Urgent Warning: Don’t Click, It’s a Trick
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued another warning to Illinois residents about a surge in text-message scams impersonating the DMV and demanding payment and personal information.
To raise public awareness, Giannoulias launched a statewide consumer protection campaign – Don’t Click. It’s a Trick – urging Illinoisans not to click on any links. Giannoulias emphasized that neither the Secretary of State’s office nor the DMV ever send text messages requesting payment or threatening penalties.
“Scammers are getting more sophisticated, more aggressive, and more convincing,” Giannoulias said. “They look official. They sound urgent. And they’re completely fake. These scams are designed to do one thing – create panic so people act without thinking. Bottom line: If you get a DMV text asking for money
or threatening penalties — Don’t click. It’s a trick.”
Giannoulias’ office also created a new email to report the scam texts – scamalert@ilsos.gov. Illinoisans are encouraged to email the text message to the Secretary of State’s office, which is working with law enforcement to identify and take down the scammer websites.
What to Do if You Receive a Suspicious Text:
• Never click links in unsolicited DMV texts
•Never send money or personal information
• Report the message to scamalert@ilsos.gov
• Delete the message immediately
The Secretary of State’s office only sends text messages to remind customers about scheduled DMV appointments. It does not send texts related to driver’s license status, vehicle registration issues or enforcement actions.
Young Americans Launch
“Letters to America” — A Nationwide Call for the Next Generation to Define the Country’s Future Ahead of
the 250th Anniversary
Submissions are now open at: youth250.org/letters
Washington, DC – As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Made By Us, a national coalition of hundreds of museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions, is launching a new youth-driven civic initiative inviting the next generation to define what America should become.
Through “Letters to America,” young people ages 14 to 30 are being called on to share their vision for the country’s future through essays, videos, speeches, and art — putting forward their own declarations at a pivotal moment in the nation’s history.
Through this initiative, young people are putting forward their own declarations, reflecting on the country’s past, responding to the present moment, and imagining what the next 250 years should look like.
Selected letters will be elevated by media partners, museums, and civic organizations nationwide as part of National Youth Takeover Day on June 27, 2026, when youth voices will take center stage across platforms, public spaces, and cultural institutions.
Organizers say the initiative is designed to shift how the 250th anniversary is shaped — moving beyond official commemorations and toward a more participatory, youth-driven vision of the country’s future.
“Young people are not just inheriting the future — they are actively defining it,” said Alex Edgar, Youth Engagement Manager at Made By Us and Co-Founder of Youth250. “Letters to America is about creating space for this generation
to speak for itself, in its own words, and to be heard at a national level.”
The launch builds on a growing national effort to engage young people in shaping the story of the United States at a historic milestone.
Through related activations like Wish Walls, town halls, and civic programming across the country, thousands of young people are already contributing their perspectives on issues including affordability, identity, safety, climate, and belonging.
In addition to submitting letters, young people can:
• Participate in local activations and Wish Wall installations
• Share their work with media outlets, schools, and community platforms
• Partner with organizations to amplify youth voices locally
• Join the Youth250 Content Corps, a national network of 300+ young creators producing stories, videos, and commentary about the country’s past, present, and future
Organizers say the goal is about participation and visibility, ensuring that youth perspectives are reflected in the national conversation as the 250th anniversary approaches.
Youth250 is led by Made By Us and made possible through generous support from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, PolicyLink, the Hearthland Foundation, and the Bezos Family Foundation. The February 17 gathering was hosted at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, steps from where the Constitution was adopted.
Winter is coming to an end. Like bears waking from hibernation, many of us need to get up from the idle, stagnant place we’ve been living in for months—or even years. Too often, we sit on the couch scrolling through our phones, watching TV, or putting off the very goals we say matter most. But life doesn’t wait. Now is the time to get up, move forward, and take hold of what you’ve been wanting and waiting for.
Have you been avoiding a project or goal that’s been on your heart? Maybe it’s writing a book, cleaning your home, getting in shape, going back to school, or starting a garden. Whatever it is, the first step is simple: get up and start now. Don’t wait for the perfect time, because it rarely comes. Begin with small tasks. Make a to-do list. Choose a few quick and easy items to complete early in the day. These small wins build confidence and momentum. At the end of the day, you’ll see proof that you’ve made progress. That feeling of accomplishment drives you to keep going.
Getting up is not just physical, it’s mental and spiritual too. Physically, our bodies were made to move. When we stay still too long, our health suffers. Take a walk, stretch, exercise, or simply stand up and move around. Mentally, challenge yourself by reading books, learning a new skill, and growing your knowledge. Spiritually, spend time with God by reading the Bible, praying, and meditating to gain peace and direction.
We must also get up after failure Failure is not the end unless you stay down. Think about a baby learning to walk. When the baby falls, we don’t let them stay on the ground. We lift them up, encourage them, and cheer them on until they succeed. The same is true for us. If something truly matters to us, we must get up quickly after falling. Staying down leads to discouragement
and defeat. But getting up gives us another chance to succeed. Many great achievements in life came after repeated failure. You can only succeed if you get up and try again. Just as important, we must get up after success. Sometimes success can make us comfortable. We may think, “I’ve done enough,” or “I can’t do better”. This can cause us to stop trying. But success is not the finish line, it’s a steppingstone to the next goal or level. Whether you’ve done well in a career, completed a big goal, or achieved recognition, don’t stop there. Keep moving forward. Set new goals. Try new things. Refuse to settle. We must avoid distractions such as television, social media, video games, and easy conveniences like food delivery that can keep us stuck. While these things aren’t bad in moderation, they replace our action. Instead of going outside, we stay indoors. Instead of cooking, we order in. Instead of creating, we consume. Eventually, this leads to a life of hibernation, stagnation, and emptiness.
It’s clear we must get up and get moving. As it says in Mark 14:42, “Get up, let us be going…” This is not just a suggestion—it’s a command to act. Stop procrastinating. Stand up for your purpose. Go after your goals with intention and effort. Make a daily plan, start small, and build from there. Getting up is necessary for success in every area of life. It means rising from laziness, pushing through failure, and continuing after success. It means caring for your body, growing your mind, and strengthening your spirit. Life is too short to remain in a state of hibernation. Get up today. Act. Move forward. Your goals, your purpose, and your future are waiting, but you must get up and go after them, to get them. Y? Why Not!
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by Janice R Newman
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CATHY & JIM
Question: We had a realtor come to our home to give us a price to sell our home. The identical home across the street sold last month for $389,000. He suggested a price of $359,000 for our home. Our neighbor’s home had an updated kitchen and baths with newer roof and HVAC. Our home is very clean with a newer roof and HVAC. This lower price makes no sense. Any thoughts?
Answer: Pretend you are the buyer of a home, and a home like yours, and a home like your neighbors were on the market at the same time. Both were selling for $389,000. Which one would you buy? The home that has thousands of dollars of extras, or yours that has no updates. Common sense will tell you that someone who has spent thousands of dollars on updates will get a higher price. The person buying your home
HIGGINS
at $359,000 will have to spend thousands of dollars, to get your home in updated condition. This is why you should always budget to update your home, whether it’s just light fixtures, paint, or a complete remodel.
Updated homes always sell faster, and for more money, than homes with no updates. You have to take out the personal feelings when selling your home. It’s a business transaction. The new buyers do not care what you think your home is worth!
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JOSH BOOTSMA
I love a good donut. Perhaps a bit too much. Maybe you do too, or a perfectly baked loaf of homemade bread. If you’ve made these types of delicious food yourself, you understand the importance of yeast. Yeast — often called “leaven” in the Bible — is a crucial part of the bread making process.
COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1130 East 154th St., South Holland
708-333-5955
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PASTOR REV. DR. PATRICK L. DAYMOND WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study Noon
FIRST CHURCH (PCA)
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Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 5:30 p.m.
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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS
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RECONCILIATION CHURCH
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In Galatians 5, we’re told that “a little leaven leavens the whole lump.” Put another way: “a little bit of yeast is enough for the whole loaf.”
Isn’t that true? Just a spoonful or two of yeast spreads throughout a whole loaf, fundamentally changing the dough’s substance.
In scripture, Jesus sometimes uses this picture to describe the Pharisees — those who were seeking to destroy Him. “Beware the leaven of the Pharisees,” he says in Luke 12.
Jesus is using yeast as a sharp picture of how the evils of this world spread so quickly and pervasively. Just a spoonful of spite and hatred can destroy a person’s relationships. Just a dash of anger can spread to all areas of someone’s life. Our sinfulness is so
easily spread!
But Jesus also uses yeast as a positive. He says in Luke 13, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened.”
In other words, God’s kingdom will spread invariably. The leaven of the Lord will cause His purposes in the world to rise.
The Lord will also sprinkle his yeast in your heart. Once you’ve become a child of God, you will begin to look more and more like Jesus Christ in your thoughts, words, and actions. Those leavened with Jesus are fundamentally and pervasively changed. A leavened lump of dough cannot be unyeasted. Neither can a child of God be un-adopted.
So the next time you bite into a delicious donut, ask yourself: have I been forever changed by the powerful leaven of Jesus Christ?
Josh Bootsma Director of Ministries, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org
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ACROSS
Loose sleeveless cloaks
Bar bills
Love intensely
Hare-like rodent
Singer Fitzgerald
Not a consonant
Press laundry
Bituminous fuel
Concepts
An indeterminate place
Confuse
Trap
Give emotion to
Macaque
Dead body
Viscera
Warbles
Days gone by
Classical music theatre
A low tide
Administer sacred oil
Cross-pollination
Small sofa
Delete (abbrev.)
Breed of duck
Keen
Separate from the rest
Assortment
Abraham’s wife
Concept
Young lady
Foolish talk
Jail room
Sword
A type of sword
Bottom of one’s shoe
Cincinnati’s baseball team
OBSERVING PASSOVER
DOWN
1. Awry 2. A nobleman 3. Fragrance 4. More rational
5. Technician (abbrev.)
6. Found in some skin lotions
7. Make a strident sound
8. Where they burnt witches
9. Flyer
10. Infirm with age
11. Was indebted to 12. Not fake
13. Otherwise
21. A flightless New Zealand bird
25. Found in gasoline
27. Participated in a violent disturbance
28. Anagram of “Pal”
30. Humble request
31. Shut forcefully
32. Catch sight of
33. An unfledged hawk
34. Not a single one
35. Running gait
36. State again
37. Intercourse
41. The color of cherries
44. Not one nor the other
46. Margarine
50. Poems of heroism
51. Cowboy sport
53. Plumber’s snake
54. Complain
55. Made a mistake
56. Angers
57. Vipers
58. Monetary unit in Yugoslavia
59. A Semitic people
61. Impart information
62. Wan or pallid
The Hebrew word for Passover is Pesach. The holiday is also called the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The roots of this Jewish holiday can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. The main purpose of the holiday is to commemorate the Biblical story of Exodus. This is when God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
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Stacy Jean Forde, nee Oezer, age 54, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Forde. Loving mother of Lucas Polmen and the late Jacob Lambert. Cherished grandmother of Ella and Rhett Lambert. Dear sister of Melissa (Kevin) Metcalf and the late Edward Upchurch. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father Albert Oezer, and by her mother Joy (Kramer) and step-father John Upchurch. Stacy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Visitation Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Faith Church – Dyer, 100 W. 81st Ave. Dyer, IN. Private family burial. Memorial contributions may be given to Celebrate Recovery at Faith Church. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com
Patrick J. Forde Jr., age 55, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Stacy Jean Forde, nee Oezer. Loving stepdad of the late Jacob Quinn Lambert and Lucas James Polmen. Dear brother of Sharon Forde, Sandra Forde, and Samantha. Preceded in death by his parents Patrick and Georgia Forde, and nephew Frank Owen. Patrick was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all his family here, in Ireland and England.
Visitation Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Faith Church – Dyer, 100 W. 81st Ave. Dyer, IN. Private family burial. Memorial contributions may be given to South Suburban Humane Society (21800 Central Ave, Matteson, IL). Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN.
For further information, please contact 219-3227300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
Jacob “Jake” Quinn Lambert, age 32, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Loving father of Ella and Rhett Lambert. Beloved son of Drew Lambert. Dear brother of Lucas Polmen. Preceded in death by his mother Stacy Forde (nee Oezer) and step-father Patrick Forde Jr. Jake was a loving son and father and a dear friend to many. He will be dearly missed. Visitation Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Faith Church – Dyer, 100 W. 81st Ave. Dyer, IN. Private family burial. Memorial contributions may be given to Celebrate Recovery at Faith Church. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-3227300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
Dolores L. Abraham, nee Cummings, age 96, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Irwin R. Abraham. Loving mother of Michael Abraham, Linda (late Bruce) Tobey, Keith (Linda) Abraham, and Nancy Perkins. Devoted grandmother of Amy (William) Monroe, Tracy Tobey, Jason Abraham, Cory (Melissa) Perkins, Dale (Shayla) Perkins and Kelly (Steve Ryan) Alvarez. Great-grandmother of Molly, Sean, and Seth Monroe, Evan, Rayna, Layla, Isaiah, and Lilly Perkins, and Bentley Ryan. Dear sister of the late William (late Janice) Cummings. Kind aunt of several nephews. Preceded in death by her parents William and Ruth Cummings.
Visitation Monday, March 30, 2026 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Burial service
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of your choice. For further information please contact 219-3227300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com
James R. Hein, age 79, of Calumet City, Illinois (also of Florida and Wisconsin), passed away on March 18, 2026, in Merrillville, Indiana. He was born on August 16, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to John F. Hein and Margaret M. Hein.
James is survived by his three children, James J. Hein, Jeffrey A. Hein, and Jennifer L. Hein, whom he affectionately called “Missy Two Shoes.” He was a proud grandfather to 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, William (Judith) Hein and Thomas Hein; his sisters, Rosemary Matusiak and Joan Carlson; his sister-in-law, Lynda Hein; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved brother, Joseph Hein; and his sister, Mary Catherine Hein.
James grew up in Lansing, Illinois, and attended T.F. South High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy and later retired as a Lieutenant with the Calumet City Fire Department. He was deeply loved and respected by his close friends and the community he continued to serve long after his active duty years.
James enjoyed fishing, boating, golfing, building just about anything, and collecting antiques. A natural teacher, he generously shared his knowledge on any subject and always made sure everyone kept a clean workbench. He loved traveling between his homes to spend time with close friends and will be remembered for his storytelling, charm, humor, and soft heart. Services and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an organization of your choice supporting Parkinson’s disease research or to the Department of Veterans
Affairs, an organization he was especially proud to be part of.
Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit the online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.
Henry “Hank” Beezhold Jr. of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2026 at 94 years of age. He was born on February 17, 1932, to Henry and Dena Beezhold, the eighth of nine children. He grew up in Englewood near 72nd and Green Street in Chicago. Hank spent his days on the roads in an 18-wheeler with his arm out the window, whistling a happy tune, and making friends with everyone he met. His faith was the foundation of his life, and he spent many years as an elder, Cadet leader, and Bible Study leader at church. Summers were spent camping with the extended family, and later, enjoying weekends at Shady Shores Resort, Gun Lake, Michigan for over 40 years. In his later years, he worked at The Bible League, where he packed containers of Bibles for foreign lands, and prayed for the Word of God to be spread throughout the world. He had a passion for relief work and made many trips to do disaster relief with CRWRC. He loved to pray for those in need, as well as lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors whenever possible. He traveled the world with his beautiful bride and made memories that lasted him a long lifetime. He sang silly songs to his grandchildren, took them swimming, and delighted in making them laugh. He said “I love you” freely to those in his circle, and he meant it. He was a faithful friend. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 years Adele (nee Niessink), son David (Dawn) Beezhold, daughters Cindy (Dan) Dernulc, Sharon VanDyke, and Lori (Neil) O’Dea. Grandchildren: Derrick (Bree) Beezhold, Amber (Alan) Myszkowski, Brandon Beezhold, Lauren (Chris) Patton,
Lindsey (Scott) Garrigus, Christopher (Thalita) Dernulc, Colin Dernulc, Joshua VanDyke, Bryan VanDyke, Kara VanDyke, Kaden VanDyke, Madison (Jacob) Brockman, Zoe (Anthony) Hart, and Jackson O’Dea. Great Grandchildren: Lydia, Abram, Brooklyn, Jude, James, Sloane, Noah, Adella, Flora, and Baby Hart on the way. He was loved by many nieces and nephews.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dena Beezhold, and all his siblings and their spouses: Frank (Kay) Beezhold, Art (Jean) Beezhold, Harry (Dorothy) Beezhold, Don (Winnie) Beezhold, AnnaMae Beezhold, Dorothy (Mel) Brink (Rich) Schutt, Ruth (Bob) Harenberg, Joe (Judy) Beezhold, and Son-inLaw Dave VanDyke.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 3:00-7:00 pm at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, March 30th at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 16566 Cottage Grove Ave., South Holland, IL with visitation at 10:00 am, and the funeral service at 11:00 am. A private family interment service will take place at Chapel Hill Gardens South - Oak Lawn, IL.
William “Bill” K. Jarrells Sr., age 88, of Sauk Village, IL, born in Sandy Hook, KY, passed away peacefully Friday, March 27, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Jarrells. Loving father of Chris Jarrells, the late Billy Jarrells Jr. and Tony Jarrells. Cherished grandfather of B.J. (Trisha) Jarrells and Kaylynn Jarrells and great-grandfather of Paisley Marie Jarrells, Rhett August Jarrells, Dallas Frank Jarrells and Grayson Nash Jarrells. Dear brother of Athel (late Dickie) Brown and brother-in-law of Susan (late Bobby Lee) Jarrells. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Laura Jarrells and his siblings Ollie Belve (May) Jarrells, Francis (Russell) Lewis, Glenna (Harold) Adkins and Ruth (Ronald) Gibson. William will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial Visitation to
be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Ln. (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com
Beverly Ann Cipowski, nee Detvay, age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, March 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Cipowski. Loving mother of Susan (John) Grelak, Sheryl (Kim Karl) Kirchner, late Michael Cipowski, and the late Sheila Cipowski. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Joel) Joshu, John(Melody) Grelak, Alexandra (Joshua) Greiner, Alyssa (Steven) Vignos-Price, KC (Abby) Kirchner, Kyson (Brittany) Kirchner, and Kellen Kirchner. Great grandmother of Remy, John, Charlotte, Francesca, Alice, Maevyn, Kinzy, Lily, Lola, and Judd. Dear sister of Sharon (Charles Dorin) Slivka and the late Marilynn Somerfeld. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Martha Detvay. Beverly was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Beverly retired from Purdue. She enjoyed interacting with young adults so much that she continued working until age 81. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Knock (now known as Jesus Shepherd of Souls). She was also a member of Women’s Guild, Red Hats and Franciscan Hospital Volunteers. She enjoyed her Mondays socializing and playing Bunco with a group of friends. She was a cancer survivor and a Pink Ribbon Society member.
Visitation Monday, April 6, 2026 from 4:00 –7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane Dyer, IN. Prayer service Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Our Lady of Knock Catholic Church 501 163rd St., Calumet City, IL for 10:00 a.m. funeral Mass. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery – Calumet City, IL. For further information, please contact 219-3227300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
Services
AC/HEATING
SERVICES: Summer Special! Furnaces or A/C’s , Clean & check $59.95. Furnaces, A/C’s, Boilers, water heaters, sump pumps, humidifiers, installations, repairs, furnaces installed from $1495.00 R/D Heating & Cooling. IL. and IN. 219-616-3281
SMITH PAINTING 30
YRS EXP - FREE
ESTIMATES Mention Sherry, get 5% off job. Call Mike 2197429867
MOVING SERVICES:
Pick up/ Delivery Service. Small moves; in-house move; store-to-home.
Assembly: Furniture & exercise equipment (Ikea, Office Depot, etc.) Call Rob daily until 9pm 708-898-8668
JUNK REMOVAL Time to make space! Cleanouts (garage attic, basement, shed). Hauling away appliances, furniture, trash. WE RECYCLE! Call ‘til 8pm. 708-898-8668
CAR / TRUCK TROUBLE?
Vehicle shopping? Onlocation diagnosis: Will find needed repairs / maintenance. Uncertain of mechanic estimate? 32 years exper. Any day! 708-898-8668
Vehicles
2022 Jeep Cherokee 4x4, Trail-rated V6, Leather Seats, Only 5,000 miles. $37,000. 708-796-5331
2009 Chevy Silverado, 1GCEK39069Z164494b. Extended Cab, 4WD, 6.5’ bed. V8 5.3L Flex Fuel. New Battery &Alternator, April 2025. Tires, 1 year old. Some Rust on Driver’s Rear Quarter Panel. 149k miles Asking $4,000. If interested, Call 708-9138624
2020 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD XLITE TRAVEL TRAILER MODEL233RBXL. $17,500. Call for details and showing 970-2501145
For Rent
HOUSES FOR RENT IN PHOENIX. THREE AND FOUR BEDROOMS, SECTION 8 WELCOME. $1650 / mo. One month security deposit and background check required. Have yards. Extra charge for appliances. Available immediately. Pets negotiable. Driveway parking available. Call Renetta Thomas for more information 708-4178384.
CONDO FOR RENT IN LANSING. SPACIOUS 2-BEDROOM, NEWLY DECORATED, $1600/ MONTH, 1 month security, no smoking, no pets. Section 8 welcome. Private parking for one car. Serious Inquiries only. Call 708-646-8652. Ask for Mr or Mrs. Jones.
APARTMENT FOR RENT- Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor of duplex in East Chicago, IN. $1300/month. Call (708) 968-0788, or search for 4925 Walsh Avenue on Zillow for more details and pictures.
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
Help Wanted
South side Adult Day Care has PA, Driver & Nursing positions available at our locations in Crestwood, Glenwood and Richton Park. Please call (708)7552345
For Sale
Four cemetery lots next to each other in Oakland Memory Lanes in Dolton. Price negotiable. Call 407-709-5285
Butterball Turkey Frier, $30; Cuisinart Bread, Maker $35; Dell Printer $20; Sony Walkman $8; Halloween & Xmas Ceramic Houses $10-$20 ea; Hoover Vac, $12; Beach Towels $1; Dunlop Golf Clubs $40; Mandolin Slicer $15 new; 70’ x 1/2” EMT Conduit $20; Backgammon Game $12; G Foreman Grill $12; Trailer Tire 4.8” x 12” Mounted, $8. Call 708-877-6088
Nostalgia Hollywood electric popcorn machine, like new $25.00..Serta queen mattress /box spring, flat top, excellent, $100.00 cash 708-645-4245
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.
Brand New Michael Jordan Suede Leather Sporting Boot 1993 Edition. Comes with Bags Sz 10.5, Call for Price. Pair of LaCrosse Steel Toe Hiking Sz 10.5, Brown, Brand New in box, Paid $65, asking $35, Call 312-203-4167 ask for Tony
Kenmore refrigerator Black, freezer on top 64” high,34 “wide $175.00. Call 708-439-2330
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
Dunlop Golf Clubs $40; Mandolin Slicer $15 new; 70’ x 1/2” EMT Conduit $20; Back Gammon Game $12, George Foreman Grill $12; Trailer Tire 4.8 x 12 Mounted $8. 708-8776088
Late 1940s mahogany Lane hope chest. good condition. The lock is removed for safety and legal reasons. 708-8776157
Wanted
Small trailer to fit 14 foot fishing boat. Needing repairs ok . Reasonably priced call or text 219-9237716
DESPARATE NEED SMALL CAR FOR 80 YEAR OLDECONOMICAL CAR CAN BE DAMAGED IF RUNNING FOR LOW INCOME SR. CITIZ. Does not have to pass emission test if the price is right - Call 219-801-0955
Looking for room to rent with own bathroom. NW Indiana/Lansing area. Elderly care experience. 40+ Non-drinking/smoking male w/ maintnenance skills. Prefer kitchenette & garage space. 708-8988668