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Cook County beverage tax is sour for many Increase of 1 cent per ounce on sugary drinks kicks in on Saturday By Bob Bong Cook County shoppers buying a presweetened beverage will pay more, a lot more, starting Saturday. That’s when the county’s new 1 cent per ounce tax on beverages containing sugar or artificial sweetener kicks in at grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants and even taverns throughout Cook County. That tax is on top of the 10.25 state and county sales tax, any local municipal sales tax and, in Chicago, the city’s 3 percent tax on soft drinks.
The tax will drive up the price of drinks by as much as $2.88 for a 24pack case of pop or 32 cents for a large fountain drink at McDonald’s. Starting Saturday, retailers will have to start collecting the tax on any nonalcoholic beverage that contains sugar or an artificial sweetener, which includes pop and diet pop, sweet teas, fruit juices that are not 100 percent fruit juice, sports drinks and energy drinks. It also applies to fountain drinks made from syrups, pop used in mixed drinks at a local tavern and even the free refills that many restaurants offer to dine-in
Kevin McCarthy, manager of Fairplay Foods in Hickory Hills, thinks the Cook County tax on sugar beverages will hurt sales.
customers. More than 1,000 products will be affected by the tax. It does not apply to 100 percent fruit or vegetable juices, milk and milk substitutes, infant formula, beverages for medical use and any non-sweetened beverage even if sugar is often added by the buyer, such as coffee or iced tea. When adopted in November, county officials said the tax would bring in about $200 million per year but added it was to promote a healthier lifestyle by making consumers cut down on sugary drinks
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Chicago Ridge has stake in wrong-way driving resolution
Death of village police officer in 2015 and resulting sentence still angers many By Dermot Connolly
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A large crowd of customers arrived Saturday morning for the 50 percent off sale that took place the Neat Repeats resale store to mark the 30th anniversary of the shop in Worth.
Plenty of Repeat customers Worth mayor, large crowd celebrate 30th anniversary of Neat Repeats By Kelly White
Customers began to line up before the doors even opened at the Neat Repeats resale shop Saturday morning in Worth. The crowd was expected because the resale shop has now been open in the village for 30 years and volunteers celebrated the occasion with a 50 percent off sale, which also took place at the resale shop in Orland Park. Worth Mayor Mary Werner opened the Worth shop at 7026 W. 111th St., and Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau opened up the Orland Park store at 9028 W. 159th St. on Saturday morning. Both mayors spent time at the locations talking with customers and volunteers. The two Neat Repeats shops are owned and operated by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, and total revenues from the shops provide for 30 percent of the funding for the center, which offers services for survivors of domestic violence. The center serves about 2,000 people every year. “I know first-hand the pain and loss that this violence has caused,” said Doreen Holford, who has served as the operations Worth Mayor Mary Werner meets and greets customers at Neat Repeats 30th anniversary event on Saturday morning at the resale
See NEAT REPEATS, Page 5 shop in Worth.
sentence she received. “The person who did this only The Chicago Ridge Village got five years,” said Trustee Debby Board unanimously approved a Pyznarski, whose husband is Poresolution in support of House Bill lice Chief Rob Pyznarski. “This village will not walk away 303, which would make driving the from this. She was gowrong way an “aging 105 mph the wrong gravating factor” in way for 9.5 miles on sentencing of people I-294,” said the trustee, convicted of driving who cited statistics under the influence of showing that of 283 alcohol. wrong-way traffic As of last Friday, crashes in Illinois, 82 the bill had passed percent were found to both the Illinois be DUI-related. House and Senate, HB 303 amends and is awaiting the state statutes to insignature of Gov. Bruce Rauner. State Submitted photo clude driving in the Rep. Michael Za- Chicago Ridge Police opposite direction of lewski (D-23rd) in- Officer Steven Smith, a traffic on one-way troduced the bill, and decorated Marine Corps roadways an “aggrastate Rep. Fran Hur- veteran, was killed in vating factor” in senley (D-35th) is among 2015 when the vehicle he tencing when a person was riding in was struck is charged with drivthe co-sponsors. by a wrong-way driver. ing under the influence The board memof drugs, alcohol or bers have been known to argue about many issues, but any intoxicating compound “It is terrible. It is inexcusable. not this one. Intoxicated wrongway driving hits especially close to People are saying that it is tanhome for Chicago Ridge officials tamount to murder,” said Mayor and residents alike since village Chuck Tokar. “There were 100 police officer Steven Smith was calls to 911 about (Lopez) driving killed on Sept. 13, 2015, when the wrong way, and she couldn’t the vehicle he was riding in was be stopped. “She only got five years because struck by a wrong-way driver on driving the wrong way was not Interstate 294 near Hinsdale. Smith was a decorated Marine considered an aggravating factor.” Smith’s mother, Lisa Smith, was Corps veteran and Richards High School graduate who grew up in not at the meeting, but she has Chicago Ridge. His cousin was been advocating for the bill to be driving him back to the western passed since Zalewski introduced suburbs to retrieve his vehicle left it. She has been quoted as saying there by another relative after a that her son was “murdered” by wedding when the collision oc- Lopez, using her 3,000-pound car curred at 3:45 a.m. He was sched- as a weapon. Tokar said he hoped the ongouled to work later that day. Sara Lopez, 22, of Bristol, Ill., ing inability for state lawmakers was charged with reckless homi- to pass a budget will not delay cide and aggravated driving un- Rauner signing the bill into law. der the influence of alcohol, but He and other board members said members of the board expressed it would be nice if it was called indignation at the relatively light “Steven’s Law.” Operating his ham radio rig from a car battery being charged with a solar panel, Linas Matonis, of Hickory Hills, transmits from his tent at the annual Hamfesters Radio Club Field Day, held this year at Altman Park in Worth.
‘Hams’ have a Field Day at park in Worth By Brian Laughran In this age of constant communication — when friends are just a text, tweet, or SnapChat away — few people are readily prepared for the worst-case scenario: A natural disaster happens, traditional power sources fail and there is no way to know
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Sunday at Worth’s Altman Park. The day is designed for ham radio operators — “hams” for short — to set up various stations in order to use their equipment to make contacts around North America for competitive points as well as to ensure that their equipment See HAMS, Page 7
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Oak Lawn native Crivellone completes U.S. Air Force training U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas A. Crivellone graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of John and Catherine Crivellone, and brother of Andrew Crivellone of Oak Lawn. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Crivellone is a 2008 graduate of Richards High School in Oak Lawn. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Annual Independence Day Parade, fireworks show set for Evergreen Park The annual Independence Day Parade and fireworks show will be step off at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 3 along 95th Street in the village. The parade will conclude with a fireworks show at Duffy Park, 92nd and Millard Avenue, at dusk. In the event of rain, there will be no makeup day for the
parade. However, the rain date for the fireworks show will be Friday, July 7. Businesses and community organizations can still enter a float in the parade. Interested groups can stop by the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., to sign up.
Chicago Ridge police warn residents about the dangers of using fireworks The Chicago Ridge Police Department is reminding residents that classified fireworks are dangerous and are illegal under the state statute and village ordinance. “Fireworks need to be left to the professionals” said Chicago Ridge Police Chief Robert Pyznarski. The police department will be out enforcing the village ordinance, 30-157, that cites “the sale, transfer or possession of any class of a firework is strictly prohibited” as Independence Day approaches. Police may enforce the state law or village ordinance
that requires a court appearance and “fines may be assessed up to $750 for each violation,” according to Pyznarski. The police department will be enforcing violations observed on the streets, public ways or even on private property. Village residents are encouraged to enjoy a laser light show and fireworks display during the Chicago Ridge Fest that is located at Freedom Park, on the 6200 block of West Birmingham. Avenue. The laser light show is on Saturday, July 29 and a fireworks display on Sunday, July 30.
OL firefighters extinguish garage fire Oak Lawn firefighters responded to a garage fire in the 8700 block of South McVicker Avenue at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday. Fire Chief George Sheets said the firefighers found “heavy fire” coming from the front of the structure. He said firefighters
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Morelia Jarramillo, 21, of the 8200 block of South Newland Avenue, Burbank, was charged with two counts of felony burglary to a motor vehicle after police reported finding her inside a car in the 9900 block of South Sayre Avenue at 5:10 p.m. Sunday. Police responding to reports of several burglaries said she was found inside a 2013 Ford on that block, and surveillance cameras recorded her taking items from a 2015 Chevrolet in the 7000 block of West 98th Street. She was held for a bond hearing on Tuesday.
Domestic battery Michael Martinez, 23, of the 2700 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, was charged with domestic battery following a disturbance in the 9700 block of South Nottingham Avenue at 6:50 p.m. Sunday. Police said he allegedly struck his girlfriend in the chest and ripped her clothing. She declined medical treatment. Martinez was held for a bond hearing on Monday.
Retail theft Vanessa Martinez, 21, of the 800 block of West 33rd Street, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall at 3:25 p.m. Sunday. Police said she was also charged with resisting arrest after being detained outside the store with clothing worth $310. She is due in court on July 28.
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• Maissa M. Anderson, 25, of the 7500 block of South Yates Avenue, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:25 p.m. Friday in the 6400 block of Southwest Highway. Police said she was also cited for having expired license plates. She is due in court on July 13. • Alexander Villamil, 30, of the 3800 block of West 64th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 10400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for expired license plates and improper display of registration sticker. He is due in court on July 19. • Shaun P. McGill, 37, of the 5900 block of South New England Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic accident at 5:40 p.m. Saturday at 98th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving without insurance. He is due in court on July 13.
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• Alvin Godley, 67, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 2 p.m. June 18. Police said he took one rotary tool worth $75, but the charge was upgraded due to his record of previous similar convictions. • Maurice Davis, 49, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 4:53 p.m. June 20, at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave. Police said he took 11 packaged doorbells worth $181.79. Police said he also was charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance because he had two Suboxone films, an opioid medication. • Brian Searles, 27, of Dolton, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 3:31 p.m. June 17. Police said he took six bottles of over-the-counter medication worth $55.58 in total.
Battery charges • Kwuntrailder Taylor, 24, of Chicago, was charged with battery following an altercation with a co-worker at Crazy Crab restaurant, 9204 S. Western Ave., at 2:32 p.m. June 16. Police said she argued with a co-worker about job assignments, then spit on her twice and jumped on the hood of her car, breaking a window. • Evergreen Park residents Cesar Salazar, 39, and Christopher James, 41, were charged with battery following an altercation with another man in the 8900 block of South California Avenue at 11:59 a.m. June 8. Police said the victim said something to them and they shouted back, using a racial slur. They said Salazar physically attacked the man, cutting off part of his ear that was reattached with 18 stitches. James allegedly also struck the man in the back of the head.
Disorderly conduct James Riordan, 47, of Crete, was charged with disorderly conduct following an incident in the Speedway gas station, 3040 W. 95th St., at 7 p.m. June 16. Police said he became verbally hostile and threatening toward customers in the store.
Drug charges Thomas Cardell, 28, of Evergreen Park, was charged with four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 12:54 a.m. June 18 in the 2700 block of West 87th Street. Police said two types of Tylenol with codeine and Ecstasy pills were found in the car. He was also charged with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon because a set of metal knuckles and a .38 Special handgun were also found in the car, police said.
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Raymond F. Hoynes, 42, of the 9800 block of South Natoma Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with battery following an altercation with another man at 1:20 a.m. June 8 at Kowal’s Bar & Grill, 9401 S. Roberts Road. Police were called to the scene when a 53-year-old Hickory Hills man was found bleeding from a head wound outside the business. According to witnesses, Hoynes and the injured man had argued in the bar before Hoynes called
the man outside and punched him once, knocking him down. The victim was treated for his injuries at Palos Hospital and Hoynes drove home, where police found him. He is due in court today (Thursday, June 29).
Unlicensed driving Don M. Daz, 27, of the 4200 block of West Devon Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 5:23 p.m. Friday in the 8600 block of West 89th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding 35 mph in a 20 mph zone. He is due in court on July 19.
Suspended license Mohamad O. Adwan, 24, of the 3800 block of West 121st Place, Alsip, was charged with driving with a suspended driver’s license at 3:53 p.m. Monday in the 8100 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for violating a median strip. He is due in court on July 19.
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Possession of stolen property Donnell S. Moore, 37, of Chicago, was charged with possession of stolen property following a traffic stop at 6:48 p.m. June 11 in the 4600 block of West 95th Street. Police determined that the license plates on the car were reported stolen from Napleton Chrysler dealership in Chicago. Moore told police he had borrowed the car from a Harvey dealership and didn’t know the plates were stolen. He is due in court on July 13.
Unlicensed driving • Daniel Meza Barbosa, 27, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic crash in which his motorcycle allegedly struck a car at 91st Street and Cicero Avenue at 4:13 p.m. June 11. Police said he was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, disobeying a traffic signal and driving without insurance. He is due in court on Aug. 4. • Jonte T. McMillan, 28, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 1:38 a.m. June 13 in the 9900 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said he initially gave a false name, and was also cited for obstructing identification and improper lane usage. He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant from DeKalb County for failure to appear in court. He is due in court on July 13.
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Kenneth L. Worthy, 55, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:57 a.m. June 12 in the 4200 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage. He is due in court on July 13.
Retail theft Jennifer M. Lestinsky, 33, of Oak Lawn, was cited for retail theft at Jewel-Osco, 4650 W. 103rd St., following a traffic stop at 10:50 a.m. June 8 at 99th Street and Kostner Avenue. Police said they had just stopped the car she was a passenger in for a traffic
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Tires stolen Spare tires were reported stolen off six Chevrolet and Ford vans in the Enterprise rental lot, 4700 Southwest Highway, between 7 p.m. June 9 and 10 a.m. June 12. The manager said each tire costs $800, for a total value of $4,800.
Palos Hills Aggravated speeding Ibrahim Musameh. 22, of Palos Hills, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 1 p.m. Friday in the 8800 block of West 99th Street. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a stop sign, failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change, and having an obstructed window. He is due in court on July 18.
Aggravated battery Zygimantis Matrikis, 32, of Palos Hills, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for felony aggravated battery at 8 p.m. Saturday in Cour Leroux. Police said the warrant was issued following an incident on Oct. 2, 2006 in which Matrikis allegedly struck another man in the head with a baseball bat, causing serious injuries. Police said he was held for a bond hearing after police recognized and arrested him.
Suspended license Abdallah Odeh, 31, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6 p.m. Sunday in the 10800 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for driving with unsafe equipment and driving without insurance. He is due in court on July 18.
Retail theft Police responded to a retail theft report at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Shell gas station, 10300 S. Harlem Ave. A store attendant told police that someone has taken a package of garbage bags.
Fraud complaint A resident of the 11100 block of Helena Avenue reported a fraud complaint at 10:30 a.m. June 21. Police were informed that unauthorized charges were made against the person’s bank account.
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• Roxie A. Bailey, 25, of the 4100 block of West 127th Street, Alsip, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:25 a.m. June 19 in the 6600 block of West 111th Street. Police said she was also cited for speeding 48 mph in a 30 mph zone, having an obstructed windshield and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. She is due in court on July 21. • Donnell Williams, 56, of the 10700 block of South Harlem Avenue, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 8:16 p.m. Monday in the 10600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for illegal use of an electronic communication device, failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change, and driving without insurance. He is due in court on July 21.
Unlicensed driving Jeremiah McGee. 31, the 6900 block of South Rockwell Street Chicago, was charged with driving without a license at 12:11 p.m. Friday in the 10600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for illegally tinted windows. He is due in court on July 21. Police reports are provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
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Val Draus, former sales rep for The Regional and The Reporter, dies Services were held yesterday for Valenia J. “Val” Draus (nee Artis), 59, who died Saturday. Ms. Draus, of Orland Park, had worked as a display advertising sales representative at Southwest Regional Publishing, publishers of The Regional News and The Reporter. Before that, she was an employee of the Penny Saver for more than 30 years. Survivors include Ms. Val Draus Draus’ daughters, Rebecca Moss and Valenia Artis; son, Dallas Artis; mother, Margaret (the late William) Artis; brothers, Charles Artis and Dale Artis; sister, Debbie (Michael) Lane and many nieces and nephews. Services were yesterday from Brady-Gill Funeral Home in Tinley Park, followed by interment at Good Shepherd Cemetery.
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State Rep. Kelly Burke, (D-36th, center) joins Chicago Police officer instructor Cheryl Hurley (right) and resident Debbie O’Neill following Burke’s self-defense seminar where nearly 100 women learned how to defend themselves from assailants. “It was empowering to see women of all ages learning how to better protect themselves and others,” Burke said. “While crime can happen to anyone, women in particular are often targeted by criminals and that’s what prompted me to host this self-defense seminar.”
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Water rates rising in Hickory Hills By Sharon L. Filkins
Hickory Hills residents will see a two percent increase in water rates following the approval of an ordinance amending the city’s water service rates. During the June 22 council meeting, City Treasurer Dan Schramm said the West Suburban Water Commission had notified the city of the increase effective June 1. After much discussion at its June 8 meeting, the council approved an increase in the water line charge from $5.25 to $5.40 per month and the water rate from $7.70 to $7.95 per 1,000 gallons. On another matter, Village Engineer Mike Spolar announced that according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), all major road projects will be halted as of July 1 and there will possibly be a delay in Motor Fuel Tax funds. Spolar said the announcement is due to the state budget impasse in Springfield. Mayor Mike Howley asked Larry Boettcher, the public works director, if this would have a heavy impact on the city. Boettcher replied that he had received a letter from IDOT stating that maintenance on city streets will be halted. “But we only have two state routes in Hickory Hills, and according to our agreement with IDOT, we take care of the general maintenance such as snow plowing and cleaning, so we should be OK,” he said.
As for the delay in the MFT funds, Boettcher said that most of the street paving projects funded by the MFT funds for this year is near completion. On a brighter note, the council celebrated the promotion of Detective Adam Gulczynski to the position of sergeant with the city’s police department. Police Chief Al Vodicka introduced Gulczynski, stating that he had joined the force in July 2007 and, after three years as a patrol officer, he was appointed to the Investigations division as a detective, a position he has held for the past 10 years. Vodicka said that during those 10 years, Gulczynski conducted a multitude of criminal investigations, ranging from simple thefts and batteries to complex financial crimes, sexual assaults and homicides. “In 2009, Detective Gulczynski was assigned to the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force. This Task Force is comprised of over 100 detectives from 60 south suburban police departments, along with the Cook County Sheriff’s Police and the Illinois State Police. These detectives are primarily responsible for investigating homicides, kidnappings, and other violent crimes that occur within the member agency jurisdictions,” said Vodicka. Additionally, Gulczynski serves on the advisory board for the All Our Children’s Advocacy Center and is a member
Detective Adam Gulczynski was sworn in as sergeant by Hickory Hills Police and Fire Commissioner Kenneth Fonte during the Hickory Hills City Council meeting last Thursday. Submitted photo
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Hickory Hills Street Fair draws crowds for vendors, rides The annual Hickory Hills Street Fair was held Sunday and drew large crowds of people who came to look for various items from vendors while kids had an opportunity to go on rides for all age groups. Over 100 crafters and vendors were present at the street fair from 10 a.m. to about 7 p.m. The bingo tent was open and drew
many participants. Hickory Hills Ald. Tom McAvoy (3rd) was in charge of the bingo tent for the 13th year. Ald. Deborah Ferrero (2nd Ward), who heads the Community Affairs/ Youth Advisory Committee for Hickory Hills, is one of the chief organizers of the event. The Hickory Hills Park District also had rides for kids from noon to 4 p.m. at Kasey
Meadow Park. A complete renovation of Kasey Meadow Park has taken place that includes asphalt being inserted this past spring along the walking and running path along the baseball fields. Outdoor Exercise equipment can also be found at the western end of the park. The unofficial kickoff to the street fair took
place the previous night with a performance by the Neverly Brothers. Proceeds from the fair are provided for local organizations, including the Hickory Hills Kiwanis, the Sertoma Center, the Hickory Hills Senior Task Force, the Hills Baseball/Softball Association, the Hills Chamber of Commerce and the St. Patricia Athletic Association.
The Hickory Hills Street Fair took place this past weekend beginning at 95th Street and Roberts Road in Hickory Hills.
Emily Lovercheck, 4, takes a lunch break at the Hickory Hills Street Fair on Sunday afternoon.
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Kevin Wilk, of Hickory Hills, walks with sons, Kody, 3 (left) and Jaxx, 4, at the Hickory Hills Street Fair on Sunday afternoon.
Good friends Colleen Canianu (from left) and Barbara Serpico, both of Bridgeview, shop for jewelry together at the Hickory Hills Street Fair on Sunday afternoon.
Steven Szymczak, 27, and Kristen White, 28, both of Palos Hills, walk the Hickory Hills Street Fair with their dog, Freedom, on Sunday afternoon.
Holiday fun at the July 5th Palos Farmers Market The Independence Day festivities continue at the Wednesday, July 5 Palos Heights Farmers Market, 12217 S. Harlem Ave., with many activities for young and old alike. The Palos Heights Fire Department will join the market at about 10 a.m. Residents can meet the firefighters and see the big trucks. At one community tent, Palos Christian Preschool will join the market from 7 to 10 a.m., with story hour beginning at 9:15 a.m., including crafts and other fun activities. Information about the upcoming VBS will also be available. Then at 10 a.m., the Palos Heights Library will arrive with “Picnic Time” story hour. Other summertime library information will also be available, including the upcoming book sale. The other community tent welcomes representatives from the State of Illinois Treasurer’s I-Cash office, who can search attendee’s names for unclaimed money, and start the claim process if necessary. Also, questions about the Bright Start College Savings Program and the new “ABLE” savings program for people with disabilities will be answered. Finally, patrons will also receive free giveaways from the department. Keep the Independence Day parties and picnics going with delicious farm fresh fruits and vegetables from the Farmers Market. Berries of all kinds and cherries are abundant, along with summer time vegetables. A large selection of food items are also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, and multiple types of bakery items, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey, olive oils and vinegars, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta and BBQ sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, coffee and lattes, peanuts and roasted cashews.
Residents of all ages, including children, will meet members of the Palos Heights Fire Department and view fire trucks at the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 5. Submitted photo
News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Worth provides support, but no money yet, for bus company From the June 29, 1967 issue:
Multiple varieties of maple syrup and syrup products are on hand. Our vendors also have beautiful perennial and annual plants, herbs and fresh cut flowers. Finally, get ready for summer barbeques and parties are Pampered Chef. They have everything you will need. The market’s Facebook page will showcase all available produce at the start of the market day: www.Facebook.com/PalosHeightsFarmersMarket. Shop in early for best selection. Make sure to stop by the city tent. New for 2017, Palos Heights Farmers Market gift certificates are available for purchase. The certificates sell for $5 each, and make great gifts. This week’s recipe, courtesy of Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life is “Watermelon Pudding.” This and some previous year’s recipes will be available. Previous year’s recipes can be found at www.wellbeingmd.com, or palosheights.org. Also, make sure to pick up a 2017 frequent shopper card. Bring a canned food donation
(fruit, vegetable or protein only), or donate fresh fruit or vegetables from the market, and double credit will be given to your Frequent Shopper Card. This year, the market is partnering with The Palos United Methodist Church Food Pantry at 12101 S Harlem Ave. All canned donations will be brought to that location. All fresh produce donations will be donated to Operation Blessing in Alsip. The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life; Palos Health, The Private Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections. Additional information about the market can be found at www.palosheights.org or by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights.org. Residents can also find them on Facebook or call (708) 361-1800.
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The story: During the regular Worth Village Board meeting, Mayor John Boyce mentioned to trustees that he attended a special session recently to discuss how 16 villages and cities being served by the South Suburban Transit Bus system in Oak Lawn could aid in rebuilding the bus company, which suffered severe damage in the April tornado. The municipalities were asked to send telegrams to Washington in support of an amendment to the Urban Transportation Act of 1964, which would allow the government to aid transit systems by giving two-thirds of the amount necessary for build-up of the system. Municipalities would give one-third. The Worth Board agreed unanimously not to send any money until they received more information. Boyce informed Oak Lawn Mayor Fred Dumke that although they are not providing any cash right now, they support the amendment. The quote: “I hope other municipalities will look more favorably on this plan, like the Worth Board did,” Boyce said.
• 25 years ago Local suburbs hit by high winds, storm From the June 25, 1992 issue: The story: A storm that ripped through local communities on June 17 left a path of destruction that included torn down power lines and uprooted trees. No serious injuries were reported despite the 70 mile an hour winds. Power outages from downed power lines created problems for homeowners who had no power for over 24 hours. ComEd set up an emergency restoration of power satellite stations last week at the Palos Hills Community Resource Department, 8455 W. 103rd St., where dozens of repair trucks and crews for ComEd assembled. In Oak Lawn, high winds had Linda Wood and her two children racing for cover. The quote: “Suddenly, I heard this loud crackling noise, and seconds later the tree crashed on to the roof above me,” Wood said. “I looked out in disbelief.”
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The story: The Chicago Ridge Park District’s $3 million family activity center featuring an 18-hole miniature golf course and batting cages is scheduled to open next month. Ball Fore will open on the former Waterhaven pool property, 107th Street and Interstate 294, bordering Peaks Park in Worth. Chicago Ridge President Board Rob Pratl said the batting cages seem to be what people are most excited about. He noted that there were no batting cages in either Chicago Ridge or Worth. Concession stands and a seating area will also be available at Ball Fore. The quote: “Anyone can use it, from age 7 to 70,” Pratl said.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
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Community lifeline had been run for years at Oak Lawn Community Church By Steve Metsch For members of the Oak Lawn Community Church and other volunteers, Wednesday is always a special day. That’s the day they spend hours making sure there’s plenty of food available for their clients, some making a monthly visit, some making their first. They are at the new Bridgeview Food Pantry, open from noon to 2 p.m. each Wednesday, at the Bridgeview Community Center, 79th Street and Oketo Avenue. The doors are open to anyone who needs food, provided they live in one of 20 southwest suburbs and parts of nearby Chicago. Alice Bruce and Carol Swanson are co-coordinators of the food pantry. “We have a wonderful staff of volunteers, about 15 each week,” said Swanson, of Oak Lawn. They arrive around 9 a.m. and proceed to load up brown paper grocery bags with staples such as fruits, vegetables, pasta or rice, tomato sauce and prepackaged “casserole bags,” all the ingredients needed for a casserole. The food pantry had been running at least 15 years at Oak Lawn Community Church, 91st and Ridgeland. But when the church sold the building last year, the new owner eventually decided there was no room for a food pantry. Fortunately, Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek heard about the situation, stepped up and offered the community center as the food pantry’s new home. The village had been running its own food pantry on Friday. This replaces that one. Landek said he was “happy to give them a home.” “The most interesting thing about our food pantry is that it is run by a faithbased organization. We relinquished our role to them and the program is bigger and better,” Landek said, thanking the volunteers for “the good work they do.” Those volunteers take the people around and they have choices of what they can have, Swanson said. Bruce said it doesn’t happen often, but they occasionally get a homeless person at the food pantry. Such was the case on May 31, when a young lady showed up needing groceries. “She has an ID with her. She’s moving into the area. We’re giving her food today, but when she comes back she has to bring identification that she lives in the area. We try to take care of everyone, but we don’t want people to take
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Carol Swanson, co-director of the Bridgeview Food Pantry, double-checks groceries before they are distributed.
advantage of us,” Bruce said. Clients can get food at the Bridgeview pantry once a month. “We make 30 bags each Wednesday — that’s our goal,” Swanson said. Some weeks, those bags go fast. Sometimes they don’t. Bruce said people from all kind of economic levels show up, noting “we are all only one paycheck away from being homeless ourselves.” One anonymous man visits three times a year bringing four cases of spaghetti, four cases of spaghetti sauce, four cases of mac and cheese, and four cases of mashed potatoes. He never says his name and wants nothing in return, Bruce said. Local churches donate, as do some large chain stores like Costco. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is another valuable source of food items. On May 31, a first-time visitor was escorted by Swanson, who took her time leading him through the process, offering him a bag that was already filled, along with other items he decided he needed.
“Help yourself to cereal, anything else you want,” Swanson told him. Andrew Schrode, 59, of Hickory Hills, said he “got notice I’m losing my job in two weeks.” “I’ve got to cut ends as much as possible I found this food pantry by accident, and I said, ‘Let me check this one out,’” he said. He shopped for himself, his wife, their son and two grandsons. A military man for 24 years, he had worked for a warehouse in Hodgkins that’s affiliated with Caterpillar, which announced his job will soon disappear. He thanked the volunteers as he walked out, his arms filled with groceries. Scenes like that keep volunteers coming back, said Kim DeJesus, of Burbank. The pantry is for anyone who wants to volunteer. You need not be a church member. DeJesus is not. But she’s volunteered for about eight years, she said. “It means everything to me. I enjoy giving back, donating my time and helping people here. There are people who have never been to a pantry before. They
Carol Swanson helps load the cart of Andrew Schrode, a first-time visitor to the Bridgeview Food Pantry that is run by volunteers, many from the Oak Lawn Community Church.
feel awkward being here and I think I do a really good job letting them know it’s okay,” DeJesus said. DeJesus said she can’t help but feel good when she leaves, “knowing I’ve helped out a few people.” “We all need help sometimes. It’s here. Why not? It’s for everybody. It doesn’t matter if you have a job or not. You’re still welcome to come to our pantry once a month,” DeJesus said. A new volunteer, Rita McKendrick, of Chicago, started helping in January. “I retired and I wanted something to do,” she said with a laugh. She plans to visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository with Swanson when she visits to stock up on supplies. For more information about the food pantry or to make donations, call James Nagel, who manages the community center, at (708) 458-4675 or (708) 924-8080. The Bridgeview Food Pantry serves residents of Alsip, Bedford Park, Blue Island, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Hometown, Justice,
Alice Bruce, co-director of the Bridgeview Food Pantry, checks in the log book to make sure a client is not making more than one visit in a month.
Midlothian, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Stickney, Summit, Worth and Willow Springs.
Moraine Board discusses plans for construction of emergency vehicles garage By Kelly White Moraine Valley Community College’s two fire engines and one ambulance will soon have an indoor shelter. At the monthly board meeting on June 20, the construction of a fire truck garage was discussed by community college officials. The building will be constructed on the northeast side of Building T at Moraine Valley, 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills. It will provide vehicle storage, along with space for hands-on classroom time for students enrolled in the college’s fire service management program. The board is planning to go out to bid in the fall, with an anticipated construction start date of November. The building is planned to be ready for use for the fall 2018 semester. “The classrooms for the program are already held in Building
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manager at the Worth location. “My sister was a victim of domestic violence and did not survive. Being at Neat Repeats has allowed me to help others, but I have gotten so much more than I have given.” Holford has been involved with the organization for 17 years. She started as a volunteer. However, as her passion and commitment grew for the cause and the organization so did her job responsibilities. The shops are run by a total of 200 volunteers, who are almost all women and girls, ranging from those who recently retired to high school students. “We are very fortunate that the village of Worth has some of the best volunteers because any volunteer organization is only as good as its volunteers,” said Werner. “Neat Repeats is special because we give our volunteers a
T; we will just be adding onto the existing building,” said Dominick Demonica, principal of Demonica Kemper Architects. “The location provides for easy access for these vehicles.” Demonica’s proposed building has three 12 feet wide by 14 feet high vehicle storage bays with overhead doors, two for fire engines and one for an ambulance. The facility will also include trench drains below each storage bin, a washer and dryer, a wash bin, a compressor, a work bench for equipment and more, along with the addition of a new driveway. The building will also include a modern exhaust system, providing for safety and proper ventilation of the vehicles. A major factor of the project is the designated classroom space that will be added, according to Demonica. “There will be more than enough room for 20 students to place to contribute in their own community,” Holford said. “The volunteers’ passion for the stores and the cause is amazing to me even after all this time. They have gone through their own losses and hard times and still come back to Neat Repeats and work hard to provide funds for the agency. They are truly what inspires me. We give our customers good prices and great service and we respect every person that comes through our doors. “Customers search us out for lots of reasons. Maybe they were a victim or had a family member that needed the crisis center’s services. We provide a place of comfort and support. We are thankful for each and every one of them. We wish domestic violence did not exist but we know it does and we are willing to do whatever we can for our clients and their families.” The shops contain a large selection of women’s, junior’s, children’s and men’s clothing, along with a variety of household items such as furniture,
maneuver around in the space at one time, allowing for hands-on learning with the vehicles,” Demonica said. “There is also a fire hydrant already in place right outside of the building. This project will create an area for the labs and garage space all in one area.” The building will also include an overhead viewing space for students to observe the vehicles while they are in use during classroom time. There are currently 20 students enrolled in Moraine’s fire service management cohort program. That is the maximum number of students the program can house each year, according to Moraine Valley President Dr. Sylvia Jenkins. “There have been conversations about the possibility of eventually expanding the program,” Jenkins said. Since the program began in 2011, the achieved degree prepares current firefighters for fu-
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Doreen Holford, who has served as the operations manager at the Neat Repeats resale store in Worth, prepares for the large crowd that attended the open house event Saturday morning.
giftware, toys, books, antiques, collectibles, shoes, purses and jewelry. “Best store for best seconds, anytime, anywhere,” said Neat Repeats customer Kris Egbert, of Orland Park.
ture leadership positions in fire service. Completing the core courses for the degree helps firefighters meet eligibility requirements for certification as a Fire Officer 1 and a Fire Officer 2 through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office. Graduates work in municipal fire department’s suppression divisions, fire inspection bureaus, fire investigation bureaus and fire insurance companies. Classes are also flexible in the program, which offers day, night and weekend classes. All students within the program must complete an internship with a fire department prior to graduation. There are no prerequisites for the program. “Students are able to take Saturday or Sunday classes that fit in better with their work schedule,” Jenkins said. “A lot of programming accommodations have been done for our students. This is a Egbert has been a customer at Neat Repeats for over 20 years and has brought in many new customers. Neat Repeats originally opened in 1986 in Blue Island but moved a year later to Worth. The Orland Park location opened its doors in 2002. Items within the store are sold to the general public, but are available for clients of the Crisis Center free of charge. “In 30 years we have seen the store grow from a mom and pop organization to two main locations that provide the Crisis Center of South Suburbia with 30 percent of their annual operating budget,” Holford said. “Without the success of the two stores, our domestic violence shelter would not be able to help families in crisis.” New or gently used items can be donated to either location seasonally with spring and summer items accepted from March 15 through Aug. 15. Fall and winter items are accepted from Aug. 16 through March 14. All donated items are tax deductible.
very hands-on learning environment and we are happy to be expanding the classroom space for our students.” The estimated cost of con-
struction for the expansion stands between $1.2 and $1.3 million, which will cover all hard and soft construction costs, Demonica said.
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ov. Bruce Rauner regularly attempts to “go over the heads” of the news media and talk directly to the public without any journalistic filters. Usually for people in his particular position, that’s just not possible. Governors aren’t presidents, after all. They can’t deliver “Oval Office” addresses that are carried live by television networks or give stump speeches that cable news networks regularly broadcast. They don’t have millions of Twitter followers or Facebook video watchers. But that hasn’t stopped Rauner from trying. It’s what his prolific television advertising is really about. He has spent millions even in non-election years attempting to frame his issues his own way without any filters — mainly to avoid taking any blame for his state grinding to a halt without a budget and to shift all blame to House Speaker Michael J. Rich and the Democrats instead. Miller Madigan Aside from those ads, most of his Facebook videos have fewer than 10,000 or so views, a tiny fraction of Illinois’ population. He has only about 20,000 Twitter followers, which is less than I have. So, last week’s Old State Capitol speech about the need for “unity” was a true rarity. Rauner’s 3-minute, 15-second address was carried live by several television stations, including the one with the largest news audience in the Chicago region, Channel 7. He didn’t break much ground with what he said. What was new was the platform he used. Because he inserted himself into TV news broadcasts, tons of people got a chance to hear him speak live on the topic of his choosing for the very first time without interruption — which has simply never happened before in this state. The extreme drama of more than two years with no budget, a state teetering on fiscal collapse and a crucial special legislative session starting the following day was just too juicy to resist for the stations. Toss in the location of the Old State Capitol, which was used by both Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama for major speeches, and the setup was nearly perfect. The governor used lots of buzz words like “compromise,” “bipartisan” and “unity.” He got in his pitches for a property tax freeze, school funding and term limits, all hugely popular out there in Voter Land. Not once did he utter the phrase “tax increase,” even though he supports a plan to increase the income tax rate by about a third. And he called the impasse “unnecessary” even though the Statehouse war was basically his idea from the get-go. It was all too much for the Democrats, who mostly reacted harshly. Chris Kennedy labeled it as “a few minutes of empty remarks in an empty room.” Sen. Daniel Biss called it “the worst infomercial in our state’s fiscal history.” JB Pritzker said: “Rauner has decided he wants to make people think that he’d like to work together to get something done.” Ameya Pawar called Rauner a “liar, a fraud and a flake.” And the House Democrats’ official response accused the governor of “talking out of both sides of his mouth.” To the people who watched the speech, that reaction may have been seen as an overreaction. Rauner’s specialty is winning the news cycle, and he most certainly won the week with that little address of his. Rauner’s speech wasn’t about getting a budget deal. It was about portraying himself as the good guy and the person who is not to blame and then letting the other side take its nastiest shots to prove how they’re not so good. “Why are they picking on this man who only wants bipartisan unity?” would be the preferred message received. On the other hand, Rauner was poorly lit, his face and head were distractingly shiny, the empty room had lousy acoustics and he had what appeared to be a cold sore on his upper lip. Television is all about the visuals, which is why the best way to effectively rate a TV ad is to turn off the sound. People see way more than they hear. What they probably heard last week were the poll-tested, tried-and-true buzz words. What they saw may not have been so great. Still, the fact that Rauner pulled it off is quite an accomplishment. I used to tell Rod Blagojevich to stop trying to go over our heads and learn to deal with the news media’s filter. Rauner figured out how to do what Blagojevich never could. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.
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T Dealing with ‘Storm Over the Land’ By Don C. White The column heading is the title of a book written by Carl Sandburg that was first published in 1939. It was condensed and added to from parts of his four volumes on Lincoln that was titled, “Abraham Lincoln: The War Years.” As soon as I pulled the book off my shelf, the title immediately struck me that this is where we are today. No, I don’t mean that we are approaching another Civil War. Not even close. But there are many signs of a serious breakdown of civility in our country. From what I read and hear about the conduct of people from all walks of life, it seems that we have gone over the edge. Not just the politicians from either side of the aisle. And it is not just the politicians that we send to Washington, D. C. Right here in our once great state of Illinois nothing is being done to make the state better by the politicians we send to Springfield. Here in Illinois we have the same lack of civility in Springfield, which has us in another year-end standoff over the budget crisis. More of the tax and spend budget magic that the Democrats have used in the past to get the state in this mess will not work going forward. Attempting to put the blame on Gov. Rauner will not fly. Did you see or hear about the Chicago alderwoman that commented on the CPS crisis by saying “Take Rauner by the neck and wring it.” How civil is that? Gov. Rauner should not be the fall guy for the mess the Chicago City Schools or the State of Illinois finds themselves in. Wake up citizens of Illinois. Vote the bums out who will not make an effort to come to grips with the fact that we the people will not stand for anymore of the same old business as usual. Most of the rest of the country is in the 21st century, just not here in Illinois. It seems to me that it is a sad state of affairs when many on the losing side are taking such extreme measures to tout their displeasure with our new commander-inchief. The “not my president” folks and those who seem hell bent on bringing number 45 down are not what this country is about. I take that statement back: It should not be what our country is about. The outright lack of respect for the office and those who serve in some capacity whether elected or appointed are being disrespected for all the wrong reasons. Talk about a bunch of sore losers. We see and hear them in action every day. One of the best titles I saw was “Will flaying Trump bring the country to normalcy?” What do you think about the
question? I already know what I think and you may not want to hear it. But you know what, that’s what’s so great about America – we get to give our opinion even though many folks may not agree. Thanks to The Reporter newspaper for allowing all of us to rant. Almost every day I hear or read that President Trump should be impeached. Even in our local Reporter newspaper there seems to be an ongoing harangue on the need for President Trump to be impeached. A recent quote caught my attention: “Don’t rush to impeach Trump.” As many of you who study how our government works know, to make a case to bring impeachment charges is an awesome undertaking. You would also know that the framers of the Constitution made it difficult for good reason. “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors” are the grounds to bring charges of impeachment. It is not something to be done on a whim. It is not something to be done just because a number of citizens or politicians seem to think it is justified. At this time people are looking for the smoking guns – but unless and until they bring proof that President Trump has done something to be impeached, then they are just shouting in the wind. If you take the time to check the rankings on how our past presidents stack up you will find that a great number of them were not the best of the best. In fact some of them, believe it or not, may be worse than President Trump. I believe it is still too early to tell. Even my hero, President Lincoln, made mistakes and was seen by many to be a dictator. Of course, I don’t believe he was. In fact, I believe that he was the right man in the right place at the right time to bring the nation through the Civil War. Did he do it without difficulty? No, he had troubles with his generals, politicians on both side of the aisle, newspaper editors from around the country and even some of his cabinet members. Many folks were clamoring for his hide. Some in his cabinet even thought they should steer the ship of state and he would just be a figure head. One final thought. How are the Democrats going to justify all of the rich guys wanting to run for governor at the top of their ticket? It is shaping up to be another interesting election cycle in 2018. Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.
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Says Oak Lawn officials already have decided on Advocate Medical Group project In yet another great back-pedal job by Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury and her Village Manager Larry Deetjen in the June 22 issue of The Reporter on page 1, Deetjen is quoted stating that the Advocate Medical Building will pay taxes like any other private clinic, but there is a case before the Illinois Supreme Court regarding another clinic that objected to paying taxes. Deetjen is quoted as saying “if that goes the other way, the clinic has agreed to pay a $100,000 lump sum payment to the village in lieu of taxes.” In other words, the fix is already in. The condition placed by the village’s own Planning and Development Commission on this deal going through, that Advocate would agree never to seek tax-exempt status for this building is already being compromised. So instead of the steady stream of property taxes that should have been generated for the life of
the building, Bury and Deetjen are going to change the deal and allow Advocate to pay one lump sum in lieu of taxes - not a lump sum per year, mine you -- but one lump sum of $100,000 in lieu of taxes. This is how our village government is giving away tax dollars, which they then turn around and ask us, the residents, to pay in increasing sewer, water and utility bills. This Advocate Medical Group deal has no redeeming qualities for the residents of Oak Lawn. It will congest an already congested area, increase traffic, decrease safety, and not even produce the promised tax revenue. This deal is all about backroom machinations of Bury, Deetjen and Lipinski. I urge Oak Lawn residents to contact your trustees, the mayor and Cong. Lipinski to express your outrage at their deals to hijack tax revenue in Oak Lawn. — Janice Schaller, Oak Lawn
Supreme Court stands up for faith-based preschool Religious liberty won at the Supreme Court. The case involved a church-run Missouri preschool that was denied a state grant for rubberized playground surface material. In a 7-2 ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts summed things up by saying: “The exclusion of Trinity Lutheran from a public benefit for which it is otherwise qualified, solely because it is a church, is odious to our Constitution… It cannot stand.” The U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed the First Amendment right to freely exercise religious faith in the public square.
The Court also announced they will take up the Masterpiece Cakes case out of Colorado. This case is about whether the government can punish people of faith for not participating in religious ceremonies with which they disagree. This is the first time the U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case that will decide the conflict between protected class status for same-sex attraction, sexual behavior and religious freedom. — David E. Smith, executive director, Illinois Family Institute, Tinley Park
here used to be a time when you could turn to the mainstream news media to understand what was really happening in the world, or learn about important issues. Well, that’s changed. And you can’t blame it all on the Internet. The mainstream news media has become a partisan political party. Instead of getting “facts” from the news media, we get their anger and their political spin. A good example of this confusion from major media like the New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post involves healthcare. If you listen to the media, most predict doom and gloom, blaming President Donald Trump and the Republican Party for stripping healthcare from Grandma. Their hysterical attacks fuel exaggerated concerns and fears, because, as we know, the major mainstream media sells fear. Instead of good journalism, we get political “fear mongering.” The truth is, all of the healthcare plans, from President Obama to Trump, are complicated and difficult to understand for the average person. The purpose of a good news media is to have people — “objective reporters” — explain things in a clear, concise and educated manner; not take advantage of the difficulties to spin partisan political agendas as they are doing today. There is, thankfully, one place where you can get the facts, minus the biased, distorted and often inaccurate political media spin. The Congressional Budget Office, which analyzes everything based on numbers. They don’t care who sponsors it — Republicans, Democrats, or morons. The CBO gives you the fundamentals, but you still have to do your own thinking. The GOP healthcare plan does cut back on Medicaid funding, but not in the way the major media wants you to believe. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) dramatically increased government funding of Medicaid. It didn’t come from a money tree in the sky. It came from you and me. That’s what President Obama, the beloved darling of the media, was good at. He took money from the wealthy, really mostly the middle class, and gave it to the poor, living in subsidized urban areas like much of Chicago. What the Republicans did was strip all that increased funding, eliminating all of the Obama increases. It isn’t exact, so spending in some areas is still higher while others are even lower than before Obamacare. Because it is so complicated, the major mainstream news media, including types like Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, exploits our ignorance and the complexities of the issues to say whatever they want. Instead of explaining hard-to-understand issues, the biased media uses it to attack Trump and the Republicans, claiming they “hate” the poor and are stripping Grandma of her healthcare benefits. Another issue being twisted and distorted by the lying mainstream news media is the claim that Republicans have excluded members of Congress from the changes, arguing that they are getting far more than the average Schmoe on the street. It’s true that the Republican healthcare changes don’t impact members of Congress. The media should point out, though, there is a law that basically says one committee can’t pass legislation impacting congressional members without getting a “super majority” to review it. The Republicans have taken the route — that Democrats have taken before too — to have their healthcare bill passed by a “simple majority.” As a result, it can’t apply to members of Congress. What the media is playing down, though, is that they also introduced a separate bill that does require a “super majority” vote to require that if their healthcare bill is passed, it MUST apply to members of Congress. Oh, and the Democrats did that, too; a political procedure common in the DC beltway. I’m not saying the GOP healthcare plan or the Obama plans are perfect. Both have problems. I am saying the major mainstream news media is not giving us the facts. They are playing politics, too. Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
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Dancing at Greek Fest
New mother-daughter salon owners enjoy their Hickory Hills location
Children dance to ethnic Greek songs to the delight of the crowd on June 17 at the Greek Fest at St. Nicholas Church in Oak Lawn. Festivities included inflatables and carnival games for the kids, and plenty of Greek food. The band Infinity also entertained the crowd.
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works in the field in case of an emergency. Jim Riley, club chairman, former proprietor of Riley’s Trick Shop and lieutenant for the Emergency Management Agency, explained. “My wife says, ‘Why do you do this?’ I tell her, ‘Field Day is not a matter of life and death: it’s much more important than that.’ Of course, when her birthday falls on Field Day, that’s another story.” The hams do indeed take Field Day and their practice very seriously. A stroll around the grounds — only 1,000 feet in circumference — reveal five separate stations using different antennas and forms of communication ranging from the relatively low-tech Morse Code to hightech forms of radio involving computers and solar panels. Each station operates completely on power that would be available in the case of an emergency. Former club president and commander in the Emergency Management Agency Don Pointer explained the importance of hams being prepared for scenarios like this. “The National Weather Service relies extremely heavily on the ham radio community,” Pointer said. “Many, many ham radio operators are also trained weather spotters. So, when they phone in a report, the weather service takes it very seriously.
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When ham radios call in (the National Weather Service) then can get that information on their website and out to the local media.” W9AA is a collection of people who have been practicing the art of ham radio and have actively participated in reporting on natural disasters for decades; several, including Pointer and Riley, were active during the Plainfield tornado of 1990. The one thing that all hams seem to have in common, whether they are old pros or relative rookies, besides a general interest in radio communications, is a shared love for technology. Linas Matonis, of Hickory Hills, oversaw one of the most interesting rigs in the entire camp: a radio attached to a car battery powered by a solar panel. “I got into (ham radio) because I have a general interest in electronics,” Matonis said while manning a rig that mixed one of the oldest forms of mass communication with one of the trendiest power sources available. Each ham is a master of technical speak, talking to one another in a sort of secret code that they are always glad to explain to outsiders. Those outsiders play a key role in Field Day. Aside from providing friendly competition and preparedness awareness to hams around the country, the day also works as a sort of recruitment tool. All were welcome to try their hands at the craft of amateur radio and some outsiders did, including Palos’ own in-house baseball team as well as this
Manning station W9AA alone after midnight, Granville Phillips logs distant stations he has communicated with at the Hamfesters 24-hour Field Day. Photo by Anthony Caciopo
reporter. The act itself of making a contact with one of upward of 40,000 hams across North America is one that requires patience and focus. So much patience and focus, in fact, that a short burst of applause was in order when I managed to make contact with a station in north Florida (call letters K4FC). There is a certain undeniable thrill that comes from shouting, “Whiskey-Nine-Alpha-Alpha!” (radio call letters must be delivered phonetically for clarity) into the microphone and hearing back from someone hundreds of miles away. While a Florida contact may be impressive to a greenhorn at ham radio, many hams partaking
in this field day have made contacts from around the globe. Riley’s trailer wall is lined with postcards from far-flung correspondents in Nigeria, Estonia and Tahiti. Matonis boasts of a contact as far away as Indonesia. In Altman Park, there were only five tents set up, but the hams were in full force that day, ready to make contact. Hamfesters Radio ClubW9AA meet on the first Friday of every month at the Crestwood Community Center at 10425 S. Kostner Ave. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and typically last until 9:30 p.m. For more information on upcoming events or how to join, visit www.hamfesters.org.
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EVERGREEN PARK Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 14 at First United Methodist Church, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park. The program is free. Students with experience medieval life, complete with a castle, knights and royalty. Through the lessons, the students will learn about God, love and faithfulness demonstrated in the life of David. The sessions will include stories, games, crafts and snacks. To register for the school, call the church office at (708) 422-8451 or visit VBSmate. com/FUMCEPVBS.
Farmers Market at Yukich Field The Evergreen Park Farmers Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday until mid-October at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. A new season of goods and other novelties will be available for purchase. For more information or to become a vendor, call (708) 422-8776.
Evergreen Park sorority to hold movie screening, prize drawings The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Phi Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will host an afternoon screening of “Girls Trip” at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Studio Movie Grill, 210 W. 87th St., Chicago. The organization is based in Evergreen Park. Tickets are $25, which includes popcorn and pop. Girls Trip raffle tickets are $5 with the winning prize being a seven-day hotel stay at St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, or the Wisconsin Dells. Book tickets are online at https://eoipgirlstrip.eventbrite.com. More information about the chapter can be obtained at www. akaphilkappaomega.org.
United Methodist Men to host second Neighborhood Picnic The United Methodist Men and the Temple of Promise is having their 2nd Annual Neighborhood Picnic from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at First United Methodist Church, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park. All residents from the community are invited to attend the picnic for food, fellowship and fun. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8451.
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Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Royal Tennenbaums’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 2001 movie “The Royal Tennenbaums” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Members can check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 5299028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.
Annual farmers market The Oak Lawn Farmers Market is being offered from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 11 at Dumke Drive and 52nd Avenue. The farmers market will not be held on Sept. 7. Shoppers will gather to select fresh vegetables, fruits, oils, homemade jams, cheese, flowers, shrubs, homemade salsa, honey, dog biscuits, homemade beefs, spices, coffee, tea, popcorn, clothing, soaps, jewelry, arts and crafts and more. The market features over 35 vendors. Smilin’ Clyde’s hot dog wagon is available for lunch. Each week, the farmers market has a sponsor.
Oak Lawn Park District is up for challenge The Oak Lawn Park District will hold its new Community 15 Million Steps Challenge. The goal is to take 15,000,000 steps as a community through Sept. 22. Each participant’s goal during this time is 900,000 steps. A grand prize will be given to the overall steps leader. The registration deadline is Friday, July 21. The entry fee is $10 per person and includes a T-shirt and raffle entry for prizes. Register using code #500500 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn, or at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., both in Oak Lawn. Progress will be tracked using Stridekick, a free app. More information can be found at www. olparks.com or by calling (708) 857-2200.
Two golf scrambles to be held at Stony Creek Two July golf scrambles will be held at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Golf Course, 5850 W. 103rd St. Golfers can sign up for the 4th of July Four-Person Scramble beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. Entry forms and fees must be received at Stony Creek by Friday, June 30. The fee is $45 per player and includes greens fee, cart, range balls, drink ticket, lunch and prizes. Participants can also sign up for the South Suburban Senior Golf Scramble on Friday, July 7 for ages 55 and up. The shotgun start begins at 7:30 a.m. The fee is $45 per player and includes greens fee, cart, range balls, complimentary drink, lunch and prizes. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2433.
Celebrate red, white and blue at ice arena Skaters who wear red, white and blue from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Friday, July 7 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave., can take to the ice for a special $3 admission. Regular admission is $7. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173.
Giant, and other locations along Route 66. Participants will also hear about the history of the famous road and towns along the way. Museum stops will take place in Joliet and Pontiac. Lunch will be served at Bernard’s Restaurant. Each participant will receive an Illinois Route 66 map. Departure is at 8:30 a.m. from the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. The scheduled return to the Oak View Center is at 5:30 p.m. The fee for residents is $79 and $89 for non-residents. For more information, call (708) 857-2200.
Oak Lawn free rec-mobile to visit host of events this month The Oak Lawn Park District’s free recmobile program returns for the summer with a traveling program that brings games, sports, and arts and crafts to a different park for patrons to enjoy for free. Residents can visit Wolfe Wildlife Refuge, 10900 S. Laramie Ave., Oak Lawn, on Wednesday, July 12 and watch a movie in the park after the regularly schedule recreational activities. The park district will feature “Space Jam” that evening. Kids can come back to Columbus Manor Park, 99th and Moody Avenue, on Wednesday, July 26 for a Superheroes theme. Both events take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and are subject to cancellation based on weather. For more information, call (708) 857-2200.
Linda Ras has been a hair stylist for many years. Her daughter, Amanda, has often been right at her side, learning the skills her mother has displayed. “She always said that one day she wanted to open her own salon,” Linda Ras said of Amanda. “I always encouraged her and said one day you will. My dream was that we could work together.” The dream was realized when Amanda drove by a vacant store and inquired about its availability. The end result was that Linda and Amanda opened L.A. CutZ, 8859 S. Roberts Road, Suite 104, Hickory Hills. Mother and daughter became the co-owners of the shop in March. “My daughter has been in this business her whole life,” said Linda. “Basically, she did this right through high school.” Amanda, with her mother’s guidance, received her training from Morris Beauty School. In Linda’s case, this is the third salon she has worked at. This is the second salon she has owned. Linda said she and her daughter make a perfect team. “Oh yeah, we work well together,” said Linda. “I’m good at the numbers and she is good at being the boss.” Linda, who has been a stylist for 37 years, also was inspired by her mother. Amanda has been a stylist for 12 years and has been inspired by her mother. The L.A. in their business title stands for
DEATH NOTICES
Virginia Hansum Virginia Ann Hansum, 63 (nee Pinkelman), an Evergreen Park resident, died June 17. Mrs. Hansum, who was born in Yankton, S.D., was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; daughters, Matthea Beckett and Naomi Lorance; sons, Alex and Derek; sisters, Connie Larson, Marce Kollars, Lynn Kathol and Brenda Leise; brothers, Rod Pinkelman and Rick Pinkelman; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Friday from Colonia Chapel to Immanuel Christian Reformed Church. Interment took place at Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park.
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Trip to Lake Geneva The Oak Lawn Park District is planning for a trip to Lake Geneva on Thursday, July 20. Departure will take place from the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., at 8:30 a.m. with the scheduled return at 7:30 p.m. by motor coach. The fee for residents is $110 for residents and $120 for non-residents. Guests will also take part in an air conditioned cruise on Lake Geneva, shopping downtown and have lunch at the Historic Baker Museum. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200.
Oak Lawn Park District Junior Theatre to stage ‘Oklahoma’ Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Broadway Junior production of “Oklahoma.” The production will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13; Friday, July 14; Saturday, July 15; and Sunday, July 16. A 3 p.m. matinee is available on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $12 per person. Tickets are available at the Oak View Center or by calling (708) 857-2200. Residents can also go online at www.showtix4u.com.
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Take trip along Route 66
Worth Cruisers Car Club weekly Cruise Nights
The Oak Lawn Park District will host a tour of Route 66 in Illinois from Joliet to Pontiac, Tuesday, July 11. Guests can take a photo at iconic places like the Polk-A-Dot Restaurant, the Gemini
The Worth Cruisers Car Club will hold their Cruise Nights from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 6 in the parking lot of the Water’s Edge Golf Course, 11500 S. Harlem Ave., Worth.
Linda and Amanda. They have added two employees from another salon. The women have all previously worked together. One of the employees is Norma and the other is Betsy Garcia. Norma has been a stylist for 22 years. Garcia has been styling hair for 12 years. Linda said the rapport that all four of the employees have make L.A. CutZ a special place. Linda said that they are all “awesome colorists.” The staff members all do color melting, and their expertise includes balayge, blonde expert and ombre. The staff can create a series of blonde looks. “We all do the more modern coloring,” Linda said. While clients can receive the most modern styling techniques, Linda said that a haircut for men, women or kids is $6.99. Linda said she likes her surroundings in Hickory Hills. “It’s going very well,” she said. “We are at a good location and we have had a lot of customers.” Linda said L.A. CutZ can take appointments. The salon is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Clients can make appointments for Sunday. For more information or to make appointments, call (708) 581-4817. Customers can also contact the shop at al.a.cutz8859@ gmail.com. L.A. CutZ can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.
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Star Spangled Fourth to be celebrated at Centennial Park The Oak Lawn Park District’s Annual Star Spangled Fourth of July Celebration will be held Tuesday, July 4 at Centennial Park, 9300 S. Nashville Ave. The day will begin with a variety of family activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that includes: “Oak Lawn’s Got Talent,” a treasure hunt, adult and youth watermelon eating contests, obstacle course, kids tattoos, carnival games,
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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Historic torch. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. We had one person answer last week’s quiz correctly. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum knew the photo showed a portion of none other than the Palos Hills City Hall, 10335 S. Roberts Road. The photo had the letters “CIT” visible. With that alone, we thought our readers would at least know it was a local city hall. We have a couple of cities in our coverage area, and it was just a matter of excluding some locations. That’s why we included the clue “Roberts rules.” In this instance, Roberts did not refer to Roberts Rules of Order. It referred to Roberts Road, where the Palos Hills City Hall is located.
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that lead to conditions such as obesity and diabetes. Here’s how the tax will work: Retailers will pay the tax to their vendors when the taxed beverages are delivered. The vendors will then remit the tax to the county and the retailers will be required to recoup the tax from their customers. All consumers will pay unless you are in the SNAP assistance program, which is a federal food stamp program that is exempt from the new tax. “It’s not something we like, but there’s not much we can do about it,” said Rick Abdelgader, owner of Lyons Food Market, which recently opened in the southwest suburb. “You’d think there other things that they could tax besides beverages.” “I don’t think a lot of people are aware that this new tax will be going into effect on Saturday,” said Abdelgader. He said he had received a list of products affected by the new tax from his vendors. He said the tax would probably cut down on the sale of two liters at his store more so than 16-ounce or 20-ounce bottles because of the amount of tax involved, which is based on the size of the beverage. The impending tax does not
tricycle car wash, inflatables, bingo, crafts, 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
sit well with Kevin McCarthy, manager of Fairplay Foods, 8631 W. 95th St. in Hickory Hills. “It’s going to be really rough on our consumers and on jobs. It’s pretty scary,” McCarthy said Tuesday afternoon. He thinks some customers may drive a few miles west to DuPage County to buy their soda pop and other beverages subject to the tax. And when they do that, they’ll likely remember they need produce, milk, bread, cereal and other items to decide to complete their grocery shopping, meaning money that had been spent at Fairplay and other stores in Cook County will be spent outside the county. “Exactly. It will hurt everybody all the way down. A lot of people will be affected by this,” McCarthy said. There are seven Fairplay Foods stores on the South Side of Chicago and in the south suburbs. McCarthy thinks “it’s a possibility” there may even be layoffs at stores in Cook County as a result of the tax because there could be less money coming in. “Anytime you lose business, you lose revenue,” McCarthy said. “It’s going to be scary to see what’s going to happen.” He was never approached by anyone from the county for his opinion on the tax, he said. This week’s circular for the store includes a reminder — in
the football field at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Gates will open at 6 p.m. G.A.C. Entertainment will provide music at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks display that is cosponsored 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.
a bright yellow box — of the impending tax. There are signs in the beverage aisle that caution a two-liter bottle of soda pop will cost an extra 67 cents thanks to the tax, and urges customers to visit StopTheCookCountyTax.com. “Every sip,” the signs say, “will cost a cent.” The ads and signs are on display because he doesn’t want customers to blame the store for raising the prices. “Some people don’t understand that it’s out of our control. But when they see the prices, it’s going to be sticker shock,” McCarthy said. Some shoppers are not pleased, either. Mary Ann Smolen, of Justice, said the county should not hike the tax “because I love my pop.” “They should not raise the tax. Groceries are expensive enough. People are going to go to DuPage County. Stores (in Cook County) are going to lose a lot of business. You’re going to see more pop sitting on the shelves,” Smolen said. Switching to water is not an option for Smolen. “Aw, man, there’s no taste in water. And this is good when your stomach is upset,” Smolen said, pointing to a two-liter bottle of 7-Up. Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, said, “This is a regressive tax that
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Oak Lawn film group to mark 60th anniversary of ’12 Angry Men’
Cineversary, the Oak Lawn’s monthly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of “12 Angry Men” with a screening and discussion from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Monday, July 10 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The 1957 film will be shown in the downstairs theater. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit tinyurl.com/cineversary.
Donate books, magazines and CDs Residents can donate ”gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library’s Ongoing Book Sale 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 services desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. The Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides an ever-changing 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.
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1 Opening 2 Tulsa sch. with a Prayer Tower 3 Highchair user’s protector 4 Cuba, por ejemplo 5 Kimono-clad entertainers 6 Maker of Ultra acne treatments 7 Sci-fi pilot Solo 8 Having lots to lose 9 Quarterback Tony 10 Low-humidity environment 11 *Beverage-named Denver arena 12 Crush the midterm 13 Cash advance 18 Corp. heads 22 Criticizes 23 Latte-colored 24 Ex-NBA star Odom 25 *Many a news story, alas 27 *Add zest to 31 Cousin of org 33 Corn oil alternative 35 Foe in “Batman v Superman” 37 Hotelier Helmsley 38 Looks after 40 __ Paulo 44 Colony with tunnels 46 Call off 48 “Acoustic Soul” artist India.__ 50 Crawfish habitat 51 After-Christmas specials 53 Attached using thread 54 Texting while driving, e.g. 56 Release 59 Dr. of hip-hop 60 Smidgen 61 Pollution-monitoring org. 62 ISP alternative
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Volunteers sought to work in the Friends Bookstore The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library is accepting applications for bookstore volunteers, which consists of sorting book donations and stocking the store at the library. One four-hour shift per week is required. Volunteer forms are available at the customer services desk on the first floor of the library. For more information, call Carole Onwiler at (708) 422-8646.
‘Human Library’ is offered Adults and high school students can take part in the Human Library that will be offered at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8 in the lower level meeting rooms at the Oak Lawn Library. Patrons can visit the library to check out a human “book” and have a one-on-one conversation. The “books” – volunteers who come from all walks of life – will provide a unique opportunity for you to understand the experiences of others in the community.
Kids can read, discuss comics Kids Read Comics for ages 9 to 11 will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at the Oak Lawn Library. Registration begins Saturday, July 8. The program is designed to allow new friends to read and talk about graphic novels. Visitors can sign up to receive a free copy of the selected book.
Sample ‘Wines Around the World’ Adults can attend the “Wines Around the World” event beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, July 21 at the Oak Lawn Library. Parents can drop off their children and take part in an hour of games. Adults can stop in to sample some wines from around the works.
Library hosts Game Hour for youths Game Hour will be held for kids ages 8 and up from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 21 at the Oak Lawn Library. Youths can enjoy playing games or relax with a variety of coloring projects. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990.
Kids can build 3D printer house Kids ages 10 to 14 can build a 3D printer house during a session from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, July 10 at the Oak Lawn Library. Youths will use
Tinkercard and create their own design for a house that the Oak Lawn Library’s 3D printer will produce. Participants should meet in the library’s second floor Computer Room. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Baby and toddler time Baby and toddler time will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13 at the Oak Lawn Library. An adult and a toddler ages 6 month to 3 years can drop by for a morning of fun free-play, stories and music. Check in at the Youth Services Desk. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Teens can program a robot The Steam Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at the Oak Lawn Library. The event for high school students will take place in the Teen Room. Teens will be able to tinker with the supplies in the MakerSpace. Participants will design a vinyl decal, program a robot, and explore virtual reality. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
‘LEGO Batman’ movie The “Reel Books” movie series continues with a screening of the 2017 film “The LEGO Batman” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11 at the Oak Lawn Library. The free movie is about how Batman must stop a takeover of Gotham City, with the help of an orphan he has accidentally adopted. The movie is rated PG and runs 104 minutes.
Kids will learn to find local and global information Children ages 7 and up can participate “I Want More Geocaching” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at the Oak Lawn Library. Adults will be required to accompany the children. Kids will learn how to find information on the neighborhood and around the world. They will discover how to use online resources to find hidden treasures, discuss etiquette and even try to locate a real cache outside. Kids can bring a GPS if they have one.
PALOS HILLS Children can learn to paint crafts
Children ages 5 and up can paint their own ice cream cone bank at either 5:30 or 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Participants should dress accordingly because the program could get messy. Patrons can only attend one of the sessions. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Ageless Grace classes Ageless Grace classes will be held this month at the Green Hills Library. Ageless Grace is a cutting-edge brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all five functions of the brain: analytical, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall, creativity, and imagination. Classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon Friday, June 30. These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. Due to high demand, two sessions are being offered. The event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
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Adult Summer Reading Program The Worth Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program has begun at the library, 6917 W. 111th St. Worth patrons can pick up a book log at the circulation desk or at the adult services desk. Each patron will receive one entry for the prize drawing for each book read or audiobook listened to. The book logs must be returned by Saturday, July 29. The drawing will be held on Monday, July 31.
drives up costs for thousands of Cook County businesses, residents and working families. At the very least, businesses deserve more time to comply with the complicated regulations and administrative burden of this misguided tax.” One last attempt to stop the tax was made Tuesday when the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and several individual stores filed suit in Cook County to issue a restraining order and preliminary injunction that would prevent the tax from being collected. Despite that effort, the mood on the Southwest Side of Chicago — long weary, many would say, of a parade of sales tax increases over the last 35 years — seemed mostly “Whatever.” Don Krzyszinki, a resident of Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood, said he didn’t think the new county tax would affect many city businesses. “When it’s a Chicago-only tax, sure, there’s an impact — especially in neighborhoods like this that border the suburbs,” he said as he waited in line at Beefy’s, an iconic fast-food restaurant at 5749 S. Harlem. “City taxes are why you see that over there,” he said, gesturing toward the usual overflow dinner crowd across the street at Portillo’s on the Summit side of Harlem. “That Portillo’s drove Zig’s (a longtime fast-food favorite in Garfield Ridge at 56th and Harlem) out of business back in the ‘90s. But a countywide tax like this? No impact. What am I going to do, drive out to DuPage County for a hot dog, fries and a shake? Nope.” Patty Ruiz, also from Clearing doesn’t like the new tax. “But at this point, who will notice?” she asked rhetorically as she walked out of Fair Share Finer Foods, 6422 W. 63rd St. “These politicians all make their six-figure incomes that we pay them. They make more than double what my husband and I make, put together. But what choice do we have? I’m not going to spend a lot of time getting mad about this. I have a mortgage and two car payments to worry about. This tax is like, yeah, whatever.” Tim Hadac and Steve Metsch contributed to this story.
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff vs. JOANNE WALSH A/K/A JOANNE M. WALSH; 5700 CIRCLE DRIVE CONDOMINIUMS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants CASE NUMBER: 17 CH 06908 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: JOANNE WALSH A/K/A JOANNE M. WALSH and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: UNIT 101 IN 5700 CIRCLE DRIVE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 4, 4-”P”-”W” AND 4- “P”- “E” IN LAKE LOUISE APTS 1ST ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 25246185 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Permanent Index No.: 24-17-201-113-1001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5700 CIRCLE DRIVE, UNIT 101, OAK LAWN, IL 60453 and which said Mortgage was made by: JOANNE WALSH the Mortgagor(s), to TCF National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0526305205; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Dorothy Brown Richard J. Daley Center 50 West Washington Street 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60602 on or before JULY 24, 2017 A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Cohen Jutla Dovitz Makowka, LLC, 10729 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm 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 barbecue spot opens in Mokena
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nounced that it will open its newest location on Thursday, July 6 in southwest suburban Frankfort. The location at 20950 S. LaGrange Road will be the chain’s 20th location. The store is part of a five-acre development that was approved in 2014 across the street from Mariano’s supermarket. The restaurant specializes in Italian beef sandwiches and includes a drivethrough window. Its hours are expected to be from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The chain was started more than 30 years ago by Joe Buonavolanto Sr. The original beef recipe was concocted by his wife, Peggy, according to its history on its website.
Denim shop closes in Orland Park Jean Therapy closed its doors for good last month after a nine-year run selling blue jeans and other denim products and accessories in Orland Park. The shop at 14360 S. LaGrange Road in the Miroballi Plaza closed May 13 along with a store in Burr Ridge.
Yoga studio opens in Tinley Park A new yoga studio held its grand opening on Sunday at 17021 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park. Vibe Yoga Room opened in a medical professional building across the street from the Tinley Park Post Office. The studio offers classes for everyone from 5 to 95 and who range from beginners to seasoned yoga veterans. The
This research focuses on solutions to fill capability and vulnerability gaps, such as explosive detection, identified by TSA and transit agencies. In addition, the bill creates a specific transit security training program through the DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and makes it available to officers from local law enforcement agencies that will attend the course and return to their home departments to share the tactics and training they have learned with their peers. The bill also reauthorizes the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP), which funds training and exercises, facility security enhancements, passenger screening, and vehicle security measures for over-the road bus and truck operators. “The American Bus Association strongly supports the SAFER TRANSIT Act and applauds Cong. Lipinski for taking the lead on this important issue,” said ABA President and CEO Peter Pantuso. “The motorcoach industry remains committed to the safety and security of the more than 600 million passenger trips we carry out annually. The security threat to the transportation industry is real and increasing with large motor vehicles being used as weapons around the world. These grant programs play a critical role in mitigating risks facing our industry and recognize the importance of securing transportation operations for the traveling public. We look forward to working with Cong. Lipinski to move this bill forward and increasing our nation’s overall transportation security.”
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Doc’s Smokehouse and Craft Bar is now open in Mokena.
Lipinski introduces bill to protect the safety of public transit riders In the wake of recent terror attacks on transit targets in Europe, Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) introduced the bipartisan Securing America’s Facilities, Equipment, and Rail: Taking Responsibility for American National Security in Transit (SAFER TRANSIT) Act to better secure the country’s public transit systems and infrastructure. “Critical passenger rail safety requirements from the 9/11 Act have yet to be implemented, including a regulation for rail carriers to complete security assessments, a regulation for rail security training, and a program for conducting background checks on rail employees,” said Lipinski, the co-chair of the House Public Transportation Caucus and a senior member of the Highway and Transit Subcommittee. “With ever-growing security concerns across the nation, my bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a process to follow through on critical security provisions.” The TSA deploys Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) at high-risk transportation locations to increase the level of law enforcement visibility and terrorism deterrence. Authorization for VIPR teams and Surface Transportation Security Inspectors expired in 2011. Lipinski said legislation would reauthorize this program. The SAFER TRANSIT Act also provides stakeholders with the resources they need to effectively respond to a rapidly changing threat environment by reauthorizing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research programs through 2020.
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new restaurant that specializes in Southern barbecue along with craft beer and bourbons opened last week in Mokena. Doc’s Smokehouse and Craft Bar opened June 19 at 19801 Old LaGrange Road in the largely vacant retail strip center behind Denny’s and White Castle on 191st Street in Mokena. It’s the third location for Doc’s, which was started by restaurateur Brent Brashier and Dr. Himanshu Doshi last year at 1420 Calumet Ave. in Dyer, Ind., and has a second location in Milwaukee. The eatery uses locally sourced meats that and prepares it own sauces and rubs. Everything from ribs to briskets are hickory smoked on the premises. It features 64 beers on tap with 30-40 available on a regular basis 25-35 that it will rotate seasonally. It also has a large assortment of whiskeys. The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight. Calls to Brashier were not returned, but Mokena’s director of development Alan Zordan was pleased Doc’s was coming to the village. He said it was one of a host of new restaurants and other businesses coming to the village. Bob Zordan said a four-story Bong Holiday Inn Express was planned for a site west of LaGrange Road and south of 191st Street. He added that a new smoothie shop and Which Wich sandwich shop would be opening in a strip center south of the Shell station at 191st and LaGrange, in addition to a Chipotle and Starbucks that recently opened in the same strip center. Another restaurant is being developed on an outlot next to the Panda Express at the Mokena Marketplace at Wolf Road and U.S. 30. Zordan was also excited about Accelerate Indoor Speedway, a 65,000-square-foot indoor go cart facility that also would have a restaurant, arcade and private party rooms once completed on 88th Avenue. “That will be a nice addition to the village,” he said. For more information on Doc’s, call (708) 995-5533 or visit them on Facebook at Doc’s Smokehouse Mokena.
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studio offers hot yoga, power yoga and Ashtanga classes among others. The owner is Patricia Paloumpis. For more information, call (708) 8448504 or visit them on Facebook at Vibe Yoga Room.
Food market and ice cream parlor opens in Lyons A father-and-son business team has opened a new food market and ice cream parlor in west suburban Lyons. Akram Abdelqader and his son Rick Abdelqader, who both reside in Oak Lawn, opened the Lyons Food Market at 4401 Lawndale Ave. in May. Next door is La Michoacana, a store that specializes in homemade ice cream. The son operates the food market. Alex Alhajjare, who is fluent in Spanish, is manager of the ice cream parlor. The food market is a combination grocery, convenience store, deli and restaurant. The store also stocks a variety of Hispanic foods. The duo also operates R&S Foods in Cicero that also houses a restaurant called Tacos Alex. The grocery store is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. It shares a parking lot with the ice cream store, which is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information, call (708) 7771276 for the food market and (708) 7771194 for the ice cream store. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
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 Hynek Michael to Pazdan Krzysztof, 10640 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #106403B, $92,500; Rosado Margaret to Willer Jamey, 10500 Forest Ln, $204,000; Salkeld Brian to Grove Matthew C, 10954 Oak Ave, $192,500.
Evergreen Park US Bk to Young Joana L, 2860 W 98th St, $78,000; Bank New York Mellon Tr to Signature Homes 4U Inc, 8900 S Utica Ave, $100,000; Tassone Carol A Tr to Blankenship Jessica, 9330 S Lawndale Ave, $175,000; Ramirez Adan to Ramirez Matilda, 9548 S Albany Ave, $123,000; DGDB LLC Series IV to Ready John T, 9951 S Homan Ave, $281,500; Ceballos Magaly to Demoray Brian, 2160 W 100th Pl, $215,000; JPKC LLC to Lilac Holdings LLC, 9720 S Utica Ave, $200,000.
Hickory Hills Gasienica-Gron Arthur to Case Kellie, 8509 Lisa Ln, $29,500; Judicial Sales Corp to KD Investments LLC Series 4, 9001 W Shady Dr, $153,000; PNC Bk to Cappetta Brian P, 9121 Chestnut Dr, $185,000; Dineff Judith A to Naklicki Emil, 8834 S Oakwood Dr, $250,000.
Oak Lawn Hart Laverne Tr to Leong Jeffrey M Tr, 10715 S Keating Ave, MANY, $65,000; Cisco Housing Sol Inc to Magana Richard A, 9740 Marion Ave, $219,000; Mclaughlin Mary M Tr Trust 101 to RTL Enterprises LLC, 4001 104th St, Unit #201A, $75,000; Otto Ryan S to Patterson Artrell, 9605 Kedvale Ave, Unit #204, $75,000; JPMorgan Chase Bk to Howe
David S, 9231 Menard Ave, $125,000; Raspovich Keith Alan Tr to Eber Richard J, 4933 106th Pl, $171,000; Zimmerman Marion R to Mckenna Henry T, 6609 W 89th Pl, $195,000; Edward Gal Inc to Garcia Alma, 10717 Lawler Ave, $250,000; Malcolm Clayton K to Heinrich Jillian, 10409 S Knox Ave, $210,000; Edward Gal Inc to Vieyra Isabel, 8917 55th Ct, $240,000; Genesis Grp Ser Co to Mccrudden John W, 9340 53rd Ct, $309,500; Getz James W to Castellanos Miguel A, 5152 Alexander Pl, $180,000; Bank NY Mellon to Fidele Homes LLC, 5844 W 88th Pl, $87,500; Barry Matthew to Pope John A, 9624 S Kolin Ave, $229,000; Krush Gregory G to Chavez Patricia, 9216 S Nashville Ave, $190,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Zaborski Sebastian, 5605 W 99th St, $95,000; Winkleman Camille T to Pietrzyk Stanislaw, 8937 Central Ave, $140,000; Cusack David R to Smith James W, 6500 W 91st St, $165,000; Tereszczenko Henry to Bryniarski Mike, 9529 S Minnick Ave, Unit #2B, $118,000; OL Prop LLC to Abdeljaber Aiman, 5241 W 108th Pl, $250,000.
e’re getting should keep this money close to the in a liquid, low-risk Fourth of account, so you can acJuly, when we celcess the funds quickly ebrate the freedoms we and without penalty. enjoy in this country. Aside from possibly The U.S. constitution helping you control grants us many of your debts, an emerthese liberties, but we gency fund also may have to earn others enable you to avoid Scott – such as our finandipping into your longJohnson term investments to pay cial freedom. What steps can you take to for short-term needs. achieve the financial indepenThus far, we’ve only disdence you need to reach your cussed achieving your financial long-term goals? freedom through methods of For starters, always work to saving and investing. But you build your resources. Contribalso need to consider your proute as much as you can afford tection needs, too. If you were to your IRA and your 401(k) to become ill or suffer a serior other employer-sponsored re- ous injury, and you could not tirement plan. At a minimum, work for a while, your financial put in enough to earn your security could be jeopardized. employer’s matching contribuYour employer might offer tion, if one is offered. If you you disability insurance as an don’t take advantage of this employee benefit, but it may match, you are essentially leav- not be enough for your needs, ing money on the table. so you might need to purchase While how much you invest some additional coverage on is an essential factor in gaining your own. And to help ensure your financial freedom, how your family’s financial security, you invest your money is equal- you’ll also need sufficient life ly important. So make sure you insurance. have sufficient growth potential You also might want to in all your accounts. While protect yourself from the catagrowth-oriented investments, strophic costs of long-term care, such as stocks and stock-based such as an extended nursing vehicles, carry investment risk, home stay. The average anyou can help moderate this risk nual cost for a private room in by also including other investa nursing home is more than ments, such as bonds. $92,000, according to the 2016 Cost of Care Study issued by Another way to gain your the insurance company Genfinancial independence is to worth. And Medicare generally liberate yourself from the covers only a small percentage shackles of debt. This isn’t of these expenses. You may always easy, of course – most want to consult with a financial of us have experienced times professional to learn about ways when our cash flow simply you can protect yourself from wasn’t sufficient to meet our the long-term care burden. expenses, so we had to take By following these suggeson some type of debt, either through a credit card or a loan. tions, you can go a long way toward declaring your own fiBut the more you can control nancial independence. Consider your debts, the more money taking action soon. you’ll have to save and invest for your future. Scott Johnson, CFP, is a One way to manage your financial advisor with Edward debt load is to build an emerJones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos gency fund, containing three Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward to six months’ worth of living Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was writexpenses, which you can use ten by Edward Jones for use to pay unexpected costs such by your local Edward Jones as a major car repair or a financial advisor. large medical bill. Ideally, you
Oak Lawn Chamber’s annual golf outing to tee off July 12 The Oak Lawn Chamber will hold its annual golf outing on Wednesday, July 12 at Stony Creek Golf Course, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. The golf outing is the chamber’s largest fundraiser. The fee of $125 per person includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner and drinks. Other packages include $80 for golf and lunch or $55 for dinner and drinks. The chamber will offer miniature golf beginning at 4 p.m. The cost is $70 per person for miniature golf and dinner, or $15 for miniature golf only. Golf registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m., and a shot-gun start at 12:30 p.m. An open bar will begin at the conclusion of golf followed by a buffet dinner. Advance reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The outing will host a special and grand raffle. The latter will feature a husband and wife estate
plan package, courtesy of the Law Office of Eileen Kerlin-Walsh; Ray Ban Gift Basket, courtesy of Complete Vision Care; Nothing Bundt Cakes for a year, courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Oak Lawn; four tickets to see the Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Indians, beginning at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, July 29, (row one, on the third base line), with a parking pass and four Chicago White Sox ball caps, courtesy of Midwest Business Consulting; and a Westinghouse 40-inch LED- HD TV, courtesy of Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center in Oak Lawn. Grand raffle tickets cost $10 each or three for $25 and can be purchased in advance through the chamber office or the day of the outing. For more information, to make reservations or purchase raffle tickets, call the chamber office at (708) 424-8300 or visit the website at www.oaklawnchamber.com.
Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of June 19) 30-year fi ed
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Blossom LLC to Kermer Johnathan G, 10405 S Sheffield Dr, Unit #10, $80,000; Haberny Wojciech to Ortman Nicole M, 8255 Juniper Ct, Unit #36B, $150,000; Zieba Ryszard to Gonzalez Jose, 7926 W 100th Pl, $290,000; Primozic Ronald P to Buenrostro Yolanda, 9115 Del Prado Dr, $275,000; Ihmud Raed A to Oleskiewicz Marek, 7 Cour Michele, $149,000.
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Worth AH & Grp Inc to Styreula Michael, 10916 S Harlem Ave, $193,000; Schoenwolf Randy Alan Tr to Lasak Andrzej, 6836 W 112th Pl, $142,000.
United Trust Bank (as of June 19) 30-year fi ed
RATES 3.990
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Prospect Savings Bank (as of June 20) 30-year fi ed
RATES 3.875
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All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.
SCHOOL NEWS
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Queen of Peace H.S. hosts an emotional farewell celebration Alumnae, Dominican sisters, families and friends of Queen of Peace High School said farewell for the final time by celebrating the 55year legacy of the Burbank school on June 11. An alumnae choir and interpretive liturgical dancers led the procession as an alumna from each of the 55 years carried their respective yearbook into the gym. The Rev. Tom Hurley, pastor of Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago, was the celebrant for the Mass. Hurley’s three sisters attended Queen of Peace High School and he talked about how he feels a close connection to the school and how the Dominican influence was instru-
mental in his early life and played a role in his decision to join the priesthood. Following Mass, all were welcome to enjoy light refreshments and tour the school. Bulletin boards were covered in historic pictures and a DVD that captured Queen of Peace through the years played in the hallways. There were Pride Wear items, yearbooks and class rings available for purchase. “Today we were delighted to give all those who have made Peace a part of their lives the chance to walk down memory lane,” said Anne O’Malley, president of Queen of Peace and a graduate from the class of 1975. “We are especially grateful to the
45 Sinsinawa Dominican sisters who joined us in celebration today. “Queen of Peace would not be here without them. It was amazing to see how many alumnae, students, faculty members and friends of Peace came to share this special day. As difficult as today may be, we know that we will all keep the Dominican values and all that we learned at Queen of Peace in our hearts forever. As Fr. Hurley stated, we should move forward, celebrating the 15,000 women that graduated from Queen of Peace High School.” The celebration ended as guests joined together outside the school for a symbolic dove release, representing Peace.
Dist. 123 selects new principal for Covington “I am honored and excited to be given the A new principal has been selected at Covington Elementary School and the District 123 Board opportunity to be part of the Covington Elemendid not have to go far to find him. tary School and Oak Lawn-Hometown The Oak Lawn-Hometown District District community,” said Wawczak. 123 Board of Education recently ap“I have heard so many wonderful things about the district and I look pointed John Wawczak as the new forward to working with the students, principal at Covington Elementary staff and families of Covington ElSchool, 9130 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn, effective on July 1. He will replace ementary School to create a vibrant Kelly Zimmerman. learning community that focuses on Wawczak has served as the assistant learning and celebrating successes of principal and a fifth grade classroom all students.” teacher at Columbus Manor ElemenHe earned his bachelor of scitary School in Ridgeland School Disence degree in psychology from the trict 122 in Oak Lawn for the past University of Illinois at Chicago, a Wawczak two years. Prior to that, he served as master of arts in teaching degree from National-Louis University, and a middle school teacher at Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn School District 98 for an administrative degree from Concordia Unithe first six years of his teaching career. versity.
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Authentic Greek Cuisine ~ Homemade Greek Pastries ~ Live Greek Music & Dancing ~ Carnival Rides Plus, New Car /Cash Raffle! Greek Dance Troupe Performances Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE at Trinity College & Palos Courts Saturday & Sunday from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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The final ceremony for Queen of Peace High School in Burbank concluded with a symbolic dove release that represented Peace and its 55-year history.
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Local students earn degrees at NIU A group of local students received their diplomas last month during commencement ceremonies at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Earning degrees from Chicago Ridge were Michael Carroll, who received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, and Joseph Krueger, bachelor science, environmental studies. Hickory Hills resident Pawel Such received a bachelor science degree in mechanical engineering sustainable energy. Oak Lawn residents earning degrees at NIU were Ryan Glab, bachelor of science, computer sciencesoftware development; Michael Henry, doctor of education, literacy education; Thomas Hickey, bachelor of science, marketing; Rachel Lindsay, bachelor of science, psychology; Ramadan Matariyeh, bachelor of science, mechanical engineering; and Tristan Mayer, bachelor of arts, communicationmedia studies. Palos Hills residents who graduated from Northern Illinois University were Daniel Gal, master of business administration, business administration MBA; Ashley Girod, bachelor of science, mathematics-
Evergreen Park resident on dean’s list A local student was selected to the dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Selected to the dean’s list was Evergreen Park resident Mikayla Morris. Students are named to the dean’s list at Grand View University for earning a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Hickory Hills residents earns degree from Butler University Taylour Estes, a Hickory Hills resident, graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis in May. Estes received a bachelor of science in biology.
Oak Lawn resident earns degree at St. Mary’s University A local student earned his degree in May at St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minn. Oak Lawn resident William Granholm, son of Andrew and Dawn Granholm, earned his degree.
Moraine Valley coffee table book commemorates 50 years A coffee table book documenting the first five decades of Moraine Valley Community College’s history is available at the college’s bookstore. “This book is such a nice keepsake,” said Clare Briner, director of Marketing and Communications. “What makes it so special is that there are a lot of great photos indicative of the time and era, and it features former students and staff as well as current staff who tell a story about their connection with the college.” Highlighting the early days when the doors opened
for the first students, the anniversary book also details growth in enrollment and programs, new buildings, and the accomplishments of the students and staff over the past 50 years. Many former and long-time staff members as well as students share their stories throughout the 72-page hard cover book. Written and designed by the college’s Marketing and Communications Department, the book is $9.99 and available in the Bookstore, Building D, on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, or online at morainevalley.edu/bookstore.
Local students earn dean’s list honors at Moraine Valley A group of students from the southwest suburbs have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. Chicago Ridge students selected to the dean’s list at Moraine Valley were Jalil Abdallah, Lyah
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Abuzineh, Sara Al-Rashda, Malik Ankawi, Ansam Barakat, Laith Darmohammad, Thomas Doon, Elizabeth Ganzer, Jessica Garber, Gudelia Huijon, Muhammad Husein, Aiman Hussein, Nicholas Kamba, Mohammed Keita, Grace Kilcommons, Matthew Mireles, Marissa Mireles, Marissa Moreno, Alice Moskal, Michael Mulvihill, Samar Naser, Krystyna Piontek, Alvaro Prieto, Denise Rendon, Joanna Ruszel, Natalie Startek and Cassius Williams. Evergreen Park residents who earned dean’ s list honors were Daniel Alexander, Aren Castillo, Brianna Dooley, Phoebe Erikson, Megan Frederickson, Niko Garcia, Sydney Geerling, Jonathan Gurrister, Donghee Han, Katrina Jurek, Kaeleigh Kellogg, Serena Luciano, John Moran, Megumu Ogino, Brendan Phelan, Adam Poirier, William Quinlan, Megan Rabbitte, Mark Reidl, Allison Rickert, Quetzal Schaffrath, Melissa Schwarz, Ryan Shepherd, Elizabeth Simon, Nicholas Slush, Michael Tallon, Theresa Ward, Katie Welcome and Jade Wolf. Hickory Hills residents earning dean’s list honors at Moraine were Feryal Abusalim, Ayat Alshaheen, Saulius Augustis, Adam Bizub, Carl Cuta, Patrycijuz Dabek, Bial Farhan, Richard Gonzini, Aiice Guzik, Noor Hafeez, Matthew Herbst, Fatmeh Heresh, Hailee Johnson, Taylor Judickas, Carly Kemper, Shannon Kostka, Aleksandra Koziol, Kamil Krzysiak, Aneta Kwak, Cynthia Martinez, Anna Naleznik, Dena Obeid, Jennifer Ocampo, Kushal Prajapati, Sarah Pratus, Amiad Rayyan, Margarita Salazar, Susanna Shahban, Sean Sison, Katelin Wheeler, Andrew Woynerowski and Martina Youssef. Oak Lawn residents earning dean’s list honors were Sara Abdeddin, Fade Abdelijaber, Oais Abughosh, Islam Affaneh, Ali Al Obadi, Abedalrahman Aldoh, Saif Alourani, Vivian Avalos, Mark Bednarz, Guillermo Castro, Mario Contreras, Maria Contreras, Gianna Cosentino, Keelin Crotty, Katlynn Diaz, Abdelrahman Elasaawy, Amr Elayyan, Joanna Elmatari, Riley Faille Alek Flores, Caroline Fox, Katie Gilmartin, Natalie Glab, Brandon Gonza-
lez, Zariya Gonzalez, Jessica Halal, Yunis Halim, Mohammad Husein, Alissa James, Maxson Joseph, Dawn Joy, Jonathan Kaczmarek, Karolina Karpinska, Loubna Kouar, Magdalini Likouresis, Olivia Lizak, Maynard Madriaga, Israel Marquez, Michael McKevitt, Haifa Mohammed, Alexis Muniz, Avaka Naito, Moain Nassan, Adam Nasser, Victoria Newton, Barbara O’Brien, Mahmoud Odah, LIzla Olson, Michael Pajor, Kaitlyn Palakaitis, Patricia Pavilkova, Isaiah Perez, Jennifer Perez, Timothy Pierce, Laurie Proczek-Paschke, Natalie Rybicki, Reem Salem, Chikako Seike, Diego Serna, Fadia Shaabnah, Fadwa Shaabnah, Caitlyn Sichelski, Christopher Slakaitis, Spencer Smith, Lauren Snee, James Steele, Noah Steinberg, Jamila Sweis, Denah Sweis, Amanda Thelin Hoilo, Lindsay Thompson, Kevin Troy, Ehab Turshan, Marianna Vazquez, Melanie Vera, Beth Weisgerber, Sophia Welsh, Brittney Williams, Michal Wozniak and Peter Young. Selected to the dean’s list from Palos Hills were Faiza Ahmed, Yazen Alasmer, Wafa Alnajjar, Basel Alawi, Lamees Barham, Joseanny Candelas, David Dalmeida, Ruwaan Gali, Ariel Girod, David Karwoski, Megan Lee, Conrad Lesiak, Christopher Lewerke, Brittany LIeber, Daniel Loza, Dawid Machaj, Sean Marrotta, Bryan Martinez, Eric Matusevicius, Daniel Melendez, Van Nguyen, Trevor Nowaczyk, Jason Olmos, Wiktoria Paczkowska, Amanda Patino, Nicholas Relstab, Samantha Sarli, Thomas Stanek, Gillian Stanley, Nicole Stoll, Supagon Sungapan, Ewelina Tatar, Debbie Tocila, Sebastian Wesolowski and Olivia Wozniak. Worth residents who made the dean’s list this spring at Moraine were Ran Alhato, Mahdi Almasri, Stephanie Alvarez, Asmaa Amara, Lamese Ballout, Alexander Blizek, Joseph Brewer, Jaeyong Choi, Shahnaz Jagamah, Lucy Kovacevic, Hadeal Krakra, Maria Munoz, Samantha Niles, Aleksandra Nowacka, Adam Opacian, Hannah Pluister, Baraah Rabi, Debra Sernus, Kami Stefaniak, Joshua Sterling and Raven Vargas.
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REGIONAL/REPORTER ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Three big-time performers honored
Photo by Jeff Vorva
St. Laurence catcher Matt McCormick helped the Vikings take third in the state in Class 4A and has been named the Regional/Reporter Baseball Player of the Year.
MATT MCCORMICK • St. Laurence
By Jason Maholy
off win and ignited a wild celebration that resulted in one broken batting helmet and at least one St. Laurence teammate suffering a bloody nose and forehead. “That was just crazy. I don’t even know how to describe that,” he said of the excitement. McCormick, of Orland Park, followed up those heroics with a two-run triple in a state quarterfinal victory over Neuqua Valley, and he clubbed a tworun homer to help the Vikings top New Trier in the Class 4A third-place game. For the season, he hit .456 with 11 doubles, eight home runs and 49 RBI.
BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Correspondent
As he stepped to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning and the winning run on second base, Matt McCormick knew what he had to do to give St. Laurence a victory over rival Brother Rice and a Class 4A sectional title. “I was just thinking, ‘Don’t try to over-swing or do too much with it,’ ” said the sophomore catcher. “Just throw my hands at it, because all we needed was a single — or anything, really — even a slow roller up the middle.” McCormick’s single into left-center field on the second pitch of the at-bat gave the Vikings a walk-
See MCCORMICK, Page 3
Photo by Jeff Vorva
Marist sophomore Angela Zedak was a hitting and pitching star this year and was named the Regional/Reporter Softball Player of the Year.
ANGELA ZEDAK • Marist
By Jason Maholy Correspondent
doesn’t decide she needs to step up even more next year. The second-year player ravaged opposing pitching to the tune of a .500 batting average, .544 onbase percentage and .964 slugging percentage, while belting 12 doubles and 11 home runs, and scoring 43 runs and driving in 56. On the mound she went 19-7 with a 1.78 ERA and 148 strikeouts in 157.2 innings. For compiling those eye-popping statistics and helping Marist to fourth-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament, Zedak
SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Marist softball player Angela Zedak entered the 2017 season knowing she was one of the RedHawks’ best hitters, but she was also prepared to step up as a team leader and ace of the pitching staff. That’s a lot to expect from any sophomore, particularly one who pitched in just one game during her freshman season. But Zedak, of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, is not one to shy away from a challenge, and elevate her game she did. Opposing teams should hope Zedak
See ZEDAK, Page 3 Brother Rice’s Joe Kenzinger makes a point during the state tournament. He was named the Regional/Reporter Boys Volleyball Player of the Year.
JOE KENZINGER • Brother Rice By Jeff Vorva
BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Sports Editor
If anyone heckles Brother Rice’s Joe Kenzinger with the stale line that volleyball is a girls sport, he might not take much offense. He once had those feelings, too. “I could have played in fifth grade, but I thought it was a girls sport,” he said. “I didn’t think boys could play volleyball. My mom actually was my first coach and I was put on the B team in sixth grade.’’ His mother, Colleen (maiden name Ryan) was a volleyball star at Morgan Park High School and played at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She kick-started Joe’s career, and several years later he became one of the top players in the state and was named the Regional/Reporter Boys Volley-
ball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-6 Lewis Universitybound senior middle hitter smashed down 226 kills and added 107 blocks. Kenzinger pounded down 11 kills, notched five blocks and had a .500 hitting percentage in a heartbreaking 21-25, 25-20, 25-22 state semifinal loss to eventual three-time champion Glenbard West in the Illinois High School Association tournament. The Crusaders finished fourth in the state. “That Glenbard game was the best I’ve ever played in,’’ he said. “Both sides were doing some really awesome things. It’s tough to see them win it all after we played them so well. But we
were able to play our best game at the very end.’’ The Mt. Greenwood resident has come a long way since the B team days in sixth grade. “I would go to as many camps as I could because I knew this was something I wanted to continue on and play the rest of my life,’’ he said. “I went to a lot college camps and the Rice camps. I went to Florida last summer for a USA Volleyball camp and got exposure to the best players in the country.’’ Crusaders coach Dan Dwyer watched him grow — literally and figuratively— the past couple of seasons. “He became a team leader and a player who wanted the ball in tough situations,” Dwyer said. “And he pushed his teammates to become better.’’
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More superb athletes who contributed to a superb spring By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
When it came to baseball, softball and boys volleyball, the area had one of the best springs in recent memory. Although no one brought home a firstplace Illinois High School Association state trophy, four teams finished in the fi-
nal four. Chicago Christian’s baseball team took third place in Class 2A, St. Laurence claimed third in Class 4A, Marist’s softball team took fourth in Class 4A and Brother Rice’s volleyball team claimed fourth in the single-class tournament. While the Regional/Reporter named three Players of the Year in these sports, the following list contains some high-octane
talent. You will likely see some of these players star at their respective colleges. And there may be a few that will be playing pro ball soon. A look at area athletes honored by their conferences:
BASEBALL
Richards’ Donivan Williams, who was drafted by St. Louis earlier this month, was named the Player of the Year and joined teammates Angelo Smith (a late-round White Sox pick), Niles Gall, Brett Renken, Andrew Calderon, Aaron Medel and Noah Petrusevski on the first team.
In the South Suburban Conference Red,
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CHICAGO FIRE 4, ORLANDO CITY 0
‘I thought I could do anything on the pitch’ Accam scores three goals, adds assist as Fire rolls for fired-up crowd By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
David Accam is red hot, as he scored a hat trick in the Chicago Fire’s 4-0 victory over Orlando City on Saturday night at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. He will not get a chance for a repeat, however, when the Fire takes on Vancouver on Saturday. Instead, he’ll be tangling with his Fire teammate, Dax McCarty. Both talented Fire players have been named to their respective national teams. Accam is set to join Ghana to play a pair of friendlies against Mexico and the United States. McCarty has been selected by head coach Bruce Arena for the United States’ final 23-player roster for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Accam and McCarty battle at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at Pratt and Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Conn. Against a tired Orlando team (7-6-5 and coming off a 1-1 tie with Seattle three days prior), Accam scored twice in the first eight minutes, the first coming off an 18-pass sequence. He added one more in the 52nd minute in front of the delirious announced sellout crowd of 20,000. “I thought I could do anything on the pitch, and I just wanted to enjoy myself and help the team win,’’ Accam said. “After my first goal, I just thought I could get more goals and also help the team win.” Accam also assisted Nemanja Nokolic’s Major League Soccerleading 14th goal of the season, which was the 900th in Chicago Fire history. Goalie Matt Lampson earned his fifth shutout of the season in nine starts after taking over for Jorge Bava in early May.
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David Accam is lifted by Matt Polster after the first of Accam’s three goals in a 4-0 victory over Orlando City.
HOME STREAK HOME
VANCOUVER AT CHICAGO FIRE
The top four home winning steaks for the Chicago Fire, followed by dates, goals scored and goals allowed: 8 Aug. 6, 2000-May 19, 2001 19 4 7 April 8, 2017-current 19 2 May 20, 1998-July 1, 1998 24 5 7 6 July 14, 2012-Sept. 22, 2012 13 5
WHEN: 6 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview FIRE RECORD: 10-3-4 VANCOUVER RECORD: 6-6-2 NOTEWORTHY: The Fire owns an 8-0-1 record at home, but after this game, its next MLS game at Toyota Park will be Aug. 5.
While a four-goal rout is impressive, the team had chances for more goals with 17 shots overall and seven on-goal. The Fire finished 10-3-4 in the first half of the season, one point behind Toronto in the East Division. The seven-game winning streak at home is the second longest in team history. “I think the progress is fantastic,’’ said second-year coach
Veljko Paunovic. “We are keeping a good pace with good results and wins and it’s important because other teams also won this weekend and for us we need to understand now that we have to play every game to get points and to get wins, and it’s not going to be easy.’’ The coach had some warnings about the final 17 games of the campaign.
Dax McCarty leaps for a header Saturday against Orlando City. McCarty and David Accam will miss Saturday’s game against Vancouver as both were called to play with their national teams.
“At this point nothing is done,’’ he said. “We still have to keep the good streak, the good mood and the confidence we have, and we have to understand that in order to earn these kind of situations and confidence that we have now, it took long and it took a lot. “We have to appreciate it, we have to know that it isn’t always going to be like that and when these moments are here, we have
to enjoy them but also, we have to use these moments to get better and improve, to work with more joy and more confidence. Right now, we aren’t thinking about where we are right at this point, but we are thinking about where we want to be. The first station is the playoffs. We need to keep working for that and keep playing as a team and keep playing like a team that has confidence and give our best in every game like today.” The last time the Fire won by a four-goal margin was May 25, 2008, with a 5-1 result against the New York Red Bulls at Gi-
ants Stadium. The last 4-0 win came in that season, against the New England Revolution on April 3, 2008. The Fire has come a long way after posting the worst record in the MLS the past two seasons. “I think this year we are more dynamic,’’ said Accam, who has 10 goals this season. “I can go on the right, middle, out front, everywhere. For me, it’s working really hard. We have players that can play out front or in the middle, so we keep changing to get in good positions. We have players who work for each other and also want to help the team win.”
RED STARS 2, SKY BLUE 1
FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS
Red Stars remain red hot with a comeback victory
Missfittz, Bandits nab Palos Power championships The Missfittz won the 10U team title while the Blue Bandits claimed the 8U title in the Palos Power Girls Softball League. The Missfittz beat Team Laskowski 9-8 for the title after winning the first two tournament games by a combined 21-4. Members of the Missfittz are Halle Bradbury, Mia Celauro, Courtney Stoub, Izzy Locascio, Genevieve Sulek, Sophia DeliaGalason, Tessa O’Connell, Ameli Sanchez, Daphne Galason and Kate Ready. Mike Galason is the head coach and is assisted by Mario Sanchez and Jaime Antolec. The Blue Bandits players are Emma Schroeder, Meredith Cachor, Brianna Bryant, Madison Marshall, Izzy Belsky, Hope Kohler, Molly Sloan, Mary Grace Stevens, Megan Potenza, Mariyah Awad, Grace Woolwine and Emma Gelecke. The head coach is Doug Kohler and is assisted by Joe Potenza and Jim Sloan.
Classes offered for HS officials Free classes are being offered for high school and youth league sports officials. This is the opportunity to earn an Illinois High School Association officials license. The six-week course begins July 11 and ends Aug. 15. It meets each Tuesday from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Bremen High School in Midlothian. For more information visit www.iacoofficial.org.
Trinity Christian hosts camps Trinity is offering a wide variety of sports camps for kids of various ages. The camps will be directed by Trinity’s head coaches and college athletes. Boys basketball camp for grades 3 through 9 will be held on July 10-14. Boys and girls volleyball camp for grades kindergarten through 9 takes place July 2427. For information and to register online, visit www.trollssportscamps.com. For questions, contact the athletics department at 708-239-4779.
By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
The Blue Bandits are 8U champs in the Palos Power Softball League.
Moraine Valley camps The basketball camp for girls and boys entering third through ninth grades will be held July 10 to 13, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bill Finn, Moraine Valley athletics director and former men’s basketball coach, is heading this camp. The volleyball camp for girls and boys entering fifth through ninth grades will take place July 17 to 20, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Moraine Valley women’s volleyball head coach Lauren Lorenz is leading this camp. The soccer camp for girls and boys entering third through 12th grades is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the week of July 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Al Palar, Moraine Valley women’s soccer head coach, is leading this camp. The tennis camp is for girls and boys entering fifth through ninth grades from July 17 to 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Robert Gates, Moraine Valley men’s and women’s tennis coach, is instructing this camp. The cost for each camp is $80. The tennis camp will be held on the outdoor courts on campus while the basketball and volleyball camps will be held in the Health, Fitness and Recreation Center gymnasium (Building H), 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The soccer camp will take place on the game field behind Building H. Participants must register through Moraine Valley’s Athletics Department. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 708-974-
FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY T-BOLTS
Rough week for Thunderbolts includes 20-5 loss to Boomers
By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
The Missfitts are 10U champs in the Palos Power Softball League.
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Shepard wrestling camp Shepard High School is hosting the Sean Bormet Wolverine Wrestling camp July 6-7 at the school. Bomet is the associate head coach at Michigan. It’s open to wrestlers in grades 6 through 12 and cost is $100 per wrestler. For more information, contact Scott Richardson at 815-474-2217. We are interested in community news. Submit items to sports@regionalpublishing.com.
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After 62 minutes of Chicago Red Stars players failing to find the back of Sky Blue’s net, they struck twice in rapid fashion to pull off a come-from-behind 2-1 victory Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 3,720 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. The Red Stars are unbeaten in seven straight matches and improved to 6-2-2 overall. They entered this week four points behind National Women’s Soccer League leader North Carolina. Down 1-0, the Red Stars’ Vanessa DiBernardo broke the ice and scored in the 63rd minute . Four minutes later,
Sofia Huerta scored on a Casey Short assist. On the health front, Taylor Comeau, who left a June 17 tie against Washington with a lung contusion, came into the game in the 76th minute to replace Danielle Colaprico. Yuki Nagasato, who recently signed to play for the Red Stars but returned to Japan with what the team is calling a below-the-waist injury, tweeted on Friday: “Hard working out but feeling good. I’m getting to be ready’’ — followed by a symbol of the American flag. The Red Stars were scheduled to open a four-game road trip Wednesday with a game against Seattle. They will visit Orlando at 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Soldier Field experience was kind of cool but ... T
he schedules are out! The Illinois High School Association released the hounds — and the 2017 high school football schedules — last week. As usual, I couldn’t wait to nose around and see what’s what when it comes to the first couple of weeks of non-conference action. The main event in this area will be Brother Rice at Marist on Aug. 25. The first lie of the new season is that the game is listed JEFF VORVA at 7:30 p.m. Bank Making the on it that the game to start latExtra Point iser going than that. That’s one of the few predictions about the new season I feel confident about. Anyway, last season these two teams battled it out at Soldier Field and it was a unique experience. High school players had a chance to play on a field that legends have played on. Playing in an NFL stadium is very cool and something those players will never forget, long after they have forgotten about Jay Cutler. But it just didn’t feel right for the Marist-Brother Rice rivalry to be played there. The thousands of fans who showed up were swallowed by the huge stadium. Brother Rice/Marist should be played at either Brother Rice or Marist, where the crowds own the stadium and
Photos By Jeff Vorva
The chance for local teams such as Marist (left photo) and Brother Rice (right photo) to play on a big-time NFL field last year was a great opportunity but columnist Jeff Vorva said the neighborhood game should be played in the neighborhood.
the joint is jumpin’. I’m all for our teams playing at Soldier Field. If Marist played Mt. Carmel there again, that would be outstanding. If Brother Rice played a Chicago Public League power such as Phillips or Simeon, that would be great. But this neighborhood rivalry needs to stay in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Mt. Carmel is playing Taft, and St. Rita is playing St. Patrick at Soldier Field on the opening weekend. Another Friday night opener worth
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR BASEBALL 1986: Brian Wujcik Mike Budds 1987: Rob Sudd Frank Jablonski Dave Ritter 1988: Kevin Wojnarowski Khris Kolk Bob Mutnansky 1989: Brent Bowers Mark Friedsam Ron Mahay 1990: Rob Garcia Mike Birsa Bob Schaaf 1991: Todd Mensk 1992: Jerry Pezdek 1993: Jim Dallio 1994: Brian Harmon 1995: Craig Taczy 1996: Brian Forystek 1997: John Valenti 1998: Tom Syc 1999: Chris Beyer 2000: Jeremy Hyzny 2001: Erik Lis 2002: Erik Lis 2003: Ryan Campbell 2004: Brian Smith 2005: Mike Fazy 2006: Jim Calderone 2007: T.J. McFarland 2008: Greg Billo 2009: Justin Ringo 2010: Kyle Wood 2011: Kyle Wood 2012: Michael Kamp 2013: Mike Kornacker 2014: Christian Bulthuis 2015: Mike Schalasky 2016: Ryan Kutt 2017: Matt McCormick
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Continued from Page 1 Also making the SSC Red team were Shepard’s Jack Carberry, Bob Marincec, Tom Cimoch and Jim Mundo, Oak Lawn’s Brenden Butler, Chad Cwik, Joe Virruso and Nico Uriate, and Evergreen Park’s Pat Doran and Dan Smith. Honorable mentions were Oak Lawn’s Joey Barnhouse and Shepard’s Eric Bruesch and Tim Dougherty. The SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue featured Sandburg’s Branden Comia, Ryan Hampe, Kevin Lane, Andrew Tenison and Evan Tenuta, and Stagg’s Danny Russo, Abe Shalabi and Mike Tobin. In the Chicago Catholic League Blue, Brother Rice’s Ryan Kutt was named Player of the Year and was joined on the all-conference team by teammates
catching is Lyons at Sandburg. At this stage, I am not sure how Sandburg is going to be, but Lyons has a Division Itype quarterback in Ben Bryant for the Eagles defense to worry about. Bryant has had an interesting offseason. He gave a verbal commitment to Wisconsin in December, but in the spring the University of Georgia made an offer and, soon after that, Wisconsin backed off. “I called (offensive quality control coach Jon Budmayr) to give him a heads up that I was given the offer and
left a message on his voicemail,” Bryant said in a written statement. “I made it clear that I was still 100 percent committed to the Badgers. The next morning, we spoke on the phone and I was informed that I was no longer a good fit for Wisconsin and I was encouraged to continue looking for a fit. “The implication that my loyalty to UW had been compromised was not true and is what saddens me the most.’’ Well, he wasn’t going to stay sad for long. This spring, Ole Miss, West Virginia, Western Michigan, Temple,
Bowling Green and other schools have shown interest. Richards is always good for scheduling some top competition during its non-conference season, and this year the Bulldogs will open the season on the road — all the way up to Mundelein to face Carmel. There will be other games and many, many storylines to be told between now and the first week of IHSA football. But for now, let’s all enjoy our summer because this bad-boy season is going to be here before you know it.
FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Neimeier takes over swimming, water polo teams for legend Caliendo By Jeff Vorva
Marist’s TJ Ivy is ahead of the pack in this play against Brother Rice last year. He announced he is heading to West Virginia.
Sports Editor
With all of the thousands of students and athletes that Jim Caliendo has had an impact on, it seemed only fitting that one of them would replace him after he announced his retirement as boys swimming and water polo coach last season after close to four decades of service. That honor goes to Matthew Neimeier, who was named to replace the legendary Caliendo in both sports. Neimeier was a member of the Eagles swim team from 2006-2008. “Having the opportunity Neimeier to return to the program that helped lead me into my current life path is an honor and a privilege,” said Neimeier. “I am very much looking forward to this opportunity and hope to continue to grow the successful program that was established under Jim Caliendo’s leadership.” Neimeier, an Eastern Illinois University graduate, is just the fourth boys coach in the school’s history. He will be teaching in the physical education department, and he has served in various roles in his career as an educator and coach. Prior to accepting the position at Sandburg, Neimeier taught at York High School where he was a physical education teacher, assistant swim coach and assistant water polo coach. Neimeier has previous experience working in District 230 as the head girls swim coach and head boys water polo coach for Stagg High School during the 2015-2016 school year. “We are extremely excited for Matt’s return to Carl Sandburg High School,” said Sandburg athletic director Tom Freyer. “Matt is a very impressive educator who will bring a lot of energy to our program. He is very passionate about swimming and water polo and communicates a strong desire to focus on student growth. “We will be forever grateful to Jim Caliendo for all of the work that he did to build and define Sandburg’s swim and water polo teams. We feel confident that Matt’s background and desire to
McCormick
Continued from Page 1 Those numbers and his contributions to a team that finished among the top three in the state earned McCormick the title of The Regional/Reporter Baseball Player of the Year. McCormick’s rise from freshman phenom to sophomore sensation and top player on one of the best teams in the state weren’t the result of anything fancy, just hard work and a wealth of natu-
Ryan King, Shane Gorman and Andy Lopez. St. Laurence was represented by Jimmy Burnette, Tommy Farrell, Matt McCormick, Angel Sandoval and Brian Lyle. In the Metro Suburban Conference, Chicago Christian’s Dan Vos was the Player of the Year and was joined on the all-conference team by teammates Zach Frieling, Tommy Moran, John Vander Wall, Tyler Edgar and Jacob Bulthuis. In the East Suburban Catholic Conference, Marist’s Tom Englehart, Justin Janas and Nate Stiegal made the team.
SOFTBALL Shepard’s Bridget McDermott was named the South Suburban Conference Red Player of the Year and was joined on the all-conference team by teammates Jenna Huisenga, Jenna Sa-
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grow will allow for a seamless transition for our student-athletes.” It appears Indiana University will not go too long without an area lineman on its roster. With former Sandburg star Dan Feeney graduating and in NFL camp with the Los Angeles Chargers after the 2016 campaign, a new area star is hoping to make an impact with the Hoosiers starting in 2018, as Brother Rice’s Nick Marozas verbally committed to the Big Ten school. The 6-foot-5, 270-pound Oak Lawn native also seriously considered Virginia, Minnesota and Cinncinnati. Marist tight end TJ Ivy announced he has verbally committed to West Virginia. He chose the school over Illinois, Indiana and Iowa and had offers from Iowa State, Oregon State, Purdue, Rutgers and Syracuse. Scout.com rated the 6-4, 218-pound Chicago resident fourth in the state among tight ends and 11th in the Midwest.
baseball at Western Illinois University. Cross country and track standout Kelli Callahan was named the Female All-Around Athlete of the Year and signed to run at the University of Illinois, while cross country and track standout Caleb Washington won the same honor for the males and will head to West Point in the fall. Basketball player Jack Cody won the Bill Gutches Ward for academic excellence, work ethic and service to the school and community. He earned a Chick Evans scholarship and will attend the University of Illinois. At Richards, football player and wrestler Anthony Quinn won the Male Athlete of the Year award while basketball and volleyball player Shannon Meegan won the Female Athlete of the Year award. Softball player Becky Wujcik earned the Matt Gavin Award for academic and leadership qualities. Swimming/water polo/bowling standout Sarah Coffman won the school’s Bobby Bolton award for academics and sportsmanship.
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Shepard High School announced that swimming and track star Annie Rangel won the school’s Female Athlete of the Year Award. She will join the track team at Trinity Christian College. Baseball and football player Jack Carberry was named Male Athlete of the Year. He will play
ral talent. McCormick transitioned this season to catcher, his natural position, after starting at third base for the Vikings as a freshman. He takes a lot of pride in his defense and managing a pitching staff. “I think (defense) matters just as much as hitting, maybe even a little bit more,” he said. “I had to work really hard to play third, and I worked hard (last) offseason to prepare for catching. I’m always working on my defense. Even if I go in a slump I can stay in the lineup.”
maad, Gabriella Graffeo and Jessica Coyle. Richards’ Becky Wujcik, Sydney Izzo, Katelyn Flahive, Isabel Martinez and Angela Abrand joined Evergreen Park’s Kelly Farmer, Amanda Richter, Hailey Getz, Lizzy Brendich and Maddie Meisl and Oak Lawn’s Annabelle Fritz, Natalia Rafacz and Hailey Melvin on the first team. Shepard’s Casidy McCarthy and Evergreen Park’s Megan Pyles were named as honorable mentions. In the SouthWest Suburban Blue, Sandburg’s Sam Coffel, Kaitlin Rusin, Irene Travis and Ashley Wood and Stagg’s Kassie Kawaka made the allconference squad. In the East Suburban Catholic Conference, Marist’s Angela Zedak was named Player of the Year and was joined on the all-conference team by teammates Madison Garafalo, Cassie
Former Sandburg basketball star Jacquie Storm was named Schaumburg’s girls basketball coach. Storm was on Sandburg’s Elite Eight team in 2005 and graduated from the University of St. Francis in 2010. She was Sandburg’s freshman girls coach during the 2010-11 campaign.
Zedak
Continued from Page 1 is The Regional/Reporter Softball Player of the Year. “I thought this season was awesome,” Zedak said. “I just thought I had to step up and play the bigger role for Marist, because I know the pitchers of past years have all been very successful.” Zedak is never short of confidence, but being thrust into the role of staff ace did make her a little nervous — at least for an inning or so. “The thing that helped me the most Lindmark and Alexis Rogers. In the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference, Mother McAuley’s Katie Janiga, Holly Marousek and Maddy Morola made the Red squad while Alex Demma and Ashley Kevin of Queen of Peace were selected to the White squad. In the Metro Suburban Conference, Chicago Christian’s Hannah Dieck, Bethany Regnerus, Jordan Dryfhout and Christa Janowiak earned spots on the all-conference team.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL In the South Suburban Conference, Oak Lawn’s Michael Ciezczak, Jack Linder and Cody Figus, Richards’ Eyad Omar, Frank Hesik and Steven Serrano and Shepard’s Bryan Leydden and Chad Longfield made the all-conference team. Honorable mentions were Oak
was, in the (season) opener against Andrew, I was nervous about being the No. 1 pitcher, but I ended up pitching tremendously,” she recalled. She also cracked a home run in her first at-bat of the season, and hardly slowed down thereafter. “After that game I was like, ‘This is my season, this is the season I’m going to be very successful and everything’s going to work well for me,’” she said. “Basically, every pitch I see I want to hit the ball as hard as I can as far as I can, and exactly where it came from. I have an aggressive mindset in everything.’’ Lawn’s Adem Asmari and Donal Nugent and Shepard’s Issac Hernandez and Stanley Thurman. In the SouthWest Suburban Conference, Sandburg’s Sam Call, Colin Ensalaco and Connor Kelly and Stagg’s John Contant made the team. In the Chicago Catholic League Blue division, Brother Rice’s Joe Kenzinger earned the Tony Lawless Award for Outstanding Player and was joined on the all-conference team by teammates Jim Baker, Ryan Banky, Tom Kleist and Matt O’Donnell. In the CCL Green, St. Laurence’s Gilberto Arreola, Nick Garbie and Michael Sack made all-conference. In the East Suburban Catholic Conference, Marist’s Jack Berglind was named the MVP and he joined teammates Scott Bauer, Mike Coogan and Marty Jepsen on the all-conference team.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ROSEANN C. LOPRESTI, TCF NATIONAL BANK, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 16 CH 005705 12714 S. MOBILE AVENUE 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 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12714 S. MOBILE AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-102-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 14-16-04946. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that 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. I721772
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGEIT TRUST 2005-5, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2005-5 Plaintiff, -v.JORDANAS RUMSA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGEIT Defendants 16 CH 10942 7730 CASHEW DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7730 CASHEW DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-301-023-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 256703. 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. I721202
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ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SUSAN B. GORDON AKA SUSAN B. BROUSE AKA SUSAN GORDON AKA SUSAN BETH GORDON, THE OAK LEAF CONDOMINIUM OF OAK LAWN ASSOCIATION, INC., AMANDA GORDON AKA AMANDA KOPP, BONNIE J. COXHEAD INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 13615 10524 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD, UNIT 3ME Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10524 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD, UNIT 3ME, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-209-029-1012. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $65,982.24. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F16090168. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F16090168 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 13615 TJSC#: 37-5534 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.
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONAL MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; CHESTNUT HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES, OF THE PHYLLIS J. MINDEL LAND TRUST #ONE TRUST AGREEMENT; Defendants, 16 CH 15507 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-01-306-027-1009 & 23-01-306-027-1025. Commonly known as 9147 South Roberts Road, Unit 201, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-030822 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I723770
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, WMALT SERIES 2007-OA5 Plaintiff, -v.MARY P. MILLER, GE MONEY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MONOGRAM CREDIT CARD BANK OF GEORGIA, PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC, CITY OF CHICAGO, MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. D/B/A MANORCARE OF SOUTH HOLLAND, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 48013 26 COUR MADELEINE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 26 COUR MADELEINE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-101-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $358,371.66. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�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: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 47873. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the 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. 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. I721027
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. United Shore Financial Services, LLC d/b/a Shore Mortgage Plaintiff, vs. Bernard Vittoria aka Ben A. Vittoria aka Ben Vittoria; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 16CH4336 Sheriff’s # 170101 F16020209 CNLR Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on July 31st, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 9337 South 82nd Avenue, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457 P.I.N: 23-02-406-010-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR CIM TRUST 2015-4AG MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015-4AG Plaintiff, -v.GLEN R. PRATT A/K/A GLEN PRATT, SANDRA L. PRATT A/K/A SANDRA PRATT Defendants 17 CH 2194 10408 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10408 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-218-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $180,040.79. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082211. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that 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. I723344
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-D, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-D; Plaintiff, vs. MARJORIE D. ADAMS; WAYNE A. ADAMS; CITIBANK, N.A.; DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A.; VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS; MARJORIE D. ADAMS AS TRUSTEE OF THE VICTORIA LAND TRUST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARJORIE D. ADAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WAYNE A. ADAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 12854 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-27-402-007-0000. Commonly known as 12401 South 91st Avenue, Palos Park, IL 60464. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA15-0500. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I723672
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.DEIVIDAS TVASKUS A/K/A DEVIDAS TVASKUS, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, GREEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, RASA TVASKUS Defendants 10 CH 30634 8431 WEST 99TH TERRACE, BUILDING 35, UNIT 205 Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8431 WEST 99TH TERRACE, BUILDING 35, UNIT 205, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-301-006-1165. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $136,554.70. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 10-037980. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that 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. I721948
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-7, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7 Plaintiff, -v.AVRAM LUNGU, ANA LUNGU, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 16 CH 00934 10001 S. 81ST AVE. Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 8, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10001 S. 81ST AVE., Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-401-114-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $384,087.99. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3032. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that 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. I722114
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Excessive sweating could indicate medical condition By Jackson A. Thomas
Tips and tricks to avoid risk of dehydration this summer By Jessica Perkins During these busy days of summer, it’s easy to neglect your daily water intake. While drinking a minimum of eight glasses a day is ideal for staying hydrated, many people simply don’t make it a priority. “The body is composed of about 70 percent water, so drinking water is essential for proper metabolic functions,” says Ron Ledoux, certified clinical nutritionist and chiropractor. Failing to drink enough water in a day can lead to dehydration and more significant health conditions if not kept in check.
Signs of dehydration
According to registered dietician Jennifer Markowitz, the symptoms of dehydration include fatigue, dizziness or feelings of lightheadedness, loss of appetite, increased thirst, dry mouth, less frequent urination and dark colored urine, headaches and muscle cramps. While treating mild dehydration does not generally require the aid of a physician, there are more severe cases that might require
medical attention. “When (basic) symptoms are accompanied by vomiting, severe diarrhea, weight loss, fever, weakness, confusion or fainting, it is best to seek medical care,” Markowitz says. Ledoux says that more advanced signs of dehydration can also include poor skin elasticity; the body may cease to sweat or you might experience dizziness, rapid heart rate or fever. If these symptoms are present, then you should seek medical assistance.
Ways to hydrate
While water is the most important resource to stay hydrated, other foods and beverages can help, too. In fact, drinking eight glasses of water each day is simply the minimum recommended intake. “About 20 percent of fluid intake derives from food,” Markowitz says. “Soup, yogurt, fruits, vegetables, oatmeal and even coffee and tea contribute to daily water intake.” Many fresh fruits and vegetables contain high concentrations of water: Oranges, melons, celery, tomatoes, zucchini and peppers can also be great hydration sources
Hydration Tips • Apps such as Daily Water and iDrated track fluid intake and remind the user when it’s time to drink more water. This can be helpful if you’ve got a busy schedule. • Keep a reusable, insulated water bottle near your workstations at all times. • Try infusing water with fruits and herbs. Some tasty flavors include oranges, raspberries, strawberries, basil, ginger and mint.
When it comes to sweat, it’s been a love-hate relationship for as long as Ruthy Venegas can remember. “I have been active in either dance or sports since before elementary school,” she says. “When I was hitting puberty, I didn’t slow down. My perspiration was like a yellow monster that would eat at all my clothes, leaving yellow stains and smells.” Venegas tends to work up a sweat from her job and exercising. “As a teacher, I am constantly on my feet,” says Venegas, a nutrition peer educator at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “On a good week, I work out about four times.” Since she was 12 until age 20, she’s changed deodorant brands, smells and types — including rollons, liquids and solids. “I’ve even DIY-ed,” she says. “It wasn’t until recently that I have found what works best.” Venegas can chalk up her sweatiness as typical perspiration. But that’s not the case for everyone. Summer is here, and it’s bringing the heat. If you’re sweating excessively and uncontrollably, it could indicate a more serious medical condition.
The perspiration problem
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which the sweat glands
produce more sweat than usual. It happens primarily in the armpits, the soles of the feet and the palms of the hand. “Sweating in hyperhidrosis may be four or five times more than in the aver-age non-hyperhidrotic person,” says registered nurse Angela Ballard, of the International Hyperhidrosis Society in Charleston, South Carolina. Unfortunately, medical experts don’t know why about 5 percent of the global population (an estimated 367 million people) sweat excessively. “Recently, it has been reported that there may be a genetic linkage,” Ballard says. “There is a positive family history in 35 percent to 56 percent of patients with hyperhidrosis.” This genetic linkage is known as primary hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis happens because of another medical condition or a side effect of a medication.
Working up a sweat
Hyperhidrosis can be embarrassing, uncomfortable and anxiety inducing, Ballard says. But when it becomes “serious” is highly subjective. Once a person has to plan for or change their lifestyle around it, then it becomes disruptive and damaging. “Are clothes and shoes being ruined?” she asks. “Does the person need to carry extra clothes
and towels around? If so, then the condition deserves attention, so the person can be themselves and not be held back by their medical condition.” Keep in mind that hyperhidrosis doesn’t lead to any other illness, and there are ways to keep the perspiration at bay. “When you are in the sun and heat, it is best to wear light-colored clothing and clothing that isn’t too heavy — tank-tops, T-shirts and shorts,” says Cody Shearrow, a trainer and fit-ness attendant in suburban Cleveland. “These types of clothing allow the wind to provide more ventilation to the body, which can aid in cooling you.” Ballard stresses that antiperspirants are a good first choice, and they can be used on other body parts, not just underarms. “Antiperspirants come in many different strengths, so trying different strengths and niche hyperhidrosis anti-perspirants, like Certain Dri, Stop Sweat and SweatBlock, is always a good idea,” she says. As for Venegas, she keeps her cool during the summer with a lot of water and dense fruits and vegetables. And she has plenty of baby wipes handy. “I take them everywhere with me and, of course, a normal-size deodorant to apply once I freshen up,” she says. Finding the right deodorant was just trial and error. “If it didn’t work I probably gave it away to a sweaty friend to try it,” she says.
for the body. Sports drinks can replenish lost electrolytes and help to rehydrate the body when consumed one hour after rigorous exercise, however, Markowitz advises caution. “While alternatives like coconut water and sports drinks do help, as well, they don’t provide any extra benefit on a daily basis and can contribute to excessive caloric intake,” she says. Dehydration is both preventable and treatable. With a bit of advanced planning and basic awareness and knowledge, you can keep your head above water.
Hidden hearing loss is preventable, but it is not the easiest to detect By Lauren Styx
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Smith Crossing residents Pat Padula, left, Agnes Intan-Yogya, M.D., Mary Flynn, Lydia Ponczak, Nancy Rusnak and Delphine Borneman thrive on learning new things— including line-dancing routines.
Smith Senior Living: vitality means making the most of every moment Submitted by Kevin McGee, president and CEO of Smith Senior Living During a line-dancing class that meets on the third Saturday of the month at Smith Crossing, a life plan community in Orland Park, residents have learned The Hustle, The Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Boot Scoot and Macarena, Cha Cha Slide and other routines. “I like to dance,” said Pat Padula, who toured the U.S. as a dancer in the 1960s and 1970s. Pat stands out as one of the more confident dancers, but the others are just as enthusiastic. These ladies caught the attention of a group of residents who were touring from Smith Village, another Smith Senior Living-sponsored community in Chicago’s Beverly Morgan Park neighborhood. Smith Village resident Edwina Justice asked, “How come they do linedancing and we don’t?” That circumstance soon changed. Before long, Smith Village residents, both men and women, were moving through a variety of linedance routines. A few, including Edwina Justice, enjoyed dancing
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Kevin McGee, president and CEO of Smith Village resident Elaine SpenSmith Senior Living. cer enjoys traveling without the worry of keeping a home secure.
for the first time in several years. Since 1924, Smith Senior Living has focused on ensuring older adults live life to the fullest. In my 20 years serving in a variety of roles for Smith communities, I’ve seen many changes. Today’s older adults no longer regard their senior years simply as an end to careers and child rearing. Their sense of purpose remains, and they appreciate a special freedom to learn and try new things. Smith Crossing and Smith Vil-
lage residents are traveling the world, taking classes, taking better care of their health and exploring new adventures earlier generations would never have considered. Smith Village resident Elaine Spencer frequently visits Mexico and recently traveled to Cambodia. Smith Crossing resident Kay Sue Nagle plays the piano and leads the Smith Crossing chorus, Singers See SMITH, Page 8
Imagine you’re out to dinner with friends at a popular local spot. Everyone is talking and laughing around you but you’re having a hard time understanding what they’re saying. You’ve asked “What?” about one thousand times. This eventually becomes so frustrating that you tune out of the conversation altogether. What’s unusual is that you just had a hearing test last month and passed with flying colors. What’s the deal? This is “hidden hearing loss,” and if you relate to this scenario at all, you could very well be suffering from it. Harvard researcher Dr. M. Charles Liberman explains that this type of hearing loss can go undetected by a routine hearing test. To put it simply, sound enters the inner ear, making the eardrum and chain of tiny bones and hair cells vibrate. These hair cells turn the vibrations into electrical signals and send them off to auditory nerve fibers that then deliver the information to the brain. Voila, hearing. An audiogram is the standard exam to test how well that process is working. An audiologist presents tones at different frequencies and you say when you can hear them. If you can’t hear them, that indicates hearing loss. When it comes to hearing loss, it’s always been thought that hair cells, or sensory cells, were the most vulnerable element. But seven years ago, what Liberman discovered in mice was that well before the sensory cells were damaged, the connections to the nerve fibers could disappear through exposure to loud sounds. This goes completely undetected by the audiogram and also explains why information isn’t easily delivered to the brain, making it difficult for you to hold a conversation in settings with background noise. “We always used to think if the audiogram came back normal, your ear was undamaged,” Liber-
man says. “And what we and a bunch of other people have shown in animals is that that’s not true. Just detecting whether sound is there is much easier to do than to understand it.” After seeing the same results in studies with mice, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas and even monkeys, Liberman’s team wanted to find human evidence of this phenomenon. They succeeded. Their recently published study showed that, when they separated college-aged students with normal audiogram scores into groups of those who always wear ear plugs to concerts and those who don’t, the latter group scored more poorly on a difficult words-in-noise recognition test. These students had done more previously undetected damage to their ears. “The idea is if you compromise the ear at a young age, then it’s possible subsequent age-related problems will be worse,” he says. “Your ear will deteriorate at a faster rate.” To avoid this, Liberman advises
wearing earplugs at loud events, as well as while mowing the lawn or using power tools. For concerts, he recommends musician’s earplugs. which don’t compromise the sound of the music. It’s not all bad news. According to Liberman, in age-related hearing loss, the major complaint is detecting sound but not being able to understand it in a noisy environment. Unfortunately for the elderly, people often write this off as cognitive decline or problems with the brain. But these hidden hearing loss findings might help to better explain—and even prevent—this issue. Because experts know the chemicals required to stimulate and reconnect nerve fibers, treatment can be developed to fix the problem. In fact, they’ve successfully accomplished it in mice, already. “For the first time, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon that sometime in the next 10-20 years they’re going to figure out how to really do this in people and bring some hearing back,” he says.
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Continued from Page 7 of Note, for holiday assemblies, most recently a Memorial Day observance. A variety of authorities on aging suggest staying healthy as we age involves certain key factors—exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol use and eating a healthy diet. But beyond these measures, most gerontologists point to the importance of family relationships and social connections. That is why our Smith communities are equipped for entertaining friends and relatives every day and especially during the holidays with restaurant-style dining pared by an executive chef, as well as guest suites for visitors. Both of our communities serve as intergenerational hubs, where families gather to socialize. Summer family fun fairs, barbecues, car shows and a pet parade hold a special appeal for families with young children. Also essential to sound health for older adults are opportunities for sharing in pleasurable endeavors regardless of infirmities. This time of year, residents in all lifestyle settings test their green thumbs by raising herbs and vegetables and caring for flowers. Having the opportunity to give back to others also fosters a sense of vitality—which may explain why Smith Crossing resident Anita Monroe continues to thrive. The very first to commit to moving into Smith Crossing in 2004, she regularly volunteers with other residents who prepare sack lunches for individuals served by the Daybreak Center in Joliet, a Catholic Charities food pantry. Other Smith residents volunteer onsite stores which raise money for Emilie’s Fund to ensure that residents who outlive their means can continue to reside in Smith communities. Smith Village and Smith Crossing recently upgraded their onsite fitness centers. They also provide physical therapy gyms, as well as regularly scheduled appointments with visiting physicians, optometrists, hearing specialists, podiatrists and chiropractors. And our residents enjoy plenty of life enrichment activities in-
cluding field trips to local attractions, card games, enrichment classes, onsite worship services and book discussions. Several residents appreciate their pets could make the move with them and their neighbors agree it’s great to have four-legged friends in the mix. But perhaps most important, our residents take active roles in
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determining their lifestyle by meeting regularly with staff to offer suggestions. Smith Crossing and Smith Village residents understand the connection between good health and making the most of every moment.
About Smith Senior Living
Smith Senior Living, a not-for-
profit organization serving older adults, sponsors Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park, Ill. These are the only life plan communities located in the Southwest sector of metropolitan Chicago. An innovative leader providing the finest services and care for seniors, Smith established
its first community in 1924, on the same city block where Smith Village stands today. Both LPCs provide spacious independent living residences, and apartments for assisted living, as well as memory support and skilled nursing care. In addition, they offer short-term rehab programs for residents and others
who have had surgery or a medical incident. For more information about how Smith Senior Living can help seniors enjoy their retirement, contact Smith Crossing at 708-326-2308 or SmithCrossing. org, and Smith Village at 773474-7303 or SmithVillage.org.