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PetSmart breaks with shelter Pressure intensifies for Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge By Dermot Connolly Allegations of poor treatment of animals, as well as an outbreak of dog flu at the Animal Welfare League at 10305 Southwest Highway in Chicago Ridge, has led to at least one pet store chain suspending the adoption program it had with the shelter. The outbreak of dog flu in January had already led to Animal Welfare League suspending its adoption program for dogs and cats, and that has been extended to other animals in the shelter. As part of the adoption program that PetSmart had with AWL, some cats available for adoption through the shelter had been housed at PetSmart
locations in the Chicago area. But they have all since been brought back to the shelter. Animal rights activists and former AWL volunteers and employees who have held several protests outside the shelter since the adoption program was suspended, claim that the flu outbreak was caused or worsened by management and poor care of the animals over many years. Numerous photos taken at the site, showing dogs housed in unclean conditions in the facility, have also been circulating online. A manager at the PetSmart store at Chicago Ridge Commons referred all questions to the corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Ariz. There are also PetSmart locations in Evergreen Park and Burbank.
STATING THEIR CASES: Animal rights activists and shelter officials have their say at Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting. Page 3
PetSmart officials issued a statement saying, “Through our PetSmart Charities In-store Adoption Program, we work with local animal welfare organizations to help homeless pets get adopted. The Animal Welfare League (AWL) was part of the PetSmart Charities’ In-Store Adoption Photo by Dermot Connolly Program for 19 years. After learning of allega- Pet stores have suspended adoption programs they have had tions of animal mistreatment, PetSmart Charities with the Animal Welfare League at 10305 Southwest Highway in Chicago Ridge, following an outbreak of dog flu and accusations
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Local mayors want improved service for Metra riders Fares rise, as does frustration By Joe Boyle
Several riders board the commuter train Saturday afternoon to downtown Chicago at the Metra station in Oak Lawn.
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Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett said it is time for a discussion to figure out how to alleviate the burden placed on riders who are dealing with decreased service and fare hikes implemented by Metra’s rail service directors. Metra directors approved a fare hike in November. Adult and reduced-fare one-way tickets have increased from $4.25 to $7.75, depending on the length of the trip. The common ticket price increased from $9 to $12.50, again depending on the distance traveled. The price of weekend passes increased from $8 to $10. The increase went into effect last Thursday. Service cuts took place on Monday, including the SouthWest line that serves the southwest suburbs. Two midday trains will no longer serve the
Laraway Road and Manhattan stations. “One of the things we would like to do is hold a meeting with representatives from Metra on what can be done,” Bennett said. “Whether people understand it or not, most of the budget (for Metra) comes from the State of Illinois. They are relying on the state, and right now not much is happening.” A representative from the RTA gave a presentation during the Southwest Conference of Mayors meeting held Jan. 31 at the Lipinski Center in Justice. He informed the large crowd in attendance that the RTA has dropped services due to a lack of funding from the state. No official from Metra attended the mayor’s conference. Bennett, who is the longtime See METRA, Page 8
Local candy history proves EP mayor presented with ‘Super Bowl’ ring city is ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ By Sharon L. Filkins
By Kelly White Patrons who visited the Green Hills Library on Friday afternoon learned that the Chicago area indeed has a sweet tooth. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, often the perfect gift encompasses some kind of delicious dessert or favorite candy. For residents who love candy, the staff at the Green Hills Public Library offered the perfect program just in time for the holiday, called “Chicago’s Sweet Candy History.” The free program was offered by Leslie Goddard, historian and public speaker, and drew 50 people to the library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Goddard has a Ph.D. in history and a master’s degree in museum studies. She first became interested in the Chicago candy industry while working at local history museums in the greater Chicago area, many of which were home to the city’s candy businesses or entrepreneurs. “Candy tends to be seen as something frivolous and fun, so it’s easy to overlook it when you’re exploring a city’s industrial history,” Goddard said. “Chicago is often thought of in terms of its contributions to the meat-packing and grain and steel and railroad industries. Compared to those, candy feels like light history, and that’s
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Green Hills Public Library offered the perfect program on Friday afternoon just in time for Valentine’s Day called “Chicago’s Sweet Candy History” offered by Leslie Goddard, historian and public speaker.
too bad because candy was not only a huge business in Chicago, it also reveals a lot about the city’s history.” The presentation served as a fun nostalgic look back at some of our favorite Valentine’s Day goodies. Many attendees were unaware that Snickers was named See CANDY, Page 8
Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton may be the only mayor in the south suburbs who has been presented with a “Super Bowl” ring, thanks to the Evergreen Park Stallions football team. The Monday night village board meeting opened with the special presentation to Sexton from Kathryn Fontaine, president of the Evergreen Park Stallions Youth Athletic Association, a not-for-profit organization for youths from kindergarten through eighth grade. “We have 176 youth in our programs and the village has been very supportive of our teams and we are very grateful for all you do,” she said. The Evergreen Park Stallions Youth Athletic Association is also part of the Metro Youth Football League, which consists of 12 teams, all from local communities. Fontaine said the fifth- and sixthgrade Stallions team, known as the widgets, was 8-0 during the regular season. The team won two playoff games and advanced to the league’s Super Bowl. The Stallions defeated the Blue Island Untouchables in the championship game. The head coach of the Stallions is Davie Torres. “Our kids work hard, they practice four to five days a week,” Fontaine said.
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Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton joins members of the fifth and sixth grade Evergreen Park Stallions football team, winners of the Metro League Super Bowl, during Monday night’s board meeting. Kathryn Fontaine (right), president of the Evergreen Park Stallions Youth Athletic Association, presented the mayor with a “Super Bowl” ring.
A Super Bowl ring was also presented to Dennis Duffy, director of recreation for the village. Fontaine said that Duffy had been very cooperative in scheduling the practice times for the Stallions at Yukich Park. In a later conversation, Fontaine stated that the Youth Athletic Association is
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POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Criminal damage
Kyle Buss, 24, of the 9700 block of South Harlem Avenue, was charged with criminal damage to property after police responded to a domestic disturbance at his home at 5 a.m. Jan. 25. Police said he allegedly punched and kicked holes in the drywall in the residence during an argument with his girlfriend. He is due in court on Feb. 20.
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Displaying her artwork
Yasmin Alyafal, 17, of Palos Hills, (far left), shows off her works of art at the Stagg High School Art Reception at McCord Gallery & Cultural Center on Jan. 19.
Domestic battery
Michael Martinez, 33, of the 2700 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, was arrested on Jan. 31 in Hometown on a Chicago Ridge warrant for domestic battery relating to an incident that occurred on Dec. 20. Police said that on that date, they responded to a domestic battery report in the 9700 block of South Nottingham Avenue at 8 p.m. They were told that Martinez, who had fled the scene, had knocked his girlfriend to the ground, and choked and punched her in the face. He was held for a bond hearing.
Hurley highlights system to help return loved ones with dementia to their families State Rep. Fran Hurley (D35th) is highlighting the Silver Search statewide missing person coordination system, which will grant Illinois law enforcement the ability to return loved ones with dementia to their families. “Millions of Americans are living with Alzheimer’s,” Hurley said. “The Silver Search program will help family members have peace of mind, allowing law enforcement to use the necessary tools to find missing persons who live with Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia.” The 99th General Assembly passed legislation that created the Silver Search Task Force, which includes the Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois State Police,
AARP, Illinois Broadcasters Association and Illinois Department of Transportation. The task force was charged with putting together resources for law enforcement to use when trying to find missing individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Under this legislation, when someone with dementia does go missing, caregivers should immediately notify police. Law enforcement officials can then issue an Endangered Missing Person Advisory to be displayed on highway signs, billboard and lottery machines providing description to help find the missing individual and ask the public for their help.
Aggravated speeding
Mohammad Aboularus, 25, of the 10500 block of Austin Avenue, was charged with aggravated speeding at 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at Washington and Oak avenues. Police said he was driving 57 mph in a 20-mph zone. He is due in court on March 20.
Revoked license Bernard Greenlaw, 69, of 2300 block of East 85th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 12:37 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 11000 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and speeding. He is due in court on March 20.
Unlicensed driving James Curtis, 33, of the 3700 block of West 75th Place, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, illegal use of an electronic device while driving and having no rear registration light. He is due in court on March 20.
Suspended license
Ignacio Rodriguez, 23, of the 300 block of South Union Avenue, Onarga, Ill., was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:27 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 10100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required. He is due in court on Feb. 20. Jaime Bims, 36, of the 6600 block of West 104th Place, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 11:05 p.m. Jan. 27 at 111th Street and Austin Avenue. Police said
he was also cited for driving with one headlight. He is due in court on Feb. 20.
Evergreen Park Retail thefts
• Marcus Burton, 41, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft twice at Sam’s Club, 9400 S. Western Ave., within a fourday timespan. Police said he was first charged at 6:38 p.m. Jan. 27 after taking two bottles of Crown Royal liquor worth $83.96. His second arrest was at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31 after allegedly taking a $30 power cord from the same store. • Tommy Lee Thomas, 46, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at TJ Maxx, 9600 S. Western Ave., at 11:36 a.m. Jan. 29. Police said he took seven fragrances and seasonal items worth $90.93. • Donelle Willis, 30, of Crestwood, was charged with retail theft at 1:13 p.m. Jan. 29, retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took Xbox game equipment worth $129.58. • Nicholas Fontaine, 21, of Evergreen Park, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 8:03 p.m. Jan. 28. Police said he took diapers and other baby-related items worth $48.36 in total. • Larennia Roberson, 46, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 5:32 p.m. Jan. 28. Police said she took 24 edible items worth $108.72.
Gun charges Police investigating a report of suspicious activity arrested Eric M. Ross Jr., 21, of Chicago, on two gun charges at Designer Shoe Warehouse, 9690 S. Western Ave., at 6:39 p.m. Jan. 19. Police said he was carrying a concealed 9 mm handgun with four live rounds, which was found to be stolen. He faces charges of unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a stolen firearm.
DUI charges • Steve Bailey, 49, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:35 a.m. Jan. 28 in the 4900 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a traffic signal, speeding, driving without insurance and illegal transportation of alcohol. • John Corriel, 41, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:16 a.m. Jan. 29 in the 3200 block of West 95th Street. Police said Corriel was questioned after stopping his vehicle behind a police car conducting another traffic stop, rather than driving around. He was also cited for improper parking in the roadway. • Refugio Marquez-Munoz, 49, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop
at 5:57 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 9600 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding and illegal transportation of alcohol.
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Suspended license • Robert N. Briscoe, 31, of the 300 block of Cornell Avenue, Calumet City, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:03 p.m. last Thursday in the 9500 block of South 76th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to yield when turning left. He is due in court on March 1. • Marrina L. Aaron, 38, of the 3800 block of West Arthington Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:23 p.m. last Thursday in the 8900 block of South Roberts Road. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance. She is due in court on March 1. • Mariano E. Moreno, 30, of the 5200 block of South Lorel Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 8800 block of West 91st Place. Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on March 20. • Tameka L. Ross, 30, of the 300 block of Bluff Avenue, La Grange, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:26 p.m. Saturday in the 8700 block of West 87th Street. Police said she was also cited for driving with only one headlight. She is due in court on March 1.
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Unlicensed driving
Erick Fernandez, 22, of Alsip, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 4:37 a.m. Jan. 31 at 101st Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance. He is due in court on March 21.
Outstanding warrant
Jordan H. Jiminez, 30, of Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant from DuPage County following a traffic stop at 5 p.m. Jan. 31 in the 5100 block of West 95th Street. Police said the warrant issued in 2013 was related to a felony cannabis arrest. He was issued a verbal warning about cutting off another motorist in traffic, and was held pending bond.
Suspended license Jefferson T. Cunningham, 65, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:06 a.m. Feb. 1in the 6700 block of West 87th Street. Police said he cited for driving with only one headlight, and no license plate light. He is due in court on Feb. 26.
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Palos Hills DUI charges
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CHICAGO RIDGE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
Sharing the memory of Megan
Animal rights activists, AWL directors weigh in
Friends and family celebrate and support the Megan Hurckes Scholarship Fund
By Dermot Connolly
By Kelly White Megan Hurckes died tragically in 2009 at the age of 10, but her memory continues to live on. The Hurckes family gathered together with family, friends and local residents on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of their daughter with their annual community-wide family bowling fundraiser to support the Megan Hurckes Scholarship Fund. The event was held at Arena Lanes, 4700 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Megan was the daughter of former Oak Lawn trustee Jerry Hurckes, who is the chief of staff for Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd). He has been hired as the new executive director for the Village of Summit. Megan would have been 19 years old on Monday, Feb. 5. “She had just started fifth grade at Kolb Elementary School and had her entire life to look forward to,” Jerry said. “Megan was very energetic, she just loved everyone,” said her mother, MaryAnn. “She also loved sports and just being involved.” “She (Megan) was my other half,” said her sister, Jenna, 22, of Oak Lawn. “She was such a bubbly little girl who always had a smile on her face.” The Hurckes family had decided to join friends who were enjoying a Labor Day getaway weekend when Megan lost her life in an ATV accident. Jerry and MaryAnn, residents of Oak Lawn, decided to remain positive in honor of their daughter. Shortly after her death, a suggestion was made by a family friend about starting a memorial scholarship fund in Megan’s name. Almost immediately, hundreds of donations came in from family, friends and community members who wanted to remember Megan and contribute to a fund that would be used for community scholarships and community involvement, according to the Hurckes family. “We are comforted by having great people in our lives,” Jerry said. Since Megan’s passing, the family has worked conscientiously to keep her memory alive by starting a scholarship fund for local students in grammar school and high school. The scholarship was dedicated in her name. The bowling party in memory of Megan Hurckes began in 2010. The only fee is $10 for the cost to bowl and shoe rental. Bowlers were able to stay as long as they liked and were encouraged to play as many games as they wanted to during the event. Lane sponsorships were also available for $150. The event gathered nearly 500 people and was not just for bowlers, the Hurckes family said. Also at the event were a photo booth, food and raffles, with balloons and Chinese lanterns released at the end of the night in Megan’s honor. A cake was also donated from Weber’s Bakery so the family could sing “Happy Birthday.” “We appreciate everyone’s support because it’s not something that gets any easier as time goes on,” MaryAnn said. “Every year it’s just as difficult as it was the first year.” All proceeds went directly to
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MaryAnn Hurckes (from left), daughter Jenna, and Jerry Hurckes gathered together with family, friends and local residents on Saturday night at Arena Lanes in Oak Lawn to celebrate the birthday of their late daughter and sister, Megan, for the annual community-wide family bowling fundraiser Abby O’Donnell, 10, bowls along with her family at the Megan Hurckes’ Bowling Birthday Bash on Saturday night at Arena Lanes in Oak Lawn.
Animal rights activists and members of the Animal Welfare League Board of Directors addressed a standing-room-only crowd at the Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting on Tuesday, both voicing concerns about the volatile situation at the animal shelter in the village. “This is a serious situation that we have been following from day one,” said Trustee Ed Kowalski, who has spearheaded efforts to find a solution to protests that began after an outbreak of dog flu at the shelter at 10305 Southwest Highway last month. Animal rights activists maintain that the outbreak of illness is a symptom of ongoing problems caused by shelter management, unhealthy conditions and bad medical care. But Animal Welfare League officials said the allegations of misconduct are false or misleading. “I, too, am an animal rights activist,” said Kowalski, who said he spent more than six hours at the shelter in recent weeks. He said while there have been verifiable problems at the shelter, some allegations made in social media are false. “There were never 400 animals euthanized in one day,” he said. The trustee said some of the issues brought to light by activists posting photos on social media have already been resolved, including dogs stacked in cages in a garage, where wild pigeons housed there were defecating on them. “The pigeon coop has been taken care of,” he said. He said he also discussed the situation with “a panel of people from the protesters’ side. That is what this is about. You’ve got
to allow these sides to come together. I expect it to be a very long journey. Hopefully, there will be some compromise.” “Our goal is simply to get answers,” said Nicole Ormsby of Joliet, one of the activists. “We just want the shelter to be a better place for the community and the animals. Help us create a better Animal Welfare League.” Robin Pressnall, who heads Small Paws Rescue, came from Tulsa, Okla., to attend the meeting. She said there was evidence of overmedication, citing a necropsy report on a dog her nonprofit rescued. The report showed that the animal had been given a cocktail of three strong antibiotics that shut down its immune system. Michael Byrnes, a member of the AWL board, said the shelter has treated 25,000 animals in 2017 alone, and found new homes for 4,700. “The current allegations are outright false and dangerously misleading,” said Byrnes. “There was a Department of Agriculture inspection in December and two
more since then, and no violations were found.” When activists asked why Linda Estrada, the executive director of the Animal Welfare League, was not there, Kowalski said she and other employees had received death threats. “We were faced with a crisis situation. Our officers did a fantastic job protecting residents, protesters and staff,” he said. Jo Staten, a lifelong member of the Animal Welfare League, said she volunteers in the shelter and as a “foster mother” of animals. “Sometimes the conditions there are deplorable,” she said. “What I would like to see are more volunteers (to help with cleaning). But OSHA regulations forbid us from doing the heavy cleaning of the cages that is needed.” Mayor Chuck Tokar said afterward that the meeting was a success, from his perspective. “I think we get some things resolved when the two sides meet privately. We will be staying involved, and will report back on what happens.”
MVCC to host Empowerment Through Diversity and Inclusion event
Friends of the Hurckes family volunteer at Saturday’s bowling event and sold commemorative T-shirts. Some of the volunteers who helped out were (from left) Lynn Klik, of Chicago, and Jackie Lara and her son, Eddie Lara, 17, of Burbank.
benefit the Megan Hurckes Scholarship Fund, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships for students at Kolb Elementary School, Simmons Middle School and Oak Lawn Community High School. The scholarship fund also helps families by funding scholarships for the Westside Baseball program as well as the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn. Megan participated in the Westside Baseball program and was on a championship softball team in 2009. According to the Hurckes family, Megan loved bowling and big parties, so honoring her every year with a bowling birthday party is the perfect way to cel-
ebrate her life and get together to share her memories. Attending Saturday’s bowling event with his family was the 2011 Oak Lawn Community High School recipient, Steve Ott. Ott, now 25, received a scholarship of $1,500 to apply toward his four-year tuition at Illinois State University, where he majored in engineering technology. Today he is employed with Siemens Building Technology in Mount Prospect. “The Hurckes’ are a great family,” Ott said. “I have made a promise to myself and to them to pay back every cent from the scholarship I received. Pay it forward.”
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Youngsters make hot chocolate, popcorn at Green Hills Library Youngsters lined up to take turns whipping up some hot chocolate and making popcorn on Jan. 23 during a session at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive,
Yara Barbarawi, 12, of Palos Hills, makes some delicious popcorn at the Green Hills Public Library’s Hot Chocolate and Popcorn Bar on Jan. 23.
Palos Hills. Youths ages 10 to 17 took part in the event. Participants made the popcorn and hot chocolate with all the gourmet toppings
to customize the snacks they had to work with. The guests also played board games and had the opportunity to eat the tasty creations.
Photos by Kelly White
A Hot Chocolate and Popcorn Bar was held last month at the Green Hills Library in Palos Hills as youngster work on creating their treats.
This is one of several programs that is being offered at the Green Hills Library to educate children while allowing them to be entertained on projects they are allowed to work on.
Mahera Salem, 10, of Palos Hills, adds whipped cream to her hot chocolate at the Green Hills Public Library’s Hot Chocolate and Popcorn Bar.
PALOS HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Road improvements are planned in all five wards By Michael Gilbert
Roads in each of Palos Hills’ five wards are slated for improvements this year as part of the city’s asphalt overlay project. The council voted 9-0 last Thursday to budget $1.6 million from the city’s motor fuel tax fund for the asphalt resurfacing project and other street maintenance, including the purchase of road salt, street patching work and sidewalk repair. The asphalt project is expected to account for approximately $1.2 million of the $1.6 million that has been budgeted, according to Public Works Commissioner Nick Oeffling. Ald. Mark Brachman (2nd Ward) was absent. The city declined last Thursday to release the roads scheduled for asphalt resurfacing as that list may change before the work begins, but Ald. Marty Kleefisch (1st Ward) said resurfacing work is tentatively planned on 22 roads spanning all wards and residents can expect improvements to some of the main thoroughfares in town.
“Our public works commissioner tries to split it evenly (among all wards], but ultimately it’s based on need,” Kleefisch said. ”Some streets are in more need than others and that obviously plays into it.” Oeffling said he inspects and grades each of the city-owned roads on a scale of 1-5 and then determines which streets to include in the project. “To a degree, at least of portion of each road is a 5,” he said. Oeffling said the project will go out for bids at the end of the March and the work would “probably begin in May.” “Asphalt plants don’t open until the 15th of April so that’s why things will probably start in May,” he said. “All of the work will be done in a month and (drivers can expect) typical constriction traffic. “We will give notice ahead of time as to when the roads will be worked on so people are aware.” Oeffling said the asphalt project is done on an “economy and scale basis” and it’s not something
the city undertakes annually. “We try to save up the money so that every couple of years we can do a big project,” he said. This year’s project certainly fits that criterion, according to Mayor Gerald Bennett. “We’ve kind of been saving up over the last couple of years (for this project),” Bennett said. “This is probably the most expensive (asphalt) project that’s been done in the last 10 years. We are pretty excited about what is going to be done. “Going forward we are hoping to do this more often than not. We are taking those (MFT) funds and putting them right back into the city streets.” Also at the council meeting, Bennett said the police department is bringing back its popular Senior Citizen Breakfast with the goal of alerting seniors to the growing number of scams targeting at the older population. “It’s been a few years since we last had one but it will be an Informative breakfast for seniors
regarding public safety issues,” Bennett told the council. “Certainly over the last year there have been a lot of scams going on through the Internet, phone and door-to-door and as much as we try to reach out to our seniors they are continuing to be fooled and hand out money.” The free breakfast is open to those 55 and older, and will take place at 9 a.m. on March 7 at the Belvedere Chateau, 8055 W. 103rd St. Bennett said a member of the city’s police department will talk about the current scams and deceptive practices criminals are using on senior citizens. Bennett has also invited Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle to speak at the breakfast and update attendees on the latest doings in the county. “We are excited to do this once again,” Bennett said of the breakfast. “We used to do these annually and they were very beneficial.” Seniors interested in attending the breakfast should RSVP by contacting the city’s community resources department at (708) 430-4500.
Mercy Circle to host open house for older adults An open house for prospective residents and their families from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at Mercy Circle, 3659 W. 99th St., Chicago. “We take pride in the ‘Life with Spirit’ at Mercy Circle and our reputation for effective, professional rehabilitation and healthcare services,” says Marge Everett, senior living advisor at Mercy Circle. “The opportunity to support people who have experienced a medical event and need assistance to get back on their feet, is inspired by our core mission. We help any way we can: It’s what makes Mercy Circle such a special place.” Ample parking is available in Mercy Circle’s lot. Visitors to Mercy Circle can meet some residents during the first event of the year. In addition to touring the chapel, exercise room, salon, library and dining rooms, visitors are encouraged to ask questions over refreshments about the activities offered at the facility. Mercy Circle welcomes older adults from all walks of life. Mercy Circle is a continuing care retirement community bordering Evergreen Park. The not-for-profit has a no-entrance-fee policy and a five-star CMS rating. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest, it is the only faith-based retirement community in
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Marge Everett, senior living advisor at Mercy Circle, along with staff members, will host an open house on Feb. 18 at the facility, 3659 W. 99th St., Chicago.
the area. Officials at Mercy Circle said that they offer spacious residences at all levels of care, along with thoughtful amenities, life enrichment programs and social and friendship opportunities. For more information or to set-up a private appointment, call (773) 253-3600.
Traffic safety committee votes in favor of anti-DUI proposals Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s Traffic Safety Advisory Committee voted to endorse three impaired driving proposals designed to make Illinois roads safer by reducing crashes and fatalities. “I am committed to making
the roads of Illinois safer than ever,” said White. “These measures will further strengthen our state’s impaired driving laws. I want to thank the members of the advisory committee for their time and dedication to traffic safety.
I will be introducing legislation this spring to turn the committee’s proposals into law.” The advisory committee endorsed the following measures: • Strengthen prosecution of DUI by allowing prosecutors to introduce as evidence past DUI offenses committed by the defendant to a jury during a trial. Currently, the law does not allow past DUI convictions to be introduced as evidence during a jury trial. • Strengthen DUI laws by revising the statue defining a firsttime DUI offender. Under current statutory summary suspension law, motorists are considered first-time DUI offenders if five or more years have passed since their last DUI. • Tighten the reporting of rescissions of statutory summary suspension by the courts. Currently, courts may rescind a statutory summary suspension from the driver record for any reason and are not required to identify the reason for the rescission. The advisory committee is comprised of legislators, federal and state traffic safety experts, and law enforcement officials.
• 50 years ago Raising funds for new monastery in Hickory Hills From the Feb. 8, 1968 issue: The story: The reactivated committee of businessmen and civic leaders has started a drive to raise and additional $100,000 for the Poor Clares new monastery in Hickory Hills. The new monastery that is being built in Hickory Hills requires $100,000 to finish the work. The Poor Clares order has occupied the old monastery at 5245 S. Laflin St. in Chicago for 75 years. The old monastery is a landmark from pioneer Chicago days, but has fallen into disrepair and must be vacated. Bernard P. Carey, who is the chairman of the committee, helped to begin the campaign for the building fund for the new monastery. The quote: “The reactivated committee will undertake to raise another $100,000, which will be sufficient to complete the building,” Carey said. “It is hoped that the Poor Clares will move into their new monastery in March of April.”
• 25 years ago Oak Lawn fire chief resigns after 28 years in department From the Feb. 4, 1992 issue: The story: Oak Lawn Fire Chief Jack McCastland is retiring from his post after 28 years in the department. McCastland has been Oak Lawn’s fire chief since 1989 when he replaced Elmore Harker. At the time of his departure, McCastland commanded 102 firefighters in the Oak Lawn Fire Department. He decided to retire as a career move and has accepted a new position with the Orland Park Fire Protection District as its deputy chief administration, a new administration post in that department. McCastland grew up in Oak Lawn and celebrated his 30th year as a village employee last month. He started out int the public works department before becoming a firefighter. The quote: “I’ll miss Oak Lawn but there’s a lot of growth and opportunity in the Orland Park Fire Protection District,” McCastland said.
• 10 years ago District 122 appears short on referendum votes From the Feb. 7, 2008 issue: The story: The results of Tuesday’s primary election left it uncertain whether voters in Ridgeland School District 122 passed a referendum authorizing an increase in the district’s education fund tax rate. It appears that referendum opponents may have defeated the proposed tax hike levy by less than 50 votes. District 122 business manager Eric Trimberger on Wednesday morning said he did not know the results of some precincts, which were unavailable. District officials were seeking voter authorization of 20-cent increase in the district’s limiting rate, formerly known as the education fund tax rate. The quote: “We’re not going to give up hope yet until we know for certain,” Trimberger said.
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District 230 awaits $13M in state funding; gets $5.5K library grant By Dermot Connolly
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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Step into history. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. The correct answer to last week’s photo quiz was St. Michael Elementary School, 14355 S. Highland Ave., Orland Park. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum knew it was St. Michael’s, which he added is the home of the Wildcats. Palos Park resident Ron Wagenhofer also knew it was St. Michael’s and added that a portion of the National Blue Ribbon Award banner could be seen in the photo. Worth residents Jerry and Carol Janicki also knew it was St. Michael School. St. Michael School was originally founded on Sept. 29, which is the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, in 1867 in an area called Goodings Grove, located at 159th and Will Cook Road. In 1924, the parish moved to its current location because of the emergence of the railroad. The school that stands today opened in 1949.
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School District 230 recently received a small state library grant, but the school board was told at its meeting on Jan. 25 that it may be a few more months before the district sees any of the main state funding coming its way this year. Dr. Kim Dryier, assistant superintendent for instruction, notified the board that the district received a library grant of $5,569.50. She explained that the amount is based on the count of 7,426 students who attended the three district schools in 2017, making the per-pupil rate 75 cents. But it’s a far greater amount of money the district is waiting for. Superintendent Dr. James Gay pointed that the district has yet to receive any of the money the state owes for this year, although an education funding bill was passed in September. He said the hold-up was caused by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto on Jan. 8. The superintendent did not mention any numbers at the meeting, but according to the 2018 budget, the district is expecting a total of $13,232,678 in state funds this year. This includes $7,975,947 in educational funds, $4,606,731 for transportation and $650,000 for operations. “From what I have heard, the Democrats may not have enough votes to overturn the veto,” said Gay, adding that time is a factor because the Legislature also will not be in session for long stretches this spring, due to the March 20 primary election. According to published reports, Rauner wants the section of the funding bill pertaining to a scholarship program for private schools rewritten. The program allows individuals and corporations to make donations to private schools, in exchange for a 75 percent tax credit. However, the current wording only allows private schools “recognized” by the state board of education to participate, which Rauner wants to change to “registered” with the board. That would allow about 36 more schools to participate, according to the governor. In the meantime, District. 230 and other public schools are still waiting for funds. Gay said that while District 230 only depends on state funding for a portion of its budget, other districts are more cash-strapped. “The whole point of the education bill was to provide more funding for those districts. It is a shame they haven’t gotten any money
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yet,” Gay said. Most of the state funding District 230 receives goes toward transportation and special education costs, called “categorials,” which are paid in installments throughout the year. “We are caught up on what the state owed us from last year. But we haven’t gotten anything from this year yet,” said the superintendent. “They are now saying that maybe by March or April this year, money will be given out. It is hard to budget, when the school year ends on June 30.” The School District Library Grant provides supplementary support for District 230’s media program, which is aimed at enhancing student learning. “As usual, it will go right into our library media programs, and just assisting with technology and so forth,” at Stagg, Sandburg and Andrew high schools, said Dryier. Typically, the library grant money is used for acquisition of library materials to support reading for academics and enjoyment, as well as library subscriptions to electronic resources or library-based technology to support student research. A bit of levity was injected into the meeting when a group of AP Psychology students from Sandburg, with their teachers, Joe Geiger and Desi Vuilliame, gave a demonstration of the types of experiments done at the Psychol-
ogy Fair held for students and parents at the school in November. As she introduced the group, retiring Sandburg Principal Deb Baker said, “I will miss a lot when I leave. But what I will miss the most is the ready access to incredible teaching and learning. “The passion and the excellence that we have in teaching and learning is amazing,” said Baker, who will be turning her post over to Jennifer Tyrrell, currently associate principal of instruction at Stagg. Tyrrell was there too, and received a warm welcome at the meeting, the first since she was named to her new job in January. Board secretary Susan Dalton gamely offered to participate in the experiment, in which she was asked to alphabetize the days of the week in 20 seconds, and then name a color and a tool. The students said that while Dalton chose yellow and screwdriver, the majority of people tested chose red and hammer, with screwdriver coming second. “We learned that our brains have different categories for remembering things, and those are the most common colors and tools, so they come to our mind first,” said Jillian Esposito. “We are lucky that even with the delays in state funding, we can still offer everything we do, including things like the Psych Fair,” Gay said afterward.
Artist’s works ‘Drawn to Clay’ to be featured at SXU gallery
Artist Laurie Shaman will have her work on display entitled “Drawn to Clay” from Feb. 14 through March 20 in the Art Gallery at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Her solo show will feature ceramics, works on paper, wall titles, vessels, watercolors, and drawings of animals and landscapes. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, followed by a presentation of Shaman’s work. Before making Chicago her home, Shaman resided in southwest Wisconsin where her dedication to ceramics began as a studio potter in the town of Mineral Point. Shaman also
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AP Psychology students from Sandburg High School provided a bit of levity by conducting a psychology experiment on board secretary Susan Dalton at the District 230 meeting on Jan. 25. Participants (from left) were students Courtney Framke, Maria Krause, board secretary Susan Dalton, Miranda Arredonodo, psychology teacher Desi Vuillaume and Jillian Esposito. Teacher Joe Geiger is at right in the photo, partially obscured.
spent four summers as an apprentice in the acting company at American Players Theater in nearby Spring Green. For a number of years, she served as the program coordinator of the Art in Public Places program, as well as the visual arts coordinator for the Wisconsin Arts Board in Madison. As director of Lill Street’s gallery in Chicago,. Shaman curated dozens of group and solo exhibitions involving ceramic artists of local and national prominence. From there, she worked in the Department of Museum Education at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she participated in docent training, as well as teaching sketch classes during special
exhibitions. In 2009, Shaman created a six-panel ceramic mural “In the Swim,” commissioned by the Public Art Program, City of Chicago, now installed and on view at the Hayes Park Natatorium in the city’s Wrightwood community. Her husband, Ed Hinkley, is also an artist and creates oil paintings and works on paper. SXU’s Art Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit SXU’s website at www.sxu.edu, keyword: Gallery.
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Don’t be so quick to count out Rauner
Pritzker, Brannigan and the ‘politics’ of apologies
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little perspective may be in order. Lots of political junkies, media types, etc. went ga-ga after a recent Chicago Tribune editorial board faceoff between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and State Rep. Jeanne Ives. Within 24 hours, 28,000 Facebook users had viewed the first segment of the debate. Several more likely watched the forum on the Tribune’s website, although that video feed started late and had some streaming problems. Both video feeds conked out a couple of times, so just 7,500 watched Part Two on Facebook, while 6,000 watched Part Three by the following morning. It’s important to remember that average voters pay almost infinitely less attention to state politics as they do national politics, when half the country typically tunes in to debates. Now 28,000 Facebook views sounds pretty respectable; and it is, but about 820,000 people voted in the 2014 Republican gubernatorial primary. And Facebook has come under fire in recent months for counting a video as being “viewed” after a mere three seconds. That’s not to say Rep. Ives didn’t help herself with her almost complete thumping of Gov. Rauner. She most certainly did. She won that debate hands down, and Rauner’s supRich have to be flabbergasted at the way he Miller porters handled himself. Personally, I was most amused at how the governor kept telling Ives to stop interrupting him because it was rude, and then in almost the next breath he’d interrupt her when she said negative things about him. The same man who has spent the past three years in office painting everyone around him as corrupt and/or incompetent finally got publicly called out to his face. I’d bet good money that a sizable chunk of those Facebook viewers were Democrats who tuned in to see if Ives could whup the man. They likely weren’t disappointed. The editorial board meeting received a bunch of very intense media coverage, and Ives’ supporters will certainly be talking up her performance in person and on social media. There will be a multiplier effect. Two days after their joint appearance, I gave a speech to about 75 people who were in Springfield for a state legislative conference. I asked them who had watched the debate. Just two people raised their hands. I asked who had read or seen news coverage of the debate. Only about 10 people raised their hands. Remember, these folks were in Springfield for a legislative conference. Their interest in state stuff is far greater than the average Illinoisan’s. It’s entirely possible, though, that Ives’ performance could help prime the pump to bring in more cash from small and large donors. And speaking of money, Rep. Ives reported receiving $500,000 from former Rauner supporter Dick Uihlein last week. By the end of the week, the Ives campaign said it would start running two different TV ads. One of Ives’ new ads is a real doozy, featuring various people “thanking” Gov. Rauner for things like “paying for my abortions” and also has a man dressed as a woman saying, “Thank you for signing legislation that lets me use the girls’ bathroom.” As I write this, it’s unclear if that explosive ad will air; but if it does, it will certainly get noticed. A week of Chicago broadcast TV ads costs about $660,000, and Illinois has a ton of other media markets, from Rockford all the way down to the Kentucky border. It’s not yet known whether Uihlein will give Ives any additional money. Ives ended 2017 with $404,000 in the bank and, including Uihlein’s check, has reported raising another $619,000 in January. So she has some money, but it won’t last long if she wants to go big. The last public poll in this race showed that 68 percent of likely Republican primary voters had never even heard of Jeanne Ives. Gov. Rauner was leading Ives by 45 points in that survey and he is refusing to ever debate her again. So, it’s gonna take a lot more than a few thousand Facebook views, a day of positive earned media coverage and a million bucks to put Rep. Ives over the top. A lot more. I’m not saying it can’t happen. Weirder stuff has most certainly happened in politics. I’m just saying people should take a breath here and see how this all plays out before making any sort of predictions. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.
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ack in 1998, J.B. Pritzker was hoping to be elected congressman in one of Illinois’ most important “Jewish” districts, the 9th Congressional District, succeeding the venerable Cong. Sidney Yates. Yates was ill and was retiring from office. To ingratiate himself with Jewish voters, Pritzker slammed an Arab Muslim group that was frequently criticizing Israel, the American Muslim Council. Pritzker called them “terrorists,” a falsehood that drew much support from some of the racist, anti-Arab news media in Illinois. Pritzker lost, and the inspiring and progressive Jan Schakowsky was elected and continues to represent that district. In the race for governor, Pritzker is being challenge by Chris Kennedy. Unlike in 1998, Arab American and Muslim voters have become more and more influential in deciding elections in Illinois and politicians have been reaching out for their support, being more mindful of the emotions that often drive the nasty namecalling between pro-Israel extremists and pro-Palestinian extremists. There are extremists on both sides, but there are more moderates who support peace and who are willing to compromise on both sides, constituents that Schakowsky represents, by the way. One of the leading Arab American organizations, the Arab American Democratic Club, reached out to both Kennedy and Pritzker. Kennedy responded enthusiastically but Pritzker refused to meet with them, organizing another group of Arabs and Muslims to secure their support. Pritzker’s apology came in the form of a statement from Jordan AbuDayyeh to an online publication called “Capitol Fax” and was not issued publicly. Pritzker met with some leaders of the Arab American and Muslim community, including many who are part of the protest against Sharon Brannigan. Brannigan got in trouble with these Arabs and Muslims, who dug up postings she made on her Facebook page about the need to enforce immigration laws that questioned why there were so many Middle Eastern people living in the southwest suburbs. Brannigan apologized for those and other similar postings three separate times, but the activists refused to accept her apology. Pritzker’s quiet, “silent” apology was accepted without hesitation by many of the same Arab Americans who are criticizing Brannigan. Why? Well, it’s all about politics. Brannigan is a Republican trustee in the powerful and wildly influential Palos Township Board. Pritzker is a Democrat running for the obscure, little influential position of Illinois governor. I’m being sarcastic, of course. The only reason anyone cares about Palos Township, other than the thousands of people who benefit from its medical services, property tax services, and food pantry, is because Palos Township is the home of Cook County Board Commissioner and Township Committeeman Sean Morrison, who almost singlehandedly forced the county board to revoke the oppressive one cent tax on sweetened drinks and soda pop. County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is very angry with Morrison. She has singled him out for political attacks. Preckwinkle is also close to many of the people involved in the attacks against Brannigan. I’m Arab but I am also American — a proud American. I served during the Vietnam War. I pay my taxes. And, I support many progressive and forward-thinking elected officials who are mostly Democrats, but some Republicans, too. Party affiliation shouldn’t be the only reason why we support someone. I support elected officials who respect my community. If you can respect Arab Americans, then you truly believe in diversity, fairness and stand against racism. Sharon Brannigan apologized three times. I accept it. And I would accept Pritzker’s apology, too, if he did it publicly rather than quietly behind closed doors to a small handful of friends. That says a lot.
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Recapping 2017 highlights and lowlights By Don C. White
The highlight of the year 2017 would have to be the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States. (For many others, it was the lowlight of the year.) That being said, as a nation we made it through 2017 and all-in-all it was not too bad for many of us. (And we have a tax cut waiting for us this year.) Yes, I know for Mrs. Clinton and the rest of the Trump haters it has been a year from hell. Well, that’s just too bad. OK, I agree that President Trump has not done everything as he should have. Even the best of them did not always make the right decisions all the time and that includes my hero, Abraham Lincoln. I have had some heated discussions with people who do not like or admire Mr. Lincoln as I do. For the most part we can still disagree and be friends. That does not seem to be the case when we talk about President Trump. So most of the time I don’t waste my time attempting to defend Trump. It is a sad state of affairs but that is how it is. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all of our politicians today could work together to make this country and the state of Illinois better, not bitter? I don’t believe that President Trump has done anything to get himself impeached – at least not yet. So 2017 will go down in the record books as a turning point in how look at candidates. No one in the media and no one on the Democratic side gave Donald Trump a chance to win. The following are some of the things that made last year special and some that made it not so special – kind of a glass half-empty or half full feeling. Some great things and many sad things happened around our great nation and especially here in the Chicago area. My motto is no matter what happens in life, just try to make the best of every day. One of the first things I heard at the start of 2017 was that “The Greatest Show on Earth” (the Ringling Bros. Circus) announced that it would close the show forever in May of 2017. In January the biggest event of the year took place on Jan. 20, with the inauguration of Donald Trump. The next day millions of women marched throughout the nation to protest his inauguration. (Who counted them?) Then President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. He was confirmed last April. Congress worked to try and repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, but the effort failed due to the lack of votes. Yes, we all know the Republicans said that when they had the House, Senate and the White House they would get things done without any difficulty. As usual, nothing got done. But Congress, by a vote of 227 to 203, passed the tax bill as did the Senate did by a vote of 51 to 48, with Senator John McCain the only one not present. Many of us senior citizens are waiting to see what this new tax plan does to us or for us. The two percent raise in Social Security was a washout as they took most or all of any increase we received to pay for the Medicare Part B cost increase.
Did you get to watch the eclipse in August? It was an awesome sight that my wife and I were able to get a good look at. Then there was the news about a chunk of floating ice the size of the state of Delaware that broke away from the Antarctic Peninsula – making one of the largest icebergs ever recorded. Mother Nature unleashed three major hurricanes on the U.S. and the territory of Puerto Rico that caused many deaths and much destruction. Puerto Rico is still without power in most areas. In a two-month span, President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Then he announced the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, the pact targeting global warning. In July, at the G20 World Summit, the president met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where Putin denied any Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election. My column “The American Flag and the NFL” sparked a response by President Trump regarding the players kneeling during the National Anthem. (Well, maybe it was not my column, but he did address the problem.) Then things only got worse as about 150 players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance of his comments. He wanted them all to be fired, and I agree with that 100 percent. President Trump plans to size down two national parks in Utah by more than two million acres is sure to get much blow-back. It would be the largest reduction of public lands in U. S. history. I don’t know the full details, but my first reaction was that it should not be done. The question whether or not to remove Civil War era monuments is not over by a long shot. I recently read about the removal of three more Civil War monuments in Memphis, Tenn. They were all removed just a few days before Christmas. One was of General Nathan Bedford Forrest on his horse. One was a bust of Confederate Capt. J. Harvey Mathes. The final one was a memorial to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Forrest was a cavalry commander that Union General Sherman called “a devil”. Capt. Mathes lost a leg in the fighting around Atlanta, Ga. President Davis was the only president of the Confederacy. They all lived for a time in Memphis. Forrest was the grand master of the KKK for a time. So, as the year drew to a close, many issues had not been resolved. The senseless killings still occur in Chicago. The State of Illinois finally passed a budget with the help of a few Republicans who caved in. The race for governor of Illinois has heated up and well may be the most costly one in our state’s history if any of the rich guys are on both tickets. The big news of the year in the Chicago area has to be the Obama Presidential Library and the HQ2 Amazon that is going to be built somewhere In the U.S. Chicago was still in the running as the year ended. As 2017 goes into the history book, let’s all be thankful that we survived the year and look forward to a healthy 2018. Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Avoiding a dangerous ‘pot’hole With absolutely no regard for solid facts or evidence from other states, lawmakers are set to legalize and tax marijuana. They are actually willing to put our children’s future at great risk for an insignificant amount of revenue. In Colorado, pot brings in 0.08 percent of their annual budget. Have we really sunk this low? Recreational marijuana has affected every part of society in states that have legalized it. The increase in adolescent and teen use is staggering. In Colorado, it’s the number one problem in schools. Medical research has found that youth who use regularly risk losing eight IQ points or more. In states with recreational marijuana,
employers are having difficulty finding employees who aren’t high. Traffic fatalities have doubled. Homeless populations have skyrocketed. Marijuana-related hospitalizations and calls to poison control centers have escalated through the roof. Will this be Illinois’ future? On the March 20 primary ballot in Cook County and most likely for the entire state in November, voters will be asked whether marijuana should be legal. If these referendums pass, lawmakers will be emboldened and Illinois’ future and the future of our children will go up in smoke. — Kathy Valente, Tinley Park Director of operations for Illinois Family Institute
Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.
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muscle aches, headache, cough, and sore throat. If you are diagnosed with the flu, there are some medications your doctor can prescribe to alleviate the symptoms. Before using any over the counter medicines, you might want to ask your physician for Janet recommendation. Some Boudreau ameds should not be mixed with others. People with high blood pressure might need to avoid certain multi symptom medication. I might add, unless it is an emergency, your best bet would to be seen by your primary physician, rather than the emergency room. Not only will there be a probable long wait, but you will be surrounded by all sorts of germs and viruses. In some cases, you may be able to discuss your symptoms over the phone with your primary doctor and get recommendations for treating your bug. And remember to get rest and plenty of fluids. I think with any illness or disease, prevention is the front line. Nothing beats what your own doctor can tell you, but with media, such as books, magazines and newspapers, you can pick up a wealth of relevant information. Websites written by medical providers are extremely helpful as well. So, starting at the very beginning of the whole flu topic, how is it spread? I’ll be the first at the head of the class raising my hand to share that once I had school-age children, I picked up every single germ they brought home. I was the one who caught the bug, and that’s most likely because the kids themselves had been around germs day in and day out, and had built up somewhat of an immunity. Germs are spread from person to person through airborne respiratory secretions, hence, cover your nose and mouth when
his winter will undoubtedly be remembered as the one with the flu epidemic. It’s not just affecting Chicago and our suburban area, but the nation as well. As I write this, there have been 126,117 confirmed cases across the country. Experts believe we have not reached the epidemic peak as of yet, and we may exceed the numbers from 2014-15, when there were 710,000 cases. We must remember that these numbers do not include flu cases for those who have not sought medical attention. At this time, there have been 53 pediatric fatalities due to the flu, one of which was reported in downstate Illinois. The Center for Disease Control does not know how many people die from seasonal flu each year. States are not required to report cases or deaths of people older than 18 years of age. Health officials continue to encourage everyone to get an influenza shot, even now. Manufacturers claim there is a good supply, and doctors recommend that you try another pharmacy if your own is out of the vaccine. On a personal note, I’ve been getting the flu shot every November since I can remember. Yes, I do get a cold and sometimes the flu. However, I get a much more mild type than I would have gotten prior to being vaccinated. A majority of medical studies has shown this to be the case. So, who does the CDC recommend to get the yearly flu shot? Infants, the elderly, pregnant women, those with diabetes, and anyone with heart or lung disease should be getting the flu shot. A lot of people tend to shrug off the flu under the belief that they have, “just a cold.” During this epidemic you may want to know the differences. Both colds and the flu start out with similar symptoms: Runny nose, sinus congestion, muscle aches and sore throat. Cold symptoms come on gradually, as opposed to the flu, which hits hard and heavy. The flu will also cause fever, chills,
you cough or sneeze. Unfortunately, the infected person may touch objects with their contaminated hands, and that surface can spread the germ to someone who touches that area, and proceeds to touch their own nose, mouth or eyes. Some simple tried and true precautions are using antibacterial wipes. If my hands are clean, it’s unlikely I can get or transmit germs to myself or others. I keep a tube of antibacterial lotion in my purse, and in several places around the house. You might want to have some bacteria fighting cleaning products to use in the bathroom, and on items that are frequently touched, such as faucets, doorknobs, light switches, etc. I also periodically wipe my cellphone down with an antibacterial wipe, as well as the bottom of my purse, and my car steering wheel. Of course, no one is sitting in my car sneezing on the steering wheel, but I may have just picked up a slew of germs in a store, and that car is the first place I come in contact with. Aside from using products, everyday habits to keep yourself germ free are easy to develop. In public places, push open doors with the heel of your hands. In elevators or at ATM machines, use one of your knuckles to press the buttons. If you need balance on stairways or escalators, rest you wrist on the side. If for some reason you have to rub your nose or eyes, use a Kleenex or one of your knuckles. Some of this is common sense. I hope that I have brought you up to date on any questions you may have had about this serious flu epidemic. I certainly hope we have hit the peak and are heading down. You can keep up with this on your local television news. Stay safe, clean and warm. Janet Boudreau is a writer, blogger, and longtime resident of Evergreen Park. You can reach her at Blndy9@yahoo.com.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO RIDGE
Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night to be held at Frontier Park The annual Daddy Daughter Date Night will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Frontier Park Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave., Chicago Ridge. The event will include prizes, dinner, entertainment and dancing. The fee for residents is $25 per couple and non-residents is $40 per couple. Each additional girl will be $8. For more information, visit www.chicagoridgeparks. com or call (708) 636-4900.
Mommy and Makeover Night at Freedom Activity Center Mommy and Makeover Night will be presented from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave. Girls ages 6 to 14 and their mothers are invited for a night of friends, films and a fresh new look. The registration fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 599-7337.
Dinner and a movie for kids
A dinner and a child-friendly movie will be offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. The registration fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. The event is for children ages 6 to 9. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 599-7337.
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Evergreen Park Seniors will learn about library programs The Evergreen Park Senior Council will hold their luncheon and program beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12 in Room 107 at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. Donna Bailey will begin the meeting by providing a short presentation about what services and programs are offered by the Evergreen Park Library. The luncheon will include Swedish meatballs and the trimmings. After lunch, vocalist and guitarist Jerry Rite will perform. The luncheon fee is $7. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, Feb. 12 at the Community Center. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8776. Canned good donations for the Evergreen Park Village Pantry will be accepted.
Evergreen Park Police FOP to hold fish and sports show The Evergreen Park Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 27 will hold a fish and sports show from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 2 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. A donation of $20 per person is being asked. Advance tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the Evergreen Park Police Department. The price will include a full buffet, draft beer, wine and pop, raffles, prizes, guest speakers and sporting vendors.
HICKORY HILLS
Hickory Hills Woodworking Club The Hickory Hills Woodworking Club will hold their next meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 8) at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Anyone who is interested in joining the club is invited to attend the monthly meetings. The Hickory Hills Woodworking Club meets the second Thursday of every month (except December).
Hickory Hills Park District to hold preschool open house Preschool teachers will be hosting an open
house from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Cynthia Neal Recreation Center, 8047 W. 91st Place, Hickory Hills. The open house is for parents who would like to enroll their child in a preschool program for the first time for the 2018-19 school year. An informational pamphlet on the preschool program will be available that night or call (708) 598-1233 to have one mailed.
OAK LAWN
Season tickets are available for Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre Season tickets for the Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre’s 2018-19 productions go on sale Tuesday, Feb.13. This year’s lineup includes “A Chorus Line” in June, “Cry Baby” in August, “A Christmas Story “in November, and “Evita” in March 2019. A season ticket includes admission to all four performances and is $86 per person. A season ticket with an additional ticket to the Teen Production of “The Wizard of Oz” in February 2019 is $100 per person. To order tickets or for more information, visit the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., or call (708) 857-2200.
Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘The Elephant Man’
Feb. 17. Performances will also be held at 3 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18. Tickets are available at the Oak View Center or by calling (708) 857-2200. They can also be obtained online at www.showtix4u.
Serving annual spaghetti dinner art Trinity Lutheran Church The 49th annual spaghetti dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9701 S.Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn. The dinner menu will include spaghetti with homemade sauce that is prepared by Gene Mondello, Don McCaw and several other men from the church. Besides regular spaghetti pasta, there will be also be gluten free and wheat pasta available. For people who do not want meat sauce, a marinara sauce will also be available. A fresh salad with homemade dressing, bread and an array of homemade desserts will be served. The fee is $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Kids ages 3 and under can eat for free. Tickets will be sold for meatballs and sausage. Tickets are available for purchase in advance in the church office or at the door. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-0193.
PALOS HILLS
Mother/Son Dance to be held at CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s Palos Hills Community Center
weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1980 movie “The Elephant Man” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup. blogspot.com.
The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be hosting a Mother/Son Dance from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The event includes a light dinner of pizza, dancing, a souvenir, and visit from a popular superhero. The cost is $30 per couple. For further information, contact the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department, (708) 430-4500.
Fish Fry Fridays will be served at Stony Creek
Stagg Music Boosters seek crafters for art show
Fish fry meals will be offered on Fridays from Feb. 9 through March 30 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquet Facility, 5850 W. 103rd St. Open seating is from 3 to 8 p.m. The allyou-care-to-eat menu price includes freshly made creamy clam chowder, the Stony Creek garden salad, homemade coleslaw, white fish and beer battered cod, homemade hushpuppies, and baked potato. The cost is $13.95 for adults and $7.95 for children, ages 10 and under. Tax and gratuity are not included in price. A cash bar is available. For more information, contact (708) 857-2433.
The Stagg High School Music Boosters organization is accepting applications from crafters and artists for the Art for the Season show, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 at the high school, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. The registration fee is $85 per square feet booth space for the two-day run of the show. For more information or to receive an application, call (708) 974-7520, (708) 361-8298 or go to staggbands.org.
Membership sale is offered at Oak Lawn Park District facilities
Residents can purchase the fitness membership from Feb. 8 through Feb. 11 at several Oak Lawn Park District facilities. Applicants can save 40 percent off new resident and combo memberships. Membership sale rates are $90 for new residents and $80 for senior residents. Members will have access to the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., and the Racquet Club and Recreation Center facility, 10444 S. Central Ave. Some exclusions may apply. For more information, call (708) 857-2420.
Oak Lawn Park District Teen Theatre presents ‘Legally Blonde’ “Legally Blonde” is the next Oak Lawn Park Teen Show Theatre production, which will be held in February at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Tickets, which are $17, are still available for the production. The performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16, and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 10 and
Palos Hills Rec Department offers spring break camp The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation will be offering a spring break camp for local youth ages 6 to 12 at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 26 through March 30. Before care will be offered at the Community Center from 7:30 to 9 a.m. After care will be provided from 4 to 6 p.m. On Friday, March 30, the kids will be taking a field trip to Brookfield Zoo. More information about the camp can be obtained by calling the Community Center, (708) 430-4500.
Palos Hills to host Breakfast with the Bunny The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be hosting their annual Breakfast with the Bunny program from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. The fee is $8 for adults and $10 per child. Kids under 1 years old can attend free. The price includes breakfast, entertainment, a bunny gift and egg hunt. Pre-registration is required. For more information about the breakfast, call the Community Center at (708) 430-4500.
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Winterfest fun at Lake Katherine Adalyn Zubaty, 8, of Worth, doesn’t let the absence of snow stop her from getting a feel for snowshoes at Winterfest held Saturday at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights. Although the event and Mother Nature’s snowfall missed one another by only one day, more than 400 children and adults attended Winterfest and enjoyed a variety of activities including hayrides, marshmallow toasting, crafts, face-painting, candle-making, a petting zoo and a rescue demonstration in the icy lake water by the Palos Heights Fire Protection District.
DEATH NOTICES
William Galante William Galante, 88, died Feb. 1 at his Palos Hills home. Mr. Galante, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was a longtime auto manager. Survivors include daughters, Margaret McMahon, M. Beth Galante, Katie O’Brien and Jane Burns; sons, William and James; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends. Services were Wednesday from Curley Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church. Interment took place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
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COMINGS & GOINGS
Booza closes in Palos Heights
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combination ice cream parlor and juice bar has closed at 11906 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. The owners of Booza, who had originally announced they would be closing in October, had been trying to sell the business. In October, they announced they would stay open while trying to find a buyer for the business. The shop closed at the Bob end of December. There Bong was no notice that a sale had occurred.
WIngstop closes in Tinley Park The Tinley Park Wingstop franchise has been closed by the Illinois Department of Revenue. The storefront at 15960 S. Harlem Ave. in the Park Center Plaza has a note on the front door that says the restaurant is temporarily closed. There also are two green business license revoked notices from the Illinois Department of Revenue posted on the front door. Calls to the Department of Revenue were not returned. The Tinley site also has been removed from the Wingstop website list of locations in the Chicago area. Calls to the location are being routed to a voice mailbox that is full. The nearest Wingstop locations are in Matteson and Crestwood. Wingstop is a national chain that was started in 1994 and specializes in chicken wings. It began franchising locations in 2002.
Lolly’s opens second location Lolly’s Wine Café and Slots, a video gaming café that opened its first location in March in Bridgeview, opened a second recently at 13225 S. Cicero Ave. in Crestwood. Owner Dan Damaschke also owns Lacy’s gaming cafes in Bridgeview and Summit. The Crestwood cafe has five video machines and offers complimentary juices and soft drinks and sells beer and wine
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immediately suspended the organization from our adoption program and launched an internal investigation. We are currently waiting for the results of the investigation. Out of respect foall of our adoption partners, we do not discuss the details of our partnerships, including the reasons for suspending a relationship.” There have been reports that Petco also has suspended its relationship with AWL, but that could not be confirmed. On Monday, a manager at the Petco at 6220 W. 95th St., in Oak Lawn, said that store had not been working with the Animal Welfare League.
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president of the Southwest Conference of Mayors, said that train service has been lacking in the southwest suburbs. Additional train service was introduced on the weekends, but since then Metra has reduced the number of trains that pass through the southwest suburbs, including Oak Lawn, Worth and Orland Park. What concerns Bennett and other mayors on the board is that reduced service results in the lack of opportunities, including attracting businesses. “Look, I get it, I know there is
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for the Mars’ family’s favorite horse or that the name Fannie May was made up to sound like someone’s grandmother. “I think candy remains a popular Valentine’s Day gift because almost everyone loves candy,” said Brittany Ramos, adult programming and graphics coordinator at the Green Hills Public Library. Ramos was responsible for organizing the program and said
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Wingstop in Tinley Park was closed by order of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
from Happy Vines. Import and domestic beer is available for purchase with a different craft beer featured at each location. On weekends, Lolly’s serves fresh pastries from Talerico-Martin Bakery in Summit. The cafe has a 5 Star rewards program that sends players emails or texts with free cash play rewards. The cafe is open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday For more information, call Lolly’s at (708) 926-2685.
Banquet hall celebrates 25 years
Mayfield Banquets recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at 6072 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community on the Southwest Side. The business is a family affair. Frances Gawlik is manager and co-owner with her husband Christopher. Their daughter Monica is assistant manager and oversees day-to-day activities. Mayfield opened in 1992 and was remodeled in 2011. “Our banquet hall is unique because we emphasize the importance of great service, reasonable prices, and, of course, delicious
and fresh home-cooked food,” Frances said. For more information, call (773) 2842675 or visit www.mayfieldbanquets.com.
Countryside group rebrands as Countryside Chamber
The Countryside Business Association celebrated the new year in January by rebranding itself as the Countryside Chamber of Commerce. Carmelo Scarpace, general manager of Westfield Ford, is the new chamber president. “The decision to rebrand from the CBA to the new CCC stemmed from the board of directors’ desire for the association to continually evolve and improve to provide members with more meaningful benefits and support,” he said in a release. “The CCC board of directors and executive director have been working on a strategic plan to assess the organization’s past, present, and future, and to meet the needs of local businesses and the Countryside community as a whole.” If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
“I read online that we had suspended our relationship with them, but I checked with corporate and they weren’t aware of it,” the woman said. Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar and Trustee Ed Kowalski had a lengthy meeting with AWL executive director Linda Estrada and several other representatives on Monday, and some of the activists rallying against Estrada were invited to speak at the Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting on Tuesday. “We had an hour-and-a-half meeting with four Animal Welfare League representatives,” said Tokar, explaining that in addition to Estrada, the group included two members of the AWL board, and an attorney for the shelter.
The mayor said Kowalski, who planned to give an update on the situation at the village board meeting on Tuesday, also “touched base” with five representatives of the activists opposing the leadership of the shelter. “Some of their ideas did seem very reasonable,” said Tokar. “I’m pretty happy about the meeting with the AWL officials. Together we came up with some plans for moving forward. They are looking forward to having a meeting with at least some of the activists,” Tokar added. For the time being, the suspension of animal adoptions and surrenders is continuing at the Animal Welfare League, where signs were still posted Tuesday on the doors of the Animal Wel-
fare League notifying the public that the adoption and drop-off of animals was still suspended. In addition to dogs and cats, rabbits and other small mammals and birds are often available for adoption there too, but a receptionist said Tuesday that they are all under the suspension now. The veterinarian clinic on-site remains open. The receptionist, who did not want to give her name, said the suspension is expected to continue at least through the end of this week. “We’re waiting for cultures to come back, to see what we’re dealing with,” she said. “It is dog flu, but just to be on the safe side, we have expanded the suspension to include all animals.”
no money,” Bennett said at previous mayor’s conference in the fall. “But for too long, we just seemed to be ignored.” Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury agrees that Metra’s service has been lacking. She said that is unfortunate because Metra could be an asset in the village’s development. She does not buy the argument that there has been a decline in services because of low ridership. “The way to increase ridership is to provide great service,” said Bury, who also attended the Southwest Conference of Mayors meeting last week. “You want people to take public transportation and we provide good service in Oak Lawn. But the Metra ser-
vice, which we know can be very good, has been lacking.” Bury said the downtown section of Oak Lawn, for instance, has plenty of locations to visit. The Oak Lawn Library is not far from the train station, as is the Village Green and several parks. The Oak Lawn Children’s Museum is adjacent to the Metra Station. “We have a lot of places you can walk to in Oak Lawn,” Bury said. “That’s what makes it so great. In most suburbs, you are landlocked. But Oak Lawn has a lot to offer and it would be that much better with increased services from Metra.” Metra leaders have stated that the reduction in services is the
result of a $45 million deficit at the state level, along with increasing expenses. This is the fourth straight year that Metra rail service has raised fares. Bennett believes something must be done and a meeting to come up with ideas needs to be arranged. Bury agrees that Metra officials need to do more to attract riders from the southwest suburbs. “No Sunday service and very limited service on Saturdays; that is disappointing,” Bury said. “Our congressman (Dan Lipinski) has worked hard to get more service on Saturday. I hope people use Metra, I really do. But we would like to have better service by Metra. Better service will mean more riders.”
the timing coinciding with the holiday was no coincidence. “Our community seems to love learning about Chicago history, so I thought I would aim to share Chicago’s rich candy history to go along with Valentine’s Day,” Ramos said. During the one-hour lecture, Goddard spoke about Chicago’s rich candy history and what made Chicago such a powerful location for candy-makers. “It was an especially appealing business for immigrants to enter, given the low cost of starting a candy business, and Chi-
cago candy-makers pioneered a huge number of innovations in the candy business, from popularizing candy in a ‘bar’ shape to marketing candy as a quickenergy food,” Goddard said. Goddard’s book, “Chicago’s Sweet Candy History,” was published by Arcadia in 2012 and is available at the library. “For most of its history, Chicago produced one-third of the nation’s candy,” Goddard said. “In the early 1960s, Chicago’s candy output was double that of the second-largest candy-producing city, which was New York.” Some of the biggest names in the industry were based in Chicago: Curtiss, Brach’s, Tootsie Roll, Leaf, Wrigley and Mars. Candies made or invented in Chicago reads like a who’s who of American candies, according to Goddard. These candies include, but are not limited to: Snickers, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers, Baby Ruth, Butterfinger, Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints, Fannie May candies, Wrigley’s gum, Cracker Jack, Whoppers, Brach’s candies, Willy Wonka, Dove, Ferrara, Cupid, DeMet’s Turtles, and Andes’ Mints. Along with these giants were
smaller, family-based companies with devoted followings, such as World’s Finest Chocolate and the Ferrara Pan Candy Company, maker of Red Hots and Jaw Breakers. Not all of these were invented in Chicago and not all of them are still made in Chicago, but all were at one point made in the city, Goddard said. “There are many, many more candies made in Chicago because there are so many smaller operations,” Goddard said. “These are often local, neighborhood candy stores selling the most fabulous homemade candies like Margie’s Candies and Terry’s Toffee in Chicago, and Dan’s Candies in Plainfield and Graham’s Chocolates in Geneva.” At its peak, the Chicago candy industry created more than 100 companies, employing some 25,000 Chicagoans. Refreshments of coffee, cookies and candy samples were served at the library. Participants were also able to bring in brown bag lunches for the event. Today, M&M’s are the topselling candy in the United States. “It’s really hard to get anyone to eat any new candy other than their favorites,” Goddard said.
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alentine’s Day is almost here — and it’s a pretty big business. In fact, U.S. consumers spent about $18 billion on their valentines in 2017, according to the National Retail Federation. Of course, recipients certainly appreciate flowers, candy, jewelry and so on, but this year, consider going beyond the traditional favorites to give your loved ones something more long-lasting — a financial gift. And, while you’re doing so, why not also go beyond the traditional definition of a “valentine”? After all, not all that $18 billion went to spouses or significant others. A sizable amount also went to non-romantic connections, including children, parents, friends, teachers – even pets. So, in the spirit of ecumenical Valentine’s Day gift-giving, here are some suggestions for financial gifts for your loved ones: Scott For spouse or significant other: One valuJohnson able gift to your spouse or significant other might be an IRA contribution. While you can’t directly contribute to someone else’s IRA, you can certainly write a check to that person for that purpose. This gift is particularly valuable because many people have trouble coming up with the maximum annual IRA contribution, which, in 2018, is $5,500, or $6,500 for individuals ages 50 and older. As an alternative to an IRA contribution, you could give shares of a stock issued by a company whose products or services are enjoyed by your spouse or significant other. For your children: It’s never too soon to start saving for college for your children. Fortunately, you have a few attractive college-funding vehicles available, one of which is the 529 Savings Plan. You can generally invest in the plan offered by any state, even if you don’t live there. If you do invest in your own state’s plan, you might receive a tax incentive, which could include a deduction, match or credit. Plus, all withdrawals from 529 Savings Plans will be free from federal income taxes and, in most cases, state income taxes as well, as long as the money is used for qualified college or graduate school expenses of the beneficiary you’ve named. (If a withdrawal is taken from a 529 Savings Plan but not used for a qualified expense, the portion of the withdrawal representing earnings is subject to ordinary income tax and a 10 percent federal penalty.) For your parents: You can probably find a number of thoughtful and valuable financial gifts for your parents. You could, for example, offer to pay a month’s worth of their premiums for their auto or health insurance. Even if they are on Medicare, they may still be paying for a supplemental policy, so your gift may well be appreciated. But you might want to go beyond helping them with just a single component of their financial situation and instead provide them with assistance for their “big picture.” To do so, you could arrange a visit with a trusted financial professional, assuming your parents aren’t already using one. This person could look at all issues, including investments, retirement accounts, long-term care and estaterelated financial strategies, and then make appropriate recommendations and even referrals to other professionals. Everyone likes the hearts, flowers and sweets of Valentine’s Day. Nonetheless, give some thought to making financial gifts — they can make a difference in your loved ones’ lives long after the chocolates are eaten and the roses have faded. Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.
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following an argument with another person. Police said she followed the person out of a house and threatened the individual with a serrated knife. She was held for a hearing in bond court.
Aggravated speeding • Lukas Mikevicius, 22, of Palos Hills, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 11 p.m. Jan. 30. He was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Feb. 26. • A male juvenile was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 1 a.m. Jan. 29. Police said he was also cited for unlawful use of a weapon, improper lane usage, not using a turn signal when required, and having an obstructed windshield. His case was turned over to juvenile authorities.
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James Pachowicz, 61, of Orland Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license at
11 p.m. Jan. 29. Police said he is due in court on March 19.
Identity thefts
• A Palos Hills resident reported being the victim of identity theft at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Police said the person received a $3,900 bill from T-Mobile, but never opened a T-Mobile account. • Police are investigating a case of identity theft reported by a resident on Jan. 31. The victim received a $900 bill from Comcast but does not have an account with that company.
Theft charge Police are investigating a theft reported at a home in Cour St. Tropez at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1. The residence is listed for sale, and the homeowner said that after a showing was completed, the house was found in disarray and several things were missing. Police reports are provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of February 5) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 30-year fi ed Jumbo
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward alderman in Chicago, is one of four Moraine Valley graduates being inducted into the college’s 2018 Alumni Hall of Fame.
Moraine Valley CC names Chicago alderman Hopkins to its Alumni Hall of Fame Brian Hopkins is one of four alumni being inducted into the 2018 Alumni Hall of Fame at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. “It was an absolute thrill to get this news,” said Hopkins, who lived in Oak Forest while attending Moraine Valley. “It brought back a flood of positive memories of some very happy times. For me, it really was coming full circle because I wouldn’t have the success that I have today if it wasn’t for Moraine Valley.” Hopkins earned an associate of arts from Moraine Valley and a bachelor of science in political science from the University of Illinois-Springfield. While at Moraine Valley, Hopkins was president of the Distribution Education Clubs of America, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. He also was active in the referendum that led to building the college’s Fine and Performing Arts Center. Upon graduation, Hopkins interned for the Illinois State Senate and was assigned to the appropriations committee. He was hired as the director for the Illinois Coalition to End Homelessness before becoming chief of staff to the finance committee for the Cook County
Commissioners Office. In May 2015, he was elected alderman of Chicago’s 2nd Ward. He serves on the budget committee and has proposed a new subcommittee on homelessness. He is a past president and treasurer of the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents and a former board member for Working Bikes, an organization focused on rescuing discarded bikes and redistributing them to countries around the world. The alderman also has served on the Lake Planning Committee and on the committee to design the proposed DuSable Park planned for a site near Navy Pier. “We are delighted to have Alderman Hopkins among those being inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame,” said Kristy McGreal, executive director of the Foundation. “He was passionate about his causes when he was at Moraine Valley, and he remains passionate about causes close to his heart as he works to provide services for his constituents. We are honored to have the alderman among this elite group of graduates,” she said. Hopkins will be inducted on Feb. 22 at the college. For more information, contact McGreal at mcgrealc2@morainevalley.edu.
Oak Lawn Arts Commission to hold 2018 Snowman Contest The Oak Lawn Arts Commission will hold a 2018 Snowman Contest for Oak Lawn residents of all ages to make their best snowman, or snowperson. The winner will receive a $50 prize. This contest is open to all Oak Lawn residents. The snowman must be comprised mostly of snow. However, individuals may use accessories and other artistic media to the creation. This contest is limited to snowmen. No snow sculptures will be judged. Each entrant/family must build their snowman within Oak Lawn. By submitting an entry, contestants give the Oak Lawn Arts Commission permission to use their snowman photos
for advertising and promotional purposes. Judging by the Oak Lawn Arts Commission will be based upon originality and creativity. The winner will be notified by phone or email. The deadline to submit an entry is Saturday, March 31. To enter, email the Snowman Contest entry to: olsnowman@yahoo.com. All entries must include the following: name(s) of the builder(s); Oak Lawn address of the entrant/ family; location of the snowman, if not at home address; phone number or email address; and up to two photos, and one must include the snowman and builder(s). For additional information, email olsnowman@yahoo.com.
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85th Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview in 2013. Evergreen Park is one of eight municipalities receiving the payment. In a second resolution, the village approved a payment in the amount of $510,000 from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the maintenance of streets and highways from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 of this year. Five business certificates were presented for approval with four being unanimously approved. However, the first one on the list, a license for Cigars & Vapes, a retail tobacco shop at 8740 S. Kedzie Ave., hit a snag when Trustee Mark Marzullo voted “Nay.” Because two trustees, Mary Keane and Carol Kyle, were absent, with notice, Sexton said he would invoke his right to vote, which made the approval a 3 to 1 vote. The remaining four businesses approved were Fuji Sam, a Sushi operation at 9400 S. Western Ave.; Red Snapper, a fast food restaurant at 9648 S. Western Ave.; Foundations Counseling, LLC, a private mental health therapy at 9730 S. Western Ave., Suite 215; and Five Guys Burgers and Fries, a fast food restaurant at 2442 W. 95th St. A payment of $26,560 for purchase of lights was approved for Brennan Electric. A request from Police Chief Michael Saunders to purchase two new police vehicles through the Suburban Purchasing Agreement, and to sell a 2013 Ford Taurus, was approved.
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The program also offers cheerleading and wrestling instruction. Sexton praised the team and the program. “You have done a great job winning the Super Bowl and we know you have worked hard. Congratulations and keep up the good work,” he said. In other matters, two ordinances were passed amending the Evergreen Park Municipal Code. The first amendment repealed a motor vehicle leasing tax, limiting the tax to rental cars in the village. Sexton said the ordinance will eliminate the tax on trucks rented from stores, such as Menards, by customers who have purchased large pieces of furniture or equipment. “We are not going to impose a rental tax on people spending money in our stores,” Sexton said. “The tax will remain on cars rented from rental agencies.” The second amendment will allow for minor traffic violation tickets in the village to be handled in-house rather than going through a costly court session. A resolution was approved authorizing a settlement agreement between the village and Luke Oil, Inc., in the amount of $60,000. The agreement is a result of an emergency mutual aid call involving the possible discharge of hazardous materials at or near the intersection of
Daniel Klotzbach has been appointed as the vice president for finance administration and chief financial officer at St. Xavier University. “I am pleased to be a part of the SXU community and look forward to working with the many dedicated and talented faculty and staff to help further the mission of the University,” said Klotzbach. Klotzbach aspires to continue to build upon the financial groundwork that’s already been laid. Through working with the university president and the senior leadership team, he hopes to continue to further the institution’s mission with financial
integrity and build a solid financial base to allow SXU to grow and flourish. “The depth of Dan’s financial experience, his commitment to mission, and his interest in making a difference in the lives of others as well as the institutions he has served are obvious,” said Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D., president of St. Xavier University. “I look forward to welcoming Dan to the senior leadership team and working with him on our strategic challenges and opportunities.” Klotzbach comes to SXU having served as vice president for business and finance at Illinois Wesleyan University for 13 years.
For the love of books
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Oak Lawn residents John Jones and his wife, Tammie, browse tables of books Saturday at a multi-day book sale held by Friends of the Palos Heights Library.
St. Baldrick’s Day event will be held at Hannum School
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Shepard High School students, (from left) Andrew Alheim, Dominic Estrada and Trevor Mikos qualified to compete in the Civilian Marksmanship Competition regional finals in Port Clinton, Ohio.
The annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event will be held Friday, March 2 at Hannum School, 9800 S. Tripp Ave., Oak Lawn. Students, teachers, parents and community members can decide to shave their heads, volunteer or donate to the cause at the District 123 school “We like our kids to realize that even though they are small, they are mighty and that when we work together as a team, we can do amazing things,” said Anne Marie McGovern, principal at Hannum School. “We are so proud of our 5- to 11 -year-olds, that in four years we have raised
over 100,000 for kids cancer. It really makes us proud and since we have been doing this for five years, our kids have grown up with it and it is now part of our culture.” The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-powered charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Volunteers will provide hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers. More information can be obtained by calling Hannum School, (708) 423-1690.
Shepard marksmanship team Northwest School to hold its 50th anniversary celebration advances to regional finals A team of students from the U.S. Air Force JROTC program at Shepard High School in Palos Heights qualified for the regional finals of the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Andrew Alheim, Dominic Estrada and Trevor Mikos will com-
pete in the regional competition in Port Clinton, Ohio, over Presidents Day weekend. It’s the second year in a row that a team from Shepard advanced to the regional finals. They will compete for a spot in the JROTC national championship in March.
A benefit is being held to mark the 50th anniversary of Northwest School in Evergreen Park from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 9 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 111th St., Merrionette Park. Events to commemorate this occasion will occur throughout the year. The Mustangs in Action Booster Club is planning the
anniversary celebration. Alumni and friends can sign up to receive updates on the future events. Alumni can also send their favorite picture from Northwest School, 3630 W. 92nd St., to mbanach@d124.org so that is can be included in the 50th anniversary website and other anniversary materials.
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
CHICAGO RIDGE
Basic computer skills class “Computers 101” will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. The class is for people who would like to build their technology skills but don’t know where to start. This hands-on computer class will go over the basic. No previous computer experience is required. More information about the free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org to sign up.
Explore sounds of ‘New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz’
A session on “New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Bandleader, jazz trumpeter and music historian Steve Cooper will present the program of rare videos and films of the best of New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz. Guests will get an opportunity to listen and see footage of great New Orleans performers including Harry Connick, Louis Armstrong, Al Hirt and some current Mardi Gras musicians and singers. Footage of Glen Campbell singing some of the best New Orleans tunes will also be included. Residents can sign up for this free program by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visiting the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.
Bingo with prizes Bingo will be played from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Prizes will be awarded to the game winners. Participants must be at least 18 years of age to play. Patrons can sign up for the free program by calling (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.
Chicago Ridge Library Board seeks to fill vacancy The Chicago Ridge Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill a recent vacancy on its board. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave., which includes setting policy, goals, and objectives for the library, hiring and evaluating the library director, and establishing and monitoring the library’s annual budget. Applicants must be 18 years old or older, a registered voter in Chicago Ridge, and able to attend board meetings held on the second Monday evening of each month. Individuals who are interested in applying can send a cover letter and resume to trustee@chicagoridgelibrary.org.
Sewing session
A session in sewing will be offered from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Participants can work on their latest project, including quilting, knitting, stamping and sewing. Guests can
bring a sack lunch or cash if they plan to order lunch. Sewing machines are available upon request. More information about this free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.
These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. Registration is limited to 28 per class. This event is for adults only. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
EVERGREEN PARK
Sip on punch, eat desserts while making Valentine’s Day crafts
‘Sample and Sip’ foods and drink at library
A presentation of “Sample and Sip” foods and certain libations will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Guests can sample foods created by talented chefs from the community. Music will be provided by Gitchagumi. Tickets are $25. A cash bar will be provided. The event is for guests ages 21 and over. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.
Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan to visit library Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan will be on hand at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S.Troy Ave. Nolan is an educator, author and consultant who has been growing food organically for more than 20 years. Her company, The Organic Gardener Ltd, works with families to develop gardens that are beautiful, productive, and uniquely suited to their homes and lifestyles. She also works extensively with schools, restaurants, not-for-profit organizations, and other institutions and has created more than 700 food gardens in and around Chicago. In partnership with Green City Market, she designed, installed, and maintains The Edible Gardens, a 5,000-square-foot vegetable garden in Lincoln Park Zoo. She teaches monthly workshops at The Edible Gardens. She is also a regular on WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight.” Nolan will be speaking about her book, “From the Ground Up,” and will share her personal experiences that led her into the good food movement, the benefits of having an organic garden, and her five keys to successful growing. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.
PALOS HILLS
Making air plant terrarium crafts Patrons can make a craft of terrariums specially designed for air plants at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. The event is for adults only. Registration is limited to 54. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
Brain fitness program
A brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all six functions of the brain will be held at 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Green Hills Library.
Youths can sip on punch and snack on desserts while painting Valentine’s Day themed pictures on canvas from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Green Hills Library. Artist Christine Thornton will direct the participants during this session. The program is for kids ages 10 to 17. Registration is limited to 30. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
Kids can make crafts and learn about nature The Eco Club for children ages 6 and up will be able to make crafts about a nature topic at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Green Hills Library. Kids can join Miss Emily to watch a video, play a game and make up some crafts. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
‘Passport Pals’ can learn about new countries and cultures Children ages 7 and up can learn and participate in “Passport Pals” beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Green Hills Library. Kids will “travel” to a new country each month to learn about their history and culture. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
Pizza and Movie Night
Pizza and Movie Night will be held offered at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Kids ages 10 to 17 can snack on pizza and pop while watching the PG-13 rated movie “The Fate of the Furious.” No registration is necessary. Space is limited to the first 30 who sign up.
Science lab lessons for youths Science lab sessions for children of all ages will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Green Hills Library. Children under age 6 must be assisted by a caregiver. Miss Emily will lead the group in science experiments. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
Tips on skin treatments
A program on treatments for the skin will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Green Hills Library. Guests can learn why ingredients they use on their skin matter, along with the role of facial treatments in skin care, why makeup in the right formulation is important, how renewal treatments rejuvenate, and about ingestible beauty. Jill Moss Stetson will lead the discussion and share her philosophy that everyone can achieve beautiful skin at any age. This event is for adults only. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
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OLCHS seniors go snow tubing in Wisconsin
District 123 students adopt a whale as class ‘pet’ Students in Olivia Taylor’s third-grade class in District 123 decided they wanted to adopt a class “pet.” But this creature was not a bid, cat or dog. The students set their sights on adopting a whale. Two students from the class, Hendryx Goetz and Olivia Perry, led the students in adopting the whale. The students read an article on NewsELA during Literacy Center time about a fisherman who was hunting whales. Both students were intrigued by this story and decided to do more research. After reading a news article about several kinds of endangered whale species, a group of students wanted to start a campaign to “save the whales.”
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Students Olivia Perry and Hendryx Goetz received certificates and were honored at the District 123 Board meeting last month for originating the idea of adopting a “whale” for a class project.
The idea quickly spread throughout the classroom, with the two students wo started the project
voicing their desire to do research on endangered animals, including whales. “The money raised would go towards a Classroom Whale Adoption Package from the Pacific Whale Foundation We decided as a class to adopt a rare whale named Migaloo. Migaloo is the world’s only all white humpback whale, and currently has been spotted off the coast of Australia,” said Taylor. The class gets updates about Migaloo’s sightings, and also learned about his history. Both students were recognized last month at the District 123 Board meeting for their hard work and for starting a successful student project.
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Seniors at Oak Lawn Community High School kicked off the beginning of their last semester last month with a winter field trip to Wilmot Mountain in Wilmot, Wis. The third annual senior snow tubing field trip was organized by Eileen Jones, the senior class advisor. Jones chaperoned the group to Wilmot Mountain, which offers snow tubing seven days a week. Seniors spent the day tubing down the 22 hills over 1,000 feet long. Supplied photo
OLHMS students give change to Almost Home Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Student Brenden Sheedy is following the success of “The Penny Way” he led last year. Brendan decided to collect money again this year, for Almost Home, an organization that helps the homeless and needy. “I wanted to do this again this year because there was so much of an impact last year and I wanted to do it again. I wanted to help more people and I knew the school/students would up to the challenge again this year,” he said. The idea initially came about through a Global Studies assignment: “What is One Problem We Face, and How Can You Fix it.” For Brenden, that issue was hunger. This year the fundraiser presented Almost Home with a check for $2,220. In addition to students raising money, Brenden’s church, Christ Community Church, gave as well. “My goal at the end of the fundraiser is to collect as much as possible to help those in need. I didn’t set a specific money goal; my goal is to continue
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Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School students give change to the Almost Home that is being held at the District 123 school.
to help those in need with the help of all the kids and staff at OLHMS,” Brendan said.
Shepard dinner dance will be held Friday at Gaelic Park The Shepard High School Band Boosters are sponsoring their annual dinner dance featuring the school’s jazz band on Friday, Feb. 9 at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. All proceeds go to support the award-winning
band program at Shepard. The fee of $35 for adults includes food, music provided by the jazz band students, a silent auction and an instant raffle. Tickets can be purchased by calling (708) 4211190. Tickets for students are $25.
Brother Rice to host Sports Night with Dan Hampton Sports Night with Chicago Bears’ Hall of Famer Dan Hampton will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3 in the Carmody Center at Brother Rice High School, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Tickets are $60 and includes dinner, drinks and
raffle starter tickets. The event is for adults ages 21 and over. Table sponsors can win a twosome at the Beverly Country Club. For more information or tickets, call Mike McShane at (773) 429-4343 or visit www.brotherrice.org
EP High School student performs in All-State Musical
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Joe Sullivan, a junior at Evergreen Park Community High School, was one of 1,.200 students out of 2,500 who participated in the All-State Musical in Peoria last month. Upon auditioning again for placement in Peoria, Sullivan was seated as the principal bass trombonist in the Honors Orchestra, which designates him as the top musician on his instrument out of all the students who auditioned across the state. The Honors Orchestra performed a rendition of the Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein.
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Joe Sullivan performed as the principal bass trombonist at the All-State Musical last month in Peoria.
EP High School students honored at bi-annual Straight A Luncheon Evergreen Park Community High School students were commended for their hard work during the first term of the 2017-18 school year at the bi-annual Straight A Luncheon. Principal Bill Sanderson and Superintendent Tom O’Malley congratulated the honored students and discussed the importance of staying focused to lead a successful future. The 112 students who were honored were Benas Alcauskas, Anna Bain, Malachi Beard, Kashara Bennett, Kayla Benson, Macy Benson, Kate Berman, Grace Beyer, Ciara Black, Angela Bosch, Honor Branch, Kierstin Brannigan, Elizabeth Brendich, Nolan Brennan, Colin Brennan, Lilah Brown, Justin Bugayong, Kayley Burke, Nina Campbell, Emily Carvajal, Ayrianna Coleman, Mya Cooper, Cecilia Corona, Madelynn Cosgrove, Tatum Dancy, Ashton Deninger, Sinead Doogan, Kayley Elgersma, Kallista Elwood, Sandra Esparza, Jazmine Estrade, Kelly Farmer, Julie Frederickson, Caroline Germann, Hailey Getz, Brianna Gonzales, Mohammed Hamza, Mohammed Hamza, Isabelle Haun, Taylor Hoefler, Horace Holifield Jr. and Kacey Hughes. Rounding out the list of hon-
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Palos Heights native Kendall Coyne is participating in her second Olympics. She brought home an Olympic silver medal (above) in 2014, and this year she hopes to bring home a gold.
Many sides to this Coyne Olympian keeps her balance as she manages school, work, social life and, of course, hockey By Alison Moran Correspondent
Those who have time management issues in their lives might want to talk to Olympian Kendall Coyne. The Palos Heights native is about to make her second Olympics appearance as a forward on the United States Women’s National Hockey Team. Opening ceremonies in Pyeongchang, South Korea begin on Friday. The first game for the U.S. women’s squad is against Finland at 1:40 a.m. Central Time on Sunday. Coyne, nicknamed “The Sidecar of Team USA Hockey” by NBC Sports, was one of a handful of U.S. Olympic team hockey players announced live on Jan. 1, during NBC’s Winter Classic. “It was a special moment to be named to the Olympic team for a second time, and to be in New York as a representative of our team,’’ she said. “However, I wish every member of the team could have been there.” People usually see the 5-foot-2, 125-pound Coyne, who earned
a silver medal in Sochi, Russia, in 2014, on TV on the ice and during local appearances. What they don’t see is the time and effort she puts into the game with practices while trying to balance life in the real world. School. Hockey. Work. Hockey. Social life. Hockey. Coyne says she manages her extraordinary life with one mantra: Balance. “As an elite athlete, balance is so important,” she said. “It’s important to eat right, sleep a lot and get the proper body work when needed.” Coyne learned the need for balance the hard way. Last year, she told The Athletic, “Growing up, I was always hockey, hockey, hockey. I didn’t have a balance. I started to feel like I was going to get burnt out if I didn’t find that balance within myself. When I graduated college, I knew my priority was going to be my family, my friends, my fiancé (pro football player and Orland Park native Michael Schofield). And hockey was right up there, but I also needed that balance
Living life at warp speed By Alison Moran Correspondent
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Kendall Coyne, making one of her numerous school appearances after winning a silver medal in the 2014 Winter Olympics, has been busy on and off the ice the past four years.
because of the lifestyle that we’re living.” Schofield has been a key to helping manage Coyne schedule and workouts. The two knew each other at Sandburg High School and reunited while working out at a gym in 2014. Romance blossomed, according to her Olympic profile, when Schofield said he was “blown away” that she was working out with her good hand,
with her left hand still in a cast, having just had surgery on her wrist. Both have said they motivate each other to be their best in their respective sports. Throughout their courtship, Schofield has joined Coyne on the ice for speed drills. Schofield talked about motivation in a story in the Denver Post: “We do a good job motivating each other and pushing
Kendall Coyne earned an Olympic silver medal for women’s hockey in Sochi in 2014, and since then, she seems to have lived her life at warp speed. Since the last Olympics, Coyne has: • Made numerous appearances in the area at schools and other functions, showing off her medal and delivering inspiring messages. • Led the NCAA her senior year (2016) in goals, goals per game, points per game, shorthanded goals and hat tricks, earning the nation’s top women’s hockey honor, the Patty Kazmaier Memo-
each other,” he said. “She’s pretty strong, so there’s a couple of times I’ll grab a weight and I see her picking up a heavier one and I’m like... OK, I’m picking up an even heavier one.” The two were engaged in January 2017, at The Plush Horse ice cream shop in Palos Park, which Schofield had decorated with rose petals and pictures of their courtship.
rial Award, while playing for Northeastern University. • Led Northeastern’s hockey team to its first NCAA playoff berth, as the team’s captain. • Earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Organizational Communications from Northeastern. • Won a Globie Award from the Boston Globe for Best Female Athlete of 2016. • Netted two goals and was named the U.S. player of the game in the Americans’ 7-0 drubbing of Russia in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Women’s World Championships in 2017, two See WARP, Page 2 Their wedding is set for July 7. Recently, Coyne shared her upper-body workout on the Olympic Channel. During the threeminute video, she demonstrates both neutral grip and overhang pull-ups and chin-ups, which she says are important for developing her strength. “As the smallest player on the See COYNE, Page 2
Sibling revelry: Palumbos win regional titles at Lemont R
ichards sophomore wrestler Rocco PaMia, a freshman seeded second, won the lumbo admits that on occasion he shoves 106-pound championship in the Class 2A around his younger sister, Mia. Lemont Regional title on Saturday while But that’s a good thing. Rocco, who was seeded first, took care of “I shove her around to make her tougher,” he business at 145. said. “But I help coach her because she knows Mia also made history when she became I know a lot about the sport. She watches my the first freshman girl to win a wrestling matches. We’re a good duo, I guess.’’ regional title. She is believed to be the fourth A good duo, he guesses? regional champ in state history joinJEFF VORVA female Actually, this duo is much better than that. ing Mohamet-Seymour’s Mary Kelly (2002), This is a history-making duo. And there is no Making the Glenbard North’s Caitlyn Chase (2005) and guesswork there. Extra Point Carbondale’s Alli Ragan (2010). The Palumbo siblings are just the second By the way, Mary Kelly, a senior at the brother and sister combination to ever win time, won the 103-pound title the same day Illinois High School Association regional wrestling her brother, Chris won at 112. Mary and Chris Kelly’s titles on the same day, and the first bro/sis combo to See VORVA, Page 3 accomplish this has a Richards connection.
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Rocco and Mia Palumbo became the second brother/sister duo to win IHSA regional wrestling titles on the same day after they both won championships at Lemont.
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AREA SPORTS REPORT
RedHawks take second in state in competitive cheerleading By Jeff Vorva
Bethany Senico plus Mother McAuley’s Rebecca Jiricek and Kristen Scheffler) qualified for the Bolingbrook Sectional on Saturday at the Brunswick Zone in Woodridge. At the Argo Regional at El-Mar Bowl in Bridgeview, St. Laurence’s Paige Totosz and Emilia Flores each qualified for the Glenbard East Sectional the Brunswick Zone in Glendale Heights.
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Marist’s competitive cheerleaders won their third Illinois High School Association state trophy in seven years as the RedHawks claimed second place in the large school division of the state tournament Friday and Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Joliet West won the event with 94.44 followed by Marist’s 90.13. Sandburg finished fourth with 88.72. Marist finished third in 2012 and second in 2013. In the coed team division, Shepard took 10th with an 80.34, well behind Belvidere North’s championship score of 93.97.
Sandburg swimmers win SouthWest Suburban Blue Sandburg scored 242 points Saturday to win the SouthWest Suburban Blue conference meet while Stagg took third with 183. Sandburg’s Kyle Fox won the 200 free (1 minute, 47.47 seconds) and 100 free (:48.46), while Eagles Carter Thoss won the 100 butterfly (:50.70) and Peter Bukiri claimed the 500 free (5:41.33). Stagg won the 200 free relay with a 1:28.99.
Wrestlers pin down sectional bids It is old hat that Sandburg’s wrestling team won another regional title. But it never gets old for new crop of Eagle wrestlers and it certainly is new for Clinton Polz, who is in his first year at the helm. Since 2001, the Eagles have won 14 IHSA regional titles including Saturday’s Class 3A championship at Marist. Pat Nolan (132 pounds) and Alex Hirschfield (182) won regional titles for Sandburg, which racked up 184.5 points, while Sam Wojcik (126), Tyler Villa (145), Tim Houston (152), Nate Goodman (195) and Mike Amedeo (220) took second. Third-place finishers Dom Iannantone (106), Jimmy Ferguson (120), Mike Bosco (170) and Joe Boyce (285) will join the others at the Hinsdale Central Sectional Friday and Saturday. Marist’s Michael Leveille (106) and Jacobs Dado (138) plus Stagg’s Domenic Zaccone (120) Peter Radev (160) and Tommy Doyle (195) earned regional championships from the area. In Class 2A, Richards’ Mia (106) and Rocco (145) Palumbo won regional titles at Lemont while Brother Rice’s Hassan Johnson (120), Dominic Murphy (160), Paul Gilva (170) and Myles Ruffin (285) also won crowns. It’s already been a huge year for Murphy’s family as his sister, Abbey, won a gold medal for the USA U18 team in the International Ice Hockey federation Women’s World Championships in Russia in January. She is a 15-year-old sophomore at Mother McAuley.
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Marist’s competitive cheerleading team claimed second in the state in the large team division on Saturday.
Hampton to guest at Brother Rice Sports Night Brother Rice is hosting a Sports Night at 6 p.m. March 3 at the school’s Carmody Center. Dan Hampton will be the guest speaker. Tickets, which include dinner drinks and raffle starter tickets, are $60. For more information, contact Mike McShane at 773429-4343 or visit brotherrice.org.
Oak Lawn Baseball/Softball registration Oak Lawn’s Baseball and Softball League is accepting registration for the coming season for players age 4 to 18. For more information, visit oaklawnbaseball.com for more information.
Shooters tryouts The Southside Shooters boys basketball organization will be holding tryouts for the spring season March 5 at the Moraine Valley Community College G Building, 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills. Fifth and sixth graders will try out from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. while seventh and eighth graders will try out from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The season will feature approximately 22 games with shootouts and league play. For more information, contact Bill Finn at 708508-0170 or at finn@morainevalley.edu.
Area bowlers are high rollers
Sandburg’s girls bowling team won its first regional in school history with a 5,611 Saturday at the Brooks Regional at Castaways Bowl in Calumet City. Richards finished second and Oak Lawn fourth. Senior Emily Schrader led Sandburg (which won four sectional titles since 2007 but never a regional) with 1,192 for six games while Karlie Colbert (1,190), Alyssa Novak (1,137), Vanesa Perez (1,058), and Jill Richmond (1,034) contributed to the championship. Defending state Wheelchair Division state champion Sophia Jablonski qualified for sectional. Sophomore Mia Jones led Richards with 1,230 while Caitlyn Solomon (1,163), Katie Strache (1,138), Jacy Rogers (675), Alexis Huscher (485), Kamari Hayes (475) and Hailey Kolarik (303) helped the Bulldogs to the runnerup finish. Oak Lawn senior Allison Hebel led her squad
The South Suburban Conference announced its all-conference competitive dance team. Shepard is represented by Ariel Villareal and Elizabeth Martinez, Oak Lawn’s members are Cat Heneghan and Casey Ostrowski, Evergreen Park is represented by Dominique McBride and Shiobin Moran and Richards is represented by Tajiah Jones and Jalin Ramsey.
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Brother Rice’s Myles Ruffin (top), scores a victory over Richards’ Marquis Hall for the 285-pound title at the Class 2A Lemont Regional on Saturday.
with 1,122 followed by Mia DiGrazia (1,064), Jayna Greiman (1,054), Veronika Sopczak (779), Hailey Gershon (565) and Jessica Sauerwein (510).
Evergreen Park’s Morgan Markowicz, Katrina DelRosario and Kiara Smith, Stagg’s Ava Saraz and Laila Hammad, Shepard’s Katie Lazowski and
Hills Baseball Softball registration The Hills Baseball Softball Association will have a registration Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hickory Hills Community Center, 7800 W. 89th Place in Hickory Hills. For more information, contact Johnny Rivas at 708-296-1974.
CHICAGO FIRE NOTES
Rodriguez named team president but will also keep GM job By Jeff Vorva
of the club.” Rodríguez joined the Fire as General Manager in September, 2015, and improved the club with hires and signings, helping the club reach the MLS Cup playoffs for the first time since 2012. Notable acquisitions include the addition of coach Veljko Paunovic in 2015, and subsequent signings of World Cup winner and ex-German national team captain, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Hungarian international forward Nemanja Nikolic, and U.S. national team midfielder, Dax McCarty. “I am grateful to Andrew for his continued trust and support as we grow a world-class organization,” Rodríguez said. “Serving as president and general manager of this club is a great honor and privilege and I will do my very best to continue building a sustainable, championship program for our city.”
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Chicago Fire General Manager Nelson Rodriguez will wear a second hat in his role in upper management. Rodriguez was named the team’s president last week and will continue to serve as general manager. John Urban will serve as the club’s new chief operating officer. “After a thorough review of our operations and completing a comprehensive search process, we believe Nelson and John are the perfect duo to lead our club,” said Chicago Fire Owner and Chairman Andrew Hauptman. “From the moment I met Nelson, I knew he was the right leader for the club. Over the past several years, he has created an exceptional foundation and culture for a top-tier club, on and off the field. I am delighted that he is taking on this expanded role, and am equally thrilled that John is joining as our chief operating officer.” Urban will oversee the club’s business operations. Most recently, as vice president of the attractions division at Legends (a partnership of the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys),
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Continued from Page 1 US National team, it’s important for me to do these (neutral grip) exercises every day, especially having had a wrist injury,” she said. Coyne is keenly aware of her status as a role model.
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Continued from Page 1 days after turning in a 60-page paper as a part of her Master’s degree. • Fell in love and got engaged to Orland Park native/fellow Sandburg High School alum Michael Schofield, now an offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers • Relocated to Colorado to live and train with Schofield, who won a Super Bowl ring as a starter for the Denver Broncos.
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Nelson Rodriguez will serve as the Fire’s general manager and president.
Fire beats South Florida 2-0 to open preseason
he oversaw the launch and operations of One World Observatory atop One World Trade Center in New York. “I am excited to join Chicago Fire Soccer Club and Major League Soccer,” Urban said. “I was immediately
The Fire opened the preseason schedule with a 2-0 victory over South Florida on Saturday at Corbett Stadium in Tampa. Goal-scoring wizard Nemanja Nikloic, who earned the Golden boot in Major Soccer League action with 24 goals in
attracted by ownership’s vision of the club, commitment to winning and to my family’s own affinity for the city. I look forward to working with Nelson, the staff, our partners and fans, adding to the rich tradition and success
“I embrace all the different roles being an Olympian provides,’’ she said. “My favorite one is being a role model to the younger generation. I remember the sense of empowerment and inspiration that (Hockey Hall of Famer) Cammi Granato gave me when I was seven years old. If I can be that for girls today, it is an honor for me to do so.”
The current goal is earning a gold medal. But after that… She’s not saying, despite several questions posed regarding a third Olympics in 2022, playing professional hockey, or her plans to return to work. Part of the balance she needs, perhaps, is to focus on one thing at a time. “My only post-Olympic plan at the moment is my wedding,” she said.
• Earned three straight gold medals (2015, 2016, 2017) competing in the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships. • Was selected third in the National Women’s Hockey League’s draft, by the Boston Pride • Opted instead to play for the Minnesota Whitecaps, an independent professional women’s team, which worked better with her schedule. • Created her own hockey camp for young skaters, at the rink where she began — the Arctic Ice Arena in Orland Park.
• Worked as an ambassador for the Chicago Blackhawks alongside Jonathan Toews and Jamal Mayers, promoting the sport in schools and communities. • Became an ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities. • Led the 2017 Four Nations Cup Tournament with seven points in four games, leading the U.S. to a gold medal, Coyne’s fifth since 2010. • Lived through Hurricane Irma while training in Florida with the U.S. Women’s National Team, where water was a foot deep. She called it a “bonding experience” for teammates.
2017 scored the first goal of the preseason while SuperDraft selection Elliott Collier added the second. Goalies Richard Sanchez and Stefan Cleveland each played a half to score the shutout. The Fire returns to preseason action tonight, Thursday, against the Philadelphia Union and former Fire star David Accam at the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex. Kickoff is 10 a.m. CT with a livestream available at Chicago-Fire.com.
Roughnecks come to town The Fire will play a rare preseason game at Toyota Park in Bridgeview when it hosts its USL affiliate, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC, at noon March 3. Admission for fans is a suggested donation of $10 with all proceeds benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation, specifically the growth of the award-winning P.L.A.Y.S. Program currently implemented in 20 Chicagoland public schools. All seating will be general admission in sections 127-129. Parking will be free and concessions, including beer, will be sold. Parking lots open at 9 a.m. with gates opening at 11 a.m. The Chicago Fire Fan Shop will open during the match.
FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES
Seventh heaven: MVCC men on a roll By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Moraine Valley Community College’s men’s basketball team is red-hot as it entered this week with a seven-game winning streak to improve to 15-8 overall and 7-1 in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference. One of those victories was a 75-68 triumph over Prairie State College Jan. 30 as Deshawn Wilson had 15 points, Nick Holmes 14 and Liddell Davis and Lawrence Porter each scored 10. Women’s basketball: After a lull in which the Cyclones dropped three out of four they earned a dominant 94-47 home win over Oakton on Thursday. Ashley Hunter had 28 points and Creighton Fed added 25 and Kristin McGee 23.
St. Xavier University Women’s basketball: The Cougars
whipped Trinity International 101-42 Saturday at home to improve to 21-2 overall and 16-0 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Senior Kara Krolicki had 20 points, eight assists and seven steals in 23 minutes. Men’s basketball: Jack Brody had 20 points and 12 rebounds but the Cougars suffered an 86-84 setback to Trinity International University on Saturday at the Shannon Center. It was Brody’s 10th double-double of the season but the Cougars fell to 14-11 overall and 8-8 in the CCAC.
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Women’s track: Maubon Paye finished 13th in the long jump and 16th in the triple jump in the Olivet Nazarene Invitational, an indoor meet with NAIA and NCAA teams. Olivia Hoekstra took 12th in the 400 with a time of 1 minutes, 01.99 seconds.
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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE BOYS Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard St. Laurence Stagg
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Marquel Porter and his Shepard teammates will visit Oak Lawn on Friday night in a huge South Suburban Conference Red showdown.
at DePaul Prep, Sat. at Walther Christian, Fri.; hosts Elmwood Park, Tues. at Eisenhower, Fri.; vs. TBA in Indian Creek Shootout at Marquette Academy, Sat.; hosts Richards, Tues. at St. Viator, Sat. hosts Shepard, Fri., hosts Reavis, Tues. hosts Agricultural Science, Fri.; at Evergreen Park, Tues. at Lincoln-Way East, Fri. at Oak Lawn, Fri. hosts St. Francis, Fri.; at Andrew, Tues. at Bolingbrook, Fri.; vs. Jones Prep at Homewood-Flossmoor Shootout, Sat.
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* Records through Sunday, Feb. 4; compiled by Randy Whalen
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W-L STREAK NEXT Chicago Christian 10-15 W2 vs. TBD in Class 2A Corliss Regional, Fri. Evergreen Park 22-3 W3 vs winner of Perspectives/Leadership vs. Thornridge game at Class 3A Brooks Reg., Wed. Marist 21-5 W2 vs. winner of Bloom Twp. vs. Bremen game at Class 4A Bloom Township, Regional, Tues. Mother McAuley 20-7 L1 hosts Simeon, Fri.; vs. winner of Sandburg vs. T.F. South game at Sandburg Class 4A Regional, Tues. Oak Lawn 16-8 W6 at Evergreen Park, Thurs.; vs. T.F. North at T.F. North Class 4A Regional, Mon.; If win, vs. Lincoln-Way W. Wed. Richards 17-7 L3 at Eisenhower, Thurs. vs. Thornwood at Bloom Township Class 4A Regional, Tues. Sandburg 9-16 L5 at Joliet Catholic, Thurs.; hosts T.F. South in Sandburg Class 4A Regional, Mon.; If win, host McAuley Shepard 6-16 L4 at Argo, Thurs.; vs. Thornton in Lincoln-Way E. Class 4A Regional, Mon.; If win, vs. host L-W E., Tues. St. Laurence 14-12 W3 hosts winner of Instituto Health Science Charter vs. Little Village in St. Laurence Class 3A Regional, Tues. Stagg 14-10 L4 hosts Reavis, Thurs.; vs. Crete-Monee at Lincoln-Way-East in Class 4A Regional, Tues. * Records through Sunday, Feb. 4; compiled by Randy Whalen
FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL
FOCUS ON BOYS BASKETBALL
Streaking Stagg stuns Sandburg By Jason Maholy and Jeff Vorva
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By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Evergreen Park has had a banner season, racking up 20 wins and picking up a top-10 ranking in the Associated Press state poll. And the respect continues. The Mustangs were given the No. 1 seed in of the Illinois High School Association Class 3A Rich East Sectional sub-sectionals. There are nine teams in this sub-sectional with Morgan Park picking up the second seed, Chicago Vocational grabbing the third and Brooks picking up the fourth. EP will take on either Perspectives/Leadership Coop or Thornridge at the Brooks Regional at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bishop McNamara, Kankakee, Hillcrest and Providence are the top four seeds in the other subsectional. In other 3A action, St. Laurence will host a regional and drew the No. 3 seed in the 20-team Little Village Sectional. Bogan and Lindblom drew the top two seeds. The Vikings host either Instituto Health Science Charter or Little Village at 6 p.m. Tuesday. In Class 4A, seven area teams are in the 21-team Mother McAuley Sectional as Marist drew the second seed and McAuley is seeded third. Lincoln-Way East drew the top seed. Fifth seed Marian Catholic and sixth-seed Homewood-Flossmoor also could be dangerous.
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Continued from Page 1 names might not be widely recognizable around these parts, but their father is Jerry Kelly, who won Class AA titles for Richards in 1977 and 1978. Their uncle, Bill, won a couple of state titles as well and an NCAA championship, while uncles Jim and Paul were also strong on the mat. So, the Palumbos do not make up the first family of Richards wrestling, but they are still pretty darn good. Jason Maholy, a longtime journalist who wrestled at Lockport High School and is not one who throws out hyperbole very much, said Mia winning the South Suburban Red conference championship as a freshman girl was “an amazing story.’’ “A freshman girl winning a conference championship is one of the greatest individual accomplishments I have ever heard of in any high school sport,” he said. Mia took it to another level on Saturday after beating Brother Rice’s Michael Loughney in the semifinals 8-4 and top-seeded St. Rita’s Noel Rosales, 3-1, in the finals to improve to 25-3. “This is the best feeling,” she said. “My matches were close and I never worried about losing — I just kept going and going.’’ Rocco is a pretty cool name for a wrestler, and in the semifinals he pinned a kid with an even cooler name — Lemont’s Connor Stomp — in 2 minutes, 27 seconds. Rocco won the title with a 6-1 victory over St. Rita’s Nate Bennett to improve to 27-3. He might be a little overshadowed by his sister’s success but the sophomore is poised for a huge career. Last year, Rocco won a re-
this season. “It was awesome. We haven’t had a game like this in a while so I think this is going to be really great for the team,” he said. “The intensity of the game really got us going and we were running and playing hard on defense, getting steals, finding the open guy. One thing led to another and we got things done.”
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Evergreen Park coach Bruce Scaduto and his team drew a top sub-sectional seed at the Class 3A Sectional, which opens next week.
Stagg drew the eighth seed, Richards is 10th, Oak Lawn 13th, Sandburg 14th, and Shepard 18th. Marist faces either Bloom or Bremen at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Bloom Regional. McAuley faces either Sandburg or Thornton Fractional south at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Sandburg Regional. Sandburg squares off against 20th-seeded TF South at 7 p.m. Monday. Stagg faces ninth-seeded CreteMonee at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lincoln-Way East Regional. Richards battles seventh-seeded Thornwood at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bloom. Oak Lawn takes on 17th-seeded Thornton Fractional North at 6 p.m. Monday at the T.F. North Regional. Shepard challenges 16th-seeded Thornton at 7 p.m. Monday at the Lincoln-Way East Regional.
McAuley second in tournament Mother McAuley lost a tough 50-49 contest against visiting Loyola Saturday in the final game of the McAuley/Loyola Tournament. Grace Hynes had 16 points for the Mighty Macs. gional title and qualified for state. A year later, he is now a target. “It’s fun to have that target on your back to prove that you are worthy,’’ he said. “I lost the first round at state but it was a great experience. Richards did a great job buying us hotels and team apparel.’’ Rocco sported a United State Marines cap at the regional after he was done wrestling and said if he can’t find a collegiate fit, he’s going right into the Marines. “It tough and I love to push myself,” he said. “I would love a chance to defend my country.’’ Growing up, he said he played several sports but he is concentrating on wrestling now. About the only thing that didn’t go Richards’ way was winning the team championship. The Bulldogs (158.5 points) finished behind champion St. Rita (191) and runnerup Lemont (181). But they will still bring a solid number of individuals to at Hinsdale South on Friday and Saturday. Aside from the champion Palumbos, Jason McIntyre (132), Marty Cosgrove (220) and Marquis Hall (285) finished second and Adam Alkilani (113), Basil Muhammad (126) and Andre Jefferson (195) finished third and all will be heading to Darien. Bulldogs coach Nick Grabarek was hoping his team could win its first regional since the Kelly boys were dominating in 1979. But he was happy with the way his team competed. The Bulldogs won conference titles on all three levels so the future is bright. “This is the toughest regional — St. Rita and Lemont have great programs,” he said. “Our program is getting better and better. Mia and Rocco met or exceeded their expectations. The kids are buying in and we hope to be strong for a while.’’
Stagg coach Marty Strus was waiting all season for his squad to put together a full 32 minutes of all-around good basketball. A rivalry game against Sandburg and the chance to avenge a two-point loss in December may have been just the motivation the Chargers needed. Stagg took a one-point lead at the end of the first quarter and never again trailed, and closed the game with a dominant fourth quarter as the Chargers topped Sandburg, 46-28, on Friday in Palos Hills. The victory was the Chargers’ third in fourth games after enduring a five-game losing streak. Strus said the effort was “by far” Stagg’s most complete game and is hopeful the Chargers (813, 2-4 in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue) can use the performance as a springboard to better things down the stretch and into the postseason. Senior forward John Mahoney led all scorers with 17 points, and senior point guard Josh Blim added 10 for the victors. Sandburg (15-7, 2-4) was led by Jake Pygon’s nine points. “Our whole team was dialed in...there was just an attention to detail about what we’re trying to do offensively and defensively,” Strus said. “It’s not hard to get these guys motivated for this game, but regardless of the opponent, we just needed a game like this. We’ve been close, we’ve been playing hard, we’ve been getting better, we just haven’t
Red-hot excitement The South Suburban Red is still wild and three area teams crowded at the top. Heading into this week’s action, Shepard and Richards are tied at 7-3 with Oak Lawn right behind at 6-3. Oak Lawn already beat Richards in January. On Friday night, Shepard visits Oak Lawn. Richards visits Shepard on Feb. 16. Tight games continue to rule in the conference as Richards beat Argo 64-58 and Shepard beat Evergreen Park 64-55 on Friday night. Trevon Jones had 15 points to lead Richards against the Argonauts. Chris Harrison had 34 points for Shepard and Marquel Porter added 15 against EP.
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Stagg’s high-flying Nick Harper goes up for a shot against Sandburg on Friday night in a 46-28 Chargers victory on Friday night in Palos Hills.
quite gotten over that hump. I’m really hoping they see this is something two really great practices and a focused effort can do for us against anybody, not just Sandburg. “This was fun. I couldn’t be
more proud of our effort, and just our grit and our toughness tonight was outstanding.” Blim agreed with his coach that the effort, which included a 16-0 run to open the fourth quarter, was the Chargers’ best
One of the biggest games in the East Suburban Catholic Conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, when Marist (5-1 in the league and tied with Benet entering this week’s action) visits St. Viator (6-0). On Friday, Marist had to scramble with a 44-37 overtime win over Notre Dame as Morgan Taylor scored 16 points.
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Officiating is a great way to connect with sports and community Editor’s note: The following was written by Bob Gardner, executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Craig Anderson, executive director of the Illinois High School Association. We added a few photos of officials in action in recent years. They don’t make the headlines, their names are not in the box scores and they don’t make the all-star teams, but perhaps the most important individuals in high school sports are the contest officials. These individuals are so important
that, in fact, there would be no organized competitive sports at the high school level without the men and women who officiate these contests every day across the country. Subtract the dedicated men and women who officiate high school sports and competitive sports would no longer be organized; they would be chaotic. In some areas, high school officials are retiring faster than new licenses are being issued. And junior varsity, freshmen and middle school games are being postponed – or even cancelled – because
there are not enough men and women to officiate them. Anyone looking for a unique way to contribute to the local community should consider becoming a licensed high school official. For individuals who played sports in high school, officiating is a great way to stay close to the sport after their playing days have ended. Officiating helps people stay in shape, expands their social and professional network and offers parttime work that is flexible, yet pays. In fact, officiating is a form of community service, but with compensation.
Another benefit of officiating is that individuals become role models so that teenagers in the community can learn the life lessons that high school sports teach. Students learn to respect their opponents and the rules of the game and the importance of practicing good sportsmanship thanks, in part, to those men and women who officiate. And the objectivity and integrity that high school officials display is an example that every young person needs to observe firsthand. In short, communities around the country will be stronger
because of the life lessons that high school officials help teach the next generation. Officiating is a great way to stay connected to sports and to give back to the local high school and community. We need dedicated men and women to become involved so that high school sports can continue to prosper for years to come. Individuals interested in learning more about becoming a high school official, and even begin the application process, can do so at www.HighSchoolOfficials.com.
Officials and umpires are in step with the sports they cover as a referee (left photo) stays in step with Evergreen Park’s Jalen Lynch in October and an umpire matches St. Xavier University softball player Amanda Ruskowsky stride for stride in a game in April. Occasionally, referees have to cool off hot situations, like this one during a high school basketball game last season.
Once in a while players and refs can share a laugh in the heat of battle.
This umpire got a kick out of his game as he danced to the “Y.M.C.A” song between innings of an Illinois Power League at the Ballpark in Rosemont in July.
Sometimes (OK, a lot of times) officials and umps get involved in arguments, like this one during the high school baseball season in the spring.
Photos by Jeff Vorva This official signals a touchdown for Marist in the Marist-Brother Rice game, which kicked off the prep football season in August.
High school association executives Bob Gardner and Craig Anderson say that without officials there would be no high school sports. They say they are concerned there is a shortage of officials nationally.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MOREQUITY, INC Plaintiff, -v.ANDRZEJ KULIKOWSKI, RENETA KULIKOWSKI, PNC BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Defendants 13 CH 5764 8115 WEST 90TH STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 26, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 8115 WEST 90TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-209-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home with an attached 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 11143. 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. 11143 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 5764 TJSC#: 38-706 I3075111
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DANNY KATEEB, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 16 CH 016474 16787 91ST AVENUE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 7, 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 16787 91ST AVENUE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-27-206-015-0000. 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 14-16-16007. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-16007 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 016474 TJSC#: 38-933 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. I3076057
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.NANCY M. LEMPERA A/KA NANCY MAE LEMPERA, THOMAS J. LEMPERA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 7404 8037 LINDER AVENUE BURBANK, IL 60459 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 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 8037 LINDER AVENUE, BURBANK, IL 60459
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW J. HAJER, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 2017 CH 8792 9238 S. 49TH CT Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 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 9238 S. 49TH CT, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-428-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $94,990.66. 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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 Please refer to file number 17-07814. 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. MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 17-07814 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 2017 CH 8792 TJSC#: 38-185 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 HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-D, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-D; Plaintiff, vs. MARJORIE D. ADAMS; WAYNE A. ADAMS; CITIBANK, N.A.; DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A.; VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS; MARJORIE D. ADAMS AS TRUSTEE OF THE VICTORIA LAND TRUST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARJORIE D. ADAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WAYNE A. ADAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 12854 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, February 26, 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. 23-27-402-007-0000. Commonly known as 12401 South 91st Avenue, Palos Park, IL 60464. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA15-0500. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073939
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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. JOAN RUNDLE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; ORLAN BROOK CONDOMINIUM OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE (S), UNDER THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 28, 2014 AND DESIGNATED AS THE RUNDLE LAND TRUST; Defendants, 17 CH 7342 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, March 5, 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. 27-14-302-018-1097 and 27-14-302-0181198. Commonly known as 15713 Orlan Brook Drive, Unit Number 97, Orland Park, IL 60462. 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. 17-017501 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074641
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Property Index No. 19-33-116-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with no 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 256176. 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. 256176 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 7404 TJSC#: 37-11162
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-22, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-22, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-22 Plaintiff, vs. JANE BLANKSHAIN; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; CEDAR CROSSING III Defendants, 16 CH 2969 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, March 6, 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. 27-02-201-079-0000. Commonly known as 13701 Trafalgar 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-030504 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074643
Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA MR. COOPER; Plaintiff, vs. KERRY VINKLER; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; MATTHEW VINKLER; Defendants, 17 CH 12477 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, March 5, 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. 23-02-313-012-0000. Commonly known as 9260 South 86th Avenue, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. 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. 17-030301 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074640
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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON; Plaintiff, vs. MARK J. HOLDA, ET AL; Defendants, REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO; Counter-Plaintiff, vs. MARK J. HOLDA AKA MARK HOLDA AKA MARK J. HOLDA; LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA FKA LYDIA ROJAS AKA LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA; HOLDA ENTERPRISES, INC.; FIRST MIDWEST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000; LOMA VISTA NURSERY; CHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAS LLC DBA CHRYSLER FINANCIAL FKA DAIMLERCHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICA, LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK, (USA), N.A., CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Counter-Defendants 12 CH 8082 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 Friday, March 9, 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. 24-31-107-010-0000. Commonly known as 6833 West 127st Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463. 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. THE SALE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO A PRIOR RECORDED FIRST MORTGAGE. 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. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 263-3890. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3075066
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The Center announces activities 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. • Family Service Sunday will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 11. Participants will gather indoors inside the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway for this family friendly service. Hospitality will be shared. • Motown Disco Valentine’s Dance is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. Fresh from their triumphant performance at last summer’s Motown in the Pines, the Michael Walters Band comes back to perform Motown, disco, and timeless classics. The Great Hall of the Lodge, including the balcony, will be set with nightclub tables and a large dance floor. Everyone is invited to enjoy a Valentine’s evening with a buf-
fet prepared by Chef Jeremy and attended by Winnie Brock and her wait staff. The cost is $52 per person. Space is limited. Advance tickets are required. • Luncheon: “The Myths and Magic of the Japanese Garden” with Ron Karlic will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13. Karlic has fashioned a program from his six trips to Japan. It is a compilation of photos and video that takes the audience through many of the 80 gardens Karlic has visited in Japan. The program discusses the six myths about Japanese gardens, deconstructs them, and discusses their components. Karlic will also discuss what makes a good garden and will show a very bad example of a Japanese garden from Argentina. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary. • Ash Wednesday Service will be held at 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb 14. Rev. Chris Hopkins will
offer a brief prayer service with the distribution of ashes in the Wayside Chapel as the Lenten Season begins. All are welcome. • Camp Scholarship Benefit: A Night to Linger is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at Hackney’s, 9550 W. 123rd St. Palos Park. The Center invites the community to join in a night honoring Farm and Ranch Camp. The night will be filled with a silent auction, raffles, hors d’ oeuvres and a slideshow. Proceeds benefit the Camp Scholarship Fund, helping send children to camp who otherwise would be financially unable to attend. Last year, more than one-third of The Center’s 300-plus campers received camp scholarships amounting to more than $60,000 in need-based awards. $20 advance tickets are required and are available in The Center office.
Bridge Teen Center wonders ‘Will it Bowl?’ 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. • Will it Bowl? will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9. Teens in seventh through 12th grade can take turns bowling all sorts of objects including coconuts and more while taking down the competition and becoming the Bridge Bowling champion. Live music will be heard from punk rock band The Magnifiers. Burger 21 will provide the food. • DIY Beauty: Benefits of Coconut Oil is scheduled from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13. Virgin coconut oil is made from freshly picked coconuts that are cold-
pressed within hours of shelling. The light, sweet coconut flavor and scent is known to enhance recipes and a person’s body care routine. Individuals can use it on their skin and hair, as a deodorant and in cooking. Teens will be making a sweet-smelling coconut oil sugar scrub to take home. • The Science of Chocolate will be explored from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. This program is for those teens who love chocolate and think about how chocolate is made or why they like it. Chocolate is a complex product that starts as a bean on a tree. Then it is harvested, fermented and mixed with a few ingredients. It takes this specialized process to perfect chocolate. Chocolate has its own unique com-
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Focus on fun experiences that will pop up this week, Taurus. They will brighten your mood and make you more inclined to interact with the people you love. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, someone you haven’t seen in a while makes an appearance in your life. You don’t know if you should be excited or just a tad cautious about what to expect. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Someone at work or home cannot get an accurate read on how you are feeling, Cancer. This may lead to some communication issues. Be as open as possible to avoid confusion. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are called on to be a leader this week, so make sure you do your homework on pertinent issues. This way you can make
McCord hosts silk painting class
A silk painting workshop led by Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff is set for 1 for 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even when you think you know best, you may want to let others voice their opinions. You never know the value of another’s perspective until you hear it. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Surround yourself with your closest friends and family members, Libra. These are support pillars you can lean on in tough times and the people to laugh alongside when things are good. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 The next few days provide opportunities to relax and have fun, Scorpio. With no pressing matters on the calendar, you can relinquish some responsibilities. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, getting your point across may seem like your primary goal, but you can let things simmer for a little bit. Others have things that they want to share as well. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, romantic notions are
popping into your head lately, and they may only be spurred on by the Valentine’s Day magic. A relationship gets to the next level. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you can be the voice of reason if family life has gotten a bit chaotic. You may be called on to sort things out and put a plan in place. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, whether you are attached or not, feelings of love are blooming inside of you. Romance may pervade your daily interactions.
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Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravina Ave., will be hosting an award-winning blues band at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15 in room 104. The band, Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello, are a Chicagobased blues duo that has a passion for performing Delta blues and Chicago blues. This husband and wife duo has performed at blues festivals in the South and Midwest. Herula was inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in October 2016. Herula, known for her slide guitar skills, plays National Steel resonator guitars. She has been inspired by blues
Stagg Music Boosters looking for crafters
The Stagg High School Music Boosters organization is accepting applications from crafters and artists for the Art for the Season show being held Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and March 18 at the high school, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. The cost is $85 per 80 square foot booth space for the two-day run of the show. For more information or to receive an application, call (708) 974-7520 or (708) 361-8298.
Homemade desserts can be a great way for men and women to show their significant others how much they’re loved on Valentine’s Day. While the following indulgent recipe for “Devil’s Food Layer Cake” from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books) takes a little effort, the results are well worth the work.
cream • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon caramel
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Orland Library to feature blues duo
men and women from Son House and Memphis Minnie to Johnny Winter. Herula was the winner of the Chicago Blues Challenge solo-duo category two years in a row and was a semi-finalist at the 2012 International Blues Challenge. She also placed in the top six of the “blues guitarist” category in the 2012 Yamaha Six String Theory International Guitar competition, among competitors from 58 countries. Nardiello, a singer and guitarist, has gained inspiration from the music of Mississippi John Hurt and Blind Blake. Together, Herula and Nardiello bring harmony, heart and driving rhythm to the blues tradition. For more information, call (708) 428-5100.
Whip up a devilish indulgence to impress this Valentine’s Day
DEVIL’S FOOD LAYER CAKE Yields 1 10-inch cake; 12 to pound that acts similar to caffeine 16 servings and it contains antioxidants that can be beneficial to a person’s Cake layers health. Teens will participate in a • 13/4 cups all-purpose tasting to discover the difference flour between milk chocolate and dark • 41/2 tablespoons chocolate. cornstarch • Soul Café: Choose to Care • 1 teaspoon baking with Michelle Krepps, LCSW is powder a girls-only program slated from • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. • 11/4 cups cocoa powder Participants will decorate a potted • 1 teaspoon salt cactus with inspirational words • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature and bring it home to care for. Cacti come in all different sizes, shapes • 23/4 cups sugar and colors and they are all beauti- • 5 large eggs ful because of their uniqueness. • 11/4 cups full-fat buttermilk This program celebrates the beauty of diversity. Girls will join in a Chocolate Ganache discussion with other girls about • 24 ounces or 32 ounces what makes them beautiful, all bittersweet chocolate while being creative. • 3 cups or 4 cups heavy
HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It can be difficult to focus with so many things running through your mind, Aries. Give it your best shot, especially at work where it counts the most.
The Town and Country Art League will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 9, at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. George Ceffalio, an oil painter, will do a demonstration of this media. He has pursued art education with the Palette and Chisel Academy. Ceffalio is a member of the Oil Painters of America. He conducts oil painting classes and workshops throughout the Chicago area and he teaches at the Brigantine Gallery in Downers Grove. A competition for members will be held in any style, media or three-dimensional work. The public is invited to attend the meeting. A donation of $5 is asked of guests. More information about tomorrow’s meeting and the Town and Country Art League can be obtained by calling Vi Elli at (708) 349-1274. Carol Chirafisi is the League president.
Road, Palos Park. “When you paint elegant habotai silk using non-toxic dyes, and then microwave the scarf before it dries, amazing blends of color are produced,” according to a publicity blurb. “Your one-of-a-kind scarf will be ready to wear home after you dye-set and press it.” One scarf is provided. An additional blank scarf will be available for purchase, for those who have time to paint a second scarf. All supplies are included; participants are asked to wear clothing suitable for painting. Cost for the workshop is $40/50 (member/nonmember). Call (708) 671-0648 to reserve a spot.
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter and lightly flour the sides of two 9-inch cake pans, knocking out the excess flour. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper cut to fit exactly. To make the cake layers, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt into a bowl and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on mediumhigh speed until light and creamy. Slowly add the sugar and continue to beat on the same speed light in color and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until incorporated before adding the next egg. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with the rubber spatula. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 equal batches alternately with the buttermilk in 2 batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl and then mix again for another few seconds. Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake until the top springs back when lightly touched or a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely in the
pans on a wire rack. When the cakes are cool, turn them out by inverting the pans, and then turn the cakes upright. Using a serrated knife, slice off the domed portion from the top of each cake to make the tops flat. If you want to decorate the cake with crumbs as described in the headnote, reserve the slices for making the crumbs. To make the crumbs, preheat the oven to 250 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner. Break up the cake slices and spread on the lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and toast until completely dry, about 1 hour. Let cool completely, then transfer to a food processor or blender and process until finely ground. Sift the crumbs through a medium-mesh sieve. (Don’t use a sieve with fine mesh or the crumbs won’t pass through.) Set aside. To make the ganache, place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl, using the smaller amount of each ingredient if you will be decorating the cake with crumbs and the larger amount if you will not. Bring the cream to just under a boil in a small saucepan. Pour the cream over the chocolate. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes without stirring until the chocolate is partially melted, and then stir with a rubber spatula until smooth and shiny. To assemble the cake, split each cake into 2 layers to make 4 layers in all. Transfer 1 layer
to a serving plate. Using an offset spatula, spread 3 tablespoons of the caramel evenly over the cake layer. Spread a thin layer of ganache (about 1/4-inch thick) over the caramel. Top with a second cake layer, and again spread with 3 tablespoons caramel and then a thin layer of ganache. Top with the fourth cake layer. Refrigerate the cake until the center seems firm, 1 to 2 hours. Cover the remaining ganache with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for finishing the cake. Remove the cake from the refrigerator. Using the rest of the ganache, frost the top and sides of the cake with the offset spatula. If you are going to coat the cake with the toasted cake crumbs, the cake must be evenly frosted and the ganache must be soft enough for the crumbs to adhere. If the ganache has hardened, use a kitchen torch to soften it slightly, or put the whole cake into a 400 F oven for 10 seconds or so, just until the chocolate looks shiny. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the top of the cake, then tilt and turn the cake so that they spill over the sides, adhering to them as they fall. If you are using only the ganache and not the crumbs, the ganache will be thicker on both the top and sides. Serve the cake at room temperature. To store, cover tightly and keep in a cool place for up to 4 days. It is not necessary to keep this cake in the refrigerator.
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Winterfest at Lake Katherine and Mother Nature’s snowfall missed one another by only a day but the lack of white stuff didn’t deter more than 400 children and adults from enjoying a variety of activities in the cold weather. Clockwise from top: Candle-making drew a steady stream of children fireside to alternately dip a weighted string into molten wax, then cold water, repeating the process as many times as desired until a roughly shaped candle was formed. Other activities at Winterfest included hayrides, marshmallow toasting, crafts, face-painting, a petting zoo and a rescue demonstration in the icy lake water by the Palos Heights Fire Protection District. Adalyn Zubaty, 8, doesn’t let the absence of snow stop her from getting a feel for snowshoes at Winterfest. Mack, 6, shows how to work a hula hoop even while wearing winter clothes. Mack’s mother requested his last name not be published, but we couldn’t resist capturing his considerable talent.
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