Wednesday • January 21, 2026
Illinois Treasurer & Chicago Children’s Museum to Host $5.29 Family Day
CHICAGO (January 15, 2026) — Illinois State
Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM) are once again partnering to host a $5.29 Family Day on Sunday, January 25. As part of the special event sponsored by Bright Start 529 College Savings, general admission to the museum will be discounted to $5.29 per person. Tickets are now available through the museum’s website and are expected to sell quickly.
During the event, children can decorate their own piggy bank to take home in the Bright Start 529 Little Savers Crafting Workshop. The activity is offered free of charge and is designed to spark age-appropriate conversations with children about saving, goal setting and planning for their financial future. Families are also encouraged to speak with the Bright Start 529 team about how a 529 account can help achieve college savings goals.
This is the second time CCM and the Treasurer’s Office have partnered for a $5.29 Family Day. The event reflects their shared interest in fostering early educational experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning.
“We are thrilled to once again be partnering with State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Bright Start 529 to bring families together for a meaningful and
rich experience,” said Jennifer Farrington, Chicago Children’s Museum CEO. “We have always been committed to giving children and families access to learning opportunities and resources that help children thrive, and this collaboration is another way we can continue providing meaningful opportunities for families.”
Bright Start 529 is an Illinois college savings plan administered by Frerichs’ office. A 529 plan is a taxadvantaged investment account that can be used to save for higher education, including universities (public/ private), community colleges, technical and vocational schools, registered apprenticeship programs, graduate and professional schools nationwide and many abroad.
“When children know someone is saving for their higher education, they are three times more likely to attend college,” said Treasurer Frerichs. “Bright Start 529 makes it easier for families to begin that journey and prepare for the cost of higher education. We’re grateful for partnerships like this with the Chicago Children’s Museum that help spark those important conversations early on.”
Since 2015, Frerichs has significantly grown the Bright Start 529 program. Recognizing the increasing costs for post-secondary education, Frerichs has worked to reduce plan fees, saving families more than $100 million, which ensures more investment dollars go directly to college savings. His work also includes the creation of the Illinois First Steps program, which offers a one-time $50 seed deposit to the Illinois 529 account of eligible children born or adopted in 2023 or later. More information, including how to open an account, can be found at BrightStart.com.
The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra continues its 84th Season and Maestro Kirk Muspratt’s 25th Anniversary Season
Munster, IN – The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the second half of its 2025–2026 season, featuring a diverse lineup of performances that celebrate storytelling, imagination, reflection, and iconic music. From an intimate matinee with the Maestro to an electrifying tribute to Tina Turner, the spring season offers something for every music lover.
The season resumes on Sunday, February 15 at 2:30pm at Theatre at the Center with Stories with the Maestro, a relaxed matinee experience where Music Director Kirk Muspratt steps away from the podium to share personal stories, musical insights, and behindthe-scenes moments from his journey in music. This conversational event offers audiences a unique and intimate connection to the Symphony and its leadership.
On Friday, March 6 at 7:30pm at Living Hope Church the Orchestra presents Spellbound, an evening concert featuring the evocative and dramatic works of Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Inspired by fairytales and myth, including Cinderella and The Firebird, this program highlights the power of orchestral music to tell vivid, imaginative stories. Phil Potempa will narrate.
The Symphony Chorus takes center stage on Sunday, March 29 at 2:30pm at Theatre at the Center with Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living. This modern Requiem is a deeply moving and hopeful work that has resonated with audiences worldwide for its emotional depth and contemporary voice.
The season concludes on a high-energy note on Friday, May 22 at 7:30pm at Hard Rock Live with The Music of Tina Turner. This dynamic concert celebrates the legendary artist’s unforgettable songs, powerful spirit, and lasting influence across generations. Superstar singers LaKisha Jones, Nova Y. Payton, and Armando Imagines will take you on a journey through Tina Turner’s legendary musical career.
Tickets range from $49 - $89 for the season concerts, and $30 general admission for the Sunday afternoon concerts. Students are just $10 for all concerts. GROUP SALES ARE AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNT beginning at 10 people. Call the Symphony office at (219) 836-0525 or visit the website at www.NISOrchestra.org for more information or to order tickets.
New Year, New Better-for-You Breakfast
(Family Features) Whether you’re preparing to power through workouts or recharging for a day of play, a filling, satisfying breakfast is a fitting way to start the morning. Shaking off the sleepiness can begin with the meal of your dreams, one that’s loaded with complex carbohydrates, electrolytes, antioxidants and protein.
For a healthier form of “carb loading,” turn to Sweetpotato Blueberry Baked Oatmeal for a quick, nutritious, better way to kickstart the day. It offers complex carbohydrates through oats and sweetpotatoes, providing a perfect base for adding yogurt, peanut butter or pairing with eggs for a protein boost. Plus, anthocyanins found in blueberries pack an antioxidant punch to take breakfast to the next level.
Don’t let their sweet nature fool you - sweetpotatoes are a wholesome option for children, adults and anyone interesting in a nutritional boost. They’re used in cuisines all over the world as a satisfying and versatile vegetable, with many surprised to learn a medium sweetpotato contains about 100 calories when baked in the skin, along with 2 grams of protein and 25 grams of carbohydrates.
Their carbs may have a bad reputation, but they’re made up of complex carbohydrates (which provide
energy) that are released at a steady pace. Furthermore, they include a myriad of health-promoting antioxidants - like vitamins A and C - that play a role in immunity, skin health and eye health. Plus, sweetpotatoes are a good source of fiber, which helps you feel “full” and can aid in digestion, and potassium.
To learn more and discover better-for-you recipes for the new year, visit ncsweetpotatoes.com.
Sweetpotato Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Recipe courtesy of Sarah Schlichter on behalf of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Butter, oil or nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups uncooked rolled or old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups 1% milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed sweetpotato
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Coat inside of 2-quart baking dish with butter, oil or nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix oats, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.
• Beat in milk, eggs, sweetpotato, butter, 1/3 cup maple syrup and vanilla extract.
• Mix together, saving blueberries for last to prevent staining or crushing, and spread inside dish.
• Bake 30-35 minutes until oats are tender and moisture has been absorbed.
• Drizzle with maple syrup, to taste.
New Dietary Guidelines Issued
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on Jan.7 released the dietary guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, marking the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in decades, according to a news release from the secretaries.
The topline message: Eat real food.
“To Make America Healthy Again, we must return to the basics. American households must prioritize diets built on whole, nutrient-dense foods — protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and whole grains. Paired with a dramatic reduction in highly processed foods laden with refined carbohydrates, added sugars, excess sodium, unhealthy fats and chemical additives, this approach can change the health trajectory for so many Americans,” according to a message from the secretaries at realfood.gov.
The guidelines “reestablish food — not pharmaceuticals — as the foundation of health and reclaim the food pyramid as a tool for nourishment and education,” the news release states.
“The dietary guidelines are the foundation to dozens of federal feeding programs and today marks the first step in making sure school meals, military and veteran meals, and other child and adult nutrition programs promote affordable, whole, healthy, nutrient-dense foods,” a White House fact sheet stated.
The guidelines “emphasize simple, flexible guidance rooted in modern nutrition science,” and include:
• Prioritize protein at every meal (previous recommendations called for 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight and the new recommendation is 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram)
• Consume full-fat dairy with no added sugars (dairy goal is 3 servings per day as part of a 2,000-calorie dietary pattern)
• Eat vegetables and fruits throughout the day, focusing on whole forms
• Incorporate healthy fats from whole foods such as meats, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, olives and avocados
• Focus on whole grains, while sharply reducing refined carbohydrates
• Limit highly processed foods, added sugars and artificial additives
• Eat the right amount for you, based on age, sex, size and activity level
• Choose water and unsweetened beverages to support hydration
• Limit alcohol consumption for better overall health.
Meat and dairy groups praised the new guidelines,
while the American Soybean Association released a statement noting its concern the report calls into question the process of soybean oil extraction.
“Soybean oil and soy protein play a critical role in the health and nutrition of Americans. U.S. soybean farmers are proud to grow a heart-healthy and high-protein crop that can feed the country and the world,” said ASA President and Ohio farmer Scott Metzger. “ASA appreciates that the 20252030 dietary guidelines for Americans acknowledge the importance of soy as part of a well-balanced diet, but we remain deeply concerned by the rhetoric and selectively cited studies regarding the health and safety of soybean oil in (dietary guidelines) supporting material.”
The guidelines are a whole food framework intended to be customized to individuals and families, and their needs, preferences and financial status.
“We are restoring common sense, scientific integrity and accountability to federal food and health policy, and we are reclaiming the food pyramid and returning it to its true purpose of educating and nourishing all Americans,” the secretaries said. “These guidelines call on every American to eat more real food. They call on farmers, ranchers, health care professionals, insurers, educators, community leaders, industry and lawmakers across all levels of government to join in this critical effort.
“Together, we can shift our food system away from chronic disease and toward nutrient density, nourishment, resilience and long-term health.”
This story was distributed through a cooperative project between Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Association. For more food and farming news, visit FarmWeekNow.com.
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PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY
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JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE
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PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER
PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday........................................... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Service on Facebook.............7:30 p.m. Women of Worship via Zoom 3rd Sat. @ 12 pm
RECONCILIATION CHURCH
833 East 168th St., South Holland
708-331-7755
www.reconciliationchurch.org
PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY
COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1130 East 154th St., South Holland
708-333-5955
www.covucc.org
PASTOR REV. DR. PATRICK L. DAYMOND
FIRST CHURCH (PCA)
3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing
708-474-9610
www.firstchurchpca.org Morning Worship 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
651 East 166th St., South Holland
708-331-4100
redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net
WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m.
Channel 6 Tues. 10:00 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
8601 Harrison Avenue, Munster, In. 46321 219-838-6720 stplmunster.com
Pastors: Peter Speckhard, Adrian Krebs
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Monday: ..........................................6:30 p.m. Sunday: .....................8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Heart Smart
JOSH BOOTSMA
I think of mercy as the act of showing compassion to someone even if they don’t deserve it. From the recipient standpoint, to receive mercy is to not receive the full consequence of whatever offense you may have committed.
For example: If I’m playing a friendly game of baseball with some friends and one of my friends wings and misses three times, the rules of baseball say that he’s out. But as an act of mercy, I could allow him to continue to swing until he gets a hit. He deserves to be out, but I withhold that consequence from him out of compassion.
God does the same, but on an eternal scale.
God is perfect and holy, and as such, he is fully deserving of our complete obedience and devotion.
As God established the world, he also established that sin is abhorrent to him, and requires a punishment of death. Sin (ie, actions, thoughts, or
words that are contrary to God and His Word) deserves punishment. You and I deserve a just punishment for our offenses against God.
The great mercy of God is shown most brilliantly when we call upon the name of Jesus Christ as our Savior. When we do this, God doesn’t give us what we deserve but instead shows us mercy. That punishment for our sin is placed on Jesus and we receive blessing upon blessing from the Lord.
1 Peter 1:3 says, “According to [God’s] great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
If you’re weighed down by the weight of your sin, come to Jesus Christ for mercy. There is more mercy in Jesus Christ than there is sin in you.
Josh Bootsma Director of Ministries, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org
FIRST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND 16248 South Park Ave., South Holland
708-333-8211
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PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS
8303 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 865-1137 gracedyer.org
PASTOR REV. DALE HETHERINGTON
WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday........................................... 9:00 a.m.
Bible Study Sunday 10:30 a.m. Monday...........................................6:30 p.m. Saturday Prayer Service 9:00 a.m.
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ESPIRITU DE DIOS
16400 S. State St., South Holland
708-439-1220 sogfchurch.com
PASTORES Jose & Paula Lopez
SERVICIOS: Grupo de Oracion de Hombres Jueves ........................................... 7:30 p.m. Sabado Alabanza y Predicacion.....6:00 p.m.
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Riverdale Public Library District Food Pantry
Our food pantry is open to everyone and is located in the entryway of library. Donations are also welcome and can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. Please ensure that food items are non-perishable, non-glass containers and not expired.
Weekly Walking Group 9 – 10 am Ages: Adults/Seniors This walking program is for everyone interested in achieving a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your path to better physical and emotional health, than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improve your general health.
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ACROSS
Enlivens, with “up”
Far from fresh
Bawl
Arch type
Plagiarist
Grassland 16. Language conversion 18. “A Nightmare on ___ Street” 19. Son of Zeus and husband of Andromeda who slew Medusa
“On ___ on
Battering device
Specks in the sea 23. Obsession (2 wds) 25. Cousin of -trix
26. Not us
28. Indy entrant
29. Constrain (2 wds)
31. Bit
32. Regional
35. “The Joy Luck Club” author
36. Invitation notation
37. Largest lake in Italy
39. Course
40. ___ Khan
43. Person who registers for a class
46. Laughable
48. Alias (acronym)
49. Chicken ___, disease
50. Pressed down and released a mouse button
51. Dust remover
52. Microscopic organisms
54. “I” problem
55. Plant whose leafstalks are used in salads
56. Computer list
57. Animal house
58. Sharp, narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
59. Increase, with “up”
DOWN
1. Meat and vegetable stew with a pie crust on top
2. Exit
3. Gems found in oyster shells
4. Taste, e.g.
5. Bent
6. “A jealous mistress”: Emerson
7. Satellite closest to Neptune
8. Agreeing (with)
9. Someone who makes a loan
10. Like some errors
11. Free from tension
12. Kvetch
14. More luxurious
17. Longhaired hunting dog that points out game
23. Ape
24. Deadly
27. “Beowulf,” e.g.
29. Japanese martial art using bamboo staves
30. Barely beat, with “out”
32. Bearnaise ingredient
33. Bucolically
34. Like most sonnets
35. Capacity of large containers used to store liquids or gases
37. Adjusted
38. Petting zoo animal
40. Small web-footed diving bird of northern seas
41. “The Power and the Glory” novelist
42. Makes sense (2 wds)
44. Person who avoids the company of others
45. Deposed leader, perhaps
47. Greenish films on stagnant ponds
50. Watchful oversight
53. NYC opera company, with “the”
NATIONAL HOBBY MONTH
January is National Hobby Month, the perfect time of year to pick up a new hobby, or get back into an old one that you haven’t thought about in a while! The great thing about having a hobby is that it can take your mind off the pressure of work or other daily stresses. Sit down and think about what you really love to do. Consider what sparks passion in your life or what makes you curious. Source: nationaldaycalendar.com
Mildred M. Hedger, nee Gromala, age 90, of Steger, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David V. Hedger. Loving mother of Deborah Sons, David (Jeanne) Hedger, Jeffrey (Daryl) Hedger, James (Jacqueline) Hedger, and Diana Hedger. Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Benjamin) Lockhart, Jamie (Tom) Walker, Michael (Baily) Sons, Kimberly Traina, Richard (Valerie) DeFries, Christopher DeFries, Crystal (Sean Contreras) DeFries, Matthew (Nicole) DeFries, Nicholas Hedger, Jessica (fiancé Devon Kuhn) Hedger, Jordan Hedger, James Hedger Jr., Sean Hedger, Jennifer (Jeff) Blankenship, and 17 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Robert (Barbara) Gromala and the late Bernard (late Billie) Gromala. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Mollie Gromala.
Visitation Friday, January 16, 2026 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Entombment Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. directly at Skyline Memorial Park—Monee, IL. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com
Joyce M. Reynolds, age 80, of Crete, IL passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Beloved spouse of Karlene Conran. Loving mother of Brandon Buchmeier. Dear sister of Darlene (Steve) Soucie and the late Diane (Steve) Erffmeyer. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth Reynolds. Private family services to be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.
Janice Lynn Abel, nee Mugg, age 62, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Eduard Abel. Loving mother of Christine Abel. Cherished grandmother of Amelia Abel. Dear sister of Laurie (Steven) Michels. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Betty Lou Mugg.
Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.
Patricia (Pat) Kingen, (nee Morton), age 81, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Loving wife of David Kingen. Devoted mother of Jim (Jill) Kingen of Denver, CO and Danielle (late Don) Churilla, of Dyer, IN. Cherished grandmother of Sydney and Gavin Churilla, and Grace and Josh Kingen. Dear sister of Barbara Morton, and sister-in-law of Karen (Lee) Carmody. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Lillie Belle Morton, brothers Jay (late Madge) McDonald, Bill Bannon, Clarence (late Elsie) Morton, Don (late Dee) Morton, Jim (late Ann) Morton, and sisterin-law Mary Bannon. Kind aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Pat was born in East Chicago, IN on August 12, 1944, and grew up in Highland, IN. She was a graduate of Highland High School, class of 1962. Later in life, Pat earned many friends working as a bartender and waitress in several local restaurants. She also served as a secretary at U.S. Steel for many years, where –in addition to her office work – she also helped lead efforts to fundraise for the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the Salvation Army, before retiring in 2014. She was known to be a hard worker and strong provider for her family, often holding two jobs
at the same time.
Pat and Dave spent many summers in northern Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan, where they took their kids for vacations when they were young. Pat loved being out on the water and in the sunshine, and fishing was one of her favorite pastimes. She could not only catch the fish, but clean and cook them too! In retirement, Pat found joy and laughter playing bingo and bunco and making pierogies at church with friends.
But there was nothing that Pat loved more than spending time with her four grandchildren. From teaching them to fish to cheering them on at their activities to playing games and baking cookies with them at the holidays, she was a loving and dedicated grandma. Whether at home in Indiana or on vacation in Colorado, she could be counted on to spoil the grandkids.
Visitation with the family will be held from 3pm to 7pm on Saturday, January 31, with a memorial service to be held at 6pm, at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN, with Reverend Kyle Nash officiating. In honor of Pat’s late sonin-law, Don, donations to her granddaughter’s fundraiser benefitting the American Brain Tumor Association would be appreciated.
For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com
Patricia Ann Common was born on December 5, 1962, in Lexington, Mississippi, to Mary Montgomery Davis and James Common. Her family later moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she attended Hyde Park Academy High School.
After graduating from high school, Patricia remained in Chicago and started her career working at Walgreens Photo Studio downtown Chicago, before finding her professional home at Cole Taylor Bank, where she dedicated over 20 years of service prior to retiring in 2022.
Patricia had two children with Ethan Hardy—Ethan and Octavia—who were the complete joys of her life. Shortly after
starting her family, Patricia moved to Blue Island, Illinois, where she would lovingly raise her children and care for her aging parents. She thrived in motherhood, pouring her heart into every moment. From being actively involved in school activities to planning family outings to the movies or Chuck E. Cheese with her children, niece and nephew, Patricia created a home filled with love and laughter.
As her parents grew older, Patricia’s role shifted to that of caregiver. She was a devoted daughter who faithfully cared for her mother, Mary, and her stepfather, Lowell, as their health declined. Her compassion and selflessness were evident to all who knew her.
Patricia was also a proud and devoted grandmother who doted on her grandchildren: Nathaniel, Natalie, Adannaya, and Ndidiamaka. In the year following the passing of her mother, Patricia lovingly cared for newborn Ndidi, pouring even more of herself into her children and grandchildren.
Patricia enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Listening to classic R&B from the 70s and 80s, sharing good food, and spending quality time with family and friends were the highlights of her days. She brought warmth, humor, and joy into every space she entered.
Patricia passed away peacefully on January 7,2026, surrounded by her children and brother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Montgomery Davis and James Common, and her beloved partner, Kevin Moore.
Patricia is survived by her children, Ethan and Octavia; her grandchildren, Nathaniel, Natalie,
Adannaya, and Ndidiamaka; her younger brother, James; niece Jasmine; nephew Justin; sister-in-law Donna; daughter-inlaw Stella; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones who will forever cherish her memory.
Visitation Friday, January 30, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL.
For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com
Leonard W. Kasper, “Lenny K”, age 75, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Lenny is survived by the love of his life, Carol Moschini; his children Thomas Kasper and Kimberly (Tyler) Price; his stepdaughters, Christina (David) Tucker and Deanne (Todd) Mallan and many extended family members as well as his cat Kitty K. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Eleanor Kasper and his sister Diane Puma. Lenny worked as a parts manager for Calumet Lift Truck in South Holland for over 30 years. He loved visiting the casinos and all of Chicago Sports teams. He was an avid traveler and especially enjoyed cruises, Italy, and France and the Wisconsin State Fair. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Lane), Dyer, IN, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Leukemia Foundation ( https:// leukemiarf.org/donate/ ) or the American Cancer Society ( https://donate. cancer.org/ ). For further information please contact, 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. smitsfhcom
Skoglund, age 66, of Olney, IL. formerly of South Holland. Passed away unexpectedly at his home January 6th 2026. Devoted father of Paul Walter Skoglund and stepfather of Jeffrey Kyle Zurawicz; loving son of the late Walter and Lorraine Skoglund; dear brother of Ray Skoglund, Sue (Marc) DeYoung, Mike Skoglund; kind uncle of Tina, Chris, Kristin, Raymond, and many other nieces and nephews. PJ was retired from Chicago Laborers Union Local No. 6. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears and Golf. Memorial Visitation Friday, January 23, from 3:00 PM until the Memorial Service 5:30 PM at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave. four blocks North ohf 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton / South Holland. (708)841-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes. com.
PJ
legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES PC (630) 794-5300 please refer to file number 14-25-02402. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www. auction.com. Attorney File No. 14-25-02402 Case Number: 2025CH06631 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. I3279484
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust Plaintiff vs. Lovett Overstreet aka Lovett R. Overstreet; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, a Corporation of Illinois, as Successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Trust Agreement dated the 27th day of April 1992, and Known as Trust Number 117070; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants
Defendant 22 CH 6578 CALENDAR 60 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 February 18, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 29-12-108-099-0000.
Commonly known as 291 STONEY ISLAND AVE., CALUMET CITY, IL 60409. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must
sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563. (630) 453-6960. 1446-182635
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
intercountyjudicialsales.com I3279588
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Plaintiff vs. ROLANDO REYES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant 25 CH 3672
CALENDAR 58
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 February 17, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 28-24-420-035-0000.
Commonly known as 2758 Oxford Dr., Markham, IL 60428.
The real estate is: 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512, Westchester, Illinois 60154. (312) 940-8580. 25-00780
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPO-
RATION
intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3279602
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
WELLS FARGO BANK NA, Plaintiff, -v.-
ELISSA NICHOLE OATS, INDEPENDENT
EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELBERT L OATS A/K/A ELBERT LEE OATS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELBERT L OATS A/K/A ELBERT LEE OATS, IF ANY, Defendants.
16 CH 1575
58 East 164th Street, South Holland, IL 60473
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/11/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www. auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 2/9/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.
Commonly known as 58 East 164th Street, South Holland, IL 60473 Property Index No. 29-22-118-019-0000
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $232,982.25 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction. com by entering 58 East 164th Street into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction. com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common inter-
est 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (312) 346-9088 please refer to file number 20-05268IL. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 20-05268IL Case Number: 16 CH 1575 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. I3279793
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC Plaintiff, -v.-
ERIK T. ANDERSON, AURA G. ANDERSON Defendants 2024CH05655
294 E. 165TH STREET HARVEY, IL 60426
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes
By PETER HANCOCK
Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — A multibillion-dollar budget crisis will hit the state’s Medicaid program in the next few years unless state lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker act to prevent it, budget analysts both inside and outside state government warn.
The crisis comes from changes in federal Medicaid policy that were enacted last year as part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy agenda, known officially as H.R. 1, or the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which, among many other things, slashes one of the main funding tools many states have used for four decades to fund their share of the cost of Medicaid.
“By the time you’re a few years in, you’re looking at a $4 - $5 - $6 billion a year hit, and that’s material,” Paula Worthington, a researcher with the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs, said during a recent interview.
Worthington is a coauthor of a recent IGPA report that describes the upcoming changes in Medicaid funding as one of the most serious long-term fiscal challenges facing Illinois.
The funding tools at issue are known as provider taxes. Those are special taxes that states levy on hospitals, nursing homes, private insurance plans known as “managed care organizations,” or MCOs, and other kinds of health care providers.
States levy those taxes — usually on a per-patient or per-bed basis — and put the money into a fund that is used to draw down federal matching funds. The combination of state and federal funds is then used either to enhance Medicaid reimbursement rates or make direct payments to hospitals and nursing homes that serve large numbers of Medicaid patients to help sustain those facilities financially.
Capping provider taxes
When Medicaid was first established in 1965, it was a relatively modest program that provided health care benefits to people who already qualified for other kinds of public assistance, with costs split between the federal
government and the states.
As both the size and cost of the program grew, however, states began looking for new ways to pay for their share of the cost outside of their general revenues. Provider taxes emerged in the mid-1980s as one such mechanism.
By the mid-1990s, Congress began putting controls on state-levied provider taxes. Those included rules that they be broad-based and uniform, meaning they had to apply evenly across an entire class of health care providers and not just those that served Medicaid patients.
The idea was that states were prohibited from holding providers harmless by assuring them they would get all their money back, and then some, once the federal matching funds were drawn down.
But the federal rules also included a “safe harbor” provision. States could avoid having to comply with the hold-harmless prohibition as long as their taxes amounted to no more than 6% of net patient revenue. That rule has effectively served as a cap on what states can levy in the form of a provider tax. But that cap is about to be cut nearly in half.
Under a provision of H.R. 1 – a provision that only applies to states like Illinois that expanded Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act – that 6% cap will gradually be cut starting in FY 2028 until it reaches 3.5% in FY 2032.
Impact in Illinois
In FY 2025, according to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois spent a total of $33.7 billion through its Medicaid program, making it one of the single largest categories of expenditures in state government.
Of that total, $20.9 billion, or 62%, was federal money while the remaining $12.8 billion came from state funds, including both general revenue and provider taxes.
IGPA reported that provider taxes in FY 2025 amounted to $4.7 billion, or about 37% of all the state funds that were spent on Medicaid. The bulk of that money, according to DHFS, came from two provider
taxes, those on hospitals and MCOs.
A recent report by the nonpartisan health policy research organization KFF points out that Illinois stands to lose more than any other state when the reductions take effect because it is the only state whose hospital and MCO assessments are both above the 3.5% threshold.
The report by IGPA estimates that when the first reduction takes effect in FY 2028, revenues from those two assessments alone will fall $239 million. And depending on how much health care prices and Medicaid usage grows over the next five years, total reductions from those two sources could range from $1.25 billion to $2 billion by FY 2033.
“But remember, that’s just the state money,” Worthington said. “That is not taking into account the matching funds.”
Assuming the state continues to receive an average 62% federal match rate, the total impact to Illinois by FY 2033 would be between $3.3 and $5.3 billion a year.
That estimate aligns with a separate estimate from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, which reported in October that if the state does not make up for the reduced provider taxes through some other appropriation, “the gross amount of lost funding to the state and its Medicaid program will total over $4.5 billion annually by fiscal year 2031when factoring the lost federal match.”
Issue for lawmakers
The impending limits on Medicaid provider taxes will pose a significant challenge for lawmakers who will either have to find some other way to pay the state’s share of the cost or adjust the program to fit within the new fiscal constraints.
But because the federal changes do not take effect for another year, it is possible lawmakers will not feel pressure to take immediate action in the upcoming legislative session.
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
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3 BED 1BATH RANCH HOUSE, COMPLETELY RENOVATED WITH LARGE PRIVATE, FENCED YARD IN SOUTH HAMMOND ON THE BORDER WITH MUNSTER. All new appliances including washer and dryer. 12 month lease. Pets negotiable. Tenant pays utilities. Off-street parking, nice neighbors, close to the expressway. Call 323-4730673. $1,995 per month, with one month security deposit.
BEAUTIFUL SOUTH HOLLAND ROOM FOR RENT IN A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. King size bed, semi private bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. No cooking, full size refrigerator and microwave in room. Free lights, free gas. Only $225 a week, $500 move in fee. Background check required. Call 708-8433932 for more info.
APARTMENT FOR RENT- 2 BEDROOMS 2ND FLOOR. CALUMET CITY IL. $1200 RENT and one month security. No smoking, no pets and no section 8. Street parking. Serious inquiries only. Call 708 466-7272
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Four cemetery lots next to each other in Oakland Memory Lanes in Dolton. Price negotiable. Call 407-709-5285
Snow Blower 5hp Two Stage, Like New, Runs Great $150; Snow Blower Single Stage, Like-new, Runs great $115; Both have electric start. Dyer area 708-837-9814. Please leave message.
Shih Tzu Puppies for sale, $800 each, Puppies are 2 months old with first shots. Puppies available 11/15/25. Call Karen at 708-7319137
Grandpa’s golf collection - PING putters $49, golf balls $6/dozen and up, kids sets $39, senior TI-Drivers $49, display sports shadow boxes, $39. Call 708-3393429 for more info. South Holland
Zebra Finches For sale $25 each Call 7083729615
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REHOMING 7 MONTH OLD AMERICAN BULLY PUPS. Pet Home Only. Great Temperaments, Friendly, Playful, Social and Very Healthy. Up to date on Vaccinations. 2 Males, 2 Females serious Inquiries Only. Parents on Premises. $250 Obo. 773-457-9616
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