the characters looked like in the first place” was the project’s biggest challenge.

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Salim “Sal” Bal prepares a cheesesteak (left) and serves a meal (right) Saturday at his new Sal’s Famous Cheesesteak, 11306 S. Harlem Ave., Worth.

Sal’s Famous Cheesesteak: Philly version and much more

By Joe Boyle Salim “Sal” Bal assures customers that they don’t have to travel to Philadelphia to get a good cheesesteak.

Bal, who own and operates Sal’s Famous Cheesesteak, 11306 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, which held its grand opening last week, said his version of the popular sandwich is just as delicious as what can be served up out East.

And to prove it, Bal said that for the rest of June, customers can purchase a Philly cheesesteak for $3. Bal also offers his own Sal’s cheesesteak, which has all the trimmings along with mozzarella cheese.

Bal is not new to the business of making cheesesteaks and other sandwiches. He has been in the business for over 20 years and

has managed three restaurants. He currently operates another Sal’s Famous Cheesesteak at 79th and Roberts Road in Justice.

“It’s going wonderful,” said Bal after his first week at the new restaurant. “A lot of my old customers have been coming in to see me and we had a lot people come in the other day. This is something I always wanted to do. We give people good service and good sandwiches.”

Bal, who lived in Oak Lawn and graduated from Simmons Middle School and in 1985 graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School, said a key factor in the success of his newest restaurant is that is a family-owned business. His wife, Natalie, works at the front counter. His son, Ismail, also works at the new location. Another person he refers to as family,

Christian Diaz de Leon, has created the murals that can be seen on walls at the Worth facility.

Besides Sal’s and Philly cheesesteaks, Bal also offers chicken parmesan, chicken teriyaki, Sal’s cheese chicken, Southern shrimp, Reuben, poor boy steak, spicy buffalo chicken, gyros, patty melt on rye and Italian steak sandwiches.

Daily specials sandwiches are served with french fries and a soft drink. The featured specials are Sal’s cheesesteak on Mondays, steak and chicken on Tuesdays, any chicken sandwich on Wednesdays, gyros sandwich on Thursdays, fish sandwich on Fridays, and gyros cheeseburgers on Saturdays.

Sal’s Cheesesteak is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The restaurant can be reached at (708) 671-8753.

COMINGS & GOINGS

Thorntons in Orland Park is closed for renovations

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ouisville-based Thorntons is closed for remodeling at 7600 W. 159th St. in Orland Park and expects to have the convenience store/ gas station open again by July 1.

The company also announced Bob that its new Bong concept convenience store/ gas station dubbed the Kitchen opened June 10 at 127th Street and Vincennes Road in Blue Island.

To celebrate, there will be an official ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. and check presentation to the Blue Cap organization.

Blue Cap is an organization in Blue Island dedicated to the discovery, pursuit and achievement of personal growth and dignity for individuals of all ages having, or at risk for, developmental disabilities The new concept features hot breakfast, lunch and snack items that are prepared fresh on-site daily. Breakfast is served until 10:30 a.m. Lunch options include: pepperoni pizza sticks, cheeseburgers, buffalo ranch chicken burrito and crispy chicken tenders. For everyday snacks, guests can enjoy fresh selections such as soft pretzels and cheesy bread sticks. The new hot food selections are in addition to fresh fruit, gourmet deli sandwiches and yogurt parfaits.

The new station will also

be selling Thorntons’ recently introduced Unleaded15 ethanol fuel with an octane rating of 88.

Orland Hills Tropical Sno open for season

Tropical Sno announced the re-opening last week of their shave ice dessert restaurant at 9121 W. 159th St. in Orland Hills.

The 25-seat café style store is one of kind among Tropical Sno franchises in that it offers an indoor option to the company’s typical parking lot stand or trailer.

This is the third season for the business, which was started in 2013 by two college students who are now both recent graduates.

Some of Tropical Sno’s famous concoctions are Rainbow, Tiger’s Blood, Sea Breeze and Cherry Cola. Guest can also select from a list of 30-plus flavors to come up with their own special treat.

The store is open Sunday through Friday from 2-10 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. All major credit cards are accepted.

For more information, call (708) 945-9901 or visit www.

TropicalSnoOrland.com.

Mattress store closes in Tinley Park

A Mattress Firm store at 16005 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park closed recently.

The store used to be a Bedding Experts location and was among those acquired by Mat-

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tress Firm when that company bought up the Bedding Experts and Back to Bed chains as part of a $60 million deal in 2014 in which it moved into the Chicago marketplace.

The company also operates a Mattress Firm store across the street at 15970 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park.

A Bedding Expert store at 14724 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park has been converted into a Mattress Firm clearance store.

Houston-based Mattress Firm has been gobbling up smaller chains and earlier this year acquired Sleepy’s, an East Coast-based mattress company, as part of a $780 million deal.

The combined company will have more than 3,500 stores nationwide and 80 distribution centers. Many of those stores are within block of each other as a result of the acquisitions.

Avenue in Richton Park.

The new store opened June 1 and replaces an existing store that had been operating at 21410 S. Cicero Ave. in Matteson.

About 150 new employees were hired to staff the new store along with about 200 employees who moved over from the Matteson store.

The new store is about 182,000 square feet and carries groceries and has a pharmacy in addition to the usual merchandise found at Walmart. It also has fueling stations.

As part of its move from Matteson to Richton Park, Walmart donated $1,500 to the Richton Park Police Department.

Walmart opens in Richton Park

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

Arkansas-based Walmart opened its new superstore last week at Sauk Trail and Central

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

to accumulate enough t’s almost Father’s resources for a comDay. If you’re a fortable retirement. dad with young Learning to save children, you can is certainly imporexpect some nice tant — but children homemade cards and should also learn maybe even a baseball about investing. To cap. But, of course, help get your children your greatest reward interested in becoming is spending time with Scott investors, point out your kids and watchJohnson that they can actually ing them grow. own shares of comIn return, you can panies with which they are give them a gift — the gift already familiar – the compaof knowledge. Specifically, in nies that make the games they the months and years ahead, play, the movies they watch teach them the financial skills and the food they eat. In fact, that can help make their lives you could even simulate the easier and more rewarding. investment process by letting For starters, encourage your children to become savers. You them choose a stock and then follow it. can do this in a couple of difTo make the results more ferent ways. First, set a good tangible, use “play” money to example. You might explain represent an initial investment, to your kids that you want to buy a certain item, but you are and add or subtract to the pile waiting for it to go on sale. Or, to track the ups and downs of the real stock. You might even if it’s a particularly big-ticket explain some of the reasons item, like an ultra high-deffor the stock’s movements; inition television, tell your for example, if you and your children that you simply can’t child are following the stock afford it now, but that you are putting away some money each of an entertainment company, week until you can. You might and that company produces a blockbuster movie that leads even make a chart showing to sequels, spinoffs and meryour progress. chandise tie-ins, you can point Another way to help your out how these developments children become better savhave pushed up the company’s ers is to provide them with stock price. a monetary incentive. To You might also explain that illustrate: For every dollar while these short-term price they put into a “piggy bank” movements are interesting — or an actual savings account, and maybe even fun — to tell them you’ll put in, say, follow, investing is actually 50 cents. They are likely to a long-term endeavor, and be pleased and excited by the best investors often hold how much faster their money stocks for many years before grows with your contribution, selling them. and they may well become By following these suggesmore motivated to save. tions, you can help your chilFurthermore, you’ll be givdren acquire good financial ing them a valuable lesson habits – and seeing them put for later on in life, when they work for a business that offers these skills to good use can provide you with many happy to match their contributions to a 401(k) or other retirement Father’s Days in the future. plan. Unfortunately, many Scott Johnson, CFP., is a young people, upon taking on financial advisor with Edward their first “career” jobs, either Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos under-contribute to their reHills, (708) 974-1965. Edward tirement plans or ignore them completely — thereby making Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was writit more likely that, later on ten by Edward Jones for use in their working lives, they by your local Edward Jones will have to come up with financial advisor. much bigger sums each year

Golden prizes Steven Rosenbaum, president of Prospect Federal Savings Bank in Worth, Oak Lawn and Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood, congratulates the two top prize winners at the Golden Eagle Club’s 35th anniversary luncheon last month. Mary Ellen Johnson (left) won a $75 gift card and Rosemary Mrowczynski won a 24inch HD-TV. Submitted photo

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

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

Chicago Ridge Alturk Raed to Okasheh Pamela, 10528 Ridge Cove Dr, Unit #13A, $72,000; Erickson Joellen Tr to 5843 109th LLC, 5843 W 109th Pl, $150,000; Firstsecure B&T Co Tr to Mietus Jan, 10321 Lyman Ave, $415,000.

Evergreen Park Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Maslow Robert C, 9357 S Kedzie Ave, $775,000; Laporta Norine M Tr to Joyce Amanda, 9307 S Turner Ave, $147,000; Losik Dennis E Tr to Parker Anthony, 8910 S Francisco Ave, $180,000; Demir Ibrahim to Marley Melissa, 2636 W 90th Pl, $133,000; Cargie Thomas to Solava Brian, 9224 S Springfield Ave, $152,000; Cirrus Inv Grp LLC to Murray David, 9817 S Albany Ave, $195,000.

Hickory Hills White Adam R to Pieniazek Michal P, 8616 82nd Ave, $145,000; Khatib Daoud to Atik Marlene, 8100 87th St, Unit #4A, $69,500; Bouche Ruth E to Conrad Jeffrey J, 9012 Forest Lane East, $154,500.

Oak Lawn First Midwest Bk Tr to Arias Rafael, 9555 Merrimac Ave, $63,500; First Midwest Bk Tr to Marquette Natl Bk Tr, 10917 S Keating Ave, $465,000; Bank New York Mellon to Slota

Jadwiga, 9724 Karlov Ave, Unit #4310, $50,500; Dykstra Mary Tr to Mozdzen Stanley, 9000 Moody Ave, $149,000; Doran Marguerite M to Smith Ashley, 4815 109th St, Unit #1301, $57,000; Wilmington Sav Fund Society to Kwak Andrzej, 5322 W 89th St, $145,000; Alfich Paul T to Hoople Ross K, 11012 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #11012NE4, $56,000; Holda Prop LLC to Boyd Jacqueline, 10048 Pulaski Rd, Unit #1E, $80,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Marquette Natl Bk Tr, 11417 S Foxwoods Ct, $215,000; Corner Stone Prop LLC to Popiolek Lukasz, 5630 W 103rd St, Unit #5630306, $95,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Corner Daniel, 10040 53rd Ave, $178,000; Fannie Mae to Mack Ind II LLC, 10334 S Knox Ave, $190,000; Surma Edward F to Gonzalez Humberto, 9100 S Ridgeland Ave, $225,000; Heinz Gerald to Sheehy Liam E, 9928 S Kenneth Ave, $157,000.

Palos Hills North Shore Holdings Ltd to Krzyzak Izabela B, 11135 Center Rd, Unit #1135F17, $125,000; Lecompte Teresa M to Danielewicz Irena B, 11223 Cottonwood Dr, Unit #31D, $126,500; Senerchia Mary Ann to Hogan Thomas K, 11114 Heritage Dr, Unit #61C, $96,000; Szwajnos Izabela to Komliauskas Evaldas, 8 Cour La Salle, $188,500; Jautokas Regina to Walker Jerimi Ann, 8245 Willow Dr, Unit #43B, $120,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of June 13) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.625

APR 3.660

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15-year fi ed

2.875

2.930

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30-year fi ed Jumbo

3.750

3.795

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United Trust Bank (as of June 13) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.520

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.875

2.893

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10-year fi ed

2.750

2.802

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

RATES 3.625

APR 3.673

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20-year fi ed

3.375

3.442

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15-year fi ed

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All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.CASSANDRA CAMBLE, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 23326 8585 W. 101ST TERRACE APARTMENT 203 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 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NUMBER 203 IN BUILDING 7 IN SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. LYING SOUTH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, SAID POINT BEING 12.50 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 54 SECONDS ON A LINE 12.50 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 225.79 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE NORTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 72.50 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS EAST AND A CHORD DIMENSION OF 82.13 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 87.31 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 51 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS EAST AT AN ANGLE OF 69 DEGREES AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST FROM THE SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 11831 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE SOUTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 67.50 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS EAST AND A CHORD DIMENSION OF 76.46 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 81.29 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS EAST ON A LINE 187.50 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 51.62 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE SOUTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 117.50 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 43 DEGREES 08 MINUTES AND 06 SECONDS EAST AND A CHORD DIMENSION OF 171.87 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 192.77 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 51 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS WEST AND AN ANGLE OF 86 DEGREES AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST FROM SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 99.79 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 65 DEGREES 48 MINUTES AND 19 SECONDS EAST AT AN ANGLE OF 24 DEGREES, 18 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO NORTHEAST FROM SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 736.91 FEET (MEASURED 736.88 FEET) TO A POINT; THENCE EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 84.68 FEET TO A POINT ON EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, SAID POINT BEING 341.28 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11, 1167.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST, 1317.14 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11, 1339.133 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING FROM SAID TRACT OF LAND THE SOUTH 50.00 FEET THEREOF AND THE EAST 40.00 FEET THEREOF (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 50.00 FEET) AND THE WEST 33.99 FEET THEREOF (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 50.00 FEET) HERETOFORE DEDICATED, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8585 W. 101ST TERRACE APARTMENT 203, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1203.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $156,103.45.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-88010.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-88010 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 23326 TJSC#: 36-5597 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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EVERGREEN PARK

Family Storytime to be held at library

Author Kimberla Lawson Roby will be promoting her latest novel in the Rev. Curtis Black series, “A Sinful Calling” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy.

Roby’s characters deal with real and contemporary family issues. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing.

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

Request for book sale donations for library

Author will promote her latest novel at Evergreen Park Library

Lessons in making and later tasting cheesecakes

Patrons can learn some secrets in baking from the Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Maureen Schulman, from Eli’s Cheesecake, will present her new cook book, “The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook: Remarkable Recipes from a Chicago Legend,” which includes 40 cheesecake recipes. Cheesecake tasting will also be held.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

‘Mo’ Beat Blues’ to perform at library

The musical duo “Mo’ Beat Blues” will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford.

Samuel Lozado plays the harmonica and is joined by his wife, Janice. They will perform not only blues, but will also perform jazz, country, rhythm and blues, rat pack songs, swing and some originals. The family-friendly show will include soul harmonies, harmonica, jokes and few antidotes. More information about this free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagolibrary.org.

OAK LAWN

Family Yoga is offered at library

Family Yoga will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 20 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Basic yoga moves will be offered for an hour.

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

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-EQ1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EQ1 Plaintiff, -v.ZBIGNIEW GILEWSKI, KRYSTYNA GILEWSKI, VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 14 CH 16494 5137 W. 105TH STREET Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 1 IN SECOND ADDITION TO OAKSIDE, A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 10 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5137 W. 105TH STREET, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-224-010-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $303,591.74.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-99424.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-99424 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 16494 TJSC#: 36-5257 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Residents can donate “gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library ongoing book sale held at the Oak Lawn Library.

Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the Library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the Customer Service desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation.

The book sale provides a variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget.

Genealogy Club schedules meeting

CHICAGO RIDGE

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

Family Storytime for ages 6 months to 7 years with an adult will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the Oak Lawn Library. Stories will be told and will include songs and dancing. More information about this and other youth programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Genealogy Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at the Oak Lawn Library. The next topic will be “Planning a genealogy trip to libraries: The best use of time.” More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Teens can play life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippos

High school teenagers can relive their childhood by playing a life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippo with balls, baskets and scooters beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23 at the Oak Lawn Library. Programs are open to incoming freshmen through seniors. All programs will be held in the Teen Room, unless otherwise specified. For more information about this and other young adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Oak Lawn Library will be on hand at farmer’s market

The Oak Lawn Farmer’s Market will continue through October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Village Green, 94th Street and Cook Avenue.

The Oak Lawn Library staff will offer a range of services and some handouts.

Residents can stop by the tent and to say hello. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.CHARLOTTE JODLOWSKI, RAYMOND JODLOWSKI, VILLAGE OF CHICAGO RIDGE Defendants

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W5 Plaintiff, -v.JAMES A. BYLAND, CAROL A. BYLAND Defendants

15 CH 08215 6436 WEST 103RD STREET Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 29 AND 30 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 17 FEET THEREOF FOR STREET IN BLOCK 2 IN HILLS ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 10 ACRES OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6436 WEST 103RD STREET, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 27-07-404-030.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $149,226.11.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-003064.

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.

13 CH 03489 5404 DRURY LANE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 18 IN SECOND ADDITION TO C.A. PERSON’S SUBDIVISION, BEING PART OF THE EAST 3/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5404 DRURY LANE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-09-327-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $303,215.77.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-79911.

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.

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. IL-003064 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 15 CH 08215 TJSC#: 36-5133

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-79911 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 03489 TJSC#: 35-17319

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

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

High school teens can play games

High school teens can play the game of removing the Mafia and free the village at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at the Oak Lawn Library. Mafia is a game of logic in which person is assigned a character and has to unravel the other identities. A staff narrator will lead visitors through the party game. Al programs will be held in the Teen Room, More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Class will go over basics of Windows 10

Patrons who would like to become more comfortable with Windows 10 computers can attend a class that will go over the basics at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

Mike Gershbein, of the technology instruction company Very Smart People, will go over basic concepts of Windows 10 to get patrons started, like navigation and the new start menu. Registration is limited to 30. The class is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Preschool Dance Party to be held at library

The preschool dance party will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24 at the Green Hills Library. Children and their caregivers can come to the library to dance to a variety of songs.

Participants can create in Art Club at library

Children ages 6 and up will take part creating art that will be hung later in the gallery 6 p.m. Monday, June 27 at LEGAL NOTICE the Green Hills Library. The F13120220SVTSPT KOND class could get messy to participants should dress accordIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ingly. Registration is limited to COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION 20. Register online at greenKondaur Capital Corporation as separate hillslibrary.org. trustee of Matawin Ventures Trust Series 2015-1 Plaintiff, vs.

Hatem Rafati; Glenview Estates Condominium Association; Long Beach Mortgage Company; Manal Al Shaqellai; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 14 CH 268 10538 Central Avenue, Unit 2S, Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415 Otto Calendar 61 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Long Beach Mortgage Company and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: 10538 UNIT 2 SOUTH IN GLENVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 13 AND 14 IN FRANK DELUGACH’S CENTRAL AVENUE GARDENS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 2/5 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 (EXCEPT STREETS AND PARTS OF STREETS HERETOFORE DEDICATED) IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1990 AS DOCUMENT 90500260, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. P.I.N.: 24-17-207-018-1010 Said property is commonly known as 10538 Central Avenue, Unit 2S, Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Hatem Rafati and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0532602236 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before JULY 5, 2016 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120, Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.ULY

‘The Big Short” will be screened

The Oscar-nominated “The Big Short” will be screened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 28 at the Green Hills Library. The Morning Movie is for adults only.

Popcorn, pop and movie theater snacks will be served. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids can take part in science experiments

Kids of all ages can work on a science experiment based on a favorite story book at noon or 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Green Hills Library. All ages are welcome, but under 6 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Some of the experiments can get messy so participants should dress accordingly. Registration is required and limited to 30. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Something is brewing at Green Hills Library

Award-winning brewer Scott Pointon will hold a discussion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 at the Green Hills Library. Pointon will discuss the equipment, ingredients, brewing process and resources available. The event is for adults only.

Madcap Puppets to act out Aesop fables

The Madcap Puppets will act out and tell three famous stories by Aesop at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22 at the Green Hills Library. The three stories that will be told and acted out are “The Boy Who Cried Wolf, “The Lion and the Mouse” and “The Hare and the Tortoise.” Registration is limited to 90. All ages are welcome. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

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PROVIDENCE BASEBALL TEAM WINS 3RD STRAIGHT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

‘Goofy, goofier and goofiest’ JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point

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he last time Providence Catholic’s baseball team lost a postseason game was May 30, 2013 — a 2-1 setback to Lockport in Providence’s own sectional.

The last time a team won two Illinois High School Association state baseball championships prior to Providence accomplishing that last year was when Photo by Jeff Vorva Maine Township won in 1958 and 1959. It may get cold but it never gets old – The last time a team won three state Providence coach Mark Smith reacts after baseball titles in this state prior to the he had ice water dumped on him Saturday night in Joliet.

Celtics doing it on Saturday was…

Never.

The tournament started in 1940, and “They were goofy, goofier and goofthis unpredictable sport became even iest,” the coach said. “That kind of exmore unpredictable over the decades plains our looseness. We have some of with the unfair but wildly entertain- the biggest goofballs ever but they love ing single-elimination tournament playing the game. We have kids who to determine champions will smile after striking in Illinois. Maine and out on a bad pitch. That’s Providence were the only LOCAL HEROES the persona these teams schools to win back-totook. They never got A look at local players on back titles. Providence the rosters of Providence mad at each other. They (33-9) took it one step Catholic’s historic three knew that things would further with a 10-3 victo- state championship teams: be all right and we’ll get ry over Mundelein in the ORLAND PARK ’em the next time.’’

Class 4A title game on a Ben Salvador, 2014 The roster featured muggy Saturday night at Matt Diehl, 2014-15 area talent over the years.

Silver Cross Field in Joliet Mark Payton, 2014 This year’s squad feafor three in a row. tured six players from Justin Davis, 2014 The kicker is that if you Kevin Fitzgerald, 2015-16 Orland Park — Kevin watched the Celtics at Matt Gruszkowski, 2015-16 Fitzgerald, Tom Kelley, certain points of the regu- Tom Kelley, 2015-16 Matt Gruszkowski, Kyle lar season in 2014, 2015 Kyle Struck, 2015-16 Struck, Matt Trzesniewsand this year, it would Matt Trzesniewski, 2015-16 ki and Matt Swanson. have been easy to dis- Brent Villasenor, 2015 The Celtics didn’t miss them. They couldn’t Matt Swanson, 2016 look too strong after even come up with a top trailing 3-1 to the Mustwo finish in the Chicago OAK LAWN tangs heading into the Catholic League Blue Richard Yusa, 2014 bottom of the fifth of the conference. But come the seven-inning game. postseason, they turned But some of the Oron the switch three times and made land Park stars had a hand in the comehistory. back.

In 2014, coach Mark Smith stood Fitzgerald led off the bottom of the near home plate and called his troops fifth with a walk, and that led to a five“goofy” minutes after winning the first run rally that gave Providence the lead. title.

He scored another run in a four-run Minutes after the third triumph, he sixth. was standing close to third base and Kelley had five innings to forget as talked about the progress of his three he struck out with a runner on third to teams. end the second inning, struck out with

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Orland Park’s Tom Kelley (left) and Kevin Fitzgerald try to take a bite out of their first-place medals Saturday night after the Celtics became the first team in the 77-year history of the IHSA Baseball Tournament to win three state championships.

PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC PLAYS A WINNING GAME OF 21 A look at Providence’s Catholic’s state-best 21-game postseason winning streak, which has resulted in three state championships: 2014 May 28: Lockport Regional, beat Lockport, 4-2 May 31: Lockport Regional, beat Brother Rice, 5-4 June 5: Andrew Sectional, beat Sandburg, 5-3 June 7: Andrew Sectional, beat Lincoln-Way North, 9-3 June 9: University of Illinois Supersectional, beat Edwardsville, 6-5 June 13: State semifinals, beat Prairie Ridge, 8-7 June 14: State championship, beat St. Rita, 4-1 2015 May 27: Providence Regional, beat T.F. South, 12-0 May 29: Providence Regional, beat Sandburg, 11-0 June 4: Marist Sectional, beat Marist 3-2 (9 innings)

runners at first and second in the fourth and grounded out to first to make the first out of the fifth-inning rally.

But baseball is a funny game and he

June 6: Marist Sectional, beat Marian 4-3 June 8: Normal Supersectional, beat O’Fallon, 4-3 June 12: State semifinals, beat Oak Park, 1-0 June 13: State championship, beat Mt. Carmel, 6-5 2016 May 25: Lockport Regional, beat T.F. South, 7-0 May 28: Lockport Regional, beat Lockport, 4-0 June 2: Providence Sectional, beat LW East, 6-2 June 4: Providence Sectional, beat LW North, 4-1 June 6: University of Illinois Supersectional, beat Plainfield S., 4-3 June 10: State semifinals, beat Plainfield North, 7-4 June 11: State championship, beat Mundelein, 10-3

had the last laugh with a sixth-inning two-run triple, and in the seventh, he caught a fly in deep right field and dropped a lot of jaws when he gunned

down a runner trying to advance to third.

“All of the coaches just looked at each other and just said, ‘WOW’ ’’, See VORVA, Page 3

Torpy could be knocking on Olympics’ door

Mixed reviews on Dietz

Former Sandburg star runs best 800 in Illinois history

Sports Editor

SI pans Orioles’ picks, including Sandburg grad, but Bleacher Report raves about him

By Jeff Vorva

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

No matter how hot people were on Saturday, few people were hotter than Orland Park’s Sean Torpy.

Torpy, who weeks ago graduated from Sandburg High School, was scalding, running an 800-meter run of 1 minute, 47.95 seconds Saturday at the U.S. Army Midwest Distance Classic at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Not only was it the fastest time in the nation by a high school-aged runner, it was the fastest 800 in Illinois and seventhfastest high school run ever. The previous Illinois mark was Peoria Central’s Dave Ayoub’s 880-yard run of 1:48.9 in 1977.

To further show how impressive his time was, 2012 Olympian Matthew Centrowitz ran a 1:47.69 at an event in Oregon on Sunday. If Torpy can continue to shave seconds off his time in the coming years, he could become an Olympic contender in 2020.

In 2012, 52 runners ran the 800 preliminaries in the Olympics in London

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sean Torpy, shown winning the 1600 at the IHSA State Meet on May 28 in Charleston, ran the nation’s best time in the 800 for a high school-aged runner on Saturday.

and Torpy’s time Saturday would have beaten six competitors.

But first things first. He is savoring Saturday’s mark.

“I was confident and knew my pace,” he told Runnerspace.com after the race.

“I was feeling really good in the final 100 meters. I started to feel the pace with 30

meters to go. When I crossed the line, I was ecstatic. I crushed my personal record, which was good.’’

His twin brother, Chris, took second place, with a 1:49.80, which is the ninthfastest time in the nation.

The two will have more summer events before heading to Miami (Ohio).

Maybe the infamous Sports Illustrated jinx can work in reverse.

When the magazine puts an athlete or team on the cover one week and things go south for that player or team, people bring up the jinx.

Perhaps in this case, a reverse jinx is in order. Former Sandburg High School pitching star Matthias Dietz was selected in the Major League Baseball draft in the second round

by Baltimore last Thursday night, and less than 24 hours later, SI writer Christopher Crawford called the O’s one of the biggest losers on the first day of the draft for taking three pitchers that he deemed not worthy of such high picks.

Crawford said the 20-year-old Dietz “has only shown upper-echelon stuff in short spurts, so it’s likely that his long-term future is the bullpen.’’

Shortly after that, the Bleacher Report’s Andrew Gould gave the O’s a B-plus grade and said Dietz “could become one of the draft’s finest finds at pick No. 69.’’

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Matthias Dietz, shown throwing in his final high school game in 2014, was drafted in the second round by Baltimore last Thursday.

No matter what the pundits say, the door is open for two former District 230 athletes to be playing on the same major league roster.

Dietz was taken with the 69th pick in the second round with the 69th pick. Former Stagg southpaw hurler T.J. McFarland has been ping-ponging from the Orioles’ See DIETZ, Page 2

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FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

Lion hopes to roar with his new team

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Fire’s recent signee, Michael de Leeuw, was scheduled to meet the media on Tuesday but on Saturday, he met with the fans.

De Leeuw, whose surname means lion in Dutch, visited Heineken Pub 97 at the PrivateBank Fire Pitch during the team’s fifth Fire, Brews + Bites event, hopes to energize an offense that score a Major League

Soccer-low 10 goals in its first 12 matches.

“I only wanted to say, I’m glad that I’m in Chicago, and I can’t wait to score goals,” he said, “And play for the Fire and play for you.”

He is expected to make his debut for the Fire in July.

De Leeuw, 29, played 27 games with Eredivisie side FC Groningen in the Dutch League and scored nine goals.

In 241 professional matches, he has 105 career goals.

CHICAGO FIRE AT COLORADO RAPIDS WHEN: 8 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Dick’s Sports Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado FIRE RECORD: 2-5-5 COLORADO SPRINGS RECORD: 8-2-4 LAST TIME: Colorado’s Dillon Serna scored in the first minute in a 1-0 victory over the Fire on Aug. 22 in Bridgeview.

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

RED STARS ANALYSIS AND NOTES

Top two teams draw the line

By Alison Moran

Oh, baby, Lomnicki honored The Red Stars devoted their halftime festivities to honoring the accomplishments of former defender Michelle Lomnicki, who

Nick Fotopoulos was named Sandburg High School’s new girls basketball coach.

Fotopoulos, a Sandburg history teacher and coach, has been with District 230 for five years and has coached boys basketball during his tenure at Sandburg.

He also coaches baseball and girls track and field.

“Nick has the Fotopoulos commitment, work ethic and passion to continue to strengthen the girls program here at Sandburg” said outgoing Sandburg Athletic Director Mark Krusz. “He is committed to working with the community to generate even more enthusiasm for girls basketball in the area.’’

Fotopoulos graduated from Lincoln-Way East High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University. He earned his Master’s degree from the University of St. Francis.

“These opportunities are rare and I look forward to working with our returning players, middle schools and the community

The 2016 Moraine Valley Community College summer basketball camp for boys and girls entering third through eighth grades will be held Monday, July 11, through Thursday, July 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bill Finn, Moraine Valley athletics director and former men’s basketball coach, is heading this camp.

The school’s volleyball camp for boys and girls entering fifth through ninth grades will

Photos by Melissa Tamez

Chicago’s Christen Press, left, and Portland’s Meghan Klingenberg jockey for position on a header attempt Sunday in the two teams’ 1-1 draw.

BOSTON BREAKERS AT CHICAGO RED STARS WHEN: 7 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview RED STARS RECORD: 4-1-3 BOSTON RECORD: 1-6-1 LAST TIME: The Red Stars beat the Breakers 1-0 on May 7 on the road when Christen Press scored the lone goal of the game in the 60th minute.

retired after the 2015 season. The Colorado native was the longest-tenured player in Red Stars history, playing five seasons, scoring three goals and adding two assists in 48 appearances.

She also played with Germany’s SC Freiburg. She was feted by the Red Stars with a video of each team player thanking

also take place Monday, July 11, through Thursday, July 14, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Moraine Valley women’s volleyball head coach Matt Clemens is leading this camp.

The tennis camp is for girls and boys entering fifth through 12th grades from Monday, July 18, through Thursday, July 21. The session for youths entering fifth through eighth grades is 9 to 10:30 a.m. and for youths entering ninth through 12th grades is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nicole Selvaggio, former Moraine Valley 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 while the basketball and volleyball camps will be held in the Health, Fitness & Recreation Center gymnasium, both on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Participants must register through Moraine Valley’s Athletics Department. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 708-9745727 or visit www.morainevalley.edu/athletics/overview/summer-camps/.

FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

Bolts hope to steal one from Bandits

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Will this be the year?

The Windy City ThunderBolts will try to snap a two-game losing streak to the Chicago Bandits in the Battle of the Sexes III fastpitch softball exhibition.

The Bolts are stinging from 8-0 and 2-1 losses in 2014 and 2015 respectively and will try for their first win against the women on at 7:05 p.m. Monday at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood.

Aside from the softball action, youth softball teams that purchase group fundraiser

to generate enthusiasm for girls basketball and make Sandburg basketball the best that it can be,” he said. “Sandburg has a tradition of excellence with its athletic programs and I am proud to be able to work with these excellent student athletes and coaches. We will work extremely hard to carry on this long tradition of success and continue to build a great future.”

He takes over for Chris Hellrung, who resigned.

Evans scholars

The final list of Chick Evans Scholarship winners were announced and several caddies from the area made the cut.

The list features Thomas Alvarez of Brother Rice, Barbara Arrington of Chicago Christian, Anthony Arunno, of Sandburg, Krysta Buche of Queen of Peace, Erin Cronin of Sandburg, Patrick Keffer of Marist, Brian Kettering of Marist, Matthew Kettering of Marist, Drew Kirby of Sandburg, Thomas Lange of Brother Rice, Leo Abigail of Chicago Christian, Brendan Mullen of Marist, Brendan O’Grady of Evergreen Park, Jaclyn Prucha of Mother McAuley, Jessica Prucha of Mother McAuley and Michael Staron of Stagg.

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

her for her leadership, and was presented with a Red Stars onesie for the baby boy she and husband Brad are expecting.

“Today, I say thank you to the game that has given me so much,” said Lomnicki, who thanked Red Stars management, her family, her teammates, and the fans for supporting her.

Red Stars bits Naher was voted the Player of the Month by the NWSL Media Association. She currently ranks third with 22 saves on the season. Her four shutouts are tied for most in the league…Press leads the NWSL this season with five goals. She scored her 20th overall goal on Sunday…The Red Stars are tied for first place with the Western New York Flash with 15 points each while Portland and the Washington Spirit each have 14 points.

Local bike rider will host two fundraisers

Moraine offer sports camps

Fotopoulos named girls hoops coach Sports Editor

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY NEWS

Palos Heights’ Michael Boyle will take part in the Coast2Coast4Cancer bike ride in September and will host two fundraisers in the summer.

The ride starts at the Pacific Ocean in Oregon and completes at the Atlantic Ocean in New Jersey.

The first fundraiser is at 5 p.m. July 14 at Mama Vesuvio’s East in Palos Heights. The second event is being hosted at 5 p.m. Aug. 12

by The Roberts Roadhouse in Hickory Hills.

Foto finish at Sandburg

By Jeff Vorva

Correspondent

The backstory was compelling.

So was the match.

The Chicago Red Stars came into Saturday’s game atop the National Women’s Soccer League and riding a six-game unbeaten streak.

The Big Three United States Women’s National Team members from the Red Stars — forward Christen Press, defender Julie Johnston and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher — were back after missing a Chicago match because they were playing a couple of friendlies with Japan. They were pitted against the NWSL’s only unbeaten team — the Portland Thorns.

In the end, both teams got a point in a 1-1 draw.

Both teams “came out flat,” according to Thorns coach Mark Parsons but then found unusual and entertaining ways to score goals.

Controlling and attacking through most of the first half, Portland (3-0-5) struck first. In the 24th minute, the Thorns’ team captain, veteran forward Christine Sinclair, gave herself a 33rd birthday present on a back-pass from Red Stars defender Samantha Johnson. The pass bounced off Sinclair, past Naeher, and into the net.

It was the Red Stars’ (4-1-3) turn in the second half.

“You give a team like Chicago a second chance, and they punish you,” said Sinclair.

They did.

The Red Stars scored the equalizer in the 61st minute, when midfielder Alyssa Mautz, substituting for forward Jen Hoy, used her brains and her chest to down a pass to Press, who hit to the underside of the crossbar, where it bounced down and in past the fully extended fingertips and body of goalkeeper Adrianna Franch.

“The ball had a lot of spin on it,” Press said. “You don’t get lucky like that often, so you just take it and appreciate it.’’

Yellow cards were issued to Red Stars Sofia Huerta, Arin Gilliland, and Mautz for defensive handling. Portland’s Nadia Nadim was also issued a yellow card for defensive handling.

The Red Stars’ next game is the Olympic sendoff for the trio. The Boston Breakers will be in town on at 7 p.m. Saturday, which is also Day 2 of Porky’s Ribfest at Toyota Park. No special accommodations have been announced for the game, according to Red Stars’ officials.

Photo courtesy of the Chicago Fire

Michael De Leeuw makes an appearance at a Fire event Saturday and tells the crowd he wants to score goals.

tickets will be allowed on the field during the Bandits’ 5 p.m. pregame batting practice.

Gates will open at 5 p.m. For more information, call 708-489-2255.

Thunderbolts swept The Bolts came into this week’s action with a 17-10 mark after being swept by Schaumburg, including Sunday’s 6-3 loss at Standard Bank Stadium. Schaumburg scored five runs in the fifth inning and Windy City suffered its first sweep of the season. Tim Zier and Ransom LaLonde each had three hits for Windy City.

Despite being swept, the Thunderbolts opened the week still in first place in the

TCC’s summer camps The Trinity Christian College Athletics Department is offering a variety of summer sports camps for athletes of various ages.

The camps will be conducted by the college’s head coaches and student-athletes and will offer individual skill development and team play in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball.

Sports offered are baseball (July 11-15, grades K-4), boys basketball (June 20-24 and July 18-22, grades 3-9), girls basketball (June 20-23, grades 4-9), boys and girls soccer (June 27-July 1, grades K-8), girls softball (June 20-24, grades 1-8), boys and girls track and field (July 5-8, grades 3-9) and boys and girls volleyball (July 18-24, grades K-9).

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

We welcome community sports items at sports@regionalpublishing.com

COMING UP FOR THE THUNDERBOLTS THURSDAY: at Lake Erie FRIDAY-SUNDAY: at Washington MONDAY: Battle of the Sexes III vs. Bandits, 7:05 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: hosts Joliet Slammers, 6:05 p.m.

THURSDAY: host Joliet Slammers, 7:05 p.m.

NUTS ‘N’ BOLTS: The game Wednesday is a Palos Baseball Association Fundraiser night and there will be fireworks. Wrestler Billy Gunn is scheduled to appear Thursday.

Frontier League’s East Division, 2 ½ games in front of Washington and Joliet. Evansville of the West Division owned the Frontier League’s best record at 19-9.

NCCAA names three TCC baseball players All-Americans Three Trinity Christian College players were named NCCAA All-Americans by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Junior catcher Zack Jones (Norridge) received NCCAA first-team All-American status and was named to the NCCAA Nationals All-Tournament Team. Combining his athletic accomplishments and his 3.7 GPA, the business communication major was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team. Jones had a .382 batting average and led the team with 81 hits and 57 RBI. He had 10 saves as a relief pitcher.

Junior starting pitcher Tanner Reklaitis (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) was named NCCAA second-team All-American and joined Jones on the CoSIDA Academic All-America second team. He led the Trolls with a 10-2 record and a 2.15 ERA for the season. He made 14 starts, pitched 92 innings, and tallied 92 strikeouts. Reklaitis, a business communication major, posts a 3.94 GPA. Junior center fielder Blake Kerzich (Plainfield), was named to the third-team. He had a.365

batting average and led the team with 50 runs as well as with 22 stolen bases. Kerzich also posted a .972 fielding percentage.

Dietz

enough money that he will not go to TCU, but that decision has not been made,” said Logan baseball coach Jerry Halstead told the Southern Illiniosan.

“He went from a guy that went from (being projected in the) top 5-6 rounds, then as we were nearing the finish line he might be a first-rounder. We really thought he had an outside shot to be a first round pick by the Braves because they had three first round picks.”

Dietz who stayed in school after he was drafted by San Francisco in the 29th round last year, was a part of a trio of talented pitchers that graduated from Sandburg in 2014 with Bryan Pall and Sean Leland.

Pall, a relief ace for the University of Michigan, made 25 appearances for the Wolverines this spring and racked up four saves and three victories with 33 strikeouts in 32 innings.

Last year, Pall was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American .

Leland was also a freshman All-American at Louisville in 2015 and this year pitched in eight games in relief with a 3.24 ERA for the Cardinals, who played in the NCAA Super Regional over the weekend.

Continued from Page 1 parent team to the minors in the past four seasons and has more than 110 major league appearances in that timeframe.

“I had an idea that it could be the Orioles,” Dietz said. “And I’m fine with it. I will admit it was a little nerve-wracking at times, the wait and all. I’m glad that part of it is over.”

“I just feel very blessed. The way things stand right now, I will probably sign with the Orioles and then go to Sarasota, Florida for a physical and then get assigned either to a Rookie League or low Class A league. My work’s not over. It’s just getting started.”

Dietz was the first junior college player selected in the draft as he posted a 12-1 mark with a 1.22 ERA for John A. Logan College in Carterville this spring.

The 6-foot-6 right-handed pitcher, who has thrown as fast as 98 mph this season, already had a scholarship from Texas Christian University in his back pocket before the draft and the 69th slot in this draft means he should receive a more than a $900,000 signing bonus.

“I would think it will be

MORAINE VALLEY Men and women’s soccer: The Cyclone men’s soccer team, the 2015 Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference champion, is holding tryouts at 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, on the main soccer field west of Building H on campus.

All full-time Moraine Valley students are eligible to attend.

They must be prepared to play and have a doctor’s physical completed. In case of rain, a makeup tryout date will be at 6 p.m. July 21. For more information, contact Coach TJ Donahue at tj.donahue@morainevalley. edu or 708- 974-5727 The women’s Cyclones soccer team is holding tryouts at 10 a.m. Aug. 6 Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m. to noon, on the main soccer field.

For more information, contact Coach Al Palar at albert. palar@morainevalley.edu or 708- 974-5237.

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SOME COOL IMAGES FROM A HOT SATURDAY Photos by Jeff orva

Above: Orland Park’s Matt Trzesniewski submarines a pitch in the final inning of the Celtics’ 10-3 win over Mundelein to win the state championship in Class 4A on Saturday night. Left: As if Providence’s baseball team needed any more inspiration to win a historic third straight state championship, the players were also inspired by the recent death of classmate Charlie Dunne and had a shirt displayed in the dugout during Saturday’s title game.

On a humid Saturday night, this man sitting with the Providence baseball fans at Silver Cross Field was a reminder that there are only six more shopping months until Christmas.

On a hot and humid day that felt like 100 degrees at Lake Sedgewick in Orland Park, the hundreds of people who came to watch the U.S. Log Rolling Open obeyed this sign.

The Silver Cross Field scoreboard said it all as Providence Catholic won another state championship.

Garrick Birdsong (right) of Onalaska, Wisconsin, is about to force Brian Stearns into Lake Sedgewick during Saturday’s log rolling competition.

Ellie Davenport (left) drops Maggie Penning into the water in the women’s semifinals. Davenport later lost to Shana Verstegen in the finals.

Darren Hudson (left) of Barrington Nova Scotia, pumps his fist after beating Spencer Wilkinson in the men’s semifinals on Saturday. Hudson went on to win the event.

There were cameras on the water and high in the sky for the U.S. Log Rolling competition in Orland Park. Highlights of the event will be shown on Comcast SportsNet at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on June 26.

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Continued from Page 1 Smith said of the play. “What a throw and what a great way to end your career. Just unbelievable… I don’t know how else to describe that throw.’’

“I was pretty deep and I just wanted to make a good throw to third,” Kelley said. “I didn’t expect to be throwing the kid out with that ball but I just made my best throw. Personally, I had a couple of failures early in the game. But in the sport of baseball, you can’t really give up. Winners never quit.’’

Trzesniewski and his submarine pitch got the final out of the game.

Think about this: This is a team that in 2014 finished

10-6 overall in the Chicago Catholic League Blue and was fifth behind St. Laurence, St. Rita, Mount Carmel and Brother Rice. The Celtics lost regularseason games to St. Rita by a combined score of 32-6. Yet when it came to the playoffs, they fought their way to the title game and stunned St. Rita, 4-1.

In 2015, Providence finished in fourth place with a 10-6 mark in the conference and finished behind Mt. Carmel, St. Rita and Brother Rice. The Celtics lost regular-season games to Mt. Carmel, 3-1 and 2-1. Yet when it came to the playoffs, they fought their way to the title game and stunned Mt. Carmel, 6-5.

This year, the Celts tied for third in the league with a 15-6 mark and fought their play to the title game again, but this time they ran into a Munde-

lein squad that in the middle of May dropped a 5-0 and 13-4 doubleheader to Warren before bringing a nine-game win streak to the title game.

“You play the best teams in the CCL Blue and that’s all good preparation for when you start playing teams out here,” Fitzgerald said. “The CCL Blue is the greatest opportunity to be ready to the state tournament.’’

Neither Fitzgerald nor Kelley walked into the New Lenox school as freshmen thinking something like this was possible.

“Coming in they had players like Sam Travis and they had some of the greatest players back then,” Fitzgerald said. “But as time went on, you start to see that our teams were really dynamic and could actually pull out games. After we won our second championship,

we said ‘why not just go for it all?’ ’’

Coming up…

Goodbye, Joliet?

The next three weeks, we are scheduled to honor top athletes. Next Thursday we will name the boys track, girls track, boys tennis and boys volleyball players of the year. It’s the first time the Reporter/Regional named top players in those four sports.

In the June 30 edition, we honor the baseball, softball and girls soccer players of the year.

We also are gathering all of the spring sports all-conference teams and we will name those players, along with state qualifiers from tennis and track, to honor the next two weeks.

And for the first time in the Reporter/Regional history, we will name an overall 2015-16 Athlete of the Year, in our July 7 issue.

Needless to say, the Celtics will be looking for a four-peat and Silver Cross Field has been more than friendly to them — and the crowd of 3,981 fans for the title game was friendly to the IHSA. The IHSA announced Monday that the Class 3A and 4A title games will stay in Joliet for the next five years.

There was some speculation that Geneva’s Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, which houses the Kane County Cougars, could snag the finals.

Selfishly, I am glad it stayed close to home, especially with so many south suburban and south side of Chicago schools enjoying success in recent years.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, -v.BRITTANY BRIZEK, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. BRIZEK A/K/A FRANK BRIZEK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF FRANK J. BRIZEK A/K/A FRANK BRIZEK, FOUNDERS BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TED SKWARCZEK, GAIL SKWARCZEK, COLONIAL HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 12121 46 PARLIAMENT DRIVE WEST Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 46 PARLIAMENT DRIVE WEST, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-114-1034 VOL. 152. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $108,674.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2385. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2385 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 12121 TJSC#: 36-5966 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.WASFI TOLAYMAT, CYNTHIA R. TOLAYMAT AKA CYNTHIA TOLAYMAT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORP, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, KHALIL OUYUON, ENTERPRISE LEASING CO OF CHICAGO D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 5840 7911 WEST 101ST STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7911 WEST 101ST STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12306-004. The real estate is improved with a two level, red brick, single family house; detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1037061. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1037061 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 5840 TJSC#: 36-7283 I696048

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL S. BULTHUIS, STONY CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 000924 2 COBBLESTONE COURT UNIT #2B 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 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2 COBBLESTONE COURT UNIT #2B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-400-071-1062.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17379.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-17379 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 000924 TJSC#: 36-7103 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I695829

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARGARET M. GERZON, FRED J. GERZON, JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. F/K/A BANK ONE, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 3097 13455 FEATHER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13455 FEATHER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-35-312-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1500329. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1500329 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 3097 TJSC#: 36-7282 I696052

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1 Plaintiff, -v.ROGER D. LIS, LYNN M. LIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 018004 9980 S. WOOD LANE 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 March 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9980 S. WOOD LANE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-415-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17776.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-17776 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018004 TJSC#: 36-3367 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, vs.

ANTANAS VAICIUS; VILMA VAICIENE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DMR HOME LENDING, LLC; Defendants, 12 CH 35167 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 7, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 11, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 27-14-105-019-0000.

Commonly known as 8419 FLAMINGO CIRCLE, 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service. atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only.

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1218073.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I695132

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PROSPECT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1998 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 16107; PIOTR GACEK; DANUTA GACEK; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 17282 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 22, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-10-202-005-0000.

Commonly known as 9800 South 90th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 263-3890.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I695717

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TADEUSZ PUSTUL, DANUTA PUSTUL Defendants 12 CH 23545 8921 MOODY AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8921 MOODY AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-105-108-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $375,903.87.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312372-4398 Please refer to file number 12-059735.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 12-059735 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 23545 TJSC#: 36-7095 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS J. BACLIG A/K/A THOMAS JASON BACLIG, JULIE T. GRUZEWSKI, VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK, PARKSHIRE MANOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 17641 8724 MOBILE AVENUE, UNIT 1A Oak Lawn, IL 60441 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8724 MOBILE AVENUE, UNIT 1A, Oak Lawn, IL 60441 Property Index No. 24-05-100-021-1037.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $156,790.74.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312372-4398 Please refer to file number 15-077351.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 15-077351 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 17641 TJSC#: 36-4768 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.T H O M A S S . O M I E C I N S K I , N O R M A N F. OMIECINSKI, MARIA T. OMIECINSKI, PRAIRIE TOWN CENTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 17371 9530 Cook Ave., Unit 614 Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9530 Cook Ave., Unit 614, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-09-107-038-1070 ; 2409-107-038-1071.

The real estate is improved with a residential condominium.

The judgment amount was $302,841.33.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 17371 TJSC#: 36-4810 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY SMERTENE, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 19037, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 017396 8745 W. 96TH PLACE 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 March 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 25, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8745 W. 96TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-105-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18281.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18281 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 017396 TJSC#: 36-4332 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I694171

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JERRIE A. SHERMAN, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 2015 AND KNOWN AS JOHN R. MORIARITY TRUST DATED JANUARY 3, 2015, TERRY N. SHERMAN, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 2015 AND KNOWN AS JOHN R. MORIARITY TRUST DATED JANUARY 3, 2015, BRIDGET MORIARITY, MICHAEL MORIARITY Defendants 15 CH 11119 12233 S. 70th Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12233 S. 70th Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-30-129-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $214,656.78.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 11119 TJSC#: 36-5831 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I694662

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOANNE TROAKE, GARETH M. TROAKE, THE FOREST RIDGE AT WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, FOREST RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 008654 13368 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13368 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-300-056-1069, Property Index No. (24-32-300-023 Underlying).

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-09243. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-09243 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 008654 TJSC#: 36-5681 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 7

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS Discovery Isle

Explore nature during “Discovery Isle” programs this summer from 1-3 p.m. every Wednesday from June 15 through Aug. 24 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Join in different activities or demonstrations that focus on natural or cultural history. Programs will be held indoors or outside depending on the weather. Drop in anytime between 1-3 p.m. Registration is not required for this free, all-ages program.

Programs at The Center

• Terra Cotta Flower Pots Saturday June 18, 11 a.m. – noon. Center Art Director Heather Young will show students how to construct a flower pot out of coils of clay that will last for years to come.

Attendees will create different patterns and designs in the clay by swirling or twisting ropes of clay as the pots are built. The workshop fee is $10 per person, per class.

• The Pathway Open Saturday June 18, 6:308:30 p.m. The Pathway Open is an open Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, and everyone is welcome. One does not have to be a member of a 12--step program in order to attend. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and two speakers will follow at 7 p.m. For more information, please call 708-923-6911.

• Outdoor Art For Kids (grades K-8) Two-week sessions begin June 20 Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 9-11 a.m. Instructors Brigitte Haney and Ruth Augspurger bring a world of art and nature to children. Drawing, printmaking, pottery, painting, papermaking, and sculpture will be taught. There are opportunities for creative expression, hands-on fun, encouragement, and to learn new artistic techniques. Each session ends with an art show of the students’ creations. Class Fee: $110 per 2 week session includes all supplies.

• Mommy And Me Art: Fairy Houses Wednesday June 22, 11 a.m. – noon. Instructor Karen Signore will help students build a house for a fairy garden by using bark, sticks, leaves, stones, moss and other items from nature. The class is designed for mothers or grandmothers with children ages 3-6, but the instructor is open to family members of all ages attending “Mommy and Me.” Workshop fees: $10 per person, per class.

• Papermaking Wednesday June 22, 6:30-8:30

p.m. Instructor Marilyn VandenBout will teach the basics of papermaking and show how to embed seeds within the papers during the process. Students will be able to write a note to the world on homemade papers, bury it underground and watch it grow. Each participant will leave class with several pieces of handmade papers that can be used in many creative ways. Class fee: $16 plus a $5 materials fee.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Campfire Songs & Bean Bag Tournament - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Bring your friends to enjoy some s’mores while singing campfire songs, and competing in a bean bag tournament. Singer/ songwriter “Pelham” will perform live. Free s’mores provided by Campfire and Hershey’s.

• Soul Cafe: Pretty Strong - 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 21, You become the people you surround yourself with. Learn to identify characteristics in your relationships and discover the power of positive friendships.

• Open Studio: Launch a Water Balloon 3 to 4 p.m. June 14, Engineer a machine out of random materials to send a water balloon flying towards a target.

• Kickball - 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 21, Play this casual sport while making new friends.

• Shoot Your Own Show - 3 to 5 p.m. June 22 and 23, You don’t have to wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite TV show. Now is your chance to direct, act in, and create a show.

• Survival Skills - 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 23 & 30, Listen to real stories about people who faced unexpected, life-threatening situations in the wilderness.

Learn survival skills and then put them to the test.

• BBQ Pork Nachos & Spinach Dip - 3:30 to 5 p.m. June 23, Learn how to make pork nachos and spinach dip from the chefs at Granite City.

• Advanced Writing - 4:30 to 6 p.m. June 23, Advanced writers, now is your chance to take your beloved hobby to the next level. Learn the process of editing from a professional writer and editor.

• Shark Week Trivia Night/High School After Hours - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. June 24, Invite your friends for Shark Week themed trivia. High School students are invited to stay until midnight for High School After Hours. Free food will be provided by Fox’s Restaurant.

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay your dues. Every new skill or study requires practice before it is possible to become proficient.

You may be challenged to learn a new subject or to perform routine work in the week ahead. Having a buddy will help.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This week you won’t be able to please all of the people all of the time. If you sense tension in the air it may be because someone is trying to overcompensate to address your needs. You may be trying too hard to be agreeable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Group dynamics may be disturbed by dustups. In the week ahead someone could make an attempt to appear mysterious or pretend to be your friend. A partner or loved one could be forced to adhere to a tight schedule.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will find yourself in good company. You aren’t the only person with a tight deadline to meet or a bill to pay in the week to come. A significant other with

shrewd common sense and business acumen can help.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Never complain, never explain may be a good motto this week. You may have concerns that revolve around finances, but wise advice or counsel from co-workers or family members could help you find a perfect solution.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Grab the low hanging fruit. What you need is right there for the taking and little effort is necessary. In the upcoming week you may be tempted to reach too high.

Don’t act impulsively with your money or loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Calm down. Your need for romance and attention could distract you from focusing on concrete accomplishments in the week ahead.

Too much socializing on the job can make you fall behind or create some awkward moments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Crucial commitments need to be handled with kid gloves in the week ahead. Take your time about making important changes. An innocent flirtation can give your ego a boost and lighten the load of a

serious subject.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pull in the sails and keep a steady hand on the rudder. There may be some rough seas in the week ahead. The demands of your career may keep you on a tight schedule just when family or a loved one needs attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are powerfully tethered to the achievement of a goal. Some co-workers may experience difficulties but that won’t dampen your enthusiasm. As this week unfolds you may find that communications go awry.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can play musical chairs with your money until the music stops. Make sure you aren’t indulging in fads or fancies this week. A significant other will give you added support to face up to your responsibilities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The truth may come out at the most inopportune time. In the upcoming week you may make a stand at the wrong time. Someone who expresses doubt about your trustworthiness can put you into a defensive position.

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“LONDON HAS FALLEN”: Any viewer of “Olympus Has Fallen” can expect the sequel won’t be a quiet and sedate affair ... and indeed, the follow-up matches the frantic action of the original as the U.S. president and his Secret Service man (returnees Aaron Eckhart and Gerard Butler) are among terrorists’ targets again. This time, they’re overseas with other world leaders for the funeral of England’s prime minister when mayhem erupts, forcing them to trust their own instincts - and an MI6 agent (Charlotte Riley) - to make their way through the devastation and stay alive.

Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett and Melissa Leo also are back from the first film. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-

ray and On Demand) “10 CLOVERFIELD LANE”: Sort of a prequel to the sleeper horror hit “Cloverfield,” this effective-with-a-smallcast melodrama actually was conceived as its own separate project, then retooled to fit the franchise. Mary Elizabeth Winstead — of PBS’ “Mercy Street” and the new CBS series “BrainDead” — plays a car-accident victim who becomes a prisoner of a survivalist (the reliable-asalways John Goodman), who already has someone else (John Gallagher Jr., “The Newsroom”) present. The homeowner warns of major danger outside his doors, but she debates whether to trust him. With J.J. Abrams among its producers, the film also involves Bradley Cooper in a creative way (spoiler withheld). *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “45 YEARS”: Charlotte Rampling was an Oscar nominee for director-screenwriter Andrew Haigh’s (HBO’s “Looking”) intriguing drama, in which she stars with fellow acting veteran Tom Courtenay as a couple whose 45th wedding anniversary is upset

by startling news. The body of the husband’s long-ago lover has been found, preserved in a glacier See VIDEOVIEW, Page 8

‘Now You See Me 2’ may entertain, but it’s confusing “Now You See Me 2” is the sequel no one not even the creators of the original chapter could have seen coming. It was a surprise blockbuster about a kooky magician heist that included many fadeouts and misdirections. This sequel includes much of the same except everything is brought up to a whole new level of misdirection and zany plot twists.

This is a grandiose film that we didn’t need. This is your standard run of the mill sequel that Hollywood deemed necessary to do based upon the success of the original. It’s a rushed- together sequel that at times is reminiscent of the old show “Magicians Unmasked.”

The basis of the film is that a group of four magicians who fancy themselves as Robin Hoods try to make the world a better place by righting the so called wrongs they see. Just like Mr. Hood, they take from the rich and give to the poor.

If only this story was as good as the Robin Hood story we might have something worth watching.

The film follows the Horsemen – Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco, yes he’s the younger

TONY PINTO brother of James Franco) – hiding in the shadows as they await instructions from The Eye. The horsemen get infrequent cryptic messages sent from the team’s leader Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) that don’t explain anything except that they need to stay the course. Also can’t forget about the new girl Horseman Lula (Lizzy Caplan) Rhoads brings in. Some grow restless after a long time of waiting; Dylan finally reassembles the Horsemen for a new daring assignment.

Making no attempt to explain its over-complicated internal mythology, the movie hops back and forth across the globe with no regard for time or space, cutting between the Horsemen and Rhodes as he springs magic-debunking bad guy Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) from minimum-security prison. While all that’s going on, a huge plot is being orchestrated by legally dead tech billionaire

Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe) or possibly Bradley himself, or maybe it’s even The Eye. This film features Michael Cain as well. Just don’t ask how he fits in the story.

The main storyline comes across as convoluted, as the sequel attempts to outdo the twists and turns of the original. Ironically, the surprises lose their value as the film proceeds, meaning that by the grand finale, things fall into the realm of predictability, boring, and mundane. It tries to keep the audience guessing, but the director Jon M. Cho with help of screenwriter Ed Solomon condition you to expect the unexpected, so basically nothing is unexpected.

Ultimately, “Now You See Me 2” operates as breezy, shallow entertainment that will disappoint anyone expecting something more than a semi-enjoyable film. The cast are all fun to watch, but the script turns most of them into caricatures that we won’t really care about. Fans of 2013’s “Now You See Me” should get some enjoyment from this sequel, but the uninformed can probably wait until flipping channels to check out this sequel.

Tony Pinto’s grade: C

Orland Park Theatre Troupe presents ‘Shrek the Musical’ A musical adaptation of a wellknown movie is coming to the Performing Arts Center at Carl Sandburg High School when the village of Orland Park Theatre Troupe presents three performances of “Shrek the Musical,” this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The musical is based on the popular animated film Shrek (2001), which follows the comedic adventures of a green ogre (Shrek) whose swamp is invaded by a host of fairytale characters: Peter Pan, the Mad Hatter, the three bears from Goldilocks and the Big Bad Wolf, among others.

The show debuted on Broadway in 2008 and ran through 2010.

The book and lyrics were written by David Lindsay-Abaire with music by Jeanine Tesori. The show was originally produced on Broadway by Dreamworks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

Tyler McMahon of Kankakee appears as Shrek, with Orland Park’s Christina Pacini portraying Princess Fiona. Michael Carioto, of Worth, plays Donkey. Erin Davidson, of Peotone, plays the dragon and Ryan Flynn of Homer Glen appears as Farquaad.

Orland Park’s resident producer-director, Frann Carnivele, is directing the show with Jim Mazeika serving as assistant director. Michael Barr is the musical director with Andrea Langford choreographing the production.

Performances at Carl Sandburg High School will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 with a matinee on Sunday, June

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Christina Pacini, Tyler McMahon and Michael Carioto portray Fiona, Shrek and Donkey respectively in the Village of Orland Park Theatre Troupe’s presentation of “Shrek the Musical.” Performances are June 17-19 at the Carl Sandburg High School Performing Arts Center.

19 at 2 p.m. The show is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

The cast of almost 50 community actors from throughout the region boasts a number of Orland Park residents including Andrea Baffes, Victoria Baran, Kaitlin Bauer, Allison Belair, Amanda Belair, Hannah Belair, Michelle Belair, Caoline Bueche, Ann Burns, Anthony Cosenza, David Ford, Mia Geovanes, Cara Hall, Amy Henrichs, Abigail Hooks, Thais Kioganov, Joanna Leafblad, Josie Leafblad, Natalie Leoni, Nicolette

Mutnansky, Molly Ricker, Bryan Reis, Jacob Sexton, Laura Smolik and Sienna Swain. Other locals are Margaret Hughes (Palos Park).

Reserved seat tickets may be purchased at Orland Park’s Recreation Administration Office located at 14600 S. Ravania Avenue.

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OUT & ABOUT The Regional News • The Reporter

Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

Mark your calendar for the return of Orland Township’s Pet Parade & Fair

Hosted by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady & the Board of Trustees

Saturday, June 25, 2016 • Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Orland Township Grounds at 14807 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 • Benefiting the Orland Township Pet Food Pantry

Pictures and autographs with your favorite Chicagoland team mascots & superheroes!

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VIDEOVIEW

BY JAY BOBBIN Continued from Page 7 ... prompting the couple to reexamine how they’ve spent their lives, both separately and together.

Though the adaptation of David Constantine short story does have other actors, including Geraldine James, the heavy lifting clearly is on Rampling and Courtenay — and they expectedly achieve it beautifully. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE X-FILES: THE EVENT SERIES”: If the truth is still out there, it’s up to Mulder and Scully (David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson) to reunite and uncover it. Their search through the supernatural continues in this six-episode continuation of the original show, guided again by creator-producer Chris Carter and a number of the first series’ other writers and producers. Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis and Annabeth Gish are among additional familiar faces who return ... but expectedly, there’s special pleasure in seeing Duchovny and Anderson back in their iconic roles. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary on selected episodes by cast and crew members; deleted and extended scenes; outtakes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

FREE ADMISSION A donation of one 5 lb. bag of pet food or a cash donation Well-mannered, leashed & tagged pets welcome! to the Pet Food Pantry is strongly encouraged.

More activities and attractions are being added daily, so visit www.orlandtownship.org for the most up-to-date information regarding Pet-palooza.

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Instructor Liz Wall will host the Budding Artists Drawing Club at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center Tuesday, June 21 - Friday, June 24, 4-5:45 p.m. Students will each be given their own sketchbooks to practice many different types of drawing using graphite, colored pencil, ink and charcoal. Drawing techniques for cartooning, drawing pets and people will be covered. Students will improve their observational skills, learn new techniques and use their imaginations. They can spend the rest of the summer recording their adventures. All supplies are included. The fee is $60 for members of McCord/$70 for non-members.

The McCord Gallery and Cultural Center is at 9602 Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road), Palos Park. For more, call 671-0648 or visit www. mccordgallery.org.

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