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ABC-TV showcases a new face from disabled community SEE PAGE 4

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Easter Decorating New twist on spring, Easter decorating SEE PAGE 9

SPORTS

Leader of the pack Raidersâ€™ Akenten leads All-Area team SEE PAGE 7

BUSINESS Dave Says Extra earnings does not mean extra play SEE PAGE 12

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VILLAGE NEWS >> NILES

Officials celebrate completion of sewer project Cleveland relief sewer project completed 5 months ahead of schedule BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The long-awaited Cleveland relief sewer project, which is expected to reduce flooding in eastern Niles, has been completed five months ahead of schedule. To mark the occasion, officials from the Village of Niles and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), as well as members of the Niles Stormwater Commission, gathered at the Grennan Heights Park fieldhouse on March 29. They thanked the village staff and the contractors for their hard work, and touted the project as great example of inter-agency cooperation. And because there was no way to cut a ribbon on something that was located underground, the officials marked the occasion with a ceremonial throwing away of the mops. The project was the last of the Tier 1 stormwater mitigation projects, designed to address the most pressing flood issues within Niles. It will collect water from Grennan Heights and other areas on the east side of the village and deposit the water into the Chicago River. The main sewage pipe has been placed near the intersection of Main Street and Oketo Avenue and continues along Monroe Avenue until it reaches Cleveland Street. It then continues along Cleveland Street until it reaches the Cook County Forest Preserve, where it goes into the river. The project also added new pipes along Odell, Octavia, Oconto and Harlem avenues, as well as Waukegan Road and Kenney Street, to feed into the main pipe. According to the Village of Niles fact sheet, the project cost $9.1 million, with $2 million coming from MWRD. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Revolving Loan Fund helped cover the rest.

The village held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 25, 2016, at the same site as the March 29 ceremony. While the original plans called for an outdoor ceremony, pouring rain forced the attendees inside. This time around, the rain held off until the festivities wrapped up. Nonetheless, the ceremony began inside the fieldhouse, with officials giving speeches. Fred Braun, the street superintendent for the Village of Niles Department of Public Services, was the first one to speak. He said that he’s been working for the village for about 20 years, and he’s gotten plenty of calls about flooding in eastern Niles. “Everybody who worked [with the department] – we know this are is typically the most flooded area,” he said. “It makes me happy to know that’s a thing of the past.” Braun thanked the project contractor, Bolder Construction, for getting it finished ahead of schedule. He also thanked the Stormwater Commission for doing their part in figuring out what

the Tier 1 projects would be. Mariyanna Spyropoulos, president of MWRD, said she was happy to see the project completed. “[I’m happy], effectively, to say goodbye to flooding for residents of Niles,” she said. Spyropoulos added that flooding is a district-wide issue for MWRD, and addressing it has been a complicated process – which is why she was happy that Niles did its part to reduce flooding. “While we are working very hard to solve [the issue], it’s encouraging to see a village come up with an effective of a plan as the Village of Niles,” she said. Mayor Andrew Przybylo said he was impressed that the project was finished ahead of schedule, giving credit to Boulder Construction for making it possible. “Who would have thought 10 months ago that we would all be together here, not even April, already celebrating the successful completion of the Cleveland sewer project?” he said. “Many of the residents of Grennan Heights

and Evergreen Estates can sleep more soundly at night knowing that a new stormwater system is providing improved protection.” Przybylo said that about 140 homes will see “reduced flood risk, if not outright elimination.” He also noted that the project did more then just reduce flooring. The village used the digging necessary for construction as an opportunity to fix a gas main, and it built a bike/walking trail connection to Cook County Forest Preserve’s North Branch trail. Trustee Joe LoVerde, the Stormwater Commission chair and an enthusiastic supporter of village flood mitigation projects, wasn’t at the ceremony in person, but Przybylo read his prepared remarks on his behalf. In them, the trustee said that he appreciated all the work that has been done since Przybylo’s predecessor, Robert Callero, for forming the Stormwater Commission. LoVerde thanked Mary Anderson, the Niles Public Works Director, as well as village engineers. He said that he visited the construction site multiple times,

and he was impressed with Boulder workers as well, mentioning that they helped some residents carry groceries and generally tried to ensure that their work was as unobstructive as possible. “I look forward to the being part of exciting new opportunities in our community,” the statement read. With the Tier 1 projects now complete, the village is beginning to work on Tier II projects. Village manager Steve Vinezeano told the reporters that one project is set – a stormwater detention reservoir under the land the village acquired near Golf Mill Shopping Center. As previously reported by the Bugle, the village hopes to build a park on top of it – but, as Vinezeano told the reporters, the details would need to be worked out with the Niles Park District. As for the other projects, Vinezeano told the reporters that the Stormwater Commission is currently evaluating its options. Whichever projects would get the highest “grade” would go forward.

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CITY NEWS >> PARK RIDGE

Liquor license amendment heads to full council ‘I’m not worried about Beer on the Wall, I’m worried about the next business’ BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

On ordinance that would allow certain liquor license holders to sell more wine and beer is advancing to the full city council, even as aldermen expressed concern that it was going too far. As previously reported by the Bugle, Beer on the Wall, a self-described “beer cafe,” asked the city to change the regulation related to liquor licenses with gourmet beverage endorsements. They want to be able to sell chilled beer for off-premises consumption, raise the limits on how much alcohol they can serve on premises and the limits on the volume of flights they can serve. While the aldermen didn’t raise objections when it came up for discussion during the Feb. 27 Procedures and Regu-

lations Committee of the Whole; during the March 27 meeting, some aldermen said they were concerned that, somewhere down the line, this could allow businesses to become de facto taverns – something that the Park Ridge law currently doesn’t allow. But in the end, the resolution cleared the first reading. It appears before the full city council on April 5 for a final vote. During the Feb. 27 meeting, Beer on the Wall owner Ryan Tracy asked the aldermen to increase the cap on the total volume of alcohol from 12 ounces of wine and 24 ounces of beer to 24 ounces of wine and 48 ounces of beer. For flights of alcohol, he asked to increase the caps from six ounces for wine and 12 ounces for beer to 12 ounces for wine and 16 ounces for beer. He also asked for permission to sell chilled beers to Metra riders, saying

that “train beers” have been popular with his customers. The only other business that would be affected by the changes is the WineStyles boutique. During the Feb. 27 meeting, owner Emily Wilderman said that she had no objections. During the March 27 meeting, a number of Beer on the Wall customers came to speak in support of the ordinance. Demi Houpt said that she and her husband recently moved to Park Ridge from Milwaukee, and Beer on the Wall has been a great place to meet friends. “Beer on the Wall has been very conducive to conversations,” she said, saying that increasing the caps would let them hang out longer. Ald. John Moran (1st Ward) said he didn’t see a problem with allowing customers to take cold beers with them, and he didn’t see any point in capping flights at all, but he had an issue with increasing the caps on total volume of alcohol. “this is not a bar license,” he

said. “This is a package goods store license with a tastings endorsement.” Moran said that he wasn’t concerned about Beer on the Wall or WineStyles. He was simply worried that another, less scrupulous license holder may use the license to create something that would be a bar in practice. “I’m not worried about Beer on the Wall,” he said. “I’m worried about the next business.” Ald. Richard Van Roeyen (3rd Ward) used the visual of three water bottles to show that he didn’t believe that increasing the beer minimum to 48 ounces would be that drastic. And he said he didn’t imagine that particular license type would see a lot of demand. “I’d like to support the business owner and their willingness to [take a financial risk] to try to be successful,” he said. Ald. Roger Shubert (4th Ward) said that he sympathized with businesses that built full-service

kitchens in order to be able to sell alcohol, so he proposed a compromise – increasing the wine cap to 18 ounces and the beer cap to 36 ounces. Tracy took a dim view of the idea. “Sympathizing with business who [invested money] to build a kitchen is a not a reason to deny us 48 ounces,” he said. “Residents [who] were here today said 48 ounces will allow them to stay [at Beer on the Wall] longer.” Ald. Charlie Melidosian (5th Ward) said that he originally had similar concerns as Moran, but his position softened during the meetin. “I see anumber of people lobbying for 48 ounces, and I don’t see anyone speaking out against it,” he mused. Acting Mayor Marty Maloney said he shared Moran’s concerns, as did Ald. Marc Mazzuca (6th Ward) “I am concerned that we’re slowSEE LIQUOR PAGE 5

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ABC-TV showcases a new face from disabled community Sitcom ‘Speechless’ has as its mission to include disability community in television BY DANIEL SMROKOWSKI BUGLE COLUMNIST A month ago, I spent four-anda-half hours on a gray couch in the Changing The Face of Beauty studio to film an interview for their new #FaceMyBeauty Couch Series. As I wore a blue button down shirt, khaki pants, and a blue blazer, I was grateful for the opportunity to be part of this new Couch video series. This new platform gives me, and others in the disability community, a place to talk about the need for our representation in advertising and in the media in general. In the opening scene of this video, I talked about how the lack of inclusion in media matters to me because there isn’t understanding in the general public of the special needs community. As the founder and host of Special Chronicles, a media platform that gives respect and voice to people with special needs, I am passionate about telling the stories of those of us with special needs. This lack of understanding of those of us with disabilities in the media means that viewers don’t see us. By us not being seen, the mainstream community cannot understand and accept us. This is a time to celebrate the acceptance and inclusion of those of us with disabilities in the media. It is time to showcase the lives of those with disabilities on media platforms. In the media, whether on film, television, radio, or podcast, those of us with disabilities are rarely seen, and, if we are we are not usually portrayed in a positive light. Today, however, the inclusion of people with disabilities in the media is beginning to change for the better. The general public is beginning to see the joy on the faces of those who are diagnosed with special needs. A Palos Park-based nonprofit, Changing The Face of Beauty, is the driving force behind this #FaceMyBeauty Couch Series. Every month of this year they’re giv-

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ing individuals in the disability community the opportunity to sit on their couch and talk about how the media and advertising worlds can change the face of beauty. The Couch Series has its mission to include people with disabilities in advertising and, more generally, in the media. Another enterprise, the ABC sitcom “Speechless,” has as its mission to include the disability community in entertainment television. The television show “Speechless” is breaking new ground as being one of the first sitcoms to feature a character and actor diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The show centers around the daily life of a special needs family— The DiMeo family includes Maya (Minnie Driver) and Jimmy (John Ross Bowie) and their three children: JJ (Micah Fowler), Ray (Mason Cook), and Dylan (Kyla Kenedy)— and JJ’s aide Kenneth (Cedric Yarbrough). As with the many different types of disabilities, there is no one disability diagnoses that is the same. The character of JJ DiMeo was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and is also nonverbal. JJ communicates with a letter board and has someone else speak for him. The actor Micah Fowler, who plays JJ, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and is verbal. Even though it takes Micah a while to speak, he is still able to communicate for himself. Micah has to use a lot of facial cues and body language to play the character of JJ. In this role of JJ, I believe that Micah should be recognized for the outstanding work that he is doing as an actor. This show is not meant to be an “after school special” but a funny and honest television sitcom show. Micah Fowler’s family, and others in the disability community, do consult on the television show to make sure that there is this realistic portrayer of

disability. In many of the episodes, it takes on disability issues but does so in a light, comedic tone. Many in the special needs community can laugh at scenes on “Speechless” while it also being very autobiographical to their own life. For one viewer in the disability community who I have spoken to explained that when she talks with her friends she says that this show is “my life in a sitcom.” “It’s [Speechless’s] so crazy that it’s funny,” said Sarah Kate Sligh, an eighth grade student from Alabama who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. “But it’s just realistic I can relate too.” Sarah Kate’s own mom, Andi of the blog BringingTheSunshine.com, can even relate to the character of Maya DiMeo and the “hate list” that Maya has on the “Speechless” television show. There are certain places where Andi will not go because it may not be disability friendly. A few weeks ago, the cast and crew of “Speechless” wrapped filming Season One. The Season One finale, episode 23, titled “C-A-CAMP,” will air on the ABC network the beginning of May. During the filming of the finale, Kelsey Fowler, the older sister of Micah Fowler, flew from New York City to Los Angeles to be on set for the filming of “Speechless.” She documented her brother Micah on her own YouTube Channel Vlog. Even though for the many months that Micah is filming “Speechless,” he and his sister Kelsey are across the country from each other, they are really close to each other. “Speechless” is an excellent vehicle for more inclusion and accurate inclusion in the mainstream media. Join me by tuning in on Wednesday’s at 8:30/7:30c to ABC’s “Speechless.” Join me more broadly by supporting more inclusion and accurate inclusion in the mainstream media of us with special needs. Daniel Smrokowski was born three-and-athird months premature and was diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language disorder. He is an award-winning columnist covering special needs stories. Daniel is the founder of Special Chronicles, a pioneering nonproﬁt new media network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Daniel is also involved as an athlete and global messenger with Special Olympics Illinois. Come join us at www. SpecialChronicles.com.

METRO The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Park Ridge and Morton Grove police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination. FEBRUARY 21 » An employee of a restaurant in the 5900 block of Touhy Avenue discovered more than $13,000 in unauthorized withdrawals had been made from the business’ payroll account between Oct. 1 and Feb. 21, police said. FEBRUARY 24 » Cassandra Fornear, 33, of Hainesville, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole merchandise from a store in the 8500 block of Golf Road and then attempted to return the items for cash, police said. » Ibrahim Matezic, 52, of Niles, was charged with domestic battery. » A 90-year-old Chicago woman was ticketed after she allegedly stole a container of strawberries from a store in the 5700 block of Touhy Avenue. » A man was reportedly seen stealing two TVs from a store in the 8500 block of Golf Road.

» Graffiti, written with marker, was discovered on playground equipment at Washington Park, 8900 N. Washington Road, police said. FEBRUARY 25 » Justin Jamie, 22, of Groveport, Ohio, was charged with reckless driving and speeding. According to police, Jamie’s car was traveling at 97 mph on westbound Dempster Street, west of Milwaukee Avenue. His car also struck the side of another car as it swerved out of its path, police said. » Marvin Ontiveros, 25, of Skokie, was charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop in the 8800 block of Milwaukee Avenue, police said. » Jewelry was reported stolen from a home in the 8200 block of Neva Avenue, police said. The house was forcibly entered, according to police. » On a woman allegedly attempted to cash a fraudulent check totaling $672.53 at a business in the 7500 block of Milwaukee Avenue, police said. FEBRUARY 26 » Jakub Grajdura, 22, of the 7000 block of West Kedzie Street, was charged with driving under the influence after police said his car struck a fence and

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM rolled over in the 6700 block of Howard Street. A female passenger inside the car was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, but Grajdura was not transported, police said. FEBRUARY 27 » A 25-year-old Waukegan woman was ticketed for public intoxication after police were called to a bar on the 8500 block of Golf Road for a report of a battery. The woman reportedly told police she had been attacked in the restroom. Police said she gave the responding officer different names and birth dates before her identification could be confirmed. Police also ticketed a 23-year-old man from Vernon Hills for public intoxication in connection with an unrelated incident that occurred at the same bar the same day. Reports of both incidents were sent to the Niles Liquor Commission, police said. » A business on the 7200 block of Dempster Street was reported burglarized between Feb. 24 and Feb. 27 while it was undergoing remodeling, police said. A worker told police that approximately 22 spools of copper wire were missing from the building.

MORTON GROVE FEBRUARY 23 » Danielle Dedeoglou, 23, of Des Plaines, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at Dempster Street and Oak Park Avenue. » Robert E. Burton, 25, of Winnetka, was charged with reckless driving following an incident at Dempster Street and Callie Avenue. Police said Burton was driving down the median at a high rate of speed and cutting off traffic. » A man reported that someone entered his van in the 6300 block of Oakton and stole tools. FEBRUARY 24 » Angela L. Thomas, 51, of Chicago, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident that occurred two days before at Lincoln Avenue and Menard Avenue. Police said Thomas left the scene, failed to give aid or information and failed to file a police report.

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LIQUOR FROM PAGE 3 walking toward a tavern license,” he said. Shubert proposed an amendment to change the limit to his compromise. But with Ald. Nicholas Milissis (2nd Ward) absent, the aldermen found themselves deadlocked 3-3, and the amendment failed. Melidosian took an unusual step of moving to have the vote trifurcated, so that the aldermen vote on each part of the ordinance separately. The cold beer provision wound up being approved 4-2, with Shubert and Mazzuca voting against. The change in the flights cap was approved unanimously, and the increase in the overall caps was approved 5-1, with Mazzuca casting the sole ‘no’ vote. This sent the resolution to the City Council for second and final reading. The vote is scheduled to be considered during the April 5 meeting – which took place after this issue’s print deadline.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Drive and determination are divine. Focus on achieving business and financial security rather than pursuing romance in the week ahead. Tell the truth and don’t romanticize your status in a public venue.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

Your faith in a better future will be rewarded this week. You may be surrounded by negativity or doubts may briefly undermine your confidence. If you wait until this downturn passes the conditions will improve.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

You may easily distracted by fantasies and fancies in the week to come. Steer clear of new romantic entanglements in the next several days. You might be blinded by someone’s surface attractions and miss the facts.

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DOWN 1 TREATY 2 TRES Y CINCO 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4 PLACE FOR A PLUG 5 UNEVENLY NOTCHED, AS LEAF EDGES 6 “__-CHING!” 7 WHEEL CENTER 8 VOTE INTO OFFICE 9 HUSBAND OF A FABLED STORYTELLER, IN AN L. FRANK BAUM TITLE 10 LIKE A SPICY INDIAN CHICKEN DISH 11 LOCALE 12 TEACHER’S GRADUATE DEG. 13 LACKING COLOR 22 COLORED PART OF THE IRIS 24 ONE ON THE FBI’S “MOST WANTED” LIST

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Focus on achieving financial freedom. You don’t consider yourself a professional adviser, but someone might knock on your door and ask for advice. You may be invited to explore some new ideas in the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Detachment from your personal desires may be the answer. You may be too wrapped up in what you think should be done to consider other viewpoints. Keep on plugging away at a creative project.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Value cooperation and consideration. There is a tendency to be too competitive and aggressive as this week unfolds. If you listen to the wisdom of those who have more experience a chronic situation could be relieved

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TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

Teamwork expedites timely tasks. In the week ahead you can spread business know-how in a friendly, helpful way that earns priceless appreciation. Co-workers may help you or ask you to donate to a worthy cause.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

The majority rules. When you are part of a group your individual opinions may not count for much when what is good for the largest part of the group is at stake. In the week to come you should support your mate.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Use business strategies to upgrade your bank account. You can make more money this week by working with what you have than with what you don’t. Jump into action with projects that were previously shoved aside.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You can be gracious when you have a guru. Hook up with helpful people who demonstrate a talent for success in the week to come. Some of their successful habits may rub off on you. Find a leader to follow.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

You can become lost in a fog of wishful thinking in the week ahead. Don’t begin home remodeling projects unless you have a plan already in place. Use your enthusiasm and energies in constructive ways.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Think things through thoroughly. The snap decisions you make now could cause regret later. Rather than wasting your money on silly pleasures in the week ahead focus on being reliable and do a little fix up and repair.

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Bolingbrook’s Nana Akenten leads the Voyager Media All-Area team

BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

It has been the standard that when a team makes it to the IHSA state finals, the players from that team that have been invited to the Voyager Media Prep Shootout do not play in the game due mainly to pure exhaustion. After all, those players have just played two of the hardest games of the season on back-to-back nights and more than likely returned to a community celebration that Sunday afternoon. This season, however, that trend was bucked as two of the players from Bolingbrook’s Class 4A third place team – Cameron Harris and Nana Akenten – did show up and play in the game. Akenten, who played 59 of the 64 possible minutes in Peoria, came out and put on a highlight show at the Shootout with jaw dropping dunks. “I just love the game,” he said that night. On the season, the Nebraskabound senior averaged 14.8 point and 5.7 rebounds per game, was named to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 3A/4A first team and led the Raiders to its second third-place trophy in three seasons. For that, he is the 2017 Voyager Media Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Akenten was part of both the trophy winning clubs, but he had

a much different role the last time around. “My sophomore year, I was the guy that was supposed to come off the bench and do what I was told and I got really limited minutes,” he said. “I think that really helped me for this year. I saw what it took and I saw Prentiss (Nixon) and Brodric (Thomas) and my brother (Dimitri Akenten ) and all the seniors. They had the same mentality and they were on the same page all the time. I understood what kind of determination it took to get down here. “Being a senior and being able to lead my team down here is amazing. In the beginning of the season, we had a lot of doubters who didn’t think we could be very good, but we just took that as motivation and we strived for the best.” Akenten always strived for the best in his own game as well. Unlike some of the players like Nixon and current sophomore Joseph Yesufu who have been on scouts’ radar since junior high, Akenten took his raw ability and molded it into a Division-I type player via hard work. “It was a lot of hard work,” he said. “There is a point where skill is just not enough. If all I know how to do is shoot and my opponent is in the gym learning to defend me, he will prosper instead of me.” Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost SEE BEST PAGE 10

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Bolingbrook’s Nana Akenten is the 2017 Voyager Media Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

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compares Akenten’s rise to that of Ben Moore, who recently finished his career in the NCAA tournament with Southern Methodist University. “He is very similar to Ben Moore and what happened with him,” Brost said. “We are fortunate to have had a couple kids do what Nana has done. We have had kids like Prentiss and Joe (Yesufu) and people know who they are before they even get to Bolingbrook High School, but we take pride in how we develop our kids and they players they become and especially the people that they are. “He has matured so much and a human being even more than a player and obviously, he is a great player. He has worked his way into being a first team all

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM stater, McDonald’s All-American candidate, Gatorade Player of the Year nominee and all the stuff he is getting and then he is going to play in the Big 10, which speaks for itself. The best thing about him is that he is humble, he trusts the coaches and he cares about his teammates.” Akenten credits that team bond to helping the success this season. “Having a team like this is a blessing,” he said. “I have never played on a team like this before. Not even the basketball aspect, but just the love around the team. We are truly a family. We spend a lot of time together off the court.” The rest of the First Team is:

TREVIAN BELL JOLIET WEST He averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game

for the sectional finalist Tigers. The MVP of the Voyager Media Prep Shootout was named to the IBCA Class 3A/4A All-State third team. He will play next season at the University of WisconsinGreen Bay.

MALIK BINNS BOLINGBROOK Binns will focus on baseball in college and in his final season as a basketball player, he helped the Raiders placed third in the state averaging 13.4 points and a teambest 7.1 points per game. He was selected to the IBCA Class 3A/4A special mention team.

JONNY BUTLER MINOOKA Senior averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 steals per game for the 21-9 Indians. He was named MVP of the WJOL Thanksgiving Tournament and was named to the all-tournament teams at the York and Galesburg MLK tournaments. “Words cannot explain the importance and significance that Jonny Butler has meant to the Minooka basketball program,” said Minooka coach Scott Tanaka.

JOSE GRUBBS JOLIET CENTRAL Grubbs averaged 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists SEE BEST PAGE 11

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Notre Dame’s Matt Stritzel is a member of the All-Area First Team.

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New twist on spring, Easter decorating ggs are symbolic of Easter. They’re colored, decorated, hidden, and used in decorative items for the home. The one caveat to eggs is that they are quite fragile, and even hard-boiled eggs can be rendered useless with one accidental drop or blow. Instead of relying on breakable eggs for Easter fun, consider making stronger ones instead. Symbolic of rebirth and renewal, eggs are an integral part of setting the scene come early spring. Selecting a less fragile material to create the looks of real eggs can increase the potential for using them in many different applications. One of the easiest ways to create harderto-break eggs is to make them out of clay. Modeling clay is a versatile medium that can be used to make everything from clay eggs to bunny figurines to religious items synonymous with Easter. A visit to the local craft store or even a chain retailer will likely turn up different clay products, which

come in a variety of colors. You can create pastel-colored clay by mixing primary colors with white clay if you cannot find pastel colors in the store. There are two main ways to create egg shapes out of a ball of clay. One way is to roll a ball out of the clay and then roll it vertically between your hands to make the smaller end of the egg. Another is to use a plastic egg as a mold and stuff the clay inside. Pop open the top of the plastic egg and then gently tap the clay out. You don’t even have to color your clay if you don’t feel up to it. You may also use white clay, allow to dry, and then paint them using acrylic paints. Mix two clay colors together before forming into an egg to achieve a marbled effect. Also think about adding embellishments like stickers, ribbon, bows, and flowers to the eggs, much in the same way you would decorate real eggs. To display clay eggs in a vase or to attach to a spring wreath, thread

EGGS IN A NEST Here’s a creative way to show off clay eggs. MATERIALS: • 2 to 3 eggs depending on size • Moss or raffia • Ribbon • Florist wire Weave or shape the raffia or moss into a nest shape large enough to fit the clay eggs. Secure as necessary with the wire. Decorate with bows made out of ribbon. Place the eggs into the nest and display where desired.

a dowel or piece of florist’s wire into the egg before allowing to harden completely. Then attach them as needed. Clay eggs can be used in place of regular eggs in just about every traditional egg use -- except of course for making egg salad! Plus, making clay eggs is a fun and safe craft for all ages.

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INSTAGRAM: Readers, attending a game in your area? Take a photo and tag @buglenewspapers for a chance to be featured! THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM BEST FROM PAGE 8 per game this season. He was named to the IBCA Class 3A/4A All-State fourth team as well as the WJOL and State Farm Classic all tournament teams. He was named to the first team all-conference in the Southwest Prairie Conference. “Jose was a pleasure to coach because of how hard his played for his teammates,” said coach Lawrence Thompson, Jr.

TEYVION KIRK JOLIET WEST Leading scorer for the best team in school history averaged 19.3 points, 4.5 assists and 2.7 assists per game this season. He was named to the IBCA Class 3A/4A All-State second team.

MARK MCGRATH LISLE McGrath, averaged 18.5 points and 6.8 rebounds to lead Lisle to its first regional championship since 2005. He ended his career as the program’s secondleading scorer was named to the IBCA Class 1A/2A All-State fourth

team.

game for the Wolves.

JACK NOLAN BENET Nolan averaged 18 points per game this season and connected on 88 3-point field goals and was named to the IBCA Class 3A/4A All-State third team.

MATT STRITZEL NOTRE DAME Junior guard averaged 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and five assists per game this season. He was voted MVP of the Lane Thanksgiving Tournament and was named to the IBCA Class 3A/4A All-State third team.

KALEB THORNTON BOLINGBROOK He helped the Raiders to a third-place finish in the state by averaging 12.4 points, 4.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds on the season. He was selected to the IBCA Class 3A/4A third team.

SECOND TEAM DENIS ALIBEGOVIC DOWNERS SOUTH

A three-year starter for the Mustangs, Alibegovic nailed 90 3-point field goals this season and averaged 17.5 points per game.

T.J. CLIFFORD DOWNERS SOUTH A Western Michigan University commit, Clifford averaged 11.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, while helping the Mustangs win the WSC Gold title.

DONOVAN FINCH JOLIET CATHOLIC Senior captain averaged 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for the Hillmen. He was named to the Aurora Christian All-Tournament team. “Donovan’s Defense was a key to our success,” JCA coach Joe Gura said. “He guarded 3’s 4’s and 5’s. He was also a great scorer inside and out. He is as quality a human being as you will find.”

AARON FLOWERS NILES WEST Senior averaged 14 points, five rebounds and three steals per

DEANDRE HECKARD ROMEOVILLE Junior guard has been a threeyear starter for the Spartans and has averaged 12.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.3 steals per game this season.

BRYAN JAKOBSZE DOWNERS NORTH He averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and two steals per game for the Trojans. “Bryan has been our go to player the entire year,” said North coach Jim Thomas. “He has delivered on multiple occasions down the stretch of games. With two game winners at the buzzer and two more go ahead baskets to put us up. “He has been clutch all year long.”

PETE RAGEN JOLIET CATHOLIC Hilltopper captain averaged 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and two assists per game this season. He was named to the all-tournament teams at both Aurora Christian and East Aurora and was a member of the East Suburban Catholic Conference all-conference team. “Pete plays the game as hard as anyone I coached he willed us to victory some nights,” said JCA coach Joe Gura.

MATT SMIETANSKI LOCKPORT The winner of the Voyager Media Jeremy Izzo Character Award, the Porter point guard led the team in scoring (11.4 points per game), steals (1.4 steals per game) and rebounding (4.8 rebounds per game)

LIAM LYMAM BENET

JOSEPH YESUFU BOLINGBROOK

Lyman averaged 14.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while often defending the opposing team’s top player.

Sophomore averaged 10.1 points per game while adding 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the 30-2 Raiders this season.

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Extra earnings does not mean extra play DEAR DAVE, My wife and I argue a lot about finances. We’re trying to get more control over our money, and she has been listening to you. That’s helped a lot. She’s also a lot more frugal than I am, and our biggest point of contention right now is how we handle our spending money. Whenever I work overtime at my job, I feel like I should be able to put the overtime pay toward my spending money. What are your thoughts on this? JOSH DEAR JOSH, No way, dude! You don’t work overtime for your little boy wants. You work overtime, and rake in that extra cash, for the good of your family. That’s the manly thing to do. Now, that’s not to say you both can’t have a little spending money. It also doesn’t mean that you can’t treat yourself once in a while if you’re working your tail off. I mean, if I’m working 70 to 80 hours a week I may give myself a little inexpensive treat in the midst of all that. So, my spending money budget should reflect that. But it shouldn’t reflect a sense that I get to play more because I work extra, while the rest of the family suffers. —DAVE DEAR DAVE, My daughter is 15, and she’s had jobs around the house and been on commission and the envelope system for years. She’s very good about saving and not spending on silly things. We recently opened a checking account for her, and I was wondering what bills you think we should assign for her to pay on her own? SUZANNE

DEAR SUZANNE, This sounds a lot like we did with our kids. She’s obviously bright and motivated, so the first thing you do is explain to her the seriousness and responsibility associated with a checking account. The next step is for her to balance the checkbook with you looking over her shoulder. Do this with her for several months, while you keep one on the account, too. After that, I want her to do it alone and show you her work. Her balance should match yours and the one at the bank. As soon as she demonstrates competency, and you feel comfortable that she can handle things, I want you to start putting her clothing budget in the account. You know, the weirdest thing happened with our girls at this stage. They suddenly started shopping at less expensive stores. It’s amazing when they see that the dollars associated with these purchases can run out. My bet is you’ll see some changes in her value choices. —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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MAREK GUZOWSKI AKA MARK GUZOWSKI, BARBARA GUZOWSKI AKA BARBARA A. GUZOWSKI, GOLF VIEW ACRES COMMUNITY CORPORATION Defendants 15 CH 13130 1603 Central Pkwy Glenview, IL 60025 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 1603 Central Pkwy, Glenview, IL 60025 Property Index No. 10-07-103-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $953,776.84. 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or

the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 13130 TJSC#: 37-1577 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. I715600 Published 3/30, 4/6, 4/13

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 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JOANNA MALECKI, PAWEL MALECKI, PARKWAY BANK & TRUST CO., BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A HARRIS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 033903 9525 CULVER STREET 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 February 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 9525 CULVER STREET, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 Property Index No. 09-10-102-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the

assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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 14-16-08504. 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. I717445 Published 3/30, 4/6, 4/13

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 CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff, -v.MALGORZATA POZIEMSKI, ZOFIA BAJORSKA, JOHN POZIEMSKI, CHASE BANK USA, N.A. Defendants 08 CH 19559 917 OAKTON STREET PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 18, 2009, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 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 917 OAKTON STREET, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 Property Index No. 09-26-105-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a 1 story brick house with detached 1 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is

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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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 10775. 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 s a l e s . I717719 Published 3/30, 4/6, 4/13

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.RANDALL G. NAGAI, FIRST MIDWEST BANK, COUNTRY HOMES OF BECK LAKE WOODS CONDOMINIUM ASSOC. Defendants 16 CH 010136 208 COUNTRY LANE UNIT # 208 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 February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 208 COUNTRY LANE UNIT #208, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 Property Index No. 09-09-201-0561016. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real

estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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 14-1601465. 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. I717996 Published 3/30, 4/6, 4/13

SENIORS The Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Dr., Niles, offers programs to support the health, wellbeing 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

NEWS ABOUT ACTIVE SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM 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 assistance. 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, 847-588-8440, 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) 588-8420 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.

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