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Oak Lawn police chief: ‘It is just time to go’ Murray steps away after 30 years with his hometown department By Dermot Connolly Retiring Oak Lawn Police Chief Michael Murray said he has enjoyed every minute of his 30-year career with his hometown department, “but it is just time to go.” Murray, 55, is a lifelong resident of Oak Lawn, and joined the department in July, 1987. Tomorrow, Friday, will be his last day in the office, and as of next Monday, he will be officially retired. His replacement had not been announced as of Tuesday, but Murray said “they are hiring from within,” and two division chiefs are being considered. “It has been an honor to serve this village. It has been a great career, and I enjoyed it,” said Murray, during an interview with The Reporter while he was packing up his office
earlier this week. A graduate of St. Catherine of Alexandria School and Marist High School, Murray went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis on law enforcement at Illinois Benedictine College in 1984. “IBC didn’t offer a law enforcement degree when I was going there, but I was already leaning in that direction,” he explained. “After graduating, I kind of spread the net around, applying at a few different departments, and I was lucky to get called here.” While he has had “a couple of offers,” for second-career jobs, Murray said he plans to take his time deciding what he will do next. “I am not going to rush into anything, except maybe to go on vacation with my wife, Cathy,” said the chief. “We have fam-
ily spread around the country, and we might visit them. It will be nice to go on vacation without having to worry about the cellphone and email going off all the time.” The Murrays have five children — Tim, Molly, Christopher, Allyson and Benjamin — and the chief noted that Tim is currently living in Colorado, and Christopher is in Virginia. “Technology is probably where I’ve seen the biggest change in my career,” said Murray, who spent five years in the patrol division before switching to investigations. He was promoted to chief in 2013. He noted that while cameras seem to be everywhere now, when he first started out, “everything went through Chicago.” Oak Lawn
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Oak Lawn Police Chief Michael Murray is retiring after 30 years with See CHIEF, Page 8 his hometown police department. He has served as chief since 2013.
OL approves the delivery of liquor by businesses Orland Park says no to the practice By Dermot Connolly
This artist rendering shows what the exterior of the new performing arts center will look like at Richards High School.
Re-designed arts center at Richards approved By Joe Boyle Dr. Ty Harting, superintendent of Community High School District 218, was relieved and ecstatic after the Board voted unanimously to approve construction bids for a new performing arts center at Richards High School in Oak Lawn. “We’re very excited about how this facility will enhance our drama, choir, and band programs at Richards,” said Harting. “This facility also will serve as a great community resource for District 218.” Harting was pleased with the recent vote because the issue had been left in limbo since the spring when the District 218 Board rejected the original construction bids for a new performing arts center at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave. The Board cited excessive cost estimates from the contractors who submitted proposals on the project. Groundbreaking will happen next month with completion of the project, which will cost an estimated $14 million, in August 2018. “It has been a very long process, but I’m very excited for the students,” said
Village boards in Orland Park and Oak Lawn both recently addressed the issue of allowing local businesses to deliver alcoholic beverages, and it was handled differently by each community. At the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on July 11, trustees voted to approve a Class B packaged liquor license for Italian Kitchen, a new business that Ed Pilarz plans to open at 6765 W. 95th St. At the previous village board meeting in June, a Class H liquor license, for restaurants without a bar, was also approved. But because the business won’t be a typical sit-down restaurant, approval of the Class B license was postponed until the July meeting to allow for more discussion. While Oak Lawn trustees discussed at length the pros and cons of allowing liquor deliveries before granting approval, the following week in Orland Park, the village board voted to ban liquor deliveries before any business requested permission to offer it. Pilarz explained that his business, which is opening in a vacant site that most recently held a 7-Eleven, would offer customers several See LIQUOR, Page 5
This artist rendering of the state-of-the art theater for Richards High School is scheduled to completed by August 2018.
Joshua Hammann, the choral director at Richards. “I’m very excited, too. This will allow us to showcase the talents of our students in drama, band and choir to the best of their abilities.
We didn’t have the greatest facilities before but that is going to change. I think the students are very excited.” The new arts center will attach to the current facility. Totaling 36,400 square
feet, the addition will extend from the eastern gymnasium entrance of Richards out toward the tennis courts. See ARTS CENTER, Page 8
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Alderman: Police station lot could be ‘safe zone’ for exchanging goods By Michael Gilbert One Palos Hills alderman is hoping some good can come from a negative experience, thus making it safer for people meeting in person to complete online transactions. During the committee of the whole meeting on July 20, Ald. Joe Marrotta (4th Ward) suggested the city consider designating the parking lot at the police station, 8555 W. 103rd St., as a “safe
zone” for residents to exchange goods agreed upon through online sites such as Craigslist and eBay. Marrotta said the impetus for the idea came after his close friend went to purchase Chicago Blackhawks tickets from a seller he had been conversing with online. The two agreed to meet at a gas station in a town near Palos Hills. Marrotta said his friend paid the man, but the seller fled the area without turning over the tickets.
The police department would not get involved with such transactions, but Marrotta noted the police station parking lot is under video surveillance and lit and night. “There are a lot of online sales going on and I think this is a safer way for our residents to complete those in-person transactions,” Marrotta said. “The only cost (to the city) is the sign (designating the area as a safe zone). I think it’s a good idea.”
Palos Hills Police Chief Paul Madigan wasn’t ready to sign off on the safe zone just yet. “I’m a little hesitant because there is always the threat of something happening,” Madigan said, referring to the fact that arrestees are taken to the police station. Marrotta said the police station is a public place so residents already have See PALOS HILLS, Page 5
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Oak Lawn man faces felony charges related to child sex abuse allegations By Dermot Connolly
expected to meet a person he thought was a 13-year-old boy. Instead, he was met by Will County Sheriff’s police, who arrested and charged him with indecent solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a minor, and unlawful grooming.
Oak Lawn resident David H. Anderson, 56, faces three felony charges related to child sexual abuse allegations following his July 6 arrest in a McDonald’s in Crest Hill, where Will County Sheriff’s police said he
Chicago Ridge man charged in shooting at OL gas station An 18-year-old Chi18, of the 5800 block of cago Ridge man was 107th Court Way, Chicharged with aggravated cago Ridge, had left the battery following a shootscene but was located ing outside an Oak Lawn and arrested a short gas station last Thursday. time later. A handgun Police said they reallegedly used in the sponded to a report of incident was found at Banasiak an armed subject at the the scene. Citgo gas station, 9856 According to police, S. Cicero Ave., at 9:42 p.m. an investigation determined that and found a juvenile with a Banasiak and the victim were gunshot wound to the leg. He involved in a physical altercation was transported by ambulance to at the gas station and struggled Advocate Christ Medical Center over a handgun, which Banasiak with what was described as a brought with him. non-life-threatening injury. Banasiak remained in Cook The alleged shooter, identi- County Jail this week, held on fied as Carson K. Banasiak, $100,000 bond.
Oak Lawn man fatally shot in Chicago An 18-year-old male men dressed in black from Oak Lawn was were the shooters. Inshot and killed in Chijured in the attack was cago’s Marquette Manor a 59-year-old Chicago neighborhood on SaturLawn man who was day night. walking down the same Tayvion Roberson, of sidewalk and saw RoberRoberson the 10400 block of South son run past him before Major Avenue, was shot he was hit. as he ran down a sidewalk in the The victim told police he heard 7100 block of South Artesian a sound like firecrackers and then Avenue at 9:41 p.m. He was felt pain. He was hit twice in reportedly shot in the chest and the back and transported to Adback and was later pronounced vocate Christ Medical Center, dead at Holy Cross Hospital. where he was listed in serious Witnesses told police that two condition. No one is in custody.
Evergreen Park man shot in Chicago A 41-year-old man from suburban Evergreen Park was shot twice in the right leg, once in the left leg and once in the buttocks as he ran away from a gunman on the 7100 block of South Maplewood Avenue in Chicago at 8:59 p.m. July 19.
The victim told police he was standing on a sidewalk, drinking a beer, when he heard shots and ran away. He did not provide a description of the shooter. The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition.
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Chicago Ridge Criminal damage Matthew Grein, 33, of the 6500 block of West 111th Street, Worth, was charged with criminal damage to property following a disturbance in the 9800 block of South Sayre Avenue at 4 a.m. Saturday. Police said he allegedly broke someone’s iPhone 7 in a “rage of jealousy.” He is due in court on Sept. 5.
Domestic battery Michael Martinez, 33, of the 2700 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, was charged with domestic battery after police were called to a disturbance at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the 9700 block of South Nottingham Avenue. Police said he made physical contact with and attempted to choke a family member. He was held for a bond hearing the following day.
Suspended license Nadir Adilov, 27, of Quincy, Ill., was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:45 p.m. Saturday in the 10300 block of South Nashville Avenue. Police said he was also charged with driving with suspended registration. He is due in court on Aug. 8.
Retail theft Shanae Reed, 20, of Algone, Iowa, was charged with retail theft at Chicago Ridge Mall at 5 p.m. last Thursday. Police said she left the Charlotte Russe clothing store with merchandise worth $83.96 concealed in her belongings. She is due in court on Aug. 24.
Evergreen Park Assault charge • Gerome T. Thomas, 46, of Chicago, was charged with assault at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave., at 3:15 p.m. July 20. Police said he was the father of an employee, and verbally threatened to inflict bodily harm on another employee. • Daphne Johnson, 55, of Chicago, was charged with assault following an incident at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 11:45 a.m. July 14. Police said she threatened to kill another woman in the store. She was also cited for criminal trespassing. • Marquis D. Mattie, 37, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 12:15 p.m. July 16.
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Police said he took laundry soap worth $17.97. Police said he was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia because he was carrying a glass pipe. • Jamisha Rosebar, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 5:45 p.m. July 17. Police said she took a cellphone case worth $60. • Chantill D. Douglas, 22, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 6:15 p.m. July 19. Police said he took a set of headphones out of a package and was stopped as he walked out wearing them. • Savannah Shandor, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 12:15 a.m. last Thursday. Police said she took 47 miscellaneous items worth $237.
Disorderly conduct Damarja K. Butler, 19, of Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct following a disturbance at a home in the 3100 block of West 98th Street. Police said he resisted and obstructed a police officer who answered a call involving a domestic disturbance at the house.
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Drug possession Shelaul Rashid, 23, of Itasca, was charged with several felonies, including possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 10:26 p.m. July 16 at a gas station in the 8400 block of South Cicero Avenue in Burbank. Police had followed the vehicle from Oak Lawn. They said Rashid was a documented gang member and was wanted on an outstanding warrant from McHenry County. Police said he was also charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver after 50 Alprazolam tablets were found in a bag in the car. He also faces charges of unlawful use of a weapon and possession of cannabis when a set of brass knuckles and 17 grams of marijuana were found. He was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after a glass pipe was found. Court information was not available. He was already wearing an electronic monitoring device after being charged in March with manufacture and delivery of cannabis.
Business burglarized Two Chicago men face burglary charges after undercover officers reported finding them stealing tires from Firestone, 10327 S. Cicero Ave., at 3:19 a.m. July 18. Police said the two men drove up in a van and one of them, later identified as Charles J. Chew, 63, climbed a fence marked “no trespassing” to get into a storage yard. He then threw a tire over the fence to the second man, identified as Marcellous C. Chew, 39. The men claimed to be junk
haulers. Court information was not available.
Retail theft Carlos A. Lopez, 25, of Cicero, was issued an ordinance violation for retail theft at 3:27 p.m. July 17 at Target, 4120 W. 95th St. Police said he took a pack of Yu-Gi-Oh playing cards worth $14.99. He was also issued a trespass warning and is due at a hearing in Village Hall on Aug. 15.
Public indecency Tierra Roberts, 34, of Chicago, was issued an ordinance violation for public indecency after police reported seeing her urinating in the street outside her car on 104th Street just west of Menard Avenue at 3:18 p.m. July 14. Police said she was naked from the waist down and urinated in full view of people sitting on neighboring balconies. She told police she was in the area delivering packages for Amazon and “had to go.” She is due at a hearing in Village Hall on Aug. 15.
Suspended license Francisco Ayala-Salvador, 34, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:44 p.m. July 13 at 95th Street and 55th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and having no rear license plate light. He also was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court on traffic charges. He is due in court on July 28.
Theft charge Benvenuto C. Hernandez, 50, of Oak Lawn, was charged with theft after a witness reported seeing him steal a box that had been delivered to a house across the street from his residence at 3:45 p.m. July 14. Police responded to the scene and said they found him outside his apartment with a cellphone case and wallet that had been taken from the box. Headphones and other items taken from the box were found in his house and returned to the owner, police said. He is due in court on Aug. 4.
4:30 a.m. Sunday. Police said her car swerved across the yellow median and she was also cited for improper lane usage. She is due in court on Aug. 23.
Fare jumping A cabdriver told police that a passenger fled without paying a fare when he dropped him off in the 8600 block of West 103rd Street at 8:30 a.m. July 17.
Retail theft A retail theft at Walgreens, 11053 Southwest Highway, was reported at 5 p.m. July 17. Police were told that three people came into the store and distracted employees before leaving with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey and several air fresheners.
Residential burglary A bathtub, vanity, toilet and copper piping were reported stolen from a vacant house in the 10200 block of South 82nd Avenue at 1:30 p.m. July 19.
Theft report A child’s scooter was reported missing from Theresa Circle at 8 p.m. Sunday. Police said the child left the scooter under a tree to play with friends, and it was missing when he returned a few minutes later.
Telephone harassment A resident reported a case of telephone harassment at 2 p.m. Friday. Police said the resident is a call-taker for American Express, and called police after a customer became irate concerning policies and procedures of the credit card company, and made threats against the employee, the company and the government.
Disorderly conduct Police responded to a disturbance caused by two employees fighting at 2 a.m. Saturday at Executive Mailing, 7855 W. 111th St. Police said no charges were filed against the employees, who were fighting over how a job should be done. They were both escorted from the scene.
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Casey N. Teremani, 25, of Mundelein, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 5:35 p.m. July 15 in the 8800 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was riding a motorcycle without the proper license. He was also cited for driving without insurance, violation of classification, expired registration, and not having his license on person. He is due in court on Aug. 4.
Vandalism to a concrete birdbath outside a home in the 9600 block of Los Palos Lane was discovered and reported about noon last Thursday. Police said the base of the birdbath had been cracked.
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‘Movie in Park’ rescheduled at EP’s Klein Park Due to a rainout Friday, the “Movie in the Park” has been rescheduled for 8:30 p.m. today (Thursday, July 27) at Klein Park (Circle Park), 9700 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park. The movie that will be shown will be the 1939 classic “Wizard of Oz.” Residents are encouraged to bring their chairs and picnic baskets. Youngsters are encouraged to dress as their favorite Oz characters. Evergreen Park officials said that rain is predicted in the morning but is scheduled to move out of the area by afternoon. The movie will be presented in Klein Park by the pergola, or in the east parking lot of the Community Center, depending on how wet the grounds are.
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FBI seeking man who robbed Oak Lawn bank By Dermot Connolly The FBI said a man already suspected in two bank robberies struck again last Thursday in Oak Lawn, robbing TCF Bank at 10350 S. Pulaski Road. According to the FBI, the man robbed the Oak Lawn bank at about 1:30 p.m. last Thursday. The suspect was described as between 6 feet 2 inches and 6 feet 6 inches tall with a large build. He wore a dark suit, white button-down shirt, multicolored tie and a driver’s cap, according to information provided by the FBI. The FBI said the man fits the description of the person who robbed a US Bank branch at 12004 S. Pulaski in Alsip, at 3:11 p.m. on July 12, as well as the June 6 robbery of a US
Volunteers who assisted in setting up the One Community: One Meal picnic play a game of beanbags before the food was served. The second annual event at the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Center in Oak Lawn encouraged Christians and Muslims to get to know each other.
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Christians, Muslims share picnic fare Residents of all ages and faiths gathered together late Sunday afternoon in the spirit of giving and community. Oak Lawn‘s 2017 One Community: One Meal picnic drew a sizable crowd to the pavilion area at the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Center in Oak Lawn. Faith groups brought a wide variety of food to share a meal with others in the community. The Rev. Peg McClanahan, pastor at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, said this is the second year the interfaith picnic has been held at Wolfe Wildlife. “We have been doing the community meetings for about six years now,” said McClanahan. “We used to have three community gatherings at Pilgrim Faith every summer. We decided it would be nice to have it at Wolfe Wildlife and open it to everyone.” McClanahan said the inspiration for these interfaith picnics was a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of 9-11. McClanahan believes more can be done in the spirit of cooperation between different faiths. “It went so well, we asked our ourselves: What can we do to work together?’ We found that working together helps bringing people together. We worked together to help the homeless. We then decided to feed the homeless meals. That allowed us to open up the events to Muslim and Christians, along with the homeless.” Karen Danielson, from the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, said the idea is indeed to feed and care for the homeless. She said
Zayna Nofal, 3, of Orland Park, enjoys playing in the sprinklers during the One Community: One Meal picnic Sunday afternoon at the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Center in Oak Lawn.
that last year more people from Public Action to Deliver Shelter, or PADS, attended the first One Community: One Meal at Wolfe Wildlife. But while the crowd this year was not as large as last year, she believes in the idea and the goals behind the picnic. “This is one community here where Christians and Muslims can gather,” she said. “We hold a variety of activities and meetings every month at the Mosque Foundation to open up dialogue.” She applauds the efforts of the interfaith picnic where, children played under sprinklers to escape the heat and on the nearby
playground. Other volunteers played a few games of beanbags before the food was served. In addition to the Mosque Foundation, other representatives at the picnic were from the Oak Lawn Clergy and Religious Worker’s Association and the Muslim American Society. A variety of other games were played at the picnic. Guests also strolled along the scenic walking and jogging path surrounding Wolfe Wildlife. The Rev. Michael Kooy, of Grace Community Christian Reformed Church in Oak Lawn, said the picnic was enjoyable. “There is a real connection with our churches and the Mosque Foundation,” Kooy said. “Last year we had a good representation from PADS. I’m not sure what happened this year (regarding attendance). We will have to work on that. But I think everyone had a good time and that helps build up relationships.” And that is why Kooy believes the One Community: One Meal picnic should continue. “To build bridges in our communities is a positive force within our churches in Oak Lawn,” added Kooy. “I think everyone getting together can only help us understand each other.” McClanahan said the Oak Lawn Clergy has been committed to developing a relationship between Christians and Muslims. “We have a large Muslim population in the area and I think it is important to work together and keep the dialogue open,” McClanahan said. “I think working together helps provide that, too. “And sharing food together always helps,” she added.
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Worth trustee wants parking restrictions to allow room for emergency vehicles By Sharon L. Filkins Parking problems on several neighborhood streets were discussed at length during the July 18 Worth Village Board meeting, reflecting a concern for accessibility for emergency vehicles. Trustee Pete Kats, board liaison to Public Works, raised the concern of cars parked on both sides of the street on 110th and Normandy, 109th and Nagle, Oketo from 108th Street to Southwest Highway and 116th Street, and from Oak Park to Harlem Avenue. “With cars parked on both sides of the street, it is very difficult for drivers to navigate their passenger cars or SUVs on the streets,” said Kats. “There is no way that one of our emergency vehicles could make a turn at a corner in these areas, much less get down the streets. There is just no room. Our snow plows can’t get
through, either. We need to do something to rectify this. Even just a few moments delay could be the difference between life and death for someone needing medical help on these streets.” Mayor Mary Werner agreed and stated that discussions have been underway to only allow parking on one side of the streets. “But we would need an ordinance to be able to enforce it. We can’t just put up no parking signs without warning the residents along those streets.” She added that the problem is compounded by the fact that many of the residents have multiple cars and have to park on the street. “There is no easy solution,” Werner said. In board action, a business license was approved for a Treasure Island Thrift Retail Store located at 11350 S. Harlem Ave. Owners are Joe and Debbie Garcia. A business license was also approved for
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Children hear stories, ‘camp out’ at Evergreen Park Libary Local children attended a “camp out” of sorts where they heard stories and played games on July 19 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. Children, accompanied by parents or guardians, attended the event that provided the atmosphere of being at camping grounds. The kids wore pajamas and many of them brought along their favorite stuffed animals. A member of the Evergreen Park Library told stories to the children, who listened with great interest to the tales. The children also enjoyed singing songs with staff members at the library. To provide an atmosphere of a night of camping out, children were also encouraged to bring a flashlight and sleeping bag. Along with the stories, kids also made a craft and had Grayson Bailey, 6, of Evergreen Park, plays music to go along with campfire a snack. songs during the camp out event on July 19 at the Evergreen Park Library.
Henry Obermeir, 5, of Evergreen Park, listens intently to scary stories at the “campout.”
Mario Duplessis, 7, of Evergreen Park, hugs his favorite stuffed animal, Elmo, as he listens to stories.
The “campers” were encouraged to wear pajamas and bring blankets to the Evergreen Park Library. The children were told stories and sang songs around a “campfire.” Photos by Kelly White
Annual Beverly Brews Fest on tap for Aug. 25 The fourth annual Beverly Brews Fest will be held in August at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. The event will begin with the first BAC Battle of the Bands Friday, Aug. 25 on the main stage. Up to 10 bands will have the opportunity to compete for prize money and the chance to perform at the Brews Fest. Tickets are $15. The crowd will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite bands. Bands who would like to compete
can contact Carly at carly@beverlyartcenter.org to apply. The deadline is Monday, July 31. The Beverly Brews Fest will take place Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Beverly Arts Center. A $50 VIP tickets will allow guests into the event at 6 p.m., where unlimited tastings with special food pairings from chef Alvin Green and others will be available. Live music and all VIP ticket holders receive a free T-shirt and beer sampling glass. The $35 general
admission ticket kicks off at 7 p.m. and includes unlimited tastings from more than 20 craft breweries. Food trucks will be on site to complement the evening’s festivities. Tickets include a personal sampling glass with this year’s logo. Tickets are limited. Only 100 VIP tickets will be available and 300 for general admission. Tickets are available by calling (773) 4453838 or online at beverlyartcenter.org.
County board approves HUD grant awards to Cook County The Cook County Board of Commissioners on July 19 accepted grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
to help fund infrastructure improvements, housing and human services delivery in Cook County. The grant awards included the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) of $9,801,929; the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) of $833.221; and HOME Investment Partnerships of $4,724.047. The Board also approved
specific CDBG and ESG subgrants to municipalities and non-profits to implement projects and programs designed to benefit low- and moderate-income communities and other vulnerable residents. This funding, pending HUD approval, will be used for infrastructure projects to assist communities and businesses, as well as providing shelters and services for veterans, the homeless and the disabled. The White House’s current version of the 2018 federal budget calls for eliminating CDBG and HOME funding. Preckwinkle said that eliminating these programs, or drastically reducing their funding, could devastate the lives of millions nationally, setting back efforts to revitalize communities in Cook County and around the country. For more about the CDBG, ESG and HOME programs and other initiatives administered by the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, go to www. cookcountyil.gov/economicdevelopment.
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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Oak Lawn mayor speaks out against Crosstown Expressway route From the July 27, 1967 issue: The story: State and local officials, led by Oak Lawn Mayor Fred Dumke, lashed out last week at a suggested route for the proposed Crosstown Expressway. While a specific route has not been chosen, officials and more than 600 interested parties gathered under the banner of the Scottsdale Homeowners Association to make their opposition known to an expressway plan that would put the road through Oak Lawn, Hometown at Chicago’s Scottsdale neighborhood, at a point two blocks east of Cicero Avenue. The meeting was held at the Ford City Shopping Center, one of the possible victims of the suggested route. The quote: “We’ll do everything we can to negotiate sensibly with responsible planners,” said Dumke at the meeting. “But if we’re not able to negotiate, we’ll do it on a legal basis. We’re not afraid to spend the money necessary to protect the people of our community, all the way to Supreme Court if need be.”
• 25 years ago Oak Lawn retests for lead in drinking water in older homes From the July 23, 1992 issue:
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The story: Oak Lawn began retesting lead levels in drinking water in some older homes last week after state officials announced that the village was one of 17 suburbs in which lead levels were found to exceed new federal standards. Twelve out of 60 homes tested in Oak Lawn since January exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new limit on lead in drinking water that went into effect July 1, according to a state EPA spokesperson. Oak Lawn Village Manager Michael Feeley announced the new testing after he learned that the 12 homes in the village were found to have lead concentrations higher than the new federal limit. The village was never notified of the new lead level standards by either the U.S. or state EPA, according to Feeley. The quote: “We should have been notified of the new water standards and the reasoning behind them before reading about them in the press,” said Feeley. “Any sweeping public statement of lead contamination in our water is misleading and only serves to cause unnecessary concern for our residents.”
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From the July 26, 2007 issue: The story: The hot, crammed quarters of the Green Hills Library should be just a memory when an expansion and renovation project is completed there this fall. Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, is undergoing a project that will add 12,000 square feet on the south side of the existing 17,000-square-foot building, said Annette Armstrong, the Green Hills Library director. The addition is taking shape, but the existing library is without air conditioning, making for a humid work and reading space. The quote: “It’s not comfortable here right now,” Armstrong said. “I commend the brave souls for coming here, it’s so blasted hot. One guy laughed while threatening to take his clothes off.”
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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Fun circle. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. We had several readers who provided the correct answer for last week’s photo: Blue Star Memorial Highway, which is located at 95th Street and Cook Avenue in Oak Lawn. The Oak Lawn Garden Club made the memorial a reality. The marker is dedicated to the U.S. Armed Forces. Registering the correct answer were Roseanne Arnold, of Palos Hills, and Steve Rosenbaum, of Oak Lawn. Steve was also correct in noting that these markers were placed along “highways.” In this instance 95th Street is also US Route 12/20. Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley also knew it was the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Evergreen Park resident Rich Rahn knew it was the Blue Star Memorial Highway, but he thought it was the one near Central Middle School in Evergreen Park.
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Smith Village Pet Parade draws survivors, talented performers Oliver, an 8-year-old cockapoo from Evergreen Park, did not win any prizes at the 10th annual Smith Village Dog Days of Summer Pet Parade in Chicago’s Beverly Morgan Park neighborhood, but he received recognition as a survivor. The dog survived a car crash that caused severe dehydration and an injured hind leg. He appeared nimble on his feet as he was escorted by Francesca Ruggieri, of Evergreen Park, and her grandmother, Judi Fitzgerald, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. Francesca’s grandfather, Joe Fitzgerald, resides at the life plan community located at 2320 W. 113th Place. Twenty dogs, a cat and a snake participated on Friday in the pet competition that has become a tradition. Some dogs wore special outfits — hero capes, a tutu, colorful bandanas and bows. All had endearing personalities, and a few displayed unusual talents. “This is one of the highlights of the year here,” said Meghan Maple, Life Enrichment director of Smith Village and a resident of Orland Park. “Several Smith Village residents brought their pets with them when they moved here or used to own pets. Just about all are animal lovers, and so are their families. The pets in this year’s competition either live here or belong to residents, their family, volunteers, friends or staff members.” Maple’s dog, Silas, an energetic Patterdale terrier, participated in the parade for the second year. Layton, III, a 1-year-old black Labrador in training as a canine companion for Independence service dog, took first prize. His puppy raiser, Judy Belcik of Palos Heights, enlisted Layton in the competition after seeing a posting in a local PetSmart store. Belcik smiled when a spectator joked that the vote of confidence from Smith Village resident-judges will serve as a gold star on Layton’s resume. Just about all the pets came with interesting stories. Biscuit, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu Pomeranian, likes chasing airplanes and chewing
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Escorted by Judi Fitzgerald and her granddaughter Francesca Ruggieri, of Evergreen Park, 8-year-old Oliver, a cockapoo, was welcomed at this year’s Smith Village Dog Days of Summer Pet Parade.
on magazines. He also helps put together 300-piece puzzles. Crispy, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, plays baseball. Cashel, a 6-year-old border collie who took second place in the competition, can turn on a portable light and carries a flag in his mouth to celebrate patriotic holidays. His owner, Peggy O’Donnell who resides near Midway Airport is good friends with Pat Daley and Kathleen Doherty, both Smith Village residents. Buehle, a 5-year-old beagle, likes to play hide and seek and steal socks to get attention. Tori, a California King snake who does
not see so well, once swallowed his own tail. And, Maya, a 6-year-old black Labrador who took third place in the competition, loves to fetch, run and eat. She also thinks she’s a boat dog, according to her owner, Meghan Luce, a marketing coordinator for Smith Village. Since 2007, the Smith Village pet parade has welcomed the participation of dogs, cats, snakes, birds, guinea pigs, a goat and pony. During the recent parade, all competitors received “doggy bags” for participating. Dog biscuits and water bowls were provided for canines. People refreshments included punch and pet-themed cookies.
Southwest Suburban Widows & Widowers Social Club set next meeting for Aug. 4 The Southwest Suburban Widows and Widowers Social Club will gather for their monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park. Beverages and snacks will be served. Enter-
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choices. They will be able to either come in and order prepared Italian meals to take home, or the ingredients needs to make the meal themselves. Meals will also be delivered. The Class B license for packaged goods will allow customers to buy wine, beer or hard liquor by the bottle to take home with their meal, and will allow liquor to also be delivered with any order. The restaurant will have seating for 16, so Pilarz said he expects most of his business to come from carry-out and deliveries. “A large part of my revenue is going to come from outside the community,” he said. “Will you be selling pints of liquor?” asked Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th), pointing out that only liquor stores are allowed to sell
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ACROSS 1 Discussion 5 Untidy situation 9 Zodiac transition points 14 “The Time Machine” people 15 Fairly large fair 16 Guitarist Eddie Van __ 17 Reddish horse 18 Birthstone for many Libras 19 Stopped snoozing 20 Chicago bluesman nicknamed for the creek he played in as a child 23 “The Raven” poet 24 Tenth of ten in a race 25 Harvest machine 27 Filled with cargo 30 Wise guy sometimes “wearing” pants? 32 Magnate Onassis 33 Fancy wineglass 36 Pretty good 39 Little more than 41 Find another purpose for 42 Biker’s distance unit 43 Enjoys a buffet 44 Walked proudly 46 Mo. city on the Miss. 47 New Haven alumni 49 “The Boy Who Cried Wolf ” storyteller 51 Daily food allowance 53 Bungee __ 55 Bus station abbr. 56 Ill-gotten gains 62 Damp 64 Fifth of 13 popes 65 Use gentle persuasion on 66 Game show host 67 Soft French cheese 68 Work the copy desk 69 Bare 70 Agile 71 Family rooms
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the option to complete transactions there, but he was still in favor of the official safe zone designation. “I don’t see any downside to it,” he said. After hearing Madigan’s comments, Marrotta said he would seek further input from the council, police chief and Mayor Gerald Bennett and then revisit the topic at a later date. In other news, city attorney George Pappas told the council he expects to have an answer from the Cook County Board of Commissioners by the next meeting on Aug. 3 as to whether they approved Palos Hills’ request to acquire the property that houses the shuttered Palos Olympic Health & Racquetball Club, 11050 S. Roberts Road, through the county’s No Cash Bid program. Palos officials voted unanimously earlier this year to direct Pappas to file the necessary documents with the county in an attempt to acquire the racquetball club property through the No Cash Bid program, which is an economic development tool designed to assist municipalities in acquiring tax delinquent property for reuse as private development and tax reactivation or for tax exempt municipal use. The property currently has around $300,000 in back taxes, according to Pappas. Palos Hills, however, would not be responsible for those taxes if it were to acquire the property through the county program. City officials have said that if they are able to obtain the property they would raze the old racquetball club building — at a likely cost
tainment will be provided at most meetings. The club offers supports to the widowed of all faiths and ages. Along with the monthly general meetings, the clubs organizes evenings at restaurants, dances, trips, theater outings,
pint bottles in Oak Lawn. “Yes, we will. But we won’t have a large selection. I don’t have a lot of space and I will only be carrying the top five brands (of the various types of liquor).” He also pointed out that liquor is already being delivered to homes by Binny’s and other liquor stores, and as part of grocery deliveries made through services such as Peapod. “He has to be able to compete with existing businesses,” said Mayor Sandra Bury. The board members were generally in agreement that Pilarz’s business plan is inventive and wished him well. “I think it is an interesting idea. It should be very popular,” said Trustee Tim Desmond (1st), whose district includes Italian Kitchen. But at the Orland Park Village Board meeting on July 17, Mayor Keith Pekau saw it another way. of around $100,000 — and then leave the land as open space initially. The city would also consider offers from developers, Bennett has previously said. Pappas was confident the county would grant the city the property through the No Cash Bid program. “We’re going to get it,” he said when asked by The Reporter after the meeting. Also at the meeting, Moraine Valley Community College professor Dr. Kristine Christensen and Palos Hills IT Coordinator Benjamin Kinney gave a brief tutorial of the city’s revamped website. The site, www.paloshillsweb. org, officially launched this summer and took around three months to complete, Christensen said. The site is “more user friendly,” Christensen said, and also more compatible with smartphones than the previous website. One new feature to the site is the ability for users to easily import important events such as city council and committee meetings right into their smartphones, Christensen said. Revamping the site came at little cost to the city, Ald. Ricky Moore (4th Ward) said. Christensen, who is a close friend of Moore’s, was given a stipend of $1,000 and Kinney is already employed by the city. “A revamp like that would probably cost around $25,000 so we saved $24,000,” Moore said. In addition to being pleased the city saved a considerable amount of money on the site, Moore was also very complimentary of the job Christensen and Kinney did. “The new site is the bomb,” he said. “It looks great and it is much easier for staff and residents to use.”
discussions and interactive meetings. Newcomers get acquainted meetings are also offered. More information can be obtained by calling Danell Chmura, (630) 728-9368, or Bill Dolehide, (708) 342-6820.
He said there was a “loophole” in local liquor laws that would allow alcohol to be delivered, and it needed to be closed. At his suggestion, the board approved by a vote of 4-1 an amendment to the municipal code involving liquor licenses that will prevent alcoholic beverages from being delivered. “I checked and none of our local businesses are currently delivering liquor, so we won’t be hurting anyone,” said the mayor. When Orland Park Trustee James Dodge made the point about Binny’s and others already making deliveries, Pekau said those businesses have state licenses that supersede local ones. Dodge agreed that with e-commerce, the deliveries are
made more than 12 hours after the order is placed, while the goal of the ordinance is to prevent immediate deliveries of liquor with food orders from restaurants. “If we prohibit it now we can always revisit it at a later time,” said Trustee Mike Carroll. “If we do decide we want to allow delivery, we should have another (type of) liquor license added,” Pekau suggested. The only trustee to vote against the ordinance was Dan Calandriello, who said there was no need for it. “No one is doing it now, so we don’t need to address it,” he said. “The issue of liability is the responsibility of the business owner.”
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n the end, Mike “Z” Zolnierowicz had only one choice. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s top political lieutenant, the man everyone calls “Z” who was most responsible for winning the 2014 Republican primary and the governor’s former state chief of staff, simply had to resign late in the afternoon on Friday, July 14. The week began with the early Monday morning firing of Richard Goldberg, Z’s hand-picked successor as Rauner’s chief of staff and his close friend. Rumors had circulated for months that First Lady Diana Rauner had turned on Goldberg and wanted him out, and in the previous few weeks it was known among a select few that the governor had been calling around looking for a possible replacement, including calling a couple of people in Indiana who declined the offer. But Z and others were totally caught off guard when Goldberg was abruptly fired and was not offered a position in the vast Rich apparatus that Z had constructed. Miller campaign Rauner had not only made a major decision without consulting Z, his supposedly number one guy, he had also needlessly kicked Goldberg to the curb. Goldberg’s secretary was told in short order to pack up her stuff and then was summarily escorted out of the building without being offered another position somewhere else. Before working for Goldberg, she had also been Z’s cherished secretary. She didn’t ask for an extended maternity leave when she had her second child. Instead, she was so committed to her duties that she’d often bring her infant with her to the office. Her callous treatment was widely seen as an unnecessary abomination as well as a direct affront to Zolnierowicz. The governor’s top staff was mainly put together by two people: Z and Goldberg. And the loudest critics in Rauner’s personal inner circle of those staffers included people at the top of the Illinois Policy Institute. When Rauner’s staffers were replaced by Illinois Policy Institute executives, it was seen as yet another jab at Z. Rauner and Z reportedly met a couple of days after Goldberg and others were fired, and the governor asked Z to stay on. But by Friday, when several more staffers were given the boot or turned in their resignations, it was abundantly clear to everyone that Rauner was going in a totally new direction. Rauner’s campaign side and his governing side should be on the same page, Z reportedly told the governor, so he tendered his resignation. In reality, I think Z probably would’ve been eventually moved out anyway by the coup plotters. If Goldberg had been eased out in the “traditional” way, perhaps being sent to the campaign or to some other group after consultation with people like Zolnierowicz; if the rest of the staff hadn’t been so shabbily treated; if the governor’s office hadn’t been so obviously outsourced to the Illinois Policy Institute, then Z likely wouldn’t have felt the need to leave. But if the sky was green, grass might be blue. So, what happens next? Z reportedly told the governor he was still willing to offer advice and help from the outside. He wouldn’t talk at all about it to me either on or off the record except to say that he believes Rauner still has a real chance at re-election. But Z’s departure is a potential disaster for this governor. It shows great weakness, and weakness is the deadliest virus in politics. If someone as loyal as Z felt he had to leave, then what kind of person would ever work with Rauner now? Zolnierowicz is a lovable man with amazing skills, but who also has the ability to turn on and off the inner soul of a political killer — and that combination has served Rauner well. Z is the guy who built up the governmental and political apparatus to support Rauner. Without him, Rauner is just a limitless checkbook with a big mouth. For the last year and a half, top Rauner administration insiders have muttered their belief that John Tillman, who runs the Illinois Policy Institute, wanted to gain control of the governor’s state office, while conservative political activist Dan Proft wanted to control the governor’s campaign operation. To their minds, Tillman “succeeded” with Rauner’s staff purge because several of Tillman’s own staffers were brought on board. And the Monday after Z quit, one of Proft’s people, Matthew Besler, was given the helm of the governor’s political operation. It’s a whole new world, campers.
Z’s departure is a potential disaster for this governor. It shows great weakness, and weakness is the deadliest virus in politics.
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State budget battle over, but more to come By Don C. White If you believe the budget battle is over and things will be just peachy for the great state of Illinois, then please tell me what you are smoking. As in past years when a stalemate comes to an end, the first reaction for many people is to cheer the event. But when the dust settles and the facts become better known, the people will realize that for the most part it is just the same old, uh ... stuff. We got taken again, suckers. Let’s take a look at a few headlines of the past few weeks to get a picture of what and how this happened, all along knowing that King Madigan would pull another rabbit out of his hat and give us his smug smile as he put another notch on his belt. Here are some of the headlines: “Senate votes to override Rauner veto,” “Illinois Lawmakers override vetoes to enact first budget in two years,” and “Impasse over, effects remain.” “Tax increase rewrites script for next year’s campaign.” “Illinois still faces financial issues despite having budget.” Many people said that this was Rauner’s most significant and humiliating political blow of his 30 months in office. I don’t agree with that at all. He has taken a strong stance against the status quo that keeps us in this mess. He has received nary a crumb of goodwill from the Democrats. Then you throw in some Republican traitors who went along to get along and get a budget done – any budget just so they would look good to the folks in their district. So the budget veto was overridden and we get a 32 percent state income tax in-
crease. This and other taxes are projected to bring in additional funds but it still may not be enough to keep the state from becoming the first-ever state with a junk credit rating. The sad fact of this current fiasco is that the lawmakers, many of whom have for decades kicked the can down the road, will not pay the consequences. Voters just keep on sending them back to Springfield to continue their tax and spend ritual that has put the state in this mess. In The Reporter on June 15, Ray Hanania’s column “Who is Rauner trying to fool?’ caught my attention. (I enjoy his writing and he and I share something in common. We are both past members of the Illinois Air National Guard in Peoria). I do, however, take exception with a comment in his column, in part, “Beating up on Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton doesn’t cut it. … The fact is that regardless of what you might think of Madigan and Cullerton, they are two individuals who have dedicated their lives to protecting this state. …” Mr. Hanania, this may be the biggest porkie you have ever written. Please take no offense, but as I said many times, aren’t we fortunate to have the privilege to speak and write what we think? The gloves have come off and Campaign 2018 has begun in earnest. Let’s make the best of it and have fun while Illinois burns. Don’t even get me started on the Crook County real estate tax or the pending soda pop tax. We once went to war over a tax on tea. Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events
John McCain, Obamacare and a 911 call that ends in fatal shooting By Glenn Mollette A Minnesota police officer shot and killed Justin Damond on July 15. According to reports, Damond called 911 to report a possible sexual assault near the apartment where she lived. According to reports, two police officers arrived after she called for help a second time. One of the police officers riding in the passenger side of the police car was reported to have been spooked and shot past the driving police officer, killing the woman who was approaching the car in her pajamas. We don’t know the full story, as the police officer has yet to make comments about what happened. In Damond’s case, calling the police ended her life. I am a fan of the police and applaud their work 95 percent of the time, but this was a horrendous mistake in judgment that cost this woman her life. Police must keep their body cameras on and face repercussions when they don’t. A policewoman, Miosotis Familia, sitting in an RV command style vehicle two miles from Yankee Stadium, was recently murdered in the Bronx. She was targeted because she was wearing a police uniform. She was loved and highly regarded by all who knew her. Her murder was heinous. Police officers are walking on eggshells, and so are most Americans. Many Americans are afraid of the police. Wearing cameras and equipping all police cars with bulletproof glass are steps in the right direction. While much is yet to be revealed, it seems the Minnesota police officer shot and killed this lady who was simply trying to help someone who was being assaulted. Wearing a badge isn’t a license for murder. Another issue in the news is that most everyone knows there is nothing affordable about Obamacare. If you have relatively low premiums, then you probably can’t afford to go to the hospital. Your deductible might be as high as $10,000 or $15,000, plus you may be expected to pay 20 percent of a $50,000 bill. Most Americans don’t have $20,000 to $25,000 in extra cash lying around, and thus they end up in huge
debt to the doctors and hospitals. Even people with higher premiums still have big deductibles. My wife and I pay about $2,000 a month and we each have a $6,000 deductible. We still pay $35 co-pays and pay quite a bit on prescriptions. Thus, there is currently not much good happening for Americans in the realm of medical insurance and paying for health care. Medicare is touted to be “pretty good” by many Americans. So, I suppose you can wish your life away so you can hurry up and get on Medicare. Americans need medical care more than ever before. Every two years we elect people who supposedly want to go to Washington and help us. Every day we are disappointed in them. Put the very poor on Medicaid. Allow those with pre-existing conditions to buy into Medicare. Allow Americans to buy insurance across states. Shore up America’s county health departments with nurse practitioners who can write prescriptions. Make these places very cheap to visit. When my wife and I were in Paris, France, she went to see a doctor at a clinic that was around the corner from our hotel. My wife was there about 40 minutes. The visit was about $23. She was given two prescriptions. We walked down the street and filled both of them for less than $6. These were not co-pays but what we were charged for the services. In America, we know it would have cost between $100 and $150 or more. John McCain is a great man and we wish him health and recovery. His diagnosis of brain cancer is serious and he will now be in for the fight for his life. He will experience firsthand what Americans go through in a life-threatening illness, plus all the medical costs involved in trying to survive cancer. I heard Rand Paul say on the morning news that Congress has Obamacare just like average America. If this is true, then this is more bad news for McCain. Our prayers are surely with him and his health. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of 12 books.
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was in the studios of WBEZ Radio, reminiscing with reporters there for a series they are doing on the politics that made it possible for Barack Obama to become America’s first black president. I kind of liked Obama, but I don’t believe that Obama rose on the struggle of African Americans in politics, led by many — including, most important, the late Mayor Harold Washington. Washington became Chicago’s first black mayor purely as a result of luck. He had run for mayor before and didn’t do very well, but in 1983, he threw his hat in the confusion of the 1978-79 mayoral election and beat out two selfishly focused rivals, Richard M. Daley and Mayor Jane M. Byrne. But the conversations we taped also made me think about how under-respected Byrne really was. Yes, it’s true, I was not her favorite reporter and I was constantly in conflict with her and her administration. That was the nature of the politics at the time. I had drank and believed all the BS about Richie Daley, and had certainly been used by his team. And Jane Byrne also was responsible for the conflict, making many of her decisions based on personality issues, anger and suspicion. Before arriving at WBEZ last week, I had gone through my own cassette tape collection of interviews I did with all of the mayors, starting with Michael A. Bilandic, Byrne and Washington. The tapes on Bilandic really provide an eye-opener about the arrogance of the Chicago Democratic Machine. They just didn’t want to believe they could lose, even though in the days before the February 1979 Democratic primary with Byrne, it was clear to insiders Bilandic was a goner. That accounted for his desperation when he spoke to two gatherings of the Machine’s precinct captains in early February at the Bismarck Hotel on Randolph and LaSalle streets. Bilandic said he was being persecuted the same way they persecuted the Shah of Iran and Jesus Christ. Bilandic was also always very reserved in his demeanor. But in trying to rally the captains and reminding them that a lot was at stake for the Machine and the city, he let his emotions go and his voice cracked often I listened to interviews with Byrne as she went from a reformer to ally of the “Evil Cabal of Men” that she campaigned against to win the election. The confrontational tone she had I guess was justified because of the constant harangue from all of the news media, including this minor community newspaper player. That battle overshadowed the many great things she did, including reviving Navy Pier, where WBEZ studios are now located on the second floor. The NPR station used to have studios on Clark Street south of City Hall in the “Crow’s Nest.” You would take an elevator to the top floor of the building then walk up two flights to the old WBEZ studios. It made me think that Navy Pier really should be renamed in her honor. She did a lot to change things. Obama is getting his library on Chicago’s Southeast Side near his home. But Obama rose on his own luck and his election really had nothing to do with Washington’s success in getting more votes than Byrne or Daley in 1983. Had Jack Ryan not dropped out of the race for the U.S. Senate and the Republicans chosen someone more credible than African American gadfly Alan Keyes, Obama would never have won in 2004. Obama had the talent and was a great orator, but it wasn’t until unpredictable luck fell in his lap that he skyrocketed to fame. Yet, I still can’t forget how hard others worked with very little recognition for their efforts. Byrne deserves more than a confusing expressway intersection. Now that Daley is out of office and his hate of her is out of the way, the city should look at her history and rename Navy Pier in her honor. It’s the right thing to do.
Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
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Firefighters fired up to join cancer battle By Kelly White Marty Brogan was diagnosed with childhood cancer at the age of 4. Living with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles, Marty refuses to let the disease affect his positive spirit. He was diagnosed in January. Marty joined other pediatric cancer fighters, survivors and firefighters from across Illinois on Saturday afternoon for the 6th Annual Fire Up A Cure event, a fundraiser for cancer patients, survivors and their families. “I think this event is great because it gives kids more time just to be kids,” said Karen Brogan, Marty’s mother and a resident of Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood. The one-of-a-kind event was held at St. Xavier University in Chicago and brought together a total of 65 firefighters from the Chicago Fire Department, and from the departments of the Blue Island, Cicero, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park and Palos communities. The firefighters divided into 20 teams and competed in a series of challenges such as a fire truck pull, inflatable jousting, tug-ofwar, dodgeball tournament and more. Pediatric cancer patients and survivors served as honorary coaches to the local firefighters, with Marty standing in as the coach for the Blue Island Fire Department, conveniently named, “Marty’s Men.” The pediatric cancer patients and survivors, like Marty, are from various areas of the Chicago area but are patients of Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, according to Amy Kazmierowicz, special events manager for the Cure It Foundation. “This unique event not only brings together communities while raising awareness about pediatric cancer, but its core focus is on the kids,” Kazmierowicz said. “Kids that are fighting battles bigger than you or I can speak for, and allows them to be just (kids), even if it is just for a day.” “It brings together heroes of all shapes and sizes,” said Kelly Murphy, manager of media relations at St. Xavier. “Every fundraising event has its own uniqueness that makes it special, but this event allows for pediatric cancer patients to simply take a break from the doctor visits and tests just to be a kid for the day.” The purpose of the event was
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Members of the Oak Lawn Fire Department appeared at the 6th annual Fire Up A Cure event at St. Xavier University on Saturday afternoon.
to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer clinical research trials through the Cure It Foundation, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to winning the fight against childhood cancer by funding groundbreaking research and fulfilling unmet needs of fighters, survivors and siblings affected by the illness. “This event brings needed attention to childhood cancer,” said Oak Lawn Fire Department member Jeff Kane. Last year the event raised over $80,000 for pediatric cancer research trials, and this year should be no different, as over 1,000 attendees gathered for the experience. Money was brought in through a $10 fee per adult, $5 for kids and any other donations brought in by the attendees or local area fire departments. “Years ago when the Cure It Foundation was talking about doing different events to help these kids, it made sense to involve the community — a community where both these patients and firefighters live. Getting the people who protect us every day to help protect these kids in the community, it just was a perfect fit,” said Dr. Jason Canner, Cure It Foundation’s founder and oncology physician at Advocate Children’s Hospital. “The firefighters really get invested in their team captains and their families — it’s not just a competition between rival fire houses, it truly is about the kids — even outside of Fire Up A Cure.” The Cure It Foundation was responsible for organizing this event, which dedicates nearly two-thirds of all donations to clinical trials and to supporting several areas of research that has been previously underfunded. All additional funding is directed to community programs and childhood cancer awareness in order
to assure that kids fighting cancer and survivors of childhood cancer, as well as their siblings, will have the opportunity to succeed. Money is raised through fundraising efforts at the event and ticket sales. There are various volunteer vendors that come to support the event and sell items — bake sale, T-shirts and scarves — that directly go to benefit pediatric cancer research trials. The vendors at the events are typically families who have been impacted by pediatric cancer. “This is a super fun event,” said Kelly Higgins, of Mount Greenwood. “My son who has leukemia is here playing basketball with the firefighters.” Higgins’ 6-year-old son, Jack, was diagnosed with leukemia in December of 2015. Jack served as the honorary coach of the Midlothian Fire Department. A DJ provided musical entertainment throughout the afternoon as children and their families were also able enjoy Irish dances, raffles, a reptile show, face painting, arts and crafts, inflatable slides and attractions, a kids’ fire pole to slide down, real fire trucks to explore and split-the-pot. The 501st Legion Midwest Garrison, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans, was available and had photos taken with the kids and firefighters. Batman and his Batmobile were also on hand. “When Fire Up A Cure started six years ago, the Foundation was looking for a centrally located place to host the event with plenty of parking and space to accommodate this one-of-a-kind event,” Murphy said. “They reached out to us about using our Shannon Center and we thought the mission of their event was so worthwhile, we couldn’t say no and have welcomed the event every year since.”
Frances Watson Frances Watson, 104, of Worth, died July 19, 2017. Franceszka “Frances” Watson was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on March 7, 1913, seven months after her parents, Stanislaw and Maryanna Dluzen, and their two sons came to America from partitioned Poland seeking a better life. The family moved to Chicago, settling on the far south side. In 1922, after giving birth to two more children, Maryanna died. Frances and her two younger siblings were sent to St. Hedwig Industrial School, an orphanage in Niles. There she learned to read and write in both English and Polish, winning an award for the highest academic achievement in her eighth-grade graduating class. She had to leave the orphanage in 1929 at age 16, landing a job on the day the stock market crashed, Oct. 29, 1929 — a job she held for the next 14 years. She bought a sewing machine and taught herself to sew, making most of her own clothes and her sister’s wedding gown. In June, 1943 at the Trianon Ballroom, she met Alexander Gray Watson, a widower with two small children, and married him on Dec. 30 that same year. Frances relished being a
EMT training course offered Applications are being accepted by the staff at the Advocate Medical Center to become an emergency medical technician (EMT) with classes being offered at the EMS Academy, 5220 W. 105th St., Oak Lawn. Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Aug. 7. Evening sessions will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Aug. 8. The EMT course is the first step toward becoming a paramedic. The course consists of 110 hours of classroom work, 24 hours of clinical rotations in the medical center’s emergency department and labor and delivery room, and 36 hours of ambulance training. The cost of the course is $1000, which includes: a $250.00 non-refundable deposit. Tuition covers books, lab fees, TB testing, background check, I.D., uniform shirt for clinical rotations and AHA Healthcare Provider CPR course. For additional information, contact Lisa Krch, lead instructor, (708) 684-3759, or Kevin Forney, instructor, (708) 684-3799.
wife, mother and homemaker. She took joy in everything she did and never had an unkind word to say about anyone or to anyone. In 1946, the family moved from Chicago to Evergreen Park, 9824 S. St. Louis Ave. At that time, there were so few houses that the family could see all the way to 99th Street and Kedzie Avenue from the upstairs window of the house. Wild pheasants would sometimes land in the yard. The family watched Evergreen Plaza being built. In 1959, the family moved from Evergreen Park to Worth. Frances’s husband, Alexander, died in 1995, and all three of Frances’s siblings preceded her in death. Mrs. Watson is survived by three children: Alexander William Watson, Margaret Janet Dehne and MaryFrances Watson, as well as seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a niece and three nephews. Frances always had a smile on her face. She truly lived a joyful life. Service were held Tuesday at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, of which she was a member. Interment took place at Chapel Hill Gardens South.
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Angeline Sieracki Angeline Sieracki (nee Mandros), 91, died Saturday at her Orland Park home. Mrs. Sieracki was a supervisor for 35 years for U.S. Steel. She was a member and former treasurer of the St. Spyridon Ladies Philoptochos Society. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Gilroy; son, Bernard Sieracki; sister, Constance Rose; longtime friend, Andy Malamos; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services begin at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday, July 27) at St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will be private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.
Ruth Viliunas Ruth T. Viliunas (nee Rudman), 88, died Sunday at her Palos Heights home. Mrs. Viliunas was known as “Mrs. V” during her years as a teacher in Palos Heights School District 128. She was described by relatives as a lover of books, lapidary and travel. She has been a Palos Heights resident since 1957 and a parishioner of St. Alexander Church. She was also a graduate of Illinois State University. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Joseph; daughter, Valerie; son, Gregory; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services are at 8:30 a.m. today (Thursday, July 27) from PalosGaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, to Incarnation Church, 5757 W. 127th Place, Palos Heights, for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.
Barbecue aids in building homes for disabled veterans By Kelly White Many veterans who are coming home face a difficult road ahead. When return with disabilities suffered from combat, the task of rejoining American society becomes even more difficult. The owners and staff at Jenny’s Steak House and Pub Banquets in Chicago Ridge had those thoughts in mind by raising money for disabled veterans to help to build Smart Homes for soldiers coming home. The staff at Jenny’s wanted to do their part to help these veterans by holding a Midwest BBQ for the Brave on Saturday night at the restaurant, 11041 S. Menard Ave. “We all have veterans in our families, so this is something that is near and dear to all of us,” said Jean Braun, managing partner of Jenny’s Steak House. “Veterans need all of the support they can get.” This was the first Midwest BBQ for the Brave at the restaurant. The event filled the dining room, outdoor area and banquet hall with nearly 500 people. The dinner featured a barbecue buffet featuring roasted pig, sirloin of beef, chicken, Italian sausage, corn on the cob, assorted salads and desserts. The event brought in over $10,000, with all proceeds going to the Building for America’s Bravest Foundation. “I really like this event because it raises money for our veterans,” said Gary Miles, of Oak Forest, a U.S. Army veteran from 1967 to 1969. Building for America’s Bravest was created by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to build Smart Homes for the most catastrophically injured service members returning home. Each home is custom designed to address the unique needs of each individual. Smart Home features include, but are not limited to, automated doors and lighting, wide doorways and special showers to accommodate wheelchairs, cabinets and counters that can be raised and lowered, and central heating and air conditioning systems that can be controlled by tablets. These homes use adaptive technology to help the most severely injured war heroes live better, more independent, lives. The cost to build a Smart Home stands at an estimated $600,000, and any donation helps, according to Carl Courtright, managing partner of Jenny’s Steak House. “For every home that gets built through this program, three more veteran’s names get added on to the list who are in need of a home, and a lot of these veterans are amputees,” Courtright said. “The demand continues to be there.”
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“THE NEXT GENERATION TO CARE FOR YOU” Above: Attendees enjoy themselves at the Midwest BBQ for the Brave event at Jenny’s Steak House in Chicago Ridge. Left: A patriotic mural painted by artist Chris Gleason is located on the outdoor wall of Jenny’s Steak House in Chicago Ridge. Photos by Kelly White
“Veterans are the reason why our country is safe,” Braun said. “They risk so much for us that we could not even imagine. As a small token of our appreciation for their bravery we would like to help support this organization that offers veterans assistance with specially equipped homes. We want to make sure they have a home they are comfortable in.” “We want to help the catastrophically injured veterans live more independent lives,” said Edrienne Jasiczek, of Tinley Park. Jasiczek was responsible for organizing the Dancing with the Stars and Stripes at the Jenny’s Steak House in Mokena in June. That event raised money for Building for America’s Bravest as well. Attendees voted for trained dancers by the Fred Astaire Dancing Studio in Mokena. In 2012, the Midwest BBQ for the Brave began as a simple backyard barbecue hosted
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by Jim and Gayla Smith, of Frankfort. They asked for a $20 donation from friends and family, and the money raised went directly to Building for America’s Bravest. Now, Midwest BBQ for the Brave has grown into a non-profit organization, with fundraisers held at local bars and restaurants, like Jenny’s Steak House. Saturday night’s event also featured many raffle prizes, also with all money going to Building for America’s Bravest, and two live bands performing country and patriotic music both indoors and out. The bands were The Remedy and the Bruce Stone Duo. The restaurant also featured an unveiling of local artist Chris Gleason’s mural of the United States’ national bird, the American eagle, and poppies, a red flower that symbolizes peace, that was hand-painted on the front exterior wall of the building. “The mural is truly a dedication to all of our veterans,” Braun said.
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Palos Library Day to be celebrated at Aug. 2 Farmers Market The Friends of the Palos Heights Library will be joining the Palos Heights Farmers Market, 12217 S. Harlem Ave., on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The group will be promoting the August Book Sale scheduled for Aug. 4 to Aug. 8. A Friends membership will allow entrance to the Preview Night on Friday, Aug. 4. Stop by the tent for more information about Friends membership and the upcoming sale. The Palos Heights Library will also join the Market from 10 a.m. to noon, with story hour at 10 a.m. Information about all the upcoming fall programs and special events will be available. Free giveaways will be offered. Sign up for a library card on site, and check out materials at the market. Rita Schultz, with her Day Dreamer Jewelry, will also be at the Community Tent. Come see her handcrafted, one of a kind, unique bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Every summer fruits and vegetables imaginable is at the market. Sample
produce available includes all varieties of berries, cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, melons and watermelons, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, beans, beets, carrots, eggplant, onions, corn, and more. A large selection of food items are also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, and multiple types of bakery items, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey, olive oils and vinegars, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta and barbecue sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, coffee and lattes, peanuts and roasted cashews. Multiple varieties of maple syrup and syrup products are on hand. The vendors also have perennial and annual plants, herbs and fresh cut flowers. Finally, get ready for summer barbecues and parties from Pampered Chef. They have
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A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are on display each week at the Palos Farmers Market in Palos Heights.
everything you will need. The market’s Facebook page will showcase all available produce at the start of the market day: www.Facebook. com/PalosHeightsFarmersMarket. Shop in early for best selection. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupon Applications continue to be taken at PLOWS Council on Aging, 7808 W College Drive, in Palos Heights.
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The booklets are available to low income seniors on a first come basis. The coupons are good for purchases at the Lyons and Zeldenrust farm stands at the market. Call PLOWS at (708) 361-0219 for more information. Face painting continues to be offered every week from 9 a.m. to noon. Young market guests can pick their favorite design. Also while at the City Tent, make sure to pick up and have endorsed your frequent shopper card. All completed frequent shopper cards are entered into a gift certificate raffle at the end of July, August and September. Then all completed cards will be entered into the year-end Market raffle on Oct. 18, the last day of the outdoor market. Receive double credit on your frequent shopper card every week for donations of either canned goods or fresh produce. Canned donations are given to Palos Methodist Church Food Pantry, 12108 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, and fresh produce is delivered to Operation Blessing, 4901 W 128th Place, Alsip.
Also while at the City Tent, pick up this week’s recipe, “Summer Cucumber and Tomato Soup” courtesy of Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life. This and some previous year’s recipes will be available. Previous year’s recipes can be found at www.wellbeingmd.com, or palosheights.org. New to the Market in 2017, Farmers Market gift certificates are available for purchase. They can be purchased for $5 and can be used at the vendors. The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life, Palos Health, The Private Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections. Additional information about the market can be found at www.palosheights. org, by emailing farmersmarket@ palosheights.org. You can also join them on Facebook or call (708) 361-1800.
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Top left: Ron Johnson, of Lemont, peers into the engine compartment of his 1938 Buick Special 47 last Thursday during the 14th Annual Classic Car Event in Palos Heights. Top center: Dave Faitz, of Aurora, makes sure his 1934 Packard Super Eight coupe roadster is a clean machine as visitors begin to arrive to admire the long lineup of vintage automobiles. Top right: Tom Ewing, of Evergreen Park, gestures toward the engine compartment while framed by the hoods of his 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible and his friend Jim Staschke’s 1975 Chevy Vega. Right: Rod McClearn, of Orland Park, lines up a 1935 Duesenberg with his cell phone camera. The Duesenberg was the star of the show in terms of rarity and value. Photos by Anthony Caciopo
police officers had to go to Chicago Police headquarters to get any crime scene photos. “You could wait hours at 11th and State to get a black-and-white photo, and if you needed a color photo, it could be days. Now, you can practically conduct an investigation from your desk,” he said. “The easy availability of information, and social media, had helped us. But for every piece of technology that makes things easier, someone will find a way to use it in a harmful way,” he said. “Criminals don’t need a gun to rob you anymore. They can do it over the computer or telephone,” he added. Murray admitted to getting frustrated sometimes with social media as well. “I can’t understand how some people post on social media about crimes they have seen committed before they even call the police. I tell them that that phone in their pocket that they use to take photos also makes calls. Calling 911 is still the quickest way to get police on the scene,” he said. “At every community meeting I go to, I tell residents that they really are our eyes and ears. We need them as much as they need us,” said Murray. Surveillance cameras that have been installed on their homes have also helped the police, he noted. “Identifying who the bad guys are is the main goal.” “We are servants of the community. Residents do pay our salaries. But crime-fighting is a shared responsibility,” he said. Murray was feted at the last Village Board meeting he attended as chief on July 11, when Mayor
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The arts center includes 28,400 square feet of new space at Richards, with an additional 8,000 square feet of remodeled space of the current facility. Facility highlights include a new theater with 560 seats, a renovated band and choral area with six new practice rooms, teacher offices, a music library, and storage. Mike Jacobson, who is entering his second year as the principal at Richards, shares the enthusiasm of the faculty and students about the plans for the performing arts center. “This is very exciting,” Jacobson said. “We are having meetings every week going over the plans and the construction. Right now, papers have to be signed and other plans have to be approved. But construction is scheduled to begin in mid-August and should take over a year to complete.” The principal said the first phase of the project will concentrate on the theater. “Plans are still being made,” Jacobson said. “A tree has to be removed and a fence has to be built. This will be an addition to the eastern part of the building up to the tennis court. But this will be good because since this is an addition, it will not disrupt classes.” The delay in approving plans for the performing arts center cre-
Sandra Bury called him to the podium. “Thank you for your dedication. You made some tough decisions and you always did the right thing,” said Bury. “I can remember when they hired you,” said Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th), who retired from the police department as chief of patrol. “I am proud to have known you, and proud to have worked with you, in the department and here (on the Village Board),” said Vorderer. “You made my job a lot easier,” said Trustee Bud Stalker (5th). “I don’t have a law enforcement background, and you explained why things are done the way they are.” “You have always cared about the village of Oak Lawn,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd), another lifelong village resident. ”Thank you for your service. I can’t believe how quickly 30 years have gone.” “I feel like the credits are running at the end of the movie. You heard what you needed to hear. I always tried to keep the community in the forefront,” said Murray. “There are some things I won’t miss, but I will miss the people I have worked with.” He expounded on that thought during the interview this week, and said he didn’t believe in individual honors. “It is always a team effort,” he said. “I will always remember the people I’ve worked with, from the time I started until now. You don’t get through this job alone. Nothing happens just by yourself. At every junction, there is someone helping you. The team effort in law enforcement is very important. You don’t do this job in a bubble.” ated some concerns. Construction has begun on the new performing arts center for Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway. The arts center is replacing tennis courts near 95th and Austin. The Oak Lawn High School project is also scheduled to completed by the fall of 2018. Hammann was pleased that plans were approved at Oak Lawn High School as well. They also lacked a theater for their drama program, just like Richards. Hammann is in his fifth year at Richards. He also spent eight years as an assistant choral director at Oak Lawn High. “I think this will be a great addition to Richards,” Hammann said. “When there is a sense that there is something new, it makes everybody feel better.” The addition at Richards will include an auditorium house, stage, prop shop, storage, dressing rooms and lobby. “This will be a state-of-the-art project and will not only be great for the theater program, but will be great for our choral and band programs,” said Jacobson. “We want to point out that this performing arts center is also for the community,” added Jacobson. “I can see us running summer programs for kids and theater camps in here. We would like to talk to interested groups who would like to use the building. This is a community building. I’ve already contacted organizations.”
Seniors enjoy summer picnic Seventy-fi e seniors from the Worth community were treated to a summer picnic and barbecue on July 13 at Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth, sponsored by the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. “Giving back to the community is what makes us feel good,” said Dave Gaidas, of the funeral home. For more information on upcoming events, call (708) 974-4410.
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Heroes have some fun Far left: Marty Brogan, 4, served as the honorary coach of the Blue Island Fire Department at the 6th annual Fire Up A Cure event at St. Xavier University on Saturday afternoon. Brogan was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in January. Near left: Jack Higgins, 6 (standing, near center) served as the honorary coach of the Midlothian Fire Department at the event. Story and another photo on Page 7. Photos by Kelly White
COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK
Farmers Market is now open at Yukich Field
The Evergreen Park Farmers Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday until mid-October at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. A new season of goods and other novelties will be available for purchase. For more information or to become a vendor, call (708) 422-8776.
HICKORY HILLS
Free concert to be held at Kasey Meadow Park
A free concert will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Kasey Meadow Park, 8047 W. 91st Place, Hickory Hills. Jake Gill will perform at the next concert. Concession will be available. National Night Out activities will be held at 6 p.m. at the park. The band will perform beginning at 6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. More information can be obtained by calling the Hickory Hills Park District, (708) 598-1233.
OAK LAWN
Park District has new Patron Passport Program
Residents can discover all 20 Oak Lawn Park District playgrounds by participating in the first Patron Passport Program, which is designed to encourage members of the community to visit all parks and take part in recreation outdoors. Each participating family is required to pick up a passport program and register their household by visiting any park district facility. Register by using code #500000 and begin a journey that includes prizes. The challenge will continue until submitting a completed passport to the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Follow the program at @oaklawnparkdistrict on Instagram and use #oaklawnparkdistrict to share park and recreation photos. The photos may even appear in Oak Lawn Park District promotional materials. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200.
Special Recreation Family Swim at the Park District
Special Recreation Family Swim will be offered from 9:30 to 11:20 a.m. Sundays at the Centennial Aquatic Center, 9300 S. Nashville Ave., Oak Lawn. The fee is $5 per family. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2225.
Oak Lawn Park District Theatre to stage ‘Pippin’
Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre’s production of “Pippin.” The production will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; Saturday, Aug. 5; Friday, Aug. 11; and Saturday, Aug. 12. It will also run at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 13. Tickets are $23 for adults and $22 for children ages 12 and under and seniors ages 60 and over. Tickets are available at the Oak View Center or by calling (708) 857-2200 Residents can also get tickets online at www.showtix4u.com.
Oak Lawn Children’s Museum presents Frankenstein’s Footlocker project
The Frankenstein’s Footlocker project will be offered in the fall at the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum, 5100 Museum Drive. A total of 50 program kits have been awarded to eligible organizations nationwide through an invitation-only and a competitive application process. The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn was awarded the opportunity to bring this educational program to the Chicago area, which includes hands-on activity kits. “We are honored to have been selected as one of 50 organizations nationwide to offer this learning opportunity for children and families,” said Adam Woodworth, the museum’s executive director. “Any time that you can tie in classic literature with STEM programming, I think it’s a win-win for children and families.” These kits are designed and tested for audiences ages 4 to adult, and uses Frankenstein’s themes as a lens to examine emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, robotics, and human enhancement. They also promote the development of 21st century skills related to creative collaboration and critical thinking. Registration opportunities to participate in this program will be at www.cmoaklawn.org.
Annual farmers market continues
The Oak Lawn Farmers Market is being offered from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 11 at Dumke Drive and 52nd Avenue. The farmers market will not be held on Sept. 7. Shoppers will gather to select fresh vegetables, fruits, oils, homemade jams, cheese, flowers, shrubs, homemade salsa, honey, dog biscuits, homemade beefs, spices, coffee, tea, popcorn, clothing, soaps, jewelry, arts and
crafts and more. The market features over 35 vendors. Smilin’ Clyde’s hot dog wagon is available for lunch. Each week, the farmers market has a sponsor.
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Health screenings and bingo offered at Palos Township office
Healthy heart screenings will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug 15 at the Palos Township Health Services, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. A fee applies and appointments are required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-2441. Bingo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug 17 at the Palos Township hall. The event is free but registration is required. Cholesterol and hemoglobin tests will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug 21 at Palos Township Health Services. A fee applies and appointments are required. Hearing screenings will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22. The hearing screenings are free but appointments are required.
Saints Constantine, Helen Church host Greek Fest
The Palos Hills Greek Fest 2017 will be held beginning from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 on the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church grounds, 11025 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. The fest will also be held from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. The festival will include a variety of Greek food and other dishes. The family event will include new rides and games. Greek music and dancing will also be offered. Tickets for the drawing will be offered. Tickets are available at the church office or by calling (708) 974-3400. Residents who would like to volunteer in helping with the preparation, set-up, or transport food and sweets can contact the church office.
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Worth Cruisers Car Club’s weekly Cruise Nights
The Worth Cruisers Car Club will hold their Cruise Nights from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 6 in the parking lot of the Water’s Edge Golf Course, 11500 S. Harlem Ave., Worth.
Fall registration to begin for Park District
Registration for fall programs at the Oak Lawn Park District for residents will begin Monday, July 31. A variety of programs will be offered this fall, along with special events and services for all. Non-resident registration begins Monday, Aug. 14. Patrons can register online at www.olparks.com or visit a park district facility. For more information, contact (708) 857-2225.
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Free golf clinics at Stony Golf Course
Two free golf clinics will be offered his summer at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Golf Course, 5850 W. 103rd St. Beginning at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, Roy Dombeck, a PGA golf professional, will present a free one hour putting clinic. Golfers can bring a putter and have their putter and putting stroke evaluated. The clinic is limited to 20 golfers. Scott Hogan, a PGA golf professional, will present a free one hour clinic on all phases of golf including demonstrations and a question-and-answer discussion. The clinic is limited to 50 golfers. Clubs are not necessary. Preregistration is required and accepted at the Stony Creek Golf Course Pro Shop. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2433.
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St. Gerald Carnival to feature rides, bands, bingo
The annual St. Gerald Carnival will be held beginning from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 on the parish grounds, 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn. The carnival will also be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. Mega passes are available with a $40 pre-sale or $60 at the carnival. Passes are good for all four days for all rides and ages. Mega passes can be purchased by calling the parish office, (708) 422-0234. Unlimited ride specials with $20 wristbands are available Aug. 12 and 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Bands scheduled to perform include the Rockaholics beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 10; Anthem-Chicago at 8 p.m. Aug. 11; Fifty-One Lincoln at 3 p.m. and the Dancing Noodles at 8 p.m. on Aug 12; Y-Nuts at 1 p.m., Crosstown Classic at 2:30 p.m. and Almost Einstein at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13. Bingo hours are from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 10; 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 11; 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 12; and 2 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-0234 or visit www.stgerald.com.
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Oak Lawn Park District hosts Beach Blizzard
The Oak Lawn Park District will provide a few chills and some swimming during the annual Beach Blizzard event from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 beginning at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Activities will include a figure skating exhibition at the Ice Arena from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open swim will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave., along with a snow pile for leisure to play outdoors in front of the pool. In anticipation for this year’s Winter Olympics, the theme is “On to Glory: Winter Olympics Preview.” Participants can ice skate, play games, and get information and introductions to winter sports like speed skating and figure skating. Kids can receive free mini-lessons and participate in a speed skating race judged by Skates, the mascot for the Chicago Wolves hockey team, at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The fee per person is $10 and includes participation in all activities. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173
Join us for a very special event! TUESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, FROM 12-2:00 P.M. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef Antonio, take a tour of our beautiful community, following live celebrity musical impersonations of 3 Legends Entertainment.
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Summer Splashes Swim Camp at Centennial
The Oak Lawn Park District Summer Splashes Swim Camp will be held for kids ages 6 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug 7 through Friday, Aug 11 at Centennial Aquatic Center, 9300 S. Nashville Ave., Oak Lawn. This camp is a way to enhance the self-esteem of swimmers, develop skills, and improve their ability to perform in the water. Camp will consist of two hours of water time with skill-based instruction in swimming, diving, safety skills and more. The remainder of the camp will be spent doing outdoor activities and crafts. All activities will be age and swim level appropriate and will be conducted by certified lifeguard and swim instructors. The fee is $159 for residents and $189 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2225.
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Financial moves for ‘empty nesters’
COMINGS & GOINGS
Cooper’s Hotdogs closes its doors
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ooper’s Hotdogs closed without much warning earlier this month at 5403 W. 79th St. in Burbank. According to signs on the doors and drivethrough menu, the restaurant closed permanently on July 8. The signs thanked customers for their “patronage and friendship.” There was no word about the closing on the elevated street sign, which still advertised a Chicago Dog with fries for $2.90. It became Cooper’s Hotdogs on Halloween in 2015. Prior to that it had been the Bob longtime home of a JR’s Hot Bong Dogs. The eatery was popular for its cheese fries.
County approves tax incentives
Cook County commissioners last week approved five proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County. The incentives, which will either create new or save existing jobs, were approved for Countryside, Bridgeview, Dolton and South Holland. As a result of redevelopment activities, these incentives should support the creation of an estimated 41 new private sector fulltime jobs, retain an estimated 80 full-time jobs and support 53 construction jobs. “The companies receiving these incentives have demonstrated their commitment to our communities and residents,” Preckwinkle
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Cooper’s Hotdogs closed for the last time on July 8 at 5403 W. 79th St. in Burbank.
said. “I’m pleased that we are able to use our tax incentive tools to either keep or expand businesses in Cook County.” In Bridgeview, the Class 6b proposal was approved for Speed Machine, 8430 S. 77th Avenue. The company makes custom-fabricated components and process equipment for the food and beverage industries. The proposal was expected to create two full-time jobs and retain one full-time job, with two construction jobs supported. In Countryside, the Class 6b proposal was approved for Perfect Aire & ILLCO, 5401 Dansher Road, which is a supplier, distributor and warehouser of air conditioning units. The company will be relocating and expanding into a 40,000-square-foot facility. The move is expected to create 28 fulltime jobs and retain 47 full-time jobs, with five construction jobs supported.
Lucky Hot Dog opens in Tinley
A new hot dog joint has opened in the
retail strip at 171st Street and 80th Avenue in Tinley Park. The Lucky Hot Dog opened in late June at 8020 W. 171st St., which was the longtime home of JR’s Hot Dogs, which closed earlier this year when its owners decided to retire after 17 years. Lucky’s menu includes hot dogs, burgers and salads along with the usual sides and an assortment of ice cream and milkshakes. The eatery features a drive-through lane and outdoor patio dining area. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 708-263-0130. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
Oak Lawn Chamber outlasts showers to complete golf outing The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf outing on July 12 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Golf Course. Despite a series of storms that interrupted play, the golfers persisted and made it through 18 holes. The day began with lunch sponsored by First Midwest Bank and Style 95 Barber Shop. On the course, golfers were treated to four “watering holes,” courtesy of Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn, KGM Home Inspections, Les Brothers Restaurant and Southwest Orthopedics. The cocktail sponsor this year was SERVPRO Oak Lawn. The chamber received support from members and many Oak Lawn businesses in the form of sponsorships, products and gift certificates. Forty-eight hole sponsors took part this year, which gave them an opportunity to network with each and every golfer. Participants took part in the hole-in-one competition, where golfers had a chance to win a car sponsored by Kelly Nissan. The winning Championship Flight golfers were the Les Brothers team of Steve Loulousis, Angelo Moro, Louie Petraikis and John Petraikis. The First Flight winner was the Southwest Orthopedics team of Mike Anastasia, Sara Barr, Todd Peterson and Mike Schmiitz Each foursome was awarded a traveling trophy and either a gift certificate to Beggars Pizza, Fox’s Oak Lawn Restaurant and Pub, and Palermo’s Restaurant. Winner of the longest drive was Nick Gulino, of Get Social Communication, Inc. The winner of closest to the pin was also Nick Gulino. of Get Social Communication, Inc. Golfers also enjoyed the chance to try their luck at one of two raffles. More than 60 raffle baskets lined the tables, including liquor baskets, picnic gear, golf items, gift certificates and more. The grand raffle consisted of: Husband & Wife Estate Plan Package, courtesy of Law Office of Eileen Kerlin-Walsh, won by Nancy Koss of Nancy Koss Salons; Ray Ban Gift Basket, courtesy of Complete Vision Care, won by Grassano’s; Nothing Bundt Cakes for a Year, Courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes Oak Lawn, won by Jennifer Villafan of Hoff Realty; four Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, Saturday, July 29, courtesy of Midwest Business Consulting, won by Kevin O’Connell; and a Westinghouse 40-inch LEDHD television, courtesy of Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center Oak Lawn, won by Bob Kuenster of Thompson and Kuenster Funeral Home.
Above: The First Flight champion at the Oak Chamber of Commerce golf outing was the team of Southwest Orthopedics. The team consisted of Mike Anastasia, Sara Barr, Todd Peterson and Mike Schmitz. Left: Les Brothers Restaurant was the Championship Flight winner. The winning team consisted of Steve Loulousis, Angelo Moro, Louie Petrakis and John Petrakis. Submitted photo
AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.
Chicago Ridge Ridge Garden Apartments PS LP to We LL Drive Home Backwards LLC, 10010 S Sayre Ave, $9,900,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Zayed Mohamad J, 6119 Marshall Ave, Unit #302, $48,500; Cfarland Robert to Jebreem Semar F, 6533 102nd Pl, $135,000.
Evergreen Park Doody Michael J to Valentine Justin, 9424 S Spaulding Ave, $221,500; Curtin Kelly to St Aubin Keith, 9943 S Clifton Park Ave, $255,000; Flores Jose to Pinnacle Real Est Inv Grp LLC, 2725 W 89th Pl, $87,000;
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Mack Loc I LLC to Black Square Fundg LLC, 2749 W 96th St, $65,000; Mack Loc I LLC to Black Square Fundg LLC, 9240 S Clifton Park Ave, $50,000; Widlacki Dorothy to Benitez Mayra T Davila, 9545 S Kedzie Ave, Unit #1J, $39,000; Marquette Bk Tr to The Corporation Rehab Grp LLC, 8937 S Richmond Ave, $119,000; Mack Loc I LLC to Black Sq Fundg LLC, 8841 S Francisco Ave, $80,000.
Hickory Hills Diaz Nancy to Zegarski Joanna, 9135 S 87th Ave, $140,000; Cajindos Nicanor T to Qasem Hisham, 9335 79th Ave, $318,000; Moline William G Tr to Jomero Heintgic M, 9254 S 86th Ave, $245,000.
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Timothy M Disabled Person, 6200 W 93rd St, $275,000; Gornik Andrzej to Leon Humbero, 9216 S Mcvicker Ave, $260,000; Graham Diana L to Shudryck Dawn M, 10920 Keeler Ave, $180,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Panigirakis Invest Corp, 9721 S Cicero Ave, Unit #3B, $51,000; Legeckas Mindaugas to Craig Carole M, 10324 S Komensky Ave, Unit #10324C, $56,000; Ramos Leticia to Orozco David D, 8708 Sproat Ave, $188,500; Carbaugh Terry Tr to Burbank Invest Grp Inc, 9438 S Oak Park Ave, $112,000; Dagres Nikolaos to Zawisza Stanley, 10417 Laporte Ave, $272,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to 1742 W 99th Street LLC, 4540 W 95th St, $140,000; Odriscoll Anne C Decd to Togher Mary B, 10712 S Keating Ave, Unit #107122, $80,000; Akouris Gregory Tr to Diorio Fredrick W, 9600 S Kolin Ave, $238,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Rhoades Bros Inc, 10920 Tripp Ave, $70,000; Wells Fargo Bk to Edgar Brittany, 9037 51st Ave, $110,000; Beilic Vlad to Hastings William C, 4815 109th St, Unit #1304, $94,000; Campbell Corissa M to Downing Shawn, 5106 107th St, $220,000; Lewicki Christine M to Kwak Andrzej, 5537 W 99th St, $152,500; Calini Assoc & Inc to He Jiang Tao, 9740 S Kenneth Ave, $353,500; Hamlin Grp Inc to Drake Daniel B, 10436 Kenneth Ave, $224,000; Zaborski Sebastian to Cook
Delauren, 9620 Moody Ave, $256,000; Tamimi Grp LLC to Gher Jonathan D, 9401 Melvina Ave, Unit #B2, $100,000; Optb 2016 Comm Stack I LLC to Goldenstate Gear & Machinery Inc, 9221 Kilpatrick Ave, $328,000; Alex Erik to Arzaluz Jesus, 9948 Melvina Ave, $102,000; Barry Ann Marie to Monarrez Rocio, 9132 Massasoit Ave, $217,000.
example, you might hen your have established a trust children and directed it to make leave home payments to your chiland you become an “empty nester,” you’ll dren at certain times probably make several and for certain purposadjustments in your es, such as education. lifestyle. But how will But once your children your empty nest status are grown and have Scott affect your financial left your home, you situation? Johnson may need to review Everyone’s story is and update your estate different, involving a plans. range of variables. But here Keep in mind, though, that are a few issues to consider: “empty nester” status is not • Insurance: If your kids always permanent. You’ve no are through school, your mort- doubt heard about “boomerang” kids who return home gage is nearly paid off and after college and stay until your spouse has accumulated a reasonable amount of money they can afford a place of their in an employer-sponsored own. retirement plan, you may not If your children become need life insurance to replace “boomerangers,” even for a income or pay off debts. How- short while, will it greatly affect your financial situaever, you might start thinking about other goals, such tion? Probably not. However, as ensuring your savings will if your children are going to last your lifetime or leaving a drive your car, you may want legacy to your loved ones or a to be sure that they are listed charity. Life insurance may be on your car insurance. Also, if able to help in these areas. they are going to bring guests • Downsizing: Decidto your home, you might want to consider an “umbrella” ining whether to downsize your living space isn’t just surance policy, which typically provides you with significantly a financial decision —– it’s also a highly personal one. greater liability protection Still, downsizing can offer than your regular homeowners you some potential economic policy. (In fact, it may be a benefits. For one thing, if good idea to purchase an umyou still are paying off your brella policy even if you don’t mortgage, a move to a small- have grown kids at home, er place could free up some as this coverage offers you of your monthly cash flow, wide-ranging protection from potentially devastating lawsuits which, again, you could use that could arise from injuries to boost your retirement acon your property or through counts. Furthermore, if your an auto accident in which you home has greatly appreciated are involved.) in value, you might make a You may have mixed sizable profit by selling. (If feelings about becoming an you are single, you may be empty nester, but, like most able to exclude $250,000 of people, you will adjust. And the gain on the sale of your by making the right financial home; married couples may moves, you can get off to a have a $500,000 exemption. good start on this new phase Some restrictions exist on of your life. this exemption, though, so you’ll need to consult with Scott Johnson, CFP, is a your tax advisor before sellfinancial advisor with Edward ing.) Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos • Estate plans: Years ago, Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward you might have made variJones does not provide legal ous arrangements in a will or advice. This article was writa living trust that dealt with taking care of your children ten by Edward Jones for use if something should happen by your local Edward Jones to you and your spouse. For financial advisor.
State Rep. Burke invites residents to free Yoga in the Park sessions on Saturdays State Rep. Kelly Burke (D36th), is inviting area residents to join her for free Yoga in the Park on Saturdays this summer beginning in August at 9 a.m. at 50 Acre Park, located at 91st and California in Evergreen Park. “Studies show that practicing yoga can help reduce stress, improve health, and is a fun way to get outdoors and enjoy early summer morning,” Burke said “I am thrilled to be teaming up with the Evergreen Park Recreation Department to offer this free and fun activity to area residents.” Burke is partnering with the Evergreen Park Recreation Department to sponsor free Yoga in the Park sessions in August and early September. Each session
will be led by a certified yoga instructor. Attendees should bring their own yoga mats. Sessions can be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. All area residents are invited to participate. The dates of the yoga sessions are: Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26 and Sept. 2. For more information about these or other events sponsored by the Evergreen Park Recreation Department, visit www.evergreenpark-ill.com/index.aspx?nid=176. “We are fortunate to have such a fantastic recreation department that organizes free and affordable events for families and residents,” Burke said. “I encourage everyone to attend these free yoga session and learn from certified instructors.”
Palos Hills Ozee Nancy J to Werminska Krystyna S, 4 Cour Versaille, $105,000; Fotopoulos Angelo to Pulatov Dilshod, 10423 S Winter Park Dr, $347,000; Kopec Thomas to Ryczek Aneta, 11200 S Helena Dr, Unit #105213B, $149,000; Warrington Lillian A to Herrera Maria Elisa, 10157 S 86th Ct, $178,000; Lepe Jose Jr to Waliczek Krzysztof, 11105 Heritage Dr, Unit #43C, $124,500; Hackett Zachary P to Forde Brendan M, 11315 Sycamore Ln, Unit #69C, $145,000; Raber Mark to Mcmanus Timothy, 30 Lucas Dr, Unit #30A, $227,000.
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Kuna Albert R to Martin Leanne M, 7550 W 111th St, Unit #3A, $85,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Gil Bogumil, 6423 W Home Ave, MANY, $95,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Voorhees Mildred J Trust, 11518 S Neenah Ave, $165,000.
Mortgage Rates Around the Area United Trust Bank (as of July 24)
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MOVIE REVIEW
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
‘Dunkirk’ paints visual images of war
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orld War II is underway, and the master of cinema. “Dunkirk” is visual story telling on the outlook is dark. France has fallen to Germany. The British and French grandest scale. Dialogue is sparse, cutting are in retreat, and, if Hitler gets his way, down on clichés that can ruin a picture like this. No one charges uphill shouting, England is the next domino to fall. “Follow me, men!” No one tells The only thing standing between a story about how they’re fighting the Axis and the rest of the world for “the girl back home”, or how is bringing the English army home they “want to prove something” to soon enough to defend it. The French themselves or anyone else. Every town of Dunkirk is where they must character has the same motivation: wait for help to arrive, and Dunkirk stay alive, and that’s enough. is where many of them will meet The cast is up to this task. In their demise. Brian addition to those mentioned above, Writer/director Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” is an incredibly Laughran Kenneth Branagh and James D’Arcy are excellent as a British naval ofbleak film with a simple, gutsy premise: living to see tomorrow is ficer and army colonel, respectively. the only victory for its characters. For the They provide the few moments of exposition, Allied soldiers and civilians who came to and do so with words, but more effectively their aid, death lurks behind every bush; with worried glances between brave attempts every wave and every cloud. at stoicism. The film unfolds through a series of three Hans Zimmer provides his most effecvignettes that converge on one another. The tive score since “Batman Begins” (2005, first tells of a band of young soldiers (Fionn directed by Nolan). He has ditched the bomWhitehead, Harry Styles, among others) who bastic percussion that has marked his work are waiting anxiously on the beaches of in the last decade and opted instead for a Dunkirk for a ride home. The second is constant stream of dread: staccato strings of a father (Mark Rylance) who takes his over a pulsating bass. yacht – and two young boys — into dan“Dunkirk” is one of the few movies that gerous waters as part of a civilian rescue can actually be described as an experience. effort. The third story tells of two daring It surprises, shocks, saddens and uplifts. It Royal Airforce pilots (Tom Hardy and Jack will grab you— without the aid of 3D or Lowden) trying to protect the evacuation any other tricks — and leave you completely shaken. This is a great film, the first truly boats from German bombers. Nolan orchestrates these stories — each great film of 2017, and the first film of the spanning a different length of time (the year to receive this publication’s highest first spans a week, the second one day possible rating for such a work of art and and the third only one hour) — as Mozart entertainment. would a concerto. The convergence of these RATING: A+ vignettes is brilliant, the work of a true
District 123 summer school sessions begin
Nearly 600 students ranging in age from 3 through eighth grade walked through the doors of Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School several weeks ago “District 123 offers the only summer program like this in the surrounding area. We not only include students that need additional support and interventions, we also offer the most motivating and engaging classes around with Mornings at the Middle School,” said Sarah McIntyre, a third grade teacher at Covington School who is serving as the summer principal at OLHMS. Summer school offerings aren’t just the typical school subjects learned throughout the school year. Classes center on sports, exploring and the STEM curriculum.
“If learning is fun, it will be more effective. Having fun in learning has a positive effect on motivation with students. When students have fun, they will always come back for more! Students can take a hockey class all the way to a STEM engineering class. Ignite Math is set up as a blended learning experience,” said McIntyre. Each class is designed to help students retain the information they’ve learned throughout the previous school year and prepare them for the next one. “With our Summer Programs, students are offered the opportunity to never stop learning,” added McIntyre. “Our classes are taught by our amazing D123 staff who are dedicated to making all of the learning engaging and relevant.”
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Oak Lawn resident on Quincy University dean’s list
A local student has been selected to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester at Quincy University in Quincy, Ill. Oak Lawn resident Bridget Regan earned dean’s list honors at Quincy. Honorees must earn a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual dean’s list.
Local students on Carroll University dean’s list
Three southwest suburban residents earned dean’s list honors for the spring semester at Carroll University iIn Waukesha, Wis. Earning dean’s list honors were Emma Przeslicke, a resident of Evergreen Park; Julia Coti, of Oak Lawn; and Deanna Daujatas, of Worth.
Oak Lawn residents graduate from Grinnell College
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Several Evergreen Park Community High School students get ready to work on a youth ministry mission project in Harlan, Ky. Taking part in the project were (from left) Claire Quigley, District 123 School Board member Laura McCrae, Molly Ostry and Mallory Burke.
Evergreen Park High students attend youth ministry mission trip Five Evergreen Park Community High School students, along with District 123 School Board member Laura McCrae, gave a week of their time doing mission work with the Most Holy Redeemer and St. John Fisher youth ministries in June. These individuals traveled down to Harlan, Ky., and worked with a company called COAP to help better the lives of those less fortunate. “The week spent down there is a magical week,” stated McRae. “The teens work together as a team to accomplish anything from demolition to new construction. A lot of minor and major repairs take place on homes and buildings in the area.
This year we had a few roofing projects as well as building projects such as porches and ramps to make transportation safer and more convenient for elderly homeowners.” After working hard from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the teens were treated to DQ for a blizzard and then cooled off in the lake before joining together the rest of the group for team building activities and a group dinner. “It’s a wonderful break from technology and the everyday luxuries that we take for granted,” said McRae. “This week is very humbling and we are so proud of our students who participated.”
New OLCHS board members New board members for Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 were sworn in at the end of the school year. Burt Odelson, the School District 229 attorney, officiated the oath of office at the meeting. The new officers being sworn in were Robert Loehr, Margaret Nugent, Judith Ott, Lenny Svoboda and Safaa Zarzour. Loehr is the new president, Egan is the vice president, and Ott is the secretary.
Two local students received their degrees in May at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. Nicholas Curta received a bachelor of arts degree in economics and political science. He is the son of Michael and Dana Curta of Oak Lawn. Julia Downs earned a bachelor of arts degree in gender, women and sexual studies and English. She is the daughter of William Downs of Oak Lawn.
Local Aurora University students on dean’s list
Two local students were selected to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Aurora University in Aurora. Earning dean’s list honors were Chicago Ridge resident Peter Vasquez, who is majoring in criminal justice, and Oak Lawn resident Emily Zielinska, who is majoring in social work.
Local students on Millikin University dean’s list
Local students have been selected to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Millikin University in Decatur. Earning dean’s list honors from Evergreen Park were senior Monica Falconer, political science; senior Michael Lambton, vocal; junior Nicole Larkin, sports management; and senor Natalie Smith, vocal. Lambton is on the high dean’s list. Hickory Hills residents who made the dean’s list were senior Karoline Ciezczak, music business, and junior Ryan Sikora, mathematics actuarial science. Sikora is on the high dean’s list. Senior Taylor Lindemann, an Oak Lawn resident, also was named to the dean’s list. He was a theater major.
Worth resident earns degree at U of Wisconsin-Platteville
A local student has earned her degree this spring from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Platteville, Wis. Worth resident Olivia Zednick received her degree in forensic investigation.
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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
CHICAGO RIDGE Free ‘Interviewing Skills Workshop’
“Interviewing Skills Workshop” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. During this workshop, participants will learn what “soft skills” companies are really looking for, and what to do before, during and after an interview. The importance of appearance, punctuality, non-verbal communication, the five different kinds of interviews, the 12 most commonly asked questions, and having the variables within your control working for you will be reviewed. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org to sign up for this free program.
EVERGREEN PARK Garden Club will meet at library
The Garden Club of Evergreen Park will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. The session for adults will be held in the Activity Room. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522.
‘Gigantic Book Pre-Sale’
The Annual Gigantic Book Sale Pre-Sale will be held throughout the day Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Evergreen Park Library. For a $5 donation to the Evergreen Park Library Foundation, kids can shop at the book sale before it opens to the public on Monday, Aug. 7.
Teen Summer Reading to close with Scavenger Hunt
Registration is open for the Teen Summer Reading Closing Celebration and Scavenger Hunt in the Activity Room at the Evergreen Park Library. A permission slip must be turned in no later than Friday, Aug.4. The event is for students in the sixth through 12th grade. Participants must read at least two hours to get a permission slip. Each team needs a cellphone with a QR code scanner to participate. Competitors will work in teams to find the answers to the scavenger hunt clues hidden in the community. The team that finishes their list in the shortest amount of time with the most correct answers will be declared the winner. Ice cream and prizes at the
library will follow the hunt. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522, ext. 136 or meyerl@evergreenparklibrary.org
what they are up to. The movie is rated PG and runs 97 minutes. The movie is free.
Author to make appearance at library
The After Hours Teen Library Lock-In will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 28 in the Teen Room at the Oak Lawn Library. High school students will get locked in after hours at the library. Participants can run around the library during a life-size game of Pac-Man, and skype with teens across the country. Teens can also play board games. Registration is limited to 25 students. Registration can be made by calling (708) 422-4990 or at www/olpl.org.
Author Elizabeth Berg will visit the Evergreen Park Library as part of her summer library tour from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 in the meeting room. She will provide a sneak preview of “The Story of Arthur Truluy,” which is due out in November. Her appearance will be preceded by a dog adoption event with the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge.
OAK LAWN
Donate books, magazines and CDs
Residents can donate ”gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library’s Ongoing Book Sale at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the customer services desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. The Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides an ever-changing variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget.
Volunteers sought to work in the Friends Bookstore
The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library is accepting applications for bookstore volunteers, which consists of sorting book donations and stocking the store at the library. One four-hour shift per week is required. Volunteer forms are available at the Customer Services Desk on the first floor of the library. For more information, call Carole Onwiler at (708) 422-8646.
‘The Angry Birds Movie’
The Family Movie presentation will be the 2016 film “The Angry Birds Movie” beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28 at the Oak Lawn Library. When an island full of happy birds is invaded by green piggies, it is up to three friends to find out
Teens have fun after hours at library
Program will unveil information on solar eclipses
A program on what to know about a solar eclipse will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, July 27) at the Oak Lawn Library. This event is being held in preparation of a viewing party scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21. The program is for children ages 7 and up with an adult. Visitors will learn about what happens during a solar eclipse and how it differs from a lunar eclipse. Guests will learn about when future eclipses will occur. The program is supported by STAR_Net. Registration takes place at the Youth Services Desk at the library. More information or to register, call (708) 422-4990 or www.olpl.org.
PALOS HILLS
Green Hills Library to take part in ‘National Night Out
Green Hills Library will take part in National Night Out, which will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Town Square Park, 8500 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills The Palos Community Resource Recreation Department, the Palos Hills Police Department and the North Palos Fire Department are also partnering in the event. National Night Out is a nationwide campaign to encourage community engagement and build closer police-community partnerships. A family concert with singer Dave Rudolf will be held. Also on hand at the event will be a balloon artist, a face painter and other activities.
Lego Club will gather for summer
The Lego Club will gather at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade will participate.
Library staff members will supply the Legos. The kids will supply the imagination and building skills. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Participants can ‘break out’ of library
“Breakout: Escape from the Library,” a Harry Potter-themed team escape challenge, will be held in several separate sessions on Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Green Hills Library. The program is for kids ages 10 to 17. Kids can register for one session. The programs will be held from 5 to 5:40 p.m., 6 to 6:40 p.m. or 7 to 7:40 p.m. Participants will work with their group to find hidden clues, solve puzzles, and use their knowledge to break out before the time runs out. Teams who successfully complete the challenge will win prizes. Registration is limited to 20 per session. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Medicare plans, options discussed
An educational program on Medicare Parts A and B, and Medicare supplement plans will be discussed beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4 at the Green Hills Library. Patrons will learn about eligibility, enrollment and the benefits of Medicare and Medicare supplements. Diane Adduci, a community educator and licensed insurance representative, will present the program. This program is designed for people turning age 65, already 65 or over but leaving their employer plan, or people who would simply like to learn more about Medicare. Questions are welcome. This event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Library hosts Bingo Night
Bingo Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at the Green Hills Library. Participants will play for prizes. Refreshments will be served. Registration is limited to 60. This event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
WORTH
Adult Summer Reading Program is offered at Worth Library
The Worth Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program continues at the library, 6917 W. 111th St. Worth patrons can pick up a book log at the circulation desk or at the adult services desk. Each patron will receive one entry for the prize drawing for each book read or audiobook listened to. The book logs must be returned by Saturday, July 29. The drawing will be held on Monday, July 31.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Moraine Valley, Elmhurst College sign new transfer agreements
Leaving a legacy
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This summer the Evergreen Park Community High School continued its tradition, which started in 2010, of having students from the current graduating class create a lasting memory on the walls of the high school. This year the mural will be located in the Leadership Room, located inside the cafeteria. The theme for the class of 2017 legacy wall was “Leadership.” On hand with the mural were (from left) art teacher Sandy Safranek, Molly Brett, Cecelia Sanchez, Nicole Baldwin and Jack Nero (seated).
Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills hosted administrators from Elmhurst College on July 12 for a formal signing ceremony that makes official two new transfer agreements between the higher education institutions. The agreements allow new and current students to earn credit at Moraine Valley and Elmhurst College simultaneously. “Partnership agreements with quality four-year colleges and universities such as Elmhurst College help ensure our students complete their associate degree and provide them with a seamless pathway to a bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, Moraine Valley president. “We are pleased to be connected with Elmhurst College, giving both incoming high school graduates and continuing Moraine Valley students another choice for a better future.” The Dual Enrollment Agreement allows new high school graduates to commit to Moraine Valley and Elmhurst College at the same time. Under this agreement, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters between both institutions. They must take at least one course (up to two courses) at Elmhurst College each year they are enrolled at Moraine Valley. Those courses will be discounted to the Moraine Valley tuition rate. Students can take advantage of Elmhurst College’s residence life housing, library, student events, and fitness center, and they are eligible for multiple scholarships generally
not available to transfer students. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement allows current Moraine Valley students to seamlessly transfer to Elmhurst College. To do so, they must commit to transferring by the second week of the fall semester of their second/ sophomore year. Students who complete their associate degree and transfer with at least 64 credit hours (70 total is accepted) will be granted junior standing. International students who complete COM-101 and COM-102 with a “B” or higher will receive guaranteed admission, and their English proficiency requirement will be satisfied. Moraine Valley students who take advantage of these articulation agreements will be eligible for more than 50 majors at Elmhurst College, and those with a 3.5 cumulative GPA will have a guaranteed invitation to apply to the Honors Program. Any student who transfers to Elmhurst College before receiving their associate degree will benefit from reverse transfer of credit so students earn every possible credential they are due. “Moraine Valley and Elmhurst College are continuing to work together on additional transfer opportunities and program specific articulation agreements that would benefit our shared students,” said Dr. Scott Friedman, dean of Student Engagement at Moraine Valley. “This is a great time to forge partnerships and encourage great continued discussion. I look forward to getting to know each other over the next few years.”
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Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, president of Moraine Valley Community College, and Dr. Troy VanAken, president of Elmhurst College, sign two new transfer agreements between the higher education institutions as Dr. Pamela Haney, vice president of Academic Affairs at Moraine Valley (left), and April Edwards, vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the faculty at Elmhurst College, look on.
Extended school year program at Stagg provides positive results
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less regression during the summer months” said Reilly. There are many activities that the students take part in during the summer program. The students take part in one community trip per week as well as one large group field trip per week. The community trip consists of the students riding the public transit, purchasing goods, using their money skills, making lists and cooking. As for their large group field trip, it usually pertains to the theme for each summer program. This year the theme is world history. This summer, the students have had the opportunity to visit the Field Museum, the Chicago History Museum and go on an architectural boat tour.
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Worth girls on track
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Worth Junior High School students received ribbons at the 2017 South Suburban Junior High School Conference track meet at Shepard High School. Earning ribbons were (top row, from left) Riley Evoy, who placed third in discus and fifth place in shot put; Agnesa Gashi, who placed fourth in the long jump; Monica Alifantis, who placed fifth in the 1600-meter race; (front row, from left) Megan Wilson, conference champion in discus; and Alondra Blanding, conference champion in the 100-meter race.
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‘This is the guy’ Dawczak ready to take Marist football to the next level By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
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Chris Koll models off a crazy outfit for a breast cancer awareness theme in November during a St. Laurence football playoff game.
f you are a high school senior male, you don’t just wake up one day and say, “Hey! I’m going to the big football game today and I’ll wear a pink training bra, a pair of pink and white tight shorts and a big floppy hat. Oh, and I will paint the number ‘1’ on my stomach.’’ No, this kind of highbrow thinking takes planning. St. Laurence grad, athlete and super fan Chris Koll made it to 94 percent of the school’s football, basketball and baseball games in 2016-17. OK, he was on the basketball team for all 29 of the Vikings games, so he had to be there, but when it came to football and baseball games, he froze with those teams on some days and sweated with those teams on other days. He waited through rain delays and had to adjust his schedule with postponements. He was with them for blowout regular-season wins. He was with them for exciting postseason wins. And he was with them for heart-crushing, postseason losses — including the football team’s Class 6A state semifinal loss in Springfield and the baseball team’s 3-1 Class 4A Illinois High School Associa-
St. Laurence grad had fun and turned heads as fan and athlete JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point
tion state semifinal loss to Edwardsville on June 9 in Joliet. And there was that crazy day that took some planning. It was Nov. 5, and the Burbank resident was ready to show up to the school’s stadium for a second-round playoff football game against Crete-Monee. Bra? Check. Tight shorts? Check Floppy hat? Check. Guts to walk among hundreds of peers in that getup? Check and double check. “When we came up with the theme about breast cancer awareness, I started texting girls I knew for the bra,” he said. “I texted them on Tuesday and the game was Saturday. I was ready to go.’’ And he said he made 23 bucks when other students wanted to stuff that bra with singles.
He also made $5 on a bet for baseball season. The Vikings played four games in Arizona but he vowed he would attend every game the Vikings played in Illinois. Now, it’s easy to be a super fan in football with a 9-to-14-game schedule. It’s a little tougher for basketball, but he was on the team bus all the time. He had to be there for all the games. But baseball? The late-afternoon starting times of many of the games and the weather make it a challenge to make every game. “I told the baseball team I was going to go to every game they played in Illinois and they told me I wouldn’t do it. Then I did it. “I was just messing with them at first,” he added. “Then when they said I couldn’t do it, I wanted to prove I could. I won a $5 bet that I could do it. I wanted to prove them all wrong. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done. It was so fun seeing them on the road and at home. It was just awesome.’’ When Koll was a freshman in 2013, he said his first game as a future super See VORVA, Page 3
Two hundred years after St. Marcellin Champagnat founded the Marist Brothers’ schools in Lyon, France, Chicago’s Marist High School principal Larry Tucker was in the same room in which Champagnat worked and came up with the idea. “It felt like the most powerful place in the world,’’ Tucker said. And he spent a few minutes in mid-July talking football in the historic building. He found out his nine-year football coach, Pat Dunne, was planning on resigning and was talking to the coach via cell phone. Meanwhile, back in Chicago… Ron Dawczak was busy concentrating on spending his fourth straight season as the freshman coach for the RedHawks. But when Dunne accepted a producer/sales job at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Tucker and Dunne talked a few more times, and on July 17 Dawczak was announced as the new coach 20 days before the start of practice. Dawczak is a Chicago Ridge native and 1993 graduate of Marist who was also a quarter-
Sports Editor
Soccer fans are going to be in heaven starting this weekend. Admittedly, Chicago is a Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks town with little fanfare going to soccer. And as well as the Chicago Fire has been playing, if you walk down the streets of Chicago and the suburbs and asked people to name two or three Fire players, smart money is that a large percentage will fail that test. But those in the Chicago area who are passionate about soccer? That’s a whole different story. Some of them could probably name every player on the Fire roster from the last 20 years. Chicago and Bridgeview will be the centers of the soccer universe for a five-day stretch starting Saturday, and those who love soccer should have a lot of fun. Those who are marginal fans should be entertained, too. Many of the side events are free. Some of the festivities include: • The PrivateBank Fire Pitch
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Chicago Fire stars Nemanja Nikolic and Bastian Schweinsteiger were voted in as starters for the MLS All-Star game, which takes place Wednesday at Soldier Field.
in Chicago will host a viewing party Saturday night and guests will be able to watch Real Madrid against FC Barcelona, the Chicago Fire against Sporting KC and the LA Galaxy against the Seattle Sounders.
• North Beach in Chicago will host MLS Beach Soccer from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. • There will be a skills challenge presented by FIFA 18 from 5-to-7 p.m. Sunday at the Private Bank Fire Pitch.
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• The Men In Blazers will host a podcast at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Harris Theater. • There is an MLS All-Star Concert at 8 p.m. Monday at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island featuring X Ambassadors. • The MLS Homegrown Team challenges Chivas de Guadalajara’s Under-20 team at 7 p.m. at Toyota Park. • Finally, the main event. The MLS All-Stars battle Real Madrid at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Soldier Field. The game will be broadcast on FS1, UniMas, TSN and TVA Sports domestically as well as across 170 countries globally. The Fire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger and Nemanja Nikolic were voted in by fans as starters for the All-Stars. “I know how special it is to compete against Real Madrid,” said Schweinsteiger, an international star from Germany. “I think our players and fans will enjoy the experience.’’ Fire players Dax McCarty and See MLS, Page 2
BIG-TIME SOCCER PLAYED HERE In anticipation of the MLS All-Stars vs. Real Madrid on Wednesday at Soldier Field, mlssoccer. com came up with a list of the biggest soccer events held in the city and suburbs, in chronological order:
Oct. 1, 1984: NASL Soccer Bowl
The Chicago Sting beat the Toronto Blizzard 2-1 at Comiskey Park in the final North American Soccer League game ever.
June 17, 1994: The first World Cup match on US soil Germany beat Bolivia, 1-0 at Soldier Field in front of 63,000.
April 4, 1998: The first Chicago Fire MLS game
The Fire opened for business in the Major Soccer League with a 2-0 win over Tampa Bay in front of 36,444 as Frank Klopas scored both goals.
Oct. 20, 1998: Fire wins MLS title
The Fire won the MLS title game in its first year in the league with a 2-1 victory over Columbus at Soldier Field.
Aug. 5, 2006: Toyota Park hosts All-Star game
Toyota Park in Bridgeview hosted the 2006 game with the MLS beating Chelsea 1-0 with a goal by Dwayne De Rosario in the 70th minute.
June 24, 2007: US beats Mexico
Landon Donovan and Benny Feilhaber helped the US national team beat Mexico 2-1 at Soldier Field in the title game for the Gold Cup.
July 28, 2013: US beats Panama
The United States topped Panama 1-0 at Soldier Field for another Gold Cup title as reserve Brek Shea scored 42 seconds after entering the match.
June 7, 2016: US ignites Copa Centenario run
The US beat Costa Rica 4-0 at Soldier Field with goals from Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Jones, Bobby Wood and Graham Zusi.
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Pat Dunne, left, hands a football off to Ron Dawczak and also hands the reins as the Marist football coach to the Chicago Ridge native and Orland Park resident.
MLS is hosting a five-day soccer party By Jeff Vorva
back at the University of Chicago. In 1995, he led the team to an 8-2 record, which was the Maroons’ best record in 90 years. He set several passing records at the school, but only his long pass of 94 yards in a game against Washington in 1995 still stands. So instead of waking up early on Aug. 28 to coach the freshmen at Brother Rice in front of likely a few hundred fans, Dawczak will be the main man when Marist hosts the bitter neighborhood rival Crusaders the night before. Talk about a pressure-cooking debut. “I wouldn’t have it any other way,” said Dawczak, an Orland Park resident. “I played in big games against Brother Rice and now I get to coach in a big game against Brother Rice.’’ Dunne’s Marist teams were 71-31 in nine seasons with two Illinois High School Association Class 8A second-place finishes 2009 and 2015. Dawczak will go through a range of emotions when practice starts Aug. 7. “I’m excited for the opportunity,” he said. “There is no better
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CHICAGO FIRE ANALYSIS
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Fire deserves Bronx cheer after 2-1 loss to New York
Red Stars, weather and Dames were hot
By Alison Moran Correspondent
By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
It’s tough to be over critical of a team that just had an 11-game unbeaten streak. But the way that streak was broken? That was not a very good effort for a team that was tied with Toronto with the best Major League Soccer record after a long layoff thanks to the CONCACAF break. The soccer gods were smiling on the Fire for its trip to Yankee Stadium on Saturday to take on the New York City FC. First, the Fire was well rested after not playing since July 5, while New York had to play a tough twogame-in-four-day stretch after drawing Toronto 2-2 on July 19. On a hot day in the Bronx, the rested team seemed to have the advantage. Second, New York’s Yangel Herrera picked up two yellow cards in the first 12 minutes and, including the extra time after each half, Chicago had an 11-on-10 advantage for 86 minutes. But none of that mattered. New York managed to hold off the Fire with a scoreless draw in the first half and scored a pair of goals in a three-minute stretch, hanging on for a 2-1 victory. The Fire (11-4-5, 38 points) looked to pass Toronto (which tied Colorado 1-1 Saturday night and entered this week 11-3-7 with 40 points) but instead lost ground. “They had more spirit than us and I think they wanted it more,’’ Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said. “And when you don’t have the right approach like we had the whole game…and having one man up very early, it’s an opportunity you cannot just let go. It’s not totally what NYC did as much as what we didn’t do. It’s all about us. Congrats to NYC but we weren’t sharp, we weren’t in the game. We didn’t have the right approach or spirit.’’ David Villa scored his 14th goal of the year in the 47th minute with a 50-yard goal and Fredric Brillant was brilliant as he got his head on a free kick from Maxi Moralez to extend the lead. His point-blank connection was denied by Fire goalie Matt Lampson, but a second effort pushed it into the net for a 2-0 advantage at the 50-minute mark. David Accam, who sat out the first half, gave the Fire some energy with a goal in the 54th minute, but
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David Accam scored his 11th goal of the season against New York FC on Saturday but the Fire lost 2-1 despite and 11-on-10 advantage for 86 minutes.
that was all the scoring in the match. It was his 11th goal of the season. Juninho almost knotted the game in the stoppage time but his shot hit the right post as New York (116-4) and former Fire goalie Sean Johnson celebrated a victory. The Fire, meanwhile, continued to struggle on the road with a 2-4-4 mark. It was the team’s first loss since April 29, when it dropped a 2-1 decision to the other team from the Big Apple — the New York Red Bulls. “We will lose games,’’ Accam said. “That’s part of the game. We have about 14 games more to go. For us, we will try to take the next game and win it. It’s part of the game to lose. The way we react in the next game is more important so we need to be sharper and try to win the next game.” It was the second time this year that the Fire failed to take advantage of a manpower advantage. On June 4 in Orlando, the Fire had a man advantage for 40
CHICAGO FIRE AT SPORTING KANSAS CITY WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City FIRE’S RECORD: 11-4-5 KC’S RECORD: 8-4-9 NOTEWORTHY: It’s a battle of two teams that are in second place in their respective conferences. KC’s Ike Opara is recovering from a concussion but cussed when he was left off the MLS All-Star team, as he left a profanity on Twitter regarding the slight. Since Fire coach Veljko Paunovic picked the reserves, Opara won’t have much trouble getting motivated if he plays.
minutes and a two-man advantage for 25 minutes and finished with a 0-0 draw against Orlando City. “When you play against 10 men, it sounds weird, but it’s not so easy and we didn’t do well,’’ the Fire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger said.
CHICAGO FIRE NOTES
Fire GM has ringing endorsement for All-Star Game in New York posing near a NASDAQ sign hawking the MLS.
By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Chicago Fire General Manager Nelson Rodriguez helped build a winning team with some successful moves during the offseason and the early part of the season, and he’s getting a little notice in Chicago. Rodriquez rang the NASDAQ closing bell on Friday to give some publicity to the Major League Soccer Photo by the Chicago Fire All-Star Game and festivities, which Nelson Rodriguez, the general manager of the begins Saturday. The GM on Saturday was also seen Chicago Fire, poses in New York City on Saturday.
In the net
Former longtime Fire goalie Sean Johnson was in the net for the New York City FC in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over his former team. Johnson was with the Fire from 2010 to 2016. His new team was a man down for 86 minutes of the match (including stoppage time) but still pulled off the victory. “No one dropped their head down when we went a man down,” Johnson told reporters after the game.
Aches and pains
The Fire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger played the full game Saturday. He missed the team’s July 5 game against Portland with a right hip injury suffered in a July 1 win over Vancouver. Second-year defender Brandon Vincent was scratched before Saturday’s game in New York with a quad strain suffered during warmups. Michael Harrington suffered leg discomfort in the late stages of the game but was not pulled out of the game because the Fire used their allotted substitutions.
FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS
EP youth teams red hot in baseball and softball By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
It’s been a huge July for Evergreen Park baseball and softball teams as the community earned four state championships thus far. The first came when the Evergreen Park Baseball Club 10U won the Cal Ripken League state championship on July 9. The team had hopes of making it to the World Series over the weekend but couldn’t get out of regional action in Vincennes, Ind. The Evergreen Park Girls Softball League 12U All-Star team won a state title on July 18, beating Brown County in the Little League state championship in South Elgin. That squad heads to Indianapolis for Central Division finals play. Members of the team are
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Maddie Davis, Analise Mulvihill, Nicole Reynolds, Olivia Jensen, Isabella Crespo, Bridget Murphy, Sam Paredes. Isabelle Harmon, April Kirts, Maura Racz, Annie Buckley and Keira Jarrett. First baseman Kerrigan Collins broke her hip playing this year and has been providing support to the team. The coaches are Jerry Mulvihill, Erin Davis and John Jensen. Also in July, the16U District 8 Senior softball team, which is affiliated with the EP Girls Softball League, won the Little League state championship but went 1-2 in the Central Regional Tournament in South Bend, Ind., and did not advance. On Sunday, the EPBC’s 13-year-old club added to the collection by winning the Babe Ruth state championship.
Kaka (Orlando City), David Villa (New York City FC), Tim Howard (Colorado), Graham Zusi (Kansas City) and DaMarcus Beasley (Houston). Note: Deadlines for this newspaper will not allow coverage of the games in the Aug. 3 edition. Coverage of the events will be featured in the Aug. 10 issue.
Due to an editing error, the wrong caption was used in the photo with Jim Kirby’s outdoors column on July 20. Teenage fisherman Bobby Sundermeier was posing with a smallmouth bass not a northern pike.
The Evergreen Park 12U softball team won a Little League state title earlier in July.
Stampede tryouts The Stampede Baseball Organization is holding tryouts for the 2018 season for age groups U13-18 on Sunday and Aug. 6 at Stagg High School, 8015 W. 111th St., in Palos Hills. Regis-
tration is at 9:30 a.m. and tryouts are 10 a.m. to noon. The organization also is looking for qualified managers at various age groups. The Stampede Baseball Organization has a Cooperstown bid for the U12 team.
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Athletes only need to show up for one tryout session. Visit www.palosstampede. com to complete the registration & medical release forms. For those who can’t make it to either tryout date, call Mark Zaremba at 708-369-2090.
The Chicago Red Stars returned to Toyota Park with a bang on Saturday. Christen Press scored two goals, giving the announced crowd of 4,792 its money’s worth with a 2-1 win over the Orlando Pride that catapulted the Red Stars into first place in the National Women’s Soccer League. The game came after a monthlong road trip that saw the Red Stars go 1-1-2. There were plenty of storylines as the team improved to 8-3-4 and moved ahead of North Carolina on a day that was so hot, one fan tweeted, “You can fry an egg on my forehead.” You probably could have fried an egg on coach Rory Dames’ forehead as he was ejected at halftime after disagreeing and “having words” with referee Farhad Dadkho on a late firsthalf play that he felt should have been a yellow card for Orlando. He will likely miss the team’s Aug. 5 game at Orlando as punishment. He explained his history with Dadkho, whom he refused to name in the postgame interview. “It went back to our preseason game in Portland,’’ Dames said. “The same referee was on the field, when I was expecting a foul called. I got an email from the professional referees’ league office the next week, apologizing to (Portland coach) Mark Parsons and me, saying the referee didn’t make the right call, Then, during the regular season, Christen was pulled down in Portland, and she’s still in physical therapy three times a week after she blew up from that. So, this time, Christen’s going away, she gets pulled. A professional foul, right? I wait for the referee to make a call, but nothing happens. “So this is the third time this same referee hasn’t (called for a yellow card) and I have to protect my players. So I asked him, if Alex Morgan gets behind us, and we’re in the 85th minute and we grab her and pull her, is that just going to be a talking-to? And I said a few other things.” Dames admitted that Dadkho was right to eject him, “for the other things I said.” Other storylines both on and off the field included: • Midfielder/defender Julie Ertz, who recently bared all for the ESPN the Magazine Body Issue, was under the weather and came in for the second half, replacing midfielder Dani Colaprico, who injured her ankle. Dames had to reconfigure his backfield due to Ertz’s illness and Samantha Johnson’s absence for concussion protocol. Therefore, Casey Short moved to center back, Arin Gilliland to left back, and Taylor Comeau to right back. The new defensive configuration made for an uncomfortable first half for the Red Stars. The Pride controlled possession 60 percent of the time, and the Red Stars came close to own goals twice, had it not been for a quick response by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. But it was captain/ midfielder Press who became the MVP of the Match by scoring goals in both halves of the game and taking advantage of the Pride’s defensive errors. • Midfielder Alyssa Mautz earned her 100th career appearance after coming in for Jen Hoy in the 89th minute. • Japanese superstar Yuki Nagasato was finally in the house, after a long rehabilitation for what was originally termed a “minor injury” in June. She signing autographs and meeting fans on Saturday. With Nagasato now practicing with the team, Dames predicted that she may be on the roster before the end of August. The Red Stars are off this week for international break, then play the Pride in Orlando on Aug. 5. They return home to host the Portland Thorns on Aug. 12 at Toyota Park.
FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS
Bolts are in the mix in tight playoff race
By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
The Windy City ThunderBolts dropped two out of three games in Normal — including a 13-7 loss on Sunday — but they were still in the playoff picture by a slim margin entering this week’s action. The T-Bolts (33-26 after Sunday) were seven games behind Schaumburg in the East Division, but were ahead of Washington by a half game for second place. The
league takes the two division champs and two non-champs with the next best records. In the West, Florence was leading with a 3722 mark while Evansville had a 34-26 mark. That put the Thunderbolts in the fourth slot with that slim lead over Washington. Zack Jones homered for Windy City in Sunday’s loss. It was his first professional hit.
Coming up The ThunderBolts visit Southern Illinois
for a three-game set starting Friday. They return home Monday for the fourth Battle of the Sexes game against the Chicago Bandits fast-pitch softball team at Standard Bank Stadium. A pregame clinic will take place at 4 p.m. and the game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The Bolts host the Joliet Slammers Tuesday through Aug. 3. Thursday’s game will feature a wrestling show featuring an appearance by Al Snow.
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Shepard and Richards students dive in for this project By Bob McParland District 218
Following nine months of instruction, pool practices, and safety drills, students in District 218 earned basic and advanced Professional Association of Diving Instructors certificates recently. Physical education teachers Bob Peck, Jason Perch, and Dylan Shaughnessy took the students to the diving mecca of Haigh Quarry in Kankakee to earn their licenses. The students can now dive anywhere in the world.
Shepard students earning advanced certificates were Erin Adkins, Wade Bittner, Brenna Braasch, Dwayne Dawkins, Andrew Hite, Nathan Hughes, Alex Kokoszka, Ieva Kondratas, Lauren McHale, and Andrew Smith. Shepard students earning basic open water certificates were Madelyn Clemens, John Cutler, Aaron Gowaski, Faith Jeeninga, Tim Komperda, Mike Lukaszczyk, Reiner Mahler, Jenna Marrello, Jeremy McGrath, Nolan Meyer, Trevor Mikos, Matthew Pikowski, Stephanie Reichard, Emily Riley, Frank Sarnowski, Josh Schul-
tz, Alex Spindler, Jacob Wolniak, and Anisah Yassin. Students from Richards earning advanced certificates were Mohammed Alawan and Donald Branch. Richards students earning Adventure Diver certification were Katlyn Graham and Nick Pote. First-year SCUBA students from Richards who earned basic certificates were Rafael Czech, Hannah Durkin, Festus Folan, Rose Green, Kristijan Kleckaroski, Martin Krickl, Kayla Meske, Thomas Pavesic, Evelyn Perea, Jacob Rivera, Ashley Rosenbrock, and Ashanti Wright.
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Frankie Saban, of Orland Park, sets up a birdie putt with her third shot on the 18th hole in the second round of the Illinois Women’s Open at Mistwood Golf Club.
Saban getting her ducks in a row on the golf course
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ome things never change in golf: • The difficulty of a downhill curling four-footer. • Adding up your score on a hole after hitting one out of bounds and two in the water. • The effervescent nature of Frankie Saban on and off the course. The Orland Park native will be a junior at Bradley University in the fall, where she’s already lowered her stroke average five strokes from her freshman to sophomore years — a big jump. She picked up a slew of academic excellence awards in each year, and generally continued to improve on a solid foundation built at Sandburg, where she led the Eagles to a pair of appearances in the Illinois High School Association Championship. Last week, Saban’s game was on display at the Illinois Women’s Open at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville, where she opened with a pair of 1-over-par 73s — each containing a double-bogey 7 on a par 5 — and finished with a 4-over 76. The total for the stylish lefthander was 6-over 222, 14 strokes behind winner Alexandra Farnsworth, and earned her a tie for 19th. Saban had higher hopes, of course. After the second round, she had a lunch with dad/caddie Michael and mom Camilla and mused about firing a 66 to chase the lead. Opening with a pair of birdies, as she had in the second round, might have triggered a career round. Instead, she went out in 1-over 37, essentially treading water, and on the final day of a tournament, that just doesn’t do. But the week was a success for Saban, as the whole year was. For one thing, she’s even more smitten by golf than before. “This year, I’ve really found my love and passion for the game,” Saban said. “I work for it a little bit harder, I think. This whole year, I’ve spent every day, a couple hours extra, working on it, and it’s paid off. I’ll keep up that mentality. “I found my love for practice. I’d always loved the game, but I just dove into it a little bit more.” Saban understands at a tender age that golf can never be conquered, and rarely can be harnessed, much less controlled. Her 73s at Mistwood were identical on the scorecard but fashioned differently. Just her play on the par-5 18th proved that. In the first round, the 7 scarred her card. In the second, a fine third shot and a dropped putt meant a birdie 4. “I got revenge on 18,” Saban said. “And there were a lot of birdies out there.” Five of them came to nest, and others flew away. Saban gets it. She knows Bob Rotella was right, at least when he titled his book, “Golf is Not a Game of Perfect.” Most days, it isn’t even a game of really good. It’s a game of getting as much out of your swing and playing intellect and the conditions and the course setup as you possible can, and knowing that on a 150-acre playing field, a funny bounce won’t necessarily make you laugh. There were too many of those in the Women’s Western Amateur at River Forest Country Club in Elmhurst in June, and she failed to make the 64-player match play field. “I was coming off school, and I just started work, and I didn’t get to prepare as much as I’d like too,” Saban said. “I’m a person who likes to have their ducks in a row. It was a great learning experience to learn how to play on the fly.” Mistwood was ducky. After a few previous attempts, she was pleased to have finally made the cut in the IWO. This time, she made the low 30 with four strokes to spare. Next time, maybe the leaders will hear from her.
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Continued from Page 1 fan was Sept. 13. The Vikings took a 2-0 record to St. Rita and lost 55-14. “We got killed,” he said. “That was when Rita was on their insane level. I remember watching it and it was just terrible. I was in the student section but I didn’t say anything. I was at the top of the stands and just watched.’’ Years later, he was in the front — and sometimes the focal point — of the section. As a fan and athlete, he has a unique perspective on the dynamics between the hecklers and the heckled. “Being a fan was more my calling than being an athlete,’’
Koll said. “It was a nice change of pace being a fan during football season and playing during basketball season and being a fan against for baseball. When people would say stuff to me during basketball season, I would just laugh. It doesn’t get in my head — I think it’s so funny. “I know what I do as a fan to other people, so I was getting a taste of my own medicine.’’ Koll is heading to the University of Illinois to major either in business or kinesiology. And he wants to be a super fan for the Illini. “That’s the goal, that’s the plan right now,” he said. “Freshman year I will definitely be at the home games and by junior and senior year, I’m going to try to figure something out to get to some road games, too.’’ St. Laurence grad and super fan Chris Koll attended every St. Laurence baseball game that was played in Illinois this year, including the Class 4A state semifinals in Joliet in early June. Photo by Jeff Vorva
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Retired Shepard High School teacher Glenn Simms (above right) helps Richards student Nick Pote with his gear before Pote dives to earn PADI certification at Haigh Quarry. Simms then steadies Bittner just before the student splashes into the water.
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Continued from Page 1 scenario imaginable for me to step into. The talent this year’s team has and the coaching staff that is in place, I know the table is set for great year. Obviously being a first-year head coach and going through things for the first time, there is a little bit of nervousness but I know that with the guys I have around me, great things are in store for this football program not only this year, but in years to come.’’ He will even miss the less glamorous role of being a freshman coach. “I loved that role — I loved working with the kids who were new to the program,” he said. “I helped lay down the foundation for what (Dunne) expected for these kids when
they did get up to varsity and I took great pride in the fact coach Dunne trusted me with that.’’ Tucker and new athletic director Eric Simpson could have opened up the job regionally or nationally, but they opted to hire one of their own. “We wanted a Marist person and there were enough strong candidates in-house,’’ Tucker said. “Why do we need to do an area search right now? The season is coming up. We want to make sure the terminology is the same. The last thing we want is someone coming in and changing things a couple of weeks before the season. After we talked to Pat about his staff, it became very apparent that we had a guy who was a graduate of Marist and who played the game and did well in high school and college. Ron is a thinker. He is a cerebral guy. He’s coached
almost everybody in this program. “It became easier to say ‘this is the guy.’ ’’ The timing of Dunne’s departure caused some internet criticism from anonymous posters, but he said the job was offered to him in July and he thought long and hard about it. “Ten years ago I was given the best opportunity in the world to coach here,” Dunne said. “The title of ‘coach’ meant the world to me and I took that with the highest respect. When anyone called me ‘coach,’ it was an honor. “Four years ago I had the title ‘dad.’ I am blessed with three daughters. Now the title ‘dad’ is the No. 1 thing. I told the players that family is the greatest responsibility so this opportunity is one that can better my family’s life. It was a challenging decision but it was the right one.’’
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Plaintiff, -v.MARIE WHITNEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, DAVID MCELLIGOTT, LINDA BRUCE, JAMES MCELLIGOTT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LAVERNE H. MCELLIGOTT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LAVERNE H. MCELLIGOTT (DECEASED) Defendants 17 CH 003935 8035 ANNE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8035 ANNE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-216-030-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER),YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02724. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-02724 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003935 TJSC#: 37-6091 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. I725326
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. MURAD KASHOUR; SECRETARY OF HOUSING A N D U R B A N D E V E L O P M E N T; N E V E E N KASHOUR; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 5477 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 Monday, August 14, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-13-107-038-0000. Commonly known as 10300 South Kathy Court, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 605631890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15110083 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725078
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS BANIS, AS INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF JEAN E. BANIS, DECEASED, THOMAS BANIS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE JEAN BANIS TRUST DATED JANUARY 30, 2001, RIDGE COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 10407 10524 RIDGE COVE DR., APT 28B 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 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10524 RIDGE COVE DR., APT 28B, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-18-101-108-1052. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $141,962.53. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 Please refer to file number 16-07031. 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. MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 16-07031 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 16 CH 10407 TJSC#: 37-6102 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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PRECIOUS LUSTER, JR., PHYLLIS A LUSTER, SOUTHMOOR COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Defendants 14 CH 20456 9237 BUNDORAN DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9237 BUNDORAN DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-34-311-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a red, brick, single family, two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4165500. Please refer to file number 13614. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 13614 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 20456 TJSC#: 37-5875 I725138
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH L. PLANTE, MARYROSE PLANTE A/K/A MARYROSE CROCKER, WOODS EDGE III CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 016115 11130 EAST ROAD, UNIT F PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11130 EAST ROAD, UNIT F, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-066-1078. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-10861. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I723898
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.NOREEN PARVEZ A/K/A NOREEN A. PARVEZ, IQBAL PARVEZ A/K/A IQBAL A. PARVEZ, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, BANK OF AMERICA, NA S/I/I TO LASALLE BANK, NA, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 12 CH 11706 14054 PERSIMMON 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 September 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14054 PERSIMMON DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-05-306-008-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with three car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8979. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8979 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 12 CH 11706 TJSC#: 37-5911 I725162
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TEDDIE T. PARKS AKA TEDDIE PARKS, VICTORIA M. PARKS, PALOS POINT TOWNHOMES OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 04179 7914 W. 105TH 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 June 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7914 W. 105TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-102-098-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $384,917.97. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 2120-12131. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I723877
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 2007-8 Plaintiff, -v.JOHN KAIM A/K/A JOHN A. KAIM, FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO., TRUST #1-138 DTD 3/26/96, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO., TRUST #1-138 DTD 3/26/96 Defendants 14 CH 13588 10749 SOUTH CHRISTA COURT 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 January 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10749 SOUTH CHRISTA COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-400-076-0000. The real estate is improved with a white, brick, single family, two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8564. 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. I726423
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ROMKLAO SUNGKAMEE Defendants 2010 CH 50947 8801 WEST 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 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8801 WEST 103RD STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-15-202-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single level red brick; single family home with attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 1812. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 1812 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2010 CH 50947 TJSC#: 37-6383 I725941
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Have fun in the sun with a proper skin care routine By Jackson A. Thomas
Face the fear: How phobias form and the steps to conquer them By Jackson A. Thomas They often come out when it rains and they’re used as fish bait. But Candace Tucker isn’t going anywhere near them. “I used to fish with my dad and sisters a lot, so naturally worms were involved,” says Tucker, a resolution specialist in Parma, Ohio. “The more I looked at them I started noticing how nasty they are. It’s the smell of them, how they wiggle and the nastiest part: They can grow another head if one is cut off.” This fear of worms, called vermiphobia or scoleciphobia, has inflicted Tucker since she was 16. She has sometimes experienced panic attacks — “If there’s enough of them,” Tucker says. “If there’s one or two worms I’m fine. I try to keep as calm as possible, but when they’re everywhere, I just stay indoors.” An estimated 19.2 million Americans have a specific phobia, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And many people have more than one specific phobia. Whether it’s a fear of heights, spiders or even public speaking, that fear stems from somewhere and there’s a way to manage it.
disorders, which includes panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Researchers are uncertain of what exactly causes phobias. But some experts say genetics, culture and life events can trigger them. “These are learned behaviors, usually modeled by the oppositegender parent or caregiver,” says Bruce Cameron, a licensed counselor in Dallas. “Lighter fear is usually anxiety. It turns into a phobia when the target stimuli are specific and the fear response is great. Anyone can possibly develop a phobia.” Phobias usually appear in childhood or adolescence and tend to continue into adulthood, according to the NIMH. Some evidence also has shown that the tendency to develop them might run in families. “Many have thought that moms are the primary donors of phobias, except needle or blood phobia, which comes from males,” Cameron says.
“Cognitive behavioral techniques can help you shape your perception of the triggers to a more neutral state,” Cameron says. “Through systematic desensitization you can gradually be exposed and not have a phobic reaction.” Heather Edwards, a licensed mental health counselor in New York City, says being able to conquer a phobia depends on how long it’s been present and to what degree it interferes with a person’s overall level of functioning. “Sometimes simply practicing deep breathing with a long exhale while reminding yourself that it will be OK can calm the central nervous system enough in the moment to make coping easier,” Edwards says. She says, ask yourself: “What percentage chance is there that this worst-case scenario will actually occur? Give it a percent number. Numbers engage your left brain, which is the seat of logic and reason. It will take you out of your emotional brain, keeping you stuck in fear.” Tucker doesn’t know whether she’ll be able to overcome her fear of worms, but she’ll still steer clear of them whenever she can. “As long as I can see them I’m going to freak out,” Tucker says. “I can’t let them get the best of me all the time, and it’s kind of embarrassing in public. But if it’s raining, you’ll definitely hear me say, ‘Watch out for worms!’”
Snow is a thing of the past. The chilly temperatures are a distant memory. You’ve traded in your sweaters, boots and scarves for tank tops, sandals and sun hats. But there’s one more thing you might want to consider switching up: your skin care routine. Skin is the body’s largest organ and serves as a protective barrier between everything that’s inside your body and the outside world. It helps regulate body temperature and works as a natural filter constantly replacing old skin cells with new ones. It’s no wonder that experts frequently tout the importance of a proper skin care routine — especially in the summertime. Everyone knows that ultraviolet rays from the sun are dangerous, even cancer causing. But some experts argue that the sunscreen we use as protection might be doing more harm than good. There are also some people who forgo sunscreen altogether. So what should you do?
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Smith Senior Living: pets promote health and happiness Submitted by Smith Senior Living “Pets benefit people of all ages. And, they can improve the lives of older adults in special ways,” said Kevin McGee, president and CEO of Smith Senior Living, sponsor of Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly-Morgan Park neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park. “So, we encourage independent living residents to bring their small pets with them when moving to our life plan communities. We’ve seen firsthand that dogs, cats and birds often serve as ice breakers for making friends. Some of our non-pet owners even knock on their neighbors’ doors to ask how
the pets are doing.” The National Institutes of Health cites a study indicating older adults who own pets enjoy more opportunities for social interaction and experience less loneliness and isolation than others who live alone. NIH refers to another study confirming adults between age 71 and 82 who own pets walk more frequently and enjoy greater mobility than those without pets. Another study indicates pet owners are more likely to remain alive one year after a heart attack. The Centers for Disease Control also notes pets increase opportunities for exercise and healthy social interaction. So, they’ve been shown to help lower blood
pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and feelings of loneliness. In addition to encouraging ownership of small dogs and other pets, Smith Village and Smith Crossing also offer pet therapy for residents. Last spring, Smith Village welcomed young Smitty, a miniature Rex rabbit, to its pet therapy program. Smitty has grown to about five pounds and makes the rounds each day in a large cage on wheels. And, much to the delight of residents in all lifestyle settings, staff members frequently take him out for walks on his leash—which See PETS, Page 8
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A good sunscreen is often the first line of defense against the sun’s rays to prevent sunburns and reduce the risk of skin cancer. And it’s essential to use a sunscreen that has a broad spectrum SPF of at least 30, according to several experts and the Melanoma Research Foundation. Broad spectrum means that the sunscreen blocks both UVA and
UVB rays
“SPF 30 blocks about 97 percent of UVB radiation, while SPF 50 blocks about 98 percent,” says Shelby Moneer, director of education at the MRF and co-chair of the National Council on Skin Face your fears Cancer Prevention. Common symptoms of phobias Shara Strand is a skin care exinclude chest pains, sweating, pert and a professional makeup chills, hot flashes, fear of dying, artist in New York City. She says nausea, dizziness, fear of choking, the sun is the “biggest damager” shortness of breath, trembling and of skin. And, of course, UVA and shaking. Many phobias are treatUVB rays are the strongest in the able and can often be overcome Family affair summer. Phobias fall into a class of through medication, counseling “Not only can it cause dehydramental disorders called anxiety or cognitive behavioral therapy. tion to the skin, but it also can cause sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles,” Strand says. “Dark sun spots are also an evil that comes from spending too much time in the sun.” Strand also stresses using an SPF 30 lightweight oil-free moisturizer that protects from UVA and UVB rays year-round. “Oil-free is super-important during the summer because our skin is secreting the most oil, which depletes skin of our makeup and causes breakouts,” she says. And don’t forget to reapply at least every two hours — and more frequently if you’re sweating or going for a swim. “If you submerge any part of your body in water, always reapply sunscreen,” Strand says. “Never use a sunscreen that’s less than a 30.” What does “SPF 30” even mean? Dr. Sharad P. Paul, a skin cancer specialist, skin care expert and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology, has a simple way he helps his students remember SPF levels. “The easy way to remember this is that SPF 15 lets in one in 15 harmful sun-rays, while SPF Photo by Smith Village Photo by Waldemar Reichert 30 lets in one in 30 and SPF 50 Smitty, a miniature Rex rabbit, enjoys a great following as a pet therapy animal at Smith Village, which Walter Olchawa says he benefits from interacting with lets in one in 50,” Paul says. supports numerous intergenerational activities. He’s Smith Crossing residents when he brings his pet therapy dog, Abigail, for Wednesday afternoon visits. pictured here with Rory McGee.
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What’s in those bottles? Some medical experts say sunscreen isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Dr. Rohit Sharma is an assistant professor and a surgical oncologist who works with skin cancer patients at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He says there have been some reports that the ingredients in sun-screens might be harmful, especially to the endocrine system, which includes the pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland and adrenal glands. “Oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate and nanoparticles are the main ingredients that have concerned individuals,” Sharma says. “This concern has stemmed largely from animal research where doses significantly higher than those typically used by humans were tested.” The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., that aims to protect human health and the environment, says it’s a good idea to read labels for sunscreens that have vitamin A, also called retinyl palmitate or retinol. Evi-
dence shows that tumors and lesions may develop sooner on skin that’s coated with creams that have these ingredients. Also, keep an eye out for oxybenzone, which is a synthetic estrogen that penetrates the skin and can disrupt the hormone system. Sharma stresses, however, that the Food and Drug Administration has reported that these ingredients are safe. “You will find advocates on both sides of the argument regarding which ingredients are safe or unsafe,” he says. “What we know for certain is that protecting yourself against harmful UV radiation prevents skin cancer. It is up to the individual to decide which type of sunscreen they are most comfortable with. The bottom line: Protect your skin. There are options available to suit your preferences.” If you’re worried about chemicals and the potential harmful effects, look for a mineral (physical) sunscreen instead of a chemicalbased one. “Physical sunscreens contain natural agents like zinc and titanium oxide,” Moneer says. “Physical sunscreens block, rather than absorb, UV rays as they enter the skin.” Some sunscreen companies are even taking steps to ensure that their sun-exposure products are safer. “Many companies, including my own, are trying to remove harmful ingredients and make sunscreens more effective,” Paul says. “I myself have formulated a natural sunscreen that also contains ingredients that reverse some of the sun damage. This sunscreen will be released later this year.”
Efficient exposure Sharma and Moneer agree that applying sunscreen is just one part of a good skin care regime. Beyond sunscreen, they recom-
mend wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and long-sleeve shirts. “Consider bringing an umbrella or collapsible tent to shade yourself or your child’s team during (sporting) events,” Sharma says. “We need to pay particular attention to protecting children, who often have outdoor activities or sporting events during times of the day when UV exposure is likely to be higher. Repeated, unprotected exposure during this period of life can contribute to skin cancers later on.” The beach is another danger zone. “Be aware that water and sand can reflect UV radiation, and exposure can come this way, even if you are shaded from above,” Sharma says. Dr. Eleni Linos is an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of California at San Francisco’s School of Medicine who focuses on sun protection. According to Linos, there are many ways to enjoy nature, exercise and socialize outdoors while minimizing your risk of skin cancer and exposure to direct sunlight. “Timing a walk or a run outdoors in the early morning or late afternoon is one easy way to avoid the stronger mid-day sun,” she says. “Think about the schedule of your outdoor activities, and spend time indoors or in the shade during the middle of the day.” And if all else fails, just stay indoors altogether — particularly on days when the UV index is high, Sharma says. “The UV index is usually published by the local news channel or can be found online,” he says. “If you enjoy outdoor activities that can also be done indoors, like tennis, then switch. You will not only be protecting your skin, but you’ll also be getting the exercise needed to keep your body healthy.”
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Pets Continued from Page 7 offers plenty of opportunities for petting Smitty. Smitty also serves as an ambassador for Smith Village. This spring, he received lots of attention from children during an Easter egg decorating party with a local grammar school. But Smitty’s not the only pet therapy animal at Smith Village. Dylan, a golden retriever, visits once a month and receives a warm welcome from many residents who drop whatever they’re doing just to greet him. Each summer, Smith Village residents, their families and staff members also enter pets in an annual competition started in 2007. Plenty of other residents, family and neighbors enjoy the pet parade. The show has drawn the participation of cats, dogs, birds, goats, guinea pigs, one snake and even a pony. Like Smith Village, Smith Crossing serves as home to plenty of pets. “Pets require our residents to be more active,” said Frank Guajardo, Smith Crossing executive director. “They also help build important emotional connections for residents, their families, staff and our volunteers.” Walter Olchawa and Abigail, his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, spend Wednesday afternoons as pet therapy volunteers, visiting residents and staff at Smith Crossing. Just as with Dylan at Smith Village, Smith Crossing residents drop what they’re doing to visit with Abigail. Olchawa, a retired pharmacist from Orland Park, also benefits. “I was used to being around people,” he said. “Abigail keeps me interacting with people.” Besides greeting people in common areas, Olchawa knocks on the apartment doors of residents he knows will appreciate visiting with Abigail. To earn official registration with Therapy Dog International, a dog must understand and respond to simple commands. Abigail also was trained not to be startled by wheelchairs, walking devices and other dogs. To keep her certification, she must pass an annual physical and have all current vaccinations.
The same applies to Laddie, a Shetland sheepdog, owned by Smith Crossing resident Mary McCauley, a retired nurse. Like Abigail and Olchawa, Laddie and McCauley visit residents in independent living, assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care at Smith Crossing, as well as patients in the com-
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munity’s rehab wing. “We enjoy doing this,” said McCauley. “People are always happy to see Laddie. Sometimes they forget my name, but they always remember his. Either way, it’s great seeing people smile.”
About Smith Senior Living Smith Senior Living, a not-for-
profit organization serving older adults, sponsors Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park, Ill. These are the only life plan communities located in the Southwest sector of metropolitan Chicago. An innovative leader providing the finest services and care for seniors, Smith established
its first community in 1924, on the same city block where Smith Village stands today. Both LPCs provide spacious independent living residences, and apartments for assisted living, as well as memory support and skilled nursing care. In addition, they offer short-term rehab programs for residents and others
who have had surgery or a medical incident. For more information about how Smith Senior Living can help seniors enjoy their retirement, contact Smith Crossing at 708-326-2308 or SmithCrossing. org, and Smith Village at 773-4747303 or SmithVillage.org.
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