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More than 2,600 athletes to compete at the 2017 World Winter Games for Special Olympics in Austria
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SCHOOL NEWS Inappropriate Tweets Member resigns over Women’s March Tweets
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Perfect finish ND bowler throws 300; places sixth at state SEE PAGE 7
BUSINESS
Dave Says Insurance guy is not a financial advisor SEE PAGE 11
Empowering the Diverse Community, was a post inauguration walk and rally on Jan. 29 that started at Muslim Education Center in Morton Grove for sign making and music. Participants then walked together around Morton Grove. The afternoon concluded at the MEC for presentations about social justice and civil rights opportunities.
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NILES MUNICIPAL OFFICERS ELECTORAL BOARD
Board tosses Joe Makula’s referenda Resident Joe Makula tried to referenda on April 2017 municipal election ballot BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com
The Niles Municipal Officers Electoral Board ruled that there was enough reason to throw two referenda advanced by activist Joe Makula off the ballot. The Cook County Clerk’s office ruled that there were enough valid signatures on the referenda petitions to satisfy ballot requirements. But while the board had no issues with that, it found that other objections had merit. It agreed that the language was too broad and could potentially run afoul of state law. More importantly, it ruled that the petition pages weren’t properly signed by the circulators; effectively declaring every nominating petition sheet invalid. It is not yet clear whether Makula will appeal. He declined to comment to the Bugle, but he has appealed rulings against him in the past – and, in some cases, the court found in his favor. Makula tried to place two referenda on the April 2017 municipal
election ballot. The first referendum would require voter approval any time Niles creates a “taxing district.” The second referendum would require that at least two of the three referenda slots on the ballot be reserved for refereda launched by voters. The first referendum earned pushback from the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and some village trustees openly spoke out against it. They argued that the referendum would hurt development by creating delays, leading businesses and developers that may want to open in Niles to look elsewhere. One of the chamber’s members, Jack Drexler filed the objection to both petitions. Under the state law, the Niles Electoral Board is made up of the mayor, the village clerk and the longest-serving village trustee. Village clerk Marlene Victorine recused herself because she was involved in legal action, and trustee George Alpogianis took her place. Trustee Joe LoVerde, who would normally be filling the third seat, was absent for both of the meet-
ings held so far this year. Alpogianis hasn’t spoken publicly about either referenda, but Mayor Andrew Przybylo made a reference to the taxing district in his 2017 State of the Village address. Makula argued that the referendum is necessary because tax incentives that lower commercial and industrial property taxes cause residential property taxes to go up – a premise he mayor rejected. “Pointedly, the gap between residential and commercial property tax paid is less today than in 2011,” Przybylo said. “I stress this point to all those who claim that economic incentives raise property taxes on residents – that’s not true at all.” The Electoral Board first met to consider the objections on Jan. 16. At the time, Drexler’s attorney James Nally laid out the legal grounds for objections. Among other things, he argued that they were too vague, couldn’t be answered with simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and would run afoul of state law. He further argued that a significant number of signatures on the referenda petitions violated legal requirements. Finally, he pointed to the fact that, on all of the referenda petitions, the circulators
left the “circulator’s signature” field blank. That was indeed the case – though the signatures were present in or above the “Name of Circulator” field. By the Jan. 26 meeting, the Cook County Court determined that both referenda petitions had enough valid signatures to meet the legal minimum. As the result, Nally shifted emphasis to other arguments. He alleged that, because the term “taxing district” wasn’t properly defined, it could potentially apply to any municipal government district that has a power to levy tax – such as a school district, a library district or a mosquito abatement district. The problem with that, Nally argued, is that the state law already put in place procedures for creating and expanding such districts, and that, if the referendum pass, it would, in effect, override state law. Makula’s attorney Brian Wojcicki countered that procedures would still exist – this would just add n extra step. “No one will be able to, under this referendum, file a case that would stop initial [tax district establishing] referendum from being voted on,” he argued. “No one will be able to site this referendum
to say ‘this is superior to state law.’’’ Nally also argued that the referendum is ambiguous in other parts, such as whether the passage about it taking effect immediately refers to the referendum itself or the tax district approving referenda. When it came to the second referendum, Nally argued that the state law gives both the Niles village board and Niles residents equal shot at the three referenda slots. Reserving two of them, he argued, would violate that principle. Nally also argued that the referendum language left questions about what would happen if there were no two public referenda placed on the ballot, and how long those slots would need to be reserved. Wojcicki responded that, if there weren’t two public referenda, the village board was free to use the remaining slots. Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, the Electoral Board attorney, advised the board that the key question here is whether the referenda are ambiguous enough to run afoul of the state law – something which, she said, the board members would SEE REFERENDA PAGE 3
MORTON GROVE AND NILES VILLAGE BOARDS
Villages approve water supply contract Since 2013, 2 villages have been looking for a cheaper alternative for water BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com
The Morton Grove and Niles village boards voted unanimously to sign a water supply contract with Evanston. Since 2013, the two villages have been looking for a cheaper alternative to getting their water from Chicago. Their existing contracts with the city expire at the end of 2018 and 2019, respectfully. With the contract now secured, the two villages have launched a study to figure out the best route to deliver this water to their sewer systems. Officials from both villages tout-
ed the agreement as a historic decision that would not only save property owners money, but allow them to do much-needed infrastructure rehabilitation and improvements. The fact that the water payments would increase according to a set formula doesn’t hurt, either. The search for an alternative water supply originally involved Park Ridge as well. The three municipalities would split all of the costs involved in researching the project and negotiating with potential suppliers equally. Evanston eventually emerged as the preferred option. Originally, the plan called for new pipes to be built between Evanston, Skokie and the three municipalities.
But in Oct. 13, 2015, Morton Grove and Niles let their Park Ridge counterparts know that they were planning to look at the alternative water delivery method that would involve existing infrastructure. The issue was that the new method would be able to supply water for the two villages, but not Park Ridge. The Park Ridge City Council, which already had misgivings about the Evanston water supplier, decided to pull out of negotiations until it has a better idea what the two villages were planning. Morton Grove and Niles continued the project. By summer 2016, it became clear that the method wouldn’t work due to water pressure issues. But the two villages were still determined to pursue Evanston as a water supplier, and the negotiations continued.
The water supply agreement went before the village boards, Morton Grove on Jan. 23 and Niles on Jan. 24. Before they voted, each board got a presentation summarizing what the agreement was, and what still had to happen before the switch is complete. The two villages will use bonds to raise the funds to build the infrastructure necessary to deliver the water from Evanston. The cost of paying off bonds would be included in the water rates until they are fully paid off. In 2019, Niles is expected to pay $3.47 per 1,000 gallons in 2019 – which, according to the presentation, would still be cheaper than the $4.04 per 1,000 gallons rate Chicago is expected to charge. The estimate is based on the assumption that Chicago would raise its rate by 2 percent per year – which, as Niles
Village Manager Steve Vinezeano noted, is a conservative estimate. From there, the cost for each village will be calculated based on how much water it is expected to use, how much water it actually used by the end of the fiscal year, its water budget and how much it needs to pay off their bonds. The agreement will last for 40 years, with two optional 10-year extensions. It also allows the two villages an option of selling their water to other municipalities, but it must notify Evanston of any agreement at least six months ahead of time. According to the presentation, the two villages don’t plan to cut ties with Chicago completely. They will be working with the city to maintain water connections, so that they SEE WATER PAGE 15
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PARK RIDGE NILES DISTRICT 64 BOARD OF EDUCATION
Member resigns over Women’s March Tweets Dathan Paterno resigned his position Jan. 23; Stronger social media policies urged BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com
The Park Ridge Niles District 64 Board of Education member Dathan Paterno resigned his position Jan. 23 after he sent out tweets denigrating participants in the Jan. 21 women’s marches. While he has since deleted his Twitter account, the screen captures posted by the Park Ridge Herald-Advocate show that on Jan. 22, he posted a tweet where he referred to the marchers as “vagina screechers.” His earlier tweets referred to the Washington D.C. Women’s March as “Procession of Palpable Penis Envy,” while another tweet referred to it as a “300 million pound Women March” that “provides a strong argument for doing away with women’s suffrage.” The tweets touched off immediate backlash, leading Paterno to offer his resignation. But that wasn’t enough to completely quell the controversy. During the Board of Education meeting held later that day, a number of parents and community residents denounced his conduct and urged the district to adopt stronger policies regarding board members’ social media use. Paterno is a clinical psychologist who founded and still heads the Park Ridge Psychological Services. He was elected to the board in April 2013 for a four-year term. Even before the controversy broke, he announced that he wasn’t planning to run for re-election. The tweet, which was posted on his personal account, said that “Most of these vagina screechers
REFERENDA FROM PAGE 2 have to decide on their own. “Illinois electoral board and courts found that referendum question may not be vague or meaningless,” she said. “That happens in instance when voters don’t have adequate info to understand effects of their vote.” The electoral board unanimously voted to rule in Nally’s favor. With the first referendum, Przybylo found that the fact that it could potentially apply to any
didn’t vote, but they mean business. Riiiiiiiight. [sic] What a farce.” The tweet was quickly spotted by Park Ridge residents, and it soon spread across social media. In a letter of resignation, posted on the district’s website, he insisted that the postings weren’t directed towards all marchers. “While I merely meant to harshly criticize some of the protestors (especially the very angry, hostile, vulgar, and violent ones) and question the motives of some of them, my tweets were understandably misinterpreted to mean that I disrespect or hate all the protestors,” Paterno wrote. “Of course, this isn’t true, but the damage was done.” He apologized to the board, saying that he was sorry for “controversy and distraction” his tweets caused. The district posted a message on its website, letting the parents know what happened, and that what Paterno said in no way reflects the opinions of the rest of the board. Under the state law, the board must fill vacancies within 45 days. The applicants must be registered
voters and live in Park Ridge or the portions of Niles that fall within District 64. They must submit a resume and a letter detailing their qualifications and interest. The application must be mailed to the district’s offices, at 164 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068, and addressed to board president Anthony Borrelli. The board will hold special meetings on Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 to interview candidates, and it expects to make a final decision during the Feb. 21 meeting. In the meantime, the controversy hasn’t quite died down. A number of parents and residents showed up to the regularly scheduled Jan. 23 board meeting at Jefferson Elementary School. Borelli began by the meeting by reading a statement, saying that, while Paterno’s tweets were didn’t reflect the board, he and the other members knew that, even outside their duties, they must conduct themselves respectfully. “Each Board member represents the high degree of truth, honesty, respect and caring that we aim to instill in our children,” Borelli said. “Board policy encourages respect and understanding. Board policy encourages that a board member represents the board in all he or she does and make certain that such actions do not compromise the board or [District 64] administration.” He said that he hopes that the entire incident will be a learning experience. “While unfortunate, we should take the time to learn and reinforce our ideas of respect and civility,” Borelli said. “These are qualities that we teach our children and qualities that we should retain as adults.” Most of the residents that spoke
on the issue said that, while they appreciated what the board did, they felt the response didn’t go quite far enough. Ginger Pennington, a professor at Northwestern University’s Department of Psychology, who has two children in District 64, said she and her daughter took part in the Washington D.C. march, so Paterno’s tweet affected her personally. “you can’t imagine my degree of disgust and surprise when I came home to find the member of the board essentially refer to me and my children as ‘vagina screechers’ - extremely demeaning and upsetting for myself and my daughter, and my son,” Pennington said. She felt that the district’s response ultimately came up short. “First, I do want to thank you for addressing this promptly, and sending out a communication to us,” Pennington said. “I do feel, as other speakers do, that you haven’t gone quite far enough in terms of addressing both the seriousness of his communications and their impact on all of us in the community, and how to address this going forward, or at least discourage it from happening again.” Stacy Kelly, another District 64 parent, also attended the march at the capital, felt that, from her experience on a board of directors for a non-profit, she found it hard to believe that the board of education didn’t realize that Paterno was capable of something like this. “I would like to see an independent review of the board to assure the community of Park Ridge that this behavior will no longer go unchecked,” she said. Resident Dan Rippeteau, whose daughter attended District 64 schools when she was younger, said that, while he appreciated
the importance of the freedom of speech, the district’s policy on social media use should be tightened. “I think every corporation in United States has rules around what its employees can do, and we have rules on what our students can do on social media,” he said. “I think those same rules need to apply to all of us, including our board members.” John Renaldi, another District 64 parent, said he agreed with other residents who spoke. “I think you need to take a much more active view toward this individual, and I ask you to do this publicly,” he said. As the public comments wrapped up, Bolleri said that the board got the message. “Certainly, we’ll go back and take your suggestions and improve our requirements for utilization of social media,” he said. “When those requirements were established, social media really wasn’t - it wasn’t [as] utilized. It’s time to go back and review those requirements.” Dr. Laurie Heinz, the district’s superintendent, said that she didn’t want this incident to diminsh the good things going on in the schools. “District 64 is a school community that teaches students to be respectful of one another and each others viewpoints, to engage in civil conversations and to choose words and actions to avoid hurting others, and contribute to the betterment of the school and the community,” she said. “that is not to say that kids are perfect every day, but these are tenants that are important to our teachers and our staff And they’re thread throughout our curriculum, and the ways the teachers interact with our students, and hopefully, the way our students are learning to interact with one another.”
municipal entity could hurt Niles. “Suppose we had a zika virus, and the village had to wait to form the mosquito abatement district,” he said. “It would give residents veto power over health and quality of life issues.” The board also agreed with his arguments regarding the second referendum. “I think it’s very unequal and casts [the village board] in unequal position,” Przybylo said. “I’m not disparaging the electors. To the point of filing, it creates un-
due burden, to [have the board] wait in advance for the second petition. It doesn’t treat electors and the board equally.” “It doesn’t leave the balance of equality,” Alpogianis said. “It’s titling the scale, one way or the other.” Finally, the board looked at the issue of circulator signatures. Wojcicki argued that, under the existing legal precedent, so long as the circulator signed the petition in the presence of a notary, and the notary then notarized it,
it doesn’t matter where the signature actually is. He also had Makula testify before the board that he did sign the petitions that he circulated, and that, to the best of his knowledge, the petitions signed by other circulators really were signed by the individuals in question. The board voted to site with Nally on this issue as well. Przybylo said that he would rather vote against it and, if Makula appealed, let the courts rule on the matter. “It just seems, to me, as I look at
that, there should be more careful adherence to what was written,” he said. “I would find for the objector, and let the proponent argue to the higher authority.” Alpogianis, who owns Kappy’s restaurant in Morton Grove, said that his experience made him understand the importance of following procedure. “I know, from signing a number of documents, that there’s a reason why there’s a place for [printed name] and a place for signature,” he said.
“While unfortunate, we should take the time to learn and reinforce our ideas of respect and civility. These are qualities that we teach our children and qualities that we should retain as adults ...” - BOARD PRESIDENT ANTHONY BORRELLI
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Athletes ready to bring message to Winter Games More than 2,600 athletes to compete at the 2017 World Winter Games for Special Olympics in Austria BY DANIEL SMROKOWSKI BUGLE COLUMNIST | SPECIAL VOICES
As of Feb. 1, there are 41 days remaining until more than 2,600 athletes compete at the 2017 World Winter Games for Special Olympics in Austria. Among them, our national team, Special Olympics USA, will send a 210-member delegation to represent the United States at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games on March 14-25, in Graz, Ramsau, Schladming, and Styria, Austria. Among them is my friend and fellow Special Olympics athlete Jamiah Shepard, of South Holland. Jamiah will compete in snowshoeing on Special Olympics USA. Jamiah was diagnosed with an intellectual disability at an early age and does not let any of her challenges get in the way of her accomplishments including receiving a Sportsmanship award at Thornwood High School, being a three-time state basketball champion, and competing in the pentathlon for the first time at Illinois’ 2016 Summer Games. In all, Jamiah has competed in pentathlon, track and field, basketball, snowshoe, gymnastics, cheerleading, and bocce. Jamiah’s favorite part of competing in Special Olympics is, “getting a gold and having good competition against somebody,” said Jamiah. Local Special Olympics staff had their eyes on Jamiah at a recent state Winter Games held in Galena. A year ago, they selected Jamiah to run for Special Olympics USA at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. Jamiah is joined by 149 other athletes on Special Olympics USA. Our national delegation includes traditional Special Olympics athletes and also Special Olympics Unified Sports teams, where people with and without intellectual disabilities train and compete together, as teammates. Biannually, athletes go beyond geographic boundaries, nationality, gender, age, culture, religion, and political philosophy to come together for the flagship event of the Special Olympics movement: the Special Olympics World Games. This event brings a much-
SPECIAL VOICES By Daniel Smrokowski needed message to our communities: a message of equality; a message of tolerance; and, a message of acceptance around the globe. About 15 years ago when I began competing in Special Olympics, my mom, Linda Smrokowski, 65, attended her first Special Olympics event. It was at this moment that she perfectly stated the effect of the Special Olympics movement. “If the whole world were like Special Olympics, then there would be no wars,” said my mom. “The movement brings out the best in everybody.” According to the press release from Special Olympics USA that was released two weeks ago, this is expected to be the largest Special Olympics World Winter Games in history. An estimated 2,600 athletes from 106 nations will be competing in Austria in 9 Olympic-type sports at these 2017 Special Olympics World Games: floor hockey, stick shooting, figure skating, speed skating, alpine skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, and snowshoeing. ESPN, the global television network and digital media organization, is to produce extensive coverage for sport fans and supporters of the Special Olympics movement around the globe. This coverage is said to be the first-ever coverage for a World Winter Games event. As the official broadcaster of Special Olympics, the television coverage can be seen on ESPN’s television networks in the U.S. and streamed through WatchESPN and on the ESPN App. While at the training camp in Vermont for Special Olympics USA, ESPN had their eyes on the amazing athletes who were preparing for the once-in-alifetime opportunity. “They [ESPN] were stalking me for Vermont,” said Jamiah. ESPN reporters were interviewing a few of the athletes who will be featured as part of the comprehensive coverage in Austria. Jamiah is not sure if she will be featured on ESPN as the large sports television media network will select the featured
athletes once they arrive in Austria on March 12. There are only a couple hundred Special Olympics athletes, like Jamiah, who have the opportunity to represent the United States at a Special Olympics World Winter Games. This is a unique honor to both represent our country with one’s athletic abilities and to demonstrate one’s joy to the world. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these athletes to demonstrate their athletic abilities, competing at the highest level on the world stage, and to have life and cultural experiences that will stay with them for the rest of their lives,” said Chris Hahn, Head of Delegation for Special Olympics USA, in a press release statement. “I encourage every American to cheer on these inspiring athletes, to share in their triumphs and to take pride in knowing that they will represent our country with excellence and honor.” Jamiah is most looking forward to competing against other people from the 106 countries. Admitting the excitement of competing at the World Games, she is also a little bit scared of this opportunity. “I’m also doing a 400 but I’m kinda scared about doing the 400 because it’s a longer event and I’m not used to doing a 400,” said Jamiah. “But I’m going to try and do it.” Jamiah added that she likes to try new things. Americans watching the upcoming Special Olympics 2017 World Winter Games at home can be part of a terrific fan club mission. According to online literature from Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017, “Mission 3000” has launched to become the great fan club mission of all time. This fan club mission gives you an opportunity to support an athlete before and during the World Games. Are you, dear reader, part of a class of students, youth group, music club, or simply just have a group of friends? Then you can sign up to become a “Fan Club.” Once you sign up, you will get in touch with an athlete and write letters, record video messages, send pictures and introduce the athlete to the culture and tradition of your country. Similarly to the 2015 World Summer Games, Coca-cola launched for the first time a unified song. This is a song that was recorded by artists with and without intellectual disabilities. TO SEE THE FULL COLUMN, GO TO BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM
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POLICE BLOTTER Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge police departments. Individuals in the Police Blotter who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NILES Battery Joshua Ford, 27, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, criminal trespassing and resisting a police officer; and Erica Williams, 26, also of Chicago, was charged with criminal trespass following an incident Jan. 4 in the 5700 block of Touhy Avenue. A 28-year-old Lake Bluff man told police he was knocked unconscious Jan.1 while getting a phone out of his car in the 7800 block of Nordica Avenue. Police said the man reported that he did not know who hit him in the back of the head. Burglary The front glass door of a business on the 7100 block of Austin Avenue was reportedly broken overnight between Jan. 2 and Jan. 3. DUI Brian G. Peterson, 50, of Park
Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence and speeding following a traffic stop Jan. 4 at Dempster Street and Grace Avenue. Theft Devon Lowery, 22, of Chicago, was charged with theft of vehicle parts and resisting arrest Jan. 2. According to police, Lowery and another man are accused of stealing catalytic converters from cars parked in the 8900 block of Wisner Street. According to police, Lowery also had an outstanding arrest warrant on an armed robbery charge from another state. The second suspect was not located, police said. A 13-year-old Waukegan boy was charged with retail theft on Dec. 31 after police said he stole clothing from a retailer in the 200 block of Golf Mill Center. Juan P. Garcia, 34, of Des Plaines, was charged with theft Jan. 3. Police said Garcia was accused of making fraudulent returns while employed at a retailer in the 8600 block of Dempster Street. Ten tires and rims were reported stolen from cars belonging to a dealership in the 5700 block of Touhy Avenue overnight between Dec. 27 and Dec. 28. A 14-year-old boy reported that his backpack, containing a smart-
phone, was stolen Jan. 2 from a recreation center in the 7800 block of Caldwell Avenue. A Park Ridge man told police that his semi-truck with New York registration was stolen between Dec. 1 and Jan. 3 while it was parked in a lot in the 6100 block of Gross Point Road.
MORTON GROVE Driving while license suspended Joseph M.Kelley, 34, of Chicago, was stopped Jan. 12 for a traffic violation near Dempster Street and Marmora Avenue and was found to be driving while his driver’s license was suspended. Enrique Morales, 20, of Chicago, was stopped Jan. 16 on the 8900 block of Menard Avenue for a traffic violation and was found to be driving while his driver’s license was suspended. Warrant Anu A Patel, 21, of Skokie, was stopped Jan. 12 for a traffic violation on the 5900 block of Oakton Avenue and was found to have a warrant out of DuPage County. Suspect was arrested for the warrant and issued a Morton Grove citation for possession of cannabis under 10 grams.
Alejandro Magdaleno, 43, of Morton Grove, violated an order of protection Jan. 12 on the 8800 block of Meade Avenue. Police also discovered he had an active warrant for his arrest as well. Possession On Jan. 12 an officer stopped suspicious vehicle driving through the 9100 block of Bellforte Avenue. The officer found Jaren M. Walker, 22, of Evanston holding an open container of alcohol. Further investigation found Gabrielle A Welch, 21, of Glenview was in possession of cannabis. An officer made contact on Jan. 14 with the occupants of a suspicious vehicle in front of a residence near Davis Street and Oriole Avenue. He found Philip Philemon, 19, of Des Plaines was in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. He was issued a Morton Grove citation for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams and for possession of drug paraphernalia. Police stopped a vehicle Jan. 14 for a traffic violation on the 5800 block of Lincoln Avenue. Officer found a passenger, Mohammed Farees Khan, 21, of Lincolnwood, to be in possession of cannabis and was issued a Morton Grove citation for possession of cannabis. Police stopped a vehicle Jan. 17
for a traffic violation on the 5700 block of Theobald Road. Officer found a passenger, Mohammed Farees Khan, 21, of Lincolnwood, to be in possession of cannabis and was issued a Morton Grove citation for possession of cannabis. Iosif C. Sifnaios, 21, of Homestead, Wis., was stopped Jan. 16 for a traffic violation and issued a Morton Grove ordinance citation for possession of drug paraphernalia/ cannabis. Spiro G. Houmpavlis, 26, of Skokie, was stopped Jan. 17 for a traffic violation near Golf and Waukegan roads and issued a Morton Grove ordinance citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. No Valid Driver’s License Suwisit Wongsa Ard, 29, of Chicago, was stopped Jan. 13 for a traffic violation on the 5700 block of Dempster Street and was arrested for misdemeanor speeding and driving without a valid driver’s license.
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The real secret to having everything you want is realizing that you already do. As this week unfolds you might be fascinated by new people or interesting places. Don’t be tempted to stray too far from hearth and home.
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The heart can’t be ruled by the head. You can’t measure satisfaction or creative genius with a slide rule or a pocket calculator. It might be better to rely on intuitions in the week ahead rather than on facts and figures.
ACROSS 1 YEAR IN WHICH SALIERI WAS BORN 6 SPUNKMEYER OF COOKIE FAME 10 SPORTS __ 13 KEY ARTERY 14 SEATTLE’S __ PLACE MARKET 15 HAZMAT SUIT HAZARD 16 NAIL THE MILEY CYRUS IMPRESSION? 19 “MADAM SECRETARY” STAR 20 “FAMILY FEUD” SOURCE 21 STATELY TREE 22 “... __ THE SET OF SUN”: “MACBETH” 23 DISNEY TITLE GIRL FROM HAWAII 24 PERMANENTLY DELETED ELECTRONIC MESSAGE? 30 CINCH 32 “AH, BROKEN IS THE GOLDEN BOWL! THE SPIRIT FLOWN FOREVER!” POET 33 GPS SUGGESTION 34 PROD 35 MICHAELS ET AL. 36 END NOTES? 38 PAY EXTENSION? 39 IT GOES AROUND IN WINTER 40 ANTARCTIC TRANSPORT 41 MINOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT? 45 MAJESTIC QUALITY 46 PLAYBOY NICKNAME 47 KENTUCKY COLONELS’ ORG. 50 “THE CAINE MUTINY” OSCAR NOMINEE 53 GENEALOGICAL RECORD 55 “THE SPASM PRECEDED THE OTHER SYMPTOMS, DOC”? 57 USED TO BE 58 HENDRIX HAIRDO
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LACKLUSTER FINISH WOODEN PIN VANILLA TREATS KEY NOT USED ALONE 5 BASS ISLANDS LOCALE 6 WROTE AN ESSAY, MAYBE 7 POLYNESIAN CARVING 8 TURNER OF ENTERTAINMENT 9 VACATION AREA 10 OREGON STATE ATHLETE, FOR SHORT 11 RATHER RED 12 LEGION 15 LOSE ILLEGALLY 17 WINNER OF SIX DAVID DI DONATELLO ACTING AWARDS 18 __ FILM 23 SOME AUGUST
BABIES 25 BE SELFISH ABOUT, IN A WAY 26 LOW GRADE 27 FOX COMMENTATOR WHO WAS THE 1992 N.L. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 28 SINGER JAMES 29 TRY 30 SELF-APPOINTED EXPERT 31 ONLINE TV GIANT 35 MOREOVER 36 COMMON LIQUOR PURCHASE, ONCE 37 SCARY SQUEEZER 39 HOMBURG, FOR ONE 40 NOBEL, FOR ONE 42 “__ WHEN THAT HAPPENS” 43 BUSTER? 44 TOUGH SYNDICATE 48 GET DRUNK 49 INSURANCE GIANT 50 USAF STEALTH PLANE 51 DUE 52 PREPARE, AS FOR ACTION 53 CHICKEN __ 54 EARLY COPTER 56 ONE MAY BE A CPA
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
Do it now. Avoid distractions in the week ahead. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today or the result will be a pile of work on your desk. Interactions with someone enticing may distract you and waste your time.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22
What you see isn’t always what you get. A project or plan could seem attractive on the surface, but there may be hidden flaws. Don’t get caught up in wishful thinking in the week ahead; get expert advice.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Money is like water and may slip through your fingers in the week to come. At the same time, you might be wise enough to build a dam so that you will have ample money for the future. Save money for rainy days.
SUDOKU
TAURUS
A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1
Learn where you can make improvements. Social situations may give you an opportunity to reassess what you have done wrong in the past. You may be a font of knowledge about expert business practices in the week ahead.
CANCER
J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2
Consider what you do the best and then do your best with it. In the week to come you may develop a better appreciation of your skills by talking with other people. Make purchases with lasting functionality in mind.
VIRGO
AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23
You will go further by cooperating than by competing. Good manners and a friendly smile will earn you appreciation and bolster support in the week ahead. Get a firm grip on the ups and downs of your finances.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
Develop your own narrative. You may feel free to speak your mind in the week ahead and persuade someone to follow your lead. It may be easier than usual to obtain recognition for your skill set and talents.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20
The ringing phone may bring invitations to participate in group activities. Accept invitations to mingle. You might hear a persuasive proposal in the week ahead. Avoid a tendency to spend your money too freely.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Brainstorm past the blinders. You might be so busy pursuing your own agenda that you don’t acknowledge the facts about a situation or romantic relationship. This isn’t a good week to take a chance on a passing fling.
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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Notre Dame senior Connell Kelleher proved last year was no fluke after he repeated as All-State after taking sixth place Saturday at St. Clair Bowl. “It feels good,” Kelleher said. “I wanted to finish ahead of last year and I accomplished that.” It was a bit of a struggle for Kelleher Saturday morning as he fell outside of the top 12. A 231 in the final game pushed him back around the top 12. Then, in the first game after break, he rolled a 300 to solidify his spot in the top 12. “The 300 felt really good. It was my first one,” Kelleher said. “I was pretty down after the morning and coach said I was going to bowl a 300 after break and I did. I was pretty nervous going for the 300. It was a really great experience.” Kelleher was in eighth place
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after the first day with a 1,353. He fired a 707 in the morning with a 257 game to open play. He added a 646 in the afternoon after shooting a 266 in his first game after break. “The first half I did good and shot a 707, but the key to the day was carry,” Kelleher said. “From the second game to the sixth game, I had a hard time knocking out the corner pins. I could have done a lot better. I didn’t make the greatest shots. It is whoever has the most carry wins, just like last year.” Robert Van Houghton squeezed into the finals after rolling a 1,270. He shot a 544 in the morning and had a 726 in the afternoon after a 278 game to close. “Man, it was scary,” Van Houghton said. “It feels great. It was a little nerve-wracking because I made it by about 25 pins, so I just made it. I realized every SEE PERFECT PAGE 9
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Notre Dame’s Connell Kelleher finished sixth at the state meet.
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State series begins Saturday for wrestlers BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com
With the IHSA Class 3A wrestling regional coming up this weekend at Notre Dame, all four local schools will compete head to head – not only for the team title and a chance to advance individually to the Conant sectional. The host Dons are looking to be at full strength for the first time in awhile and are looking to compete for the team regional title after finishing the season 19-7 and ranked in the top 25 of Illinois Best Weekly. There are several wrestlers coach Augie Genovesi is looking at to compete. “I’m looking at 106-pound freshman Sean Crump to start it off for us,” Genovesi said. “Sean finished the regular season at 2014. At 113 sophomore Vincenzo Genualdi finished third in the
conference and is wrestling well. At 120, sophomore Mikey Moore finished at 20-13 and improving everyday, while 126 brings us conference champion Andy Poniatowski who sits at 23-4. At 132 and 138 respectively will be a pair of sophomores Alex Valenzona and Carlo Orlandi both back from injuries, while at 145 will be senior Augie Whittington who placed third in the conference and ended the season with a 31-10 record. Senior Vince Spedale at 27-9 will be at 152 followed by conference champion Josh Barzowski at 160 with a 32-3 record, Sam Grillo is at 170 after finishing runner-up in the conference and carries a 16-8 record into the regionals. Nick Prozanski is set at 182 with a 28-8 record and a runner-up finish this past weekend, at 195 will be Conor Flaherty who is on a nice roll after finishing SEE STATE PAGE 10
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Maine South’s Josh Bess is looking to advance to the state finals.
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Oakton’s Beckford is Player of the Week Oakton Community College freshman guard Tafari Beckford (Skokie, Niles North High School) was selected men’s basketball District 4 player of the week according to the latest Region IV National Junior College Athletic Association report. Oakton, which competes in Division II, went 2-0 last week over Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference rivals. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Oakton posted an 80-76 home win over Prairie State College and the Owls clawed out a 75-72 road victory against Morton College on Thursday, Jan. 19. During the two triumphs, Beckford averaged 21.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game. Beckford, who also received player of the week honors earlier this month, leads the Owls averaging 19.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. “Tafari continues his high level of play and his all-around performance on the court propelled us to a pair of conference victories last week,” said Mick Reuter, Owls head coach. “We need his energy and enthusiasm to continue winning.” PERFECT FROM PAGE 7 pin counts. If you miss a spare, you are in trouble.” The team was unlucky No. 13, finishing with a total pinfall of 5,956. Lockport was the final advancer to finals with a 6,004. “This is the second year in a row,” Van Houghton said. “We missed it by like 40 pins. Spares cost us. It’s rough.” Van Houghton also started the second day a little rough with a 553, but finished strong with a 657 to shoot a 2,480 total, good for 47th. “My goal was to reach day two and I’m happy about it,” Van Houghton said. “Adjusting was the key. It was great to make it to finals as a senior.”
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STATE FROM PAGE 8 runner-up in conference has a 1418 record. Junior Brandon Griefelt is at 220 with a 17-9 record and at 285 will be Senior Joe Zanca who is 16-5.” With a deep team this season, the Dons will look to advance as a unit, as well as send individuals to sectional. “I think we prepare as a team as well as most,” Genovesi said. “Our goal is to get all 14 guys to score points in order to win the regionals. Our schedule has helped us get the team ready for therRegionals, we have either wrestled duals or been in tournaments with 16 of the top 25 and many honorable mention teams this season.” Genovesi is also hoping for a little home court advantage as well. “Hosting the regional is nice in
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM a few ways,” he said. “The wrestlers are use to the facility and we usually draw good crowds of alumni, family and friends.” The state series is also Genovesi’s final tournament as head coach of the Dons as he is set to retire at season’s end. One of the teams looking to stop Notre Dame from taking the team title is Maine South. The Hawks will send a talented group to the mat looking to advance several to the next round. “I think we have everyone to the weights they want to be at and conditioning is back and they are wrestling well,” said Maine South coach Kevin Hansen. “I think we are ready. We are wrestling well and we have made some improvements and the guys are wrestling hard.” Hansen knows the regional will not be easy.
“There are some really good kids. Evanston and Notre Dame are quality programs,” he said. “This is 3A wrestling in Illinois and there is no easy route.” The Hawks have several wrestlers with a chance to advance, with three in particular. “Mike Milito as our senior captain has put together a really special year and Jon Halvorsen at 160, Josh Bess at 106, Eugene Lee at 152 are guys that have aspirations beyond regionals, but really we have a lot of other guys that have that opportunity,” he said. Niles West also has a few wrestlers looking to move on to the next round. “Next week, that is the end of it so everyone has to be ready to wrestle,” said Niles West coach Anthony Genovesi. “We will have a good week of practice and hopefully be ready. Neil
O’Shaughnessy is a senior and he won the conference at 145 last week. Our 160 pounder, Bruce Blumenthal is a senior and he took second in conference and at 138, Daniel Pimentel took fifth in conference. Those three have a good chance and then we will see the rest. Hopefully the seniors go out and compete as hard as they can. “There are some good teams, Maine South has some good guys and Evanston and Notre Dame and we will go out and compete and do the best we can.” While Notre Dame, Niles West and Maine South are looking to make noise this year, Maine East is looking to the future for its explosion. “We decided to keep our young talent down this year and not rush it to the top with the varsity group, so we are going to struggle
this year,” said coach Emiliano Hernandez. “I have two kids that can maybe qualify for sectional and that is Julio Cabrales and Ceaser Hernandez. Right now, we have to wait a year and hope for next year.” Emiliano Hernandez said while some programs can inject underclassmen into the lineup without issue, it is different with the Demons. “At Maine East, we don’t get the kids that have played sports their whole lives,” he said. “A lot of our guys don’t wrestle until their freshman year. So, we have to nurture that and hope that it works in the next year or two. They have to establish success as a group. “We hope they all come back and they spend the summer lifting weights and get ready for the battles of varsity wrestling.”
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Insurance guy is not a financial advisor DEAR DAVE, My husband was recently laid off, and he has $229,000 in a 401(k). He has been told that he should roll it into a hybrid annuity. Is this a good idea? DURNAE DEAR DURNAE, Absolutely not! It sounds to me like he’s been talking to an insurance agent instead of an investment advisor. There’s no reason to put a 401(k) into an annuity. Annuities are there to protect money, as it grows, from taxes. Well, guess what? The 401(k) is already protecting it from taxes. I would roll it into a traditional IRA in a series of growth stock mutual funds. You’ll have half the fees, the advisor won’t make anywhere near the commission he’d make on an annuity, and you’ll get much better results in the end. Yeah, I definitely wouldn’t go the annuity route. I don’t have a single annuity, and I’ve got a lot of
investments. One of the reasons so many “advisors” push annuities is because they wind up with bigger commissions. Annuities aren’t evil or anything, but they’re definitely not the proper product for you in this situation. Get away from the guy who gave you this advice, and find a good financial advisor — not an insurance guy — with the heart of a teacher. You need to talk to someone who’s interested in helping you two plan for your future, not theirs! —DAVE DEAR DAVE, I’m 37 years old, married with two great kids, and I was just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I’m trying to plan for the future, and I was wondering if you have any suggestions for work at home or selfemployment ideas for people with disabilities. CHRIS DEAR CHRIS, I’m really sorry to hear you’re
facing this. You’re a smart, brave young woman to be looking ahead and making plans for the coming years. I suggest you read a book by Dan Miller called “48 Days to Creative Income.” Dan is a friend of mine, and he also wrote a popular book titled “48 Days to the Work You Love.” —DAVE * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven bestselling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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LEGAL LISTINGS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. SUZANNE M. ARCHER; WILLIAM A. ARCHER; Defendants, 16 CH 5951 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 3, 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. 10-20-116-041-0000 and 10-20-116042-0000. Commonly known as 8616 Austin Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-008019 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I713113 Published 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LUIS AQUINO, YVONNE NIEVES Defendants 16 CH 8190 1107 EAST PRAIRIE AVENUE Des Plaines, IL 6 0 0 1 6 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 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 1107 EAST PRAIRIE AVENUE, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Index No. 09-17-321-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $177,850.31. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or
special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079544. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs. com Attorney File No. 16-079544 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 8190 TJSC#: 36-14395 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. I713456 Published 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWMBS INC., C H L MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2 0 0 5 - H Y B 6 , MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, S E R I E S 2 0 0 5 - H Y B 6 , Plaintiff, vs. JAY L. RADOM; JULIA C. RADOM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ACTING SOLELY A S NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.; U N K N O W N OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 16 CH 8616 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 09-12-106-022-0000. Commonly known as 436 Shermer Road, Glenview, IL 60025. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I712647 Published 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.PAWEL MAGRYS, BEATA MACHALA, CONCORD LAKE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 5026 8986 W. Heathwood Circle Niles, IL 60714 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 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 8986 W. Heathwood Circle, Niles, IL 60714 Property Index No. 09-10-401-102-1120 Vol. 086. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $276,374.49. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will
entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number IL 16-3501. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. IL 16-3501 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 5026 TJSC#: 3613762 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. I713034 Published 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs. GEORGE SKOUFIS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GEORGE SKOUFIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 3443 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 3, 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:
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P.I.N. 09-24-317-047-0000. Commonly known as 8036 North Wisner Street, Niles, IL 60714. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W15-0093. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I713103 Published 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.TEDD PIERCE, PAMELA PIERCE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 16 CH 010432 267 BENNETT LANE DES PLAINES, IL 60016 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 14, 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 267 BENNETT LANE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 Property Index No. 08-13-116-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to
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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 151701(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 14-16-09694. 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. 14-16-09694 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 010432 TJSC#: 36-13286 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. I713471 Published 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
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SENIORS The Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Dr., Niles, offers programs to support the health, well-being and social needs of seniors, age 55 and over. The Center offers a variety of programs such as luncheons, health education, clubs, and day trips, as well as classes on topics ranging from dance to cooking to yoga and tai chi to computer instruction. Provided services also include information and referrals, nursing and social services, meals on wheels, AARP tax assistance, and Medicare counseling. Stop in and check out the Media Center. There are 10 laptops, and an iPad with volunteers to help assist you. Media Center Drop-in Hours Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Fridays, 1-3 p.m. Discussion Groups Book Discussion Third Tuesday of every month, 1:30 p.m. Moderator: Judy Schakowsky Books can be picked up at the front desk. Please register at the front desk, no cost to members and included in six-month facility usage fee Issues in the News Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Moderator: Arlene Golub Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Join this exciting group and open up a world of new ideas. Please register at the front desk no cost to members and included in six-month facility usage fee Health and Wellness Diabetic Fingerstick & Health Counseling By appointment only, please contact Brigitte - $4 fee Blood Pressure Screening Walk-In, at the Senior Center. Free admission Free Tax Assistance AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps low and moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. Volunteers are trained to assist in filing tax forms and certain schedules, including the Form 1040. Taxpayers with complex returns, or in instances where the counselor feels they do not have adequate training or knowledge, will be advised to seek paid tax as-
sistance. Under the Volunteer Protection Act, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers must stay in the scope of the program and do those returns for which they have received training. Beginning January 30, appointments can be scheduled for individuals with simple returns by calling the Tax Hot Line, 847588-8440, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Appointments begin in mid-February and run through Wednesday, April 12. Snow Shoveling Assistance If you are a Senior and/or a disabled Niles resident and in need of assistance, please contact the Niles Senior Center at (847) 5888420 to register or volunteer for this program. By registering for the program, we will do our best to match you up with an available volunteer within your neighborhood. Volunteers will be asked to remove snow from public walkways and front sidewalks. After the conclusion of a 3” or greater snowfall, volunteers will visit their assigned home within 48 hours to remove snow. Calendar of Special Events, Outings Wednesday, February 8, all day Black History Month Outing House of Blues Gospel Brunch We are excited to visit the House of Blues for their Gospel Brunch experience which includes local talent performing both traditional and contemporary Gospel songs.
NEWS ABOUT ACTIVE SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM WATER FROM PAGE 2 may be able to buy water in case of emergencies. The process will be governed by a Water Commission, made up of a Morton Grove Village Administrator, a Niles Village Manager and a Cook County Commissioner chosen by the county board. One matter that still needs to be settled is how the two villages would actually get their water. Previous studies determined that the most cost-effective way to do it was to start from the existing reservoir at the intersection of Emerson Street and McCormick Boulevard, near the Skokie/Evanston border, Consultant Bill Balling explained that the study, which would be conducted by Chicagobased Stanley Consultants, Inc., would look at four potential alignments and figure out which one would be the best and the most cost-effective. Morton Grove and Niles will split the cost 50/50, with each village paying $550,000. During the Niles meeting, some trustees raised questions. Trustee George Alpogianis wondered whether Evanston had any issues with water supplies. Morton Grove Village Administrator
Ralph Czerwinski said that, three years ago, when he was the chief of the Skokie Fire Department, an issue did come up, but he was impressed with how Evanston handled it. “One of the inlets became so cold it froze,” he recalled. “Evanston notified us immediately, and our water was never an issue,” he said. “Our reservoirs took care of that. [Evanston] took the right action, they were proactive.” Trustee Joe LoVerde wondered if population increases might be an issue. “There seems to be a good [water allocation] cushion to protect us if Niles grows or Morton Grove grows,” replied Balling. LoVerde said that he was pleased to see the agreement before the board. “Some of us won’t see [the results], but it’s certainly tremendous to be part of it,” he said. Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo added praise of his own. “[The staff members and consultants] did monumental work on this, almost to the point of putting their health in some jeopardy – and I don’t say it lightly, so thank you,” he said. In Morton Grove, Czerwinski told the village board that the sav-
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ings won’t just help the residents’ wallets. “[With] these savings, we look to reinvest in the system, replacing some of our aging water system [components],” he said. “No matter how you look at, we’ll need to replace our system [sooner or later].” Morton Grove Mayor Dan DiMaria, said that he was pleased with that, just like he was pleased with the fact that there would be some predictability to water rates. “At least we’ll have some control over our water rates, instead of Chicago aldermen, who can just raise it on a whim,” he said. Trustee John Pietron said he was impressed with the amount of detail that went into the agreements, and he was optimistic about their results. “All I can say is thank you, and I’m speaking more as a resident than a trustee,” he said. Trustee Bill Grear touted the agreement as an investment in Morton Grove’s future. “ We have to look for the future,” he said. “When] I was a child, water didn’t mean much. We just took it for granted. The longer we’re here, the less that’s a fact.” Trustee Rita Minx said that she was on the board when Chicago
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