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Crime spree leaves OL man dead

‘We will never forget Steven’ Fallen police officer is honored with street sign, memorial garden

By Dermot Connolly

Teen is arrested in carjacking, warrant issued for second man

The Chicago Ridge community came together July 6 to honor the late police officer. Steven Smith on what would have been his 28th birthday, by unveiling an honorary street sign on Birmingham Avenue, where he lived for many years.

Birmingham between Austin and Oxford avenues has now been renamed “Officer Steven “Smitty” Smith Drive.

The ceremony was held at the corner of Oxford, within sight of the police department, as well as the home he grew up in with his parents, Lisa and Edwin, and brother, Chris.

Smith was a graduate of Richards High School who served for six years in the Marine Corps. He also served in Afghanistan before returning home to become a police officer.

He was off-duty when he was killed last Sept.

13 by a drunk driver going the wrong way on Interstate 294 near Cermak Road.

He joined the Chicago Ridge Police Department as a part-time officer in 2010 and had become full-time last year, a few months A sign honoring Steven Smith is before his death. He displayed in a memorial garden made a lot of friends located beside the Chicago Ridge during his few years Police Department. on the force.

“We’re here to celebrate one of our fallen heroes on his birthday,” said Trustee Bruce Quintos, one of the organizers of the event.

Mayor Chuck Tokar, reading a village resolution approving the renaming said, “Steven Smith was a dedicated and conscientious employee with a true exuberance for his job and will be remembered for his love of spending time with his family and friends as well as football and country music.”

Tokar’s voice broke with emotion when he went on to say how much “all police officers, firefighters and (paramedics) put their lives on the line and deserve our honor and respect.”

“It means a lot. We thank him and his family for their service and sacrifice. We owe them respect and loyalty,” he said.

“We who knew him thought very highly of him as a man. I am proud to call him a friend. I just want you to

By Steve Metsch A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a crime spree last week that resulted in an Oak Lawn man being shot to death at a Summit gas station, and a second man is being sought.

Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski said Tuesday that an arrest warrant had been issued for a second man, Manuel Gama, 19, of the 9500 block of Avenue L in Chicago’s East Side community.

The arrest warrant is for the two armed robberies in Summit.

“Once we have him (in custody) we will seek murder charges (against Gama),” Kosmowski said.

It’s not clear at this time if the

15-year-old would also be charged with murder, he said.

Kosmowski is confident that Gama is in or near Chicago.

“I think he’s hiding and that he’ll pop up,” the chief said. Summit police are working with the U.S. Marshal, FBI, Chicago police and Southwest Suburban Major Crimes Task Force.

The 15-year-old has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking and may face other charges, officials said.

The chain of events started at a gas station around 7:30 a.m.

July 6 in the 8900 block of South Chicago Avenue in Chicago where See ARREST, Page 12

Murder victim is remembered as ‘always smiling,’ ‘peaceful person’ Above: Lisa Smith, speaks briefly during the balloon release held July 6 in Chicago Ridge in memory of her son, Ofc. Steven Smith, who would have turned 28 that day. Left: The newly unveiled honorary Ofc. Steven “Smitty” Smith Drive street sign on Birmingham Avenue in Chicago Ridge is pictured.

Photos by Dermot Connolly

See SMITH, Page 9

By Steve Metsch

shocked and doesn’t know what to say or to feel. She has a lot A close friend of Oak Lawn of questions about why this hapresident Ghassan K. Abuujeries, pened to him,” the friend said. the 34-year-old gas station atShe said that Abuujeries wasn’t tendant in Summit who even supposed to be was killed in an armed working the morning robbery during the mornshift. He usually works ing hours of July 6, said evenings, but had filled she and his family “are in for another employee shocked by what’s hapthat morning at the Shell pened.” station, 7200 W. 63rd St. The 27-year-old GlenThat wasn’t unusual, she view woman, who resaid, as she described quested her name not be Abuujeries as “a hardAbuujeries used, grew up in Jordan working man.” with Abuujeries. She reHe first came to Amercalled the man being “a fun kid ica about three years ago, didn’t who was always smiling.” And, like it at the start, and returned she said, those character traits to Jordan. But soon after, he and carried over to adulthood. his wife decided to give it another “He never had a problem with try and moved here, settling in anybody. He was always smiling, Oak Lawn in the 9400 block of even if he was having a bad day. McVicker Avenue, the friend said.

He was just a peaceful person,” “He liked to barbecue, he enshe said. joyed being outside,” she said.

Abuujeries and his widow, The family worshipped at St. Mais, have one child, a 1-year- Mary’s Orthodox Church, 6330 old boy, the friend said.

See VICTIM, Page 12 “I talked to her (July 6). She’s

‘Acorns on Parade’ add an artful burst of color to Oak Lawn

By Dermot Connolly Chicago had its cows and now Oak Lawn has its acorns, which are “on parade” along Raymond Avenue and the Village Green in front of Village Hall, at least until July 19.

The Acorns on Parade exhibit is the first big initiative of the Oak Lawn Arts Commission, which got off the ground last year, and Arts Commission chairman Linda Vorderer deemed it a success at the official unveiling of the oversized fiber glass sculptures on Friday.

Vorderer explained that Mayor Sandra Bury urged the members of the new volunteer commission to come up with something “big, bold and large” to make a name for itself.

“So the Arts Commission came up with the idea to use the acorn as a branding image for this village,” Vorderer said.

“I like it because acorns are seeds of the oak tree, and big things grow out of them,” said

Artist Emily Kozlowski and Mayor Sandra Bury stand next to the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum acorn sculpture that Emily painted with a beach theme for the Acorns on Parade exhibit sponsored by the Arts Commission.

Bury, who sponsored one of the acorns, and also painted it herself.

The commission chair said an annual sculpture event held in St. Joseph, Mich., was the model for what she wanted to accomplish. But the idea is also traced back to the popular “Cows on Parade” public art exhibit in Chicago in 1999, which originated in Switzerland the year before.

Since then, more than 79 cities around the world have hosted their own versions of the sculpture parade.

“St. Joseph’s published statistics show that their sculpture displays have been key in consistently improving economic activity in their community.

Such is the value of the arts in a community,” said Vorderer.

She thanked Tasso Papadopoulos, a member of the Oak Lawn Arts Commission, for arranging with Orlandi Statuary in Chicago, the foundry

Photo by Dermot Connolly

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Guns N’ Horses 5K will honor officer killed in the line of duty The first Michael Flisk Guns N’ Hoses 5k Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and finishing at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago.

Flisk was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 26, 2010 while processing the scene of a vehicle burglary. At the time of his death, Flisk served the Chicago Police Department for nearly 20 years.

Survivors include his wife and four children.

Registration is $40 and includes a tech shirt, age group awards (featuring custom medals) with ceremony, pre-race banana bar and a post-race

breakfast.

The Michael Flisk Guns N’ Hoses 5k directly supports the 100 Club of Chicago’s Education Assistance Program. This program is available to the spouses and children of fallen first responders for higher education, including trade and vocational schools, colleges and universities. Grants and scholarships are for undergraduate and graduate degrees. A scholarship in Flisk’s name will be established by the 100 Club to continue and contribute to this important program.

Registration is available online at www.signmeup.com/114738.

Preckwinkle launches new Cook County website focused on services An update to Cook County’s main website, unveiled on July 6, will enable visitors to www. cookcountyil.gov<http://www. cookcountyil.gov> to more easily connect with the County services they need, said County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

“Government websites have a reputation for not being very user friendly,” Preckwinkle said.

“With our new website we put the user first.”

The old school way of designing government websites was to build an online copy of what existed in the physical world — a page for each office, agency and elected official. The new County website still has these pages, but its focus is on the services the County provides.

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Weapons charges Two Chicago men face weapons charges following an altercation between employees that occurred at Resource Management Co., 10111 Anderson Ave., at 9:50 a.m. last Thursday. Police said Moreno Salazar, 42, of the 2300 block of West 23rd Street, found a handgun while recycling garbage and pointed it at another employee before firing it into the ground.

He was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault. Victor Sanchez, 22, of the 2900 block of West Pershing Road, allegedly took the handgun from him and put it in his car. He was charged with illegal possession of a firearm. Police said no one was injured. Both men were scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

License charges • Carlos Alvarado, 19, of the 6200 block of West 92nd Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:40 p.m. July 1 in the 9700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also charged with using an electronic communication device while driving, expired license plates, and failure to wear a seatbelt. He is due in court on Aug. 3.

• Abel Martinez-Najera, 23, of the 4700 block of South Paulina Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 5:20 a.m. last Thursday in the 10200 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, speeding and failure to wear a seatbelt. He is due in court on Aug. 12.

• Jakob Ringo, 25, of the 7700 block of South Lavergne Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving without a valid license at 6:18 p.m. Friday in the 9600 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also charged with driving without insurance and having a broken windshield. He is due in court on Aug. 3.

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• Morris J. Perry, 23, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walgreens, 8700 S. Kedzie Ave., at 6 p.m. July 4. Police said he took miscellaneous items valued at $208.

Cannabis possession • Nicholas P. Williams-Deramos, 27, of Forest Park, was charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 9:20 p.m.

July 2 at 95th Street and South Utica Avenue.

• Avery M. Davis, 22, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 6 p.m. July 3 at 87th Street and Troy Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal.

Disorderly conduct Willie C. Griffin, 20, and Michael L. Graham, 18, both of Evergreen Park, were charged with disorderly conduct following an incident at 7:30 p.m. July 3 in the 8900 block of South Mozart Avenue. Police responding to a report of suspicious activity in their car said the two were found in possession of a pellet gun.

Hickory Hills License charges • Ruben Howard, 54, of the 6500 block of South Lowe Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 1:40 a.m. last Thursday in the 8500 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for having a defective windshield. He is due in court on Aug. 23.

• Anthony J. Castillo, 20, of the 7800 block of West 79th Place, Bridgeview, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 5:52 p.m. July 6 at 95th Street and Roberts Road.

Police said he was also cited for having expired registration. He is due in court on Aug. 23.

• Denzel A. Jones, 25, of the 1900 block of Glacier Ridge, Plainfield, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 5:11 p.m. Saturday at 87th Street and Kean Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving with suspended registration and no insurance. He also received a local ordinance violation for possession of 1.5 grams of marijuana and a pipe used to smoke it. He is due in court on the driving charges on Aug. 23. He must appear at a hearing on the ordinance violation in City Hall on Aug. 2.

• Michelle A. Marsalis, 41, of the 16900 block of Luella Avenue, South Holland, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:23 p.m. Saturday in the 8100 block of West 95th Street. Police said Marsalis was also cited for expired registration and no proof of insurance. After explaining to police that she was on her way to a wedding at the Chateau Del Mar, she was allowed to park the car and attend the wedding. She returned to the police station afterward for processing and is due in court on Aug. 3.

Conduct violation Catherine Kimbrew, 64, of the 8700 block of West Frontage Road, Justice, was issued a village citation for disorderly conduct for allegedly begging for money from customers outside CVS, 8811 W. 87th St., at 8:54 p.m. July 6. Police said that they had received numerous complaints about the same activity involving Kimbrew. She was ordered to appear at a hearing in City Hall on Aug. 2.

Oak Lawn DUI charge • Raymond F. Hoynes, 41, of the 9800 block of South Natoma Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:56 a.m. July 1 in the 6400 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without headlights when required, improper lane usage, and expired registration. He is due in court on Aug. 22.

• Erik Garcia, 37, of the 3900 block of West 56th Place, Chicago, was charged with DUI at 1:54 a.m. July 2 in the 6200 block of West 95th Street. Police said he registered .094 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for speeding, making an improper left turn, and having no proof of insurance. He is due in court on Aug. 22.

• Keith R. Fuchs III, 18, of the 9200 block of South 55th Court, Oak Lawn, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop a 3:08 a.m. July 3 in the 10300 block of South Kilbourn Avenue.

Police said he was also cited for aggravated speeding, possession of cannabis, and illegal consumption and possession of alcohol by a minor. An open can of beer was found in the car. He is due in court on Aug, 4.

• Rene Toledo, 28, of the 10700 block of South Long Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with DUI after police found him asleep at the wheel at 2:51 a.m. June 30 at the intersection of 103rd Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a traffic control device and improper parking in roadway. He is due in court on Aug. 28.

License charge Jose D. Marquez, 23, of the 3700 block of West 57th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license at 10:08 p.m.

June 30 following a traffic stop at 95th Street and Cicero Avenue.

Police said they first noticed the car because a toddler was standing up in the back seat, and cited Marquez for failure to secure a child in a safety seat. He is due in court on July 21.

Disorderly conduct Agustas Baronas, 27, of the 5500 block of West Otto Place, Oak Lawn, was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly harassing a passing woman from his car at 6:12 a.m. July 1 in the 8900 block of South Sproat Avenue.

Police said a woman reported that Baronas followed her, shouting obscenities and pointing as she walked through the neighborhood.

When he was apprehended at 91st Street and 52nd Avenue, he was also cited for driving with expired registration and no insurance. He is due in court on July 28.

Battery off nses • Jessica D. Mims, 23, of the 7800 block of South Langley Avenue, Chicago, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct following a traffic stop at 5:33 p.m.

July 1 in the 8700 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police responded to a call from the owner of Adams Beauty Supply, 8718 S. Cicero Ave., who said she came in, opened a package of hair extensions off shelves and took the hair. When he told her she could not open merchandise without buying it, she began throwing items off shelves onto the floor. She then hit him on the right side of the head with her car keys before fleeing. Hometown police detained her nearby. She is due in court on Aug. 12.

• Kevin D. Matthews, 54, of the 9900 block of South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with battery following an incident in another apartment in his building at 2:21 a.m. July 4. Police said a 24-year-old woman told them that he repeatedly put his hand on her thigh after being told to stop.

He is due in court on Aug. 22.

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Liquor stolen Police are looking for four men suspected of stealing 12 bottles of vodka from Walgreens, 4740 W. 95th St., at 1:52 p.m. July 3.

Store officials said that after a customer reported seeing a man leave the store with a backpack full of stolen liquor, a review of security tape showed four men involved in the crime. Two acted as lookouts as one man put eight bottles in his backpack, and another man put four in another backpack.

Palos Hills DUI charge David Slagter, 60, of Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 10 p.m. last Thursday on 88th Avenue.

Police said he had crossed the median into the oncoming lane and was driving 16 miles over the limit. He was also cited for improper lane usage and speeding. He is due in court on Aug. 2.

Battery charge A male juvenile was charged with battery following a fight that occurred in the 10900 block of South 88th Avenue at 11 p.m.

Sunday. Police said two males and a female, all juveniles, were questioned about the incident involving the males fighting. All three were released to their parents. The youth who was charged will appear in Juvenile Court in Bridgeview.

Fireworks damage A resident of the 11100 block of Heritage Drive reported finding her car damaged by fireworks while it was parked in the 11100 block of Heritage Drive at 3:35 p.m. July 4. The woman said she noticed burn marks on her vehicle. The victim stated she had her vehicle parked in the 11100 Block of Heritage Drive when she noticed burn marks on her vehicle due to fireworks.

Identity theft A man reported being a victim of identity theft at 4 p.m. Friday.

He told police that he had received a letter from PayPal, notifying him of suspicious activity on his account. But he stated that he never opened a PayPal account.

Aggravated assault Police are investigating a case of aggravated assault that occurred about 11 p.m. Friday at Papa John’s Pizza, 8803 W. 95th St. An employee told police that two men were sitting in a BMW in front of the restaurant drinking alcohol.

One of the men called the restaurant from the car and ordered a pizza, asking for it to be delivered to the car. After he was told he would have to come inside to pick up the pizza, he became angry and threatened to shoot the employee in the head with a gun. The offenders then left. But the same man allegedly called back, and threatened that he “would get him” for calling the police.

Retail theft Several bottles of multi-vitamins were reported stolen from HP Esthetics, 10419 S. Roberts Road, at 1 p.m. Saturday. Employees told police that a woman known to them was seen taking something off a shelf and putting it in her purse. After she left, employees noticed the bottles of vitamins were missing.

Battery complaint Detectives are investigating a battery complaint that occurred about 8 p.m. Saturday in a park at 111th Street and Roberts Road.

Police said they were called to the scene about 7 p.m. by a man who reported getting into a fight with another man, who had left the area. The same man called them back to the scene an hour later, and said the offender had returned and slashed his head with a knife before leaving in a tan Saturn. The victim was treated for his injury at Palos Community Hospital.

Phone stolen A man reported that his cellphone was stolen about 10 p.m. last Thursday from a business in the 10900 block of South 86th Avenue. The victim said he plugged his phone in to charge it, and left the immediate area. When he returned, the phone was gone.

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

Thursday, July 14, 2016

The Reporter

Police officers were just doing their jobs

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fter the shock and rage that gripped the nation following the shooting deaths of five Dallas law enforcement officials last week, we are left with some painful coincidences and irony in the aftermath.

The four Dallas police officers killed were Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith and Patrick Zamarripa. The fifth victim was Brent Thompson, a Dallas Area Rapid Transit police officer. The officers were killed protecting protestors during a Black Lives Matter demonstration. Seven other police officers were injured.

All reports about the men indicated they were good officers who tried to do a good job.

The reported assassin, Micah Johnson, 25, was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and who served Joe for eight months in Afghanistan. Johnson, an African American, reportedly carried out the Boyle shootings at the demonstration because he wanted to target white people — white police officers, specifically. Johnson was later killed by a police robot carrying a pound of C-4 explosives in a claw arm.

The horrible irony is that the slain and injured officers were attempting to protect the demonstrators. Many of those same protestors reacted in horror after watching these men get gunned down. The first reports about Johnson, who lived in a Dallas suburb, was that he was quiet. His friends and relatives said they were in disbelief after the shootings.

Johnson’s demented logic was that these murders were in retaliation for the shooting deaths of Philando Castile in suburban St. Paul, Minn., and Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La., by white police officers. The law enforcement officials in Dallas had nothing to do with those shootings. But acts of violence by the likes of Johnson and other mass killers have no logic.

The area where the Dallas shootings took place was cordoned off as police investigated the crime scene. The locked-down area included Dealey Plaza, which is where President Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. This was a grim reminder for Dallas residents and visitors to the area. A visit to that location features a large white X on the street, indicating where Kennedy was shot as he passed by in a motorcade.

Among Dallas residents mourning the murdered police officers was Marie Tippit, 87, the widow of Dallas police officer J.D. Tippit, who was shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of Kennedy. Oswald gunned down Tippit as police pursued him after Kennedy’s murder.

I believe most people look at the Dallas shootings as another mass killing by another mentally disturbed individual. The majority of us will not draw any conclusions that this going to set off a race war or that a pattern of violence will continue because of this tragedy.

However, Dallas Police Chief David Brown has problems he has to deal with. Despite initial reports that Johnson was quiet and a good guy, the police chief said that Johnson kept a journal of combat techniques and stockpiled bomb-making materials and other weapons. Neighbors reportedly witnessed Johnson practicing military exercises in his backyard. Brown wondered how Johnson’s family could not know about his recent actions.

But Brown had another problem. Johnson was equipped with an AR-15 and was dressed in camouflage gear. Some may believe that Johnson should have been detained because he would have stood out from the crowd. But Brown said there were at least 30 people carrying rifles during the protest last week. This creates complications for the police because these individuals can carry these guns legally under Texas law. Handgun owners who have purchased their weapons legally can carry them in public. Texas has always been big on the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms.

At this point, there is no use in taking part in that argument.

It is not going to bring back those five police officers who leave behind families and other loved ones.

But having more guns will not protect us from mentally disturbed individuals like Johnson. I wish I could say that this carnage will stop, but it probably won’t. Protestors have a right to denounce acts of aggression by police. While the majority of officers are doing their job, those who don’t must be held accountable and must perform their tasks at the highest standard.

And we should also respect the majority of police officers who do their jobs under the most difficult circumstances.

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

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Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury stands with cancer patient Lily, 4, and her mother, during a handprint ceremony sponsored by Hyundai Motor America outside Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn last Thursday.

Children benefit from Hope on Wheels program

By Dermot Connolly Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn last Thursday was presented with a $50,000 check, representing a grant from the Hyundai Hope on Wheels nonprofit program dedicated to fighting childhood cancer.

“We are really humbled to be a recipient of this. We rely on partnerships like this to change the outcomes. Philanthropy is very important,” said Mike Farrell, president of Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital, located beside Advocate Christ Medical Center at 4440 W. 95th St., where the ceremony took place.

“It is our honor and privilege to do this,” said Paul Lamb, general manager of Hyundai Motor America’s Central Region.

He said the Oak Lawn hospital was one of only 18 recipients of the $50,000 grants this year.

“This is a charitable process, but it is very competitive,” Lamb said, explaining that a lot of consideration, and interviews with doctors, are done before award recipients are chosen.

Lamb said that $115 million has been donated to pediatric cancer research since the non-profit was founded 18 years ago, building on an initiative created by employees of Hyundai dealerships in New England. Money from every sale Hyundai makes goes to into the fund, he explained.

“It is good to know that good things happen when you buy in Oak Lawn,” said Mayor Sandra Bury.

She pointed out that representatives of other local car dealerships joined those from the local Happy Hyundai at the event, because they own Hyundai dealerships elsewhere.

“We believe we need to give back. We’re in a fight for a cure.

Every day, 44 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. Eighty percent of them are cured, but we need to work on that last 20 percent,” Lamb added, stressing that the non-profit was focused entirely on cancer research rather than car sales.

Many young cancer patients being treated at the hospital, from

toddlers up to young adults, were at the ceremony with their families.

“The key point is we all do a lot at this hospital. But we can’t do this without help. These families and these patients drive us. They are so great,” said Dr. Jason Canner, medical director of pediatric hematology and oncology at the children’s hospital.

Canner said the funds will be put toward the creation of an adolescent and young adult cancer treatment program at Hope, and two young patients spoke about why it is needed.

Nicole Munoz, 23, of Crestwood, who is battling cancer for the second time, explained that she first came to Hope Children’s Hospital when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 16. She went for treatment and went on to finish high school and earn a degree from St. Xavier University. But when she was diagnosed last year with Ewing’s sarcoma, an unrelated cancer, she elected to go back to her doctors at the children’s hospital.

“When I went through it first, there were four of us around the same age going through the same thing, and we became friends and could talk to each other. Now, I have made friends with the younger patients, but I am making all my health decisions myself and it would be nice to have a place to go where young adults could get together and talk about the issues facing us.”

Mariah Bolden, a 16-year-old from Indiana battling stage 4 cancer, agreed that having more programs geared toward teens and young adults would be helpful.

“I’ve been here since being diagnosed (a few months ago),” she said. “What I am going through is hard, but it’s OK. It’s going to get better,” she said with a smile.

After the ceremony inside, the ceremony moved outside, where the young patients dipped their hands in paint, and left their colorful handprints on a white Hyundai. The handprints were labeled with their names and ages before the car moved on to other ceremonies around the country.

“A handprint is the most personal thing you could leave,” said Lamb.

Dogs are seldom seen or heard from at Oak Lawn Village Board meetings, but an exception was made on Tuesday for K-9 officer Lucifer, who was in attendance with his handler and partner Officer Steve McNeela.

His appearance was actually the highlight of an otherwise short and unusually quiet meeting, where trustees were asked to approve an ordinance allowing McNeela to buy Lucifer from the village.

Oak Lawn Police Chief Michael Murray explained that McNeela, Lucifer’s trainer and partner for the past eight years, is transitioning from the K-9 unit into investigations, and would like to take the dog home with him.

As soon as the ordinance passed unanimously, McNeela happily handed over the nominal fee of $1 to make the sale official.

Sitting calmly beside his owner and wearing a black and white checked police collar, Lucifer, a Belgian Malinois, seemed to be smiling, too.

“After eight years of service, his life as a K-9 officer was nearing its end. But his life will continue as a family pet now,” said Murray of the dog, which resembles a large, slender German shepherd.

Asked if he had any stories to share about Lucifer’s exploits during his eight-year career with the Oak Lawn K-9 unit, McNeela joked, “I think the plants around the Village Hall might have something to say about him.”

Without getting into specific details, McNeela said, “He has helped catch a lot of bad people in this village, and he found a lot of (drug) money. In addition to helping the Oak Lawn Police Department, he has helped county, state and national agencies as well.

“I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to work in the K-9 unit,” McNeela continued. “We all work as a team here, and Lucifer was definitely part of the team.”

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Lucifer (above) was in attendance at the Village Board meeting on Tuesday night with Oak Lawn K-9 Officer Steve McNeela.

In other police-related business, Mayor Sandra Bury reflected on the recent tragedy that occurred in Dallas last Thursday, when a gunman killed five law enforcement officers who were on patrol during a protest march against police brutality.

“This brings to mind how important our first responders are. It’s truly a tragedy when people are killed for just doing their jobs,” she said.

The mayor said that after hearing from many residents wondering how they could show their support for the police in Dallas, she brought up the question with representatives of the Oak Lawn Police Department.

“The suggestion was that if people want to do something, they should support the families of the victims of the Dallas attack. They said that means more to our officers than anything,” the mayor said.

She said that to make the donation process easier, a link is available under the In the Spotlight tab on the village website at www.oaklawn-il.gov. Any donations given will be earmarked for “Dallas fallen police and their families.”

“By making a donation, you are also making a strong statement of support for all first responders, and making a big difference to the families who have experienced such senseless tragedy,” said Bury, noting that the link will be available on the website until July 26.

Lipinski to hold town hall meeting and senior fair Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway.

At the town hall meeting, residents will be able to hear from Lipinski about his work on their

behalf at home and in Washington, as well as ask questions and voice their opinions about federal issues. Staff from the congressman’s office will be available beginning one hour before to the start of the meeting to provide assistance with Medicare, Social

Security, veterans’ benefits, and other federal matters.

Lipinski will host a senior fair from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 25 at Aviana Banquet Hall, 11142 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills.

The senior fair will give district residents an opportunity to get

assistance with a variety of issues from the congressman’s staff, as well as local organizations, agencies, and businesses that provide services for seniors.

More information can be obtained by calling (773) 948-6223 or visit Lipinski.house.gov.

Park Lawn to hold annual ‘A Day in the Sun’ golf tourney

Park Lawn’s 31st annual “A Day in the Sun” Maury Barger Memorial Golf Invitational Tournament will be held Monday, July 18 at the Prestwick Country Club, 601 Prestwick Drive, Frankfort.

Throughout the past 30 years, “A Day in the Sun” has raised more than $500,000 towards Park Lawn’s endowment, a fund established to ensure the future of the

organization for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Golfers who participate in Park Lawn’s Golf Invitational will enjoy action stations on the course featuring seafood, barbeque and German cuisine. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the shot gun start at 12:30 p.m. Throughout the day each golfer will experience 18 holes of golf with

cart and caddy, cocktail reception, dinner, raffles and awards.

Sponsorships are still available including tee and hole sponsor-

ship starting at $150. To register or become a sponsor, contact the Development Office at (708) 4256867 or visit www.parklawn.com.

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Crowds gather for four-day Palos Hills Friendship Fest The weather was mostly mild and the rain stayed away for the annual Palos Hills Friendship Fest, a four-day event held at 107th Street and 88th Avenue, adjacent to Moraine Valley Community College.

A variety of rides were offered for youths

and teens. A little train entertained the children, along with a petting zoo and pony rides on the weekend.

Musical entertainment featured American English, one of the more prominent Beatles cover bands, which packed them in Friday night.

Residents of all ages attended the Palos Hills Friendship Fest. Rides for kids and a variety of food were available.

The Brass Buckle Band, performed country music on Saturday night, followed by Infinity, which performed Journey songs and other popular hits. The Walk-Ins and Epic were on stage on Sunday.

Reptiles with Jim Galeno entertained kids

A youngster feeds the animals at the petting zoo Saturday at the Palos Hills Friendship Fest.

and families on Friday. Arts and crafts vendors were on hand on the weekend. Bingo was held each evening. The Wilson Family Carnival was at the fest all four days. The Palos Hills Horsemen Association was at the fest on Saturday afternoon.

The swing ride was a popular feature on Saturday afternoon at the annual Palos Hills Friendship Fest.

A variety of rides for kids were offered at the Palos Hills Friendship Fest. The rides included Earl’s Train Station.

The Rock Star ride gave teens and youths a thrill as it glided back and forth.

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Registration open for St. Xavier University’s 20th annual Golf Classic St. Xavier University’s 20th annual Golf Classic will be held Tuesday, Aug 2 at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park.

The event will help raise funds for student scholarships. The outing begins with registration and a continental breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cocktails, a dinner, golf

prizes and a raffle drawing will take place from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

“Our annual Golf Classic is a great way to enjoy a day with friends and colleagues and, most importantly, raise scholarship dollars for deserving and talented SXU students,” said John Bass, associate vice president for University Advancement. “Last year, we saw

more than 140 golfers attend from the Chicagoland area to help us raise over $100,000; we are so fortunate to have the support from both SXU and local communities!”

Since its inception in 1997, this event has raised more than $1 million for student scholarships. Special guest and emcee is Chicago’s own Dwayne

Kennedy, a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central Presents, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Seinfeld.

Registration for individual golfers is $300, which includes green fees, cart, continental breakfast, lunch on the

course, and dinner/comedy show. Participants can also purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a wide variety of electronics, overnight trip packages and golf gear.

To register for the event, visit the SXU website. For more information, contact, SXU’s Office of Special Events at (773) 298-3748.

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CONGRESSMAN DAN LIPINSKI HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING, SENIOR FAIRS, & VETERANS FAIR

TOWN HALL MEETING Tuesday, July 19 7:00 p.m.

Oak Lawn Community High School 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn Congressional staff will be available starting at 6:00 p.m. for assistance with federal agencies.

SENIOR FAIRS Monday, July 18 10:00 a.m. – noon American Legion Post 735 6050 S. Harlem Avenue, Summit Monday, July 25 10:00 a.m. – noon Aviana Banquet Hall 11142 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills VETERANS FAIR Friday, July 22 10:00 a.m. – noon American Legion Coulter Post 1941 900 South La Grange Road, La Grange Rep. Lipinski’s Senior and Veterans Fairs offer assistance with government agencies. Local organizations and businesses that offer services for seniors and veterans will also be available.

For more information, call 773-948-6223

MVCC Gallery juried art exhibition Local artists showcasing their original work in Moraine Valley Community College’s Gallery 2016 Juried Community Art Exhibition were presented with awards at a reception in the college’s Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery last month.

The winners were chosen from 32 artists who entered work into the exhibition. First place was awarded to Robert Johnson, of Palos Heights, for his acrylic “Beach Figures.” He received $200.

The second place award of $125 went to Annette Plettau, of Orland Park, for her collage/mixed media “Natural Arch, St. Lucia.”

Margi Hafer won a $100 third place prize for her watercolor “Stuck in Traffic 1.” Honorable mentions were awarded to Pam Eberlin for her found object work “Pollyanna Dixie Dairy Dash;” Mary Anne O’Neill, of Orland Park, for her watercolor “Trying to find the sun;” and Mary Ann Trzyna for her pastel “Green and Orange.” They each received $40.

The Gallery 2016 Juried Community Art Exhibition is an annual show in which community members can show off their artistic talent. The free exhibit runs through Monday, Aug. 8. Viewing hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and during most Fine and Performing Arts Center performances.

Worth Twp. Clinic expands hours for school physicals The Worth Township Clinic will be open on Fridays during the month of August to accommodate the demand for school physicals during August.

The hours are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An appointment, which is required, can be made by calling the clinic director at (708) 3713393.

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News and events from our archives No independent post office for Hickory Hills • 50 years ago From the July 14, 1966 issue

The story: Hickory Hills will not be able to have a totally independent post office in the near future, according to the Post Office Department.

In response to correspondence from Hickory Hills officials asking consideration for such an operation, A.C. Hahn, Assistant Postmaster General, said that the contract branch of the Oak Lawn Department at 87th and Cork Road in Oak Lawn provided enough efficient service. He added that such a branch permitted residents to list their addresses as either Hickory Hills 60457 or Oak Lawn 60457.

Donald L. Swanson, regional director, also responded to this issue with a statement.

The quote: “The present trend is to centralize mail handling operations in the larger offices rather than establishing small independent facilities which would result in increased cost to the Department,” according to Swanson.

Oak Lawn resident creates fires to help natural habitat • 25 years ago From the July 11, 1991 issue

The story: Oak Lawn resident John Sheerin starts forest fires – about 40 to 50 acres at a time.

Sheerin is a member of the Natural Conservancy, which was founded in 1950. The international, non-profit conservation organization protects natural habitats for rare and endangered wildlife.

A “controlled burn” is regulated and permits are required. Training is supplied and officials are informed in advance of exact areas being affected.

The quote: “Fire is a main tool in restoration,” said Sheerin. “Set right it burns in to itself and burns out.”

‘Our Lady of New Millennium’ visits Evergreen Park Parish • 10 years ago From the July 13, 2006 issue

The story: A 33-foot-tall stainless steel statue of the Virgin Mary called “Our Lady of the New Millennium” was brought to the parking lot just outside of Queen of Martyrs Church and School, 10233 S. Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park.

The statue was the idea of the late Oak Lawn resident Carl Demma. It was completed in 1999 and blessed by Pope John Paul II. When the statue is taken from Queen of Martyrs later this month, it will continue its yearlong tour to other local parishes.

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Nicole Munoz, of Crestwood, speaks about her experience being treated for cancer at Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn during a Hyundai Hope on Wheels event held last Thursday at the hospital at 4440 W. 95th St. Story on Page 3.

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Palos Hills Council considers liquor license for diner

By Michael Gilbert Beer and wine soon might be added to the vast menu at Palos Diner.

Palos Hills officials are on the cusp of issuing a Class C liquor license that would enable the restaurant to sell alcohol. During a council meeting July 7, city officials voted 5-1 to direct the city attorney to draft an ordinance that, if approved, would grant the restaurant a liquor license.

Ald. Marty Kleefisch (1st Ward) cast the lone vote against. Kleefisch had earlier raised concern that giving the restaurant the liquor license paves the way for video gambling machines if they desired. Illinois law allows any establishment with a license to sell liquor onsite the ability to also install up to five video gaming terminals. The video gaming terminals do not need to be approved by a municipality’s local government.

Aldermen Joan Knox (1st Ward), Mark Brachman (2nd Ward), Joe Marrotta (4th Ward) and Mary Ann Schultz (5th Ward) were absent from the meeting, which began two hours earlier to accommodate the opening ceremonies of the Palos Hills Friendship

Fest that evening.

While perhaps best known for its breakfast dishes, Palos Diner, 8052 W. 111th St., also has a lunch and dinner menu that includes burgers, steaks, chicken strips and sandwiches.

The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

“Over the past 10 years we’ve built a pretty stable business, and we get a lot of people asking if we have wine and beer,” Dean Kapitan, a chef at Palos Diner and the son of the restaurant’s owner, Sonny, told the council. “We really haven’t got into that ball field but now we would to hopefully increase profitability.”

“A lot of older customers come in and ask why we don’t have wine because they’d like to have it with their meal,” Sonny added.

“Some people like it. We’re only looking to serve beer and wine.”

Ald. Pauline Stratton (2nd Ward) told the council she would have “no problem” supporting a liquor license for the diner.

“They are very hard working,” Stratton said of the staff at Palos Diner. “The food is great so I certainly am supporting that.”

The Kapitans told the council they are not

currently interested in adding video gaming terminals when asked by Kleefisch.

“We are not thinking about that now,” Sonny said. “I just want the wine and beer for the betterment of the business.”

“We are a family restaurant,” Dean added.

“We have a lot of families that come in and basically the liquor would just be for the dinner business so we could draw a better crowd coming in. As for the machines, we’re really not thinking about that at the moment. This is more just about serving beer and wine.”

Palos Diner does not have a bar area and Dean said there is no intention of installing one at the 10-year-old restaurant. All beer and wine will be stored in a cooler and then served at the customers’ table, he said.

The restaurant did recently undergo a renovation to its layout to better serve larger parties, Dean said. He noted that he will work on adding new items to menu that go well with beer and wine should Palos Hills officials approve the liquor license.

The ordinance is expected to be up for final approval at the council meeting July 21, Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett said.

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Last week’s Whatizit photo quiz went unanswered. The correct answer would have been “acorns.” In this case, it was the large acorns seen in the photo that appeared in last week’s paper that could be found in the Oak Lawn Village Municipal parking lot.

The works of various artists were presented under the guidance of the Oak Lawn Art Commission. The “Acorns on Parade” kickoff was held Friday morning at the Oak Lawn Village Green. It’s a subject of a story this week in The Reporter. These unique acorns will be seen in the village at several locations for years to come.

In the photo that appeared last week, one of the images was that of Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220.

For this week’s quiz, another image of artwork appears above. This time we’re looking for the location of where this sculpture appears.

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo is: Valley of knowledge.

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

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Next Movie in the Park is Disney’s ‘Aladdin’

The Walt Disney classic “Aladdin” will be presented as the next “Movie in the Park” on Friday, July 22 at Circle Park, 97th and Homan Avenue. The movie begins at about 8:30 p.m.

Neighborhood picnic to be held at Evergreen Park church A neighborhood picnic will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at First United Methodist Church, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park.

The event is sponsored by the United Methodist Men’s Group. The picnic will feature music, games, activities for all ages, and food.

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

Grilled burgers and hot dogs will be served.

Residents and groups will have an opportunity to see what programs the church offers. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8451 or visit evergreenparkmethodist.org.

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

HICKORY HILLS

Hickory Hills Park District offers preschools classes Registration for preschool classes is being offered for the fall through the Hickory Hills Park District, 8047 W. 91st Place.

Classes are available for Monday through Friday morning sessions for $1,680 per year.

Classes are also offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for $930. Sessions are also offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $765.

Sessions begin in September and run through May. Class times are 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. or noon to 3:15 p.m. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for registration. In order to register, a child’s birth certificate and immunization records are required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

Splash Pad is open at Hickory Hills Park District The new Splash Pad is open seven days a week at the Hickory Hills Park District, 8047 W. 91st Place.

The Splash Pad is open from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is $4 from noon to 3 p.m. and $3 from 4 to 6 p.m. Hickory Hills residents can purchase a season pass for $15. Two new playgrounds have been added just outside the Splash Pad. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

OAK LAWN

Oak Lawn film group to view and discuss ‘Stand by Me’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone

age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1986 film “Stand by Me” from 7 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

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

Community Theatre to stage ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre Production of “Catch Me If You Can.” The production will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, Friday, Aug. 12, Saturday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 13. Performances will also be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14.

Tickets are $23 for adults and $22 for seniors (ages 60 and over) and children ages 12 and under. Tickets for both productions are available at the Oak View Center or can be purchased by calling (708) 857-2200. “Catch Me If You Can” tickets can also be purchased online at www.olparks.com.

Senior service providers to speak on programs that are available Jerry Muvihill, who handles senior affairs for the office of Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), and Christine Suddreth, from the PLOWS Council on Aging, will be the guest speakers during a brief presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn.

Each speaker will share a short presentation of the programs and services their offices provide for seniors. An opportunity to ask questions will be provided.

Booklets and informational materials will be provided. For more information or to make reservations, call (708) 425-0500.

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Kids can ‘Touch a Truck’ at Palos Hills event The Palos Hills Community Resource and Recreation Department is hosting “Touch a Truck” from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 29 in the parking lot at Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

Touch-A-Truck offers children and their families the opportunity to sit-in, touch, discover and safely explore big trucks and things on wheels. Kids will have the opportunity to press buttons, honk horns, climb into different vehicles, and meet men and women who drive them.

Refreshments will be available for purchase from the concession stand. Residents who have a vehicle they want to display or need additional information can call the Community Center, (708) 430-4500.

Palos Hills will take part in National Night Out The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the City of Palos Hills Police Department, North Palos Fire Protection District and Green Hills Public Library, will be hosting a National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

The free event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. National Night Out is

offered throughout the country once a year and gives local police the opportunity to interact with local agencies and create community camaraderie. This is the first time the city of Palos Hills has taken part in this event.

Activities include a performance from kids’ singer Dave Rudolf, a balloon artist, face painter, and tours of both police and fire vehicles. A story time will take place from staff members at the Green Hills Library.

The Cook County Recorder of Deeds will also be registering people to vote. More information can be obtained by calling the Palos Hills Community Center, (708) 430-4500.

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Palos Hills Greek Fest to be held at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church The annual Palos Hills Greek Fest 2016 will be held on the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, beginning on Friday, Aug. 19.

The festival will continue on Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21. The festival will include food and entertainment for the whole family. New rides will be added this year and will include games, Greek music and dancing.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 974-0179 or visit www.stconstantinehelen.org.

WORTH

Worth FOP to host ‘Christmas in July’ The Worth Fraternal Order of Police will celebrate “Christmas in July” from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at Chieftain Irish Pub, 6906 W. 111th St., Worth.

A $10 donation will be requested at the door. Children under age 5 can attend free.

The donation includes food, water and entertainment for all ages. Photos with Santa, a dunk tank, bags tournament and an appearance by sappers game zone. This event helps supports all year long residents who are in need.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Worth

National Ice Cream Day will be celebrated from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at Gale Park, 109th Street and Nordica Avenue, Worth.

Visitors can enjoy ice cream, play games and take part in other activities.

Outdoor concert to be held at Marrs-Meyer AL Post The Rusty Nails will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 16 as part of the summer concert series outside the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot Ave., Worth.

In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors. Refreshments and hot dogs will be served.

Kids can take a ride on a safety train

Children who enjoy fire trucks, police cars and large construction equipment can attend “Touch A Truck” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Kids can take a train ride with Little Obie, the safety train.

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Stopgap budget allows time to really get to work t took 366 days, but Illinois finally has a budget. But while the agreement was much needed, there’s little reason to celebrate.

The compromise is just for six months.

At least something finally got done, you might say. Well, yes, but remember that the new budget is from last year. We are not even talking about 2016.

This stopgap budget will include $720 million for state operational expenses and will go toward paying off bills at state facilities and agencies. The funding includes $1 billion for universities, community colleges and Monetary Awards Programs, or MAP grants. However, that does not mean additional funding for MAP grants.

Nearly $65 million will go to nine universities, including Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University and Western Illinois University. Chicago Public Schools will receive $100 million.

All of that sounds encouraging on the surface, but the reality is that this could have been done months ago. No doubt that Gov. Bruce Rauner, along with Democrats and Republicans, were feeling the heat from constituents about getting a deal done to fund state education. That funding was the impetus for reaching an agreement.

Compromise was reached due to the fact that Rauner set aside his “Turnaround Agenda” for now. Rauner’s agenda calls for measures to reduce collective bargaining and lessen the power of unions. Rauner believes that by making these changes, employers will hire more workers because it will cut down on costs. Opponents of his agenda disagree, stating that employees will be paid less while others may lose their jobs.

We are pleased that money was found to fully fund kindergarten through 12th grade education for the 2016-17 school year.

But we do not see that commitment, at least for now, for higher education. According to one published report, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, which administers MAP grants, made awards to just over 100,000 students a year ago. The previous year 128,000 students received MAP grants. The funding is down because of less state funding for higher education.

Many state universities are doing their part despite the lack of funding. DePaul University, Northwestern University, Northern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University officials have stated they will cover MAP grants for their students. They are doing this in the belief that they will receive funding from the state later. We know that the situation was more difficult for Chicago State, Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois.

At least Rauner compromised on his Turnaround Agenda. Senate President John Cullerton (D-6th) and House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-22nd) deserve some credit for getting this done.

However, with the agreement in place for six months, it’s just long enough to get us through another election. These legislators are essentially buying time.

Perhaps they will need this time to make some difficult decisions. Rauner is hoping that more Republicans will win in the November election. He believes that with more Republicans on board, his Turnaround Agenda has a better chance of getting pushed through.

We hope that during this period Rauner and Madigan can actually compromise and make some decisions to move this state forward. Both are strong-willed men who can be stubborn. We have talked about Rauner and Madigan repeatedly in previous editorials. But this is where other Democrats and Republicans have to step up and present ideas.

It is our opinion that Rauner needs to bend on his Turnaround Agenda. He may believe this is a necessity, but the reality is that the Democrats are in control in Springfield. The worst thing Rauner can do during these negotiations is to make these demands. If Rauner can lighten up, then Madigan would be less stringent.

Democrats and Republicans have bought more time, and they need to put it to good use. Instead of holding news conferences where everyone criticizes each other, have meetings where you can find some middle ground.

For the health of the state, it is time for our legislative leaders to step up. It is long overdue.

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Hatred takes aim and causes more anguish The fatal shootings of two black men by police officers in separate incidents last week — in Baton Rouge, La., and in Saint Paul, Minn.

— sparked more outrage and fueled more protests across the country.

And then on Thursday, during what was described as a peaceful demonstration in Dallas over those police shootings, a former Army Reserve veteran took aim at police officers on duty at the demonstration. Five police officers were killed in the ambush shooting, and seven others were injured.

The shooter was identified as Micah Johnson, a 25-year-old black man who “stated he wanted to kill white people, especially white officers,” according to Dallas Police Chief David Brown. Johnson, who was eventually killed after carrying out his ambush, was said to be upset about the police shootings of black victims.

That’s how hate works. It is irrational and it takes innocent victims.

The news is awful enough to bear on its own, but the amount of hateful reaction spewed on the Internet adds to the misery.

Expectations of a “race war” and the call for yet more guns have been among the more common themes.

This nation needs to take a deep collective breath. From what we have heard and read, the five police officers murdered in Dallas were good people who were trying to do their jobs. It’s fair to say that there are some police officers who are not properly trained or may be in over their head. And there are some who simply should not have a badge.

But it’s important to remember that the majority of police officers are conscientious and hard-working. They want to perform their jobs well and they take pride in what they do. They also want to return safely to their homes and families at the end of their shifts, which can be fraught with danger.

And, yes, police need to be held accountable, just like citizens. With the attention that recent police shootings have drawn — including some in Chicago — we may be finally heading in that direction. Body cameras that many police officers are now equipped with, as well as the proliferation of cellphone cameras that citizens have at the ready, might help with that accountability.

But hate and divisiveness are not solutions. Painting with a broad brush on both sides of the fence is counterproductive. The incidents of last week remind us that we have a long way to go.

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Let’s keep the Fourth going all year long

By Gene Policinski The red, white and blue bunting is down, the flags are furled and the last of the fireworks have been sent aloft. And for far too many of us, that surge of patriotic fervor and effort found around July Fourth goes back into metaphorical storage for another year.

Not that millions of our fellow citizens suddenly turn anti-American on July 5 — far from it. Americans wear their love of country on their collective sleeves all year long, and on license plates, T-shirts and knickknacks galore.

But there is a sudden, dramatic falloff in the depth of attention we give to our nation. Back to work, back to play, back to the daily grind — and largely out of sight, out of mind are the spectacular, amazing, literally revolutionary messages that these United States have proclaimed since 1776 in the Declaration of Independence, since 1789 in the Constitution and since 1791 in the Bill of Rights: A respect for “inalienable” rights, a commitment to a strong central government restrained by the rule of law, and a profound pledge to honor the basic rights of its citizens.

Each year we celebrate those messages in uniquely American ways: with songs and music on the National Mall, parties and picnics in parks, bright and noisy parades on Main Street and solemn moments in fields of honor nationwide.

And then, our proud annual moments of national appreciation fade and we return to being citizens who know little and perhaps care less about how our freedoms really work. Too harsh?

Once again, nearly four in 10 of us cannot name a single one of our core First Amendment freedoms. In fact, in the Newseum Institute’s just-released State of the First Amendment survey, only one freedom — speech — could be named by even half of us. I wish I could say that’s the first year since the survey began 20 years ago that such was the case. But it’s been the same every year.

We revert to being a place where, to our joy, some 75 percent of us do not think the First Amendment goes too far in the rights it guarantees — religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. But that also means that this year, 21 percent said we do have too much freedom (Some 4 percent couldn’t even muster an opinion.)

For another 364 days, we likely will again be a place where some distort how freedoms work, for political gain or social dispute. Not long after this year’s State of the First Amendment (SOFA) survey was posted, a self-proclaimed Facebook “expert” explained how Congress was restrained from tramping on free speech rights — except, of course, for those damned flag burners who ought to be put in jail if not put

to death. A fact for your next Fourth: Flag burning (and other attempts at flag desecration) as political protest has been protected by law for a quarter century. We may not like it — and most of us don’t, regardless of political views or religious or regional differences — but we protect it as part and price of protecting free expression.

As the Republican and Democratic national conventions approach, host cities prepare by staking out free speech zones, throwing up barriers and barbed wire, and gathering up insurance coverage to insulate themselves from the financial penalties of mass arrests of protesters who have every right to protest, but not to disrupt the proceedings in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

We protect political speech above all others, so that the most robust and vigorous exchange of views about public policy and government conduct can take place.

But even as the passions and rhetoric run hot around presidential politics, freedom of expression does not empower anyone to silence other speakers as a means of dominating the “marketplace of ideas.”

And, we return after the Fourth to a nation more religiously diverse than ever before — and as a result, a nation as challenged as ever before to live up to the First Amendment’s guarantee of no official favor or disfavor of any faith. In a time when terror comes wrapped in misplaced religious claims, we can carry forward Independence Day sentiments by rejecting the emotional or politically expedient calls to lower — or abandon — that gold standard of religious liberty.

How else to live year-round in the spirit of the Fourth? Support free expression for our younger citizens. While this year’s SOFA survey showed strong support for adults and college students to speak freely, pushing back against those who would “protect” others from hearing that which might offend, just 35 percent support such rights for high school students.

But how do we expect the next generation of national leaders to have a strong sense and native understanding of freedom if we deny it at the very time we are concluding the educational effort to provide a solid base for lifelong learning?

If we were to transform Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” into a First Amendment mid-summer tale, let us all leave behind the July Fourth “fall off” of old and resolve to keep the spirit and understanding of free expression and religious liberty in our hearts year-round.

No “humbug!” to that, I would hope.

Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org. Follow him on Twitter: @genefac

Clinton’s careless actions should have consequences

By Glenn Mollette When I was 16 years old I drove my old ‘64 Chevelle about 70 mph to school one morning and ended up over a steep bank that resulted in a two-week hospital stay. I am fortunate I lived. I was young and careless.

Most of us have been young and careless.

However, you don’t have to be young to be careless. Just ask Hillary Clinton or FBI director James B. Comey. Sometimes the most affluent, most prestigious people in some of our highest offices can be extremely careless and stupid.

I added the stupid part. Comey didn’t say Clinton was stupid, but a lot of American people think Clinton is stupid. I’m still talking about Hillary, but you might have thought I meant Bill Clinton. Hey, wait a minute; nobody is stupid who can make millions of dollars giving speeches.

Let’s let bygones be bygones. Everybody is young and stupid once. Everybody makes mistakes. No person is perfect.

Everybody deserves a second chance. Do you remember Trump gave Tara Conner a second chance in the Miss USA beauty pageant? It was reported she had tested positive for cocaine, heroin and crystal meth and was accused of other stuff.

Trump said then, “I believe in second chances.” Maybe he will simply look over Hillary’s extremely careless actions and offer her a second chance. Actually, I don’t think that will happen. Remember, this is throat-cutting politics stuff.

Careless activity usually has conse-

quences. If we are careless with our eating, we will get fat and sick. If we drink too much alcohol, we will reap negative health results. If we drive too fast, we are in danger of getting a speeding ticket or hurting ourselves or someone else. If you forget to report additional income to the Internal Revenue Service, they will penalize you, collect the money and charge additional interest.

I shook hands with Hillary a few years ago. I am not a Hillary hater. I would do lunch with the Clintons anytime. When I got home and told my wife I had shaken hands with Hillary, she made me immediately wash my hands. “Those hands have touched Bill,” she lamented. Looking back, I guess I had been extremely careless.

Oh, listen up, dear friend. If we all could just go to the sink and wash our hands of our careless errors, how wonderful that would be! The problem is that most of the time extremely careless mistakes never go away. If you are in politics, the media will make sure they never go away.

I wonder how many people have received a job promotion for being extremely careless? Hillary could get a big one this fall.

Whatever you do today do not look to Hillary’s error as an example for conducting your life. Try to do everything by the book, the letter of the law or whatever your job description is, because chances are very likely, unlike Hillary, you’ll face consequences.

Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author. He is the author of 11 books.

stand with the police because the majority of police officers are professionals who put their lives on the line every day and night to protect us from criminals.

But I also know that among the thousands of police in America, some have acted disgracefully and many have taken innocent lives.

The answer isn’t to turn this into an issue of racism, as some have done on both sides of the debate. It’s to acknowledge all of the ugly facts that have turned this country upside down resulting in the murder of five Dallas police officers by an Afghan war veteran.

And the answer isn’t to refuse to acknowledge that some cops don’t deserve to be cops and they should be prosecuted for murder and crime.

Police can be criminals, too, and that is even worse than a normal criminal.

The murder of Alton Sterling last week in Baton Rouge by police is just the most recent example of two suspects killed by cops. Sterling was tackled to the ground and shot to death point blank by two overweight cops.

The other is Philando Castile, who was also shot and killed in suburban St. Paul, Minn., after he was pulled over for a broken taillight and was reaching for his wallet at the officer’s direction.

Officers in both cases should be jailed and charged with murdering an innocent men.

The wrong thing to do is for police around the country to stand by those two criminals just because they wear a police uniform. Those two officers and many more have disgraced the uniform and thrown this country into disarray.

We know what the real problem is with the police. It starts with the unions, like the FOP in Chicago.

They fight for benefits and to block any punishment for any officer regardless of the circumstances of the killings. And the news media is to blame for fanning the flames of hate to sell newspapers.

There is no doubt the majority of police are good, and act professionally often in extremely difficult circumstances. But far too many are poorly trained and don’t deserve to be in uniform at all. THAT is the fault of unions and the fault of police colleagues who refuse to expose those who don’t belong in uniform and who engage in criminal behavior.

A perfect example is Drew Peterson, the Bolingbrook police officer accused of murdering two wives, but who was protected by his police colleagues for years.

I also condemn parents of street gang members who live in denial and are unaccountable for their children, until they end up dead. I have never heard the parents of a street gang member acknowledge that THEY failed their child.

Police officer Jason Van Dyke deserves to be prosecuted for using excessive deadly force in confronting Laquan McDonald. And there is no doubt in my mind that Chicago police deleted videos and audio to protect Van Dyke, “one of their own.”

McDonald was no angel. What was he doing walking the street at night with a weapon? Where were his parents BEFORE he placed himself in a situation where he posed a clear and present danger to the public?

Why were five police officers killed in Dallas, Texas?

They were killed because parents and relatives of street gang members refuse to take responsibility for their children until it is too late. The parents should be held accountable and prosecuted, too.

They were killed because police refuse to acknowledge the racism and criminal behavior in their own ranks.

They were killed because many black activists put politics before justice and refuse to acknowledge some of the victims brought it on themselves. By not acknowledging suspects that are street gang members, they are painting all victims as street gang members, and we know that is not true.

They were killed because everybody let them down by turning away from truth with racism and politics. Everybody refused to acknowledge some police are bad and some teenagers are criminals.

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

Thursday, July 14, 2016

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‘Green Team’ helps clean up OL pond

Crisis Center Auxiliary to hold walk against domestic violence

Oak Lawn resident Eva UngerKovacs recently noticed the great amount of trash on the property surrounding the pond at 103rd and Major in Oak Lawn.

She alerted “The Green Team,” a missional community formed by the Calvin Church in Oak Lawn, to get their help in cleaning it up so that visitors could enjoy a cleaner park. Joined by 10 other team members from Oak Lawn and Palos Heights, Unger-Kovacs and the Green Team spent two hours last month collecting trash.

Equipped with gloves, garbage bags, rakes, and other tools, they picked up objects like Styrofoam, bottles and bottle caps, plastic bags, fishing line, a perfectly good bobber, and some smelly decaying catfish. The volunteers said that along the walking path,

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Oak Lawn residents Eva Unger-Kovacs (standing) and Laura Van Howe are members of a missional community known as The Green Team that originated at Calvin Church in Oak Lawn. They are searching for trash to pick up by the pond and walking paths at 103rd and Major.

a 10-inch diameter painted turtle was seen and was put nearer to the water’s edge.

Other missional groups are forming that help “at risk” kids, serve senior citizens, make

community garden space available, and assist single parents Anyone can belong to one of these communities and meeting place vary.

It is not necessary to have a

church membership to be a part of a group and there is no fee.

More information on the groups and their meeting times is available by calling Roger DeGroot, (708) 404-2101.

Love goes a long way; serving up food and dignity is a big step

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hat makes an upper-middle class white couple want to serve food in an underprivileged crime-ridden neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago?” I asked myself.

It was 7 a.m. this past Sunday when my husband Don and I ditched our Sunday morning worship service to prepare and serve breakfast at Roseland Christian Ministries’ (RCM) soup kitchen, located at 10858 S. Michigan Ave. A soup kitchen is a place where free food is served to those who are homeless or destitute. It was our first time — a spontaneous decision prompted by an invitation from a married couple from Beverly, who happen to be our dear friends and former Evergreen Park next-door neighbors.

This missionary couple, too humble to be named, are members of Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church (CRC) under the leadership of Senior Pastor Greg Janke. Our friends serve on one of their auxiliaries that has been sending its members to aid the RCM soup kitchen for years. When we agreed to go, we didn’t know the name of the church or its location. I, being naïve, felt based on who was inviting us that we’d be in a “safe” area of Roseland.

Yeah, not so much!

According to several news media outlets, Roseland ranks 15 among Chicago’s 77 community areas for drugs, violent crimes and gang activity. Not that I needed statistics to tell me that, I heard it straight from RCM member, Carolyn Zeigler.

“I had two nieces killed while jumping rope two blocks from here in August of 2010,” said Carolyn. “The boy that shot them down while they were playing double-dutch had been initiated into a gang to get 10 kills, so he shot into a crowd of kids playing outside.”

There’s a kill quota?

As disturbing as that was, Carolyn’s horrifying stories continued.

“These streets took my son too. He was 19 years old, a basketball scholar bound for the NBA before they killed him.”

Just when I didn’t think I could handle another tragic tale, she pointed to a handsome young man’s picture taped to the wall among several RCM member photos.

“You see this boy here?”

It was 16-year-old Andre Taylor of the Rosemoor neighborhood.

“He was one of our members, an innocent kid recently killed after being mistaken for

proceeds will benefit the CCSS clients.

All adult walkers will receive a free T-shirt and water. Participants also have the opportunity to buy in to the Auxiliary raffle for chances to win great prizes.

Representatives from the Crisis Center will also be in attendance to answer questions about the mission and services of CCSS. Registration has begun and forms are available online at https://crisisctr.org/events/ccssauxiliary/ and can be mailed to CCSS Auxiliary, PO Box 174, Palos Park, IL 60465. The registration fee is $15 per person.

Ages 12 and under are free.

Checks or money orders are accepted made payable to the CCSS Auxiliary.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence. Learn more at www.crisisctr.org.

DEATH NOTICES Edward Broecker Edward Michael Broecker, 81, died July 5 at his Palos Hills home.

Mr. Broecker, a U.S. Army captain, was employed for 38 years with International Harvester/Navistar. He was the former president of the Sacred Heart St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Survivors include his wife, Lorene (nee Miles); daughter, Laura Kramer; sons, Edward S. and Keith; and five grandchildren.

Services were Friday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Volunteers gather to serve breakfast at Roseland Christian Ministries in Chicago on Sunday morning

another family member.”

Andre was murdered by suspected gang members while in his front yard, March 14, 2016.

It pained Carolyn to share, and she teared up. It was a lot for me to hear as well. I broke the tension with a divergent question, “Where shall I begin?”

There was a lot to be done. People had already begun gathering outside.

Carolyn said she’s been a member of RCM for 34 years and serves in several capacities.

This post in particular has her six days a week as an unpaid volunteer. She said sometime she works alone but on this day she has me, Don, the couple that invited us along with one additional white couple from Palos Heights CRC. This isn’t a lightweight ministry where you hand out a muffin or two. This is a rollup-your-sleeves-and-get-busy ministry. We hauled pots, pans and ingredients to their location. We scrambled eggs, fried sausage, flipped flapjacks and sliced fruit. We poured juice, coffee, and served each patron firsts, seconds and thirds until their bellies were full or the food was gone.

Did I mention cleanup?

We didn’t leave until the place was spic and span. It was three hours of hard labor, and our friends told us they and various members of Palos Heights CRC have been serving Sunday breakfast at RCM over 10 years.

Before access to the food was granted, Carolyn orchestrated something that stuck with me. Every person present was asked to introduce themselves and share one thing they were grateful for. Learning each of their names humanized them, made them more than homeless or disenfranchised. It gave them dignity and value. I held a connection with them as I placed sausage links on their plates. That was my role when the assembly line of serving began. Making sure to give eye contact, I greeted each person with, “Good

morning, how are you?”

Many people are terrified by the current state of our nation. Between terror attacks, hate crimes, black-on-black crime, blue-on-black crime and black-on-blue retaliation — what has become of our great land of the free?

What can we do to heal this pain and injustice so we can regain trust in one another?

I’ll tell you exactly how we heal. We accept an invitation into a place unlike ourselves and serve them with love. We allow ourselves to learn from people who are different. We force fear aside so we can have meaningful interactions with people who have names, with desires and aspirations just as worthy as ours.

People want to be acknowledged with respect and dignity regardless of their education, race or social economic class. Every human being deserves the simple liberty of being treated as equal.

I encountered several police officers running errands this past week. I made a point to address each of them: “Officer, thank you for your service,” I’d say. It was received with such appreciation. “Thank YOU!” I’d hear in return. It was as if they were relieved to hear something kind.

There are flaws in our legal system that must be repaired. The egregious crimes being committed on all aforementioned fronts will buckle our nation to its knees if WE as a people do not seek to understand one another. Allow me to challenge YOU to show an act of love to someone you perceive to be different than yourself.

Thank you, Palos Heights CRC and RCM for setting a great example. Continue to take the church into the streets.

Let LOVE win!

Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in The Reporter the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Theresa C. Gaglione (nee Scavuzzo), 99, died July 6 at her Palos Hills home.

Mrs. Gaglione worked for many years as an insurance consultant for Met Life. She was also a member of the Sacred Heart ACCW and Fun Club.

She is survived by a daughter, Judith Zitlow; sisters, Betty Halper and Marie Johandes; brother, Robert Scavuzzo; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were Monday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church. Interment was held at St. Mary Cemetery.

Bruce Plath Bruce H. Plath, 72, died Sunday at his Oak Lawn home.

Mr. Plath was a retired machinist. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Plath received the National Defense Service Medal and a sharpshooter badge.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra; daughters, Vicki Plath, Kristi Stansel, Michelle McDonagh, Cindy Barnard and Emily Earl; sister, Lola Dankanich; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday, July 14) at Kosary Funeral Home, 9837 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park. Mr. Plath will be lying in state from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 15 at Mount Greenwood Lutheran Church, 10901 S. Trumbull Ave., Chicago.

The service will be held at the church at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Bethania Cemetery.

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Lipinski introduces legislation to streamline regulations for researchers Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) introduced the University Regulations Streamlining and Harmonization Act of 2016 that he said would reduce the time and money spent by researchers complying with excessive federal regulations.

Following up on recommendations from a National Academy of

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia CCSS Auxiliary will host their eighth annual Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Lake Katherine Nature Preserve in Palos Heights.

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COMINGS & GOINGS

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First Midwest buys Standard Bank

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irst Midwest Bank, a bank with a large presence in the south suburbs, will increase its footprint thanks to its announcement last week that it had acquired Hickory Hills-based Standard Bank and Trust.

First Midwest with two dozen south suburban branches including Countryside, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Frankfort, Crestwood, Blue Island, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Alsip, Joliet, Midlothian, Bob Glen, Homewood, Bong Homer Country Club Hills, Mokena, Lockport, Matteson, Chicago Heights, Park Forest, Monee and Lansing, and a branch in Chicago’s Little Village community announced it was acquiring Standard Bank’s 35 branches for $365 million.

Standard has more than a dozen branches in the south suburbs including Lyons, North Riverside, Hickory Hills, Frankfort, Oak Lawn, Joliet, New Lenox, Evergreen Park, Palos Park, Orland Park, Lockport, Calumet City and Oak Forest.

A definitive merger agreement between the two parent companies, First Midwest Bancorp and Standard Bancshares, was announced June 27.

Standard was founded in 1947 and has total assets of about $2.5 billion with $2.2 billion in deposits and $1.8 billion in loans, most of which are commercial.

Itasca-based First Midwest, with 110 locations, has assets of about $10.7 billion and more than $8 billion in trust assets under management.

The transaction, which requires the approval of regulators and shareholders of both banks, is expected to close later this year or in early 2017. At that time, Lawrence Kelley, Standard’s president and CEO, will become market president for First Midwest in its south metro Chicago and northwest Indiana markets. Kelley also will take a seat on First Midwest’s board.

Expect some branch closings after the deal is finalized. First Midwest closed a handful of Great Lakes Banks locations after it acquired that bank a couple of years ago.

Prairie Landing Restaurant opens in Palos Park The Prairie Landing Restaurant has opened at Peace Village in Palos Park.

The 80-seat restaurant features as open kitchen design and has an outdoor dining patio. There is counter seating near the food preparation area as well as tables for four to six people and a large farm table that can accommodate large groups.

Photo by Bob Bong

The former Nikobee’s restaurant at 103rd Street and Harlem Avenue in Chicago Ridge was demolished recently. The restaurant had been closed for many years and the village hopes to generate interest among developers in the now vacant site.

Next door to the restaurant is the new Prairie Club, where Peace Village residents can play billiards, watch sporting events or enjoy a movie.

The grand opening celebration was held Tuesday at Peace Village, 10300 Village Circle Drive.

Peace Village is a senior living community offering both assisted and independent living rooms.

For more information, call (708)-3613683 or visit peacevillage.org.

Questcor closes down in Bedford Park Bedford Park-based Questcor packaging has closed its doors and shut down its PKGING.com website.

The company closed in April but sold off its office and warehouse equipment at a garage sale last month at 5133 W. 66th St.

Noodles and Company holds grand opening Noodles and Company held its grand opening Wednesday for its newest store at the Tinley Park Plaza shopping center.

The new business is at 15915 S. Harlem Ave. in a newly constructed four-unit outlot building at the northern end of the plaza parking lot. Noodles is a national chain that features a variety of pasta dishes. The plaza is owned by Brixmor, a national commercial builder.

Blaze Pizza now open in Tinley Park

Joining Noodles and Company in the newly built outlot at Tinley Park Plaza is

Blaze Pizza, which opened in mid-June.

The pizzeria is one of the new fastcasual pizza places that allow customers to pick their own toppings and then delivers the pie in about 3 minutes.

The eatery at 15903 S. Harlem is the fast-growing chain’s 10th location in the Chicago area. The restaurant is a bit larger than most other Blaze locations at 2,200 square feet and features inside seating for 62 and outdoor seating for 32.

Blaze Pizza Franchise Partner Adam Cummis said in a release he was “looking forward to developing strong ties with community groups and creating a spot where guests can connect, create and enjoy.”

Blaze restaurants promote a fundraiser program that returns 20 percent of an event’s proceeds back to local organizations, helping schools, sports clubs and other local groups “cause a scene for a good cause.”

“Chicago diners know Blaze offers a one of a kind, interactive experience, along with a plethora of ingredient options to create the perfect pie,” said Cummis. “We look forward to continued growth in the Chicagoland area.”

Blaze Pizza is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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

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

Peppo’s plans birthday bash, will honor veterans and first responders Peppo’s Great Sub Sandwiches Birthday Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 16 at the restaurant, 10303 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

Peppo’s is celebrating 40 years in Palos Hills and has been featured on Chicago TV shows, newspapers and magazines. Attend-

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ing the event will be Pits for Patriots, an organization that rescues and trains pit bulls as service and therapy dogs for wounded veterans and vets with PTSD. The event is also for firefighters and police officers who are in need of service dogs.

The owners of Peppo’s, Jim and Robert

Peplowski, will be donating proceeds of sales from the anniversary party to veterans and first responders. The staff at Peppo’s will be selling and raffling items. An eating contest will be held as part of the fun.

Peppo’s will also be raffling off White Sox tickets and gift cards with special pricing.

risk tolerance and s you know time horizon, you by now, the may not need to take United Kingany action in the dom (U.K.) has voted immediate aftermath to leave the European of Brexit. DiversifiUnion. The “Brexit” cation is especially vote is expected to important, because have major implicait’s possible that some tions for Britain’s financial assets may trade and economic Scott be more negatively relationships – but Johnson affected by Brexit how might it affect than others; you can you, as an individual blunt this impact by owning investor? a wide range of investments.

At first glance, you might (Keep in mind, though, that be worried. After all, right while diversification can ease after the results came in, we the effects of volatility, it can’t saw a sharp decline in stock guarantee profits or protect markets around the world, against all losses.) As you including here in the United review your holdings, you States. And we may well see may even want to consider more volatility in the near adding international and U.S. term. But by taking a step stocks, if appropriate for your back and looking at the big situation, to take advantage picture, you might see that the outlook for investors is no- of the drop in price of many quality companies. As always, where near as gloomy as you of course, be aware that the may have thought. value of your shares will Here are some suggestions fluctuate and you may lose for maintaining your perspecprincipal. Also, international tive: investing does carry some • Be patient. Despite the special risks, mostly related Brexit vote, it’s not so simple to currency fluctuations and for the U.K. to just pack its foreign political and economic bags and bid “adieu” to the events.

European Union. In fact, • Keep your focus on the it may take three or more long term. If Brexit-inspired years before the U.K. actuvolatility does go on for a ally departs. This extended while, keep your focus on time period can give financial your long-term financial goals, markets a chance to absorb the new reality – while giving which have not changed. By staying focused on the “far investors time to ponder their horizon,” so to speak, you’ll long-term strategy. be less tempted to make short• Don’t forget about the term moves that may not be “fundamentals.” Financial in your best interest. markets dislike uncertainty, The Brexit vote may not be which is why they fell so a positive development for the sharply after Brexit. But the global economy. But we’ve markets move much faster gotten past bigger events in than the fundamentals that the past, including wars and actually drive stock prices other political crises, and – and, despite Brexit, these fundamentals remain generally we’ll get through this one, positive. In the U.S., economic too. As the British themselves growth is expected to continue famously posted on their walls during World War II, in the 2 percent–2.5 percent “Keep Calm and Carry On.” range, and the prospects of a That’s good advice for invesrecession remain small. U.S. tors, too. companies will continue to operate in Britain as before, Scott Johnson, CFP., is a and British companies will financial advisor with Edward still participate in the global Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos economy.

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

RATES 3.375

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Advocate Christ Medical Center to salute emergency staff at annual gala

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The Advocate Christ Medical Center will hold its annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom.

More than 1,000 guests are expected to ‘salute’ the Oak Lawn medical center’s emergency center physicians while celebrating the donors whose philanthropy have supported the necessary expansion of one of the Chicago area’s biggest and busiest medical centers.

This expansion has included the addition of an eight-story Outpatient Pavilion and the recently opened nine-story East Tower, which added two floors of intensive care unit beds and a new Women and Infants Birthing Center.

Hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be served.

The medical center’s emergency room physicians will be saluted during a special awards ceremony hosted by Dawn Hasbrouck of Fox

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32 Chicago. Guests can dance to the music of the Glen Traeger Orchestra.

Proceeds from the Salute celebration will support programs and outreach for the emergency center, which is currently undergoing a multi-year expansion and renovation.

The hospital, 4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, opened on March 22, 1961 as a six-story building with fewer than 200 patient beds.

The emergency center was built to see 50,000 patients a year, yet the emergency department physicians, nurses and specialists now see more than 100,000 patients per year – nearly twice the population of Oak Lawn.

Today, Christ Medical Center is a 749-bed and growing teaching and research institution, with more than 1,300 physicians and some 6,000 associates, serving as a major tertiary and quaternary care referral hospital

for Illinois and the Midwest.

“Salute 2016 is generating an incredible amount of excitement, especially from longtime physicians, staff and community supporters of our medical center,” said Kenneth W. Lukhard, president of Advocate Christ Medical Center. “As we count on our emergency caregivers to provide the highest level of care, they count on us to help provide the resources they need to save lives.”

Chair of this year’s event is Ambre Thill, wife of Dr. Rodney Thill, a general surgeon with Christ Medical Center.

Individual Salute tickets are $400, a portion of which will be tax-deductible. Gala sponsorships are also still available. More information and tickets are available by contacting Kelly Doody at (708) 684-3585 or visiting advocategiving.org/salute.

United Trust Bank (as of July 11) 30-year fi ed

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All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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.

Lotus Dr, $145,000; Medlin Phillip Nelson Tr to Kwiatkowski Keli M, 9010 Chestnut Dr, $223,000; Hovorka Alan F Sr Tr to Sowa Piotr, 8809 W Dewey Ln, $207,500.

Chicago Ridge

Oak Lawn

Eck Eileen R to Bailey Mark W, 10640 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #106401D, $85,000; Scully Michael D to Zon Stanislaw, 6147 Marshall Ave, Unit #301, $63,500; Laffee Sarah J to Szary Jerzy, 9721 S Harlem Ave, Unit #2C, $41,000.

Evergreen Park

Photo by Joe Boyle

Arts Commission joins parade

Members of the Oak Lawn Arts Commission hold up a banner during the annual Oak Lawn Fourth of July Parade, which took place along 95th Street.

Tansey Brian J to Mcdermott Edward P, 9859 S Francisco Ave, $170,000; Chicago Family Housing Inc to Carrington David G, 9639 S Utica Ave, $154,000; Ward Karen to Gonzalez Erwin F, 10033 S Utica Ave, $180,000; HSBC Bk USA to Exodus 1 LLC, 9311 S Troy St, $97,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Berwyn Bldg Blocks LLC, 10219 S Turner Ave, $76,000; Fannie Mae to Mack Ind II LLC, 9208 S Sawyer Ave, $118,500.

Hickory Hills

Verduzco Ramon to Diaz Ludivina, 8930 S Oakwood Dr, $223,000; PNC Bank to Koscielniak Boguslaw, 8839 W

Kunst Jeffrey A to Latarski David, 9800 Mansfield Ave, $165,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Moussa Samar R, 10210 Washington Ave, Unit #110, $24,000; Barraco Daniela to Connolly James E, 10425 S Keeler Ave, $240,000; Gast Fred to Lutley Adam Tory, 5700 Circle Dr, Unit #302, $45,000; Renewd Homes Inc to Martinez Marcoz, 5908 W 99th St, $195,000; Koronkowski Fabian to Oceguera Yadira, 4517 100th St, $175,000; Wierzgac Melissa Tr to Nowacki Kenneth J, 9249 Meade Ave, $180,000; Zimmerman Barbara L Tr to Cortez Stephanie F, 4009 106th St, $162,000; Solcani Joseph M to Alshwaist Ali, 9228 Central Ave, $255,000; LSREF2 Nova V LLC to Arcpe Chicago LLC, 10325 Central Ave, $1,835,000; Michau Kevin to April Palacios, 10055 Merrimac Ave, $147,500; Das Prop Grp LLC to Hollis of Palos LLC-Series 10745, 10745 S Cicero Ave, $1,007,000; Hankus Sharon to Devon Bank, 9400 New

England Ave, $185,000; Kaiserauer Monique M to Brown Alan, 4437 100th St, $211,000; United Trust Bk to 5521 110th St LLC, 5521 110th St, Unit #4, $110,000; Basak-Juarez Real Estate Trust to Weslow Keith R, 5211 92nd St, $113,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Herrera Annabelle, 9620 Mayfield Ave, $252,500;

Palos Hills

Dziubek John to Krasowski Artur, 8206 W 111th St, Unit #23C, $125,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Bos-Rent Inc, 7926 W 103rd St, $815,000; Imm Rebecca E to Chicago Assets Protection LLC, 10645 S 82nd Ct, $11,200; Ernst Norman L to Wehling Eric, 9136 W Stratford Ln, $305,000; Mcmahon Thomas J to Gorman Valerie A, 3 Cour D Alene, $153,000; West Subn Bk Tr to Marquette Natl Bk Tr, 11103 Heritage Dr, Unit #1A, $122,000.

Worth

Suhweil Sadi S to Maida Vale LLC, 10710 S Harlem Ave, $1,062,500; Cerny Thomas to Flax Jean, 7010 W 110th St, Unit #70101, $40,000; US Bk to Pachura Anna, 10823 S Nashville Ave, $80,500.

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BEST OF THE WINE GUY

St. Gerald Scouts in parade

Parsley is more than just a garnish A plant you can easily grow in your garden has great therapeutic benefits I am speaking of parsley, an herb which many people think of as nothing more than a garnish, but which is often more nutritious than the dishes to which it gives color.

It is richer in iron than most green leafy vegetables, and has loads of vitamins A and B and three times the amount of vitamin C as citrus fruits.

Parsley possesses aperient, diuretic and antispasmodic properties .It can help the body expel toxins and excessive mucous, and is a remedy for flatulence, swelling and enlarged glands. It is an old diuretic remedy that has very much been ignored, but when used properly it can work on the bladder and remove kidney stones.

It can also treat dropsy, gall stones, lumber aches, menstrual obstructions, jaundice, kidney obstructions of the liver and spleen and insect bites and stings. It may even help prevent cancer, but this is something we are learning nearly all natural foods can do.

Parsley juice, meanwhile, is an excellent tonic for the blood vessels, particularly the capillaries and arterioles. It juice is carminative (prevents the formation of gas), and it seeds are emmenogogue (stimulate blood flow to pelvic area and uterus), febrifuge (fever-reducing) and vulnerary (wound-healing). If juicing, use it moderately because it is extremely potent and will

work quickly on the system.

To make a parsley tea, use one teaspoon of dried parsley per cup of water, or about twice that if the parsley is fresh. The root, meanwhile, can be used to make an herbal infusion that can be used in a diuretic. Use plenty of dried root and drink three to six ounces of hot root tea every hour, up to one pint a day.

To treat swollen glands, mix equal parts of parsley root and glycerin, saturate a cloth and apply to the swollen area. Keep the patient warm with tepid air, and at the same time give the parsley root tea – without the glycerin – as drink, about a half cup every hour.

Parsley when used this way acts rapidly, and in most instances is far more effective than just eating it raw.

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

Overindulgence may be harmful to your health.

The St. Gerald Cub Scout Packs Boy Scout Troop 3619 and Boy Scout Troop 619 were in full force during the annual Oak Lawn Fourth of July Parade that occurred along 95th Street. The scouts from the Oak Lawn school can be seen above near 95th Street and Cook Avenue.

Photo by Joe Boyle

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Oak Lawn resident is named to dean’s list at University of Wisconsin-Platteville A local student has been selected to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Platteville, Wis. Oak Lawn resident Gianna Formica was named to the dean’s list. A graduate of Queen of Peace High School, Formica is studying Elementary Education.

Chicago Ridge resident graduates magna cum laude A local student has earned a degree from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, MIch., in June. Chicago Ridge resident Jihye Lee, who graduated magna cum laude, received a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Local students selected to dean’s list at Western Illinois University A group of local students were named to the 2016 spring dean’s

New dining service being offered at St. Xavier University A new dining service, Country House Kitchen, will now be offered at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago.

This family-owned kitchen service provider is taking the concept of “bought local – made fresh” by creating from-scratch recipes, which use natural, whole ingredients from local farms. Country House Kitchen focuses on limiting sugars, salts and unhealthy fats, while incorporating meats, purchased from local businesses within the community that are not pre-packaged or processed products. The food service also offers a variety of natural gluten free options for students.

“With today’s emphasis on unhealthy eating habits, obesity, and the long-term effects of early childhood and adolescent nutrition, we sought to make a difference,” said Paul Boundas, owner and executive chef at Country House Kitchen.

Country House Kitchen has been making food from scratch using fresh ingredients for every meal since 1972.

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know we will never forget Steven,” said Deputy Chief Dean Mann, who said he misses the great conversation he would have with him about football and politics.

“I really miss Steve as a friend.

Everyone in the department misses him tremendously. I’m glad we can keep his memory close to us here,” said Officer Tony Layman, indicating the memorial garden that was created beside the police department. Home Depot donated some of the plants and other landscaping that make up the garden, which incorporates a photo as well as the Marine Corps seal.

Layman was among the dozens of friends and family who were wearing blue T-shirts emblazoned with Smith’s photo and

“We are a local family business and have a stake in enriching our community and keeping our resources within the community,” said Boundas.

“We are also hands on and operate ourselves — we do this work first and foremost because we actually care and have fun doing it.

“We are not driven by hard and fast profit margins, but by creating honest long-term relationships where our customers are heard and are happy — we both thrive as a byproduct of the relationship.”

In addition to operating out of their restaurant in Alsip, Country House Kitchen has been providing on-site service to many other schools and organizations in the community, such as Morgan Park Academy, P.L.A.I.D. Academy, St. Rita High School, Marian Catholic High School, Mount Carmel High School, Holy Trinity Catholic High School, Brother Rice High School, Elim Christian Services, St. Paul Lutheran, St. Laurence High School, and Timothy Christian Schools.

name. He explained that the shirts were worn by about 60 people for a Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Homer Glen in June that they participated in to honor him.

After the street sign was unveiled, the ceremony moved to the memorial garden area, where the group surrounded Smith’s mother, Lisa, before they all released balloons and sang “Happy Birthday” to him.

“This is very difficult, but if we didn’t something for his birthday, he would be very mad,” said Lisa Smith. She recalled how last year, on what turned out to be his last birthday, he couldn’t wait to come home for his gifts, so she walked over to the department with them.

Now, she said, she walks over to the memorial garden nearly every day.

“Soon there will be a bench there for her to sit on,” said Quin-

tos, explaining that he and his fellow trustees, including Sally Durkin and Jack Lind, who were in attendance, have donated funds for the bench. Durkin serves as the liaison between the board and the department.

Police Chief Robert Pyznarski noted that the garden is right next to the door that the police use to get in and out of the building, so they can all keep his memory close.

“We’re going to remember him in other ways too,” he said. “In September, we plan to award a trophy the first Officer of the Year,” he said, explaining that the recipient of the award named after Smith will be chosen by their colleagues.

“Everyone will be in full dress uniforms when it is awarded at a village board meeting. It is going to be a big deal.

“We will never forget Steven.”

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar speaks emotionally about the honor and respect that first responders deserve during the street renaming ceremony on Birmingham Avenue held in honor of the late police Ofc. Steven Smith, on July 6. At left are Smith’s parents, Lisa and Edwin Smith. Trustee Bruce Quintos is at right.

list at Western Illinois University in Macomb.

Hickory Hills residents earning dean’s list honors were seniors Alex Anthony, Kara Lynn Kwak and Joseph Michaels. Oak Lawn residents earning degrees were sophomore Katherine Dipietro, freshman Thomas Rehfeld, junior Joshua Smith and senior Kevin Williams.

Orland Park residents earning dean’s list honors at Western were seniors Jessica Lynn Jirik and Karissa Kouchis, and sophomore Michelle Kulovitz and junior

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS HALPIN, ERYN M. HALPIN Defendants 15 CH 15602 9112 MEADE AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 11, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 15 IN HARTZ’S 92ND STREET AND MEADE AVENUE SUBDIVISION NO. 1 OF PART OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9112 MEADE AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Eric West.

Palos Hills residents earning honors were senior Alexander Galvan and junior Nathaniel Schaub. Sophomore Ridheyjot Singh Chatha, a resident of Palos Park, also made the dean’s list.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.DARIUS A. GROSS, 7033-35 MATHER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 15787 7033 W. MATHER AVENUE, APARTMENT 2B Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 2B, IN 7033-35 MATHER CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE: LOT 1 IN ARTIS NOTTINGHAM AND MATHER AVENUE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 11 IN ROBERT BARTLETT’S 95TH STREET HOMESITES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, 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 OWNERSHIP MADE BY RICHARD H. SCHULTZ AND AUDREY SCHULTZ, HIS WIFE, RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1984 AS DOCUMENT 27337983, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as 7033 W. MATHER AVENUE, APARTMENT 2B, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Property Index No. 24-05-318-004-0000.

Property Index No. 24-07-111-015-1005.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN T. OLSZEWSKI, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY F/K/A STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF HICKORY HILLS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LAKE LOUISE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 2008 CH 32614 5715 EDGE LAKE DRIVE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 29, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: THE NORTH 3 FEET OF LOT 18 AND LOTS 19, 20 AND 21 IN LAKE LOUISE APARTMENTS FIFTH 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. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF LAKE LOUISE APARTMENTS FIFTH ADDITION RECORDED DECEMBER 7, 1971 AS DOCUMENT 21,737,041 AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1969 AS DOCUMENT 21,024,572 AND SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 TO SAID DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 22,105,322, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5715 EDGE LAKE DRIVE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-17-201-131-0000,24-17201-080-0000,24-17-201-081-0000,24-17-201082-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

The judgment amount was $849,907.43.

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

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $269,168.42.

The judgment amount was $99,186.28.

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C15-28233.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-07937.

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.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C15-28233 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 15602 TJSC#: 36-2009

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-07937 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 15787 TJSC#: 36-6467

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 2008 CH 32614 TJSC#: 36-7875

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 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.

SCHOOL NEWS

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Oak Lawn band stays in step

Photo by Joe Boyle

The Oak Lawn Community High School Band performs during the annual Oak Lawn Fourth of July Parade.

Richards band gets brassy

Freshmen Freshmen earning Honors with Distinction were Malak Zatar, Millisent Caballero, Lucas Contreras, Reem Efein, Farah Elhoumaidi, Joel Esparza, Kujtesa Gashi, Timothy Kopec, Jenna LoPresti, Breanna Cordova, Paige Fugger, Nadia Hernandez, Regan Monahan, Symantha Noftz, Robert Quick, Skyler Safi, Allison Witt, Sabreen Ballout, Emma Horstmann, Aniya Jackson, Zachary Oganovich, Katie Alex, Tatiana Almeida, Zachary Chua, Francesco Di Dio, Emily Edmiston, Lillian Fisher, Rachel Guzman, Brandon Herrera, Yousef Isa, Elizabeth Jeeninga, Jainika Sharma, Ryan Wyrobek, Kylie Radz, Casey Bruce, Tyler Harvey, David Klein, Alexander Komperda, Christian Kowalkowski, Alan Krolikowski, Carolina Lozano, Abigail Notter, Justin Reilly, Jalen Rodriguez, Kaitlyn Shelton, Andrea Zavala Tinoco, Dianna Lopez, Tucker Carter, Jason Covone, Alyssa Gonzales, Veronica Janik, Magdalene Myrda, Alayne Trinko, Citlalli Velez, Sara Dziadkowiec, Mitchell Elzinga, Rebecca Harkala, Haley Kamholz, Madelyn Powers, Kyle Reynolds, Paulina Slaby, Emily Thompson, Grace Culver, Paige Gilbert, Michael Ritchie, Adam Safi, Susan Zarebczan, Cynya Al-Ruh, Thomas Dougherty, Jessica Eichwedel, Anderson Kitzmiller, Mario Owens, Kyle Skopec, Nicholas Strama, Samuel Vander Weele, Morgan McKinney, Ameer Mohammed, Ashley Rose, Nicholas Brown, Justin Cabrera, Kaylin Carreno, Kailyn Coleman, Roxana Delgado, Kevin Graham, Christian Johnsten, Brandon Pizur and McKenzie Reh.

Sophomores Sophomores earning Honors with Distinction were Isabella Gorzelniowski, Meghan Hill, Adam Zatar, Lauren Banicki, Rebecca Ruger, Rachel Habbal, Delaney Lyons, Jacob Kalabich, Alana Born, Nicholas Condon, Amanda Wandachowicz, Aaron Lathan, David Dziuba, James

Mundo, Andreina Romero, Ashley Valladares, Hanin Abuzer, David Castillo, Mohamed Efein, Tania Hernandez, Jamal Mizyed, Jonathan Runquist, Nicholas Smeraldo, Connor Sterling, Paul Striepling, Noor Ballout, Elizabeth Correll, Tyler Divis, Matthew Dykstra, Cristian Guerrero, Kareema Keshta, Matthew Randich, Angeline Schmelzer, Alexander Spindler, Adam Alleruzzo, Jillian Cabusas, Paula Clohessy, Tiffany Kozlarek, Nicholas McLawhorn, Ramsey Nakhleh, Declan Quinlan, Peter Schied, Ryan Smith, Charles Szykowny, Kiley Boerema, David Cooper, Nicholas Dombroski, Angela Flisk, Lucas Gleich, Hayley Goebel, Joshua Lagrosa, Reiner Mahler, Noelia Perez, Brooke Pieroth, Molly Sera, Ahmad Zatar, Brooke Zielke, Jacob Kats, Abigail Morgan, Kathy Myrda, Sabdiel Romo, Cole Urban, Diana Chraca, Anastasia Gadomski, Sarah Kiwan, Kate Lazowski, Andrew Mutzbauer, Joseph O’Connell, Melissa Sanchez, Thamer Yasin, Brianna Lukasiewicz, Dwayne Torres, Eric Bruesch, Rainah Folk, Katherine Juarez, Priscilla Ramirez, Christopher Sneed, Monique Hughes-Joseph, Gerald Linnert, Amara Mason, Emily Paolini, Moriah Southall, Anisah Yassin, Jacob Yerkes, Bradley Fox, Ashley Klein, Wendi Levine, Elizabeth Martinez, Diego Noce, Laila Rebi, Fiona Rohan, Omar Samad, Tatyanna Taylor and Skye-Lynn Tujdowski.

Juniors Juniors named to the list were Oluwatobi Sogebi, Valeria Hernandez, Kevin Callahan, Alexis Carr, Alison Elzinga, Ednan Gusic, Veronica Jacobson, Daniel Becker, John Clohessy, Thomas McInerney, Stephanie Wasag, Victoria Churin, Kelli Callahan, Jenna Huisenga, Paul Milkus, Joseph Monahan, Justin Soriano, Brenna Braasch, Erika Brann, Matthew Gibson, Kelly Pawlak, Emma Toomey, Marley Wiest, Austin Castillo, Naledge Killins, Timothy Komperda, Reilly Longawa, Patricia Medina-Malpica, Brian Nelson, Jack Carberry, Joseph Iaquinta, Hailey Pezdek, Aleksandra Mierzejewska, Nathan Sanchez, Maura Callahan, John Cody, Brian Maty, Connor Kapala, Felicia Lonosky, Robert Marinec, Allison Terry, Samah Rafati, Karolina Budz, Aaron Gowaski, Scott Huston, Ines Ruiz, Mary Stocklen, Caleb Washington, Erin Lucin, Adrian Cabrera, Grace Elliott, Chad Longfield, Emma Sisk, Alexandria Leon, Ronya Motan, Audrey Stocklen, Nicole

Photo by Joe Boyle

The Richards High School Band performs in the Oak Lawn Fourth of July Parade along 95th Street in the village.

Shepard selects students for Honors with Distinction A group of students at Shepard High School in Palos Heights were selected to the Honors with Distinction list for the second semester of the 2015-16 school year.

Students with a grade point average of 4.0 or above earned Honors with Distinction. It is possible to exceed a grade point average of 4.0 with weighted grades in honors and Advanced Placement courses.

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Connors, Brenna Koepp, Alec Makenas, Emily Riley, Miquela Rubio, Maryam Sandoka, Taylor Senf, Jacob Walters, Jillian MacDonald, Ellen Mueller, Jordan Noftz, Eryk Nowak, Alyssa Riley, Saul Tototzintle, Lauren McHale, Hannah Medlin, Joseph Newhall, Leslie Tello, Sara Abu AlSamen, Wade Bittner, Courtney Conner, Kailey Hurwitz, Martin Rodriguez-Falkner, Adam Zielke, Nicole Fleck, Clare Flynn, Nathan Hughes, Noura Husein, Megan Karas, Sydney Kleina, David Lepak, Kyara Rogers, Heidie Senko, Stephanie Simmerman, Valerie Stone, Hope Brewer, Yazan Dmour, Michael Iturbe, Amanda Paulsen, Hailey Pizur and Emily Seaman.

Seniors Seniors named to Honors with Distinction were Michael Graham, John Wolniak, Jacob Zuiker, Natalie Bruce, Caroline Graham, Abigail Graham, Karsyn Hettlinger, Hannah Horstmann, Zachary Sierzega, Taylor Hoekstra, Sara Campione, Aleck Poradowski, Kylie Sterling, Alexander Gowaski, Hannah Vasil, Kendall Yerkes, Michael Cuzco, Milan Carter, Emma Lazowski, Janet Santoyo, Angeline Schulist, Maulika Thakkar, Aolani Cahue, Jacob Nolan, Margaret Sera, Vincent Martin, Samantha Stone, Alyssa Trinko, Paige Harkabus, Jennifer Kempczynski, Dylan Porter, Anthony Crespo, David Lawando-Reddy, Dinah Tadros, Hayden Wiest, Elizabeth Ciukaj, Jacob McGrath, Lamese Ballout, Cody Esparza, Jacob Knoll, Nickolas Loquercio, Morgan Dolehide, Randall Barnes, Kathleen Craven, Kailey Fitzgerald, Grace Spindler, Dylan Doidge, Logan Couture, Bryanna Cross, Sherdell Edwards, Allison Schuldt, Skylor Hilger, Krystyna Nedza, Noah Oprondek, Garrett White, Amanda Carberry, Tiffany Gmyrek, Sarah Quattrocki, Abigail Schultz, Max Jones, Troy Magpantay, Maria Munoz, Jayna Wilson, Emmesi Kenny, Corry Williams, Ahmad Hamdan, Nancy Lesnicki, JacobVander Weele, Carolina Slaby, Jasmine Anderson, Jose Beltran, Edmund Leyden, Osbaldo Suarez, Marlen Terrazas, Michaela Werner, Kayla Williams, Victoria Castanon, Kelsey Thompson, Brandi Roberts, Michelle Sneddon, April Larson, Nicole Rivera, Heather Banis, Nicholas Bray, Ivan Cabrera, Taylor Domina, William Fitzgerald, Jenna Kozicki, Heather O’Kelly, Felicx Reyes and Taiah Womack Hayes.

VanKoevering promoted at Queen of Peace High Mary VanKoevering has been gender, mission-driven, faith based promoted to vice president and education, she stretches us all to do chief financial officer at Queen more, while keeping costs down. of Peace High School in Burbank. Mary brings passion, vision and VanKoevering had served as energy to her position, acting as a strong role model to our the business manager the women of Peace.” past three years at Queen VanKoevering credits of Peace. She arrived at her success at Queen of Queen of Peace after a Peace to her corporate 20-year career in the pubtraining and the suplic sector, including roles port of the administraat Ernst and Young and tive team that includes Kraft Foods.

In 2012, she retired VanKoevering O’Malley and Principal Hedi Belkaoui. as chief financial officer “We have the ability to combine for the rail car logistics company ITS. It was during her brief retire- our valuable, diverse experiences, ment that VanKoevering said she our own subject matter expertise missed the challenges and per- and the right amount of creativsonal gratification that came with ity in an effort to solve problems full-time employment. She began and initiate action together,” said seeking a role in the non-profit VanKoevering.

“Tuition is a large component of sector with that search culminatour annual revenue, so decreased ing at Queen of Peace.

“Although I enjoyed my cor- enrollment in the grade schools porate career path, and each stop is a real concern,” added VanKoalong the way, I can honestly say evering. “It is imperative that we that this is the most purposeful job remain competitive in continuing I’ve ever had,” said VanKoever- to provide a high school experiing. “It is rewarding to know that ence that today’s young ladies my efforts, in conjunction with and their parents find attractive those of all the faculty and staff at and compelling. This includes an Queen of Peace, are having a real exciting academic program, which impact on the lives of our young includes Project Lead the Way, in ladies, today and in the future. which all students have the opIt feels good, and I am grateful portunity to thrive and succeed, for the opportunity to be a part a competitive athletic program, of this incredible organization.” and extracurricular functions that Queen of Peace President Anne promote special interests, leaderO’Malley said that VanKoevering ship and camaraderie. In addition, brings valuable experience to the this all needs to be offered at an affordable price, requiring tight school.

“Mary is an incredible part- reins on expenditures.

“I am delighted to continue to ner, contributing to all aspects of the Queen of Peace community,” use my God-given talents to supsaid O’Malley. “She focuses on port the people and programs at improving the value of a single Queen of Peace,” she added.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

EVERGREEN PARK

Chicago Bears mascot Staley visits library and encourages healthy living Chicago Bears mascot Staley will be on hand as part of a session about the benefits of living a healthy life beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Staley will encourage kids to begin living a smarter and healthier life.

History of sports to be discussed “Let the Games Begin! The Origin of Sports” will be presented at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the Evergreen Park Library. This fun-filled program presented by Histories for Kids, ancient athlete “Discus Meter” will lead guests through time to discover the beginnings of some of today’s most enjoyable pastimes. Learn about the origins of the Olympic Games, baseball, football, basketball, ice skating and tennis. The program is designed for sports enthusiasts.

Wonders of human body Science Alliance presents “Get Hip to Health,” a program about the wonders of the human body, which will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the Evergreen Park Library. Visitors will learn about exercising, the food plate and “eating the rainbow.” Participants can “dissect” a model of the human torso and learn how organs function. Patrons will also learn about the importance of hard-washing and how to avoid germs when glow-in-the-dark “germs” are applied and viewed under a black light. Guests will also learn how a brain freeze happens and how to stop them from ruining a frosty treat.

Genealogy session A session in genealogy will be held at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, July 15 at the Evergreen Park Library. Genealogist Kathy O’Leary will lead the discussion.

Patrons will learn how to use the library’s resources to research their ancestors. The program will include a presentation featuring the library’s subscription to ancestry.com, followed by free research time with one-on-one help.

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

History of the Blues

“History of the Blues” Delta to the Prairie” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at the Evergreen Park Library. Jim Anderson brings the history of Chicago Blues to life as he takes audiences on

a musical journey from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. He will provide humorous inside scoops and the scandalous stories behind the lyrics and lives of some of America’s greatest music makers.

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

Mo’ Beat Blues to perform The musical duo of Mo’ Beat Blues will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at the Evergreen Park Library. The Mo’ Beat Blues Show features Samuel Lozada, a singer songwriter and musician, and wife and partner, Janice. The two have put together a variety show that includes familiar songs from many genres remade to fit their style.

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

OAK LAWN

‘Read to Win’ this summer Patrons can achieve their goals this summer by taking part in “Read for the Win,” the summer reading theme at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Colleen Limczak, a certified professional organizer, will apply organizing lessons for your home and life from the bestselling book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at the Oak Lawn Library.

A session on learning about local organizations will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the Oak Lawn Library. The class will help residents make a connection with an organization to make a difference in the community.

In preparation of “One Book, One Oak Lawn,” a special book discussion of the chosen title, “Read Player One” will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the Oak Lawn Library. Residents can make it a summer challenge to finish the book and join in for the discussion. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Friends of Library to take summer cruise to see lakefront fi eworks The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library will take a trip on a Chicago Summer 3D Fireworks Cruise on Wednesday, Aug. 17 Guests and members will meet at the Oak Lawn library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., at 5:15 p.m. and are scheduled to return at 11:15 p.m. The evening begins with dinner at Pompeii on Taylor Street, known as a Chicago institution in the Little Italy neighborhood since 1909. Following dinner, guests

will be taken a one-hour cruise from Navy Pier.

Guests will receive complimentary 3D glasses to see the show in style.

The event will include views of the lakefront and the city skyline, including Buckingham Fountain, the Museum Campus and Chicago Harbor lock. A maximum of 50 people can go on the trip. The cost is $82 for members and $87 for non-members.

Current members must present a current membership card or receipt to receive the $5 discount.

Two tickets will be allowed for each person. No refunds or exchanges will be given. After the inperson registration, contact the library at (708) 422-4990 to find out how to purchase tickets or join the waiting list. For more information about this and other adult programs, visit www.olpl.org.

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

The Oak Lawn Library staff will offer a range of services and some handouts. Residents can stop by the tent and to say hello. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Families play games, work on puzzles Families are welcome to take part in playing games, including video, card and board games, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Oak Lawn Library. Guests can challenge their minds with some puzzles and brain-teasing activities. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Take a ‘Storywalk’ at Lake Shore Park The new book at the StoryWalk will be available to read during stops along the walk at Lake Shore Park, 9610 E. Shore Drive, Oak Lawn, from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19.

Kids can play games, make a craft and enjoy the outdoors. Registration begins Saturday, July 9 with the Youth Services Department at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The Oak Lawn Park District and the Oak Lawn Public Library teamed up to offer StoryWalk, a nationally recognized program to encourage literacy and promote physical activity. StoryWalk transforms the pages of a children’s storybook into signs placed along the walking trail at Lake Shore Park. StoryWalk will be offered year-round and different children’s stories will be featured seasonally.

The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian

Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Craft session to be held The next crafternoon session will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 18 at Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Patrons can drop in the Activity Room to make crafts. All ages are welcome.

Learn to make homemade ice cream Patrons will learn how to make homemade ice cream at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18 at the Green Hills Library. Visitors will also learn about making frozen treats including frozen ice cream pops and a sundae bar. The event is for ages 16 and up. Registration is limited to 40. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Farm Bureau holds activities The Cook County Farm Bureau will read a story and hold other activities at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at the Green Hills Library. Activities will be held about farms and animals, make a craft and have a root beer float. Registration is limited to 30.

The program is for ages 6 to 11. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Tech Club to meet a library The next Tech Club session will be held at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 19 at the Green Hills Library. Youths in the third through eighth grade can tinker with technology and robotics. They will experiment with Makey Makeys, Squishy Circuits, the Mbot robot and more. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

‘Chocolate Olympics’ to be held Kids ages 10 to 17 will participate in the “Chocolate Olympics,” to mark the start of the Summer Games beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the Green Hills Library. Participants can take part in dessert-themed games including cupcake eating contests, candy bar trivia, Oreo relay races and more. Prizes will be rewarded. Registration is limited to 30. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Family fun and games at library Family Bingo will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at the Green Hills Library. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is limited to 60. Children of all ages are welcome. Caregivers must register as well. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

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Chicago Christian student wins Congressional art contest Chicago Christian High School student Deborah Fry recently won the Congressional Art Competition for the 1st District. Fry was able to visit Washington D.C., where Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st) presented her the award in the photo at right. Fry’s winning painting will appear for one year in the Cannon Tunnel, which connects Congressional Offices in Washington.

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St. Laurence High School has new director of communications Mike Madera has been selected ences — whether it is current or to become the new director of com- prospective students, parents or munications at St. Laurence High alumni,” said Madera. “By staying on the forefront of School, 5556 W. 77th St., trends across indusBurbank. tries such as alumni Madera is a 2010 relations, digital media graduate of St. Laurence, and marketing, we will where he was a student create a dynamic and council president and a robust plan to reach member of the soccer the many different and track teams. After members of our comgraduating from high munity.” school, Madera received When asked what his bachelor of science makes St. Laurence degree in advertising Madera important, Madera said, from the University of “St. Laurence has been Illinois at Urbana-Chamhome to me for so long. paign.

He worked in communications and It has provided me with relationships public relations for the United State and opportunities as both a student Soccer Federation and the Chicago and an alumnus that have proven White Sox. Recently, Madera worked invaluable in my life.

“St. Laurence is special to me beas a development assistant at the Unicause no matter which path life has versity of Chicago.

“I want to create engaging con- taken me, I have always felt welcomed tent tailored to all of our audi- whenever I return.”

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that cast the fiberglass cows for the Chicago exhibit, to handle the acorn project as well.

Vorderer also thanked the local businesses, schools and institutions for getting behind the project and sponsoring acorns, similar to what happened in Chicago with the cows. Local artists, including many current and former Oak Lawn Community High School students, were then asked to paint and decorate the oversized acorns.

The acorn sponsors include Oak Lawn Library, the Park District, Oak Lawn Children’s Museum and Advocate Christ Medical Center, which had two decorated, as well Richards and Oak Lawn Community High School and Queen of Peace High School in Burbank. School Districts 122 and 123, as well as businesses such as Jedi’s Garden even got into the act, as well as Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 and the Megan Hurckes Foundation.

Vorderer and some of the other artistic members of the commission did some of the artwork, but a

lot was done by local high school and college students. The artists included Emily Kozlowski, a graduate of Oak Lawn Community High School, who said she spent about 40 hours creating a beach scene on the Children’s Museum acorn.

“I probably went overboard.

I really got into it,” said Kozlowski, who even incorporated a sign made of driftwood into her three-dimensional sculpture.

The acorns will be on display in their current location until next Tuesday, July 19, when their sponsors are scheduled to take possession and move them to their permanent locations around town.

Vorderer said the project was such a success that there are plans for a second smaller casting of the large acorns, and anyone who would like to get involved in the second run is asked to contact the village.

Smaller, desktop versions of the acorns are also available at Village Hall for $50 for anyone who would like to get involved in the project on a smaller scale.

“It would be nice if anyone who decorates one of the desktop variety could share photos with

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Larissa Ptak (left) and Allyssa Micele sit near one of their acorn sculptures on display beside Oak Lawn Library as part of the Acorns on Parade exhibit. Both artists created decorated sculptures sponsored by Advocate Christ Medical Center. Allyssa’s sculpture is beside them, while Larissa’s is behind them at left.

us. We might create a display of them in the Village Hall,” Bury suggested.

“This whole project was done without tax dollars. Money was raised through auctions and spon-

sorships,” noted Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th), Linda’s husband, during the Village Board meeting

on Tuesday. All the money raised through the sale of the acorns is going back into future projects.

Arrest

through the man’s pockets as he lay bleeding on the ground. The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in serious condition. After that, the youth and another male who remains at large then drove the car they had stolen to Summit, for the armed robbery of the Shell gas station at 53rd and Harlem Avenue, just north of Archer Avenue, around 8:50 a.m. July 6, police said.

They then drove about a mile south for a second armed robbery at another Shell station, 7200 W.

63rd St. That’s where gas station attendant Ghassan Abuujeries, 34, of the 9400 block of McVicker Avenue in Oak Lawn, was shot shortly after 9:30 a.m. and killed, police said.

Video surveillance confirmed that there was a struggle at the gas station before Abuujeries was shot, Kosmowski said.

Why the two men chose Summit for their crime spree “was just our bad luck,” he said.

Abuujeries, who grew up in Jordan, had moved to the Unit-

ed States several years ago. He was well-liked by co-workers, friends and customers, who spoke highly of his happy attitude. Several said he was “always smiling.”

Argo Community High School, which is across the street from the Shell station, went into lockdown because of the robbery, District 217 Supt. Kevin O’Mara said. The lockdown was lifted by 10:30 a.m.

Police are hoping that video surveillance tapes will help lead to the capture of the second offender.

up without knowing his father because of some stupid people,” she said.

Abuujeries was a special person, according to postings about him on a Summit page on Facebook.

“I worked with him for about five months … great guy … always happy and smiling,” read one post.

“He was a good man who always greeted me with a smile.

Very sad!” read another.

A third post said “beautiful spirit will truly be missed.”

Employees at the Shell station where Abuujeries was shot

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car was stolen and its owner was shot in the leg, breaking his femur, police said.

The youth who was charged was positively identified as the person who shot the 27-year-old man in the leg during the robbery, police said.

The gas station manager told Channel 7 that surveillance video shows the gunman rifling

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W. 127th St., Palos Heights, the friend said. A church secretary last Thursday confirmed they were parishioners.

The woman who grew up with Abuujeries in Jordan said she deeply misses her childhood friend and fondly recalls “how we used to play together outside.”

“This is not fair what’s happening. It’s not fair for his family and for his kid. His son will grow

and for his kid. His kid will grow up without knowing his father because of some stupid people.”

while working said they miss him.

“He was a good guy,” said one worker who requested anonymity.

“He did not deserve this. Nobody

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should die like that.”

Abuujeries‘ body will be sent back to Jordan for burial as his mother and father still reside there, the family friend said.

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The naked truth: Wade excited to come ‘home’

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Mary Alice Maloney

Palos Heights’ Mike Boyle will be hitting the road in September to ride his bicycle for cancer research.

‘I’ve never done anything like this’ Palos Heights man will participate in cross-country bike ride to fight cancer

By Mary Alice Maloney

Southwest Regional Publishing Mike Boyle soon will be trading the Lake Katherine bike trail for a route across the country in an effort to raise funds for cancer awareness and research.

Boyle, a Hickory Hills native and Palos Heights resident, is an employee of Bristol-Meyers Squibb and is participating in the company’s Coast2Coast4Cancer fundraising bicycle ride across the United States.

The ride will begin on Sept. 7 at the Pacific Ocean in Oregon and conclude on Sept. 27 at the Atlantic Ocean in New Jersey. All proceeds from the event will

be matched dollar-for-dollar by BristolMeyers Squibb and will be donated to the Stand Up To Cancer organization, which aims to raise funds for translational cancer research that can help get new therapies to patients quickly and efficiently.

This year’s ride is the third Coast2Coast4Cancer event, but not only will it will be Boyle’s first time participating, it will be his first time ever cycling such an intense course.

“I participated in some small bicycle races when I was in college at Indiana University, but I’ve never done anything See BIKE, Page 3

Those who remember former Richards High School standout Dwyane Wade as a shy teenager might be a little surprised that he is not a very shy 34-year-old. He has done several fashion ads for high-level suit makers throughout his career and shed those clothes this year to appear in ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue, which came out in June.

Dwyane Wade in the buff? Even he would have never predicted that when he roamed the halls at the Oak Lawn school.

“I had a fear of being naked in front of others and a fear of being judged,” he told the magazine. “So to me, overcoming that is the biggest thing.

Someone may look at me and think ‘why would you have insecurity?’

Well, this is real life and I’m human and these are the things I deal with that many others might deal with.

“When I was young, my belly button was an outie and I never even wanted to take my shirt off when we were at the swimming pool or outside during water fights. The only people who went into the pool with their shirts on were the kids who were overweight – and me. Even when I went to high school, I didn’t want to do swimming class because I didn’t want people to see my feet...and my belly button. I had a doctor write me a note to say I couldn’t do swimming and the first day I sat down and watched everybody else and it just looked so fun.’’

It’s been 16 years since he played at Richards and called a Chicagoarea team home, but that’s about to change.

He verbally agreed to a two-year, $47.5 million deal with the Bulls.

As of noon Tuesday, an official announcement wasn’t made, but a lot of signs pointed to that happening this week.

On dwayewade.com, he wrote a goodbye to Miami, where he spent all 13 previous years of his NBA career saying “I never dreamed than an NBA career could have even been possible and that one day I would wear a Chicago Bulls jersey.

“Watching the Bulls growing up inspired me at an early age to pursue my dream of becoming a basketball player. Many of my family members still live in Chicago and I am excited to return to a city very close to my heart.”

So much has changed in Wade’s life between his senior year at Richards and his agreeing to become a Bull.

In the closing days of 1999, the brand-spankin’ new facility on the

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Dwyane Wade had some fun at one of his south suburban camps in 2011. He is scheduled to return to the area as a member of the Bulls.

campus of St. Xavier University, the Shannon Convocation and Athletic Center, hosted a Christmas basketball tournament that opened a lot of people’s eyes about Wade.

While he was a local treasure around these parts, he picked up some huge attention in the Chicago area and around the state when the

Richards High School star burned Tilden for 48 points in one game and followed it up with a 41-point, sevensteal and seven-blocked shot effort against Steinmetz.

Some people were just getting used to the unusual spelling of his See WADE, Page 3

Olympic athletes find no reason to freak out over Zika virus E JEFF VORVA vergreen Park’s Bill Haggerty has been walking this planet for more than eight decades, so when he has something to say, it might be wise to listen.

Haggerty, 85 and a father of seven, said that back in 1956, he was a diver who was invited to the Olympic Trials.

He said he didn’t finish in the top two so he didn’t make the big games in Melbourne, Australia, but he has a wealth of knowledge about Olympic sports.

But when it comes to August’s Summer Olympics in Rio, and all the trouble going on with the mosquito-based Zika virus and its potentially deadly impact, Haggerty has some advice to the 2016 Olympians: Stay home.

“I would definitely not go,” Haggerty said. “If I was a young athlete with a family, I would not go. I wouldn’t dare bring that home to my family. It’s a mosquito – you can’t stop it. They say it lasts in the body only a couple of weeks or months – they don’t know. I have no complaints with anybody who

Making the Extra Point says they don’t want to go down.’’

Thousands of athletes from all over the world will not heed Haggerty’s advice and the games will go on despite the mosquitos and a plethora of other problems facing that Brazilian city.

Chicago was one of the cities to lose out to Rio for this Olympics and as a consolation prize, Soldier Field had a chance to host a women’s soccer friendly as the United States beat South Africa, 1-0 in front of an announced crowd of 19,272 Saturday afternoon.

With some real live Olympians to talk to, including members of the Chicago Red Stars, there were some mixed opinions about the situation in

Rio, but these players are committed to going.

“It is what it is,” USA/Red Stars defender Julie Johnston said. “We’ve gotten so much information. Bug spray and all of that stuff. It might be on the back of everyone’s mind but we’re not focusing on that.’’

Goalie Hope Solo, who rarely holds back an opportunity to tell you what is on her mind, will not be heading to Rio turning cartwheels.

“I don’t think anyone is 100 percent feeling great about everything,’’ Solo said. “I know I’m not.”

Her biggest concern isn’t Zica, but rather the questionable security the women’s soccer team faces.

“I am going to deal with hotels that aren’t five stars,’’ she said. “I’m going to deal with being in Brazil and perhaps dirty water and dealing with Zika. I made the decision to deal with that but I didn’t make the decision to

See VORVA, Page 3

Julie Johnston, a defender for the Red Stars and United States Olympic women’s soccer team, stretches and laughs before a practice at Soldier Field Friday. She said the Olympic team is not focusing on the problems in Rio. Photo by Jeff Vorva

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FIRST-PERSON ADVENTURE

Going Ape and battling gravity in the suburbs

By Alison Moran Correspondent

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Go Ape ziplining is available in Western Springs.

More than 40 men, women and children braved the 90-degree heat and humidity of a recent Saturday morning at Bemis Woods South in Western Springs to challenge themselves against the elements, the laws of gravity, and sometimes the resistance of their own bodies and minds at the Go Ape ziplines.

Our group of 12 included a couple in their mid-20’s, a middle-aged man, his nephew and a friend from Elgin plus some from Indiana.

Why did they come?

“We’re athletes, always looking for something new,” one member of the group said.

Despite our mutual fear of heights, and lack of athletic ability my daughter Rosie, 11, and I took part. We had all the requisites. We were over 10

years old, over 4-foot-5 in height, waists less than 43 inches and we weighed less than 285 pounds.

That was the easy part.

Jim, our affable and patient instructor, helped give a 30-minute instructional on safety, including checking for the three points of attachment of harnesses, pulleys, and carabiners (essentially, a safety hook keeping you tethered). My hands were sweating, but I managed to fasten everything with the help of Jim and a few other instructors.

Rosie and I started up the wobbly rope ladder at Station 1, one at a time. But we get constant support from the Go Ape crew. Once we were both on the platform, we’re 50 feet or more off the ground, ready for our first zipline, overlooking trees to the ground below. We were sweating.

But Rosie was excited, telling me

“This is so much fun!”

But as she peered over the top of the landing to the zipline, she froze.

“I’m scared!” she said.

From the ground, Go Ape staffers Jim and Jennifer encouraged her. “You’re doing awesome, Rosie!

You’ll be fine!” they said.

Hands firmly grasping a line, she pushed off the platform and sailed into the air.

“Woooo!” she screamed. “I did it!”

Then came Station 2, which we nicknamed “Tarzan.”

It had a much greater degree of difficulty than Station 1. Rosie and I rehydrated as we waited our turn.

A much higher climb brought us past treetops to a cedar-and-rope walking bridge high off the ground.

Then it was my turn to freeze.

“Look at me,” Rosie pleaded. “Just look at me, not the ground.”

I looked at Rosie and walked. At

the end of the walking bridge was the Tarzan Swing. Strapped firmly in our harnesses, we swung, like Tarzan, from the platform into a rope net, finding solid ground by climbing sideways to another platform, where we ziplined back to terra firma. The staff and guests, who’d been encouraging us all the way, broke into applause as Rosie and I hit ground.

Two hours in, the heat and humidity overwhelmed us, and we opted to end our adventure after Station 2. But we’re coming back to experience all five ziplines, and see Bemis Woods South from the top of treetops. For those who complete all five stations, the vista stretches far beyond Bemis Woods South.

I think Go Ape is well-worth the $58 price tag for adults. For reservations and information, go to their website, http://www.goape.com.

FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

FOCUS ON WOMEN’S SOCCER

Road woes continue in de Leeuw debut

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Melissa Tamez

Christen Press has possession during the USA’s 1-0 victory over South Africa on Saturday. Press is one of three Chicago Red Stars players on the squad.

Red Stars lose (you guessed it) 2-0

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

This is getting monotonous for coach Rory Dames and the Chicago Red Stars.

For the third straight game, they Red Stars took on an upper-division National Women’s Soccer League squad on the road. And for the third straight game, they came home with a 2-0 decision, this time to the Washington Spirit Saturday night at the SoccerPlex in Germantown, Maryland.

Before this skid, the Red Stars were on top of the 10-team league. Now they have plummeted to fourth place and are eight points behind leagueleading Portland, which beat the Red Stars on June 22 to open Chicago’s streak.

Estefania Banini scored in the first half for the Spirit (7-2-2) and moments after subbing in the second half in the 74th minute, Katie Stengel score the second goal.

Chicago had 11 shots including seven on target, but could not score. The Red Stars have gone 298 minutes without a score since Casey Short’s goal in a 3-0 victoroy over Boston on June 18.

USA blanks South Africa While the Red Stars were near the nation’s capital, three members of the squad – Christen Press, Julie Johnston and Alyssa Naeher – were in Chicago as the United States Olympic team beat South Africa, 1-0, in a friendly match in front of an announced crowd of 19,272 fans at Soldier Field.

Crystal Dunn scored in the 35th minute with an assist from 18-year-old Mallory Pugh. Press and Johnston played the full match. Naeher didn’t get into the game as first-string goalie

RED STARS AT ORLANDO PRIDE WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Camping World Stadium, Orlando RED STARS RECORD: 5-4-3 ORLANDO RECORD: 6-6-0 LAST TIME: The Red Stars beat the Pride, 1-0, May 1 at Toyota Park as Christen Press scored the lone goal in the 65th minute.

Hope Solo notched her 100th career shutout for the USA. Naeher is battling Ashlyn Harris for a roster spot as coach Jill Ellis will have just two goalies on the roster.

“These are three of the best keepers in the world and I have confidence in each of them,” Ellis said. “The competition is incredibly competitive. Unfortunately one will have to come to Rio as an alternate.”

The USA team will take on Costa Rica in Kansas City, Kansas on July 22 in its final tuneup before taking on New Zealand on Aug. 3, France on Aug. 6 and Colombia on Aug. 9.

Plenty of Hope The crowd gave Solo a huge ovation when she was announced before the game and received plenty of love after the game in which she notched her 100th career shutout against her 29th different country in 16 years and was named the Budweiser Woman of the Match.

“I’ve shed a lot of blood, sweat and tears to be on this team,” Solo said. “I’ve had some incredible defenders I’ve played with over the years. It’s an honor to play with this team.’’

AR-15S IN STOCK!

The Fire is about to endure an unhappy anniversary after it dropped a 1-0 road loss to Toronto on Saturday night.

Even if it wins its next road game Saturday, it will be more two years and 33 matches without a Fire victory on the road – a Major League Soccer record.

The last time the Fire won away from home was a 1-0 victory over New England July 12, 2014.

The Fire (3-8-5) hoped that the addition of Dutch player Michael de Leeuw would pump up the offense but his debut was tame. He didn’t start the game and made his debut in the second half but was only able get off one shot in his 45 minutes of work.

“I came here for three points and a win and we didn’t do that,” he said.

When they signed de Leeuw in May, Fire officials warned fans that it might take him awhile to get acclimated to the new league.

“I think Michael came fresh into the game, (and) he adjusted very well to the pace and demands for this league,’’ Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said. “I think he’s building the trust now with (his) teammates, and (creating) connections. We could see he was very dynamic in the box, very dangerous. We expect him to improve our overall performance in the attack and score goals. There is no pressure on him, of course, and he knows what is expected of him.”

The Fire had 11 shots but just two were on target.

Toronto’s Justin Morrow scored in the ninth minute for the lone goal of the game.

Lot of games in a little time

The Toronto game opened a five-match-in-a-15day span that will test the depth of the team.

The Fire was scheduled to host Kansas City on Wednesday night, visit the MSL’s top team Dallas on Saturday, host Ft. Lauderdale in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open quarterfinals next Wednesday and visit New England July 23.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Michael de Leeuw made his Fire debut in the second half of Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Toronto.

CHICAGO FIRE AT FC DALLAS WHEN: 8 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas FIRE RECORD: 3-8-5 (as of Sunday) DALLAS RECORD: 11-5-4 LAST TIME: The Fire won a 2-0 match Aug. 2 in Bridgeview as David Accam scored in the fourth minute and Shaun Maloney added a goal in the 85th minute on a penalty kick.

FT. LAUDERDALE AT CHICAGO FIRE WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview WHY: It’s the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. TOUGH IN ILLINOIS: The Fire is 27-1-2 in U.S. Open Cup games played in this state.

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Oak Lawn athletes clean up in classroom

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Spring athletes at Oak Lawn Community High School were recently honored for their success in the classroom.

Here is a breakdown by sport of recipients for the South Suburban Conference (seniors with a grade point average of 3.5 or better) and the Illinois High School Association (juniors or seniors with GPA of 3.5 or better).

In baseball, recipients were juniors Brien Akers (3.933) and Aidan Blake (4.061), and seniors Cole Psik (3.682), Ryan Quinn (4.435), John Roberts (3.705), Ayman Salah (4.024), and Justin Swatek (3.791).

In badminton, players were juniors Rowaidah Jaber (3.781), Emma Minelli (4.147), Amelia Unger (4.267), and seniors Melissa Buss (4.182), Julia Kasprzak (3.913), and LeAnn Peschel (3.932).

In boys track, the athletes were juniors Christopher Aherne (3.656), Piotr Galas (4.281), Justin Paslawski (3.667), Sergio Serna (4.806), and seniors Brian Baldwin (3.523), Alexander Kenny (3.75), Fernando Lopez (3.511), Steven Raybould (4.422), and Eric Sciaky (4.136).

In boys tennis, the recipients were juniors Akram Mahdi (4.625), Wadah Omer (4.323), Viraj Paul (4.258), Eoin Prendiville (3.567), Anakin Schroeder (3.968), and Patrick Skupien (3.7), along with seniors Marcus Favila (4.61), Jacob Janicke (3.875), Brian Prymon (3.5), Michael Rodriguez (4.8), Damian Samsonowicz (3.826), and Trevor Spreadbury (4.761).

In boys volleyball, the award winners were juniors Michael Ciezczak (3.6), Cody Figus (4.0), Konnor Parrish (3.967), and senior Salahaldean Jaradat (3.5).

In girls track, it was juniors Agnes Bindokas (3.719), Mariola Gorlicki (3.871), Rachel Hatch (3.633), Samantha Izaguirre (4.344), Tasneem Jaber (4.129), Alexandra Jeeninga (3.706), Salam Mulhem (4.206), Emma Palhegyi (4.032), Rachel Pierzynski (4.114), Erica Ruiz (4.0), and Jessica Sciaky (4.0), and seniors Jenna Galka (3.6), McKenzie Robertson (3.761), and Danielle Smith (3.891).

In girls soccer, it was juniors Alexandra Aldape (4.25), Saori Cabalona (3.6), Jessica Hassett (4.0), Yesenia Saldivar (4.33), Hannah Spillane (3.97), and senior Blanca Becerra (3.7).

In softball, the recipients were juniors Hayley Barnhouse (3.83), Annabelle Fritz (4.52), Kathryn Lindsay (4.17), Stacy Mandru (4.1), Natalia

Rafacz (4.36), Jessica Tobin (3.82), Kelly Witkus (4.26), and seniors Danielle Allen (4.79), Marisa Loya (4.0), Mia Loya (4.0), Kara Melvin (4.0), and Madeleine Pagliaro (3.89).

Oak Lawn’s top performers on field A look at each spring sport and its standout players: The softball team had Marisa Loya named as the team’s Most Valuable Player, and Kara Melvin was received the Sportsmanship Award.

Danielle Allen was chosen as the Geri Vandekreke Most Valuable Female Athlete. In addition, Allen received a Joe Pajac Scholarship along with fellow softball players Melvin and Loya.

In baseball, John Roberts and Patrick Slattery were the team MVPs, and Ayman Salah was the Sportsmanship Award winner.

In girls track, the team MVP was Danielle Smith, while Anna Enright was the Sportsmanship Award winner. Smith also won the Tim Nickos Memorial Scholarship.

In boys track, Steve Raybould was the MVP, and Alex Kenny earned the Sportsmanship Award. Head coach Jeremey Cryan won the Fred Parks Coach of the Year Award.

In boys tennis, Marcus Favila and Patrick Skupien shared the MVP Award. George Duran was the Sportsmanship Award winner.

In badminton, Julia Kasprzak was the MVP and LeAnn Peschel won the Sportsmanship Award.

In girls soccer, the team MVP was Marianna Vazquez and the Sportsmanship winner was Diana Magana.

In boys volleyball, Lucas Jimenez and Jack Lindner were Co-MVPs, while Lucas Palacios was the Sportsmanship Award winner.

In wrestling, Miles O’Brien was named the Bill Godby Most Valuable Male Athlete.

Summer playoff baseball Summer playoff baseball playoffs opened this week and Richards will host the regional championship at 11 a.m. today, Thursday.

Chicago Christian took the top seed, followed

by Mt. Carmel, Marist and St. Laurence. Other area teams competing were sixth-seeded Richards, ninth-seeded Brother Rice, 13th-seeded Shepard and 14th-seded Oak Lawn.

The winner goes to the Phil Lawler Summer State Tournament finals starting July 18.

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PBO enjoys in-house and out-of-town success The Palos Baseball Organization opened the month of July with a bang by crowning four in-house champs.

The Rockies won the Pinto Division, the Cubs won the Mustang Division and two different Dodgers teams won in the Bronco and Pony divisions.

Over the weekend, the Palos Thunder 13U team won the championship in the Game Day USA Stars n’ Strikes Classic.

The team consists of Ahmad Ghouleh, Connor Hall, Alex Karas, Jack Kelly, CJ Ladewig, Matt Maloney, Tim Roe, Austin Stone, Michael Tylka, Bryce Wiersma, Joe Zaccone, and Matt Zielinski and is coached by Scott Ladewig.

Also over the weekend, the Palos Thunder 14U team defeated the Orland Park Magic in the championship of the Tinley Park Bulldogs Light Up the Sky Wooden Bat Tournament. The team consists of Max Medley, Jack O’Leary, Eddie Lovell, Caden Carr, Matt Steinke, Billy Djikas, Clay Bumsted, Patrick Coogan, Zach Robinson, Dante Piere, Anthony Lenard, and D’Angelo Silvar. The team is coached by Nick Djikas, Todd Bumsted and Dave Lenard.

To complete the winning trifecta over the weekend, the Palos Thunder 7U ran the table with six wins and won its first tournament this July 4th weekend by winning the West Side 7u Westside Oak Lawn War off 294. The team consists of Nathan Anton, Henry Belsky, Jack Burke, Ryan Dinnon, Connor Eggert, Charlie Garvey, Cory Sheppard, Aaron Vis, Dylan Werner, Coy Workman, and Issack Workman. The team is coached by Mike Dinnon, Mike Belsky, Brian Burke, Ken Sheppard, and Jimmy Werner.

Palos Thunder 14U

PBO Mustang Cubs

PBO Pony Dodgers

Palos Thunder 13U

PBO Bronco Dodgers Palos Thunder 7U

PBO Pinto Rockies

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FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

Wade

at the pep rally.

He went on to win three NBA Continued from Page 1 titles and went to 12 NBA all-star games.

And people are still having name, as the more traditional “Dwayne” was being used in- trouble with that name. It was stead back then. Even this news- revealed Monday that his shoe paper got it wrong after his scor- sponsor, Li-Ning, put together an adver t isement ing outburst. that spelled “It mattered Watching the Bulls his first name to me at first,” “Dwayne.” he told the Re- growing up inspired porter/RegionHe’s played me at an early age to al in March, 855 regular-sea2000 when he pursue my dream of son games and was named the scored 20,221 becoming a basketball Boys Basketpoints, hauled ball Player of player. Many of my down 4,126 rethe Year. “But bounds, recordfamily members still I figured ‘oh, ed 4,944 assists, well, they’ll live in Chicago and I 759 blocks and get it right am excited to return 1,414 steals in sometime.’ ’’ 30,560 minutes A lot of time to a city very close to of work. has passed my heart.

With newly since those acquired Rajon days. He went ­— Dwyane Wade Rondo and esto Marquette tablished scorand became an ing threat JimNBA superstar with the Miami Heat even my Butler and Wade, the Bulls though coming out of college, will be interesting. Perhaps not some experts thought the 6-foot- a title team but certainly one that 4 Wade would either be too big will give the elite teams fits. for a guard or too small for a Does Wade have anything left forward. In Oak Lawn, the Rich- in the tank? ards gym was remodeled and He thinks so. the court was named after him.

“I’m not finished nor am I While he couldn’t make it to the done!!!” he tweeted last week. “I dedication in March (he was feaam ready and I’m excited for this tured via satellite), Kanye West and Jennifer Hudson performed next chapter in my life.’’

Thunderbolts tumble after red-hot start

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By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Windy City Thunderbolts were 15-4 on June 3 and just about everything was going right for the local Frontier League team.

But since then, it’s been a painful ride as they have gone 9-23 to finish the first half of the season with a 24-27 mark. They went into this week’s all-star break being swept by Traverse City, the lastplace team in the East Division.

They are in jeopardy of finishing under .500 for a third straight season unless they snap out of it when the second half of the season opens on Friday.

Corey Bass is leading the team with a .304 batting average while John Williams is hitting .300.

Bass also leads the team with six homers and 25 RBI. Coco Johnson leads the club with 20 stolen bases.

On the mound, Clay Chapman and Jake Fisher each have five victories and Fisher leads the club with 58 strikeouts.

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Dwyane Wade (middle) was getting plenty of attention from two Thornwood defenders in 2000, including future NBA player Eddy Curry (right). Wade, who verbally agreed to a deal with the Bulls, and Curry were teammates in Miami in 2011-12.

Bike

Continued from Page 1 like this before,” Boyle said of his experience with cycling.

The ride is split up into six regions, and each Squibb sales team members will ride their bikes for four days straight through one of those regions. Boyle will be cycling with 12 other riders from Denver, Colorado to Kansas City, Missouri for four days starting Sept. 16.

Vorva

Continued from Page 1 deal with the lack of security and for me, it’s like enough is enough.

“Some of the players are worried a little bit – es-

Boyle will be riding 65 miles a day, covering half of his team’s distance.

Boyle said he is up to the challenge. He’s been training for the last six months with the first alternate for the US Women’s Olympic Cycling team, Beth Hernandez, who will be riding in Rio later this summer.

“Every time I do a ride, I send her my notes and she’ll take a look at my speed, my time, and my progress and we work together to improve my skills,” Boyle said.

Boyle has been riding on the Lake Katherine trail and recently completed his first 60-mile ride.

Ahead of his big ride, local restaurants will be holding fundraising events to support the cause.

Mama Vesuvio’s at 6361 W. College Drive in Palos Heights will be donating 20 percent of all sales after 5 p.m. on Thursday, tonight. Robert’s Roadhouse at 9090 S. Roberts Rd. in Hickory Hills will also be donating 20 percent of its sales after 5 p.m. on Aug. 12.

To learn more about Coast2Coast4Cancer and to donate directly to Stand Up To Cancer, visit www. standup2cancer.org/teamraiser/cyclepaths and click on Boyle’s profile.

pecially since we are not in the village. The village will be secure but we want to be given the proper security. We’re playing in the outside areas and they don’t have enough workers in Brazil right now.’’

Solo said she is going to let coach Jill Ellis and U.S. officials worry about the particulars of security and she will worry about stopping ball from going into the red, white and blue’s net. She recorded her

100th career shutout Saturday against the South Africans.

Red Stars star scorer Christen Press said that preOlympic problems are always popping up.

“I don’t think I remember an Olympics where people weren’t talking about stuff like this,” Press said. “I’m not losing any sleep over it. I try not to lose sleep over anything that’s not coming at me that very second.’’

Bridgeview native and former Oak Lawn Community High School standout Chris Chigas made 19 appearances (second most on the team) on the hill including three starts and was 1-2 with a 5.69 ERA. Orland Park native and former St. Laurence and Purdue star Kyle Wood joined the team in June and hit .250 with a homer and eight RBI in 14 games.

UP NEXT FOR THE THUNDERBOLTS Friday: host Normal, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday: host Normal, 6:05 p.m.

Sunday: host Normal, 5:05 p.m.

Monday: host Florence, 10:35 a.m.

Tuesday: host Florence, 10:35 a.m.

Wednesday: host Florence, 10:35 p.m.

• Nuts and Bolts: Windy City pitchers allowed 11 walks against Lake Erie on Thursday and the next day Normal, Windy City’s next opponent, gave up eight in a loss to Florence.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY PAWLAK A/K/A MARY MARGARET PAWLAK Defendants 13 CH 9550 10515 SOUTH 84TH 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 October 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-202-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11178. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 11178 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 9550 TJSC#: 36-6913 I695604

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, -v.ALVIN GOLDBERG, TAJUANA GOLDBERG, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB MORTGAGE, LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 14752 13334 MISTY MEADOW DR. 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 February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13334 MISTY MEADOW DR., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-35-416-018-0000 VOL. 0152.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $526,169.79.

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 13-7277. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 13-7277 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 13 CH 14752 TJSC#: 36-7933 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JACEK GLOD, MARTA GLOD, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Defendants 12 CH 38674 8728 W 103RD STREET Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8728 W 103RD STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-307-062-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8669. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 8669 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 38674 TJSC#: 36-6765 I695898

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

The PrivateBank and Trust Company as Successor to Founders Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

James W. Wolfenson, Mary Ann Wolfenson, Chicago Title Land Trust Company as Trustee under Trust No. 4904 as Successor to Founders Bank as Trustee, Crystal Tree Homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, Unknown Owners, Unknown Tenants and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

15CH 10754; Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 160120-001F. NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2016, the Sheriff of Cook County will in Room LL06 at 1:00 p.m. on July 28, 2016 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: P.I.N.: 27-08-402-010-0000.Commonly Known As: 10435 Misty Hill Road, Orland Park, IL 60462.Improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $1,173,114.17.Sale terms: 10% down of certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, assessments, 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. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Momkus McCluskey, LLC (41568) 1001 Warrenville Rd., Suite 500 Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 434-0400/(630) 434-0444 Faxdbiederman@momlaw.com I697276

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13 Plaintiff, -v.DONNA M. HOWARD Defendants 11 CH 39583 9127 SOUTH KOMENSKY Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9127 SOUTH KOMENSKY, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-03-407-007-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $479,527.06.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14110623.

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 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14110623 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 11 CH 39583 TJSC#: 36-6769 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 SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

KAREN STANISLAVSKI AKA KAREN A. STANISLAVSKI AKA KAREN ANN STANISLAVSKI; WOODS EDGE II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 17987 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, August 12, 2016 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. 23-22-200-045-1064. Commonly known as 9188 South Road Unit D, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15110047 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I697758

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TED SKOUNDRIANOS, ATHENA N. KLADIS A/K/A ATHENA N. KLADIS-SKOUNDRIANOS, BROOK HILLS TOWNHOME OWNERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 018592 11256 LAKEFIELD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11256 LAKEFIELD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-401-045-0000. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-25281.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-25281 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018592 TJSC#: 36-7746 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL D. DVORAK, KELLY A. DVORAK Defendants 15 CH 001597 11224 MARLEY BROOK COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11224 MARLEY BROOK COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-31-203-056.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-00582. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-00582 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 001597 TJSC#: 36-6721 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST VI Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT PETTAS Defendants 13 CH 025115 8835 W. BUTTERFIELD LANE 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 May 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8835 W. BUTTERFIELD LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-34-407-018. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-26317.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-26317 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 025115 TJSC#: 36-6161 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS folding stool or chair. Pre-registration by calling The Center at 708-361-3650 is necessary to receive a detailed schedule with exact locations and lunch details. A group usually meets at The Center to carpool. Classes are for students with some art experience. Class fee: $22 per session. Meet at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

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This version of Thai curried mussels uses red pepper to add some color.

• Knitting/Crochet 101...And Beyond -Six Monday evenings beginning July 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or 6 Friday mornings beginning July 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor Georgann Ring will teach beginning knitters to use the knit and purl stitches, to cast on and bind off. Beginning crocheters will learn the basic crochet stitches.

Both will learn simple increases and decreases, and to read a pattern while completing their first project, a washcloth; the second project will be chosen by the student from a suggested collection. Georgann will help those with experience choose their projects and learn more advanced knitting/crochet skills.

Class Fee: $95. Beginning students should bring a ball of Sugar n’ Cream yarn; knitters need a pair of 10-inch, U.S. size 8 (5 mm) needles; crocheters need a size “H” aluminum crochet hook. Students purchase their own yarn for advanced projects.

• Papercrafts: Birds Of A Feather Tuesday July 19, 10 a.m.-noon Instructor Linda Sears will help students create a set of lovely non-specific greeting cards with a bird theme using bird and bird cage stamps and assorted color papers. Workshop fee: $16 plus $5 materials fee for all Paper craft classes.

• Plein Aire Sketch And Watercolor Field Trip Thursday July 21, 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.Instructor Lois Hrejsa and art students will take a field trip to the home of Lesley Olsen in Chicago. Painting and drawing is scheduled until 12:30, when the group breaks for lunch followed by a group critique.

Students are asked to bring art supplies and a

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Master the secrets behind an VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN award-worthy seafood dish

By Wolfgang Puck Exactly 22 years ago, I was invited to create the food for the premiere party of a blockbuster summer film unlike anything the movie-going public had ever seen.

No, it didn’t feature spaceships flying through the galaxy or dinosaurs run amok. It was just the story of a simple man who lived an extraordinary life - a life he summed up by comparing it to a box of chocolates.

Yes, that movie was “Forrest Gump.” And the extraordinary lead performance by Tom Hanks went on to win him his second Oscar, after taking one home the year before for “Philadelphia.”

For that event, the studio asked me to make a special seafood dish with Southeast Asian influences.

I’m not sure what led them to such a request, though I do know that the first Thai restaurants had begun opening in Los Angeles only two decades before, and they were still considered something new and hip. Whatever the reason, I decided to come up with a Thaistyle preparation for mussels, a dish full of exciting flavors that my chefs and I could prepare quickly and easily so we could send out fresh batch after batch to the large gathering.

Considering how exotic Thai seasonings seem to most people, even today, though the cuisine is certainly almost as familiar now as Chinese, you might have stopped and wondered when I described that dish as being quick and easy.

It really is. The real barrier people have to preparing Thai Curried

Mussels, the recipe I made for the premiere and share here, is not that it requires any special equipment or techniques; it’s simply that the ingredients aren’t commonly found in the pantries of most home kitchens in America.

That doesn’t have to be the case anymore. In almost any good-sized city, and many small towns as well, you can now find ethnic Southeast Asian markets.

Many well-stocked supermarkets everywhere also carry a surprising number of ingredients from the Thai kitchen, including those I call for in this recipe, including bright, zesty-tasting kaffir lime leaves and fresh lemongrass, spicy Thai chiles and Thai curry powder. And you can also find and purchase them online.

Add fresh mussels that you buy the same day you’ll cook them, and keep them fresh and cold in your refrigerator. Scrub thoroughly under cold running water, pull off the “beards” at their hinges, and you’re ready to have this dish ready to serve (as an appetizer for four people or a main dish for two) in well under half an hour of cooking time.

And who knows? Your new dish may win you a special award from your family and friends!

THAI CURRIED MUSSELS Serves 2 to 4 • 8 scallions, root ends trimmed, 4 left whole, 4 finely chopped

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil, plus extra for serving • 1 large kaffir lime leaf, crushed, or 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest • 1-inch (2.5-m) piece fresh ginger, preferably young, finely chopped, about 1 1/2 tablespoons • 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, bottom 4 inches (10 cm) smashed and split lengthwise • 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped • 3 fresh Thai green chiles, or other small hot fresh green or red chiles • 1 heaping teaspoon Thai red curry powder • 1 heaping teaspoon ground turmeric • 1/3 cup (85 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar • 1/2 cup (125 mL) goodquality canned tomato sauce • 2 pounds (1 kg) large, fresh mussels, such as green-lipped variety (about 16 large mussels), thoroughly scrubbed and debearded • 1/2 cup (125 mL) water, plus more as needed • 2 to 3 teaspoons granulated sugar • About 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) steamed rice • 4 small sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish See RECIPE, Page 8

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Inhale inspiration and fresh ideas, but exhale an urge to break off and go off on your own. Consider ideas that inspire you to attempt bigger and better things in the week ahead without going off on a tangent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Watch where you put your feet, for the toes you step on may not be your own. You’ll feel sociable in the week ahead but someone could be too focused on making a profit. Be mindful of the feelings of others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Intelligence has impact. Your ideas and words can incite a heated discussion or comfortable conversation as this week unfolds. Social situations might cause you some confusion when you are pulled two ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Place business and pleasure at opposite ends of the spectrum in the week to come. Attempts to gain the upper hand in business through social maneuvering could

backfire. Focus your energy on creative outlets.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get ahead of the game. Your preference may be to hide away in a peaceful nook and meditate. Pay attention to a nagging inner voice that tells you a job must be completed. This week you can get a jump on the competition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could sit around and look pretty or take steps to be beautiful.

Head off to the gym for a workout or ask a friend to join you in a bike ride. Fresh air and exercise can revitalize your relationships in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may find that your popularity drops like a rock when you focus on business instead of pleasure.

Think things through before you make major purchases in the week ahead. You may be susceptible to the hard sell.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whistle while you work your magic this week. You intuitively know what will please other people and they hang on your every word. Brainstorming sessions could lead to major improvements

and brilliant solutions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s no need to be seen as a moody loner. Those you care about are uncomfortable doing some things all on their own. Be a good sport this week and join someone on a trip to the store or to the movies.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Nothing fuels inspiration and insights like the anticipation of a change. You may be anxious to leave your rut as this week unfolds but could find that the grass is not much greener on the other side of the fence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make money management work for your profit. Pick up a magazine or buy a book. A conversation with a casual friend could elicit brilliant ideas and methods to spin your copper pennies into gold this week PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A candle’s own light is not diminished if it lights another candle.

Unleash your creativity and share good ideas and news with others in the week ahead. Be wary of bad habits that may rub family members the wrong way.

• Speed Gaming Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Invite your friends for a night of speed gaming and brain teasers. Live performances by Future Stuff, Mandi Burnison, and Maria Forsythe.

Free food will be provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes.

• Get Your Book Published - 2 to 3 p.m. July 19, Get tips from author Nancy Flowers, who has several published books.

• Martial Arts 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 19, Experienced martial arts instructor, Tim Dilbeck, will teach students the basics of Martial Arts.

• Craft Station: Cross Stitching 1 to 6 p.m. July 12 and 13, Cross Stitching is a type of embroidery that starts with an X-shaped stitch and is repeated many times to make a design. If you love to create this could become your new favorite hobby.

• BINGO Night/High School After Hours - 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 22, Bring your friends for a huge game of BINGO. Win prizes, eat free White Castle, and stay until midnight (only if you are in High School).

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

(NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT”: The adaptations of Veronica Roth’s young-adult series of adventure novels head toward the finish with this next-to-last chapter, as Tris (Shailene Woodley), Four (Theo James) and their allies aim to make it over the wall to the outside world beyond Chicago. There, they discover troubling truths about why they’ve been sequestered, making them targets of leaders who also have bigger fish to fry as what has been the order of things starts to unravel. Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller (“Whiplash”), Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Zoe Kravitz, Maggie Q and Daniel Dae Kim (“Hawaii Five-0”) also reprise their roles, with Jeff Daniels a notable cast addition. The franchise finale, “Ascendant,” is due in theaters next summer. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher. *** (PG-13: N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!”: Many people will remember what it was like when they first arrived at college, before classes actually began, and that’s the nostalgic hook for writer-director Richard Linklater’s (“Boyhood”) comedy. The hero (played

by Blake Jenner) is the pitcher on his school’s baseball team circa 1980, and he gets a quick initiation to campus life and his teammates through an adventurous first weekend in his new environs. Ryan Guzman (“The Boy Next Door”), Tyler Hoechlin (“Road to Perdition”), Zoey Deutch (daughter of actress Lea Thompson) and Wyatt Russell (son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn) also appear. (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN”: A faith-based story in the tradition of “Heaven Is for Real” (which had the same producers), this drama casts Jennifer Garner — who puts considerable conviction and passion into her role — as a woman trying to save her daughter (Kylie Rogers) from a seemingly incurable eating disorder, brought on by digestive problems. When the young woman has an accident, the result of her multiple-story fall yields what genuinely could be a miracle, given the situation that preceded it. Queen Latifah, Martin Henderson (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and John Carroll Lynch (“American Horror Story”) also star. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by director Patricia Riggen and screenwriter Randy Brown. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE DARK HORSE”: The title phrase can refer to a lot of

things, but in the case of this true drama, it’s a chess player ... and not just any chess player, but New Zealand champ Genesis Potini (played by Cliff Curtis, of “Fear the Walking Dead”). His emotional troubles, plus the highly questionable influence of his estranged brother (Wayne Hapi), left his future questionable ... until he found purpose in imparting his gaming wisdom and skill to his community’s children. Curtis also served as an executive producer of the film. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on On Demand) “GREEN ROOM”: Punkrockers definitely are in the wrong place at the wrong time in this frequently violent melodrama, as they witness a crime that makes them the next targets of a ruthless club owner (Patrick Stewart, who does “ruthless” expectedly well) and his henchmen. However, the would-be victims prove quite resourceful, as does the nononsense young woman (Imogen Poots, “Roadies”) they team up with to survive. Anton Yelchin (“Star Trek”), Alia Shawkat (“Arrested Development”) and Mark Webber also star. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by director Jeremy Saulnier. *** (R: AS, P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “LEGO DC COMICS SUPER HEROES - JUSTICE LEAGUE: GOTHAM CITY BREAKOUT”: As indicated by the title of this animated feature, the Lego variations of the characters are back in action. Batman goes on a trek to see one of his

mentors in crime-fighting, leaving other members of the Justice League to protect his usual habitat in his absence ... which proves quite challenging when villains Bane and Deathstroke target the city anew. Eventually, some of the Teen Titans also pitch in to vanquish the threat. Notable among the voice-cast members is Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”) as Batgirl. *** (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray)

COMING SOON:

“BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE” (July 19): The Caped Crusader (Ben Affleck) has a vendetta against the Man of Steel (Henry Cavill); Amy Adams and Jesse Eisenberg also star. (PG13 and R versions: P, V) “MILES AHEAD” (July 19): Also the film’s director and cowriter, Don Cheadle plays brilliant but troubled jazz-music legend Miles Davis. (R: AS, N, P, V) “THE PERFECT MATCH” (July 19): A playboy (Terrence J) tries to maintain his carefree ways when he meets a woman (Cassie Ventura) who might be “the one.” (R: AS, N, P) “BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT” (July 26): The title establishment goes co-ed, generating a battle of the sexes and the shears; stars include returnees Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer.

(PG-13: AS, P) “THE BOSS” (July 26): After her prison stay, a former business titan (Melissa McCarthy) charts a new course with her former assistant (Kristen Bell). (R: AS, P) “HARDCORE HENRY” (July 26): a human-and-robot hybrid — from whose perspective the story is seen — tries to reclaim his memory in order to save his alleged wife. (R: AS, N, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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Children learn new artistic techniques at Outdoor Art for Kids, the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. Outdoor Art for Kids (grades K-8) Two-week sessions begin Monday July 18, 9 a.m. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 9-11 a.m. Instructors Brigitte Haney and Ruth Augspurger bring a world of art and nature to children. Drawing, printmaking, pottery, painting, paper-making, and sculpture will be taught. There are opportunities for creative expression, hands-on fun, encouragement, and to learn new artistic techniques. Each session ends with an art show of the students’ creations. Class Fee: $110 per two- week session includes all supplies.

Recipe

Continued from Page 7 Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Cut off the tops of 4 of the scallions to get pieces about 5 inches long. Cut through the green tops lengthwise 2 or 3 times to form strips attached to the base. Place in the ice water and refrigerate.

Heat the oil in a large wide pan over high heat. Add the chopped scallion, kaffir lime leaf (or lime

zest), ginger, lemongrass, garlic and chiles. Saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the curry powder and turmeric; stir to combine.

Immediately stir in the vinegar to deglaze the pan. Add the tomato sauce, and stir well to combine it with the other ingredients. Add the mussels and stir well to combine them with the sauce.

Stir in the water to bring the sauce to a consistency that coats the mussels evenly. Sprinkle in the sugar, cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook 8

Stephanie Lewis will play Katherine and Tim McCarthy will play Petruchio in Moraine Valley Community College’s production of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” July 21-24.

to 10 minutes until all the mussels have opened, adding more water as necessary to keep them steaming. Discard any unopened mussels.

Pull open the shells a bit more and arrange the cooked mussels on a platter or in a large, shallow bowl. Spoon some sauce over them. Garnish with the drained scallion brushes. Drizzle with peanut oil. Serve with steamed rice, top with the remaining sauce and garnish with cilantro.

‘The Taming of the Shrew’ free at Moraine Valley’s outdoor theater Grab a blanket or chairs and a picnic basket for outdoor performances of William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” at Moraine Valley Community College, July 21 to 24. Thursday through Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday show begins at 3 p.m.

The Academic Theater production will be performed on the college’s Gateway, between Buildings M and F, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. In the event of inclement weather, the play will move into the Dorothy Menker Theater inside the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Moraine Valley’s new Shakespeare Garden will debut on opening night. Guests can walk the brick

pathways through the garden, which features foliage that can be found in many of The Bard’s works as well as benches and a sundial. The garden is located on the north side of the Fine and Performing Arts Center and is open to visitors year-round.

Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” is a hilarious tale of how men might try to create the “perfect” wife…whatever that may be! Petruchio hears about the dowry offered for the man who can tame and marry the strong-willed – and terrifying – Kate. The situation becomes a bawdy battle of the sexes since her younger sister, Bianca, cannot marry one of her many suitors until Kate has a husband.