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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities
76th Year, NO. 51 • 2 Sections
‘I’m not done with IHSA cheerleading’
Fired Stagg coach finalizes harassment charge and figures out future in sport By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer
Four days after being fired as Stagg’s cheerleading coach by District 230 officials and three days after she signed and dotted the ‘i’ and crossed the ‘t’ of her first name on sexual harassment charges against a Stagg administrator, Bridget Guzior sat in the stands to watch her former team compete at the Winter Storm Invitational at Andrew High School. She was just another fan in the stands on Saturday at the Tinley Park school, cheering the cheer-
leaders as they finished third in the coed division. “I might not be a Charger anymore, but I still will have the Chargers in my life forever,” she said. Guzior also said that despite a rough four months, she plans on returning in some capacity. “I’m not done with IHSA cheerleading,” she said. Guzior, 29, of Orland Park, was officially released from her part-time duties as Stagg’s coach after a Consolidated High School District 230 special meeting on
Photos by Jeff Vorva
Fired Stagg cheerleading coach Bridget Guzior (left photo) cheers for her former team (right photo) during a meet at Andrew High School on Saturday See CHEERLEADING, Page 2 afternoon.
ORLAND PARK
Board will look to seek solutions for sports fields By Dermot Connolly The Orland Park Village Board agreed on Monday to get the volunteer Recreation Advisory Board involved in finding a solution to the problem of making needed upgrades to sports fields in the village with minimum disruption to the teams that use them now. At a meeting of the board’s Parks and Recreation Committee two weeks ago, village officials laid out plans to make needed improvements to the baseball and softball diamonds in the John Humphrey Complex at 14825 West Avenue. And just like at that meeting, on Monday a standing-room only crowd turned out to voice objections to the original plan, which would relocate the Pioneer football program to Schussler Park, at 14609 Poplar Road. Even with $30,000 in planned improvements to Schussler, Pioneer officials, along with many parents and leaders of other sports programs, agreed that the site is not safe or suitable. About 2,000 boys and girls are enrolled each year in Pioneer football, flag football and cheerleading teams, making it the biggest youth sports programs in the village. But other programs would be affected to a lesser extent as well, and lead-
Photo by Dermot Connolly
It took a team of volunteers to carry the biggest tree left in the Orland Park Lions Club lot at 14700 S. Ravinia Ave., on Sunday. Leading the effort are Lions Club member Dave Sjo and Sandburg High School senior Ryan Steinbach, with Lion Dave Neubauer holding the stand.
Lions’ Christmas tree business is brisk Sales help fund charitable activities By Dermot Connolly ‘Tis the season for local Lions clubs to sell Christmas trees, and by all accounts, it has been a very good season for sales. But any stragglers still looking for trees in the Lions lots this week may be out of luck, because their inventories are almost gone. The Worth Lions Club is credited with starting the tradition of selling Christmas trees soon after the organization was founded in 1953. The Palos and Orland Park Lions clubs soon began doing the same. Now tree sales are one of the biggest fundraisers
for all three chapters of the service organization, and a friendly rivalry has developed about which club can sell more. All the money raised goes back into the communities. In addition to providing eyeglasses and other vision care for local children, a main focus of one of Lions Club International, which celebrated its centenary this year. The groups also donate to local food pantries, or provide holiday baskets of food to the needy themselves, and as well as scholarship programs for local students. The three clubs began selling trees and wreaths the day after Thanksgiving, and business was evidently good for the Palos Lions, which started with 477 trees. Their operation at the corner of 126th and Harlem Avenue closed up a week ago. See LIONS, Page 2
ers of the Orland Knights, Orland Youth Association and others have come out in support of Pioneer. Trustee Patricia Gira, former chair of the board’s Parks and Recreation Committee, pointed out that the current conditions of one of the John Humphrey diamonds are so bad that it is considered unsafe to play on, and that would put one of the adjacent football fields used by Pioneer off-limits too. The village has already set aside $600,000 to pay for the renovations, but it would mean displacing the Pioneers for several years, until major improvements at Centennial Park would allow a permanent move there. Village Manager Joe LaMargo said the move to Schussler could be for “three to five years” before money needed for Centennial improvements is found. The only resident who spoke in favor of the temporary move to Schussler was Joe Pavone, who said the long-term benefits outweigh the problems, which others said included soggy fields near a retention pond, goose droppings, and trees and poles too close to the sidelines of the planned football field. “I know how hard it is to get games in there after a small rain. But people are resistant to change. See ORLAND PARK, Page 3
Mahoney declares victory in Palos Park annexation fight By Dermot Connolly Palos Park officials say they are pleased with a ruling last week by the Illinois First District Appellate Court, affirming at Cook County Circuit Court decision upholding the village’s 2016 annexations of Gleneagles Country Club, MidIron Golf Club, Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, as well as the Ludwig Farm in unincorporated
Lemont Township. Together, the four properties amount to more than 1,440 acres. On Dec. 13, the Appellate Court upheld a summary judgment issued last March by Circuit Court Judge Carol A. Kipperman supporting Palos Park and the golf course and farm landowners. Justice Terrence J. Lavin delivered the court’s judgment and presiding Justice Cynthia Y. Cobbs and Justice Nathaniel R.
Howse Jr. concurred. “We were always confident in our legal position and are, of course, pleased with the Appellate Court’s ruling. This removes any doubt about the validity of our annexations,” said Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney in a statement. “The court recognized our efforts to strictly follow the law for annexations in Illinois. Annexing these properties was the right thing
to do for our village.” Palos Park and the golf course and farm owners had challenged a petition by 14 homeowners in the Sun Hill subdivision in unincorporated Lemont, representing seven acres of property, that sought to annex 110 acres, or approximately half of the Gleneagles golf course site to Lemont against the will of the McNulty family that owns it. The Sun Hill petition,
which was supported by the village of Lemont, sought to block Palos Park’s contiguity with Gleneagles and effectively undo Palos Park’s annexations of Gleneagles and Cog Hill. The goal was to create a connection that would allow Sun Hill to be annexed to Lemont as well. In affirming the Circuit Court ruling, the Appellate Court agreed that the voluntary annexation petitions filed with Palos Park in
2014 and early 2015 by the four landowners had priority over the Sun Hill involuntary petition filed on Dec 11, 2015. In its ruling, the Appellate Court stated: “Public policy and fundamental fairness favor voluntary annexations by landowners over involuntary annexations.” The court noted further that Palos Park officials, staff and See PALOS PARK, Page 3
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POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Suspended license
is due in court on Jan. 11.
Christian West, 22, of Elkhart, Ind., was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic crash at 4:48 p.m. Dec. 13, at 135th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance. Court information was not available. Rachelle Blackmon, 48, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:33 a.m. of Route 83. Police said she was also cited for improper lane usage. She is due in court on Feb. 13. Christina Raptis, 18, of Orland Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:59 a.m. Sunday, in the 12700 block of South Melvina Avenue. Police said she
Underage drinking Dante Onsuez, 19, of Alsip, was issued a local ordinance violation for underage consumption of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:14 a.m. Saturday, in the 12500 block of South 69th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for having only one headlight. He is due at a hearing in City Hall on Jan. 11. Joseph Newhall, 19, of Crestwood, was issued a local ordinance violation for underage consumption of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:14 a.m. Saturday. Police said he was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped, and was cited under the zero tolerance policy. He is due at a hearing in City Hall on Jan. 11.
POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Charge three with DUI Orland Park police charged Park Forest resident Julio C. Martinez, 64, with DUI and improper lane usage after they stopped his pickup truck near 143rd Street and Concord Drive at 2:59 a.m. Nov. 20. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and the police report did not indicate a court date. Tinley Park resident Randall M. Sobanski, 28, was charged with DUI and driving in the wrong lane after police stopped his car in the 16000 block of South Harlem at 3:26 a.m. Nov. 21. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Sobanski was set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Dec. 13. Orland Park resident Juan Urbano Gonzalez, 42, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after police reportedly found him asleep behind the wheel of a car in the 9000 block of West Lunar Court at 9:16 p.m. Nov. 25. Police said he was involved in a crash earlier in the evening. His car was towed and impounded, and Gonzalez is due in court in Bridgeview next Thursday.
Claim quartet stole thousands in cosmetics Four Chicago women were charged with felony retail theft after they allegedly stole more than $3,900 worth of cosmetics from the JC Penney in Orland Square Mall at 2:51 p.m. Nov. 22. Linda M. Romero, 56, Adriana Romero, 34, Theresa Fernandez, 28, and Cecilia Spann, 24, were apprehended at three different locations
in the mall after they reportedly fled from store security staff. The merchandise was recovered, and all four were due at a bond hearing the following day.
Say man punched employee in the face Orland Park resident Chad J. Giacomo, 44, was charged with battery after he allegedly punched a 26-year-old Blue Island man in the face while at Mama Maria Tacos and Tequila Bar, 16117 S. LaGrange Road at 8:51 p.m. Nov. 24. The victim, an employee of Mama Maria, was transported to a local hospital for stitches to his lip. Giacomo said he was at the restaurant, having dinner with his wife, when he hit the victim after the victim spat in his face during an argument, according to the police report. Giacomo is due in court in Bridgeview on Dec. 28.
Allegedly blames girlfriend for speeding Oak Lawn resident Miguel A. Lopez, 23, was charged with speeding after police curbed his car in the 13800 block of South LaGrange Road at 8:32 p.m. Nov. 25. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 95 mph, more than double the posted speed limit, according to the police report. When asked by police why he was traveling so fast, Lopez allegedly said he was angry with his girlfriend, a passenger in the car. When he was arrested, police turned the car over to his girlfriend, a 25-yearold Oakbrook Terrace woman. Lopez is expected to appear in court today in Bridgeview.
POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Suspended license Christina R. Tharrington, 31, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:15 a.m. Dec. 10, in the 12300 block of South Archer Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance and improper display of registration. She is due in court on Feb. 1.
Outstanding warrants Antwaine D. McGhee, 24, of Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Palos Park warrant when he was turned over by Orland Park police at 6:06 p.m. Dec. 12. Police said the warrant was related to a traffic crash at 12:13 p.m. April 29, 2017, in which he was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving without insurance, and driving with a suspended license. He was held for a bond hearing. Amir Thib Khreisheh, 26, of Orland Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Clark
Lions
Continued from Page 1 Nobody had a problem finding the Orland Park Lions either, which moved their temporary tree lot from 143rd and LaGrange Road to the parking lot of the village hall at 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. this year. Co-chairs Dave Sjo and Dave Neubauer, along with Daniel Parr, closed up shop a little early on Sunday, since they were down to about a dozen trees. “This has been a very good year, with 660 trees sold. It seems like real trees are in again,” said Sjo. “That is an increase of something like 130 trees over last year.” “This is a great spot and I hope we get to stay here,” said Sjo. “It is a good partnership with the village. Tree sales draw people here, and they enjoy all the holiday light displays on the grounds. “The warm weather didn’t hurt, and some of the big box stores have been sending customers to
County, Illinois, following a traffic stop at 11:11 p.m. Dec. 8, at Wolf Road and 135th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding and was issued a local adjudication ticket for possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was due to appear in court in Clark County on Dec. 13.
Trespassing violation A 17-year-old Calumet Park resident working as a Salvation Army bell-ringer at Jewel-Osco, was given a trespassing warning after he allegedly caused a disturbance at the store at 9652 W. 131st St., at 4:22 p.m. Dec. 8. The store manager told police that the teen came into the store and started eating chili from the hotfood display and did not pay for it. He allegedly caused a disturbance when he was told to pay for it. He later admitted eating the chili, saying he was cold and hungry, according to the police report. He was warned he would be arrested if he returned.
us when they ran out,” he added. “Worth always sells more, but it makes for a lot of teasing over breakfast with the club members,” said Neubauer. “We will donate what is left to local churches, or people who can’t afford them. We’ve already given some away, and we will cut the tops off for people who just want a tabletop one,” said Sjo. Each day since Thanksgiving, the Lions Club members have been assisted by several students from Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew high schools earning community service hours. “We work on goodwill and donated coffee. Maybe doughnuts sometimes too,” said Sjo. Just as they thought their work was over Sunday, they were called into service as several latecomers arrived looking for trees. Orland Park residents Mary and Evan Manolis piled out of one SUV, and Nick Houlis, the eldest of their five children, quickly chose the biggest tree left, which
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Lipinski vows fight to restore net neutrality Librarians agree with congressman’s stance By Joan Hadac A Republican majority in Congress may make restoring net neutrality an uphill battle, but U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) said this week he will be a part of the fight to bring it back. “It’s very imLipinski portant that the internet remains free and open to everyone,” Lipinski told The Regional News. “It’s the right way to go. Access should not be based on whether you have money to pay extra or not.” The congressman said he was “very disappointed” that the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 last Thursday to repeal Obama-era rules that codified net neutrality in the U.S. Net neutrality refers to the notion that Internet Service Providers treat all data equally; that, in the words of American Civil Liberties Union senior policy an-
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Dec. 12 that included close to 5 ½ hours of deliberation during an executive session. Board members did not comment, but a district official issued a statement saying, “The primary reason for the board’s action this evening is Ms. Guzior’s profane text message to a student in August of this year. This conduct was in violation of a written administrative directive approximately one year ago, which was reinforced in writing again last spring. “Contributing to the board’s decision are Ms. Guzior’s failure to attend a required investigatory conference on Oct. 11, 2017, and her inadequate recordkeeping in connection with the cheer program violated district policies and establish procedures, although the board emphasizes that no financial improprieties have been alleged or found.’’ The next morning, Guzior travelled to the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago to sign a harassment charge with the Illinois Department of Human Rights against Stagg Athletic Director Terry Treasure. District 230 officials said that the pending charge had nothing to do with her dismissal and “The board notes that the complaint was deemed imperfected because Ms. Guzior failed to sign and verify the complaint.’’ “You can’t file a charge unless you are terminated,” Guzior said. “The district went on record and said they didn’t follow up on allegations because I didn’t sign off and it was imperfect. But you can’t sign off on a charge unless you are terminated.’’ Now that the charges are signed, D230 Director of Communications Carla Erdey on Monday referred to the statement given after the special meeting and added “The district has no further statement to make at this time.’’ Treasure did not respond to e-mails seeking comment.
alyst Jay Stanley, “companies that sell access to the internet (Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, etc.) don’t get the power to influence how people use the internet — for example, by discriminating in favor or against certain data based on who is sending or receiving it, its purpose, or its content. Essentially, [net neutrality] means treating the internet like the utility it is: We don’t allow the phone company to decide whether to connect us to a relative based on their view of that relative’s politics.” Lipinski said that some of his colleagues on Capitol Hill plan to use their powers under the Congressional Review Act to undo the FCC’s action. Under the CRA, lawmakers can reverse the FCC’s decision, if they do so within 60 days. Other colleagues are crafting new legislation to make net neutrality the law of the land. Lipinski said that people who want net neutrality to be made permanent should contact Republican members of Congress and make their views clear. He added that the issue is an illustration of why a Democratic majority “would be useful in Congress. “Generally speaking, Demo-
crats stand up more for the rights of individual Americans, rather than the interests of big corporations.” The American Library Association is among the major organizations in the U.S. that are clear in their support of net neutrality. Local librarians echoed that view this week. “As a public library, built on the premise of equal access to information for every member of this community, ending net neutrality would be a step backward,” Palos Heights Public Library Director Jesse Blazek told The Regional News this week. “Open access to all corners of the internet is one of the fundamental principles on which the internet was built. Limiting this access to certain portions of the internet based on economic status goes against the freedom and openness on which the internet was built and by which it has grown into the incredible repository of information and communication that we know today. This limitation of access would negatively impact the most vulnerable members of Palos Heights--including children, students, seniors and the economically disadvantaged. “It would force schools to
choose between paying more for the same access to information that they currently have or foregoing significant parts of this access altogether,” Blazek continued. “The same would be true for the library, the college, the hospital, and other core institutions in this community. The library’s budget would be negatively affected as our commitment to providing the fullest possible access to information would mean that we would have to pay more to provide access to the full internet, reducing how much is available to be spent on other essential services.” Palos Park Public Library Director Kathryn Sofianos told The Regional News that she believes that “all library users should be able to access, to seek and receive lawful content without interference. The repeal of net neutrality is worrisome. We don’t know how internet service providers are going to react once these rules go away. “Will we see a large increase in what we pay for internet connectivity to keep the services we have now?” she continued. “Will access to information on the internet depend on the quality of your connection? These are questions that are yet to be answered.”
was not aimed at a person, but at a circumstance. “There was one charge and when that didn’t work, there was another charge; and when that didn’t work there was this charge,’’ she said. “There were charges where they found no wrongdoing. “I’m sorry that I said that word in a text message, and everyone learned a lesson — especially me. However, to be a decorated coach and to never have any sort of write-up in six years and get canned for that? The word that I said is far less than the gestures and comments that you hear in a traditional sport.’’ Guzior also said that the text was sent to more than one person, including the athlete’s mother. “They (district officials) didn’t attach the mom’s response that said ‘We love you’ and ‘Thank you for inspiring leadership with my son,’” Guzior said. “And they didn’t attach the beginning — the text really started off as me thanking them for a gift. It was truly just done out of love. No person in the program had an issue with the text, including the mother on the text. They (officials) were tone deaf to that.’’
A team in transition
team and athletes who left and during the board’s marathon executive session on Dec. 12 there were a few brief heated exchanges between parents.
A charge of harassment
Guzior said the district was “bullying’’ her with various charges before eventually firing her for sending a personal text to an athlete and that the text contained a profanity when she wrote “drama free curse is over the bitch is gone!’’ She said the profanity
According to her files submitted to the Illinois Department of Human Rights in September, she alleges that Treasure made sexual statements and gestures during meetings, once called her “hot and in shape” and someone “who knows how to take care of a man.’’ She alleges Treasure hugged her tight and kissed her on the head. She said on Saturday she was “disgusted, shaken up and a little freaked out,’’ by the actions. When a colleague suggested she resign, Guzior said she told the colleague, “Over my dead body.’’ Guzior also alleges Treasure disparaged cheerleaders and didn’t recognize competitive cheerleading as a sport. “As a young woman, you deal with things that are said — it’s a part of your daily life,” Guzior said. “Cheerleading gets a bad enough rap, and we were respected by most of the coaches at Stagg. They know we had trained athletes. And to demean the program and us like that — I was blown away that he said that.’’
they estimated to be 14 or 15 feet tall. “We come here every year, and the kids take turns picking the tree,” explained Mary. The one Nick chose was so big that the Lions would not allow them to take it home on top of their vehicle, for safety reasons. Instead, they offered to deliver it, and the students carried it to a flatbed truck. “This is my first year, and I just do it for fun,” said Jace Hill, an Andrew sophomore from Orland Hills, after tying a smaller tree onto Palos Park resident Dan Hoyme’s car. “It’s fun and it doesn’t feel like work. It is all about helping people,” agreed Sandburg senior Ryan Steinbach, from Orland Park. “I am glad they were here. I usually buy my tree earlier, but we were busy this year,” said Hoyme. The Worth Lions tree lot, at 116th and Harlem Avenue, was also nearly empty on Sunday. The club typically starts out with 1,000
trees of various sizes. Lions Club members Greg Mazek, Tony Zartler and John Dellorto were eyeing the traffic patterns on Harlem, waiting for their next customer. “This is our 64th year here. We’ve been selling trees since 1953,” said Mazek. One of the club’s charter members, George Cernicki, 98, has been there from the beginning and still helps out every year. “In addition to providing glasses and hearing aids to people who can’t afford them, all the money we raise goes toward local charities and non-profits like the Worth Athletic Association and Park Lawn,” said Mazak. “We also provide annual scholarships to students at Shepard and Stagg high schools,” he added. “We delivered Christmas baskets of food (on Saturday),” said Zartler. “People got a lot of good, healthy food. There are still too many people in need.”
A claim of bullying
The Chargers finished third in the state in the coed division in 2015 and qualified for state four times on Guzior’s watch. She said the team had the potential of winning a state championship during the 2017-18 season. Several athletes left the program and new coach Allison Culver, who was Guzior’s assistant for four years, was happy her team upgraded from a 71.81 score at its first meet of the year in Wilmington to a 73.57 at Andrew on Saturday. However, that score is far from the 87.31 Illinois High School Association postseason average the Chargers had last season. “We have amazing athletes who came out who have been doing really well in practice and doing really well, and I’m very proud of them and they are very proud of themselves,’’ Culver said. “We’re lucky to have the support that we have.’’ Guzior said she would try to help set up those athletes who left the team with club teams. But she said she is sad that those athletes won’t get to compete this year. “When you take over a program that’s never made it to the state finals before in school history and build it from the ground up, these kids became a part of me,” Guzior said. “They were ready to win. This year in June we were scoring 9.6 and 9.8 out of 10. The writing was on the wall. This was the team that could do it (win a state championship).’’ Insiders say there has been friction between athletes on the
Lemonade from lemons While Guzior says she doesn’t want the attention and stress, she will continue to stand up for what she believes is the truth. However, she said that there is some relief. “I am happy that we’re not hanging by a string any more,’’ she said. “I’m happy that everybody has some sort of closure, whether it’s good or bad. My athletes were led to believe there was a chance I was coming back for a really long time.’’ Guzior has been a part of the sport since sixth grade and was a cheerleader for Sandburg. She said she is hoping to spend more time with her three young children: Reese, 7, RJ, 6, and Rory, 4. “I didn’t know if I could live without cheerleading,” she said. “It becomes your life. Every decision I made was about the team. The lemonade to this lemon situation is that I get to be a really great mom. I’m a hockey mom and a cheer mom, and I’m there for my kids all the time and that’s nice. I am busier than ever. “My life is going to go on, and I am good. I’m not done with IHSA cheerleading. I’m sticking around. It’s something that I love undyingly and I can’t give it up. But for now, there is a little bit of a pause.’’
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Christmas House Walk was sweet success By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor
They went by the thousands. The cookies, that is. More than 2,300 sweet treats lovingly baked by members of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club (PHWC) virtually flew off the stacks in one- and half-pound containers at the club’s annual Christmas House Walk, dubbed this year as “Celebrate the Season.” And the cookie sale was only one of several attractions that brought at least 200 guests to the Palos Country Club Dec. 9 to contribute to PHWC and the good works the organization provides to Palos Heights throughout the year. “Get your cookies!” called out Bev Bronowski over a busy crowd as cash exchanged hands and the containers steadily disappeared during a brunch that preceded the house walk. “This is the last of them!” With the final container sold, Bronowski, assisted by fellow club member Ann Purcell at the sales counter, paused to reflect on the popularity of the homemade delights, baked in a large variety of flavors. “We’ve sold them by the dozens and dozens,” Bronowski said. “Forty-seven club members baked four dozen cookies each and a couple of people said they doubled their donation.” “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Nancy Mitchell, club president, about the Christmas House Walk and related festivities.
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Continued from Page 1 others “engaged in sustained and consistent action to advance the 2015 voluntary petitions,” rejecting arguments by the Sun Hill residents and Lemont that Palos Park had not acted in a timely fashion to complete the annexations. It also stated that Palos Park officials engaged in “numerous meetings and extended coordination among various parties to determine detailed plans as to electricity, sanitary sewer engineering, water main extension, easements, zoning and the fiscal impact of annexing the properties” in 2015. The Palos Park Village Council
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When it is completed, we have progress,” said Pavone. “No one in their right mind would allow games to be played there,” said Pioneers president John Stefanos. He said there are 12 mature trees and three poles within two or three yards of the sidelines. “Players aren’t even allowed to stand that close to the sidelines. And there are goose feces every step of the way.” One of the other speakers asserted that the John Humphrey grounds
“These women do their all,” she said, explaining that club members sell tickets, line up vendors, seek out and then staff the decorated houses on the walk, organize the raffles and perform the near-countless other functions for the fundraiser. The tasks are completed by the general membership, by committees and by individual members, depending upon the job. “We raised almost $11,000,” said Mitchell, noting that the total was on par with the 2016 effort. “It was a very successful year. It’s at least our 50th,” she said of the annual fundraiser. “It’s unbelievable.” The club’s most recent contribution to Palos Heights is an LED messaging sign outside the city’s Parks & Recreation Department at 6601 W. 127th St. The sign was installed two weeks ago, and Rec Department uses it to promote programs and display other announcements. Other notable accomplishments over the years made possible by club funding are the gazebo outside City Hall, the garden at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, the front desk at the Palos Heights Public Library and a metal sculpture of a girl sitting on a bench at the library entrance, to name just a few. The sculpture catches the whimsy of many library patrons because of the changeable, colorful socks that are put on the girl’s feet. And not all the efforts of the members are physical, permanent installations around town. Earlier this year, the Palos Heights Woman’s Club and the Palos Park
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Diana Roscich (left) of the Palos Heights and Palos Park woman’s clubs, accepts one of the last containers of home-baked cookies from Bev Bronowski, who served as PHWC’s “Cookie Lady” for this year’s fundraiser.
Woman’s Club teamed up for a “Free the Girls” bra donation to support an organization of the same name, devoted to “help girls rescued from sex trafficking live a life of true freedom,” according to its website. The Celebrate the Season Christmas House Walk featured 23 vendors with 30 booths selling a variety of holiday-oriented giftware and other items in the elegant rooms of the Palos Country Club. And then there were raffles— lots of raffles featuring donated items by many local establishments and individuals. The top raffle prize was won by the club’s very own Linda Horton, a past vice president, but non-club members won, too, including Phyllis Henderson of Downers Grove, who was accompanied by her niece, Laura Nilles of Naperville. “It’s inspiring to see all these women come together for such a
great event and cause,” said Nilles. Visitors on the Christmas House Walk head toward one of four homes with “Definitely a feel-good event.” Raffles were on the mind of impressive interior holiday decorations. 10-year club member Rosemary and individual donors, as well as marily inside the homes and it was Noble, who was chatting with to the attendees, to Mayor Bob requested that the media not take her daughter, Christina Gliva, Straz, the members of the Palos photos of the interiors, in respect following their meal. Noble, like Heights City Council and the local of the homeowners’ privacy. so many of the 136-member club, residents who opened their homes But before leaving their table has in the past served on at least for the house walk. after the meal, Christina Gliva, one committee connected to the “Our society is so busy,” Mitch- the daughter of member Roseannual fundraiser. ell said. “So many things are mary Noble who was quoted “I love it,” she said, “and I pulling us. I think people really earlier about her love of raffles, love raffles. Just to be with all like to come to this. Maybe it said “She (her mom) has been the women, it’s so enjoyable. I’d helps because it’s one morning asking me every year to attend this have to be really, really sick not when they’re out and meeting event but this is the first weekend to come.” people they may have not seen I haven’t had to work. So, it’s Mitchell estimated that at least for a while. my first time. 85 to 100 members attend the “I’m actually very impressed,” “It’s a Christmas event, it’s fun, big holiday bash each year “and you have a brunch and you can Gliva said. “It’s fun, a good time.” many, many of them take part (in shop for gifts while you’re there,” “I think she’s going to come the work required for the event).” she said. back next year,” said her mother, “We have a wonderful set of As brunch wrapped up, it was with a smile. Donations can still be made to women, and that’s what they do,” time to hit the streets for a tour she said. of four holiday-decorated homes the club’s holiday fundraiser by Mitchell offered thanks not in the community that were part mailing the Palos Heights Womonly to her hard-working fellow of the house walk portion of the an’s Club at P.O. Box 128, Palos members, but to all the business event. The decorations were pri- Heights, Ill., 60463
approved the annexations of Gleneagles and the Mid-Iron Club on Jan. 15, 2016, and Cog Hill and the Ludwig Farms on Feb. 8, 2016. “From the start of this process a number of years ago, we were committed to weigh the desire of the owners of Gleneagles, the Mid-Iron Club, Cog Hill and the Ludwig Farms to come into Palos Park and to respond in a way that balanced our community’s needs and requirements and their development goals,” Mahoney stated. “We appreciate the patience that the owners of the annexed properties—the McNulty, Jemsek and Ludwig families—have displayed through this process and the support they demonstrated in joining
with Palos Park to defeat this legal challenge. Annexing their properties offered Palos Park a unique opportunity to expand our village while retaining our reputation for high-quality residences, recreation, and environmental protection and managing development in a controlled manner that protects our community’s special character,” the mayor added. At the Dec. 11 Village Council meeting, before the ruling was handed down, Mahoney said the annexations have already helped Palos Park. “We are benefitting financially as the annexations generate sales tax as well as business and liquor license revenues. We will begin receiving property tax
revenues in the coming year.” Lemont officials also saw the properties as development opportunities, but Mayor John Egofske said in a published statement last week that the appellate court decision put an end to his village’s efforts to annex the Sun Hill properties and effectively confirmed Palos Park’s annexation of the other properties. “We are disappointed in this outcome, as Lemont wished to support the Sun Hill residents who desired to annex their homes to Lemont,” Egofske said. “While the Village Board still needs to further evaluate options in this case, we are looking forward to this case and other related litigation being behind us.”
have been in bad condition for 10 years, “so why rush into doing something so disruptive now?” Several trustees agreed that a move to Schussler would not be acceptable. “Schussler is a non-starter for me,” said Trustee Mike Carroll. He grew up near the park and said the narrow neighborhood streets could not handle the parking needs and traffic congestion on game days. “I would like it to be given to the Recreation Advisory Committee as a pet project to work on,” he suggested. Besides getting the volunteers
from the Recreation Commission involved, the board set their meeting on Feb. 5 as a deadline to discuss the ideas they come up with. “What is going to change in a month?” wondered Mayor Keith Pekau. He said putting off making decisions was just “kicking the can down the road, which got us in the position we’re in now.” “All the possible outcomes have issues. I do think we need a comprehensive plan (for field renovations across the village). That way, we are not wasting time fixing one part of the puzzle, only to have to come back and change it again,”
said Trustee Dan Calandriello, who took over chairmanship of the Parks and Recreation Committee earlier this month. “We’re going to pause and have some discussion. We’re not delaying. We are just making sure that no one is left behind,” said Calandriello. “Moving Pioneer to Schussler is like putting a whale in a sardine can,” he added.
Dr. Susan Rife D.O. Dr. Mark McKeigue D.O. Catie Dahl, P.A. Lindsay Gnade, P.A. Cory Cunningham P.A. Joelle Rickey, P.A.
It’s a holiday tradition to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone who’s stopped by to see us this year. It’s been a pleasure serving you.
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Rauner still will not be in charge “I’m not in charge,” Gov. Bruce Rauner said recently, “I’m trying to get to be in charge.” Rauner said he’ll “get to be in charge” by taking away House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s Democratic majority next year. Madigan, Rauner says, is “really” in charge of Illinois. The Republicans need to win nine net seats. So, can Rauner really take out Madigan next year? Keep in mind that Speaker Madigan drew the legislative district maps. Thumping him in what looks to be a big Democratic year after taking four net seats away from Madigan in 2016 will stretch the partisan possibilities of that map beyond what most would consider common sense. Rauner does have three things going for him, however: money, the income tax hike passed over his veto and Madigan himself. Rauner has plenty of the former, and the latter two don’t poll well for the Democrats. The Republicans must first sweep four southern Illinois districts to have a shot, and winning them are very possible. The only statewide Democrat (including presidential candidates) to win appointed Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie’s (D-Elizabethtown) deep southern Illinois district since 2012 was Secretary of State Jesse White. She has a great family name for the area, however and she was appointed after the income tax hike votes. Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Smithton) also has a well-known family name, voted against the tax hike, but also has a district that has been won only by Secretary White since 2012. Freshman Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) was the sole bright spot for the House Democrats last year. She defeated a flawed Republican incumbent, Dwight Kay, who is running again against a female Republican. Stuart voted against the tax hike. Rep. Dan Beiser’s (D-Alton) winning margins seemed to tighten every two years, which is one reason why he’s retiring. While President Trump won Beiser’s district by 16 points, Tammy Duckworth and Susana Mendoza both won, as did Dick Durbin, Lisa Madigan and Jesse White in 2014. President Obama also won it by five points in 2012. So, while it’s in play because it’s an open seat, this won’t be easy for the Republicans. OK, so let’s say Republicans win all four of those (not a lock, but maybe). They still need five more. Let’s start with three suburban races that have been in play before. Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) under-performed Hillary Clinton by nine points and had to be dragged across the finish line in the closing days by Speaker Madigan’s top field generals. He won what was considered to be a GOP district in 2012, so the Republicans won’t ever give up. Yingling voted against the tax hike. Retiring Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) cruised to an easy victory last year. She had some trouble in 2014, winning by five points. Rauner won that district by 16, which puts it in play in the GOP’s mind along with it being an open seat. Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) won his last race by 19 points, but the Republicans never give up on him, either. Just three statewide Republicans have won this district since 2012 (Munger, Rauner and Judy Baar Topinka). Moylan voted against the tax hike. The anti-gun Democrat is facing a pro-gun Republican, Marilyn Smolenski. If the Republicans somehow win all three (not likely), they’re still two seats shy of taking the chamber – if they can somehow hold onto all their own suburban seats. Now, let’s look at possibly vulnerable Democrats who voted for the “Mike Madigan income tax hike” earlier this year. Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) is at the top of the list. Scherer voted to override Rauner’s tax hike veto after first voting against the tax hike. Her district just barely went Democratic last year (Clinton +2, Duckworth +3, Mendoza +1). Rauner and Topinka are the only two Republicans who’ve won Rep. Fred Crespo’s (D-Hoffman Estates) district since 2012 (Clinton won it by 29). Add Tom Cross to that very short GOP winner list for Rep. Deb Conroy’s (D-Villa Park) district. Those same three Republicans won Rep. Stefanie Kifowit’s (D-Oswego) district. Rep. Anna Moeller’s (D-Elgin) district is also pretty solidly Democratic, outside of Rauner and Topinka wins during a strong national GOP wave. Two pretty Democratic north suburban open seat races might possibly maybe be in play: districts represented by retired Rep. Elaine Nekritz and attorney general candidate Rep. Scott Drury. And there may be one or two more, but I have my doubts about Rauner picking up a net nine. So, if Rauner is reelected next year, he probably still won’t be in charge — by his own definition. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.
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RICH MILLER
Merry Christmas, and clean up that garbage mess I live my life by certain principles. Don’t move next door to an airport and complain about the noise. Don’t buy a big home at a cheap price in a region filled with forest preserves and then complain about the coyotes. Stand by the door and watch your dog when you let it out. Pay attention to your children. Know what your kids do during the day. Do you realize they might be in a street gang and up to no good? Or do you close your eyes to the truth and when something happens you blame everyone except yourself? If your son is out on the street at midnight with a knife in his hand, don’t blame the police when your son refuses to disarm or get down on the ground. Say “Merry Christmas.” I don’t care if some people think it’s politically incorrect to say it. So, I’ll say it again. “Merry Christmas.” Christmas is both a religious celebration and a national holiday that is a major part of American culture. From Jimmy Stewart in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Merry Christmas, movie house! Merry Christmas, Emporium! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!” That doesn’t mean we don’t respect other religions. Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and Happy Ramadan, too. America is more diverse today than ever, but that doesn’t mean that we must erase our cultural foundations. If you’re Jewish or Muslim, say “Merry Christmas” to a Christian. It’s the right thing to do. And I’ll
RAY HANANIA say, “Happy Hanukkah” to Jews, “Happy Kwanza” to blacks – if they celebrate it – and, “Happy Ramadan” to Muslims. Don’t demand respect for yourself and not give it to others. Handicapped parking spaces should be reserved for people who need assistance walking, not just because they are old or have another disability. If you have a disability and can drive, that probably means you can park anywhere in a parking lot without a problem. If you don’t have a wheelchair, walker or cane do you really need to take that handicapped parking space? Keep your home clean. It’s your reflection. Mow the lawn in the spring and the summer. Rake the leaves in the fall. Shovel the snow during the winter. Pick up the litter on your property. Does your refrigerator look like a mess when you open it? That’s a reflection of your life, too. Clean up that reflection. Slow down when you drive. You’re not Vin Diesel in a remake of “The Fast and the Furious.” The newly widened LaGrange Road is not the Indianapolis 500. Do you really have to go 55 in a 35 mph stretch
of the road? Do you really have to speed to get in front of someone, and then slow down? If you’re a real man, open the door and let a woman walk through first. You’re not being sexist. It’s amazing how many women look at me with surprise when I do that. Are today’s men that bad? Thank the people who do those tough jobs no one wants. Give them some Christmas cash. The garbage man, the recycler, the mailman, and the lawn waste collector. They deserve it. How about taking time to put that trash out properly? Have you seen how people just throw their garbage along the curb in broken boxes, ripped bags and knocked over garbage cans? Don’t just toss the garbage into a pile and expect it to be picked up. Put it out properly. Finally, remember this holiday season a great conversation from one of my favorite Humphrey Bogart movies, “We’re No Angels” (1955): Bogart: “I’m going to buy them their Christmas turkey.” Aldo Ray: “Buy? Do you really mean ‘buy’?” Bogart: “Yes, buy! In the Spirit of Christmas… The hard part’s going to be stealing the money to pay for it.” Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@ gmail.com.
READERS WRITE Christmas House Walk was a success
Dear Editor, “Celebrate the Season,” the Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s 2017 Christmas House Walk, was held on Dec. 9 and was a huge success. Through the many varied efforts of our members, over 210 guests enjoyed a delicious brunch at Palos Country Club, a boutique featuring over 23 vendors, the members’ homemade Christmas cookie sale, raffle baskets, gift cards and gift certificates from a host of area merchants, four Owned and operated by Southwest Regional Publishing Co. homes decorated for Christmas on the house tour itself and an Mark Hornung, Chief Operating Officer “Afterglow” held at Kefi Greek The Business Side The News Side Restaurant. Donna Brown, Sales Director Anthony Caciopo, Editor We wish to thank Mona Lisa Monica Cotter, Finance Director Dermot Connolly, Reporter Boutique for their assistance Debbie Perrewe, Classified Manager Jeff Vorva, Sports Editor Mike Russell, Production Director Lauren Ziemann, Art Director with ticket sales and the wonBonnie Hesik, Pre-press Manager Chuck Ingwersen, Designer derful publicity The Regional News provided during the Southwest Regional Publishing weeks leading up to the house 12243 S. Harlem Ave. walk, the City of Palos Heights Palos Heights, IL 60463 for including and promoting Phone: (708) 448-4000 our event in their brochures Fax: (708) 448-4012 and flyers and city calendar Website: www.theregionalnews.com advertising Holiday Events in email: TheRegional@comcast.net Palos Heights, as well as local Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. churches and organizations that Deadlines promoted our event. Editorial: Noon, Saturday • Advertising: 5 p.m., Monday We also thank all the restaurants, salons, performing arts Subscription rates: Local, delivered by mail, $48 a year in advance. Out-of-State, $58
organizations, shops and businesses that donated or provided items for our basket and win/ win raffles. Your continued support of our fundraising efforts is greatly appreciated. The Palos Heights Woman’s Club is a recognized charitable organization as defined by Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) (3). The profits from the walk will be donated to college scholarships for Stagg and Shepard High School seniors, Moraine Valley Community College scholarships for women returning to further their education and to the numerous charitable organizations we support. To learn more about the Palos Heights Woman’s Club or for information on how to join our organization, please visit our website at phwc.wordpress.com. — Barb Deckinga and Rose Zubik, Co-Chairs of Ways and Means Nancy Mitchell, President Committee: Patricia Bailey, Bev Bronowski, Celeste Kappel, Mary Lee Lockwood, Eileen Lunter, Carol Margaret Miller, Kim Prokes, Jill Stetson, Arlene Sypniewski, Sherry TerMaat, Cherry Vujevich and Mary Beth Zwolfer
A gift too wonderful for words One meaningful activity I treasure each year is taking a few quiet moments after decorating our Christmas tree to sit and reflect on the true meaning of this special season. As I gaze on the green branches and the lovely ornaments adorning them, I can’t help but see the symbolism of each one. The significance of Christmas can often get overlooked in the hustle-bustle of holiday trappings. The star at the top points us to Bethlehem, the birthplace of the Christ Child. The gold garlands remind us of His deity and kingship. The glimmering angels recall those heavenly visitors who announced His royal birth. The candy canes are reminiscent of the shepherds who hurriedly left their sheep to view the Lamb of God and the Good Shepherd. The fragrant scents bring to mind the regal travelers who brought gifts of frankincense and myrrh. If we look closer yet, all of these point us to a tree, an oft-forgotten tree, which stood 33 years after the birth of this precious Child. It was not beautiful to look upon, nor were its decorations festive and inviting.
It stood stark and alone, high on a hill in view of all who cared to gaze upon it. It bore one sole adornment. The Son of Almighty God was draped, not with tinsel or glitter, but with wounds and stripes, blood and tears. In the breaking of His body, the greatest Gift ever imagined was opened and poured out for all mankind. Freely and lovingly He gave forgiveness of sin and everlasting life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. How thankful we can be that Christ willingly left the glory of Heaven to come to our bleak and destitute planet. How much more thankful we must be that He was willing to make this great exchange purely for our benefit. How great was His love for us that He gave His life to buy ours back. The only thing He wants this Christmas is for us to accept His gift and receive Him into our hearts and lives. Won’t you make His and your Christmas truly complete this year? Make His eyes shine with joy when you receive His Gift...the Gift too wonderful for words! — Susan Tesauro Palos Heights
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Are you a snowbird? Protect your finances while you’re gone
Photo by Bob Bong
Retirement sale at Hickory Hills boutique
Welcomemat now open in Evergreen Park A new business that tries to help small businesses connect with new residents recently opened in Evergreen Park. Julie Kimball opened a Welcomemat at Services franchise at her home in late October. Her territory includes the south and southwest suburbs. The boundaries extended from Chicago’s Beverly and Mount Greenwood on the north to Frankfort on the south and from Alsip west to Lemont. “We use marketing to help small businesses thrive,” she said. “Small business is really crunched in this era of big box stores and online shopping.” Welcomemat Services started in Atlanta in 2003 by founder Brian Mattingly. “Our mission is to connect new residents with small businesses in their new communities,” Mattingly said. The company began expanding with corporate locations and has been franchising since 2011. Welcomemat is now in 25 states. Kimball is the second franchisee in the Chicago area. “I wanted to be able to use my degree in advertising and marketing,” she said. “I’m really excited to be working in the area.” Welcomemat creates welcome packages that feature offers from businesses to new residents to introduce them to the community. Every month the packages are sent to new residents in different delivery zones, Kimball said. Mattingly said the packages
BOB BONG allow their clients to know who is using their products or services. “We provide a big data advantage to small business. How many people, ages and incomes.” Mattingly said expansion in the Chicago area is high on the company’s list. “We are definitely looking for new locations,” he said. “But only if we find the right business partners. All of our franchisees are local owners.” He said he hoped to have 100 new locations by 2020. For more information, call Kimball at (708) 658-8919, email her at jkimball@welcomematservices. com or email the company at welcomematservices.com. Business hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Sports shop building gun ranges in Bridgeview Bridgeview Sports Sales opened at 7410 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview a few months ago. Owner Jerry Van expected gun sales to make up the bulk of his business, but it turns out fishing in the big draw. That’s why he’s decreasing the size of the gun department and increasing the size of the fishing department. Signs on the building, which formerly was a carwash, put a heavy emphasis on the fishing gear that’s sold there, along with plenty of live bait. “There’s a need in this area for it. We’re getting 30 to 40 people a day in here,” he said of fishermen looking for live bait like the night crawler worms that are for sale along with six different types of minnows swimming in tanks. Mayor Steve Landek said the village was happy to have the new business on busy Harlem Avenue. “I knew the car wash was going
out. No one has ever asked us to open a gun range. It sounds interesting. The bait shop was a surprise,” Landek said. The popularity of fishing equipment hasn’t stopped his plans for two gun ranges in the building. One will be for handguns, the other for louder firearms. He’s not skimping on safety measures. While some ranges may use cinderblock that’s filled, he’s poured solid concrete walls with steel walls and ceilings, all designed to put the utmost attention on safety, along with preventing noise from bothering neighbors. The gun ranges will be available for instructors, Van said. Classrooms can be rented out, too. “We do a lot of training at our other store in Burr Ridge,” he said. “We’re keeping that one open, too.” When the additions are completed, Van said he expects to have a work force of 11 to 18 employees.
Penske opens truck rental in Bedford Park Penske Truck Leasing has merged its Cicero and Chicago Ridge facilities into a new, stateof-the-art facility in Bedford Park. The new facility opened Dec. 14. The new facility sits on nine and a half acres and is just under 25,000-square-feet. It has 10 truck bays, one automatic wash bay and a three-lane fuel island. The new location is two miles from the Bedford Park Business Park and four miles from the McCook Business Park. Located at 8001 W. 68th St., the new building will offer full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental, contract truck fleet maintenance and Connected Fleet Solutions, a value-added resource to help customers address issues and options related to onboard technology systems (ELDs, telematics, on-board cameras, etc.). If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
Winter is (just about) officially here – but you may soon be leaving it behind if you’re a snowbird. When you go, though, you’ll want to keep your financial situation from getting caught out in the cold. These are a few suggestions you may want to consider: • Protect your home. If you’re like many people, your home is your biggest investment, so you’ll want to protect it while you’re away. You’re probably already familiar with the steps you should take, such as informing your neighbors that you’ll be gone, stopping your newspapers, forwarding your mail, using a timer to turn lights on and off, and so on. And these days, with smart phones and advanced security systems, you can look in on your home whenever you like. • Notify your bank. Recognizing the prevalence of identity theft, the fraud departments of many banks are getting more aggressive in spotting and denying unusual charges. Consequently, you’ll want to give your bank your temporary address and contact information before you leave. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of your account being frozen temporarily if your financial institution can’t reach you with questions about charges from an unexpected loca-
is open for appeal by the Cook County Board of Review. Orland Township is now open for appeals through Tuesday, Jan. 9. Morrison encourages taxpayers who need technical assistance in filing their appeal to contact his constituent service office, 15040
S. Ravinia, Suite 44, Orland Park. Taxpayers residing within the 17th District can make an appointment by calling the 17th District office at (708) 349-1336, or by emailing shaun.mccabe@ccokcountyil.gov. “The Property Assessment
sudden market swings – ideally, you’ve got long-term strategies in place that can serve your needs in most investment environments. In any case, it also wouldn’t hurt to notify your financial professional that you’ll be away for a while, even if you typically only see him or her a couple of times a year. • Arrange for bill payments. If you handle most of your bills online or through auto-pay, you won’t have to worry about missing a payment while you’re gone. Still, if you take care of some bills the old-fashioned way, with checks, envelopes and stamps, you may want to give yourself some sort of reminder of when these payments are due. • Be careful on social media. To be on the safe side, you may not want to trumpet your extended time away from home on Facebook or other social media platforms. It’s sad but true that identity thieves watch for information like this. In all likelihood, you’ll enjoy being a snowbird – and by making the above moves, you’ll have less financial baggage to deal with when you take off.
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tion. You might also find it useful to open a bank account at your snowbird site. • Gather your tax forms. If you’re gone most of the winter, you may bump up against the tax-filing deadline, which, in 2018, is April 17. So, to allow yourself enough time to prepare your taxes, or to have them prepared by a professional, gather your tax information before you leave. Make sure you’ve got all your investment-related forms, such as your 1099-INT (for interest income) and your 1099-DIV (for taxable capital gains and dividends). • Track your investments. You can probably track the progress of your investments online, and it’s a good idea to do so, just as you would at your permanent residence. Even if you’re only gone a couple of months, you may need to make some investment moves, such as “maxing out” on your IRA, so stay on top of your accounts and contact your investment professional, as needed. As always, though, don’t overreact to
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Regional News does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Orland Park Hydzik Albert to Odle Rebecca H, 7445 Cashew Dr, $343,000.00; Pinnacle Bldg Corp to Coello Matthew E, 15607 Calypso Dr, $306,000.00; Schroer Michael Tr to Williams Mbala V Sr, 15309 Aubrieta Ln, Unit #61, $150,000.00; Esposito John J to Brooks Vicki J, 13972 Stonehenge Dr, $180,000.00; O’Brien Kathleen to Bernat Tyler J, 15705 Orlan Brook Dr, Unit #G9, $130,000.00; Samoska Dennis Jr to Alfizah Kurniawan, 15609 Lakeside Dr, $440,000.00; Farrow Elizabeth J Tr Trust to Provenzano Anthony R, 15636 117th Ave, $377,500.00; Lagrou Janet to Marqette Bk Tr, 15324 Treetop Dr, Unit #1N, $102,500.00; Haligarda Bernice A Eset to Haligarda James R Exe, 15639 Garden View Ct, Unit #2G1B, $110,000.00; Sarlas Deneen to Lupa Cynthia, 15639 Garden View Ct, Unit #21B, $110,000.00; Lavery William Raymond to Ahrendt Randy, 11060 W Karen Dr, $280,000.00; Passini Eric to Burduja Igor, 7921 W 157th St, Unit #79212S, $124,000.00;
Commissioner Morrison to aid residents with tax appeals Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison (R-17th) and his office will be offering assistance to constituents wishing to appeal their 2017 Residential Property Tax Assessment. Taxpayers can appeal their assessment when their township
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Lili of Trieste Ladies Boutique in Hickory Hills is holding a retirement sale.
Everything is on sale this week as Lili of Trieste Ladies Boutique prepares to close its doors permanently. The full-service boutique at 8711 W. 95th St. is closing because the owner is retiring. Dresses and gowns are now up to 70 percent off as the shop enters its final days. Display racks and fixtures are also for sale. The store will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, Dec. 22. For more information, call (708) 598-3632.
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Appeal process can be tricky at times so our office staff is very happy to offer technical assistance to taxpayers with completing the necessary paperwork and searching for the appropriate comparable properties.” Morrison said.
$207,000.00; Sorenson Scott A to Pochyly Colleen, 12002 S 72nd Ct, $280,000.00; Hunt Tiffany to Knoll Mary Beth, 12302 S 75th Ave, $570,000.00; Gilbert Janice Tr to Hendrick Kelly, 33 Sorrento Dr, Unit #33, $152,000.00; Weiss Pamela to Dowd William C, 7965 Old Georges Way, Unit #7965, $215,000.00; Sabatini Michele Y Tr to Marchan Raceli, 7619 W 123rd Pl, $285,000.00.
Tapia Edward Adm to McDermott Michael C, 15401 West Ave, Unit #4404, $135,000.00; Castaldo Mario A Tr to Sivak Christopher, 17954 Kansas Ct, Unit #181, $189,000.00; Sivak Christopher G to Flanagan Robert J, 16556 Seton Pl, $363,000.00; Rkmj Llc to Ibarra Jesus, 10098 147th St, $304,500.00; Greystone Rdg Llc to Proper Christopher M, 11434 139th St, $593,000.00; Adams Thomas J to Gracyas Alan Tr, 17923 California Ct, Unit #45, $185,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Al-Talla Mohammad, 8032 Anne Ct, $260,000.00; Greystone Ridge Llc to Montalvo Mario Jr, 11434 139th St, $544,000.00.
Palos Park Mohammed Saleem to Brazinskas Marius, 10780 Palos West Dr, $359,000.00; Parr Jean A to Judge Diane L, 9723 E Mill Dr, Unit #E1L3, $157,000.00; Shumard Richard C Tr to Molina Paul S, 8101 129th St, $305,000.00.
Palos Heights Spezia Elizabeth M to Urban Arthur, 13022 Oak Ct,
Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of December 18) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo
RATES APR POINTS 4.000 4.045 0 3.500 3.555 0 3.865 3.920 0
30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed
RATES APR POINTS 3.990 4.004 0 3.625 3.625 0 3.625 3.625 0
30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed
RATES APR POINTS 3.875 3.988 0 3.625 3.781 0 3.125 3.323 0
United Trust Bank (as of December 18)
Prospect Savings Bank (as of December 20)
CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of December 18)
RATES APR POINTS 30-year fixed 4.00 4.1039 0 20-year fixed 3.625 3.7340 0 15-year fixed 3.375 3.5163 0 All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.
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Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church
Christmas Worship Services
7059 W. 127th Street 708-448-0186
Palos Heights www.paloschurch.org
Sunday, December 17 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. - Worship Services 6:00 p.m. - Annual Candlelight Service
Palos United Methodist Church 12101 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights 708 448-0798
Christmas Eve December 24
Sunday, December 24 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service Monday, December 25 10:00 a.m. – Christmas Morning Service Sunday, December 31 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. – Worship Service ***Childcare is provided at all services.
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Peace Memorial Church 10300 W. 131st St. Palos Park 448-7833 www.pmcucc.org
Trinity Lutheran Church and School
Invites You to
11500 German Church Rd., Burr Ridge
Christmas Eve Services 9:30 a.m. Service — We will be looking at the part of the
Christmas story that preceded Jesus’ birth that gives reason for joy.
5:00 p.m. Service — We will look at the story of Jesus’ birth and feel the joy of it.
Please join us for both celebratory services
708-839-1200
Celebrate the Birth of Jesus with us!
Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service
4:00 p.m. - Harp & Candlelight Service 10:30 p.m. - String Quartet in Sanctuary 11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Service with Caroling and Scripture
4:30 p.m. Contemporary Service with Holy Communion 6:30 p.m. Traditional Service with Holy Communion 10:00 p.m. Candlelight
Monday, December 25 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service with Holy Communion
St. Mark Lutheran Church 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth (708) 448-6555
COME CELEBRATE THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS WITH US! Sunday, December 17
Christmas Cantata at 8:00, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. “Wonderful Joy”
Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve
3:00 p.m. Family Communion Candlelight Service 7:00 & 11:00 p.m. Communion Candlelight Services
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Service at 8:00 a.m.
Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day Services at 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
7800 W. McCarthy Rd., Palos Heights (708) 448-4170 Pastors: Wayne A. Basch & Chris Buresh
Rev. Jay Trygstad • www.stmarkworth.org
Thursday, December 21
7:00 p.m. All Choirs Christmas Concert
Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church
Sunday, December 24
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Advent IV Worship
Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00, 6:30 and 10:30 p.m. Special Music at all Services
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
Christ Lutheran Church
14700 S. 94th Ave. Orland Park 708-349-0431 Fax: 708-349-0668 www.christlutheranorland.com South on 94th Avenue at John Humphrey Drive HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 5:00 p.m. Sunday School Christmas Program with Holy Communion SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 (Advent 3) Service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. (NO Sunday School/Christian Education Hour) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 NO Regular Worship CHRISTMAS EVE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 Please note: NO 8:00 a.m. worship 10:00 a.m. regular worship (Advent 4) Christmas Eve Services 4:00 p.m. Family Communion Candlelight Service 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service CHRISTMAS DAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 & 31 (Sat.) 5:00 p.m. – H.C., (Sun.) 8:00 a.m. – H.C., & 10:00 a.m. New Year’s Eve Service 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion
St. Alexander Catholic Church 7025 West 126th Street Palos Heights, IL 60463 • 708-448-4861
2017 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Sacrament of Reconciliation All Saturdays after 8:00 am Mass and after 5:00 pm Mass Prayer Service and Reconciliation Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00 pm
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Vigil Sunday, December 24th 4:00 pm — Church Contemporary Music Ministry 4:00 pm — Parish Center Children’s Choir 6:30 pm — Church Traditional Christmas (Midnight Mass) Sunday, December 24th 11:30 pm Choir and Carol Prelude Mass begins at Midnight
(Please note there is no 6:00 pm Mass)
Saturday, December 30th 5:00 pm Sunday, December 31st 7:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm (Please note there is no 6:00pm Mass)
New Years Day Mass Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Monday, January 1st 9:00 am (This is not a Holy Day of Obligation)
Pastor Steve Sherrill Sunday, December 24 9:30 a.m. – Customary Worship Service
Christmas Eve Services 4:00 p.m. – Contemporary Candlelight Service 8:00 p.m. – Traditional Candlelight Service
Doreen Crewe, former teacher and school board member, dies
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Merry Christmas from the staff at Prairie State Veterinary Clinic.
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Two words that mean everything Dear Readers, We are coming close to the end of another year. For us it’s been our busiest year ever, and for now we plan to just put our heads down and keep plowing forward in 2018. We’ve had a lot of laughs, a lot of tears and our share of just plain, raw sorrow. Our amazing clients keep buoying us, though. I don’t think any clinic in America can say that they have a better clientele. This special thanks goes out to all of you who have visited us this past year. We have heard your stories of your daughter’s miraculous cancer cure and enjoyed the cheese you brought from the Dairy Science Department at the University Of Washington State University. We have been show-
Christmas Day Monday, December 25th 7:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm
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ered with thousands of doughnuts, artwork, Native American Indian artifacts, flowers, cakes (including pineapple upside-down cakes and bundt cakes), candies, pizza deliveries so large that we have to send some home with 15 employees, catered restaurant meals delivered secretly, Easter lamb cakes, vodka, scotch, home-brewed ales, containers of special coffees, sandwich trays, cheese platters, and of
course, all of the cards. We put the cards up on our bulletin board. I especially like reading your compliments to the staff. My last client of this Friday, Dec. 15, was a very nice lady who has been coming by us from Oak Lawn for a number of years. We put her beloved older dog down. It’s always hard. Before I left the room she brought a tear to my eye when she said, “Dr. Fleming, I want to thank you for still having this clinic. Your staff has always been so good and kind to me and made me feel special. Thank you.” Those words mean everything to the old guy. Thanks again to you all and from all of us here, Merry Christmas.
Doreen Patricia Crewe (nee Blundson), 90, a former resident for over 40 years of Palos Park, died Sunday at Belmont Village in Carol Stream after a long period of battling dementia. Mrs. Crewe was a former teacher who served on school Doreen Crewe boards in Illinois for three decades, and was an inveterate volunteer for such organizations such as the Recording for the Blind. Mrs. Crewe was elected to the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 board in April 1966. She was re-elected in 1969 and served as board secretary until 1971. She then ran for the Consolidated High School District 230 Board in Orland Park, where she served in various capacities throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In 1982, she ran for Illinois State Representative in the 38th District but lost to the incumbent. In 1988, she was appointed to the Illinois State Board of Education by Gov. Jim Thompson and served from 1988 through 1996. Born in Chingford, London on April 17, 1927, Mrs. Crewe was the youngest of seven children. As a child she experienced the London Blitz and as a Girl Guide she helped people who were sheltering in the Underground. Later she was evacuated to Cheltenham, where she stayed with a vicar’s family
and attended Cheltenham Ladies’ College, a school for girls ages 11 to 18. In the years following the end of the war, young adults in England were sent to farms to help with the harvest, as so many farm workers had been lost. She went to Cornwall during the summer of 1946 to help with the wheat harvest and there she met her future husband, Albert V. Crewe, a Yorkshireman. They married in 1949 and moved to Liverpool, where he was a new professor of physics. In 1955 they moved to Chicago, where Albert had been offered a year-long position at the University of Chicago. Intending to stay just a year at first, he remained at the university for 50 years and they lived in the Chicago area, first in Hyde Park, then in Palos Park, and finally in northwest Indiana, until Albert’s death in 2009. Mrs. Crewe taught at the University of Chicago Laboratory School but after the birth of her first child she left the profession to raise her family. She returned 10 years later to run for the District 118 School
Board. She also volunteered for Metropolitan Family Services, Southwest Center. And for many years she read for Recording for the Blind. She was asked to record English literary works such as Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and Pepys’ Diary, because of her flawless accent (known as Received Pronunciation, based on educated speech in southern England), which was quite rare in the Chicago area in those days. In 1997, Crewe and her husband moved to Dune Acres, Ind., where they had built a retirement home. An avid gardener, during the early years of her retirement she became fascinated by the indigenous plants of the region and she received a Master Gardener certificate from Valparaiso University. She is survived by daughters, Jennifer Crewe, of New York City; Sarah Crewe, of Glenview; and Elizabeth Crewe, of LaGrange; son, David, of Seattle; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date.
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing (Docket 2017-19) to be held before the Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM, at the Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL to consider a request to permit a barbershop, beauty parlor and similar personal service shop use to operate as a special use within the building located at 7008 W 127th Street, and contained within the following PIN: 24-30-331004-0000; All interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard. Patricia M. Sheppard Deputy Clerk City of Palos Heights
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Chicago Christian NHS students help with event Several Chicago Christian High School National Honors Society students volunteered their time at Moraine Valley Community College last month to help with an annual event that is somewhat different than the usual concept of Special Olympics. The majority of the athletes at the event were wheelchair bound and had little strength or range of motion. The athletes had a great time, and each athlete received a gold medal. The Chicago Christian students helped guide athletes around to the various events and several of them actually ran events. The event had a tremendous impact on the Chicago Christian students. Chicago Christian High School students who participated in the event include (first row from left) Spencer Rice (Mokena), Nick Jelderks (Palos Heights), Bethany Regnerus (Palos Heights), Hannah Dieck (Tinley Park), Ellie Gallman (Tinley Park), Marley Bulthuis (Orland Park), Anna Schnyders (Orland Park) and Lindsey Sather (Mokena). Also participating were (second from left) Anthony Luciano (Crestwood), Emma Vander Plaats (Palos Heights), Emily Goudzwaard (Oak Forest), Anna Huisenga (Oak Lawn), Blake Vande Kamp (Tinley Park), Madeline Brouwer (Tinley Park), Tyler Ellens (Orland Hills), Brooke Seiber (Chicago), Hannah Isenmann (Oak Lawn) and Claire O’Neill (Homer Glen). Rounding out the participants were (back row from left) Mark Kamp (Orland Park), Trent Riemersma (Tinley Park), Nathan Holwerda (Lockport), Brooke Veldman (Mokena), Zach Bulthuis (Tinley Park) and Casey Starostka (Palos Heights).
Sandburg Model United Nations Team wins award The Sandburg Model United Nations Team traveled to Chicago to attend the SIMUN Model United Nations conference hosted by St. Ignatius High School. With two busloads of Sandburg delegates participating, Sandburg’s MUN team was proud to bring home the Outstanding Large Delegation Award. Sandburg delegates helped the shrinking bee population, solved Africa’s water crisis and delved into mental health issues. Additional topics scoped into both the past and future and each delegate handled the crises thrown their way with both class and diplomacy. Numerous students brought home individual awards, too, including: • Riddhi Patel-Best Delegate in ECOSOC • Sydney Dea-Best Delegate in UNICEF • Cassidy Leonard-Best Delegate in Chicago City Council • Caroline Aurelio-Best Delegate in JCC Spanish Empire • Violet Erikson-Best Delegate in JCC Star Wars Rebels • Elizabeth and Alyssa Prisby-Outstanding Delegates in WHO • Andrea Rebollido-Outstanding Delegate in ASEAN • Savannah Ayala-Outstanding Delegate in UNEP • Nessa Trombetta-Honorable Delegate in UNHCR • Mike McKeough-Honorable Delegate in Security Council
• DeLayna Major and Angelica Juliano-Honorable Delegates in SOCHUM • Nat Oliven-Honorable Delegate in SPECPOL Earlier this season. Sandburg Model United Nations hosted its eighth annual conference. The conference was staffed by 42 current Sandburg students and five Sandburg alumni. Some 600 delegates came from all over the state of Illinois to debate a variety of issues, including the Opium Wars, Great Britain’s Parliament, the U.S. Senate, and Queen Elizabeth’s Court as well as to simulate current relations between nations around the world. New to the one-day Model UN conferences was a pilot committee, The Press, which featured eight delegates taking note of the activity in each room as it occurred and releasing three newspaper additions in total. The conference also featured
students as keynote speakers from five schools represented at this year’s event. To cap a day of diplomacy, award recipients were recognized for excellent performances in their committees: • Naail Chaudhry – Cambodia-UNEP • Simon Han – France-UN Women • Kathleen Kimmey – FranceUNICEF • Mollie McCormick – Oman-Arab League • Alexandra Para – Ecuador-UNHCR • Michael Trombetta – France-UNODC • Jamil Allen – Ireland-EU • Demilade Jimoh – Uganda-AU • Lauren Yazumbek – Trinidad and Tobago-OAS • Meghan Walsh – Sir Christopher Hatton Queen Elizabeth Cabinet
Marist seniors named National Merit Semifinalists Marist High School seniors Valerie Pavilonis and Jake Rahn were named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, Evanston. Marist seniors Jack Anderson of Palos Heights, Martha Kowalski of Hickory Hills, Michelle Lenz of Orland Park), Emily Radz of Alsip, Samantha Reidy of Palos Heights), Ben Rickey of Midlothian, Daniel Stanecki of Evergreen Park and Elise Viz of Homer Glen were named National Merit Commended Students. Pavilonis of Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood has been active with Marist’s math and academic teams, book club, National Honor Society, National
Art Honor Society, and art club. She has painted multiple murals at the school. Pavilonis is considering Yale University, Northwestern University and St. Louis University. She hopes to double major in physics and philosophy with a concentration in art. Rahn of Oak Lawn is a member of the math and academic teams, the band, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and serves as a student ambassador. He is looking at the University of Illinois at Champaign, Purdue University and the University of Chicago for college next fall. Rahn hopes to pursue a math-related field. There are approximately 16,000
National Merit Semifinalists in the United States who emerge from a pool of nearly 1.6 million PSAT examinees. Semifinalists must advance to finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and all other requirements. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. Nationally, there are approximately 34,000 Commended Students recognized for their outstanding academic promise.
Brother Rice Alumni Mothers’ Club to host Trivia Night The Brother Rice Alumni Mothers’ Club will host its Trivia Night beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 in the school cafeteria, 10001 S. Pulaski, Chicago. The cost is $20 per person. Tables (maximum of 10 players) compete against other tables for prizes. Participants can bring their own snacks, and pizza will be ordered later in the evening. The Trivia Night is for adults ages 21 and over. Beer, wine and pop will be available for purchase. No outside liquor will be allowed to be brought in. For more information and to purchase tickets online or download an order form, go to the Brother Rice website at http://brotherrice. org/brother-rice-high-school-trivia-night-2/.
Photo by Joe Boyle
WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Holiday scene. Due to the upcoming Christmas holiday, responses with your name and hometown should be sent by noon Saturday to thereporter@ comcast.net. We had several readers who had the correct answer for last week’s photo quiz. The correct answer for this week is the Hickory Hills Park District’s Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave. Ron Wagenhofer, of Palos Park, knew that it was the Krueger Park Recreation Center, which offers a variety of classes and sports activities. Janice Mastro, of Hickory Hills, also had the right answer. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum and Donna Brehovsky, of Palos Hills, also knew it was the Krueger Park Recreation Center. Along with the classes and sports programs offered at the Krueger Park Recreation Center, physical training sessions are also offered at the facility. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 599-7337.
Across 1 Provoke 7 Cliched currency 14 Cone site 16 Crop duster, e.g. 17 Unhelpful helper 18 Like garden gnomes 19 Subject for a meteorologist 21 Respiration point 22 It’s often twisted 26 Slangy 21-Across 30 Holy recess 34 Holy jurisdiction 35 Rude dude 36 Subject for an oceanographer 39 Summed up 41 Nullified 42 Subject for an electrician 44 French sky 45 Cycle starter? 46 Cry of enlightenment 47 Homecoming cry 48 Kitchenware 50 Formerly floppy medium 53 Subject for a news team ... and a description of 19-, 36- or 42-Across? 61 “Hogwash!” 64 Personal __ 65 Somewhat 66 Femur or fibula 67 Butterflies on ankles, say 68 Teammate of Duke and Jackie Down 1 “Concord Sonata” composer 2 Lower-class, to Brits 3 Chowder bit 4 China’s DF-31, e.g. 5 Gift of the gifted 6 Opener for Don Quixote? 7 It has big teeth 8 “Gramma” in the comic strip “Stone Soup” 9 Chowderhead
10 He was on deck when Blake was up 11 “And more” letters 12 Masked drama 13 Crack 15 Space balls 20 Raise 23 The way things stand 24 Atone for 25 Tease 26 Wrong move 27 “Wrong, wrong, wrong!” 28 Get the better of 29 Oklahoma tribe 31 Sonar pulse 32 “The Mikado” weapon, briefly 33 Tube traveler 36 Ceremonial accessory 37 And
38 Diplomacy 40 Gay syllable 43 Teased 47 Long cold spell 49 2013 Masters champ Adam __ 51 Airport abbr. 52 Bad bug 54 Biblical connector 55 Move, in real estate lingo 56 Saloon and deli offerings 57 Weird feeling, perhaps 58 Plenty of poetry? 59 Island goose 60 Word with farm or house 61 Stick for 10-Down 62 In the style of 63 Bombed (Answers on page 8)
SUDOKU The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.
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Independence speech team brings home awards Standing up to bullying, questioning what is love, understanding the sacrifice of veterans and looking at funny scenarios on first dates were among the topics the Independence Junior High School Speech Team presented Oct. 28 during the IESA State Speech Meet held at Homer Junior High School. Three students were awarded Judges’ Choice for being the top performances of the meet: Timothy Clancy and Kelly Steven received Judges Choice for poetry and Celestia Martinez for storytelling. The first place finishers who received Division One titles include the following students: Aidan Foertsch and Joe Cinkus-Duet, Joe Cinkus and Rich Cinkus-Duet, Shea Fitzgerald and Gordy Stroobosscher-Du-
et, Margaret Klingner and Emma Riley-Duet, Ella Correl and Maragaret Gleason-Duet, Margaret
Cinkus-Impromptu Speaking, Elizabeth Lappano-Original Story, Shea Fitzgerald-Original Story, Si-
Gleason-Solo Acting, Margaret Klingner-Poetry, Emma Riley-Poetry and Sabirah Taiwo-Poetry. Other first place winners were Elizabeth Lappano-Poetry, Gordy Stroobosscher-Poetry, Joe
birah Taiwo-Original Story, Aidan Foertsch-Impromptu Speaking, Timothy Clancy-Impromptu Speaking and Clancy, Foertsch, Lappano, Martinez and Stroobosscher-Team Improv.
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Orland Park teen earns Disney ‘Be Inspired’ grant
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Humphrey Complex in Orland Park. “I was so very excited to be the recipient of the Disney Be Inspired Grant,” Stack said. “I am hopeful that I can get the community involved in this great project.” Zachary’s mission began when he learned of a similar baseball field for individuals with special needs in a nearby town. The avid baseball player asked his mother, Tammy Stack, to reach out to Village Trustee Pat Gira to see if Orland Park offered a similar field. When they learned that there was no field to accom-
Orland Park’s Zachary Stack’s quest to build a baseball field for individuals with disabilities came closer to reality recently when he was awarded a 2017 Disney Be Inspired Grant. Stack’s nonprofit, OPBaseball4All, was awarded a $500 Summer of Service Grant from Youth Service America (YSA) and Disney/ABC Television Group. Stack, a sophomore at Marist High School, is working to gain awareness and support for his mission to build a baseball field for individuals with physical and mental impairments at the John
modate physically and mentally impaired individuals, OPBaseball4All was born. Earlier this summer, Zachary shared his mission at a Village of Orland Park Board meeting. “I applied for the grant on July 28, which was only three weeks after I presented my idea to the Village Board,” Zachary explained. “I felt I needed to get this great project underway ASAP.” According to YSA, Stack is one of 270 young leaders across the country awarded a $500 Disney Summer of Service grant to organize projects to help make their
communities healthier, greener and stronger. “I could not be any prouder of my son. His dedication to this project is unbelievable,” Tammy said. “Zach has shown unrelenting dedication to making his dream a reality despite his honors and AP schedule.” The community is invited to participate in an upcoming fundraising effort on Feb.1. “Uncork and Support,” a “ladies night out” fundraiser, will take place at the Orland Park Civic Center. Learn more or donate online by logging onto opbaseball4all.org.
Smith Village invites neighbors to open house Dec. 28 Photo by Caroline Foreman
St. Frimpong fashions bring the holiday spirit to clothing.
Twinkling fashions echo the cheer of the season Designer Eugene Frimpong of his design house St. Frimpong held his spring collection showcase in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood last Sunday. Also featured were sportswear and eclectic looks by Maebane and ethnically-inspired ready-to-wear and daywear by SoroBis USA. Amidst this immense variety, I found that the most breath-taking looks, those from which my eyes were incapable of aversion, were those glittering and sparkling ensembles of bright colors and the most radiant of twinkling textures. One example of these items was a blush pink blouse with bow-tie neck and the most subtly twinkling effect in the fabric I modeled with a denim peplum mid-length skirt. However, perhaps the most utterly captivating and currently relevant to our fashion appetites was a twopiece red ensemble coated in tiny, vivacious sequins and beads. The look was undeniably confident, joyful, celebratory and “holiday.” This begs the question: why is the presence of sheen and twinkle categorically regarded as holiday and New Year-wear? While ruminating during a drive through Evanston, I came upon a home with a boisterous “SHINE” configured in swirling cursive letters across the front yard fence. This statement was perfectly unquestioned in the midst of the garland, snowmen and grazing reindeer milling about the yard. When considering the basic groundwork here, why is this radiant opulence and glimmering shine widely-ac-
CAROLINE FOREMAN knowledged as representative of the holidays? Perhaps this all stems from the Christmas story itself; the wise magi following a twinkling star to come upon the blessed family and the newly born baby savior of the world in a remote stable. Consider also the snow covering the ground this time of year in much of the world. Its chatoyant sparkle reflecting all light and bringing an inescapable ebullience to mankind. The bright candles of menorahs wag and dance boldly. Christmas tree tinsel, string lights, opulent ornaments, jingle bells, trumpets, and more all sparkle and grace this season. Fashion may heartily take up twinkling characteristics this time of year as an homage to these symbols, but also simply because the fashions echo the delight and excitement filling these celebrations of love, peace, anticipation and newness. Make the most of Christmastime events with your fashions! Ring in the new year with luster! Go boldly to those parties with sequins, glistening fabrics, beading, reflective metallic and glittery textures to spread even further the cheer and shine already in your spirit.
LIBRARY NOTES Palos Heights Public Library sets kids’ slate Several activities for the week ahead have been announced at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 448-1473. • Early Einsteins will have children 3 and older exploring the concepts of physics at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27. Children and their guardians will work together to make a parachute for an elf. Registration is necessary. • Students in sixth through 12th grades will be getting an early introduction to Adulting 101 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27. Participants will learn healthy life skills needed for adulthood, including how to eat healthy on a budget, read nutrition labels and cost-saving strategies to use at the grocery store. Healthy snacks will be provided. • Interesting Insects will introduce a naturalist from the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. The naturalist will share interesting facts about local insects and how important they are to the ecosystem. Patrons of all ages are invited to this session. • Several clubs meet each Tuesday at the library, including the Needle Club (for knitting and crocheting) from 10 a.m. to noon, Scrabble Club from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Conference Room and the
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Mahjong Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants are asked to register in advance because space is limited.
Orland Park Public Library sets activity slate Several events are coming up at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. For more information or to register for this or any other program, call (708) 428-5100. • Orland Reads @ Mariano’s starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. The event is an offsite book discussion that meets at Mariano’s Cafe, 9504 W. 142nd St., for discussion of “Swing Time” by Zadie Smith, a selection of ALA Book Club Central. Books are available at the library for checkout. • Once Upon a Time Family Storytime begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. Children of all ages are invited to drop in for stories, music and finger-plays to build pre-reading skills. Sing songs that make you laugh, dance and move about. • Code Fun! Is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. Children in grades 6-8 are invited to gather in the computer lab to learn how to write code. Registration required with your child’s Orland Park Public Library card. • Buenas Noches is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29. Children ages 4 years and up with a parent or adult caregiver. Drop in and learn basic Spanish through stories and songs during this interactive storytime.
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Smith Village, a life plan community at 2320 W. 113th Place, Chicago, invites prospective residents and their families to warm up with some hot cocoa, coffee, cookies and conversation during an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. “This point in the holiday season is a wonderful time for retirees and their families to experience what life is like at Smith Village,” said Marti Jatis, executive director of Smith Village.
“Visitors will see a warm and welcoming place where residents enjoy spending quality time with each other, family and friends. They’ll also enjoy the sense of fun and bustle that’s the norm here throughout the year. During the open house, visitors can tour an all-new central common area that includes a salon, spa and wellness center, as well as a movie theater on another floor.” The open house also will include tours of newly furnished
model apartments. Residents will be on hand to answer questions, and the marketing staff can discuss the benefits of Smith Village’s trial stay offer. This program enables prospective residents to experience the Smith Village lifestyle for as long as three months before making a decision and requires only a monthly fee. Temporary residency includes all the services and amenities enjoyed by independent living
residents, including: bi-weekly maid service, onsite entertainment, craft workshops, field trips to local attractions, meals prepared by an executive chef, and use of fitness center with a doctor’s okay. Trial-stay seniors also can use spa and salon services and reserve private dining rooms and meeting spaces. To sign up for the open house or to learn more about the trial stay program, call Meghan Luce at (773) 966-0163.
Shepard sets new Advanced Placement Scholars high Eric Bruesch, Karolina Budz, Kelli Callahan, Jack Carberry, Courtney Cardinal, Alexis Carr, Austin Castillo, John Clohessy, Paula Clohessy, John Cody, Elizabeth Correll, Matthew Dykstra, David Dziuba, Aaron Gowaski, Rachel Habbal, Jenna Huisenga, Joseph Iaquinta, Jacob Kalabich, Jacob Kats, Aaron Lathan, Felicia Lonosky and Michael Lukasczyk. Also, Jamal Mizyed, Joseph Monahan, Ellen Mueller, Andrew Mutzbauer, Kelly Pawlak, Oluwatobi Sogebi, Justin Soriano, Connor Sterling, Isabella Taylor, Saul Tototzintle, Stephanie Wasag, Caleb Washington and Marley Wiest. AP Scholars with Honor (average score of at least 3.25 on all exams, scores of “3” or higher on at least four exams) are Alana Born, Alison Elzinga, Veronica Jacobson, Delaney Lyons, Brian Nelson, Matthew Randich, Rebecca Ruger and Emma Toomey. AP Scholars with Distinction (average score of at least 3.5 on all exams and scores of “3” or
Shepard High School has announced that 62 of its current students or May 2017 graduates qualified as Advanced Placement Scholars--a new record for the school. District 218 as a whole set new marks for AP Scholars, enrollment in Advanced Placement courses, and the number of national AP exams passed, officials said in a statement. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on AP exams. The College Board honors outstanding performances on AP exams with several levels of recognition. The following students received recognition as A.P. Scholars. A.P. Scholars (scores of at least “3” on three or more exams) are Lauren Banicki, Mark Bromberry, Brenna Braasch, Erika Brann,
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More than 60 students from Shepard High School qualified as Advanced Placement Scholars this year. Pictured are the current seniors who earned A.P. Scholar, A.P. Scholar with Honor, or A.P. Scholar with Distinction awards.
higher on five or more) are Daniel Becker. Ahniya Butler, Kevin Callahan, Victoria Churin, Matthew Gibson, Ednan Gusic, Valeria Hernandez, Connor Kapala, Timothy Komperda, Thomas McInerney, Paul Milkus, Nathan Sanchez, Allison Terry and Adam Zatar. National AP Scholar (average of at least “4” on all exams taken, taking at least eight exams) is
Daniel Becker. Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both based on successful performance on the AP Exams. More than 1,400 institutions award a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades.
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MARIST 49, MOTHER MCAULEY 47
Area basketball powers collide Marist wins Round 1; two more to go? By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
This could be the first chapter of a three-part story. Or, it could be the lone chapter of a short story. Area neighboring powerhouses Marist and Mother McAuley battled it out on Thursday night at Marist, and the hosts pulled off a 49-47 victory. There was no dramatic last-second shot to win the game, but the RedHawks (9-1) hit free throws down the stretch to knock off the Mighty Macs (9-2) in the only scheduled meeting between the two teams. Some Marist players celebrated after the game as if they won a sectional championship. However… Another meeting could come down the line as both teams will play in the ninth Montini Holiday Tournament, which starts up on Dec. 27. Marist opens the tournament facing Oak Park-River Forest while Mother McAuley tangles with Lyons Township in the opening round. Depending on how things fall into place, the two could be battling in Lombard before 2017 concludes. The two teams also could face each other in the McAuley Class 4A Sectional in February. That would
be the most important of the potential meetings, as it means one team advances and the other had its season come to an end. If, however, Thursday was the only meeting between Marist and McAuley, the fans were entertained. Hard-nosed defense helped turn the game into an uneven offensive showing for both squads. Marist led 15-14 after the first period, 24-21 at halftime and 36-33 after three quarters. Abby Callahan led the RedHawks with 14 points and Ally Corcoran added 10. Freshman Sydney Affolter and juniors McKenna Kallianis and Stefanie Schied came up with huge free throws down the stretch to keep the Mighty Macs from tying or taking the lead. “I was a little nervous out there,” Kallianis said. “It was nerve-wracking with everyone screaming out there. It’s hard to stay focused with all of the people in the crowd. “On free throws, I pretend that I’m at practice and when I stare at the hoop, it’s easier (to drown out the noise). I try not to focus what is going on around me. I spin the ball, dribble, dribble and
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Mother McAuley’s Grace Hynes (left) fouls Marist freshman Sydney Affolter in the closing minutes of Marist’s
See MARIST, Page 4 49-47 victory on Thursday night.
RedHawks’ Callahan makes trouble for McAuley in two sports n Nov. 3, approximately 2,500 people were in the gym when Marist beat Mother McAuley in a wild girls volleyball supersectional at McAuley. On Thursday night, several hundred — possibly close to 1,000 — people were in Marist’s gym when the hosts beat More photos of the Mighty Macs, 49-47 in the McAuley/ girls basketball. Marist battle: Out of all of those people Page 4 in those two gyms on both nights, only one was on the court playing both times. Junior Abby Callahan, who hails from Evergreen Park and attended Most Holy Redeemer, had significant playing time in both pressure-cooking events against their heated rivals. The 5-foot-9 Callahan was a middle hitter for the RedHawks in the 25-21, 25-16 volleyball victory, and the RedHawks went on the following week to capture the Illinois High School Association Class 4A state championship. She led the RedHawks Thursday with
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JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point 14 points. Considering it was a two-point victory, those points were pretty important. Obviously, the supersectional and state tournament experiences were more intense than a non-conference game a third of the way through a regular season. But it was still intense. “It was very cool…the atmosphere is the best part,” Callahan said. “Playing McAuley is always a fun neighborhood game. Every time is fun.’’ The RedHawks hoisted the state volleyball trophy on Nov. 11. A couple of days later, the basketball season started. Callahan missed a couple of weeks of hoops practice
but was able to adapt. “You have to get used to it as quickly as possible,” she said. “Winning state in volleyball was pretty awesome but you have to get back into that mindset for basketball pretty quickly when you play two sports.’’ She’s had some experience in that regard. When she was an eighth grader at MHR, she ended her career playing three sports in one season — soccer, softball and club basketball. Her coach, Mary Pat Connolly, is glad to have her around. “She does all the dirty work,” Connolly said. “She grinds it out the whole game. I was counting the days until she came back. I said, ‘I can’t wait for Abby to come back’ because she brings everything to another dimension to the game. Even in practice people see her work ethic.’’ Callahan was a top scorer but her offensive rebound off a missed free throw in the closing seconds against McAuley was See VORVA, Page 4
Marist’s Abby Callahan (on the bottom of a huge hug during a postgame celebration) was a big contributor in Thursday’s win over Mother McAuley.
OAK LAWN 64, TINLEY PARK 52
Osmani brothers help Spartans stay in control By Phil Arvia
SPARTAN EXISTENCE IN WIN COLUMN
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Sophomore Sami Osmani (right) dribbles against St. Laurence earlier this season. He has been a factor in Oak Lawn’s 6-2 start this season.
From the moment Adem Osmani corralled the opening tip, then his own miss for a putback basket five seconds in, Oak Lawn was in control Friday of their South Suburban Conference crossover with Tinley Park. Osmani, a senior swingman, did much of the controlling, with 19 points, 19 rebounds and seven assists in a 64-52 win. He also found a few occasions to further the education of his younger brother. Sami, a sophomore guard. Sami, who came into the game with 102 points on the season to Adem’s 103, finished with 14 points for the Spartans (6-2, 2-1). JoJo Bickhem led Tinley Park (2-9, 1-3) with 14 points, while Solomon Wilson-Walls and Jason Cook added 11 each. Early in the third quarter, with the Spartans up 13, Adem lost a rebound of a missed Tinley Park free thrown out of bounds. He turned to snap off a few choice words for Sami, who came up short in an anticipated double-team of the Titans’ toughest offensive rebounder. “He was trying to tell me to pinch,” Sami said. “He’s usually right. I feel like I could have boxed out a little harder on that one. “It would be a waste of time to argue with him. He’s the captain. And he’s one of the
Since 1985-86, six years before legend Len Scaduto (411 wins in 29 seasons) stepped down as coach, Oak Lawn’s boys basketball team had just four .500 or better records:
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best leaders I’ve ever seen.” Another brief, public lecture would come moments later, after a Tinley defender picked off an inbounds pass from Sami, intended for Adem. The elder Osmani extended his arm away from his body, showing Sami where the pass should have been. “That’s Adem — he’s a third-year varsity player. He’s learned how to win. When people don’t do the little things, he tells them,” Oak Lawn coach Jason Rhodes said. “He’ll bark at anyone like that, not just his brother.” But there was a brotherly moment as well. Photo by Jeff Vorva Midway through the fourth quarter, Sami Oak Lawn’s Adem Osmani fires a pass and a Tinley player tumbled to the ground during a game earlier in the season. The senior is hoping to lead the
See OAK LAWN, Page 3 Spartans to a rare winning season.
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THE NEXT LEVEL
Ex-Stagg star Strus has breakout game, but laments DePaul’s loss By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
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Outdoor Calendar
Jan. 5: Cook County Forest Preserve’s Cross-Country Family Ski Day. Join the Recreation and Parks staff at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th St. in Lemont for a family day of cross-country skiing. Instruction begins at 11 a.m. and then we will hit the trails at 1:30 pm. We will warm up in the lodge with hot cocoa and great laughs. If we are unable to ski there will be a demonstration of cross-country ski equipment and you will receive a voucher to return when the snow is right.
Skating on Hidden Pond
Vander Laan getting NFL time
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Did you know that you can ice skate on Crawdad Slough off 95th Ave. and Hidden Pond on LaGrange Road in Palos Township? When the conditions are right grab your shovel and ice skates and head to the ponds.
DePaul’s Max Strus goes hard to the basket against Northwestern in a two-point loss on Saturday in a game he scored 33 points.
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loss to Tennessee on Nov. 27 “You get used to playing in college and have a lot of confidence,” he told the M Live website. “Then, to be playing in front of 80,000 people in a stadium I hadn’t played in and in a totally different situation, I had
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quite the nerves before the game. But once it started, it’s really just football all over again.’’ The 6-foot-4, 244-pound Frankfort native also appeared on special teams in a 30-10 setback to Jacksonville, a 13-7 loss in the snow at Buffalo and a 25-13 setback to Denver.
AREA SPORTS REPORT
St. Laurence boys soccer coach resigns
St. Laurence High School is looking for a new boys soccer coach after Matt Prunckle resigned last week. Prunckle resigned in order to pursue other professional opportunities, according to school officials. “We thank Coach Prunckle for all of the time and energy he devoted to our soccer program over the past four years,” said St. Laurence Athletic Director Tim Chandler. “He did well to establish a culture of success on and off the field. We are disappointed to see him go, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.” Prunckle attended Brother Rice and St. Xavier University and coached at Moraine Valley, Olivet Nazarene and St. Xavier University. He was hired at St. Laurence in 2014, and the 2017 squad won its first regional since 2012. “Moving forward, there is no doubt that
Picture perfect day at Green Acres in December
No, I don’t mean the poor composition and shadows. I refer to the fact that it was taken on Dec. 3. Now look at it again. Short sleeves! I was invited to join John Mineiko of Homer Glen and Phil Casello of Worth as an observer for their annual pheasant hunt at Green Acres Sportsman’s Club in nearby Roberts. Considering the date, we were dressed for the occasion, hunter’s orange layered clothes, boots and gloves. Surprise-surprise, it turned out to be more like a hunting day in September, shirtsleeves and no snow for tracking. Working over John’s well-trained Black Lab Retriever, Buster, the boys did bag six pheasants. Because of two bad shoulders I can’t hunt, fly-fish or play golf but enjoy tagging along. To book a date at Green Acres, call (217) 395-2588.
Former Sandburg state wrestling champion Patrick Brucki, a freshman at Princeton, picked up the No. 20 rating in the nation at 197 pounds by the NWCA/USA Today poll and had a chance to take on the top 197-pounder in the nation on Friday night. Ohio State’s Kollin Moore beat Brucki 14-5 in a major decision to help the Buckeyes trounce the Tigers, 39-0 at the Carpenter Center in Newark, Delaware. Moore led 9-3 heading into the final period. Brucki’s record fell to 10-3. OSU was ranked second in the nation.
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Former Stagg High School standout Max Strus had a breakout game in his first season at DePaul University on Saturday when he popped in 33 points in a 62-60 loss to Northwestern at Wintrust Arena. The 6-foot-6 junior, who sat out last season after transferring from Lewis University, was 11-for-19 from the floor, including a 6-for-12 showing beyond the 3-point arc. He also had three rebounds and two steals. It’s the most points scored by a Blue Demon in five seasons. He also received the Waldo Fisher-Frank McGrath MVP Award for the game — the first Blue Demon to win that honor since 2007. But Strus wasn’t interested in hearing about how well he did after the game. “This one hurts,” he said. “I don’t really care about the points. I just wanted to win.’’ In 11 games, the Hickory Hills native has averaged 16.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. It’s the fourth time this season he scored 20 or more points, all coming within the last six games. Even though 33 is his high-water mark in a Division I uniform, he still has a way to go to match his career college high of 52 against Northwood, set when he led Lewis to a 99-95 road victory in Nov., 2015. Strus received a lot of social media love during and after Saturday’s game, but the ultimate compliment may have come on Twitter from SB Nation’s Northwestern site, Inside NU, which wondered: “Can Max Strus go back to DII?’’
Former Chicago Christian High School standout Jason Vander Laan, an NCAA Division II record holder as a quarterback when he played at Ferris State, has been biding his time to get in an NFL game after spending 2016 and a part of 2017 on the New York Jets’ practice squad. Vander Laan, who switched to tight end, was waived by the Jets on Sept. 3 and picked up by Indianapolis one month later. He was promoted to the active roster on Nov. 25 and played on the Colts’ special teams in a 20-16
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there will be a lot of interest in the position,” Chandler said. “With all three levels winning Chicago Catholic League titles this past fall, the future of Viking soccer is bright. We are confident that we will bring in a new coach who will continue the soccer program’s ascent.”
D-Back McFarland to highlight Stagg Winter Baseball Camp Former Stagg star and current Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher TJ McFarland will sign autographs and assist with the Stagg Winter Baseball Camp. The camp takes place Dec. 28-29 in the Stagg High School gyms. The fee is $25. The fifth-to-eighth-grade camp is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. while the first through fourth graders meet from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Instruction and drills will focus on offensive and defensive fundamentals that are stressed by the Stagg High School baseball
program. For more information, contact coach Matt O’Neill at 708-974-7446 or mboneill@d230.org.
Shooters qualify for state
The South Side Shooters eighth-grade boys basketball team qualified for the Illinois Boys State Basketball tournament in Rockford March 16-18 after taking second at a qualifier at Supreme Courts in Aurora. Players on the squad are Julian Ortiz, Julius Lujano, Matt Strama, Vinny Rizzo, Dylan Hult, Jibreel Syouri, Will Lammel, Vinny Arunno, Ethan Alvarez and Sean O’Brien.
Red-hot Lundy Brother Rice freshman Tony Lundy could be making some big noise come postseason time if he keeps bowling like this. Lundy fired a 701 series and 255 game in a 2,933-2,736 Crusader victory over Marist on Dec. 13. He followed that up with a 300 game during action on Saturday. The South Side Shooters qualified for the Illinois Boys State Basketball Tournament, which will be played March 16-18 in Rockford. Supplied photo
Snow shoes are available when snow is four inches or greater. Equipment is limited and is loaned with no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. A driver’s license required. They can be picked up at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs. The phone number is 708-839-6897. Illinois firearm season preliminary harvest totals 80,021 deer. Hunters harvested a preliminary total of 80,021 deer during the seven-day Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded Dec.3. The 2017 preliminary harvest total compares to the final total of 79,559 deer harvested during the firearm survey 2016.
Goose hunting for youths Youths interested in participating in the annual Central Illinois Youth Goose hunts sponsored by the IDNR, may register now for the hunts scheduled for January 14-15. To register for a drawing to participate in the hunt, youth hunters must phone the IDNR at 217-785-8060 by the registration deadline of Dec. 29.
Think about it
Congratulations to our U.S. Senate. They finally got together and with bipartisan support, designated June, 2017 as Great Outdoors Month. The only problem is they didn’t vote on it until Aug. 9, 2017. — Larry Whitely of the Outdoor Guide Jim Kirby’s columns run the first and third Thursday of the month. E-Mail him at kirbyoutdoors@sbc.net.
FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES
Jonkman goes home and joins TCC’s 1,000-point club By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
an average of 3.3 3-pointers made per game. Jonkman also led the Trolls with a .854 free-throw percentage and a .430 field-goal percentage. In addition he averaged 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
Caleb Jonkman became the 32nd men’s basketball player in Trinity Christian College history to score 1,000 career points when he scored 24 St. Xavier points in against Indiana University University-Northwest on Dec. 13. Women’s basketThe 6-foot-4 guard ball: The Cougars, still from Gary, Ind., reached ranked first in the nation quadruple figures in the among NAIA Division midway portion of the II schools, beat Robsecond half in the road ert Morris University, game in his hometown. 92-62, in Arlington In his first three seaJonkman Heights. Senior Kara sons, Jonkman accumulated 712 points. He scored 62 in Krolicki scored 24 points on 10his rookie year, added 279 more of-16 shooting and added seven as a sophomore, and added 371 assists. Brittany Collins added last year. After the IU-Northwest 16 points and Maddie Welter 11. game, he had 292 points to led Men’s basketball: The Couthe team, and he ranked fourth gars dropped to 8-7 overall and in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference with 19.5 3-4 with an 83-69 loss to Robert Morris Saturday in Arlington points per game. He has scored over half (147 Heights. Four Cougars scored in points) of his season point total double figures, with Quinn Niego from beyond the 3-point line, leading with 17 points while Jack where he had a .377 percentage. Brody had 15 and Tyer Diehl and He was ninth in the nation with Lucas Daurer each with 11.
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South Suburban Red closing the gap on Blue By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Last year at this time, South Suburban Blue teams had a massive advantage over the Red teams in crossover games. Blue had a 24-3 advantage after games played on Dec. 16, 2016. Only Richards (2-2) and Evergreen Park (1-3) were able to take victories away from the Blue. This year, Blue still has an advantage, but Red is catching up. Through Friday, Blue had a 15-11 lead. Shepard and Richards each had 3-1 records while Oak Lawn and Reavis were 2-1. Evergreen Park was 1-3 while Argo and Eisenhower were each winless at 0-4. Hillcrest led the Blue with a 4-0 mark while Thornton Fractional North was at 3-1, Lemont 2-1, Oak Forest and Thornton Fractional South were each at 2-2, Bremen was at 1-2 and Tinley Park was 1-3.
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Left: Players from Evergreen Park (white uniforms) and Thornton Fractional North jostle for the ball in the first half of North’s 63-42 South Suburban crossover win. After Friday’s action, the SSC Blue, featuring North, had a 15-11 advantage in crossovers over Red, featuring Evergreen Park. Evergreen Park’s Declan Smyth dribbles by Thornton Fractional North’s Nathaniel Jones Jr.
Postseason assignments released The Illinois High School Association released its boys basketball postseason assignments and it will be another tough road to get out of the sectionals for area teams. In Class 4A, the 23-team Thornton Sectional features Marist, Brother Rice, Oak Lawn, Richards, Sandburg, Shepard and Stagg from the area and national powerhouse Simeon as the current favorite. In Class 3A, the 23-team St. Laurence Sectional features St. Laurence and Evergreen Park from the area with national powerhouse Morgan Park as the current favorite. In Class 2A, Chicago Christian is in the 10-team subsectional at Clifton Central.
The seedings are expected to be released in mid-February.
Yet another wild ending
In recent weeks, area teams have been pulling out some last-second magic to beat opponents but Friday night, Brother Rice was burned by a buzzer-beater. Fenwick’s A.J. Nixon bagged a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Friars knocked off the hosts, 61-58 in Chicago. The Crusaders were able to shake off that heartbreaker and came back with a
huge 60-55 victory over Bloom in the Warrior Shootout at Crete-Monee High School on Saturday. Bloom was coming off the high of stunning HomewoodFlossmoor, 63-62 the night before after getting down 44-25.
Home sweet home After playing in opponents’ gyms or neutral courts for seven games, Chicago Christian enjoyed its first home-game experience on Friday night in Palos Heights. The Knights evened their record to 4-4
overall and 2-1 in the Metro Suburban Red with a 76-37 victory over Walther Christian.
Sandburg stays hot
Sandburg improved to 8-1 with a 53-46 win over Chicago Christian in the Warrior Shootout at Crete-Monee on Saturday. Sami Ismail had 17 points and Kevin McShane added 11. The Eagles have some time off before heading to the 32-team Jack Tosh Tournament at York High School Dec. 26.
Coming up Some teams are taking this weekend off, but there is still some area hoops action. Friday night Brother Rice is at Loyola, Chicago Christian is at Ridgewood and St. Laurence hosts St. Rita. The Marist RedHawk Holiday Basketball Invitational concludes tonight (Thursday). And in an odd scheduling quirk, Shepard plays in the first round of the Kankakee Tournament tonight (Thursday) and the second round is a week after that.
FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL
Richards, Evergreen Park are on holiday collision course Lemont, Evergreen Park’s Amanda Frison and Kacey Gardner each had 15 points and Emma O’Grady added 14. In Thursday’s 54-45 non-conference win over De La Salle, sophomore Halle Idowu had 21 points and Jada Clayton added 13.
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Postseason assignments
Richards guard Christine Philemy and the Bulldogs won nine of their first 10 games this season.
will play each other at noon on Dec. 29. There will be plenty of strong players to look out for when the
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two teams collide. In Friday’s 59-39 win over
Early in the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament, it looked like area teams Oak Lawn and Sandburg had a chance to face each other in the championship game. But that didn’t materialize and defending champion Sandburg finished fourth and the hosts finished fifth. Sandburg was just a couple of seconds away from winning its pool to reach the title game on Dec. 13 but Lockport’s Treasure Thompson, a 38 percent freethrow shooter, hit a pair of free throws with no time on the clock to give her team a 44-43 victory. Sandburg and Lockport will play Jan. 11 at Lockport and Feb. 1 in Orland Park in SouthWest Sub-
Stagg hosts Junior High Night on Friday Stagg is enjoying one of its best seasons in years, winning seven of its first nine games. The Chargers hope to show off their talent in front of area youth players Friday night. Area sixth-, seventh- and eighthgraders are invited to Friday’s 6 p.m. non-conference game against Oak Forest in Palos Hills as a part of the Chargers’ Junior High night. The sophomore game is at 4:30 p.m. Players are asked to wear their grade school uniforms or spirit wear. At halftime of the varsity game, there will be a free-throw contest and 3-point contest.
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Continued from Page 1 in a scrum for the ball. The brief moment in which it appeared tempers might flare, Adem jumped between the potential combatants. “That’s my brother — and that’s my role,” Adem said. “There’s no way I’m going to let anything happen to him, and there’s no way I’m going to let him do anything stupid.” Rhodes recalled a similar situation at Reavis last season. “Sami got into it with a player, Adem came over to break it up and ended up getting a technical because he got in the other kid’s face,” Rhodes said. Both Osmanis have that knack, and their combined energy is fueling what Rhodes said could be his best team in seven seasons at the helm of Oak Lawn’s program and are eying the best Spartan season since 1980-81 (17 wins). Adem, in particular, is posting some impressive numbers, with averages of 14.7 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 3.3 steals per game entering into the Tinley contest. He’s clearly the big brother physically — at least for now. Adem puts himself at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, adding, “When I was my brother’s age, I was skinny.” Sami is listed at 6-0, and is likely even skinnier than Adem was as a sophomore. “They’re very different players,” Rhodes said. “Adem is relentless — that’s the word for him. He came into the program as a three-point shooter, but he’s really built his body. He’s got good feet, good hands, an inside game, an outside game, a midrange game. He’s just an intense, tough player. “Sami just kind of injected some life into us. He plays very hard
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Evergreen Park and Samariah JonesTinsley have opened the season with an 11-2 mark and will be at the Agriculture School Holiday Tournament starting Dec. 28.
With traditional power Homewood-Flossmoor sputtering at the beginning of this season, this could be the year an area team can win a sectional title. Mother McAuley is hosting a 21-team Class 4A Sectional and area teams involved are Marist, Mother McAuley, Oak Lawn, Richards, Sandburg, Shepard and Stagg. Homewood-Flossmoor could still be dangerous while LincolnWay East and Marian Catholic are teams to watch from outside the area. In Class 3A, Evergreen Park is in the 10-team subsectional at
Sandburg 4th, Oak Lawn 5th in tourney
urban Blue action. Sandburg lost to RiversideBrookfield, 51-46 in the thirdplace game on Saturday. Oak Lawn beat Tinley Park, 36-26, in the fifth-place game. Joliet West beat Lockport, 4844 for the title.
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Oak Lawn coach Jason Rhodes could be guiding a team that will win the most games at the school in more than three decades.
and with a chip on his shoulder. He has a scorer’s mentality.” Rhodes’ first team went 16-11 in 2011-12 and has gone 7-20, 11-15, 9-18 11-16 and 11-18 since. But in the last three decades, winning hasn’t come easy. The Spartans had just one .500 season and three winning seasons since 1985-86. Rhodes’ first 16-11 season was the best in that span. “I think this one could be better,” he said of this season’s team. The Spartans have a capable point guard in sophomore Trey Ward, also a three-point threat, as is Yazan Abunajim. Brian Adams is a strong front-court presence, and at 6-foot-2 he’ll have to be while 6-7 Bryan Beattie, expected back in January from a knee injury, recuperates. Adem Osmani thinks it will be better, at least, than his first two varsity seasons. “We’re definitely going for a conference title,” he said. “We were fourth my sophomore year, third when I was a junior. I think we can make that jump.”
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The smart money is that Argo will be the favorite when the South Suburban Red Conference gets rolling in January. But locally, Evergreen Park and Richards figure to give the Argonauts a run for their money. Heading into this week, Evergreen Park has opened the season with an 11-2 mark and is 4-0 in SSC crossover games with victories over Thornton Fractional South, Thornton Fractional North, Tinley Park and Lemont. Richards entered the week 9-1 and also 4-0 in the SSC with wins over Hillcrest, Bremen, Thornton Fractional South and Thornton Fractional North. The two area powers are slated to face each other in conference play on Jan. 30 in Oak Lawn. But they will see each other sooner than that. Both teams are in the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Tournament Dec. 28-30 and
Rich East while St. Laurence is in the 22-tam Little Village Sectional. In Class 2A, Chicago Christian is hosting its own sectional and is in an 11-team subsectional.
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Some images from the Marist-McAuley basketball battle
Mother McAuley’s Jenna Badali’s hair covers her mouth before she shoots against Marist.
Marist’s McKenna Kallianis skies for a layup attempt against Mother McAuley.
Mother McAuley’s Kelly Gallagher hangs onto the ball after a scramble in the first half against Marist.
Photos by Jeff Vorva Marist students, some decked out in holiday sweaters, get fired up in the game against Mother McAuley.
Marist’s Abby Callahan (left) defends Mother McAuley’s Hannah Swiatek on Thursday, Callahan’s 14 points helped the RedHawks to a 49-47 victory on Thursday. Marist coach Mary Pat Connolly has a few anxious moments toward the end as her team hung on for a 49-47 home victory over Mother McAuley.
Marist’s Stafanie Schied and her teammates rejoice after Schied hit a buzzer-beating basket at halftime against Mother McAuley.
Marist
Continued from Page 1 then put it in.’’ This was Marist’s third straight win over McAuley. McAuley last
won a 58-48 battle on Dec. 1, 2014. Senior Tara O’Malley, who was a freshman on the varsity when the Macs last beat the RedHawks, popped in 15 points to lead her team, while Grace Hynes came up with 11.
Vorva
Continued from Page 1 a potential game saver. “When it hit the rim, I saw it wasn’t going in so I tried as hard as I could to do
what I could to get the ball for the last two seconds,” she said. “I’m happy with every rebound that I get.’’ With all her talents in two sports, it would figure that colleges would be starting to hound her, but that hasn’t happened yet. She said the extent of her college search
has been “going to a basketball camp.’’ Callahan is still not even sure what sport is in her future. “I don’t know — wherever it takes me,” she said. In the last month and a half, she has helped take two RedHawks teams pretty far.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, F/O/O THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2007-AR6, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AR6 Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL CLANCY, JOANNA CLANCY, BMO HARRIS N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, GREEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, GEORGE N REVELIOTIS, D/B/A REVELIOTIS LAW, P.C. F/K/A LAW OFFICE OF GEORGE N REVELIOTIS, P.C., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 09881 10033 SOUTH WALNUT TERR 115 PALOS HILLS, IL 60465
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.BRIDGEVIEW BANK AND TRUST, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-2828, VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN Defendants
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.HAFEZ AMIN, MYSSA AYASH A/K/A MYSSA AYESH, A/K/A MYSSA R AYESH, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.FRANK PENSA Defendants
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.AMAL MUZYED A/K/A AMAL M. MUZYED, TAREQ A MUZYED, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK Defendants 10 CH 40503 13601 SOUTH 85TH AVENUE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10033 SOUTH WALNUT TERR 115, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-301-006-1008. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8879. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8879 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 09881 TJSC#: 37-9698
Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. ALICE GIALAMAS; GEORGE G. GIALAMAS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ALL FLOOD & FIRE; Defendants, 16 CH 13124 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-18-416-006-0000. Commonly known as 15800 South 114th Court, Orland Park, IL 60467. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-030627 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069401
2017 CH 03821 9359 RIDGELAND AVENUE OAK LAWN, IL 60453
16 CH 11319 10512 FOREST LANE CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9359 RIDGELAND AVENUE, OAK LAWN, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-302-074-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.
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 January 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10512 FOREST LANE, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-18-219-012-0000. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 259127.
For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 253659.
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.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 259127 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 03821 TJSC#: 37-9607
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 253659 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 11319 TJSC#: 37-10672
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. FRANK C. LIVIGNI AKA FRANK LIVIGNI; FIRST MIDWEST BANK FKA STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 16 NOVEMBER, 1999 TRUST NUMBER 16418; Defendants, 17 CH 4856 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-13-103-037. Commonly known as 7956 West Tiffany Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-012119 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070757
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. EDITA GRIGALIUNIENE; VYTAUTAS GRIGALIUNAS; FIRST AMERICAN BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; HERITAGE CONDOMINIUMS OF PALOS HILLS; Defendants, 16 CH 3935 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-22-200-086-1005. Commonly known as 9029 West 111th Street, Apartment 2A, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 16-006119 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070718
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.
10 CH 31488 22 NORTH WOODLAND TRAIL PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2011, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 22 NORTH WOODLAND TRAIL, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-26-206-029-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown brick one story single family home with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 856.
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13601 SOUTH 85TH AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-115-017-0000. The real estate is improved with a white brick single family home with an attached two 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 11789.
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.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 856 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 10 CH 31488 TJSC#: 37-11022
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 11789 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 10 CH 40503 TJSC#: 37-10084
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Fifth Third Bank Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Steven J. Malmborg; Terri A. Malmborg; Fifth Third Bank (Chicago); Citizens Bank, N.A. F/K/A Charter One Bank N.A.; Unknown Tenants; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #17CH4234 Sheriff’s # 170242 F17050184FT FITH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on January 19th, 2018, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. TODD W. BEAN; SHANA G. JOHNSON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 8497 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 Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-15-212-015-0000. Commonly known as 15157 Royal Georgian Road, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070911
Common Address: 8549 Lawler Ave, Burbank, Illinois 60459 P.I.N: 19-33-405-047-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563 Sales Department foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ALAN RAPOPORT Plaintiff, -v.ABDULZAHI ABUKATAB A/K/A ABDUL ABUKATAB, THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A #8002365388, WORLD BUSINESS LENDERS LLC, STOUT STREET FUND I LP, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 5779 8300 PALOMA DR. Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8300 PALOMA DR., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-35-402-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $225,642.79. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: Kurtz & Augenlicht LLP, 123 W Madison St, Ste. 700, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 265-0106 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. Kurtz & Augenlicht LLP 123 W Madison St, Ste. 700 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 265-0106 E-Mail: mkurtz@kalawchicago.com Attorney Code. 46376 Case Number: 15 CH 5779 TJSC#: 37-9781 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.
Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Plaintiff, vs. HEA SOOK SHIN, CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 22, 2004 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1114017, ARIES INVESTMENTS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, vs. HAFIDA MRABET Intervenor, 15 CH 2946 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 25, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-13-202-037-0000. Commonly known as 15240 Heather Court, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069863
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.DARRIN COLLINS, LISA COLLINS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 17 CH 007252 14426 S. 87TH AVENUE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14426 S. 87TH AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-11-107-004-0000. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-06311. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-06311 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 007252 TJSC#: 37-9829 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. I3070201
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TBW MORTGAGE-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.LINDA DANET, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., WEDGWOOD COMMONS UNIT II ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants 17 CH 008316 13971 BERKHANSTED CT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13971 BERKHANSTED CT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-308-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-06104. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-06104 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008316 TJSC#: 37-9229 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. I3070275
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.MANAL KANAAN, MALIK KANAAN, LORENZ APPLIANCE, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 002926 8841 W. 100TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8841 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-401-079-0000. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02450. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-02450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002926 TJSC#: 37-10989 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. I3071118
Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-14 Plaintiff, -v.HUDA ALTAHER A/K/A HUDA ABUASI Defendants 16 CH 002516 10548 GREAT EGRET DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10548 GREAT EGRET DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29-219-007-0000. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-14405. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-14405 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 002516 TJSC#: 37-9705 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. I3069761
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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Bridge Teen Center to host hot chocolate battle
The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade. For more information, call (708) 532-0500. These are free events for youths in seventh through 12th grade. • Food Battle: Hot Chocolate runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Students are invited to participate in hot chocolate food battles and compete with other students by creating the best cup of hot chocolate. Free food samples will be provided by White Castle. Teens are asked to help the staff decorate for The Bridge’s New Year’s Eve party from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. Supplied photo
The Candlelight Communion Service takes place in the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway.
Seek vendors for Sandburg craft show
Crafters and vendors are invited to apply to be a part of the 2018 Sandburg Music Boosters’ Spring Craft Show, set for March 10-11 at Sandburg High School, located at 13300 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. “The highly anticipated shopping event is expected to boast well over 150 exhibitors and thousands of paid attendees,” said Don Vacha, CSHS Music Booster president. “This is a fantastic opportunity for crafters and vendors to showcase their wares to a community of ex-
cited shoppers who are there to support the music program and students at Carl Sandburg High School.” The cost for a two-day booth rental is $115 with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the music students at Sandburg High School. Booth size is approximately 10 feet wide by 8 feet deep. Returning crafters who wish to secure the prior year booth preference must have applications postmarked by Dec. 22. Applications and payment can be mailed to Sandburg Spring Craft Show, P.O. Box 1066, Orland Park, IL 60462. Checks can be made payable to Carl Sandburg Music Boosters. Further questions should be directed to CSHS Music Boosters Craft Show Committee at springcraftshowcshs@gmail.com.
Cooks invited to soup competition
Local cooks are invited to compete in Orland Township’s firstever Souper Bowl Challenge, set for 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Orland Township headquarters, 14807 S. Ravinia, Orland Park The Souper Bowl Challenge will feature “four quarters” of competition with soup sampling, plus games, raffles and activities for all ages. Cooking participation is limited to the first five individuals to sign up for each quarter:
• First quarter is open to cooks between the ages of 12 and 54. • Second quarter is open to cooks employed in public service, such as police, fire, education and the military. • Third quarter is open to those age 55 and older. • Fourth quarters is open to those who have received a culinary degree or certificate. Soup cooks will be asked to prepare one and a half gallons of soup for the event and an additional batch that will be donated to a local soup kitchen. Prizes will be awarded to one MVP each quarter and will be determined by votes from a panel of judges, the Souper Bowl Committee and the audience. All cooks must be registered to participate by Jan. 19. “Even though our hometown team most likely won’t be playing in the big game, I hope all residents will start their pre-game festivities with us,” said Supervisor Paul O’Grady. “Come help Orland Township score a touchdown by joining us for an afternoon of football related fun.” Pre-sale tickets for the event will be available starting Jan. 8 and will be $5 each ($3 for senior citizens). Tickets will also be available at the door for $10 ($6 for senior citizens). For more information on the First Annual Souper Bowl Challenge, call (708) 403-4222.
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The Children’s Christmas Eve Service takes place at the Anderson Center on the Farm side of Southwest Highway.
The Center celebrates Christmas The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650. • A Yule Log Service begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 22. The Yule Log Service is a family-friendly evening at The Center, featuring Christmas carols, scripture, stories and a variety of old-fashioned traditions. The highlight of each service is the lighting of the huge log and the opportunity for each participant to throw his or her own twig into the fire, symbolizing a fresh start for the new year. The
event will include music, a New Testament reading and poetry. Advance reservations are required. The tickets, $10 each, are actually name tags, so that they can be worn at the Yule Log Service. Those interested are encouraged to get name tag-tickets early. • A Children’s Christmas Eve Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 at The Anderson Center on the east side of Southwest Highway. This is one of two services at The Center on Christmas Eve. This earlier of the two services is geared toward families with young children. All are welcome to bring their families to celebrate the birth of
Christ in our world. There are no chapel services at The Center on Christmas Day. • The Candlelight Communion Service takes place at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 24 in The Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway. This is the later of two services at The Center on Christmas Eve. The Great Hall of the Lodge will be aglow with candles, scripture, communion, and song at this service for adults and older children. This is a celebration of Christ in our world. There are no chapel services at The Center on Christmas Day.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): One potato, two potatoes. Sometimes you will be hot and sometimes you will be cold as you search for something elusive in the week to come. It may be difficult to satisfy a desire to form an ideal romantic commitment. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When nothing suits, give it the boot. You may be dissatisfied with purchases that are made in the first half of the week. Avoid making impulsive purchases and decisions that could impact joint resources and long-term goals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It may be difficult to make a good impression when school is in session. There may be many lessons to learn in the week ahead. You may be pressured to follow the rules and do your duty when interacting with other people. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Having fun can be hard work. In the week ahead, you may be invited to social functions that either involve your job or require extra effort on your part. Packing
everything into your schedule can be a challenge. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be persuaded to mix business with pleasure as the week unfolds. Your attention to detail is accentuated making this a good time to complete projects or to put finishing touches on a personal creative venture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be prompted to concentrate on kith and kin during the week ahead. The New Moon in Sagittarius may find you preparing for visitors by rearranging furniture, clearing out dust bunnies or organizing the pantry. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be more energetic or competitive than usual in the upcoming week. A partner or a friend might inspire you to reach a bit higher in your pursuit of material security. Avoid misunderstandings at the workplace. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Wrap up your shopping. This week you might realize that it is time to tighten up the belt and guard your piggy bank from unneeded expenditures. Understand that a close relationship depends upon
trust and respect. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Hold your horses. Put new projects and major purchases on hold during the week ahead. It may be necessary to buckle down to focus on your job and attaining your goals despite holiday activities and temptations. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Gather ammunition and you can attain your ambition. During the week ahead work quietly in the background and organize your schedule. Prepare to execute your game plan after the holiday celebrations subside. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Nobody’s perfect, but some people expect perfection anyway. You may worry about exposing your imperfections or flaws in the week ahead. Keep your pennies in your piggy bank and avoid impulsive spending. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be some rust forming on someone’s trust. Doubts could creep in to erode a relationship in the early part of the week. If you have put your trust in someone or something it is necessary to have faith.
VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.
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“DUNKIRK’’: Destined for Oscar nominations if many critics’ predictions are accurate, writer-director Christopher Nolan’s take on the title World War II military operation recounts the story of Allied soldiers cornered by German troops during the early phase of World War II. England, under the direction of its then-new Prime Minister Winston Churchill, launched a rescue mission. The cast is largely and effectively under the radar as far as stardom goes ... with such exceptions as Tom Hardy (who was a Batman villain for Nolan earlier), Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy (also a Nolan-movie regular), “Bridge of Spies’’ Oscar winner Mark Rylance and singer Harry Styles. Also critical to the film’s considerable impact is cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema (“Spectre’’). DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentaries. **** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “VICTORIA AND ABDUL’’: Judi Dench devotees know she can do no wrong professionally, and she affirms it again as both she and director Stephen Frears deal with a story of another British queen ... in this case, Victoria (played by Dench), who befriends
and mentors a young man from India (Ali Fazal). The interest she takes in him draws suspicion and worry from others around her, to the point that they threaten to leave her if the newcomer isn’t ordered to leave first. The late Tim PigottSmith had one of his last roles in a sterling supporting cast that also includes Eddie Izzard, Simon Callow and Michael Gambon, but the film clearly and justly belongs to Dench. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MOTHER!’’: Director Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan’’) polarized audiences with his genre-bending melodrama headed by two Oscar winners, Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem, as a couple who receive unexpected visitors (Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Harris). When that pair’s bizarre sons (played by real-life brothers Brian and Domhnall Gleeson) also show up, things shift from mildly humorous to nasty, especially for Lawrence’s character. The film’s effect is something of a fever dream, likely to keep viewers challenged as to exactly what is happening right up to the end — for better or worse, depending on one’s own take on it. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “STRONGER’’: Several projects have dramatized the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and this is a particularly effective one, thanks largely to Jake Gyllenhaal’s committed performance as a survivor determined to battle back in multiple ways. Jeff Bauman lost both of his legs in the tragedy, but helped identify one of the
perpetrators and was determined to overcome the physical hardship cast upon him. Based n the autobiography co-written by Bauman, the film also features Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black’’), Miranda Richardson and Clancy Brown. DVD extra: “making-of’’ documentary, *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “SALVATION: SEASON ONE’’: The fate of Earth is in question in this drama series, which CBS aired last summer ... and which will get a second season next year, despite the doom that our planet appears to face in it. The show adopts the “Deep Impact’’ and “Armageddon’’ premise of an asteroid destined to collide with terra firma in a matter of months. Various people — including a tech billionaire (Santiago Cabrera) and an MIT student (Charlie Rowe) — try to devise methods of saving the human race. Jennifer Finnigan (“Tyrant’’) also stars as a Pentagon official alarmed by the situation, with Ian Anthony Dale (“Hawaii Five-0’’) and Jacqueline Byers prominent in the cast as well. Tovah Feldshuh (“The Walking Dead’’) appears as the U.S. president. *** (Not rated: AS, P) “LEATHERFACE’’: How did the trademark villain of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’’ become who he was? This prequel to the horror classic answers the question, with Lili Taylor (“American Crime’’) playing the encouraging mother of the young man (Sam Strike) who grew up to become one of the icons of the screen genre. Stephen Dorff Continued on page 8
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‘Jane the Virgin,’ ‘The Americans’ showcase characters’ cultures through multiple languages By Whitney Friedlander
As television series scramble to feature characters who better reflect America’s cultural melting pot, so too have creators and executive producers come to realize that not all the people they’re depicting would (and should) speak English. Jennie Snyder Urman knew it was important for both equality and accuracy’s sake to include Spanish in a show about a multigenerational Latin family when she wrote the pilot for her comedydrama, “Jane the Virgin,” which is now in its fourth season on the CW. When there was a moment of hesitation about keeping it in before filming started, star Gina Rodriguez and other cast members Dreamstime.com promised her that it is completely Subtle but noticeable aromas and flavors of vanilla and cinnamon infuse realistic to have a Venezuela-born the cookies. grandmother (Ivonne Coll’s Alba) listen to her American-born offspring speak in English, but answer them in Spanish. “I like how it’s the way many families speak, whether it’s Spanish or [something else],” says Urman, who understands Spanish but doesn’t feel comfortable speaking it herself. “It’s different languages and it’s part of our culture and I’m glad to put another language on TV for an American audience ground cinnamon By Wolfgang Puck because that’s the world. • 1 1/8 teaspoons cream “I like how organic it is to our of tartar Fresh. Baked. Cookies. Spoken show, but also that it’s organic to • 1 teaspoon baking soda together, those three words conjure the family and organic to America.” • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt feelings of homey warmth and To aid the non-Spanish speakers • 8 ounces (250 g) goodwill that are the very essence in its audience, “Jane the Virgin” unsalted butter, cut into of the holidays. uses subtitles. This technique, small pieces, at room Many people consider cookies along with the series’ proclivity for temperature served straight out of the oven quippy hashtags and conversations • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) (or, to be a little less evocative over typed-out text messages that plus 2 tablespoons but more realistic, cooled briefly pop up on the screen, force viewers granulated sugar after baking) the stuff of family to pay attention. In our multitasking • 2 large eggs memories. The sweet scent perme• 2 tablespoons vanilla ates the whole kitchen, and often extract the rest of the house, with toasty aromas. And even when they’re In a mixing bowl, sift together cookies that also keep well in an airtight tin for days or weeks, the flour, 1/2 tablespoon cinnaoven-fresh ones seem to fill our mon, cream of tartar, baking soda Continued from page 7 senses with the most vivid flavors and salt. Set aside. also stars as a lawman who boosts and — depending on the type of Put the butter in the large bowl the young man’s taste for terror cookie — textures either crispy, of an electric mixer fitted with the by having him institutionalized, chewy or soft. paddle or beaters; or in a large but the Leatherface-to-be escapes But not all cookies lend them- mixing bowl, using a hand-held with others from the facility durselves to last-minute baking or to electric mixer fitted with beaters. ing a riot, taking a novice nurse being served soon after they leave At medium speed, beat the butter (Vanessa Grasse) hostage. As if the oven. Some, like bar cookies, until softened and smooth. anyone would expect otherwise, need longer cooking and cooling Add 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 rest assured that there is brutality times to set properly for cutting. tablespoons of the sugar and con- and gore to spare here. DVD extras: Others, like sandwich cookies, tinue beating at medium speed; “making-of’’ documentary; deleted filled cookies or elaborately deco- then, when the sugar is fully scenes. ** (R: AS, N, P, GV) (Also rated cookies, have more com- incorporated, raise the speed to plicated recipe instructions that high and continue beating until should include the dreaded words the mixture is fluffy, stopping the that appear on the boxes of too beaters as needed to scrape down many children’s toys: Some as- the side of the bowl and the beatsembly required. ers with a rubber spatula. Reduce None of those worries should the speed to low and gradually concern you when you set out to add the flour mixture, beating just make the following recipe for cin- until fully incorporated. namon sugar cookies. The simple, Scrape out the dough onto a sweet, buttery dough itself takes clean, lightly floured work surface. just a few minutes to mix and With clean hands, form the dough then requires only a few hours of lightly into a ball and wrap well chilling; though you can keep it in in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until the refrigerator for up to five days, firm, at least 2 to 3 hours or as ready to roll into balls and bake at long as four to five days. the last minute when guests arrive. When ready to bake the cookShaping the dough and coating it ies, position a rack in the center with cinnamon sugar is also a fun of the oven and preheat the oven activity in which you can involve to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two willing visitors, who then have to baking trays with parchment paper. wait no more than 15 minutes for Remove the dough from the the cookies to come out of the refrigerator. In a small bowl, stir oven — and a few more minutes together the remaining 1/2 cup after that for them to cool. (125 mL) sugar and 1 tablespoon How much easier could cookie cinnamon, then spread the mixture baking be? The rewards — deli- on a small, flat plate. With clean cious rounds that are crisp but hands, pinch off a mound of dough not too crisp, crumbly but not too weighing about 1/2 ounce (15 g) crumbly, and rich but not overly each; then, roll it between your rich, with subtle but noticeable palms into a ball about 1 inch (2.5 aromas and flavors of vanilla and cm) in diameter; roll the ball in cinnamon — are far greater than the cinnamon sugar until evenly any effort involved. You could also coated; and place it on the prepared easily vary the cookies, if you baking tray. Continue the process, like, by rolling out larger balls (be placing the balls about 2 inches sure to place them farther apart), (5 cm) apart. substituting another flavor extract When a baking tray is full of for the vanilla, and even omitting dough balls, bake until the cookies the cinnamon sugar coating and have spread and turned golden instead icing the cookies any way brown around the edges and slightyou want after they’ve cooled. ly firm to a quick, careful fingertip Your options are almost limit- touch, 14 to 15 minutes total time, less. But the wonderful results can reversing the trays front to back always be summed up in just three halfway through for even baking. words: Fresh. Baked. Cookies. With a wide spatula, remove the cookies from the trays and transfer to a wire rack to cool. If reusCINNAMON SUGAR ing a baking tray, cool slightly COOKIES before arranging more balls of Makes about 5 1/2 dozen dough on it. Store the cooled cookies in an • 2 3/4 cups (685 mL) airtight container at cool room all-purpose flour temperature for up to three weeks. • 1 1/2 tablespoons
This quick recipe makes it easy to offer fresh-baked sweets to holiday guests
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world, this can be invaluable for TV writers competing with distractions like second-screen viewing (even if they are sometimes the ones who are doing some realtime tweeting). Similarly, “The Americans” showrunners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg admit their FX drama, a Cold War-era spy show in which it’s not uncommon for characters to share pivotal pieces of dialogue in Russian, isn’t the best show to watch on laundry night. When their series premiered in 2013, the men fretted over not only how many subtitles to use, but also the size and color of the text. Now, as they are preparing the show’s sixth and final season, they feel as though they have a pact with an audience that has grown to expect the language shift. What hasn’t been as easy, they say, is ensuring a verbatim translation. The writers work tirelessly with translator Masha Gessen to ensure both the colloquialisms and historical accuracy of the text. “One of the things we’re really proud about is when we meet native Russian speakers and they say they like the Russian on the show,” Weisberg says. “It’s not because we love our Russian-speaking actors and our brilliant Russian translator, which we do. Our show, in a lot of ways, rests on authenticity. For us, even if an American audience might not 100 percent consciously know the difference, we feel like each of these elements adds up to the emotional authenticity of the show.” Fields adds that the primary goal is to “tell the most compelling story and the language does not need to matter.”
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Keri Russell and Shane Deary arrive at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.
“We don’t worry about losing people,” he says of the regularity with which Russian is used in the show. “Just like in any show, you would break up scenes with a certain character that you don’t want in a room just for dramatic reasons.” As streaming services and premium outlets fight for hot foreign titles, it’s likely that subtitling will become more commonplace. Fields was captivated by the IsraeliPalestinian drama “Fauda” when it aired on Netflix earlier this year. “Part of what was great about it was that it took place in multiple languages so that you really felt the emotional truth of the characters,” he says. Still, it’s quite delicious when series opt to turn off subtitling altogether and force audiences to fend for themselves. ABC’s nowdefunct “American Crime” toyed with this, particularly in its final season, which dealt with the migrant workers who live among us.
And comedies including Netflix’s “Master of None” and “Orange Is the New Black” have also played with the fish-out-of-water dynamic of English-speaking characters suddenly immersed in an environment in which the language is not one they fully understand (subtitles sometimes included). A particularly memorable scene from the previous season of “Jane the Virgin,” for example, centered on Yael Grobglas’ Petra, who speaks English and Czech, not fully understanding Jaime Camil’s Mexican-American accent as Rogelio. “It’s really about perception and who you’re with,” Urman says of that scene. Conversely, “he can’t understand a word Petra’s saying because she talks so fast.” So has Urman considered doing an episode of “Jane the Virgin” that’s completely in Spanish? “I haven’t,” she ponders. “But that’s interesting. Maybe.”
survive. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “AMERICAN MADE’’ (Jan. 2): Tom Cruise stars in the factbased story of a pilot whose questionable, cartel-related activities were sanctioned by the CIA. (R: AS, N, P) “LUCKY’’ (Jan. 2): The late Harry Dean Stanton’s next-to-last movie casts him as an aged atheist distressed when his independence is threatened. (Not rated: AS, P) “TEN DAYS IN THE VALLEY’’ (Jan. 2): The ABC drama
series stars Kyra Sedgwick as a television producer searching for her missing daughter. (Not rated: AS, P, V) “IT’’ (Jan. 9): Extremely potent at the box office, Stephen King’s chiller pits several Maine youngsters against the sinister clown Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard). (R: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.
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COMING SOON:
“FLATLINERS’’ (Dec. 26): Medical students experiment with life after death in this remake of the thriller; Ellen Page and the original version`s Kiefer Sutherland star. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US’’ (Dec. 26): Stranded by a plane crash in a snowy climate, two diverse people (Kate Winslet, Idris Elba) must work together to